Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Meal Plan Monday
Monday
Chinese Noodles
Tuesday
Spaghetti w/ Smoked Sausage
Wednesday
Spinach & Feta Pizza
Thursday
Possible date w/ hubby
Friday
Chicken Breast Supreme
Saturday
Chicken Spaghetti
Chinese Noodles
Tuesday
Spaghetti w/ Smoked Sausage
Wednesday
Spinach & Feta Pizza
Thursday
Possible date w/ hubby
Friday
Chicken Breast Supreme
Saturday
Chicken Spaghetti
Sunday, June 27, 2010
18 Months
Today, my baby is 18 months old. 1.5 years old. Half way to three. How did this happen? Where has the time gone?
I still feel like it was just yesterday that I brought her home from the hospital and was trying to console her newborn tears through my own "baby blues" tears.
I am certain that the first time I held her, I didn't think it was possible to love her any more than I did at that moment. But now, half way through her second year, I can say for certain that I love her today more than I did that day. How is that possible?
Well, seeing as her life is just flying by, I want to be able to look back and remember who she was at this age, so here's a look into Bailey's life at 18 months.
- Bailey is just nursing once a day now, at bedtime. Dropping the other feedings has been a breeze for her; much easier than I anticipated. Mommy hates to think about completely weaning and has no plans to do it right now, unless it proves necessary in order to make Bailey a big sister! :)
- She says more words than I can even begin to count, as well as many sentences. I really feel like I am talking to a little girl, not a baby.
- She is still a Mama's girl. Wakes up every morning calling "Mama! Mommy! Mama!".
- She sleeps through the night, from between 8 to 8:30 until anywhere from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m., just depending on the day. The 6:00 a.m. days always start with bringing Bailey into bed to watch tv while Mommy sleeps another hour at least! :)
- She is taking one nap a day. The time she goes down for nap varies but most days it's by 11:00. She always sleeps for at least 1 1/2 hours, but some days it can be almost 3 hours!
- She's big into playing with babies. This may or may not be a mommy induced play habit. She loves to dress/undress her babies and push them around in her little stroller.
- She loves to go outside and to go "bye-bye".
- She loves to "bupple" (buckle) anything that she can, and is proficient in buckling herself!
- She has 8 teeth, plus she is working on a molar.
- Wearing size 4 diapers, and has peed in the potty two times.
- Wearing 18-24 month clothes, and some 2T.
Oh, Bailey. You have no idea how much we love you and how overjoyed we are that God chose US to be your mommy and daddy. You are a precious gift and one that we are so unworthy of. You are beautiful, inside and out and I can't wait to see all the wonderful things that God has in store for your life.
But, can you please do us a favor? Do you think that the next year and a half could go a little slower than the past year and a half? :)
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Hutch
Well, I haven't taken a picture of our hutch to post, but I wanted to share the ideas behind what we're going to do with it. We're going to work on it today, so I wanted to get this post up before we did that.
I came up with the idea to do a shade of blue/distressed look on my own, since my kitchen/dining room has blue in it already. But then I came across these things, to really give me more direction and give my inspiration "legs", so to say....
If I had an extra $1000 lying around, I would buy this Corner Cupboard. Unfortunately, I don't. However, our hutch IS such that we can replace the plywood (?) backing and replace it with wood paneling painted white to match the backing of this one. I LOVE that look. And the color of this piece leads me to believe a grayish-blue would be best.
We're going to go to Lowe's later and pick out (more like anguish over) paint and get a couple of over things we need for the project. I am SO excited to work on this and can't wait to see how it turns out. Of course, I'll share pics when it's all done. In the meantime, wish us luck. :)
I came up with the idea to do a shade of blue/distressed look on my own, since my kitchen/dining room has blue in it already. But then I came across these things, to really give me more direction and give my inspiration "legs", so to say....
I don't even remember how I came across this, but Erin from Lemon Tree Creations did this distressed blue chair. I think this is the color direction I want to go in, but probably not quite as distressed as this, though I do love it!
And then, about a week ago, I was in Grand Home Furnishings, visiting with a friend, and just by chance, we happened to see this.....
If I had an extra $1000 lying around, I would buy this Corner Cupboard. Unfortunately, I don't. However, our hutch IS such that we can replace the plywood (?) backing and replace it with wood paneling painted white to match the backing of this one. I LOVE that look. And the color of this piece leads me to believe a grayish-blue would be best.
We're going to go to Lowe's later and pick out (more like anguish over) paint and get a couple of over things we need for the project. I am SO excited to work on this and can't wait to see how it turns out. Of course, I'll share pics when it's all done. In the meantime, wish us luck. :)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Survey
Saw this survey on a blog that I read, and I love doing a good survey, so I stole it. :) She said it was really from facebook, so some of the questions may be more suited for there. Maybe you'll learn something new about me that you never knew before!
1.What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
coke
2.Where was your profile picture taken?
blog profile picture - at Anthony's parents' house on Bailey's first birthday
3.Can you play Guitar Hero?
a little-- pretty fun!
4.Name someone who made you laugh today?
Zoe - went to Harris Teeter w/ her, Ashley, and James. I enjoy spending time with her every now and then when Bailey is not around - that sounds terrible as I am typing that out, but you know what I mean? I like to be able to focus my attention on just Zoe every now and then. She always makes me laugh.
5.How late did you stay up last night and why?
Umm, I think it was about 11. I would have stayed up later, but Bailey woke up crying and since she has been sick, I brought her into bed with me. That was night #2 in bed w/ Mom & Dad. Hopefully she stays in her own bed tonight!
6.If you could move somewhere else, would you?
No, not now. I love living here.
7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Not that I remember. I should make sure that happens this year. :)
8. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Ummm..... I guess that depends on what kind of "friend" you mean. I consider my neighbor Alesia to be a friend, but if we're talking about a close friend, I guess it would either be Marcy in Lyndhurst or Malisa in Grottoes.
9. Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Sure.
10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper?
Like it. Coke is my favorite though.
11. When was the last time you cried really hard?
Today! I don't deal well with my baby being sick. I hate to imagine what I would be like if anything REALLY serious every happened.
12. Who took your profile picture?
Either Linda or Brynn.
13. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Probably Bailey.
14. Was yesterday better than today?
No, I think today was better. Just because I was relieved of the fussy baby by my wonderful husband and got to get out of the house for a while. He is great! :)
15. Can you live a day without TV?
I could-- I would not choose to... I'm probably an addict, oh well.
16. Are you upset about anything?
A little upset that hardly any of my plans have worked out this week, but it's all good.
17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Of course.
18. Are you a bad influence?
Not usually
19. Night out or night in?
In, most of the time.
20. What item could you not go without during the day?
Computer!
21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
My dad, I think. That's been a while though.
22. What does the last text message in your inbox say?
I don't text, so I don't have any! I know, I am so behind the times, but I refuse to pay the extra money for texting! I can call just as easily.
23. How do you feel about your life right now?
Great - I love my life.
24. Do you hate anyone?
No
25. If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find?
I have no idea-- tons of messages!
26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
Just took an antibiotic, but other than that, I'm clean! :)
27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Not that I know of-- far from it!
28. What song is stuck in your head?
None
29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who would it to be?
The only logical person I can think of would be Alesia or Jimeal from next door if something was wrong. Anyone else should be calling at that time instead of knocking. Of course, 2:00 a.m. calls are usually not good ones, so let's hope for none of those!
30.Wanna have grandkids by the time you're 50?
That would be okay, as long as Bailey is married!
31. Name something you have to do tomorrow?
HAVE to get milk and bread - we are out!
32. Do you think too much or too little?
Too much, definitely.
33. Do you smile a lot?
Not as much as I should. A lady I worked with used to tell me that I need to stop frowning or I'll have to grow bangs to cover my wrinkles. Haha! But I don't frown because I'm unhappy, it's just a habit I guess. Bailey does the same thing, so maybe it's genetic! :)
1.What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
coke
2.Where was your profile picture taken?
blog profile picture - at Anthony's parents' house on Bailey's first birthday
3.Can you play Guitar Hero?
a little-- pretty fun!
4.Name someone who made you laugh today?
Zoe - went to Harris Teeter w/ her, Ashley, and James. I enjoy spending time with her every now and then when Bailey is not around - that sounds terrible as I am typing that out, but you know what I mean? I like to be able to focus my attention on just Zoe every now and then. She always makes me laugh.
5.How late did you stay up last night and why?
Umm, I think it was about 11. I would have stayed up later, but Bailey woke up crying and since she has been sick, I brought her into bed with me. That was night #2 in bed w/ Mom & Dad. Hopefully she stays in her own bed tonight!
6.If you could move somewhere else, would you?
No, not now. I love living here.
7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Not that I remember. I should make sure that happens this year. :)
8. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Ummm..... I guess that depends on what kind of "friend" you mean. I consider my neighbor Alesia to be a friend, but if we're talking about a close friend, I guess it would either be Marcy in Lyndhurst or Malisa in Grottoes.
9. Do you believe ex's can be friends?
Sure.
10. How do you feel about Dr Pepper?
Like it. Coke is my favorite though.
11. When was the last time you cried really hard?
Today! I don't deal well with my baby being sick. I hate to imagine what I would be like if anything REALLY serious every happened.
12. Who took your profile picture?
Either Linda or Brynn.
13. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Probably Bailey.
14. Was yesterday better than today?
No, I think today was better. Just because I was relieved of the fussy baby by my wonderful husband and got to get out of the house for a while. He is great! :)
15. Can you live a day without TV?
I could-- I would not choose to... I'm probably an addict, oh well.
16. Are you upset about anything?
A little upset that hardly any of my plans have worked out this week, but it's all good.
17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Of course.
18. Are you a bad influence?
Not usually
19. Night out or night in?
In, most of the time.
20. What item could you not go without during the day?
Computer!
21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
My dad, I think. That's been a while though.
22. What does the last text message in your inbox say?
I don't text, so I don't have any! I know, I am so behind the times, but I refuse to pay the extra money for texting! I can call just as easily.
23. How do you feel about your life right now?
Great - I love my life.
24. Do you hate anyone?
No
25. If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find?
I have no idea-- tons of messages!
26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
Just took an antibiotic, but other than that, I'm clean! :)
27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Not that I know of-- far from it!
28. What song is stuck in your head?
None
29. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who would it to be?
The only logical person I can think of would be Alesia or Jimeal from next door if something was wrong. Anyone else should be calling at that time instead of knocking. Of course, 2:00 a.m. calls are usually not good ones, so let's hope for none of those!
30.Wanna have grandkids by the time you're 50?
That would be okay, as long as Bailey is married!
31. Name something you have to do tomorrow?
HAVE to get milk and bread - we are out!
32. Do you think too much or too little?
Too much, definitely.
33. Do you smile a lot?
Not as much as I should. A lady I worked with used to tell me that I need to stop frowning or I'll have to grow bangs to cover my wrinkles. Haha! But I don't frown because I'm unhappy, it's just a habit I guess. Bailey does the same thing, so maybe it's genetic! :)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Top 2 Tuesday . . . Reality TV Shows
So I came across this girl's blog a while ago, and she does Top 2 Tuesdays and I thought it sounded like fun, but I've just been waiting for a topic that I could actually come up with my own top 2!
This week it's the top 2 reality tv shows you would want to be on. I am a HUGE fan of reality tv, so this was an easy one for me. :)
First and foremost, Survivor!
Now, don't get me wrong. This is not because I think I would be a great survivor, or I would be the strongest, or the smartest, or catching the most fish or anything like that. Probably the opposite. I would probably be the one who is the loner having the emotional breakdowns! But maybe I would surprise myself. Anyways, I would LOVE to be on a Fans vs. Favorites show, just so I could meet all my Survivor heroes!
I have watched Survivor ever since the second season, and although I know it's not as popular as it once was, I love it just as much as I ever did.
My second choice would be The Amazing Race.
I love this show as well. Traveling is so much fun and I would love to go on this show with Anthony. We could be the "married Christian couple" stereotype on the show. :) I often try to imagine how Anthony & I would handle being on the show together. I am certain that we would fight some but I think we could work really well together using our strengths to complement each other.
I just think it would be such a great opportunity to travel the world and have so many great experiences. If I didn't have a child, I might actually apply for this one!
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