It never fails. We always go too long before we schedule an appointment for our Cocker Spaniel to go to the groomers.
This is usually the end result.
At least she blends into the carpet, right?
June 27, 2012
June 25, 2012
MUSIC mondays: ANI DIFRANCO
Don't you just love it when you come across a song you just love, but sort of forgot about? That's what happened to me as I was scrolling through my music library, trying to decide what to feature today.
The song is called YOU HAD TIME
by ANI DiFRANCO
I used to listen to Ani a lot more back in the day. I even saw her in concert once. Her music has a unique style which I really gravitated to at the time.
Nowadays, my taste in music has somewhat changed, but I still adore this song. It starts out with a two minute piano solo and then the guitar and vocals are added later. I personally don't care for the long, drawn out piano part, but that's probably because I love it when the guitar and vocals start so much.
Anyway, here's my favorite song from Ani DiFranco. I had a pretty hard time finding a decent video of the song, so just open another window and browse the web while you listen to the song. :) Oh, and if you get tired of the long piano part, the best part of the song starts at 2:08.
Hope you enjoy it!
June 22, 2012
why I GO TO CHURCH
One of the posts I decided to showcase on my SITS day was about the time we skipped church. The post generated a lot of comments, more than I was anticipating; however, one comment that basically said, "What's the point?" really caught my attention. I decided I wanted to spend a little bit of time talking about why I go to church.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Or, I'm a Mormon. Or, I'm LDS. I was born and raised LDS. After I left home and started living life on my own, I chose to remain LDS. Being a Mormon is so much more than just attending church on Sundays. It's an entire lifestyle. No, I'm not one of 15 wives married to the same man, but I am a Christian who firmly believes in the teachings of the LDS faith.
It is because of this that I choose to deal with the ups and downs of taking a toddler to church. I have been blessed beyond measure for doing that which I know to be right, even when it seems to have no purpose. Before I was a mother, I would attend church and feel so uplifted and motivated to be a better person. After my daughter was born {and before she was old enough to attend the nursery}, I rarely, if ever, had those same feelings. I was going to church strictly out of obedience to God, having faith I would be blessed for it later.
Some Sundays are great. Others not so great. Either way, I always feel like I did the right thing when I go to church, regardless of what I got out of it. At the very least, I know by consistently going to church, I'm teaching my daughter what I deem important in life. And I want my daughter to know that I don't just talk about what I believe, but that I put into action what I believe.
So, to the person that asked, "What's the point?" My simple answer is, "Because it is the point." I can't imagine how my life would be if I didn't believe in a Heavenly Father that knows and loves me. I can't imagine how my life would be if I didn't feel like I mattered. Because of church, I know I matter. I know who I am. I know where I came from. I know where I'm going. I know I am here for a reason.
And that, my friends, is why I go to church.
June 20, 2012
June 18, 2012
WELCOME to my BLOG
Welcome, Everyone, to my Thought Blog. I am the featured blogger on SITS today!
My name is Emily and I am a thirty-something wife and mother that began blogging back in 2007 to chronicle my family's life.
After a few years of documenting just my day to day activities, I felt the need to start another blog that focused on different aspects of my life. It's been a struggle keeping my creative juices flowing, and I sometimes slack in posting on a regular basis, but overall it's been a great experience for me.
And I'm really happy you have taken the time to visit my little corner of the Internet.
I'd love to gain new readers as a result of being the featured blogger, so here's some ideas about what I blog about.
First, I love and adore music, so every Monday {except for today, of course} I feature a song, artist, album that I really like. Or, it could be a song my daughter really likes. Or, just something that revolves around music.
Second, I love to take pictures using the app Instagram; hence, INSTAGRAM wednesdays. This is basically a way for me to get in a post without actually having to write anything. I co-host this meme with my very good friend, Karen.
And last, I write a lot about my marriage and about being a mom.
I definitely don't think I write anything earth-shattering, but I try to be as raw and real as possible.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Please come again!
June 14, 2012
the SO-CALLED MOTHERHOOD bond
I think when a woman becomes a mother, she automatically becomes a member of a club. A motherhood club, so to speak. As technology has expanded and become more sophisticated, it's easier now more than ever to connect with other mothers and to share experiences with one another.
Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc., are all avenues in which mothers can interact with one another, lift each other up, give advice, extend sympathy and overall be there for one another.
But it seems as though our bond with other mothers seems to disappear as soon as we walk outside our homes. When we face life in the flesh, and not behind our computer screens, it's everyone for herself.
Minutes after my daughter was born, my doctor commented on her screaming. He said he had never heard a newborn make such noise. I had no idea how my daughter's lungs would be such a source of stress, anger, humiliation and bitterness for me as time passed.
I've seen mother's glare at me. I've seen them stare at me. I've watched them put their hands over their ears. I've seen them shake their heads. I've heard them make comments under their breath.
All the while, I am thinking to myself, "Haven't you been in my shoes? Don't you know exactly what I am going through as I struggle to keep my child well-behaved in public? Your reaction to me is one that implies I enjoy dealing with a loud child in public."
I just don't get it. Where's the love? Is it something that only exists when commenting on a blog post?
I have a part-time job at a retail store. I see mother's shop with their children on a daily basis. I hear them plead with their children to sit still. I see them struggle as they try to get their shopping done. I hear them apologize to me or fellow shoppers for how much noise they are making. It is abundantly clear that these mothers are mortified and want nothing more to get what they came to buy and leave.
So, what do I do?
I approach the mother's and ask them if they need help. More often than not, if children see me they either calm down and get shy or they want to talk to me. Either way, it's easier on the mother and allows her to get done what she needs to.
Many times, I let the mother know I completely understand how she is feeling. I tell her I have been in her shoes more times than I'd like to admit.
My goal as an employee and as a mother is to let these women know that I get it. I completely, 100% get it. And that I am not there to judge them. I'm there to help them. I'm there to let them know that they are not alone.
So, the next time you find yourself in a store and you hear a child throwing a tantrum, maybe just offer the struggling mother a smile.
After all, you know exactly how she feels, right?
June 13, 2012
INSTAGRAM wednesdays: SUMMER memory
It's officially summertime! Last year, Isabelle fell asleep on the stairs while wearing her swimsuit. It is probably my favorite memory from last year. I just had to share it again.
I also love how Sammie {the dog} is just staring at her, as if to say, "I'm the only one allowed to sleep on the stairs."
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