A Little Sprinkle of Thoughts

Once again it's been a week since my last post. I don't know what it is but I just can't seem to get it together. I know it's not an excuse, but I've just been really busy. It seems like I'm always running and never in one spot long enough to sit down and write. Trust me when I say this....I have LOTS to write about and a few things I really want to get off my chest. I just need time. Don't we all? Kinda funny when you think about it, a year ago at this time I was posting almost every day because I had too much time, now I'm having a hard time posting once a week. Life has a strange way of twisting and turning on us huh? I hope with my lack of posting I haven't lost any faithful readers. After Shawn died, I know the tone of my blog changed. However, through this blog I have been able to help so many other people and for that I'm grateful. I also love sharing little bits, or big bits of my life with you all. Oh, and let me not forget the support and love I get from all of my readers. You have been great. I really do miss writing my posts and I think as of this moment, I'm going to start making a much more conscious effort to post at least a two to three times a week. You think I can do it? Stay tuned to find out. Now for my random thoughts I want to share with you.


* A HUGE HUGE thank you from, Jennie, Devin and myself to everyone from my blog who has donated to Devin for his Jump Rope for Your Heart Program. Devin's original goal was $50.00, much to our surprise he reached that goal in a matter of a few hours. Jennie and I kept raising the goal and within about ten hours each goal was met! Devin's new goal is now at $800.00!!! He is at $700.00 as of this morning. Jennie was talking to Devin's gym teacher yesterday and he was telling her that he had NEVER seen a student raise so much money, especially a child of Devin's age!!!! Way to go Devin!!!! Jennie and Devin also made a Youtube video of Devin talking about Shawn and way he wants to raise the money. Please take a few minutes and watch the video, they both worked really hard on the video. Just a head's up, you might want to have a tissue by your side, the video is kind of touching, or at least I think it is. I get all teary every time I watch it. I'm so proud of Devin and all his hard work he is doing in honor of Shawn. I know Shawn is smiling down at Devin right now.



*Okay this is big news too....Jennie is getting MARRIED!!!! We are all so excited we can hardly stand it. The wedding is early this fall in a woodsy location in Ohio. It is going to be a beautiful fall themed wedding. As of now there are eight bridesmaids including one of my other best friends Lora. (you all remember her don't you?) We are going to have so much fun!!! Jennie is letting each bridesmaid pick their own dress. Her only stipulations are the dresses have to be tea length, and the color has to be in the champagne to mocha color scheme. It's going to be gorgeous! I was so happy when she told us the colors, I happen to think mocha and champagne colors make beautiful dresses, especially for a fall wedding. I think I'm going dress shopping this weekend so stay tuned for pictures if I happen to find a dress that I like.
Oh, I don't know if I mentioned this or not, perhaps in a way earlier post, but my little brother is also getting married in April. A few weeks ago Erika his fiancee asked my sister and I to be bridesmaids in their wedding. Wow, two weddings in one year, looks like I will not be eating many ice cream cones this summer!

*This is really exciting as well. This summer I will be going to two different concerts and I'm so excited about them both. In late July, Creed and Theory of A Dead Man are coming to a local casino for an outdoor concert. Mr X, myself, Mr. X's sister and her husband are all going, we are going to have a great time! Also I just found out that Lady Antebellum is coming to our local fair!!!! I'm super excited about this one too. I totally love ALL of their songs. I have both of their CD's and I listen to them both all of the time. I think my mom, sister, a few of her friends and Mr. X are all going to this one. So in the span of a three weeks I will be seeing Creed, Theory of a Dead Man and Lady Antebellum. Yes, I listen to a wide variety of music.

*Bo, I just don't really know where to start with him. Okay, let me just come out and say it. I think he has officially hit the teenage years! For whatever reason the last few weeks he is doing things that he hasn't done in a LONG LONG time. A few weeks ago he randomly got off my parents bed, lifted his leg and peed on a towel on the floor. A few nights before that he started chewing on shoes, something that he hasn't done since he was a puppy. And the latest happened the other night while at Mr. X's, he ate an entire pot of flowers that Mr. X's little girl had planted in her girl scout class. I have no idea what is getting in to him. A few people suggested that he is acting out because I'm not home as much any more. I don't know if I believe that or not. With the exception of Sunday's when I spend the day with Mr. X's family, Bo always comes with me and he loves playing with the kids. It's a good thing that he is so darn cute, other wise I'm not sure what I would do with him. On the other hand his allergies are doing really well. (knock on wood!)

*Just a little side note and I'm going to keep it simple for now, but I just wanted to let you know that things with Mr. X are still going good and I'm so happy that he "gets" and understands what I have been through. He truly has been great, and I know Shawn would like him so much.


* I think I mentioned a while ago that I had stared doing a Pilates DVD. I'm totally loving it and loving the results that I'm getting from it. Mauri Winsor isn't lying when she says that pilates creates "long, lean muscles" It's also very peaceful because you have to focus on your breathing so much because your core burns the entire time.

Well, I do have more to say, but I have to get in the shower and get ready for work. I'm going to try my hardest to post more often, I really do miss it. However, just so that you all know, I may not comment as often as I used to, but I do read all of your blogs every day. I'm going to work harder at commenting again soon. I hope you all have a great day!!