Posts from — February 2008

It’s been longer than I’d like it to be since my last post. I’ve been having major computer complications and am actually concerned that saving this post could result in crashing my computer. I need about 3 full days to run the diagnostics and then reinstall the operating system. But, I have more important things to do right now.

I’ve been given the wonderful privilege of taking care of our niece while her mom gets ready to have another baby. It’s exciting times in the Tardy family and I’m grateful I have a front row seat.

I’m currently typing with one finger, while my other arm is being put to sleep by a sleepy head. I was trying to keep her awake for an afternoon nap but while we were reading books, she drifted away into dreamland. So, I thought I’d share a few observations over this last week about the art of motherhood or in my case, aunthood.

* My arm hurts but I don’t care that much
* Cheese and bananas are essential items to have in the house
* Kids can dance better than adults
* Cloth car upholstery is not ideal when you have an open banana and you are trying to refill a juice cup
* People at stores are a lot nicer to you
* Naps are tricky when they fall asleep in the car
* You become an instant rock star when you take a cute kid to a high school lunch room to hang out with students
* A hug, kiss, smile or laugh is extremely rewarding
* Toddlers understand a whole lot more than they can say
* It’s really easy to forget what you’re doing, supposed to do, and to almost put your cell phone in the fridge instead of the milk

The LBD Dual Significance:

I have a mom, I want to be a mom, and I have lots of friends who are moms. You don’t have to tell me that it’s hard work, confusing, difficult at times, rewarding, and worth it. I don’t know what it feels like and can relate only as far as aunthood observations go, but here’s my shout out to the art of motherhood and to all of you wonderful mothers whom I call my friends. Each one of you are rock stars.

Dictionary
celebrate |ˈseləˌbrāt|
verb [ trans. ]
1 mark (a significant or happy day or event), typically with a social gathering.
• [ intrans. ] do something enjoyable to mark such an occasion : she celebrated with a glass of champagne.
• reach (a birthday or anniversary).
2 perform (a religious ceremony) publicly and duly, in particular officiate at (the Eucharist) : he celebrated holy communion.
3 honor or praise publicly : a film celebrating the actor’s career | [as adj. ] ( celebrated) a celebrated mathematician.
DERIVATIVES
celebrator |-ˌbrātər| noun
celebratory |səˈlebrəˌtôrē; ˈseləbrə-| adjective
ORIGIN late Middle English (sense 2) : from Latin celebrat- ‘celebrated,’ from the verb celebrare, from celeber, celebr- ‘frequented or honored.’

I’m feeling rather celebratory today. So much so that I cannot seem to motivate myself to do much else but exist in a celebratory state. And trust me I have much to do today. And the way I am living that out today in my little house all by myself if for me to know and you not to find out. hehehe

Here’s my list of reasons why:
1. Today is Daniel’s birthday! Happy Birthday Baby!
2. I just got back from an awesome trip to the beach and I have a face tan!
3. I have a nephew who is expected to be born in a little over a month!
4. A close friend just got engaged!
5. I didn’t die in the green monster tornado on Tuesday night (one of the eeriest things I’ve ever seen) [Pray for the many families who lost loved ones and their homes]
6. I made new friends this weekend and laughed so hard it hurt (one of the best feelings in the world)!
7. LOST is on tonight. I want to know whose eye it was! I think it was Charlie.
8. There are 3 weddings coming up that I am way excited about!
9. We have a brand new Heat Pump and duct work that is working beautifully! Thanks to LOTS of Daniel’s hard work which I am really, really grateful for.
10. I get to visit some GREAT friends later this month.

The LBD Dual Significance:

Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”

This is not always easy to do.