I am grateful this Sunday for:
1) my daughter, who decided her wardrobe should consist of a sheet (she looks dressed for a toga party)
2) Church- because our whole family missed it last week for various reasons, and it was good to be back and feel that we were where we were supposed to be together as a family.
3) my 11-year-olds that I teach in Sunday School, because they are so bright and teachable
4) Homemade strawberry jam and whole wheat rolls
5) My husband had today off.
6) Good friends who care about me. I have had a lot of that this week, and I really appreciate it.
On a side note, I have decided that pantyhose and pregnant woman are enemies and I refuse to wear it EVER again, or at least until I am not pregnant.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
MAKEOVER
DO you every have one of those days where you just want to change something about yourself, or house, or etc.....
HAIR
It all started with My New haircut. Remember how I wanted this, well, I'm still trying to style it, get the bangs to hang the direction I Would like and well we're working on that change.
Beside isn't January just a good time to DO something new.
So my closet is clean...L's closet has a "baby boy section". Of course it consists mostly of Erika's discount wipes and Newborn diapers on sale, but it does have a really cute pair of overalls. I am still at a lack to know what you put on a newborn in Texas in the summer...say... nothing? That's what miss L wore too.
FOOD
Since I am not on one of those skinny January diets (never been) or expansive January exercise routines (this one I am guilty of) well I am trying to cook new things. I like all kinds of things, ethnic foods, and today particularly meat... but it seem like week after week... okay it has only been two weeks since Christmas, but I cook the same thing. Doesn't help that L doesn't really care, and would probably prefer PB&J or that Gary now eats at least half of meals provided by drug companies.
Any ideas of yummy HEALTHY dishes with no milk in them (cheese is okay, cream of mushroom soup is not) the woes of living with a very cute, intelligent, lactose-intolerant boy. Any salad recipes, ...I really love a good salad. Too bad I am supposed have to live without bleu cheese for a little longer.
STYLE
In addition, I want to look nicer. I fall guilty of being one of THOSE "pony-tail" girls way too often, but this new haircut has inspired me, in fact my hair is down as I type and styled.....impressive for a Friday, Inspirations also include my new maternity clothes thanks Christmas, and maybe these shoes, thanks Leslie. I also kinda like looking pregnant. Is that so wrong? When I am prego...I feel like I NEED a new wardrobe (which I don't), not thrifty, and very cute when I am pregnant.
I need some new looks, that of course MUST go with a expanding face and expanding belly. At least I have the feet and hair that should stay relatively the same for a while.
Maybe I will splurge and get some knee-length black boots that I have been craving. I have a great maternity dress to wear with them already, although somebody wore it last week at church...don't you HATE that (that is why I did not buy the shoes Leslie, although I was sorely tempted).
So, in short I am in the process of giving my house, myself, my diet a new makeover. Maybe I'll really get wild and give my blog a new makeover too.
HAIR
It all started with My New haircut. Remember how I wanted this, well, I'm still trying to style it, get the bangs to hang the direction I Would like and well we're working on that change.
Beside isn't January just a good time to DO something new.
So my closet is clean...L's closet has a "baby boy section". Of course it consists mostly of Erika's discount wipes and Newborn diapers on sale, but it does have a really cute pair of overalls. I am still at a lack to know what you put on a newborn in Texas in the summer...say... nothing? That's what miss L wore too.
FOOD
Since I am not on one of those skinny January diets (never been) or expansive January exercise routines (this one I am guilty of) well I am trying to cook new things. I like all kinds of things, ethnic foods, and today particularly meat... but it seem like week after week... okay it has only been two weeks since Christmas, but I cook the same thing. Doesn't help that L doesn't really care, and would probably prefer PB&J or that Gary now eats at least half of meals provided by drug companies.
Any ideas of yummy HEALTHY dishes with no milk in them (cheese is okay, cream of mushroom soup is not) the woes of living with a very cute, intelligent, lactose-intolerant boy. Any salad recipes, ...I really love a good salad. Too bad I am supposed have to live without bleu cheese for a little longer.
STYLE
In addition, I want to look nicer. I fall guilty of being one of THOSE "pony-tail" girls way too often, but this new haircut has inspired me, in fact my hair is down as I type and styled.....impressive for a Friday, Inspirations also include my new maternity clothes thanks Christmas, and maybe these shoes, thanks Leslie. I also kinda like looking pregnant. Is that so wrong? When I am prego...I feel like I NEED a new wardrobe (which I don't), not thrifty, and very cute when I am pregnant.
I need some new looks, that of course MUST go with a expanding face and expanding belly. At least I have the feet and hair that should stay relatively the same for a while.
Maybe I will splurge and get some knee-length black boots that I have been craving. I have a great maternity dress to wear with them already, although somebody wore it last week at church...don't you HATE that (that is why I did not buy the shoes Leslie, although I was sorely tempted).
So, in short I am in the process of giving my house, myself, my diet a new makeover. Maybe I'll really get wild and give my blog a new makeover too.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Things about me
1) I like to be capable. The possibility of sitting in bed for the next four months made me very, very grumpy. (Luckily that is not the case, all looks well).
2) I don't think I like blood so much. L had to get a lead test at her 2-year check up and they spent about five minute trying to take 1 cc of blood from a poke in her finger. By the time it was done she looked like her finger must have been cut off, and I had to look away. I would have left the room if I wasn't holding L. L actually found it interesting and didn't even cry really. Maybe she is cut out to be a doctor some day.
3) I am on a reading bug. Anybody know any good books to read?....Golden Compass is still on hold for me, and I will be read up on potty training by this weekend, and I need a good "kick back your feet and read" book. If not I'll have to pick another Jane Austin book...again.
4) I am still not a fan of Walmart. It stresses me out when I make a shopping list and they fail to have regular items. The only reason I decided to do my grocery shopping there was because I need mulch....which they didn't have either.
2) I don't think I like blood so much. L had to get a lead test at her 2-year check up and they spent about five minute trying to take 1 cc of blood from a poke in her finger. By the time it was done she looked like her finger must have been cut off, and I had to look away. I would have left the room if I wasn't holding L. L actually found it interesting and didn't even cry really. Maybe she is cut out to be a doctor some day.
3) I am on a reading bug. Anybody know any good books to read?....Golden Compass is still on hold for me, and I will be read up on potty training by this weekend, and I need a good "kick back your feet and read" book. If not I'll have to pick another Jane Austin book...again.
4) I am still not a fan of Walmart. It stresses me out when I make a shopping list and they fail to have regular items. The only reason I decided to do my grocery shopping there was because I need mulch....which they didn't have either.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Yeah for snow!
Friday, January 4, 2008
Random Pictures
Things I love about miss L part 2. Remember how I said she could pretend...well she think has a train set...never mind the track is a piece of my blinds (although it does have the appropriate grooves) and never mind the train is a puzzle piece. I love the ingenuity of it.
2nd she still loves to swing. She call her new swingset "L's park". Newly stained...thanks Daddy.
3rd thing, I love that in the South I actually picked peas yesterday in the winter. Nevermind the rest of my garden is dead, but my peas, oregano, and cilantro are doing great. If only I ate oregano and cilantro.
2nd she still loves to swing. She call her new swingset "L's park". Newly stained...thanks Daddy.
3rd thing, I love that in the South I actually picked peas yesterday in the winter. Nevermind the rest of my garden is dead, but my peas, oregano, and cilantro are doing great. If only I ate oregano and cilantro.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
First Day Back
With all that anxious worrying from yesterday, things went pretty much okay. Miss L and I had a wonderful day today going to the library, Target (for more diapers), and I started piano lessons. She did pretty well, but I still considering getting a babysitter for the evenings, I haven't decided, I guess I'll give Gary's schedule one more week.
Gary had night call last night, but was done around 3:00, and after being informed they would call him around 5-6, he decided to stay at school. This is a downside of living away from the school, (there are very few). 9:00pm rolled around, and he decided to come home. 12:30am came, and he was called, but because he was home they didn't make him come in. I think we need clearer instructions next time, because they aren't supposed to call the med students after 11pm.
I guess we'll just wait it out. I am ready to get back to a schedule, make some new years resolutions, see someone other than my family (too bad too many kids too sick to play), and drop some Christmas weight. Because of a certain little boy growing in my abdomen, I don't think the latter will happen, but at least I can walk Miss L to the park in the mornings. More to come on the New Years resolutions...
Gary had night call last night, but was done around 3:00, and after being informed they would call him around 5-6, he decided to stay at school. This is a downside of living away from the school, (there are very few). 9:00pm rolled around, and he decided to come home. 12:30am came, and he was called, but because he was home they didn't make him come in. I think we need clearer instructions next time, because they aren't supposed to call the med students after 11pm.
I guess we'll just wait it out. I am ready to get back to a schedule, make some new years resolutions, see someone other than my family (too bad too many kids too sick to play), and drop some Christmas weight. Because of a certain little boy growing in my abdomen, I don't think the latter will happen, but at least I can walk Miss L to the park in the mornings. More to come on the New Years resolutions...
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Things I like about Miss L
This has been a relaxing weekend. After finishing up a whirlwind of December, too many sicknesses, and a fabulous trip to Indiana, it was nice to take a few days with just my little family. We had a nice relaxing weekend of yardwork, housework, and enjoying each other's company. Gary starts the hard part of med school today, and I have been anxious and nervous for him. I am terrified to be a single mom the next 3 months, but we'll see how it goes. I think fear of the unknown (hopefully) is always the worst.
Meanwhile, L and I have been relaxing at home. Her personality and talents are really starting to come through. Some highlights:
1) She doesn't really like dolls, but she loves animals...especially puppies and horseback riding. She screamed every time we took her off the horse in Indiana.
2) She needs a strict bedtime schedule. She has never been a good sleeper, but the Indiana trip did her in. The day after the big trip was a terrible night sleep, since then we had to be really strict...no movies with mom and dad, major schedule right around bedtime. We don't need anyone waking up at 3 again. I've ordered some books at the library as well.
3) Potty training has begun. We've had a lot of accidents, but it is nice not to have to change those poo diapers. She is pretty good about letting me know when the latter is coming, but #1 still needs some work. Any suggestions? I also have ordered books at the library on this as well.
4) She can pretend. My mom got her some dishes to go with a kitchen one of my piano students gave me. Yesterday (at bedtime) she wisked our mashed potatoes. Set a place for Daddy, Mommy, and herself with forks and cups, and gave us each a scoop. She was sure refill our drinks as well. I wished I had taped it. Maybe this week.
Meanwhile, L and I have been relaxing at home. Her personality and talents are really starting to come through. Some highlights:
1) She doesn't really like dolls, but she loves animals...especially puppies and horseback riding. She screamed every time we took her off the horse in Indiana.
2) She needs a strict bedtime schedule. She has never been a good sleeper, but the Indiana trip did her in. The day after the big trip was a terrible night sleep, since then we had to be really strict...no movies with mom and dad, major schedule right around bedtime. We don't need anyone waking up at 3 again. I've ordered some books at the library as well.
3) Potty training has begun. We've had a lot of accidents, but it is nice not to have to change those poo diapers. She is pretty good about letting me know when the latter is coming, but #1 still needs some work. Any suggestions? I also have ordered books at the library on this as well.
4) She can pretend. My mom got her some dishes to go with a kitchen one of my piano students gave me. Yesterday (at bedtime) she wisked our mashed potatoes. Set a place for Daddy, Mommy, and herself with forks and cups, and gave us each a scoop. She was sure refill our drinks as well. I wished I had taped it. Maybe this week.
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