Random-ily
I haven’t done a post with updates on the kids in forever. Since it is Sunday, and you all are still recovering from this hoopla called Christmas… I will take this down time to do so.
I miss my regular commentary on my blogs lately. Where did all of my beeshes run off to?! *pout*
In Xavier news, he is playing basketball, being a packrat and driving me bonkers. His new dictionary makes for comedy around the house when I catch him looking up words we say that he doesnt know. Heh.
At least he will be well-versed. 
I wish I had more patience for his never ending questions. That is something I have added to my list of things to do better in ‘09. *that blog is coming soon* But, I am not perfect. I do the best that I can.
In all news Charli… She feeds herself, says about 30 words, is obsessed with coloring and loves Dora. She sings, dances and gives ‘daps’ over kisses. Apparently she is too cool for school.
D is a big dork. We all already knew that though. For example, tonight he was dancing around the house like it was a nightclub spitting out cheesy pick up lines to me.
Me, well. I am actively editing my book. That is all I can commit to. I am taking on a full load of classes this coming quarter, and I am looking forward to each one. I am also really interested in taking a photography class in the Spring. I want to learn how to take a good picture. How to really have an eye for a good shot. I am slowly but surely getting to the body I have set my mind to having, and, I am not focusing on what I havent done, but what I have accomplished.
I am learning to choose joy more often than not.
Happy Sunday, peeps.
What is new with you?!
December 28th, 2008 at 07:58
Hey what did X get you for xmas?
Not much is going on here. I’m happy to finally have my wedding pictures back and am picking up my enlargements today. I am obsessed with decorating right now even though I live in an apartment and thus improvements are pretty much wasted money.
My new years resolution is to continue being healthier so that I can have a baby! Everyone else seems to be able to conceive just fine, why not me! Oh well, hopefully soon.
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 13:47
He got me an electric can opener and a knife set.
I guess he was tired of hearing me bitch about the one we had’s motor dying out on us. heh.
I am sending baby mo-jo your way.
December 28th, 2008 at 08:04
There isn’t anything new with me. I go to work, come home and work on the property. Everytime I think I might be close to getting something accomplished…it rains or snows.
BUT, Jeff and Kay are over now and even though it’s raining, we’ve been having a good time. Gotta go cook breakfast! LATER, chica!!!!!
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 13:47
I would come over rain sleet or snow if I could.
December 28th, 2008 at 08:45
“I am learning to choose joy more often than not”
That’s what it’s all about, right there.
This time of the year is so hard for me, it takes every ounce of energy just to get through the basic stuff of life most days. Sometimes it feels like my chest is just going to explode but I’m trying, even when I’m having those really awful moments, just trying to tell myself that tomorrow is a new day & to seek that joy that always seems to just be out of reach. I get through it, somehow.
…. Curious too what X gave you for christmas?
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 13:48
It seemingly is hard for me too.
I didnt realize it until this year though. This weather we had isnt helping either.
December 28th, 2008 at 10:20
I lost a lifelong friend Christmas Eve – breast cancer.
My sister’s dog, who was either with them or with me, lost her battle with cancer just before Christmas as well.
For Christmas, I got to buy myself a new battery for my car.
Those were my challenges. But when things seem at their worst, I remind myself that these are life lessons to bring me down a different path than I may normally have walked. I have my Tribe to surround me with love and light and I choose to stay present in the moment and endeavor to understand the lesson. When I am still, somehow those who love me find me in those moments and lift me up.
I am wishing you JOY in your moments. Love and light, Courtni!
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 13:50
Oh man. I am so sorry to hear that. I wish I could give you the monstrous hug in the universe right now.
December 28th, 2008 at 13:15
im signed up for a shitload of classes in spring. :philosophy psychology sociology and speech ..people think im crazy for a load like that.
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 13:51
Yeah. I have less than that but it is still a shit ton.
pecosa Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 15:41
That is my dream schedule right there. I absolutely loved those classes when I took them and I wish I could take them again because they were so much fun!
pecosa’s last blog post..Random Musings Over White Wine
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 15:52
I wish I could just go to school too. So bad. If only there were a money tree in my backyard. With electric fences and 24 hour police guarding it.
pecosa Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 16:08
Girl, I did that with a full time advertising job, a three year old and I was pregnant with my second kid. How I did it, I have no idea…I can barely handle two classes at a time now!
pecosa’s last blog post..Random Musings Over White Wine
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 16:12
Hah! Its cause you are getting OLD!
December 28th, 2008 at 15:18
New with me? *sigh* insanity squared. looks like it might actually be calming down a tad tho. man am i exhausted from it all tho.
Is there a way I can sign up for some kind of email reminder thingy of when you post? That would help a ton. Somedays I realize I’ve completely forgotten about one or two of my ‘usual’ spots.. heh. Those are also the days I only stay conscious by the sheer volume of coffee consumed. Heh.
one day we’ll meet up. promise
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 15:50
Yes. I will set you up now.
Insanity is wonderfuly not wonderful. We mommies tend to miss it when it isnt there… and gripe when it is. But it is who we are.
Yeah, we are gonna collide.
December 28th, 2008 at 15:46
Sounds like X will have an awesome vocabulary as he gets older.
Your little girl is just too cute for words!
I can’t wait for your book to be ready for publishing!!!
New with me? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Well, except for a new pair of boots, but that’s about it.
pecosa’s last blog post..Random Musings Over White Wine
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 15:51
I would like to see these boots.
pecosa Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 16:09
I might post a pic of them on my blog tomorrow. I have to take one first though =)
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 16:18
yes. OR you could send me one exclusively to my phone!
December 28th, 2008 at 17:47
Zee child gave both Keith and I a couple moments of pride within the past week.
I understand it took him longer than most babies AND out of developmental order, but that snit FINAL-FUCKING-LY figured out how he was going to stand up on his own. Evidently, seeing your Mommy playing with your new toys across the room is pretty solid motivation.
Also, on Christmas morning, we got a rare treat of a full sentence, “I got Arr (dinosaur)!”
Beyond that, I’m cleaning, organizing (read: getting rid of unwanted toys) when he’s not looking; trying to focus on next year….
LivingWicked Reply:
December 28th, 2008 at 18:16
WOW! YAY! That is so awesome. So what if it took him longer. All babies/toddlers develop differently.
I love when they first start putting words together into sentences. Charli is going to be talking so quick… I mean, she says words… but when the sentences come out… it is gonna be great.
Next year. It is so freaking close.