Thursday, March 19, 2009

After 2 days of really nice weather, it is easy to be in a great mood. Even though I am feeling a little under the weather, the sunshine has helped keep my mind off of it! There is just something about that first really nice day after a long dreary winter, don't you find? The warmth of the sun feels wonderful, you see all your neighbors, that like you have been "hibernating" and it puts a smile on your face. It is even more special to share that experience with my daughter. She notices everything around her, and finds wonder in the smallest things. Birds, trees, grass...the stuff I tend to take for granted totally blows her away! We spent a good half hour trying to catch birds...and even though I knew it was futile, I consider it time well spent! I look forward to more of those days with Olivia. Today, I also have to admit that I am feeling sad about the death of actress Natasha Richardson. It is so tragic when a mother is taken from her kids too soon. Her sons are 12 and 13, and I cannot imagine the pain they are feeling today. I know some of you must. My thoughts and prayers go out to that family. I think sometimes when a person is a celebrity people forget about their families, and the true loss they are feeling. I hope you will join me in saying a prayer for them today. Thanks for checking in today. I hope you make this a great day! Talk with you in the morning!

Monday, March 16, 2009

I hope you had a great weekend. I enjoyed mine quite a bit. I was thinking about it as I drove into work this morning, trying to figure out what about it was so wonderful. Of course the first thing that struck me was extra time with my husband and daughter. It's a shame that we spend most of our time at work or away from our loved ones, and that we just get to steal a few hours with them on weekends. Seems like it should be the other way around, right? The other thing that made this such a great weekend was I slept really well every night. I cannot remember the last time that happened. Then I wondered when I made the transition from thinking a great weekend was getting alot of sleep as opposed to all the good times I had. Pretty funny...but sleep seems a little more important to me these days as I try to transition back into the workforce from staying at home with Olivia. So I did do a couple of things besides sleep...I worked craft patrol for our Preschool Praise and Worship. Now that was a fun time! Lots of glitter glue, markers and stickers. I came home a colorful mess...and am confident a few parents got some sparkling suprises when they got home. It's all washable. And the kids had a great time learning how God created the Sun, moon and stars. Besides...what harm is a little glitter glue going to do? A wise person once said when you are lying on your death bed you will never be upset that your children colored on your walls...So...let them color!!!! Join us tomorrow....we have some fun conversations in store....about the comments people make when you change your hairstyle. Plus later this week my interview with Natalie Grant. See you in the morning!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Have you ever looked in a mirror, or at picture of yourself and wondered, "What has happened to me? THAT is NOT what I look like!!!" I am having one of those WEEKS! This little bout was triggered by some pictures posted on my Morning Show web page from the afternoon I spent at the Central Ohio Home and Garden show. I just look so frumpy. My hair is a mess, I look heavier than I want, and I am getting older. I know, I know, God made us and we are a beautiful creation, but honestly...even knowing that and believing it, there are still days I just feel plain old frumpy! I guess I realized this week that my daughter is going to be 3 in august, so I cannot go around using her as an excuse. When I first had her, it was my excuse for holding on to the baby weight. Now she is the reason I can't seem to exercise like I should. Well...enough is enough! I want to make sure that I take a little extra time to get ME ready after I tend to my daughter. I have already started eating healthy, which was a really big step for me. Now I need to add the exercise, and just a little extra effort getting myself ready each day. I just think it will make me feel better as a wife and mother. I am so thankful that God doesn't look at me with the same critical eyes I use on myself! He loves me for who I am, and sees my inner beauty. As I give myself just a bit of an overhaul in the coming weeks, I will also take time to remember that what is inside is far more important than the outside package...and that needs time and attention too! Next week I will be playing some excerpts from my interview with Singer Natalie Grant...she shares some of the same misgivings about herself as a mother of twins....and she is one of the most beautiful and talented women around. She also has the inner spirit to match. I hope you will join us next week to hear her words. Have a great weekend! Be Beautiful!!!!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Just say no to The Bachelor!!!

It was all the buzz today. Everyone around me was talking about the finale of The Bachelor. Once again...the guy proposes to a woman, but there is no marriage in the end. In fact, in the follow-up show he dumps the gal he proposed to in favor of the runner-up....and she agrees to have coffee with him and see what might happen! Am I the only woman out there that takes offense to "The Bachelor?" I know, it's just entertainment, but I just don't find one guy having his pick of "the litter" that entertaining. In fact, as a woman, I find it completely unappealing. I cannot understand why these seemingly beautiful, talented and sucessful women would subject themselves to this situation. Basically one guy walks into a huge group of ladies and starts sending them home, one by one. At first it has to be just based on looks or first impressions. Later, he gets to spend as much time as he would like with each of them, tells them all the same things, is affectionate with many of them, and then publicly dumps them. Does anyone else see the negative message this sends? Why is this so entertaining? I honestly don't get this one. I have tried to watch, if only because of my job, and just cannot stay with it. Come on...this isn't reality tv at all. This isn't the way to find someone. If you watch this show, what do you find most appealing about it? Is it a guilty pleasure? Help me understand. I would love to see a show about how to really meet someone that you could spend your life with. Is that concept too boring? Would anyone want to watch a show about finding a moral, Christian spouse, someone that would commit to you for life? I would love to hear your thoughts on this one.