I lost my grandfathers when I was 15 and 20. At the time, it was sad but expected and the young, self-absorbed me didn't take too much time to grieve. That's not to say that I wasn't sad, I was. Watching my parents lose their parents was devastating and I was close with my grandpas. I was sad to think that I'd never hug them again and that they wouldn't see me graduate (one from high school, the other from college).
I've found that I haven't gotten less sad, but more sad as the years have gone on. It literally takes my breath away to think that neither of them know my kids. Bear reminds me so much of my dad's dad. They would LOVE each other. To think that they'll never play chase through the house breaks my heart. I wish I knew what nickname my mom's dad would have given the kids. All of his grand kids had ridiculous/embarrassing nicknames.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Happy birthday Brady Bear!
Brayden,
Six years ago tonight, at 11:54 pm, you came into the world and changed my life forever. You were a 6 1/2 pound miracle. From the very beginning, you snubbed your nose at "their" timeline and eagerly made your arrival more than a month early. After those first few scary weeks, you never looked back. You were the healthiest, happiest baby.
You made me a mommy and changed my perspective on everything. Everything I do, now I do only after thinking of how it will benefit you.
Six years ago tonight, at 11:54 pm, you came into the world and changed my life forever. You were a 6 1/2 pound miracle. From the very beginning, you snubbed your nose at "their" timeline and eagerly made your arrival more than a month early. After those first few scary weeks, you never looked back. You were the healthiest, happiest baby.
You made me a mommy and changed my perspective on everything. Everything I do, now I do only after thinking of how it will benefit you.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Changes for the New Year
I'm generally anti-New Year's resolutions. If a change needs made, make it. Don't wait for January. Just do it!
However, lately, I've had a few changes on my heart, and figured that putting them here would be a good way to keep myself accountable. So here they are:
1. I have a Pritchard * gene that makes me like the sound of my own voice. If I get going, oh my, there's no telling where the rant will go! I have some family members who, I'm sure, can relate. :) Often, words will come out that I look back at and think, "Really Amanda? Was it that serious?" This goes for the good and the bad. If I'm excited about something, I will talk the subject to death. If I'm mad, the rant goes on for WAY too long. And, lately, I've found that when I'm lecturing/disciplining the kids, that I overdo it. I beat the proverbial horse to death when a shorter statement would have been more than adequate. So "resolution" number one is to Be deliberate in my words and actions. I want to slow down and THINK before I speak or act.
2. I want to spend more time doing things that nurture my mind and soul and less time consuming garbage. Seriously, as addictive as Farmville is, it's "nutritional value" is zero. I have deleted all of the time-suckers from my Facebook page (except Zuma, because I'm addicted) and am going to make a conscious effort to step away from the computer and spend more time in my bible. I'm going to read more and write more.
3. And on a completely different note, I'm going to get my butt moving! I slacked off in the gym BIG TIME after we moved in April. I'm not listing my goals or numbers, but I definitely plan to make it either to the gym or out the door to run at least 3 days a week!
So, there they are. Wish me luck!
* Pritchard is my maiden name, and some of us are loud, opinionated know-it-alls. But I promise, we're a fun bunch, and are totally lovable once you get past the obnoxious parts.
However, lately, I've had a few changes on my heart, and figured that putting them here would be a good way to keep myself accountable. So here they are:
1. I have a Pritchard * gene that makes me like the sound of my own voice. If I get going, oh my, there's no telling where the rant will go! I have some family members who, I'm sure, can relate. :) Often, words will come out that I look back at and think, "Really Amanda? Was it that serious?" This goes for the good and the bad. If I'm excited about something, I will talk the subject to death. If I'm mad, the rant goes on for WAY too long. And, lately, I've found that when I'm lecturing/disciplining the kids, that I overdo it. I beat the proverbial horse to death when a shorter statement would have been more than adequate. So "resolution" number one is to Be deliberate in my words and actions. I want to slow down and THINK before I speak or act.
2. I want to spend more time doing things that nurture my mind and soul and less time consuming garbage. Seriously, as addictive as Farmville is, it's "nutritional value" is zero. I have deleted all of the time-suckers from my Facebook page (except Zuma, because I'm addicted) and am going to make a conscious effort to step away from the computer and spend more time in my bible. I'm going to read more and write more.
3. And on a completely different note, I'm going to get my butt moving! I slacked off in the gym BIG TIME after we moved in April. I'm not listing my goals or numbers, but I definitely plan to make it either to the gym or out the door to run at least 3 days a week!
So, there they are. Wish me luck!
* Pritchard is my maiden name, and some of us are loud, opinionated know-it-alls. But I promise, we're a fun bunch, and are totally lovable once you get past the obnoxious parts.
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