Willpower is a funny thing. You may think you have a lot of willpower. Except for that one area. I love this quote by Victor Hugo-- People do not lack strength; they lack will.
I like to think I'm this type of person. Physically, I will keep going. Despite how tired I am, how down I am, whatever. I will make dinner for my family, take treats to the neighbor, play piano for the choir, read stories to my kids. I will work and work and work and work . . .
But, that is what's easy for me.
Do I have willpower when it comes to my tongue? Sometimes.
Do I have willpower when it comes to my emotions? Not as much.
That is not as easy for me. I can't will myself to feel a certain way about a situation. I can control my tongue more but the emotional side is tricky. I'm sure we've all found ourselves in situations where if we could, we would have willed ourselves to not cry, yet, unfortunately we can't. That is part of the human condition. So, until I botox myself an unfeeling mask of a face, with the smiles and laughter you may occasionally see an "undesirable" emotion such as me crying or heaven forbid, getting angry. Sorry, I'm working on it.
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Quotables
1 am
Eden: MOM!!
I run into her bedroom
Mom: Eden, What's wrong?
Eden: I'm having a good sleep and I like it!
The last 2 days my kids have been like cats and dogs, evidenced by the following song of Asher's--
Asher to Mara: It'll be a good Christmas, without you. (Sung to the tune of Blue Christmas)
At least my children are creative and musical when it comes to insulting.
Eden: I'm going to the temple.
It's a princess temple.
It's pink.
Cousin: I'm the best!
Asher: Well, I'm the best of the best and that's better than the best!
The last 2 days my kids have been like cats and dogs, evidenced by the following song of Asher's--
Asher to Mara: It'll be a good Christmas, without you. (Sung to the tune of Blue Christmas)
At least my children are creative and musical when it comes to insulting.
Eden: I'm going to the temple.
It's a princess temple.
It's pink.
Cousin: I'm the best!
Asher: Well, I'm the best of the best and that's better than the best!
Make it, Eat it, Love it
BLENDER QUICHE
This recipe is so awesome b/c it is versatile and of course, my catchphrase-- fast, easy and yummy.
Spray a 2 liter casserole dish with non-stick spray.
Sprinkle with 1 c. cheddar cheese (or more, I always do more cheese, why not?)
Sprinkle with 1/2 c. cooked meat (I've used chicken, ham even leftover turkey. I use closer to 1 c. meat. Just eyeball it.)
Sprinkle with 1/2 c. vegetable (I've used frozen broccoli, frozen and fresh spinach, fresh shredded zucchini. Whatever.)
In a blender combine
3 eggs 1/2 c. bisquick
1/2 tsp. salt dash garlic powder
1 TBSP minced onion flakes
1 1/2 c. milk 1/3 c. olive oil
2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley.
Blend until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in 375 oven for 40 minutes. I find I have to bake it for more so just check it. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. My kids eat this with ketchup. But, Eden would eat ketchup on everything if I let her. One pan is usually finished off by us.
ENJOY!
About Me
Blogs I frequent
- Austin and Lisa
- Blog Segullah
- Jordan's Blog
- Juliette's So-Called Life
- Keeping up with the Nielsens
- Life in a Northern Town
- On the Parenting Front Line
- Peppermint Street
- Real Life
- SassaPants
- Sorenson Ohana
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
- The Fascinating Girl
- The Harkers
- The Martells
- The Watabes
- Times and Seasons
There are other friends whose blogs I frequent but they are more "family" oriented and private so I didn't link to them.
5 comments:
I sort of have this problem, too. I've cried at the most inopportune times--usually in public.
willpower? what's that? (asked while my behind is plopped on the couch and no clue as to what we will have for dinner....for the fourth night in a row...)
when you get this figured out, please share the secret with me since i have yet to figure it out at all.......love you lots, I personally think you are totally awesome if that is of any value... mom
I've been working on will power lately because I am trying to lose weight for good. Boy is it hard!
Don't you worry about the tears or the anger. It's what seperates us from the animals! You're awesome, Luisa :)
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