Back to reality.

Life happens!
PEACE to you!
: )

Mrs. Representative Chris Edwards-
Congrats to the entire family for surviving the election, the move, the new Simon words and for keeping your sanity and love for each other thru the life changes. I didn't get to post my word for the year, but did notice it in the list: simplify. I hope to hit the antique stores and find old, big letters to post the word above my craft area.
Take care of yourself-
Leslie Brown

so cool about your day yesterday Mrs. Representative!! I'm Glad Simon got through without any issues, it can get really overwhelming that whole limelight thing!! And the best news, back to some normalacy, awww, I love that. Routine is a good thing, helps you appreciate when something non routine and exciting happens, plus I just like that feeling of getting stuff done for my family!

I was JUST looking at that book this morning at Borders- had no idea it was your Jeffrey.
Thought of another word for you: THRIVE. (It's what I think when I see your reports on Simon.)

May have to go out and get this book. I was recently told to say yes to everything and it will make you FEEL better... I will get a copy for me and a copy for my boss.

seems you had your monday on a tuesday today, ey? Somehow it's the very ordinary days that nake the rest of the wonderful days more so- without the down days to temper them everything would be so... I dunno. My philosophical brain just left. I think my word this year is "dwell". I tend to get ahead of myself and want to rush ahead to the wonderful days. I want to remember to "dwell" right where I am. Give Simon a huge hug for me! I know all this transistion can get hard on a kiddo. He's been such a champ!

If it makes you feel any better, my Aedan spilled oj this morning! Such a sticky mess!
Here's to getting back in the swing of things and checking things off your to-do-list! I'm trying to the same!
Peace to you today!

everyday life...you never know what it has in store for you. i was reminded yesterday that you just have to accept it and be ready for whatever comes your way. looking forward to tomorrow's aezine. hope you have an awesome rest of your day, ali.

love your quote....
'everyday life = gotta love it' - ain't that the truth!!!

totally cracked up on the dog story! poor fed ex guy! LOL!! congrats to Jessica & Jeffrey and to you and Simon for a good start to your new routine!! :)

Peace to you indeed. I love your take on things and how you handle it all. The good and the bad. You celebrate the good and even love the not so good or find a way to see their value. Isn't that what live is all about? Embracing it all. Love those flowers on your table. Oriental lilies are among some of my favorite flowers!

Bonjour Ali!
Hope you're well, as Simon.
Félicitations for your husband, it's so great for you!
Have a bonne journée!
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I regularly read your blog but don't post comments that often but since you were talking about how your 'one word' concept has caught on I thought you must know that...last night while we scrapped after work we chatted a lot about our 'words'. Also, on the message board that I visit very frequently, check it out if you get a chance: http://forums.cropperscottage.com/showthread.php?t=39417

Ali -
I so enjoy reading your blog everyday. It's amazing that some days are just flat out better than others - and some days just leave you wanting to scream!! Hang in there girl!
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Peace and blessings Ali :-) A.K.A. Mrs. Representative!! Congrats to Chris. What a proud moment for ALL of yoU!!!!!!!!!!!

Peace out!

so totally agree that attitude is so important -- and it's so true!

Jeffrey Gitomer? THE Jeffrey Gitomer??? Man, I have everything this guy has published (I can't help it, I'm in advertising sales!) - I love his no excuses, kick butt attitude. A BIG reason I chose COURAGE as my word for the challange. What a crazy small world. Hey, now I've got another book to pick up! Yay! :)

I loved reading the list of words, I could use all of them this year but the one I keep coming back to is SEE. You, especially, and so many other scrapbookers have inspired me to pay attention to life and not just live on auto-pilot, checking things off my to-do list and falling into the ever present trap of "getting things done". Thanks for your generosity in sharing your life, it makes me want to do the same.

I can totally relate to your day! For example:
Get both kids in car to take daughter to Preschool. Get car stuck in snow trying to back out of driveway. Spend about 15 mins. trying to get us dug out = Grumpy. Must get over it.
Get back home. Get call from Preschool. Daughter has thrown up. Ewww!
ETc. Etc.
Hope your day improves and congrats Mrs. Representative! Thank you for sharing with us. :0)