Spanked a few times this weekend.

I am in a stressed out place.

My Scotsman has been gone almost constantly since the start of this year. He is working LONG nights so we are on completely opposite schedules.

Phone conversations are basically, “I just woke up and now I need to rush to work, or I am going to be late. Is everything okay with you, the kids, your family and mum?”

If he gets a chance to travel from the house he returns in the morning after I leave and starts off to work before I get home.

If and when he has a couple of days off work, the man is in a fog because he can’t seem to realign easily to our normal day schedule.                           

 I actually picture a deep sea diver from the 40s.

 There is also the added stress of locating the next job. Not always a problem since the Scotsman is respected and well liked in his profession. But……

You get the picture….

Then add my serious job stress, family management difficulties, (lots of major issues here) any minor tragedy occurring like….. a rogue mouse, ants taking over, dogs gone wild, A minor flood, hosting a large family gathering without help….minor health issues with me and other family members…Making the needed time for my parents, and my Scotsman's mom. (who lives with us)

(I am only sharing the easy stuff…you'd think I was crazy...lol) 

 SO...guess what?

 I start doing stupid things because I am over extended and NEVER know how to say NO.

So I end up......

 

*Losing my phone in the car…..for 20 minutes.

*Texting directly in front of two administrators. WHAT WAS I THINKING?

 

*Getting hurt twice at two different trainings….sigh…

Yada…yada…yada…

Of course, even if it isn’t logical…who do I get aggravated with??? 

My poor Scotsman.

Now mind you he is NOT perfect! Now shush some of you…he isn’t...

However…when you feel safe…to push….

Grrrrrrrrrrr..........

I guess I have gritted my teeth, talked in a very cheeky manner, and basically had steam seeping from my ears, the top of my head and through my teeth.                                                            

Maybe even said I was going to do whatever I felt like. I know...I know....sounds awful..

 

I have even texted someone suggesting I was going to ‘stoat’ my husband.

So……yes I have had a few moments…..of

ATTENTION.

I was told if I gritted my teeth at him one more time I was going to be spanked ….

I have been over the bed twice….

Rolled over in bed twice…OUCH….Once I even flung my hand back……that hand was grabbed by my guy and placed away from his descending hand.

These are quick statements...of his displeasure.

 

 He is not harsh- ever- just makes his point ‘quickly apparent.’ And we are always okay.

Even if I am still angry!

Once over the weekend I was told how lucky it was he turned around to check behind us, before he spanked…..yep….

We have had some light hearted moments.

A lovely breakfast brunch....and

My Scotsman later said, “He does the warning and I do the obeying”…That did make us both laugh since he is not a controlling guy.

I just want some normal……Or a sexy vacation...          

                                      

LIFE

LIFE.......

I was talking to my sister the other day. We both had had a really rough day. It was hard to lift each other up….not that we didn’t try….it was forced however, and sadness was all around us.

I faked a good mood and so did she….I felt bad because I am the big sister and I should have been able to help her. However the reality is that we both have so much going on that it was impossible to reach inside and pull out what was needed at that moment. 

We rang off saying bye and love you....(we both may have covered our tears in the quickness of the goodbye.)

The very next morning….

I received a lovely email from my sister.

I want to share it with you.

Even if it might be cliche.

 Some of you may have read this before but it made me happy inside, and refocused my sagging spirit! My sister said it helped her do the same!

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A Carrot, an Egg and a Cup of Coffee

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled 3 pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.

In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, “Tell me what you see".

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, “what does it mean, mother?"

Her mother explained that each of these objects has faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" she asked the daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?"

Think of this: Which am I? Am I a carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a hardship or trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and the trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of you past failures and heartaches.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

May we all be COFFEE.

Thanks for listening!

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Hey there!! Remember this crazy woman? 
I know I am not around very much so please forgive me! 

Work, a working husband--traveling more than he is home, and a MIL once again living with us.... My parents....oh our  children....two dogs....Close family....
SO......

Life is busy. But I am definitely staying out of trouble!

I am so very excited to have my friend Celeste guest post here to share an exciting event happening in June!! If you do not know Celeste she is a wonderful writer of spanking fiction!


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Thank you Minelle for allowing me to share some information with your readers.

Spanking Romance Reviews is hosting a challenge for spanking bloggers this June called the Spanking From A To Z Blog Challenge. This is open to any spanking bloggers, not just authors, so I hope some of you will consider participating. I've included the FAQ  but if you have other questions, I hope you'll either ask them here in the comments or email me at celestejones215@rocketmail.com

Spanking From A to Z Blog Challenge FAQ

What is the Spanking From A to Z Blog Challenge?

The Spanking from A to Z Blog Challenge is a group event for any spanking blogger who would like to participate. The challenge is to blog for 26 days in June, 2014 using a different letter of the alphabet as a theme for your blog posts.

Can you explain that a bit more?

Sure. Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a day of the month. On June 1, your blog should have A as the theme. B on June 2 etc.

Does each post have to be about spanking?

No! This is an opportunity to share all sorts of things. Got a great recipe for Apple Pie? You could post it on June 1 with A or on the 16th for P or the 4th (D is for dessert) or 25th (Y for Yummy). Use your imagination!

Do I have to post every day?

It's not required to participate, but it is encouraged. We are more interested in participation than in making a bunch of rules.

There are 30 days in June and only 26 letters in the alphabet.

Excellent point. One option would be to post June 1-26. Another option would be to take the 4 Saturdays in June off from the alphabet challenge, thus leaving 26 days for blogging. If you do that, then instead of blogging the letter that corresponds to the day of the month, just continue on from where you left off.

Can I still participate in Saturday Spankings or other weekly events?

Sure. You can either skip Saturdays (see the question right above this) or incorporate the letter for the day into your post. For example, the letter for Saturday June 7 would be G. Just think of the possibilities---giggle, gasp, grab, grip, goose, girl. Get the idea? If you want to participate in another weekly event or you have a weekly event on your blog, please don't let that keep you from participating in the alphabet challenge when you can or, incorporate it into the post.

For example---On June 13 Spanking Stories Book Club will be discussing Terran by Cara Bristol. M is the 13th letter of the alphabet…and coincidentally the hero of the book is named Marlix. Ta-da! Easy peasy.

This is meant to be a fun community event, not a homework assignment that gives you headaches. J

Is this a blog hop? Do I have to offer a prize?

No, this is not a blog hop. It's more of a community event and a way to challenge ourselves as bloggers to post more often and maybe a bit more creatively. (Not that there aren't plenty of creative bloggers out there.)

Do I have to visit all the other blogs?

No. That would be quite a burden (we are hoping for big participation, after all). But, we do suggest that you take this opportunity to visit some blogs that you don't usually visit. Maybe you could visit one new blog each day, though that is not a requirement.

Do I have to be a writer to participate?

No! This event is open to all spanking bloggers. There're no criteria other than that you have a blog (or maybe this will inspire you to start one) and that you consider yourself to be a part of the spanking blogger community.

How do I sign up?

Spanking Romance Reviews is hosting this event. Click here to go to the linky list.

Other than using letters of the alphabet for the theme, are there any other requirements for my posts?

Yes, if possible please include either the linky list or a link to the list of participating blogs on Spanking Romance Reviews to encourage visitors to your blog to stop by other blogs. We'd also like you to include the logo in your posts and if possible post the logo on your blog with a link to the sign up at Spanking Romance Reviews.

Is there a deadline for signing up?

June 30th would probably be too late to participate.

I'm sort of new to blogging and I have some technical questions. Can someone help me?

If you use Blogger, please feel free to email Celeste Jones at celestejones215@rocketmail.com Please write "Blogger question" or something similar in the subject line of your email. 

Thanks so much Celeste! I know you will have many awesome bloggers join this event!

Minelle