This is easy. I know what I'm eating today.
Breakfast - Asiago Bagel from Panera
Lunch - Tuna salad salad
Dinner - nothing
see how I caught up Kathi :)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
My First Love
Okay, so Kathi is the one who challenged me to this 30 day blogging thing. She told me that I've already messed up. I've messed up the order AND I didn't blog yesterday, so after being properly chastised, I will be blogging twice today to catch up and then keep this thing up!!! Thank you, Kathi :)
Okay, my first love (s). I know you all will be disappointed to find out that I'm blogging about my kids. You want to know what men I've loved. Well, I can tell you that my first boyfriend and even my ex-husband..... I can't say that I really truly loved them. I thought I was in love, but I wasn't. I think since then I've been in love and recently, too. But, there is nothing that can compare to the love I feel for my kids. I had no idea how this would feel. They are my life and my life revolves around them.
When Cole was born, I just had no idea what in the world I was doing. I was scared..... but I was fiercely in love with this little red-headed child. He and I were attached at the hip - or boob. He didn't take a bottle, so, it was just me and him in the wee hours of the night.
Then, my sweet Pip was born - they are 19 months apart. We lived in Hawaii and the ex was gone almost the whole pregnancy. It was tough, chasing a toddler around and big as a house. It was even tougher having a toddler and a new born.... both attached at the hip and Jake at the boob...
these two kids took ahold of my heart and showed me what complete unconditional love is. I don't care how rotten they can get, they aren't rotten enough for me not to love. They are really such good guys. They are polite, giving, caring, friendly, smart, funny as all get out, silly, dorky, Christian young men. I adore them and as much as I say I'm counting the years until they are out on their own.... I don't know what I'm going to do when they are gone. My friend Tricia said I'd need a dress made out of tissue when they graduate high school.... and dear Lord, when they get married, will I be the MIL from hell???
So, there you have it. My first loves. Now I just need a man to shower my love on!
My angels eating frosting!
When Cole was born, I just had no idea what in the world I was doing. I was scared..... but I was fiercely in love with this little red-headed child. He and I were attached at the hip - or boob. He didn't take a bottle, so, it was just me and him in the wee hours of the night.
Then, my sweet Pip was born - they are 19 months apart. We lived in Hawaii and the ex was gone almost the whole pregnancy. It was tough, chasing a toddler around and big as a house. It was even tougher having a toddler and a new born.... both attached at the hip and Jake at the boob...
these two kids took ahold of my heart and showed me what complete unconditional love is. I don't care how rotten they can get, they aren't rotten enough for me not to love. They are really such good guys. They are polite, giving, caring, friendly, smart, funny as all get out, silly, dorky, Christian young men. I adore them and as much as I say I'm counting the years until they are out on their own.... I don't know what I'm going to do when they are gone. My friend Tricia said I'd need a dress made out of tissue when they graduate high school.... and dear Lord, when they get married, will I be the MIL from hell???
So, there you have it. My first loves. Now I just need a man to shower my love on!
Monday, August 30, 2010
My First Love
Apparently I was supposed to do this one before my parents - oops. I'm really having a hard time with this one. Do I put my first boyfriend? I don't really think so because it wasn't really what love is. ehhhh... you're going to have to let me think about this for another night and then post!
Be back tomorrow.
Be back tomorrow.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
My Parents
So, day three is supposed to be about my parents. This will probably be short.
My dad is Ned. He grew up in Norfolk, VA - boy how I loved the house he grew up in... especially the secret staircase and Green Green Island. He lives in the 'Sip now. I moved here after my divorce because I felt like I needed to be by a parent and my mom was in Wisconsin and I do. not. like. cold weather 15 months out of the year.
My mom is Kathy and she grew up in Buffalo, NY. She now lives close to Green Bay (go Pack). She was a stewardess and dad was a pilot - that's how they met. They had my brother and I. We grew up in Miami, FL, the greatest city in North America. We had a great childhood, for the most part. We ran around barefoot and played flashlight tag with Christi and John, we had the greatest dog in the world, Holly.
They got divorced when I was 15, I think. That was a really hard time for me. I was embarrassed but I was happy but I was sad and the same time. My dad got a job with Fed Ex and moved to Memphis. I really missed him.
Anyway, they both got remarried and life goes on. They have both been very supportive of me. I love them with all of my heart. They have had my back and they both love me so much. I mean, look at me, who can't love me? Okay, well I can name two people off the top of my head who don't but, I don't love them either, so it's okay.
that's all I'm saying on this subject. I hope you are having a great Sunday. My stomach is upset and I'm not feeling great today, but it's raining and we're just going to watch movies all day.
Tracy~
My dad is Ned. He grew up in Norfolk, VA - boy how I loved the house he grew up in... especially the secret staircase and Green Green Island. He lives in the 'Sip now. I moved here after my divorce because I felt like I needed to be by a parent and my mom was in Wisconsin and I do. not. like. cold weather 15 months out of the year.
My mom is Kathy and she grew up in Buffalo, NY. She now lives close to Green Bay (go Pack). She was a stewardess and dad was a pilot - that's how they met. They had my brother and I. We grew up in Miami, FL, the greatest city in North America. We had a great childhood, for the most part. We ran around barefoot and played flashlight tag with Christi and John, we had the greatest dog in the world, Holly.
They got divorced when I was 15, I think. That was a really hard time for me. I was embarrassed but I was happy but I was sad and the same time. My dad got a job with Fed Ex and moved to Memphis. I really missed him.
Anyway, they both got remarried and life goes on. They have both been very supportive of me. I love them with all of my heart. They have had my back and they both love me so much. I mean, look at me, who can't love me? Okay, well I can name two people off the top of my head who don't but, I don't love them either, so it's okay.
that's all I'm saying on this subject. I hope you are having a great Sunday. My stomach is upset and I'm not feeling great today, but it's raining and we're just going to watch movies all day.
Tracy~
Introducing ME - part 2
I'm back - a third day in a row. Maybe, I'll continue this. We'll see.
I realized yesterday after I published my introduction that I really didn't touch on ME.... who I am - those things are things I like, but who am I.
I'm just a girl who can't say no! - haha , I couldn't resist putting in lyrics from a musical - you can find the lyrics here - Oklahoma it actually describes me, no???
Anyway, I'm just a girl who works hard, whose life revolves around her kids and wouldn't be standing without her friends support and love all these years.
I'm sarcastic and sometimes can come up with some pretty witty one-liners. I think I'm pretty funny. I'm also super modest and humble... cough. I will randomly break into song and dance - no matter where I am. My girl Whitney and I decided that one day we'd move to Williamsburg so we could dress up like old timey women and make candles but what would be different is that we'd sing and dance while doing it.
I mean, if you can't sing and dance - where is the fun in life???
I'm extremely tender hearted. I'm not embarrassed to cry while reading a blog, or watching a video or cheering for my favorite football team. I cry at church on Christmas Eve when we sing Silent Night. How can you not? What a special time, if you think about the words. And who can't cry on Easter when you sing Christ the Lord is risen today? I'm just not afraid to show it. And my favorite hymn of all time is Holy Holy Holy.... gets me every time.
Shoot, I could be listening to the radio and some sappy story will come on and I'll cry. Sometimes I cry at work but that's usually when I'm watching a kid get their wish granted and they are happy tears.
But more than crying, I love to laugh. I've been told I have an infectious laugh - which I think means loud and obnoxious. But that's okay. I like being loud (and sometimes obnoxious).
I'm also an incredibly private person - so, we'll see how I open up on this blog. I don't mind being by myself. But, I do get lonely and that stinks. I want so much to love someone.... to have that someone special to give to. I'm just waiting..... and waiting.... hahaha! There are only a select few whom I trust to tell everything to. Boy, they sure are lucky.
I love men. That's for the girls who know me best. They'll get it.
That's all for now.
Tracy~
I realized yesterday after I published my introduction that I really didn't touch on ME.... who I am - those things are things I like, but who am I.
I'm just a girl who can't say no! - haha , I couldn't resist putting in lyrics from a musical - you can find the lyrics here - Oklahoma it actually describes me, no???
Anyway, I'm just a girl who works hard, whose life revolves around her kids and wouldn't be standing without her friends support and love all these years.
I'm sarcastic and sometimes can come up with some pretty witty one-liners. I think I'm pretty funny. I'm also super modest and humble... cough. I will randomly break into song and dance - no matter where I am. My girl Whitney and I decided that one day we'd move to Williamsburg so we could dress up like old timey women and make candles but what would be different is that we'd sing and dance while doing it.
I mean, if you can't sing and dance - where is the fun in life???
I'm extremely tender hearted. I'm not embarrassed to cry while reading a blog, or watching a video or cheering for my favorite football team. I cry at church on Christmas Eve when we sing Silent Night. How can you not? What a special time, if you think about the words. And who can't cry on Easter when you sing Christ the Lord is risen today? I'm just not afraid to show it. And my favorite hymn of all time is Holy Holy Holy.... gets me every time.
Shoot, I could be listening to the radio and some sappy story will come on and I'll cry. Sometimes I cry at work but that's usually when I'm watching a kid get their wish granted and they are happy tears.
But more than crying, I love to laugh. I've been told I have an infectious laugh - which I think means loud and obnoxious. But that's okay. I like being loud (and sometimes obnoxious).
I'm also an incredibly private person - so, we'll see how I open up on this blog. I don't mind being by myself. But, I do get lonely and that stinks. I want so much to love someone.... to have that someone special to give to. I'm just waiting..... and waiting.... hahaha! There are only a select few whom I trust to tell everything to. Boy, they sure are lucky.
I love men. That's for the girls who know me best. They'll get it.
That's all for now.
Tracy~
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Introducing..... ME!
Right, so I'm doing good. I'm actually blogging a second day in a row.
So, you want to know all about me - yes, you do - or you wouldn't be reading. I'm going to make lists since I things to do and people to see.
First and most importantly is that I'm a Christian.
The reason I chose the name for this blog (and trust me, it wasn't a painless process - ask my friends) is because I've always wanted to be famous. I can see myself accepting an Academy Award for best something. I can see myself on Broadway singing and dancing my way across the stage and at one time, I could see myself as a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader but I might not be right for their uniforms or lack there of. I also still want to be a lawyer and then a judge. Wouldn't that be fun?
I'm divorced.... blah, blah blah.....
I have two precious little angels - okay they aren't so little - C is 16 (and a 1/2) and J will be 15 in September... crap, that is next month. Two kids driving. Stay out of Cordova and Germantown - for real.
I love football. I adore it. I grew up in Miami and the Dolphins and Hurricanes were what we (I) lived for! I was a cheerleader in elementary school, middle school and High School for football and loved every second of it. Life lead me to go to Ole Miss (can I get a Hotty Toddy) and I promise you, there is NOTHING like SEC football. It is passionate and crazy and just so much fun to watch and be a part of. My favorite teams:
Miami Dolphins of course
Ole Miss REBELS
Florida Gators
and now the Broncos (yummy Tim Tebow)
I used to be a Brett Favre fan until he started all of his foolishness. While he is still eye candy, I have lost respect. I know he cares.
I'm a voracious reader. If you put it in front of me, I will probably read it. My favorite books include (and I know I'm forgetting something):
A Prayer for Owen Meany - if you haven't read this, you should
To Kill A Mockingbird - who doesnt' love this book?
Litlle Women and Little Men - what girl doesn't want to be Jo?
The Thorn Birds - scandalous
A Wrinkle in Time - old school
Water for Elephants - I just read this this year and LOVED it!
the Outlander Series - named my dog after the main character - all 18 names
A Reality TV junky - sadly - I watch
Big Brother - this season is pitifully boring - this is going on my "to-do" list - I'm GOING to be on this show!
Real World/Road Rules challenge - they always have a different name for it - like the Gauntlet, but I love it!
Survivor - at one time I thought I could do it but I don't like to get my hands dirty, so I'm not sure that I wouldn't just swim home
Teen moms - okay who doesn't love Caitlynn and Tyler?
Jersey shore - you know you secretly love to watch this trainwreck - who doesn't love Snooki and Vinni - I can do without the Situation
My favorite smells:
freshly cut grass
playdoh
puppy breath
sharpies
new crayola crayones
Mr. Sketch Markers
meat cooking on the grill
baking cake
the ocean
Favorite things to eat:
anything Italian
seafood - well, shellfish only
bagels - not the sweet kind - with cream cheese
Movies and Musicals
Grease - I have some stories regarding this one - one of my favorite days of my life was when Lisa and I tried out for Grease in Hawaii. Still brings a tear to the eye
Mary Poppins - I cried when she left
Wicked - I cry every time I listen to Defying Gravity - really
Life is Beautiful - RENT THIS - amazing movie
Passion of the Christ
Dumb and Dumber - I paid to see this twice - and have seen it countless times - it just doesn't get old
Drop Dead Fred - fantastic movie
Shawshank Redemption - isn't this on everyone's list?
the original Halloween
Breakfast Club - I know every single word to this and Grease... every word.
St. Elmo's Fire
Life - wish Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence - fab!
Music - what's on the ol' ipod:
Jimmy Buffet
Blink 182
Justin Timberlake
Katy Perry
Beyonce
the Outfield
Steve Miller Band
Grateful Dead
DMB
Prince
Matthew West
Chris Tomlin
Toby Mac
Addison Road
and a whole lot more
Okay - I think that's all you need to know at this time. Aren't you glad you know so much? I
So, you want to know all about me - yes, you do - or you wouldn't be reading. I'm going to make lists since I things to do and people to see.
First and most importantly is that I'm a Christian.
The reason I chose the name for this blog (and trust me, it wasn't a painless process - ask my friends) is because I've always wanted to be famous. I can see myself accepting an Academy Award for best something. I can see myself on Broadway singing and dancing my way across the stage and at one time, I could see myself as a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader but I might not be right for their uniforms or lack there of. I also still want to be a lawyer and then a judge. Wouldn't that be fun?
I'm divorced.... blah, blah blah.....
I have two precious little angels - okay they aren't so little - C is 16 (and a 1/2) and J will be 15 in September... crap, that is next month. Two kids driving. Stay out of Cordova and Germantown - for real.
I love football. I adore it. I grew up in Miami and the Dolphins and Hurricanes were what we (I) lived for! I was a cheerleader in elementary school, middle school and High School for football and loved every second of it. Life lead me to go to Ole Miss (can I get a Hotty Toddy) and I promise you, there is NOTHING like SEC football. It is passionate and crazy and just so much fun to watch and be a part of. My favorite teams:
Miami Dolphins of course
Ole Miss REBELS
Florida Gators
and now the Broncos (yummy Tim Tebow)
I used to be a Brett Favre fan until he started all of his foolishness. While he is still eye candy, I have lost respect. I know he cares.
I'm a voracious reader. If you put it in front of me, I will probably read it. My favorite books include (and I know I'm forgetting something):
A Prayer for Owen Meany - if you haven't read this, you should
To Kill A Mockingbird - who doesnt' love this book?
Litlle Women and Little Men - what girl doesn't want to be Jo?
The Thorn Birds - scandalous
A Wrinkle in Time - old school
Water for Elephants - I just read this this year and LOVED it!
the Outlander Series - named my dog after the main character - all 18 names
A Reality TV junky - sadly - I watch
Big Brother - this season is pitifully boring - this is going on my "to-do" list - I'm GOING to be on this show!
Real World/Road Rules challenge - they always have a different name for it - like the Gauntlet, but I love it!
Survivor - at one time I thought I could do it but I don't like to get my hands dirty, so I'm not sure that I wouldn't just swim home
Teen moms - okay who doesn't love Caitlynn and Tyler?
Jersey shore - you know you secretly love to watch this trainwreck - who doesn't love Snooki and Vinni - I can do without the Situation
My favorite smells:
freshly cut grass
playdoh
puppy breath
sharpies
new crayola crayones
Mr. Sketch Markers
meat cooking on the grill
baking cake
the ocean
Favorite things to eat:
anything Italian
seafood - well, shellfish only
bagels - not the sweet kind - with cream cheese
Movies and Musicals
Grease - I have some stories regarding this one - one of my favorite days of my life was when Lisa and I tried out for Grease in Hawaii. Still brings a tear to the eye
Mary Poppins - I cried when she left
Wicked - I cry every time I listen to Defying Gravity - really
Life is Beautiful - RENT THIS - amazing movie
Passion of the Christ
Dumb and Dumber - I paid to see this twice - and have seen it countless times - it just doesn't get old
Drop Dead Fred - fantastic movie
Shawshank Redemption - isn't this on everyone's list?
the original Halloween
Breakfast Club - I know every single word to this and Grease... every word.
St. Elmo's Fire
Life - wish Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence - fab!
Music - what's on the ol' ipod:
Jimmy Buffet
Blink 182
Justin Timberlake
Katy Perry
Beyonce
the Outfield
Steve Miller Band
Grateful Dead
DMB
Prince
Matthew West
Chris Tomlin
Toby Mac
Addison Road
and a whole lot more
Okay - I think that's all you need to know at this time. Aren't you glad you know so much? I
Friday, August 27, 2010
Here I Am....
Here I Am.....
I've had a couple of blogs over the years. I started with AOL journals and then made my way over to blogspot. I really didn't do a great job of journaling but I'm going to give it another go. I'm not going to introduce myself yet because I'm going to be doing a 30 day blog challenge that Kathi has been doing and the first day is introducing yourself.
This is the outline of the 30 days:
Day 01 – Introduce
Day 02 – Your first love
Day 03 – Your parents
Day 04 – What you ate today
Day 05 – Your definition of loveDay
Day 06 – Your day
Day 07 – Your best friend
Day 08 – A moment
Day 09 – Your beliefs
Day 10 – What you wore today
Day 11 – Your siblings
Day 12 – What’s in your bag
Day 13 – This week
Day 14 – What you wore today
Day 15 – Your dreams
Day 16 – Your first kiss
Day 17 – Your favorite memory
Day 18 – Your favorite birthday
Day 19 – Something you regret
Day 20 – This month
Day 21 – Another moment
Day 22 – Something that upsets you
Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better
Day 24 – Something that makes you cry
Day 25 – A first
Day 26 – Your fears
Day 27 – Your favorite place
Day 28 – Something that you miss
Day 29 – Your aspirations
Day 30 – One last moment
So you'll just have to sit tight until I get to it. Hopefully tomorrow and not a year from now.
Tracy~
I've had a couple of blogs over the years. I started with AOL journals and then made my way over to blogspot. I really didn't do a great job of journaling but I'm going to give it another go. I'm not going to introduce myself yet because I'm going to be doing a 30 day blog challenge that Kathi has been doing and the first day is introducing yourself.
This is the outline of the 30 days:
Day 01 – Introduce
Day 02 – Your first love
Day 03 – Your parents
Day 04 – What you ate today
Day 05 – Your definition of loveDay
Day 06 – Your day
Day 07 – Your best friend
Day 08 – A moment
Day 09 – Your beliefs
Day 10 – What you wore today
Day 11 – Your siblings
Day 12 – What’s in your bag
Day 13 – This week
Day 14 – What you wore today
Day 15 – Your dreams
Day 16 – Your first kiss
Day 17 – Your favorite memory
Day 18 – Your favorite birthday
Day 19 – Something you regret
Day 20 – This month
Day 21 – Another moment
Day 22 – Something that upsets you
Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better
Day 24 – Something that makes you cry
Day 25 – A first
Day 26 – Your fears
Day 27 – Your favorite place
Day 28 – Something that you miss
Day 29 – Your aspirations
Day 30 – One last moment
So you'll just have to sit tight until I get to it. Hopefully tomorrow and not a year from now.
Tracy~
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