Friday, December 19, 2008
The stomach bug again!!!
Wyatt has the stomach bug again.. this time it is much worse and I am hoping it is only 24 hours. I am so tired of changing diapers (he refused to use the tiolet when he is sick) and throw up. We are headed in tomorrow at 8am to see if we can get any meds before the rest of us get it! I am praying June does not get it! AHHH!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
My friend Will... and a great playdate
Ty's park
June and WilliamJune has a playmate her own age... finally! This is William, Clara's little brother, and he is precious. They go to CBS together and Leah (their teacher) says they naturally are drawn to each other.. I think it is sweet!
Today we went to Ty's park. Ty is Leah's little boy and everyone kept telling me how much fun Ty's house was. I had no idea. I need to send a picture, it is the best, most kid friendly backyard I have ever scene. Leah lives outside of town she said she got tired of driving into town to find parks etc so she built one in her backyard. (And her backyard is HUGE!) There is an underground trampoline, a huge play set, all kinds of shovels, dump trucks, cars and everything was in sand so we had no accidents! It was one of the first times I have not really "watched" Wyatt, but let him play with the others knowing he is alright. Paige picked up Bush's Chicken so we had a wonderful play date! Thank you so much Leah for Wyatt's new favorite "park!" He now wants to live out in the country "like Ty."
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Midland Martha Stewart
I mentioned in my previous entry only about Jenn.. well I have the most talented friends but do not have the time to go into detail about each one. I do feel the need to mention who I think really is the next Martha (but much cuter!) and that is sweet Amber. Amber is one of friends who just makes you smile. She is about perfect in our eyes... she is so creative and uses her talents to help out anyone and everyone. Well, at our Christmas party with Santa she brought each one of the hostess a beautiful tin filled with homemade cookies. You are probably wondering why I took a picture and mentioning this.. well because I wanted Jenn and Laura to see how pretty they were and let them know they tasted just as good! I ate theirs. So, Amber I apologize they never received them.. but I hope you know they were delicious! Sorry girls!
I feel much better now that I can confessed!
What has happend to me?!
I want to start of with a disclaimer saying I know I am so blessed and fortunate to be a mom and have two beautiful kids. Now with that said...
There are several reasons that I know my life, perspective, and priorities have changed. Things like getting so excited about a new vacuum or cleaning product, when your favorite smell is a newborn baby (yes, spit up and all), and you are obsessed with latest vaccines and medicines that can affect your children. Well, this week I had a wake up call... I am also that person who I said I was not going to be... I am the "frumpy, lounge wearing mother!" Yes, Ryan came up with the term "lounge wear" and it happens to be my favorite look. This weekend we went to kid's birthday party and I was looking around thinking where do all these moms find the time to look this cute and put together? Then today at Wyatt's MDO Christmas party I was looking around thinking the same thing. Have I just let myself completely go? Yet, I love my baggy jeans, long sleeve shirts, and fleece attire! (I am waiting for Stacie and Clinton to show up and rescue me from my fleece addiction.) Zach even said to me the other night after going to a party (which I thought I looked cute) that he would like for me to dress a little more trendy, up to date, and to show off that I have a figure. I was a little taken back, then thought," I would too."The problem is I have no idea where to start. For example, my dear friend Jennifer... she is my inspiration to be a hip mom. She owns her own business, she is a full time mom and one of the best, an unbelievable cook (and cooks for her family every night), her house is spotless and organized, and every time she walks out of the house she looks like an ad out of Nordstroms. Even when he is in "lounge wear" she looks like a million bucks.. I know I am in trouble.. my wardrobe consists of a few things.. Black (every style of Target black T-shirt), Gray, jeans, and fleece! I have to say I have several pairs of jeans and the only ones I love or wear are the one's I bought with Jenn. I put them on and do not feel like a 31 year old mom with two kids.. I feel attractive and modern in them... she said "you are suppose to always feel this way." I know I have talents, however, fashion is just not one of them. I am hoping that in 2009 that I will emerge from my fleece fetish and look like the wife my husband would like, and the mom my kids are not going to be embarrassed of in Jr high. I sure hope my friends save me before I get to matching socks and themed sweaters.
There are several reasons that I know my life, perspective, and priorities have changed. Things like getting so excited about a new vacuum or cleaning product, when your favorite smell is a newborn baby (yes, spit up and all), and you are obsessed with latest vaccines and medicines that can affect your children. Well, this week I had a wake up call... I am also that person who I said I was not going to be... I am the "frumpy, lounge wearing mother!" Yes, Ryan came up with the term "lounge wear" and it happens to be my favorite look. This weekend we went to kid's birthday party and I was looking around thinking where do all these moms find the time to look this cute and put together? Then today at Wyatt's MDO Christmas party I was looking around thinking the same thing. Have I just let myself completely go? Yet, I love my baggy jeans, long sleeve shirts, and fleece attire! (I am waiting for Stacie and Clinton to show up and rescue me from my fleece addiction.) Zach even said to me the other night after going to a party (which I thought I looked cute) that he would like for me to dress a little more trendy, up to date, and to show off that I have a figure. I was a little taken back, then thought," I would too."The problem is I have no idea where to start. For example, my dear friend Jennifer... she is my inspiration to be a hip mom. She owns her own business, she is a full time mom and one of the best, an unbelievable cook (and cooks for her family every night), her house is spotless and organized, and every time she walks out of the house she looks like an ad out of Nordstroms. Even when he is in "lounge wear" she looks like a million bucks.. I know I am in trouble.. my wardrobe consists of a few things.. Black (every style of Target black T-shirt), Gray, jeans, and fleece! I have to say I have several pairs of jeans and the only ones I love or wear are the one's I bought with Jenn. I put them on and do not feel like a 31 year old mom with two kids.. I feel attractive and modern in them... she said "you are suppose to always feel this way." I know I have talents, however, fashion is just not one of them. I am hoping that in 2009 that I will emerge from my fleece fetish and look like the wife my husband would like, and the mom my kids are not going to be embarrassed of in Jr high. I sure hope my friends save me before I get to matching socks and themed sweaters.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Weekly update...
The salt and pepper shaker Wyatt is referring too..Well it has been a good, long week. Lets see what happened, Wyatt thinks Jesus is a cowboy, I made the worst mistake by taking two kids and a crazy dog to the vet, June officially hates Santa and I am pretty sure who my future son in law will be.
Starting with Jesus is a cowboy. Wyatt found some old antique salt and pepper shakers in the cabinet the other day and brought one to me and said, "Look I found Jesus!" Wonderful news I thought, then I saw the old cowboy. He carried him around and then decided that Jesus likes cars too and took him for a ride. He put "Jesus" in the front of his car and took off as fast as he could screaming, " Jesus likes to go fast!" So, little did I know Jesus is a cowboy and that would explain why we Texans feel we are closer to God than anyone else!
Wednesday, I had a vet appointment to take our insane, crazy, Foxhound "Tinker" to the vet. I felt bad bc I know it has been at least 3 years since she has been in and thought I should take her in for a check up and update shots. I love my vet and thought what a great time to take Wyatt and show him all the animals they have in the lobby and see the horses etc. I told him about how we were going to see a big snake and alligator... and he was thrilled. I was not thinking very clearly when I decided to take on this task. I load the kids up in my car, throw Tink in the back and she is going crazy.. barking, freaking out and trying to jump over the seat. We finally get there and I think.. hum "how do I get my kids and crazy dog out of the car?" So I put June in her stroller, Wyatt next to me and looped the dog leach around my foot to get the kids out of the car... Tink wrapped her leach around the stroller and it was a mess. We made it inside, and the drama continued. Tinker hates tile floors.... freaks out on them, well the entire office is tile floors... Wyatt loves the alligator and snake but I forgot to mention they had birds... that freaked him out and June was doing anything she could to get out of the stroller so both children are screaming and Tinker is freaking out on the floors and refuses to move. I am not even going to get into trying to get into the room, back in the car and home.. it was a nightmare. Poor Bleu might not make it to the vet for another three years!
Saturday, we had a wonderful morning with the Johnson's and McNeels. Laura's in laws invited us to see Santa and make cookies at the CC and it was so much fun. We lined up to Santa and the minute June saw him she decided she did not want any part of it. Wyatt jumped up with Brock and told him he wanted "cars." Brock is so precious bc he is very detailed with Santa and tells him exactly what he wants... "a flashlight, toolbox with real tools, and a ladder." Locker is just happy see Santa and does his perfect little smile for the best Santa picture... Hudson, Sam and June hopefully next year will get to see Santa without screaming!
The kids have never had so much sugar.. Halloween could not even touch this! I looked over and Wyatt had a spoonful of green icing in his mouth and shoving any and all candy he could get a hold of on top of that. They had every kind of candy you can imagine and Wyatt had a handful of everything. Brock, Hudson, Locker, and even June were doing their fair share of keeping up with Wyatt. They were so wound up Zach made Wyatt run up and down stairs five times before we got in the car. ... Jenn emailed me later and said Hudson threw up when they got home and the gummy bears were still whole! They literally inhaled the candy. After a good long nap Wyatt had another Santa party at his buddy Thomas' house and could care less about Santa but was interested in Thomas' cars...
Today we went and saw Santa again at Hannah's first birthday party..again June wanted no part of the Santa. I guess for a baby there really is something creepy about a big red man in a suit with a fake beard wanting to hold you!
As you can tell, Santa is very popular this year in Midland, Texas!
Alright, now my future son in law... Hudson McNeel. He can make my daughter smile like no one else, she literally lights up when she sees him. It is precious, he takes care of her...steals pacifiers for her and always asks and make sure she is alright. I figure if he is willing to go up against 2 1/2 year old, take their precious pacifiers, toys and anything else June might want... it is love. Her baby knight in shining armor. I love romance, so yes I am living it thru my almost 11 month old daughter! But on a serious note, June McNeel sounds great and she would have the best in laws.
A few first today... Mom took Wyatt to his first Disney movie today.. that lasted 15 minutes then he got scared and said, "Meema , time to go!" he did not leave without his popcorn and coke though. This was the first time he has had popcorn and a coke that I know of too! June did take 1-2 steps on her own this afternoon.. so we are waiting for her to take off any minute now. She also said "Sassy" today (her pacifier) and "bird" to add to her growing vocabulary of "pa pa", "daddy, " Bubba" and "momma" when she is mad!
Oh, and I forgot to mention we had a adult (meaning no kids!) party Thursday night and it felt like a old high school reunion.. loved every minute of it and it is so funny see everyone 12 years later with kids, real jobs, and doing life. What did we all do though? ...talk about our kids! I just hate the fact we only do it once a year... we need to do it more often.
Starting with Jesus is a cowboy. Wyatt found some old antique salt and pepper shakers in the cabinet the other day and brought one to me and said, "Look I found Jesus!" Wonderful news I thought, then I saw the old cowboy. He carried him around and then decided that Jesus likes cars too and took him for a ride. He put "Jesus" in the front of his car and took off as fast as he could screaming, " Jesus likes to go fast!" So, little did I know Jesus is a cowboy and that would explain why we Texans feel we are closer to God than anyone else!
Wednesday, I had a vet appointment to take our insane, crazy, Foxhound "Tinker" to the vet. I felt bad bc I know it has been at least 3 years since she has been in and thought I should take her in for a check up and update shots. I love my vet and thought what a great time to take Wyatt and show him all the animals they have in the lobby and see the horses etc. I told him about how we were going to see a big snake and alligator... and he was thrilled. I was not thinking very clearly when I decided to take on this task. I load the kids up in my car, throw Tink in the back and she is going crazy.. barking, freaking out and trying to jump over the seat. We finally get there and I think.. hum "how do I get my kids and crazy dog out of the car?" So I put June in her stroller, Wyatt next to me and looped the dog leach around my foot to get the kids out of the car... Tink wrapped her leach around the stroller and it was a mess. We made it inside, and the drama continued. Tinker hates tile floors.... freaks out on them, well the entire office is tile floors... Wyatt loves the alligator and snake but I forgot to mention they had birds... that freaked him out and June was doing anything she could to get out of the stroller so both children are screaming and Tinker is freaking out on the floors and refuses to move. I am not even going to get into trying to get into the room, back in the car and home.. it was a nightmare. Poor Bleu might not make it to the vet for another three years!
Saturday, we had a wonderful morning with the Johnson's and McNeels. Laura's in laws invited us to see Santa and make cookies at the CC and it was so much fun. We lined up to Santa and the minute June saw him she decided she did not want any part of it. Wyatt jumped up with Brock and told him he wanted "cars." Brock is so precious bc he is very detailed with Santa and tells him exactly what he wants... "a flashlight, toolbox with real tools, and a ladder." Locker is just happy see Santa and does his perfect little smile for the best Santa picture... Hudson, Sam and June hopefully next year will get to see Santa without screaming!
The kids have never had so much sugar.. Halloween could not even touch this! I looked over and Wyatt had a spoonful of green icing in his mouth and shoving any and all candy he could get a hold of on top of that. They had every kind of candy you can imagine and Wyatt had a handful of everything. Brock, Hudson, Locker, and even June were doing their fair share of keeping up with Wyatt. They were so wound up Zach made Wyatt run up and down stairs five times before we got in the car. ... Jenn emailed me later and said Hudson threw up when they got home and the gummy bears were still whole! They literally inhaled the candy. After a good long nap Wyatt had another Santa party at his buddy Thomas' house and could care less about Santa but was interested in Thomas' cars...
Today we went and saw Santa again at Hannah's first birthday party..again June wanted no part of the Santa. I guess for a baby there really is something creepy about a big red man in a suit with a fake beard wanting to hold you!
As you can tell, Santa is very popular this year in Midland, Texas!
Alright, now my future son in law... Hudson McNeel. He can make my daughter smile like no one else, she literally lights up when she sees him. It is precious, he takes care of her...steals pacifiers for her and always asks and make sure she is alright. I figure if he is willing to go up against 2 1/2 year old, take their precious pacifiers, toys and anything else June might want... it is love. Her baby knight in shining armor. I love romance, so yes I am living it thru my almost 11 month old daughter! But on a serious note, June McNeel sounds great and she would have the best in laws.
A few first today... Mom took Wyatt to his first Disney movie today.. that lasted 15 minutes then he got scared and said, "Meema , time to go!" he did not leave without his popcorn and coke though. This was the first time he has had popcorn and a coke that I know of too! June did take 1-2 steps on her own this afternoon.. so we are waiting for her to take off any minute now. She also said "Sassy" today (her pacifier) and "bird" to add to her growing vocabulary of "pa pa", "daddy, " Bubba" and "momma" when she is mad!
Oh, and I forgot to mention we had a adult (meaning no kids!) party Thursday night and it felt like a old high school reunion.. loved every minute of it and it is so funny see everyone 12 years later with kids, real jobs, and doing life. What did we all do though? ...talk about our kids! I just hate the fact we only do it once a year... we need to do it more often.
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