It's a new day!

As challenges come and go, or you just adjust your life according to what is going on. I am learning that each day I have a choice.
A choice to make it a new day.
A choice to laugh.
A choice to cry.
A choice to dwell on the past, or look at the future.
A choice to be a wench or choose to be happy!
A choice to compare myself or choose to be myself!

It was a good weekend. I had some great laughs at a "girl's party".
I bursted into tears as I got pulled over by Provo Police. Of course then I think.....Great I not only get to show up to a party late, but better yet with red eyes. LOVELY!!!

I had a cancellation of an appointment for Saturday morning, which I was bummed about, but then I thought that means more time with my two favorite people just relaxing and doing NOTHING! What a beautiful thing.

I then thought it was time that I take my hot hubby out for a date. We need now more than ever to spend some quality time together. We went and saw the new movie "Couple's Retreat" and then we went to our favorite park. Its funny this is where we had our first kiss, and we always seem to come back to this park for good moments and good conversations.



Today I really realized that I have a drama queen on my hands. Don't get me wrong I knew it already, but it was emphasized on days like today. I take some responsibility for this however she is "all girl" and drama should be her middle name. I love the little squirt and she is hilarious but some days I can't help but shake my head and brace myself for the years ahead.

I had to put her in Time Out for the first time. I think she got the idea that hitting Mom is not such a great idea. After the third hit, I did it! I spanked her. Oh I felt awful, but she needed it. I don't believe in this really, but I also don't believe in letting your child walk all over their parents. Its a very fine line but when needed it needs to be taken care of. So after our little melt down, she actually was very cuddly and nice to her MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! (Which is how she yells it!! And for those of you who have witnessed that, it is something great all in itself.

She then found some cupcakes!!!! Ok really I think she noticed them earlier and then when Mommy and Daddy were busy and weren't looking she reached up to the counter and made the plate fall on the floor. Quickly grabbed not one but two cupcakes and came into the bathroom to show me. And I kid you not, I said "Oh Boy, where did you get those?" and she responded "DADDY!" ummmm not true!!!

She then continued to plop herself on the floor, in front of the mirror and watch herself eat these yummy treats. After I let her enjoy them for a few minutes I tried to distract her and take them away. Ladies and Gentlemen I now give you Meltdown #2 for the day!!!