Separation Anxiety

My sweet girl has been having the worst case of separation anxiety I've ever seen.
When Davey gets home in the wee hours of the morning, I prepare for a blood curdling scream. Then I wait for her to come running into the bedroom in a panic. She can hear the garage door open and close and she thinks I'm leaving to go to work. She clings onto me for dear life and has to snuggle me the rest of the night. Then when I actually leave for work in the morning, she asks me repeatedly to stay, don't go, don't go.
This makes for a long night for all of us. It's been going on now for about two weeks and I am freaking exhausted. So is she. We are all grumpy and tired. I keep thinking she will just stop one of these nights but it's not happening. I don't want to leave the car out because that means we get to spend the freezing cold morning scraping windows. But, I don't care anymore. The garage cannot be opened. She is so in-tune and waits for it in her sleep but hasn't figured out yet that I'm not going to work in the middle of the night.
Wow, this is making it really hard to go to work these days. It's only for five hours a day but, when my daughter so desperately wants me to stay home it makes me feel a bit on the guilty side. I want to stay with her but, I don't have much of a choice at the moment. I try to console her and tell her I won't be long. It doesn't matter to her.
My sad little girl. We'll see if not opening the garage helps, if not, we are in trouble for who knows how long. We need a good nights sleep...

Open House

Photo courtesy of David Terry

We had the opportunity to go to the Draper Temple open house yesterday. I have to say it is now near the top of my list of favorite temples. It is absolutely beautiful. I love the interior design more than any other temple. It is so clean, classy, and the colors are gorgeous. There is African cherry wood throughout mixed with blue, a little green, and yellow. It isn't overly fancy like most other temples. With the exception of the chandeliers which of course are the most fantastic specimens of light I've ever seen. But, that's necessary. It wouldn't be a temple without amazing chandeliers.

I loved it loved it loved it! My next home must be covered in African cherry. Note to self.

Hobby Ah-la Necklace

I happen to be a fan of little Buddha things (once again no, I am not converting). Some thoughts, ideas, peaceful way of life, the Dalai Lama, and more recently... jewelry. I have looked everywhere for a cute Buddha necklace ( to keep some good karma hanging around, hah!) but, the one I like is HELLO expensive (Dogeared.com).

So, I decided to try to make one myself. I found the makings at good-old Roberts Craft and voila! my very own (much cheaper but not quite as cute) hanging reminder of goodness.

This was really simple but I'm feeling like making my own jewelry might become something I'd like to keep doing. I don't know a dang thing about putting stuff together but hey, I figured this out and I love it!

Great Book

I just finished reading 'The Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch. Thank you Melissa for recommending it to me, it is a fabulous book.

It's written by a brilliant professor who is dying of pancreatic cancer. He is a great example of optimism and strength even when he is given only 3 to 6 months to live. He is so positive about what is left of his future and the future of his family. I recommend it to anyone who might like a little uplifting in their lives. He is such a good example of someone who is thankful for what he has and is making his life the best that it can be. It's funny, too, because he didn't live his life this way only after he found out he was dying, he has always lived his life to fullest and has done the most he can to fulfill every dream he has ever had.

It's a good reminder to me that we never know when we are going to go. We should live our lives as if tomorrow could be the last day. Live life to the fullest and make the most of it. Even if I know I am going to make it to 99 years old (which I do, ha,ha) I need to be the best person I can be every day. Easier said than done sometimes (believe me I know) but, still. That will be my goal.

So, my point is, this book is great and if anyone is looking for a good short-read I highly suggest you check it out.

In Anticipation...2009

I was going to reflect a bit on the year that was 2008, but...

I have decided to do one of my favorite things, find some inspiration about the present and the future.

“One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.” -Unknown

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” -Buddha

“When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened.” -John M Richardson, Jr

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” -Buddha

Here's to a fabulous 2009!