The God Of Small Things

I've been missing AJ lately..of course I see him everyday & night but well we've been busy..in the mornings we are running around like chickens with our heads cut off rushing to get breakfast,dressed,teeth brushed,hair combed & ready to go to school,then going to get him from school,homework,after school snack,baseball practices & games,Awana,memorizing Bible verses etc etc.



AJ with his baseball uniform on..



AJ AKA Mickey Mouse..:)



Just to think once upon a time it was just he & I  doing things together,having lunch together & then waiting for his dad to arrive home.He was out of school a few weeks ago for teachers workday & we slept in,had lunch @ Taco Bell & had a fun day just spending time together.It was a beautiful warm sunny day & I was in a happy frame of mind..the best things just happen & they take you by surprise.We also cleaned house a lil that day he helped out & made it go faster..teamwrk we call it! I'll never regret giving AJ chores to do around the house.It was a nice day & we talked abt many things & he was calm & laid back a rare thing for my Energizer bunny..we had the type conversations that I love to have with him-sharing our thoughts & ideas,breaking adult concepts down into child size brain friendly chunks..I had forgotten how much I adored my sons curiousity.That afternoon my son asked me some hard questions things even moms dont have answers for..like how many days would it have to rain to fill up a well & what happens to plants in compost..there was nothing about hospitals or dying or Cancer though.And thanks to some high power-the God of small things who watches over children,plants & kittens.It was just me,my son,our 2 orange cats discussing the meaning of life.

My 9 Month Virus



AJ born on June 11,2002 with his mommy & daddy..:)

When Eddie & I got married in the fall of 2000,Eddie was a truckdriver & busy with long hauls.But around October 2001 when my grandma was sick & dying of Bone Cancer I became very sick as well..we went to Helen Ga for the weekend to get away for awhile & instead of having the time of my life..I had the nausea of my life.Some kind of bug was in there turning my insides to shredded wheat.Rather than browsing in all of the shops in downtown Helen I spent the day hustling back & forth to the bathroom.We did finally go out but then I kept running to the restroom & by mid afternoon I had become a regular customer in Stall #3.Then I came to my senses & took a pregnancy test only to find out my virus I had was not a virus it was going to last for 9 months..lol! Finally the big day came 3 weeks early for my C-Section b/c my bloodpressure was soaring my Dr decided it would be best for me & baby if he did a C-Section 3 weeks early..A few minutes later my handsome son,AJ was safely in my arms.So the so called 9 month virus has enriched our life to the fullest! 

My Testimony

I have a colorful past..several years ago for reasons I won't mention right now..I moved to Savannah,Ga. & was totally transformed by Jesus Christ..I had gotten to a point in my life where I had literally hit rock bottom there was NO way to go but up.After almost a year of being 300 miles from home I gave my testimony in a big church with 300 or more ppl present...if u know me well u know I'm not the type person to stand in front of a huge congregation & talk much less tell my life story & what led me to Savannah.I was a mess that night I gave my testimony not only was I a bundle of nerves but that very day I had gotten some dental wrk done & was coming down off a high-(prescription drugs) that is.I came close to backing out of it because I felt so bad & drugged up but my friend said there were so many ppl that needed to hear my testimony.My brain felt like it had turned to gucamole & I felt like my heels were standing in a pool of drool.My friend got me some coffee & lots of it..lol! My drug inspired makeup was decidedly clownlike.It was cool that night & I warned the pastor that if he expected me to give my testimony to keep it cool or I would fall asleep.I warned the congregation that my testimony would definitely be God speaking because I was on prescription painkillers which had also seemed to kill every other sensation.I told them I had half my face drilled on & if I felt anything now I'm sure it wouldn't be good.I spoke for 20 minutes & I have no idea what I said.All I remember is a teenage girl came up to me & said "You have no idea how much my life has been changed tonight."All I could say was Trust me honey,it wasn't me..It was truly a touch from God!

He is strong in our weakness.No matter what obstacles are visible to our human eyes,God WILL get HIS work done!

Not by my might nor by my power but by my spirit,says the Lord.

Zechariah 4:6

Some More Things About Me..:)

Do you wanna know more about me?

Ok then.Brace yourself! LOL!

My name is Sharron better known as Shay..I have a handsome son,AJ who is 9 yrs old.I'm happily married to my best friend Eddie for the past 11 1/2 yrs..he is my rock! We lived in a mobile home the tin box I like to call it up until AJ was almost 4 yrs old then we moved into our "DREAM HOUSE".We love it here..I have had a pretty awesome life.I have a colored past tho then I met Eddie.

Every mom needs a hobby right? And this is one of mine.It's the outlet that keeps me from selling my life on E-Bay..lol! I also love to paint,scrapbook,write poetry & read.I can't sew & am not that good with crafts tho.I'm a year or so away from the big dreaded "40".I prefer cappicino to coffee,summer to winter,romance to drama,chocolate to cake,seafood to steak,TV to music & the Internet to most things.I drink too much caffeine & avoid alcohol like the plague.I'm just happy being me!

Simple Saturdays

I can remember when Saturdays were reserved for sleep in days,going to the nail salon for a manicure & shopping sprees with my friends or the hubby once I was married.My options were endless! I really never planned on doing the whole "MOM" thing.I never pictured myself on a Saturday afternoon on the playground @ the park or at Micky D's ordering a Happy meal..lol! When I imagined how my life was going to be I imagined the cliff notes version & skipped over all the little details.Those "little details" are what I obsess over now.A simple Saturday now may consist of Saturday morning cartoons & poptarts.I know that there will be a day when I look back & wish for these simple Saturdays so for as long AJ will let me I am keeping my Saturdays reserved for him..:)

Death! :(

It seems like such a pity that the scattered members of families almost never get together except in times of loss.Someone dies..someone dearly beloved & suddenly the phone lines are hot & emails begin to fly.People who keep in touch only at Christmas,people who haven't heard each others voices in months even years are communicating.They say "We want to come"!To comfort each other..to see each other again-brothers & sisters long apart.Aunts & uncles & cousins..second & third cousins too..the whole clan! So many of them arriving from so many places.In this busy world where distances are great & relatives tend to become strangers blood ties are still strong.Despite the sadness of the occasion it is pleasant in so many ways almost like a family reunion.You all sit around laughing,talking & eating food that neighbors & friends have brought in.If only people could have get to gathers when we are all alive but people are so busy & so far apart.It takes the deep seriousness of death to draw us,to make us realize that all lives that relate to us are special-these scattered lives.It's sad to say goodbye but in the end if your heart is right with your maker we will all meet again!

Domesticated I Am!

Where did the year 2011 go?? I don't even know..I turned my back & poof it was over! It goes without saying with kids time flies! On New Years Day we enjoyed some collards,black eyed peas & cornbread..it was wonderful!

AJ is back in school..he was out almost 3 weeks during the holidays..the sleep in days & the all day in PJ's was fabulous..:) I often worry if I'll ever be out of the woods when it comes to my level of worry for the well being of AJ..I think I already know the answer to that & it is NO..lol When he was born my worry developed right away.I worried whether he had enough to eat,about the way he was breathing while he slept,even as he grows I worry abt his development.Then there's the worry of safety-sunburns & falling.Thankfully we've been very blessed to have had to endure any real trauma with him.Outside of his Asthma & the scary event of his SID induced acid reflux when he was a baby he's been healthy & injury free.A friend of mine with teenagers says the bigger they are the bigger problems..I'm thinking it gets worse..I'll be in a nut hut if it gets worse...I'm a worry wart in every sense of the word! Oh well I'll just have to go with the flow.:)

Top 10 Things I'm Sick Of At This Very Moment..

1.Those painfully painful minipops commercials..No tween needs to be singing anything on TV EVER!
2.Winter..cold things..I could do without Winter!
3.Homework..don't mind assisting AJ with homework but seriously come on he's in 3rd grade not middle school..if I wanted to go back to school..I WOULD..most of this homework & projects aren't for these kids they are aimed at us parents!
4.Kim Kardashian-72 days is NOT a marriage-it's a rash!
5.Seeing Easter candy & displays in January-some of us are still recovering from Christmas & Valentines is up next slow down people!
6.Drama..one thing I do not need!
7.Laundry-the dirty kind & also the clean kind that is waiting to be put away..ugghh!
8.Caffeine-I need some NOW!!
9.Socks-so overrated!

10.Snobby ppl..I just don't have time to deal with ppl who think they are somehow better than me or anyone for that matter..face facts we are all created equal!

Top 10 Things I Love About Motherhood..:)

1.It teaches & promotes life long patience-(exactly how many times in one's lifetime can we say flush the toilet..I'll let u know!
2.It gives me glimpses of what I looked like as a child.
3.It has allowed me the ability to perfect the art of baking chicken all different kinds of ways-(picky eater check)
4.Because of Motherhood I know what a Pokemon,Bakugan & clone troopers are & why the loss of them can result in screaming & whining..lol
5.I became a body fluids NINJA- nothing phases me anymore.
6.The realization that you're never too old to play-(I'm not too old or clueless to beat my 9 year old "Video Game Master" @  Wii bowling thank you very much)
7.Caffiene breaks are a real good plus!
8.Momma & Daddy alone time makes for a better mom!
9.Getting hugged & kissed often by my son works really well as an anti depressant-(cost effective & heart warming-Double Win)
10.The giggles-(Hands Down)

This Is Where I'm From

I am from cabbage patch kids & Barbie dolls.I am from a big house with a full basement & a huge backyard with a swingset & a trampoline.I am from homemade meals & desserts & rooms just for guests.I am from gardens filled with green beans,tomatoes,onions,corn,canteloupe & watermelon.I am from yards filled with shrubery,big pecan trees good shade trees,apple,fig & walnut trees.From yards full of all kinds of flowers.From riding bikes up & down the driveway.I am from church on Sundays,big family dinners & holidays.From piles of books,ice cream sandwiches & Walkmans screaming Color Me Badd.From family comes first & from hard work & remember where you came from.I'm from a small town in Georgia..from my daddy's endless bottles of Old Spice & picking on my older brother..lol I am from a family room filled with family photos & photo albums.This is me & this is where I'm from.

AJ's Treasure Drawer

We have many treasures in our house..I'm talking abt those small kid toys u happen to find all over the house & u never know what to do with it.With a 9 year old we have managed to accumulate alot of stuff-a scary amount.While AJ was still out for holiday break we went thru just abt every room in the house & cleaned organized & purged like crazy.I was ruthless & we got rid of bags & bags of stuff.It was fantastic! AJ was great & willing to let go of some of his older things to make room for the new things he got for Christmas.However for some reason he finds it hard to part with the smaller random stuff he's collected-rocks,cards,erasers,stickers,plastic bugs & the list goes on.So I came up w/ a solution-A Treasure Drawer..:)

This has worked really well for us..everything has its place-it's a good thing! A very good thing for my sanity..clutter makes me crazy..lol

Changing the subject:I'm a BIG fan of playtime..I'm not talking abt video games or watching TV..don't get me wrong we have TV's & we watch them & we have tons of video games..but I think playing with toys is crucial to allowing kids to use their imagination & learn to share & play well with others..I'm a big fan of play that requires both imagination & creativity so toys such as Legos,building blocks,brain teasers,card & board games are very popular around our house.Of course getting outside is also important-my hubby plays catch with him & I play basketball with him...my hubby plays football & takes him hunting & fishing.We all ride bikes & go to the park & play frisbee.Hope u all have a fantastic day!

My 9 year old has been pulling teeth like crazy lately..soon he want have anymore to pull they will all be permanet teeth..makes me a lil tearful..:( First comes loose teeth then comes college-it's a natural progression.How did this happen? Only yesterday I was potty training him & feeding him baby food..I was overloaded with all the stuff one needs to survive with a baby & now we're good to go with a Gatorade & his Nintendo 3DS.He used to be in Pullups & learning to stay dry @ night & now he has better aim @ the toilet than his dad does..lol! I just don't know where the time went quite frankly.I used to read him bedtime stories @ night now he reads to me & knows how to tell time & knows how to play computer games..this generation of kids are so smart! As a mom who cannot stop time-(believe me I try on a daily basis) I marvel @ the new accomplishments that appear everyday.I made that-(my son,AJ) with the help of my hubby of course..lol! I have a big,smart handsome,affectionate son who is growing up & bringing me joy every second he is in my life.As a mom that's all I can ask for..:)

Guilt Is Overrated! LOL!

Every now & then I get hit with a pang of guilt that my life is fairly easy.Usually this happens when I'm sitting at my computer doing something on Pinterest or Facebook while munching on whatever candy I managed to pilfer from AJ's bedroom & ignoring the rabid dust bunnies threatning to chew off my toes..lol! It's not like my life isn't filled with its own hardships.He is singularly responsible for providing food,shelter & safety for his wife & son.On top of holding a real persons job,one that does not require Facebooking or IMing all thru the day.People actually depend on him,people other than me & his son.He has a job on top of making sure his son has Pokemon & Star Wars things & his wife has Internet access so she can lol abt things & post things on Pinterest...lol so yea pangs of guilt..lol

Random Things About Me

1.I was blessed to be born into a loving family that will do anything for me.
2.I was blessed to marry my best friend & no matter how tough life gets sometimes we pull together & work together for the good of our family.
3.I love anything beach related:ocean,sand,the smell of cocoa butter,seagulls,sailboats,palm trees,dolphins,lighthouses,seashells well u get the picture..:)
4.I'm a girly girl..love shoes flip flops are my fave,purses,makeup,purfume,manis @ the nail salon,the color pink,roses,bubble baths,scented candles,shopping etc etc.
5.Eleven years ago I married my best friend,Eddie & he makes me laugh..he is the mos intelligent & loving person on this earth.
6.My parents live next door to us..we do things together & for each other all the time.
7.I love flowers but I don't like yardwork of any kind..sometimes I will help my hubby out by mowing the lawn.
8.I think newborn babies smell like Heaven!
9.I love to cook & bake & try new recipes..love to watch Food Network.
10.I love the smell of fresh cut grass & fresh coffee brewing.
11.This is a journey not a race!

Tell someone you love them today-don't waste a moment being mad or regretful!

I Am A Stay At Home Mom

AJ & his g/f,Abi @ the movies..:)

When someone asks me what I do I tell them I am a SAHM..they automatically think I have kids still @ home but no I only have one son,AJ & he is in 3rd grade.I have learned that most people who don't think much of stay at home moms don't know what's involved & how much a family benefits & appreciates what we do.Some people think oh well you have no social skills then do you? I'm keeping our house clean,the laundry done,good healthy meals prepared,running errands,making Dr & dentist appts,taking care of the dog,going to teacher parent meetings,attending sporting events & school programs,making things for school parties & talking to my son about life..what better use of my skills? I do realize this is a personal choice & everyone has to decide what is best for their family.I also have quite a few health problems that also keep me from keeping a job.The bond my son & I have is not for sale at any price.Am I sad or resentful? No just sad that some people don't realize that a mom does know best!