#FridayFunny: Too Many To Count :)

When all else fails- we MUST laugh at ourselves.

My #FridayFunny could have come from any of the following occurrences this week . . . you decide which is the best.

Option 1: While wiping a kid's butt before heading out the door to work, I didn't realize there was more than a  smidge of snot on her nose. I probably didn't notice it after because the snot was no longer on her nose- nope! It was left in a nice straight line down the exact middle of my skirt.

Don't worry- the skirt only had a large wet circle on it for the first 30 minutes of the work day!

Option 2: My immaturity at it's finest! The school milk was semi-frozen. I was dumping a container of chocolate milk into the 'leftover milk container'. Only, it wouldn't quite pour out. It slid, ever so slowly and in a perfect cylinder-like shape.

Plop. Plop. Plop. Right into the bucket of brown liquid. I went ahead and did the whole jug- bit by bit by bit. Much like something or someone 'pooping'!

And, I couldn't stop laughing.

I need to grow up.

Option 3: I tried to have a civilized conversation about current events. I won't say any more- except that my lack of knowledge is indescribable (and very sad).

I could continue about sitting on the floor and then trying to get up- darn hip. It locked right up and I was stuck. Or about running into the door because I forgot to turn the handle. Or my many slip-ups on words and trying to make sense.

The embarrassment could just keep on going.

I suppose it's good that I can laugh at myself. I'm the first to admit when I screw up. And- It certainly feels better to laugh than to cry!

How's your week been? Take a look back and decide what your #FridayFunny would be. Does something seem funny now, that wasn't really all that funny at the time? The 'it's okay' philosophy is that MOST times in life, as we look back, things really weren't as bad as they seemed.

I know one things for sure . . . I was lucky this wasn't the week I left my car running while I went in the store.

Take time today to laugh at yourself. Remember to love the YOU that YOU ARE! Embrace your funnies, flaws and all. Know that it's a blessing just to be able to laugh!

Laugh BIG & laugh often.

Enjoy the weekend.

What's your #FridayFunny?

Take time 2 laugh @ yourself today.

Be silly.

Let embarrassment roll off your back.

Love your mess-ups w/ a smile!

 

 

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#MarriageMonday: Regroup & Sync

I got this ridiculous new contraption that I might be a little obsessed with!

fitbit-fitbit-fitbit-fitbit-fitbit

Have you heard of this little monster? It tracks your steps, calories burned, sleep patterns, weight goals, calorie intake, etc. It's super cool!

Well, I had a fitbit failure on Friday and I forgot to wear my tracker. I was out of SYNC all day. Saturday when I tried to reconnect- NO luck. Sunday when my device was looking and looking and looking- NO LUCK.

I was OUT OF SYNC.

And, it was so fitting for how I've been feeling not about my fitbit,, but about my life-- Just a little out of sync.

Do you get that way occasionally? I'm pretty sure it's normal (or at least I'll keep telling myself that!).

So what do we do when our devices are out of sync? We ask for help. We try to change our settings. We search and research and keep on trying to 'fix' our problem. All I had to do was plug in a goofy-looking button and I was synced in seconds

If only our life struggles were that easy to fix.

After a few weeks (not just days) of feeling out of whack, our family finally found a way to sync. We have been living in anything but harmony; haven't been able to compromise on a single thing- we haven't even been able to like one another.

So 'family meeting time' it was. A new plan was established. Clear and concise expectations (for all of us . . . even for the adult temper tantrums) were set. We put up our spousal zone defense against or four scoundrels. We divided our work and we conquered all!

Finally- we were once again connected.

Welcome back happy Hamilton's!

I know my moments of peace from today won't last. I know there will be a error in our connection along the way this week. Surely my clean house won't last for more than a day. The finished laundry will turn into the load of laundry I rewashed three times last week. The dishes that are done and put away will pile up on the counter. The frustration between my hubby and I that has ceased will surely flare up at some point.

BUT, for now . . . there is sync in our steps.

When we are stuck down low and out of sorts, we must first identify the root of the problem. Issues tend to pile up when we are already disconnected. Our spouse can help us find solutions if we utilize them for our search to regroup.

Take time this week to sync with those you love most. If you're not living in harmony with your significant other or family- take time to find out why. If you're not matching in your thinking- take time to talk about how to compromise. We must identify with those we care for in order keep our love big and strong!

Out of sync #trytoharmonize

Feeling disconnected #spendtimetogether

Not understanding #communicate

Take time to talk, regroup & get in sync

 

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Hot Mess!

And the Hot Mess Award goes to . . .

Yep! That's right!

ME-ME-ME-ME-ME-ME!

Sadly, this is no award to be proud of. I was trying to think of some good synonyms that might work with Hot Mess. I think the list below pretty well sums it up.

Disaster. Cluster. Crazy. Ridiculous. Over-reactive. Lunatic. Nut Job. Psycho. Absurd.

Should I continue?

Once the Hot Mess concludes itself, then the self-loathing is in full force.

I've been absent from my blog writing for a while. I suppose it's safe to say that this is due to the transitions and changes occurring around me and my family. While many of these transitions and changes should not be life altering-- I feel a little out of my element.

Is it possible to be your best in one facet of your life and then not have the energy to be your best in the others? Does it again come down to balance? Does it have anything to do with self-forgiveness; being okay with not being able to do it all and be it all?

We cannot and should not be perfect. Emotions about our imperfections are a normal part of who we are. We each have our own demons we are fighting and certainly, some days the battles are going to be tougher than others.

Right?

Coping with this thing called life is certainly easier said than done. I think about the amazing Robin Williams and I can't help but tear up and wonder what went wrong and how we all failed him. He brought smiles to our faces and brightened our worlds over and over and over. He was his best for all of us. And, yet, I can't imagine the hurt, sadness or loneliness that he must have been feeling.

Let's all take a moment (me included) and remind ourselves of why we are wonderful. Let's forget the Hot Mess Award that we may have just won. Let's forgive ourselves for the mistakes that may have taken over our week. Let's note at least one thing that about ourselves that makes us pretty darn special. And, let's all make an effort to reach out to those around us and let them know what makes them pretty darn special, too (they might need us more than we could ever realize).

Good luck as you end this week. If it hasn't been the best- remember . . . It's NOT over yet. Greatness can still happen.

 

#HotMess It's okay if that describes you lately

 #CutYourselfSomeSlack Mess-ups are what make us better & stronger

#NoticeTheGoodToo #LoveYourself

 

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#summergratitude: A Look Back . . .

 

Summer is NOT over.

It does not officially end until September 21^st. That’s more than a month away- Summer IS NOT OVER!

But, for our family . . . IT IS.

The school year is just a week away from starting. My work as an educator has once again begun. My husband’s work as an administrator never really ended, but this time of year is his busiest.

Our summer is over.

And . . . It’s Okay.

It’s okay that the children have to be dressed and have their teeth brushed BEFORE noon. It’s okay that this mother has to do her hair and wear something other than yoga pants or black stretchy shorts (and get dressed and have my teeth brushed before noon!).

Life is going to speed up. Reality is going to set in. A routine will once again be established.

Change is and always will be hard for me (and maybe for you, too).

I will mourn the slow-down days summer brings. I will miss my three-year-old crawling in bed with me and sleeping for another hour. I will long for the willingness to lay in bed with my son at night or read ‘just one more book’ because we don't have the pressure of being on time in the morning.

While I will be sad today as summer ends, I will also have a budding of excitement.

My job is important. I love my job. I help people. I encourage children and help support adults. I will gain some empowerment just by getting up each and every day to go to work (and wearing 'real' clothes- ha!).

My children love school (well, the two girls do- the boy just ‘likes’ it!). They learn. They grow. Each year brings new opportunities, friendships and exciting new stages in development.

And, my little #4; my little bright light- she will flourish at daycare. She adores her friends and feels big when she has the opportunity to ‘go to school’ like the other kids.

As I look back as summer, it wasn’t perfect. There were days I ruined with my crabbiness. There were moments I didn’t think I’d have any hair left at the end of the day. There were times I was overwhelmed, sad, confused . . . even frumpy (from the very yoga pants I adore).

But, summer was also amazing, wonderful, relaxing, not to hot, just right and just what our family needed.

Today as I venture off to work- I will remember the good and learn from the bad. I will look at work as an opportunity for growth. I will smile and be the best I can be.

Summer might be ending, but for every end there is a bright new beginning!

Change.

Out w/ the old & in w/ the new.

Look for bright beginnings as you let go of the familiar

#focusongood #givethanks #summergratitude

 

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