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a few things I learned in May

June 2, 2011 by Kellie

Hello lovelies!

How’s the short work week going for all of you? I know, us moms don’t really get a short work week, but I always try to have that mindset when a holiday rolls around!

I’m once again without my computer. I tell ya, the month of May cramped my style when it came to blogging & my etsy shop.

I didn’t want May to slip on by without acknowledging some major lessons I learned hopefully, for life. So here we go:

1. You will never be prepared enough for “Acts of God” when it comes to weather or disasters. Never.
2. If you are mad or holding a grudge against your neighbors, get over it & make amends quickly. You never know when you will count on them more than your family or friends when a major event takes place. We are so blessed to have awesome neighbors.
3. A neighborhood working together can make things happen. When we were without power for 6
days, I truly believe our entire street will say, that those 6 days may have been our proudest moments. Cutting & clearing the trees that had fallen. Neighbors helping neighbors.
4. There’s only so many days one should go without a shower. I set a new record.
5. Always stock up on PB, m&ms, candles & batteries.
6. Life is so precious. On the day of the tornadoes I was alone with the kids for the most
part. It was like the great Wizard of Heaven gave me all the bravery & courage I needed on that day. It wasn’t until a few days after I realized how much God was holding my hand while
I led my 3 kids down the basement with the other hand, several times that day.
7. Moving on to the other half of the month, our vacation – I never knew I had it in me to
ride a bike again after 20 years of not riding one at all! My legs were like jello & my rear
end was like…well, we won’t go there, but I loved it.
8. There’s nothing better than the beach.
9. I’ve gone the entire month of May without a 100% functioning computer & lived to tell about it.
10. And finally…my husband looks even hotter with a tan!

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here & reading my posts! I’ve started truncating my posts, so please click over to read the rest of the story!
THANK YOU!

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Comments

  1. Maegan says

    June 2, 2011 at 4:30 am

    LOVE this post. I still can’t believe you were alone with the kids when the tornados hit. You are Super Mama!

    Love this post.

  2. Krista@TheGatheringPlaceDesign says

    June 2, 2011 at 5:07 am

    Perfect post…Thanks for sharing! You are so brave and I am so glad you were all ok. It is amazing how these experiences stregthen us as well as show us how strong we really are. On a lighter note I am also so glad you had such a nice vacation! 🙂

  3. Tanya says

    June 2, 2011 at 5:56 am

    How scary for you and your family, yet so blessed to have come out of it all safe and sound 🙂 Makes you realize just how precious everday you have with your family is. Thanks for this post, I will be giving the hubs and my kids and extra special hug tomorrow! Hugs to you 🙂

  4. The Miller Five says

    June 2, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    What a great post. I am so glad that you and your kids were able to come through the storm safely. Great job super mama!

  5. Laura says

    June 2, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Loved this!

  6. Ben and Emily says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Great post!

    Here’s hoping June is an even better month for y’all! 🙂

  7. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:31 am

    Kellie!

    I love you girl. I am so glad that yo are alright. How scary! You are just amazing!

    xxoxox
    Jen

  8. The Pennington Point says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:43 am

    Great list Kellie! I’m so glad you’re all OK and that you had such a nice vacation. Lisa~

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