Bella? Nope - just her Daddy. Twinsies.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
What She Said
My friend, Brandi, posted this the other day, and it hits me right on the head too. I would just like to say "what she said." I am up for the challenge as well...
For those of you who know me I’ve dated quite a few boys in my 26 years of life. My dad has always joked that I was on the “catch and release program”; as soon as I would catch a boy I’d throw him right on back and start fishing for the next one. You could go so far as to say I’m a master angler.
Not all these relationships were short term either, many lasted 2 or 3 years but it was inevitable that I’d always find something wrong and the relationship would end.
And then it hit me….maybe it’s not them, maybe it’s me?! (Oh no surely that couldn’t be the case. I’m like Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way! Ok, maybe that description is a little off base.)
After being smacked with the realization that I’ve got issues I took another punch when I recognized that I really needed to start owning up to them and and addressing them. Maybe if I could stop looking for the perfect man and instead become the type of person I’m looking for I would be able to find someone who complements me as a partner.
We all tend to surround ourselves with like-minded people. Wouldn’t that mean I should be able to find the type of relationship I want if I start being the type of person I want to be around? This includes flaws and all. I always thought I needed to put my best foot forward when starting a relationship and that I could only let my flaws show after I had established a serious commitment. Now I’m starting to think it makes more sense to just let it all hang out right away so I can see if people are up to the challenge from the beginning!
So, with that I’ve decided to look at being single as more of a self-challenge than a default stage in life. Can I withstand the anxiety and uncertainty of being a 26-year-old single and hold out for a relationship that is worth committing to?
I think I’m up for the challenge
For those of you who know me I’ve dated quite a few boys in my 26 years of life. My dad has always joked that I was on the “catch and release program”; as soon as I would catch a boy I’d throw him right on back and start fishing for the next one. You could go so far as to say I’m a master angler.
Not all these relationships were short term either, many lasted 2 or 3 years but it was inevitable that I’d always find something wrong and the relationship would end.
And then it hit me….maybe it’s not them, maybe it’s me?! (Oh no surely that couldn’t be the case. I’m like Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way! Ok, maybe that description is a little off base.)
After being smacked with the realization that I’ve got issues I took another punch when I recognized that I really needed to start owning up to them and and addressing them. Maybe if I could stop looking for the perfect man and instead become the type of person I’m looking for I would be able to find someone who complements me as a partner.
We all tend to surround ourselves with like-minded people. Wouldn’t that mean I should be able to find the type of relationship I want if I start being the type of person I want to be around? This includes flaws and all. I always thought I needed to put my best foot forward when starting a relationship and that I could only let my flaws show after I had established a serious commitment. Now I’m starting to think it makes more sense to just let it all hang out right away so I can see if people are up to the challenge from the beginning!
So, with that I’ve decided to look at being single as more of a self-challenge than a default stage in life. Can I withstand the anxiety and uncertainty of being a 26-year-old single and hold out for a relationship that is worth committing to?
I think I’m up for the challenge
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Sassy in Cheetah Print
This is my favorite outfit of Miss Bella's. However, getting a good picture of her in it was not working very well!
I love animal prints, and Bella will too! :)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Peace.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I have needed this verse the past few weeks. I have been very anxious and have been worrying a lot about everything, which I know we are not supposed to do. I know that I need to trust in the Lord and he will bring me peace. It wasn't until I opened my Bible this morning and read this passage that I felt this sense of calmness. Everything is okay. This is the life that God intended for me. Everything happens for a reason. I finally feel a sense of calmness and acceptance with everything in my life.
Thank you, Lord!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Love my Valentine.
This is a little past due, but had to share the Valentine I got from my Sweet Little Valentine! Love her more than anything!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Control Freak.
A dear friend sent this article to me this morning - and it basically describes me to a "T". She knows me way too well.
I need to remember that I cannot and DO NOT have control over everything in my life; and by attempting to create this mold of what my life should look like, and THEN attempting to stuff the people in my life into that mold, instead of letting them be themselves, isn't going to work, and it obviously hasn't worked out for me in the past.
I need to embrace culture and let people be themselves and just ENJOY LIFE.
I am a control freak.
I need to remember that I cannot and DO NOT have control over everything in my life; and by attempting to create this mold of what my life should look like, and THEN attempting to stuff the people in my life into that mold, instead of letting them be themselves, isn't going to work, and it obviously hasn't worked out for me in the past.
I need to embrace culture and let people be themselves and just ENJOY LIFE.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Gloomy to Fabulous.
This morning I woke up and the sun wasn't shining. I was running late getting Bella to daycare - which means I was slightly late to work, due to the fact that I couldn't seem to pull myself out of bed. I was feeling gloomy and started to have "one of those days".
However - my day quickly turned from Gloomy to Fabulous once I realized that PANERA BREAD opens today!
However - my day quickly turned from Gloomy to Fabulous once I realized that PANERA BREAD opens today!
LOVE Panera. So excited.
And it only gets better! Miss Brandi Stanek and Miss Abby Huber and I signed up for the Warrior Dash - which I am super excited about. I love races and haven't had a chance to get back into it since Bella was born, and since it's been so cold outside. Excited to get back into something I love! Running!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Welcome
Welcome to our little bubble.
We decided to create a little something to keep those of you we love dearly informed on our crazy, yet fabulous life. Although nothing has gone the way I had planned in the last year, I now know why everything happened. To give me the greatest and most amazing gift ever - Miss Bella Drew.
Now, when I say nothing has gone the way I planned, I mean NOTHING. Amidst all the stress and differences, Bella and I somehow found ourselves moving into a two bedroom apartment, that we now call home, (love our apartment), when she was 3 weeks old. I am now a single mom. I thought it was the worst thing that could have ever happened, but I'm here to share with anyone that may be going through a situation similar to mine, that it is not. It's hard, yes. But, it is also the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. Don't get me wrong, I would not suggest going out and getting pregnant just to be a single mom. EVER. I wish with all my heart that I could give Bella the family structure that she deserves, but that just isn't in the cards for us at this moment. I am still trying to forgive myself for that everyday. However, I know that everything happens for a reason, and this. This happened because I needed Bella in my life. This was God's plan for me. She gave me and still gives me a new perspective on life every single day. I took so many things for granted before I met her, and went about everything the wrong way. Yes, sadly it took all of this to make me realize that.
But, regardless of all the hardships that Josh and I have gone through, we are still a team. Team Bella, and we're going to give her the best life ever. She is the greatest gift I could have ever received, and I thank God every single day for blessing me with her.
So- Cheers! Welcome to our new Life!!
We decided to create a little something to keep those of you we love dearly informed on our crazy, yet fabulous life. Although nothing has gone the way I had planned in the last year, I now know why everything happened. To give me the greatest and most amazing gift ever - Miss Bella Drew.
But, regardless of all the hardships that Josh and I have gone through, we are still a team. Team Bella, and we're going to give her the best life ever. She is the greatest gift I could have ever received, and I thank God every single day for blessing me with her.
So- Cheers! Welcome to our new Life!!
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