Saturday, June 25, 2011
Addicted (again)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Life Lessons from Jerry Maguire
Not sure if anyone knows how much I really like the movie Jerry Maguire, although it's rated "R" and has a few racy scenes, it's still my all time favorite. An old girlfriend and I used to watch it all the time, and can probably still to this day quote most of the movie. Well, I figured that there are some good "life lessons" to be learned from the movie, and I will share them with you. Beware, there is a scene where it shows some naked behinds belonging to men....
Lesson #1: The Things We Think, But Do Not Say (F*bomb dropped at beginning of clip)
Do not be afraid to speak up, and say what's on your mind. Confrontations- good or bad- can be hard. But if you never say what's on your mind, you then choose to carry it with you.
Never say things you will regret later (I've learned this many times the hard way). I really like this quote by Ambrose Bierce, "Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." If I had the opportunity to go back and speak without anger in some of my past conversations, I would.
Also, have you ever thought something was a really good idea at the time, but then after following through with the idea, you quickly regret doing it? I have, and that feeling of panic you get when you realize what you have done is like no other! Make good choices people!
Lesson #2 Show Me The Money!
Never be afraid to yell, "SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!" Especially when you deserve it.
Lesson # 3 Friends can tell eachother anything, if you have your "friends" hat on (Beginning of this clip shows naked booty)
Take responsibility for you actions, inspire people, and always play with your heart, not your head.
My favorite quote comes from this clip, " I don't wanna be friends no more!"
Always strive to be other people's "Ambassador of Quan"
Lesson #4 Help Me, Help You
Sometimes, you just need to help others help you- Help me, help you!!!
I am by no means perfect, and have my flaws, but thought this was a funny way to highlight my favorite movie and lessons you can learn from it! I heart Jerry Maguire!!
Lesson #1: The Things We Think, But Do Not Say (F*bomb dropped at beginning of clip)
Do not be afraid to speak up, and say what's on your mind. Confrontations- good or bad- can be hard. But if you never say what's on your mind, you then choose to carry it with you.
Never say things you will regret later (I've learned this many times the hard way). I really like this quote by Ambrose Bierce, "Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." If I had the opportunity to go back and speak without anger in some of my past conversations, I would.
Also, have you ever thought something was a really good idea at the time, but then after following through with the idea, you quickly regret doing it? I have, and that feeling of panic you get when you realize what you have done is like no other! Make good choices people!
Lesson #2 Show Me The Money!
Never be afraid to yell, "SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!" Especially when you deserve it.
Lesson # 3 Friends can tell eachother anything, if you have your "friends" hat on (Beginning of this clip shows naked booty)
My favorite quote comes from this clip, " I don't wanna be friends no more!"
Always strive to be other people's "Ambassador of Quan"
Lesson #4 Help Me, Help You
Sometimes, you just need to help others help you- Help me, help you!!!
I am by no means perfect, and have my flaws, but thought this was a funny way to highlight my favorite movie and lessons you can learn from it! I heart Jerry Maguire!!
Monday, June 20, 2011
To the Father's in my life
Though my Dad isn't here with us anymore, I have been blessed to be surrounded by amazing Dad's, and Matt has recently been included in this great group of men.
Brad Entwistle- most known for handing down his "secret" family recipe of "Death by Chocolate", he has been a great role model for Matt and I. Matt always speaks so highly of him, and through Matt's stories I feel like I know him just as well as he does. I love his silly jokes, even if I don't always get them. He treats us with respect and love, and when handing down advice does so softly. He always tells me I am his favorite daughter-in-law, and I follow with, "I'm your only daughter-in-law". Well Dad Entwistle, you are my favorite Father-in-law :) Happy Father's Day, to an amazing and spiritual Priesthood leader and Father. Matt, Emma, and I are so lucky to have you in our lives.
Matty- My best friend. My confidant. You were with me during the hardest time of my life, and still you stuck by me. You helped me see the light at the end of my dark tunnel. You reminded me of the blessing of the Atonement by your own trials. Even though you could not fully understand my pain, you comforted me and coached me through it. You never judged me for the serious mistakes I had made. You always made me laugh. Emma is more than lucky to have you as her Father. I can't wait to see her grow up, and run to you, and call you "daddy". Thank you for following in your Father's footsteps and being a man of the spirit. I love you more every day, and know it is a blessing to have you in my life. Thank you for also making your own footsteps and changing more diapers than your Dad ever did :) You are a great Father.
Owen aka "O"- Big, big bro. I loved getting into mischief with you as kids (when you would let me come with you). I have always looked up to you, and wanted to follow you everywhere, even if it got me lost in a foreign neighborhood from time to time :) When I was going through my separation, and then divorce, you sent me a text message that was so needed at the time. You told me I was a good person, and even though I didn't believe it at the time, knowing that you still thought that way of me after what I had done meant the world to me. You take care of Jessica and Mitch like you took care of me when we were younger. You are a loving and caring Dad, with so much love to give. You will always drop everything to help those you love, even if it inconveniences you. I still look up to you and would follow you anywhere.
Aaron- Big Bro. The day you came home from your mission was one of the happiest days of my life! You were my best friend and we talked about everything. You helped me dig deep down to find out the meaning of my problems. I helped you buy clothes that weren't from the D.I. and talked about girls with you. You lovingly took me into your home, fasted for me, and gave me Priesthood blessings that I will never forget. You quietly celebrated with me as I worked through my repentance process. You gave me hugs on my bad days, and good days. You tried to be silly to make me laugh when I never thought I would again. Thank you for taking a chance and letting me change my life in your midst and around your family. Tristan and Olivia are blessed to have you as their Dad.
Happy Father's Day to these amazing men, who have had such a positive impact on my life
Brad Entwistle- most known for handing down his "secret" family recipe of "Death by Chocolate", he has been a great role model for Matt and I. Matt always speaks so highly of him, and through Matt's stories I feel like I know him just as well as he does. I love his silly jokes, even if I don't always get them. He treats us with respect and love, and when handing down advice does so softly. He always tells me I am his favorite daughter-in-law, and I follow with, "I'm your only daughter-in-law". Well Dad Entwistle, you are my favorite Father-in-law :) Happy Father's Day, to an amazing and spiritual Priesthood leader and Father. Matt, Emma, and I are so lucky to have you in our lives.
Matty- My best friend. My confidant. You were with me during the hardest time of my life, and still you stuck by me. You helped me see the light at the end of my dark tunnel. You reminded me of the blessing of the Atonement by your own trials. Even though you could not fully understand my pain, you comforted me and coached me through it. You never judged me for the serious mistakes I had made. You always made me laugh. Emma is more than lucky to have you as her Father. I can't wait to see her grow up, and run to you, and call you "daddy". Thank you for following in your Father's footsteps and being a man of the spirit. I love you more every day, and know it is a blessing to have you in my life. Thank you for also making your own footsteps and changing more diapers than your Dad ever did :) You are a great Father.
Owen aka "O"- Big, big bro. I loved getting into mischief with you as kids (when you would let me come with you). I have always looked up to you, and wanted to follow you everywhere, even if it got me lost in a foreign neighborhood from time to time :) When I was going through my separation, and then divorce, you sent me a text message that was so needed at the time. You told me I was a good person, and even though I didn't believe it at the time, knowing that you still thought that way of me after what I had done meant the world to me. You take care of Jessica and Mitch like you took care of me when we were younger. You are a loving and caring Dad, with so much love to give. You will always drop everything to help those you love, even if it inconveniences you. I still look up to you and would follow you anywhere.
Aaron- Big Bro. The day you came home from your mission was one of the happiest days of my life! You were my best friend and we talked about everything. You helped me dig deep down to find out the meaning of my problems. I helped you buy clothes that weren't from the D.I. and talked about girls with you. You lovingly took me into your home, fasted for me, and gave me Priesthood blessings that I will never forget. You quietly celebrated with me as I worked through my repentance process. You gave me hugs on my bad days, and good days. You tried to be silly to make me laugh when I never thought I would again. Thank you for taking a chance and letting me change my life in your midst and around your family. Tristan and Olivia are blessed to have you as their Dad.
Happy Father's Day to these amazing men, who have had such a positive impact on my life
4 months old today!
Emma is 4 months old today, I seriously can't believe it! I keep thinking I need to blog more, but can't seem to find the time! Work has gotten a lot easier, I changed my schedule so I'm only working 3 days a week (10 hours a day). We also changed our babysitters for Emma, and it works out so great now! It is not easy leaving your baby with anyone, but when you find someone who will love them almost as much as you do, you know it 's a good thing. I have Mondays and Fridays off, and work Tues/Weds/Thurs. It's a pretty ideal schedule, even though it stinks waking up at 5 a.m. to be to work by 7 a.m., after I just woke up at 2 a.m. to feed Emma. It's all worth it, because I know that me working helps provide for her, and that's all that matters. She completes me! When she's older, we'll watch Jerry Maguire together and she'll understand:
Ok, that was just me using an opportunity to plug one of my favorite movies of all time. Best. Movie. Ever. I just had a great idea for my next post.
Anyways the purpose of this post, was to show off how cute Emma is! I'm posting pictures for you all to see. Yes, I am one of those people, who take tons of pictures of their kids and force feed them to others. Love it or leave it!
Hope you all have a fabulous Monday! There will be more posts coming today including my "Jerry Maguire" Life lessons and Father's Day-day!
Ok, that was just me using an opportunity to plug one of my favorite movies of all time. Best. Movie. Ever. I just had a great idea for my next post.
Anyways the purpose of this post, was to show off how cute Emma is! I'm posting pictures for you all to see. Yes, I am one of those people, who take tons of pictures of their kids and force feed them to others. Love it or leave it!
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| one of my favorites! |
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| Emma loves Daddy |
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| She lets us mess with her, doesn't even care |
Friday, May 13, 2011
Back to Work
This was my first week back to work, and I have to say, that it really stinks. I work half day in the afternoons on Mondays and Wednesdays, and then 10 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Going back on Monday wasn't too hard, because I was able to be with Emma all morning. Tuesday was really hard, it was the longest I had ever been away from her and it was horrible! I have Fridays off, so that makes it really nice. I am not one of those Moms that can't wait to get back to work, I would much rather be home with Emma in my pajamas watching daytime TV =) Hopefully next week will be better, I'm sure I'll miss her just as much though. Cross your fingers that Matt gets a promotion soon at work, so I can quit!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Secret Mommy Society
Since having Emma, I have gone through some issues that I knew nothing about... that is, until I asked an "already Mom" about it. Interesting how all of a sudden I get a plethora of information that would have been useful weeks ago! I believe there is a secret mommy society where no one really tells you all the problems you can have after becoming a new Mom. Maybe it's because there are too many things and Moms can't think of everything unless you bring it up, OR maybe Moms are keeping mum because you might not go through with pregnancy and childbirth if you really knew everything that happens to your body. I would like to post some things that I found to be useful after the fact of going through them. This way I can't be condemned by anyone who says I didn't tell them anything. Here's a couple FYI's about pregnancy and Mommyhood (MEN, beware in advance if you read this):
After the epidural wears off is when you really realize that a baby just came out of you, because of the pain you feel. Especially if you tear down there.
Your Uterus bleeds constantly for days after you have a baby. DAYS!!
While your uterus is having fun bleeding, it's also shrinking, which causes some gnarly cramps, similar to cramps during your period. These cramps also come during breastfeeding. AWESOME.
You can't hold your pee in.
Babies and Mommy's can get yeast infections. Who knew that yeast grows on tongues and nipples?! You do now.
You think that your boobs just fill up with milk and then you breastfeed? So did I. No one tells you that your boobs turn into rock solid stones that start dripping with a drop of a hat, and if you don't get that milk out you'll seriously contemplate popping them yourself.
Your abdominal wall muscles separate to make room for your baby to grow. After you have the baby, these muscles are still separated. You'll most likely have to work out to get any kind of stomach back. Again, AWESOME.
Those are just some that I thought of right away, and I'm not trying to scare off any of my friends who haven't had babies yet. These are just some things that would have been "nice to know" before they happened, so you know that it's normal and you don't panic. Turns out new moms and babies don't know what the crap we are doing, so any info is good info!
After the epidural wears off is when you really realize that a baby just came out of you, because of the pain you feel. Especially if you tear down there.
Your Uterus bleeds constantly for days after you have a baby. DAYS!!
While your uterus is having fun bleeding, it's also shrinking, which causes some gnarly cramps, similar to cramps during your period. These cramps also come during breastfeeding. AWESOME.
You can't hold your pee in.
Babies and Mommy's can get yeast infections. Who knew that yeast grows on tongues and nipples?! You do now.
You think that your boobs just fill up with milk and then you breastfeed? So did I. No one tells you that your boobs turn into rock solid stones that start dripping with a drop of a hat, and if you don't get that milk out you'll seriously contemplate popping them yourself.
Your abdominal wall muscles separate to make room for your baby to grow. After you have the baby, these muscles are still separated. You'll most likely have to work out to get any kind of stomach back. Again, AWESOME.
Those are just some that I thought of right away, and I'm not trying to scare off any of my friends who haven't had babies yet. These are just some things that would have been "nice to know" before they happened, so you know that it's normal and you don't panic. Turns out new moms and babies don't know what the crap we are doing, so any info is good info!
Post Baby Fat
Can I just say, that it's hard for skinny girls (who never had to work out in the past) to have post baby fat! Is there a quick, "lose the weight in a day" miracle pill that I can take, because working out stinks. No one told me that my abdominal muscles would SEPARATE! I think there is a secret mommy society where no one really tells you anything except how wonderful motherhood is, so that you don't back out of getting pregnant. I have found out things that would have been very helpful if I would have known them SOONER!! Thanks Moms.
I found some pictures online, and thought I'd share:
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