Good life...

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Several weeks back I decided it was high time to upgrade my music. I am historically a 90's rock girl and I've always stuck with that. One morning in the car I switched the radio channel, heard some Pearl Jam, rocked out to a little 'Betterman' and then realized the station was flipped to 'the oldies.' Uh-oh. At that moment I knew it was time to find some new tunes to dig on.

Sometimes I trick my girls into eating healthy. I gave them a couple of apples and say, 'let's play Snow White!' Works like a charm!

Snow White falls into a deep sleep after one bite of the poison apple.

Thankfully 'Prince Charming' is available to kiss Snow White awake.
I promise we dress CJ each and every day but somehow she is always naked in pictures.

One of my new favorite songs is "Good Life" by OneRepublic. I listened to it several times during today's early morning jog. With the lyrics pumping through my earbuds, the sun shining on my face and a slightly cool breeze blowing I thought, yes, this is the good life. I ended the run with my spirits high and a literal spring in my step.

I asked Kate to put on a headband to hold her hair back before we went outside. This is what she came back with.


I've listened to that same song a few more times today as I've swum my way through piles of toys, whiny tantrums and dirty laundry.  These everyday things are simply pockets of undesirables bobbing in a sea of good. The good things in the sea (little girl giggles, time alone with my husband, sun shiny, early morning runs) absorb the bad. And when I can't swim through the bad I pour a margarita and wait for tomorrow. Now that is a good thing.

Pouting because she wasn't able to steal the basketball from me. I'm pretty much Michael Jordan.


Speaking of good things, I am on edge waiting for Friday. My mom, sister and I are taking a girls' trip. Oh, come on Friday. I can't wait patiently much longer!

Comments

Great Gramma Smith said…
Very ineresting. You are very lucky to be a "Stay At Home Mom".The next best place for kids is at Grandma's house but the Grandma spoils them. Ask your Mom.
July 14, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Heather's Henhouse said…
One of my "bucket list" items is to listen to lots of music. I have been pulling out random CD's and have found some old but good ones.. like Gnarles Barkley, Willie Nelson, and India Arie. I was disappointed to find Modanna's CD case empty. Enjoy your music.. it's good for the heart.
July 20, 2011 at 2:38 PM
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