It's all about perspective, ladies and gentleman. I continue to be reminded of that over and over.
(Pause...Are there even gentleman that read this blog?! Anyway...)
After a few mentally exhausting days that had me filled with anger, but without anyone to direct that anger toward, I broke down last night. I cried in my car, I withdrew from participating in any part of dinner/discussion/pet parenting/school work. I just didn't want to. I felt horrible. Because all I wanted to do was throw something through something else, break something, run over something, and scream until I felt pain in my throat. I haven't felt that angry in a while.
Then it happened- a change of perspective. I crawled out of my hole and I heard a song randomly selected by the iTunes shuffle gods. New York to California by Mat Kearney. A song I used to think about in very different terms, but it brought me 180 degrees from where I was. Made me stop dwelling on what I have not, and rejoice in what I have. What I have is so much.
If you find yourself lost out in this world
Then I'll find a way to get back to your side.
No mountains to high, no stone is too small
I'll build a bridge through the fire
For you I would crawl
From New York to California.
I have the best partner, who is on my side, believes in my goodness, and throws love my way. And I'd crawl anywhere to get to him.
It's all about perspective.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Baby Frankie
It's finally time to post about the beautiful new baby in my life :) Ok he is not my baby, but I try to snuggle him as much as possible and I look forward to telling him when he is older about how adorable he was as a baby.
One of my closest friends had her little baby boy, Frankie, on March 3 after about a day of contractions at home, and an estimated 17 hours in labor at the hospital. She was nothing short of superwoman. She was allowed to have 2 people with her while she was in labor, and I was luckily able to to be the extra person beside her husband. She was strong and in control during contractions, she didn't scream, moan or yell at all. She was surprised when the nurses kept telling her how impressed they were with how she was handling the pain of the contractions. She was able to recognize her limits and the fact that she hadn't slept, and she made the right decision that allowed her some relief and rest to gather energy for the delivery. She was patient when the doctor told her to take another nap before getting started, when inside my head I was screaming JUST GET THE BABY OUT! I was so, so anxious, and she was graceful and trusting in the process. She did fantastic and Frankie was born around 5pm weighing around 7lbs, happy and healthy and perfect. It was literally one of the most amazing moments I've experienced. I cannot imagine how much more emotional the experience is when it's your own child. :)
Without further delay, I will include a couple of the best pictures.
Congratulations to Mom, Dad and little Frankie! Nick and I cannot wait to share your next adventure as parents with you!
One of my closest friends had her little baby boy, Frankie, on March 3 after about a day of contractions at home, and an estimated 17 hours in labor at the hospital. She was nothing short of superwoman. She was allowed to have 2 people with her while she was in labor, and I was luckily able to to be the extra person beside her husband. She was strong and in control during contractions, she didn't scream, moan or yell at all. She was surprised when the nurses kept telling her how impressed they were with how she was handling the pain of the contractions. She was able to recognize her limits and the fact that she hadn't slept, and she made the right decision that allowed her some relief and rest to gather energy for the delivery. She was patient when the doctor told her to take another nap before getting started, when inside my head I was screaming JUST GET THE BABY OUT! I was so, so anxious, and she was graceful and trusting in the process. She did fantastic and Frankie was born around 5pm weighing around 7lbs, happy and healthy and perfect. It was literally one of the most amazing moments I've experienced. I cannot imagine how much more emotional the experience is when it's your own child. :)
Without further delay, I will include a couple of the best pictures.
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| Foot Rubs for Momma |
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| Frankie finally made his arrival! |
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| Grabbing Daddy's finger :) |
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| Family of 3! |
Congratulations to Mom, Dad and little Frankie! Nick and I cannot wait to share your next adventure as parents with you!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Dis-Connected
I have been turning my cell phone off while I am in yoga classes because I have this secret fear that even if it's on vibrate I will have a random reminder go off, or I set an alarm for something and the whole class's savasana will be interrupted by alarming phone noises. The thing is, most times after class I forget my phone is off. Probably because I almost never turn it off unless I'm on an airplane. It's nice to be disconnected and focus on that moment only, not what everyone is posting on facebook, or how many games of gems with friends I have to play, or if I should make a good instagram picture about what I'm doing right now. It's nice to get lost in my thoughts, even briefly. I am so quick to automatically check every single method of social media and communication before I even have a cup of coffee in the morning. It's a nice reminder that the world is fine without me knowing all of everyone's business, and I don't need to share all the intimate details of my daily moments with the mass public.
I have found myself leaving my phone sitting on the table top longer and longer lately. It's a realization that I really don't need to carry it around with me. It's ok if it's not within my arms reach. If someone does call, it will ring. That's the whole point. Letting go of all these random forms of mostly pointless communication and focusing on the person I'm with, the task I am working on, the music I'm listening to feels so much better. No rushing for the next, but fully participating in the now. People are important to me, and because of that it also seems important to remember that the people I am physically/mentally/telephonically spending my time with deserve my focus at that moment. I may choose to focus a little more on present moments and be disconnected for longer periods of time. I like the way it changes my perspective. And it's really all about perspective :)
I have found myself leaving my phone sitting on the table top longer and longer lately. It's a realization that I really don't need to carry it around with me. It's ok if it's not within my arms reach. If someone does call, it will ring. That's the whole point. Letting go of all these random forms of mostly pointless communication and focusing on the person I'm with, the task I am working on, the music I'm listening to feels so much better. No rushing for the next, but fully participating in the now. People are important to me, and because of that it also seems important to remember that the people I am physically/mentally/telephonically spending my time with deserve my focus at that moment. I may choose to focus a little more on present moments and be disconnected for longer periods of time. I like the way it changes my perspective. And it's really all about perspective :)
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