The Big 7-0!!

Recently my great grandparents celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary! In an age where 7 years seems like an eternity, I cannot help but be amazed. Their child-like playfulness is often lost in our own lives.

People marry later and divorce sooner. Yet, here we have a couple who married at 19 & 17.... 70 years later they can still look at each other with a love we all can only hope to find.

The family that has spread so far away, came together again. We came for many reasons -but in the end it was the same.... to show two amazing people how much we love them and hopefully show them what has grown from their years together. We gathered as their friends & family. Children & grandchildren. Great-grandchildren & even great-great-grandchildren! What a sight we must be.

The Birthday Edits

Well well well. It has been a while - or at least so it seems. We have been working on repainting a lot of the boys' room. Some of what was put on their wall was not exactly ... child friendly. GREAT! It was all done by a 20yr old guy who is expecting his own child. I can't believe it! Sadly, I can actually. All I can say is PAYBACKS ARE A BITCH! I believe in Karma and he will get his!

As for the rest of their room - it is really fun! It's just a bunch of fun wacky colors all over! Even their decorations. I got a bunch of Dr. Suess stuff to put up on their walls. I got them some bean bags, organizers, totes, and I am having some shelves & cubbyholes built that we'll paint. I'm setting up a "reading corner" since they love books & I want to make sure their room stays for a few years. I've also been looking at some of those inter-locking foam mats for their floor. They are expensive though. We have been able to get more and do more with their room because of Christina being so generous. It has allowed us to put in that reading area and get more storage. We did buy them swim suits from aunt C also. I figured she'd love that.

Anyway- I'm excited and look forward to their new pad

Twins 3rd birthday

It has been a while since my last post. The past week we have had a few things to write about. I do feel bad about not writing. I have been avoiding an update but won't anymore.

First, the boys celebrated their 3rd birthday. What an amazing journey it has been. My children have graduated from the "infant" clothing section and are officially in "toddler". My babies aren't babies anymore. That is the hardest thought. I of course should know it - but still!!!

• We decided to redecorate the boys' bedroom to something that is closer to their age. Wow, that was an experience! We painted the walls crazy kid colors. The ceiling is bright yellow. Followed by one wall of blue, purple, red & green.
  

• For the party we wanted every one to put their personal touch on it and paint something on their wall. That had mixed results. Repainting is needed in areas and we LOVE the personal touches given.

• People were very generous to the boys. They got a big tent that has been up in the living room for the past week. They also got a basketball hoop which they love. Lots of money for the bank - it may go towards their bedroom but haven't decided yet. There was only one gift that we needed to return because it was too small. Now we will be using the store credit towards things to help decorate their new room. It is much appreciated!

A couple days after the twins' birthday the twins & I met an old friend for breakfast. It was great! I met-up w/ her on myspace about a year ago. We went to Jr. High and high school together - though we didn't talk in high school. We were such great friends before. I was so happy to catch up w/ her. I have to admit that I did brag about her ;) She is so amazing. I am jealous! She just got her nursing license. She spent time rebuilding houses after Katrina. How cool is that?!?! I admire her a lot. She is such an amazingly genuine person. So positive. Ifound myself being very uncomfortable yet comfortable. Confusing, I know. I felt akward because she gave such wonderful & genuine compliments (they still will make me cry if I think too much about them). It is nice to hear that I'm a loving & patient mother (from someone besides Rob ;) Other than that I felt so comfortable talking to her. I even asked her to come back to the house to talk more. I don't ever like people coming to the house. Or usually talking. So it was really good. I can't wait to do it again! It would be awesome to have it become a regular thing. I think Rob appreciated us getting out of the house also. He got some extra sleep while we were gone.

~~~~~~~~~~~By the way... I know you're reading this Miss Tami & I had this part of my post written days ago... promise I wouldn't say something nice just to make you feel good! LOL ;) You know I'm honest to a fault so it's your turn for a compliment SUCKA!~~~~~~~~~~~


This past couple weeks I have had some medication changes on the physical & psychological sides. What a difference! Things have been better than they have been. So I have to learn my limitations so I dont hurt my self being too active. Yesterday I decided to take the twins on a walk to the library. We stayed there for a couple hours. They had a great time! I loved it! I'm hurting pretty bad today though... so small steps. But we're going in the right direction.

I, too, have a dream

So I must admit that I have never been really fond of Presidential Inaugurations of the past. This year is very different for a number of reasons. First is because I am VERY excited that George W. is G-O-N-E, GONE!!! Second, I am hopeful that all of the controversy and questionable decisions from the past 8 years will come to an end. I will hope for the best while awaiting much needed health plan reforms. The most important thing that I will witness tomorrow is creating hystory. I am proud to be a part of such a monumental step forward.

This is not so much about the candidate I voted for winning. This is about an amazing man who is also African-American. I only hope that those who did not vote for Barrack Obama can see past political parties and platforms. Tomorrow is a landmark. We all should be proud to be able to say, “I remember when the FIRST African-American became President.” I feel that watching him being sworn in to office (even watching just the Acceptance Speech) is such an honor. I imagine being able to tell the boys about this time years from now. Obama’s Acceptance Speech was the most amazing thing I’ve ever heard. There were tears across the Nation that night. We cried not in excitement of our future but remembering the changes in our past.

I can’t help but wonder where our society would be if not for the path that was paved by people like: James Meredith, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr.

I can’t help but be excited to see where we are going.