Trying to get it together
I never seem to have it together. Always running, never getting anywhere. I've been kind of down since I got home from TN. I just have so much to do, and it seems like I will never get it done. I...
View ArticlePoor Baby
J-A deals almost constantly with allergies. Sometimes it's my fault, letting her have a little too much dairy like ice cream and cheese, and it gets her nose running. Other times like now, the weather...
View ArticleThings I need to wash...
my dogs. the sheets. my floors. the storage shed (lots of pollen, looks green.) my van. (still has love bugs from the evacuation!) dishes...always dishes. laundry...always laundry. my kid :). After all...
View ArticleThe cutest things...
"Dear God, Thank you sooooo much for Daddy home, chew gum and my hair." (After giving a baby doll a spanking...) "You hear me, baby? Ok." "Mommy! Daddy (something unintelligible) in my eye in the...
View ArticleIt's a beautiful life
I went to bed really depressed on Tuesday night. Then on Wednesday morning I woke up. Sydney Marie was kicking away and rolling around in my belly. Julie-Ann was snuggled up against my back. Calvin was...
View ArticleFrustrated
I really didn't want to blog too much about the current political situation, but I feel a little forced into it. Although I could rant and rave for hours on end about all the things I find absolutely...
View ArticleBirthday Girl
Today is my baby's birthday! She's 2 years old, and I just can't believe it. Where have 2 whole years gone? Julie-Ann has been the perfect addition to our lives. She is so much fun every single day. We...
View ArticleWhy did I decide to do this?
Just started this blog, and the timer is going off to take J-A to the potty..... Ok, so I'm potty training...for real this time. Since she was about 12 mos old, we've played around with it, but never...
View ArticleWhat's up
Last night at dinner, J-A put a mostly uneaten sandwich on her tray, pointed to her empty plate, and said, "Look, Mommy. I cleaned my plate." After church, Calvin was driving, and he makes me very...
View ArticleJust wanted to share....
"Mommy, I'm sorry." "Why are you sorry, baby?" "I tee-teed in the shower." HA! Thanks to all of you with your encouraging words about how I'm looking these days. I feel like a house, and the mirror is...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Julie-Ann couldn't quite decide how she felt about the fireworks last night. She tried so hard not to be scared, but she was. We watched the big show from inside the van where she ooo'd and aahh'd...
View ArticleLabor?
Pineapple...Check Organic Red Raspberry Leaf Tea...Check Black Cohosh...Check Walking...Check Other highly recommended labor starters *wink wink*...Check Contractions...Check Spotting...Check Effacing...
View ArticleStill Pregnant
I did not sleep last night. Decided to get out of bed at 5. I have paid bills, checked my email and am now letting you know how miserable I am.... :) I have had contractions throughout most of this...
View ArticleYes, I'm still pregnant
Well, Julie-Ann has the flu. Just about every kid at church has it right now. Normally I'm one of those people who would bring a newborn back to church within a couple of weeks and not allow anyone to...
View ArticleShe's Here!
OK, so I was a little over zealous before giving birth to Sydney about how quickly I might manage to make it online to post details! February 10th (Tuesday) was already a special day for Calvin &...
View Article2 Weeks
Today was Sydney's 2 week checkup, and she now weighs 8lbs 6oz! A whole pound over her birth weight! So I guess breastfeeding is officially a success even though it hurts like nobody's business. After...
View ArticleBrief Update
I would love to go on and on about how life is so great right now, but I don't have much time. Sydney's sleeping, and Julie-Ann is temporarily distracted by Dora. I'm going to attempt to go to grocery...
View ArticleImportant Life Lesson
When you have leftover chips and salsa from take-out Mexican food, it's not a good idea to try to re-crisp the chips in a toaster oven. Apparently, greasy chips heating in a mini-oven can burst into...
View ArticleMidnight Snack
J-A wore her cutest PJ's last night. They're silky pants and a shirt, pink with little monkeys on them. There are ruffles around the legs and cuffs of the sleeves. She just looks incredibly adorable in...
View Articlewhatever...
So I tried to log on to this stinkin' site the day they were making the big change....I know I know....After several weeks of ignoring Pleo, I picked that day to start up again! Well I tried again a...
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