Big Moments Rock but Life is Made of the Small Ones

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Big moments. They rock. Graduations, wedding, births, promotions, trips, you name it, we love it! But life is made of the little moments as well.

 Television, Internet, and smart phones seem to rob us of those moments. We are so busy trying pass the time, we forget to enjoy it. I am going to put down my phone, candy crush level 130 can wait, and enjoy the world around me. 

I am going to wear my fancy shoes.

Eat some something sweet and enjoy every bite.

Smell the roses and be grateful for their beauty.

And most important, build a relationship with my family. 

Small moments, they kinda rock too. 

I Don't Care, Lobe It!

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This is my boy, Bear. His cute little face just makes me smile. No matter how bad my mood, his sweet voice makes the world right. He loves to sing. Thanks to American's Got Talent, he has learned 90 seconds of a few songs. His new favorite is "I don't care, I love it." But Bear doesn't love it, he lobes it. He sings that line over and over all day, "I don't care, I lobe it!" Yesterday, he told me "peoples says I work out." Thank you, LMFAO.

Bear is sunshine in our family. I am blessed to be that sweet boy's mommy.

Candy Crush Good vs Evil

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Ahhh, candy crush. We love it. We hate it. I see a fun past time. My husband sees this.

I read this online, 8 Life Lessons from Candy Crush. So listen up, Blake. I am not wasting time, I am learning. 

8. Life is not always fair. Sometimes you get lucky with a good board, sometimes you don't. Deal with it.

7. Persistence is the key to success. If you persist long enough, one of these days you are bound to get it right somehow, or get lucky, or both.

6. Ask friends for help when you need it. You'll be surprised at how many are able and willing to help.

5. Help friends as much as you can. Life is all about give and take after all.

4. There will not always be friends who can help you out. It happens. Suck it up and wait.

3. You won't always understand what's going on. That's fine, you're not expected to.

2. Chocolate is evil. It will mess you up.

  

1. Life is equal parts fun and frustrating. It is full of challenges every step of the way, yet it can also be sweet and colorful! 

License To Ask the Inappropriate

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When I meet people I don't always start off with, "oh by the way, I have 7 kids." Sometimes I might say I have 12 or 15 kids because then 7 doesn't sound so bad.

Once someone knows I am the old woman who lives in the shoe, the questions start flowing. In fact, I am going to write a sitcom called, "Do you know what causes that?" That seems to be the most common inquiry.

So I figured I would put it out there.

Question 1: Do you know what causes this?

Answer: Yes, we do. Hence, why we have 7. But thank you for asking about what happens in my bedroom. That is not uncomfortable for anyone. And FYI, 1 or 20 children someone "figured it out." 

Question 2: Did you plan on all these kids? Did you want 7 kids?

Answer 2: yes, please, ask more questions to make my kids feel like they were a mistake. Truth is, I really enjoy the circus that is our life and the massive amounts of laundry. Ok, maybe not the laundry.

Question 3: Do you own a TV?

Answer 3: No, I was busy reading a manners book. I have it available. Would you like read it? 

My hands are full but I promise my heart is fuller. 

What's your story?

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This weekend we were able to catch up with our dear friends. Marty and Blake became best friends in 8th grade. When I started dating Blake, Marty and Meredith welcomed me just like I had known them since middle school as well. We double dated all the time. But as life happens, they moved, we moved, and each visit got longer and longer apart. Yet, each time we pick up like no time came between us. When we are a 110 years old,  the Sheehan's better get a room next to us in the nursing home. 

But that is my story. What's yours? What are the moments that you hold dear to? Who are the people whom have changed your heart? Everyone has a story, share yours! 

Behold, the Power of Words

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Words. Such a little thing but they pack a punch. As children, we are taught that sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt us. But why are we able to remember the first time a bully called us a name or the first time someone paid us a compliment. Words have power. 

I believe one of the most powerful things we possess is our thoughts. Every successful person will tell you that your thoughts have the power to transform you into what you are thinking about, good or bad. Words have a power that we rarely discuss.

What do my words say about me? Where are my thoughts leading me? I am heading in a direction but am I in control of the way? 

 

Guard your thoughts, speak with conviction, and move forward with confidence. And follow your heart. 

Dare to Dream

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Dare to Dream. Today my girls and I put together their lockets for the day. I let them pick whatever they wanted but they had to tell me why they picked what they did. I enjoyed hearing their dreams, their hopes, their interests.  I realized I should ask more often. 

Help them find their dreams and hold on to the faith that those dreams come true. What would happen if we taught our kids to dare to dream?