Whats in a Name!?

You know, one thing I have never understood is people who name their children things that will never be pronounced correctly! It's one thing to change the spelling of a name to make it unique. Or name your child something that could have two pronunciations. (for example Regan has two spellings, and until she was a few years old I never knew it could be pronounced Ree-gon instead of Ray-gan) But why make up names to call your kid? Don't you love them enough to want them no not have to spell and correct people every day of their lives for deciphering a name wrong?

When Regan was born everyone thought she was a boy. It drove me CRAZY! At her first Dr's appointment I sat their and watched people go in that arrived after me. All because when the nurse called for my kiddo she said Rayquan. I was more than annoyed.

Today I have to correct people all the time for misspelling Regan's name. Even when I enrolled her in Kindergarten - the paper I filled out had her name on it, and Regan verbally spelled it for her. And do you know she still spelled it wrong?! And when I got her appointment and school info in the mail they had her name written the wrong way too! It really bothers me that people do not make it a point to get it right! I am very careful about people's names, it's a respect thing!

Anyways, with all these issues I've had with a common name with a common spelling......why on Earth would someone make up a name that no one can spell or pronounce?! For the sanity of your child, stop trying to be cool (or MORE insane) and give your kid a fighting chance!


This song ROCKS!! :o)

Funny Cajun Chit!

Not much needed to introduce this! Welcome to Cajun Country! LMAO!!

Here & There

I enjoy making my bed every morning

I love plants, though I don't always have the best of luck with keeping some alive

I wouldn't say I love to clean. But I definitely love having a clean house

I miss having company over each weekend like when we live in Portland

I love entertaining and cooking for friends

I need to learn patience

I also need to learn tolerance, especially for noise

I cannot seem to figure out why Regan has a totally different personality when her daddy is home or when we have company from out of town

I enjoy my over busy schedule with classes, friends, appointments, shopping and lunches

My life is definitely not dull

I find myself very guarded lately

I am trying to chose my friends wisely and not give more than I get in return

I am already planning Halloween and thinking about the Holidays following. I now have a whole new house to decorate for each - woo hoo

I am not ready for Regan to start school next month.....and yes I am still trying to convince myself it isn't really happening! Where did the time go

All Time Favorite

Throughout life everyone will always ask you, "what is your favorite...." whatever it is. Sometimes used as an icebreaker. A great way to start a random conversation with almost anyone. Other times this is how you get to know people. Learning someone's favorite movie, color, food, saying, etc can give great insight about someone.

In my lifetime I have had two "all time" favorite songs. One when I was in Jr High and the other in the last five years or so.

When I was in Jr High life wasn't so grand. I was into the Doors pretty heavily for a few of those years.....posters, poetry books, his book their CDs......well during this time one song really spoke to me and really made me feel....well, I am not sure exactly how it made me feel. But even today as I listen to it, it still bring a certain sense of calm over me. Back then I decided I wanted it played at my funeral and even now at 31, I believe I would still like that. I know that is even weird to say.....but you'd have to know what I went through and where I came from to even start to understand!

Anyways, the song I am referring to is The End - by The Doors




Now about 5 or 6 years ago I fell in love with a, at the time, not even a new song. But I loved it. Still do! I don't really have a real reason for my love of this song. I don't think I'm a creep and don't necessarily relate to the words. I just like the passion behind the song and the feeling I have when I listen to it. So, my true all time favorite song, for whatever reason is Radio Head's Creep!

(I was unable to find a version that didn't have the embed option disabled - bastards - but if you are interesting is checking it out - head here Creep

So I wonder, has everyone narrowed down all of their favorite songs and decided that they have an all time favorite???

Is there a Balance?

You know, here lately it seems that my life is either pretty great or I am facing turmoil with a friend or family member. I find that when I want to write about the great things happening in my life, I may come off braggish (even though that is not my intent), so I usually stop writing those entries; or that I am bitching about how someone has wronged or hurt me. Certainly there is a middle ground here, but for some reason those are the topics that, truly, are far less interesting (to who? me!? maybe everyone?!) and that there really isn't much to tell!

For instance, Sunday we woke at 6:15 am to see Bub's mom, step-dad and niece off. They spent 3 days here after taking a scenic drive from Oregon. Well, since we were up we figured we might as well make a day of it! So just shy of 7 we headed to Walmart to get Regan's school supplies. So I decided, since this was a turning point for my soon to be Kindergartener that I would bring my camera along and document her experience. Well, we stop into McDonald's at the front of the store for a quick breakfast and then head to the school supply isle. This is when I hoped to capture some great memories and too, have something to blog about. Well, a certain 5 year old decided to be a pain in the butt and the last thing I wanted to do was "capture" this moment! Truth be told I couldn't believe I let my husband con me into "you should take her with you to get her supplies so she can help pick them out". I knew far better than that, but didn't want to look like the bad mom. Next time, I will stick with my mom gut and do what I always do.......keep things as easy as possible. Easy equals shopping ALONE when she is at school! I get 2 days a week to accomplish shopping tasks interruption free and for good cause! lol

Anyways, our trip included lots of the normal issues. Her wandering away from the basket, the constant reminders that if she does not stay close she will return to sitting IN the basket. Then, upon choices of her supplies, she always wanted what she couldn't select even though we showed her the colors, etc she could choose from. The list said plain #2 pencils. No colors or designs. She is crying because she was the multicolored pack........the list said she had to have Fiskars brand scissors....she has a choice between green, blue red or orange.....she wants the pink pair for the 6+ year olds that are not Fiskars......sigh. So needless to say it was definitely memorable, but really nothing to write home (or a blog) about. We made it out of the store alive, and with all our supplies except one! Now hopefully I will remember to get it before she heads off to school!

Well, I guess it's these little things that are my daily life I should be writing about! Life certainly is speeding past and Regan is growing up so fast!

I plan to start writing a little bit of everything, fascinating or not. Hopefully I won't bore everyone to tears! lol

Thankful for our Military

So today is the day that our country celebrates our independence! Like MANY other holidays I feel that it's meaning is lost in the "celebrating", at times even on me! When the thought of the 4th rolls around the first thing that comes to mind for everyone is....BBQs, fireworks, people partying and getting drunk..... The meaning behind this day gets lost!

I hate it!!

I didn't really grow up in a political family, or one with enlisted family members. Well, My Papaw was in the Navy, but not much is spoken about his career. I had an Uncle who passed away in 78 after I think fighting in the Vietnam war, and I had an Uncle by marriage who served in the Army, but he was stationed all over and it wasn't a presence in my life.

I am VERY grateful to the men and women who serve and protect our country.....and really everyone and everything I love! I think that anyone who is willing to sacrifice their time with their family, the births of their children, memories, their safety and even their lives to protect everyone else is just amazing!

I have a lil cousin who is a Marine. And let me tell you, he is a walking poster for the Marines. His passion and strength and devotion for the Marines is commendable. He really loves his country and is willing to fight and die for what he believes in! On his Myspace there is a picture of him with a huge grin and below it says "If you were A Marine at age 18, You'd be happy too..:)" I love it!

My cousin David....if you'd like to send him words of appreciation let me know and I can send you his Myspace info!

As a mom it is hard to imagine having your child so far away and really, in harms way. Not knowing if, when or in what condition you will see your child in again. As I write this my throat is swollen with a knot in it and I keep fighting away the tears. I really am amazed that there are such giving and brave people out there who would do anything for their country!

So, even though some will not remember why we are celebrating this holiday, I for one will be thinking of those serving us, those who have lost their lives or family members and those in the future that will do the same as those before them! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing what you do and being who you are! I know that my life and the life of my child is better because of all the sacrifices made by our service men and women! I hope that each of you know how special you are and always feel the appreciation you have earned and deserve!! Please keep up the good work and know that your dedication is not in vain!!

GOD BLESS!!

I Have Decided

I have decided that I'd rather be angry at someone that be hurt by them.

I have decided that no matter how good of a friend you are to someone, not everyone will feel a sense of loyalty to you.

I have decided that not every step on the way to your destination will be a good one, but it will always be worth the struggle!

I have decided that everyone makes their own decisions and has to live with them. No matter how bad I may think a decision is, everyone has to learn from their own mistakes!

I have decided that even though I know I am supposed to forgive people, it is really not in my DNA to do so! I do not enjoy being hurt and will not forgive so they can do it again.

I have decided that with all the great friends in my life, I need not worry about those that turn their back on me!

I have decided that I need to stop being upset at myself for always being there, and even sending my husband to help. I wish I could take it back, but that is the type of friend I am.

I have decided that my life is too full and busy to dwell on lost friendships and hurt feelings!

I have decided that all I can be is me. Love me or hate me, this is what you get! And truly, I'm a pretty good person and a really good friend!!