At the end of the day

Lately I find myself looking forward to the end of the day. You know that time when dinner is over, the kids are clean and in bed, and I can put my feet up at last. Half the time I get to relax on the couch with my love. The other half of the time he is still at work for three more hours and I am on my own. So what do I do with these gloriously lonely hours? Well I'm glad you asked. I have developed a very wonderful tradition. First I draw myself a nice hot bath in my giant jacuzzi tub. Then I get some sort of a treat. Next I get a good book. Finally I get in the tub, turn on the jets, and read my little heart out while I eat my treat. I call it a delightful end to a long day! Try it... I dare you.

A short story about Rollerblades

Did anyone else rollerblade as a kid?
I did, and as I remember, it was great fun.
I've REALLY been feeling the need to get out and get some exercise lately.
I hate running.
It just doesn't work for me.
I went to the store one day.
I saw rollerblades.
I remembered that I used to like them.
I bought some.
I felt a little "uncool" about this at first.
Then I remembered that I am an old lady with a bunch of kids and no one to impress.
I laughed at myself twice.
First I laughed because it's funny that I bought rollerblades.
Second I laughed because I cared that it wasn't hip.
Finally I strapped those babies on and went for a roll.
It's a good work out.
It is more fun than running, for me.
I laughed a third time because I almost tripped and fell when I first put them on.
But I was laughing with myself, not at myself so it's o.k.
This new hobby has made me realize how out of shape I really am:)
It also made me laugh a lot which is good because both burn calories.
The End

Helpless

Our good friends got some bad news this week. I've been thinking about them non-stop. I've been praying for them. Somehow that doesn't feel like very much. I hate that I can't do anything to fix things. I hate that I can't say anything to make them feel better. I hate disappointment. I hate pain. I hate cancer.

Their story...
Team Ryan

Harley & Me

Check out my new ride! Wasn't it sweet of my husband to buy it for me? He is the best! I can't wait to get on it and cruise around town:)