MOW ladies MOW

Saturday "I" mowed the yard

I asked Adam to start the lawnmower.

I asked Marc to find the gas can for the refill.

I asked Carter how to unload the bag.

I don't usually mow the yard. 

Most of the time Marc or the boys do it.

So, I stink at it.

Saturday, I finally figured it out.

My opinion is that it is much more enjoyable than say, 'scrubbing toiteys'.

I will definitely do it again, now that I know how.

(Cool aside is that my arm is strong enough to yank the cord and make it work.  Woot! Woot!)

My observation d'jour is about the repeated excuse,

"Never mind, you know how men are..."

The part I have issue with is the, "Ugh, I'll just do it myself, they can't do it."

I'm going to throw down the

BULL CRAP

flag

today.

Its just NOT TRUE.  They can do ANYTHING we can do.

And, while it is true, that I am completely certain they are physically stronger and have zero problem with that.  My beef is with the women in their lives, who give them this 'pass' to be emotionally incapable.  "Guys don't think like that".

Well....

I don't usually mow, but I figured it out.

SO

CAN

THEY

Yet, there are those of my sex who feel embarrassed to even suggest they try or:

'duckheadinshame'

'heavenforbid'

A.

S.

K.

You have to ask for what you need from men and boys.  You have to allow them to develop a side to them that for the most part is illogical and ineffectual at actually producing (which is their focus). Instead, provide a perspective very necessary to develop fully as a competant family member.

If you are more intuitive than your spouse.  Point things out for them.

If you are more thoughtful of other's feelings... help your spouse see the affect their words have.

If you are more selfless and they are more selfish.  For honk sakes, tell them.

(I am not saying turn into a bloomin' NAG-A-HOLIC', because I promise you they will dial you out ASAP. No, just try to verbalize what it is that you really need.  Speak.

I don't understand the posture some women take where the men in their lives have a 'get out of jail free card' for all actions in the sensitivity category. 

Lame.

If they are not naturally inclined to notice

SHOW THEM

Show them where the pull cord is, where the gas goes, and how to make a turn without gouging the corners.  Don't be ashamed that you need things they don't.

You still need it, don't you?

So, take your pride,

POKE IT IN THE EYE

AND...

Help them figure it out.

They ARE capable

They WANT to help

Today, I just want to say

LET THEM

I want my boys to be men who are capable of handling all frustrations and stresses in life with dignity and vigor.  I want them to know when they have crossed a line and need to move back and start over. I want them to be 'other's centered' and not self centered. I will not allow behavior that is poor to permeate my home because.

'BOYS WILL BE BOYS'

Really?

Well, then....

'GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS,

AND IF THEY NEED TO HELP THE BOYS FIGURE STUFF OUT,

 THEN, WELL,

THAT'S

OKAY

TOO.'

Put your big girl boots on ladies and TEACH the men in your lives to be

emotionally present and available and aware and considerate and selfless

AND ALL THAT OTHER STURF WE NEED

Otherwise they may awaken to a lawn with tall tall grass they don't have the proper tools to get out of.  Stuck, they are, just wondering, "Why is she so upset about all this grass?"

Gas=Educate

Throttle=Inform

Pull Cord\=Be honest

Push=Follow through

Happy Mowing Ladies

Advice From A Tree

ADVICE FROM A TREE

STAND TALL AND PROUD

SINK YOUR ROOTS INTO THE EARTH

BE CONTENT WITH NATURAL BEAUTY

GO OUT ON A LIMB

REMEMBER YOUR ROOTS

ENJOY THE VIEW

ThInK iT ~ ThInG iT

THINK

I enjoy people who do it

and

Can come up with

 'NEW'

'ORIGINAL'

'GENUINELY AUTHENTIC'

IDEAS

I'll admit.....

That is where I live.

I reside therein

I'm horrid at actually accomplishing 'things'

or

remembering 'things'

or

doing 'things'

because

honestly

they are just

THINGS

But, I could totally make out and roll around the beach with

IDEAS

right.on.the.money.

 

 

 

 

A Dog's Purpose?
(from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa , and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,

''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.
Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.



There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING...

Petal Promise

If you want proof...

that there is a divine being

and that he loves you

then just open

your eyes this spring

and feel the flowers

no ~ not 'smell' ~ FEEL

god did not have to...

but he gave us these to remind us

he is there

and soon

we will be too.

PETAL PROMISE

i pray that EVERY petal you enjoy this spring reminds you of

his existence and his promises

you are never alone

and

beautiful truth will one day be yours

Left ~ Right (stand up sit down fight fight fight)

My goal for 2012 was to achieve more

BALANCE

I am still working in that direction.

I saw this graphic a few months ago.

Frankly, it explains ....

EVERYTHING

about me that I fight and struggle and try to 'fix'

I keep dragging the color all over the place.

In which side do you reside?



Stronger

Just when I start to feel like wearing my red shoes and that I am going to get my act

'back together'

I get a dose of

'DOWNWARD SPIRAL'

Lupus style

It just plain

STINKS

( like the devil gave birth to a death breath gas baby)

But just so 'He" knows I am still going running today.

I am still going 'dukes up' until I can't anymore. 

I'm going to endure it and then come back even more fierce.

If the purpose it to dissuade my energy into self absorbtion and pity pot sitting.

Its just gonna

BACKFIRE

and

I

AM

GOING

TO

GET

STRONGER

SO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!