31 Years Ago

31 years ago we were at a youth ice cream social at our church. We were the youth sponsors and we had made homemade ice cream and cupcakes for the event. I didn't get my kitchen cleaned before we left and when we got home Dave said, "Just go to bed. I went to bed only to awaken a few hours later with a back ache- big deal, I'd made ice cream and cupcakes, helped at an ice cream social, taken care of a 17 month old and was one week overdue to have my 2nd child, who wouldn't have a back ache? Dave awoke cuz I was restless. He flew out of bed, said we were going to the hospital, called his parents to come watch son #1 and we left. I was hysterical because he wouldn't wait for his parents to make the 2 mile trip to our house. I couldn't believe we left our child alone (Dave told me could see his parents head lights coming down the road.) and was even more upset because I wasn't having contractions. 5 miles from the hospital I had my first contraction. 4 contractions later we were in the ER entryway having our baby. Scott David was born at 4:14 a.m. He was such a calm little guy. His big brother loved him so much. Our family was complete and I was the happiest mom on earth. Everyone said I didn't look like I'd just had a baby. The day I got home from the hospital I put the boys down for naps and went out to mow (it was my routine). Dave came out and asked what I thought I was doing. I realized maybe I was pushing it but I felt like a million bucks. I was so happy to be a mom and it just kept getting better............ to be continued 4/29/11.

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I hate being out of energy. I must regain my "Zest".

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Well, here I go. I am doing my first blog. I feel very powerful because I am doing something that I've figured out on my own (just a little help from MBG). I want everyone to know that I am so blessed and wish for them to feel the same which makes every day a joyous day!

I have been in a rut the last few years.......... not sure why but I blame it on many things- loss, empty nest, children moving away, inattentive husband, physical calamities, menopause, lack of spiritual nurturing, etc. Perhaps I let myself be used up by others and now I don't have anything left for me. BUT I believe that I will regroup and be the best ME very soon. Watch out, I'm not sure what is going to happen but I know it will be awesome!!!