Our happy little family!
Helping me pick the color!
That little egg holder really doesn't work! 4.01.2010
All Dyed Up
We had such a great spring evening last night. We grilled out hot dogs, ate on the deck, then dyed eggs! LH and I had our hands covered in blues, greens, and purples! It was all worth it when you hear him say "Mommy, I love hanging out with you!" Awwwww. Melt my heart. Here are the pics from our egg adventure.
Our happy little family!
Helping me pick the color!
That little egg holder really doesn't work!
Our happy little family! Helping me pick the color! That little egg holder really doesn't work! 
3.31.2010
18 weeks
It's starting to pop! I've felt more pregnant in the last few days but I know it will just get bigger and bigger!!! Not the best photo, but I needed to take one!!!! Without me "emphasizing" the belly, its not that noticable yet if you didn't know to really look for it, so that is nice, but I'm sure that will all be changing soon!
The Pressure
To please all of you!!!!
I am so giddy when I notice I have a few more followers on my page! Really, the littlest things just make me smile! I've always been that way! I get super excited over the tiniest thing that most people look over. It is quite comical to some!
But, with that, the pressure is ON!! I want to make sure that I am still on my A game on this blog and not to let you down.
We shall see. I'm sure with the added stress and hormonal changes ahead, I can come up with plenty to entertain! Thanks for the support!
I am so giddy when I notice I have a few more followers on my page! Really, the littlest things just make me smile! I've always been that way! I get super excited over the tiniest thing that most people look over. It is quite comical to some!
But, with that, the pressure is ON!! I want to make sure that I am still on my A game on this blog and not to let you down.
We shall see. I'm sure with the added stress and hormonal changes ahead, I can come up with plenty to entertain! Thanks for the support!
3.30.2010
Early bird gets the worm
This bird would rather have some sleep - sometimes!
I am still not sleeping well. I fall asleep great, but end up waking up and tossing and turning. This past Saturday, I was up at 5. Since it wasn't the middle of the night, I got up and was productive. I emptied the dishwasher, did 2 loads of laundry, caught up on dvr, let the dogs out and fed them, and did some online browsing - the cribs and such from mom!
LH was up by 7 and we ate breakfast and got ready for the day. Hubby was up around 8 and then we all got ready to go to a friend's house for an Easter Egg Hunt! I felt so accomplished by 8 am - it was great! I tried to take a nap that afternoon only to toss and turn some more, so up I was again. We had dinner plans and left LH with a sitter! It was a really good day.
Sunday morning we were all up before 6:15 and had breakfast and dishes done before 7! Since we had some time before Church, I convinced Hubby that the "spare/junk/office/nursery" room needed to be worked on! We got all the maternity clothes packed up and ready to return to their owners, toys and junk cleaned out and put back where it belongs, and you can see the floor again. We have to keep it this way!!! If we don't, the poor baby will get lost in there!!! All that is left is to clean out his closet and the dresser housing all the office supplies and such, which will be moved downstairs with the desk! We also had time to get the basement pieced back together. It isn't done yet, but a few shelves and some more pictures, and we are done.
This all made me feel so much better. My anxiety level has decreased immensely now that the room is clutter free and ready for whatever baby needs.
I am still not sleeping well. I fall asleep great, but end up waking up and tossing and turning. This past Saturday, I was up at 5. Since it wasn't the middle of the night, I got up and was productive. I emptied the dishwasher, did 2 loads of laundry, caught up on dvr, let the dogs out and fed them, and did some online browsing - the cribs and such from mom!
LH was up by 7 and we ate breakfast and got ready for the day. Hubby was up around 8 and then we all got ready to go to a friend's house for an Easter Egg Hunt! I felt so accomplished by 8 am - it was great! I tried to take a nap that afternoon only to toss and turn some more, so up I was again. We had dinner plans and left LH with a sitter! It was a really good day.
Sunday morning we were all up before 6:15 and had breakfast and dishes done before 7! Since we had some time before Church, I convinced Hubby that the "spare/junk/office/nursery" room needed to be worked on! We got all the maternity clothes packed up and ready to return to their owners, toys and junk cleaned out and put back where it belongs, and you can see the floor again. We have to keep it this way!!! If we don't, the poor baby will get lost in there!!! All that is left is to clean out his closet and the dresser housing all the office supplies and such, which will be moved downstairs with the desk! We also had time to get the basement pieced back together. It isn't done yet, but a few shelves and some more pictures, and we are done.
This all made me feel so much better. My anxiety level has decreased immensely now that the room is clutter free and ready for whatever baby needs.
Mamma Don't Like
Well, another crib post? Really? I really have made up my mind - I think! This one is dedicated to my mom, Gigi, because after my last post on the baby's room, she sent me links on the cribs she liked better than the one from Walmart! I liked them too, but was skeptical on the pricetag! She then informed me that this will be her gift to us! What an awesome mom/Gigi! She picked out this one and I do LOVE it. It converts to a toddler bed and full bed, so it's perfect! Now, I need to get some bedding (have it made after I choose fabrics) and we'll be well on our way.
3.25.2010
Shocked
Yesterday, a girl in our office made a coffee run to Starbucks in the afternoon. I had hit my limit of caffiene for the day, so I asked if she could get me a small decaf. She came back and informed me that they did not make decaf coffee after 12pm! WHAT? I couldn't believe it.
I completely understand the need for a pickmeup in the afternoon and say, before 6pm, I wouldn't think much about it, but I would think that a big coffee chain would offer decaf in the later part of the day. I know a lot of people that aren't affected by caffiene in the evenings, but a lot are and still want the cup of joe, so would opt for a decaf. I guess we are all going to have to go elsewhere to get it.
Now, she said that the barista was very nice about it and did offer to make some but it would take a while.....too long for her to wait, so she declined.
Apparently, I found out from a very reliable source (aka a Starbucks employee) that there is a reason for no decaf in the afternoon - it costs too much to make. It is a money sucker and they rarely have any requests for it. Also, this policy has been in effect for at least 3 years. In additon, she did mention that there is some alternative but it costs a tad more. Also, she did say that there would be no wait if I called it in before hand to come pick it up. Hmmmm, something to ponder, but I doubt I would go through all that trouble just for a cup of decaf, especially knowing that they would waste an entire industrial size pot on me - and not to mention that I can get a good cup elsewhere.
I have a fondness for Starbucks, but I guess I'll have to reconnect with them in about 6 months or so.
Oh, and yes, I contacted the company on this matter (prior to getting an explanation from said friend) because I'm just like that.
Don't worry, I made do without the coffee. I took LH to get an ice cream cone - at 5pm.....and yes, we still ate a good dinner!!!
I completely understand the need for a pickmeup in the afternoon and say, before 6pm, I wouldn't think much about it, but I would think that a big coffee chain would offer decaf in the later part of the day. I know a lot of people that aren't affected by caffiene in the evenings, but a lot are and still want the cup of joe, so would opt for a decaf. I guess we are all going to have to go elsewhere to get it.
Now, she said that the barista was very nice about it and did offer to make some but it would take a while.....too long for her to wait, so she declined.
Apparently, I found out from a very reliable source (aka a Starbucks employee) that there is a reason for no decaf in the afternoon - it costs too much to make. It is a money sucker and they rarely have any requests for it. Also, this policy has been in effect for at least 3 years. In additon, she did mention that there is some alternative but it costs a tad more. Also, she did say that there would be no wait if I called it in before hand to come pick it up. Hmmmm, something to ponder, but I doubt I would go through all that trouble just for a cup of decaf, especially knowing that they would waste an entire industrial size pot on me - and not to mention that I can get a good cup elsewhere.
I have a fondness for Starbucks, but I guess I'll have to reconnect with them in about 6 months or so.
Oh, and yes, I contacted the company on this matter (prior to getting an explanation from said friend) because I'm just like that.
Don't worry, I made do without the coffee. I took LH to get an ice cream cone - at 5pm.....and yes, we still ate a good dinner!!!
3.22.2010
Motivation
I got some motivation over the weekend thanks to some talk about a baby shower for baby #2! At first I was a skeptical of having another one, but after looking through all the baby stuff, there is a need for some things and its been FIVE years! So, I agreed. How do you tell 2 great friends no that are offering to do something so very sweet? You don't!!!
So, this got me in the mood for more browsing and such for baby. Here is what I think I like (and I KNOW that I can find) since I didn't have much luck with my first choices.
Crib from Walmart at the great price of $99! NOW, it says it's espresso, but in person, it looks closer to black, therefore, the following will make more sense.
IKEA rocker chair $69! Can get an automan with it as well. 
Black and White and Orange IKEA Fabric - need to see what I think of this in person.
Gray and White Fabric from IKEA
Panel curtain set from IKEA at $19.99 a SET! Bargains I tell ya!
IKEA fabric - need to see this in person. I want more of a lime-ish or true green, but its cute.
White and Black Dots IKEA fabric
Crazy Black Circles IKEA Fabric
Crazier Black circles IKEA fabric
So, this got me in the mood for more browsing and such for baby. Here is what I think I like (and I KNOW that I can find) since I didn't have much luck with my first choices.
Crib from Walmart at the great price of $99! NOW, it says it's espresso, but in person, it looks closer to black, therefore, the following will make more sense.
IKEA rocker chair $69! Can get an automan with it as well. Black and White and Orange IKEA Fabric - need to see what I think of this in person.
Gray and White Fabric from IKEA
Panel curtain set from IKEA at $19.99 a SET! Bargains I tell ya!
IKEA fabric - need to see this in person. I want more of a lime-ish or true green, but its cute.
White and Black Dots IKEA fabric
Crazy Black Circles IKEA Fabric
Crazier Black circles IKEA fabricSo, I am thinking of a black/white/gray with some orange and possible turquoise or lime ish green if I can find some stuff I like. I would like to use small amounts of each. Like a two-side bumper, different bed skirt and then some accents like a throw or pillow! We'll see. In May, we'll be in ATL again, so hopefully by then I'll have a better idea!
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