July 18, 2008
Happy Birthday
Annabelle Rose!
...eight years old today.
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July 17, 2008
Panic sets in
(Originally published by Nattie on July 30, 2004)
My son is starting kindergarten in less than a month and...
He needs his shots.
He needs a physical.
He needs a dental exam.
He needs an eye exam.
AND we are going to be out of town 10 days this month.
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July 16, 2008
The First Day of Kindergarten
(Originally published by Nattie on September 1, 2004)
Jonathan was up and dressed and ready for his first day of school before I'd had my first cup of caffeine. He had blueberry waffles, chocolate milk and a banana for his good breakfast before his big day. His only moment of anxiety was in the truck on the way to school when he thought mom had forgotten his afternoon snack. He walked mom right to his classroom and found his seat with no help. *sniff* After posing for one last picture, he gave mom five and took his seat. So much for needing mommy. I think I'll go take a nap.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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July 15, 2008
August Reads
(Originally published by Nattie on January 13, 2004)
- The Body In the Bog by Katherine Hall Page
- The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
- The Body in the Fjord by Katherine Hall Page
- The Body in the Bookcase by Katherine Hall Page
- The Body in the Moonlight by Katherine Hall Page
- Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani
- Statue of Limitations by Tamar Myers
- Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
- Isabel's Daughter by Judith Ryan Hendricks
- Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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July 14, 2008
My baby boy
(Originally published by Nattie on January 12, 2004)
My baby boy is growing up. *sigh* He is 5-1/2 now. How did that happen? I still remember holding that little red bundle of joy. He was so cute. He was 7 lbs 7 oz and 21 inches long.
I miss that baby. Now he is a demanding preschooler. He starts preschool tomorrow. I wish I had gotten him started earlier, but I think he'll be all right. I tried to do what I could at home, but because I can't homeschool him formally he needs to get used to other kids and obeying authority other than mama.
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July 12, 2008
Re-evaluating
(Originally published by Nattie on January 10, 2004)
It is 12 days into the new year, how am I doing on my goals?
- I have lost 10 lbs so far. I know it is probably water weight to begin with, but weight is weight in my eyes. So I only have 16 more lbs to go to reach my first weight loss goal.
- The exercise isn't happening as regularly as I like. I can't seem to find a good time of day to exercise. So I'm going to work on that.
- The water isn't happening either. Grrr. I did make up a bunch of trays of ice to help me drink my water. I'm one of those people who must have her water cold. I lothe lukewarm water. Blech.
- I haven't been creative daily outside of working on the new design for my blog.
- I haven't been reading my books. I have been reading, but just fluff.
- I haven't been journaling outside of this blog. In fact I'm not sure where my journal is. Probably underneath a pile of clutter.
- I have been taking my bubble baths minus the bubbles. I need to go to the store and get more bubbles.
- I don't think I'll ever get my apartment decluttered outside of hiring a dumpster and throwing everything out!
So, I need to work on a time line for my day. I don't want a strict schedule. I need something flexible, but I do think I spend too much time just letting my day happen. Even if I just plan the night before, what I need done the next day, I think that will be a big help.
I'll keep you updated on how it is all going.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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July 11, 2008
My children are bizarre
(Originally published by Nattie on January 8, 2004)
Instead of posting my new year's resolutions earlier, I took the time to write down some stories that my children were telling (which is one of my resolutions—to spend "quality" time with the kids). My kids have wild imaginations. One day I was just trying to rest my eyes and it turned into a game we play. You close your eyes and tell me what you see. What ensued was hilarious (the notes are verbatim, but you have to imagine the inflection and stuff).
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July 10, 2008
drum roll please
(Originally published by Nattie on January 6, 2004)
My New Year's Goals and Resolutions:
Last year I decided to choose a verse of the year—A verse that I'd base all my goals on. The verse was "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."— 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
This year's verse was my Grandma Wooten's favorite verse"—"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."—Romans 8:28 (NIV)
I'm going to paste this verse all over my house and on my blog, so I can remember that God works for the good of those who love him. Now the good may not be what I expect, but God's ways are not my ways and I'm starting to "get" this.
Next, my main goal of 2004 is to take care of me and get healthy. Okay, that may sound vague, but I have some specific ways in mind and I'll list them here. My health involves my body, my mind and my spirit. Here is how I plan to nurture and cultivate them.
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July 09, 2008
A letter of thanks
For a brief change of pace, here are excerpts from a letter I recieved today from the chairwomen of the local American Cancer Society "Relay for Life" in which our team "Remembering Natalie Rose York" participated. Because so many of you supported our effort in Nattie's memory, I thought I would share it with you.
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July 08, 2008
I know I promised...
(Originally published by Nattie on January 6, 2004)
my resolutions, but I'm pooped. I've been a busy little bee the past two days. For example here is my to do list from today...
X = done
~ = in progress
* = heck no I don't wanna do it :o)
^ means I wanna but don't have time
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July 07, 2008
thoughts on resolutions
(Originally published by Nattie on January 6, 2004)
I was watching Dr. Phil yesterday. I don't get to watch it every day, but I almost always carry away some good advice when I do. I will never say he is the be-all-end-all authority, but much of what he says just makes sense.
Yesterday's show was on resolutions. So I went to his website to see if he had some further advice.
Here is what I found :
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July 05, 2008
BRRRR
(Originally published by Nattie on January 5, 2004)
I think winter is finally here. It is 5 degrees right now with a wind chill of -13 degrees. Brrr. Just had to whine for a minute. I'm going to try to post my New Year's goals later today. I'm off to find suitably warm clothing for running errands. Where are my mittens?
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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July 04, 2008
I'm pooped
(Originally published by Nattie on January 5, 2004)
I didn't get everything crossed off on my to-do list. In fact, I'm stuck on one chore--decluttering-—but I knew it wouldn't be a one-day job.
I started at the front door and am working my way around the apartment. I got stuck on my computer desk. I knew I would. That is what Flylady calls a "hot spot." It is very hot. In fact, I'm suprised it hasn't gone up in flames before now. I do try to declutter it often, but it still seems to collect the largest amount of stuff.
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July 03, 2008
Hustle hustle hustle
(Originally published by Nattie on January 3, 2004)
I think we are back to a semi-normal schedule now. Hubby is back to work and I have a to-do list longer than my arm. I'm going to be doing some fly boogie-ing and I'm going to be ruthless. It's time to hustle, hustle, hustle. Hopefully I'll have some time to get back online later and update you on my 2004 goals. Have a blessed day.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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July 02, 2008
A Year in Review--2003
(Originally published by Nattie on January 3, 2004)
What did you do in 2003 that you'd never done before? Drove to Florida from Indiana.
Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more for next year? I worked on them. Baby steps. And, yes, I've made more resolutions/goals. I'll share them in a seperate post.
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July 01, 2008
rain makes me sleepy
(Originally published by Nattie on August 28, 2004)
I could never live in Seattle. This rain is making me sleepy. It is a gentle rain that pitter-patters on our roof; it makes me...zzzz....snore.....so I'm still in my pj's after dealing with kids who would not sleep in their own beds last night. I'm going to curl up under an afghan and read one of my cheesy mysteries. I might *yawn* go to the library and get some more if the spirit moves. I don't think it will. The spirit used to be a lazy cat. ;-)
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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June 30, 2008
July Reads
(Originally published by Nattie on August 8, 2004)
My summer reading has slowed down quite a bit. I only read seven books in the month of July. Here they are:
- Evan's Gate by Rhys Bowen
- Body In the Cast by Katherine Hall Page
- Body In the Basement by Katherine Hall Page
- The Seventh Sinner by Elizabeth Peters
- Thornyhold by Mary Stewart
- Silhoutte in Scarlet by Elizabeth Peters
- Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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June 28, 2008
What Board Game Are You?
(Originally published by Nattie on January 2, 2004)
You're Scrabble!
Which Board Game Are You?
brought to you by Quizilla
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June 27, 2008
Happy New Year
(Originally published by Nattie on December 30, 2003)
Nothing much planned in the way of a New Year's celebration. Hubby works late and I don't like to party anyway. I plan on having a Meg Ryan movie fest once the kids are in bed. Hope you all have a good one and stay safe.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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June 26, 2008
Where I'm From
(Originally published by Nattie on December 30, 2003)
I followed a rabbit trail today. I read Stacey's Blog which took my to Naomi's Blog, which took me to this site and this site.
Now I will attempt to define Where I'm From
from motor oil and coffee black.
I am from Hoosier stock
raised in captivity in the warm California sun and replanted in the soil of my birth.
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June 25, 2008
My next 30 years
(Originally published by Nattie on December 27, 2003)
I wrote this a few weeks ago and meant to post it before now. I am 30 now, but the sentiment is still the same.
My Next 30 Years
I don't know why the fact that I'm turning 30 in a few weeks is bothering me so much. Thirty is just a number. It is all relative, right? Maybe it is because I feel older. I've gained weight. I'm not as active and the last three years have aged me. I've fought one of the hardest battles of my life these last three years--chronic depression.
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June 24, 2008
Yes, I think I feel some sparkle coming back
(Originally published by Nattie on December 27, 2003)
I was telling my friends that I felt like I'd lost my sparkle. I am not a sparkly person to begin with but I do have a smidge of glitter. Maybe just a glimmer, but I felt like this latest bout of medication changes totally wiped my sparkle away. I think it is coming back. Or it could be the Mountain Dew.
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June 23, 2008
Some of my Christmas Toys
(Originally published by Nattie on December 27, 2003)
I got spoiled this Christmas. So did the kids. They got so spoiled that I don't think I could even list what all they got.
Anna's favorite toy so far is a cheap little toy cell phone with faux fur case that I got at the dollar store for her stocking. She carries it everywhere and even sleeps with it.
Jonathan is enjoying robots, dragons, dinosaurs and legos. Wes is gazing fondly at his Tony Stewart car and playing the "Lord of the Rings" Xbox game.
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June 21, 2008
Santa came early
(Originally published by Nattie on December 23, 2003)
My uncle was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident when I was a little girl. He is paralyzed on his right side, unable to work and on disability. His wife left him a few years ago. So he is on the top of some local churches' charity list.
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June 20, 2008
A mother's lesson in futility
(Originally published by Nattie on December 23, 2003)
I gave birth to her.
I craddled her in my womb for nine months. I prayed daily, and often hourly, for her safe delivery.
I nursed her.
I rocked her when she was colicky.
I changed her diapers.
I picked out her pretty pink clothes.
I watched her roll over.
I watched her crawl.
I stood anxiously by as she took her first step.
I've invested all my heart in her.
Keep your dirty paws off her.
She cut her first tooth gnawing on my fingers. She ate her first solid food from the spoon I held.
She spoke her first word while sitting on my knee.
She is not yours.
You cannot have her.
I am her guardian angel.
Until God sees fit to call her home,
No devil disguised as placenta previa,
or a nuchal cord,
or a heart murmur can have her.
She is mine.
Others may think they have a claim to her and I might relenquish care to them for a moment. But when they are through,
I am here waiting.
I'll be the one chewing my nails as she goes to kindergarten,
And rides the bus for the first time.
I'll be the one gripping my chair
when she learns to drive.
I'll be the one taking pictures of her in a prom dress, cap and gown, and wedding garb.
I may not be giving her away,
But I'll be the one who gives her "something old"
To hold as she walks down the aisle.
Keep your hands off.
You can't have her yet.
God is the only one who is allowed to have her...
And I haven't told him it is okay, yet.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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June 19, 2008
Back from the Doctor
(Originally published by Nattie on December 22, 2003)
The official diagnosis: Anna has a cold. Well, I knew that, but the fever worried me. The diagnosis that stopped my heart--heart murmur.
The doctor has never heard one on her before. He wants to recheck her after she is over her cold. I did some checking and some heart murmurs can be caused by fever so I'm feeling a little better. Time will tell. If you think about it, say a prayer for my little doll.
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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June 18, 2008
On a lighter note
(Originally published by Nattie on December 22, 2003)
This was fun... What is your Ya-Ya Name?
I am Duchess Sleeping Butterfly.
I kid you not. :o)
Copyright Natalie Rose York
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