Saturday, August 9, 2008

Inspiration

Happiness
by Alfred D. Souza

For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time to still be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have. And remember that time waits for no one…

So stop waiting
until you finish school,
until you go back to school,
until you lose ten pounds,
until you gain ten pounds,
until you have kids,
until your kids leave the house,
until you start work,
until you retire,
until you get married,
until you get divorced,
until Friday night,
until Sunday morning,
until you get a new car or home,
until your car or home is paid off,
until spring,
until summer,
until fall,
until winter,
until you are off welfare,
until the first or fifteenth,
until your song comes on,
until you've had a drink,
until you've sobered up,
until you die,
until you are born again
to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy…

Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Two sweet babies

After Izzy was born, I was tired and overwhelmed and a little sad. Taking care of a newborn and a 1 year old was hard work! It was emotionally, physically, and mentally draining. To say that I was exhausted was an understatement.

But after I got Izzy on a good sleeping/eating schedule, life instantly improved in my household. Honestly, I LOVE being a mommy. I LOVE having two babies. I LOVE their age difference. I LOVE their little personalities. I am so thankful for my two sweet babies. Without them, I am nothing.

So in case you were wondering - life is good in Cakerwakerville.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Trying to capture some smiles

The other morning I was snapping some pictures of Izzy sitting on our new living-room furniture... I thought it would be cute to get a few photos of the kids sitting together. I told Porgie to sit next to Izzy. And this is what she did...
Izzy was laughing hysterically. Apparently it is very fun when someone who weighs nearly twice as much as you, sits on your lap. I made her get up, but she was reluctant to move...
And a good time was had by all...