tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141932702012-02-04T11:16:26.798-08:00Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.comBlogger1751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-78502616962677745912012-02-04T11:10:00.000-08:002012-02-04T11:16:26.814-08:00

First off, some pictures!  My happy baby smiling during some tummy time on the couch :) If you click on the picture you can weigh in on whether you think his eyes will be blue or not -- I'm convinced they are blue! Sweet big brother smiling on a beautiful February day!!! This may seem like a minor thing, but to me it was a much-needed reminder that nothing is too big or small for the powerful

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-4043710804256029202012-01-30T09:51:00.001-08:002012-01-30T09:52:10.457-08:00

Storytime Blue Baby AnnouncementsFind 100's of cute birth announcements at Shutterfly.View the entire collection of cards.

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There are a million little piddly things I'd like to buy on a daily basis. However, our money lately has been going to doctors' office visits and pharmacy copays. We have been to the doctor almost every week since Aiden was born! Gavin and Aiden have had pinkeye, not once but TWICE. I ended up catching it this last time, and I've also got some kind of sinus infection. Gavin has had an upper

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It's been a crazy week so far, but surprisingly that has made me realize just how much I have to be thankful for!!! I'm thankful for snuggles with a sweet baby. I'm thankful for other sweet moms who share advice and encouragement (including my friend Holly, other friends on Facebook and at Gavin's preschool, and especially MY mom!). Also thankful for my sweet husband who speaks my love language

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-64364079671777413272012-01-06T11:21:00.000-08:002012-01-06T11:21:37.796-08:00

Naptime :) Aiden had his first "rough" night last night - due to congestion, he was up about every two hours. I can't find the nose sucker thing that actually works (does anyone know where you can buy one that works? The only one we have that works was from the hospital, and it seems to have disappeared. I'm tired of wasting my money on those smaller ones!). So anyway, my poor baby was struggling

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-48182918781987257582012-01-01T18:41:00.000-08:002012-01-01T18:41:41.263-08:00

I read an article in Guideposts this month (thanks, Grandma, for the subscription!!!) about Debbie Macomber's tradition of focusing on one word each year (Here is a link to the article, "Choosing Words to Live By" - very inspiring!!!) I am often overwhelmed by the idea of New Year's Resolutions, but the idea of choosing just one word and making it a way for God to speak and help me grow all

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Aiden Peter DalgetyBorn 12/13/2011 at 12:46 p.m.7 pounds and 20.5 inches Aiden with his Nanas (he's still a little camera shy!) Family Christmas Picture

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I am always amazed when God shows me something about life in a way that convicts me of my sin and lack of faith but also sets me free. The last few weeks of this pregnancy have been really hard on our whole family. For me it has been hard because I am uncomfortable and tired and clumsy...so I don't want to cook like I usually do and I'm not as active with Gavin and things take longer to get done

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Am I losing count of what day I am on? Oh well, I am going to go with the "spirit" of this journal rather than getting nit-picky about the details. Anyway, I'm thankful that we FOUND the pacifier and had a great trip back home with no problems. Gavin loved being with his cousins and we hope to see them again soon! Also thankful that yesterday I had a great day keeping G at home, and then Mark 

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Day 5 (Yesterday): Thankful for gorgeous fall leaves on the way to Alabama for Mark's grandfather's funeral. Also thankful that I made the trip without major discomfort, and that Gavin slept most of the way. AND thankful for sweet moments with Gavin before bedtime, even though we somehow managed to lose his pacifier after we got here and he had to go to bed without it. (He's growing up!) Day 6:

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Today I am thankful that Mark's grandfather is with Jesus! He passed away last night. He will be greatly missed by many. But we can praise the Lord because he is now free from all the pain and suffering in this world. We will be going to Mark's mom's house this weekend and I was able to get the go-ahead from my doctor about traveling at 36 weeks. The baby is measuring a little small so we even

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Even though Mark has been working since 8 AM and will not get home until 10:30 PM or so (and it will be that way tomorrow too!), I'm thankful that he got to stop by for dinner tonight. I made a last-minute meal that I found in an old magazine, using stuff we just happened to have in the pantry and fridge, and it actually turned out pretty good! Mark and Gavin spent a little while horsing around

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-72972484861013671112011-11-15T17:33:00.000-08:002011-11-15T17:33:59.869-08:00

A list of just a few things I am grateful for today: Mark woke up and made Gavin breakfast and let me take a few more minutes to get going this morning. Then, after Gavin was at preschool Mark and I were able to go on a "date" by ourselves to Waffle House! (We don't get much time alone because of his crazy schedule, so we often have to have dates at unusual times. It makes those moments even

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Yesterday at church we were challenged to keep a gratitude journal for the 10 days from today leading up to Thanksgiving. (Join me if you like!) To be shamefully honest, this morning I was in a terrible mood and finding things to be thankful for was the last thing I felt like doing. I was almost resentful about being thankful, if you can imagine that. Here is a summary of my warped thoughts: "I

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-27318022194770498222011-11-12T10:47:00.000-08:002011-11-12T10:47:29.903-08:00

I haven't had a blog with pictures in a while, and I thought you would appreciate seeing these! Mark and I have been talking about getting Gavin's hair cut for a while now...the curls are precious and everyone loves them, but Gavin hates getting them combed! Also I think psychologically it will help me prepare for him to be a big brother and not "the baby" anymore. Gavin did great...He was a

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-9048204326632409952011-10-26T06:23:00.000-07:002011-10-26T06:23:49.858-07:00

I apologize for my lack of updates lately! I thought about writing about all the stress and sickness that has kept me from writing, but instead there are several things I'm thankful for that I would like to share: Fall weather!!! Thankfully it is cool and bright outside. I am outgrowing most of my summer maternity clothes (hardly any shirts are long enough!) so I'm thankful to be able to bundle

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-36069552814290405012011-09-19T11:07:00.000-07:002011-09-19T11:07:21.460-07:00

I used to think it was soooo old fashioned for there to be a "Home Economics" class in school...now I'm wishing I had taken advantage of it. I have never been great at "domestic engineering" even when I lived alone, and now that I have two boys (and another on the way!) to complicate things further, I need some help!!! I have made a weekly list to tackle the main chores, but the biggest problem

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-20652209871554224632011-08-29T07:09:00.000-07:002011-08-29T07:09:01.622-07:00

I heard this on Joyce Meyer's show this morning: "Self-pity is idolatry." Praying that we all have a grateful heart and a positive attitude today!

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Our community groups pastor shared this quote attributed to Dallas Willard (an author I very much admire) at church last Sunday: "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life." I think that is pretty good advice. Hurry just leads to stress and doesn't really make me more effective. I am going to name a few more things I want to ruthlessly eliminate that are struggles for me. Coveting. Oh, it

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I'm so thankful for my mom! She came to visit for a few days this week and was such a blessing in a million little ways. She helped clean the house and even planted some shrubs in the front yard. She also made Gavin feel like a million bucks the whole time! He was so sad when she left (it made me teary because he really cried!). She reminded me to take my vitamins and helped me run errands and

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-25810489380887153292011-08-01T17:36:00.000-07:002011-08-01T17:36:46.022-07:00

Mark left at 7:30 this morning and he is still not home at 8:30 PM. I have been home with Gavin today because his day care is closed this week. Today has been a blessing and a challenge! We had a pretty good day, even though he took his nap too early and got fussy later in the afternoon, and even though it was so hot that we only walked one half of the park and couldn't play outside much. He is

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-47457845641024152922011-07-06T17:41:00.000-07:002011-07-06T17:41:53.519-07:00

A few things I've enjoyed so far this summer: 1. Movie rental: The Fighter (starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams) - this is a great story, and even more amazing that it's based on a true story. I loved the Massachusetts accents (I miss that accent!), and Christian Bale is unbelievably accurate in portraying his character...it's amazing. At the end during the credits you get to see

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-36108979933761018592011-06-16T06:51:00.000-07:002011-06-16T06:51:41.136-07:00

I guess I'm in a blogging and listing mood. Today the list is about cravings I have had so far in this pregnancy that I don't usually eat. I might just bullet point these rather than ordering. Also, THANK YOU LORD for the nausea going away - now I just get STARVING all of a sudden and feel like I have to eat immediately or I will pass out. But that is good so I can hopefully catch up from the

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-55356459768682576292011-06-14T19:19:00.000-07:002011-06-14T19:19:31.358-07:00

1. I Will Not be a Diaper Brand Snob. With Gavin I thought that anything other than Pampers Swaddlers was not good enough for my precious baby's bottom. (I do really love Swaddlers. They are so soft and I liked that little strip that let you know when the baby is wet, although now I know how ridiculous and unnecessary that is). Now I can be appreciative of a big Sam's Club box of cheap-o generic

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-58524559813853482182011-05-09T06:40:00.000-07:002011-05-09T06:40:24.727-07:00

PRAISE REPORT: Thanks to a recent extended bout of nausea, Coke no longer tastes good to me. This is HUGE. I am hoping it means a cure for my low energy since I will no longer be a slave to caffeine! I think God knew that the only way I could break my long standing Coke-for-breakfast habit was to make Coke taste disgusting to me. I am thankful and hopeful that this time I will stick with my

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I love my family but I choose to love God more.  I know that HE is the Giver, which is better than any of the gifts. I am more thankful when I am aware of this. I see the gifts as blessings, not possessions. I am honored and humbled, not entitled. I gratefully accept them...I DO NOT DESERVE THEM. A few of the gifts He has blessed me with this week: 1. My dad turned 65 yesterday! I am so

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Just holding myself accountable here... I am planning to fast from blogging and from Facebook for at least the next week. I pray that God will be glorified through my life and that everything I say on this blog or on Facebook would reflect that. In the meantime I am currently reading: 1 John -  I am so thankful for the power of God's word which convicts me in an empowering and liberating way,

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-2531861457755587902011-03-15T11:06:00.000-07:002011-03-15T11:06:11.874-07:00

I HATE being confronted with my Selfish Side. She is SOOOOO obnoxious. So, this week I am challenging myself not to listen to Selfish Kim and to actually FOLLOW THROUGH on the ideas and plans that I have that Selfish Kim usually distracts me from!!! (Pardon my split personalities) - Write thank you letters - Cook dinner for friends & neighbors - GO TO THE DOCTOR (long overdue physical is next

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I have had a few rough days at the office, but this has been my "anchor verse" this week - I hope it blesses you too. Lately for me this is a reminder that we aren't called or expected to undo or erase or even necessarily figure out all the bad, but to keep encouraging the good. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-85283850987339793642011-02-07T09:06:00.000-08:002011-02-07T09:06:34.630-08:00

Driving Miss Sola Sliding Fun Happy Babies Sweet and Sneaky Babies The Hair Pulling Begins!

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Winter is always a tough season for me. I hate being cold and I don't stay consistent with exercise when it's cold outside, which I think makes me moody and depressed in addition to the gloomy and depressing weather. In keeping with my goal to focus on submission, however, I realize that I am not in control of the weather, so I need to trust God's wisdom in creating this season and make the best

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I know, not a very popular word, right? But I am learning that there is a lot of joy in honoring this command from the Lord:Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.Ephesians 5:21-24 Submit to one another out of

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-17932276596031669492011-01-12T17:57:00.000-08:002011-01-12T18:04:59.887-08:00

Gavin had his one year checkup today. This is a picture BEFORE he got his shots :) Stats: Weight: 20 lbs. 14 oz. Height: 29" tall. He got four shots and a finger prick, and he was not happy but he recovered quickly. I'm so amazed at how much has changed during the past year. He is such an amazing person already and I am so honored to be his mom.My prayers for Gavin are that he will know what it

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-49640462241584507582011-01-07T08:24:00.001-08:002011-01-07T08:50:11.910-08:00

I thought I should post an update on the sleep situation...(warning, this is a long rambling post, so don't read if you aren't interested in the minutia of baby stuff).First, thanks to my friends & family for being supportive and listening to me complain. That helped me tremendously and also helped me see that I needed to do something and stop complaining. I am also thankful that even the friends

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-76594201723942419292010-12-16T07:54:00.000-08:002011-01-07T08:50:22.597-08:00

(Forgive me for this, I'm just trying to cope after another long night of Gavin waking up every 2 or 3 hours. We're trying to battle a sinus infection right now so sleep is an even more elusive dream.)Sleep is a long-lost activity.Fatigue creates negativity.I want to be more cheery...But lately I just feel dreary.Poetry feels kind of silly...But at least it makes my whining more frilly.I wanted

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-36687425379999129322010-12-15T08:50:00.000-08:002011-01-07T08:50:28.188-08:00

I have been trying to work on being more generous. I realize how blessed I am and how frivolous I have been about giving when it was convenient or easy but not when it is intentional and sacrificial.This year my family made the decision for me to work part time and stay at home part time, so I have the luxury of spending time with my son most of the day AND getting to be an adult for 4 hours a

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-65759965390449865282010-12-09T19:36:00.000-08:002010-12-09T19:51:15.006-08:00

(disclaimer...i don't think any of these gifts really exist...)... a pause button to soak up the moments that i wish would never end (like holding Gavin when he is actually cuddly for a few seconds, or a few quiet moments with Mark)...a sleep multiplier button...a find it button (to remind me where my keys, my phone, and my camera are)...time travel button to get from Columbus to grandparents'

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-66907417025799069642010-11-12T19:18:00.000-08:002010-11-12T19:30:40.651-08:00

My son has separation anxiety. INTENSE separation anxiety. Lately he doesn't like me to even put him down, much less walk to the other side of the room, and even worse if I try to walk into another room. It can be overwhelming, draining, exhausting, discouraging...and it's humbling.Tonight I was having a rough night because sometimes it feels like everything is a battle (Feeding, changing, going

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-59169313154258559352010-11-11T17:35:00.000-08:002010-11-11T17:40:20.397-08:00

Mark has been working nights this week, so when Gavin and I are waking up, Mark is coming home and going to bed. That has been a little strange. Today the daycare was closed so Mark watched Gavin while I went to work. Then after I got home, Mark went to work. So we have kind of been passing each other on the way in and out. I miss my husband :( This picture is from our recent visit to Mom & Dad's

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-18896872357035741312010-10-11T17:29:00.000-07:002010-10-11T17:38:21.086-07:00

1. My church Community Group Leaders retreat was this weekend at Dolce Hotel & Resort in Peachtree City, GA. Beautiful place, awesome food, and great worship, fellowship, rest and time with God. I am so blessed to have been a part of this weekend. I felt SPOILED!2. Mark led the worship music for the retreat! Before we met, he was the worship leader for our church, but I never got to see him in

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-58607932172638984132010-10-01T17:07:00.000-07:002010-10-01T17:24:13.926-07:00

This week Gavin turned 9 months old. He celebrated by getting diarrhea for 12 days and having terrible teething pains (perhaps these things are related?). Also Mark has been on a night detail at work. All of this means: NOOOOOO sleep. I am BEYOND exhausted. I should be asleep right now (8:09 p.m. ET) - and I think I will be soon - but I just wanted to express my frustration and exasperation.On a

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Gavin has been a little sick lately, but thankfully he is sleeping peacefully tonight...a stomach full of Gerber apples, Similac Expert Care for Diarrhea, some Mylicon, and a little bit of Mommy milk to top it all off...hopefully he will sleep a long time before he wakes up!

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Things I'm Thankful For Today:1. Wedding fun! This weekend we went to New Jersey for my friend Alicia's wedding in Princeton. It was Gavin's very first flight! He did great - flirted with everyone around him on the plane and pretty much the whole weekend :) It was tough getting all the luggage through the airport (I didn't check any bags!) but we made it! I flew together with my friend Dana, her

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-90952262175003614032010-09-08T17:17:00.000-07:002010-09-08T17:51:50.181-07:00

A member of my church, local Christian radio DJ and musician was murdered yesterday not far from my neighborhood when he came home to his house being robbed.Sometimes I don't want to admit that evil exists, but this cannot be described in any other way. And the evil is not just within the man who killed Heath. Heath was 25 years old. He had his whole life ahead of him. The suspect who was

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-16567560447836131542010-08-30T18:36:00.000-07:002010-08-30T18:59:01.774-07:00

5 Things I'm thankful for today:1. Pandora. Right now I'm listening to Ben Folds, which brings me to my next thing...2. I love a good sad Ben Folds song.3. My substitutions while cooking dinner tonight were actually edible and not disastrous! I had to use evaporated milk instead of regular; Dijon mustard instead of spicy brown mustard; brown sugar instead of regular sugar; and apple cider vinegar

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-87349084969233202442010-08-27T19:14:00.000-07:002010-08-27T19:31:26.907-07:00

I've already gotten behind with my Monday thankful lists. Sorry. I'll try to do better about that. I really am thankful.But today is Friday, and I want to write about something else. My mind is running all over the place, so this might not make sense to anyone but me, but that's okay. Because I'm really just talking to myself right now.I'm thinking about how the real world has nothing to do with

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-29097523954621125252010-08-16T19:28:00.001-07:002010-08-16T20:01:29.047-07:00

I'm going to (attempt) to start a list on Mondays of the Top 5 things I am thankful for each week.This week I am thankful for:1. Getting my toes stepped on at church. Mark & I were cranky Sunday and almost didn't go, but I'm so glad we did. Here's the lesson that stomped on my self-righteous big toe: Harmony without truth is just "warm fuzzy" feelings based on lies. OUCH. I usually seek harmony

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-6280341517211671722010-08-08T07:02:00.000-07:002010-08-08T07:51:07.499-07:00

It's a beautiful Sunday, but I don't know if I would have noticed if we hadn't gone for a walk. Mark had the idea. I think walking or running is just as important as eating and sleeping is for me. And I haven't been consistent with any of the above lately. Eating...I do pretty well when I stick to my E-mealz routine cooking for myself & Mark...actually that has helped me eat better than ever in

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-86188080670805393042010-07-31T06:11:00.001-07:002010-07-31T06:26:50.689-07:00

Well, Gavin is not sleeping through the night. And he's fighting his naps too. Here are some pics of a couple of those rare moments when he is still. I'm glad he is cute enough to make up for it. At least his (definitely not unbiased!) Mama thinks so!

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-43999402938923235762010-07-24T19:35:00.000-07:002010-07-24T19:37:47.859-07:00

Community group outing to the lake...then dinner with cousins...between those two fun events, Gavin only got one 20 minute nap in ALL DAY. He was so good all day, but would not let himself go to sleep! He was really tired when we finally got home. Will he sleep through the night?TO BE CONTINUED...

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-16293628526829418542010-07-16T11:46:00.000-07:002010-07-16T12:14:34.772-07:00

Gavin is taking a nap, and I should probably be either doing the same thing or trying to get some housework done, but instead I thought I'd chat with my blog friends :) How are you all doing? I hope your Friday is treating you well so far. Let me share with you a few of the things I love right now:1. My curiously improving eyesight. I had my eye checkup this week and I was told yet again (this

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-43536258249777333292010-07-10T17:04:00.000-07:002010-07-10T17:33:38.401-07:00

I am reading an incredible book: The Silent Seduction of Self-Talk, by Shelly Beach. I picked it up at a counseling conference last year and I'm just now getting around to reading it. It is the kind of book that hurts to read because it points out the stuff I don't want to admit is true about myself. But it is a good kind of hurt because it is helping me clean out my poisonous, negative and

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5 Things I did today:1. Walked 2 laps around the park with Gavin, my friend Katie & her baby George2. Went to the office for a while and caught up on paperwork3. Bought some super glue (to hopefully fix our microwave so we don't have to buy a new one)4. Made turkey meatball subs for dinner5. Took care of my precious boy. That included a lot of singing, clapping, entertaining, nursing, changing,

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-40327903714855170002010-06-19T19:22:00.000-07:002010-06-19T19:40:10.109-07:00

I used to participate in a writer's club that sent out weekly writing prompts to help you practice. I wrote about this topic back in December of 2008 but I thought it would be good to repost today. I need the reminder because I've been pretty consumed with outer appearances lately in various ways. So enjoy. Feedback welcome.The prompt was this: "What makes them beautiful then? Prove that beauty

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(Remember to pause the playlist to the right before playing this video)I apologize for my sub-par camera skills and my annoying baby talk... but I think Gavin is too cute not to share this! I love his laughs and squeals. My prayer is that Gavin will never lose his joyful spirit...and that I will never take moments like this for granted.

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-87898165843344698972010-06-01T13:23:00.000-07:002010-06-02T19:40:26.534-07:00

We had a great getaway weekend to my uncle and aunt's country house in Hamilton, GA. My sister and her husband (a.k.a. the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Beekman) came up from Florida, and Mom & Dad drove down from SC. Mark had to work so he couldn't get away, but we made the best of it! Steaks with Uncle Mike & Sheila on Saturday night, lunch on Sunday at the Bulloch House in Warm Springs, a little

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-83376611068172042362010-04-29T18:35:00.000-07:002010-04-29T18:55:06.254-07:00

Lord, thank you for my father. It was almost a year ago that my mom saved his life. That was just before I got my wedding photo album back. I remember looking at those pictures and being so thankful that I still had him in my life. This past weekend, Dad got to stand in the church where he got married over 35 years ago, this time to give his oldest daughter away. He and Kerri danced to "Brown

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-70688439027906267762010-04-08T13:59:00.000-07:002010-04-08T14:17:49.953-07:00

A question I've been pondering lately...how much is my life (personality, interests, choices, decisions, activities) influenced by others? And how much do I influence others for better or worse? I am a pretty agreeable person most of the time...I mean, I like to get along with people. Sometimes this is a strength and sometimes I think it is a weakness. I don't stand up for my beliefs as well as I

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-40174313713455180392010-03-30T17:33:00.000-07:002010-03-30T17:48:21.134-07:00

Look at my precious little bright-eyed boy! Sorry for the quality of the picture...I seem to have misplaced my camera so I can only take pics on my cell phone which isn't that great. But at least you can still tell he's cute. (I'm not biased!)It's official - I have signed Gavin up for day care! I will be returning to work April 12th on a part time basis and he will be going to a part time

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-39920920870760927982010-03-10T17:40:00.000-08:002010-03-10T17:46:39.425-08:00

"The Grizzlies" - this is the time that babies cry at night that makes parents want to pull their hair out or else start arguing with each other. We try really hard to avoid the grizzlies. We watched this baby language dvd that explains what different cries mean, and now we try really hard to listen to what Gavin is saying and sometimes it works so great! But sometimes we can't understand it and

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-65442158454961833382010-02-25T13:28:00.000-08:002010-02-25T13:34:41.968-08:00

....how much I would like to complain right now.About how no one pointed out that you don't get time off to be sick when you're a mom, and this baby doesn't want to sleep today, and I kind of wish he would sleep so I could sleep, and it's so cold in this house, or maybe that's just chills because of being sick, and my throat hurts sooooooo bad......But how can I complain when I have so much to be

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-80081790592827913162010-02-17T06:41:00.000-08:002010-02-17T07:02:11.532-08:00

I have never been very consistent about observing Lent, but I always have good intentions. The idea of sacrificing something in order to focus more on what Christ's death and resurrection means is important to me, so this year I don't want to get distracted and lose track. The challenge for me is that usually when I try to give something up I focus more on what I can't have than on that precious

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-52189821537537701432010-02-15T19:03:00.000-08:002010-02-15T20:39:15.775-08:00

...was spent without my Valentine!I got to hitch a ride with my sister's fiance to Greenville for a fun-filled weekend of a wedding shower for Kerri and Brian, catching up with friends and family, a Valentine's Day and birthday party for Brian, and lots of grandchild spoiling by Nana and Pal for baby Gavin!The trip started at 11:30 PM on Thursday. Brian was coming from Florida and had originally

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-72214234132934680482010-02-09T10:18:00.000-08:002010-02-09T10:32:11.048-08:00

I found a book last night that my mom loaned me a LONG time ago called "Organizing for the Creative Person." I am pretty sure that in this title, "Creative" is a nice way to say "Organizationally Challenged," which my mom would agree that I am. I hate mess and clutter, but it seems to follow me around. And having a baby and a husband only compounds this issue.Latest problems:1. SOCKS...I CANNOT

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-42070408267562534242010-01-22T11:24:00.000-08:002010-02-09T10:32:52.022-08:00

Here are just a few of the joys of our little boy.Sleeping on my chest.Smiles.Curiosity. Everything is new...the wall, the ceiling fan, the bedspread, my face...Friends...so many special people have called, emailed, visited and brought us food. We feel so loved and we know Gavin will grow up with a lot of special people in his life!Baths, baby smells and little sleeper outfits.My husband helping

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-90369862562534822082010-01-06T10:09:00.001-08:002010-02-09T10:32:57.513-08:00

Gavin arrived on Sunday, December 27! I am so thrilled, overwhelmed, amazed, excited, and blown away by this little 7 lbs of joy. I feel like I went through a rite of passage that has made me a different person. I was afraid of my life never being the same...now I would never want to go back to living without this precious person in my life.I love my husband more because he was right with me the

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-77916671612135528922009-12-10T08:34:00.000-08:002010-02-09T10:33:33.154-08:00

I haven't written in a while so it's about time to update everyone!I had my 37 week appointment today - they did an ultrasound (kind of disappointing because it was not as clear as I was hoping) and then they put me on monitors that measured his heartbeat and movements for about 20 minutes. He got a perfect score on all that and the technician informed me that I am having some small contractions,

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-4079899652014606782009-09-21T20:01:00.000-07:002010-02-09T10:33:33.154-08:00

I went to Nashville this weekend for a counseling conference, as well as a "girls' weekend" with several friends from when I lived in Boston. We are spread out all over the country now, but it's always fun when we get together. I feel so blessed that it worked out for some of us to get together.The girls surprised me by taking me shopping for baby stuff. It was really awesome to be treated like I

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-88768630220534557212009-09-12T07:31:00.001-07:002010-02-09T10:34:32.216-08:00

As a counselor I am always thinking about how I am affected by my clients. Usually they teach me a lot.One thing I have been thinking about lately is this... Is it possible that we get infected by the oppression around us? What if I saw your burdens as something we both need to fight together because we have a common enemy?Oppression and burdens I have seen this week:Loneliness, IsolationMarital

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-91438648676506221292009-08-25T20:05:00.000-07:002010-02-09T10:34:52.645-08:00

The kitten didn't make it. It stopped responding and would just lay in my hands every time I fed it. It stopped even trying to eat and would seem to fall asleep while I was trying to feed it. The milk started coming back out through its nose which I later learned is a bad sign. We took it to the vet (it took a couple tries to find one willing to see a kitten that young) and they said that its

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-63525100994313615242009-08-16T17:08:00.001-07:002010-02-09T10:33:33.154-08:00

A couple of nights ago I was heading into the laundry room to start a load in the washer when I heard meowing coming from outside. I investigated and found a tiny little kitten stuck in the fence. It came to me and I pulled it through the hole of the fence...it was covered in fleas and really small. Mark got home a few minutes later and told me that I probably stole the kitten from its mother and

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-47772256807546816552009-07-28T16:51:00.000-07:002010-02-09T10:33:33.155-08:00

I don't know how well you can see on here, but our newest addition has posed for his first photo shoot! We're excited to know it's a boy and seems healthy and active in there...(why can't I feel all that moving around yet!?!?!) Also we got to go to Greenville to see my new little niece Kerri Grace. Click on Ashley's blog for adorable pictures of her. Got to hold her for a long time

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-10567505675748702972009-07-17T08:10:00.000-07:002009-07-17T08:17:49.034-07:00

I'm so glad it's Friday. And Mark is actually off this weekend...a rare occurrence! I'm hoping to do something fun tomorrow for my birthday.Did any of you watch the "16 and Pregnant" show last night on MTV? I watched because my sister's old roommate and her husband were the adoptive parents! That was really awesome to see. Teresa is one of the best people you could ever meet. When I was living in

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-51768457625581295782009-07-09T13:09:00.001-07:002009-07-09T13:28:50.207-07:00

If you had told me last week what this week would be like, I would probably have fallen apart. But thankfully God has gotten us through it and continues to be faithful and gracious.My sister and her boyfriend Brian came for the weekend and helped us get some work done around the house. Mom and Dad came for the 4th of July and we had a great time and Mom even helped me de-clutter the closet. I

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-73658332667727601142009-06-26T09:05:00.000-07:002010-02-09T10:33:48.609-08:00

Things are going great with my dad and I finally feel like it's safe to start sharing our "other" news!I've been wondering how and when to tell people. I haven't told anyone on Facebook and would prefer that people not talk about it on there for now since I have work friends on there. Not sure about the right way to go about it at work either but I'll figure it out.But we're so excited and can't

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-34183867890017273222009-05-15T18:32:00.000-07:002009-05-15T18:53:28.400-07:00

August 27, 1994:Miracle #1: My dad was hit by a drunk driver in 1994. He was mowing grass on a tractor at the end of our driveway in rural South Carolina. He was thrown into a ditch and the tractor landed across the ditch. He didn't die.Miracle #2: A car full of teenage boys and a Sunday School teacher came up behind the accident and pushed the tractor off of the ditch to get to my dad.Miracle #3

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-26947020956001226142009-05-14T18:45:00.000-07:002009-05-14T18:53:47.040-07:00

Please pray for my dad. He had a seizure on Monday and went into respiratory failure. He is in the hospital and breathing on his own now; they did an MRI today and found either an abscess or a tumor that may have caused the seizure. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and for strength for my dad (and my mom).There have already been so many miracles that are evidence that the Lord is with my

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-61730881945352171512009-05-03T17:49:00.001-07:002009-05-03T18:04:46.862-07:00

Today our church had a guest speaker...the bishop of our church's region, David Roller. Last night he came out to hear Mark's band play at Flip Flops (a bar downtown). I thought that was pretty cool of him to do.Today at church he spoke about how God always invites us on an adventure that is far greater than our little plans. He told a story about how he loved his raspberry bushes and the house

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-75518674931586415832009-04-30T11:23:00.000-07:002009-04-30T11:37:35.853-07:00

It's so gorgeous today. I had lunch outside downtown today with a friend and it was really perfect weather to sit and eat and people-watch. Then I got to take my dog for a walk before I have to be at work. (I am working rather varied hours now). I've been on a little blogging hiatus I guess...not on purpose, but just not having the urge to write. I'm sure many people have phases like that. For me

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-43867526754605232342009-04-04T22:02:00.000-07:002010-02-09T10:37:12.322-08:00

Insecurity is the most rampant and contagious disease I can think of. I think that the majority of most people's actions are motivated by trying to save face or avoid shame, and that is depressing. Every time I watch television I feel like I'm just watching people pretend to be something so that everyone else will think they are cool. (And although I hate to admit it, I'm guilty of that too).

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-79460122585187736252009-03-24T20:05:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:15:01.853-07:00

I guess when Mark is working at night it's understandable that I watch police documentaries.Today was a good day. I had lunch with a friend that I've enjoyed getting to know but haven't spent much time with lately. So it was nice to pick up where we left off. We're trying to only spend cash until the next pay period (surprising savings strategy!), so I paid for my Subway meal with quarters.I'm

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-26289457908379194372009-03-15T20:55:00.000-07:002009-03-15T21:20:58.621-07:00

This was the topic at church today. Real community that reflects the love of Christ is forgiving, patient, authentic, encouraging, accountable, unconditional love.Does anybody else think that's hard?I think about the "friends" I have who test the limits of each of those characteristics. They hurt me repeatedly, or test my patience, or they are two-faced, or compliment-insult* me (see below), or

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-28769319336587391372009-03-13T08:16:00.000-07:002009-03-13T08:21:42.219-07:00

I've always hated that line, and I still don't know that you can ever say that justifiably because you don't know what someone else is feeling, but I am beginning to understand what it means to some extent.I hate upsetting people but sometimes I have to do it in my line of work. Basically I am responsible for being honest with people no matter what. Even when they don't like it. Even when it

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-28511200860687228292009-03-11T11:49:00.000-07:002009-03-11T11:56:13.423-07:00

Here's a pic of my new dark hair (for those who haven't seen it on Facebook). I am still getting used to it but surprisingly I am not having blonde withdrawals too bad. It's darker than I thought it would be but I like it so far. In other news, I AM SICK OF FILLING OUT PAPERWORK. I thought getting my license would be the end of it, but now I have to get on insurance panels. Ugh...This is just not

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-1408842686894881902009-03-06T20:40:00.000-08:002009-03-06T21:08:12.458-08:00

I recently converted to brunette-ism. I am exploring the benefits of the dark side. I'll let you know how it goes.At work everyone noticed immediately, even the men, which means it is a pretty drastic change. I was trying not to be hypersensitive about what people said (for instance, interpreting ambiguous comments like "Your hair is so different!" to mean "Yikes! Hideous hair!"). Really it was

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-13810185376648452632009-03-02T19:29:00.000-08:002009-03-02T20:25:37.021-08:00

I went to the doctor today just to be sure that the tiny sliver of glass that is still in my hand from the lightbulb my dog broke last week is not slowly poisoning me with mercury. You'll be amazed and relieved to know that they were not very concerned (ha). Thankfully (?) I had a sore throat too so they have given me some allergy stuff too, so I didn't have to feel like I totally wasted

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-16783763855373858552009-02-25T14:28:00.000-08:002009-02-25T14:59:45.479-08:00

My dog ate an energy efficient lightbulb. I discovered this at about 11:30 p.m. on Friday or Saturday night. Can't remember. The pieces were broken and scattered in front of his dog bed. I shooed him out of the house and immediately picked up the big pieces and vacuumed the rest. Then I texted my husband that this had happened, and he wrote back: "Oh no! Those are DANGEROUS!" I found out that

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-59156947989381280822009-02-17T10:20:00.000-08:002009-02-17T10:22:05.173-08:00

I got the email today and I have officially been licensed! Thank goodness I didn't have to wait until the March board review. I'm so excited! Now I can go back to work and my husband will not have to work part time every single night!!! Yay!!!!

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-22990163265766787132009-02-16T11:53:00.000-08:002009-02-16T12:02:08.954-08:00

Our sermon at church yesterday was about when God tells you to wait. Fitting, since I've been waiting on my counseling license since December. The board was supposed to meet last Friday and I've been checking the website all day today but no news. I am trying to be patient.What are some things I've learned while I've been out of work? Well, for one thing I've been eating at home a lot more. I've

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-4179624773964305512009-02-12T13:56:00.000-08:002009-02-12T14:22:08.550-08:00

That's kind of a negative attitude, but I thought it was funny :)Okay, I know there are a lot of V-day naysayers out there, but to me this is an opportunity to show appreciation to my husband...who really deserves it. And even if you think Valentine's Day is cheesy, that doesn't mean love is cheesy. Well, love is cheesy sometimes. But this time it's gonna be Gruyère cheese.On Friday the 13th (he

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It's really sad that the only thing motivating me to clean the house yesterday was the fact that the pest control lady was coming.

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Bethany tagged me for this Alphabet game where I am to name 10 favorite random things that start with a certain letter. My letter is “G” and I did not realize how hard this game could be! I need to stretch my creative thinking skills.If you want to participate, I'll let you just pick your own letter and blog about it! Let me know so I can read your list!1. God. I keep learning new things every

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Funny and/or Wierd Things Mark and I argue aboutFirst of all, let me say that Mark is THE ABSOLUTE BEST husband I could ever have wished or imagined for. I love him so much and I am reminded in thousands of little ways of how much of a blessing he is in my life. I also learn a lot from him all the time. But one thing I've learned is that adjusting to marriage means you find out all kinds of ways

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I decided to delete yesterday's post because I'm not sure who reads this blog and I don't want to compromise my friend's confidentiality.I appreciate the feedback on loving without compromising boundaries or the truth. (I saved your comments to keep reminding myself of that!) It's a difficult place to be! I'm still working on it, but I know that the best thing to do is to keep focusing on the

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I saw this movie yesterday, and it made me think about a lot of things.Are we supposed to settle? Is that what it means to be content in your circumstances? I hope not.In the movie, the "perfect suburban couple" describes their white-picket-fence, two kids, nice job life as "hopeless emptiness." That's so depressing. Sometimes I have a tendency to think of my life that way, and then I think, here

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I love Cesar Millan...The Dog Whisperer for those of you who aren't familiar...he is so positive and he accomplishes amazing canine transformations! From a psychology standpoint (since I'm a counselor), I'm fascinated by how he influences their behavior. If only people were that easy to transform! (Well, actually I'm thankful that my transformation involves my own participation and choice,

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For a long time I've thought about practicing random acts of kindness...or some way to make that a regular part of my lifestyle. So please visit my "gratitude blog" to see how I'm challenging myself (and whoever else wants to join) to live more gratefully! It's mostly a reminder to myself to really live and to be thankful for life instead of just going through the motions. I'm challenging myself

Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07712571084981694176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14193270.post-80905669544795987222009-01-09T08:53:00.000-08:002009-02-01T17:37:03.290-08:00

I am going to facilitate a team-building exercise this afternoon, and after about a week of being off work and not on vacation (waiting for my license to be approved), I am a ball of nerves! It's weird how things like this get my adrenaline going (and as many of you know, I'm sort of allergic to adrenaline. That's another story).I am looking forward to this in a strange, queasy sort of way. I

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I have just lost at Spider Solitaire about 1,000 times in a row, so I thought i would try to be a little more productive and write something.It's a new year, which is always exciting, right? This year is a pretty uncertain one for me right now. My job is in transition and we're working on the house, which means I feel pretty unstable everywhere. I'm really looking forward to having some down time

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