Tagged: Mom

Nov 25

today’s story – the day…

that started the creation of me
and of course one of my favorite people

who happens to be in this picture and is now 59.
can you guess?


just wait until next year. when it’s the big 60.
happy birthday mom!!
love you.

xoxo

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Jul 23

ipad 2.

pix went from a crap old laptop of mine (boo, toshiba) to an apple ipad 2.
she has a desk top at home and really only needed something for word processing, pictures and a bit of facebook time.

i won her over with the ipad! but in the process i had to teach her how to use it.
miracle upon miracles – she is using an ipad and an ipod touch.

i’m a good daughter bringing my mom into the new era of technology.

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Jul 22

the cat lady.

i have a lovely little – not so little – fat cat, named max.
now max isn’t always the friendliest of cats. he’s very protective of me and is a bit autistic (according to my mother).

i personally, think max just hasn’t had enough experience with other people and i believe i’ve been proven right.

since i was in between apartments, max has been living with my mom, her husband and their two dogs. this is an earth shattering feat given max’s history.

max and packer (one of the dogs) have a very nonchalant relationship. max and riggins the other dog – have a man to man disagreement about their food but all in all are happy.

max and my mom are just fine. she has spoiled him – just great for me – he gets fancy food, a litter box cleaned out every day and even gets to go outside. i fear what’s coming ahead for me with this.

max and jim have bonded as max has taken to sleeping next to jim in the bed.
oh and here is the proof! his eyes aren’t that scary it as just dark.

but, i must admit, i miss my cat. it’s been a month without him. i’ve had him for 9 years. i’m use to him being around and sleeping at the end of my bed. or trying to take the whole other side of my queen. as much as i hate how he sheds and runs around the house like the tasmanian devil when he wants to be fed. i am so glad to be picking him up today!!!

does this make me a cat lady because i miss my cat and want him back?

so what makes a cat lady?
i’ve been told that you must be at least 45 years old. – i am not, got another 10 years to go.
have at least 3 cats. – nope, just one.

i’m safe – thank goodness.

i just happen to be a 35 year old woman who loves her animal. happy day.

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May 25

mom and the old man.

love me. very much.
i have no doubt.

i got a special little treat at work – in my favorite minnesota colors too!

they sure did brighten up my day and my office!

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Apr 03

cherry blossoms.

two words: cherry. blossoms.

fabulous! even with the dreary weather (cloudy, rain, sun, rain, sun, hail, sun).

plus my bright yellow hunter rain boots came in very handy!
and i got a picture with a pseudo squirrel.

a great saturday with my mom. oh how i love her.

miss you already!

oh, and by the way, did you think we’d miss a stop at a cupcake shop? no way!

sprinkles was the requested item from west virginia – luck them!
and then i had to bring mom to baked & wired.
yummy! xoxo

 

numbers for today: i took a nice walk outside (1.5mi) – it was a rest day.

 

 

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Apr 01

pink socks.

i wore my favorite pink running socks to motivate me. not sure if it helped but any psychological tricks i can pull out the better.

i was exhausted. just exhausted. but no missing a run for this girl!

took a nap. then ran 4.42 miles – just me and the sisters of sex and the city (thanks ipad).

all complaining aside…
i am very grateful that i can run. that i’m loved – have supportive friends and family.

i was reminded of this again today when at work we lost a past co-worker who took his own life.
it was a very sad and emotionally draining day on many levels today.

i am thrilled that i get to see my mom tomorrow and spend time with her.
what a blessing that when i need her she is right there.

 

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Feb 15

quilt away.

for all you quilters out there, be sure to check out the west virginia quilt festival 2011.

i must brag because my favorite person and best friend – my mother, ann kessel – is one of the teachers.

i can’t sew or quilt worth a lick but she is amazing.
even been commissioned.

check out some of her quilts that i’ve taken a few pictures of over the last few weeks.

i have no idea how to begin this kind of talent, not to mention the patience it takes! wow.
oh, and of course, don’t forget to take a class from her!

noah’s arc! love it.

one of my very favorites! i might steal it and not let her sell it.

 

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Feb 13

old man.

12 years ago my dad passed away, my mom remarried,  moved to shepherdstown, west virginia and sold the family home.

i was traumatized. didn’t handle it well. not my finest moment but cut me some slack as it was a lot to handle.

i’ve always lived away from home. not because i don’t adore, love, and find my family entertaining but simply because that’s just how it ended up. moving to dc in may gave me a fabulous little gift – i am a hop, skip and jump from my mom and her husband jim.

jim is old school, solid, quiet, a retired teacher, air force vet, and football coach (still!).

he makes my mom happy, so i’m happy. plus, he makes me laugh and likes to tease me. i love him.

jim has coached football in west virginia for years. yes, years…many, many years.
nearly every time i’m at the house, he’s on the computer working on plays.

since, i’ve been around more i have been able to spend time with jim that i wasn’t able to in the past. we bond over fox news, packer and riggins, my mom, and the military (he likes to call me captain litt).

i too have a little nick-name for him.
i fondly call jim, “old man”.

see, the famous vince lombardi was called the “old man” by his players. for them it was that he was “the quintessential father-figure coach, starting at us, pushing us…” (when pride still mattered by david maraniss). i may not be one of jim’s football players but since my dad is gone, jim’s my man. he isn’t my dad, has never pretended to be or wanted to be (in a good way of course) but he’s taught me through his actions and his spirit – keeping me honest – reminding me that his home is my home.

i’m grateful to him and am glad i was able to spend his birthday with him.

happy birthday, old man. here’s to you and many more years to come.

xoxox

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Feb 12

yellow buttermilk cupcakes.

martha gave me the directions.

i mixed.

i baked.

i frosted all on my own – made from scratch too!
no recipe, thank you very much.

go chocolate.

someone is a very lucky birthday boy.
he’s lucky i love him and his wife…

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Dec 26

ho ho ho…merry christmas!

for the first time in 11 years i was able to spend christmas with my mom!

what a wonderful time we had…lounging, catching up and of course eating.

i ate way too much but it was fun to enjoy the time with her and her husband jim…the old man as i affectionately call him – if you know vince lombardi, you’ll know why.

even though we’re on the east coast, you are never far from the great state of wisconsin!

go pack go!

riggins and packer were my buddies – enjoying lots of belly rubs.

my christmas wish…prince charming;)

i have loved all of my christmas’ over the last few years, each very special to me — last year at sundance, the wilson’s, the barnhart’s, and so many other great homes that i was thrilled to be welcomed into — but i did miss my mom and it was a blessing to be together again.

so now i’m home…it was tough to leave and come back just to head back to work…but kaela is coming in 3 days so i won’t be lonely for long!

here’s to the last week of 2010 – bring it on 2011.

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