When it rains it pours

Well, the last several days have been a bit weird. I found out I had pneumonia and then my blood pressure was way up. Oh well, a few visits to the doc and new meds and I'm doing great again. Spent yesterday doing not much but baking a fab double chocolate decadence bundt cake with homemade chocolate glaze. That was cool. It came out great and in the shape of a castle. A good friend too pictures, I'll have to see if I can get a link up here. It was great fun for me and my daughter who helped by getting the eggs ready and putting them in, then pouring the cake into the pan and decorating it with her princess style.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jvstin/4141116524/

Today I went to see "The Blind Side" and I'm telling you, anyone who wants to see a movie that will make you feel good inside, should go see this. It points out troubles in our everyday world and also shows that there are people out there willing to go the extra mile to make it better for others. I was so touched by the feelings it evoked in me. Then it was off to WallyWorld for a bit of shopping and finding a few of my baby's christmas presents. Got a few things and got ready for a day of cookie baking to come soon.

It has been a great few days.

What a Morning....

Well another day and oh well, the flu has gotten me. It's really not too good a feeling but then again, there are many worse possibilities. This too shall pass.

So, what do you think, our usual wonderful weekend party is off. Can't handle that today. I'm just going to wrap up in my blankie, snuggle in my big chair and rest. Take dayquil and drink lots. And maybe treat myself to a nice pumpkin muffin. Yeah... that sounds good.

Talked to my BFF Paul this morning, you know... he's just this guy.... but really he's not, he's a great guy who always tries to help everyone else, sometimes to his own detriment. He's someone I'm really privileged to have in my life. He might come over and be miserable with me. Just something to do together you know. :P

Need to talk to my other BFF Katie this mornin, so we can plot for next week.

New Moon... Wow

Well I just returned from seeing the 2nd Movie in the Twilight Series, New Moon. And... Wow. The movie was just great, though I have to admit, if I had a choice between, tall, pale and cold skinned and tall dark and buff and a heat brick.... I'd maybe have a tougher choice than Bella apparently does. Cause Jacob is.... *psssssst* HOT.

I won't go into details because there are likely many people out there who are planning to see this and I wouldn't want to spoil it for them. I find it really intriguing that I could enjoy these movies so much more than I enjoyed the books. I may try and read them again after seeing the movies.

Finished there and picked up my Kindergartner and then some pizza and home again. It's always nice to have an afternoon and such that goes well. Tonight is a meeting with Girl Scout Mom's and working on meeting ideas. That should be fun. Tomorrow.... well that's our Game day around here. We have several friends come over, we play games and eat... usually my "gourmet" hubby does the cooking and it's fab-u-lous.

Talk to you soon....
Fyr

A Day in My Life

Well, I have to admit, this is my first attempt at blogging and it's already making me crazier than I already am. I thought it would be nice to share the wild and wooly times that I endure and enjoy every day. I also thought it would be a good way to let other people see how a mom with severe depression and anxiety deals with day to day life and raising a strong willed child and being a good mom and wife.

So here I am, today is one of the days I somehow wish would just go on by. Wake up, not feeling so good, my depression as always is not under control but I endure it and keep pushing ahead. I find myself looking for ways to help myself keep things in a positive light. My newest determination is to stop myself everytime I have a negative thought and replace it. It's not easy but it's working for me.

I got up this morning and snuggled with my adorable 6 year old daughter. She's the light of my life and I want to be the best mom possible for her. We snuggle and eat toast and bananas and watch the baby shows on TLC. It's a wonderful start to what I thought might not be so good when I woke feeling sort of wrung out.

My positive thought to start my day is that no matter what, I am surrounded by love. My husband, my two children even though my oldest doesn't live here with me at the moment, and my sweet puppy, Packer.

I am plotting lots of things for my future, learning to use a Kiln, make fused glass. I'll have to let you know how that goes.