Thanksgiving has come and gone and with that brings another year of being older and wiser??? lol My birthday was nice though. Usually I dread them and I complain of it being the worst birthday ever, it's kind of my thing, but this year was pretty darn nice. I decided not to go visit my family in Dickson and instead stay at home with my family ( husband, kids). It was really nice and low key. We didn't make a big meal, but it was nice to just relax and I got some nice gifts. Jackson was so thrilled with the Halloween earrings he picked out for me, and I got a nice frame with some pics of the kids put in it, some jewelry, clothes, some ornaments and flowers and a cake. Oh and I finally got breakfast in bed. Woo hoo!!! We went to the Preds game that evening and they won, so another nice gift. The next day was the after Thanksgiving Day sales so even though I didn't go to bed until after midnight, I was up at 3 to get ready to be at Kohl's by 4. Yes I am crazy, I needed to get a DVD player for my sweet little boy ( third time's a charm right?) and got some great gifts for the kids and a memory foam pillow for me. I went with a friend, and we got lots of shopping done and I have to say, it's much easier doing BF shopping with a friend. I got almost everything on my list and then we got some breakfast.
After, the shopping, I went to work for a little bit and then we took the kids to the clay studio to do handprints for my birthday. Not an easy task with an almost 1 and 4 year old, but I'm sure the end result will be worth it. I can't wait to pick up the finished product.
My Mom took the kids Saturday so John and I could have a date night. We didn't get to go see the movie we wanted, but were able to finally try Bonefish Grille. It was really good!!! I had a Pomegranate martini and it was delish!!!! I will definitely order that again, it was much better than my first martini experience, lol. If you don't know ask me sometime.
We also bought some wood laminate to re-do our living room and bedroom. I can't wait to get rid of our awful carpet!!! We got the kiddos back today and things are back to normal. Tomorrow should be pretty busy. I can't believe my little boy will be four in 10 days!!!!! Wow this year is flying by!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Busy Busy
Wow, the past couple of weeks has just been so busy, I'm ready to slow down and take a deep breath, but I guess that will have to wait. I went to a consignment sale tonight with Tanya and then we went to dinner. I didn't think the sale was that good, but somehow managed to still spend too much, darn hairbows. Dinner was yummy, but Elena has been such a handful the past couple of weeks. I'm hoping it's just teething. She wants to be held, you hold her, she wants down, then cries and screams and wants you to hold her. Oh yes, my little diva in training. Boys are so much simpler.
Tomorrow I have a Preds game, Friday another consignment sale, and then Tastefully Simple party. Saturday is Sesame Street and another Preds game. Maybe Sunday I can take a breath. We finally got the invites finished and mailed. Woo hoo!!! I hope we get a good turnout. Jackson really loves to have friends to play with. My Mom's group is having a Santa party the same day, so I hope that doesn't affect the turnout too horribly. We invited lots of kiddos. Yes, I think I may be crazy for inviting so many, but hey, the party is all about the kids and I want them to have fun, who really needs the sanity, huh? lol
Tomorrow I have a Preds game, Friday another consignment sale, and then Tastefully Simple party. Saturday is Sesame Street and another Preds game. Maybe Sunday I can take a breath. We finally got the invites finished and mailed. Woo hoo!!! I hope we get a good turnout. Jackson really loves to have friends to play with. My Mom's group is having a Santa party the same day, so I hope that doesn't affect the turnout too horribly. We invited lots of kiddos. Yes, I think I may be crazy for inviting so many, but hey, the party is all about the kids and I want them to have fun, who really needs the sanity, huh? lol
Monday, November 12, 2007
Still in disbelief
I'm still amazed this year is passing so quickly! I've been designing the kids invitations and trying to plan their party and I just can't believe how close it is. I've got a little over 3 weeks to get this party ready. I've still got to get the invitations printed, mailed, goodie bags, cakes ordered, gifts to buy. Wow, it's coming so quickly. I'm still sad that my little girl is going to be one soon, she's walking more, talking more, and pretty soon I will be weaning her. It's so sad and hard to deal with. She's my last and it's tough.
Work is going pretty well. There's lots to do and of course never enough time to do it. I need to get John to get in the attic and get the lights and stuff down for Christmas too. Wow, Thanksgiving is early this year, it just doesn't seem possible that it's almost Christmas time. My birthday is coming up too. Groan, another year older. It's funny how as a child they come so slowly and you look forward to them, and as you get older, they come much too quickly and you dread them almost. lol
This weekend I went to Bunco/candle party and had a good time. Saturday was a Preds game, I had to cancel my Avon meeting since John had a migraine and didn't even wake up until 30 minutes after the meeting started. Sunday we had a playdate at the park, and then we took the kids shopping to see what kind of stuff they REALLY wanted for birthday and Christmas.
This week, I have lots of work to do, a consignment sale and a Preds game. Well, off to take a nice hot bubble bath. That's my postive thought of the day. lol
Work is going pretty well. There's lots to do and of course never enough time to do it. I need to get John to get in the attic and get the lights and stuff down for Christmas too. Wow, Thanksgiving is early this year, it just doesn't seem possible that it's almost Christmas time. My birthday is coming up too. Groan, another year older. It's funny how as a child they come so slowly and you look forward to them, and as you get older, they come much too quickly and you dread them almost. lol
This weekend I went to Bunco/candle party and had a good time. Saturday was a Preds game, I had to cancel my Avon meeting since John had a migraine and didn't even wake up until 30 minutes after the meeting started. Sunday we had a playdate at the park, and then we took the kids shopping to see what kind of stuff they REALLY wanted for birthday and Christmas.
This week, I have lots of work to do, a consignment sale and a Preds game. Well, off to take a nice hot bubble bath. That's my postive thought of the day. lol
Thursday, November 1, 2007
6 weeks! eek!
I was looking at the calendar today, in disbelief at how quickly this year has gone by, and noticed in just 6 short weeks, my beautiful little baby girl is going to be 1. One!!! How can this be??? It seems like only a few short months ago I was bringing her home. What does that birthday bring? Becoming more of a toddler instead of a baby, her first birthday party, hopefully walking, and weaning my little girl. Wow!!! It's all coming so quickly, I just can't believe it.
The kids will be having their joint birthday party in 5 weeks. My birthday will be here in a few short weeks, groan. Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping, two birthdays in December. Oh my!!! Why does time drag so slowly while you are young, and when you get older it flies? I just need to step back and just take it all in. My babies are growing and I try to enjoy all these moments because I know they are fleeting. When I get annoyed that my son wants my attention when I am busy, when I get pretty artwork or gifts from my son, when they both light up when they see me, I realize to appreciate and treasure this time while I have it. There will come a time all too soon, when they don't want to shower me with hugs and kisses, when instead of pretty things they made or found for me, they scream and shout about how they hate me and I've ruined their life ( let's hope not, but in all reality, it will probably happen, that's the way kids can be). For now, I will just take the extra time to soak it all in, to take all of these mental pictures and savor the memories. My sweet little babies.....
The kids will be having their joint birthday party in 5 weeks. My birthday will be here in a few short weeks, groan. Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping, two birthdays in December. Oh my!!! Why does time drag so slowly while you are young, and when you get older it flies? I just need to step back and just take it all in. My babies are growing and I try to enjoy all these moments because I know they are fleeting. When I get annoyed that my son wants my attention when I am busy, when I get pretty artwork or gifts from my son, when they both light up when they see me, I realize to appreciate and treasure this time while I have it. There will come a time all too soon, when they don't want to shower me with hugs and kisses, when instead of pretty things they made or found for me, they scream and shout about how they hate me and I've ruined their life ( let's hope not, but in all reality, it will probably happen, that's the way kids can be). For now, I will just take the extra time to soak it all in, to take all of these mental pictures and savor the memories. My sweet little babies.....
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Time Flies
Wow, it's been a while since I posted and yet it seems like it's been much longer than it has been. Well, I'm at least mostly out of my funk. I was feeling a little blue yesterday, but overall things are better. John did finally find his keys, they had fallen into the diaper bag. Let's see, what all has has happened?
Right now Jackson is screaming on the naughty stool, oh the joys of a spoiled rotten almost 4 year old. He's been having a lot more fits lately, I have to admit I was much more lax while sick, and now we're all paying the price.
I am finally starting to feel much better but am still on my antibiotics. I need to get better so I can go get my flu shot. I need to get the kids flu shots this week. Work has been pretty busy and I just can't believe how quickly this year is flying by.
Elena has begun taking a few steps on her own here and there, I can't wait until she can start walking, she gets so frustrated that she can't on her own. She also received her first kiss at MDO a little over a week ago. She kissed him back. My gosh, they start younger and younger don't they? She got another kiss from him this week, but fortunately she didn't kiss him back. She also learned how to drink from a straw. I'm amazed at how quickly she learned that.
Jackson is doing good, although his eating is horrific and his fits are killing us. I'm going to have to work much harder with him. He's so smart and strong willed it makes it very difficult. John is feeling better as well too. I swear, I don't know how he sleeps through stuff. I got very little to no sleep last night. Ever since I had kids, I sleep even lighter than before. Plus I had a kitten that kept attacking my feet and hair all night. Two cats fighting in the night, Jackson fell out of bed and Elena woke up at 4. Somehow he manages to sleep through most of this. HTH?????
Last night we went to the Predators game and I ended up not enjoying the game at all. It was nice to see Vokoun back, but I was actually hoping the Panther would win, as I will always be a die hard Vokoun fan, and surprisingly the Preds won. They have been horrible lately and yet, the one game I want them to lose, they win. grrr. Vokoun gave up the game winning goal with less than a minute to go. I hated to see him lose like that. I left the arena an unhappy camper, epspecially since the kids were driving us nuts last night too, and John lost a top to Elena's bottle. I don't know how I have so many bottles and so few caps for them. Where the heck do they go????
I might take the kids to the flea market today, John has to work, and then maybe ROCCtoberfest. My cousin is supposed to come up next week to build our new deck. Keep your fingers crossed!
Right now Jackson is screaming on the naughty stool, oh the joys of a spoiled rotten almost 4 year old. He's been having a lot more fits lately, I have to admit I was much more lax while sick, and now we're all paying the price.
I am finally starting to feel much better but am still on my antibiotics. I need to get better so I can go get my flu shot. I need to get the kids flu shots this week. Work has been pretty busy and I just can't believe how quickly this year is flying by.
Elena has begun taking a few steps on her own here and there, I can't wait until she can start walking, she gets so frustrated that she can't on her own. She also received her first kiss at MDO a little over a week ago. She kissed him back. My gosh, they start younger and younger don't they? She got another kiss from him this week, but fortunately she didn't kiss him back. She also learned how to drink from a straw. I'm amazed at how quickly she learned that.
Jackson is doing good, although his eating is horrific and his fits are killing us. I'm going to have to work much harder with him. He's so smart and strong willed it makes it very difficult. John is feeling better as well too. I swear, I don't know how he sleeps through stuff. I got very little to no sleep last night. Ever since I had kids, I sleep even lighter than before. Plus I had a kitten that kept attacking my feet and hair all night. Two cats fighting in the night, Jackson fell out of bed and Elena woke up at 4. Somehow he manages to sleep through most of this. HTH?????
Last night we went to the Predators game and I ended up not enjoying the game at all. It was nice to see Vokoun back, but I was actually hoping the Panther would win, as I will always be a die hard Vokoun fan, and surprisingly the Preds won. They have been horrible lately and yet, the one game I want them to lose, they win. grrr. Vokoun gave up the game winning goal with less than a minute to go. I hated to see him lose like that. I left the arena an unhappy camper, epspecially since the kids were driving us nuts last night too, and John lost a top to Elena's bottle. I don't know how I have so many bottles and so few caps for them. Where the heck do they go????
I might take the kids to the flea market today, John has to work, and then maybe ROCCtoberfest. My cousin is supposed to come up next week to build our new deck. Keep your fingers crossed!
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