Well, here we are again ~

Happy Tuesday! It's a beautiful day, again!!!! Let's celebrate!!!!! :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR HUBBY.... SWEET LOVIE....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is such a special day!!!! Had this day never happened 45 years ago, I wouldn't have YOU!

I love you! I LOVE YOU ~

Random Fact

OK. Anyone who truly knows me, knows this about me......

When I hear or see someone sneeze, I walk in the other direction, hold my breath, or.... if I can't get away.... (lol), I just discretely protect my face (while holding my breath). Well.... here's the thing. This behavior stemmed from when I was a little girl, and I saw this exact photo in the Encyclopedia.....

Here's a real fact about a sneeze: A Sneeze travels out of your mouth at over 100 miles (161 km) an hour.


Why am I bringing this up now? lol!!!!!

Well, of all people - I was sneezed upon at the Phila Horse Track on Saturday. There was a gentleman standing behind me while we were admiring the horses. Well, he had to sneeze right after taking a huge gulp from his bottle of beer (ewww). Suddenly, I hear the sneeze. THEN, I feel it. YUCK! I look at the back of my legs, and the back of my skirt... and I was soaked with an icky beer sneeze. I look to my left, and there's my son, wiping sneeze from his hair. LMAO! It was just plain awful.

The man apologized. And, I moved on. But, it was just so gross......

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Thoughts on Relationships

I think communication is HUGE. It's everything. It's the key that will open ALL the doors.

Intimacy
Trust
Playfulness

Hubby and I. We've been seeing a Counselor. I dread it. Why? Well, it's brought so much "crap" to the surface. It's been rather painful at times. It's not fun, it's not easy. It's even caused some major blowout fights. It's draining, and it's a lot of work, and a lot of being honest. HOWEVER.... IT'S WORKING!!!!!!!!!! :)

A note about relationships... Take the time to make it right. If you love someone... really love them, do what it takes. We are. And we both feel and see the difference.

I made an observation over the weekend. My sweetness and I were CLOSE. More than just on a physical level. We laughed. We played. We enjoyed each other so much. It was so awesome. It was precious. We had a nice weekend. WE LAUGHED...... I honestly believe that all the work we've been putting in, is paying off. It's great. My husband "gets me". I "get him". It's so refreshing. It's so awesome. And now, I feel the results of change. I know he does too.

So... there's my ramble for today. For now. And I feel good. I feel loved. And, my heart sings a happy tune. Life is good. And I will try to live... ONE DAY AT A TIME.

xo!

I've been thinking.

I sometimes think that I should make this blog private. If I did, I could write ANYTHING... I can pour my heart out if I want. I can write without being cautious. Sexy stuff..... my deepest thoughts and feelings...anything....HOWEVER, by keeping this open to "anyone", I think about how I might bring a smile to someones face. Maybe others can relate to me. Maybe, I am a soft place to land.... for a moment or two. I wonder....

So, I am keeping this Blog public, for now. I'll keep posting. Maybe I've inspired someone. Who knows I can wish I have, or will. Maybe people end up here, and think I'm some sort of a fruitcake. lol..... maybe they think I'm OK, and they enjoy my blog.... maybe I can bring cheer... or hope..... *shrugs.

Just a thought. I do struggle with it sometimes.....:)

But when I laugh, and I might make someone else laugh... I'm happy... after all.......Laughter, it's the best medicine. In most cases in life.

Well, my little pumpkin woke me up at 4:00 a.m.............. She was not feeling good. SO, I sat with her. And sat with her... and sat with her.....Then, she threw up, and felt like a million bucks. lol. Poor baby. As for me, well... I am so sleepy! I couldn't get back to sleep. When I went into the bedroom, I saw that there was only about an hour left, before I had to get up. SO, of course I tossed and turned. And, everything that I could ever think of, I thought of. It was exhausting. LOL! :)
Now, I sit here all sorts of sleepy eyed. Is it 5:00 yet?

On the bright side.. (there's always a bright side) This is the LAST week of regular hours. FLEX time begins next week!!! YIPPIE! 1/2 day Fridays!!!! I am so excited! It doesn't take much for me to get excited..... I'm easy! I just love flex time. And, this year coming in at 9:00 will work out well. Even if it means I have to stay until 4:30. I could use a few more minutes to get ready in the morning. :)

Yesterday was nice. Peaceful. Fun. Cold, but sunny. I just wish I got more accomplished. I really enjoyed shopping with the kids. It was fun. They are becoming so grown up! *sigh ....my babies....

Oops! I better get to work!!!!!!!!!!!!! More later. :)

It's going to be a bright sunshiny day!

Good Morning! Getting up, getting ready, and going out. It's WAY to beautiful to be in the house today.

:)

Wishing YOU a beautiful day.

Derby Day! AND.. Cinco De Mayo/Maya

Celebration time, C'Mon!
:)

Philadelphia Park - to get us in the mood and Spirit of The Kentucky Derby!

And now, We're home. With a Mexican Fiesta!!! Mommy is also spoiling the kids with alcohol free Strawberry Daiquiri's! Yum!!!! Okay, so mine has a good dose of RUM! :) It's a day to celebrate! We must Enjoy life.

Hubby is making Tamales, and Fajitas - and we've been eating Chips and salsa! The Derby is on... fun fun fun!!!!

And, it's BEAUTIFUL outside.

PHOTO'S Compliments of Erin.
However, the MOST amazing picture here was taken by BROOKE! Can you guess which one I'm talking about?? SHE is the next in line as photographer... she's awesome!

Enjoy!

Rise and Shine! It's SATURDAY~

Good Morning ~

It's my FAVORITE day of the week!!!! AND, it's sunny & beautiful!

Last night was OK. I brought a ton of kids home with me, fed them, and shuffled them off to the movies. I love when Brandon gets involved socially, with a few of his friends. He's such a good boy. I just want him to enjoy his life. Brooke and Lindsey stuck home with us. Molly is here now, for almost 3 weeks! Anyway, last night was a regular night at home.

Today is going to be a good day. I can just feel it. I'm about to get up, and get in the shower...... and make the best of my time off.

Today is the Kentucky Derby. Let's go!!!!! Going to study the horses!

Hey.... HAPPY SATURDAY!

Fred just left with the girls. He took them over to the Old Folks Home. ADORABLE!!!! They'll love the girls. They'll love Fred!!! I hope they have fun. :)

Better get moving!!!

PICTURE OF THE WEEK!

Derby Hats....... Awesome.

Someday..... :)

friday is here! Let's Celebrate!

As I sit here quietly at my desk, I am celebrating inside of my head - today ends this work week. Although I don't want to wish any of my life away..... I am very happy that I don't have to work tomorrow, or the next day. I look forward to some peace, happiness, relaxation, and fresh air. I love the weekends. Yes, I am very happy it's Friday. xox


(lol) I was just called a "sexpot" by one of the women in my office..... *smiles. (I still got it). :)

Anyway. What a beautiful day. It's chilly... brrrrrrrr.... but I love it. I love spring. I enjoy it so much. If only I had more time to spend outside. *sigh

Well, Monday is the deadline for internal applications. I want this job... I want this job.... I am praying that it's the right position for me. I keep going over everything that the job entails. It seems perfect for me. I love planning.... how cool. Oh... my fingers are crossed for a decent interview. It was so nice of my boss to offer to meet with me and go over things with me. She is awesome to be my coach like that. And even though she doesn't want to lose me, she's willing to help. How nice is that? Not too many people out there like that anymore in this world. Unfortunately, people are so completely wrapped up in themselves - they leave no room for time for others. Even friends can't be friends. What a shame. For me, it just makes me appreciate the good ones, even that much more. :) She's got a good heart. And I appreciate that. :)

Wow.... Erin's on a roll. Ramble ramble ramble.... lol

Happy Friday. Happy day.

Shel Silverstein... one of my favorites.

~ Goodnight.

Postings

I post, edit, delete a lot lately.

I should just post..... and leave it.

So, today - I will.

This is a beautiful day. The window in my office is open, and it smells so amazing out there. The breeze is cool, but feels "just right". It's really the most amazing season of the year.

I'm having an "OK" week. I've been very tired lately. I haven't had much of a break. Even my weekends are full of "things to do". And, as much as I love to run, it does catch up to me every now and then..... like NOW. :)

Yesterday was very nice. I went to the Presidents house to celebrate Mom's 20 years with Rider. I was her guest. It was fun. I got to visit with many of the Professors that I deal with on a daily basis, as well as some of the staff. A lot of oldies came to the celebration, too. It was cool. If I can hang in there, I'll be at the same event in about 17+ years. I pictured being there... cool. I bet Mort won't be the President of Rider when I celebrate my 20 years! *Smiles. Hopefully, lord willing, Mom can be there with me, like I was with her. :)

Tonight is, "Counseling" with Nora. I absolutely dread it. It's so hard to sit there and discuss our troubles. It's no fun. I know that I fluff everything up, make life look like it's nothing short of cotton candy, and sugarplums..... but I can say this, Counseling IS NO CUP OF TEA! No fluffy fun there. (lol)
It's work. It's tough. Being there, pulling out feelings, laying them on the table, out in the open.... ouch. It's an eye opener. Last week was the most difficult. The list we had to make. UGH! I hope we don't have to talk about the list again......
Thinking positive thoughts. Positive energy... fluffy clouds, happy faces, sweet candy kisses, it's all that I want outta life...... Sometimes, it's just not that way...... *sigh

I'm a happy girl. It's funny. It takes a lot to make me feel any different. I try to make a difference. I hope I do. I want to...... It's my goal in life. For some reason, that really matters to me. I wonder if people will remember me...... I often wonder......

Happy Thursday

<3

Beautiful Lyrics.

When you're sad,
When you're feeling low
When you're hurt and don't know
where to go.
Think of me
There I'll be,
Anytime you need a friend.

When you're down,
And your luck runs out,
Or if you're in trouble or in doubt,
It's OK
Turn my way
Anytime you need a friend.

When you're scared,
I will stay with you,
When you feel you're falling,
I'll lift you.
When you're heart breaks,
I'll ease your aches,
Whatever it takes, I'll do.

I'll be there,
Taking care,
Anytime you need a friend.

When you're blue,
I will console you.
When your world is ending,
I'll hold you.
When you're lonely,
Come lean on me.
I promise I'll see you through.

All our lives,
Anywhere we are,
Just reach out-I'll never be too far.
Come what may
There I'll stay
From now until the very end...
Anytime you need a friend.

Wednesday May 2nd 2007

Good Morning. It's Wednesday.

I have had such a busy week. I don't think there's been one moment to spare. It seems like I've just been running and running and running ~ For a minute or two... I am going to sit here, and relax. *ahhhhh......

*Yawns......

I feel just like the photo above. I wish I had a quiet place to lay down, and take a nap. A peaceful, snooze.........

Be back later.

Never a Dull Moment.

Went to see Tom in the hospital, tonight.

Heart Attack.

*sigh

~Scary......

Life is precious.

YES!!!!! YES! YES! YES!

I just finished making the FINAL payment on our CRUISE!!! I am so happy! So excited!!! So relieved!! lol

Now - I have to fill up our BIG FAT PIGGY with spending $$$.

Whew. What a good feeling. :)

Can't wait.

HAPPY MAY! <3

It's May! It's really May!!! Amazing!

This Month is a biggie for special days. Let's see. What's coming up...

Hubby's Birthday
Comedy Idol Show at the War Memorial
Our 6 Year Wedding Anniversary
Mother's Day
Mom's Birthday
Brooke's Birthday
Gwen Stefani Concert
Memorial Day Weekend

BUSY MONTH!!!!!!! And, it's a mystery as to what else might pop up this month! :)

This is a nice morning. The sun is shining, and the weather is beautiful. I am looking forward to a good day.

I'm thinking about nice things, happy places, and smiling faces! Join me! It's a good day. :)

My Application is IN!

Not that I will get it.... but I have applied for a new job! I have been waiting for this job to be posted for over a month!! I know that a lot of other people might apply for it within the Union, but I still think that I should go for it. SO, I did. Now, it's a waiting game. I look forward to getting an interview! We shall see. It would be a HUGE promotion. A new department, too. I love my office now.... but I know I'm not challenged (at all).
Fingers crossed!! My application IS IN!

....... Monday.........

Wake up.

Coffee...

shower.

Get moving.

Rain.

Now sun.

I dropped one of my diet coke cans on my walk in - it was spraying everywhere. All I could really do is laugh. I had just gotten through picking up my lunch, that had turned upside down in the back seat of the van. :) A reminder... today is Monday!

We all make a choice when we wake up. Do we want to make the best of it? OR... whine and pout, and make it a gloomy day.. Well, my decision was clear. I was going to have a good day. And, even though it was yucky out, and I have a killer sinus headache... I, Erin Montgomery, will be a happy girl today. So, I turn around, and see the sun shining outside of my office window - and am pleased to be here. I am truly blessed. :)

Yesterday was good. There's something to be said about Sundays. They are bittersweet. Happy that it's still the weekend, yet sad that it's coming to an end. Exciting, because it's one more day to fit in something fun.... yet, miserable... because it's the day to get that dreaded cleaning and laundry done. So, why not do both?!?!? Yeah.... that's what we did. Cleaning, laundry, decorating the Balcony for summer, and yes...... a last run out to enjoy the last bit of weekend. :)

And now.... I sit here quietly. Thinking about the week ahead. Thinking about the days left behind... and wondering how things will fall in to place.

Happy Monday.

Our Saturday at "The Shore"

Although it's Sunday morning, I want to share my Saturday! I'll post more later - but, for now........ Here's some pictures of my day (yesterday)

Photography by Erin~

This is where we are today/tonight. :)

I DID stop to do my Weigh in this morning. And I did lose. NOT much..... but it was better than nothing!! I lost .6 lbs. Just over 1/2 lb. *sigh. It's better than nothing.

New plan. I am not setting a goal for this week. I will just do the best that I can.

Having fun in Atlantic City.
Bonding with my baby.

Kids are away. They are in their Dad's wedding tomorrow. I hope they have a nice time.

Just keeping up with my life..... can't post much though. I have to spend some quality time with my hubby. :)

Hope the weekend is magical. We sure could use it! Had some hard times this week. BUT, we're putting it all behind us, and starting fresh. It's nice. :)

<3

Until tomorrow.

Friday is Here ~ Lets Celebrate!

TGIF! I am sitting on my bed, doing my Friday morning blog real quick before I hop on into the shower. No work for me today! YIPPIE!! Rainy? Who cares! :)

Happy Friday. I'm packing my notebook, and will post more later!

Today is WEIGH IN! *gulp

:) We'll see.....

And, stay tuned for my picture of the week. It JUST might be my own photography. Depends on what I see in my travels, today. My journey --

Happy Friday.

Nice <3

Thursday April 26 2007

Happy Thursday.

Brooke had her Spring concert last night. It was really nice. As always, I was watching her sing, and wanted to cry. I had to fight the tears back. My little girl is growing up so fast. I wish I could stop time..... It's moving way to fast. The concert was peaceful. And, I was able to visit with Diana. She's marrying my EX this Saturday. I wished her luck. She's going to need it. Nice girl. Oh well....

Today is like my Friday, here at work. I'm looking forward to an extended weekend. Sometimes I think I need it more than ever. Like right now.

Tomorrow I will still weigh in. I'm anxious to see the results. I've been working harder this week. I hope the scale recognizes that. I still have no idea how much I weigh. I don't look. They just mark it on my card, and away it goes. When I reach my goal, I'll know....

It's sunny out, but looks like rain. It's supposed to rain a lot today. I hope it does, maybe it would mean SUN for tomorrow.

Not so much in the mood to blog right now. I'll post more later, maybe.

Happy HUMP Day ~

Happy Wednesday!

Well, besides the fact that it's Wednesday... it's also Administrative Professionals Day! We just went to our annual Breakfast. It was nice. Last year, I won a few prizes... not this time. (lol) However, it was still a very nice time. It's good to get out a little, and see new (And old) faces. Seemed like a big turn out this year. Nice. And, we came back to all sorts of gifts on our desks. We are very fortunate to have such nice bosses. I still find it astounding that the bats "boycott" the breakfast. It's more like a personal smack in the face to our boss. Oh well. Not me, not my problem.

Today is a beautiful day. A million reasons to be grateful. I am.

Brooke's concert is tonight. Spring.. wooohoooo!!! I can't believe she's almost out of Elementary School. My little baby girl. WOW.

I'm feeling good. Physically. Yeah.... looking forward to the weekend. A fun, sexy, playful weekend. I cannot wait!

Happy Tuesday!

Good Morning World! Happy Tuesday to you!!!

It's another beautiful day. Sunny, warm, and looking good!

Last night was pleasant. We ran out for a bit. Got some new spring clothes. Nice! My eating right is beginning to pay off. I'm wearing a very cute pair of pants that fit really nice. I am starting to see a difference, too. Best way to tell.... stand naked in front of a mirror. At every angle. lol :) Mirrors (most of the time) don't lie. :)

Okay, this morning, there was a guy on the news (The Morning Show). He was a great guy. He apparently posted a video on "Youtube" offering to be a friend, and talk to anyone that needs someone to talk to. How awesome is that? He really meant it, too. It wasn't some guy, pretending to care. This guy was for real. He was talking about how he believes that everyone needs someone to talk to. And, some people don't have that. So, he offers himself, 24 hours a day. He was even receiving calls while on the show. It was so nice. How many people would really be willing to be there for a complete stranger, to talk, listen... whatever... I believe that he'll make a difference in someones life. YOU never know when someone really needs to talk. And, he might just save a life, or two. It's a good thing. I believe......

Other than that... things are going well. I feel good. I am really looking forward to Friday. :)

These are a few of my Favorite Things! *SPRING*

- The smell of fresh cut grass!
- Hearing the sound of Birds singing when I first wake up in the morning
- Trees, in full bloom
- Longer days
- Warmer nights, sitting outside - watching the stars, and the planes in the sky..
- Feeling more alive, and full of energy
- Driving with the convertible down


These are a few of my favorite things - about SPRING!