This isn’t even a joke. MJ LOVES to have her picture made. (I know you’re thinking – Duh, Captain Obvious.) She also loves a routine and she finds it really hard to break one when she’s in it. Of course, at the beginning of school we took a pic the first few mornings…well it’s become a part of her day and she loves it. I also have this rule about wearing the same thing twice in two weeks (as in, don’t do it) so it also helps me remember what she wore!! So, here’s an example….
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My Business
No, not starting a business…not closing a business or minding my business….just I’m BUSY!
Moving, Disney, kids, summer, work, etc etc etc have kept me from stopping and trying to remember any of it…that makes me sad. However it makes me MADcrazyHAPPY that I have been too busy to notice. Lately the only thing I even WRITE is my prayer list (which seems to get longer by the day – sadly) so sitting down to type is unthinkable one some days!
Moving has definitely been the time suck of the year! Hmm, I guess technically “moving” itself wasn’t the time consuming activity….that was over in a day. Filling a house has been the thing….buying new things, repurposing old ones, shopping for bargains, creating new memories in a new space. It’s been EXHAUSTING…but most of all…it’s been FUN!!! It’s one of those things that makes it so apparent to me that crazy times bring out the MOST of what you have the most of. If you have love and fun and happiness, you will get more of THAT. My sweet husband has been so awesome throughout this transitional phase of having a new space to live in…..he’s dealt with my shopping habits, my chevron obsessions and my need to decorate every nook and cranny with some form of turquoise, aqua or gray! My kids have totally enjoyed finding their own new things and old things alike and have been such troopers about keeping things clean and organized. My Mom has been….an angel! She has loved shopping for me and crafting and lending a hand or elbow or whatever was needed. My niece helped unpack like a madwoman and it was a great time to have my entire family…inlaws, parents, niece and her boyfriend, sissy and her hubby and my baby niece….my kids…our friend Zoe…it was just awesome. I have had more visitors in a month than I believe I had at my former house in the seven years we lived there! It’s just fun getting opinions on decor and organization sometimes, right? ((OH AND THERE IS THAT POOL PROJECT THAT I HAVE NIGHTMARES ABOUT!!! SO MANY DECISIONS…….EEEEEK.)
Getting the kids ready for back to school…fun times. My kids will all be at the same school and I’m thrilled about that. MJ is starting K5 and I can’t even believe it. The speed at which time has flown is amazing. I’d like to say I’m dealing with my baby going to school very well but I’m not a liar. She’s so ready and I want to show her how excited I am for her and I do…and then I fall apart alone!! WHEW! It will be all fine and well next Friday after it’s been a day and we’ve had “that” day and she did fine and was happy and didn’t hold onto my leg for dear life. (Dear God, please don’t let that happen. Amen.) The boys are kinda “meh” about school starting back….but that’s to be expected at 12 and 15. Happy for them to get in there and get it going though!
Mike’s promotion + school = CRAZY! Many nights when we first moved in (he had finals then), I didn’t see him after dinner because I couldn’t stay up until he got in bed! Work has been busy for him as well….he hasn’t even played much golf lately!
TO BE CONTINUED…………I can’t even stay awake!!!
Co-sleeping, doesn’t equal no-sleeping…
I’m not ashamed to admit that my almost 5 year old sleeps with my husband and I. Every night. I.Love.It. She’s my last “baby” and we have a king size bed. We also have a healthy relationship, parents that babysit and two grown boys that hardly even want to SIT with us. I am sure that because this August, she starts school and has to have more of a routine, we will begin to transition her to her bed. But for now, and for the last almost five years, it’s been a blessing to me. My 14 year old used to be my buddy but is “too cool” for me now…so this has been nice. I’m sure things will change and one day she’ll too think I’m not cool enough to hang with. I’m just enjoying this piece of her life right now and the place she’s at.
Even if it means a foot in my back every now and then.
Busy Bee
I am so excited about the next three weekends. I can’t even contain myself!!
This weekend, I venture a short ride away and meet up with Victoria – a long time friend – for shopping, gabbing, catching up, eating…I cannot wait. LONG overdue and very much anticipated!!!
Next weekend, I venture to downtown Raleigh with my sweetheart to just getaway for the night. Getting dressed up and going to a nice dinner and spending the night in a nice downtown hotel. So excited to have some time for just US!
Weekend after that – VERY exciting…taking MJ, my mom, and my niece to Atlanta’s American Girl store for some shopping and fun! We are staying in a Marriott that does it up right – with doll beds for the AG dolls, milk and cookie amenities…it will be some great fun!!
I have some work in the middle of these weekends but I am so ready for them all – I love having things to look forward to!!!
Gee Thanks!
So, I’ve been a bad, bad girl. I haven’t been on FB to post every day what I’m thankful for! <Gasp!> (Before you think I’m talking about YOU, I did it last year and I didn’t hate it….so I’m not judging.)
But, we all know by now, I’m a list girl. I’m thankful for lists. That’s all! Good night, thanks!
Okay…maybe…more….like…
- My personal relationship with my Lord and Saviour. (If you don’t have that, please talk to me!)
- My sweet, considerate, funny hubby. Our relationship is crazy strong and we are just getting started! (Six years…)
- My kids…all three of them are so different but such great combinations of personality, wit and charm. (And sarcasm.)
- My family, every single member of it. Both sides. All sides. Especially the relationship with my Mom. Always there for me. Always willing to listen. Also, the relationship between myself and my step-wife (my step-son’s Mom if you are not in the know) is such a blessing. No drama, just working together for the good of our families that are intertwined. Makes perfect sense, huh? 🙂
- Our home. Though we are trying to sell it…it has provided shelter from storms, cold (hmm), heat and rain…we’ve welcomed a new life into this home together and had many moments of cheer and sadness as well.
- My job and it’s blessings..coworkers…my team..my boss..my friends made and kept there…
- Yoga pants
- Short hair (don’t care)
- Talenti gelato
- My wonderful family physician…Phillip takes such good care of us ALL!
- A clean house and the fabulous lady who makes that possible!! (Love my cleaning angel!)
- That all my kids are potty trained!!!
- Social media. It’s been a lifeline at times for me. Might sound sad..but it’s true.
- Lifetime movies
- Nordstrom personal stylists. Sometimes when I put on one of the outfits she put together for me I’m still shocked that I’ve gone outside the box on some things.
- Hallmark Channel
- Dasani water
- Bojangles. Just yes.
- Thyroid medicine. Makes such a difference.
- Excel. Pivot tables. V look ups.
- Freedom
- Fantasy Football – gives me a reason to watch and spend time with my boys and hubby
- Blogging. A healthy outlet for me.
Update on Baby (from 9-11-07)
Just got back from Dr a few minutes ago…..everything is going fine and the baby’s heart rate was between 150 and 160. Baby is about 12 ounces now and was insanely stubborn with feet in between the legs the ENTIRE time!!!!! So, I have no more gender news…..just the news that two weeks ago it was 75% girl. 🙂 We’ll see in the future I suppose!
I’m doing fine, a little sick today but that’s become quite normal…..and have gained only 6 pounds my entire pregnancy so far! I’m shocked to be honest!
We are picking up the crib tonight and that will be our next little project!!! Wish us luck!
Thanks to everyone for your support and love and prayers!!! We appreciate it so much!!
I attached two ultrasound pics…
Jme & Baby
MJ’s Fashion Show
Our local Belk (and maybe yours too) celebrated KidFest yesterday with an adorable fashion show for kids ages 4-11. Since my Mom lives at frequents Belk, many times with MJ in tow, they definitely know her and her personality. They asked Mom to give me the form to sign up and MJ was all about doing this. I worried up until the time I saw her walking the runway if she would back out….but she was so into it!!! She made me so very proud…
Here she is! She was so crazy excited!!!
Once I took her back to wait….I only checked in on her once. She was doing great! They were running WAY behind…so it was probably 45 minutes before it was underway. SO proud of all the kids and their patience! The audience was definitely getting antsy so I know the 4-11 year olds were!
Behind the “curtain”…they were figuring out the order so we weren’t really sure where MJ would fall in line. Turns out – she was FIRST! 🙂
She was ALL smiles!
When she walked by, she was SO happy! I wanted to just CRY, I was so proud of my little girl!
She totally rocked the runway!!!
After they walked individually, they came back around once more….
All the kids did a great job….it was definitely something we’ll do again!
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