2010 Quote to live by & 2009 Truths Be told

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain"
I like this quote and I am going to try and live by it in 2010.

Truth Be Tolds....
truth be told I am not sure there is another mother whom loves their children as much as I love mine. They consume me. They are my buddy's. My pals. My little peeps that I center my world around. Being a stay at home mom is the most challenging "job" that I have yet to have. It is definitely not easy and I don't think anyone that works "truly" understands how hard it can be. At the same time, I couldn't fathom someone else holding my baby's, me missing all their little milestones or someone else getting all their daily smiles, hugs and kisses. I am forever grateful for Darrell for this opportunity.

truth be told I worry too much. Just ask anyone that truly knows me. I am also a control freak, but I am getting better at this. I am "learning" that I definitely don't have control over a lot of things. For one Carter's "hehavior" at times and the world in general. I need to not watch the News and get over my fear of stupid elevators. I need to not worry so much about tomorrow and live in today. I need to "dance more in the rain."

truth be told I really want to move. I don't think I can stomach another year in our small condo. Darrell and I feel so trapped here tripping over toys, cramming thing in closets and storage units. We pray every night that the economy gets better and we get out.

truth be told my husband works way too hard and I really hope that he gets his "big break" soon. He deserves it and I am so proud of all his detemination and his humble attitude and wish people only knew what he really did for them.

truth be told I don't thank my mother enough for all that she does for me and has done for me. I don't compliment her enough and I don't tell her I love her often enough. She is the most selfless person I know. I know my Papa Lester is looking down from Heaven and smiling at her for all she does. She is the only one that really gives me the "breaks" I need from the kids. Thank you mom. I love you.

truth be told I wish Ildi & I lived closer to each other. I feel really bad that I have yet to meet her son Logan. And I hope that she knows it is not that I don't want to visit, it is just that we can't just yet. One day, we will. And we look so forward to seeeing her new home. She is such a great friend that I know she will never judge me and is always just a phone call away.

truth be told I love red wine. It is my nightly ritual. It makes me feel very warm and fuzzy. :)

truth be told I have great in laws. I really do. I just chuckle when all my girlfriends complain about their's. I just can't imagine.

truth be told I look forward to the day that Kevin and Kendra have families of their own. Although they are GREAT uncles/aunts I just can't wait for parenthood to hit them!

truth be told I really want to go to Europe with Darrell and travel. There are so many places I want to see and go back to..aka...Hawaii. I always feel so safe traveling with him and we always have a great time. I look forward to the day when we can get some quality time back.

truth be told I still really miss two people that have left me and have a hard time accepting their deaths. Pickle and my Aunt Leslie. I think about them all the time and wish that they were still with us. I miss Pickles outlook on life, all his great compliments he always would give me and most of all his smile and sense of humor. My Aunt Les, I miss her knowledge, her phone calls, her advise and just her. We had so much in common and I really wish she could have met my boys and been at my wedding.

truth be told I had an amazing experience giving birth to Gavin. It was so natural and wonderful and I was so glad to bring him into the world without a surgery.

truth be told Darrell and Carter are nagging on me to stop typing so I best be done. Yep, I had a whole 10 minute to myself now.

truth be told I love my husband, boys and everyone that reads my blog immensly. Wshing you all a safe, healthy and happy 2010.