Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Goldilocks on Her Lunch Break

So Kathryn started her 2nd job today.
On Tuesday's and Thursday's, she teaches a pre-school class from 8:00 - 12:00 and then has a 3 hour break before she goes to her second job as a gymnastics coach at WOGA, until 9:00 at night. So today, she was tired, and came by our house after her morning job, ate some porridge (lunch) and then crashed for a nap in her 'mama bears' bed.
Appears that Goldilocks is finally getting her wish....
....to be a grown up.
Saturday, she will turn nineTEEN. Officially still a TEENager for one more year, but I think I'm going to see a young teenager becoming a very independent young ADULT over the next year.
I'm so thrilled to have her back in Texas.
Even if it means sneaking a nap or two in her mama's bed.

Preston and Uncle Jordan






Kylie had a photo shoot the other day, so it was Jordan's turn to babysit Preston.
Lexi captured a few of the more 'priceless' moments for the rest of us to enjoy.
I'm thinking this may be a little more of 'Preston keeping Jordan busy' than the other way around. Preston seems to be a little more in control of the situation than Jordan appears to be, so I'm glad to know Lexi was on the sidelines to step in when needed.
All lived through the photo shoot.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Year 2012 Overview

Okay...I'm not into astrology or my zodiac 'sign' and all that stuff, but of course, with it being the beginning of a new year, my future was predicted by the astrologers and the 'stars' are telling it all.
Here's what it said:
'The confusion of 2011 is about to lift as clarity returns in 2012. You've no doubt been through a series of powerful metamorphoses since 2010, when Pluto took possession of your stars for the long haul. You're not even a quarter of the way through the 18 yr shedding process that Pluto requires...and yet, you're not the same person you were just a few years ago by any stretch of the imagination. (really?) In some ways, you can expect this year to be a long, dramatic pause. you'll be questioning many aspects of your existence, especially your professional life. Mars, the planet of work and action, will be retrograde for the first quarter of the year in your house of higher learning and travel, putting you in a deeply introspective and philosophical mode. During this time, you'll be less inclined to hit the road than you will be to hit the books.
When the eclipse patterns stir up the winds of change for you again in spring and summer, you'll experience some major epiphanies about the new direction you need to take. The new Moon solar eclipse in your work sector brings a fresh approach to the way you go about your daily routine. And then, the full Moon lunar eclipse of June in your dream sector will bring the muse and vision to inspire you to go beyond the known. The total solar eclipse and new Moon in your goal sector in November is the final push to plant radically new seeds, There's no question that you're leaving your old life behind; it's now just a matter of faithfully emerging into the new.
Love is in the air with generous Jupiter in sister Earth sign Taurus, showering your romantic sector until June. The planet of fortune will provide ample opportunities for you to fall in love with someone new - or simply love the one you're with. Pleasure becomes a key theme for the first half of the year, providing a nice balance to your normal dutiful life.'
I found the following the most interesting....
'Personally, you've been looking forward to 2012, mostly because karmic taskmaster Saturn has been doing a number on your life over the past two plus years. Relationship lessons have been relentless throughout this time. If you haven't made important decisions about where to commit - and where to quit - these are your final months to do so. Don't wait another 30 years to get clear on what you truly want in your relationships.
Change looks good on you - this is the year for coming into your true power by transforming all the dead weight of your past. You've been shedding layers of karma, and now, you're about to reap the wonders of renewal.
World travel beckons in 2012 - so pack your bags.
Find balance in your life.'

Summary???
I may find myself reading my horoscope a little more often, but mostly, I may pull out my patriarchal blessing too and see how it coincides with this 2012 overview.

Really? The Very First Night??

So, my very first night of the New Year, I dream.
I hate not being able to have control over or power to change my dreams.
Frustrating....VERY frustrating.
But remember Marlys...
....it's just a dream.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

My Pledge to 2012


'There is no moment from my 'yesterdays',
that is worth risking my 'today's' for and
losing my eternity of 'tomorrow's."

So, I put ALL 'yesterday's' in their appropriate past,
live my 'today's' to their fullest opportunity
and look forward to my many many joyful tomorrow's.

New Years Eve 2011

Del, Jordan, Lexi and I took our drinks over to Mike and Kylie's.
Guess which one is Del's....just guess!!!

Even Preston had a 'bottle'.




Only Mike and Kylie actually had a New Years Eve Party to go to. The rest of us were babysitting little Preston. So we went to their place...played with Preston, fed him dinner and then gave him a bath and put him down to bed when Kathryn got home. So we went ahead and came home where we played some card games and drank our bubbly before going to bed at 11:30. We figured the New Year would come whether we were awake or not...
Goodnight and Goodbye to 2011.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Anything For a Laugh






We had a 'girls day' at the Mall the other day and of course, we had to bring Preston.
He was the life of the party!!!
Forever 21 was the store of choice as the girls exchanged sweaters and scarfs and I tried on Preston, a variety of hats I thought he would like....all girl hats.
And just as I thought, he makes an adorable girl!!!!