Thursday, June 11, 2009
The bird...
So thanks to my sweet dad for finally cleaning out my garage that has been so patiently storing my brother's belongings for a year and a half. So we were outside, carrying in my groceries through the garage (which is so nice) when Austin comes in the kitchen holding a dead black bird. He says, "Momma...this bird got dead!" My first impulse wasn't fear of the bird, but of my precious son holding a dead animal! So of course, I screamed. Then he screamed, dropped the bird and literally burst into tears. It's crazy how emotions can change from happy to histerics in a matter of seconds. He kept saying, "I'm so sorry mommy..i didn't mean to." He thought he was in trouble...poor little thing. I reassured him I wasn't upset with him and went to wash his hands and bleach the kitchen floor. After I carried the dead bird outside, we both just started giggling. It really was funny. My little boy has such a sweet spirit and so much love for life. I'm so grateful for the joy that he brings me.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's day
My day was filled with love and joy. Just how it should be. I made Austin breakfast in bed because I have no one to do that for me. He was pretty excited about his eggs and toast. We went to church and listened to a wonderful start to a series about raising your children in the Lord. I'm so glad I'm instilling the love of Christ in him at his eager young age.
We watched Marley and Me, which is sooo good. I cried like a baby. I had no idea what to expect but it exceeded my preconceived notions about another movie about a dog. We stopped by dad's to give Linda her mother's day present which she really liked. Her and I made a necklace and earrings to match the bracelet she gave me for Mother's day. It was fun.
I can't really say that I'm eager to go back to work tomorrow. I am so looking ahead to the future and planning out how i want things to be, that aren't the way i wish they were. I want to go back to school because I can't see myself doing this forever.
Anyways, here's some pics of the day I became a mommy and my life truly began.
We watched Marley and Me, which is sooo good. I cried like a baby. I had no idea what to expect but it exceeded my preconceived notions about another movie about a dog. We stopped by dad's to give Linda her mother's day present which she really liked. Her and I made a necklace and earrings to match the bracelet she gave me for Mother's day. It was fun.
I can't really say that I'm eager to go back to work tomorrow. I am so looking ahead to the future and planning out how i want things to be, that aren't the way i wish they were. I want to go back to school because I can't see myself doing this forever.
Anyways, here's some pics of the day I became a mommy and my life truly began.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Paying it forward
What a great week! Last weekend we rented a bunch of movies and had some friends over for dinner. I made green chili chicken pizza which was super yummy! We had a great time at church. I'm learning so much! Austin is really liking it too. Monday I was super excited for my weigh in cause I knew it might go well! So far I'm down 28.8!! Yay!! Almost to 30 lost, which sounds like a lot to me! I took measurements tonight and had probably lost 15 inches since January when I measured last! I gave away some clothes that were too big today and boy did that feel awesome!
I was reading about a pastor that gave $10,000 to his congregation over Christmas break. He gave out increments of $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 and $250 and asked them to pay it forward! I was extremely motivated after all the stories of read of how they spent their money. I've always really liked things like this, and random acts of service anyways. So this morning I stopped at the store for a diet coke and there was a guy in front of me. All he had was a gallon of milk and when the cashier ran his card, it was declined. So he quietly said, "it's okay...i'll put it back." I instantly said NO! "Let me get it for you." He was really hesitant but after he saw how serious I was, he let me get the milk for him. I've been the mom whose card got declined at the register. I've been the mom who couldn't buy milk. All I could think was, What if he's got children at home who just want some milk for their breakfast! It was so rewarding and I'll gladly spend $5 on a diet coke to make someones day again.
I got to talk to Matt twice this week! Lucky me! It makes things go by so much faster when we get to talk semi-regularly. We're already half way through the deployment now! We're getting to talk about once a week but I'm grateful for the times that we do get. I know a lot of people don't.
Mom and I are going to see my brother this weekend. His birthday is tomorrow and he's going to be so excited to see us! Austin made a video for him singing happy birthday. Hopefully he'll be back in Lubbock sometime this summer. Oh the week is almost over! I live for weekends!!! :)
I was reading about a pastor that gave $10,000 to his congregation over Christmas break. He gave out increments of $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 and $250 and asked them to pay it forward! I was extremely motivated after all the stories of read of how they spent their money. I've always really liked things like this, and random acts of service anyways. So this morning I stopped at the store for a diet coke and there was a guy in front of me. All he had was a gallon of milk and when the cashier ran his card, it was declined. So he quietly said, "it's okay...i'll put it back." I instantly said NO! "Let me get it for you." He was really hesitant but after he saw how serious I was, he let me get the milk for him. I've been the mom whose card got declined at the register. I've been the mom who couldn't buy milk. All I could think was, What if he's got children at home who just want some milk for their breakfast! It was so rewarding and I'll gladly spend $5 on a diet coke to make someones day again.
I got to talk to Matt twice this week! Lucky me! It makes things go by so much faster when we get to talk semi-regularly. We're already half way through the deployment now! We're getting to talk about once a week but I'm grateful for the times that we do get. I know a lot of people don't.
Mom and I are going to see my brother this weekend. His birthday is tomorrow and he's going to be so excited to see us! Austin made a video for him singing happy birthday. Hopefully he'll be back in Lubbock sometime this summer. Oh the week is almost over! I live for weekends!!! :)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Eventful weekend!!
On Friday we went to take a ride on Thomas the train. Austin was scared of Sir Topham Hat but it was really fun. We had cleaned out his over-stuffed piggy bank the night before and in quarters and dollars alone, found $58! He had a blast at the gift shop browsing all of the Thomas gear and ended up with a new track set, James, a book and a t-shirt! We rode on the train, played in the jumpy house and saw lots of baby animals. It was well worth the $20 tickets because he had a blast!
Saturday, Suzanne and I did a run/walk 5k! CASA sponsored it and our $20 registration fee went to help kids who are in need of fostering or adoption to get them out of violent and abusive situations. It was exhilarating and we finished in under an hour :) It was a little over 3 miles and we walked about half and ran half. My dad and stepmom are currently applying to be foster parents and they have my full support. There are way too many children out there in need of a good home with loving Christian parents.
My best friend had come into town for the weekend and we had a great time. I took him to Experience Life with me and I think he really liked it. After some delicious lunch at Fridays, a manicure and a much needed nap, it was back to work today! I miss the days where I got to stay at home with my Little and be a mommy. He's growing up so fast and I feel like I miss out on some of his best hours. I dislike the bad habits he picks up at daycare and am slightly envious of the 40+ hours a week his teachers get to spend with him. I'm proud of the little boy he's growing to be though and I couldn't ask for a better kid.
Saturday, Suzanne and I did a run/walk 5k! CASA sponsored it and our $20 registration fee went to help kids who are in need of fostering or adoption to get them out of violent and abusive situations. It was exhilarating and we finished in under an hour :) It was a little over 3 miles and we walked about half and ran half. My dad and stepmom are currently applying to be foster parents and they have my full support. There are way too many children out there in need of a good home with loving Christian parents.
My best friend had come into town for the weekend and we had a great time. I took him to Experience Life with me and I think he really liked it. After some delicious lunch at Fridays, a manicure and a much needed nap, it was back to work today! I miss the days where I got to stay at home with my Little and be a mommy. He's growing up so fast and I feel like I miss out on some of his best hours. I dislike the bad habits he picks up at daycare and am slightly envious of the 40+ hours a week his teachers get to spend with him. I'm proud of the little boy he's growing to be though and I couldn't ask for a better kid.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Clay Cafe
Was so much fun!!! Austin and I went last Saturday and Sue met us up there. You pay for whatever piece you want, all different types and costs and then pay $5 for the paint usage and for them to fire it. It's so relaxing to paint and be creative. I never thought I had a chance at painting but my plate turned out a lot better than I thought. I'm usually kinda anal about Austin but I just let him go to town, so I could focus on my own. His turned out pretty even with all the craziness! And the girls put his name and hand on it. $27 wasn't bad for something we did that we'll have forever. We'd spend that just going to the movies or something...I can't wait to go back again and see what we come up with! :)
A great Easter weekend
We went to my mom's on Friday for the Easter weekend. Granny Freida went too. On Saturday, the 3 of us girls went shopping for Easter dresses. I found a super cute dress at a consignment shop for $12! Then I got 2 new pairs of shoes and some earrings from Bealls. Then I got some great books at Goodwill for like $1 each. I'm gonna have to look there more often. There were a ton of best sellers. I had been practicing the song I was singing at mom's church for the last few weeks.
Sunday morning we went to church and had some visitors come just to see me sing. Wow. I'm definitely out of the choir girl loop that I'm used to and realize that I miss it a lot. I miss the structure and confidence I got in that environment. Now, my only singing is along with the radio in the car. Austin was really good in church. He's such a good boy most of the time. Except when we're at grammy and pappy's...I'm chopped liver. We had a yummy easter dinner and strawberry ice cream cheesecake from DQ. Hopefully WW meeting isn't too bad after the weekend of mama's cookin'. I've lost 25.6 so far :)
It was nice to spend the weekend with my parents. I wasn't ready to come home and back to the real world. Austin was excited to go to daycare today though. And it rained both Sat and Sun which was nice! It's been way too long since we got rain. We had also watched a video of the resurrection. It was really good and it's nice to remember what Easter is all about. Not just the candy, eggs, and bunnies.
Sunday morning we went to church and had some visitors come just to see me sing. Wow. I'm definitely out of the choir girl loop that I'm used to and realize that I miss it a lot. I miss the structure and confidence I got in that environment. Now, my only singing is along with the radio in the car. Austin was really good in church. He's such a good boy most of the time. Except when we're at grammy and pappy's...I'm chopped liver. We had a yummy easter dinner and strawberry ice cream cheesecake from DQ. Hopefully WW meeting isn't too bad after the weekend of mama's cookin'. I've lost 25.6 so far :)
It was nice to spend the weekend with my parents. I wasn't ready to come home and back to the real world. Austin was excited to go to daycare today though. And it rained both Sat and Sun which was nice! It's been way too long since we got rain. We had also watched a video of the resurrection. It was really good and it's nice to remember what Easter is all about. Not just the candy, eggs, and bunnies.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Never thought I'd be so happy...
to get divorced! It's been a long time coming and a lot of drama and heartache to get to this point. I've hired a new attorney. The last one was pro bono and a complete jerk. I reapplied for legal aid and was denied by both agencies so I accustomed myself to the idea of paying for it out of pocket. I met the sweetest man, referred to me by my mom's friend in Clovis. Because the care was previously opened from the attorney before, we were able to call the court house and find out it hadn't yet been closed. What a blessing! So basically he draws up the paperwork, serves clay, who has 21 days to respond. If he doesn't or does i suppose, a hearing will be scheduled and the judge will grant a default divorce! I'm hoping for 4-6 weeks max! Yay!!! I can't wait to be free from this bond that's holding me back in so many ways. I am blessed with an amazing son and his dad basically chooses not to participate in raising him. After a long time, i'm finally okay with that.
Things couldn't be better with Matt and though our relationship could still be considered premature, we talk about the future constantly. Sometimes you JUST KNOW and this is one of those times. I know I've met the man of my dreams and my son's future daddy and I couldn't be happier or more blessed right now. Unless he was home from Afghanistan of course. September couldn't come soon enough.
Things couldn't be better with Matt and though our relationship could still be considered premature, we talk about the future constantly. Sometimes you JUST KNOW and this is one of those times. I know I've met the man of my dreams and my son's future daddy and I couldn't be happier or more blessed right now. Unless he was home from Afghanistan of course. September couldn't come soon enough.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
OKLAHOMA!
Well I had a blast in Oklahoma this past weekend!! I haven't seen my besties in 4 years and it was long overdue. We all sing and we did a ton of karaoke and laughing! It is nice to just be with true friends who love you unconditionally and would literally do anything for you. It's rare to find women like that and I'm grateful for both Dawn and Monica :)
Austin spent the weekend with my granny and I pick him up tomorrow. He's had pink eye all weekend. He hasn't been well for more than a 2 weeks all year. If it's not an ear infection, it's a cold, headache or pinkeye. I hate that my little angel is not feeling well and his appetite is suffering as well. I miss him so much!! It's been 4 days and I couldn't go another day really. It blows my mind that his dad can go 10 months without seeing him. He's even gone 16 months before too. And this is for my little boy who's only 4. I can't stand to be gone for more than a few days without feeling like a piece of me is literally missing. I yearn for the days where Austin will have a daddy who loves and adores him.
Back to the grind and work tomorrow. I'm not really looking forward to it. I am also nervous about my WW meeting tomorrow. We'll see how weigh in goes with a spontaneous weekend in the mix. I have to go pick up the lyrics to Barlow Girl Never alone. I'm singing at my mom's church for easter. I'm really excited. Especially after all that fun karaoke this weekend. I really miss singing. Anyone that knows me, knows that music has always been a huge part of my life and I've really put it on the back burner since my church activity and college has gone capoot. :(
Here's a few pics from the weekend!
Austin spent the weekend with my granny and I pick him up tomorrow. He's had pink eye all weekend. He hasn't been well for more than a 2 weeks all year. If it's not an ear infection, it's a cold, headache or pinkeye. I hate that my little angel is not feeling well and his appetite is suffering as well. I miss him so much!! It's been 4 days and I couldn't go another day really. It blows my mind that his dad can go 10 months without seeing him. He's even gone 16 months before too. And this is for my little boy who's only 4. I can't stand to be gone for more than a few days without feeling like a piece of me is literally missing. I yearn for the days where Austin will have a daddy who loves and adores him.
Back to the grind and work tomorrow. I'm not really looking forward to it. I am also nervous about my WW meeting tomorrow. We'll see how weigh in goes with a spontaneous weekend in the mix. I have to go pick up the lyrics to Barlow Girl Never alone. I'm singing at my mom's church for easter. I'm really excited. Especially after all that fun karaoke this weekend. I really miss singing. Anyone that knows me, knows that music has always been a huge part of my life and I've really put it on the back burner since my church activity and college has gone capoot. :(
Here's a few pics from the weekend!
Monday, March 16, 2009
I love the gym!
Yes that's right! I'm actually one who likes going and loves the way I feel afterwards. I wish I could go everyday but it doesn't help that it's 15 mins away from home and I rarely have someone to watch the lil comedian. I certainly need to keep it up after a lame-o 0.6 gain. I basically could've gone pee before weigh in and prolly would've broke even. I am so envious of these Biggest Losers who lose 7 lbs in a week EVERY week and even the WW'ers who pull righteous numbers every week. It's certainly taking me forever! I hope to stay OP (on point for non WW'ers) in Oklahoma City this weekend. I'm a lil nervous with traveling, eating out and drinks that will probably be had.
The weekend was great! It was soo good to see Candice and her sweet belly. I love pregnant women. Especially the ones I care about :) It's not an unhealthy envious feeling I get, but still...it's often there when i do see someone pregnant. I've had baby fever for quite sometime and always thought I'd have a sibling for Austin long before he was 4 years old. I've had at least 4 friends give birth in the past 4 months and at least 4 more close friends who are expecting now. I am anxious to get my turn again. After I marry Mr. Right of course :)
Apparently Austin is learning about babies and chocolate these days because I pick him up from daycare the other day and he informs me that he "loves the new baby that's made out of chocolate". I say, "the brown baby"? And he says NOOO the baby that's made out of chocolate! Funny kid. I just don't look forward to the days where he's offensive or embarrasses the heck outta me. I informed him that God made the baby brown, like some babies are light. So hopefully he gets it.
Here's a funny link I got off facebook. Have a good laugh! I did! Have a great week!
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=154260940136&h=Zocsk&u=1kzv7&ref=nf
Thursday, March 12, 2009
10%
So this week went really good. I hit my 10% goal with WW and got a nifty lil keychain to carry around. As you meet goals, they give you charms to put on it, to remind you of your success. I'm really starting to notice the differences. My pants are almost all too big, which is cool! I'm not yet ready to buy new clothes yet though. I do have a sewing machine..maybe i'll just learn to take them in. That would be even more motivating.
Austin and I have both been sick. He's had 3 ear infections this year alone! Poor baby. We're both finishing up our antibiotics and hope to be feeling better soon. I really don't like Lubbock that much. I'm trying not to be a Negative Nancy these days. It was in the 80s and beautiful last week and of course this week would be in the 40s. But do we ever get precipitation? No!
I really do love my job but I've been so overwhelmed lately. It's when I see success that I'm thrilled. Last weekend, I got paid 8 hours to party. Yes that rocked! Pancake breakfast casino night. It was such a good turn out and I it's times like this, I feel like I really am doing something I like. Is it longterm? We'll see. Lubbock is not long term.
Matt and I are great. The last 3 weeks, we've gotten to talk almost everyday. Thank Yahoo mail for having chat in the inbox! So cool! However, tonight he leaves for Afghanistan and will spend the rest of his 6 months there. Of course it's more dangerous and scares the crap outta me but he's strong and i have faith he'll be okay and come home! Please do whatever you can to support our troops. They need it!
I'm super excited for this weekend. One of my very best friends is coming into town from Georgia. She's 5 months pregnant and is coming home to have her baby shower here. It's a girl and I'm super excited to see her and her growing belly! Next weekend, I am going to Oklahoma City to spend the weekend with 2 of my other closest girls. Dawn is flying in from Colorado Springs and Monica recently moved back to OKC and it's been 4.5 years since we've had a reunion. Very overdue! So that's what's been going on for March! I'm lovin' life but definitely missing Matt!
Austin and I have both been sick. He's had 3 ear infections this year alone! Poor baby. We're both finishing up our antibiotics and hope to be feeling better soon. I really don't like Lubbock that much. I'm trying not to be a Negative Nancy these days. It was in the 80s and beautiful last week and of course this week would be in the 40s. But do we ever get precipitation? No!
I really do love my job but I've been so overwhelmed lately. It's when I see success that I'm thrilled. Last weekend, I got paid 8 hours to party. Yes that rocked! Pancake breakfast casino night. It was such a good turn out and I it's times like this, I feel like I really am doing something I like. Is it longterm? We'll see. Lubbock is not long term.
Matt and I are great. The last 3 weeks, we've gotten to talk almost everyday. Thank Yahoo mail for having chat in the inbox! So cool! However, tonight he leaves for Afghanistan and will spend the rest of his 6 months there. Of course it's more dangerous and scares the crap outta me but he's strong and i have faith he'll be okay and come home! Please do whatever you can to support our troops. They need it!
I'm super excited for this weekend. One of my very best friends is coming into town from Georgia. She's 5 months pregnant and is coming home to have her baby shower here. It's a girl and I'm super excited to see her and her growing belly! Next weekend, I am going to Oklahoma City to spend the weekend with 2 of my other closest girls. Dawn is flying in from Colorado Springs and Monica recently moved back to OKC and it's been 4.5 years since we've had a reunion. Very overdue! So that's what's been going on for March! I'm lovin' life but definitely missing Matt!
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