I'm pretty much a morning person. For the past 2 years (prior to moving) we've been getting up everyday at 4:30. Just hearing that pretty much makes me want to yawn and snuggle back down under the covers. Since moving, we are able to sleep comfortably until 5:00. Every now and then 5:15. I know some people look at that and are like, WHAT?!?!?! But for us it's a dream come true!
It kind of makes me laugh sometimes when I hear people complain about having to get up at 7:00. Not because of that person's idea of early, I mean we all have what's too early for us, but I laugh because I think about how nuts they'd think I am. We do a lot in the morning and it gives my husband and I some time to chill and just be us, which is nice. The only thing that's killing me right now is how dark it is in the morning. When you're driving to work and you see some sun poking out, it doesn't seem like it's that early. When it's dark? I feel like I should be back in bed!
The funny thing is I'm not a coffee drinker....at.all. I never have been. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'll have a cup every now and then, but it's decaf and black. For me, it doesn't make much sense to drink coffee, because I don't touch caffeine. (Don't shun me from the human race) If you see me heading for Starbucks, chances are I'm going for some iced non coffee drink.Yum!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Reasons I love being a mom
1. Baby giggles and toddler snickers
2. Kisses and hugs
3. Looks of surprise when he learns something new or something surprising happens
4. Snuggling
5. Him rubbing my hair when I cry or seem sad
6. Laughs when he burps at dinner
7. Playing outside
8. Appreciating days off with my boy since I work full time
9. Seeing his happy face when he wakes up in the morning
10. The word Mama
11. Tickles and laughs
12. Watching him learn how to kick a ball or throw one far
13. Digging in the dirt
14. Walks in the stroller
15. Singing and dancing to the radio in the car
16. Watching him "talk" on the phone
17. Going grocery shopping and hearing him shout "ananas!!" as soon as he spots the bananas
18. Excitement to play with tubbie letters at bath time
19. Watching in amazement as he can find and tell you the letters, A O M E U with his letter blocks
20. Unending love he gives
There are a million reasons to love being a mom. I could go on forever....I'm stopping at 20 for today. I figure this a "to be continued..." list.
2. Kisses and hugs
3. Looks of surprise when he learns something new or something surprising happens
4. Snuggling
5. Him rubbing my hair when I cry or seem sad
6. Laughs when he burps at dinner
7. Playing outside
8. Appreciating days off with my boy since I work full time
9. Seeing his happy face when he wakes up in the morning
10. The word Mama
11. Tickles and laughs
12. Watching him learn how to kick a ball or throw one far
13. Digging in the dirt
14. Walks in the stroller
15. Singing and dancing to the radio in the car
16. Watching him "talk" on the phone
17. Going grocery shopping and hearing him shout "ananas!!" as soon as he spots the bananas
18. Excitement to play with tubbie letters at bath time
19. Watching in amazement as he can find and tell you the letters, A O M E U with his letter blocks
20. Unending love he gives
There are a million reasons to love being a mom. I could go on forever....I'm stopping at 20 for today. I figure this a "to be continued..." list.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
One day at the pumpkin patch...
This weekend, we took Dexter to the pumpkin patch. My mom and dad came with hubby, Dex, and I. It was soo much fun! Actually, first we went to this little October Festival thing at our favorite Farm Market. It's like 40 minutes away from us now, so we kinda double dipped and stocked up on awesomely fresh meat for our freezer too!
Anyway, it was so much fun. My mom and I took Dexter on a tractor pulled hay ride, which he LOVED. Seriously, what is it with little boys and cars/tractors? He was so excited the whole time, it just made my heart melt. Later on, Daddy (and my mom) took Dexter on a horse and "buggy" ride. I use that word loosely because essentially it was also a wagon, just a little nicer!
Then, we headed home for a bit, (my parent's home that is), Dex had some lunch, napped, then off to the pumpkin patch. Last year, Dex was only around 6 months old, so we could put him in a bunch of pumpkins, he'd smile all cute, we'd take pictures. This year? He was much more interested in running around between the pumpkins and trying to pick them up. It was insanely adorable, but made me a little weepy to see how big my "baby" has grown. Though, it's really fun to see how excited he gets about everything!
Oh and just as a refresher....here was my "baby" at the pumpkin patch last year...
Anyway, it was so much fun. My mom and I took Dexter on a tractor pulled hay ride, which he LOVED. Seriously, what is it with little boys and cars/tractors? He was so excited the whole time, it just made my heart melt. Later on, Daddy (and my mom) took Dexter on a horse and "buggy" ride. I use that word loosely because essentially it was also a wagon, just a little nicer!
Then, we headed home for a bit, (my parent's home that is), Dex had some lunch, napped, then off to the pumpkin patch. Last year, Dex was only around 6 months old, so we could put him in a bunch of pumpkins, he'd smile all cute, we'd take pictures. This year? He was much more interested in running around between the pumpkins and trying to pick them up. It was insanely adorable, but made me a little weepy to see how big my "baby" has grown. Though, it's really fun to see how excited he gets about everything!
Oh and just as a refresher....here was my "baby" at the pumpkin patch last year...
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Have I mentioned that I looooooove this weather?
Seriously, is there anything more fun than playing outside with your child? I love fall. I LOVE FALL. Have I mentioned that I LOVE FALL?? There's something about the crisp air, the smell of the trees, the fall clothing...it just makes me sooo happy! I'm by no means wishing for cold weather (brrr), I just love that 60ish degree weather that allows for a lot of running outside without insane amounts of sweat!
Dex loves it too!
Sometimes, I'd love to know what's going on inside his head.
He loves to go over to our little landscaped area behind the swing and pick up little pieces of bark. And what does he do with said bark?
He shares of course!
...but to be honest, I think after all the running around, he's usually ready.
How can you not love fall?
Dex loves it too!
Honestly, he never stops running...
...or wanting to play ball. That's an absolute favorite! He's just learned how to kick the ball too, so that makes the game even more exciting!
Sometimes, I'd love to know what's going on inside his head.
He loves to go over to our little landscaped area behind the swing and pick up little pieces of bark. And what does he do with said bark?
It's almost painful to tell him it's time to go in...
...but to be honest, I think after all the running around, he's usually ready.
How can you not love fall?
Well, I guess it's possible, but not in this house??
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
What's for dinner?
Being a working mom, dinner can be a challenge! Any of you moms who work, in or out of the home, know what I mean. You want something healthy and you don't want to order out every night of the week. Well...maybe you DO want to order out every night, but that sensible side of you knows you shouldn't order out every night!
What helps us is to plan out our meals for the week before we go grocery shopping on Sunday. We always shop on Sundays and we try to get what we need so that we don't have to pop in to the grocery store during the week. This also cuts down on our impulse buying. (buying ice cream in the middle of the week means the calories don't count, right?)
This week was especially difficult because I had to stay late to work on Tuesday and Thursday we've got some running around to do, so those were going to be late nights. I am also the queen of leftovers and with only the two adults and a 17 month old, leftover are our friends! So, Monday night I made a meatless lasagna (completely weight watchers friendly) that we loooooove. Then we had plenty of leftovers for Tuesday, which makes a late night for me easy. I can heat up some lasagna and still get to bed early. (I'm old, it is what it is. Well not old per say, but have the bedtime of like an 80 year old)
We also try to spice up our dinners. I mean, we have a whole slew of favorites that we make all the time. Plus the hubs is a master at the grill, so we take advantage of that while we still can. But, occasionally, we like to try something new. Tonight I tried this chicken and tomato pesto pizza. Can I say ZOMG!! It was fabulous and filling and ohhh so garlicky! Have I mentioned I'm in love with garlic? I apologize to the people who work with me every day and have to smell leftover garlic smell that lingers around me all the time! Anyway, it was fabulous and definitely going into the favorites category.
Any awesome recipes you keep in the hopper for dinner time??
What helps us is to plan out our meals for the week before we go grocery shopping on Sunday. We always shop on Sundays and we try to get what we need so that we don't have to pop in to the grocery store during the week. This also cuts down on our impulse buying. (buying ice cream in the middle of the week means the calories don't count, right?)
This week was especially difficult because I had to stay late to work on Tuesday and Thursday we've got some running around to do, so those were going to be late nights. I am also the queen of leftovers and with only the two adults and a 17 month old, leftover are our friends! So, Monday night I made a meatless lasagna (completely weight watchers friendly) that we loooooove. Then we had plenty of leftovers for Tuesday, which makes a late night for me easy. I can heat up some lasagna and still get to bed early. (I'm old, it is what it is. Well not old per say, but have the bedtime of like an 80 year old)
We also try to spice up our dinners. I mean, we have a whole slew of favorites that we make all the time. Plus the hubs is a master at the grill, so we take advantage of that while we still can. But, occasionally, we like to try something new. Tonight I tried this chicken and tomato pesto pizza. Can I say ZOMG!! It was fabulous and filling and ohhh so garlicky! Have I mentioned I'm in love with garlic? I apologize to the people who work with me every day and have to smell leftover garlic smell that lingers around me all the time! Anyway, it was fabulous and definitely going into the favorites category.
Any awesome recipes you keep in the hopper for dinner time??
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Somtimes it just clicks..
I need to get myself back into maintaining my blog. But I can show you what I've been doing.....
Keeping up with this guy can be exhausting!
Sometimes you just get that perfect picture...
..and it makes your day!
You never know when it's going to happen...
..but when I see this, I know that my time has been very well spent!
I promise, I'll catch up someday!!
I promise, I'll catch up someday!!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Two hearts joined as one....
My little brother got married this weekend....
....and the day was perfect from start to finish!
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