A Good Weekend May 6, 2008

I know it’s been awhile and I’m sorry it’s just that I’ve been busy, oh and yesterday our internet was acting up.  Anyway we had a really good weekend, kind of crazy and busy but fun.  Friday night was Sweet Pea’s dress rehearsal because you know it’s recital time again.  Then Saturday she had a soccer game; they got stomped but her and another girl scored a goal so at least that was something.  Then later on that evening was her recital.  Now if you remember last year we had a bit of a problem and she ended up not doing her first dance but did the second.  Anyway this year was much, much better; she did both dances.  No drama and she did so well and of course I was very proud of her.  As for doing dance next year I told her she didn’t have to and it would be ok with us but she said she had so much fun and she really likes it and is going to do it next year. 

Good Morning Everyone March 24, 2008

I hope all of you had a happy Easter.  As for us the day started out great but by the afternoon Sweet Pea started to run a fever; turns out she caught Monkey’s cold.  We had a big lunch with the family and then we went out and hid the eggs.  I really enjoy watching them hunt for eggs and the excitement of seeing what kind of candy was hidden inside.  They looked so cute all dressed up yesterday that I’m going to have to post a couple of pics.

As for a family picture well we didn’t get around to it but I need to and soon.  I’ll be making my rounds today to check out how everyone else is doing.

My New Tatt! February 23, 2008

Sorry it’s taken me a couple of days to post the pictures of my tattoo but I’ve been trying to catch up on some school work since I didn’t do any while at my sister’s.  Here is the picture of mine, and yes those are stretch marks or what I like to call my “scars of glory”.

  I used to have a butterfly tattoo which I got when I was 18.  Anyway it was faded and I decided instead of retouching it I would cover it up.  As for why I chose a 4-leaf clover I don’t really know other than I always wanted one (and hey I could always use a little extra luck).  The guy did a really good job because you can’t even tell what used to be there.  After awhile it did hurt because he kept having to go over it so you couldn’t see the old tatt.  And my sister and I thought of getting the same one and she liked the picture of the clover I had and said lets do that so we went together and here is a picture of hers.

  And incase you’re wondering she said it hurt really bad.  I didn’t think she would actually go through with it but she did; no tears but man did she want to.  As for ever doing another one on her foot probably not but she has the one.  I’m so glad we did this together, we have always had a bond but doing this has seemed to strengthen the bond of sisterhood between us.

Thanks Everyone January 29, 2008

Thank you so much for wishing me a happy birthday-it really made my day.  Alright so here’s the low down on how my day went.  Started off with David having to go to work-sucked, but the kids and I went to church and it was a really good service.  Then afterwards the in-laws and my little clan went to a Mexican restaurant-mmm delicious.  Of course after all that you know I came home and took a nap.  Oh I almost forgot Amy’s birthday (David’s cousin) is the same day as mine and we all celebrated that night.  My mil made Paul Dean’s homemade chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and biscuits; all topped off with a German chocolate cake.  It was my request and man was it good.

Now on to the gifts–my fil took Sweet Pea to pick out a card and a gift and I couldn’t wait to open it.  The card had Princess Aurora on it and then in the inside she asked him to write “Mommy I love you and I want to say happy birthday.  One more thing I wanted to tell you, you’re the best!”  Then at the bottom he wrote “I wanted to buy you a book Mommy because I know you like to read.”  Isn’t that just sweet, I mean this is stuff she says to me but her making sure her Grumps wrote it in a card was so precious that it brought tears to my eyes.  As for the book it’s called Desiderata, it’s a poem and on one page a verse is highlighted and the other page has pictures of babies. 

As for gifts I got some money and some gift cards and yesterday I went and bought me my first “designer” purse.  It’s not any of the ones I posted and the Coach one I really wanted was gone and apparently they no longer make it because it’s off their website.  That sucked but I did find a purse I really like it, and it’ll go with anything.  There’s a picture of the purse I got and the color I chose it the brown one in the front.

The Past 2 Years January 2, 2008

I know I already said this but I really can’t believe that my little Monkey is 2; I mean it seems like it was only yesterday when I first brought him home.  The other day I was going through the kids closet and I still had his coming home outfit in the closet and it made me think back to how he used to look.  He was so little and skinny that David and I would joke that his legs looked like chicken wings, but he soon plumped out.  Sometimes I wish he was still that little but I think I enjoy this stage a lot more.  I love how he’ll run up to me screaming mama and then give me a great big hug, or how he just wants to curl up with me on the couch.  And lately when he sits next to me he has to hold my hand or at least be touching me and everytime it just makes my heart melt.  Even right now he’s sitting on my lap and for once actually letting me type without any problems.  I love how he looks when he runs and watching him explore the great outdoors.  What really cracks me up is when he’ll grab some tools (real or fake) and then start banging away on stuff because now he’s turned into our own little Handy Manny.

Now for some things I really miss.  When he was first born I used to call him my little tree frog because I could lay him on my chest and he fit just perfectly.  I didn’t have to hold him in place he would just lay on my chest; but don’t worry I did hold him.  I also miss him falling asleep in my arms and just looking down and watch him sleep so peacefully.  Sure I walk into the kids room and just look at them but it’s not the same.  I really miss that sweet little baby boy who didn’t have to get into EVERYTHING, and constantly find ways to drive me crazy.  Sure I love his exploring side but seriously does everything have to go in your mouth and do you have to climb on every piece of furniture in the house–I guess the answer is “yes mom I do because I’m a boy and that’s what we do.”

And now for the bittersweet kicker to you turning 2 is that you’re now in a big bed.  I love how excited you get knowing you now have your own big bed like your sister to sleep in, but at the same time it makes me sad because I know you’ll never be that little again to sleep in a crib.  My little baby boy is growing up and before I know it you’ll be starting kindergarten and then from there it’ll all become a blur.  But if there is one thing I’ve learned from Sweet Pea is to enjoy the moments I have with the two of you now so that I can hold on to them forever.

*Off subject but speaking of kindergarten Sweet Pea starts in August and as excited as I am I’m really going to miss having her home with me.  I know it’s a part of life and I know how much she’s going to love it but doesn’t it just seem like it all goes by way to fast?

Happy New Year! December 31, 2007

Well I’m finally back and I never meant to be gone this long.  Ok let me start off on Christmas-it was awesome!!!  Our Christmas festivities started on that Sunday when we went to my dad’s then Christmas Eve was spent with David’s family and then Christmas we went to my mom’s and David’s other grandmother.  OMG let me just say that I love, love, love my boots and of course I wore them on Christmas Day.  I also love my PSP, and of course the clothes-ooo and I can’t forget the giftcards I got from my Mom, Greg (mom’s bf), and my Dad.  David of course loved all of the cd’s and dvd’s he got.  As for the kids well you know they had a blast.  Sweet Pea tore open present after present, and Monkey well he opened a few and then we had to open the rest but he did have a lot of fun playing with paper and his toys.  You know I can’t believe how much toys and clothes the kids got; it’s been absolutely crazy trying to go thru everything and find a place for it.  I also went thru the kids closet and clothes that don’t fit are now in a bag for the Goodwill.

And if you can believe it I took my tree down the day after Christmas and I’m glad I did because that day David was sick with the flu, and Monkey was right along with him running a fever.  So on Thursday I took them both to the dr. and David got some medicine, and so did Monkey-which turned out that he had an ear infection and his throat was looking red.  And of course by Friday with the two of them coughing and sneezing around me I ended up getting a head cold but thankfully nothing serious like the flu.  As for Sweet Pea she stayed with Ashly from Christmas Day until Sunday which I’m glad because that would have been one more person sick.

***Now to some other important news***On Sunday my little Monkey turned 2!  I can’t believe he’s already two.  I honestly don’t know where the time has gone.  I plan to write more about this but I’ll  wait until later on this week where I can completely focus on how the past two years have been.  But I will say that Sunday was his first night in a big bed (twin size).  It’s been a little crazy and today he had to take a nap with me but he looks so little and sweet in his bed.  And yes I will post pictures of what his bed looks like.

Oh before I forget my Grandmother loved her blanket and couldn’t believe I made it.  She says her legs always get cold so it was the perfect gift. 

Hopefully everyone is having a safe and happy new year.  As for us we’re having a bonfire out here since we live in the country and right now everyone is out on the hayride I thought this is the perfect time for me to catch up.  So please forgive me for not visiting and for not writing as you can see it’s been a crazy week and there are still some boxes and stuff laying around.  Also sorry if my post seems thrown together but I just wanted y’all to know how everything went and that I will be back again tomorrow.

Dear Santa… December 19, 2007

5 Days Until Christmas!

First off can I just say that Elf is one of favorite Christmas movies, and David and I watched it last night.  Ok now on to some real business what we did today.  First I went and took Monkey to get a haircut because he can’t be looking all shabby for the holidays.  Then the highlight of the day was going to the mall to see SANTA!  And yes I do know him-do you?  Luckily there wasn’t a long line only a couple of people in front of us.  When it was our turn Sweet Pea made sure to tell him that she wanted the movie Happily Never After, and some Backyardigan toys.  Then it was time to take the picture-don, don, donnn.  No actually it went really well Monkey didn’t cry like I thought he might instead he had this look like “who is this guy and why did you put me on his lap.”  So of course Sweet Pea is smiling and Monkey well at least he’s looking at the camera and not crying.  So now all is well because Sweet Pea asked for the movie that she has been talking about for the last 2 weeks.  So how about y’all have you taken your kiddos to go see the big man?

Starlight, Starbright… July 19, 2007

“This movie has been brought to you by the letters W and B.” 

“So… you know how when you’re walking by a group of people, and you hear them laughing, you sometimes get that paranod, self- conscious feeling that maybe they’re laughing about you, when they’re really not? Well in your case, they really are. “-Waiting

Last night we’re coming home from church and Sweet Pea starts talking about moon following us and how pretty the stars are.  I ask her if she knows who made the moon and stars and she says “yeah God did.”  Then I ask her if she would like to go up into space one day so she could really see it up close.  She got real excited and said how she would love to do that.  Then she tells me that she needs to wish on a star.

Sweet Pea:  Starlight, starbright the first star I see tonight.  I wish that mommy and I will be together forever.

Me:  Ok my heart is just melting, so then I say “you know what Sweet Pea that wish will come true and do you know why.”

Sweet Pea:  No why?

Me:  Because I love you very much and I will always be your mommy so we’ll always be together forever.

Ahhh it’s moments like those I love and cherish, and part of me wants to keep them little forever but I know that I can’t.

Another Chunky Monkey First June 29, 2007

 ”In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and - SNAP - the job’s a game!”

“Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight?”Batman

Well I finally did it, I gave my little Monkey his first haircut.  It was time for him to get a trim, the sides and the back were a little long, and the front needed a trim.  And OMG I can’t believe home much his look has changed.  Before he looked like my little baby and now he looks like a little boy, oh how I miss the baby look.  And he was so good while she was cutting his hair, wide-eyed and curious to what she was doing.  I was sad and a part of me wanted to cry but I held on and didn’t let the flood gates flow.  Oh and have I mentioned that in the past couple of weeks he has had 3 molars cut thru.  Seriously y’all I’m not ready for my baby to grow up and become a little man-this is probably why I want another baby but that will have to wait.

Oh and if I forget Monday I will be out of town I’m going to youth camp and I will return on Friday.  So there will be no posts since there will be no computers-ahhh what am I going to do.  Not only that but David will be home with both of the kids so be praying for me and I’m sure he’ll have some funny story to tell me that I will surely tell you.  Have a great weekend.

Prima-Ballerina May 30, 2007

“No, because if you’re not going to offer me a place in the company I don’t want to hear it. And if you are, I might not have the strength to say no, and then I would be spending my best dancing years in the back of a corps waving a rose back and forth, and I’m better than that. So thank you, Jonathan, for turning me into the best dancer I can be, I appreciate it more than I can say, really. Because the best dancer I can be is a principal in Cooper Neilson’s new company. “

“Someday - and that day may never come - I’ll call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this justice as gift on my daughter’s wedding day.”-The Godfather

I didn’t mention this earlier because I wanted to make sure I didn’t have other things to post so today my post is all about my Sweet Pea.  She started taking ballet last summer and in Dec. they had a little Christmas recital, but this past Saturday was the real deal. Our day started at 12 and didn’t end until about 3 p.m.  And considering she was actually doing pretty well, her and some of the other little girls were having fun playing.  As for her two dances she did great-at least during dress rehearsal.  Afterwards I went to McDonald’s and then we headed home so she could take a short nap and not be so grumpy-yeah that didn’t work out very well.

Now to fast forward to her first dance.  They were dressed as little princesses and the song was “Someday My Prince Will Come.”  Very cute dance and the surprise in the end was all of the dads walking out on stage to give their princess a flower.  Go ahead-awwww, I know to cute and the girls had no idea.  Alright well things didn’t exactly work out the way we had hoped.  I’m standing backstage and she walks out there and I notice her looking around for her chair/mirror, and that’s when it happened-she freaked out.  Thank goodness I was still backstage because she comes running toward me crying saying something about her chair.  I of course tried calming her down and told her that it was ok and she go to any chair because in a minute Daddy would be out there to give her a pretty flower.  Nothing I said worked and she only cried more and then the Director turned to me and asked me to take out.  Right as I’m doing that here comes the dads and thankfully David was there to help me with her.  She was kicking and screaming the whole way back to the dressing room because she wanted to go back and do her dance and now she couldn’t-she was heartbroken.  My mom and mil come back there to help try to calm her down and eventually we were able to understand what the problem was, apparently someone had grabbed her mirror by mistake because she didn’t see her name.  Now she can’t read but she can recognize her name.  After much convincing we were able to get her into her next costume and of course out to go see her Grumps.  As soon as she sees him she tells him that she messed everything up.  Now that she calmed down and the drama has settled my heart sank to hear her say that because I know how excited she was to do this dance.  My mom thought it was just to overwhelming for her because this was her first time but she did great in Dec.

Well thanks to Grumps he convinced her to go and do her next dance-very cute.  They were dresses up as penguins and the song was “Penguins On Parade” (tap).  I was not so kindly asked to go backstage by her teacher because apparently she wouldn’t stand in line-I’ll get back to that in a minute.  Anyway I go back there and she’s fine and doing the same thing all the other little girls are doing, giggling and dancing.  So I give her a pep talk and reminded her what her teacher said that it doesn’t matter if someone is in your place you just dance right where you are.  Well this time they put smiley faces on the floor to mark each spot and then walked them out to their spot so there would be no confusion.  I then run back to the audience, fingers crossed.  And you know what she was great, she did her dance and kept looking over at us and of courst when she did I was screaming and clapping for her.  Seriously it took everything I had not to cry watching her up there.  I know how hard it must have been to go back on stage but she did it and she did her dance.  So I run backstage to meet her and as soon as I see her I grab her and give her a great big hug and kiss.  Our night started a little shaky but ended up great in the end.

Now back to her teacher, during rehearsal she told me that I would probably have to stand backstage with her because she wouldn’t line up and she was driving her crazy.  Let me just say that I know my daughter has a lot of energy and there are times when you have to tell her a couple of times to do something but I don’t think she’s any different from any other 4 yr. old.  Not only that but this young woman always looks like she’s having a bad day.  Anyway by the end of the recital I came to a realization that I don’t think she likes my daughter.  I mean seriously I’m the only parent who’s called backstage and for what to tell her and the other little girls to stop dancing in their spot because they are excited.  I can see if they she was being loud but she wasn’t she was acting like every other little girl there.  Well with all that being said I never said anything to the teacher because well I was on an emotional rollercoaster as it was and that was the last thing I felt like dealing with.  And we decided come Aug. I’m sending her to a different dance school, it’s one that quite a few girls from church have been to and all have said how great it is.  I just hope she has a teacher who doesn’t come down on every little thing the children do.

Sweet Pea, I’m so proud of you for going back on stage.  I can only imagine how scared you must have been after the first dance.  But you did it and you were amazing, and I don’t ever want you to look back and think that you didn’t do the first dance, because that doesn’t even matter.  What matters is overcoming you fears and proving to yourself that you can do anything.  You may never remember this recital but I will and it will not be you running off stage crying; it will be you running backstage to meet me with the biggest smile saying “I did it Mommy.”  Because you did sweetheart you did it and I’m very proud of you.

Love,

Mommy