Attitude

Have you ever noticed how attitude makes more difference than anything else? Wow this was a week for attitude so bear with me as I share my new and old insights on attitude. This week started with me as angry as ever, Kaelee's teacher had hurt Kaelee. I was ready to do battle, no one was messing with me. Jay offered Kaelee that he would shave his head and wear his leather jacket for the meeting with the teacher and principle. Kaelee begged him not to get her kicked out of school so Jay just did his ever intimidating, strong silent thing. The teacher was in tears before the end of the meeting, not because of Jay, as she explained that she loved Kaelee. The problem all came down to Kaelee's attitude! Kaelee has been trying hard to improve her attitude in that class and it seems to be helping, nothing else has changed. Jay had a great week at work he was excited and was doing great untill he had a bad day Wendsday and then he had to fight to keep his attitude up. It always amazes me that when he is positive he is unstoppable. Early in the week as Gavin was screamin at me that he did not want to do his job, I explained that he was choosing to have a bad attitude. He quickly changed his mood (as only a 7 yr old can) and was happy and pleasant and did his job beutifully. Then there was my work week. The boy I work with is smart. I'm not sure if he knows it or not becuase he always suprises me. He has be the model student all week, untill his mom told him he had to have ADHD. Now he believes that he has this condition and is trying to act it. Wow the power of Attitude. I got home from work today discourged, tired, and overall grumpy. My friend texted me and I couldn't even hide my bad attitude from her. I tried to take a nap but of course I couldn't sleep at sat and pondered my attitude. The week of battles has worn on me, and my attitude showed, Makenzie came home with a big smile on her face cheering me up imidiatly, then when I gave Cache Peanutbutter Crackers he exclaimed,"mom you the best!" I am still trying to have a positive attitude but my entire family has had a week of battles and thier great attitudes have made it better. So I am trying to have a good attitude becuase most of the time that is all I can control. Attitude it is my new secret weapon!

Happy New Year!

Ok the Fullers are excited for 2010. Jay has a job that he loves. Kenzie has hit the double digits (10), Gavin is excited to be baptized, Cache will start Kindergarten in August, I should have my associates degree by the end of the year and have moved onto my bachelors, and Kaelee will move onto Junior High. The girls are excited for club Volleyball. Jay is excited to actually get to go to some games. So yes the Fullers are ready to get 2010 going. We must look back though at see what we have accomplished. First Jay is making money again. Oh yeah it is great that he is working and making money instead of working and getting nothing. Kaelee proved herself an athlete, not just a dancer. Makenzie has more friends than she can count. Gavin got diagnosed with dyslexia (I know this should be bad but oh no I love it) He is catching up faster that we can keep up it is truly a blessing. Cache went to Sharing Time regularly in Nov, and Dec. without having a meltdown. I guess 2009 not was so bad.

Our blessings were endless. When living through it I did not count them as such but here are a few. Our family learned Empathy. We feel for everyone who doesn't have enough money to make ends meet. Yes I count this as a blessing because I did not feel this way previously. We did all we were supposed to and we still had to go through the challenge any way. We made it through together, stronger, and happier. This last year I learned that depression only wins when I let it. I don't have to live the perfect life it is most important that my family and I are truly happy. All of my friends are probably saying duh! But thanks for sticking with me and helping me enjoy my new happiness. The kids learned that siblings can be friends. I don't know if we are just at a stage but they all basically like each other. The girls stick together and the boys actually have fun with each other. Our blessings or numberless and depending on the day I can give you more or less. My personal blessing I found in 2009 is my husband. He is just Awesome! He is like my own energizer bunny he keeps going, head high he keeps going, he keeps me going. He is my best friend and my biggest fan and I am his biggest fan. So happy New Year Everyone I hope you can look back and love 2009 and welcome 2010.