12 on the 12th

I am more of a project person.

I am not very good at monotony (monogamy-yes), or doing anything "religiously". Take doing the laundry, for instance. It is the SAME clothes! Over and over again! The dishes - same thing. Making the bed: BO-RING!

I long for the excitement of something new.

I love starting something, and FINISHING it.

And never doing it again.

Remember how I used to do a Monday Top Ten? That was cute while it lasted, right?

Here I am in a new year, a new resolve, and a new project. I am hoping it doesn't become monotonous. (sp?)

Here it is:

Twelve on the twelfth (sp?).

Take 12 photos on the 12th of each month. Make it into a scrapbook page.

Today is January 12th: DONE!

I hope this is an exciting project that I will want to/remember to/will do each month in 2011.

We'll do a poll: how many months do you think I'll keep this up?

One?

Twelve?

Three?

Only time will tell....

Lovingly OCD/ADHD,

Stacey

I resolve to be better.

This ain't no top ten.

i really don't think I could manage to remember to improve in ten ways in this upcoming year. But I do resolve to....

1. Be Positive.

(isn't this POSITIVELY adorable?)

2. Show Compassion.

(it's kinda easy with this one)

3. Give Grace.

(cause I'm kinda a mess myself)

4. Listen.

(I won't even brag about this...)

So there you go. I essentially resolve to treat others the way I want to be treated. I will be positive, show compassion, give grace freely, and listen...

Do you have anything you want to share? I'm listening...

Getting better by the minute,

Stacey E. C. Wilson

Why, hello there!

Sorry for the absence.

I have been busy.

TOP TEN THINGS I'VE BEEN DOING IN DECEMBER!!!!


With that kind of title, this has definite potential to be super interesting.



Without further ado...



1. STARING.
Staring at my adorable baby. And how his adorable big sister treats him kindly. Staring a lot.




2. SLEEPING.
Just joshin' ya. I'm not actually doing much of this. If I were sleeping, I would be dreaming of sleeping.




3. SHOPPING.
Shopping for the remainder of the christmas gifts. I thought I was so together before Clark was born, but was only about 50% together. Typical.




4. WRAPPING.
One of my favorite things to do. Finally used up my GIANT roll of gold Costco wrapping paper (3 years worth, thank you). Then I bought another one :)




5. EATING.
Cookies, ham, green bean casserole, cookies, ice cream, tamales, cookies, and candy.




6. PRAISING.
I am so blessed and so thankful. I am amazed that God humbled himself to arrive as a little baby in a barn. Totally amazed.




7. SINGING.
Christmas music. I LOVE IT! My favorite song of all time is Oh Night Divine! I am pretty sure that is not the title, but it is the most poignant part for me.




8. DRINKING.
Coffee, water, and oh, the sweet taste of alcohol. Oh, don't judge. It is all in moderation. I promise :)




9. TALKING.
Me? talk? A lot. With family, with friends, with both. I love myself some talking, and this time of year is such a blessing to be able to talk and celebrate!




10. SMILING.
Just read 1-9. What could be better?




Top ten-ing,
Stacey

CLARK THOMAS WILSON

Although I was CONVINCED that this kid was coming early, he did not. He arrived at exactly

7:59 am

on

Monday,

November 15th

He weighed a whopping

8 pounds

7 ounces

And was

20 inches

in length

And was

instantly,

irrevocably,

unconditionally

LOVED.

Family of Four.

(So this was the best picture of me, AND the best picture of Blaine.

He flinches at flashes.)

Dad & Son.

Mom & Son.

Going home!

Brother & Sister.

Totally in love,

Stacey

P.S. Do you want to see my stomach before & after (surgery site/staples) pictures? Blaine thinks that is gross. Which is true. But, I ALSO think it's kinda cool...

So, cool or gross??

This is seriously the best picture I got of my kid on Halloween.

Note to self: don't 'practice' with lighting, flash, dark scenarios on manual during holidays.

Love,

Self

Friday

Today is Friday.


You probably already knew that.


The thing about today is that I didn't really think i would be here at work! I keep expecting this kid to arrive! I keep expecting my water to break! I keep expecting the painful contractions to stay around for longer than an hour! I keep expecting something that is not happening.


I'm sure you feel really sorry for me. Especially you moms who had to endure 42 weeks of pregnancy. Especially you moms who had to endure DAYS of laboring at full force. Especially you moms who had to endure pushing a huge kid out your who-ha. Or worse.


I'm sorry for complaining at 38 weeks 6 days. I am weak! I am a wuss! I am poor! Please forgive me.


Whew.


Thank you for listening.


You rule.


Maybe you could rule even more & come visit me at the store today? Bring ice cream? Just talk? Encourage me? Hug me? Buy a bunch of maternity clothes? Tell me I look skinny? Bring french fries? Wash my car? Just a few suggestions.


Or was that really pushing it?


Love ya,
Still Pregnant Stacey

My prayer for today

and really "should" be for everyday.

But, I am starting today.

AND, a new little phrase I learned from my dear friend Kelly this evening:

**stop "should"-ing people.

I will start with me.

On to today's prayer for myself:

***

Lord God,

Please help me to see others with YOUR eyes: their beauty rather than their ashes;

Please help me to hear others they way YOU hear them: calling for help and allies;

Please help me to breathe the fresh scent of YOU in those around me;

Please help my heart to break for what breaks YOURS and to rejoice with what rejoices YOURS;

Please reveal to me a new way to experience this life and the amazing people that YOU have created.

Please reveal to me the complicated, nuanced individuals that I encounter; and recognize our similarities.

Please help me to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and in purpose.

Please help me to humble myself - being made in your likeness, but NOT in equality with YOU.

That's all.

For today.

I definitely need YOUR help.

Thank you,

YOUR child, Stacey