Santa, Santa, Ho-Ho-Ho

Last night,we took the kids to Santa and Mrs. Clause's house. Yes, you read that right. There is a couple that lives about 15 minutes from us that decorate their house for Christmas. They also dress as Mr and Mrs. Clause. It is amazing! They have been doing it for 17 years. From what we've heard (and we aren't certain this is the case), this couple won the lottery and that's how they do this annually. There is no admission fee to walk through their home and visit with them. They are amazingly sweet people. Their home has 3 rooms in it. One is a train room. It has a great village w/trains in it. One is a Santa Clause room and the other is an angle room complete with navity scenes (my favorite). The outside is FULL of lights. Santa has his own room and they give out candy to the kids. Conner surprised Josh and I by NOT freaking out. He even told Santa that he wanted a farm tractor with a trailer. Santa told him that he thought a farm tractor with a trailer would be so much fun. Parker...well, he wasn't a big fan. haha!!!! It was still fun though.

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Remind me

Remind me that I DO have a blog. Remind me that sometimes it's ok to stop working for other people and jot down things MY kids are doing. Remind me that I should take photographs of MY own kids. Even if it's not a perfect shot, remind me that I'm a MOM first, photographer second and to LOVE what I got b/c of the moment not the outcome.

Let's talk about my boys...

Parker...oh Parker. LOVE Parker. He's beyond cute.



He is a huge chatterbox, he runs, jumps, climbs. He can (we don't allow this) plug in the Christmas tree lights. He loves to laugh, loves hats, shoes and socks. He loves to drive Conner's jeep, slide and ride the lawnmower. He is starting to put 2 word combos together. list of words:, nah, ir would take all day.

Conner. Oh Conner. My little love bug...he's so funny. His facial expressions...



He is funny...the things he says, his silly behavior, the way he is animated when he talks. He is also THREE, which, IMO is a terrible yet fun age. He challenges me (not in a good way) every day. He fights with Parker. He loves all things candy and gum related. He adores his daddy. He loves cheese. He's precious...even on a bad day. He loves school and their Christmas program was so sweet. I cried a little bit watching him sing. I only have a cell phone video (that needs to be uploaded) b/c I forgot my camera.

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I promise (to myself bc I have lost all of my readers) that I will blog more often.  I need to document what my kids are doing. it's important.

 

ps sorry for the duplicate images. I don't know how to delete them from the slideshow and not the whole post.

hmmmm

so, the last time I blogged...it was about my half marathon. Nothing more, nothing less. I know I've been slacking but being a SAHM to 2 very active little boys and trying to run a business is no small task. Unfortunately, the blog  has taken a back seat. Since my half, Conner turned THREE (omg, so big) and we went trick or treating. The kids were pirates and so, so cute. Parker was so funny trying to keep up with Conner and Jack (the neighbor, he's five). They were so, so wound up though.

Conner's party was fun, but it was super cold! I think it was the fastest park party ever! He got lots and lots of craft stuff, which made me very happy. We have way too many toys and things like craft materials are always welcome here.

I started back at the gym. I really need it. I hate the way I look and feel. We already pay for it so...might as well use it. I'm really sore but I like it. It means I did something.

We went to Louisiana a few weeks ago. Someone special got married. It was so, so, so nice to see MY family (for a change). It has been TWO years since we have seen my Granny and other members of my family (aside from my siblings). It was very long overdue. I actually cried when we left. It's so hard to say good bye to people that genuinely love me and my kids and my husband. I don't feel that kind of unconditional love here (in GA). I think that Josh does but I certainly do not. I digress.

Conner is still going to school. He was loving it but then last night he asked Josh if he could use his truck to knock the school down so he didn't have to go...um yea. no. I don't know why he all of a sudden doesn't like it. He didn't listen on Tuesday and he didn't get a sticker but...knocking it down might be a little much. School IS at a church. LOL!

I did it!!!

Sunday was THE day. The half marathon. In one word....Painful. Seriously...it was pretty hilly. It was SO fun though. SO fun. My sister came in from Baton Rouge and brought my MOM! what a great surprise. Kim came down from TN to run it too but she's a real bad ass and smoked me and my dehydrated self (I'll get to that). First, I want to talk about mother nature. She's a real piece of work. Thursday and Friday it was amazing here...lows in the 50s...Sunday...um it was like 40 degrees when we started. Holy cold! We got over ourselves and ran. Katie stuck with me b/c Kim hauled bootie. It's ok, Kim, I sill love ya and am super proud of you! Kaite and I set a great pace keeping the miles around 11.5 min. We didn't stop at all until almost 8 miles. This is huge for me. I haven't blogged about it but my kids were sick, then I was sick and then I was just plain tired so...guess who didn't run for THREE weeks before this race...yea, me. stupid. really. Anyway, around mile 9, I started to get all crampy so I ate my jelly beans, drank my water and felt a little better. At the next hydration station (there were 7), I got 2 cups of powerade, Katie got 3 cups of water and I drank and drank. It did help. We ran/walked/ran/walked until mile 12 when I had to walk. I bummed a gatorade off of a spectator on the side of the road. He said that he brings them to races "just in case someone needs one". Thank God for that man. I really think without that gatorade I wouldn't have been able to run the last 200 yards over the finish line. I finished in 2:53:33. I wasn't thrilled with my time but  I finished! that's what matters!!! I could barely walk Sunday afternoon and I'm still sore but it was totally worth it. I had a wonderful time and I can't wait to do another one.

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The Fair

First of all, I can't believe it's been 18 days since I've blogged...well, yes I can. I know how busy I am. These two boys keep me running and cleaning constantly.

 

Anyway, the fair came to town so Josh and I decided that we would pack up the kids and take them for a few hours. To say they enjoyed themselves would be an understatement. Conner knows what rides are but he didn't really know what the fair was. He kept saying we were going to the circus.  We bought Conner a wrist band and then bought some tickets. Parker was in LOVE with the rides. Conner rode everything that he was tall enough for. He liked all of them, except the roller coaster. It was pretty bumpy; Josh rode that one with him. The only thing I don't have a picture of is the huge slide. I went down that w/him and Josh didn't think of grabbing the camera. Oh well. Next time...and it's fair season so there will be a next time.

There were too many images to put in individually. Enjoy the slideshow!

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Park Day

It's been blaring hot here this summer so when the days cool off just a little bit, we take advantage of them. The other day, it was 70ish and cloudy. I took the kids to the park to play. They had a great time.



I love his liggle (big) feet





Conner was all over the rock wall









Fun all around!

Conner went down this bad boy.



He was THRILLED!





 

In other news, I have been training for my first half marathon. D-Day is Oct 2. It's quickly approaching and I'm excited and terrified. It's going to be FUN though, that I'm sure of. I wish I could say that my training has helped me to lose weight but...it hasn't. I don't know why but it doesn't matter. I feel better, stronger, healthier. THAT is what matters, not how skinny I am. Fit doesn't always mean skinny and I'm perfectly fine with FIT!

I need to blog...

that's what I said to myself this morning. I have NO clue what I'm going to write about. Nothing has really been going on.

I guess I will just do some funnies from the kids.

First up, Conner.

"Hey Mom, guess what?" um, when did I get a teenager? Last time I checked, he was still 2.

"Just a minute, my talking to my daddy, mommy"

"My not a mean boy, my just ugly for just a minute"

"My all big; my don't need food" (we fight with him to eat every day)

From Parker

Take the boy's shorts off and the diaper will be off asap.

He LOVES his dad and every morning as soon as I get him, he screams, "DAD".

His vocabulary consists of the following words:

dad

mom

cup

ner, ner (conner)

dog

duck

hat

milk (mock)

bath

ball

truck

car

 

 

starting over...

I have (once again) neglected this blog. I mean I just posted Parker's ONE year post...yea a few weeks late, I know. In my defense, I started the post on the right day.

 

I'm sure that some of you are wondering what and where I've been and I wish I had an explanation. I don't have one.

My kids keep me super busy; they are needy. It is what it is.

I am training for a half marathon and I'm terrified I won't be able to do it but that fear isn't stopping me from still trying.

Conner starts 2 day a week school on the 17. I am excited about it but I'm nervous and not 100% ready but I know it will be good for both of us. He has been testing everything lately and it's very hard on me. He has even taught Parker how to not listen and to be mean. He doesn't share well at all and I really think he needs to be around other children and learn to take direction from other adults.  One of the days Conner is in pre-school, Parker and I are going to do a Mommy and Me class and that will be fun. I'm looking forward to that.

My photography is slowing down. It is a hard reality for me b/c it is something that I really, really enjoy but without clients, the business aspect isn't there. It makes me sad but I can't force people to hire me for their portraits.

I'm trying to think of what else I can say to update but I just don't know.

Oh, I went off of my PPD meds and guess what? I'm FINE. Yes, I still have moments of frustration (what mom doesn't) and yes I need breaks from my kids (what mom doesn't) but I'm doing fine. I'm thrilled too. I know that running helps me with that.

It's been so stinkin hot here; we've basically stayed inside unless we have had the hose/sprinkler out. Even the pool is hot; it's like bath water and that's not refreshing!

Here are a few pictures...just in case you care.

One year

One year ago today, God gave us Parker. He sure knows what we need. The past year has been amazing and challenging. It's been a time of happiness and adjustments. Parker has blessed our family and brought indescribable joy into our home. Happy Birthday to my Parkerooni. love isn't a strong enough word...

Gone Fishin'

For whatever reason, Conner has been very interested in fishing. He even told Josh that he needed to take him to the store and buy a little tiny fishing pole for Conner. After about 2 weeks of listening to him talk about going fishing, we headed to Target to get a kid's pole. He picked out a BARBIE one b/c it's pink but we talked up race cars and he finally decided he wanted the Cars one; Phew!! Off we went to the lake in my ILs neighborhood. Parker came too but I had to either hold him or let him play in the rocks. He really wanted to be on the dock w/Daddy and Conner but it just isn't safe.

They got worms for the hooks



They stood there and fished for a while.







Then...they caught one!



He was so proud and excited and CUTE. First fish ever.



They fished some more; I think we were there for about an hour.









Parker just either stayed in my arms or sat in the rocks. He wanted to run but Parker and water are a scary combination. He is NOT afraid at all.

Lessons

Conner has been taking swimming lessons for a few weeks. He loves it and Mrs. Sandy does a great, great job with him. The best part is that it's free; all we have to do is drive to Aunt Kathy's house.

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Swimming, Motorcycles and Fun

We have been going to our Aunt's house for swimming lessons and some family fun. The other day, we headed up to the lake for some swimming and fun. While we were there, Conner found a tiny (vroom vroom) motorcycle. Yes, it was a real one. I told him that he had to talk to Daddy about the vroom vroom. Of course, Josh let him get on it and "ride". He pushed Conner around on it. He loved it! The kids swam with Josh and I took pictures.

 

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So Big...

I taught Parker how to do "so big" just so I could get a picture. It worked. I say, "how big is Parker"and he does this..

 



 

Cute, huh?!

 

Happy Saturday! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

All About Me.

I am part of the Ross Family Adventure so I thought an update would be good.

 

Here's what's going on...

1. I fell getting off of the boat onto the dock and bruised my muscle. It looks awesome. My thigh is yellow, purple and gross. fun times.

2. Because of the above, I can not run. Today is the first day (day 3) that I can walk with little discomfort. Keep in mind that I DO have a half marathon Oct 2. I will run it.

3. I am going off of my meds.  Yes, I am burying this in the middle. It's time. I'm ready.

4. I have been busy with my photography business but only have ONE session this month. Instead of welcoming the break, I am freaking out.

5. I signed up Conner for pre-school. I am very excited about it. SIX hours a week with just Parker. We're totally going to do a mommy and me class. He deserves just mommy time.

6. Parker is almost one and I'm ignoring that fact. He's SO not a baby but...I'm really sad over how fast his first year went and how I feel like I missed so much. Part of me blames my PPD.

 

That is all...for now. Conner is demanding to sit in my lap.

Cupcakes

Last week, the kids were actually playing and not hollering at one another so I was sitting down (gasp) for a minute. Anyway, after a few minutes, I decided that they were way too quiet. I got up and went to check on them (they were in the kitchen). Here's what I found.[gallery link="file" columns="1" orderby="title"]

Easter

I'm way behind but whatever. I'm playing catch up here. Like it is every year, Easter was at my MIL's house. The boys got their baskets here and then Parker napped and we headed over there. It's fun; they do an egg hunt and even hide money. The kids had a great time. I made cupcake pops, which were sooo good!

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So What Wednesday

Fall down, I'm blogging 2 days in a row!



Here's what I'm saying so what to today

So what if I put Parker back into his infant car seat yesterday. He won't sleep in the convertible one and little dude likes to sleep in the car.

So what if I'm so proud of Conner being potty trained that I'm a little snotty about it. I never thought he'd do it before he was 3 but he did.

So what..I'm devastated that Parker is almost one.

So what...I haven't even started planning P's birthday. I need to but...

So what...it's been so hot that unless we are playing with water, the kids don't go outside.

Parker is climbing on me whining, that's all for this week.

Cruise Part II

I know it's been a while since I blogged and I appreciate the emails, texts and fb messages wondering where I've been and what we've been up to.

Anyway, let's get back to the cruise. The first day, we were just at sea and it was super turbulent. I don't do well with motion like that and there were several times when I thought I was going to throw up. Both kids really enjoyed being outside all day and it was not hot at all on the boat. They loved having pizza and grilled cheese when ever they wanted it. Being on the boat wasn't all that wonderful b/c you're just in the same place. Our first stop was in Progresso, Mexico. When we got off at the port, they had a little shopping plaza set up with a bar but we weren't interested in that...yet. We wanted to go see the ruins and it was amazing! We took a guided tour of the ruins and it was so neat to hear all about the history of the Mayans and Spaniards. The tour ended at this really cool natural lake that was used for farming and water. Of course, we let the kids play and the water was certainly welcomed after the heat. My ILs took the kids back to the boat and Josh and I stopped at the bar and had a few drinks, laughed at the old ladies dancing to "back that ass up" and just enjoyed one anothers company. Then, we were out to sea again, but only for the night. The next morning, we arrived in gorgeous Cozumel (our next all inclusive spot, according to the hubby). We had reservations at an all inclusive resort for the day. To say it was wonderful is an understatement. Josh, my BIL, his GF and I went snorkeling. We hung out on the beach and the kids swam in the pool and  played in the sand. The water was stunning! We all hated to see that day come to an end. Day 4...Thursday. My birthday! Josh was super sweet and got me a facial and massage. It was awesome to have a little time alone and being pampered made it that much better. We just lounged around the pool and let the kids play.

The food in the dining room at dinner time was awesome every night. Our servers, Victor and Evan, were amazing and super nice. The staff on the ship was superb and the service just as wonderful. If you asked for it, it appeared! The room was cleaned THREE times every day and towel animals were left at night with some chocolate (this was Conner's favorite thing).

 

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Two More Months

It literally makes my heart ache to know that in 2 months, Parker will turn ONE. That's right, he's 10 months old today. At 10 months he can:

take steps (he took his first steps on Saturday)

say mama, dada, dog, bubu, ball, uh-oh.

he makes noises for cars

he eats whatever you feed him

he loves Conner and thinks he put the moon in the sky

loves to ride in the jeep w/Conner

he climbs on everything

he opens drawers and cabinets

he climbs the stairs

he uses a sippy cup like it's no body's business

he's potty trained (just kidding, are you paying attention to my ramblings)

he claps and gives "five"

he gives the best kisses on the planet. big open mouth slobbery ones. best ever.

Happy 10 months, my blue eyed, blond haired, sweet, sweet baby. Mama loves you to pieces.

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Cruise Part 1

OK, I know I was supposed to do this like a month ago but...what can I say. Better late than never, right?

We drove down to Mobile on Friday and were departing on Saturday. It's just easier to do that with 2 kids. We stopped halfway and had lunch and then kept going. The kids did great in the car; they really did. Once we checked into the hotel, the kids were more than ready to be out of the car. They played and jumped on the bed in the room. We walked across the street to this cute little Mexican restaurant and had dinner. It was so good. Conner was entertained by the little fountains they had outside. I don't think the kids went to bed until midnight that night. They had way too much energy pent up that needed to be released.

Saturday, we woke up and had breakfast at the restaurant in the hotel. The kids enjoyed a ton of yogurt and some fruit. The shuttle was supposed to take us to the boat at 11 but we soon learned that there were delays. Evidently, there was a medical emergency on the ship as well as severe fog so they were behind. The good news was that we would be leaving around 1...or so we thought.

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I need a Do-Over

Today, I ran my first 5k and I left the camera at home and the cell phone died. Go figure. whatever. I want a do-over anyway. It's really silly for me to be so bummed but whatever. I brought Parker with me and he was in the stroller. He typically does perfect in the stroller. He just lounges and chills or sleeps...until he had to WAIT for me to start running. The race was delayed buy about 35 minutes. They told everyone that they had to be at the race by 7:30 to check in and pick up chips by 7:45. Fine. Well, the course wasn't blocked off and someone got into an accident. Poor Parker was in the stroller for almost an HOUR before we even started the race. I did take him out but there really wasn't anywhere for him to play in the middle of the road. He did OK the first 2 miles (and I was pretty darn proud of my time considering I was pushing a baby in the stroller), I was pulling in 11.5 min miles. I know that isn't FAST but hey, I was pushing a stroller. Then all hell broke lose...Parker had gotten to his breaking point and the screaming did not stop...he won. I took him out and I walked, carried him and pushed the stroller. I hate my finishing time b/c I know what it could have been. Oh well. I'm getting a do-Over. for real. a 40:18 5k is awful...especially since I should have been around 34 min. ugh. It's not his fault and of course I'm not mad at my precious baby but dude. ugh. I'm going to find another race and run it sans baby. Maybe then I won't be so bummed.

Now that I have complained about the race, I want to talk about the atmosphere. Since this was my first race, I didn't really know what to expect. You bet your butt that the actress in me came out and I played the part of someone who knew what was going on. As someone who is a runner wanna be, I LOVED talking to other people who actually enjoy running and think that it is FUN. I saw someone I student taught with and that made my day. I loved her and wish we still kept in touch with. anyway, running with other people, especially strangers, and watching them is so motivating. I typically run very, very slow w/the stroller but today I was really feeling super good and I was keeping a decent pace, despite the hills and stroller. The sound of other runners is awesome. There were even mom/daughter and mom/son groups. It was SO adorable to see those kids running with their parents. I hope that my kids will want to run with me in 5 years or so.

I had so many people tell me that I did a great job, especially pushing the stroller. I SO wish I would have met my goal but I need to let that go. blah.


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU MAMA'S OUT THERE. YOU ARE AWESOME!

So What Wednesday

It's been a while.

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This week, I'm saying so what to...

I want to take a nap. Desperately

I find out about many current events from Facebook.

My header is getting old and it's ugly. I don't care.

I hit a building.

I "stole" a steam mop from my MIL and I love it.

I hate when my kids climb all over me.

It's been a wretched week already.

I really want a van.

What are you saying so what to?

Testing, Testing...

Yep, the blog is still active and works. Imagine that. It has been a long time since I've been here. Since my last post (I have to go look and see what it was actually about), we went on a cruise, I turned another year older, Parker turned 9 mos and Conner is officially 2.5 years old(today).

Let me start with our cruise. It was great! I'll do a whole post with all of my (200) pictures. The kids did great and the weather was awesome.

I turned 31 (OMG) on the 13. We were out to sea and it was a very nice birthday.

Parker is NINE months old. Can't  believe that. He can say "uh-oh" (uh uh oh), "bra bra" (brother), "ball", "mama" and "da da". So stinkin cute. He can pull up to standing and he is cruising all over the place. His favorite thing to do is climb the stairs and push toys all over this house while he walks behind them. He is getting way too big way too fast.  He is still such a happy little thing.

Oh and there was Easter too. The kids loved it, especially Conner. I'll post pics of that soon too.

Parker is crying for a nap so...more later

Sand

When Conner was Parker's age, he hated sand. We went to the beach and Conner was awesome because he just stayed on the blanket in the shade to avoid having to touch the sand. As he grew, he learned to love it. Conner's "sandbox" was all messed up and needed to be replaced. While we were at Target, we bought the replacement. It sat in the box for about 2 weeks. Josh decided to set it up on the deck and move sand from the sand pile into the new "box". Parker LOVES it. He eats it and rubs it in his hair. He squishes his little toes all in it. It's adorable.

***I've been working on this post for 2 weeks. I'll update why soon.***

The things he says and does

Conner is so hilarious! He says and does things that make me laugh and that blow my mind.

For instance...

We are in the process of potty training. He thinks Parker needs to pee on the potty too. What does he do? Um, pee on Parker. Truth city.

Today, he climbed out of his crib for the first time. I converted the crib to a toddler bed and when I was finished I was all teary eyed and was telling him that it makes mommy so sad at how big he's getting...he gives me a hug and says, "alright mommy". I die.


He wanted to call Josh today to tell him that "Parker poops a LOT". He calls Harley "disgusting" because he thinks Harley eats poop, which he doesn't. Maybe he's a little a little bit obsessed with poop.

When I take things away from him, he tells me he needs a "ladder" (it's really one of his tiny chairs) so he can "reachy" it.

He attaches his crane to his dump truck and is "going to work". It's a trailer. Inventive, I think so.



My baby is turning into such a little boy. Thank God we have Parker, I'd certainly want another baby!

So What Wednesday

This week, I'm saying SO WHAT to...

My house is trashed. Parker hasn't slept in 2 night and I'm tired. It takes all I have to keep up with Conner when I'm this tired. Forget about cleaning too.

We went shopping for stuff for the cruise (yay). So what. I got depressed over the size I had to buy and the fact that the ugly "mom" suits are what I have to wear this year. Running without losing weight sucks.

I get way too excited when print orders come in. I adore seeing my work on prints, especially ones larger than 8x10.

I LOVE my blond hair. LOVE it.

I am getting a sitter so that I can clean. I sort of feel bad about it...not really though.

Let's talk about me

I haven't really given any kind of update on me lately. In fact, my blog has been vacant of a new post for a week. I will say that I have a post saved as a draft and I do have plans on finishing it. First, I do want to talk about myself; I am the most important person. A few weeks ago, I started running again. I can not tell you how much this has helped me. I have not noticed any physical changes at all. BUT my mental state is much better. Aside from today (we won't go there right now), I don't remember when my last "bad" day was. I can't pinpoint it. I wake up happy, I play with my kids, I notice that I'm enjoying them and not yelling all the time. I have moments when I think to myself, "I'm living the life and I'm so happy". When I realize those things, I'm happy. Really, really happy. I didn't go to the psychiatrist's appt. I didn't have a babysitter and since I'm feeling so good, I decided that it wasn't worth the $150. I think part of my success...NO, I know part of my success is because of my new friend, Sara. She is a newer mommy, her sweet girl is 9 mos old and she runs with a stroller. Sara is such a great motivator! She is so much fun and a great running partner. She is sooo sweet, too. I know that if I didn't have her to say, "come on, let's go", I wouldn't be running as much. Running has been so good for me, it's such a huge stress reliever. I only have to go with one of my kids. Since the time has changed, Josh has been staying home with Conner and I've been taking Parker. Parker typically just sleeps in the stroller. I am still taking my medication but I am getting to the point where I don't feel like I will need them. It's really a great feeling.

Friday Five

TGIF, people!!

Top five make me pretty products

These are things I use daily
1. Mascara
2. Lipgloss
3. Joico split end mender. my hair is SO dry and this stuff is great and it smells awesome
4. bare esentual moisturizer
5. whitening toothpaste/toothbrush

what are you top five?

FREE!

I don't know about you, but I love free stuff. Love it. I saw on active.com that they are giving away free marathon training plans for a limited time. I know that my 2 readers, ok 3 won't want this but maybe someone they know will. Spread the word, people love free stuff!

So What Wednesday

This week, I'm saying so what to...

My rug hasn't been vacuumed in a few days. Yep, there's dog hair on it and my babies crawl all over it. whatever.
Mama got her hair cut yesterday and the husband doesn't really like it. If it were blonde again, I'd LOVE it.
I didn't run yesterday and I ate like crap. G.R.O.S.S
I was thrilled when Conner asked for juice instead of milk today...I forgot to get more milk. oops.
Conner had cheese-its for breakfast. He NEVER eats in the morning and that's what he wanted. It's calories.
It annoys me when certain people come over here and rearrange my furniture...multiple times. I could punch something. Don't touch my stuff. play with my kids.
Parker is CRUISING, yep, you read that right. So what that I'm terrified.

What are you saying SO what to?

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A turtle's pace

Yesterday was a busy day for us. We had a birthday party to go to for the most adorable 2 year old little girl in the world. My boy loves her and they are great friends. Good thing I like her mama too, right?! After the fun there, we wound up at my in-laws so the kids could play for a while. It was gorgeous and we didn't want to miss the chance to be outside. Conner played in the sandbox. Parker napped. Conner played on his tractor, Parker napped. See the trend? After Parker woke up, he did play a little though. We went to the grocery store, Parker napped. Once we got home, the kids played outside for a while and I begged Josh to let me go run alone. He came up with every excuse he could think of and all sorts of things he "needed" to do w/o the kids around. Whatever...I changed and grabbed the stroller. I have not ran in over a week and I could tell. I didn't know my pace or the actual mileage prior to yesterday. Now, I know, thanks to my Garmin. I'm slow. Seriously, your grandma could run faster than I. I ran 2.89 miles in 36 minutes. That's a 12:27 mile. The tortiose at the zoo is faster than I am. The good news is that I didn't walk at all and that hill that I hate, yea, I defeated it. Go me! and the kids....See for yourself.



We went out to dinner last night at the Japanese steakhouse. Josh didn't want to cook and he didn't want me to have to clean up (what a guy). Parker was in heaven with all of that food. He ate the eggs out of the fried rice, some rice and some of my salmon. He loves that salmon. Conner, well, he just ate sherbert and soup. I hate his eating habits. We brought the cranky kids home and after p went to bed, I did too. Good thing because he woke up at 6:30.

I'm on a roll

It's really just procrastination from actually working. Later, I'll complain that I have so much editing to do and blah, blah.
Check out my kiddos...turn up the volume
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Friday Five

Can't belive it's Friday already but I'm so glad!

Five things that always make you smile...THINGS, not people.

1. Gorgeous blue skies
2. lower number on the scale (will that ever happen again)
3. flowers in bloom
4. the beach.
5. cup of coffee.

The Frog

The other day week, we were playing outside (mama needed a break from the kids using me as a jungle gym and it wasn't too cold) and we found a frog.

Conner was so startled when I got that little guy to jump. It was hilarious!!! He was so intrigued after that. I actually had to put the frog into the back yard because I was afraid for his life. Conner wanted him.



When Josh got home, Conner told him that we found a frog and that "mommy took it away". Then I had to explain why I put the frog in the backyard. Josh laughed at me and got him out for Conner.

Cuteness alert

After my session the other day, Parker decided he was not interested in napping. I took his clothes off (left him in the diaper), stuck a hat on his head and made him model for me. And by "made" I stuck him in a bowl that he wasn't sure how to get out of so it bought me a few minutes of shooting time. If you're my FB friend, you've already seen these but whatever.
These are 3 of my favs.