Sleep.

I need sleep.

I do NOT need to stay up until 2AM playing video games like I did last night. They will be there tomorrow.

I do NOT need to stay up editing the 187 photos I took of HeatherW today. They will be there tomorrow.

I do NOT need to stay up washing dinner dishes. They will be there tomorrow.

I need sleep.

Wii have fun!

Today was a fun family day! G was off and we didn't have any plans. He realized that he had a set of keys from work in his coat pocket, so we decided to all ride with him to take them back. It was cool....Trent got a chance to see where G works. He couldn't go in the plant, but he did see a train, several tractor-trailer trucks and he saw G wearing a hard hat (I think that was the highlight of his day).

Since we were so close, we decided to ride to Franklin, VA....just for kicks. We thought we would take Trent bowling, but the bowling alley was closed. Trent literally broke down and cried....until we took him to Wal-Mart. It's sad when the best way to describe Heaven to your child is to tell them that it's a million times better than Wal-Mart. So very sad! :)

Luckily the toy of choice today was only $1.97:

They came with tanks....or as Trent calls them: "cranks". That sealed the deal on this toy.

We came home and broke out the Wii. That thing will give you a work out. And Trent beat me at tennis. Apparently you have to be hyperactive and move a lot to succeed at Wii Sports. :)He did let me and G have a turn every now and then. He just sat in the corner and picked his nose. EWWWW!!

Yes that is a booger between his fingers. And yes I told him that was disgusting and made him go wash his hands. But only AFTER I took a picture! I AM a photographer. It's my job to catch those "one of a kind" moments. :)

Fun day! LOVE fun days! However, fun days all come to an end. Now it's getting late and Trent is hyped up and doesn't want to sleep. G is playing Guitar Hero so I get Trent-duty. Oh joy! Good thing I had a Mountain Dew earlier! Tomorrow is a big day....I'm doing a bridal portrait photo shoot so I have GOT to get my sleep! I'm a procrastinator and did not pack my car tonight. I'll regret that in the morning! Good night, all!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

I chose a boring title for this one mainly because I want to start posting a summary of my day and everything we did. It's not really as much for YOUR benefit as it is mine. I figure if I "journal" everyday, then in a year I can look back and remember everything that happened. So this is basically my online journal and you're nosey, so you read it. :) I was terrible about keeping diaries when I was a kid...but it's so fun to find something I wrote about 10 years ago and see how things have changed.

So humor me, ok?!?

-I met with a photo client this morning. She's a realtor and needed a new photo for her business cards. Photos are done. She's placed her order. And tonight I need to design her cards.

-Trent has a runny nose today and got up WAY too early, so he's been playing games on the computer. Anything to keep from having a major meltdown. We took breaks throughout the day and did a lot of reading. I think we read close to 10 books. And he actually sat still and let me read. I should check him for a fever. I tried to get him to "rest" this afternoon, but it just wasn't happening. So we drank chai smoothies instead. That boy loves coffee/tea as much as I do. Scary!

-Bathtime again! So glad to have my bathtub back!! Bathtime for Trent always happens between 4:00 and 6:00....his not-so-happy-hour(s). It really helps! Now he's out and playing his VSmile video games. It's becoming a nightly routine.

Here's a cute photo from bathtime today:

-I had a chance to make some cards today. Some of my Etsy customers have been pestering me to post new cards. Ok....twist my arm:

If you're a local and you see a card on my blog that you want, just let me know and I'll pull them and save them for you. If you're not a local....you can visit my Etsy shop: http://www.clairbug.etsy.com/

-I guess that's it for now. A low-key day. Did lots of cleaning, as usual. Trying to get things done so there is less to do when G is off. WAHOO!

A cry of relief!!

Some would say it was a "sigh" of relief, but this morning when I made my daily rounds on the internet I found myself crying, not sighing. I have been following the blog of Nathan and Tricia (and Gwyneth) since January 4, 2008. Our church sent out an e-mail asking us to pray for this family and since then I have found myself absorbed in their life....praying for them and reading their blog daily (ok...and to see the photos....great photos!). I don't know them personally, but they're from NC and they're Baptist...so I feel like we're family. :)

Anyway, Tricia has Cystic Fibrosis. I don't know a lot about CF and have never known anyone with CF, but I've seen/read what she and her family have been going through over the last few months while living in Duke hospital. Part of this includes the birth of their 1 lb. 6 oz. daughter who is growing more and more everyday! It also includes the insane wait for a new set of lungs for Tricia.

Well, as of yesterday....Tricia has new lungs!! I didn't realize that this moment would effect me like it has, but it's all I can think about today and when I read a new update I get all misty-eyed. At first I started reading the blog out of curiosity. Then I saw it as a daily reminder of how much I take for granted. And now it's like my daily dose of "look what God can do". Miracle after miracle. The big stuff and the little stuff.

I won't keep on rambling, but if you haven't seen their blog then here ya go:

http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com/

It's amazing, I tell ya...AMAZING!!!

Read.

Perspective.

Some days I have to scrap layouts like this just to keep things in perspective. When you see me do lovey-dovey layouts...it's usually because every ounce of patience I have will quickly slip away if I don't stop and focus on the positive.

So the positives for today: I got a shower before 7AM. The church directory I've been working on was dropped off at the printers yesterday. I am caught up on photo editing and almost caught up on orders. I got the bathrooms cleaned and the laundry done (don't ask about the kitchen). I am going to shut down the computer tonight and READ! Trent read his first BOB book today (these are beginner reading books!!). We made it through Wal-Mart without a meltdown or excessive begging. I cooked lunch. We don't have much food in the fridge, but unlike many people in the world...we aren't starving. My house is too small and too old....but it's a house and it's mine. Although he has been a terror today, Trent had a VERY good day yesterday which shows me that he CAN be good!!! And he's healthy. And strong. And often very funny. And he's mine, too! :) It's all about perspective.

Conversations with Trent

This is one of those "have to share it" conversations. It took place yesterday morning while Trent and I were on the road.

Trent: "Mommy, when I get big....can I drive all by myself?"

Mommy: "Yes, Trent. When you are big enough for a driver's license you can drive all by yourself. In fact, maybe you'll even have your own car one day. What color car would you like to have?"

Trent "Mommy." (said in the MOST sarcastic tone of voice) "I'm not going to have a car....I'll have a BIKE!"

Mommy: "Well, Trent, no one can ride with you on a bike. What if you have a girlfriend one day? Where will she ride?"

Trent: "She'll ride on the back of me."

(Time out....How old is he????)

Mommy: "Well where's Mommy gonna ride?"

Trent: (spoken in one of those matter of fact tones) "Mommy, you'll just have to ride in your own car."

He's only 4 and he has it all figured out.