So today during nap time as I was scrolling through Pinterest, I came across a pin titled, "Ten Things To Never Day To Someone On Bed rest." So I clicked on it thinking, oh this is so for me when i was on bed rest! But, I was wrong because I was not a in the hospital during both of my long bed rest days. So here is list for at home bed rest ladies. Some of these you may think WTC about but I promise you they are true.
1. "I am so jealous of you! I wish I could lay around all day." Seriously? After the first two days of sleeping and watching TV, it sucks. The days are long and so boring.
2. "Well, you're only gaining weight because you are having to be in bed." Thank you for pointing out the fact that I am a whale.
3. "It is such a pretty day outside." Throat punch.
4. "I am going to the mall with Katie today." What? Thank you for telling me your fun plans as I lay here watching TLC all day.
5. "You are a human incubator." Well, I'll be... That is not the millionth time I have heard that today. Really guys. We know this, that is why we are doing whatever we can to keep the baby in!
6. "I went to CFA today and it was so busy." You better not ever visit my pregnant self (if I ever am again) with CFA sweet tea and waffle fries...oh and try not to forget the Polynesian sauce. Many thanks...
7. "You better sleep all you can because when the baby gets here you will be exhausted." No actually never say this to any pregnant woman. I am pretty sure we never signed up for the crying all night, getting peed on, and throw up all over our clean outfit thinking it would be a breeze.
8. "So, are you finished having babies since you are having to be on bed rest?" Ok. Just go ahead and take your shoe off, then insert it into your mouth. Never ever ever ask a Mom this. None of your business. End of story.
So if I ever have to be on bed rest again, come back and read my list before you call or stop by ;)
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Being a K9 Mommy
When I first met Curtis, he had to have one stipulation before we started dating and that was a "non stinky police cruiser and k9." Yes, I know that is quite strange but a man that does not care for his vehicle or pet could obviously not be a good future Husband or Father. Lucky for him his truck was spiffy clean and the dog did not smell.
So he got a second date.
Many dates later I became a Mommy to Gunner. What, Gunner calls me Mom? Of course he does. He is one of my babies, even if we do have a love/hate relationship some days. His shedding hair drives me up the wall.
When my Husband walks out of the door with Gunner half of my heart leaves with them. I worry about both. Gunner is Curtis' partner, his buddy and he always has his six (back) and that is SO important to me.
When he is at home, he typically stays in the garage on his bed unless I go out to do laundry then obviously he has to come jump on me to say hi. Or when Curtis goes out to get a uniform, he gets so excited and Curtis yells to him to stop but G man talks back. Seriously, he will bark back at him - cracks me up! The kids love him to pieces. Last year, I got a note from school about how Charli was talking about her "big brother Gunner." He is truly a big spoiled baby.
Watching Gunner train for work or while he is on duty has made me love him that much more. He is a total different fur babe. He barks non stop when someone approaches the cruiser, no matter who it is. (Minus Charli, she is the only exception.) His love and protection over Curtis (and all of us) melts my heart, even if play fighting is not excepetable around him because it makes him super confused.
Although, he may tick me off a lot, and scratch the fire out of me. I appreciate, love, respect and cherish the days that we have with him.
So he got a second date.
Many dates later I became a Mommy to Gunner. What, Gunner calls me Mom? Of course he does. He is one of my babies, even if we do have a love/hate relationship some days. His shedding hair drives me up the wall.
When my Husband walks out of the door with Gunner half of my heart leaves with them. I worry about both. Gunner is Curtis' partner, his buddy and he always has his six (back) and that is SO important to me.
When he is at home, he typically stays in the garage on his bed unless I go out to do laundry then obviously he has to come jump on me to say hi. Or when Curtis goes out to get a uniform, he gets so excited and Curtis yells to him to stop but G man talks back. Seriously, he will bark back at him - cracks me up! The kids love him to pieces. Last year, I got a note from school about how Charli was talking about her "big brother Gunner." He is truly a big spoiled baby.
Watching Gunner train for work or while he is on duty has made me love him that much more. He is a total different fur babe. He barks non stop when someone approaches the cruiser, no matter who it is. (Minus Charli, she is the only exception.) His love and protection over Curtis (and all of us) melts my heart, even if play fighting is not excepetable around him because it makes him super confused.
Although, he may tick me off a lot, and scratch the fire out of me. I appreciate, love, respect and cherish the days that we have with him.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bridal Gown Dress Up
On Friday night before Charli left to stay with both sets of grandparents for the weekend we got a little bored. We typically never have a few moments of just sitting on the couch trying to think of something to do for fun. But when I asked if he would like to try on my wedding gown, her boredom turned to excitement.
It has been probably a year since I have had my gown out of the bag. I did see someone buying one on Say Yes to The Dress just like it but other than I had almost forgotten it's beauty. When I pulled it out Charli quickly reminded me that it was way to big for her. Of course when he put it on he wanted to twirl but the tulle was just to much.
It was so sweet seeing her in my gown and to think of what style she will pick for herself one day. As I have told my sister in law that my only piece of advice is the adventure out into trying on something that may not be your first choice. I know my vision of a gown was not exactly this but it was perfect for our wedding and most of all perfect for me.
It has been probably a year since I have had my gown out of the bag. I did see someone buying one on Say Yes to The Dress just like it but other than I had almost forgotten it's beauty. When I pulled it out Charli quickly reminded me that it was way to big for her. Of course when he put it on he wanted to twirl but the tulle was just to much.
It was so sweet seeing her in my gown and to think of what style she will pick for herself one day. As I have told my sister in law that my only piece of advice is the adventure out into trying on something that may not be your first choice. I know my vision of a gown was not exactly this but it was perfect for our wedding and most of all perfect for me.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
4H Cloverbuds
In November, Charli Beth attended her first Cloverbuds meeting. Since then she has had one other event which was a parade. It was so cute and fun to watch her be so proud of being apart of another group. Because of course Girl Scouts does not involve horses and farm life, so we had to get involved in something else too.
Last night at her meeting they worked on speeches. They can all compete in a speech competition in March, so this was a little expertise to help prepare them. Charli has amazed me with how well she has spoke in front of this group. Her first meeting, where she did not know a soul was brave enough to get up in front of them all and talk about her "brother Gunner" since it was "Bring in your pet for show and tell night." Which obviously we did not know about so she used my phone to show pictures off.
Her speech last night was about her favorite animal - Horses:
"Have you ever watched a beautiful animal run? I have and it was a horse. Horses are my favorite animal. They are my favorite animal because they are fast and beautiful. I do not have a horse but I hope to get one someday, so I can ride in a rodeo."
Be still my heart! She was so grown up standing up there. She may or may not compete in March but I hope these practices help her become a better speaker for the future!
Before the session ended they sang "The Baby Bumblebee Song." It was so funny and boy did she stand by the two cutest brother there!
Last night at her meeting they worked on speeches. They can all compete in a speech competition in March, so this was a little expertise to help prepare them. Charli has amazed me with how well she has spoke in front of this group. Her first meeting, where she did not know a soul was brave enough to get up in front of them all and talk about her "brother Gunner" since it was "Bring in your pet for show and tell night." Which obviously we did not know about so she used my phone to show pictures off.
Her speech last night was about her favorite animal - Horses:
"Have you ever watched a beautiful animal run? I have and it was a horse. Horses are my favorite animal. They are my favorite animal because they are fast and beautiful. I do not have a horse but I hope to get one someday, so I can ride in a rodeo."
Be still my heart! She was so grown up standing up there. She may or may not compete in March but I hope these practices help her become a better speaker for the future!
Before the session ended they sang "The Baby Bumblebee Song." It was so funny and boy did she stand by the two cutest brother there!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Boy On A Mission
This child of mine is giving me a run for my money. He is now 15 months old (the 5th) and became a walking machine before Christmas. But just as I worried, he is everywhere. I looked to my left the other day and he was on top of the end table. That little stinker. He had claimed from his car onto it.
I knew he would be this way. It's in his blood. Especially since Curtis and I were both hell cats as kids. I am ashamed to say that we were even worse teenagers. I pray he doesn't take after me. I am pretty sure that I pray over Charli and him every night in hopes of their hearts being more golden and easier to deal with.
He has been getting up between 4-6 in the mornings to play, have some milk and cuddle before heading back to sleep. My favorite was this morning when he got up an hour before my alarm then went to sleep five minutes before the alarm was set to go off. I wanted to scream. I actually may or may not have. Instead I made a huge breakfast for all of the kids I keep and the hubby.
I know that Bryar's walking and climbing will probably progress more as he learns to do more. But whoa... Slow down buddy! Mommy is old and tired!
I knew he would be this way. It's in his blood. Especially since Curtis and I were both hell cats as kids. I am ashamed to say that we were even worse teenagers. I pray he doesn't take after me. I am pretty sure that I pray over Charli and him every night in hopes of their hearts being more golden and easier to deal with.
He has been getting up between 4-6 in the mornings to play, have some milk and cuddle before heading back to sleep. My favorite was this morning when he got up an hour before my alarm then went to sleep five minutes before the alarm was set to go off. I wanted to scream. I actually may or may not have. Instead I made a huge breakfast for all of the kids I keep and the hubby.
I know that Bryar's walking and climbing will probably progress more as he learns to do more. But whoa... Slow down buddy! Mommy is old and tired!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Goodbye Saturn Vue!
Most families start off the new year with the intentions of keeping a better budget for their family. We on the other traded vehicles, and upgraded size. On NYE I put Bryar's Grace MyRide 65 into my 09 Saturn Vue and I would lie if I did not say that my knees were onto p of the dashboard. It was quite scary to think of the what if situations of an accident.
Curtis has never been a fan of the space that my Vue gave us. He called it a go cart as refused to drive. Which might or might not have caused a fight or seven. So on the way to our NYE plans the talk of a new vehicle came up, again.
But it was just talk?! The next day, we just went out to look. Our game plan was to eventually get a couple of years old suv, to make budgets plus size work. Looking caused us a day of sitting a dealership, cleaning out my Vue and falling in love with our now (even though it is more than a couple of years old) 03 Toyota Sequoia. My one must have was leather seats, because they are a just have with the littles. But thankfully, it has heated seats (just like the Vue), 3rd row, 4x4 and DVD. Hello! First car we looked at and it was a unbelievable deal for a local one owner trade in of a business man.
Most of all we feel safe now and that is most important!
Curtis has never been a fan of the space that my Vue gave us. He called it a go cart as refused to drive. Which might or might not have caused a fight or seven. So on the way to our NYE plans the talk of a new vehicle came up, again.
But it was just talk?! The next day, we just went out to look. Our game plan was to eventually get a couple of years old suv, to make budgets plus size work. Looking caused us a day of sitting a dealership, cleaning out my Vue and falling in love with our now (even though it is more than a couple of years old) 03 Toyota Sequoia. My one must have was leather seats, because they are a just have with the littles. But thankfully, it has heated seats (just like the Vue), 3rd row, 4x4 and DVD. Hello! First car we looked at and it was a unbelievable deal for a local one owner trade in of a business man.
Most of all we feel safe now and that is most important!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Christmas 2012
Our Christmas this year was amazing to say the least! Our kids were beyond blessed to have been given so many great items and we reflected on what the season was actually meant for. Charli's wisdom over Christ has risen so much over the last year. Which is something that I am overly thankful for.
Charli loves to tell Curtis that he is being naughty and will end up with coal in his stocking. One day I found the cutest little bag with three pieces of coal in it at the mighty dollar, so Santa left it for him. Charli thought it was hilarious and still tells people all about Daddy's coal!
I was pretty excited to finally give Curtis his George Strait tickets, that he had been "dying" for. The look on his face was priceless. Score! He also received other things but this was top notch for him. I have a feeling that the date of the concert will be my first full night away from B. It is silly that I am already worried about this?!
Santa was nice enough to bring Charli a bike without training wheels, a huge horse (not real obviously or she would of had a heart attack), and an easy bake oven. Which are the three things that she asked for! He also sent her an American girl doll, and a cowgirl belt since she had been extra nice!
Bryar received a cozy coupe police car, bath toys, a horse, and a John Deere barn set! He officially fell in love with the car and Charli has pushed him around non - stop!
The kids and Curtis have me a beautiful coach purse! He always for such an amazing job picking out pretty purses. I cannot wait to carry it when I do not have a diaper bag in tow.
After we spent the early morning hours as our little family, we went next door for a great breakfast made by MeMe! As always it was delicious and the kids ate SO much! We laid around and talked for a while then headed to my parents for gifts and snacks! My Mom and Dad blessed as us all with great gifts too!
Sadly, when I yelled "mom!!! Shut up...you're kidding me?!" She thought I was mad but I was only excited over the iPad that she got for Curtis and I. Trace and Bryar had their first pushing match over a ride on toy and I couldn't help but to laugh. Especially over the years of fighting from my sister and I!
After we ended things at my Moms we then had a visit to my Ma's for supper and gifts! It was such a busy day and Bryar was worn out so we did not stay as long as we would of liked.
Our kids and us were so blessed this Christmas! Although we are most blessed by the love of Christ for sending us a savior! :)
Charli loves to tell Curtis that he is being naughty and will end up with coal in his stocking. One day I found the cutest little bag with three pieces of coal in it at the mighty dollar, so Santa left it for him. Charli thought it was hilarious and still tells people all about Daddy's coal!
I was pretty excited to finally give Curtis his George Strait tickets, that he had been "dying" for. The look on his face was priceless. Score! He also received other things but this was top notch for him. I have a feeling that the date of the concert will be my first full night away from B. It is silly that I am already worried about this?!
Santa was nice enough to bring Charli a bike without training wheels, a huge horse (not real obviously or she would of had a heart attack), and an easy bake oven. Which are the three things that she asked for! He also sent her an American girl doll, and a cowgirl belt since she had been extra nice!
Bryar received a cozy coupe police car, bath toys, a horse, and a John Deere barn set! He officially fell in love with the car and Charli has pushed him around non - stop!
The kids and Curtis have me a beautiful coach purse! He always for such an amazing job picking out pretty purses. I cannot wait to carry it when I do not have a diaper bag in tow.
After we spent the early morning hours as our little family, we went next door for a great breakfast made by MeMe! As always it was delicious and the kids ate SO much! We laid around and talked for a while then headed to my parents for gifts and snacks! My Mom and Dad blessed as us all with great gifts too!
Sadly, when I yelled "mom!!! Shut up...you're kidding me?!" She thought I was mad but I was only excited over the iPad that she got for Curtis and I. Trace and Bryar had their first pushing match over a ride on toy and I couldn't help but to laugh. Especially over the years of fighting from my sister and I!
After we ended things at my Moms we then had a visit to my Ma's for supper and gifts! It was such a busy day and Bryar was worn out so we did not stay as long as we would of liked.
Our kids and us were so blessed this Christmas! Although we are most blessed by the love of Christ for sending us a savior! :)
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Christmas Eve
Our Christmas Eve was very laid back this year. I ended up taking a trip to my parents house with Bryar in tow to help Santa bring home some extra large items that he was unable to hide in his sleigh. When I returned home, I made my first batch of chocolate chip cookies! Not my taste but Santa seemed to really enjoy them.
Bryar seemed to not have an issue with the Christmas tree until Christmas Eve. He wanted to pull off ornaments, bows on the gifts and became a quick fan of trying to open presents. I spent most of the day chasing after my bows and ornaments!
While I finished getting myself and Bryar ready, CB and Curtis went down to the barn to get the reindeer hay. Charli also used her reindeer food (oats, seeds, and glitter) in the hay to make it, "extra tasty!" She then became very concerned of Rudolph getting thirsty. So of course we set out a bucket of water.
My in laws open their gifts on Christmas Eve and have dinner for the family too. So in the late afternoon, we all headed over with our gifts! The kids were both so excited and poor Bryar could not sit still! Since he has learned to walk he is all about exploring! Charli blessed the food over dinner and I could not help but snicker when she prayed for "Santa and the reindeer to have a safe trip!"
Charli was so much fun with her imagination running wild. It seems that every year I say that it is going to be the most fun year with her and then she proves me wrong the next year! I hope se continues to believe for as long as possible!
When it was time to head home, Charli was very antsy to get into bed. She once again prayed over Santa, Elves, as the reindeer. It was to sweet for words! She quickly fell asleep, while Bryar cried it out and Santa got to work...
Bryar seemed to not have an issue with the Christmas tree until Christmas Eve. He wanted to pull off ornaments, bows on the gifts and became a quick fan of trying to open presents. I spent most of the day chasing after my bows and ornaments!
While I finished getting myself and Bryar ready, CB and Curtis went down to the barn to get the reindeer hay. Charli also used her reindeer food (oats, seeds, and glitter) in the hay to make it, "extra tasty!" She then became very concerned of Rudolph getting thirsty. So of course we set out a bucket of water.
My in laws open their gifts on Christmas Eve and have dinner for the family too. So in the late afternoon, we all headed over with our gifts! The kids were both so excited and poor Bryar could not sit still! Since he has learned to walk he is all about exploring! Charli blessed the food over dinner and I could not help but snicker when she prayed for "Santa and the reindeer to have a safe trip!"
Charli was so much fun with her imagination running wild. It seems that every year I say that it is going to be the most fun year with her and then she proves me wrong the next year! I hope se continues to believe for as long as possible!
When it was time to head home, Charli was very antsy to get into bed. She once again prayed over Santa, Elves, as the reindeer. It was to sweet for words! She quickly fell asleep, while Bryar cried it out and Santa got to work...
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