That is what the big boys and I made while Luke was golfing with his dad. That means the wedding cakes in espanol. They are actually those little wedding cookies, but wedding cookies is something different in spanish, I forgot now what it is.
I wanted to say that blogging can be deceptive to people on the outside looking in. My family is just like many others out there. You would never know by looking at these photos that I dreaded when the boys asked me to make those cookies after watching their spanish lesson. You wouldn't know that I cringed at the thought of the giant mess that they would make with the powdered sugar, regular sugar, mixer and food coloring. You wouldn't know that one was incredibly impatient with the other during the process, and that one disobeyed me. A friend recently said that my life was more interesting than hers, and she didn't think she would have much to blog about. Seriously this has been a struggle for me to put down things in a positive light. I tend to like to do the "whoa is me" thing. I also don't always appreciate all the character stretching that goes on in my life as a homeschool mom. You wouldn't know that I don't like homeschooling very much at all, there was just no other good option for us at the time. Being an English , art, history, math, science, etc teacher is an incredible struggle for me, I do it, but it feels like a heavy burden to carry, not more than I am able, but definitely not light. Unless you really know me you might not know that I struggle with anxiety, and depression at times. I am learning to be thankful and it is really starting to pay off. If my life sounds exciting that is only because I have a certain gift, some people call it exaggerating, others may call it dramatic, and some people might just call me a liar. I have a way of making something mundane sound extraordinary. If you look closely, and listen attentively you too will have loads to write about. You may also be able to find the humor in it like I have been able to do. Every family is unique, and every child is a plethora of funny sayings and doings. Now if something dreadful happens, Nate says "look on the bright side, I'm sure you'll find a way to make a great blog story about this." You know what, he is absolutely right, if I know I'm going to write about it, it makes me feel better. I started blogging because I am horrible about writing things in memory books, and I wanted a journal of some sort. I find it a great way to process my days, find the humor in life, and record the happenings of our family. You to have just as much to say as I do, and you never know who you might encourage along the way. I'm happy if you enjoy keeping up with my family, and I hope that I will always be someone that is real, and transparent. Most of all I long to be a joyful woman.
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Catrina, thanks so much for your honesty. Although I knew those things, because I do actually know you in real life, blogs can be deceptive. People can come across as "know it alls" or "have it alls" when really they are just people sharing what they themselves are currently learning. It is definitely better to read upbeat stories where we are laughing at our mistakes or at the things that go wrong then depressing woe is me stories. :):)
I don't think you are a liar. I think what you are doing in your "journal" is what you
stated, "finding humor" in everyday situations whether they are to your liking or not. That's a mark of Godly character...finding the good and finding what God can use in the frustrating times.
Keep on writing. You inspire me. You are really becoming an awesome woman in love with her bridegroom!!
Love ya, Angela
If someone is claiming to be in a perfect world... they are the liar! I LOVE your writings!!! You had better keep it up or I'm gonna jump the boarder and come looking for you!
I too find that I find myself thinking about how this or that will end up on a blog page. Today while mowing the lawn I came up with about 20 different blogs in my head. Most likely non of them will make it to the computer, but it REALLY helps me to think things out and helps me to keep things in perspective. It's like FREE therapy!
plethora- Great word!! Did you know how to spell that or did the spell check help you out? Be honest! Don't lie :)
(To be honest- I say the word but had no clue how to spell it. Thanks for the English lesson!)
totally true...i agree 100%
i need to get into a better habit, it's taking me a week to "find the humor" in my life situations these days.:) it's good therapy when i am more consistant.
Sooo nice to hear from you Catrina. I need your e-mail address. E-mail me at geramyum@verizon.net so we can catch up - Amy Woods
my friends here that are adopting from haiti, just sent out this big email alert from their orphanage about visas for haitian children not being allowed, even if the children are alreadly legally adopted. she gave us all these reps #'s to call and senators email addresses. i called all of them, etc. i was thinking of ya'll, but hadn't heard anything from your end... is this old news for you?
Jennifer, my spelling is usually not so hot, but I do happen to know plethora, because I've seen it often.
Christy, I did hear that news about the haiti adoptions, but they didn't send me the numbers till wed and I have to call still today. Thanks for taking the time though, I so appreciate it.
I'm so glad you wrote your feelings because I have been feeling the same way for a few months. I have barely blogged all summer because I can't think of anything exciting to say. Does anyone really want to kow that my husband forgot to pay the water bill so it got shut off yesterday while I was in the shower with a head full of shampoo? That I had to go pay it with a wet, soapy head to get it turned back on? No, but things like that are the only things going on lately. I've even been avoiding certian persons' blogs because everything in there lives seems so perfect every day and it just makes me more depressed. Just five minutes ago I was praying for this discontent to get off of me and I really need some joy. I really need some joy.
Oh, yeah. I'm trying to stop just talking about myself so much, so I hope you feel better, too. I'm so glad to have you in my life and I need to act on my impulses more often and just stop by. You are a great person and have a lot for people to learn from since you are so real with real cirumstances and feelings.
Now Deann, I thoroughly enjoyed your shower story, very funny. I'm sure if it happened to me I'd be hopping mad, but it does make for a good story. I hope you feel better soon, sister!
Deeann, I to enjoyed the story, I even laughed out loud. It does make life sweeter to have someone to share the misery and joys with. Life for anyone can be a real struggle, and what good does it do to pretend that you are always happy, and nothing ever touches you. It is so much more exciting to go through life with people that you roll up your sleeves with and get dirty.
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