February 11, 2010

S-T-R-E-S-S

I have been thinking a lot lately about stress and how I handle it.
Stress is a big thing that most everyone deals with.
Parenting, finances, school, work, life in general.
All of these things are positive, but when they become overwhelming, we get stressed.
I had the pleasure of having lunch with my daddy yesterday.
He is the MOST laid-back, relaxed, chilled out person I have ever, ever know.
Ever!
I decided to ask him how he handles stress, knowing fully what his answer would be.
He replied, "Well, I sit back, take a deep breath, and realize that it could always be worse."
Yep, perfect.
He couldn't have answered it better...because that's exactly how I handle stress, also.
I know it's easier said than done.
BUT
when you really think about things and put them into perspective,
life really isn't that stressful.
So, I'm a single mom.
Big deal!
There are so many single moms out there that have struggling to provide a good life for their kids.
I have such an amazingly supportive family that I never feel like I'm doing it alone.
No stress, just blessings.
I'm a full-time student.
So what?!
I choose to go to school so that I can one day provide a better life for my little girl and me.
What's so stressful about that?

I work 2 jobs...wah wah!
I work for two great aunts that help me keep my head above water.
I can't be stressed when I have at least some money coming in, right?

Right.

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My little darling still isn't getting the potty-training thing.
She had another "potty in her panties" accident this morning...all over my floor.
And this was right after she got up off of the potty chair.
I just can't give up!



She also had another accident of a different caliber.
She fell off of my bed for the first time.
Right on her head.
She screamed; my brother and I freaked out.
She is fine.
Just a carpet burn on her forehead...I don't know how she managed that one.



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Having a child means giving lots and lots of baths.
Luckily, bathtime is the best time of the day.
Avery is the happiest when it's bathtime.


Today, after her bath, Avery said, "want to take a picture of Elmo."
So I had her set him exactly where she wanted the picture taken.
I showed her the picture I took and she said "It's perfect!"


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If it wasn't for the eyes, I don't think anyone would believe that she is mine.


Luckily, she got the best part of me.


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I own my own house.
It's being rented by a sweet lady right now.
I just hope that she keeps up with my flower garden.
I helped build this garden...it used to just be a patch of grass.

These are just some of my lillies that bloomed last spring.
My very favorites.


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Since this is turning out to be a random post....
Doesn't she have the most kissable cheeks in the world?
Look at those puppies! I kiss them so many times a day.
I'll ask Avery, "How many kisses?"
She replies, "MILLIONS!"
Yep, that sounds about right.

Who wouldn't want to kiss those chubby cheeks?
She is like an angel.
I tell her that everyday.










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I find myself missing my old style and look...a lot.
I used to be so fun and different.

I always had cute hair cuts.


I always wore a funky eyeshadow color.
I miss this.


I crave to look "normal" these days.
In high school, I was voted most original style every year and had my picture in the yearbook as a result.
Um, kind of awesome, I think.
Now, I dress so plain Jane.
I suppose that I feel like I should dress more conservatively because I am a mom now.
LAME!
I want to get my cute style back.
I still have the clothing and make-up.
I need to funk it up because lately I am just boring!
Since I have all the right gear, I just need to "make it work."
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I am a single mommy to the most beautiful little girl in the world. My daughter is my whole world. I love music, tv, and movies. I know quite a bit about computers. I love to take pictures and I always have my camera with me to capture special moments. I am a little lady with a big heart. I'm very confident in myself. I am a total hippie on the inside. I love animals and nature. I'm optimistic. I love my family more than anything. Also, during the summer, the lake is my life.
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