Friday, September 13, 2013

Sometimes Waking Up is Hard to Do - Random Friday

1.  Reid and Willie were lying side by side on the living room rug one morning, looking as though they didn't want to be awake for the day.  I thought they were so cute I had to take a picture.
2.  We took the boys to a baseball game a couple of weeks ago, and the twins have been playing baseball a lot ever since.  But they don't quite have the terminology down yet.  Cort recently asked Reid to pass him the "Baseball kicker".  This would be the bat.

3.  My favorite social media hangout these days is Instagram.  I usually post at least one picture there a day.  If you want to keep up with me on a day to day basis, I'm more active there than Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Google+.

4.  Why do I like Instagram so much?  I don't know.  I guess sometimes a picture says a lot more than words do.  I like that there aren't so many words.  It's simple and real.  It doesn't take a big time investment.  If you want to come find me there, I'd be happy to follow you back.

5.  I've been doing my part time job for over 6 months now.  It's going alright and I've adjusted to it.  I'm thankful to have a job that offers flexible hours - I put in about 9 hours a week, in 3 sessions, doing mental health support services with one client.  It's nice to feel like I am contributing in some way. 

This post linked with Nancy at A Rural Journal for Random Friday. 

43 comments:

  1. The CrankySeptember 13, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    You contribute in many, many ways!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    This photo is precious.
    I had been wondering how your job is going. Thanks for the update.
    I love the new baseball terminology! Hope you all enjoy the weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  3. SandraSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    I agree! I am not much of a morning person!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Sunnybrook FarmSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    A good photo, lucky you had the camera at hand. Nothing like a good base ball kicker thing!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com September 13, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Such a sweet photo / baseball kicker...lol! Little kids are priceless :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    "Pass the baseball kicker" I love that. Your kitty is a good size:) Glad your job is going well. By the way I would love to visit you too:) B

    ReplyDelete
  7. Coloring Outside the LinesSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Precious capture! I keep looking at instagram because my granddaughter is on it. My phone takes awful pictures, so I haven't joined yet. I'm losing interest in FB rapidly.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Gail DixonSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Sweet shot of Reid and the cat. I have an Instagram account but never really use it and don't know why since I love photography.

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I don't do instagram. Don't you need a Smart phone to do that?

    ReplyDelete
  10. andySeptember 13, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    That's a great picture ! I too love Instagram ! Have a great weekend

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I love Instagram too. It gives me a window into what my favorite bloggers are doing.

    ReplyDelete
  12. NancySeptember 13, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Baseball kicker. Lol!

    I tried Instagram once but didn't really get it (my capacity for learning new social media sites diminishes each day...) Neat that you are enjoying it though. :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Tanya BreeseSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    that is a sweet photo and i am cracking up over baseball kicker :D have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Tina Fariss BarbourSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Such a sweet photo of Reid and Willie. I can nap with the best cats myself.

    Love the "baseball kicker"!

    I've never tried Instagram. I haven't been doing much social media period of late other than blogging.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Our Neck of the WoodsSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    That photo of Reid and Willie is just too cute! Adorable. I'm glad to hear your job is going well :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. SallySeptember 13, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Such an adorable photo!

    I don't even blog much anymore much less learning something new. :)

    Yes, you contribute in many ways, Lisa. Proud of you!

    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  17. TexWisGirlSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    really sweet shot.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Grandma BonnieSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Reid looks so cute and sleepy on your rug! I have just joined instagram. I have no clue how it works yet.
    I am glad to hear you are doing well in your job.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Sue FrelickSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Willie looks really big! What a sweet picture of him and Reid. "Baseball kicker" is priceless. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Valerie BoersmaSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I wish I could instagram. I love the way the pictures look. Hopefully some day...

    Feels like I've been away forever, from all of my dear blog friends. My inlaws were here for almost a week-with a new, very rambunctious puppy. It stressed poor Willow out so much that Willow suffered a stroke. She is doing better, but for a few days there I thought we'd lost her.

    I promise to write soon. Lots to catch up on:) In the mean time, I enjoy reading about you and your darling boys:)

    ReplyDelete
  21. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    It's nice to catch up on your activities.
    I've been missing from the blog world until recently.
    Love the photo; reminds me of the days when my kids were little.

    ReplyDelete
  22. LisaSSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    What a sweet photo! Pets can be such great pals for kids. And... - thank you. -

    ReplyDelete
  23. Harry FlashmanSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I've got pictures of my daughter as a tiny child, sleeping with an old calico cat we had. I guess kids and cats go together at that age.

    ReplyDelete
  24. SnapSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    it's important to be happy in your work. the first photo is too cute -- i think i might join them with a nap this afternoon! love the baseball kicker -- makes sense to me! i think there is something fascinating about seeing life in photographs like instagram provides. have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  25. GardenOfDaisiesSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM


    That is the sweetest picture!!! I know you are a huge support to the clients you serve. Thank you. We need more people in roles like that.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Out on the prairieSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    That cat is huge, a great shot

    ReplyDelete
  27. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    This is an adorable post!!!! It reminds me of Ella and Hank, the cat down the street. She used to follow him around and do everything he did. The two cats even look alike. The baseball quote is priceless!! For me, I just hate it when little kids start talking RIGHT! I miss the cute things they say so much that I refuse to correct both the girls! I have been trying to find out for months what instagram IS!! Everyone mentions it and so many pictures on Facebook say they are instagram. One person told me it a picture taking app, that is all I know.

    ReplyDelete
  28. LynnSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    oh my goodness that is too cute...

    ReplyDelete
  29. MarySeptember 13, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Your photo is adorable! Love!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Marie September 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    so sweet!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Debby@Just BreatheSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Love the picture and enjoyed hearing about the baseball kicker!!! I do enjoy Instagram but I always forget to go over. I don't do too many pictures here at home but when I'm out I love to share them there. So glad to hear that your job is going well. Enjoy your weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Lisa!

    Cute picture! Pets are special members of the family.

    I have not taken time to check out instagram. I agree, sometimes a picture says a lot more than words.

    Congrats on enjoying your part-time job. If you enjoy it and feel good about what you are doing I am happy for you! We all need to feel like we are doing good in the world.

    ReplyDelete
  33. MastHolidaySeptember 14, 2013 at 2:07 AM

    Awesome scenery!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Eat To LiveSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Cute picture!! I would love to be able to sleep in.. but the Hubs is a morning person and once he gets up, I usually follow.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Busy Bee SuzSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    How wonderful to be able to contribute AND still take care of your family!
    The photo is precious...as is the 'baseball kicker' comment.
    XO

    ReplyDelete
  36. NancySeptember 14, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I love the picture of Reid and Willie; so precious....I love to take naps with my cat too.....

    I agree with you about Instagram....it says so much more than words.....

    ReplyDelete
  37. BeccaSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Sports terminology is tricky! Every sport has a different word for the same thing!

    ReplyDelete
  38. RenegadesSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    You contribute in a huge way raising the future.

    Cute picture.

    ReplyDelete
  39. Liz MaysSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I was wondering about the job so I'm glad you mentioned it and that it's going well!

    Love the "baseball kicker"!

    ReplyDelete
  40. jp@A Green RidgeSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing the pic and Instagram...never heard of it! Feeling a tad poopy...like there's a big cloud over me...:)JP

    ReplyDelete
  41. MichelleSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    I miss the kid terminology now that my own kids are older. *sigh*

    ReplyDelete
  42. mail4roseySeptember 15, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    That is a sweet pic. I don't have Instagram, but I know people sure love it. :)

    ReplyDelete
  43. LindaSeptember 17, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Wonderful photo!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I love hearing from my readers!