2 years

Today marks 2 years since my mom died. The day that changed our family forever. I'm alright today. I'm trying to remember the good. How can I not? There was so much good with her!

I told the kids last night what today is. Finn said, "I miss Grandma." Ryan said, "Can we not talk about this?" It's really hard for her. Finn really doesn't remember a whole lot from his life with her. He had just turned two when she died. He remembers her through pictures and through the 1 year scrapbook she made him. Ryan tries really hard to remember. I can see it bothers her that she can't remember as well as she wishes she could. I feel the same way.

I will never stop missing her and needing her. There is so much I wish she was here for. Every time one of the kids does something special or new I long for her to be there to see it and share the happiness with. She was there for everything! I miss having her as a friend. She was the best friend! I miss having a mom! You never stop needing your mom. I miss having a person who makes the difficult times easier. I simply just miss her. There are no other words to say but that.

Here is a link to my 1 year post. http://www.lisakay-piecesofus.blogspot.com/2011/04/year-without-her.html

Oh Pinterest...

I, like every other woman I know, am addicted to Pinterest. I was just telling Beth last night, "it's revolutionary!" Seriously I can go on there and find how to make anything for cheaper. That right there is a reason to go on.

Oh Pinterest, you've wasted so much of my time  inspired me to do so much with my time :) It is pretty amazing though how talented some people are.

I've been in a rut lately.  No inspiration for anything really. I'm going on with my daily tasks, shuffling kids place to place, cleaning house, watching tv, spending hours on pinterest...

It's time for a change!

I'm going to try and do at least one thing from Pinterest every two weeks. Two things in a month. Doesn't seem too hard. I'll post what I do. Hey, maybe I'll even get more than two things. I can seriously do a new recipe, a craft, a better way of cleaning, decorationg, something!

The other day I suggested to Ryan and her cousin to do makeovers. They were all over that! Ryan suggested to me that I pull my vanity out from the wall to do it. I said no that's really not necessary. She said, "come on Mom try something new! Have a little fun!" So that is what I'm doing. Trying something new, having a little fun.

Oh and Pinterest, how about you also give me the time, the money, and the patience while you're at it ;)
 What I'm dying to try!