Today I'm thankful that I got to spend time with Melissa Morgan!
Since she moved to California a few years ago, I don't get to see her that often. I had the best time eating lunch and catching up with her. Not to mention talking about her wedding plans and her GORGEOUS diamond ring! Evans and I can't wait to head back to California for her wedding, and some BJ's pizza, of course!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A new adventure
So, who knew that starting a business would be so much work?!?
Yeah, that was stupid :) I should have known, but it has been worth every minute of it.
I started my own business last week, Tuesday to be exact. In that time I have put together samples, gotten some of my stuff set up in a retail store, applied for my LLC, created order forms and price sheets, and organized my "office space." I have created a Facebook page to promote my business and started a blog! I've even made a little money already :)
Wow! What a week. Now, I'm at the point where I'm ready to better organize my time. I have most of the groundwork complete, now I can schedule most of my work during naps and in the evenings so that I'll miss as little time with Clark as possible.
I sure do feel like a Super Mommy today!
Yeah, that was stupid :) I should have known, but it has been worth every minute of it.
I started my own business last week, Tuesday to be exact. In that time I have put together samples, gotten some of my stuff set up in a retail store, applied for my LLC, created order forms and price sheets, and organized my "office space." I have created a Facebook page to promote my business and started a blog! I've even made a little money already :)
Wow! What a week. Now, I'm at the point where I'm ready to better organize my time. I have most of the groundwork complete, now I can schedule most of my work during naps and in the evenings so that I'll miss as little time with Clark as possible.
I sure do feel like a Super Mommy today!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Strange Looks....
We were out running errands yesterday afternoon when I told Evans we needed to head home because I had to get dinner ready still, and I really wanted Clark in bed a little early. Evans suggested just going to San Jose instead, and of course I agreed. The San Jose in Blythewood is our absolute fave! I needed to meet up with my Mom to pick some things up, so I called and we made a plan to meet at San Jose around 6:00.
Well, we got there first and I headed for the bathroom while Evans and Clark got us a table. I came out and found them at a booth, and when I sat down we decided it would be easier if we moved to a table. I gathered up the menus and Evans went to pick the high chair up with Clark in it, and accidentally smooshed Clark's little fingers.
I didn't know what had happened until Evans told me, but I sure heard it from Clark as did the rest of Blythewood. He screamed at the top of his lungs while we tried to get him out of the high chair. I didn't glance around until I stood up with him in my arms, and noticed everyone looking at us.
I mean, of course they were looking at us, our child was showing off his amazing vocal cords. But it wasn't like, "Aww.....poor baby" looks, it was like, "How could you do that to your child?!?" looks.
I rushed him off to the bathroom to take a better look at his fingers and to run some cold water on them. By the time we got to the bathroom, he was all better! As we walked back to the table, I noticed people were still looking. I seriously thought about letting the redneck come out, but I refrained. I mean, do people really think we would have done something like that on purpose. They must not have children if they think that accidents never happen.
Oh well, we moved right along to our margaritas, and everything was great!
Well, we got there first and I headed for the bathroom while Evans and Clark got us a table. I came out and found them at a booth, and when I sat down we decided it would be easier if we moved to a table. I gathered up the menus and Evans went to pick the high chair up with Clark in it, and accidentally smooshed Clark's little fingers.
I didn't know what had happened until Evans told me, but I sure heard it from Clark as did the rest of Blythewood. He screamed at the top of his lungs while we tried to get him out of the high chair. I didn't glance around until I stood up with him in my arms, and noticed everyone looking at us.
I mean, of course they were looking at us, our child was showing off his amazing vocal cords. But it wasn't like, "Aww.....poor baby" looks, it was like, "How could you do that to your child?!?" looks.
I rushed him off to the bathroom to take a better look at his fingers and to run some cold water on them. By the time we got to the bathroom, he was all better! As we walked back to the table, I noticed people were still looking. I seriously thought about letting the redneck come out, but I refrained. I mean, do people really think we would have done something like that on purpose. They must not have children if they think that accidents never happen.
Oh well, we moved right along to our margaritas, and everything was great!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for new opportunities! I have started working on a few things this week, and I am possibly going to open a little business. We'll see how it goes, but that's what Evans and I are talking about now! I absolutely LOVE doing creative things, and if this opportunity works out, it will give me the chance to work on some creative things, to work from home, and to work on my own schedule (meaning nap time and in the evenings after Clark is in the bed)! For now, I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that everything works out, and then I'll share more details!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Am I really getting that old?!?
We decided to work in our yard this past weekend. It really needed some attention, so we got outside bright and early (okay, at 9 AM) on Saturday morning. We borrowed the pressure washer from my parents, and after Evans cut the grass, we started washing.
I absolutely love pressure washing! It gives you "instant gratification" as my Dad says. We pressure washed our driveway, and I have to say that it looks ah-mazing! I didn't even know it was supposed to be that white :)
We also worked in the back yard some. Evans pulled up a few little trees, and I tamped down an area where one of the trees had been, and laid out some pavers, so we could store the herbie-curbie and our wheel barrows there.
By the time we got back inside Saturday afternoon, I was HURTING. And it still isn't any better. My neck and back are killing me. Like, I can't even turn my head to the right...I feel so old! I mean, I kinda expected to be a little sore Sunday morning, but not 4 days later. Evans and I can't wait for Clark to be old enough to put him to work in the yard. (Yes, gasp! We will make our child do physical labor when he's old enough, and it won't hurt him!)
Until then, I guess it's just me and Ev! And lots of Goody's powder and heating pads!
I absolutely love pressure washing! It gives you "instant gratification" as my Dad says. We pressure washed our driveway, and I have to say that it looks ah-mazing! I didn't even know it was supposed to be that white :)
We also worked in the back yard some. Evans pulled up a few little trees, and I tamped down an area where one of the trees had been, and laid out some pavers, so we could store the herbie-curbie and our wheel barrows there.
By the time we got back inside Saturday afternoon, I was HURTING. And it still isn't any better. My neck and back are killing me. Like, I can't even turn my head to the right...I feel so old! I mean, I kinda expected to be a little sore Sunday morning, but not 4 days later. Evans and I can't wait for Clark to be old enough to put him to work in the yard. (Yes, gasp! We will make our child do physical labor when he's old enough, and it won't hurt him!)
Until then, I guess it's just me and Ev! And lots of Goody's powder and heating pads!
Friday, July 16, 2010
A trip to a government office!
Yesterday, I had to go to the Vital Records office at DHEC to get a copy of Clark’s birth certificate. I guess I had forgotten how many different types of people come into government offices (I used to work at the Assessor’s office- WOW!)
I walked in behind a lady who had no business wearing the pants she was wearing. I’m talking, you could see parts of her body that you shouldn’t have been able to see through a pair of pants. Now, I’m not trying to knock anyone’s style. Everyone is entitled to their own choices, but please don’t wear clothes that show places of your body that would have to be covered by little black boxes if you were shown on TV.
After I was assigned a number, I took a seat and got out the book I brought with me (Yes, even though the form online said to expect a 30-minute wait, I knew to expect longer than that). I guess I got there at a good time, because the too small waiting room quickly filled to capacity, which didn’t stop others from piling in, making me claustrophobic in the process. I glanced over at the lady sitting to my right, who was talking very loudly on her cell phone (while she was sitting underneath the “NO CELL PHONE” sign, mind you) and was covered in tattoos. Once again, I have NOTHING against tattoos, at all. But I don’t want to see your tattoos of inappropriate “things” if they are in inappropriate places. Once again, someone was showing places on their body that really should have been covered up.
As I sat there looking around the room, I was so thankful that I didn’t have Clark with me, and that I wasn’t having to explain to him that he should cover his eyes. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, in walks a little family of four. A mom, a dad, and I’m assuming the two boys with them were their sons. One of them was about Clark’s age, and you could tell he was ALL boy. He was wearing a t-shirt and shorts, and was covered in dirt from head-to-toe. Literally. There was dirt underneath his toe nails. And how did I know that, oh yeah, he wasn’t wearing any shoes. Now, there were lots of times when Clark was little that I wouldn’t put shoes on him, but that was when he would be in his carrier the whole time. This little boy was walking around barefoot. My germaphobic self just wanted to scream, “Seriously, you’re going to let your sweet little boy walk around barefoot in here, how unsafe is that?!? He could step on something, or contract some kind of disease!!!”
Luckily my number was called. I tucked my book back into my purse, and stood to move to the window I was assigned to. The people standing in the waiting room looked like a group of vultures waiting to fight for their prey (the prey being my empty chair). I seriously thought a fight was going to break out in that waiting room before I could even gather my belongings and move out of the way.
Once I got to the window, a cute little blond girl quickly made the copies I needed, and I was on my way. I was so glad to be out of that office! I don’t think I’ll attempt to take Clark anywhere like that with me anytime soon.
I walked in behind a lady who had no business wearing the pants she was wearing. I’m talking, you could see parts of her body that you shouldn’t have been able to see through a pair of pants. Now, I’m not trying to knock anyone’s style. Everyone is entitled to their own choices, but please don’t wear clothes that show places of your body that would have to be covered by little black boxes if you were shown on TV.
After I was assigned a number, I took a seat and got out the book I brought with me (Yes, even though the form online said to expect a 30-minute wait, I knew to expect longer than that). I guess I got there at a good time, because the too small waiting room quickly filled to capacity, which didn’t stop others from piling in, making me claustrophobic in the process. I glanced over at the lady sitting to my right, who was talking very loudly on her cell phone (while she was sitting underneath the “NO CELL PHONE” sign, mind you) and was covered in tattoos. Once again, I have NOTHING against tattoos, at all. But I don’t want to see your tattoos of inappropriate “things” if they are in inappropriate places. Once again, someone was showing places on their body that really should have been covered up.
As I sat there looking around the room, I was so thankful that I didn’t have Clark with me, and that I wasn’t having to explain to him that he should cover his eyes. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, in walks a little family of four. A mom, a dad, and I’m assuming the two boys with them were their sons. One of them was about Clark’s age, and you could tell he was ALL boy. He was wearing a t-shirt and shorts, and was covered in dirt from head-to-toe. Literally. There was dirt underneath his toe nails. And how did I know that, oh yeah, he wasn’t wearing any shoes. Now, there were lots of times when Clark was little that I wouldn’t put shoes on him, but that was when he would be in his carrier the whole time. This little boy was walking around barefoot. My germaphobic self just wanted to scream, “Seriously, you’re going to let your sweet little boy walk around barefoot in here, how unsafe is that?!? He could step on something, or contract some kind of disease!!!”
Luckily my number was called. I tucked my book back into my purse, and stood to move to the window I was assigned to. The people standing in the waiting room looked like a group of vultures waiting to fight for their prey (the prey being my empty chair). I seriously thought a fight was going to break out in that waiting room before I could even gather my belongings and move out of the way.
Once I got to the window, a cute little blond girl quickly made the copies I needed, and I was on my way. I was so glad to be out of that office! I don’t think I’ll attempt to take Clark anywhere like that with me anytime soon.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Thankful Thursday
So, this is going to be a very short post tonight. I have had a very long and stressful week, so tonight I'm thankful for spending some quiet time with my husband.
He's putting Clark to bed now, and we're going to watch a few movies. Well, maybe only one because I'll probably fall asleep early since I'm exhausted!
Night y'all!
He's putting Clark to bed now, and we're going to watch a few movies. Well, maybe only one because I'll probably fall asleep early since I'm exhausted!
Night y'all!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
"To fly or not to fly, that is the question!"
So, I think we have decided to fly to San Antonio next month. Our original plan was to drive, but the more we considered the long drive, flying seemed to be the better option. I mean, 40 hours in a car in one week is a WHOLE lot of bonding time!
Now, this is causing a little stress within the family, though! Evans doesn't like to fly anyway, and I'm trying to plan every little detail to make the flight as smooth as possible. I mean, the fact that I'm super organized anyway sometimes stresses me out more than just flying by the seat of my pants. I'm already reading every checklist I can find with Tips for flying with Toddlers!
I'm really thinking I should just get a prescription and a drink! No, really. Or at the very least, I'll just let Clark sit on his Papa's lap :)
I'm excited to see how he does, or at least excited to be done with the stress of worrying about how he's going to do!
Now, this is causing a little stress within the family, though! Evans doesn't like to fly anyway, and I'm trying to plan every little detail to make the flight as smooth as possible. I mean, the fact that I'm super organized anyway sometimes stresses me out more than just flying by the seat of my pants. I'm already reading every checklist I can find with Tips for flying with Toddlers!
I'm really thinking I should just get a prescription and a drink! No, really. Or at the very least, I'll just let Clark sit on his Papa's lap :)
I'm excited to see how he does, or at least excited to be done with the stress of worrying about how he's going to do!
Monday, July 12, 2010
"You need to sleep when he sleeps!"
I heard this all.the.time when I was pregnant, and soon after giving birth, I totally understood what that meant. I was finally able to grasp the idea of letting go of some of the housework (gasp!) and actually trying to make up for some of my missed nighttime sleep by napping some during the day, when Clark napped, of course!
Well, I have to admit that 20 months later, I'll still occasionally nap when he naps. Okay, okay, I actually nap a lot when he naps. Now, this isn't an everyday thing, but I do admit that I probably nap at least twice a week. Sometimes I'll even nap three or four times a week :)
Now, I'm not talking, I nap all three hours with him, I'll get some work done, do my Bible study, and then lay down for the last hour of his nap. I have always LOVED my sleep, and sometimes I just feel like I'm not going to make it though dinner/bath/bedtime unless I get in a little nap, too!
My husband may jokingly give me a hard time about it, but I know that is he was home and able, he's be napping right beside me!
So there it is, my confession-of-the-day! And I'm sure that I'm not the only Mommy out there who likes to get in a good nap when she can :)
Well, I have to admit that 20 months later, I'll still occasionally nap when he naps. Okay, okay, I actually nap a lot when he naps. Now, this isn't an everyday thing, but I do admit that I probably nap at least twice a week. Sometimes I'll even nap three or four times a week :)
Now, I'm not talking, I nap all three hours with him, I'll get some work done, do my Bible study, and then lay down for the last hour of his nap. I have always LOVED my sleep, and sometimes I just feel like I'm not going to make it though dinner/bath/bedtime unless I get in a little nap, too!
My husband may jokingly give me a hard time about it, but I know that is he was home and able, he's be napping right beside me!
So there it is, my confession-of-the-day! And I'm sure that I'm not the only Mommy out there who likes to get in a good nap when she can :)
Friday, July 9, 2010
Picture this....
a screaming 20-month old gagging and crying with crocodile tears running down his face. No, he wasn’t hurting, he was just being super dramatic about not wanting to eat his lima beans.
I have been working really hard this week to get Clark to eat more vegetables. I’m talkin’ the kid won’t eat ANY. He used to do so well, but over the last month or so, he has gotten to where he won’t even touch them. Well, that’s not entirely true, he does enjoy picking up the beans between his fingers and smashing them, or using the celery sticks to dip in the ranch, then lick it off.
This has become such a serious issue to me, especially since he has been constipated several times lately. And frankly, having to put on gloves and manually help him “do his business” is not really my idea of a good time.
I know he needs to learn to eat the veggies on his own and develop a liking for them, yada yada yada, but right now, my job as his mommy is to make sure he consumes them. Even if that means literally putting them in his mouth and making him swallow (which is easier said than done, BTW)!
I have been racking my brain and searching for ideas on what the best option is. Since my goal right now is just to make sure than he is consuming the amount he needs, I have decided to start pureeing the vegetables and cooking them into other foods that he does like. My sweetie pie husband went out and bought me a cookbook full or recipes using pureed vegetables, and I’m not gonna lie, I think it will be great for me and the hubs, too!
We’ll see how this goes, but either way, I’m hoping for a more relaxing dinner time!
I have been working really hard this week to get Clark to eat more vegetables. I’m talkin’ the kid won’t eat ANY. He used to do so well, but over the last month or so, he has gotten to where he won’t even touch them. Well, that’s not entirely true, he does enjoy picking up the beans between his fingers and smashing them, or using the celery sticks to dip in the ranch, then lick it off.
This has become such a serious issue to me, especially since he has been constipated several times lately. And frankly, having to put on gloves and manually help him “do his business” is not really my idea of a good time.
I know he needs to learn to eat the veggies on his own and develop a liking for them, yada yada yada, but right now, my job as his mommy is to make sure he consumes them. Even if that means literally putting them in his mouth and making him swallow (which is easier said than done, BTW)!
I have been racking my brain and searching for ideas on what the best option is. Since my goal right now is just to make sure than he is consuming the amount he needs, I have decided to start pureeing the vegetables and cooking them into other foods that he does like. My sweetie pie husband went out and bought me a cookbook full or recipes using pureed vegetables, and I’m not gonna lie, I think it will be great for me and the hubs, too!
We’ll see how this goes, but either way, I’m hoping for a more relaxing dinner time!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Today, I'm thankful for the very special people in my life.
Obviously my husband and my son, my boys, who I love very much. I can't imagine my life without them! They have, each in their own way, allowed me to become the person I always wanted to be.
My Mom, Dad, and brother who always support me in every decision I make. I always know that I can come to y'all with any problem or concern and you know just the way to handle it.
My friends. Now, I'm not listing names, but each of you is so special to me. I am thankful for all the memories we've had, and all the new ones to come!
My amazing church family! Y'all are so supportive and welcoming. Evans, Clark, and I love getting up for church every Sunday morning because we know without a doubt that CCBC is where we are supposed to be.
And I'm even thankful for all the people in my life that drive me crazy. I know that God put you in my life for a reason, and I'm looking forward to figuring it out :)
Obviously my husband and my son, my boys, who I love very much. I can't imagine my life without them! They have, each in their own way, allowed me to become the person I always wanted to be.
My Mom, Dad, and brother who always support me in every decision I make. I always know that I can come to y'all with any problem or concern and you know just the way to handle it.
My friends. Now, I'm not listing names, but each of you is so special to me. I am thankful for all the memories we've had, and all the new ones to come!
My amazing church family! Y'all are so supportive and welcoming. Evans, Clark, and I love getting up for church every Sunday morning because we know without a doubt that CCBC is where we are supposed to be.
And I'm even thankful for all the people in my life that drive me crazy. I know that God put you in my life for a reason, and I'm looking forward to figuring it out :)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
I know everyone feels this way....
but I really think I have the coolest kid EVER! I mean, I think he's adorable, and can be really sweet when he wants to be. It is the most amazing thing to watch him grow and learn new things.
We haven't been to the zoo in about a month, so my Mom and Granny headed to the zoo with us early yesterday morning, trying to beat the heat. (The beating the heat part didn't really happen, but we still had fun!)
We've been to the zoo lots of times before, but Clark was so into everything yesterday. He would point at the animals and say, "I see cow" or "I see bird." Then we could ask him what sound the animal makes, and he would make the sounds. How cool is that!?!
We got around to the giraffe and they were doing giraffe feedings. We got Clark some lettuce, and held him up to let him feed them. Now, you're supposed to lay your hand out flat with the lettuce laying on it, and the giraffe will lick it off of your hand. Well, Clark decided it would be cooler if he shoved his entire fist inside the giraffe's mouth. The giraffe didn't seem to mind, but his mommy did. When he pulled his hand out of the giraffe's mouth, it was covered in giraffe slobber! EWWWWWWW! And yet, still pretty cool!!!
Anyway...not that I'm done rambling about my kid's awesomeness, I love hearing stories from other mommies about amazing things their children have done. So, share away...
We haven't been to the zoo in about a month, so my Mom and Granny headed to the zoo with us early yesterday morning, trying to beat the heat. (The beating the heat part didn't really happen, but we still had fun!)
We've been to the zoo lots of times before, but Clark was so into everything yesterday. He would point at the animals and say, "I see cow" or "I see bird." Then we could ask him what sound the animal makes, and he would make the sounds. How cool is that!?!
We got around to the giraffe and they were doing giraffe feedings. We got Clark some lettuce, and held him up to let him feed them. Now, you're supposed to lay your hand out flat with the lettuce laying on it, and the giraffe will lick it off of your hand. Well, Clark decided it would be cooler if he shoved his entire fist inside the giraffe's mouth. The giraffe didn't seem to mind, but his mommy did. When he pulled his hand out of the giraffe's mouth, it was covered in giraffe slobber! EWWWWWWW! And yet, still pretty cool!!!
Anyway...not that I'm done rambling about my kid's awesomeness, I love hearing stories from other mommies about amazing things their children have done. So, share away...
Monday, July 5, 2010
A weekend with friends
It's not very often that I get to see my close friends from college. We all live in different places, and are all very busy with our lives. So this weekend was such a treat!
On Friday night, my friend Jen came to town and brought some to-die-for cake! (I'm talking, it totally rivals Cupcake, and I needed that like I need another hole in my head!) On Saturday, we decided that we needed some sun (well, Jen thought she needed some sun, but she is way too tan already) so we laid out on my driveway while Clark played in his pool. (This was a sight to see!)
We headed down to Charleston on Saturday afternoon for Mandy and Wayne's engagement party. Evans was supposed to go with us, but he wasn't feeling well, so we decided it would be a great girl's night! So not only did I get to see Jen and Mandy, but a bunch of other friends from school, and we had such a great time.
It was such a great trip, and I had a wonderful time celebrating an awesome couple! I can't wait for the wedding this fall!
On Friday night, my friend Jen came to town and brought some to-die-for cake! (I'm talking, it totally rivals Cupcake, and I needed that like I need another hole in my head!) On Saturday, we decided that we needed some sun (well, Jen thought she needed some sun, but she is way too tan already) so we laid out on my driveway while Clark played in his pool. (This was a sight to see!)
We headed down to Charleston on Saturday afternoon for Mandy and Wayne's engagement party. Evans was supposed to go with us, but he wasn't feeling well, so we decided it would be a great girl's night! So not only did I get to see Jen and Mandy, but a bunch of other friends from school, and we had such a great time.
It was such a great trip, and I had a wonderful time celebrating an awesome couple! I can't wait for the wedding this fall!
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