Metal Mama

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Good bye CSI Miami

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This is a holiday that I really am not all that good with. It is something that I have had to learn as an adult. The most celebratory I ever got was sending 1 card to my uncle and 1 card to my godfather, once..... sad I know but when your own dad bails, or whatever it was that he did, that is what you grow to do I guess.

However this year I think I did good. Not all out, not over the top, but nice. I think.... I hope. I know Rich did make me feel great today. We had a cook out with the older woman from upstairs, Bernice. It was quite nice, and just the way he was talking about me... it made me feel good about myself and the things I am doing and wanting to do with life. I think he meant it too.

Happy Father's day everyone.


Tomorrow is Mollie's first day of daycare. Bring on the tissues.

3 years ago tonight I met this man... Richard. It's been a journey, and the moments not always bittersweet, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. He is loyal, and stayed when a lot of other people have walked away. He has taught me many things, and I'm trying to teach myself many things so that I can become a better person for him.

I'm not great at relationships. Everyone of them did fail right up until him..... I'm trying to do better so I can keep together what I think is so perfect, what I want so badly, but some days I'm still told I don't even deserve.

Happy anniversary Rich!

Today is time to get dirty. It was totally unplanned, but it looks like a family day outside in the dirt. The quality time is much needed. It's nice and therapeutic.

Rich and I will be celebrating 3 years together tomorrow. Things have been rocky. Especially lately. Some days I know there is a lot of doubt, but I am full of love for that man. I love him so much even though I don't know the best ways to show it. I know I've said and done a lot of mean things, but we must forgive to move forward. I want our dreams to come true together. I want to walk through life with this man by my side. Forever. I hope that happens. Right now I know I am trying my ass off and things slowly, very, very slowly seem to be getting better. I won't fail without giving my absolute all. Sad thing is, things are better in ways than they've ever been but I don't expect much for our anniversary tomorrow.... Just to dance and have dinner would be nice. Yeah. I'm that easy to please.

Each day is an opportunity.

I returned to FB. I took my little vacation from it. I didn't really miss it and didn't come back to much changed. My time there will be limited. I want to continue the new habits I have created with my family, outings, friends, blogging, pictures, etc. I'm feeling better. Call it what you will I think for me it's a small minuscule personal pollutant.

Recently I've been doing some readings on a new candidate in the race for Governor in Vermont. I went to meet up with a girl friend yesterday afternoon and we were greeted by a young man visiting Swanton Vermont this summer from Utah and wanted to do something worthy while spending his time here. He decided to help campaign to get Republican candidate Randy Brock on the ballot for Governor. 1,000 signatures needed statewide. After hearing about Mr. Brock briefly, his views and intentions, I must admit I was heavily persuaded by his stance on the issue at hand with the CVPS funds so he's got my vote unless Anthony Polina runs again and prove to be a better candidate than Mr. Brock.

Today will be our first test run on our new Wednesday routine..... that will last two weeks until Mollie is in her program. I can't believe Mollie is as big as she is. I will have to get out and get some pics of the garden and the kids.

Mollie and I had ourselves a morning out. We walked with Rich to an appointment he had. Then we went to one of our favorite thrift stores.  We went to the bank and out to lunch, Mollie and I enjoyed a delicious strawberry and yogurt chocolate mousse parfait. Mmmmm. Then we did some major bargain shopping at TJ Maxx. Mollie got a lot of summer loot but Erik got some great deals too. $33 shorts for $5, $20 shorts for $4.50. It was awesome shopping today. I snagged the dollie one deal that was non-clearance. It's her fourth of July dress. It was $9.99 so I could totally justify the "splurge" but it's an adorable dress and it definitely fits her personality to the tee. I can't wait to see her in it! Lots of pics to come of that.

I'm finally going to redeem my wipe and diaper points. I am thinking of using my huggies points for photo magnets from shutterfly.com. If they come out good quality these might just be a good small gift idea for future reference. The pampers points I will probably redeem for coupons, books, or toys. I'm undecided.

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