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Embarrassing Moment

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I was just chatting on the phone earlier this morning with my sister Claire and she insisted I share this embarrassing moment!

 

Well, we have all had them at some point or another….and many -or possibly all of our embarrassing moments -we’d like to forget!

I understand now why the word “ass” can be found in the word embarr(ass)ing, because that’s exactly what I felt like the other day at Costco.

I was wheeling along my son Bode in one of Costco’s huge carts and found myself right next to another mom who had a little boy almost the same age as Bode. Right next to her cute little son was another little boy who looked just months older.

I smiled and asked how old her youngest son was; she smiled back and told me he was 8months old. I then of course wanted to know how far apart her two little boys were-she said they were 15months apart….

I said wow….you’ve got your hands full and my big mouth then added “and another one on the way…geez!”

Now let me just say…this woman looked at least 7 to 8 months pregnant. She was even wearing a little maternity outfit with a top that synched in right above her belly.

As I was saying this, her husband came out of nowhere and they both just starred at me…it was a cold death stare and the woman’s ever so pleasant smile turned into a tight lipped glare and I received a curt sharp reply of “no….I am not pregnant.”

Ahhhhhh! I wanted to crawl into the meat bin or hide behind Bode….I felt my whole body flush with a red glow. “Oh”…..yep….that’s all I could say. Now my cart was facing the other woman’s cart….so in a very hurriedly awkward attempt I tried to turn this gynormous cart around in the very crowded isle while this couple just starred at me without an utter. I even felt like this woman’s two little boys were disgusted……

 

I tell ya, me, Bode and my gigantic squeaky cart couldn’t get out of there fast enough! I still found myself constantly looking over my shoulder as I quickly threw whatever else I needed in the store into my cart. At checkout I was just praying that the irritated couple didn’t catch up with me!

So in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the holiday cheer, there’s always moments for complete embarrassment!

Take a moment to recall an embarrassing moment that you’ve had and share it with a friend or family member…it’ll bring a smile to their face and possibly yours….

Garlic Knots Recipe

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The other night I was making spaghetti and meatballs and usually I just throw a baguette in the oven but I wanted something different.

I decided to search for a recipe on “Garlic Knots” and the recipe I found was soooo good I just had to share!
The only thing is you have to plan on making them earlier in the day because you are working with dough that has to rise for a few hours. Lucky for me…my husband and I have late dinners so I had the time.

The only thing I did different from the recipe that is linked below, is I added shredded mozzarella cheese to the dough after it had risen but before I rolled it out and cut.

Try em’ out….they are mmmmm good!

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/garlic_knots/

Certain in the midst of uncertainty

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We live in an uncertain world. What happened on Friday was one of the worst, most tragic days in our country’s history. There are so many things I want to say…there are many things that if I said them now…they may not be well received. Many cry out…why? Many want answers…….

I will save much of what I want to say for another time…another moment….

With this uncertain world that we live in today…I have found myself over this past weekend reflecting on what I am certain of………

First and foremost, I am certain of God’s everlasting, never failing love for me and for humanity.

I am certain that if I was to die today, I’d spend eternity with Jesus.

I am certain of the love that I have for my little boy.

I am certain of the love that I have for my husband.

I am certain of the love I have for my family and close friends.

I am certain that what happened on Friday was NOT the will of God.

I am certain that we live in a fallen world.

I am certain that there is an ultimate good in this world and at the same time ultimate evil.

This evil’s only desire is to steal, kill and destroy but God comes to give life and give it abundantly.

Though it has become trendy to say “God moves in mysterious ways,” this is not scriptural and no where in the word of God can this common phrase be found. Though we might not understand the “why” the blame should not and cannot be put on God but on the evil that has defied God since the beginning of time.  

I am certain that God is a gentleman. He will come and goes as we ask him to.

I am certain that the absence of God is hell, and with God’s absence there is the absence of: love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, long suffering, faithfulness and temperance.

I am certain that those 20 innocent children tragically lost on Friday are in heaven with our Creator.

I am certain that God looks deep into our hearts and knows and truly sees us more than anyone else on this earth.

I am certain that there are answers to every question we have. Those answers can be found in time spent alone with God, watching the sun melt into the horizon, in our child’s uninhibited laughter, in prayer, and in reading the holy spirit inspired scripture-I have found more answers here-than any other place.

I am most certain that this world desperately needs Jesus.

Every one of us at some point these past few days, has to have paused and thought what is going on…and why?

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.Psalm 34:4

Term Limits

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If you had an unlimited amount of time to get something done…would you be in any hurry to do it?

After witnessing first hand- with my father’s run for Congress-the power of the “career politician” and their ability to withhold there incumbency, regardless of their leadership or performance, I have become a strong advocate for Term Limits.

Term Limits crosses political parties and affiliations….it is simply this: Limiting the time our elected Congress men and women can serve in office. Basically putting a time limit on how long they are able to spend in Washington.

“But our Congressman is doing great, he votes just the way I’d want him to.” That’s wonderful, BUT there are other “great” men and women that are able to serve and bring fresh ideas and concepts to the table. If we don’t put NEW people in DC, than we will continue to get the same results. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is insanity! Just look at our current divided congress…we’ve got two parties at war against each other…neither willing to compromise because all the Congressmen there are voting how they are “supposed to” vote so that they are re-elected. They no longer think in terms of the right thing to do, but rather what actions they will need to take to get reelected, regardless of what’s right for the country. They think….if “I just vote the “party line” than my district or state will re-elect me and I get to stay here with all the perks!”

Congress currently has a 21% approval rating and yet Incumbents (current congressman/women) have an over 90% chance of being re-elected. Geeeez….if my husband knew that he could perform at work with a grade of 21 out of 100 and keep his job, why would he even show up to work!? See, in the REAL world….you’d get fired! If you take a test and get a 21% that’s a failing grade! If you fail….you don’t get to move on…because….ummm you failed!  

 “Well…getting someone new in there, with No knowledge of how Congress works, doesn’t seem like a smart move to me.” Really…..really….so you are pleased with the state of our country? It is the current incumbent filled Congress that has gotten us to where we are today!

The so called “experienced politicians” have brought us to a 16 trillion and climbing deficit, federal budget and tax codes that favor special interests groups with the highest paid lobbyists, the fact that we’ll probably never get Social Security, over 1,700 departments of federal government, earmarks (a legislative provision that directs approved funds to be spent on specific projects-So basically an incumbent’s campaign receives money from a corporation or large business and in return votes a particular way to favor that corporation/large business’s agenda …dirty right…well it’s happening everyday!

 

“The best way to ensure we are truly a government of the people, for the people, and by the people, is to replace the career politicians in Washingtonwith citizen legislators who care more about the next generation than their next election. – Senator Coburn

 

“This nation can no longer afford these entrenched men and women who enjoy lives of luxury wholly insulated from the consequences of their major policy failures.” –Senator Jim Demint

 

Oh forget it…it’s an uphill battle…Congress will never vote themselves out of a job…..you might be right. So what do YOU do?

 

You get educated….does YOUR Congressman support Term Limits? If so…great….vote for them…if NOT…VOTE THEM OUT! It will start with WE the People!

 It may start small….. a simple grassroots movement…but this is something that MUST take place. For our Country’s future, for your kids future- we need men and women that are in Washington to serve and then go home…not stay….holding office is a JOB, it was never meant to be a CAREER! If we limit the time there, those that are elected to go to DC are on a mission -to make a difference, to get things done and then get out! There will no longer be hidden agenda’s; the intention will be for the betterment of the country!

 

Do your part and speak up! Demand Term Limits!

 

Motherhood

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Well, it’s been almost 2weeks since I have written anything! My 8.5 month old son is getting his top teeth…teething is no fun ….requires lots more time spent with mom….cause moms make everything better.

With my mini hiatus, I found myself thinking over this last year and all that has happened….The biggest event for me was becoming a mom. What an incredible life changing experience! To be honest, it was a huge adjustment for me. I was a little cocky before my little boy arrived-I am one of seven kids and I was the second oldest, so growing up I pretty much helped raise my younger siblings. I was convinced I knew kids and I would be a pro instantly! Well……oh…well….was it all so new to me and for awhile I felt as though I was in over my head. With absolutely NO sleep (we’re talking 2 hours of sleep in a whole night at times!) for months and months, combo that with the inability to nap during the day, crazy hormone crashes, some post partum depression, and no longer working outside of the house….this was ALL so new to me and I felt like a train wreck!

Many people’s babies sleep fairly soon after birth, my son Bode…not so much! I remember a month or so after giving birth, walking like a zombie throughout our neighborhood and this other new mom stopped to say hi…I told her I was exhausted and she simply said “ Ya… so Haylee didn’t have that problem, she slept at night the day she came home from the hospital, so I can’t relate.” Really….really…(couldn’t she have lied to me)…Ahhhhh….I wanted to slap her! But I politely smiled and said “how nice.”
With new motherhood came complete surrender for me. I liked to do my own thing- at my own time -in my own way! My mother told me that when she was just a new mom of two, she had both children down for a nap and she was going to eat lunch…in peace. Shortly after she had fixed a sandwich and sat down, one of us kids started crying…it was then she said she made the decision to just “go with it.” It was the fighting against the ability to just “go with it” that caused frustration…so she made that choice and passed the knowledge onto me….thank God!

Now, I am getting more sleep, have a routine, my hormones have balanced out, and I have a little two-toothed constantly grinning companion by my side that has taught me more about myself in the last 8.5 months than I ever thought possible 😉

This last year I have learned to appreciate the little things, taking a shower, walking our little dog Romeo, going to the gym or a run, a quiet afternoon, a glass of wine in the late evening, a good story, a thought provoking conversation with my husband, a good debate….

But the most special part of my day is just after the sun sets, I take my little boy in my arms after he has been bathed and is all ready for bed. We head to his nursery and snuggle up in the rocking chair. Prayers are prayed and slowly he nurses to sleep. It is here I feel most at peace and a love so deep that it scares me. Although I have spent my whole day with the little guy, this is my time with him. There is no other place I’d rather be in the whole world than right there at that moment in time. Bode is a mover and a shaker…a go getter….a full of energy little guy, but not in this moment. In this moment Bode presses close to my heart and drifts to sleep and here is when all is well in the world….this is what matters -this is what is most important and this is a love that I never knew existed….it is here I know how much God loves me. It is here that I am reminded of how great God is and how beautiful life is.

So with the end of the year quickly approaching…I would say this year has been my hardest, most challenging, most vulnerable …… Best year yet.  

I know we have all been told to BE in the moment, motherhood gave me no choice- and I am eternally grateful.