So every time I say, "I've been so slack with blogging, I'm really going to start doing better," I end up slacking again! So from now on, no more comments like that :)
We had a WONDERFUL Christmas around our house. Here's a little re-cap:
Christmas Eve: My brother and I always go shopping with my Dad on Christmas Eve morning. I love this time! We get to eat breakfast together, and spend some time together. We also get to pick out a gift of our choosing :) Evans and my Mom decided to start their own tradition, they go to breakfast that morning, too. My mom was sick this year before Christmas, so she still needed to finish up a few things that morning, so they did a little shopping, too! Afterwards, we over to Mom and Dad's and watched Avatar. My brother had just bought the movie, and I had never seen it, so we laid around and relaxed before heading to church for the Vesper service. After the service at church, we headed to my Granny's house for a get-together with my Mom's side of the family. This of course includes lots of wine, so I was ready for bed by the time we got home!
On Christmas day, we wake up (actually Evans wakes us up), and head downstairs to see what all Santa brought Clark. We get some wonderful family time with the 3 of us while we cook breakfast, then get ready to go visiting! We headed to Evans' parents house first. They weren't eating until later in the day, so we had a great time just relaxing, and watching Clark play with his new toys! After visiting them, we headed to my parent's house for dinner. We have grilled steaks the last few years, which is a nice change from the usual turkey or ham dinners. Clark of course loved getting his new toys, especially his new portable DVD player. He plopped right down in front of it, and didn't want any of us to bother him for the rest of the evening!
The day after, we had snow, but we still got together with some family and friends to fry the birds that Evans and a few others shot the week before on their hunting trip. It was a perfect ending to the weekend!
As exhausting as preparing for Christmas is, it was great to be able to relax and enjoy some much needed family time!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
A funny story that wasn't so funny at the time...
Clark was sick last week, so I was behind on some work. I usually wait until his Daddy or his Nana can keep him while I make a Post Office trip to mail packages, but since I was already behind, I decided to be brave.
I got to the Post Office in Blythewood, which is about the size of my closet, and got in line. There I was balancing 2 packages, a toddler, and trying to keep up with my keys and my purse. We were probably the 5th or 6th people in line, and there was no room to move. I was feeling like luck was on my side. A spot opened up on the table in the middle, so I sat the packages down, and Clark was standing still beside me.
I guess I was feeling a little too cocky, because Clark started squirming. He wanted to be held, so I picked him up as the line inched along. We were probably the 2nd or 3rd people in line, when I felt Clark’s tummy tighten. OH NO!!! Are you seriously going to use the bathroom right now, or “stinky poo poo” as we call it around our house?!?
Well, he didn’t poop, but he ripped one. I’m talking a man-sized one. I hurriedly covered his bottom with my hand to try to muffle the sound, and Clark giggled. I think he was a little embarrassed, because everyone in the closet-sized Post Office not only heard, but smelled it as well! I guess the embarrassment wore off quickly, because as soon as I moved my hand, he did it again!
That time, he looked at me like he was totally surprised and announced to me, “Mommy, I stinky poo poo!”
“Yes son, I think we all know!”
I got to the Post Office in Blythewood, which is about the size of my closet, and got in line. There I was balancing 2 packages, a toddler, and trying to keep up with my keys and my purse. We were probably the 5th or 6th people in line, and there was no room to move. I was feeling like luck was on my side. A spot opened up on the table in the middle, so I sat the packages down, and Clark was standing still beside me.
I guess I was feeling a little too cocky, because Clark started squirming. He wanted to be held, so I picked him up as the line inched along. We were probably the 2nd or 3rd people in line, when I felt Clark’s tummy tighten. OH NO!!! Are you seriously going to use the bathroom right now, or “stinky poo poo” as we call it around our house?!?
Well, he didn’t poop, but he ripped one. I’m talking a man-sized one. I hurriedly covered his bottom with my hand to try to muffle the sound, and Clark giggled. I think he was a little embarrassed, because everyone in the closet-sized Post Office not only heard, but smelled it as well! I guess the embarrassment wore off quickly, because as soon as I moved my hand, he did it again!
That time, he looked at me like he was totally surprised and announced to me, “Mommy, I stinky poo poo!”
“Yes son, I think we all know!”
Monday, November 15, 2010
Exhausted, much?
I don't remember being this worn out since Clark was a newborn, and I LOVE it!
I spent the last 2 weeks preparing for my Open House for my business, Little Miss Creative. And it was great! The open house was from 2-5 yesterday, and at 2:15, no one was there yet. My mom, my husband, and I were sitting at the kitchen table. I was totally nervous. What if no one showed up?!? And if they did, what if they didn't like anything?!?
Well, about 2 minutes later people started to show up, and I was stuck at the "check out" table for about an hour! It was so crowded I didn't even get to tell some people "Thank you" before they left. My last customer left a few minutes after 5, and like a child, I ran to add up my total :)
I was so pleased with how I did, it was totally worth all the hard work. I think I deserve a nap with Clark today, but for the next 3 weeks, I'm going to be slammed trying to fill all these orders!
I wonder if Clark is old enough to start working?!?
I spent the last 2 weeks preparing for my Open House for my business, Little Miss Creative. And it was great! The open house was from 2-5 yesterday, and at 2:15, no one was there yet. My mom, my husband, and I were sitting at the kitchen table. I was totally nervous. What if no one showed up?!? And if they did, what if they didn't like anything?!?
Well, about 2 minutes later people started to show up, and I was stuck at the "check out" table for about an hour! It was so crowded I didn't even get to tell some people "Thank you" before they left. My last customer left a few minutes after 5, and like a child, I ran to add up my total :)
I was so pleased with how I did, it was totally worth all the hard work. I think I deserve a nap with Clark today, but for the next 3 weeks, I'm going to be slammed trying to fill all these orders!
I wonder if Clark is old enough to start working?!?
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
I'm back, again...
Yeah, so it's been a while, huh? Little Miss Creative has been keeping me so busy, but after talking with my friend Lindsay today, I was encouraged to write again!
We have had so much going on the last few months. I have been so blessed to have my business take off like it has! I have been working hard during nap every day, and then trying to finish my work after I get Clark to bed at night- I'm so thankful for LMC, but I'm looking forward to slowing down a little after the Christmas season!
Clark has turned 2, and a lot has changed with him, too! Funny story...So I was getting dinner in the crock pot during nap one day and I heard a THUD! Uh oh, so I ran upstairs and Clark was sitting on the floor in his room just smiling. He started crying about 2.5 seconds later. When I asked why he had jumped/fallen out of the crib, his response was, "Get paci, Mama!" Oh geez....
Then later that night, he set off the burglar alarm at our house, causing Evans and his friend Brian to speed over to our house since Clark and I were home alone! Thankssomuch!
That doesn't totally catch you up on everything since my last post, but if I tried to catch you up on everything, I would have to sit here for hours :)
We have had so much going on the last few months. I have been so blessed to have my business take off like it has! I have been working hard during nap every day, and then trying to finish my work after I get Clark to bed at night- I'm so thankful for LMC, but I'm looking forward to slowing down a little after the Christmas season!
Clark has turned 2, and a lot has changed with him, too! Funny story...So I was getting dinner in the crock pot during nap one day and I heard a THUD! Uh oh, so I ran upstairs and Clark was sitting on the floor in his room just smiling. He started crying about 2.5 seconds later. When I asked why he had jumped/fallen out of the crib, his response was, "Get paci, Mama!" Oh geez....
Then later that night, he set off the burglar alarm at our house, causing Evans and his friend Brian to speed over to our house since Clark and I were home alone! Thankssomuch!
That doesn't totally catch you up on everything since my last post, but if I tried to catch you up on everything, I would have to sit here for hours :)
Monday, September 13, 2010
Lessons Learned
Since I found out I was pregnant 2 ½ years ago, I have learned so many things. Here is a list of a few of them.
I have learned…
- that it’s okay to eat ice cream everyday when you are pregnant. I mean, there’s a good chance you’ll gain 50+ pounds like I did, but you can still do it!
- that it really is okay, even good, to nap when your baby naps. Mommies need their rest, too.
- that there are pros and cons to each “stage” your child goes through. Enjoy each of them, because there will always be something great and something tough about each stage. Don’t wish for them to grow up too fast, because they will.
- that it’s normal to get peed, pooped, and thrown up on. If you’re having a really great day, they could all happen to you at once
- that no one can understand what it means to love someone more than anything in the world, until they become a parent. The love for a child is totally selfless, like no other love you have ever had for another human being.
- that wine can either be your best friend or your enemy, depending on whether you are enjoying a glass, or waking up with a horrible headache!
- that it’s important to have other “mommy” friends. It’s nice to be able to talk about what’s going on with the kids to someone who is in your same position.
- that your child may not care if you take a shower, put on make-up, and attempt to look cute every day, but your husband probably does!
- that no matter what, even on my worst day at home with my son, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. Getting to be here for every step is much better than having to leave him and go to work!
I have learned…
- that it’s okay to eat ice cream everyday when you are pregnant. I mean, there’s a good chance you’ll gain 50+ pounds like I did, but you can still do it!
- that it really is okay, even good, to nap when your baby naps. Mommies need their rest, too.
- that there are pros and cons to each “stage” your child goes through. Enjoy each of them, because there will always be something great and something tough about each stage. Don’t wish for them to grow up too fast, because they will.
- that it’s normal to get peed, pooped, and thrown up on. If you’re having a really great day, they could all happen to you at once
- that no one can understand what it means to love someone more than anything in the world, until they become a parent. The love for a child is totally selfless, like no other love you have ever had for another human being.
- that wine can either be your best friend or your enemy, depending on whether you are enjoying a glass, or waking up with a horrible headache!
- that it’s important to have other “mommy” friends. It’s nice to be able to talk about what’s going on with the kids to someone who is in your same position.
- that your child may not care if you take a shower, put on make-up, and attempt to look cute every day, but your husband probably does!
- that no matter what, even on my worst day at home with my son, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. Getting to be here for every step is much better than having to leave him and go to work!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Time to relax...what is that?
I was having a party at my house last night, so my Mom offered to take Clark for a while so I could finish getting ready. We made plans to meet for lunch, and to just let Clark go home with her for the afternoon. I ended up getting tons of stuff done before lunch (thanks, Clark, for waking me up at 6:45 AM), so by the time I met her, I really didn’t have too much left to do. We talked during lunch about the few little things I had left to do, and as we were leaving, she said, “Well, just go home and relax for awhile!”
WHAT?!?!
I don’t even know what that is anymore. Seriously. I’m not trying to be dramatic. I have learned so many things in the last 2 years, and one of them being that a mommy is always busy. Literally, you always have to be “on call.” Between mealtimes, diapers, baths, playtime, and everything in between, there is always something to do, even if it’s just watching him play. Because, let’s be honest, I can’t let him play without keeping at least 1 eye on him because there is no telling what he’s going to get in to. And kids don’t “take off” on the weekend. I’m talking, this is 24-7.
So to have an afternoon with nothing to do was ah-mazing! I laid around for a bit, watched a little trashy TV (Jersey Shore on DVR, not porn!), and even had a whole conversation with my husband! It was wonderful!
So another lesson I have learned since having a child, to always appreciate time you are given to “relax” no matter how long or short it is!
WHAT?!?!
I don’t even know what that is anymore. Seriously. I’m not trying to be dramatic. I have learned so many things in the last 2 years, and one of them being that a mommy is always busy. Literally, you always have to be “on call.” Between mealtimes, diapers, baths, playtime, and everything in between, there is always something to do, even if it’s just watching him play. Because, let’s be honest, I can’t let him play without keeping at least 1 eye on him because there is no telling what he’s going to get in to. And kids don’t “take off” on the weekend. I’m talking, this is 24-7.
So to have an afternoon with nothing to do was ah-mazing! I laid around for a bit, watched a little trashy TV (Jersey Shore on DVR, not porn!), and even had a whole conversation with my husband! It was wonderful!
So another lesson I have learned since having a child, to always appreciate time you are given to “relax” no matter how long or short it is!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
And, we're back....
So, it's been a while, huh? I know, I know, I'm totally slack. Clark is into EVERYTHING now, I have been working really hard on getting my business started, and my husband and I have started teaching a young married couples class at our church! I've been super busy. I am having to learn everyday what it means to multi-task, which is totally not my strong-suit! Anyway, I'm kinda glad that I'm back on a Thursday, so here goes Thankful Thursday...
1. I'm thankful for my parents! Evans and I had soooo much to do last week to get our room at church ready (including a new coat of paint, or two), and Mom and Dad were so great to watch him several times for us. Okay, and they also kept him while we went to the Carolina game last Thursday night so we could have some time with our friends, too!
2. I'm still thankful for the chance we had to go to San Antonio! It was a WONDERFUL time, and I wouldn't have traded it for the world!
3. I'm thankful for our church! Evans and I have had a great time getting ready and studying for our new Sunday School class. I think we did pretty well for our first week, we'll see how it goes next week!
4. I'm thankful for great friends. We had a great time at the game last week with some awesome friends and I get to see lots of my friends next weekend at a bridal shower. Not to mention all my friends that I don't get to see very often. I'm so thankful to have wonderful friends in my life :)
5. And, as always, I'm thankful for my wonderful husband. I love him for so many reasons, and I am so thankful that he's mine :)
That's right, he's my prize!
1. I'm thankful for my parents! Evans and I had soooo much to do last week to get our room at church ready (including a new coat of paint, or two), and Mom and Dad were so great to watch him several times for us. Okay, and they also kept him while we went to the Carolina game last Thursday night so we could have some time with our friends, too!
2. I'm still thankful for the chance we had to go to San Antonio! It was a WONDERFUL time, and I wouldn't have traded it for the world!
3. I'm thankful for our church! Evans and I have had a great time getting ready and studying for our new Sunday School class. I think we did pretty well for our first week, we'll see how it goes next week!
4. I'm thankful for great friends. We had a great time at the game last week with some awesome friends and I get to see lots of my friends next weekend at a bridal shower. Not to mention all my friends that I don't get to see very often. I'm so thankful to have wonderful friends in my life :)
5. And, as always, I'm thankful for my wonderful husband. I love him for so many reasons, and I am so thankful that he's mine :)
That's right, he's my prize!
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