DREAM BATTLES

I've always believed that every dream is connected with your own "reality". And that by interpreting these dreams, it provides us with insight into ourselves. These dreams could help us understand our true personality by what goes on in our everyday lives and experiences. I'm one who has a lot of vivid, bazaar dreams. Some dreams leave me obsessing over them for days. I was considering starting a dream journal and keeping notes on what I dream about regularly. I just never find time, or I'll forget my dream.

My most recent dream was about a baby. I was sitting up in my bed, everything was white. The baby was naked wrapped up in a thin white blanket. He was soo tiny. I remember feeling so comforted holding him. I was trying to nurse him, but he was having trouble latching on. I remember he finally started eating and I dozed off for what felt like only seconds. I woke up and he wasn't moving. I pulled him away and he wasn't breathing. His little arms were crossed in front of his body and was swaddled in that white blanket. I panicked! I screamed to Bruce over and over to dial 911 and I started CPR. I prayed and prayed, exhausted from crying and trying to refill this little baby's lungs with air, he finally regained a pulse. And then I woke up sweating and crying.

So what does this dream mean? I've looked it up and there's nothing over death of a baby while nursing, so there's bits and pieces that I have to kinda put together.

So the first thing in my dream is holding a newborn and feeling comforted and warm.

1.To see a baby in your dream, signifies innocence, warmth and new beginnings. Babies symbolize something in your own inner nature that is pure, vulnerable, helpless and/or uncorrupted.

The second thing in my dream was having difficulty nursing the baby.

2.To dream that you are breast feeding, symbolizes tenderness, love, nurture, and motherly love. Good things will be at your grasp.

Thirdly, I fell asleep in my dream holding the baby. (That's one of my worst fears in reality)

3. To dream that you are sleeping, denotes peace of mind. Alternatively, it may also mean that you are ignorant and not fully aware of the conditions and circumstances around you. Sleeping may also be synonymous with death in that it beckons renewal and new beginnings.

Fourth thing was that the baby stops breathing. (does this mean he died?)

4. To dream about the death of a loved one, suggests that you are lacking a certain aspect or quality that the loved one embodies. Ask yourself what makes this person special or what do you like about him. It is that very quality that you are lacking in your own relationship or circumstances. Alternatively, it indicates that whatever that person represents has no part in your own life.

And last but not least, I dreamed of saving a life by resuscitation.

5. To dream that you resuscitate another, denotes that new friendships will be formed giving you much pleasure.

COME ON! SERIOUSLY... I'M MESSED UP IN THE NOGG'N MOST DEFINITELY!

First Trip to Disney!

On Oct. 18th for the first time Bruce and I took Kyle and Conor to Disney World in Orlando Fl. This was the first time for all of us. We stayed for 7 days, 6 nights in the All Star Music Resort and it wasn't nearly enough time to see and do everything we wanted to. If it weren't for the fact that I missed Caleb terribly, I wouldn't have come home so soon. But he had fun with his Nini and got spoiled terribley. I can't wait to take him down. I will say the drive wasn't all that glamorous and we will be flying down next time. It took about 16+ hours to drive down and 16 hours back. We stayed over in Savannah GA on the way down there. But drove straight through on the way home. Or I should say Bruce drove straight through. I only drove through NC. I did offer to drive more, but I suppose Bruce felt like it was his job. Go figure! That male ego thing, I'll never understand it. It was a pretty peaceful ride though, the boys had their PSP'S, DS'S, IPOD'S, I took my laptop for them to watch movies on and of course I have my phone with a ton of fun apps to play with. Oh, did I mention that this was a complete surprise for the kids? They didn't have a clue about any of it. They didn't know they would be out of school or going on vacation at all. We planned this trip in August and "I" had to keep it a secret for 2 months. For all of you who know me, knows how hard that was. But I'm so glad I did. I packed all day on Friday while the boys were in school and got the car loaded up before they got home. Saturday morning when we woke up, we took our time, drank our coffee and told the boys to get their shoes on we were going for a ride. Now they didn't think anything of it, as we go for weekend drives all the time. It wasn't until we got into Delaware that they started asking questions. So at that time, I took out my video camera and gave them the goodie bags I made up for them full of clues to let them know where we were taking them. The video is included in this blog. See below. So The reaction went alot differently in my head, but it was still amazing. Who knew there was such a thing as a magic bay!?!?!?!?!

Caleb's first trip in a boat

To the left you'll see Caleb driving the boat! I was so nervous the whole time. I really expected to be out in the middle of the lake and him throw a fit of fear and us be stuck out there. Worse yet, him throw a fit and tip the boat or fall in. But no, he was stink'n comfortable. He was standing up, feeding the fish cheerios and walking fearlessly between his father and I. I'd have to say that I felt so calm so relaxed after the hour on the lake, I can understand why my husband wants to go fishing all them time. After our fun outing at Marsh Creek, we ran up to Gilbersville to Zerns Farmers Market where believe it or not had THE BEST tuna sandwich on a keiser roll with lettuce, tomato and onion that I think I've ever had. I bought a clear glass charger plate for $2 and Caleb bought more cars. Like we need more cars...!!! So after our venture to the dirt bucket of a "dirt mall" as my friend Sarah calls it, we went boat shopping. Yes, boat shopping, my husband has hit his head hard this time. Every year it's something new. This year it's boating. But it has to be big enough to fit all 5 of us on it. Well, we didn't buy anything yet, we're still looking around. This has been a great weekend! It's sad to see it end. Now to wake up first thing in the morning to head to the bay to visit with some friends with my 3 boys for a few days. I'm sad to leave my Bruce as he's not able to get away from work at the moment. :( But I'm sure he'll enjoy the quiet house while we're away.

DIG IT

Come on out and see the show that Conor, Michel and Nicole have been working so hard all summer for. Order your tickets now, there's still space available Saturday night at 7:30. Just call 610-363-7075 to order. $7-Adults and $5-child. See ya at the show!!!

Digital Scrapbooking

I have 3 albums I'm so behind on. I'm about 11 years behind with Kyle, 9 years behind with Conor and 2.5 years behind with Caleb. I figure I'll finish their baby books and then transition to all digital scrapbooking. I've created a hard cover wedding coffee table book through Blurb and I absolutely love it. The way I see it, the cost for buying my books, supplies and tools I could pay for the binding and printing of a custom printed coffee table book. I did some digging and I figure I could download free scrapbooking templates for now and create my own later on. So now the question is, do I sell all of my scrapbook supplies after I complete my kids first year books or do I hold on to them in the off chance I start other projects? Maybe I'll keep them and start making greeting cards and catalogue them for holidays and such.