I go through these phases where I feel fat (although that is proving not to be just a phase....), and restless and wish that I had something that I was really good at, outside of being a wife and mother. My husband is going back to school to finish up his degree, and I'm wondering if I might go back as well. There are so many things to choose from....it doesn't get easier as you get older. You would think I'd know what I want now that I've been a child, teen, adult....but I don't. *Sigh.
Enough of that drivel. On an up note, Betsy had decided that she likes the sun and actually wants to go to the beach. She bought a bathing suit yesterday, and is wanting to work on her tan....hallelujah. I was beginning to think the "I'm a teenager I'm so depressed I don't like the sun or happy things" stage was going to last forever! I certainly hope this stage lasts.
Snake update: I have not seen my snakey friend since the day I photographed him....thank Goodness. I've been afraid to walk in my grass since then! LOL....when I was a kid, we used to catch gardner snakes and play with them....however this bad boy I was NOT going to touch.
I do have my cardinal friends who eat in the back yard every day....and they are so much fun to watch. I have leared to recognize their "tweets", so I can hear them before I actually see them. I put out a feeder and they are here every day....as well as 3 squirrels who sit out there and nosh on the sunflower seeds. Yesterday I looked out and there were the birds, two squirrels, a cat (not mine) sitting under my swing and my gnome....I told hubby it looked like a freaking Disney movie!
Is it a sign of getting older when you start talking about the wildlife in your backyard? I used to make fun of my mom when she would regale me with stories of the birds at her feeder in her back yard....
Well, my train of thought has officially left the station....I should get wee one ready for school. She is eating her bagel with cream cheese right now....apparently there is no dance for that menu choice....
Have a great one!
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I think we all go through a restless stage. If you want to go back to school I say go for it. I've been going back and forth myself for a few weeks to go to nursing school. I've always wanted to do that and it would be a perfect time with my kids in school.
My kids start school August 16th,lol its funny how we already know when they go back.
Nature is wonderful to watch. I was really never all that interested in it until we moved here. Hmmm maybe it IS because I'm older now? :)
Have a great day!
I like when my hub works nights because he is an early bird no matter what and I can sleep through the kids going to school. But yes it does mess me up my whole day because....I will clean something, he will mess it. So I like to wait for him to leave to do my work...but then that sets me back because now the kids are home by time he leaves and they are messing things. I have cardinals in my yard too I have a pic from other day of the momma one. I love them. And I don't think it makes you seem old to talk about your backyard while life...I have been doing that since I was 14....watching and enjoying them. Those little critters are beautiful. Glad that yucky snake left the premises...ugggg! And I am knee deep in the fat stuff myself but you know that. LOL
Sherry sweetie - I relate to your "drivel". Don't cast it aside as meaningless. We do get caught up in this wife and mother thing and completely loose ourselves. I am struggling with it so desperately now. It is amazing how at this age we still don't know what we want to be when we grow up. I think that we feel a lot of options are not really open to us because of our responsibilities...and that is sobering. I know how much you love and enjoy your family..it comes through so clear here. But don't ignore that you have to do something for yourself...that makes you an individual. I did...but I didn't recognize I was doing it. At least let your mind explore what might be the key to YOU.
Shery, yes, to answer your question, talking about the wildlife in your back yard is a sign of getting old---SO STOP IT!!! (kidding). Anyway, you should go back to school if you want to. Did you go to college? If not, you'd probably enjoy it and would appreciate it more now than when you were younger. You don't necessarily have to have a goal in mind, just go for the experience, and see where that leads you. Have a good one!
You got off easily this morning, only a bagel with creamcheese?!?! I think she should make up a dance for that one too! And, yes, it's a sign of old age when you discuss the various wildlife in your backyard! Hee-hee! But at least that isn't the only thing you talk about, so there is still hope! Your children go back to school on August 9th! Well, I guess I am not jealous of them getting out so early then! I hope their schools at least have air conditioning unlike our schools here.
Hugs and love, Lisa
Are you saying I'm old cause I now talk about my bunnies and blue jays? I thought it was because we know everything else, now time to study nature of the world!
Glad you haven't seen your little snakey friend. *shivers* Sounds like a pleasant day thus far. :) Look forward to more frequent updates. *winks* Have a great day! Love, Kimmie
Don't feel bad--I've been lazy too lately. It would really throw me out of whack if my dh stayed home in the AM. I couldn't spend an hour and a half on the computer, for one thing. Good luck with the summer vacation thing.
I have gone through that restless phase many times since I've been married and had children. At times it was even when I was employed outside the house. It is so hard to know what we want to do when we grow up and have it be something we fell fulfilled doing. Maybe you should become a volunteer for the Girl Scouts.
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Ahhh, your not being lazy, just geering up for the busy summer ahead of you! You deserve a couple days of doing nothing. As far as figuring out what you want to do...sometimes you have to take the hard route to discover what truly captures you. I was a pre-med biology major for three years. I really wanted to be a doctor. It was just too tough with the kidos and family, and now I am wrapping up my degree in Advertising/PR. That also led me to photography! I love it! It will come to you! It will! Have a great day! Angie
Hm!!!!!! Suddenly your Mom seems to be on the same wave length, and you don't consider her a bird brain any more!!! You are so good at everything, there is nothing that you cannot do if you set your mind to it. I have all the confidence in the world. Happy summer, better you than me LOL Fudgie
Everyone deserves some laziness every now and then--and during the summer it's so easy! I'm gonna start calling you "Snow White" if the animal thing keeps up--LOL! Sounds sweet! (EXCLUDING the snake--yuck!) Love, Kim :o)
I've felt the same way with journals. I love them and I love reading, but I just haven't been in the mood for them too much lately. I've never been to St. Augustine, but you're pictures make it look so pretty! I want to go now. LOL I feel lucky to live here when I'm near the water too. Otherwise, I just whine that it's not that great. LOL ~Melissa
It sounds idyllic! It sounds so sunny over there & living near the beach......like a fairy tale! Don't knock the Disney movie!
Hope your restlessness passes...everything happens that is meant to happen & everything is for a reason...your life is leading somewhere...& it's all about the journey not the destination!
That sounds like mumbo jumbo doesn't it? But I believe it!
Hang in there!! I think we have all felt like this at one time or another. If I were you and you have the chance...go back to school!!! The world is open to you and you can be anything you want to be!!
I look out my window all the time next to my desk here and watch the birds who have made a nice little home on the neighbors roof. LOL...the birds actually made a hole in their house!! I don't know if they know or not...but it's fun to watch them take care of their babies!!!
Hang in there, things will get better...it's almost summer!!! lol :o) Julie
Sometimes we get in the issues of ages and thoughts and its depression the we end up. I can understand. I missed out on a few years that were not productive 5 or so. Brighten up you will get out of the blues. I am still trying
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