Once again, I have let the blog down. I have a pretty good excuse this time, though. I have been too tired to write, since I’m busy growing a baby, and all!
That’s right…the hubs and I are super excited to add another baby to the mix. “Little Bit” is due in early December! I’m actually 12 weeks today….so to catch you up on the last few weeks…
The day after my birthday, April 8th, was a lazy Friday around here. We had a date night the night before, so after picking Clark up from my parents Friday morning, we came home to relax. Evans was in Charlotte working, so I took a rest while Clark was napping. I couldn’t fall asleep, and started thinking about having a baby. (Now…for several weeks before this, I had probably taken 3 or 4 pregnancy tests, all obviously with a negative). I figured, “What the heck?!?” and headed to the bathroom for another shot. When I came back 3 minutes later, I stood there in total shock….WHAT?!?! I guess I assumed it would be another negative.
It took me a few minutes to get over the shock, and then I thought, “How in the world am I going to tell Evans?” Last time he just got a scream from the bathroom, so this time I wanted to do something creative.
As soon as Clark woke up from his nap, we scooted over to Michael’s and grabbed a few things, rushed back home and got to work. I knew by the time we got back home that I only had about 30 minutes before Evans got home, so I started working quickly. Instead of a shirt that said “Big Brother,” Clark ended up with a shirt that said “Big Bro.” It still got the point across. Evans’ face was priceless when he walked in the door. We both cried, and then I decided I wanted some pizza….let the cravings begin!
Since then, we have had 3 ultrasounds. The doctor thought there may have been some complications in the beginning, but everything is a-okay now! We went for a check-up on Monday, and the baby was measuring 11 weeks and 5 days, right on track!
Our next visit is June 20th. It may be a little early, but the doctor said he would try to tell us the sex at that visit. If he couldn’t tell yet, we’ll definitely know in July!
So stay tuned…lots of exciting things coming soon!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
"Really, son?!?"
I have caught myself saying that lots lately. Especially since Clark seems to be getting into EVERYTHING these days!
Take for example Saturday morning…Evans and I were laying in the bed talking, and Clark was in the other room watching his new favorite cartoon, Jake and the Neverland Pirates. I could sing the whole intro song for you, but I won’t. Evans phone starts to ring, so he picks it up to see who is calling so early on a Saturday morning. It was a call from our house phone. What!?! Evans answers it, and receives a happy response from our son, “Hi, Daddy!” “Really, son?!?” We’re not even sure how he got to the phone, much less how he dialed Evans number!
Then yesterday, Clark and I went over to my Mom and Dad’s for a visit because Evans needed some peace and quiet to finish his work. We decided to take him on a walk, and he did such a good job walking around all the mud puddles. He explained that he couldn’t step in them, or he would get stuck. So I wasn’t worried when he walked up to another puddle and looked at it intently. I figured he would just look then walk around. Oh no. After starring it down, he jumped with all his might right into the middle of the puddle. “Really, son ?!?” Great!
And then today, we had to make a Target run. I love Target for so many reasons, Clark loves it for the popcorn. But, since we were making an early run (8:30 AM), I had to explain to him that it was too early for popcorn. Once that breakdown was under control, I quickly grabbed the things off my list, but was having trouble finding the lemon juice. I was walking around the food section, searching for lemon juice, which is on the juice aisle, duh, when I heard Clark say, “I so sorry, Mama.” I looked down to see that he had a handful of my new “All fired up” red nail polish. “Really, son?!?” Of course, I had just switched purses, and didn’t have any wipes, so I wiped off what I could with an old receipt, and made him hold his hand out until we got to the checkout.
Oh well, I’m sure this won’t be the end, and I have a feeling I’ll probably be saying, “Really, son?!?” until he’s an adult. Heck, I’ll probably be saying it when he’s an adult, too! At least he’s cute
Take for example Saturday morning…Evans and I were laying in the bed talking, and Clark was in the other room watching his new favorite cartoon, Jake and the Neverland Pirates. I could sing the whole intro song for you, but I won’t. Evans phone starts to ring, so he picks it up to see who is calling so early on a Saturday morning. It was a call from our house phone. What!?! Evans answers it, and receives a happy response from our son, “Hi, Daddy!” “Really, son?!?” We’re not even sure how he got to the phone, much less how he dialed Evans number!
Then yesterday, Clark and I went over to my Mom and Dad’s for a visit because Evans needed some peace and quiet to finish his work. We decided to take him on a walk, and he did such a good job walking around all the mud puddles. He explained that he couldn’t step in them, or he would get stuck. So I wasn’t worried when he walked up to another puddle and looked at it intently. I figured he would just look then walk around. Oh no. After starring it down, he jumped with all his might right into the middle of the puddle. “Really, son ?!?” Great!
And then today, we had to make a Target run. I love Target for so many reasons, Clark loves it for the popcorn. But, since we were making an early run (8:30 AM), I had to explain to him that it was too early for popcorn. Once that breakdown was under control, I quickly grabbed the things off my list, but was having trouble finding the lemon juice. I was walking around the food section, searching for lemon juice, which is on the juice aisle, duh, when I heard Clark say, “I so sorry, Mama.” I looked down to see that he had a handful of my new “All fired up” red nail polish. “Really, son?!?” Of course, I had just switched purses, and didn’t have any wipes, so I wiped off what I could with an old receipt, and made him hold his hand out until we got to the checkout.
Oh well, I’m sure this won’t be the end, and I have a feeling I’ll probably be saying, “Really, son?!?” until he’s an adult. Heck, I’ll probably be saying it when he’s an adult, too! At least he’s cute
Monday, February 21, 2011
Do you hate anything about being a Mom?
I heard someone ask this question recently. I couldn't believe someone would ask this, but I immediately started racking my brain. I knew that if I had been asked this question, that answer would absolutely be, "NOTHING!"
Well, I think I have changed my mind. There is one thing I hate....I hate having to see Clark sick. I wish so badly that I could take the sickness from him. I hate watching him cry because he doesn't feel good, or fuss because he is sooooo tired because he can't sleep.
We're on day 5 of being sick now, and I'm really hoping things will turn around soon! Today has been the best day so far, so here's to hoping!
Well, I think I have changed my mind. There is one thing I hate....I hate having to see Clark sick. I wish so badly that I could take the sickness from him. I hate watching him cry because he doesn't feel good, or fuss because he is sooooo tired because he can't sleep.
We're on day 5 of being sick now, and I'm really hoping things will turn around soon! Today has been the best day so far, so here's to hoping!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Christmas re-cap!
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!
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!
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 :)
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