my crazy wonderful life

Oops!

2011-12-05T12:59:00.001-06:00

So, I guess having 6 kids makes you become a bad blogger. My life has been pretty crazy lately but then again it was never really sane. I have been trying to get used to our new family..... a family of 8! You would think once you get to 4 kids it would be but a minor speed bump to add on. Well, it takes some adjusting time and I think we are finally getting it worked out. The older kids have been such great helpers with baby Wyatt. Evelyn has been working out her displacement issues, she is no longer the baby. Wyatt is starting to sleep a little better at night. So, we are getting there. I am doing ok too. Don't get me wrong though, it's hard to be a mom to 6 kids. I am constantly being pulled over here and over there. It seems like somebody always needs something. Doesn't leave much time for me to sit and think. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. I love each and every one of my kids and am so happy to be their mother. I even smile when I look at the beautiful marker drawings on my walls :)

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2011-12-04T15:30:00.001-06:00

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He's here!!!

2011-09-10T20:26:00.001-05:00

So, my c-section was scheduled for the 13th of September but Mr. Wyatt had different plans! I started having random contractions on Sunday and they hurt REALLY bad! I even called the doc and he said since they were irregular not to worry about it...so, I didn't. The contractions kinda got worse as Monday and Tuesday went by but I kinda just ignored it and acted like it was nothing....that's what I do. See, I had a busy week and weekend planned and there was NO way I was going into labor now. I had grocery shopping to do, weddings to go to, parties to attend and tons of little things to do around the house before the 13th. See, I was in denial of what was going on because I was gonna beat it :) I know, I'm crazy!

Wednesday morning around 12:30am I decided to go to the living room because I wasn't sleeping because of the horrible cramps I was having. I started timing the contractions and they were about 10 mins apart and hurt like crazy! After a couple hours they were 6-8 mins apart and I was in big time hurt. I knew Adam would be up at 4 so I would just wait till then so he got some sleep. I know, I'm crazy :) When he got up, he looked very concerned and wanted to call the doc. I told him no, I think we just need to go. So, we called my folks to come sit with the kids until we knew what was going on. I finished packing my suitcase and we waited for them. I know they enjoy getting calls at 4 am to wake up and come over.

Adam "tried" to drive the speed limit the best he could....I love him :) The contractions were hurting worse as we got closer to the hospital. He dropped me off at the ER entrance and when I walked in they knew why I was there....they said I had "the look". I was wheeled up to L&D and checked in. I was 4cm and 80% effaced....it was time. I was going to have my baby today! I couldn't wait to get back in the OR so I could get my spinal because the contractions were killing me! They had to bump a 7:30 csection because I was in active labor....that lady was not pleased. We called everyone and let them know it was time. I got back to the OR and got my spinal and was prepped for my c-section. Adam came back right before they started....he was excited :) At 7:48 a.m. Wyatt Joseph came into this world! He weighed 8 lbs 2oz and was 20" long. with a head of dark hair.....He is perfect :)

Summer is ending

2011-08-22T23:44:00.000-05:00

Just when I thought it was the never-ending summer....it comes to a close. The kids only have 2 days left of summer vacation! I hope and pray that they had fun this summer. It was so incredibly hot out and that made it hard to find fun things for this pregnant momma to do. We just got back from a super fun camping trip at Jellystone Park. The kids really like it there because they have tons of activities planned for them and they have a pool too :) It only rained for a little while on Saturday so it wasn't bad at all. They got to dress up for Halloween because that was the them for the weekend.

Evelyn was not too fond of her costume but quickly realized candy was involved and changed her attitude :)

I can't believe only 21 more days until we get to meet our newest addition! In case I have mentioned it before he is a big boy. They are already estimating his weight to be about 7 pounds and he still has 3 more weeks to grow!! I think I might just need to buy toddler clothes for him :) I am very excited to meet him!

Wordless Wednesday!

2011-07-27T13:03:00.000-05:00

48 days!

randomness

2011-07-11T10:14:00.001-05:00

*Only 64 more days to go and we meet our newest little man :)
*My baby girl turns 2 in 6 days!
*It is going to be 100* today before the heat index.
*I could really go for some Ted Drewes ice cream!
*It is 7-11 so that means you can get a free slushie at 7/11 today.
*It has been 4 years(yesterday) since I donated my kidney.
*I HATE onions!!!
*It is tough having a 12 year old.
*I have 2 younger sisters.
*I have 1 niece.
*I have been married 12 years.
*I have had over 5 speeding tickets.
*I prefer my house to be freezing cold!
*I despise socks!
*I PPH flip-flops!!!

summer, summer, summertime

2011-06-24T14:24:00.000-05:00

That is what time it is folks! It is summatime here :) The great thing is, it doesn't really feel like it this week :) Temps in the low 80's and low to no humidity!! Makes this momma happy as a clam.

One more week and the kids are out of summer school and then the waiting begins. Waiting for what you ask? There cash money. If they don't miss any days of summer school, they each get a visa gift card for $100...yes EACH! They are still pondering what purchases to make, I suggested a new dishwasher but they aren't too keen on that idea.

Wanna hear something totally AWESOME?! I know ya do! I showed our oldest how to mow the lawn :) How awesome is that??? Really awesome! It was so nice to just sit there on the deck ( i had to make sure she didn't injure herself) and watch someone cut me grass for FREE! She didn't do too bad either, she has plenty of time to improve her skills :) I had recently updated the chore chart around here ( the old one had pics because 3 out of the 4 couldn't totally read at the time) so that I don't have to do much. I am preparing them to live on their own someday. They need to know how to vacuum, mop, mow the lawn and scrub the toilet. These are life skills people! They don't do perfect jobs but it makes my job a little easier.

Things are coming alone rather nicely for baby boys arrival. We have all of our big items now! I am so excited! He is also acquiring a very good wardrobe. He is constantly moving or poking me...often this is painful but totally worth it :) I can't wait to meet him. We have a growth ultrasound next week.....I fear that he is rather huge. I fear the hugeness because I look the same now at 27 wks as I did with E at 36 wks!! Not a good thing. I also have to go do my 3 hour glucose test because I failed my 1 hour :( Praying that it comes back fine.

Enjoy some summertime music :)

99 DAYS!!

2011-06-06T14:18:00.000-05:00

We have 99 days until we meet our baby boy!!! I can't believe it! He is growing and moving all the time now. He gets the hiccups a few times a day and loves to hang out on my right side :) I don't mind though because I love being pregnant! I love knowing that there is this little miracle inside of me growing everyday. I love knowing that God has entrusted us with another child, we are so blessed!

He loves you no matter what!

2011-06-05T13:51:00.000-05:00

A wonderful Day!

2011-06-02T12:58:00.001-05:00

Today is my 12 year wedding anniversary. Twelve years ago today I married my best friend and the man of my dreams. I never in my wildest dreams imagined my life would turn out this wonderful. I have a husband who treats me like a princess. I am more in love with him today and I didn't think that was possible!!
It is so nice to know that I have this wonderful man in my life to share every moment, good and bad. We have grown as a couple so much and it is amazing to see how our family has grown too. 5.5 kids in 12 years is pretty stinkin' good!!
I pray that the Lord blesses us with many, many more years together! I love you Adam!!

Cryptonite!

2011-06-01T13:19:00.000-05:00

We have been enjoying the outdoors the last few days. The kids have been swimming and playing outside. Evelyn has been LOVING playing outside! She has been splashing around in her little pool too! I have not been enjoying the outdoors because it is too stinkin' hot outside for me. I am not a hot weather type of gal.

So, you ask what is the cryptonite mean? Oh, let me tell you. The heat is Evelyn's cryptonite!! The child wants to be outside all day but after about an hour out in the heat..............she is a mess! She falls to pieces. She doesn't know if she wants to go in or stay out, if she wants to swim or not. She cries for a while then is as happy as can be! It is craziness! So, I am trying to get her outside time in before the heat really hits but the only problem is when the big kids come home she wants to go back out with them. Hopefully she gets used to the heat soon and the meltdowns go away.

Schools Out Forever!!

2011-05-26T13:53:00.002-05:00

No, not really. The kids get out of school next Thursday. They had like a bazillion snow days to make up. Then, summer school starts on the 6th. They are all excited about summer school because they get $100 if they don't miss any days. They have been talking about what they will buy with their $100 all year. They LOVE this! I like to see them pool their money together and get something they can all enjoy. 2 years ago they got together and bought a Wii. Last year they bought a small swimming pool. So far there hasn't been much talk of a joint purchase....we will see.

We found out a few weeks ago that we are having a little BOY!! WooHoo! I am excited about having another little man in my life :) The majority of the kids are excited (paige wanted another sister) and they are now on a mission to figure out his name... everyone will have to wait until his arrival to find out! I have been getting things ready for him and forgot how fun it is to pick out cute little baby boy clothes! I made this for him....

I now have a beautiful deck to relax on thanks to my wonderful husband! He is awesome!

We have tons of summer camps and activities going on and will be super busy getting ready for baby boy. I will try and update more often. Have a blessed day!

Weekly Update

2011-04-12T13:54:00.000-05:00

How far along? 17 wks
Weight gain/loss: up 9 lbs , not happy about this!
Maternity clothes? yes :)
Stretch marks? yes
Sleep? interrupted often by extremely full bladder
Best moment this week? feeling stronger kicks and movements!
Movement: yes :)
Food cravings: varies from day to day, mostly food in general though!
Gender: ?????
Belly button in or out? still in
What I miss? energy
What I am looking forward to? the big gender reveal at the end of the month :)
Milestones: my baby is 1/2 a foot long......grow baby, grow!

Great Article

2011-04-02T15:45:00.001-05:00

This is an awesome article about how to cloth diaper when on a tight budget. Must read for all parents!

How to diaper your baby when you can't afford disposable diapers or cloth diapers.

15 weeks

2011-03-30T14:00:00.001-05:00

How far along? 15 wks
Weight gain/loss: up 3 lbs
Maternity clothes? yes :)
Stretch marks? yes
Sleep? interrupted often by extremely full bladder
Best moment this week? hearing baby's heartbeat
Movement: yes :)
Food cravings: varies from day to day, mostly food in general though!
Gender: ????
Belly button in or out? still in
What I miss? energy :(
What I am looking forward to? our big ultrasound next month
Milestones: my baby is now able to make all sorts of facial expressions!

TGIF

2011-03-18T13:58:00.000-05:00

WooHoo! The weekend is upon us. Hope you had a good St. Patrick's Day :) We did! We had Corned beef and cabbage with carrots and potatoes . We also had a yummy green cake with chocolate frosting!! I had a great St. Patricks Day!! It was the first day in well over 6 weeks that my stomach wasn't killing me. I don't feel sick after eating or get sick at the thought of eating or making something. It was so nice!! I am so glad to see all that go away, it was horrible :( Now I just have to try and not eat everything and gain a bazillion pounds. I am a little over 13 wks pg now and feeling good, finally. Time to enjoy this miracle.

We have a busy weekend ahead of us. Basketball and cheerleading tomorrow and going out with some friends tomorrow night.

Enjoy your weekend!!

Happy 16th of the month!!

2011-03-16T14:08:00.003-05:00

Today is March 16th. The 16th of each month has forever been changed in my life. It used to be just another ordinary day. That is not the case anymore. There are 3 reasons it has changed.

First reason. My 2nd child, Paige, was due to grace us with her presence on November 16th, 2001. This little girl had a mind of her own from the get go. She did not want to be born on that day! Instead she tried to come on September 11, 2001. Her attempt that day was foiled! Then little miss thing made it know that she wanted to join us and on October 4, 2001 she graced us with her presence...6 weeks early. I will never forget her due date though :)

Second reason. My 5th child, Evelyn, was born on the 16th of July :) She wasn't supposed to come that day but, she had other plans. So, now every month on the 16th we celebrate another month of loving her. Today she is 20 months old!! She is 4 short months away from being 2! I can't believe it.....she is growing so fast. She is crazy and wild and we love her so much :)

Third reason. My good friend, Kathy Brutton, passed away on November 16th, 2010. She was 32 years old...seems too soon to go. I miss that crazy woman so much. I often think of something funny and think I need to text Kathy about this....then I remember I can't. It has only been 4 short months but it seems like much longer. On the 16th of the month I think about her alot. Every little thing reminds me of her :) Today, the sun is SHINING! She knew how to SHINE better than anyone. I can't wait to see her again someday!

There are 3 other special people that have birthdays on the 16th. My sister, Ashley, my niece, Morgan, and my nephew, Isaiah :)

HAPPY 16th OF THE MONTH!!!

My little addict

2011-02-18T10:33:00.000-06:00

Well, we have managed to do it again. We have created yet another TV addict! Evelyn is officially obsessed! If the tv is off, the girl will grab the remote and bring it to you while singing the dora song :) DDDora, DDDDDora, backpack! This will make for our 2nd addict. Our first is our oldest daughter, if the tv is on, she goes into a trance....doesn't matter what is on! She will watch infomercials if that's what is on. I am trying to cut back on her tv viewing but she freaks out if it isn't on. She is crazy! I don't think it is hurting her, just making her kinda crazy! She LOVES books and playing too....She just really, really LOVES TV ( especially Dora)!

Happy Love Day!!

2011-02-14T13:08:00.000-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all!!! Things have been kinda busy around here lately. We have had like a bazillion snow days!! I am so excited to predict that there will be NO more snow days! My kids loved the idea of having no school but after about 2 hours max they were bored.to.death. They didn't know what to do with themselves! Well, they did know.. I just wouldn't let them sit in front of the TV all day every day. I know.I'm mean :) I enjoy it!
Today is my moms 50th Birthday!! Happy Birthday Mom!! We love you :)

What?!?

2010-11-20T13:31:00.007-06:00

It's December already?? How did that happen? This past year has just been a whirlwind of craziness! It has been full of happy times and sad times. Last month my good friend Kathy passed away, she was 32 years old. Her faith in God during the past 11 months just AMAZED ME!! She trusted Him completely....it was inspiring. I miss her so much. The good thing is that I will get to see her again!! God is good :) If you want to read her full story go here. It will hopefully amaze and inspire you to SHINE!

Christmas is next week. It seems too soon! I am not even half way done shopping!!! Please don't forget the reason for the season~ JESUS! He was born to earth so that you would have everlasting life...all you have to do is Admit to God that you have sinned ( Romans 3:23), Believe that Jesus is God's son and He died for your sins (John 3:16) and Confess your faith in Jesus and commit your life to Him ( Romans 10:9) I did this over 7 years ago and my life hasn't been the same since...in a good way. Now, I don't want you to think everything has been all perfect or anything but I have been able to get through some times because of my faith in the Lord! He has carried me and will continue to do so as long as I let him. Isn't that AWESOME?! All you have to do is those 3 easy steps and the Lord will always be there for you. When you are enjoying time with your family and friends this season don't forget the REAL reason....JESUS :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!

Thankfulness 1,2 &3

2010-11-03T09:37:00.002-05:00

I am going to post what I am thankful for every day this month.

1. My family
2. My God
3. My warm cozy house

Fall is here!!

2010-09-29T09:40:00.002-05:00

I am soooo excited!!! I thought it was never going to come! I love fall :) It is so beautiful. The way the cool breeze sneaks in and the leaves start to change colors.... just puts a big smile on my face. I love being able to open the windows and air out the house. The fresh air is so good! I love being able to sit out under the stars with a blanket and enjoy the cool crisp air. The kids love having bonfires and fall is the perfect time to do that! They really like the marshmallow part of the fire! We pulled out all the fall clothes because the mornings are really chilly. I also enjoy the break my checkbook gets from not running the a/c all the time :) That is enough to make anyone love fall.

THANKFUL THURSDAY

2010-09-23T08:18:00.002-05:00

This is what I found this morning :) My husband is the sweetest!

Look @ what I did....

2010-09-15T21:23:00.003-05:00

I found this ugly chair on Craigslist for $5

and I went to Hobby Lobby and bought some pretty fabric for $8 and a new cushion for $2.50 and I tore off all the ugliness and made it pretty :)
It looks super cute and Evelyn loves it! I even had some extra fabric and made a little pillow to go with it.....

My journey through miscarriages..

2010-09-10T13:39:00.006-05:00

I have had 4 miscarriages. I have 4 beautifully perfect children in heaven! I can't wait to meet them :) I miss them often.

This is the story of our first baby...
I had my first loss at the age of 18(Dec 1997). DH and I were in the early stages of our dating journey. We were excited even though it would be very hard to raise a baby. Sadly though, we never got to do that. I started bleeding/cramping around 8 weeks. It didn't really click at first that something was wrong. When the cramping got unbearable though, I went to the ER and they confirmed that the baby was gone. I had to have a D&C done. I told DH to not come up, I don't know why....I regret that now. I wish he could have been there with me that day. We were heartbroken. I know some may think this is weird but we named that baby. No, we didn't know if it was a boy or a girl. We went with our gut feeling and that was that our baby was a girl...Abigail is her name.

I had 4 healthy beautiful children after that little girl was lost. I couldn't imagine my life without them. The crazy thing is that if Abby wouldn't have gone to heaven, who knows which of the other kids would be with us today. We all have a path in life and if one thing changes it effects everything after that too. Don't take this the wrong way but I wouldn't change a thing.
After our last baby, we decided that we wanted more :) So, we tried to get pregnant! Sure enough we did.
It was May 2006. We had only known for about a week and had told everyone in the world! We were overjoyed! Our joy was cut short though. I started spotting. We had bloodwork done and the doctor called to confirm that the baby was gone. Her name isSarah.
I figured that our odds were pretty good at having a normal healthy pregnancy since we had had 2 losses already. Why would someone who has had 4 babies and 2 losses have another miscarriage? I didn't think we would have anymore problems. God wouldn't do that to us.
We got pregnant again in November 2006. Right away we did bloodwork to make sure all was ok. I waited anxiously for that phone call....so sure that I would only hear good news. While waiting I started to have some bleeding. I started to get nervous. All the labs came back and things didn't look promising. We then repeated all the labs. We were told that this baby was gone . His name is Cooper.
At this point I am pretty pissed off at God. Why would He make me suffer? Why would He do this to me?? It just didn't make sense. I cried, no, I sobbed! I balled my eyes out. I had to tell my children that yet again, there would be no new baby for us. They were sad too. I figured there had to be a reason for all this. God,Why do you keep allowing this to happen? I soon realized my path was not to go that direction right now. I was to go another way. I was being called to help someone in a very big way. If I was pregnant I couldn't do this. This is just how my path was supposed to go and I started to be ok with that. In July 2007, I donated my left kidney. That is where my path had led me.
On December 31, 2007....we found out we were pregnant!!!! We were ecstatic!! We were also very cautious too. We told everyone. We told the kids and they were so happy!! So was I :) We went in for an ultrasound and they couldn't find a hb. We thought maybe our dates were off and we weren't as far along as we though. We did bloodwork, again. The doctor called the next day with the news.....the baby was gone. SERIOUSLY??? AGAIN??? How many times am I going to hear that?? Our sweet baby was in heaven with her siblings. Her name is Josephine.
In July of 2009, after seeing a doctor for secondary infertility, 3 unsuccessful IUI's and finally just giving up.......we had our baby, Evelyn Faith was born on 7-16-09. I can't wait to share the story of her older siblings with her :)
I am so blessed to be the mother of 9 children! I can't wait until I can finally meet them all.
It is so nice to know that I am not the only woman who has lost a baby. I have met some wonderful friends because of our sad connection. I want others to be comfortable talking about their loss. That is your baby and you loved him/her more than anything. If I had one wish, it wouldn't be for lots of money or world peace. It would be that no woman would ever have to deal with the loss of a child again.

Oh Monday...

2010-08-02T12:44:00.002-05:00

how I have missed you, NOT! I hate mondays, they are just so blah! Today Evelyn decided to take off her diaper....it was full.....of POOP!!! UGGHHH!! She had it everywhere, on the carpet, on her leg, hand, arm, face and sippy cup! It was a disaster! I scooped her up and put her in a football hold, that way I didn't get any one me, and stuck her in the sink to take a bath. She thought all of this madness was funny, girl has a messed up sense of humor. So, that is how my monday started...don't be too jealous!
Our weekend was good though. We had Hannah's swim party on Saturday. She got to swim, play in a fun house and ride pony's! Lucky little girl :) She had a blast and so did everyone else. That night Adam took 3 of the kiddos to the racetrack for Christmas in July/Kids night. They were so excited. They had nickel races too, the kids got to go out on the track and pick up nickles. Some had special paint on them and you could get a prize. No prizes for us though, but we got about $5 in nickels between the 3 of them. Sunday we went to church and then to Six Flags water park. This was the first time we had been and it was AWESOME!! I had thought about taking the kids during the week but didn't know if I would be doable with just me, but it totally is. We will definately be going back soon!

Rember to breath..

2010-07-31T17:28:00.002-05:00

I often forget to do this. Obviously not that often otherwise I wouldn't be here! I get so caught up in all the day to day craziness that I forget to breath. I run around like a crazy chicken until I just can't do it anymore and I am on the verge of tears. I need to breath, stop and enjoy all the beauty that God has given me! I have been trying to make an effort to get out of the house for at least 20 minutes and breath. The fresh air and the sunshine just does wonders for a persons soul....I highly recommend it.
These past few weeks have been absolutely maddening. We have had 2 birthday parties in that time. Evelyn turned the big #1 and Hannah turned 6. We had a big BBQ at our house for Booger (aka Evelyn) and a swim party at my mom and dads for Bean (aka Hannah). I feel like such a crab butt on the days of the parties because I worry so much about what needs to be done still and you guessed it I forget to breath and enjoy the party.
I still can't believe my two babies are 1 and 6. They really do grow up so fast! Evelyn is walking now and talking up a storm. Hannah is getting ready to start 1st grade. The others (aka Brianna, Paige and Josh) are going into 6th, 3rd and 2nd.....I feel so old!!!
All in all, I would have to say July was a good month. I am looking forward to the fun that August will bring,...Six Flags, Third Day concert, camping, girls night at the Muny, back to school and I'm sure much, much more!!
So.....remember to breath this month and enjoy every last drop of your day!

monday...

2010-07-12T09:14:00.002-05:00

It is monday again. Where does the weekend go? I wish it were longer because I truly LOVE spending time with my hubby and kids. We don't always do alot of thing but we hang out and enjoy each others company. We went swimming on saturday with the kiddos and they loved it. They could stay in the pool all day if I would let them :) That evening hubby cooked up some awesome steaks for the two us and some hot dogs for the kiddos. It was so nice to get a break from cooking dinner! He is so good to me :)
On sunday I rode my bike for over 2 hours!!! I know it's insane but I was trying to help my sister. She entered a contest to win a new car but to win the car you had to go on a scavenger hunt and get points. We choose to bike because it would be faster than running around downtown St. Louis. I won't keep ya hanging, she didn't win but we had a good time anyway....my butt is a little sore from the too tall bike I was riding though. It was fun to ride around downtown, I haven't been down there in so long and there are so many neat things down there to do. I think hubby and I will have to plan a downtown datenight soon :)
Only 5 more days until my little booger baby turns 1 :( She is growing up too fast!!!

it's been a while...

2010-07-07T14:00:00.002-05:00

Wow! It's been over a month since my last post.
The kiddos are now home for the summer and anxiously awaiting their cash money for going to summer school. They are checking the mail everyday! The still haven't decided what they are buying yet. Somedays it is a pool, others a trampoline, some a vacation. Who knows! It is nice having them home :)
We are in the planning process for 2 birthdays this month. Evelyn turns 1 and Hannah turns 6. My babies are growing so fast :(
We are also trying to figure out how to go camping with a baby. Not sure how this will turn out but I bet we will have some exciting stories :)
I have started cloth diapering Evelyn. I know you probably think I am crazy but I am not :) I just got so sick of paying for diapers and just tossing them. I was very intimidated at first but it is actually pretty simple once you get the hang of it. I do so much laundry as it is that one more load was no big deal!
Thats about it for now. I will try to post again soon.

Thankful Thursday

2010-06-03T11:33:00.002-05:00

Today I am thankful for an ever providing God. I have always struggled with trusting God with EVERYTHING! I am learning, slowly, to trust Him in all parts of my life. No matter what He is always there! How awesome is that? If He makes sure the birds have all that they need, why wouldn't He make sure all my needs are met? He died for me! He will provide for me too....God is good :)

I am also thankful for 11 years wonderful years of marriage :) I found the man of my dreams and I love him so much! Adam you are an amazing husband! Thank you for loving me everyday no matter what!

Our big girl

2010-04-24T18:33:00.000-05:00

Birthday Party Pics :)

2010-04-22T18:56:00.001-05:00

Madness!!

2010-04-21T07:43:00.002-05:00

Last night Brianna had her school play and Josh had boys scouts. We divvied up the kiddos and headed our seperate ways. Adam got Josh and Evelyn ( there was no way she was gonna sit still through a play) and I got the other girls :) Josh had fun at scouts and Evelyn behaved fairly well ( she ate puffs the majority of the time) and Brianna did a fantastic job in her play/musical! We always get ice cream after someone has a performance so we continued this tradition...but we brought it home to everyone. With all this craziness everyone got to bed later than usual, including Evelyn. So, I thought we made it through the madness pretty well.... until.....Josh comes into my room this morning and tells me the tooth fairy forgot to come!!!! Insert sad look on little boys face :( OMG!!! I totally forgot and he didn't say anything before bed...so I did what any good mom would do and I thought of a lie! It must have been because we went to bed later than normal so she got confused......he bought it....i think. So, the tooth fairy is leaving a nice gift tonight to make up for her forgetfullness :) The joys of madness!

a letter

2010-04-20T08:46:00.003-05:00

Dear Evelyn,
Could you please sleep all night? You can't really be THAT hungry that you need to wake up at 3 am and eat?! Just so you know, the doc said we can't feed you in the middle of the night anymore........you are too big! So, please just sleep all night...everyone will be happier come morning time. Also, if you wake up during the night, can you refrain from screaming bloody murder? please? I would prefer you not wake everyone in the house up. If you could just do these couple little things....you will make mommy very happy, and when mommy is happy, everyone is happy : )

Love,
Mommy

Blah..

2010-04-18T18:12:00.002-05:00

This is how I am feeling right now. I feel this way about me in general. I am not on track with the exercise, weight loss thing and I feel BLAH!!! I just can't seem to work it into my day. I hate taking Evelyn to the daycare at the Y....I just feel that she doesn't get the love and attention she needs ( yes, she's spoiled ). We went walking a few times and she seemed to like that, but I seem to always have so much other stuff to accomplish that exercise gets pushed to the side. I have a few workout videos and wii fit but just can't find the time. I don't know how other people do it. I just hate the way I look and I feel like junk too. Maybe this week I can get back on track.

Normal

2010-04-06T14:29:00.005-05:00

I finally feel like we are back to normal in this house....or as normal as we can get :) The room addition passed final inspection and we now have everybody situated in their new rooms. Adam did such an awesome job on the new room, I am so proud of him! He is the bestest hubby ever!!! We still have a few little projects here and there but no more big projects like that.
We had a great Easter weekend too. The kiddos went to 3 egg hunts just this weekend....they have more candy than they know what to do with. For the first time in almost 5 years we went to the egg hunt on Easter morning at Berra park. I went to this hunt growing up and so did my mom. We got there right as the cannon went off and the kids got tons of eggs. Of course, as usual I forgot to take pics of the kids in their cute Easter outfits. Bad mommy!

my old blog

2010-03-31T13:56:00.003-05:00

if you wanna see how we got to this point...check out my old blog
www.hndzfl.wordpress.com

Room update

2010-03-31T12:57:00.000-05:00

It’s been a while…. we are so close to the room addition being done that I can taste it!!! It can’t come soon enough, hopefully only a few more days. It will be so nice when everyone has their own room (especially me!) The construction process has been very stressful on all of us. Adam has been working on the room almost everyday after work until late and I know he is tired and worn out. I have been taking care of the kids and everything else in the house and this has caused me to be really frazzled and tired too. We are so ready for this. I can’t wait until our house is back to normal and we can reconnect as a family and a couple. The room looks awesome, Adam has just amazed me with the awesome job he has done :) I am so proud of him. We have scheduled the final inspection for friday!!! I am so excited.

Welcome

2010-03-31T12:35:00.001-05:00

This is my fancy new blog :) I hope you like it!