Obsessed with clips

Olivia has a new past time, playing hair dresser. Every day From 7-7:30 pm, Olivia does my hair. She often tells me to sit still, turn this way so I can get a straight part, or better yet, don't take out your clips! At least I know she understands my requests! In the morning, we are all business. There is no time for melt downs, tantrums, or discussion, because we need to leave the house by 6 am or get suck in awful traffic. One of these days, I will post a picture of this very special time.

Happy Birthday Dr. King

On this historic day, an extraordinary person, gave a speech that built a bridge that united the white and black world. On the eve of inaugration of President Elect Obama, the entire world is watching, hoping, and praying that President Obama will give the world renewed HOPE that he will fix what is broken and move forward together. Today, Olivia and I took a drive to Greenwich to listen and participate in a gospel sing. I really needed to Praise his name and get lost in the music! It was a wonderful day to see my daughter clap her hands and dance because the spirit moved her. I so miss the gospel music of the Baptist church, but finally found a church home where God's spirit is alive and God's servants do His work.

Relaxing Saturday

It is very blustery cold day here in CT. After dancing school at 9 am, Olivia and I put back on our jammies and begun our movie marathon. Barbie Prince and Pauper, Mama Mia, and currently Charlotte's Web. We did break for a little lunch and now it is time for a nap. Wish we were able to just chill out every day. Tomorrow is my brother's birthday, Happy Birthday Scott. Tomorrow, we are going to Downtown Cabaret to see the Dish and the Spoon. Hoping the weatherman is wrong about pending snow. I'm tired of winter and it hasn't even started. Maybe I during our nap, I will dream of sandy beaches and picture perfect weather.

Terrible no good very bad day

Today I had one of those days, I wish I had the opportunity to do over. Let me begin by saying it is beyond cold and I'm longing for Spring and some color. I think this morning it was hovering around 10 degrees, snow falling, and the roads were beyond lousy. It took us almost 2.5 hours to get to work and school! Olivia has had a yucky cold since Sunday and last night I seriously considered about calling in, but with mid terms next week, I really wanted to go in and get everything ready, so I can really use that time to plan for next semester. Lots of things went wrong in school. No need to recap, but need to let it go. Due to the slow go in the AM Olivia missed dance class. She was sobbing when I left her at day care, because she couldn't wear her tappy shoes. So, tonight the princess practiced her shuffles while watching Mama Mia. What a great mama I am! For dinner, I made eggs and waffles. It is always good to mix it up. I just couldn't face a mess in the kitchen. TGIF and a long weekend to boot! I'm hoping to find a gospel sing over the weekend, where I can be refuel and recharged by heavenly PRAISE. Dr. King may we always remember to keep your DREAM alive.

Finally took the plunge

Hello friends,
After months of reading other blogs, I decided to take the leap. I concluded my adoption website on myadoptionwebsite dot com, Joe and Jenn did a marvelous job and Olivia and I will cherish this beautiful keepsake. Olivia is enjoying both ballet class and gymnastics, even with a cough and runny nose. Those of you who haven't seen her in awhile will be amazed at how much she has turned into a little girl. My baby is no longer a baby. I'm staying busy with work and church. I'm dreaming about summer vacation and longing to see leaves on the trees. The weather in CT is hovering around the zero mark with the wind chill making getting the mail a chore! All of you prayer warriors out there, Abby Riggs need our prayers. Once I figure out how to set up links you will be able to read all about her valiant fight against a vigilant lymphoma.