For the past 3 weeks I have been living in a constant state of chaos.... but it has been fun chaos with lots of wonderful new memories being made... however... the quiet that finally comes after the chaos is bittersweet... being both too quiet and also 'finally it's quiet'.
It all started three weeks ago when Joe and I were entertaining our Best Friends (Steve and Kay) during the "Member/Guest" golf tournament our country club held. Joe and Steve came in 4th place for their flight and won some golf shop credits... they both bought golf shirts. They had such a great time playing in the tournament and were quite proud to actually place in the winning circle. While the boys were golfing the 3 days of the tournament, Kay and I shopped, toured town, laid by the pool and caught up on all our 'girl talk time'. On Sunday when Steve and Kay departed for the airport on their way home, I hitched a ride with them to the airport to head to Akron for a week's visit.
I went to Akron to help my youngest daughter and her husband move to a new apartment. They moved and unpacked while I babysat their 4 month old son Henry.... tough job.... NOT!!! I enjoyed every moment I was able to spend with all of them. Later in the week my other two daughters arrived with my other Grandson, Liam, who is 3 months old. I did all the cooking while I was there and tried to spoil all of them rotten... which I think I managed to do, making all their favorite dishes... as well as some new favorite dishes! 5 adults, 2 babies, and 1 dog in moving clutter.... definitely equals chaos. But we had many giggles, lots of photo taking, and lots of talks during that week... and the babies are at the age that they are just now recognizing each other, coo to each other, and reach out to each other.... PRECIOUS!!!!! I'm sooooo grateful my other two daughters took time out of their busy lives to come spend with me while I was in town.
When I arrived home from my week in Akron, I immediately went into 'Hostess' mode again, entertaining Joe's parents, and Aunt/Uncle, and another Aunt for a week. I literally had 12 hours to clean the house, change the bedding from when I left with our first bout of company when I went to Akron, and go to the grocery store to stock up on the provisions needed before their arrival. It was another week of giggles, talking, and touring... but again... constant chaos... did I mention that my husband was out of town for the first 3 days of their visit!???
After the last round of visitors left, the house was sooooo instantly quiet that I found myself looking for someone to talk to, but also realized just how exhausted I was. Then... it was time to clean the house and all the linens after company and it was good to be so busy to get used to the quietness again.
Entertaining, hostessing, and the traveling over the past 3 weeks has truly been a gift of precious time spent with family and friends, and making sooo many new memories. I wouldn't trade a single moment of the past 3 weeks, yet I am enjoying this week of 'just quietness'. I clean a little, I rest a little and catch up on a taped show or two, and then right back at the cleaning. As I clean, remake the beds, and put things away... I see all my visitors in my head replaying all the time spent with them.
I hope all my guests had such a good time, that they will follow that yellow brick road back to Kansas and come again for another visit soon. I love being hostess, I love cooking for company, I love making family and friends feel welcome and comfortable in my home, and I especially love all the priceless, precious memories that remain long after they have left.
As Andy Griffith would say.... Ya'll come back now... ya hear!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Visitors/Guests/Company
Visitors/Guests/Company.... no matter what your term is for entertaining and hostessing family and friends in your home, I feel it is such an honor. For family and friends to want to come spend time with you and be in your home, to me is some of my happiest moments. But then.... I do love to host and entertain!
I also like to visit others in their homes and am always touched at all the small things they do to make your stay feel as comfortable as possible. My Grandma was the absolute BEST at this! And of course.... there is just no place like home... as in your Momma's house or the house you grew up in. Whether I am in a bed, on the couch, a blow up mattress... or on a pallet on the floor like in my childhood days... it just feels cozy and sweet... and let me tell you... I have slept on some lumpy couches, and airbeds that deflated in the night... they all make funny stories and lasting sweet memories later. The main thing is.... that you are spending time with those you love... in their space. And then when the visit is over.... there is just no place like your own bed! Joe and I have had the pleasure and privledge to travel all over the world, we have slept in many beds in many places... and no matter how much fun we had or how comfy the beds are that we have been sleeping in... we both LOVE coming home and crawling into our own bed again.
As I have said in many past blog postings... Joe and I are still new residents here in Kansas... we moved here in Oct... we had a few visitors over the fall/winter holidays, but mostly we traveled home for the holidays... but now that summer has come, we have many family and friends who are traveling out to see our new home all through the summer to visit and catch up with each other's lives. It's a very busy time, but also a very rewarding time spent with precious people in our lives.
I especially like knowing their likes and dislikes, so that I can have their special treats on hand when they arrive. I like preparing their bedrooms with water at their bedside, fresh flowers in their rooms or a scented candle burning. While I work to prepare their room(s)... I smile the whole time in anticipation of their arrival and all the fun we will have just 'visiting'! I like making them feel as comfortable as possible... just like Grandma did.... and hoping they have such a fun relaxing time, they can't wait to come visit again!
Visitors/Guests/Company usually mean... late nights of talking and reliving memories of the past... cooking/grilling together and chatting all the while... going out to unusual or special places to see and/or dine... getting into comfy jammies before bedtime and curling up on the couch with coffee or tea and just spending time together giggling and enjoying long long talks of the most intimate kind. Hugging each and everyone before they finally depart for bed and feeling sooooo grateful I had the opportunity to hug them again!
After Visitors/Guests/Company depart for home and the tasks of stripping, washing and remaking the beds, cleaning the bathrooms and such begin... I still smile the whole time I'm doing these chores because as I do them I am reliving every single moment of their stay. And then... I collapse with a cup of tea, a big sigh and relax for a bit as life moves on... and I await the specialness of the next time I a blessed to be a hostess once again!
Welcome mat is out... door is open.... do stop by and sit a spell! : )
I also like to visit others in their homes and am always touched at all the small things they do to make your stay feel as comfortable as possible. My Grandma was the absolute BEST at this! And of course.... there is just no place like home... as in your Momma's house or the house you grew up in. Whether I am in a bed, on the couch, a blow up mattress... or on a pallet on the floor like in my childhood days... it just feels cozy and sweet... and let me tell you... I have slept on some lumpy couches, and airbeds that deflated in the night... they all make funny stories and lasting sweet memories later. The main thing is.... that you are spending time with those you love... in their space. And then when the visit is over.... there is just no place like your own bed! Joe and I have had the pleasure and privledge to travel all over the world, we have slept in many beds in many places... and no matter how much fun we had or how comfy the beds are that we have been sleeping in... we both LOVE coming home and crawling into our own bed again.
As I have said in many past blog postings... Joe and I are still new residents here in Kansas... we moved here in Oct... we had a few visitors over the fall/winter holidays, but mostly we traveled home for the holidays... but now that summer has come, we have many family and friends who are traveling out to see our new home all through the summer to visit and catch up with each other's lives. It's a very busy time, but also a very rewarding time spent with precious people in our lives.
I especially like knowing their likes and dislikes, so that I can have their special treats on hand when they arrive. I like preparing their bedrooms with water at their bedside, fresh flowers in their rooms or a scented candle burning. While I work to prepare their room(s)... I smile the whole time in anticipation of their arrival and all the fun we will have just 'visiting'! I like making them feel as comfortable as possible... just like Grandma did.... and hoping they have such a fun relaxing time, they can't wait to come visit again!
Visitors/Guests/Company usually mean... late nights of talking and reliving memories of the past... cooking/grilling together and chatting all the while... going out to unusual or special places to see and/or dine... getting into comfy jammies before bedtime and curling up on the couch with coffee or tea and just spending time together giggling and enjoying long long talks of the most intimate kind. Hugging each and everyone before they finally depart for bed and feeling sooooo grateful I had the opportunity to hug them again!
After Visitors/Guests/Company depart for home and the tasks of stripping, washing and remaking the beds, cleaning the bathrooms and such begin... I still smile the whole time I'm doing these chores because as I do them I am reliving every single moment of their stay. And then... I collapse with a cup of tea, a big sigh and relax for a bit as life moves on... and I await the specialness of the next time I a blessed to be a hostess once again!
Welcome mat is out... door is open.... do stop by and sit a spell! : )
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Love is...
Love is...
When your heart still tingles each time you see your husband... even after 38 years of him in your life
When you hear the giggle of a Grandchild
When you get a hug... just when you need one
Being thrilled for someone else's happiness
Being mad at your significant other... and they still make you laugh
A daily phone call from your Mom... just to say Good Morning!
Listening to your children... drama, successes, woes, happiness... and feeling exactly how they are feeling
Watching a television program/movie that you hate... just to spend time with a loved one
The twinkle in your significant other's eyes on date night... and then the compliment that follows
Small deeds done unasked... just because they needed to be done
Holding his/her hand
Just being there when you are needed... or someone being there just when you need
A shoulder to cry on... lending a shoulder to cry on
Someone to tell 'that' story to and then laugh about it afterwards
Kisses that make your toes curl, your heart sigh, or your boo boo's to feel better and your problems seem small
Family
Friends
Babies
When your heart still tingles each time you see your husband... even after 38 years of him in your life
When you hear the giggle of a Grandchild
When you get a hug... just when you need one
Being thrilled for someone else's happiness
Being mad at your significant other... and they still make you laugh
A daily phone call from your Mom... just to say Good Morning!
Listening to your children... drama, successes, woes, happiness... and feeling exactly how they are feeling
Watching a television program/movie that you hate... just to spend time with a loved one
The twinkle in your significant other's eyes on date night... and then the compliment that follows
Small deeds done unasked... just because they needed to be done
Holding his/her hand
Just being there when you are needed... or someone being there just when you need
A shoulder to cry on... lending a shoulder to cry on
Someone to tell 'that' story to and then laugh about it afterwards
Kisses that make your toes curl, your heart sigh, or your boo boo's to feel better and your problems seem small
Family
Friends
Babies
Love
Laughter and Giggles
Smiles
Sharing
Patience
Pillow talk and Snuggles
Love is just absolutely, positively WONDERFUL!
Wishing lots of Love and Laughter your way!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day 2011
First I want to THANK all those who have, are, or ever will serve in any capacity to keep our country free. Your bravery and courage is what keeps this country strong!
There are many many families at home today missing their loved ones who are currently away from home serving their country. They may be in a different, town or state, but most are in a completely different country altogether. And those who are away from home deeply appreciate the love, prayers, and support that comfort them through their days until they can return home to their families and loved ones. Keep sending your support, your treats, your letters, and your packages to those away from home. Happy mail is always appreciated, but never more so than to a soldier away from home and living without any of the day to day luxuries we all take for granted.
I am proud to be an American!!! I'm proud of how our country goes to the aide of other countries, whether it be in a time of war, peace-keeping, or to help from a natural disaster. We not only serve ourselves, but serve others who aren't able to help and defend themselves. The United States of America is truly the GREATEST country on earth!
Many of us are celebrating a day off from work today, having cookouts with families and friends, going to cookouts with families and friends, shooting off fireworks, and celebrating all those who from the beginning of this country to current day have done their duty to keep America safe and free. So even while we are enjoying a day off with family and friends.... we truly are celebrating all of you who have served and/or are serving this country every single day, every single holiday, in every single place around the world.
So once again..... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! My flag is waving in honor for all of you, and for this GRAND, GRAND, GRAND country of the USA!!!!
There are many many families at home today missing their loved ones who are currently away from home serving their country. They may be in a different, town or state, but most are in a completely different country altogether. And those who are away from home deeply appreciate the love, prayers, and support that comfort them through their days until they can return home to their families and loved ones. Keep sending your support, your treats, your letters, and your packages to those away from home. Happy mail is always appreciated, but never more so than to a soldier away from home and living without any of the day to day luxuries we all take for granted.
I am proud to be an American!!! I'm proud of how our country goes to the aide of other countries, whether it be in a time of war, peace-keeping, or to help from a natural disaster. We not only serve ourselves, but serve others who aren't able to help and defend themselves. The United States of America is truly the GREATEST country on earth!
Many of us are celebrating a day off from work today, having cookouts with families and friends, going to cookouts with families and friends, shooting off fireworks, and celebrating all those who from the beginning of this country to current day have done their duty to keep America safe and free. So even while we are enjoying a day off with family and friends.... we truly are celebrating all of you who have served and/or are serving this country every single day, every single holiday, in every single place around the world.
So once again..... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! My flag is waving in honor for all of you, and for this GRAND, GRAND, GRAND country of the USA!!!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Tornado Season
Spring is the prime time for thunder storms and tornados... and I live in Kansas which is referred to as "Tornado Alley"! I have my storm shelter in my basement ready to flee to at a moments notice. No matter where you live, a random tornado or heavy thunder storm can occur... I STRONGLY advise that you... A) know where the safest place to hunker down somewhere in your home, and B) you have some basic staples at hand in case of any emergency.
Even if you do not have a tornado, it is always possible with Spring/Summertime storms to lose power for hours or days. Just in case you aren't sure exactly what you should have on hand in case of any kind of natural disaster/emergency... below is a list of some very basic and common sense items to have on hand.
1. Bottled water
2. Flashlight(s).... with fresh batteries
3. Candles
4. Water proof matches and/or lighters
5. Blankets/towels
6. First Aide Kit/Medical supplies
7. Extra batteries for flashlights
8. Cash
9. Some sort of non-perishable food supplies... such as peanut butter crackers, crackers, beef jerky, canned food such as canned tuna/chicken/deviled ham... etc.
10. Battery powered radio (preferably a weather band radio)
11. Generator (if possible)
12. Cell phone
13. Spare clothing
There are many items that could be added to this list... but the above list would get you through the first day or so of an emergency. I have an actual storm shelter in which I can store these items to have at the ready any time night or day... if you don't have a storm shelter and/or basement area in which to flee... you can get a plastic tote and store the above items in it to have ready to grab in a moments notice.
I certainly hope none of us will ever experience an emergency circumstance... but truth is... some of us will be in an emergency situation sometime in our life time. Just recently the massive devastating tornado that struck Joplin Missouri a couple days ago has hit close to home to us Kansas residents. My husband has had to be in Joplin the last couple of days because one of the businesses that was leveled was one of his stores... therefore he has 90 employees that need help and assistance of every kind... from emotional support to financial support... they lost their homes, their jobs, and some lost family, friends, and neighbors. This is the first time that my husband and I have personally experienced a natural disaster and/or the effects of the aftermath. Our hearts are with all the residents of Joplin.
Please take time to prepare your household for any kind of natural disaster. Pay attention to the weather sirens when they go off, and please DO go seek shelter. It doesn't matter how many times you have to run to shelter on false alarms, or that storms pass over without any damage... ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS take the precautions necessary to keep yourself and your families safe.
Life is precious...
Even if you do not have a tornado, it is always possible with Spring/Summertime storms to lose power for hours or days. Just in case you aren't sure exactly what you should have on hand in case of any kind of natural disaster/emergency... below is a list of some very basic and common sense items to have on hand.
1. Bottled water
2. Flashlight(s).... with fresh batteries
3. Candles
4. Water proof matches and/or lighters
5. Blankets/towels
6. First Aide Kit/Medical supplies
7. Extra batteries for flashlights
8. Cash
9. Some sort of non-perishable food supplies... such as peanut butter crackers, crackers, beef jerky, canned food such as canned tuna/chicken/deviled ham... etc.
10. Battery powered radio (preferably a weather band radio)
11. Generator (if possible)
12. Cell phone
13. Spare clothing
There are many items that could be added to this list... but the above list would get you through the first day or so of an emergency. I have an actual storm shelter in which I can store these items to have at the ready any time night or day... if you don't have a storm shelter and/or basement area in which to flee... you can get a plastic tote and store the above items in it to have ready to grab in a moments notice.
I certainly hope none of us will ever experience an emergency circumstance... but truth is... some of us will be in an emergency situation sometime in our life time. Just recently the massive devastating tornado that struck Joplin Missouri a couple days ago has hit close to home to us Kansas residents. My husband has had to be in Joplin the last couple of days because one of the businesses that was leveled was one of his stores... therefore he has 90 employees that need help and assistance of every kind... from emotional support to financial support... they lost their homes, their jobs, and some lost family, friends, and neighbors. This is the first time that my husband and I have personally experienced a natural disaster and/or the effects of the aftermath. Our hearts are with all the residents of Joplin.
Please take time to prepare your household for any kind of natural disaster. Pay attention to the weather sirens when they go off, and please DO go seek shelter. It doesn't matter how many times you have to run to shelter on false alarms, or that storms pass over without any damage... ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS take the precautions necessary to keep yourself and your families safe.
Life is precious...
Sunday, May 22, 2011
S2H
S2H stands for "Switch2Health", which is a new 'smart gadget' for encouraging exercise and/or physical activity. The other day as I was signing on to yahoo to read my email, I noticed this news blurb about the top 10 new 'smart' ideas, and of course there was a picture of several new gadgets which caught my attention. I clicked on the news blurb and discovered the S2H gadget and was so impressed by it, I immediately ordered one... it arrived in the mail in just two days and it has become my new favorite thing!
The S2H is a rubbery band (like a wide watch band) that has a digital mechanism inside that tells the time, date, and amount of physical activity you have completed. It measures physical activity in 15 minute increments and is measured in 4 separate bars, it also has an 'activity coach' (which is either a smiley face or a frown) to help encourage you to be more active. Once the wearer has all 4 bars completed, a code appears in the digital read out. Each device comes with a serial number that you download onto the website (S2H.com)... once you activate your device and create a user name and password, each time you accrue 60 minutes worth of physical activity and have been given a new code, you download the code into your account and then are credited points that add up to free stuff. This is truly the coolest thing ever! I have had my watch for 2 days and have already accrued 180 points. Of course the more points you accrue and bank, the more stuff or bigger stuff you get. The products available as free stuff vary from free DVD's, gift cards to Best Buy, Sears, Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, ToysRUs... just to name a few. Talk about incentive to get up and get your grove on!
The physical activity needed to fill the necessary bars include 'brisk' walking, running/jogging, jumping jacks, vacuuming, dancing, sports of all sorts (basketball, soccer, football... etc.)... again... just to name a few. Basically you need to 'move your body briskly'. I will be wearing this device as I clean house this week to see how many bars I can fill just doing my normal routine of scrubbing, dusting and such. I did learn the hard way that... once you fill your bars and see the new code... IMMEDIATELY go download it into your S2H account and reset your watch because... if you continue to do physical activity after the code appears you DO NOT get credit for those minutes of activity. Once you have downloaded the new code, you immediately reset the watch and begin again. Thus... you can actually accrue lots of points in any one given day depending on how much you move and/or groove.
It is a very light weight device that fits snuggly on your wrist, it works on both left and right wrists... and of course it serves as a very mod and cool looking watch as well. It comes in several different interchangeable watchband colors... although... when ordering your original device it comes in a standard robins egg blue... they are $19.99 per device, and the interchangeable colored bands are $2.99 each. I went to the S2H website to order the different colored bands. I ordered my original device on Amazon.com, but they can be ordered directly from S2H.com as well... price is the same either way... but I have found Amazon.com delivers in 2 days.
I am highly recommending and promoting the use of these sweet little gadgets, and LOVE that I get freebie stuff just by doing my everyday activities, and that it encourages me to go above and beyond to move more to get more free stuff! When is the last time anyone offered you free stuff to exercise or move your booty!???
My husband and I both have pedometers that we wear on our waistbands everyday to measure how many steps we take a day. To be 'healthy' it is recommended you take 10,000 steps a day. Joe and I started wearing our monitors about a month ago and I have to tell you... it is really hard to get in 10,000 steps a day. It is not as easy as you think, and it was a big eye opener to discover that I thought I was an active person and got in my required 10,000 steps a day, only to discover that I have to actually work hard to get in my steps. Joe and I have made a game and competition with our pedometers and getting our steps in, comparing our 'numbers' each nite before bed... this makes it quite fun to encourage each other. We both work hard at eating healthy, staying active, and keeping in shape. I also endorse wearing a pedometer as well... you would be surprised just how hard it is to get in your steps! S2H has a pedometer coming out soon (not available yet) that also come in the bright festive colors of the watches that will also accumulate points. I am keeping my eye on them and once they do hit the market, I will be trading up my pedometer to an S2H one, to not only keep working on my steps, but to get even more free stuff with those points.
Check out the website.... S2H.com.... the $19.99 price of one of these watches will quickly pay for itself and keep giving you freebie awards as long as you keep active and keep downloading your results. Why not have get free stuff while getting into or keeping in shape and good health!!??
UPDATE....
After posting this blog, I did indeed wear my S2H watch while I did my normal house cleaning chores... and YES!!! It does record that as 'physical activity'.... just another reason to endorse this 'smart' gadget... you get freebie stuff just doing your normal daily stuff!
UPDATE #2....
Just an FYI.... I earned my 60 minutes of physical activity code this morning while doing house chores... I entered my code and cleared my watch... then this evening I did my normal 60 minutes of exercise which earned me another code... but... when I went to enter in my new code, I got a message of "with the standard S2H device, you can only enter a code once a day".... it's a bummer I don't get credit for my exercise... but I'm sure this is to avoid several people using one watch to accumulate extra points... makes sense, and I still burned lots of calories with my workout anyway... and I STILL 100% endorse this product!
The S2H is a rubbery band (like a wide watch band) that has a digital mechanism inside that tells the time, date, and amount of physical activity you have completed. It measures physical activity in 15 minute increments and is measured in 4 separate bars, it also has an 'activity coach' (which is either a smiley face or a frown) to help encourage you to be more active. Once the wearer has all 4 bars completed, a code appears in the digital read out. Each device comes with a serial number that you download onto the website (S2H.com)... once you activate your device and create a user name and password, each time you accrue 60 minutes worth of physical activity and have been given a new code, you download the code into your account and then are credited points that add up to free stuff. This is truly the coolest thing ever! I have had my watch for 2 days and have already accrued 180 points. Of course the more points you accrue and bank, the more stuff or bigger stuff you get. The products available as free stuff vary from free DVD's, gift cards to Best Buy, Sears, Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, ToysRUs... just to name a few. Talk about incentive to get up and get your grove on!
The physical activity needed to fill the necessary bars include 'brisk' walking, running/jogging, jumping jacks, vacuuming, dancing, sports of all sorts (basketball, soccer, football... etc.)... again... just to name a few. Basically you need to 'move your body briskly'. I will be wearing this device as I clean house this week to see how many bars I can fill just doing my normal routine of scrubbing, dusting and such. I did learn the hard way that... once you fill your bars and see the new code... IMMEDIATELY go download it into your S2H account and reset your watch because... if you continue to do physical activity after the code appears you DO NOT get credit for those minutes of activity. Once you have downloaded the new code, you immediately reset the watch and begin again. Thus... you can actually accrue lots of points in any one given day depending on how much you move and/or groove.
It is a very light weight device that fits snuggly on your wrist, it works on both left and right wrists... and of course it serves as a very mod and cool looking watch as well. It comes in several different interchangeable watchband colors... although... when ordering your original device it comes in a standard robins egg blue... they are $19.99 per device, and the interchangeable colored bands are $2.99 each. I went to the S2H website to order the different colored bands. I ordered my original device on Amazon.com, but they can be ordered directly from S2H.com as well... price is the same either way... but I have found Amazon.com delivers in 2 days.
I am highly recommending and promoting the use of these sweet little gadgets, and LOVE that I get freebie stuff just by doing my everyday activities, and that it encourages me to go above and beyond to move more to get more free stuff! When is the last time anyone offered you free stuff to exercise or move your booty!???
My husband and I both have pedometers that we wear on our waistbands everyday to measure how many steps we take a day. To be 'healthy' it is recommended you take 10,000 steps a day. Joe and I started wearing our monitors about a month ago and I have to tell you... it is really hard to get in 10,000 steps a day. It is not as easy as you think, and it was a big eye opener to discover that I thought I was an active person and got in my required 10,000 steps a day, only to discover that I have to actually work hard to get in my steps. Joe and I have made a game and competition with our pedometers and getting our steps in, comparing our 'numbers' each nite before bed... this makes it quite fun to encourage each other. We both work hard at eating healthy, staying active, and keeping in shape. I also endorse wearing a pedometer as well... you would be surprised just how hard it is to get in your steps! S2H has a pedometer coming out soon (not available yet) that also come in the bright festive colors of the watches that will also accumulate points. I am keeping my eye on them and once they do hit the market, I will be trading up my pedometer to an S2H one, to not only keep working on my steps, but to get even more free stuff with those points.
Check out the website.... S2H.com.... the $19.99 price of one of these watches will quickly pay for itself and keep giving you freebie awards as long as you keep active and keep downloading your results. Why not have get free stuff while getting into or keeping in shape and good health!!??
UPDATE....
After posting this blog, I did indeed wear my S2H watch while I did my normal house cleaning chores... and YES!!! It does record that as 'physical activity'.... just another reason to endorse this 'smart' gadget... you get freebie stuff just doing your normal daily stuff!
UPDATE #2....
Just an FYI.... I earned my 60 minutes of physical activity code this morning while doing house chores... I entered my code and cleared my watch... then this evening I did my normal 60 minutes of exercise which earned me another code... but... when I went to enter in my new code, I got a message of "with the standard S2H device, you can only enter a code once a day".... it's a bummer I don't get credit for my exercise... but I'm sure this is to avoid several people using one watch to accumulate extra points... makes sense, and I still burned lots of calories with my workout anyway... and I STILL 100% endorse this product!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Random Smiles
This past week it has felt like Summer here in Hutchinson Kansas with the temperatures being in the high 90's if not reaching 100! HOT HOT HOT.... just like I like it! On these very Summer like days I took several walks around the countryside neighborhood and saw many things that gave me random smiles and/or caused me to remember random sweet memories. Listed below are the random, simple, sweet smiles I enjoyed this past week.
1. I found a dime (heads up)... which is 10 times better than finding a penny... literally!!
2. I saw a bunch of daisies that had bloomed and were waving in the wind.... daisies ALWAYS make me smile!
3. I saw 2 tiny birds chasing a HUGE hawk away from 'their' tree... the tiny birds won!
4. I saw that same HUGE hawk soaring and gliding in the air on the wind.... BEAUTIFUL!
5. I saw one lone sweet pink flower growing all by itself amongst a field of weeds.
6. I came across a gaggle (is it a gaggle?) of female turkeys strutting across the road while Tom Turkey stood by with his feathers fully spanned out in what looked like pure pride for his girls.
7. I was listening to my ipod while I walked and heard several of my favorite songs that I haven't heard in awhile.
8. I smelled fresh cut grass.
9. I saw a Dad outside playing basketball with his young son... they were having such a good time.
10. I saw a tumbleweed blowing around in the wind in front of me.... it looked like it was dancing to the music in my ear that it obviously couldn't hear. That actually turned my smile into a full belly laugh.
11. I saw other neighbors walking/running, we smiled and waved at each other.
12. And while cleaning my house after my week visit from my Daughters and Grandson babies, I found a blanket the babies had laid on and it still smelled like them.
Thats it.... but those sweet simple smiles kept me smiling and remembering all week in such a great mood! Cooler Spring weather has now returned for a couple of days... the HOT HOT HOT days will return next week.... and I'm ready for the non-stop HOT HOT HOT days of Summer! I can feel the excitement in the air that school is almost out for the Summer! I see pools being opened and prepped for splashing, swimming, and floating. In case you haven't guessed.... Summer is my all time favorite time of the year! My pool is open, my welcome mat is out.... I think the Cousins need to take a road trip for our annual pool party!
Smiles to all!
1. I found a dime (heads up)... which is 10 times better than finding a penny... literally!!
2. I saw a bunch of daisies that had bloomed and were waving in the wind.... daisies ALWAYS make me smile!
3. I saw 2 tiny birds chasing a HUGE hawk away from 'their' tree... the tiny birds won!
4. I saw that same HUGE hawk soaring and gliding in the air on the wind.... BEAUTIFUL!
5. I saw one lone sweet pink flower growing all by itself amongst a field of weeds.
6. I came across a gaggle (is it a gaggle?) of female turkeys strutting across the road while Tom Turkey stood by with his feathers fully spanned out in what looked like pure pride for his girls.
7. I was listening to my ipod while I walked and heard several of my favorite songs that I haven't heard in awhile.
8. I smelled fresh cut grass.
9. I saw a Dad outside playing basketball with his young son... they were having such a good time.
10. I saw a tumbleweed blowing around in the wind in front of me.... it looked like it was dancing to the music in my ear that it obviously couldn't hear. That actually turned my smile into a full belly laugh.
11. I saw other neighbors walking/running, we smiled and waved at each other.
12. And while cleaning my house after my week visit from my Daughters and Grandson babies, I found a blanket the babies had laid on and it still smelled like them.
Thats it.... but those sweet simple smiles kept me smiling and remembering all week in such a great mood! Cooler Spring weather has now returned for a couple of days... the HOT HOT HOT days will return next week.... and I'm ready for the non-stop HOT HOT HOT days of Summer! I can feel the excitement in the air that school is almost out for the Summer! I see pools being opened and prepped for splashing, swimming, and floating. In case you haven't guessed.... Summer is my all time favorite time of the year! My pool is open, my welcome mat is out.... I think the Cousins need to take a road trip for our annual pool party!
Smiles to all!
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About Me
- Vickie G
- I am a short little lady with a passion for cooking and pilates. I have been married for 31 years to my high school sweetheart (my soulmate and love of my life!!!) and we have 3 amazing daughters. I am 50 years old and love living life with as much zest as possible.