Your Body Wants To Dance...

Tell me what you're thinking
Because I can't read your mind.
It'd be nice to get away
If we could only find the time.
We won't need our money-
Just roll the windows down.
Let our cares all fly away
As we roam from town to town.

Life may not be easy
But believe me when I say,
If I could I'd take it all away.

So your body wants to dance but your brain don't want to.
You can say there's nothing wrong but they won't believe you.
I think it's time now, you should find out what you want to do.
Because your body wants to dance but your brain don't want to.

It's hard to hide your problems
When you can't hide yourself.
Everyone knows everything
But does it really help?
So it's up to you now
If a change is what you need.
Just hop into the driver seat
And never mind the speed.

Life may not be easy
But believe me when I say,
If I could I'd take it all away.

So your body wants to dance but your brain don't want to.
You can say there's nothing wrong but they won't believe you.
I think it's time now, you should find out what you want to do.
Because your body wants to dance but your brain don't want to.

I know it's something we've seen before.
You lose control and then hit the floor.
But now it's something you can't ignore
Because it happens...more and more.

Your body wants to dance but your brain don't want to...

My Wife

    I figured it was time to post something new. Lately I haven't had the time to do much. Life gets overwhelming- you know how it is. Kids need this and that. House needs clean, groceries... ugh! Grocery shopping... lame. Work, eat, sleep. Work, eat, sleep. I'm, of course, exaggerating. I have someone wonderful in my life to help out with everything. Let me tell you about my wife.
    I can't tell you how much I love this woman. It would take too long and, frankly, you might get bored of it. What I can tell you is what she does for me that makes me love her so much. She is my everything. She raises our children- biologically hers or not- and holds the fort together while I'm off at work. I can try to do her job but it is much more frustrating than what I deal with at work most of the time. She is my reporter and my acountant. She is my chef and my maid. She is my... well, you get the idea.
    When I met Ashley I somehow knew I would spent the rest of my eternal life with her. It might have been a look or a feeling or... I don't know. Either way, I knew it- she knew it. I could say the rest is history and "they all lived happily ever after" but it doesn't really go like that, does it? We have had our fair share of pain and heartache in our lives both individually and together. I won't get into all of them but I will touch on just one- Parker.
    Parker is a mini Ashley. If you know her- you would know him and our little monsters, Blake and Ella, are the same as well: full of life with a positive attitude towards the worst of things. That is just another reason I love her so much. When Parker past away on May 23, 2009, our lives were turned up-side down. We didn't know what to do, what direction to go or how to even cope with the new life we were about to embark. It is hard to lose someone you love but I don't truly know how it feels to lose a child. Don't get me wrong- Parker is my son because I adopted him and I love him as much. But he isn't my blood and I do believe that makes things a little different. Her pain is greater without her showing it. I know that, though we don't talk about it.
    Ashley is a strong woman. She is stronger than me, although she might say otherwise. She has felt the biggest pain that life can experience. But you wouldn't know that by just simply knowing her. You would have to go beyond the beautiful, contagious smile. She is the type of person that can make you feel good about life no matter what it throws your way. I know this because she is my wife and I feel this everyday. When she smiles, I smile. When she's happy, I'm happy. She is what keeps me going through life one stressful day at a time. She may not be certain of what our future holds but I can always count on her to help me not worry about it as much. And for that, too, I love her.
    Look, I can go on and on about the things she does or how she makes me feel but get to know her for yourself. Get to know her if you don't already. Get to know her because.... I know you will benefit from it- but not quite as much as I have.

Don't Block My View

   

    Considering we are about to vote on who we each think is best to run our country, I decided to share my own thoughts. In case you didn't know, I am in full support of Mitt Romney. I do believe, considering his background, not only with politics but also in business, that he would be the next RIGHT step for the future of America. ------Hold that thought that you just had in your head----- I have a right to my own opinions.

    Right now our country is on the verge of falling apart. Our economy is crap, our enemies are growing in threatening power and number and our current president doesn't seem to care until it's voting season. Instead of handling the important issues of the world I see him on every talk show, his wife, too. I also see how he takes more breaks from running the country than any other president- not to mention his weekly entertainment schedule. I'm a busy man just like the next guy but it seems as though our Commander-in-Chief has more time on his hands than the average American. This could be because he is considered the "cool president" and has the media constantly mesmerized and blinded from his lack of responsibility but he can turn down offers to appear on television shows. He should have found a career in the entertainment line of business instead.

    I have been watching and listening to as much as I can with these debates and rallies of this 2012 election. I have realized that our president is quite the liar, also. Mitt Romney has shown that he is the better leader for the U.S than Obama. I do believe he can reduce the deficit, increase jobs in America and reduce the unemployment and poverty rates. I also believe in strengthening our military for the obvious reasons- Obama doesn't think we need to. ---And am I the only one who finds his name ironic? Obama is one letter off from one of our biggest past enemies and his middle name of Hussein? Come on! Anyway, in case you missed it, our president has not been truthful in the deaths in Lydia, his accusations toward Romney and his own past statements and policies- not to mention the fact that he was either born in Kenya or in Hawaii. The arguement is there... still. 

    I realize that there is a lot to inherit from past presidencies but.... promises, promises. I don't blame the fact that my car has a bad alignment or that my backyard isn't a jungle of beautiful plants, trees and singing birds on the previous owners. I knew what I was getting into prior to purchase. Suck it up and do something! You were elected in the faith from the American people that you would do those very things you claimed you would do. Sorry, Mr. President, you might have tried but you failed and it is someone else's turn.
    Let me say that we all have the right to vote for whomever we would like to. But I ask that you vote, and when you do, keep it about politics- who you believe is best suited for the job as President of the United States of America. Don't conform to society or vote on most popular. This isn't high school class president. You have your own rights and own opinions just like me. And to those who are actually voting- thank you. Thank you for caring enough about the future of your country and concerning yourself with the important facts. With that said, if you vote for Obama- good for you. Hopefully he can keep his promises this time if elected. If you vote Romney- good for you, too. Hopefully he can get us out of this mess like he promises, also. But either way, if you can't let someone have their own opinions and beliefs in politics or even religion, then why have them about America. Isn't that what this country was built on? We all may see things differently and that is fine, just don't block my view...please and thank you.

You Should Know

I've tried everything
But yet this all still brings me down again
When will it end?
I hear you're happy now
But I still don't know how to let you go
And you should know...

That you're still a star
Although you're so far
You shine so high
But in someone else's sky

So what am I to do?
'Cuz when I look at you I fall apart
You broke my heart
And no, I won't forget
I know your mind's set but before you go
You should know...

That you're still a star
Although you're so far
You shine so high
But in someone else's sky

I stand in silence here
You've made it very clear
There's not much to say
And I watch you fade away.

THE MEANING OF CLEANING

It was late one afternoon and Mother finished pulling weeds.
She was working in the garden and was going to plant new seeds.
"I can't wait to plant these flowers," she said with a smile.
But after working out in the sun she needed to rest a while.
"Oh dear, I'm so exhausted," she said with a sigh.
"Those boys are awfully quiet," and she went to find out why.
She walked into their bedroom to see them playing well.
But their room was such a mess that Mother almost fell.
"Oh, my goodness!" she exclaimed. "I can't even walk in here!"
"You need to clean this room at once!" She made it very clear.
"When I come back to check on you I want to see the floor."
"I'll be back in a little while." And then she closed the door.
They took a look around the room as they sat up on their beds.
"I guess we better clean it up" little Teddy said.
"This room is way too messy," Tommy was feeling sad.
"We'll never get it all picked up and Mother will be mad."
"I'm not going to clean this mess. There's just too much to do."
"And if Mother comes to see it messy there's nothing she will do."
"She'll just help us clean it up so we can wait til then."
"She used to do it all the time and I'm sure she will again."
A few more minutes went by and Mother said from her room
"I hope you're cleaning up because I'm coming to check real soon."
Teddy got a little scared because they haven't tried.
They remebered she wanted to see the floor so they pushed it all aside.
The boys could hear her down the hall. "She's coming!" Teddy said.
She peaked into the doorway to see them sitting on their beds.
"I thought I said to clean this room and look what I have found."
"It now looks like a bigger mess! You only pushed it around!"
"But you said you wanted to see the floor so we thought that we were done."
"See, now we have a little more room to play and have more fun."
"Well, I guess you don't want to keep your toys so I'll give them all away."
"I'll give them all to other kids, now what do you have to say?"
"But mom, there's just too much for us! It will take all night!"
"Won't you help us?" Tommy said. "You can clean it, right?"
"You know it's not my mess in here," Mother said with a tone.
"You should have started cleaning when I left you two alone."
Mother was getting mad and said, "I'll do this all MY way."
"And you two boys will be upset with no more toys to play."
Mother told the boys a story about when she was small.
"My mother told me to clean my room and I wouldn't clean at all."
"So she simply came in to help me out but she put it in a bag!"
"She gave my toys to charity and that made me really sad."
"You boys should feel so lucky that you have these toys, you see?"
"Not every child has toys to own and enjoy like you and me."
So she gave the boys another chance to do what's right and clean.
"And when I come back I hope to see it the cleanest I've ever seen."
When Mother left they wondered if the things she said were true.
"I wouldn't like to lose my toys so I know what to do."
Tommy told Teddy the plan he had and they cleaned 'til they were done.
And when mom came in she saw a pile and said "You still have some."
She pointed to the toys she saw in the corner by the bed.
"Those are the toys we don't play with," Tommy and Teddy said.
"We thought about it and we woldn't like not having any toys."
"So we decided to give those ones to other girls and boys."
"We're sorry we didn't clean it up the first time you came in."
"But we promise to try to keep it clean," the boys said with a grin.

SUPER SIDEKICK

I haven't posted on here in a while so I decided to post some old stories I wrote a few years ago. They're children's stories I felt compelled to try. Hope you enjoy....

SUPER SIDEKICK

As Mother took a rest after sweeping with her broom,

She heard a little ruckus coming from the boys’ room.
She walked towards their bedroom and opened up the door.
And much to her surprise, they were wrestling on the floor.
Teddy said while crying, “Tommy won’t let me play.”
“I’m supposed to be the superhero today.”
So mother stepped between them. “Stop the fighting you two.”
“Did you both agree and was it fair for both of you?”
Tommy couldn’t help it, he liked to fly around.
“I’m the better superhero,” he said with a frown.
“Now, now, now. Dry your eyes my little boys.”
“Haven’t I taught you both to always share with all your toys.”
They both looked so ashamed as they listened to their mother.
“Now remember the agreements you make with one another.”
“It’s never nice to fight or cheat or not to share.”
“You have to work together to make this all more fair.”
She turned to walk away and said, “I’ll give you both some time”
“Besides, I like it when a sidekick helps to fight the crime.”
They both just stood there quietly not knowing what to do.
Then Tommy thought about it and caught on to Mother’s clue.
So he turned to little Teddy and handed him the sword.
“I don’t want to be the superhero anymore.”
“I’d rather be your sidekick, fighting by your side.”
“Can I be your sidekick?” “Yes!” Teddy replied.
“Then we can work together just like Mother said.”
“We can both fight off the villains until it’s time for bed.”
 So they laughed and played together now that things are fair.
And you should always remember it’s more fun when you can share.

Remember When?

I thought of you last night when I was at home
I spent most of the night sitting by the phone
I wonder if it's time to let this go
I thought of all the things we've seen and done
Thinking back, we've always had such fun
Now it's gone and I guess it goes to show...
The things we didn't know

Remember when
We were still friends
Its hard to look back
And see how all of it ends
There once was a time
When things were just fine
And now it's a memory
That we both left behind

We see each other every now and then
We don't say hi, instead we just pretend
Not to notice or look the other way
I wonder if you feel the way I do
If only I could stop to talk to you
And if I did, would you even stay...
For the things we didn't say?

Remember when
We were still friends
Its hard to look back
And see how all of it ends
There once was a time
When things were just fine
And now it's a memory
That we both left behind

Within These Walls

Within these walls I can lie awake.
I can imagine I’m floating on a beautiful lake.
I can think about things I might someday do.
I can maybe even watch a movie or two.
I can write a song and play my guitar.
I can look out the window and count all the cars.
I can stare at the mirror, I can jump on the beds.
Or I can just sit in silence instead.
I can stare at the ceiling while I lie on my back.
I can eat a huge meal or just maybe a snack.
I can do sit-ups, push-ups or run in place.
I can take a shower and shave my face.
I can clean everything. I can make a huge mess.
But there is one thing I have to confess.
I won’t enjoy those things I can do
Because within these walls I don’t have you.