For obvious reasons, I haven't posted in a year. Obvious people...I have 4 kids! I barely have time to go to the bathroom alone, much less update my blog. Wait, I DO NOT go the bathroom alone. I usually have at least 1 furry legged friend and 1 little boy following my every move.
I'm throwing myself a pity party today & you are all invited! I am pretty stressed. I feel like I rush through every day of my life and never have time to slow down and enjoy anything. I talked to some friends over the weekend, one of which had left the corporate world to be a stay at home mom, although she does have a craft that enables her some income.
IF I WERE A SAHM....I envision morning school drop off, head back home to fold laundry (which is never ending) and make beds. Head off to the gym for about 2 hours - 1 hour cardio, 1 hour yoga. Come home and make a healthy lunch. More housework. Pick up kids from school. After school snack. Spend one on one time with each child going through their folders and helping with homework. Start dinner. Greet my honey with a home cooked meal. Clean up. Quality time with the honey. Bedtime routines. ahhhhhhhhh I'm sure this is pretty far from what would actually happen but it sounds nice to be able to have time to do things that are important, instead of feeling rushed all of the time!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
December
Horrible blogger, slap my hand. so I have been just a little busy. Let's see if I can sum up the past few months without going on and on and on....
December
Pre-eclampsia was creeping up on me. My blood pressure was ridicu-lou and I started having protein in my urine. I was planning to work up until delivery but considering these factors, along with my high blood pressure, excessive swelling and gestational diabetes, I knew it wasn't happening, it was just a matter of WHEN.
December 22nd.
Dr appointment. BP too high, doctor was really concerned. He wanted to try and hold off for a few weeks to give the baby more time ot mature. Started steroid shots. Told me bedrest at home was the plan and try to reduce my stress. I was planning to be off work the last week of the year anyway, so it wasn't a big deal. My mom took the big boys to the dentist for me, I forgot to remind her, so at the last minute, she AS ALWAYS saved the day! I got home from the doctor about the same time she dropped off the boys. I told her what the dr. said and she was pretty concerned. I was supposed to be on bedrest, remember? Problem was....I had no diapers, no wipes, no bottles or paci's. I'd had a baby shower but one was planned at the office at the beginning of January. Would I make it?
December 23rd.
Getting ready for the holidays. Hectic. Mom's on Christmas Eve with the family. Needed to go to the store to get everything I needed to cook. Trying to rest
December 24th.
You know a late night or early morning phone call is NEVER a good call, right? I panic when the phone rings early or late. Reduce stress....ha. It was my sister. My mom had fallen in the night, they were at the hospital and they were planning to release her soon. They had run tests because she hit her head and back was sore, but didnt' see anything. She goes home.
Let me say here that my mom is my best friend (besides my husband). She has been there for EVERY major and not so major moment of my life. That's what moms do. She picks my boys up for me every day, comes to my house and helps with laundry. If she makes too much food for her and my dad, guess who gets the rest? I love that woman more than life itself. No lie! She is my everything. We talk two to three times every day.
December 25th.
Another early morning call. Mom had another fall, this time, they think she's had a stroke. My aunt had a stroke. I wasn't real close to her so I wasn't sure how much she was affected; however, I've seen her many times since, and she was fine. I went to the hospital and was shocked to see her. I've never seen my mom in this condition and hoped I never would.
The next few weeks were kind of a blur. My pregnancy complications escalated. Mom got worse. I couldn't return to work and was on strict bedrest. My heart ached...I needed my mom.
After a few weeks in the hospital, my mom was sent to a rehabilitation center. I visited when I could but because of my pregnancy, my time there was limited.
January 18, 2012 my blood pressure was higher than it had been and I was so swollen, looking back I didn't recognize myself. The dr said it was time. He sent me to the hospital. I came home, got the boys together and we headed to the hospital. I was nervous and excited. Baby boy was coming now and I was only 36 weeks pregnant. 4 weeks early didn't seem bad considering we were looking at delivering weeks prior.
December
Pre-eclampsia was creeping up on me. My blood pressure was ridicu-lou and I started having protein in my urine. I was planning to work up until delivery but considering these factors, along with my high blood pressure, excessive swelling and gestational diabetes, I knew it wasn't happening, it was just a matter of WHEN.
December 22nd.
Dr appointment. BP too high, doctor was really concerned. He wanted to try and hold off for a few weeks to give the baby more time ot mature. Started steroid shots. Told me bedrest at home was the plan and try to reduce my stress. I was planning to be off work the last week of the year anyway, so it wasn't a big deal. My mom took the big boys to the dentist for me, I forgot to remind her, so at the last minute, she AS ALWAYS saved the day! I got home from the doctor about the same time she dropped off the boys. I told her what the dr. said and she was pretty concerned. I was supposed to be on bedrest, remember? Problem was....I had no diapers, no wipes, no bottles or paci's. I'd had a baby shower but one was planned at the office at the beginning of January. Would I make it?
December 23rd.
Getting ready for the holidays. Hectic. Mom's on Christmas Eve with the family. Needed to go to the store to get everything I needed to cook. Trying to rest
December 24th.
You know a late night or early morning phone call is NEVER a good call, right? I panic when the phone rings early or late. Reduce stress....ha. It was my sister. My mom had fallen in the night, they were at the hospital and they were planning to release her soon. They had run tests because she hit her head and back was sore, but didnt' see anything. She goes home.
Let me say here that my mom is my best friend (besides my husband). She has been there for EVERY major and not so major moment of my life. That's what moms do. She picks my boys up for me every day, comes to my house and helps with laundry. If she makes too much food for her and my dad, guess who gets the rest? I love that woman more than life itself. No lie! She is my everything. We talk two to three times every day.
December 25th.
Another early morning call. Mom had another fall, this time, they think she's had a stroke. My aunt had a stroke. I wasn't real close to her so I wasn't sure how much she was affected; however, I've seen her many times since, and she was fine. I went to the hospital and was shocked to see her. I've never seen my mom in this condition and hoped I never would.
The next few weeks were kind of a blur. My pregnancy complications escalated. Mom got worse. I couldn't return to work and was on strict bedrest. My heart ached...I needed my mom.
After a few weeks in the hospital, my mom was sent to a rehabilitation center. I visited when I could but because of my pregnancy, my time there was limited.
January 18, 2012 my blood pressure was higher than it had been and I was so swollen, looking back I didn't recognize myself. The dr said it was time. He sent me to the hospital. I came home, got the boys together and we headed to the hospital. I was nervous and excited. Baby boy was coming now and I was only 36 weeks pregnant. 4 weeks early didn't seem bad considering we were looking at delivering weeks prior.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Baby Boy
I cannot even begin to express my excitement with this baby Carlos. I am already head over heels in love. One of the greatest things about pregnancy is feeling his little body move. I can't wait until I can tell where he is. LOVE~~~~~~~~~~~
Monday, October 3, 2011
Update Schmupdate
I am terrible at updating my blog. Okay, since my last post, I found out we are having a boy. I really thought girl, but I was wrong...again. We are very excited and I can't wait to see what he looks like.
Saturday we attended my sweet nephew's first birthday party. So fun. They had a petting zoo -- farm animals. They had the cutest little black pig I've ever seen. I wanted to stuff him in my purse & take him home. Afterwards, we decided to venture to the in-laws and spend the night. I went to Canton with my MIL yesterday and it just about killed me. 2 1/2 hours of walking. low baby. ouch! When we (finally) got to the car, I couldn't bend to sit, I was in much pain. We headed home and when I arrived I took 1 tylenol and laid down. I hated to take that pill, but I didn't see relief coming any other way. I felt better when I got up. My wonderful husband got my recipe for White Chicken Enchiladas (Pioneer Woman) & made dinner - another big thanks. I don't think I could have stood in the kitchen for any period of time. The little boys came home from their dad's house, we got them all settled. I sat outside on the back porch and looked at the stars...enjoyed the quiet. Back to the hustle & bustle of the week! Woo hoo.
Saturday we attended my sweet nephew's first birthday party. So fun. They had a petting zoo -- farm animals. They had the cutest little black pig I've ever seen. I wanted to stuff him in my purse & take him home. Afterwards, we decided to venture to the in-laws and spend the night. I went to Canton with my MIL yesterday and it just about killed me. 2 1/2 hours of walking. low baby. ouch! When we (finally) got to the car, I couldn't bend to sit, I was in much pain. We headed home and when I arrived I took 1 tylenol and laid down. I hated to take that pill, but I didn't see relief coming any other way. I felt better when I got up. My wonderful husband got my recipe for White Chicken Enchiladas (Pioneer Woman) & made dinner - another big thanks. I don't think I could have stood in the kitchen for any period of time. The little boys came home from their dad's house, we got them all settled. I sat outside on the back porch and looked at the stars...enjoyed the quiet. Back to the hustle & bustle of the week! Woo hoo.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Feeling Bleh
This baby and I do NOT agree on food. Here's a rundown of what he/she does not like: pizza, mcdonalds (i really don't either), salad, mexican food, hamburger meat.
Carlos did okay with sushi on Saturday and we've enjoyed a steak and sweet baked potato with no problems.
I'm so tired of eating TUMS............
Carlos did okay with sushi on Saturday and we've enjoyed a steak and sweet baked potato with no problems.
I'm so tired of eating TUMS............
Monday, September 19, 2011
Weekend Wrap Up
I've noticed lately that I can't remember simple words. I know what I want to say, but I can't remember the word I want to use...so frustrating.
The constant baseball schedule coupled with pregnancy has me exhausted. The weekends are no longer for catching up around the house, laundry, cleaning, organizing...wait, I don't do that stuff. Honestly, it's no longer resting and feeling like I have a weekend, instead it's baseball, baseball and more baseball. Quite frankly, had I anticipated this kind of schedule, I would have given it a second thought. Too late now? So, D had a tournament this past weekend. It was their dad's weekend. I decided to bow out and give their dad the details and cross my fingers that he would show up. When this has happened in the past, D stays with my sister & brother in law (also coach of the team). Lo & behold, his dad never showed up. Dennis and I spent the day together, had lunch, went to Babies R Us, looked at a discount furniture store for a dresser for the baby. Really spent some bonding time together. It was great, but I felt terrible for not being at the baseball field. D stayed the night Sat. night too (they had early games) and I picked him up as soon as he got back yesterday. So much for time away from the baseball fields.
So....back to Babies R Us. To sum up this experience, hilarious would be an understatement. Den has my kids, but when he got us, Rylan was 4, hardly an infant. This is all new to him. We look at pack n' plays, I suggest one that has a place for a newborn so we can use this beside our bed if need be. Moving on to strollers, he's shocked at the $200 minimum price tag. He wonders why we can't use the $20 umbrella stroller. I tell him we can hold off on high chairs for a while. We mosey around, I think mostly he was in shock. When we get to the baby beds, he said, "we already looked at beds". Me, "no honey, that was a pack n play, those are more for naps, they have a cardboard bottom, the beds have real mattresses". Next we move to bottles. For some reason, this is a real issue for me. I've always used playtex bottles with the drop-ins. However, this time around, I see the expense associated with the constant need of more drop ins. I like the sanitary part of it and minimal washing, but the expense....? On our way to the bottles, we pass the formula. I mention that I might "pump" but I'm not sure. After seeing the price tag on the formula, he is insistent that I should produce enough milk to feed the baby. Pumps...the good ones....$300! My poor hubby love was in sticker shock. That was enough for one day.
The constant baseball schedule coupled with pregnancy has me exhausted. The weekends are no longer for catching up around the house, laundry, cleaning, organizing...wait, I don't do that stuff. Honestly, it's no longer resting and feeling like I have a weekend, instead it's baseball, baseball and more baseball. Quite frankly, had I anticipated this kind of schedule, I would have given it a second thought. Too late now? So, D had a tournament this past weekend. It was their dad's weekend. I decided to bow out and give their dad the details and cross my fingers that he would show up. When this has happened in the past, D stays with my sister & brother in law (also coach of the team). Lo & behold, his dad never showed up. Dennis and I spent the day together, had lunch, went to Babies R Us, looked at a discount furniture store for a dresser for the baby. Really spent some bonding time together. It was great, but I felt terrible for not being at the baseball field. D stayed the night Sat. night too (they had early games) and I picked him up as soon as he got back yesterday. So much for time away from the baseball fields.
So....back to Babies R Us. To sum up this experience, hilarious would be an understatement. Den has my kids, but when he got us, Rylan was 4, hardly an infant. This is all new to him. We look at pack n' plays, I suggest one that has a place for a newborn so we can use this beside our bed if need be. Moving on to strollers, he's shocked at the $200 minimum price tag. He wonders why we can't use the $20 umbrella stroller. I tell him we can hold off on high chairs for a while. We mosey around, I think mostly he was in shock. When we get to the baby beds, he said, "we already looked at beds". Me, "no honey, that was a pack n play, those are more for naps, they have a cardboard bottom, the beds have real mattresses". Next we move to bottles. For some reason, this is a real issue for me. I've always used playtex bottles with the drop-ins. However, this time around, I see the expense associated with the constant need of more drop ins. I like the sanitary part of it and minimal washing, but the expense....? On our way to the bottles, we pass the formula. I mention that I might "pump" but I'm not sure. After seeing the price tag on the formula, he is insistent that I should produce enough milk to feed the baby. Pumps...the good ones....$300! My poor hubby love was in sticker shock. That was enough for one day.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Prego Pains
The last few weeks I've been dealing with extreme indigestion. It doesn't matter what I eat, I get it. TUMS are my friend right now. I have a big ole bottle in my purse.
I've also been having hip pains when I lay down at night. I have to put a small pillow under my hips to keep them from hurting.
This week, I've noticed my feet are swelling, or maybe my shoes are shrinking. When I got home last night, those strappy shoes I wore all day had left permanent imprints on my feet. Luckily, I have the greatest husband ever who gave me an awesome foot rub to help relieve the pain.
The temps have dropped and I am so grateful. I slept like a baby last night...first time in a long time. Ahhhh, how I love my sleep
I've also been having hip pains when I lay down at night. I have to put a small pillow under my hips to keep them from hurting.
This week, I've noticed my feet are swelling, or maybe my shoes are shrinking. When I got home last night, those strappy shoes I wore all day had left permanent imprints on my feet. Luckily, I have the greatest husband ever who gave me an awesome foot rub to help relieve the pain.
The temps have dropped and I am so grateful. I slept like a baby last night...first time in a long time. Ahhhh, how I love my sleep
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Pink - Pink Everywhere
Subconsciously, I think if I surround myself with pink, maybe I have a better chance of having a girl! Ha. Yes, I'm aware of how absurd that sounds. 11 days until the sonogram.
M had a baseball tournament in Waco last weekend. Luckily, the weather was bearable and the seating covered. This weekend....notsomuch. It's back in the 100's.
I've been collecting tons of recipes via pinterest (new obsession) and elsewhere. I LOVE crock pot cooking during the fall. For some reason, most of my crockpot recipes seem like cool/cold weather food. I need to organize them all so I can actually get back to meal planning. With our weekends so busy with ball, I haven't really gone to the store for "meals", I just buy things that I know I can throw something together.
M had a baseball tournament in Waco last weekend. Luckily, the weather was bearable and the seating covered. This weekend....notsomuch. It's back in the 100's.
I've been collecting tons of recipes via pinterest (new obsession) and elsewhere. I LOVE crock pot cooking during the fall. For some reason, most of my crockpot recipes seem like cool/cold weather food. I need to organize them all so I can actually get back to meal planning. With our weekends so busy with ball, I haven't really gone to the store for "meals", I just buy things that I know I can throw something together.
Countdown to the 26th
I had a dr. appointment yesterday. Initially, I was struck with fear on dr. days but I'm passed that now and excited to hear my little thump, thump. Den had to go out of town so the first "real" appointment...the one that makes you realize there IS a baby growing in there...he missed. I was kinda bummed and I'm sure he was too, but there are more to come. The big one is to come. September 26th. We will find out if we are having a boy or a girl. I cannot wait. I did a little shopping with my mom over the weekend and as soon as I find out...I'm stocking up on summer clothing. JCP had clothes for $1.97 up to $4.97--cute stuff!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Random Things about me
- I don't like fake people
- I don't like people that think they are better than everybody else
- I have been married twice, the 1st time I was young, the second...the love of my life
- I love to shop and even better, love a bargain
- I'm a strong believer that everything happens for a reason
- I am a terrible liar
- I live in quasi-clutter, so I can see what I've got
- I prefer to be home with my hubby and kids on a Sat. night instead of going out
- My kids are my world!
- I love taking pictures
- I wish I had a good camera I wish I were crafty
- I love sweet tea
- I'm borderline obsessed with shoes and jewelry
- I hate when my toenails are not painted
- I love my life
That's as random as it gets.
My life has changed so dramatically in the last few years. Not a day goes by that I don't feel completely blessed for where I am. I'm giddy with excitement today.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Feeling blah
I'm in a funk....100% sucked into a place that is suffocating. At work, I've got a very bad taste. 18 years.....yes, EIGHTEEN years and nada...I might as well be a new employee. UGH, very very frustrated in my place right now.
Home....les see, my husband was gone for a week, got a promotion (yea) that has been pretty stressful as he settles in, baseball is in full force (oh gaw, 2 more weeks to evening freedom), all of which has me just there.
No invitation is rqeuired to my pity party. I think tonight....after my glass of wine, I will settle down with my current read, "Black heels to Tractor Wheels" by Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman. Kinda makes me want to write MY love story, oh wait, I'm still pouting.
OH, something to look forward to....Keeno girls night Saturday! Woot Woot
Home....les see, my husband was gone for a week, got a promotion (yea) that has been pretty stressful as he settles in, baseball is in full force (oh gaw, 2 more weeks to evening freedom), all of which has me just there.
No invitation is rqeuired to my pity party. I think tonight....after my glass of wine, I will settle down with my current read, "Black heels to Tractor Wheels" by Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman. Kinda makes me want to write MY love story, oh wait, I'm still pouting.
OH, something to look forward to....Keeno girls night Saturday! Woot Woot
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Acknowledged & Appreciated
We all want to be appreciated - whether its for a job well done, going above & beyond, just doing what we do. It's nice to have someone express appreciation. Lately, on the job...after 18 years...I'm feeling very UN-appreciated. I'd like to think (work-wise) that the world would stop if I weren't here because yeah...they need me THAT much, but i'm beginning to realize, maybe i'm just another low-level nothing. I don't know how to move out of this place, because I don't like the way I feel about it. I wish I were crafty. Do you have any idea how many people quit their jobs and sell their crap on etsy & promote themselves through blogs? I wish I had some god-given talent that could sustain me. Ugh. So depressing. Must go wipe my weepy eyes.
Monday, May 23, 2011
TAKS
TAKS tests are difficult for everyone - parents, teachers and especially students. There is so much pressure and focus on TAKS that sometimes there's little "fun" to keep kids focused on learning at school. My 10 yo was really struggling this last 6 weeks. I had several meetings with his teacher and buckled down hard at home. I sat with him for hours reviewing, preparing, mock-testing, and guess what? HE PASSED! I am so incredibly proud of him. I knew he could do it!!! GO MASON
Weekend recap
lets see...the weekend was fun. On my way home from work Friday I stopped at Michael's (with my 40% off coupon) and bought some paint, paintbrushes and canvases. The weather for the weekend was iffy so I thought it would give the boys something to do if we were stuck in the house all weekend. Luckily, we weren't, and I'm having a little buyers remorse for the $30+ "project" with the canvases that are larger than I wanted. Yea, I may take them back. We went to the in-laws on Saturday. It was nice because we took our sweet time getting up and ready. Hubby love made the boys clean up before we left. Why are boys SOOOOO messy? So we headed to the lake. We spent the day fishing and visiting. Mason caught a pretty big catfish and Rylan caught a fish that was, um...petite, but he didn't care because it was HIS. I love fishing with my boys. Mason and Dalton both tied on the weights & hooks (I think I lost 2, got stuck on something underwater) - I was so proud. They told me that Dennis taught them how to tie "fisherman knots" - I didn't know there was such a thing...but I guess when it's broke I always hand it off to a man to fix it! HA
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Better already
The constant pain in my throat has finally subsided and I'm kinda getting back to normal. I had lunch with my bestie and a long overdue conversation with my hubby so I'm feeling better now. Amazing how communication bridges all gaps. TALK PEOPLE.
Being sick puts me in a funk, like the stars are misaligned and I can't figure out how to put things back. Oh, and I started. That really put me in a funk. :-(
Only one baseball practice tonight and I'm making Pioneer Woman's Lasagna for dinner, I can't wait. Dalton is starting the meat for me before I get home so when I get there, I can layer and bake.
We were planning a weekend at the lake, still are, just a few adjustments. Thankfully Den looked at the calendar and realized Mason has a game Saturday morning. Then I get an email that R. has photos on Sunday afternoon. Kinda puts us on a "schedule" but we are still planning to go & make the most of it. I can't wait to dip my pole in the water!!!!
Being sick puts me in a funk, like the stars are misaligned and I can't figure out how to put things back. Oh, and I started. That really put me in a funk. :-(
Only one baseball practice tonight and I'm making Pioneer Woman's Lasagna for dinner, I can't wait. Dalton is starting the meat for me before I get home so when I get there, I can layer and bake.
We were planning a weekend at the lake, still are, just a few adjustments. Thankfully Den looked at the calendar and realized Mason has a game Saturday morning. Then I get an email that R. has photos on Sunday afternoon. Kinda puts us on a "schedule" but we are still planning to go & make the most of it. I can't wait to dip my pole in the water!!!!
SICKLY
Sunday morning I woke up not feeling too great. A little hungover, a lot of a sore throat. As the day wore on, I realized how bad my throat hurt. I spent most of the day on the couch and drinking gallons of water. Monday I woke up and felt worse. My uvula was BRIGHT red (in case you didn't know, that's the little thing that hangs down in the back of your throat). Fast forward - strep throat. Ugh. I haven't felt this bad in a long time, but everyone expects me to carry on like I'm perfectly well. So irritated! I can only carry the superwoman title for so long, even superwoman gets sick sometimes
Friday, May 13, 2011
Finally Friday
This week has been so hectic. I sometimes feel like work is interfering in my life. I should probably think the other way around but family is SOOO important to me...and in the grand scheme of things, family, people are irreplaceable. Memories are made on a daily basis. I wish I was more organized to keep up with things teh kids say. Luckily, I take tons of photos. I don't print them or do much, but I do take them. Dalton had an assignment in his Reading class to make a scrapbook. I printed pictures from the last year, he took his camera to school & took pictures and we have been working on it for the last several days. I must say, it looks really good! We have a few more stories to write. I say "we" because I'm writing them and he's telling me what to write. He claims I have better handwriting and....well, I agree. It became a family project and now the little boys want to make their own. I just need to send more pictures to Walgreens.... It was fun reflecting on vacation and things that happened, places we went, things we did.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Weekend, oh weekend, whereforartthou?
It was so super busy and action packed, I missed it. Baseball tournament on Saturday and Sunday. I LOVE baseball. Fun games to watch. My boys are so stinking sweet. Mason and Rylan both made me flowers and cards at school and Dalton's coaches took pix of each boy for him to give me along with two roses. Mason also made me breakfast --- bacon sandwich, oh yum. My hubby love (& boys) got me a coach purse and wallet (YEA ME!) and I spent the day with the four boys who make my heart melt.
Saturday night we had a family get together at my sis-in-laws. I LOVE having a big family and everyone together. The only one that couldn't come was Sharon and Gay made a suprise visit. Good food, good company. Sweet babies!
Saturday night we had a family get together at my sis-in-laws. I LOVE having a big family and everyone together. The only one that couldn't come was Sharon and Gay made a suprise visit. Good food, good company. Sweet babies!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Weekend recap
The plan was to have a kinda low-key weekend and looking back, I think we were successful.
Friday I made several stops on my way home, to return a shirt I didn't try on before I bought it (i KNOW better), to buy my son some overpriced cologne that he's been begging for and to look for some black sandals that don't kill my feet. My dad called but I had turned off my ringer (see son that wanted overpriced cologne) so when I came back to the cellular world, he called again. It was unexpected, but a cousin was found dead in his apartment. Shock. I kinda went into a zone and finished my errands in silence and ready to be home with my honey. He knew right away that something was wrong but I felt like if I didn't say it out loud, maybe it didn't really happen. My stomach turned, I felt nauseous so I climbed into bed. The royal wedding recap was all over the television but I just didn't feel like applauding such extravagance at the moment.
Saturday morning we headed to Rylan's game, which was a bloodbath. Not really, but it was bad, they were playing a team with kids 2-3 years older than ours and also a select team. Ha! Our kids had fun & ultimately, at this age, that's all that matters. Afterwards, Den and I headed to Allen for a day of shopping. We got a few things at the outlet mall which was HUGE. It was a long drive but I'd say well worth it. We had a late lunch, came home and watched movies~perfect ending to the day!
Sunday Funday. I went grocery shopping, discovered a pretty awesome policy offerred by HEB, took a nap, made Paula Deen's lasagna and ended the day with Khloe & Lamar ~ insert big puffy heart here ~
Raining today, so ballgames have been cancelled. We will welcome the brief haitus and real food for dinner vs. hot dogs and nachos with flourescent cheese.
Friday I made several stops on my way home, to return a shirt I didn't try on before I bought it (i KNOW better), to buy my son some overpriced cologne that he's been begging for and to look for some black sandals that don't kill my feet. My dad called but I had turned off my ringer (see son that wanted overpriced cologne) so when I came back to the cellular world, he called again. It was unexpected, but a cousin was found dead in his apartment. Shock. I kinda went into a zone and finished my errands in silence and ready to be home with my honey. He knew right away that something was wrong but I felt like if I didn't say it out loud, maybe it didn't really happen. My stomach turned, I felt nauseous so I climbed into bed. The royal wedding recap was all over the television but I just didn't feel like applauding such extravagance at the moment.
Saturday morning we headed to Rylan's game, which was a bloodbath. Not really, but it was bad, they were playing a team with kids 2-3 years older than ours and also a select team. Ha! Our kids had fun & ultimately, at this age, that's all that matters. Afterwards, Den and I headed to Allen for a day of shopping. We got a few things at the outlet mall which was HUGE. It was a long drive but I'd say well worth it. We had a late lunch, came home and watched movies~perfect ending to the day!
Sunday Funday. I went grocery shopping, discovered a pretty awesome policy offerred by HEB, took a nap, made Paula Deen's lasagna and ended the day with Khloe & Lamar ~ insert big puffy heart here ~
Raining today, so ballgames have been cancelled. We will welcome the brief haitus and real food for dinner vs. hot dogs and nachos with flourescent cheese.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Fabulous Friday
I'm so far from my last post, it's not even funny....actually, it is really funny. I gave up on ww. I know, I suck at commitments but at least I'll admit it. Here's my true gripe and it really is the truth. As much as I try to be organized...I'm not. My organization stretches as far as my schedule (as it relates to the boys) and beyond that, it's just luck. You need to know the point value of every thing you put in your mouth so a trip at the grocery store takes about 2 hours. I'm sure it would get easier with time, but I'm not organized enough to plan and coordinate and you get it. I gave up.
I follow several blogs and today I am absolutely SMITTEN with The Pioneer Woman. I can't get enough of her...or her recipes. She's pretty friggin awesome. www.thepioneerwoman.com Trust me, you won't regret the countless hours you spend with her!!
My hubby love and I have been busy the last several weekends so we're excited about a low key weekend starting the moment we get home. Since I am the queen of buying things without trying them on, I have several RETURNS to make on my way home, then I'm hitting the couch with force and staying there until I'm peeled from the cushions. I'm pretty stoked about catching up on Housewives of Anywhere, Betheney (my hubby can't stand her jawline) and anything else that doesn't require much thought. Wish me luck!!!
Not to go completely to the other end of emotions (although that is exactly what I AM doing), my heart bleeds for those affected by the tornados in the southeast. I cannot fathom the devastation, the lives lost....it sickens me. Say a little prayer ~ they could use all they can get.
I follow several blogs and today I am absolutely SMITTEN with The Pioneer Woman. I can't get enough of her...or her recipes. She's pretty friggin awesome. www.thepioneerwoman.com Trust me, you won't regret the countless hours you spend with her!!
My hubby love and I have been busy the last several weekends so we're excited about a low key weekend starting the moment we get home. Since I am the queen of buying things without trying them on, I have several RETURNS to make on my way home, then I'm hitting the couch with force and staying there until I'm peeled from the cushions. I'm pretty stoked about catching up on Housewives of Anywhere, Betheney (my hubby can't stand her jawline) and anything else that doesn't require much thought. Wish me luck!!!
Not to go completely to the other end of emotions (although that is exactly what I AM doing), my heart bleeds for those affected by the tornados in the southeast. I cannot fathom the devastation, the lives lost....it sickens me. Say a little prayer ~ they could use all they can get.
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- Tobey
- I am a 30 something Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend. I have 3 amazing sons, an incredible husband and 3 fur babies.