Possibilities

   I am so thankful that today is Friday. It has been quite a long week and I'm looking forward to a beautiful Autumn weekend. We are going hiking again tomorrow although I don't know where we will go yet...I'm thinking somewhere along the parkway, but we will see. Can't wait to take pictures of all the leaves this weekend, as they are supposed to be at their peak colors. :-)
     When hubby gets home I'm going to convince him to take us to Outback for dinner because I have a coupon for a free steak dinner there. So, it shouldn't be too expensive if we use the coupon. After that we will probably go for a walk and then it's back home to watch Casper outside on the lawn. Our apartment complex is having an outdoor movie night and I'm REALLY excited about it...just hope it doesn't get TOO chilly. And if it does, no biggie because hubs can take Halebop inside while me and Bug finish up the movie...or vice versa.
      Oh, I meant to blog about this before but totally forgot. Caleb got his application submitted so now we are just waiting to hear back about an interview. I am praying so hard that he gets offered this job so that we can move to Richmond...I am thrilled at the prospect of living somewhere new.
     It's off of here now to watch the Bee Movie with Bug until Daddy gets home.

Loving Life

     Woke up at 5:30 this morning to the sound of Haleigh babbling away in her crib and Bug fussing because his sissy had woken him up. Caleb fed Hales before heading off to work and laid her back down (and she slept until 8:45ish) but Noah refused to go back to sleep. So, I've been up since the crack of dawn...no, take that back...it was still pitch black when the kids woke me up, lol. Since being on this medicine, though, I have so much energy I don't know what to do with it all. So, I'm actually feeling pretty good and I'm going on five hours of sleep. :-)  
     Yesterday Caleb had the day off so we went for a four mile hike over in Troutville on part of the Appalachian trail. Let me just say that carrying around a kid strapped to your chest really gives your body a workout...which I definitely needed, haha. I finally feel like myself again and am feeling more than blessed by this change in attitude. Here is one of the pictures I snapped during our hike yesterday....

   Well, it's off of here for now to relax a bit before the kids wake up from their naps. Hope everyone is having a great week so far!

Fall Fun in Photos

Columbus Day

    Thank you Mr. Columbus for "re-discovering America" and giving my hubby the day off!

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!!! 

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.

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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
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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!!!
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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!!!
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