Back to Work.......

I had such a great time with the Gboys. Swimming twice in one day. A trip to a salad buffet. What kid doesn't like all you can eat anything. Then off to the library for as many FREE videos as we could carry. Who cares if they never watch them. I take them back in a week no matter what. It's fun. The 6 year old sat at the computer and learn to use the search engine and then found the book When I dropped off the boys my Ggirl was so excited about coming next weekend she grabbed her cheeks and shrieked with joy. She was almost shaking! I don't care who you are........that makes a GeGe feel like like a million bucks! My daughter gets a weekend all to herself. Her hubs is taking the boys to Cali with him and I am taking the girls. I know just what she'll do. SLEEP!

I am ready to get back to work. This last week of friends, family and fun has reminded me that crazy people make me crazy. Sometimes just being around like minded people brings you back to a sense of who you are and what's important to you. I am making this next week a good one. Planning ahead and treating myself with loving kindness. I will be back to my regular walking routine. That makes me feel so good. It's a great way to start my day. What with all my travels this past week there has been no routine. I am surprised I handled it so well. I am such a creature of habit. I am not going to compare myself to others. I am going to be grateful for what I have. I am going to start making some plans for my future. I have some ideas in mind. I am feeling hopeful and happy.

Keep the mood and the food real........

Comments

  1. Anne HJuly 11, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Comparing is just no good!
    Glad you are hopeful and happy!
    Loving kindness.
    Wonderful!

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  2. RoxieJuly 11, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Hopeful and happy - that's just awesome, Dana. Have a wonderful week - it sounds like you plan to do just exactly that.

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  3. Julie Lost and FoundJuly 11, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Hey there! I passed on a blog award to you today! Stop by my place to grab it!

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  4. Julie, The Accidental Fat ChickJuly 11, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Love the positive attitude. :)

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  5. Valerie RobersonJuly 11, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Sounds awesome :) Have tons of fun with your grandkids!!

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  6. Boring McGeeJuly 12, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    sometimes, many times, back to regular routine is what I like the best.


    shhhhh :)

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  7. JourneyBeyondSurvivalJuly 12, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    I totally know what you mean! After I wrote that post, my entire vacation went downhill. I'm so happy to be back at home, getting ready to be in a good frame of mind again.

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  8. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    "crazy people make me crazy" SO true.

    Thanks for reminding me.

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