Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Oh Happy Days!!!!
WOW! What an amazing day. No....make than an amazing WEEK! I started on Pristiq almost a week ago and I am a completely different person. Most mornings (since having Haleigh) I would wake up dreading to start my day; immersed in an almost bored feeling that refused to go away. I was constantly exhausted, irritable, and would cry without a good reason. To demonstrate my transformation, I haven't cried since I started on this medication. I have laughed and giggled EVERY SINGLE DAY (some days which left me running to the bathroom to keep from peeing my pants...having two kids will do that). i no long feel like I have a weight resting on my shoulders and am PRAISING GOD ABOVE for this blessing. Which leads me to today....
Our amazing friends visited us today and it was such an incredible time for us. Their presence is a blessing in itself but to see the kids all playing together, and getting in some MUCH NEEDED girl time, was just what I've been needing. And on top of that, I wasn't an emotional wreck (not that it would have mattered as Becca is the most understanding woman I've ever met) which almost makes me giddy with joy. Life is different. Good different. I actually chased the kids around the playground, went down slides, swung the kids, cleaned up the apartment when we got home, wrestled with Noah (his new favorite game), snuggled my baby girl...and I'm not tired. My energy level has been through the roof and I almost think this is too good to be true. But every morning I wake up feeling happy, and very underwhelmed, lol...which is a great change to my prior demeanor.
Anyways, I better get off of here for now. I've got some cute little babies to cuddle before bed and a few bedtime stories to read. Have a wonderful evening!!!
Our amazing friends visited us today and it was such an incredible time for us. Their presence is a blessing in itself but to see the kids all playing together, and getting in some MUCH NEEDED girl time, was just what I've been needing. And on top of that, I wasn't an emotional wreck (not that it would have mattered as Becca is the most understanding woman I've ever met) which almost makes me giddy with joy. Life is different. Good different. I actually chased the kids around the playground, went down slides, swung the kids, cleaned up the apartment when we got home, wrestled with Noah (his new favorite game), snuggled my baby girl...and I'm not tired. My energy level has been through the roof and I almost think this is too good to be true. But every morning I wake up feeling happy, and very underwhelmed, lol...which is a great change to my prior demeanor.
Anyways, I better get off of here for now. I've got some cute little babies to cuddle before bed and a few bedtime stories to read. Have a wonderful evening!!!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Pretty Good Day
I'm having a pretty good day! :-) The kids have both been sweethearts all morning, Noah is taking a nap, and Haleigh is starting to get sleepy. I have a doctor's appointment at 3 today, which is for my yearly. BLAH! Definitely NOT looking forward to that, but compared to everything I went through while I was pregnant, this won't be that bad, lol.
Getting ready to snuggle with Bop for a few minutes before laying her down for a nap. Please continue to vote for Noah Bug (he is currently in FIRST place). Thanks to all my blog readers.
http://photos.parents.com/toddlers/40/2011
Getting ready to snuggle with Bop for a few minutes before laying her down for a nap. Please continue to vote for Noah Bug (he is currently in FIRST place). Thanks to all my blog readers.
http://photos.parents.com/toddlers/40/2011
VOTE FOR BUG
I woke up this morning to see that Noah is in FIRST PLACE in the photo contest I entered him into. Voting lasts until 10/09/11. Even if you have already voted, you are able to vote once per day, so PLEASE continue to vote for Bug! Thanks so much. Here is the new link:
VOTE HERE
http://photos.parents.com/toddlers/40/2011
VOTE HERE
http://photos.parents.com/toddlers/40/2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Depressed
Well, it's official. I'm "depressed". At least that's my doctor's diagnosis. So, tonight is my first night on Pristique and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. Caleb said he had noticed that I have been "different" since having Haleigh; that I've been acting down a lot and letting a lot of little things bother me. I don't see it, but I fully trust him. After all, after God, he knows me better than anyone. It just stinks, I guess, because I feel like I shouldn't need any help. I feel guilty, almost, is the best way to describe it. I should be able to be "super mom" "super wife" "super friend" etc...without needing anything to help me accomplish that. So yeah, it's been a rough day for me. I wasn't even sure if I was going to blog about it, but I've had several people tell me that getting it out there, and just being honest, will help me feel better. I just really hope this medicine helps this "weight on my shoulders" feeling. I wake up every day and before my feet even hit the floor I already feel overwhelmed. Well, it's off of here to put the kids to bed...Bug brought me some books to read, lol. Night everyone.
Woke up before 6:30 this morning and both the kids were still asleep...what a surprise!! They woke up around 7ish and were ready to go, lol. I woke up with a headache which feels like it could turn into a full blown migraine at any second, but I'm praying really hard that it doesn't! Debating about where to take the kids today. Noah loves to feed the ducks at Lake Spring Park so we may be heading that way at some point. :-) I do hope the babies take good naps today, though, because I checked out a book from the library and it's been calling my name since yesterday! Anyways, it's off of here to give Hales her meds and plan out the day.
Oh, Noah is currently in 2nd place (GO BUG GO!!!) but voting will continue throughout the week. Please continue to spread the word to vote for Noah, so we can bump him into first! Thanks to everyone!
VOTE HERE!!!
http://photos.parents.com/toddlers/40/2011/2
Oh, Noah is currently in 2nd place (GO BUG GO!!!) but voting will continue throughout the week. Please continue to spread the word to vote for Noah, so we can bump him into first! Thanks to everyone!
VOTE HERE!!!
http://photos.parents.com/toddlers/40/2011/2
Monday, October 3, 2011
VOTE VOTE VOTE
Hey peoples!!! Please continue to put in your votes for Noah in the Halloween Baby Contest! I entered him into it last week and our photo got accepted into the top 40 this morning! :-) So thrilled! Since his was one of the selections, now it depends on which photo gets the most votes!! Thanks everyone!
VOTE AT THE LINK BELOW!!!
http://photos.parents.com/toddl10ers/40/2011/
VOTE AT THE LINK BELOW!!!
http://photos.parents.com/toddl10ers/40/2011/
Changes?!
It's been a super long day but I finally have a little time to myself. :-) I said I would blog about my experience with my first hair splinter, so here goes. Saturday night I was walking across the kitchen floor when all of a sudden I felt something like a piece of glass go through my foot. It hurt so bad, I could barely put pressure on my foot, but when I looked I couldn't see anything...and it wasn't bleeding. As I was about to start crying (yeah, I can give birth to two children but I can't handle a splinter, lol) and called Caleb into the kitchen to take a look. He informed me I had something called a hair splinter, which is exactly what it sounds like. On Friday, I had buzzed cut Noah's hair and had apparently missed one while sweeping up the kitchen and that's what went into my foot...strange but true. :-P
We had a pretty amazing weekend filled with a lot of fun events. Me and Noah spent Saturday morning playing outside, collecting leaves and fighting the cold while Daddy worked on the car and Haleigh took a nap. Then, we made a trip out by Starbucks and I finally got one of my favorite things autumn has to offer; a pumpkin spiced latte! I even shared with Bug and hubby, lol. Sunday was hectic because the kids refused to take their naps, but having my incredible husband there to help out was pretty wonderful. Even when I'm having the worst of days, his smile makes everything all better! And Sunday was a pretty rough day for everyone involved.
And now on to some bigger news. Over the past few months, Caleb and I have been considering moving out of the Roanoke Valley which is something we both have wanted for a while now. Caleb is applying for a job (still with the DDS, but the Richmond branch) in middle management. If he gets it, we will be moving to Richmond, I'm guessing sometime before the end of the year. We are really hoping that he gets offered the job, but we won't know anything for a while....probably around three to four weeks or so. Please pray that we will be accepting of God's will for our life, and that if Caleb doesn't get this job, we won't be TOO disappointed. I am just really looking forward to this prospective new opportunity for our family. And I won't lie....I would get to see one of my best friends every single day, lol. And that's a pretty big incentive. :-) Anyways, just continue to pray for our family and God's will for us!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Autumn evening and I will try to blog again soon!
We had a pretty amazing weekend filled with a lot of fun events. Me and Noah spent Saturday morning playing outside, collecting leaves and fighting the cold while Daddy worked on the car and Haleigh took a nap. Then, we made a trip out by Starbucks and I finally got one of my favorite things autumn has to offer; a pumpkin spiced latte! I even shared with Bug and hubby, lol. Sunday was hectic because the kids refused to take their naps, but having my incredible husband there to help out was pretty wonderful. Even when I'm having the worst of days, his smile makes everything all better! And Sunday was a pretty rough day for everyone involved.
And now on to some bigger news. Over the past few months, Caleb and I have been considering moving out of the Roanoke Valley which is something we both have wanted for a while now. Caleb is applying for a job (still with the DDS, but the Richmond branch) in middle management. If he gets it, we will be moving to Richmond, I'm guessing sometime before the end of the year. We are really hoping that he gets offered the job, but we won't know anything for a while....probably around three to four weeks or so. Please pray that we will be accepting of God's will for our life, and that if Caleb doesn't get this job, we won't be TOO disappointed. I am just really looking forward to this prospective new opportunity for our family. And I won't lie....I would get to see one of my best friends every single day, lol. And that's a pretty big incentive. :-) Anyways, just continue to pray for our family and God's will for us!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Autumn evening and I will try to blog again soon!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
A Short Post
It has been quite a fun weekend but this Mommy is super sleepy. I will try to update my blog tomorrow as long as the kids decide to take naps. I've definitely got plenty of things to talk about including my first experience with a hair splinter, fall fun, and a new prospect for our lives! Anyways, it's off of here to take a shower, snuggle up with hubby and watch some television! Night!
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