Remembering the last year

since 2009 is almost over, I figured I would do the obligatory remembrence post.

The things I appreciate that have happened over the last year, first off. In February, I met my very best friend becca, 2nd I gave birth to my son in June, August my Wyatt turned 3 and we also celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. I would say it has been a decent year. Yes, we had our ups and downs, but who doesn't?

The down falls, 5 amazing women I "know", lost their babies. All too soon, it has been extremely heart breaking to see these wonderful, beautiful amazing women suffer through the loss of a child. I hope that I am never put in that position. I can't say that I ever will be but I know I don't want to be. I respect each one of them with my entire being. I don't know if I could hold the composure and strength they do.

I know that 2010 brings some luck, maybe a little bit of fortune. We shall see though. Maybe I should pick up a couple of powerball tix.

Nook vs. Kindle. The faceoff begins.

So I have the option for instant grafitication of getting the kindle now, or waiting until Feb 1st when the Nook will ship again. Both are E-Readers. I love love love to read. It is my favoritest thing to do ever. It is my relaxation, my escape from reality. Why not have one little tiny machine instead of having books lying around, all over the place.

This is one of my many dilemmas right now. First, is the fact that I need to get off my arse and pack some more. MOVING.SUCKS.

thankful

Be thankful for what you have, for who you have in your life. Unexpected things happen everyday. So are extraordinary and some sorrowful.

I sit here and think about my boys, I am so lucky to have the babies that I do. Even though they test me on a daily basis. somedays even make me want to rip my hair about. Regardless I love them both dearly.

I am in constant thought of baby Jillian and her mom and dad. They are all so strong. Baby Jillian was born at 24 weeks due to premature rupture of membranes, which basically means moms water broke. She is doing ok, has her ups and downs. She was just born a couple of days ago. Jillian mom and dad have a long road ahead of them.

If you pray, leave room for them, if not, please keep them in your thoughts.

Happy Thanksgiving

Today is a day to reflect, to remember and enjoy what you ae thankful for.

So here I decided to write a post about it.. What am I thankful for?
I am thankful for my family. My boys are the most precious things in my life. My husband,he's the most important person in my life. Without him I wouldn't have anything I do today. I wouldn't have Wyatt or Caleb to bless my life. I wouldn't have the home I do. I wouldn't have the most wonderful inlaws. I have to think I am pretty damn lucky.

Family is here to help when you are in need. Family is there for support. Which is something we have a lot of around here.

Again, have a happy turkey day, remember to be thankful for what and who you have in your lives.

If she can do it, I can do it

One wonders, how on earth a stay at home mom becomes an over night sensation? Write a book about sparkling vampires, that's how.
Stephanie Meyer hadn't written as much as a short story before she created the epic story of Twilight. It makes me wonder if I have it in me. Sure I have interesting dreams every night. Nothing quite as compelling as Twilight, but I'm sure I could find something. Even if something that happened in my life inspired me, because god knows I've had enough expereiences to come up with something.

this month is National Novel Writing Month. Maybe I should attempt to partake in this adventure. We shall see..

OPT (operation potty training) Commence

So, today of all days, Wyatt decided he wanted to poop in the toilet. Yippee. How exciting for us. We called Grandma and I let him tell her what he did. I know it secretly makes him feel good for us to get excited over him pooping. I am hoping that by the first of the year he will be day training and won't need diapers at all. He goes in and pee's whenever he needs to. Which is HUGE. I am so happy for my kid. He's doing so good with this. We've been letting him wear big boy underwear for the past couple days and guess what, it's working. I tell him he can be a big boy and go potty in the toilet, just like cousins payt and chase.

He likes that idea.

Being sick sucks

Well, I don't have a confirmed case, but the dr's think that I've got the H1N1 virus. I feel like hell, even though I do feel a bit better today. It still doesn't feel good. My fever keeps spiking, but oh well, what can I do? Not a whole lot. Thankfully, between my mom and mother in law, we've got the boys covered. This is the last thing I want to infect them with. The body aches, headaches, chills, sore throat, runny nose and aching chest SUCK!
It makes me sad and angry that I got this virus this week, of all weeks. My grandma, who I see maybe once every year or two, is in town from Arizona. My cousins, who I haven't seen in I don't know how long will be here later this week. We are having an early Thanksgiving, if I am not better. I miss out.
I am pissed at the person who got me sick, because she willingly left the house, knowing she might have H1N1, to infect me and possibly 2-3 other people. Why on earth do you go somewhere sick? Do you have no common sense. Oh maybe I should stay home. She thought she had bronchitus, but still. Oh well. My fever comes and goes. Hopefully it's gone be thursday.