Living Life with Leya
Reflection about life. Living life to its fullest.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
A New Fish-Eye Look
Yesterday, Adam and I explored stores off Laskin Road and came across the Freedom Surf Shop. I like looking for interesting new house items or creative art to put in our house. I was thinking about getting a fish tank but I like this alternative version of a fish tank. I know this isn't very kid-friendly but maybe I could have a sturdy top with a glass middle. I could make a wooden version top with a glass center. I just love this idea. It's so creative and an interesting talk-piece.Monday, April 16, 2012
Then there were 4 little birdies
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Baby birds hatching in our front yard
This morning we saw one of the meadowlark baby birds hatch in our front yard. This is so beautiful. It's a perfect spring day to enjoy the meaning of life being born.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Bird's Nest
These beautiful eggs are in our front yard. We think they are Meadowlark birds because we see the mama bird in the nest and in the tree on our front yard. Our family just loves looking at these eggs. At the beginning of the week, she laid two eggs and now she has four eggs. It truly is spring time. We can't wait to see them hatch. I'll keep you updated for when they do.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Wee hours of the night
Well, I'm sitting here not able to sleep. Fortunately, it's quiet and I'm completely awake due to an earlier nap that seems to mess me up for the rest of the day. Yet, I feel quite rested. I've discovered how watching Netflix takes over my life when I don't want to think about anything or 'do' anything for anyone.
I have a love-hate relationship with watching Netflix shows and movies. I go on a Netflix marathon watching TV shows I've never seen before. It somehow comforts me watching mind-numbing TV that often gives me more to think about how wonderful my life is (and that isn't sarcasm). I've watched "My So-Called Life", "United States of Tara", "Hot in Cleveland", "Drop Dead Diva", and now "Parenthood". I often ask myself if this time is wasted. I realize somedays it seems like it but I often multi-task such as baking something in the oven, cleaning, and laundry. This is when I debate whether being at home and watching these shows are silly. I could be that mom sitting at home eating bon-bons like the show "Married with Children". It's sad I know but not many of you know me and I rarely stay home. I'm usually up by 6:30 a.m. and out the door by 7:40 a.m. to take the kids to school.
When I was young teenager, I would watch television in my room by myself. My siblings would joke about how much useless TV trivia I knew and all the songs on the commercials. One day my mom passed by my room and said, "I know you. You can't fool me. There's always something going on up 'there'." So you ask, "What's going on up 'there'?" I guess it's all these crazy thoughts going on up 'there' - thoughts about life. I often analyze why anyone would write and direct shows about this - shows about dysfunction, tragedy, relationships that don't last, pain, suffering, etc. And I see this is the stuff we find fascinating and intriguing. In someway, we relate to it, so we're not alone or justify the wrongs we've ever done and regret. After I finally figure it out, I feel better about my life and the normalcy that goes with it.
Today, my 2nd daughter and I take a short nap together which never happens. And she tells me how much fun we had spending time together. Later I take her to her 2nd soccer practice where she makes a goal. I love watching her energy and the smiles on her face. And twice she stops playing to pick dandelions (aka weeds) for me. I just love her sweetness. I love watching this instead of watching Netflix.
I have a love-hate relationship with watching Netflix shows and movies. I go on a Netflix marathon watching TV shows I've never seen before. It somehow comforts me watching mind-numbing TV that often gives me more to think about how wonderful my life is (and that isn't sarcasm). I've watched "My So-Called Life", "United States of Tara", "Hot in Cleveland", "Drop Dead Diva", and now "Parenthood". I often ask myself if this time is wasted. I realize somedays it seems like it but I often multi-task such as baking something in the oven, cleaning, and laundry. This is when I debate whether being at home and watching these shows are silly. I could be that mom sitting at home eating bon-bons like the show "Married with Children". It's sad I know but not many of you know me and I rarely stay home. I'm usually up by 6:30 a.m. and out the door by 7:40 a.m. to take the kids to school.
When I was young teenager, I would watch television in my room by myself. My siblings would joke about how much useless TV trivia I knew and all the songs on the commercials. One day my mom passed by my room and said, "I know you. You can't fool me. There's always something going on up 'there'." So you ask, "What's going on up 'there'?" I guess it's all these crazy thoughts going on up 'there' - thoughts about life. I often analyze why anyone would write and direct shows about this - shows about dysfunction, tragedy, relationships that don't last, pain, suffering, etc. And I see this is the stuff we find fascinating and intriguing. In someway, we relate to it, so we're not alone or justify the wrongs we've ever done and regret. After I finally figure it out, I feel better about my life and the normalcy that goes with it.
Today, my 2nd daughter and I take a short nap together which never happens. And she tells me how much fun we had spending time together. Later I take her to her 2nd soccer practice where she makes a goal. I love watching her energy and the smiles on her face. And twice she stops playing to pick dandelions (aka weeds) for me. I just love her sweetness. I love watching this instead of watching Netflix.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A Valentine Strawberry Shortcake
I baked this strawbery shortcake for Valentine's Day. I baked two layers of yellow cake and layered white chocolate pudding with fresh strawberries. I'm not much of a baker but this looks delicious. We're about to eat this delicious dessert. I love strawberry shortcake especially the one that's made at the Cheesecake Factory. Instead of paying a ton of money eating out, I decided I could make my own version.
Today has been a great day with my family. Gigi and I went to Muffins for Moms at her school. I met another mom who was pretty cool. Then Lana and I met up with my good friend, April, and chatted over some coffee till we met up with my hubby for a nice Valentine's lunch. The girls and I spent time together at home till our man came home. He cooked us a delicious Valentine's dinner. It has been a great day today. Happy Valentine's Day! Hope your day is full of lots of love.
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