Meet Tracy N.

There once was a  girl named Tracy N. She was born a little while ago in St. Louis , Missouri.  She had dreams of growing up to be a doctor or a scientist who would discover a cure for cancer and AIDS.  

Along the way, she met a handsome man named Scott.  They had so much to love that they decided to make the love multiply and had three children; Kara (4), Brendan (3) and Ella (7 months) have added love and chaos to their lives, along with Riley the cat.

Now, she starts her mornings enjoying her Honey Nut Cheerios as she contemplates how to change the world so her children don't get hurt.  When she is interrupted by whining which makes her blood pressure raise. All of a sudden, she hears her baby Belly Laugh and she giggles along with her, as her other kids act silly and slap happy.

Maybe tonight she won't need to put herself in a Mommy Time out in the bath tub with bubbles while enjoying chocolates.  Her greatest tool from her Mommy Experience is to whisper at her children to get them to listen. It is easier said than done, but with practice it is very effective. As everyone settles down she thinks back on how fun being 22 years old was and how wonderful it is to be a Cancer Survivor of almost 12 years.  She loves the smell of snow and can't wait for early spring.

Oh No! She still has laundry to put away, but scrapbooking  or watching Miss Congeniality would be more fun.  Finally, she resigns herself to do work before fun.  "Whatever You Do" starts to play on the radio making her least favorite chore not so bad.  Then she starts Dance Party when she hears "Just Another Day in Paradise". 

With a family trip to the zoo planned for tomorrow; she remembers how she use to do gymnastics and then coach for 14 years. Wow, how life has changed! As her day comes to an end, she thinks about the most important things in her life: god, her family, and sleep. With all the blessing she enjoys everyday her one wish is to get a full night's sleep.