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The great thing about being a mom is that I have learned to adjust, adapt, think on my feet, change things up, throw caution to the wind, try new things, laugh often, sing out loud and call it a great adventure!
The past two weeks things were a bit on the "out of sorts" times that life likes to surprise you with...
but thankfully I was thinking clearly
I refused to surrender to feeling overwhelmed by the holiday
I simply could not see myself cooking an entire Thanksgiving meal with a kitchen out of service!
I knew when to pick up the phone and book reservations at a restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner
then I texted my darling husband, who was in Dubai, and told him my brilliant idea
I ran upstairs to tell the chickadees that we are going to be wild and crazy...
we are go out for dinner
I did get a few puppy dog looks from a certain chickadee
sweet words that melts a mothers heart....
oh I'll miss your sweet potatoes
I rewarded her with a twirl hug and praise that I am raising a brilliant child
I did have a bit of teenage grumbling from another
she was rewarded with a double twirl hug....
teenagers need lots and lots of hugs...
they can't grumble and be hugged at the same time
it's impossible
pinky promise it works every time!!!
and not to be lost in all the twirling that was going on
I received two cheers of joy from my littlest two because I used the word adventure in describing our Thanksgiving meal!
They were properly rewarded with double D...
that's code for double dessert in our house for going above and beyond in having outstanding behavior, acts of kinds, having helping hands...
all that good stuff that makes me sing louder, twirl longer and thank God for my four blessings!
The change was just what we needed....
I'm absolutely ready for Christmas
the decorating has officially begun
shopping is well underway
meal planning is in the works...
I will be cooking for Christmas!
Can I get a triple grande extra hot skinny latte for that!!!
I'm determined to work my magic and make sure my kitchen is back up and running
I'm a believer!!!!!
Here's to spreading good cheer and I look so forward to sharing my holiday's with all of YOU!!
xoxo,
11 comments:
hey chica...good for you with not getting bummed by that kitchen. adapt and improvise...that's what my honey would say. glad it was a hit.
It's always fun to do something different anyway!!
My girlies have been listening to Christmas music since Nov 1st - they are in quite the spirit...but now it actually feels underway to me too.
I am glad your kitchen will be back in action soon. xoxo Ashlyn
no overwhelmed no bummed check check - having knee surgery tomorrow - down and out for at least two weeks and I plan to roll with the punches, float with the waves - the people we love just love us - plan and simple! Jenn
I NEED YOU AND YOUR TWIRLING SPIRIT IN MY KITCHEN NOW!
oh Lulu
you are magical
I love your 4 kids without ever laying eyes on them
and I WILL hand deliver you at latte in the year 2012
and I will sit in your kitchen for HOURS while you twirl!
I
LOVE
YOU
So happy for your Thanksgiving fun! What a wise mommy & wife!
Oh the joy of the upcoming holidays!
We have started decorating along with getting ready for the sale!
So glad you took time out of your busy schedule to drop by!
Can't wait to see you kitchen if its 1/2 as nice as your laundry room...WOW!
Love it! I've got a 13-year-old, and I completely agree with the hugging. They need it more than you think. Good luck with the decorating! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
I will have to remember the twirls next time I have some grump bumps in the house.
Christmas decorating officially begins this weekend....we live right across the street from a tree farm...so off to pick out our tree and enjoy their hot cocoa...just wish we had snow!
Hugs and love to you dear one...enjoy every moment. xoxo
WAY to go, mom!!!! You improvised and it worked!
My oldest, who is almost 12, has mastered being hugged and still managing to be able to grumble. :(
I love that child with every fiber of my being, but he has been persistent since the day they put him in my arms. :)
any advice would be WELL received. :)))
your children are lucky to have such a great mom. sometimes you need to do what you need to do to keep your sanity. sending big hugs, susan
Loved catching up with your blog today. LOVE the new laundry room...every single inch! You have fabulous taste, and a fabulous attitude :).
I've never had a ice cream sandwich with milk before. I usually only eat them alone. Does the milk make it taste better?
-Zane of ontario honey
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