Life of a Star

Questions without Answers

lifeofastar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:22:00 +0000

When does it get any easier? Everyone tells me that it’s going to get easier as the babies get older, but it hasn’t seemed to change any so far. The only people who don’t tell me that, are Mom’s of multiples like Erin. They just let me feel overwhelmed and cry if I need to. Maybe it gets easier for people with only one baby or it gets easier when you have family or when your husband is there to help shoulder the workload.
Why is is bad for Christians to watch R rated programs? I want to go see Sex in the City because I find it HILARIOUS! It doesn’t mean that I want to go out and reenact any of the scenes that are in it, but neither do I want to reenact any of the scenes in The BourneUltimatum. Well, there is a car chase that might be fun…but I digress.
How do you know that God is preparing you for a particular type of service to Him? It’s not like my phone has rung and He is on the other end telling me what type of courses to take. I sometimes feel like I am being directed toward something, but then I have to get back to washing dishes or laundry.
How do I let go of being upset at people who cancel for an event at the last minute? They don’t understand that I have been planning for months to get out of the house, and have saved my pennies for a sitter. This is just a bump in their plans while it derails my hope.
How do I manage to still laugh on days when I have to shower again mid-day because I am covered in poop and puke? It’s amazing how laughter can seem like a miracle.
Why doesn’t Victoria’s Secret sell underwear that is pretty and comes up to your ribcage? Just because I have the butt-in-front after babies doesn’t mean that I don’t want a little lace on the most gigantic panties on the planet.
Why do people feel badly for kids from broken homes? I think that sometimes you should ask the kids. We were all happy that my parents divorced. Even an 8 year old can tell when oil and water don’t mix.
How can people say that they support our troops and still drive a Hummer? If you are driving a Humvee, and taking automatic weapons fire, that’s different. If there is a yellow ribbon sticker on your gas-hog, shouldn’t you think about what the motivation is behind our loved ones in harms way?
Along the same tack, how can people cut me off in traffic and flip me the bird and have that Jesus fish on the back bumper? Should I, in turn, try a little “do unto others” to them?
And finally (for today), if gas prices keep going up will I actually be able to meet my neighbors since they won’t have any money to go anywhere? Is this “crisis” an opportunity in disguise?

Our first wagon!!

lifeofastar — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:30:00 +0000

This is the lovely birthday gift that the babies received from Grandpa Frank and Kasie. We went to the grocery store to grab milk and some fresh fruit and veggies. They were absolutely in love with it. They were so happy to be out in the fresh air and watching traffic and of course getting all the love in the store. I think it is one of the best gifts they have ever received because we will use it almost every day and they LOVE IT! Ava also loved the milk that I sat between them. She kept trying to chew the cap off.

Hi DaDa!

lifeofastar — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:20:00 +0000

A little chat with Jaden…circa Apr08

10:48 pm….

lifeofastar — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:58:00 +0000

I havent been on the internet in the last few days. Life has been too
busy here on the ocean. There always seems to be some pressing matter to
attend to, some crisis to take care of, or some necessary thing to read
or training to do.

I logged on today and read the last few posts from my wife. The pictures
are priceless, a little princess and prince even when totally covered in
spaghetti sauce. They look like me when I eat spaghetti so I suppose
they get it honest. But the lights in there eyes, the way their eyes
seem to sparkle, is completely from starlite. Its magic, happiness, and
hope in a twinkle.

But then I read starlite's post about me.

Every day I wake totally wrecked in love with you. You leave me without
words or breath. Im a puppy for your love, as dave would say.

Fork? We don’t need no stinkin’ Forks!

lifeofastar — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:05:00 +0000

Monkeys + Spaghetti = Hilarious

lifeofastar — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:11:00 +0000

Positive Post Tuesday

lifeofastar — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:59:00 +0000

The idea of PPT is to encourage or support someone. I can’t think of
anyone who might need it more than Adam. I have been writing this for
30 minutes and only have these three lines. I am so proud of him for
his sacrifice. It’s a beautiful and heart wrenching thing to see the
pain involved in the growth closer to God and the uniting of our
family. I am so thankful for Adam and that he chose me to ask to
marry him all those years ago. We have had a long road to get where
we are, and no matter what we try to do, God keeps putting us
together. I am thankful beyond words that my best friend asked me to
marry him.

One of the first times that I can remember seeing Adam is during a
muster while we were in “A” school. I was just wondering if he was
going to get in ranks or continue chatting away when he smiled and
showed those dimples and I didn’t really care about his bad jokes as
much. We spent a considerable amount of time just hanging out on the
stoop between our rooms and talking those first few months. It’s
amazing to be able to look back on the boy that I met all those years
ago and the wonderful man he has become. It’s hard to put into words
how much a change I see in him. I just want him to know that I see
the wonderful sweetness of the boy that I first met but also the
assurance of the man that he is now. I love both and am excited to
see what the future holds for us.

Scary Big

lifeofastar — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:13:00 +0000

So this is me, HUGE the day before I delivered. Some friends haven't
seen this so I thought that I would share it. You can also use the
image to scare teenage girls and convince them that they aren't ready
for a baby! It's like the scariest PSA ever!

NC

lifeofastar — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:07:00 +0000

The twins and I in North Carolina. They are just over 13 months old
now. They have molars, eat with a spoon when they feel like it, dance
and sing (especailly to the Friends theme) and do new and wonderful
things everyday. This day, they were wearing shirts that said,
"Princess…if the crown fits… and I still live with my parents.
Thanks for the fashion consultation Tia!

Never before seen photos…

lifeofastar — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:21:00 +0000

These are some photos of the babies from our iSight. I can't believe
how little they were!