Last night Gary and I took Lyla to the circus. All three of us had so much fun! The circus really is a great thing for a family to do together, there were things for all of us to enjoy! We will definitely take her again when they come back!
Before the circus started they had some stuff down on the arena floor you could go check out. They were looking for volunteers to go jump rope. Gary and I sort of pushed Lyla to go do it. She went out. After she walks away I said to Gary, "Does she know how to jump rope like that?" He said he wasn't sure. No.... no she does not. hahahaha Poor kid! I had flashbacks to when Mom sent Gary to throw the first pitch at the Wild Things game!
Let me preface with saying I am 31 years old.I am well aware that I’m not “old”, Gary gets
really frustrated when I say I’mold.But I’m sure as hell not a
spring chicken anymore.And there is a
huge difference between being 21 versus 31.And maybe its just different for women than it is for men.I had no idea all the changes that would
start that I really have zero control of!
5 Weird Things Your Body Does in Your 30’s:
1.The Hair.
The time I spend dealing with hair on my body is just
insane.All the waxing and
plucking….I have hair, black hair,
growing in the most bizarre places.So
every day I find myself with tweezers pulling out more random stray hairs.Then once a week waxing hairs….But don’t worry about the hair on my head –
it all falls out.I have so much hair
all over my bathroom in the mornings I am amazed that there is any left on my
head.
2.Your Neck.
I feel like I’m turning into a turkey.I can remember being younger and I saw some
infomercial for a contraption to exercise to make your neck tighter.I thought that was just hilarious… now I
know…. now I know.
3.Your Skin.
Should we discuss the excess oil or the dryness
first?Or how one person’s body can
possess so much of both at the same time?!?!I have to diligently wash my face twice a day and I still end up with
zits.I have more zits now than I did as
a teenager.Then the dry skin.I just do not understand it.No matter how much lotion I apply it does not
go away.Oh and the freckles…I was looking at the back of my arm in the
mirror this morning and thinking…hmmm… that does not look like my arm at
all!I never had so many freckles!Where in the heck did they all come from?
4.Exhaustion.
It does not matter how much sleep I get, I wake up
tired.I am tired all of the time.I feel like this might just be my new
normal.Normal is just tired now.
5.Hormones.
I did my research (google) and its not just me and
I’m not crazy.I officially have one day
a month now and it’s a week before my period starts that I feel like I could
actually murder someone.Truly.I mean I feel the sort of rage that a serial
killer feels.Its awful!My research tells me it is a part of
“peri-menopause”.What a stupid term…..
Women are so lucky.You get your period,
pregnancy and not just menopause but “peri-menopause”…. Dumb.Dumb.Dumb.
Back in September we went to a free Fall Festival at
Hartwood Acres.It was about 80 that day
and FREE, so it was really crowded, but we had a good time!Lyla did the petting zoo and the bouncy
house, as well as the giant slide.
Lyla and I spent a Saturday in Washington.We went with Auntie Em and Grandma to the Japanese
restaurant.Lyla had a blast joking with
the chef and eating with chopsticks!
We went to the pumpkin patch where Lyla spent a crazy
amount of time picking out the “perfect” pumpkin.She wanted one she could carry herself, which
turned into her dropping a few…. Luckily they didn’t bust!They also had fun activities to do there,
including a pony ride!
Lyla has been practicing on her bike and has got really good!Its amazing the difference from the beginning
of summer until now.So proud of her!
Gary and I won tickets to the Monday Night Steelers
game.Thankfully Ash was able to come
and hang out with Lyla so we could go.JWe had a good time!
Lyla has been doing tumbling one night a week.She is really enjoying it so far and I really
enjoy it a lot more than swimming lessons.
So that's just a little of what we have been upto lately!
In honor of it being 9-11 I want to share my
favorite song written about that horrible day.I don’t think a lot of people even realize that Scott Blasey wrote this
song on September 11th, it’s a fun fact I like to share when given
the opportunity.I love The Clarks.I listen to them and I feel at ease.This is one of their songs that gives me
peace.
Video:
Lyrics:
If you're gonna jump
Hey you, hang on
If you feel like giving up
Hey you, hang on
I won't forget today
The sun is bright the sky is blue
The pain will go away
In another year or two
If you got a phone
Hey you, call home
If you got a voice
Hey you, rejoice
I won't forget today
The sun is bright the sky is blue
I won't forget to pray
Day is night the world is new
The pain will go away
In another year or two
In a hundred years or two
If you're gonna fly
Hey you, don't cry
You gotta live to die
Hey you, goodbye
Song Title: Believer
Artist: American Authors
Album: Oh What a Life
My thoughts:
After this shit storm of a summer.... what? Too harsh? Ok, this summer was nothing like I imagined it to be. For the first time EVER I'm ready for summer to be over. I'm ready for it to be fall. I'm welcoming it....
But this song... it puts a smile on my face. I think its a perfect song for me to rock out to right now. Because I genuinely do believe that things will get better!
Video:
Lyrics:
I’m just a believer That things will get better Some can take it or leave it But I don’t wanna let it go
I’m a little bit sheltered I’m a little bit scared I’m a little bit nervous I’m goin’ no where
I’m a little bit jealous I’m a little bit slow I’m a little bit hurtful And I don’t wanna let it go
No… And I don’t wanna let it go
I’m a little bit angry When every one’s around But I get a little lonely When no one’s out
I feel my demons Misleadin’ me
I’m just a believer That things will get better Some can take it or leave it But I don’t wanna let it go
Maybe when I get older And I’m in the ground The weight’s off my shoulders It was bringin’ me down
I’ve never been that lucky I’ve never tasted fame I’m always lookin’ for something But I hate changin’
Time fades There’s no space As life breaks new ground
I’m just a believer That things will get better Some can take it or leave it But I don’t wanna let it go
It doesn’t matter what is out there My head is spinning and it won’t bail out It doesn’t matter what is out there
Cause time fades There’s no space As life breaks new ground
I’m just a believer That things will get better Some can take it or leave it But I don’t wanna let it go
