Ever feel forgotten?

Not sure, but I believe that everyone has felt as though they were forgotten at one point or another.  I know I have.  I have kind of this weird dynamic going on in my head.. On the one hand I know I am absolutely BLESSED beyond measure, but then on the other I feel that there is so much more for me out there.  One of my family's favorite movies is "Our Family Wedding".  Yeah even Tony sings "...I'll cook your dinner babe..  soon as I get home from work.."  We have a few faves of course, but this is definitely on the top 5 list.  What is crazy is that even  though my situation is definitely different, I can relate to the Mom in the movie.  She talks about being labeled as "just the mom"  and I so get that.  Even though I don't consider myself "just a mom" sometimes there is an overwhelming feeling that "mom" is the only thing that other people see me as.  Hands down there is absolutely no doubt about where my priorities lie..  my kids are #1!  I believe that God blessed me with the gift of being their mom.. and when God blesses you with a gift, I believe you need to do the very best you can with it!  I wear my mom badge with tons of pride! 

What gets a little frustrating is the fact that people can't seem to see me past being a mother to 3 kids.  All that "me time" that Dr. Phil and Oprah talk about means nothing if no one wants to share it with you..  OK I get that that seems like an oxymoron, but what I mean is I can read a magazine, do my nails, take a bath, all of those things by my self, but I don't get much "grown up time" because people around me are so focused on me being a mom.  Hard to explain, but I know exactly what I mean!  ;op 

ANYWAY, moving on.. I am on day 20 of the Advocare 24 day challenge and I am down 8 lbs.  (More like 10 lbs, but I don't count them unless I have kept them off for a couple of days.)  I feel better and I believe I look better!  I met my first goal already:  1) I want my clothes to fit better!    If you would like to see what I am talking about and maybe try some of the products for yourself here is my web page  www.advocare.com/11112702 .  I am more than happy to answer any questions you have!  It's the best "me" decision I have made in a very long time!

Be blessed today, 12/17/2011, it's the only one you will ever get!

~~Wish me Love!~~

Advice..

What my Dad has taught me (some of which to my downfall I have chosen not to pay enough attention to.)

Love is more powerful and more important than anything!  The words I LOVE YOU are not something you take lightly.  Use them carefully and when you do chose to use them, mean them with your whole being.  Let every action toward that person prove that love over and over again!

Kindness may be mistaken for weakness, but just because there are foolish people out there who will take advantage of you, never stop being kind!  Eventually someone genuine will come along who appreciates and loves your kind heart and would die trying to defend it! AND absolutely never dream of breaking it.

No one is perfect- we all make mistakes! Admit your mistakes, apologize, and work to make it right..  It's the work to make it right part that is most important on this one!

Actions speak volumes!  For some people words are just that, words.  But for "real" people a man is only as good as his word.  If you say you are going to do something, do it!  It's as simple as that!  And if life gets in the way and plans fall through, apologize and work to make things right!

Put your Family first!  Yeah they may get on your nerves at times, but never let them think you wouldn't be there if they needed you!

Time is a valuable gift!  When you give yours to someone else, you show them that they are valuable to you!  When others give their time to you, appreciate the value in their gift!

Everyday is not going to be a good day.  So cherish every moment of happiness but appreciate the trials.. They serve a great purpose too.  They remind you how amazing the good days are!

I am beautiful- how do I know? Because my dad never hesitated to tell me!  I am strong- yes he reminded me of that too!  I am worth someone's time and effort- more wise words from dad! AND last but not least... Someone is proud of me!!  Yes he told me that just last week!

I want to be a parent to my kids like my dad was to me!  And one day I hope to share my life with someone that shares those values too!


Enjoy today June 21, 2011!  I know I am!  :)  
*Wish me Love*

Priorities.. What are yours?

Priorities- Do you know what yours are?  I am 100% sure of what my priorities are!  BUT sometimes I let stuff get in the way of what I am sure of.  Please tell me I am not the only one.

God
Family
Work

Then of course those are split up into categories..  like family -> kids first  and then everyone else.  My  close friends are in this category too.

The one priority that I mess up with the most is God. So so many times I put everything else in front of Him even though I know better.  But there is another priority that I seem to put low on my list on a regular basis, ME!  I have all of these things that I know I want for myself.. you know kind of a list of goals or standards I have set for me and how I want people to treat me.  BUT more often than not  I let myself down and I let others treat me just any old way.

That's why I am so thankful for the people who take the time to get to know me and treat me with respect.  The ones who know my flaws and don't take advantage of me.  Now don't go thinkin' I'm weak, because I'm not, but I do have flaws. I know I am kind of rambling on this one.. not sure where I am going with it really, just writing to write I guess.  I would just like to be someones priorty one of these days.

A fresh start.. a new month..  today is February 1, 2011.  Make living it to the fullest a priority because it's the only one you will every get!