Boyd and I are hanging around the house today. I cleaned house this morning, rearranged a few things, thinking of redecorating a few walls, filled a bag for Goodwill, etc. It's a cool, cloudy day and all I want to do is be lazy. And bake muffins.
We went to church over the weekend. The Knights of Columbus were there, they sat right behind us. They were in full gear with their feathered hats and swords. Boyd asked Kevin what they were doing. Kevin said they were there to make sure little boys behaved. Oh my gosh. Boyd didnt move an inch during mass. Funniest thing ever. He sat with his hands folded and only cut his eyes to look at us. Kevin and I laughed and laughed. Can we ask them to sit behind us each time we go?!
We went to a birthday party on Saturday. Boyd enjoyed the cake. A lot.
On Sunday I went for groceries 2 different times {could not get my act together}, went to the dollar store, then about 4 pm I had a hormonal moment. Something had been festering in me over the weekend, and I let myself get way too upset over it. I jumped in the car, bought a coffee, went and sat in a parking lot by myself for about an hour. I called 2 people, I might have cried a bit, and vented a lot. Best therapy ever. Now I'm fine. Have you ever done something like that? Please tell me you have, or I'm going to feel really weird. Poor Kevin, I think I really worried him.
Thanks to everyone who gave me encouragement over my old car. I feel better now, and I'm happy to keep it a while longer. I just needed to hear that I'm not the only one with a clunker. It still looks really great, I was just having unfounded doubts. You know those horrible moments when you start comparing, everyone else has a new car, everyone else has this, I don't have anything new.
I should not have let myself go there. I'm better, so thank you.
Guess it's time for me to sign off. Boyd is in the bathroom filling up a water gun, and that could mean trouble.
And, warm muffins are waiting.
Dear Lord, please let Boyd's car that I ordered for him from Ebay come today. It's been 10 days, and although my precious child has no real grasp on time, that's a long time to him. He has been so patient, but he cries every time he checks the mail. Thank you for answering all prayers, big and small.
:)
xo.
20 sweet friends said:
That is so funny that Boyd was so good in church because of the Knights being behind him!
Just wanted to say that I have moments too when I fester over something too. I often have a hard time letting things go...as I'm pretty stubborn! I think you did the right thing calling someone. Usually after I talk to a friend I feel so much lighter about the situation. Friends are so good like that!
Keeping my fingers crossed for Boyd today! Hopefully that delivery will come for him! That's a long time for a little guy to wait so long!
Well, I certainly have had moments like that. Sometimes we just need to have a moment to ourselves, to process. I'm glad you got your moment. I know what you mean about battling with comparison. It is hard to just be happy with what we have sometimes. I am learning though and certain that delayed gratification prepares a grateful heart.
See you tomorrow friend!
Wow! Those Knights definitely need to come to church more often. How funny!
I think we all understand hormonal moments where we just need to be alone, vent, and of course drink coffee. You're definitely normal! ;)
Hoping the mail person has a good delivery for Boyd today!
You are SO real. No doubt about it. We have all been there, done that!
Love that Boyd thought the feathered cap guys were there to make sure he behaved!!!
Hope Boyd didn't blast you with a squirt gun!!!
Have a great day, and I hope his car comes today too!
I always forget about muffins.
Now we're all going to have to see a picture of this car!
Those are mine and my seven yr old, Jaxon's favorite muffins!!!
Girl you are not alone. I think we all have those "moments", well at least I do. I always seem to keep so much bottled up and then I just bust emotionally!!!
Hope Boyd's car comes in, 10 days is such a long time in little boyland!!!
I can smell those muffins all the way over here! :)
Saying a quick prayer for Boyd's car...
Ok, when did Blogger change its comment page? Weird.
Anyway, sorry you had a rough moment yesterday. I'm glad you had some people to talk it through with you though.
Oh and old cars....both of our cars are old..12 yrs old and 14 yrs old.
I hope Boyd's car comes soon!
Just noticed today about blogger changing the comments page.....weird.
Love the Knights of Columbus story! I can just see Boyd cutting his eyes! Yum to muffins, and you can call me anytime to vent over coffee!
Those muffins look like 4th of July muffins or something. YUM!
And you are not alone. I need to escape sometimes and do something just for me. To let it out. I'm glad you did that for yourself. ANd had people you could turn to to listen. Glad you're feeling better now.
Too funny. But, with all of the feathers and the swords, they do look a little like the Pirates of the Caribbean : ) And as for letting things fester? I am the queen. Sometimes can't sleep at night if something is bothering me. Glad you found someone to listen. Sometimes thats all we need.
Dana
Warm muffins = good.
Boys with water guns in house= not good.
And oh my word I wish every boy had to sit in church with the Knights behind them. Ha. That is hilarious!
I'm behind on blogs!
I love cake too Boyd!! Must share cupcakes soon with lots of icing.:)
Your car doesn't look like a clunker. Same year as mine? I call mine much worse than a clunker but I'll keep it pg on your blog. Ha. I should have gotten that dang car before I was out in hospital. I tell myself that over and over. I will probably be driving this dang thing until it blows up.......or until I have another emotional break down at the oil change place.
Sorry you had a rough Sunday but it sounds like you found peace in that parking lot. Funny how a simple parking lot can help along with a friend or two.
I'm waitin on eBay too. Another wrap for the baby. I'm always I'm trouble for eBay or etsy. Goodness, that is ALL I did on bedrest. Ha. I ordered junk.
We load up tomorrow and unload late Wednesday or Thursday. The floor guys start Thursday so I bet we are in the following weekend.
I've had those "get away" moments. I usually end up in the chick fil a parking lot with a come and my cell phone.
Hope boyd's car arrived safe and sound!
To sit in a parking lot in my car for an hour sounds like Heaven, not crazy.
That's hilarious about the Knights of Columbus!
Hope Boyd's car came in the mail.
Oh my...I know the mail checking crying routine all too well and 10 days is super long! Sorry about your melt down, but it sounds like that time out was just what you needed. I have so been there! Hope today is great and praying the postman will not disappoint!
oh, i so hope boyd's ebay car has arrived by now?! btw, nicolle, i want you to know that i am the president and CEO of holding emotions in until they're good and ripe - in fact, i'm actually envious of the meltdown you experienced b/c i'll bet you feel soooo much better now!
and on the topic of "everyone else has ..." well, i can feel you 100% on that one, too ... for me, it's my kitchen - mine is a dark (1 small row of dim ceiling track lights, that's it), dated (oven is 26 yrs old and cooks unevenly), ugly, poorly functioning sore spot for me - i have frequent spells of envy over the modern kitchens all my friends seem to have ... it's a constant battle between wanting more and being able to recognize the blessings i already have ...
hey there, boyd and the knights of columbus will forever be one of my all time favorite "kids at church" stories...ever!!:)
party at chick fil a....jealous! i seriously love that place and if i could bring one thing to cold and dreary il it would be that!!:)
venting in a parking lot to a friend for over an hour....been there soooooo done that. countless times! sometimes just the act of getting it all out to a good friend is all it takes right? especially a friend, since sometimes hubbies, all though they mean well, usually just try to "solve" our problems instead of just listening.:) we are both so lucky to have friends like that.
comparing...hard for me as well. it is for most people i think. my car is ancient too. we actually got it before riley was born, i think i told you that. it is still running ok and looks not bad, but i still dream of a new one. :) someday.:)
hope whatever was getting you down has either been resolved or put in it's proper "place"!:)
have a happy day nicolle
I am behind on Blogger... I took a little break, I guess.
Moody babies... beautiful weather... a new schedule to adjust to... I have just been absent!
I see the comment thing looks different-- that's weird. Change kind of panics me a little!! ;)
My friend Amanda is my sounding board for days like you had Sunday-- and I for her. You are a woman... and a mom... and a wife... You are normal!! I hope you feel better now!
P.S.
We are free almost any morning/ early afternoon. I work 3 evenings a week, but I don't leave the house until 4:00.
So the next time you crave some Haslet dining, I am your girl!! ;)
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