The holidays are approaching fastly, faster than I would like them too.. Ready or not they will be here before I can finish all my preparations.  Tree is up and decorated as well as the rest of the house... Presents are bought, well at least for Zack they are, money is tight this year and I am trying to give gifts that mean something, that are homemade and from the heart.  I hope everyone likes what I have been working so hard on the past few weeks.  What ever happened to the simple things in life?  When it was all about getting together with your loved ones and celebrating the true meaning of Christmas?  I hope that we all take a step back and find the true meaning of Christmas before it is too late.

It's been so long since I've written so here goes nothing....

Ever stop for a moment and realize that you need to put your life in persepective?  It seems like my mind is always racing, it never turns off, the wheels are always turning.  I find that I worry about everything, some of things are little simple things, that I probably shouldnt even be worrying about and other things are bigger, more complex things that I should not be worrying about because I am not able to change them.. I try so hard not to get caught up in this trap of worrying, but it's hard sometimes not to. 

I am trying to focus on the little and simple things in life.  I have come to realize the old cliche that life really is too short and we have to make the best out of the time that we have here.  After my husband got sick this past April, it really made me realize that I have to stop and enjoy the everyday things that make me smile...  so today I am going to laugh like I have never laughed and smile with the biggest cheesiest grin and have everyone wonder what I am grinning about 

• Finally Friday

Ohh how I love thee, let me count the ways..

Been a long work week, suffering with a 2 day old migraine, Friday you are so welcome to be here

I finally have a 2 day weekend, that doesnt happen very often, Friday ohh how I've missed you


Tomorrow my 2 favorite boys and I are going to Covered Bridge Festival, Friday ohh how I love you

End of the school week for Zack,,, ohh Friday you are the best...

My favorite time of year, FALL.... time to dig out the hoodies, the sweaters, the scents of the season, apples and pumpkins.  Been rainy the past 2 days, which means it's best to lay on the couch with a good book and my favorite blanket.  Love to hear the pitter patter of the rain on my windows, feel the crisp cool air. 

This weekend going down to the Covered Bridge Festival in Southern Indiana with my 2 favorite boys, hubby and son.  Such a beautiful ride down there, I will be taking my camera and getting shots of the changing of the leaves.  I cant wait, inspires me to take more pictures and to get my holiday crafting on.

Mondays have always been hectic in our house.  It is Kevin's day off, Zack starts the school week again and another week of chaos starts...  Having a child with ADHD is a constant daily struggle, never know what personality we will get that particular day, especially it being a Monday. This past Monday was especially challenging, not only because it was dreaded Monday but because Zack was trying out for the school basketball team and the roster was being posted today during school... Kevin and I anxiously awaited for Zack to get home after school, we would support him and of course be proud of him no matter if he made the team or not... After school Zack gets home and appears to be in a good mood, this could be scarey or not, could be the sign of something good. I ask Zack about the team and he tells me he didnt make the team, he is saying this with a grin on his face so deep down I am relieved that he made the team and super excited for him.  As it turns out he did not make the team, but he is still in a good mood and still smiling. Not sure if Zack is trying to put on a strong face for me even though he is upset or if he truely is ok with not making the team.... Zack told us that he is happy he tried out for the team and said it was a good experience and that 3 of his buddies were mad and upset that he didnt make the team and that made him feel good... I am so proud of Zack and his courage for trying out for the team. He told me "mom things happen for a reason and it wasnt my time to be on the team"  that just melted my heart!!! I love him so much and I am sooo proud of the little man he is starting to become....

Going to give this blogging a try again... Sort of took a little break from it, and when I decided to give it a try again I lost my password, but I found it again....

So much to say and I dont know where to begin.  Life is pretty busy right now.. My Zack is now in middle school and almost 12 yrs old. I dont know where the time has gone.  Seems like just yesterday he was starting kindgergarden and now he is in the 6th grade!! He has tried out for the basketball team at his middle school and we are patiently waiting to hear if he made it or not. He is adjusting to this whole middle school experience better than I thought he would.  We received his first report card and I was pleasantly surprised. There is room for improvement but all in all it was a good report card.  City basketball has started up too, favorite time of the year.  I must admit makes me a little nervous since he is with the "big boys" now.. dont know what they were thinking when they put 11 to 15 yr olds together in the same age group.. Big difference between those ages....