It’s time for Weekend Rewind – my weekly casual post to chat and catch up. No prompts, no rules – anything goes.
Let’s get random…
First things first… THE WALKING DEAD! GAH! OK, I will post no spoilers here but if you are a fan and haven’t seen tonight’s episode then run to your dvr and watch it NOW. It is seriously one of the best episodes of the series. It is intense, amazing, inspiring. Daryl is a total badass, Rick goes bat shit crazy, people die, our favorites band together to take a stand. Ah, just go watch.
Second… happy Valentine’s Day! Like with most holidays, I count my blessings today. I realized today, as I scrolled through my facebook feed, how many of my friends were in pain today due to divorce, loss or loneliness. My husband and I are not big celebrators of V-Day, but we did watch The Walking Dead together (seriously, go watch that episode!). My children, though, poured their little hearts out in homemade valentines and cards and drawings. They are just so full of love. I happily soak in every ounce of it (and thank my lucky stars).
Unfortunately, winter arrived this week. We have had more snow in the past seven days than we have had all winter. We didn’t get much at a time, but just enough to mess up the commute. Several days. Then this morning we woke up to several inches again. As stressed out as I have been, I have managed to get back and forth safely all week. By the end of this coming week we are supposed to be back in the 60’s so *fingers crossed* I am hoping winter is almost over.
My older daughter turns 12 in eight days. Eight days. Wow. I remember bringing a tiny six-pound bundle from the hospital all those years ago. I was just worried about keeping her alive then. Now she is a tween and I worry about so much more. I worry about helping her navigate the crazy world of middle school and hormones to become a good person who will grow into a happy, well-adjusted adult. She is an awesome kid but I wish she wasn’t growing up so fast.
The girls and I had a movie night last night and we watched Maleficent (at Caitlin’s request). We’ve seen it before, it is one of our favorites. I love how it shows that there are two sides to every story and not all villains are as evil as they seem.
Have a great upcoming week, everyone!
Amie Writes 
Happy DayAfterValentine’sWhichMeansEasterCandyShouldBeMakingAnAppearanceSoon Day, Amie!!
I loved Maleficent. It was such a well done movie. I can’t believe how fast our kiddos are growing. Too fast. But it is so much fun to see the people they are becoming. I think we’ve got some pretty decent humans on our hands.
Boo to the snow- but yay for the higher temps later this week! Spring will be here before we know it.
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Yes, we definitely have some good kids! Bring it, Spring. I am so ready. And I’m ready for the mini-eggs 🙂
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Walking dead was soooo good. I’m getting tired of Morgan, he’s got to go.
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It was such an awesome episode. I agree about Morgan. His refusal to kill people is going to put everyone in danger.
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Twelve. Oh my. A dear friend once told me, “The worst two years of a woman’s life are when she is thirteen and when her daughter is thirteen.” May you negotiate the tweens and beyond with grace and patience and blog about it so I can learn from you!
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I can’t believe it is only one year until she is a teen. I’m sure I will need that grace and patience in the upcoming years.
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