Talk about being all over the place...

Do you know what is awful? Self pity. I just hate it. But oh, how I act like I love it. Blech. Will I ever get it right?

But wait! I can be pitiful about this - the day after my birthday, I got a graduation invitation from a girl I used to babysit. As a baby. Graduation from high school, not kindergarten. (Yeah, you know who you are, thanks a lot). I don't think any of you will begrudge me of that pity party.

A happy happy Mother's Day to all mom's out there, especially mine. To think that God providentially set us up is pretty great! Would you say a match made in heaven? :)

I am probably preaching to the choir, here, but anyhoo - please teach your boys how to interact with women using correct manners. While waiting at the desk at the library, a young man thought it proper to call a grown woman "honey". Yes, he called me honey. In front of the two kids with me, and others. No, I do not for one second think he was doing it in what he thought was an inappropriate way (i.e.:hitting on me), nonetheless, it was inappropriate. It's just that no one had ever taught him that.

So here's a good little quote for you -

"The ability to laugh at one's self is an admirable trait. This is true regardless of gender. Humor can help us recognize and overcome our foibles..."

(I know, I can't figure out why I'm drawn to it.)

and here's how to keep it in line - "...but trouble brews when we begin to view satire as reality."

That is from "Love Your Husband Love Yourself" by Jennifer Flanders.

Now. I am having some trouble. You see, I think I am pretty mediocre at a lot of things, but I am not finding or focusing on being really good at one thing. Oh, now, besides reading blogs. I am so super good at that. I'm probably going to petition the Olympic council on to make it an official sport.

So anyhoo - I bought a few little magazines with some crochet patterns I wanted to do, and I am having buyer's remorse. Last night when I started on one, I thought "is this really worth it?"

Should I take all this back and just go buy a baby gift? Am I really going to do a good enough job that I will give this away?

Same thing with needle point. I do okay, but really, is it worth it in the end? Am I being wasteful? I always appreciate those handmade thing and I always admire them when I see them. I never think "why did they waste that time?" So then why do I have those thoughts? Hmmmm...

I told Ma one time I was going to go Google myself and see what comes up. Since it's so good at finishing thoughts, maybe it can tell me what I am really good at and then I can focus on that.

My plan today is to make some lip balm, so I'll let you know how it goes. Also, today is the big day - Schyler gets her babies back. Excitement is in the air for sure.