2011 - thank you for finally showing up!
This year is bringing new adventures, new outlook to life and new hopes and dreams. I know everyone starts each year with resolutions, but this year we as a family need to change our lifestyle. Ricky has been sick forever, if its not his head its his back. Back is better now we just need the migraines under control. Once that is taken care of hopefully he can find a really good job to get us back on our feet.
Brayden just turned ONE! Oh my goodness! He is walking, talking (babbling), says a couples words (mostly MAMA). He is stubbon and determined! He wants what he wants but he is the happiest baby. Loves to laugh, play with his big brother and give hugs!
Damian, my oh my how time had flown. You are 4 1/2 and will be, can I utter the words, going to kindergarden this year. How is this possible. You are very kind to your brother, love you Mommy and Daddy, but boy you have gotten a mouth on you out of nowhere. Hoping that with age we grow out of the VERY quickly!
Me - I have two new business ventures, working full time, taking care of the "boys" in my life and just getting back on track to take care of ME! Now if I could only get some sleep, life would be grand. Where do I sign up for the 26 hour day, I would be so much more productive!
Keep your fingers crossed, all prayers are welcome for Burnett family. We hope you all have a wonderful, fresh start to a NEW YEAR!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Definition
What defines me?
My martial status, my children, my upbringing? -- Yes, Yes and Yes
I am a mother, wife, daughter and friend. I am a sister of Alpha Xi Delta, which has always been very important because some of these women are truly the sisters I never had. I would NOT change anything in my life - It is What it Is. But there is always a BUT.
What I am trying to say is I wouldn't do anything differently but I wonder if I did it differently would the outcome be what I really wanted. I have put alot of faith in people, but I am starting to believe that my expectations were just too high.
Many things have happened this year. Life changing things. But I am thinking about the things that I wish didn't happen, like losing a family member (not by death). Something happened to us, something that I knew would eventually happen, but I had hoped it never would. Someone close to me took something special and we can never get it back. It wasn't just the materialism, but the memories. It still saddens me after many months, because it wasn't just one family member I lost. It was a whole side because rather than stand behind the truth, they stood behind blood. Even though we too are blood, our blood wasn't thick enough. I want things to be different, but in the end, We weren't the wrong doers. Should I just let bygones be bygones, or stand our ground.
I don't feel like they lost anything, I feel like we lost them. My expectations were that since we didn't do anything wrong we would be supported, not cast aside. I really felt very close to my family, but I guess I was wrong, if we are so easily forgotten. I wish I could just learn to let it go, they have, when we are around them they act as though nothing happened. Nothing changed, but I know deeply that Everything has Changed and I am not sure where we go from here.
My martial status, my children, my upbringing? -- Yes, Yes and Yes
I am a mother, wife, daughter and friend. I am a sister of Alpha Xi Delta, which has always been very important because some of these women are truly the sisters I never had. I would NOT change anything in my life - It is What it Is. But there is always a BUT.
What I am trying to say is I wouldn't do anything differently but I wonder if I did it differently would the outcome be what I really wanted. I have put alot of faith in people, but I am starting to believe that my expectations were just too high.
Many things have happened this year. Life changing things. But I am thinking about the things that I wish didn't happen, like losing a family member (not by death). Something happened to us, something that I knew would eventually happen, but I had hoped it never would. Someone close to me took something special and we can never get it back. It wasn't just the materialism, but the memories. It still saddens me after many months, because it wasn't just one family member I lost. It was a whole side because rather than stand behind the truth, they stood behind blood. Even though we too are blood, our blood wasn't thick enough. I want things to be different, but in the end, We weren't the wrong doers. Should I just let bygones be bygones, or stand our ground.
I don't feel like they lost anything, I feel like we lost them. My expectations were that since we didn't do anything wrong we would be supported, not cast aside. I really felt very close to my family, but I guess I was wrong, if we are so easily forgotten. I wish I could just learn to let it go, they have, when we are around them they act as though nothing happened. Nothing changed, but I know deeply that Everything has Changed and I am not sure where we go from here.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Damianisms
Haven't been on here in a while. Life is BUSY! And stressful! Too much going on and not stuff I want to go on and on about here.
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| Family Picture - Damian 4 -- Brayden 9 months |
But a quick laugh from the big bad 4 year old! How to Train a Dragon recently came out on DVD so we bought it to have a family movie night, Watched it, loved it and then Damian wanted to know if he could go to the Dragon Park.
Damian: Mommy can we go to the Dragon Park
Me: Damian I don't know where the Dragon Park is, I don't know of any Dragon Park
Damian: Mommy you know the Dragon ParkMe: No Damian, I don't know where it is
Damian: Are you kidding me?
Me. No I am not kidding, I really don't know where the Dragon Park is
Damian: Mommy you are impossible
Me: Thanks....LOL!
He makes me smile even when things aren't the best, I love him so much.
Brayden: cruising, crawling, eating everything, 9 month stats - 22 lbs, 28.5 inches, still not sleeping.
Ricky: Crossing our fingers for a job and real answers on his back issues.
Me: Working on the photography business, not sleeping, stressing and trying to remain thankful for the kids health and smiles!
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| Boys at the "Touch a Truck" Event |
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Fall is in the Air - YEAH!!!
I love the summer, but I am so happy it is finally Fall!
We do such great things in the Fall for family time. We go apple picking, pumpkin picking, town festivals, play in the leaves, carve pumpkins, Halloween and Thanksgiving! The temperature is great in NJ around the Fall season. It's a perfect landscape for my pictures and enjoying the change of seasons.
I have been working hard on getting my name out for my photography business, its a slow start but I hope that things start to pick up now that the holiday season is approaching.
Here is some of my artwork that can be purchased as well as booking a photography session for your families, friends, little Halloween monsters and special occasions.
Boys - Can't live with them Can't live without them
Damian, Damian, Damian - why is it that when we get your hair cut on Saturday to get you ready to go back to school and prepare for our family pictures, you decided that it wasn't quite short enough so you cut your hair in four places. Now you have three chunks missing from the back of your head and one in the front. I know that all the kids do this, but does it always have to been at the most inappropriate times.
Brayden, Brayden, Brayden - you are 8 months old today, wow time is flying. You have six teeth, still not sleep great - but you are getting better. You want to be attached to Mommy's hip at all times, which isn't the best since you probably weigh 21-22 lbs. You are still as smiley as ever. And you LOVE your big brother....you can't get enough of him. He always make you laugh and gets you going.
Love you boys....Mommy!
Brayden, Brayden, Brayden - you are 8 months old today, wow time is flying. You have six teeth, still not sleep great - but you are getting better. You want to be attached to Mommy's hip at all times, which isn't the best since you probably weigh 21-22 lbs. You are still as smiley as ever. And you LOVE your big brother....you can't get enough of him. He always make you laugh and gets you going.
Love you boys....Mommy!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Summer is FLYING!!
I don't know where the summer has gone. We have had sleepless nights, great family days, lots of swimming and great family memories!
Brayden refuses to sleep, teething sucks, now I am sure he is used to sleeping with us - which is the last thing we wanted. But in order to get any sleep he has ended up sleeping on us. We have tried crying it out, we have tried tylenol for the teeth, teething tablets, white noise, no night light, music, I feel like we have really screwed him up. BUT - I wouldn't change anything because in the morning when I barely can keep my eyes open, he smiles and babbles to me. I LOVE HIM!
Damian is doing well too, he has been very affectionate lately and tells us he loves us all the time, it really keeps us grounded, because when he isn't listening like typical 4 year olds do, we remember how much we love each other and gets us throught the bad days. I really miss them both, when I have to work, but we know it has to be done.
We have gone to the zoo, great adventure, the beach and took swimming lessons. We have had many good times with old friends and new.
Things might really be rough for Ricky and I right now, but we still have each other and the kids to keep us going!
Once I start sleeping better (which I hope is sooner rather than later...just saying). I hope I can keep up with this blog more. Fall is approaching quickly and summer will be long gone. I can't believe I am already thinking about Halloween...LOL!
Brayden refuses to sleep, teething sucks, now I am sure he is used to sleeping with us - which is the last thing we wanted. But in order to get any sleep he has ended up sleeping on us. We have tried crying it out, we have tried tylenol for the teeth, teething tablets, white noise, no night light, music, I feel like we have really screwed him up. BUT - I wouldn't change anything because in the morning when I barely can keep my eyes open, he smiles and babbles to me. I LOVE HIM!
Damian is doing well too, he has been very affectionate lately and tells us he loves us all the time, it really keeps us grounded, because when he isn't listening like typical 4 year olds do, we remember how much we love each other and gets us throught the bad days. I really miss them both, when I have to work, but we know it has to be done.
We have gone to the zoo, great adventure, the beach and took swimming lessons. We have had many good times with old friends and new.
Things might really be rough for Ricky and I right now, but we still have each other and the kids to keep us going!
Once I start sleeping better (which I hope is sooner rather than later...just saying). I hope I can keep up with this blog more. Fall is approaching quickly and summer will be long gone. I can't believe I am already thinking about Halloween...LOL!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Catching up
Life is flying by....fast! Damian's birthday is approaching us quickly, he will be 4 on the 13th, his party is next weekend. Brayden will be 6 months and is cutting two teeth, so he has been miserable, but still smiling!
Ricky and I just continue to plug away at home projects and work/looking for work. It has been a really rough year on us, but I am very hopeful that things are going to start looking up. We both celebrated our birthdays, so we are refreshed in a new and better year!
I am working on getting my photography side job/business's word out. I am working with/learning Photoshop, working on putting my pictures up for sale and trying to get more personal jobs under my belt. Will keep you all updated, as if anyone reads this...LOL, and maybe post some of my pictures on here!
Onto another weekend, at least it is a long one.....ENJOY the 4th everyone!!!
Ricky and I just continue to plug away at home projects and work/looking for work. It has been a really rough year on us, but I am very hopeful that things are going to start looking up. We both celebrated our birthdays, so we are refreshed in a new and better year!
I am working on getting my photography side job/business's word out. I am working with/learning Photoshop, working on putting my pictures up for sale and trying to get more personal jobs under my belt. Will keep you all updated, as if anyone reads this...LOL, and maybe post some of my pictures on here!
Onto another weekend, at least it is a long one.....ENJOY the 4th everyone!!!
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