Princess of Quite A Lot

New Words

Everyday Emma's vocabulary is growing.  Dylan is even trying to teach her colors.  Thanks to her friend Ainsley she is learning all about going potty.  While I was going potty at Disneyland, Emma, who is in her stroller next to me, starts saying, "Pee Pee, Pee, Pee".  She then lowers her voice and starts saying, "Poo Poo, Poo Poo".  I respond, "Pee Pee, Pee Pee."  I received many smiles as we excited the stall.

The Mac World

I have officially entered the Mac world.  Almost everyone in the office has one, everyone in my house has one and when my computer broke I broke down and got one.  It has taken some getting used to.  Thanks to my mac friends I have avoided tears of frustration.  I have seen some advantages to the mac but I still am waiting to see why it is so much better. 

So far the best thing is I got a free video IPOD when I bought it.  YEA!

Since I can't find the cute photo of me holding my mac you will have to use your imagination.

Flooded with Memories

I have been cleaning, purging, organizing, and sneezing the last couple of days as I tackled the most disorganized room in my house.  The room is intended to house my craft supplies, computer, books, my "stuff".  When Michelle helped me organize this room a couple of years ago everything had a place.  Things have gotten out of control since then. 

I have thrown away a lot!  However my family room is still filled with a lot of "stuff" that needs to be put back into place.  As I have decided what to keep and what to toss I have been flooded with so many memories. 

I have come across pictures from camps that I was a counselor at, kids crusade that I helped run, Dylan birth-present, old and new friends, and of course the endless photos with bad hair, outfits, glasses, etc.  I have found projects, homework assignments, books, poems, art work that Dylan has created over the last 13 years.  Gifts and cards that were intended for people that will now be donated.  Craft projects that never got finished, tons of scrap-booking supplies, recipes that I have never made, and lots of pads of paper. 

The thing that was the hardest to part with were cards.  I have Christmas cards from when Darrenn and I first got married.  I found a birthday card from Darrenn when I turned 20 (remember the blk and wht cards with the little kids).  Cards from when we left Life Center that were filled with kind, loving words  that reminded me that I have done a good job in kids ministry.  Cards of congratulatory words when we found out we were pregnant after many years of trying, then the cards that followed months later when the baby died.  Baby shower cards that reminded me of Gods promises.  First birthday cards that I still haven't sent thank you cards for.  Cards that I never sent filled with words of thanks, love, frustration, truth, and honesty. 

What do you do with all of these memories?   I tend to hold on to things a little too long.  So I picked out a couple and said goodbye to the rest.

Thank you to all of my friends that have walked along side of me.  I cherish you a little bit more tonight.