Every day when I pick up the boys, we come home up I-35. There is this entrance ramp that I hate, but I never have any problems, so I use it anyway. You see, if you don’t get on the road fast enough, you could run your car right into some pylons that I imagine could split your car in half. Scary!
So, today we were getting on the highway and trying to merge – at the speed of traffic. I saw a truck, just by the grace of God, who was traveling in my blind spot. As my personality would dictate, I sped up. So did he. Then I slowed down. So did he. I finally had to just about stop or be split in half by the pylons. As he passed me, FINALY, I honked and shot him the finger. It wasn’t a real strong one… It has been a long time and I am out of practice. It was a lame bird.
As I passed him, I hope he noticed that he didn’t get another finger, stared at, or mouthed what I was thinking. It was only because I have a Christian School bumper sticker, an Upwards magnet and a fish that says Jesus on the back of my car. I AM that parent that the pastor didn’t want to have the school’s bumper sticker.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Blog Confession
I don’t know if this has been a topic on my blog or not. It is embarrassing, so probably not. But now it is confession time.
I don’t give Major enough baths. I don’t. We are doing good for him to get a bath once a week. Granted, he gets a wash down every time I change his diaper and after eating. And it’s not like he gets dirty. But as far as a scrub and good hair washing, it just doesn’t happen often. I do have a reason, though not a good one. He hates the bath. Really, HATES it! It is a beating. And we have done everything… showers… baths… in with Mark… in with me… by himself… He HATES it!
Tonight it had gone too far. He got really messy eating a snack, then eating dinner. He was nasty, and it was time. Usually, Mark will put him in with me and we will do a quick wash and get him out FAST. Well, Mark wasn’t home yet. So, I got all the towels and toys I could find, and he and I got into the tub upstairs. This was the one thing we had not tried yet. He was not happy… at first. But I kept talking to him and playing with the toys and he sat on my lap. Then he stopped crying. We kept talking and playing. I sat him on the bottom of the tub. We kept talking and playing. I washed him. We kept talking and playing… 20 minutes later we got out… and he peed on the floor.
But it was so exciting! It was finally OK. Mark and I were really worried that maybe he was allergic to water and it burned him. Or maybe he was having tragic memories of coming down the birth canal. Something had to be wrong. His reaction, even from the first bath, has always been really, really bad. I am so happy! I can stop worrying about CPS showing up or the Dr asking how often I bath him. I can’t wait till tomorrow... ok, probably Wednesday, to give him another bath!
I don’t give Major enough baths. I don’t. We are doing good for him to get a bath once a week. Granted, he gets a wash down every time I change his diaper and after eating. And it’s not like he gets dirty. But as far as a scrub and good hair washing, it just doesn’t happen often. I do have a reason, though not a good one. He hates the bath. Really, HATES it! It is a beating. And we have done everything… showers… baths… in with Mark… in with me… by himself… He HATES it!
Tonight it had gone too far. He got really messy eating a snack, then eating dinner. He was nasty, and it was time. Usually, Mark will put him in with me and we will do a quick wash and get him out FAST. Well, Mark wasn’t home yet. So, I got all the towels and toys I could find, and he and I got into the tub upstairs. This was the one thing we had not tried yet. He was not happy… at first. But I kept talking to him and playing with the toys and he sat on my lap. Then he stopped crying. We kept talking and playing. I sat him on the bottom of the tub. We kept talking and playing. I washed him. We kept talking and playing… 20 minutes later we got out… and he peed on the floor.
But it was so exciting! It was finally OK. Mark and I were really worried that maybe he was allergic to water and it burned him. Or maybe he was having tragic memories of coming down the birth canal. Something had to be wrong. His reaction, even from the first bath, has always been really, really bad. I am so happy! I can stop worrying about CPS showing up or the Dr asking how often I bath him. I can’t wait till tomorrow... ok, probably Wednesday, to give him another bath!
A Mouth Full - Or Not
A week or so ago I told you about Mavrick’s mouth. He just had one tooth hanging right in the middle. I was kind of nasty. Christy said it was a “mouth only a mother could love.” I would definitely agree with that. Well, here are pictures to prove it. The first one was taken on the 2nd with “the tooth” still hangin’.
This second one was taken on Saturday after the tooth fell out. Isn’t he precious!
This second one was taken on Saturday after the tooth fell out. Isn’t he precious!Weight Update
Not real sure...
My husband just told me I was a Facebook whore… I’m not real sure what to think about that. Does he mean it is like crack and I can’t get enough? Maybe. Does he mean I am sluttin’ myself out on it? Absolutely not! Whatever. I am on Facebook and I like it.
So, I weighed on Friday and had lost approximately one pound. Happy! Then I weighed this morning and had gained three from where I started! Depressed! Then, this afternoon Aunt Flow came to visit. Happy again!
I really didn’t do very well last week. I didn’t go to the gym a single time! The best laid plans, right? Anyway, I did add a few servings of fruits and veggies, I got up earlier a few days, and had a couple of really productive days. So, I am off to a slow start, but it is a start.
My husband just told me I was a Facebook whore… I’m not real sure what to think about that. Does he mean it is like crack and I can’t get enough? Maybe. Does he mean I am sluttin’ myself out on it? Absolutely not! Whatever. I am on Facebook and I like it.
So, I weighed on Friday and had lost approximately one pound. Happy! Then I weighed this morning and had gained three from where I started! Depressed! Then, this afternoon Aunt Flow came to visit. Happy again!
I really didn’t do very well last week. I didn’t go to the gym a single time! The best laid plans, right? Anyway, I did add a few servings of fruits and veggies, I got up earlier a few days, and had a couple of really productive days. So, I am off to a slow start, but it is a start.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
The Change
Ok…I’m serious… I’m committed… this is it…this time I am going to do it…
Tomorrow morning, I am changing my life. I am going to start eating better (which believe me won’t be difficult) and I am going to exercise regularly. So, why is this going to be any different then the last 50 times I decided to do this? I am going to be doing it in front of you. You are my accountability. I am doing it for me, but I am going to hold myself accountable by either succeeding or failing on this blog.
A girlfriend of mine has decided to do this on her blog and check in weekly. She is precious, and smart, and calm, and has her stuff together… I like to think I could have been like her if I would have chosen to. Anyway, she has something like 15 pounds to lose for a wedding this summer, so obviously, mine will last a bit longer. But I am dedicated, and I can do this.
A guy I went to high school with in Texarkana is doing the same thing. He started Jenny Craig and is doing a video blog and putting it on Facebook. I am so proud of him. I do not have the guts to do that!!! I am really proud of him.
Anyway, the plan is to get up in the morning and weigh and take my measurements and a frumpy picture, then hit the gym. I will take Major, so we will have to go and be back in time for his 11:00 nap. (BTW – yes, I am THAT mom. I am taking my kid to the nursery with a runny nose. He has been on anti-biotics for a week. He shouldn’t have anything that another kid could catch.) I bought a magazine with some workouts in it, and I am going to start one tomorrow. I purchased some fruit and veggies and some other “better food choices” this afternoon at the grocery. I am feeling pretty good about it.
I will do my check in’s on Monday’s, so make sure you check back with me and keep me accountable. And feel free to cheer me on. I have at least 30 pounds to lose. That is 20 pounds more than I weighed when I graduated high school. And my 20th class reunion is this year, so I figure a pound a year is reasonable weight gain and should be allowed. Wish me luck! I’m gonna be lookin’ fine in 2009!
Tomorrow morning, I am changing my life. I am going to start eating better (which believe me won’t be difficult) and I am going to exercise regularly. So, why is this going to be any different then the last 50 times I decided to do this? I am going to be doing it in front of you. You are my accountability. I am doing it for me, but I am going to hold myself accountable by either succeeding or failing on this blog.
A girlfriend of mine has decided to do this on her blog and check in weekly. She is precious, and smart, and calm, and has her stuff together… I like to think I could have been like her if I would have chosen to. Anyway, she has something like 15 pounds to lose for a wedding this summer, so obviously, mine will last a bit longer. But I am dedicated, and I can do this.
A guy I went to high school with in Texarkana is doing the same thing. He started Jenny Craig and is doing a video blog and putting it on Facebook. I am so proud of him. I do not have the guts to do that!!! I am really proud of him.
Anyway, the plan is to get up in the morning and weigh and take my measurements and a frumpy picture, then hit the gym. I will take Major, so we will have to go and be back in time for his 11:00 nap. (BTW – yes, I am THAT mom. I am taking my kid to the nursery with a runny nose. He has been on anti-biotics for a week. He shouldn’t have anything that another kid could catch.) I bought a magazine with some workouts in it, and I am going to start one tomorrow. I purchased some fruit and veggies and some other “better food choices” this afternoon at the grocery. I am feeling pretty good about it.
I will do my check in’s on Monday’s, so make sure you check back with me and keep me accountable. And feel free to cheer me on. I have at least 30 pounds to lose. That is 20 pounds more than I weighed when I graduated high school. And my 20th class reunion is this year, so I figure a pound a year is reasonable weight gain and should be allowed. Wish me luck! I’m gonna be lookin’ fine in 2009!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to one and all! I am really excited about 2009! I have big plans about my house and my business. I am excited that our finances are finally going to be in a better place. My life is wonderful, my family is (mostly) healthy. My relationships are good, and I am going to clean up what needs to be taken care of! I am excited about 2009!
Last night we spent the evening with friends and neighbors bringing in the New Year. We usually have a party here at home, but with Major being so little, we had it with some neighbors on the street behind us. I have found a sweet girl to babysit, so she and a friend came over and stayed with Major. We had a good time. They boys got to play with other neighborhood kids, and there was a bounce house. It is always fun to hang out and ring in the New Year. Mark really likes having the party at our house better, because he is a home body, so next year we will probably do it at our house again. I will just carry Major all night.
Last night we spent the evening with friends and neighbors bringing in the New Year. We usually have a party here at home, but with Major being so little, we had it with some neighbors on the street behind us. I have found a sweet girl to babysit, so she and a friend came over and stayed with Major. We had a good time. They boys got to play with other neighborhood kids, and there was a bounce house. It is always fun to hang out and ring in the New Year. Mark really likes having the party at our house better, because he is a home body, so next year we will probably do it at our house again. I will just carry Major all night.
In my last entry I told you that Major was sick and we were going to the Dr. Well, both of his ears were infected, and he was very congested, but he was crying so hard that she couldn’t tell if it had moved into his chest, and there was no way she was getting a good look at his throat. She gave him some antibiotics and another Rx. That was Monday, his nose is still running, but he is not as cranky. Don’t get me wrong, the key word there is “as” cranky. He is still very clingy, and seems to be more so when he is sick. That is a beating for me, cause I just can’t get anything done. Let me correct that, everything takes twice as long because I only have one hand to do it with, while the other hand is holding him.
We are trying to ease Michael and Mavrick back into their routine. School starts back on Monday. It has been nice to have them home the last two weeks, but time has flown by. They are such good boys, and really a pleasure to be with. They have their moments, but for the most part they are great. I am so blessed!
Mark is dealing with server issues. I don’t know if the church put in a new server, or just what is going on, but he has been working on this server thing since before Christmas, and is putting in some crazy hours. Our neighbor, Bobby, asked him last night what his hours were. He really couldn’t give him an answer – daylight till dark? Till the job is done. I think it was Tuesday night that he didn’t get home until 11:30, then he was back to work at 8:00. He likes his job though, and doesn’t want to let anyone down. I am proud of him. I miss him, but I am proud of him.
As for me, I am rested and excited for the new beginning in front of me. I will start back to yoga tomorrow, then we are watching the Tech Bowl (aka Cotton Bowl) at my sister’s house. I am going to move my sewing stuff upstairs on Saturday, then try to start painting Mavrick’s room next week. It’s going to be a great year!
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