Happy Monday

For the most part, I am excited to start a new week on Mondays but what it is it about getting your but out of bed on a Monday morning that is so difficult?  Its especially hard if you have had a productive fun filled weekend.  I normally wake up early with my husband when he gets ready for work but sometimes on a Monday I pull my furry little bear into bed with me, for a an extra 30 minutes of sleep and a snuggle.

Once the day gets started, its always exciting to think about the new adventures that wait for me in this week - but I will take the extra snuggle time any day.

HAPPY MONDAY!

O Christmas Tree

Saturday we went to the Christmas Tree Village and U-Cut in Bothwell to get our tree and some Christmas spirit.  We decided for part of our Christmas gift to our niece Marley, we just wanted to take her out for a fun day with Aunt and Uncle and the Christmas Tree village seemed like the perfect place.

Marley had a great time helping us pick a tree, running through the hay maze, riding the slides at the playground and riding the train with Aunt Heather and Uncle Tyler.  I don't think she had as much fun as Tyler and I did though.

When the little trip was over and we brought our tree home to set up, it toppled twice before we were able to begin decorating.  It took a little team work between Tyler and I, some reinforcements and power tools to finely get the tree up.  Its now standing and my living room has been transformed into a cosy Christmas nook.

Not only did we get a great tree and some awesome memories but I think we also started a new Lapier Family Christmas tradition!

Late Night Inspiration

I know there are lots of you out there who work hard to squeeze everything you can out of each day.  You are in my office, you are my friends, some are family members and some of you are the bloggers I enjoy following.  You wake up early because you are excited to start the day and work on something you live for.  You stay up late to get a little bit more done than you did yesterday because you are working towards something great.  The task you are working on may seem small in the grand scheme of that big goal and sometimes it may be a little hard to get your but into gear.  I am up a little past my bedtime, somewhat procreating now because I am writing a blog post and searching for inspirational quotes.  But, I thought what the heck, a little refreshing blog post to share some inspiration with everyone else who is working away right now to get some extra things checked off that to do list.  Happy working, experience, procrastination and success!

"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards."
Vernon Sanders Law

"Unless you are willing to drench yourself in your work beyond the capacity of the average man, you are just not cut out for positions at the top. "
J.C. Penny

"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up."
Babe Ruth

"Don't wish it were easier.  Wish you were better."
Jim Rohn

"If you want to manage somebody, manage yourself.  Do that well and you'll be ready to stop managing.  And start leading."
Mark Gonzales

Starting Friday A Little More Tired Than Usual

Happy Friday!  I have to say, I am looking forward to the weekend and hoping for some R & R.  This week Tyler and I have not been sleeping very well, our fur baby Charlie has been rattling his cage and crying in the night.  Charlie has been crate trained since he was a puppy and has always stayed the whole night in his crate.  

Of course, as soon as we let him in from a pee, he will not go back into his cage and thinks that he can sleep in our bed with us.  To stop him from crying and allowing us to sleep, we have been bringing him into our bed with us.  I know, we are giving in and now we have a habit to break.  It is just so odd that this is happening now after 5 years.  I cant help wondering why he is feeling he needs to be with us in the night?

I also cant help but wonder what it is like to get a young child on a regular sleeping pattern, yikes.  I found myself thinking that our little dog Charlie was put in our lives to teach us a few lessons about how to disciple.  Right now I think he is winning but I will let you know how we do on breaking this habit.  Enjoy your weekend and your rest, I know we will.