first world problems

so this has become the running joke in my family but largely in my own head. a great way to put things into perspective. "calling out" my first world problems has really helped my attitude diminish.

for example: we are moving! we sold our house and now are looking for a house. in the meantime we will live in Russ' Granny's lake house. i grumble about this at times. then I am reminded...this is a first world problem. "poor me...i have to move to the lake"....perspective... you get it?!

another example: i get cranky when i don't get to drink my entire cup of coffee in the morning. ummm....first world problem. "get a grip, Kristy." is what i tell myself.

i could list many more examples but you would see my depravity all to clear. most of the time it is quite funny.

try it, you might like it, or your spouse might like the attitude adjustment the most.

if you are a young mom...you need to read this....

no it is not Russ' book....

"Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the trenches"

My sweet friend Stephanie told me about it and it is wonderful.

So much so that this tired momma stayed up reading it.

Truth and humor for my tired soul.

Inquisitive

My sweet Izzabee is 8 months +. Her funny personality is coming out more and more. She has been a lesson in "I can't control my children." that has been unsuspected. As most of you know, I am a people- pleaser, Josie is very similar to me in this regard. Izzie however, not so much. For example, in public places (grocery store, church etc.) when others try to get her to smile. She is not going to amuse you. Stone-face Magee. As Morgan noted recently after her observation of this...it is as if it insults a persons personal value that they cannot make her smile. Well, she is a tough crowd. She is going to look you up and down, watch, check you out with her furrowed eyebrows and still you may not get a smile. What a difference from Josie who was all about people the moment she was born. I am excited to see how Izzie's personality develops.

She is still my laid back baby. Just crawling and pulling up everywhere possible (she tried the wall this morning, using the trim work as leverage?). What a fun age!

a close second to birthing a child...

is birthing a book.

Happy Book Day to Russ.

I could not be more proud.

You will laugh, cry and contemplate.

Quite a raw picture of the Masterson's.

Enjoy!

It is available on the Kindle, Nook, and iPad (via the free Kindle app for iPad). Below is a book summary or jump to his site for details and stuff: www.russmasterson.com.

clarification

i am not preggo.

i was just referring to being pregnant in the summer with Josie thus her having a birthday in the summer.

sorry for the confusion.

swim par-tay

Summer pregnancy and birthday are rough. The are HOT. We opted for a swim party this year... some sweet friend of ours from church graciously offered their beautiful pool to a bunch of youngsters. Josie is still talking about it!

Thwee Years Old

Josephine Riley Masterson (Goose)

Things about you now I wish I will always remember...

a) Your prayers "with words" (the singing prayers got a bit out of hand)

"Thank you God for Jesus.

Thank you for our sins.

No more sins.

Thank you God for no more sins.

Thank you for this cheese pizza. Amen."

(Every time we pray. Without fail)

b) Your sweet desire to know everyone's name and where they are going.

(In the grocery store line, in the public restroom, at the public pool...)

Josie: Mom, who is that? (so close to the person of interest that they can hear)

Me: Josie, I don't know their name. Our friend. Our neighbor.

Josie: Mom, I'm gonna go ask them their name

(Fearlessly she's off.)

Josie: Hi! My name is Josie. What's your name?

(Quickly she returns to tell me the information.)

c) Your strong planning nature to hug/love/surprise someone.

(Each journey in the car to church Josie creates a new plan of who she is going to hug/kiss/surprise.

We talk about the details and particles of the interaction.

She executes beautifully each time with such joy.)

To our inquisitive, beautiful, outgoing, sensitive Josephine we will strive to love you for you and despite you, unconditionally for all your days.

You have my heart.