First For Everything (Part 2)

I can't believe I almost forgot to share my other story. HA! Well read on. I went to work at the Builders last night. Markus came with me to set up our fax line. Well I just barely met my boss's babysitter Wednesday, so when she saw me there with a dude I don't even know what she was thinking. Markus left cause boss had not made it there yet. Well I guess babysitter and Markus got to talking. She asked him who he was. I'm sure he replied with he was my husband. To which she replied with something like she thought Markus was my SON. Yeah I'm not sure if you caught that the first time so let me just repeat that. Babysitter thought Markus was my SON. Okay------ well when Markus was telling me this as he was rolling on the floor laughing I thought to myself how old does she think I am OR better yet how young did she think Markus was. Markus told me she thought I looked older. Um ok? Anyways like I said first for everything. :) *Sigh*

Did I mention the part where I was Markus' mother in this story? Oh I did, just checking!

First For Everything

I washed the car today all by myself. That was a first. Markus was taking a nap and I was bored at home and wanted to do something productive outside of my house. The outside of the car was filthy, so I am really glad I did it. So I cleaned the car first, then the rims, then shined the tires and DONE. Then I found this stuff we had to clean/shine the dash. So I went after that as well since it had been a while since we did it. Cleaning the drivers side, getting the gauges really well and door shut. Job well done. As I was walking to go put everything up, I turn back to see my pretty car and the headlights start flashing and I hear the doors lock. Now how in the hell did that happen? And how was I going to tell Markus I did this really great thing of cleaning the car, but somehow managed to lock the keys in the car?? Hmmm.... so long story short I called pop-a-lock and yeah. Oh but that's not the best part. I met the guy at the door. Walked him out to the car, showed him where I put my keys and told him I'm not sure what you need to do, but I'm gunna go get my checkbook. Inside I go. I open the front door to meet him walking up to me with the keys in hand. WTF? You mean to tell me this FREE car wash I thought I was getting has now costed me $45 a whole minute later? Perfect!

Feeling Spoiled

This weekend has been a bit of pampering of sorts you could say in comparison to the last few months. Friday night I didn't have to work, so we went out for a night on the town. haha! First Markus took me to the mall. Let me just say I feel like a woman again, I bought some cheap table linens from PB. I really really really miss PB. I got a black linen runner that was trimmed out in velvet ribbon with 6 matching napkins for $22! It was a steal for PB. Then we went to eat at a Filipino place. The first in BR. I liked it a lot. It was Markus' tennis buddy's restaurant. I would highly recommend Pinoy! Then he let me rent Bride Wars. Loved it! No he didn't watch it with me, well maybe 10 minutes but he hated it. LOL! So Saturday rolls around and it had rained so I wasn't able to immediately jump in the yard. So we went to the nursery. Also a place I miss especially in the Spring! We found hydrangeas on sale and Markus insisted I get one! Ha! I just wanted a rose bush, but opted for the hydrangea instead. Then we went to go visit his old boss @ the fruit stand and found they had lemon trees. Yep I got a Meyer Lemon tree! :) I love lemons, so this was my lucky day apparently cause they usually sell them in the fall when they produce a lot of fruit or something. So I finally have a lemon tree! That evening I was able to work in the yard and get everything all straight. I'm super duper excited that it's all straight and in 2 weeks we will be building (with help) an arbor over the deck in the side yard to make for my perfect little getaway :) I can't wait til we can afford to through parties/ get togethers again! Pics to come soon!

Finding the GOOD in my life

These past few months have been a rather trying time for me. I've had my fair share of bumps along the way and even a few good times mixed in somewhere. But overall I've been down. Down about everything. It sucks. I try to see the good, but end up only seeing the not so good things. I think we all have experienced this at one point or another. However, there is always a turning point. A time where you can take a few steps back and just REFLECT. I have been trying to do this as I've become so overwhelmed with my crazy busy schedule/ life. In these reflections I have seen some blessings, blessings I didn't see through all crazy darkness. I just wanted to share the GOOD in a bad situation. Here are a few examples of what I mean.

*Of course the biggy is Markus losing his job. But I'm so grateful I have a job(s) that is still able to support us. How many people can lose almost 1/2 of their household income and still manage to live and hold up some standard of living.
*The above has caused me to think how thankful I am that Markus and I don't live beyond our means and have tried to live a cash lifestyle not worrying about how much to put on a credit card.
*We lost our health insurance. But amazingly we have been spared from going to the Dr/Hospital.
*I have crazily (is that a word) taken on a 3rd job which has given us just what we needed when we needed it.
*Gives me a greater appreciation for the man breadwinners out there supporting their family while mommy stays home as raises children. I will be so thankful for Markus when he can fill in my shoes ;)
*Just got an interview for a position I applied for months ago and it went well and come to find out my boss/dr/contact (from my 2nd job) knows the owner who I talked to. (Keeps gettin better)
*And maybe just maybe this is a taste of what parenthood tastes like. And one day I will get to taste the sweetness :)
*Markus even appreciates me a lot more than he has in the past and that is never a bad thing :) But to go through this... well I guess it's worth it!

Those are just a few things.

The promise: And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

Being humbled isn't such a bad thing I've discovered for there are GOOD things in that beautiful teaching process. After all it has allowed me to become closer to the all-knowing Lord. What more could I ask for :)

Happy Mother's Day!

Our table setting for our dinner in the garden was so cutsy. It was such a beautiful day to have dinner outside. I was happy about that. It certainly makes all the preparation worth it. I really like to entertain, so it was fun waiting on Mom for a change. We even got a domino game in too. Always lots of fun with the big thinkers mom & Markus. Gotta love it! Check out what we ate HERE! Just wanted to wish all the Mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day!

Good To Know

The latest Top 10 names for baby girls, based on 2008 statistics:

Emma
Isabella
Emily
Madison
Ava
Olivia
Sophia
Abigail
Elizabeth
Chloe

The Top 10 names for baby boys:

Jacob
Michael
Ethan
Joshua
Daniel
Alexander
Anthony
William
Christopher
Matthew

This is kinda fun and very interesting. I'm all about being different, but some of these names are just classics ;)

More Laughs For you

I couldn't resist posting these other 2 cute commercials as well. These kids are hilarious! Take that you snooty doctor! It's Spanish not Spinach :)

Before and After

BEFORE

AFTER

I'm very excited about my new scrapbooking desks. I got these from work today. We are condensing a few things around the office and I told the bossman I could unload 2 desks for him. They go perfectly in my room too. I love free stuff. Now all I need is my black shelves and I will be in heaven. That will help declutter my desk. As you can see before I didn't have a whole lot to work with. I like the uniformity of my new desks. :)

I Can't Stop Laughing!

Just thought I'd share these adorable videos with yall. I told a co-worker Markus didn't want any kids right now or something to that effect and she made me watch both of these videos and swore he would want kids after watching them. Ha!

Ever Wanted...

Ever wanted something you could not have? Ever wanted it so bad you could taste it, dream it, smell it, etc. and still couldn't have it? Or maybe you just didn't think it was in the cards for you. Did it have conditions or prerequisites you must meet first? Or have to depend on someone else to get it for you or give it to you? How about other people having it and you don't? If they have it why can't I? Or prayed about it and wondered when it would come? Or hear others say it will come or you will get there one day... blah blah blah. What do they know? I want this. Remember. What about me and what I want? When does my want come? Can I even want?

Not right now... Apparently NOT

My New Fav Song

If you can get past the silly video, the words to this song are amazingly powerful. I'm so happy I heard it on the radio. It's my new favorite inspiration. Just thought I'd share. ENJOY!