End of summer

As usual summer always seems to go by extremely fast...
Vacation was great..We all had a nice time. Its always so nice to get away;but always as nice to return home again. School here begins in the morning, going back to school before labor day seems awful.
We lost Sen.Ted Kennedy last Tues. His work and his cause, hopes and dreams shall always be remembered as a huge part of American History.

summertime '09

Summertime Is busy...is in full swing--not too many sunny days but summer non the less...busy working and waiting for our vacation!!! Counting the days now!

Hooked on Fishing

We took the children fishing yesterday to a great park in Union. It was an event that is also a memorial tribute to a family who lost their son. It was the very first time the children had experienced fishing., it was a blast. Stephen caught his first fish, a white perch! Kalen on the other hand had a great cast technique but enjoyed reeling it back in and had no patience on waiting for the fish to come to her. We also enjoyed a small b-b-que also sponsored by the volunteers at the event. Overall it was great to get outdoors, enjoy the lake and be with nature as a family.

Mother's Day

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.! I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy. Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom .

March for Babies

We had the walk today, and finally it did not rain! Also it was great because it was the very first time my daughter joined me int he walk. What a great day! What a great cause.

b u d d y

b u d d y, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Family-


I ran into a stranger as he passed by, 'Oh excuse me please' was my reply. He said, 'Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you.' We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said goodbye.. But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still. When I turn ed, I nearly knocked him down. 'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown. He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken. While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, 'While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.' By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt by his bed ; 'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said. 'Are these the flowers you picked for me?'He smiled, 'I found 'em, out by the tree. I picked 'em because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue.' I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.' He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway.' I said, 'Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.' FAMILY Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the st ory? Do you know what the word FAMILY means? FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU

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Where did it go?

So now in March, I wonder that I am that consumed and busy I look up and February has passed me by. No one ever said work and family life would be easy or slow going. However I think winter up here should be slow. This was not the case for us or myself rather this winter. In the past it has been peaceful, calm, quiet and a simple time for reflection. Really this is THE COUNTRY!!!I will be the first to say yeah, think spring, I have been counting the days. I just wish some days were slower with less activities, with much less hustle, and of course less housework. So hello March and I will still be counting the days searching for that first crocus...

January In Maine

This is how I am feeling it's January in Maine---
This is a song by Patty Griffin...


"Top Of The World"
I wished I was smarter Wished I was strongerI wished I loved JesusThe way the my wife doesI wished it'd been easierInstead of any longerI wished I could've stoodWhere you would've been proudThat won't happen nowThat won't happen nowThere's a whole lot of singingThat's never gonna be heardDisappearing every dayWithout so much as a wordSomehowI think I broke the wingsOff that little songbirdAnd she's never gonna fly To the top of the world NowTo the top of the worldI don't have to answerAny of these questionsDon't have no god toTeach me no lessonsI come home in the eveningSit in my chairOne night they called me for supperBut I never got up I stayed right there In my chairThere's a whole lot of singingThat's never gonna be heardDisappearing every day Without so much as a wordSomehowI think I broke the wingsOff a little songbird And she's never gonna fly To the top of the world NowTo the top of the worldI wished I'd had known youWished I had shown youAll of the things I Was on the sideBut I'd pretend to be sleepingWhen you'd come in in the morningTo whisper goodbyeGo work in the rainI don't know whyDon't know whyCause everyone's singingWe just wanna be heardDisappearing every day Without so much as a wordSomehow?Gonna grab a holdOf that little songbird And take her for a ride To the top of the worldRight nowTo the top of the world....

My Layers

Always around this time of year I think it's a good thing to be introspective...so here it goes.


Name: Kathy
Birthdate: July 3
Birthplace: MA
Current location: ME
Eye color: BROWN
Hair color: BROWN
Height: 5'5"
Righty or lefty: righty
Zodiac sign: Cancer
LAYER TWO
Your heritage: Irish, Italian and Portueguse
The shoes you wore today: Black
Your weakness: Organizing bills
Your fears: Losing the people I love
Your perfect pizza: black olive,mushrooms, red peppers, & artichoke hearts
Goal you’d like to achieve: write a novel
LAYER THREE
Your most overused phrase on AIM:n/a
Your first waking thoughts:ugh
Your best physical feature: Eyes
Your most missed memory: My grandparents at the holidays
LAYER FOUR
Pepsi or Coke: Coke of course
McDonald’s or Burger King: MickeyD's
Single or group dates: I like the one-on-one time
Adidas or Nike: New Balance
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton Green Tea
Chocolate or vanilla: I'm a vanilla girl
Cappuccino or coffee: Hazelnut Coffee
LAYER FIVE
Smoke: On Occassion
Cuss: hell yeah
Sing: sometimes
Take a shower everyday: always
Do you think you’ve been in love: I am :)
Want to go to college: been there, done that
Liked high school: sorry I don't recall
Want to get married: have
Believe in yourself: yes
Get motion sickness: no
Think you’re attractive: I'm cute
Think you’re a health freak: definitely not
Get along with your parent(s): yes
Like thunderstorms:no.
Play an instrument: nope..
LAYER SIX In the past month…
Drank alcohol: yes
Smoked: yes
Done a drug: n/a
Made out: hell yeah
Gone on a date: yes
Gone to the mall: yes :)
Eaten an entire box of Oreos: Hahaha, 1/2 a box
Eaten sushi: yes love it all seafood
Been on stage: yes
Been dumped: yes
Gone skating: yes
Made homemade cookies: Yes...!
Gone skinny dipping: I actually have a few times.
Dyed your hair: Yep, highlights
Stolen Anything: No
LAYER SEVEN
Ever…
Played a game that required removal of clothing: yes
Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: Yes.
Been caught “doing something”: yes!
Been called a tease: No... hahahahaha.
Gotten beaten up: No
Shoplifted: I stole some candy when I was like 4...
Changed who you were to fit in: No
LAYER EIGHT
Age you hope to be married: was 29
Numbers and names of children: k is 8 s is 5
Describe your dream wedding: already happened.
How do you want to die: In my sleep. At age 90.
Where you want to go to college: I went to MTIDA.
What do you want to be when you grow up: a wife, a mom ,PRETEND PHOTOGRAPHER
What country would you most like to visit: maybe Ireland
LAYER NINE
Number of drugs taken illegally:
Number of people I could trust with my life: maybe...4
Number of CDs that I own: quite a few
Number of piercings: 2
Number of tattoos: None
Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: probably only five or 6
Number of scars on my body:c-section a few others
Number of things in my past that I regret: none. I'm happy where I am today.

Happy Old Year

Year 2009 Overview
As we enter the Golden Age of Aquarius, you are ready to receive all the blessings that are there for you, especially in the areas of communications and relationships.
Being understood and getting the responses you desire helps you believe in your ability to succeed and reach your highest potential. Your focus is excellent, and you know what you want. Use this to your advantage when working with others, but don't demand that they see your ideas as visionary -- even if you do. As ideas start flowing freely to you, make sure you articulate your insights clearly.
This year, you will be strongly motivated by transformation, especially in romantic unions. When balanced in your heart and mind, you easily express your emotions and are quick to support others. It is important for you to have a partner who is willing to explore different ways of doing things. You will experience many changes as you learn new ways of expressing yourself.
As you make this shift, avoid putting restrictions on yourself and stopping the flow. You are learning to behave in a new positive way, not worrying about the outcome. This will curb your need to control situations and enable you to take your relationships -- work and personal -- to a higher level of consciousness.
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