Random Blog thoughts

I haven't blogged for a few days now and I have found myself being reminded about it. It is on my mind alot, but I just plain haven't gotten to it. I haven't felt well this past week, nothing like a flu or anything, just stressed, PMS'd and generally under the weather. I find it funny that I feel I have to explain why I haven't written anything. I certainly don't owe a blog to anyone and I don't want my blog to take over my life. I don't want to be tied to it. I want to write what I feel like writing when I feel like writing. I want it to enhance my life.

However, I am very pleased that in the very short life of my blog I have already found regular readers. That is a big part of why I am here. And that leads me to another blog thought.

I am worried that I might write something someday that someone might misunderstand or feel is directed at them. I am afraid I may hurt someone's feelings, and may even do it without even being aware I did. But on the other hand I don't want to have to censor myself. So that being said, I am going to use the words of a good friend to try to explain.

"You can't keep everyone happy all the time. If they really love you and are an important part of your life hopefully they will remember that your blog is about you, not them and it is not a reflection of them but of you. They need to respect that good or bad, these are your thoughts and feelings, whether they are just "of the minute" or permanent, they are what they are."

Pretty smart girl, isn't she. Thanks Neesja!


So, that all being said, today has been a good day. D passed his class 1 drivers road test this morning. Way to go Babe! I wasn't worried at all, and I don't think he really was either. This is good stuff for us. Dean has worked very hard for many years for this family and is now able to start a new career of his choice. I am VERY proud of him for two different reasons.

First is for his dedication to me and our family. This guy of mine is not for one second scared of commitment. He has taught me more than I ever thought there was to learn about the subject. He rocks!

Secondly he has worked very hard for the past few weeks to get his license. It's not an easy thing to learn to drive an "eighteen wheeler" in a few weeks. He rocks!

And tonite, Kaitlin and I are having our first craft night. In the winter when D starts hockey, we do girls craft night until Christmas, then we switch to girls movie night until hockey ends. I don't know which ones I like better. They are both so much fun, until Kaitlin hits the age when she would rather spend her weekend evenings with her friends instead of her mother. Like Stephanie did. I don't know what I will do then. Probably have craft/movie nites all by myself or maybe with a girlfriend and a bottle of wine maybe... Umm...

Kaitlin is working on her first ever cross stitch and I am going to make two baby blankets. One for Maggie and one for Theya. When those are done, I must finish my tree skirt for Christmas. I got as far as cutting it all out last year, but never got to the sewing part of it. I would really like to have it done this year.

We also want to make new coats for the dogs. The ones they have now don't quite fit right and get really static-y in the winter, which is when they need them. But we also have to find a project or two to make for Christmas gifts as well. I am hoping to find something on the net tonight. I am kinda thinking of the glass etching thing.

Any ideas anyone?