countdown: 25 hours

our escape really begins in a mere 3 or 4 hours as we head to atlanta to stay the night before we fly to kauai tomorrow.  but in approximately 25 hours we will be landing in lihue airport.  yippee!!!!

when it feels like the world is on your shoulders, and all of the madness has got you going crazy; it's time to get out, step out into the street where all of the action is right there at your feet.

except i will be stepping out onto the beach, not the street.  


and HERE is today's happy dance music.

here a talent, there a talent

stake youth talent show. both our big boys decided they wanted their few moments of fame.  they both did an excellent job.  bluedog memorized a zac brown song and sang.  luigi's act was complete nonsense and absolutely hilarious.

 

countdown: 4 days

i'm SO looking forward to getting a tan!  HERE is today's happy dance music.  only four more days and we'll be on an island!!!

countdown: 6 days

and the countdown to kauai (sans yahoos) is ON! of course i always celebrate with music.  so click HERE to listen to today's happy dance countdown music.

enjoy!!

love hate relationship

i was so excited for football season to come back.  we had such a blast watching dash last season and he had so much fun.  this year instead of doing it through YMCA, we opted to have him play with the kids at his new private school.  but what we didn't realize was what a stinkin' mess and problem it would be.  $5 entrance fee per person (including marz) to every game, even the home games.  driving sometimes 90 min or longer to get to away games.  games and practices mean dash can't attend crossfit at all.  and for some reason he just isn't nearly as happy as he was last season.  the coaches seem great.  i could definitely do without the attitude that everyone is going pro.  and a little less yelling would be nice.  but they know what they're doing and the team is undefeated.  but dash complains about going to practices and wants to skip often and has even asked if he can just quit altogether.  he's really stressed out.  i think being up and 6am (sometimes sooner), and then not getting home until 6pm or later on game and practice days is really taking a toll on him.  after he gets home at night he then still has homework.  i'm sure the fact that he's never been in school before is also messing with his mind.  i wish i could fix it all for him and make it all better.  but we really want him to finish what he started with this football thing.  needless to say, i think i'm just as anxious as he is to see it be over.  we waited over 30 minutes, hiding under the shelter of a dugout, for officials to debate about calling the game because of rain and storm.  REALLY???

he is number 60...

sometimes it IS a tumor...

i'm sure you all remember how much we love our dear friend kevin hall who wrote the most wonderfully, amazing, outstanding, inspiring, life-changing book called ASPIRE.  we've known his family since before we were married and they have a special place in our hearts.  we just found out his oldest daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  how quickly life can take a different path.  tomorrow is definitely always a gift.  live as if it is your last day and cherish every moment.

if you would like to read about summer click HERE.

and please feel free to keep her and her young family in your prayers.

i heart my music

my NEW FAVORITE song

working vacation

and HERE is where i will be in 15 days!

mmmmmmmmm....

a little story from the LOVE AND LOGIC vault...

Judy saved her own life. She used to listen when her kids argued with her. She used to fall for their manipulation. When her teen daughter said, "You love Billy more than me!" she used to get upset and insist, "That's not true! I love you BOTH!"

Now she takes better care of herself. When the arguing and manipulation start, Judy goes brain dead. She doesn't listen to the words lest she be tempted to do something dumb - like respond.

Instead, Judy picked a brilliant sound to use when her kids attempt to push her buttons. The sound is "Mmmmm."

It works with nearly any situation:

"You’re ruining my life!"

"Mmmmm."

"You think it's 1950 or something!"

"Mmmmm."

Judy's life - or at least her sanity - is saved. She no longer gets roped into long, destructive fights with her kids. She no longer gets defensive or worn down. She just shuts her brain off, stops listening to the manipulative words, and repeats "Mmmmm."

Her kids have no idea what to do - but they HAVE learned very quickly that when Mom goes into "Mmmmm mode," there's no use in arguing. They hardly even try anymore.

simple, yet fulfilling words

6 rounds of BODY-WEIGHT PULLUPS!!!

and that's all i have to say about that.

deep thoughts by girlfriday

(not to be mistaken by the more betterer ones from jack handy)

• i despise being cold, can summer please come back?
• custody: much more complicated than a single piece of paper
• sorry is just 5 letters put together and is never enough when you've hurt someone
• parents should not have to pay a fee to watch their child play a sport
• perhaps being a nomad is my destiny
• satan's way is easier and more enjoyable than God's way
• i'm allergic to mornings
• i miss my addictions on a daily basis
• i have 3 teenagers. when did i get old?
• i dream my fairy godmother turned me into sydney bristow
• the countdown begins at 22 today