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Constant Change

Lately, it's been really setting in how much my life is going to dramatically change in the next year or so. For those that aren't as much in the know with me, here's a little update. In a month, my husband, K, will be commissioning as an Army lieutenant - yep, a butter bar. K has spent the past 2 years in grad school on behalf of the Army and we've been so lucky to have him home for 2 and half years living the life of a student much more so than a soldier, but that time is coming to an end and to tell you the truth it scares the crap out of me. The thought of him going back into the "real Army" and realistically deploying again sometime in the relative future is nightmare-ish. Granted we spent the first year of our marriage on other sides of the globe and got through it coming out stronger and more connected for having gone through it, but mind you that was pre-baby. Since G was born our whole world has change (in so many amazing ways!) and the thought of playing the role of single mom while he's gone is so depressing. Granted I've known many great friends who have done it, but I love our 2 parent family. I love our rituals of fighting over bath and bedtime because we both want time with the little guy. I adore the classic family moments of playing with all of G's toys and all wearing bowls on our heads just to make him laugh. We're a family of 3 and I truly can't imagine us any other way. Just one of my fears facing this coming year of change.



Another change approaching is our move to Oklahoma ("where the wind comes sweeping down the plains"...yes, I know you just sang that in your head) for K's training this summer and then our more permanent move to Colorado around New Year's. Wow, so much moving, settling, and then moving again. I at least feel some comfort from having visited Oklahoma and finding a nice rental house and getting to know the town. It won't be that bad. It's just the anxiety of settling there and trying to meet friends to simply up and leave again 7 months later - the Army life is never easy. My mom has always reiterated the saying, "change is the only constant thing in life," and I believe it to be true, but it's never easy. We're both ready to move on from where we're at now, but wow it's just completely emotionally overwhelming. I've been trying to just keep telling myself we have time, but the truth now is we don't. We will be moving in 2 months and that's a short amount of time. I just feel like I'm in a speeding car and I'm slamming on the brakes and it's not slowing down. So, I guess it's time to ease off the brake and embrace the ride. Heck, I need to to suck it up, stick my head out of the window and the let the wind blow through my hair. Oklahoma here we come!!!!

Sassy Sisters

“For there is no friend like a sister, in calm or stormy weather, to cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands.”-Christina G. Rossetti

This past weekend I had the pleasure of going to Atlanta for a short visit with my lovely older sister, Lisa. To sum up our relationship Lisa is my best friend, sounding board, other half of my brain, and partner in crime. We have a relationship unlike any other connection I have in this world having grown up and lived and experienced our childhood together.


Now in many ways Lisa and I are very similar: goofy sense of humor, sensitive, family oriented, but in other ways we're total opposites: she's a people pleaser and I'm an like me or don't I don't care kind of gal, she's very logically thought out, and I'm driven more by emotion. She's the yin to my yang and great completion to who I am as a person. That being said, our differences can also make us bicker like two snapping turtles. It never fails that during a visit one of us will get pissy with the other and the other one will hand it right back, but sure enough, in true sister fashion, we'll deal with it and be done with in the time it took to argue in the first place.



Lisa is an incredible person and she has done amazing things in her life. She is a corporate pilot for the Coca-Cola Company and upon visiting her work I can always tell how well liked and respected she is in her career. She works in a field dominated by men and she has never let that stand her way. She has gone through some personal struggles the past few years, but she proved that making a hard decision that is the right thing will help you grow and learn and become even more than you thought you could be. She is independent, strong, intelligent, well put together, she is so many things that I love, respect, and look up to. She is a loyal friend, thoughtful, giving, and compassionate, and so much more, and I'm truly blessed to have her for a sister.

Lisa, know that I love you, care about you, and would be there for you with no questions asked whenever you need me. As I told you this week - we may have taken different paths in life, but we are both leading amazing lives and it can only get better from here. I see so many great things for you in the future and I can't wait to be by your side to see it all happen.

Love you sister - and no I didn't write this blog because you asked for one :)

Team Bethenny

Ok, first if you don't watch Real Housewives of New York City - watch the clip above. Quite possibly one of the most amazing bits of reality TV ever captured.

That being said - go Bethenny. Kelly is quite possibly one of the craziest people on the planet. First, how do you call someone for a "time out" (are you freaking kidding me???) and then show up 30 minutes late? And then tell them it's "too bad" they had to sit and wait for you? WTF! Also, if you need to call people to meet you to tell them how much better you are than them, I think you may need to seek psychological help. Oh, and the irony of telling someone repeatedly that they are inappropriate while you are yelling at them at a bar telling them your better than them is quite amusing.



So, props goes to Bethenny for keeping her cool, being the bigger person, and proving she is a better person than Kelly any day of the week. On a side note, I'm convinced Bethenny and I would be BFF if we met. So, Bethenny if you are reading this - call me, let's grab some Skinny Girl Margaritas and trash talk the rest of the gals like the classy ladies that we are. Cheers!

P.S. Who wears pink knee high galoshes with a green mini dress??? And you were a model!

I'm a Winner!

I recieved my first blog award yesterday from my dear friend, Ashley of Ashley Amazing!

According to her I'm an official "Kreativ Blogger" - ok, the misspelling with K and lack of an "e" at the end bothers me, but I'll still graciously accept the award. Thanks friend!

Though this award comes with rules. I must do the following tasks:

1. List 7 things I love.
2. Present the Kreative Blogger award to 7 others.

So, here's my seven loves:

1. G - my one year old son manages to make me laugh and smile at least 40+ times a day. I commented to my hubby the other day that I always forget how cute he is until I go to get him when he's up in the morning and from a nap and there is he is standing in his crib ready and waiting for his momma and I've overwhelmed by the amazing miracle that he is. Ok, enough mushy mom stuff.

2. K - my loving of husband of 3 and half years, amazing daddy to our boy, and truly is my best friend. I'm so blessed to have met someone who loves me for all that I am - the good and the bad. I whole heartedly believe 90% of a good marriage is based on picking the right person and I did damn good. He's the best and I love and appreciate him every day.

3. Tivo - I call Tivo my "boyfriend" and I'm not kidding. Tivo is my entertainment, an amazing piece of technology that allows me to watch what I want to watch when I have the time to watch it. God Bless you Tivo - I would never want to live without you.

4. Bad Reality TV Shows - from Bad Girls Club, to Real Housewives, to The Bachelor I watch and LOVE it all! Something about watching other peoples train wrecks that feels so good and makes you realize your life is truly not that bad. On a side note - Go Bethenny on RHofNY...I think secretly we should be best friends and you are WAY better than that crazy Kelly chick!

5. Afternoon naps - I don't get to take them often, but my hubby and I try to make a weekend ritual that during G's afternoon nap we take one, too. Ahh...nothing better than catching a few midday zzz's and waking refreshed.

6. Getting out in the fresh air - love this spring time weather and getting outside for walks with G, going for a jog with my family, or heading to the park. Sunshine and fresh airs has that great affect of putting me in better mood.

7. Good beer - I'm a self admitting beer snob and I only like the good stuff....as in NOT Budweiser products...yuck! My hubby brews his own and it's great and I love the simple pleasure of a delicious cold brew after a long day.



So, now I present this award to a few fellow bloggers who entertain and challenge me through their written word. I salute you!

1. Jeep Girl 17
2. Laughing Through the Chaos
3. Self-Proclaimed Beer Snob
4. The R Family Diaries
5. Sondermann Circus
6. Mama's Losin It
7 My Friends are Sluts

Mama Kat Prompt - So You Think I'm a What?

Ahhh....so another Wednesday has rolled around and that means it's Mama Kat's writing prompt time. Last week I skipped out and since I have this week off work I thought it best to participate - no excuses. Sure enough I checked out the prompts and one "called" to me.



What is a common misconception about you?

Upon reading that prompt - I immediately thought of a few misconceptions that drive me CRAZY!

Misconception #1 "People always think I'm a stuck up bitch if they don't really know me" - I've always thought the source of that misconception is that when I'm not smiling I just don't appear friendly. Sorry, I'm just not the chipper cheerleader type to go around smiling all the time. I reserve smiles for real reasons - like G's baby giggles, K's stupid accents he attempts to do, and bad 5 year old level jokes. Here - I'll present example A to the jury:


See, that's a candid picture from a fun photo shoot with my mom and sister and I was having fun, but sure enough...no smile on my face looks like pissed off girl licking the batter....it's nuts! Also, cut me some slack in that pic as I was about 7-8 months pregnant at the time. So, the moral of that story - is get to know someone before you decide they are total biatch. Here's another pic from that photo shoot to prove that I actually look nice and friendly while smiling:


Isn't that the cutest pic - love how my mom, myself, and sister all smile alike :)

Ok, onto misconception #2 - That because I'm witty and have a fantastic sense of humor (if I do say so myself) that I therefore am not sensitive to others remarks....WRONG! Despite my strong exterior I'm pretty much a mush ball on the inside and little things get to me and I get hurt easily. Those that know me well have seen a few of my meltdowns and it ain't pretty. So word to the wise - tread lightly on all people and realize that despite them appearing strong and able to handle anythings they do still have feelings and they can get hurt easily. Be nice people :)

Ok, well that's my story and I'm sticking to it....what are some misconceptions about YOU?