Splendiferous Conventionality

Ironically, my favorite ice cream is very similar to my 'real' life... although the name is indicative of troubles and challenges... it is filled with hidden pleasantries; marshmallow creme and almonds encased in a chocolaty goodness... although eaten in large quantities, will cause a tummy ache --like life. Life must be taken in small bites- no more than one can chew... otherwise one might choke. I am thankful for my little bowl of goodness- a nice little treat after a very long day. I know that some friends of mine are currently having a much harder time of life- and the rocky road feels, and is extra bumpy right now. I send them hugs and hope for sunnier and brighter days. Hold on to one another, and keep the shiny side up. To my besties- y'all are the best. Thank you for your love and support. Have a bowl of your favorite yummy iced cream- you deserve it too! Good night moon- I see you smiling tonight.

I just wanted to take the quickest of moments to say how thankful I am for what I have. I'd be lying if I was saying that it is easy, and sundays with sprinkles all the time... there are days I wonder if I will make it through, or if I have the strength to do anything else, I sometimes feel unappreciated, I sometimes feel worn, I sometimes wonder if I am a good enough mom, friend, daughter, sister, spouse... do I worry more than I need to, do I not do enough for them, for my community, for my part of the world; maybe I am doing too much, have taken on too much? Spread myself too thin. This isn't a blog about that- this is just a simple thanks to all the above mentioned- and for God for gracing me with this life- as tough as it might be- for allowing me this experience. I am truly blessed and lucky and so glad to have what I have; and for the first time in my life- I feel content and happy and loved. There is so much more to see and do- but I feel ready to face it. Also- thinkin

My table, currently, is the perfect analogy of my life... piles of things to be done; homework, kids' papers, bills to pay, receipts; window cleaner, a bottle of Pledge and some paper towels; a hammer, two dead batteries, some medicine, and approximately four broken items in desperate need of some serious super glue. All these things remain on the table... no one is fixing, gluing, paying, filing, or giving any attention to these things... they sit and collect dust and past due notices... the table, like me, is overwhelmed. There are too many things to fix; too many pieces to match up to their broken spots; too many things to keep straight and organize-- I want to take my long, gangly arm and sweep these things on to the floor- watching with glee as they tumble onto the floor with various degrees of sounds- CRASH BANG THUMP CLATTER- batteries roll under the couch, the cat chases the roll of paper towels, papers flit and flutter until they finally find a new home amongst the wood fl