Thursday, June 4, 2009

Thursday with Cher...

So, due to writer's block...like, severe. And perhaps the "lack of an interesting life", and maybe a little bit of depression. I have decided to follow Tiffiny's lead and do a Thursday post. Even if it's just for this week. But, I have no choice. Even I am sick of hearing Wham sing "wake me up before you go-go" and I picked the song! It's an awesome idea and the best part about Tiff is she encourages every one else to follow suit. So here we go:

I am thankful for:
The sun. If it were not for the sun and the warm weather this week would have been a hard one. I think this stands out as "the loneliest week thus far". Erik says he can see it on my face. I am thankful that Brielle's one month grounding has turned out to be a good thing and not horrific punishment for Erik and I. I am most thankful for Erik. He is becoming my best friend. I am thankful we have this time in our lives to build that friendship. I am thankful we live in Calgary for all the above listed reasons.

I am listening to:
The Wiggles...annoying. Demi singing...precious. Listening to her sing is enough to make every day happy around here!

I am looking forward to:
We are having friends over this weekend. Erik's friend Tyler (he was in our wedding) and his girlfriend, Lana are coming over for a BBQ. Yay for me!!! Friends!!! I didn't realize how full our lives were with people until we moved and our life got very quiet. We also have plans to go to a movie. Last weekend we went to a movie for the first time in well over a year. It was so much fun we are going to go to another.

What's for dinner tonight:
Chicken soft tacos and tater tots. It's cheap and easy. Brielle and I usually have taco salads when I make that meal...nummy!

What I am missing: I miss Kim. Everyday I miss her. I miss Lynden. I miss sitting outside at Tiff's on hot days and watching the kids play in Olivia's wading pool. I miss taking the kids for a late afternoon swim at beachwood. I miss buying the kids summer clothes at Target. I miss going through Cruisin Coffee for a "cool coffee cloud". I miss my nephews, especially when I see the pics on Ross and Taya's blog. They are growing and changing so fast and I have always wished I could see them every week. I miss my parents. That's usually magnified right after I see them. If you are reading this...you probably fall on the list of people I am missing this week...it just seems to be the theme.

Pic of the week:
I thought this would be a fun thing to add. I think you should do it too Tiff. Demi basically stalks Brielle upon her arrival home from school. She is willing to do whatever Brielle wants to do. Really, anything to be in her presence. She calls her "Birdelle" and really rolls her r's when she says it. It is so cute!




I hope this weekend finds you thankful, stopping to listen, enjoying good meals, that you have something to look forward to, that you miss and are missed. And don't forget to take a few pictures along the way. For all this will mean you have lived and loved.

"Copying is the highest form of flattery" ~UNKNOWN

7 comments:

The Erdmann Family said...

Oh my goodness look how BIG Demi is getting! she looks so old!! What a cutie!

I am sad reading your post because that is going to be me really soon. I cried this morning watching my girls get on the bus and drive away thinking I only have a few more days of watching them get on the "Lynden School District" bus.

I am going to miss everything you listed and more. I am so sad today just thinking about it.

Holly said...

Just so you know, you, also, are greatly missed. But I am so thankful of the blessings that have been poured out on you and your family....God loves you so much!!! I love your new BFF!!! I'm so proud of you two and so very happy for you!!
Love you so much!!

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Mom said...

Honey...sorry that you had a sad week. I am praying God pours good healthy relationships into your lives there. In the meantime...people have sad weeks cause they miss you too. We love you with all our hearts.

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Janice said...

Hi Cher!! It's Janice - the stampin' lady! I ran into your blog through the world of blogging (Holly's blog)! How did you end up there, and PTL you and your groom are together! Marriage is so hard - but such a blessing! I'll bookmark your blog and check in with you!

one blessed mama said...

oh, cher, i'm so sorry that you are feeling lonley. i'm surrunded by LOTS of people and i still feel that. i'm thinking of you tonight. saying a prayer that your heart will not be sad.

i agree, you MUST get rid of WHAM. i admit, i was a big fan, the first 50 times i heard it. hee. hee. :) gotta say, i do put your playlist on my computer while i clean my house sometimes. i love it that much. you have great taste in music.

sending my love to you tonight.