My last post was titled, "I can't believe it has been so long!"...now it have been even longer. I really want to try to get back into this, so we will see how it goes.
I am also working on a post for my NEW blog titled "Organized Weddings". More info to come!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, July 20, 2009
I can't believe it has been so long!
When I said a while back I was going to work hard on my blog, I really did mean it. However, I didn't realize at the time that having two kids would keep me so busy. Plus, I love Facebook and I have been using it more than anything else to keep in touch with my friends.
We have been super busy this summer getting ready for Megan's wedding-which is in two weeks. Every week there is something to shop for. In fact, I just remembered I need to go pick up my bridesmaids dress from the tailor. Other than that we have tried to be at the pool as much as possible and basically trying to stay out of the house. I love being at home with my kiddos right now but that doesn't mean I want to be "at home".
Cash had two firsts this summer. A few weeks ago Megan and I took Cash to the movies to see Ice Age. We went to the early show because I knew Cash would be at his best. He loved it! He sat so still and didn't get restless until the last 10 minutes. The show we went to was not the 3D version, but that might have been better because I was afraid it would be too overwhelming. Then, last week we went to the circus. It was amazing! Not only was Cash in awe but so were Eddie and I. I know I went to the circus when I was little but I don't have many memories of it. Ringling Brothers definitely earns the title of The Greatest Show on Earth.
School starts in about a month, for me. The kids have a little longer. I'm getting ready to go back. The boys will still be with my grandmother most of the week and at MDO two days a week. I love my friends at work so it is an enjoyable place to be even with 800 teenagers.
The last thing I want to add is for everyone to maybe say a little prayer for me and an idea I have brewing in my head. I am thinking about creating a side job for myself. Nothing big and yes it is legal! I'm hoping I'm right in thinking I can do this with very little money of my own and hopefully earn some extra money. I don't want to say what it is yet because I want to work out some details first. As soon as I can I will let you know what I have up my sleeve.
We have been super busy this summer getting ready for Megan's wedding-which is in two weeks. Every week there is something to shop for. In fact, I just remembered I need to go pick up my bridesmaids dress from the tailor. Other than that we have tried to be at the pool as much as possible and basically trying to stay out of the house. I love being at home with my kiddos right now but that doesn't mean I want to be "at home".
Cash had two firsts this summer. A few weeks ago Megan and I took Cash to the movies to see Ice Age. We went to the early show because I knew Cash would be at his best. He loved it! He sat so still and didn't get restless until the last 10 minutes. The show we went to was not the 3D version, but that might have been better because I was afraid it would be too overwhelming. Then, last week we went to the circus. It was amazing! Not only was Cash in awe but so were Eddie and I. I know I went to the circus when I was little but I don't have many memories of it. Ringling Brothers definitely earns the title of The Greatest Show on Earth.
School starts in about a month, for me. The kids have a little longer. I'm getting ready to go back. The boys will still be with my grandmother most of the week and at MDO two days a week. I love my friends at work so it is an enjoyable place to be even with 800 teenagers.
The last thing I want to add is for everyone to maybe say a little prayer for me and an idea I have brewing in my head. I am thinking about creating a side job for myself. Nothing big and yes it is legal! I'm hoping I'm right in thinking I can do this with very little money of my own and hopefully earn some extra money. I don't want to say what it is yet because I want to work out some details first. As soon as I can I will let you know what I have up my sleeve.
Monday, June 1, 2009
We had a great weekend...
hanging out with friends and family. Saturday was Emma's birthday party and the kids had a great time playing on her swing set and in her toy room. I don't really know if Amy intended on them being in the house, but that's where they ended up. When you get older you don't really have time to hang out with everyone like you used to, so our kids' birthday parties are a time for us as well.
Sunday morning we decided to go to church in Crosby at the Baptist church where Eddie grew up. The decision of where to go to church has always been a dilemma of ours. Growing up Methodist, I was baptized as a child and then went through confirmation when I was a teenager. In order for me to join the Baptist church I will need to be re baptized, or that is how I look at it. To some people this might not seem like a big deal because what's wrong with giving yourself to the Lord again. There's nothing wrong with it but for some reason when I was approached with the idea when Eddie and I got married I got very emotional. So, three years ago we decided to have Cash baptized in the Methodist church and Eddie joined the church as well. We have been going to church there ever since but are now having a change of heart. The feelings come from the fact that most of our friends attend the Baptist church, Cash goes to MDO out there, and we live in Crosby and want to be a bigger part of the community. The sermon on Sunday was wonderful and I really walked away with a lot. Even Eddie said he felt like it pertained a lot to what has been going on with us over the past year. We have let certain situations really bother us and I especially have lost sleep worrying about if and when things would work themselves out. I pray all the time for God to put good people in my life and to guide me down the right path. On Sunday I learned to be tough and to "not let evil put manure in my driveway." I also learned to put up a guard-to be careful with what goes in my heart and out my of my mouth.
Sunday afternoon we were at Heath's house for Megan's birthday. Cash got to go out in the boat and run around the yard while Eddie sprayed him with a super soaker. Colt spent most of the night in either my mom or grandmother's arms.
Tomorrow I have to go to my post partum doctor appt. I can't believe it has only been 6 weeks; it feels like 6 months!!
Sunday morning we decided to go to church in Crosby at the Baptist church where Eddie grew up. The decision of where to go to church has always been a dilemma of ours. Growing up Methodist, I was baptized as a child and then went through confirmation when I was a teenager. In order for me to join the Baptist church I will need to be re baptized, or that is how I look at it. To some people this might not seem like a big deal because what's wrong with giving yourself to the Lord again. There's nothing wrong with it but for some reason when I was approached with the idea when Eddie and I got married I got very emotional. So, three years ago we decided to have Cash baptized in the Methodist church and Eddie joined the church as well. We have been going to church there ever since but are now having a change of heart. The feelings come from the fact that most of our friends attend the Baptist church, Cash goes to MDO out there, and we live in Crosby and want to be a bigger part of the community. The sermon on Sunday was wonderful and I really walked away with a lot. Even Eddie said he felt like it pertained a lot to what has been going on with us over the past year. We have let certain situations really bother us and I especially have lost sleep worrying about if and when things would work themselves out. I pray all the time for God to put good people in my life and to guide me down the right path. On Sunday I learned to be tough and to "not let evil put manure in my driveway." I also learned to put up a guard-to be careful with what goes in my heart and out my of my mouth.
Sunday afternoon we were at Heath's house for Megan's birthday. Cash got to go out in the boat and run around the yard while Eddie sprayed him with a super soaker. Colt spent most of the night in either my mom or grandmother's arms.
Tomorrow I have to go to my post partum doctor appt. I can't believe it has only been 6 weeks; it feels like 6 months!!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Since nobody will see me...
I am going to put on my swimsuit and go to my grandmother's pool. Cash is fishing with my dad and Eddie so as long as Colt will take a nap I can get some sun and exercise. I have lost 5 lbs so far but I need to make sure I keep them off and hopefully lose a few more before I have to weigh in next Thursday. It really is a big incentive knowing you have to get on a scale every two weeks and you can't lie about what it says because the doctor is right there. Right now I am obviously losing water weight but anything that makes the number on the scale go down is fine with me.
Cash is doing really well at swimming lessons. As long as we can get him to keep his mouth closed and not panic he will be fine. Right now I am not going to sign him up for another week. We will be at my grandmother's pool a lot and I really think between all of us we can get him swimming.
It looks like I am going to work next Thursday and Friday. I really need to go because there is so much to do to finish the year. Grades are due that Friday and I will meet with my principal to find out what I am teaching next year. I'm sure it is the same but you never know. The last day of school is a half day so I should be able to survive the day.
The weatherman said it is going to be a beautiful weekend...
Cash is doing really well at swimming lessons. As long as we can get him to keep his mouth closed and not panic he will be fine. Right now I am not going to sign him up for another week. We will be at my grandmother's pool a lot and I really think between all of us we can get him swimming.
It looks like I am going to work next Thursday and Friday. I really need to go because there is so much to do to finish the year. Grades are due that Friday and I will meet with my principal to find out what I am teaching next year. I'm sure it is the same but you never know. The last day of school is a half day so I should be able to survive the day.
The weatherman said it is going to be a beautiful weekend...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Cash started swim lessons today...
He took them last year also but I think he was a little too young to really catch on. He has been "swimming" in my grandmother's pool for few weeks now and he has become more comfortable with going under water and he loves to kick around using one of those really big pool noodles. If nothing else I want him to be able to get out of the pool, or at least get to the side, if he were to fall in. That is my biggest concern right now. His two cousins and one of his friends from MDO are also taking lessons with him. Hopefully they will be able to pay attention long enough to learn something.
Colt is growing like a weed and weighs about 12 lbs. Of course we started at 9 1/2 lbs so that might be about average. I have stopped nursing because I couldn't keep up with him. He is always hungry and with a three year old around I needed some help. I have to admit it has really been nice. Eddie can help at night and someone else can feed him if I want to play with Cash or go run an errand. You also don't have to excuse yourself and go feed the baby when you have company over. He is holding his head up really well and starting to smile and "talk". He loved the attention he got on Sunday at Aunt Julie's house and really put on a show a couple of times. He is sleeping more like 3 to 3 1/2 hours at a time. Before we were lucky to get 2 hours in before he was wanting to eat again. Nap time has also been an issue but today I finally found somewhere he seems to really be comfortable...on our bed. I have him propped up on our bed facing the window and he just loves it. He laid there for the longest time looking outside or at the ceiling fan before he fell asleep. Whatever works is fine with me!
Yesterday our friends Andy and Amanda came over. We got to meet their daughter Addie for the first time and they got to meet Cash and Colt for the first time. We love and miss all of our Tarleton friends so much so we are thrilled to have Andy and Amanda so close now. You always know who your true friends are when you can pick up right where you left off no matter how long it has been since you last talked. We promised each other yesterday to really try to see each other once a month. I hope we can follow through with it. Our wedding anniversaries are also only two weeks apart. Maybe we can start a tradition and get together to celebrate our anniversaries each year...
Colt is growing like a weed and weighs about 12 lbs. Of course we started at 9 1/2 lbs so that might be about average. I have stopped nursing because I couldn't keep up with him. He is always hungry and with a three year old around I needed some help. I have to admit it has really been nice. Eddie can help at night and someone else can feed him if I want to play with Cash or go run an errand. You also don't have to excuse yourself and go feed the baby when you have company over. He is holding his head up really well and starting to smile and "talk". He loved the attention he got on Sunday at Aunt Julie's house and really put on a show a couple of times. He is sleeping more like 3 to 3 1/2 hours at a time. Before we were lucky to get 2 hours in before he was wanting to eat again. Nap time has also been an issue but today I finally found somewhere he seems to really be comfortable...on our bed. I have him propped up on our bed facing the window and he just loves it. He laid there for the longest time looking outside or at the ceiling fan before he fell asleep. Whatever works is fine with me!
Yesterday our friends Andy and Amanda came over. We got to meet their daughter Addie for the first time and they got to meet Cash and Colt for the first time. We love and miss all of our Tarleton friends so much so we are thrilled to have Andy and Amanda so close now. You always know who your true friends are when you can pick up right where you left off no matter how long it has been since you last talked. We promised each other yesterday to really try to see each other once a month. I hope we can follow through with it. Our wedding anniversaries are also only two weeks apart. Maybe we can start a tradition and get together to celebrate our anniversaries each year...
Friday, May 22, 2009
My Blog Commitment
Cash likes our bed a little too much...
I think this is Cash's way of taking claim of "his" Nana
Colt's first day at the pool
Cash and "his" Nana
I think this is Cash's way of taking claim of "his" Nana
Colt's first day at the pool
Cash and "his" Nana
Everyday I get on the computer to see if my friends have updated their blogs. I love this means of communication. I have really been inspried by people like Buffy and Viviana who do such a wonderful job with their blogs. So, my goal is to start utilizing my blog more to let everyone know what is going on with me personally and also the family. For example, I did officially start my diet today. As my friend Kannan said, "This baby weight has to go!" I went to the store early this morning while Eddie stayed with the boys and bought tons of fruit, chicken, and vegetables. I will admit, I am on a doctor supervised and aided diet. I have been on this program before and was really successful. However, over the past two years I have had two pregnancies that have taken a toll on my body. One caused my body to go through complete chaos and the other resulted in ANOTHER 9 1/2 pound baby, enough said. I'm sure I won't be able to add new posts everyday, but I am going to shoot for every other day.
HOPEFULLY I will get back on here today and post some pictures...
HOPEFULLY I will get back on here today and post some pictures...
Friday, May 8, 2009
He is here!
I can't believe I have not posted any pictures of Colt before now. I try to get on the computer whenever I can just to have a minute to myself but I have not been very good with updating our blog. Colt was born April 23rd, thanks to me begging my doctor to induce me early, weighed 9lbs 8 oz and was 20 3/4 inches long. He weighed 8 lbs 14 oz when we left the hospital but in two weeks he has gained over a pound and is sleeping well. It is an adjustment having two kids but we are making it.
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