Even though I don't really care about winning the diamond, I DO care about getting some alone time with hubby, lol. From the sounds of it, we will be literally running around downtown for a couple of hours tomorrow in search for this ring. I am super excited to be able to do something that sounds like so much fun with my amazing husband!!! And if we do win it, there goes all of our current debt! So, I win no matter what.
Getting ready to put Bug down for his nap after he finishes eating his corn and green beans. I'm so blessed to have such a good eater. He would rather eat fruits and veggies over junk food...and I do wonder how long that's going to last! :-)
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
This and That
Today was a pretty good day up until this evening. I just have so much going on right now and sometimes it overwhelms me. I've got my own personal issues I'm dealing with so when certain people are rude to me over things I can't control, it makes things seem so much worse. I just can't understand why some people act the way they do at times, but forgiveness is key to happiness, so I will move on and get over it.
I took the kids to Wal*Mart today all by myself and they were SO GOOD. It really surprised me because Noah has started into what I like to refer to as the terrible two tantrums, and I'm serious when I say that kid acts like he has schizophrenia. One minute he is all giggly and happy and in the next breath he is freaking out because he dropped a cheerio on the floor. It's absolutely exhausting. His pediatrician laughed when I explained his behavior and said it was absolutely normal at this stage, but oh my goodness. Today there were minimal tantrums and he was awesome. I couldn't stop telling him how proud of him I was. :-) And little Miss Hales has a huge personality and isn't afraid to show it. *grin* Just writing that sentence brings a smile to my face because she is such a happy little girl. She is also a mischievous one. Not even six months old and she is already picking on her brother to the best of her ability. Ohhhhh, the joys of sibling rivalry.
Well, it's off of here for now. I'm not feeling the best this evening. Going to watch Project Runway and head to bed. Night!
I took the kids to Wal*Mart today all by myself and they were SO GOOD. It really surprised me because Noah has started into what I like to refer to as the terrible two tantrums, and I'm serious when I say that kid acts like he has schizophrenia. One minute he is all giggly and happy and in the next breath he is freaking out because he dropped a cheerio on the floor. It's absolutely exhausting. His pediatrician laughed when I explained his behavior and said it was absolutely normal at this stage, but oh my goodness. Today there were minimal tantrums and he was awesome. I couldn't stop telling him how proud of him I was. :-) And little Miss Hales has a huge personality and isn't afraid to show it. *grin* Just writing that sentence brings a smile to my face because she is such a happy little girl. She is also a mischievous one. Not even six months old and she is already picking on her brother to the best of her ability. Ohhhhh, the joys of sibling rivalry.
Well, it's off of here for now. I'm not feeling the best this evening. Going to watch Project Runway and head to bed. Night!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Blessed Beyond Belief
Who knew that one woman's heart could be so overflowing with love? Growing up, I never would have imagined the blessings God had in store for me. At the age of 24, I am married to an amazing man and have been given two absolutely precious children. Some days I just can't wrap my head around it. I have no clue what God has in store for my future, but I believe with my whole heart that it is going to be filled with love and many more blessings. This was on my heart today so I just wanted to share.
Please say a prayer for me. I have been having some personal issues with my health recently. Setting up a doctor's appointment to go and see about it, and praying that it's nothing serious.
Please say a prayer for me. I have been having some personal issues with my health recently. Setting up a doctor's appointment to go and see about it, and praying that it's nothing serious.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Blah...
I'm currently not feeling the best. :-( I think I might have a virus or something because I've been achy and super tired all day. No nausea, though, so I'm thankful for that. I guess it could be that I'm sleep deprived, as that tends to make me feel bad. I haven't gotten a full night's sleep in I don't know how long. And it's not really the kids faults...mainly the neighbors upstairs. I hate complaining because we live in such a wonderful place now,but I'm a very light sleeper so any noises bother me. The one advantage I've had is that I started taking Melatonin on occasion so it's been helping me to sleep. Anyways, I think I will get off of here for now so I can go lay down and maybe get to sleep a little early tonight.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Random Thoughts of the Day
I think last night was the latest I've stayed up in forever. :-) I didn't go to bed until 1ish because I was so excited about working on my blog. I still have quite a bit of work to do on it, but for now, I like it. It's a lot less boring than it was before.
Before I start into anything, I would like to ask for your prayers for the Persinger family. Their Grandpa passed away and I know they need the Lord to bring them through this rough time.
Today is Labor Day which means my hubby is off from work, which rocks. We had planned on cooking out today but since we awoke to a rainy mess, I think we might just grill in, instead. I do hope it lets up because we really want to take the kids hiking and today would be absolutely perfect if the drizzling and rain would stop.
This blog post is super stream of consciousness this morning; I apologize for that. I'm just really exhausted and am in desperate need of sleep.
Off of here now to wake up hubby and baby girl; the two lazy bones of the family. *grin* Nah, they just really like their ZZZs. Happy Labor Day!
Before I start into anything, I would like to ask for your prayers for the Persinger family. Their Grandpa passed away and I know they need the Lord to bring them through this rough time.
Today is Labor Day which means my hubby is off from work, which rocks. We had planned on cooking out today but since we awoke to a rainy mess, I think we might just grill in, instead. I do hope it lets up because we really want to take the kids hiking and today would be absolutely perfect if the drizzling and rain would stop.
This blog post is super stream of consciousness this morning; I apologize for that. I'm just really exhausted and am in desperate need of sleep.
Off of here now to wake up hubby and baby girl; the two lazy bones of the family. *grin* Nah, they just really like their ZZZs. Happy Labor Day!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
In reference to the date hubby and I have chosen to go on today. We decided on hiking and it's going to be 90 degrees and humid as H-E double hokey sticks. But, at least we will hopefully sweat off a few pounds, lol. This past month, Caleb and I are finally putting into effect which we had always discussed before having kids; that we would go out on a date together at least one night a week. Up until this point, we never really stuck to that, simply because I refused to let anyone keep the babies without me being around. I was an over protective parent and it really had started to take its effect on me. I was constantly stressed out and was snippy with Caleb, which always made me feel horrible because I never wanted to be that way with him. But now, that I'm finally over pregnancy and postnatal hormones and have been willing to ease up and leave the kids with sitters, I'm a brand new person. I'm being totally serious, too. I was a weepy, stressed out mess, but now, I am so happy most of the time. Small issues don't really effect me and I'm finally starting to feel like I can balance two under two, be the wife I need to be, and that makes me feel amazing. I am so thankful God has blessed me with the role of being a stay at home mom, because I really love it. There are rough days, but that would happen no matter what my role is life was. I just can't believe that God has blessed me with so much.
I've been wanting to write these thoughts down for so long, because I constantly have people tell me that my life seems so perfect. It's perfect because it's in God's plan for me but it isn't always "perfect" in the sense that I am far from it when it comes to parenting. I cry. I get frustrated and lose my temper. I have days that I wish I did have a career. I argue with my husband on occasion over silly little things that don't really matter. Life, on this side of Heaven, can never actually be perfect, because sin exists. But, I honestly feel that I am living out God's will for my life. I never thought I would have the option to stay at home and raise my kids, but since this is the role God has placed me in, I trust it's the perfect career for me right now.
I also believe that God is leading our family to homeschool out kids, and I will joyfully do that. That, along with other things, may change in the next several years, but in everything I do, I want it to be for God's glory. How could I not want to do that? He has given me everything and praising His name seems so small compared to what He has done for me. I hope each of you has a wonderful weekend!! God bless you all.
I've been wanting to write these thoughts down for so long, because I constantly have people tell me that my life seems so perfect. It's perfect because it's in God's plan for me but it isn't always "perfect" in the sense that I am far from it when it comes to parenting. I cry. I get frustrated and lose my temper. I have days that I wish I did have a career. I argue with my husband on occasion over silly little things that don't really matter. Life, on this side of Heaven, can never actually be perfect, because sin exists. But, I honestly feel that I am living out God's will for my life. I never thought I would have the option to stay at home and raise my kids, but since this is the role God has placed me in, I trust it's the perfect career for me right now.
I also believe that God is leading our family to homeschool out kids, and I will joyfully do that. That, along with other things, may change in the next several years, but in everything I do, I want it to be for God's glory. How could I not want to do that? He has given me everything and praising His name seems so small compared to what He has done for me. I hope each of you has a wonderful weekend!! God bless you all.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Cheering from my Keyboard
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/commentary/wb/297477
This was written by my high school history teacher. And let me just say this; as someone who has always thought standardized testing was STUPID I was cheering him on with every single word. Mr. Crenshaw was, and is, one of my favorite teachers on my road of education. He is passionate about what he does and I hate seeing him, along with other teachers, forced to mold their teaching towards SOLs. And hopefully, one day soon, there will be a change made. Go Mr. C!!!!
This was written by my high school history teacher. And let me just say this; as someone who has always thought standardized testing was STUPID I was cheering him on with every single word. Mr. Crenshaw was, and is, one of my favorite teachers on my road of education. He is passionate about what he does and I hate seeing him, along with other teachers, forced to mold their teaching towards SOLs. And hopefully, one day soon, there will be a change made. Go Mr. C!!!!
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