1. Yay! For babies! My friend Roslyn gave birth to Baby Jade last night :)
2. Katie and I took Klaeyton to the lake the other day and man did I get burnt. Thankfully I only burn the first time I'm in the sun in the summer. Sad part= I wasn't in the sun until July.
3. We're busy busy with summer fun. Zoo. Lake. Books. It's a blast.
4. I'm redoing some couponing things so that I can post about my binder and my newly revamped coupon organizational system.
5. I'll be posting that today :)
6. Jules is almost crawling. She gets on all fours and then rocks back and forth. She tries to scoot forward and always ends up belly flopping. It makes me smile.
7. Yesterday Klaeyton was building a train track in the living room and Jules kept taking the pieces of the bucket and trying to put them together. Watching them play together warms my heart.
8. So yeah I'll admit that I'm totally stoked about the last Harry Potter movie coming out next week :) nerd? me? yes.
9. I keep feeling these urges to make some changes, like God is trying to tell me something...now if I could only figure out exactly what it is :)
10. Oh lists...how I miss you :)
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
A Month Old List
1. We all know how bad I am at keeping this blog thing up. I need to just ingrain in into my routine each week and then maybe I won't go weeks without posting.
2. I have ingrained running and exercise into my routine! Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate physical activity so this is quite the accomplishment for me. I gotta get myself buff for vacation this year :)
3. I can now run for twenty minutes without stopping. Woo!
4. Jules is now eating cereal and 1st stage foods. And she's already 4 months old. Where did this time go? She weighs 13.6 lbs which is almost half of Klaeyton! It's gotta be the formula chunking her up. But she's definitely happier and has quite the little girl squeal.
5. Klaeyton got a hair cut :) If summer ever shows its face, he won't be sweating to death.
6. Speaking of summer...we are sooo ready! This was taken on one of those rare warm days here in Ohio.
7. Matt is officially an STNA and is in the midst of finding a job. He starts school this summer at LCCC going for most likely his RN. It's definitely exciting.
8. I'm still working for the church from home and I'm also an Avon lady :) I really like getting free stuff :) here's my website www.youravon.com/allisonharden and here's my facebook page where you can get all sorts of updates www.facebook.com/allisavon.
9. Klaeyton's new toy obsession is Thomas. And of course it's definitely an expensive obsession...
10. I already have an idea for my next post, Yes! :) hehe at least you know it won't be weeks before the next one.
2. I have ingrained running and exercise into my routine! Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate physical activity so this is quite the accomplishment for me. I gotta get myself buff for vacation this year :)
3. I can now run for twenty minutes without stopping. Woo!
7. Matt is officially an STNA and is in the midst of finding a job. He starts school this summer at LCCC going for most likely his RN. It's definitely exciting.
8. I'm still working for the church from home and I'm also an Avon lady :) I really like getting free stuff :) here's my website www.youravon.com/allisonharden and here's my facebook page where you can get all sorts of updates www.facebook.com/allisavon.
9. Klaeyton's new toy obsession is Thomas. And of course it's definitely an expensive obsession...
10. I already have an idea for my next post, Yes! :) hehe at least you know it won't be weeks before the next one.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
A Weekend List
It's been a great weekend :)
1. I'm officially an Avon lady again :) well almost officially. Hopefully my contract will be done being processed tomorrow. Once I get my website link I'll post it :)
2. My sister came to stay with us. I love when she's here.
3. We hit up some resales Saturday and I am sooooo stoked that I found a sit-n-stand stroller in fantastic condition for only $55. I know they retail starting at $140 so I was pretty darn excited. I wanted to post a picture but it's still in my trunk....
4.....because what do you know we got more snow last night. Oh Ohio how I'm beginning to loathe you. Wait...I do loathe you.
5. We got K some wooden train tracks and trains and I think we have found his new obsession.
6. We had an awesome Kidstuf Live service this morning at church. It was pretty much da bomb.
7. We got our HDMI cable and adapter and are now watching netflix on the tv :)
8. We went out to Red Lobster for lunch today and I was able to see Molly...who I really do miss.
Oh the joys of being an ordinary mom :)
1. I'm officially an Avon lady again :) well almost officially. Hopefully my contract will be done being processed tomorrow. Once I get my website link I'll post it :)
2. My sister came to stay with us. I love when she's here.
3. We hit up some resales Saturday and I am sooooo stoked that I found a sit-n-stand stroller in fantastic condition for only $55. I know they retail starting at $140 so I was pretty darn excited. I wanted to post a picture but it's still in my trunk....
4.....because what do you know we got more snow last night. Oh Ohio how I'm beginning to loathe you. Wait...I do loathe you.
5. We got K some wooden train tracks and trains and I think we have found his new obsession.
6. We had an awesome Kidstuf Live service this morning at church. It was pretty much da bomb.
7. We got our HDMI cable and adapter and are now watching netflix on the tv :)
8. We went out to Red Lobster for lunch today and I was able to see Molly...who I really do miss.
Oh the joys of being an ordinary mom :)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
A Nine List for Tuesday :)
1. Klaeyton took a nap today! Woo Hoo! He has been fighting them for almost two weeks now and I was starting to get super worried that he may really be trying to give it up. I felt like I got about a million more things accomplished today than yesterday :)
2. I bought an All You magazine at Wal Mart today...um...where has this been my whole life? It's perfect for me. It's a magazine devoted to coupons, saving money and organizing. It's a whole whopping $2.50 and you'll get that back in just a fraction of the coupons offered. Not to mention I noticed that in their fashion section, the models are wearing clothes that are actually affordable. Example: not $500 shoes :)
3. We start Life Groups back up again tomorrow night and I'm super excited. Especially since we're doing A Case For A Creator by Lee Strobel.
4. Strep throat and yucky sicknesses are spreading around like wildfire this winter and thankfully, up until now we haven't been hit too bad. Now, I sound like a man and Jules is still really stuffy. Klaeyton sounds a little better and Matt is still going through like a box of tissues a day. Hot tea is my new best friend.
5. I totally won the superbowl for my fantasy football league. And yes I was the only female :) point for us! :)
6. Jules is starting to pop out of her newborn clothes so that's all I've been putting her in so that she can at least get some wear out of them. I'll take her in on Monday for a weight check.
7. I start school next Wednesday. Honestly, I am kind of terrified. I've been praying about it a lot.
8. I found a case for my Kindle at Target that I really like, but I'm having trouble paying 30 bucks for it. I mean really? And I want an elight for it too, but they're just as expensive. I think that's kind of ridiculous.
9. I'm pretty stoked that Amazon has started lending books for the Kindle. And recently I found some really awesome free promotional books :)
Oh the joy of being an ordinary mom.
2. I bought an All You magazine at Wal Mart today...um...where has this been my whole life? It's perfect for me. It's a magazine devoted to coupons, saving money and organizing. It's a whole whopping $2.50 and you'll get that back in just a fraction of the coupons offered. Not to mention I noticed that in their fashion section, the models are wearing clothes that are actually affordable. Example: not $500 shoes :)
3. We start Life Groups back up again tomorrow night and I'm super excited. Especially since we're doing A Case For A Creator by Lee Strobel.
4. Strep throat and yucky sicknesses are spreading around like wildfire this winter and thankfully, up until now we haven't been hit too bad. Now, I sound like a man and Jules is still really stuffy. Klaeyton sounds a little better and Matt is still going through like a box of tissues a day. Hot tea is my new best friend.
5. I totally won the superbowl for my fantasy football league. And yes I was the only female :) point for us! :)
6. Jules is starting to pop out of her newborn clothes so that's all I've been putting her in so that she can at least get some wear out of them. I'll take her in on Monday for a weight check.
7. I start school next Wednesday. Honestly, I am kind of terrified. I've been praying about it a lot.
8. I found a case for my Kindle at Target that I really like, but I'm having trouble paying 30 bucks for it. I mean really? And I want an elight for it too, but they're just as expensive. I think that's kind of ridiculous.
9. I'm pretty stoked that Amazon has started lending books for the Kindle. And recently I found some really awesome free promotional books :)
Oh the joy of being an ordinary mom.
Friday, December 31, 2010
10 Goals for 2011
New Year's resolutions. I've never really been a fan. I always said they were pointless because no one ever keeps them, but I think I was saying that because I couldn't keep them. I no longer think they're pointless, you just have to be smart about which ones you make, which I'll admit I'm still working on. If I had my way, there are about a million things I would change/fix in 2011, but I figure I should be careful about what I actually commit to. So with that being said, some of my "resolutions" are more like ongoing goals. :)
1. I am going to do the Bible in a year reading and I'm going to make it through the whole year. This one I'm not budging on at all, there's no wiggle room. It's the one resolution that is pretty much set in stone.
2. We've been working on budgeting better and it's been going pretty well, with the exception of these spontaneous high fix-the-car expenses, so this year I want to keep working on the budgeting and to definitely put more money aside in an emergency fund.
3. I want to run. I've always hated running, but I won't lie, I haven't done hardly any physical activity since I got pregnant with Jules and it's like I can feel my body screaming at me to do something and since everyone I know seems to run and I know how good it is for my body I'd really like to start. It would be nice to be able to run a 5k by the end of summer.
4. I want to cook more. We have a tiny kitchen with no, and yes I mean NO counter space, but I've got to learn to be more inventive. I don't want Klaeyton eating frozen food every night just because Matt isn't here to eat dinner with us, unless it's frozen food that I froze. Yes, I want to start freezer cooking :)
5. I am going to make it through school. This one doesn't really have any wiggle room either. Classes start January 12 and I am determined to do well.
6. I want to spend more "couple" time with Matt. I know how hard it's going to be now with two kids, one of them almost permanently attached at the breast, but it's possible and it definitely needs to be a priority. And this prospect makes me even more excited to book our cruise in the summa time :)
7. I want to work on the house/yard throughout this year. I have yet to firm up this plan, but I was thinking if I focused on one room each month or even two months (for big rooms, like the upstairs) then I'd be able to get things more organized and what not. In the summer time I can work on smaller rooms and work on the yard. I'd like to possibly paint, actually color coordinate and go through things.
8. I want to read more. I don't know where I can possibly fit this in and it's not like we have cable and I'm rotting away in front of the tv, but I watch a lot of stuff online and well, I just don't read as much as I would like. I also want more variety in what I read. I know I don't read enough nonfiction. Maybe I'll make a list of books I want to read....
9. I want to read more with Klaeyton. We read often but not every day, and now he repeats things so well. He can "read" almost the entire Brown Bear Brown Bear book. I'll have to get it on video one of these days. I just really want him to have a love for books like I do.
10. As much as I don't want to do this, I have to force myself to see a dentist. You see, the one thing I am absolutely terrified of is the dentist. I would rather give birth a million times, have major surgery or drop a hammer on my toes than go to the dentist. But it's been so long and I swear my teeth are going to fall out. This is the year I conquer my fear. I guess there isn't any wiggle room here either : /
There you have it. My New Year's Resolutions. Of course I'm sure there are more things I want to accomplish, but these are my top ten, and now that I've written them down (or typed, yeah whatever) and shared them with all of you, I have to be accountable for them. Maybe I should print this entry and stick it on the fridge...
Happy New Year!
1. I am going to do the Bible in a year reading and I'm going to make it through the whole year. This one I'm not budging on at all, there's no wiggle room. It's the one resolution that is pretty much set in stone.
2. We've been working on budgeting better and it's been going pretty well, with the exception of these spontaneous high fix-the-car expenses, so this year I want to keep working on the budgeting and to definitely put more money aside in an emergency fund.
3. I want to run. I've always hated running, but I won't lie, I haven't done hardly any physical activity since I got pregnant with Jules and it's like I can feel my body screaming at me to do something and since everyone I know seems to run and I know how good it is for my body I'd really like to start. It would be nice to be able to run a 5k by the end of summer.
4. I want to cook more. We have a tiny kitchen with no, and yes I mean NO counter space, but I've got to learn to be more inventive. I don't want Klaeyton eating frozen food every night just because Matt isn't here to eat dinner with us, unless it's frozen food that I froze. Yes, I want to start freezer cooking :)
5. I am going to make it through school. This one doesn't really have any wiggle room either. Classes start January 12 and I am determined to do well.
6. I want to spend more "couple" time with Matt. I know how hard it's going to be now with two kids, one of them almost permanently attached at the breast, but it's possible and it definitely needs to be a priority. And this prospect makes me even more excited to book our cruise in the summa time :)
7. I want to work on the house/yard throughout this year. I have yet to firm up this plan, but I was thinking if I focused on one room each month or even two months (for big rooms, like the upstairs) then I'd be able to get things more organized and what not. In the summer time I can work on smaller rooms and work on the yard. I'd like to possibly paint, actually color coordinate and go through things.
8. I want to read more. I don't know where I can possibly fit this in and it's not like we have cable and I'm rotting away in front of the tv, but I watch a lot of stuff online and well, I just don't read as much as I would like. I also want more variety in what I read. I know I don't read enough nonfiction. Maybe I'll make a list of books I want to read....
9. I want to read more with Klaeyton. We read often but not every day, and now he repeats things so well. He can "read" almost the entire Brown Bear Brown Bear book. I'll have to get it on video one of these days. I just really want him to have a love for books like I do.
10. As much as I don't want to do this, I have to force myself to see a dentist. You see, the one thing I am absolutely terrified of is the dentist. I would rather give birth a million times, have major surgery or drop a hammer on my toes than go to the dentist. But it's been so long and I swear my teeth are going to fall out. This is the year I conquer my fear. I guess there isn't any wiggle room here either : /
There you have it. My New Year's Resolutions. Of course I'm sure there are more things I want to accomplish, but these are my top ten, and now that I've written them down (or typed, yeah whatever) and shared them with all of you, I have to be accountable for them. Maybe I should print this entry and stick it on the fridge...
Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
A Ten List for Thursday :)
1. I won't lie. I'm not ashamed to admit it. Having two kids is a whole lot harder than just having one. Even if Julyiet is just a newborn, having two of them makes having just Klaeyton look like cake. I can't even remember what I did with my time before I had any kids.
2. With that being said, I'm re-learning how to prioritize my tasks throughout the day. And I'm getting used to having to force myself to slow down and enjoy the little moments.
3. I make sure to take time to snuggle with both Klaeyton and Julyiet and to remember that they won't be this age forever.
4. I've learned that if I have time to do the dishes and laundry that's fantastic, but if I don't the world isn't going to end. And that if my body is tired and telling me to slow down, I had better listen. What good am I to my kids if I'm utterly exhausted from doing household chores?
5. Grr. This is the second day in a row that Klaeyton wouldn't nap. Um. Yeah. Totally not ready for no nap yet.
6. Today Matt and I have been married two years. I love that man. How did I get so blessed to be given someone so wonderful?
7. The whole nursing thing is going better than a week ago. It's definitely harder the second time around, especially since K knows I can't chase him out the cupboards or anything else he decides to get into. Plus I think I just have more going on this time, where with K I had all the time in the world to sit around and nurse him. I find myself trying to multitask while I nurse her. I have to force myself to just relax and enjoy it.
8. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and somehow I managed to get everything done in about 2 days. I wanted to wait until we got J's pictures done before getting things together. I didn't get to do everything I wanted, but pretty close. I'll be posting a Merry Christmas from the Hardens either tomorrow or Saturday :) The holiday cards we go made are awesome.
9. I think I am definitely sick and tired of watching The Grinch and Frosty :)
10. I know I'm forgetting something I wanted to write about, but I also know it's because Klaeyton decided to not nap and come out of his room bouncing off the walls. :) Maybe I'll remember later.
2. With that being said, I'm re-learning how to prioritize my tasks throughout the day. And I'm getting used to having to force myself to slow down and enjoy the little moments.
3. I make sure to take time to snuggle with both Klaeyton and Julyiet and to remember that they won't be this age forever.
4. I've learned that if I have time to do the dishes and laundry that's fantastic, but if I don't the world isn't going to end. And that if my body is tired and telling me to slow down, I had better listen. What good am I to my kids if I'm utterly exhausted from doing household chores?
5. Grr. This is the second day in a row that Klaeyton wouldn't nap. Um. Yeah. Totally not ready for no nap yet.
6. Today Matt and I have been married two years. I love that man. How did I get so blessed to be given someone so wonderful?
7. The whole nursing thing is going better than a week ago. It's definitely harder the second time around, especially since K knows I can't chase him out the cupboards or anything else he decides to get into. Plus I think I just have more going on this time, where with K I had all the time in the world to sit around and nurse him. I find myself trying to multitask while I nurse her. I have to force myself to just relax and enjoy it.
8. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and somehow I managed to get everything done in about 2 days. I wanted to wait until we got J's pictures done before getting things together. I didn't get to do everything I wanted, but pretty close. I'll be posting a Merry Christmas from the Hardens either tomorrow or Saturday :) The holiday cards we go made are awesome.
9. I think I am definitely sick and tired of watching The Grinch and Frosty :)
10. I know I'm forgetting something I wanted to write about, but I also know it's because Klaeyton decided to not nap and come out of his room bouncing off the walls. :) Maybe I'll remember later.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
My Eight List For Wednesday!
1. I feel so blessed with my two beautiful children and my wonderful husband. I could shout it from the rooftops.
2. As blessed as I feel, I have no motivation to get off my couch right now :)
3. Klaeyton is still sleeping and it's almost 7. I should probably wake him, but I'm afraid that if I do, he'll just be a cranky mess. Maybe he'll just stay asleep. That would be ideal.
4. Last night Klaeyton insisted on sleeping in the bed with us at about 2 am. And I was too tired to fight him. Well, the baby kept waking him up and I think he was getting mad. He would throw his body around the bed and "humph" really loudly. At one point, I turned the lamp on and he literally got out of bed and walked over and turned it off. I said, "Klaeyton, mommy needs that light to change the baby" and he just looked at me and said, "No!" and got back into bed. I couldn't help but laugh. Maybe he'll learn and start staying in his own bed. :)
5. I will hopefully be going back in to see the lactation consultants tomorrow to get a weight check and hopefully some help getting Julyiet latched better. Unfortunately, lanolin has become my best friend.
6. I'm already starting to get cabin fever from being in the house so much. It's going to be an adventure but I will have to be creative in finding things to keep us from going crazy this winter :)
7. I haven't been very hungry lately. I've only been eating like once a day. It's weird, I thought after having Baby J and nursing, I'd want to eat all the time. Hopefully, it's just an adjustment thing and will soon pass.
8. I got accepted into my grad school program! I start January 12. I got my letter the day I went into labor, a little weird yes I know, so in all the hustle and bustle of the baby, it got kind of forgotten. But I'm quite stoked. I get to make a campus visit in January also and I'm pretty excited about that.
2. As blessed as I feel, I have no motivation to get off my couch right now :)
3. Klaeyton is still sleeping and it's almost 7. I should probably wake him, but I'm afraid that if I do, he'll just be a cranky mess. Maybe he'll just stay asleep. That would be ideal.
4. Last night Klaeyton insisted on sleeping in the bed with us at about 2 am. And I was too tired to fight him. Well, the baby kept waking him up and I think he was getting mad. He would throw his body around the bed and "humph" really loudly. At one point, I turned the lamp on and he literally got out of bed and walked over and turned it off. I said, "Klaeyton, mommy needs that light to change the baby" and he just looked at me and said, "No!" and got back into bed. I couldn't help but laugh. Maybe he'll learn and start staying in his own bed. :)
5. I will hopefully be going back in to see the lactation consultants tomorrow to get a weight check and hopefully some help getting Julyiet latched better. Unfortunately, lanolin has become my best friend.
6. I'm already starting to get cabin fever from being in the house so much. It's going to be an adventure but I will have to be creative in finding things to keep us from going crazy this winter :)
7. I haven't been very hungry lately. I've only been eating like once a day. It's weird, I thought after having Baby J and nursing, I'd want to eat all the time. Hopefully, it's just an adjustment thing and will soon pass.
8. I got accepted into my grad school program! I start January 12. I got my letter the day I went into labor, a little weird yes I know, so in all the hustle and bustle of the baby, it got kind of forgotten. But I'm quite stoked. I get to make a campus visit in January also and I'm pretty excited about that.
Monday, December 6, 2010
A Short Monday Morning List
1. Still no Julyiet. She sure is taking her sweet time.
2. I'm sitting on the couch watching Klaeyton play and all of a sudden, I'm ok with waiting a little longer.
3. After all I can't be pregnant forever.
4. And Klaeyton won't be two like this forever. He won't be the only child forever.
5. I should relish that more these last few days (or maybe a week) :)
Oh the joy of being an ordinary mom.
2. I'm sitting on the couch watching Klaeyton play and all of a sudden, I'm ok with waiting a little longer.
3. After all I can't be pregnant forever.
4. And Klaeyton won't be two like this forever. He won't be the only child forever.
5. I should relish that more these last few days (or maybe a week) :)
Oh the joy of being an ordinary mom.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
My Ten List for Saturday!
1. I'm bored. As a mom you don't really get the opportunity to say that much. We always have something we could be doing, but I don't feel like doing any of those things. I made sure to get all my work done early this week just in case I was birthing a baby right now. No such luck. I even got my house cleaned. So for now I'm just hanging out with Klaeyton watching movies.
2. We could go somewhere, it's nice having two vehicles again, but where would I take my two year old on a Saturday night? Besides, tomorrow is an early day. No late night partying for us.
3. We got our Christmas decorations and tree up yesterday. I'd normally probably wait a week or so but I wanted everything up before Julyiet got here. It was a lot of fun. Klaeyton helped a lot and had fun putting ornaments on the tree. We still have to put his and Julyiet's "special" ornaments on, but I figure we'll wait till she comes home from the hospital.
4. I took Klaeyton to the Midview basketball game last night so we could see Katie dance. It was awesome. It brought back a lot of memories for me and just made me smile to see her out there. She's so good. And it made me feel so old. She's a freshman! And I'm about to be 25 here in a week. Wow.
5. Is it sad that I was tempted to mop my floors again tonight just because it's so easy to do? I just mopped them on Wednesday.
6. I can't wait to wear regular clothes again. I told Matt not to buy me any Christmas presents because what I really want is to buy some new clothes after the baby gets here.
7. Klaeyton just knocked me in the side of the head with his Nemo ball that Matt so graciously taught him to play dodgeball with. Nice.
8. I keep hearing this squeaking and I'm really hoping we don't have another mouse.
9. I still have Christmas shopping to do, and I still haven't really decided on what I'm doing about cards. I'd really like to have pictures of us and the baby but it all depends on when she decided to grace us with her presence.
10. I'm finding it very hard to be patient :)
2. We could go somewhere, it's nice having two vehicles again, but where would I take my two year old on a Saturday night? Besides, tomorrow is an early day. No late night partying for us.
3. We got our Christmas decorations and tree up yesterday. I'd normally probably wait a week or so but I wanted everything up before Julyiet got here. It was a lot of fun. Klaeyton helped a lot and had fun putting ornaments on the tree. We still have to put his and Julyiet's "special" ornaments on, but I figure we'll wait till she comes home from the hospital.
4. I took Klaeyton to the Midview basketball game last night so we could see Katie dance. It was awesome. It brought back a lot of memories for me and just made me smile to see her out there. She's so good. And it made me feel so old. She's a freshman! And I'm about to be 25 here in a week. Wow.
5. Is it sad that I was tempted to mop my floors again tonight just because it's so easy to do? I just mopped them on Wednesday.
6. I can't wait to wear regular clothes again. I told Matt not to buy me any Christmas presents because what I really want is to buy some new clothes after the baby gets here.
7. Klaeyton just knocked me in the side of the head with his Nemo ball that Matt so graciously taught him to play dodgeball with. Nice.
8. I keep hearing this squeaking and I'm really hoping we don't have another mouse.
9. I still have Christmas shopping to do, and I still haven't really decided on what I'm doing about cards. I'd really like to have pictures of us and the baby but it all depends on when she decided to grace us with her presence.
10. I'm finding it very hard to be patient :)
Monday, November 29, 2010
A Long Overdue List :)
I know I've discussed this before, about how once I don't blog for awhile, it just seems so hard to post that next post. I think it's because I feel like I should catch back up or something. Which I know isn't the case, but well you know how ocd I can be.
Anywho. So I decided that this "getting back into my routine" post will be a list, but hopefully a good list :)
1. I am 38 weeks and 1 day today and am hoping that at my midwife appointment tomorrow they're going to tell me I'm almost there. I remember with Klaeyton I was ok with waiting. Because I was relishing my time with Matt. After all, I wanted to spend as much time with just him as I could. I knew that married life would change drastically once a baby arrived. This time around? Umm...yeah being pregnant just isn't working for me. It's inconvenient. I want her to be here so I can establish my new routine. But I am trying to snuggle with Klaeyton more and more, even though he sometimes wants nothing to do with me :)
2. Which brings me to my next list item. This age with Klaeyton is a blast. Yes it is extremely exhausting and very trying on both my nerves and my body right now but it's just so much fun. His speech is really developing and he tries to repeat everything he hears, so naturally we've been a little more careful about what we say and what we watch.
3. Klaeyton wants to be just like Daddy all the time. Sometimes it's helpful because we can manipulate that to get him to do things he doesn't really want to like putting his socks or his jacket on. Other times, it's just cute to see him mimic Matt...
Anywho. So I decided that this "getting back into my routine" post will be a list, but hopefully a good list :)
2. Which brings me to my next list item. This age with Klaeyton is a blast. Yes it is extremely exhausting and very trying on both my nerves and my body right now but it's just so much fun. His speech is really developing and he tries to repeat everything he hears, so naturally we've been a little more careful about what we say and what we watch.
3. Klaeyton wants to be just like Daddy all the time. Sometimes it's helpful because we can manipulate that to get him to do things he doesn't really want to like putting his socks or his jacket on. Other times, it's just cute to see him mimic Matt...
"Daddy's Juice" and Gatorade :)
4. We had a fantastic Thanksgiving. We decided to cook for the first time. Matt was in charge of the turkey breast (we didn't buy a whole turkey because we don't like dark meat) and the stuffing. I did the mashed potatoes and homemade cranberry sauce. We also had green beans and crescent rolls, which I burned the bottoms of : / but overall everything turned out great. I'm excited to do it every year now.
5. One of the many reasons I love my husband:
He doesn't care what he looks like in public. Especially that he's ok with wearing three different types of plaid.
6. I actually made a plan and went out on Black Friday this year. Ummm....I could probably write a book about it, but I'll just paraphrase here. We decided to go to Walmart because I wanted to get Klaeyton a power wheels jeep and they had them for only $88. I should have known it was a too good to be true kind of deal. Oh don't get me wrong, I definitely got one, but I almost got trampled in the process, not to mention I think the whole experience traumatized my poor sister. Let's just say it made me sad for humanity. I couldn't believe how savage and ridiculous people acted over toys! There are people starving all around the world, who fight to just live every day and here in America, we trample pregnant women and knock teenage girls in the heads with boxes just for toys. Definitely pathetic. I think I'll re-strategize for next year.
7. I really need to get to bed. The last couple days all I've wanted to do is sleep and tomorrow I have a pretty busy day so I'm going to sleep while I can. Especially since I haven't been sleeping well at night anyhow. So goodnight all, and I promise...I'm really going to try to get back into posting.
Oh the joys of being a busy mom :)
Monday, November 1, 2010
My Eleven List for Monday :)
1. It's almost ten o'clock. I should go to bed, but I'm still waiting on my bedding to get dry : / boo.
2. I reworked my week this week and took today semi off. By that I just mean I didn't go anywhere, I am amazed at the amount of things I got done around the house and for work.
3. Klaeyton once again refused to take a nap, and he totally fell asleep at six o' clock and is still sleeping.
4. I wonder if he'll be waking me up at 5 am.
5. Baby J is due in six weeks. I can't say too many times how it can't come quick enough.
6. I feel like my belly became a shelf overnight.
7. I've been sitting most of the day and my back still hurts.
8. I think I've peed at least 20 times today. This has got to end soon.
9. Klaeyton absolutely loves soup. I think I should do some recipe searching for good crock pot soup.
10. It's November already. Wow. Where did this year go to?
11. I'm watching Monday Night Football on my computer but all the commercials are foreign and in a language I have no idea how to understand. It's kind of weird.
2. I reworked my week this week and took today semi off. By that I just mean I didn't go anywhere, I am amazed at the amount of things I got done around the house and for work.
3. Klaeyton once again refused to take a nap, and he totally fell asleep at six o' clock and is still sleeping.
4. I wonder if he'll be waking me up at 5 am.
5. Baby J is due in six weeks. I can't say too many times how it can't come quick enough.
6. I feel like my belly became a shelf overnight.
7. I've been sitting most of the day and my back still hurts.
8. I think I've peed at least 20 times today. This has got to end soon.
9. Klaeyton absolutely loves soup. I think I should do some recipe searching for good crock pot soup.
10. It's November already. Wow. Where did this year go to?
11. I'm watching Monday Night Football on my computer but all the commercials are foreign and in a language I have no idea how to understand. It's kind of weird.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
A Nine List For Wednesday :)
1. We launched our new location on Sunday so my week has been crazy busy :)
2. I've been so busy, I haven't even had time to keep up with some favorite shows of mine.
3. Thankfully I watch them all online so they can wait till I have time :)
4. Tonight was my brother's senior night for soccer. They played Ridgeville, who is their biggest rival, and won 2 to 1. My brother assisted the first and scored the second goal. He went and visited a college today. I'm awfully proud of him.
5. His girlfriend reminds me of me when I was in high school. That's kind of scary.
6. Klaeyton had a blast at the soccer game. I noticed that he really does shy away from adults, but he's a social butterfly with other kids. I even caught him chatting up some high school girls. uh oh.
7. He also made me listen to Boom Boom Pow the whole way there. That's his new favorite song.
8. Matt hates the black eyed peas. Like hates with a burning passion.
9. I'm really tired. I think I'll go to bed. :) G'night.
2. I've been so busy, I haven't even had time to keep up with some favorite shows of mine.
3. Thankfully I watch them all online so they can wait till I have time :)
4. Tonight was my brother's senior night for soccer. They played Ridgeville, who is their biggest rival, and won 2 to 1. My brother assisted the first and scored the second goal. He went and visited a college today. I'm awfully proud of him.
5. His girlfriend reminds me of me when I was in high school. That's kind of scary.
6. Klaeyton had a blast at the soccer game. I noticed that he really does shy away from adults, but he's a social butterfly with other kids. I even caught him chatting up some high school girls. uh oh.
7. He also made me listen to Boom Boom Pow the whole way there. That's his new favorite song.
8. Matt hates the black eyed peas. Like hates with a burning passion.
9. I'm really tired. I think I'll go to bed. :) G'night.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
My Eight List For Saturday :)
1. I think this has been one of the most productive Saturdays I've had in awhile. :)
2. Wait till you see the progress I've made upstairs! Oh how I'm excited :)
3. Tomorrow is going to make history :) it's the launch of our new location for Great Lakes Church. And we're pretty stoked :)
4. I realize I've put a lot of smilie faces in this list so far. I hope that doesn't bother you :)
5. Klaeyton's birthday party went very well! I think this is my favorite picture...
2. Wait till you see the progress I've made upstairs! Oh how I'm excited :)
3. Tomorrow is going to make history :) it's the launch of our new location for Great Lakes Church. And we're pretty stoked :)
4. I realize I've put a lot of smilie faces in this list so far. I hope that doesn't bother you :)
5. Klaeyton's birthday party went very well! I think this is my favorite picture...
6. If you want to see all the fantastical pictures check out my facebook page. :)
7. That picture took way too long to upload. Sometimes I don't think my high speed internet is very high speed.
8. So hockey season has begun and I'm excited. :) Go Red Wings! :)
Goodnight ya'll :)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
My Eight List For Tuesday!
1. I only have ten weeks or less left before Julyiet gets here. I'm counting on the "or less" part.
2. Today has been an emotional, hormonal roller coaster for me and I've cried a lot.
3. I feel a little better now that I've cried, but I still think pregnancy hormones are stupid.
4. Klaeyton will be two on Thursday and I have to say, it makes me sad.
5. Despite how sometimes I wish he would stay little forever, it's an indescribable feeling to see him develop his own personality.
6. I think I've laughed at him more this past week than ever. What can I say? My kid is hilarious.
7. Ok my eyes and my body just ache. I'm going to sleep now.
8. Sorry there wasn't anything terribly exciting in this list.
2. Today has been an emotional, hormonal roller coaster for me and I've cried a lot.
3. I feel a little better now that I've cried, but I still think pregnancy hormones are stupid.
4. Klaeyton will be two on Thursday and I have to say, it makes me sad.
5. Despite how sometimes I wish he would stay little forever, it's an indescribable feeling to see him develop his own personality.
6. I think I've laughed at him more this past week than ever. What can I say? My kid is hilarious.
7. Ok my eyes and my body just ache. I'm going to sleep now.
8. Sorry there wasn't anything terribly exciting in this list.
Monday, September 27, 2010
My Ten List For Monday!
1. I apologize in advance if this list sounds whiny. I've had a rough day.
2. I woke up this morning with every intention of being productive, getting my week going and determined to keep my energy level up.
3. HAH! Of course it didn't work out that way. As I got into my car and put it into drive, I realized my brake light was on and the brake pedal just glided straight to the floor...boo.
4. So almost four hundred dollars later, my brakes are fixed.
5. I got our stuff moved upstairs. And I did get some things done around the house, but I still feel super behind.
6. The midwives put me on iron pills. Yuck. Did I already post about this? I can't even remember.
7. We're selling our Wii if anyone is interested, we kind of need the money now :(
8. On a bright note, I only have 11 weeks or less left until baby Julyiet gets here! Yay!
9. But that makes me think about all the stuff I still need to do. Boo.
10. I should just quit while I'm ahead... C'mon Monday Night Football, my qb needs to have an awesome game so I can win my fantasy game this week :)
2. I woke up this morning with every intention of being productive, getting my week going and determined to keep my energy level up.
3. HAH! Of course it didn't work out that way. As I got into my car and put it into drive, I realized my brake light was on and the brake pedal just glided straight to the floor...boo.
4. So almost four hundred dollars later, my brakes are fixed.
5. I got our stuff moved upstairs. And I did get some things done around the house, but I still feel super behind.
6. The midwives put me on iron pills. Yuck. Did I already post about this? I can't even remember.
7. We're selling our Wii if anyone is interested, we kind of need the money now :(
8. On a bright note, I only have 11 weeks or less left until baby Julyiet gets here! Yay!
9. But that makes me think about all the stuff I still need to do. Boo.
10. I should just quit while I'm ahead... C'mon Monday Night Football, my qb needs to have an awesome game so I can win my fantasy game this week :)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
My Eleven List for Wednesday!
1. It has been a busy week. I feel like today is the first day I've really had time to breathe.
2. So here I am, catching you up with snipets :) is that even a word?
3. Klaeyton has had an over abundant amount of energy the last couple days. It seems like all he does is run around. And fight naps and bedtime. Thank God for his crib rails ;)
4. I asked Matt one day if we could just keep him in a crib till he was 18. He laughed at me.
5. The other night Klaeyton tumbled out of his crib while I was in his room. It happened so fast, he like somersaulted out. I think it scared him a lot and I don't think he'll do it again, although I'm pretty sure he wasn't intentionally trying to escape.
6. We went to the park again today (pics will be up tomorrow :) and came home with a stick. Klaeyton loves sticks.
7. I think all kids should play with sticks. It forces them to use their imagination.
8. I watched the season premiere of Glee today. Yes, I'm a Glee nerd. I can't help it. But I don't think I'll admit it ever again. So don't ask :)
9. A few other of my favorite shows premiere tonight, which means they will be readily available tomorrow online :) Oh fall how I love thee.
10. I found peppermint mocha creamer at Target yesterday. Yes I bought some. And yes it was that very creamer that motivated me to get out of bed this morning :)
11. I finished the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy today. I can't even express (without writing you a short book) how amazing they are. If you haven't picked them up, check them out. Bring on the third one! I must admit I'll probably be very sad when it ends though.
2. So here I am, catching you up with snipets :) is that even a word?
3. Klaeyton has had an over abundant amount of energy the last couple days. It seems like all he does is run around. And fight naps and bedtime. Thank God for his crib rails ;)
4. I asked Matt one day if we could just keep him in a crib till he was 18. He laughed at me.
5. The other night Klaeyton tumbled out of his crib while I was in his room. It happened so fast, he like somersaulted out. I think it scared him a lot and I don't think he'll do it again, although I'm pretty sure he wasn't intentionally trying to escape.
6. We went to the park again today (pics will be up tomorrow :) and came home with a stick. Klaeyton loves sticks.
7. I think all kids should play with sticks. It forces them to use their imagination.
8. I watched the season premiere of Glee today. Yes, I'm a Glee nerd. I can't help it. But I don't think I'll admit it ever again. So don't ask :)
9. A few other of my favorite shows premiere tonight, which means they will be readily available tomorrow online :) Oh fall how I love thee.
10. I found peppermint mocha creamer at Target yesterday. Yes I bought some. And yes it was that very creamer that motivated me to get out of bed this morning :)
11. I finished the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy today. I can't even express (without writing you a short book) how amazing they are. If you haven't picked them up, check them out. Bring on the third one! I must admit I'll probably be very sad when it ends though.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
My Six List For Thursday :)
1. My back hurts. Right at this moment. And I even saw the chiropractor again today. They want to see me three times a week. What do I do when my insurance runs out? I should probably work this out when I go again at 9 am tomorrow morning...
2. My kindle got here today. I read most of the users manual. I think I could become obsessed. I think I'm going to tell everyone to give me Amazon gift cards for Christmas and my birthday so that I can buy oodles and oodles of books :)
3. Klaeyton is now obsessed with the Bunny Foo Foo song and he loves to bonk himself on the head. I wonder about him sometimes.
4. I tried a new recipe tonight that was called sliced pasta. I think my sauce might have been too runny because it didn't slice very well. It turned out more like baked ziti. It tasted fantastic and since it called for parchment paper in a loaf pan, the clean up was a cinch. Def nice.
5. Matt and I have a date Sunday evening. It will consist of another couple we're friends with and endless shrimp at Red Lobster. I am totally stoked.
6. I'm tired. It's going to be a short list tonight.
2. My kindle got here today. I read most of the users manual. I think I could become obsessed. I think I'm going to tell everyone to give me Amazon gift cards for Christmas and my birthday so that I can buy oodles and oodles of books :)
3. Klaeyton is now obsessed with the Bunny Foo Foo song and he loves to bonk himself on the head. I wonder about him sometimes.
4. I tried a new recipe tonight that was called sliced pasta. I think my sauce might have been too runny because it didn't slice very well. It turned out more like baked ziti. It tasted fantastic and since it called for parchment paper in a loaf pan, the clean up was a cinch. Def nice.
5. Matt and I have a date Sunday evening. It will consist of another couple we're friends with and endless shrimp at Red Lobster. I am totally stoked.
6. I'm tired. It's going to be a short list tonight.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
My Fourteen List for Wednesday :)
1. This may not be an everyday occurance, but it will definitely be a prominent trend :) Some days I just get too busy :)
2. So...I def decided to keep my Kindle order... and I'm pretty stoked to announce that it is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. Yay!
3. Ok... so I secretly love to watch South Park. Only when Klaeyton isn't around though.
4. It's almost eleven p.m. and I'm not as tired as I normally am, which worries me, because it means I will be dragging my behind in the morning when Klaeyton decides to wake me up at 7 a.m.
5. Today was an absolutely beautiful day and it gave me the opportunity to figure some things out in my head that I am currently battling.
6. I started my grad school essay! I'm hoping to finish it by the end of the weekend.
7. I got to see the chiropractor today and I get to go again tomorrow. It helped some today but I'm still experiencing some pain :(
8. A conversation I had with Matt this evening:
Me: Matt quit eating my sugar cookies
(He eats the dough in the fridge and doesn't bake them, I love them and they satisfy my pregnancy cravings :)
Matt: sjdfkhjasdfkhadsfhaskljdh (talking to the tv or something)
Me: Did you hear me? I said quit eating my sugar cookies
Matt: I heard you, I just ignored you.
Me: (laughs) I love how you just told me that you ignored me
9. Despite the fact that he eats my sugar cookies and ignores me, I love him.
10. I lost my fantasy football game by almost 100 points this week. It was humiliating and depressing at the same time, the worst part though is that I was awarded the "you need to make some changes" trophy which pretty much translates to "you suck" I'm determined to redeem myself this week.
11. I'm extending my list, mixing it up a bit.
12. It's supposed to rain tonight and I'm excited because I love sleeping while it's raining outside :) weird...yes I know.
13. Everyone is sick. My husband. My son. My friends. Everyone but me. But I know I'll end up with it, it's just a matter of when.
14. Ok. It's bed time.
2. So...I def decided to keep my Kindle order... and I'm pretty stoked to announce that it is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. Yay!
3. Ok... so I secretly love to watch South Park. Only when Klaeyton isn't around though.
4. It's almost eleven p.m. and I'm not as tired as I normally am, which worries me, because it means I will be dragging my behind in the morning when Klaeyton decides to wake me up at 7 a.m.
5. Today was an absolutely beautiful day and it gave me the opportunity to figure some things out in my head that I am currently battling.
6. I started my grad school essay! I'm hoping to finish it by the end of the weekend.
7. I got to see the chiropractor today and I get to go again tomorrow. It helped some today but I'm still experiencing some pain :(
8. A conversation I had with Matt this evening:
Me: Matt quit eating my sugar cookies
(He eats the dough in the fridge and doesn't bake them, I love them and they satisfy my pregnancy cravings :)
Matt: sjdfkhjasdfkhadsfhaskljdh (talking to the tv or something)
Me: Did you hear me? I said quit eating my sugar cookies
Matt: I heard you, I just ignored you.
Me: (laughs) I love how you just told me that you ignored me
9. Despite the fact that he eats my sugar cookies and ignores me, I love him.
10. I lost my fantasy football game by almost 100 points this week. It was humiliating and depressing at the same time, the worst part though is that I was awarded the "you need to make some changes" trophy which pretty much translates to "you suck" I'm determined to redeem myself this week.
11. I'm extending my list, mixing it up a bit.
12. It's supposed to rain tonight and I'm excited because I love sleeping while it's raining outside :) weird...yes I know.
13. Everyone is sick. My husband. My son. My friends. Everyone but me. But I know I'll end up with it, it's just a matter of when.
14. Ok. It's bed time.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Saturday's Ten List :)
1. 9/11 should be a national holiday. I can remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that day. I think it's like this for most Americans.
2. I'm really tired, but fear I won't sleep well tonight.
3. I woke up this morning freezing, ummm....hello Ohio, I'm ready for fall not winter.
4. Matt went and had the oil changed today and had some diagnostics done on our car, according to them, if we fixed everything that is wrong with it, it would cost us 1600 bucks! That's almost what we paid for it! We can't do it all, but we def have to have our brakes done this week...sometimes I wish we could get by without needing a stinking car.
5. I spent a lot of time on the couch today, my back still aches.
6. I tried watching college football today, I'm just not that into it.
7. I was able to catch up with some old friends this evening. When I think about it, I've met a lot of people in my life that have impacted me somehow. It just goes to show God's plan for me in action.
8. Klaeyton has a blankey fetish. He insists on taking like 4 of them to bed with him. And if he wakes up at 5 or 6 and I stick him in the bed with me, I can't leave his room without all his blankeys.
9. I drank a lot of hot chocolate today. It was fantabulous.
10. After K.s bath tonight we were snuggling on the couch watching Shrek (of course) and he was rubbing my belly. I almost cried. It was precious.
2. I'm really tired, but fear I won't sleep well tonight.
3. I woke up this morning freezing, ummm....hello Ohio, I'm ready for fall not winter.
4. Matt went and had the oil changed today and had some diagnostics done on our car, according to them, if we fixed everything that is wrong with it, it would cost us 1600 bucks! That's almost what we paid for it! We can't do it all, but we def have to have our brakes done this week...sometimes I wish we could get by without needing a stinking car.
5. I spent a lot of time on the couch today, my back still aches.
6. I tried watching college football today, I'm just not that into it.
7. I was able to catch up with some old friends this evening. When I think about it, I've met a lot of people in my life that have impacted me somehow. It just goes to show God's plan for me in action.
8. Klaeyton has a blankey fetish. He insists on taking like 4 of them to bed with him. And if he wakes up at 5 or 6 and I stick him in the bed with me, I can't leave his room without all his blankeys.
9. I drank a lot of hot chocolate today. It was fantabulous.
10. After K.s bath tonight we were snuggling on the couch watching Shrek (of course) and he was rubbing my belly. I almost cried. It was precious.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday's Ten List :) Yes I Think This Could Be a Trend :)
1. Crud! I forgot to call the chiropractor today, how could I forget with this immense back pain I'm suffering from right now?
2. So I'm really debating on using my amazon gift cards towards a kindle. I really really want one, but I feel like right now I should be buying baby stuff not a totally awesome digital reader.
3. I did place my amazon order for the newest generation kindle today though. But I have about a week to change my mind since currently they are out of stock.
4. My leftover blackberry cobbler was absolutely heavenly today. I think cobbler is going to be my new winter treat.
5. I could really use a visit from the motivation fairy right now.
6. I've been meaning to tell everyone about how the other day I broke a nail on my right hand, on the index finger and it STILL hurts. I know, you probably don't care, and if you do... well you shouldn't. Don't be weird. Just let me tell about my broken nail in peace.
7. I'm reading this book now called Graceling and ummm...... yeah it's totally awesome. I think I'm liking it more than Twilight. No, it isn't about vampires. But it does have this girl who kicks a lot of butt, so there's lots of fighting but lots of romance. Anyhow, just check it out.
8. I miss Matt a lot. A lot more than I let on. But I know that's expected.
9. I caught Klaeyton aggravating the next door neighbor's dog today. I couldn't help but smile on the inside.
10. Tomorrow is Saturday, the start of my work week :) and def cinnamon roll morning, but even more importantly it's 9/11 and I can remember exactly what I was doing that day, I can even remember what I was wearing. It makes me sad.
2. So I'm really debating on using my amazon gift cards towards a kindle. I really really want one, but I feel like right now I should be buying baby stuff not a totally awesome digital reader.
3. I did place my amazon order for the newest generation kindle today though. But I have about a week to change my mind since currently they are out of stock.
4. My leftover blackberry cobbler was absolutely heavenly today. I think cobbler is going to be my new winter treat.
5. I could really use a visit from the motivation fairy right now.
6. I've been meaning to tell everyone about how the other day I broke a nail on my right hand, on the index finger and it STILL hurts. I know, you probably don't care, and if you do... well you shouldn't. Don't be weird. Just let me tell about my broken nail in peace.
7. I'm reading this book now called Graceling and ummm...... yeah it's totally awesome. I think I'm liking it more than Twilight. No, it isn't about vampires. But it does have this girl who kicks a lot of butt, so there's lots of fighting but lots of romance. Anyhow, just check it out.
8. I miss Matt a lot. A lot more than I let on. But I know that's expected.
9. I caught Klaeyton aggravating the next door neighbor's dog today. I couldn't help but smile on the inside.
10. Tomorrow is Saturday, the start of my work week :) and def cinnamon roll morning, but even more importantly it's 9/11 and I can remember exactly what I was doing that day, I can even remember what I was wearing. It makes me sad.
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