Stopping by to see my new granddaughter and taking my grandson a pack of colored low rise socks and watching him run and laugh when I put the black pair on his feet!!
:piratelaugh:
Over the weekend while his sister was being born he stayed the night with me. When we got dressed in the morning he wanted black socks like mine. I promised him I would get him some. When I walked in tonight with all the socks, he was so happy to see a black pair... Why don't stores sell a six pack of black socks for toddlers instead of a multi colored pack? I will continue to search for more... but till then that baby boy was one thrilled black sock wearer... LOL
:sock::sock:

what brought me joy was watching the Boston Celtics out playing Miami ~~~~~

snuggling with him after dinner. knowing he didn't feel so good. rubbing his head and just being next to him. knowing i'm one lucky girl.

My pain medication.

Spending our morning shooting txts back and forth while we got ready for our day... She is absolutely my everything these days!! :)

Cuddling with my sweetie <3

where to start... playing balloon volleyball in the living room lastnight,hearing my girls giggling and trying to make the balloon hit the fan so I cant get it :cheesy:

coming home to a decorated house that says welcome home.. that girl has my heart!

hell im full of joy lately :)

I weighed in at 198 today - my first time being under 200 in a good 5 years. Doctor wants me to work at getting to 180, though my own personal goal is about 130-140. I was 150-160 in high school, and while I wore it okay, I will never forget my mom telling me to lose weight (I was a size 12 at that size). Honestly, I think as I lose it, I will know when to maintain it - size and weight be damned :)

Yay for small victories! :rrose:

Wow! Seriously? Getting those rapid-fire txts from my girl telling me how happy and excited she was with her new hair style!! An absolutely gorgeous woman just got herself pampered at the salon and she's pleased with the outcome... Yeh, I am flippin' thrilled to hell and back for her!!

I can't wait to see the picutres but most of all I can't wait to see that glimmer in her eyes and that smile on her face because of it all!! :cheesy:

We're moving to Massachusetts! :cheerleader:

Rooster took his PERT test today, to test his initial placement levels in college classes for dual enrollment in the fall semester.

He's only turning 15 in August, and will be starting college classes at the local state college.

The average time to take the test is 3 hours, and he finished in just under 2.

More importantly, he felt good when he walked out....and scored high enough in the three areas they test (reading, writing and math) to have initial placement in English Composition 1, Intermediate Algebra, and Advanced College Reading (i.e. any literature class he's interested in).

I'm proud of him. And he's proud of himself.

Sweet! :cheer:

Driving down to my business appt this morning, speaking to my love on the phone, she tells me that she is beyond happy right now, all because of me. Wow. Here I thought it was the other way around!

The business appt went very well. Even though I didn't get a contract signed today, as they are still "interviewing" other billing companies, the woman I met with really wants me for the work. They will make a decision in the next 1-1/2 weeks.

Then on the way back to my hotel, I decided to take the Pacific Coast Highway instead of hitting the interstates again. The pacific Ocean, with the waves, the sand, the surfers, the boats and ships... and the bright glorious sun making it so sparkly, was just perfect! Stopped in Seal Beach at a little restaurant across from the pier for lunch.

Perfect. Well, as perfect as it can get here by myself. That would be the only thing I would change. Of course, if she were here with me, I doubt I would be getting the work done that I am!

So much joy in today. From the great hair cut/color to picking up the General at day care. From texting naughty to discussing paint colors. I mean you know the pure joy in finding someone who totally gets why a round dining room table is a very good thing. No sides people, all together. And finding out hy enjoys holiday shopping just for the ambiance.
Getting my nails done, buying the 3rd pair of sunglasses, babysitter night and the simple freaking ease of talking the future and home decorating.

Ice packs for my neck, shoulder, legs and belly....

Mutual respect

Coming home to my sweet puppies

Watching the glass balls in my Galileo thermometer rise as my AC unit cools off the house ... knowing I will sleep comfortable tonight

Getting home just in time to enjoy watching the sunrise from my back porch... overlooking my pond and acres of peaceful fields that glowed under the sunset ...and fireflies dancing

No need to stress for several days about city traffic

And

My favorite ... walking into my laundry room, smiling at the light scent to fabric softener after doing a load of towels in my new (used) washer... it feels good that I'm finally able to purchase those things that I gave up due to financial hardships ...finally getting things back where they belong ... a WORKING washer and dryer, although used, makes my day and helps my weekend chores

Listening
hearing
caring

last night actually
 

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Melissa Ethridge singing in the middle of the street at Pride last night.:vigil:

What brought me joy was knowing both my fur kids beat the parvo bug,thought I was going to lose the oldest one but she is mucjh better today and is eating and drinking on her own.Yes they had there shots,even my vet is baffled about this.

Playing hide-n-seek with my dog, Sadie. She's so goofy, but she gets it!

The amazing day I had with friends and family. We had a baby shower for my two new granddaughters and it was huge and loud and amazingly fun and exhausting.

realizing I lost 2 inches around the waist this week...but Im not sure it gave me joy or if it made me :| *shrugs*

What brought you joy today....

visiting my mom in the hospital. She has so much strength and courage....my hero for sure :)

Connecting with someone who has moral and integrity like me.

This conversation:

Me: I can't handle so many social obligations in a row; may I back out of the middle one please? I'll understand if you want to go alone. I'm anxious and I really want to be at my best for your party because that one is the most important.

Him: Of course - we can do something where it's just us that weekend, if you want. And please don’t worry too much about my party... if you want to stand quietly in the torchlight with a drink in hand looking cute, I’m still glad that you’re there.

And I'm always very happy and incredibly grateful to be there, with you.

Being privileged to listen while a master story teller practice her craft...

The joy in her voice,
the smile on her face...
the animation in her entire body

She simply glowed with life...



Now, if I only spoke two year old, I would have a clue as to what story she was telling me...

Grin...

Letting go brought me joy today... letting go of my long, thick curly hair...making the decision to CHOP it off, almost as short as Blade's. I also let go of the feeling that "long hair makes me beautiful" or "long hair is more attractive" and the feeling of having to hide my facial features behind thick, fuzzy locks of curls. I let go of those feelings for many reasons. And I actually LOVED what it looked like afterwards. It isn't what's on the outside that makes me beautiful. My appearance does not make me who I am.

I finally let go for health reasons, for ease of care, the southern heat and humidity and to let go of things that pull my self-esteem down further.

I only wish my hair had been 'healthy enough' to give to Locks-of-Love.... but I'm sure that no one could have done anything with that fuzzy, brittle mess.

Now... no more pony tails on bad hair days!! and trust me, I've had "Pippy Long Stocking" mixed with Carrot Top kind of days!!

Reading your posts. :bow:

Learning how to make pasta.