#8 Passions.

What are 5 passions you have?

1. Childern - my very own to hopefully one day being able to foster a child and help make a difference in their life.

2. My Work - in every aspect.

3. Politics - in a sense.

4. My Religion

5. Charli's sports

Mr. Polka Dots

Baby Bryar somehow caught fifths disease this week and has turned into a big pink rashy mess.

His rash came up on Monday on his arms, legs and face and we thought it was an allergic reaction to something. Although, after taking him into the Doctor she quickly told us that even though it is the wrong season she believes it is fifths. She also said that she couldn't say for sure that it is fifths because it did look like hives as well. We have continued giving him Benadryl in hopes that it would clear but no such luck yet!

Hardest thing, ever - 30 Things!

Todays post is "What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?"

This is a simple question to follow although I feel as if I have been blessed to not have had to experience something that is truly VERY hard.

Being a single Mother was the hardest thing I have ever experienced. Thankfully, I was blessed to never have to experience it "alone." But as I have learned and could also see in the past, just having someone by your side isn't what counts. The courage, love, wisdom and the obvious factor of extra help means so much. Just having a companion to love you and encourage you through a hard day means more than you can imagine - knowing that they have "you six" (your back as h husband would say.)

My family helped Charli and I out more than I could ever thank them for. But to be honest, working 3rd shift, hanging with a toddler then going back into work someways was killer as well as attending college. It was hard stuff. But not something that I would eve want to take out of my life.

Even if I prayed every single night for the perfect person to be sent our way I loved the time that I was able to share with CB. It is amazing that a bond between a Mother and child can be so strong at such an early age.

5 Things That Make You Happy - 30 Things Link Up

What are the 5 things that make you the most happy right now?

1. That vacation is only days away :) I am so ready to just have a few minutes to relax and spend time with my family with minimal worries in the world.

2. That we have a home that gives us shelter and that has working a/c in it. This Summer has been, h.o.t so far. Oh me I cannot imagine how August will be!

3. Having a wonderful family. I have been blessed all around with a great group of supportive and loving family members.

4. My Hubby & babies- enough said.

5. That I have started blogging more. :)

Bryar 9 Month

I am a little late getting this in because I wanted to make sure that I had Bryar's exact measurements to add to his post :)

We went to the Doctor on Friday and little bud weighed a big ole 15 lbs 7 ounces and was 27 1/2 inches long! So that means he has gained 10 lbs and has grown 10 inches since birth! Isn't that amazing?! I am pleased with his growth, even if he is still on the small side. Bryar is such an active boy, and Dr. Simmons says that he is skinny because he is burning off his calories very quickly!

Weight - 15 lbs 7 oz

Height - 27 1/2 in

Sleep - What sleep? Ha! We are still waking up through the night but lately it is varying thanks to teething. I have started rice cereal in his night bottles to see if that helps any. Although, his waking is out of habit.

Clothes - 9 months - depending on the brand. In Crazy 8 brand he could probably wear newborn still because they run SO big.

Movement - Bryar is not crawling, yet. He scoots and rolls to where ever he wants to go. He loves to stand up and has almost pulled up. He also started trying to pick up tiny things with his fingers, then looks at them like they are the most amazing little things he has ever saw. We are getting there and I just have a gut feeling that once this boy moves he is going to give us a run for his money.

Eating - 6-7 ounces of milk at at time. We are doing more formula (Neosure) now than, ever. I am still pumping but to help with growth since I have such a low supply we decided to do this. He hates baby food, except a few that are textured. He loves yobaby and yogurt blends. He will eat a container at a time. We typically do baby food twice a day.

Teeth - Baby Bryar cut his first tooth about a week and a half ago. It is still just barely through the skin and is his bottom right. The bottom left is soon to follow. He gums are constantly swollen and achy at times.

Talking - No words ,still. But Daddy is really trying to get the "Dada" out of him first. Which is okay with me. I will let him have his moment of glory ;) So far Bryar just likes to scream, yell and "la la la la la la la" but I must admit that it is the cutest thing ever. Minus the times while out to eat when he sounds like an exorcist baby! He really has started to find his own little personality. Which is so fun :)

I cannot get over the fact that in just 3 short months baby Bryar will be turning 1! Ah, be still my heart. Why do these times have to fly by so fast? I know that the next month will be full of new things to learn and lots of fun! I am excited to see what all this babe grows up to learn and be!

30 Things - Dear 16 year old ME!

Dear 16 year old me,

I have been wanting to write you for a while. Why you may ask? Because there are so many things that I wish I could tell you to help you a long the way. But stupid choices and wrong decisions are typically what makes us, who we are and boy did you make a lot!

#1 That perm in your hair is SO not cute and it is going to kill your hair for the rest of your pretty lil life.

#2 You know that green car that you made fun of your sister for driving? Stop making fun, now! Your parents are fixing to hand it down to you. Even trying to give it a nickname to make it a little more cool by calling it, "The Green Rocket" will not work!

#3 That girl that you are BFFs with right now is going to turn her back on you as soon as life gets hard.

#4 Getting really drunk and going home....most dumb move you could of ever made. Mom is going to make you get up at 5:30 and scrub the entire house. Put your poker face on and smile the entire time while saying you feel just fine will only cause more cleaning!

#5 Next year, you will meet a guy. He will change your life forever. Be ready and make your heart strong girlfriend.

#6 Get that evil look off of your face! Having a good attitude and pleasant disposition is a good thing! People are getting the wrong impression of you and will remind you about over and over (and over) again as you get older.

#7 There are two boys that are going to get in a fight over you. One that is a boyfriend and one that is a friend. Don't try to stop them and do not cry because in reality the fight is not over you - boys are boys. Oh and do NOT go to the boyfriends Dad's work to apologize because you feel guilty, you will obviously only make a fool out of yourself!

#8 You need to pay attention in Math class. In just a few years you are going to be scared to finish college because you are SO awful at it.

#9 There is a girl that is going to become your new BFF senior year. You guys will be attached to one another's hips. Remember to enjoy your time with her and make the best memories possible, the Lord will be calling her home very soon. :(

#10 When your heart gets broken remember that the Lord has someone very special waiting for you! He just loves you an awful lot and is letting you learn just how strong you are at an early age!

16 year old me, you were a complete idiot in so many ways. But I guess you have to be young and dumb before you can be old and wise!

Sincerely,


24 year old me :)

Describe Your Relationship With Your Parents

Wow, so this may be the easiest of all of the 30 things that I will be posting on. My relationship with my parents is easy to describe - great! The main thing to start out with is thy my Mom is my very best friend. When everyone in my life walked out on me (friends including) my Mom stepped up to the plate. From holding me while I cried at my understanding while my friends were going on with their lives without me to go to Lamaze classes with me. She watched me struggle and me up most days so I wouldn't struggle as much. I can never thank her for all she has done for Charli and I - as well as our family now.

Same goes for my Dad (marcel) he works so hard for our family as a trucker and although he was not around as often as he would like he would for sure call every day to check on us. This goes for us still even as we have moved out. I am blessed to have parents that I can call friends as well! :)

3 Fears - 30 Things Link Up

The second part of the 30 things link up is 3 legitimate fears and how they came about.....

1. Death. Just the thought of dying and no longer being with my family brothers me. I know that we will be together in Heaven, but death in general just worries me. I cannot fathom the thought of loosing one of my loved ones. I have lost several good friends over the years and watching their families go through these times was devastating. I think we all have this fear.

2. Feeling like a failure as a Mother. I want to build good strong well behaved Childern that love the Lord. "It is easier to build, to build strong Childern than it is to fix broken men." I have always loved that quote because there is so much truth in it. I hope to be the best example possible for them to grow up with.

3. Sharks and Bees. Sharks have HUGE teeth and bees just make you have that anticipation of a sting. Enough said! Eeek!