{Happy Mother's Day}

This Mother's Day is going to be a little different from years past, but it's the first round of "things to celebrate in a new way", a new tradition will start today, just Mason and I. I can't wait to spend the day with him, we have some things planned, but mostly just to spend time together and talk. It would be nice to spend some time outside, but the cool crisp air 'smells' like snow! I can't believe how cold and windy it is! I was up in my scraproom last night making a card, I only had to make one card this year! Although, I never minded making two. So, Happy Mother's Day to all you great Mom's and enjoy the day!

I have been waiting for awhile to see Betty White on SNL ever since the Facebook group, "Join if you want Betty White to host SNL" surfaced. Not that I should expect much from SNL (and haven't for the past 15 years) but she is SO much funnier than the skits they had her in last night. It just wasn't as funny as I had hoped! I do like her in the snickers commercial, though!



Happy Mother's Day, have a great day, I know I will!!

What an amazing night out last night! I saw Nightmare on Elm St. and once again, my high expectations for horror movies gets in the way, but the movie was pretty good, not great, but not horrible. I did not like the new Freddy, it just wasn't the same, even the make-up didn't really make him look like Freddy and he was way too short, I suppose I could make a living as a movie critic?? Then out to dinner and it was just soooooo nice to get out of the house! I was watching one of my $.98 movies this morning and plan to finish that and start another one tonight after an all new iCarly! Mason has a baseball game this afternoon and I am hoping that the rain/thunderstorms hold off. It is SO windy here today. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and Happy Mother's Day!

So, This New Thing Has Walked Back Into My Life...

Confidence! Yes, she's back! I guess over the years I've kind of 'lost' confidence in myself for one reason or another. I was forced into a situation where I had to work full-time and support my child 100%. I never thought I could do it! But I can, and I am! I feel a sense of pride when I get home from work on Friday afternoon and pick up my paycheck and know that I worked hard (well, kind of hard, lol!) to earn that and keep a roof over Mason's head. I guess I was afraid before, I was afraid that I couldn't support a child, but I am living and learning that I can and will continue to do so.

Ever since my life became a very bad episode of the Young and the Restless, I have done some major soul searching. I am truly at peace right now. There is nothing that I feel like I can't face now. I feel strong. I feel hopeful. I have moved on. I mourned the loss of a love, but I know that person is no longer the same person. But actually, as I am finding out, "that person" was really someone I never knew. I guess you never, ever REALLY know someone, no matter how close you are to that person. I have put it to rest because ultimately, I am not the one who judges. I have made mistakes that I am sure that I will have to answer for someday, but I am living a good life and my conscious is clean. I have been hurt like I've never been hurt before, I am recovering from that, but the one thing I will probably never recover from are the "how could he's". How could he:

*walk away from his family?
*tell me he loves me one day and the next 'we're over'?
*plan a family vacation that his kid couldn't wait to go on, then cancel?
*say things like,"the worst part about marriage is that you can't go out with other women"?
*Plan an anniversary weekend together, then leave?

I deserve better than that, I know I do. Some things are just ingrained in people, but ultimately, we make the choices. We are the ones that are responsible for our own actions. God works in mysterious ways and I thank God everyday for opening my eyes and helping me realize who I am and what I want.

[Sweet Find]

On my travels last week, I had to stop for gas. The gas station is right by a movie store that is going out of business. I glanced over and saw what appeared to be a homeless man touting a sign that said, "All DVD's $2.99". I just pumped gas and then drove away. Same situation happened today, I had to get gas, but as I glanced over, the same man was holding another sign, this time it said, "All DVD's $.99 or less". NOW we're talking my price. But really, what would be left after all these amazing prices? I'll tell you what:






As I was walking through the horror section I couldn't believe that the selection was still VERY good! I mean, how could these movies still be sitting on the shelf? Well, their loss and my gain. I got all 9 of these movies for $8.14! WOW! If I would have had more money I would have gotten a few more, because there were a few there that I was torn between. I am SO thrilled, I can not wait to watch these. Bring on the popcorn!!

Eye Candy

If you have a chance to check out this blog, you won't be disappointed. I have admired her work for years and every layout and every project she does can easily take your breath away!

Stuffed shells for dinner! Yummy! (Great Italian Meal for Cinco De Mayo!!)

Just got off the phone with a friend of mine that I have had for 20 years! She can always bring me back down to earth when my mind wanders and always puts a smile on my face! I may not have a ton of close friends, but I have found that quality beats out quantity any day. As I get older, I am learning that it takes a stronger person to be able to ask for help and advice than to try to be a person who takes on life by themselves and bottles up issues inside. Life can kick you hard and there are two kinds of people in the world, the ones who let the problems kick them and never get up or the ones who get kicked, brush themselves off and move forward. Right now I'm kind of in between, but everyday I make a choice to get up and move forward. I have quite a bit of motivation, though in the form of a 9 year old boy. He keeps me strong.

So, I heard a little movie called NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is now playing in the theaters!! OH YEAH! I have waited FOREVER (well, since I knew it was coming out!) to see this! And that will take place this Friday night. CAN.NOT.WAIT!!

one, two Freddy's coming for you...

Baseball

First, though I read a great quote that I had to share: "I believe that everything happens for a reason, and that sometimes good things fall apart so that better things can come together". I don't know who said it, but those words are amazing and so very true ;0)

First baseball game:




They lost tonight and the innings were soooooo long, and it was FREEZING outside, but it was still fun! Mason ate an entire extra large box of Mike & Ikes (boy do I hope he shared them!).

And finally, my little Trails:



So.Cute.

Faux Roast...It's what's for dinner

YUMMY! I found this gem at Wegman's the other day:



It was loaded with lentils and some other VERY good vegetarian goodies, it far surpassed the Tofurkey from Thanksgiving. Here is what we had for dinner last night:



Carb-O-licious!

Time to create!



That's what my fingers looked like AFTER I washed them!

I was digging through the basement for an old book to alter. I found one from 1941. I'm going to make a dream/wish journal out of it, so I was outside spray painting it and Mason comes over to see what I was doing. I said, matter of factly, "Spray painting a book". As he got his bike off of the deck he turns around and says, "Well, you don't see that everyday"! Oh, he is so snappy with comebacks, I love it!! Well, this project is going to be a long-term project as there are almost 300 pages in this book, but I will post periodically some of the pages. Have a nice night, everyone!