Snazzy title, huh? I guess I need a new post since it has now been a month since my last one. I still check in everyday so that I can read everyone's entries, but I pretty much only use my new blog for posting about us.
We are starting to gear up for the holidays. We will be traveling to IN for Thanksgiving. We're leaving Wednesday morning and returning Sunday night. It should be a good trip!
I have started work on some Christmas presents. I am going to be making a lot them this year. So far it has been fun...I'll let you know in about 3 weeks if I am still enjoying it or not. :)
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe turkey day!
Okay, so it's 2:14 a.m. Am I really awake or am I dreaming? Surely I'm not awake. After all it IS 2:14 - that is when I am snug and warm in my bed, not cold and delirious at my computer. Oh my...
Maybe I was wrong about my kids. Maybe they are going to shove me right past thirty and straight to fifty or even sixty. Either way I'm sure tomorrow I will look ready for the great beyond.
Here's hoping that you all are snug and warm in your beds, sleeping, dreaming and getting well rested. Some one should be.
Oh man, those kind of nights are just plain HARD. Maybe that is part of why I have so many grays!!! I hope today is a good day for you and that you get rest:)
I feel your pain. Levi is teething something fierce right now so unless he has a dose of Ibuprofen before bed I am up at least 3 times during the night to comfort him back to sleep. I hope today is better for you!
Have you gotten used to the color of the blanket? Are you still using your cover? Do you have any suggestions/comments on it? I would love it if you would write reviews for the products you have. I you have the time.
oddly enough...I was up at 2 15 this morning too, not able to sleep. But I don't have kids, so mine was my own fault! Hope you were able to get some sleep!
Chris and Carrie are my cousins on my Dad's side. My dad's brother is David Bunch and Chris and Carrie are his kids. Where did you go to school with them??
My big birthday, #30 (gulp!) is coming up next Saturday. As always we will be going to my parent's house for the weekend. So for my birthday present from Curt I am going shopping tomorrow! He is going to keep both kids, while I have the whole afternoon to myself. I haven't left Chloe for more than 1/2 an hour since she has been born. I'm sure I will miss my kids, but I am definitely in need of some "me" time. :) Since this weekend is my birthday celebration from Curt, he came home this evening with roses and an awesome card...and an extra $50 to add to my spending money. He said I should use it to buy an extra pair of shoes or something. Yay for super husbands! Ooh and I get to go to dinner with my super cool friend! Three cheers for Olive Garden!
On a different note...I was doing some thinking tonight while I was sitting in the dark rocking Chloe sleep. I have always wanted more than one child but have pretty much always thought that three would be my max. Four didn't seem too crazy, but I couldn't see wanting anymore than that for sure! (but really just 3). However tonight for the first time I totally got how some people have lots and lots of kids. When I was pregnant with Chloe I was worried about loving her as much as Colby. I just didn't seem possible. Now that she is here I see how completely wrong I was. I realize now that more children means more love. So much so that sometimes I feel like I could just burst! I'm not trying to be corny or cheesy, and I'm not saying that I have changed my mind about 3, I just get it. And I am so grateful that I have been giving the blessing of having children.
I think my kids are going to be what gets me through turning 30. :)
Awwww! You are too sweet. I totally hear you on the # of kids thing. I used to think I had my mind set and my life planned. Nah... not anymore. Let the Lord's blessing abound! :)
Curt gets very high marks. Enjoy the 'you' time and the girl time with nillabarr. And happy birthday! Just console yourself by saying that 30 looks a whole lot better than 40. :-)
Happy 30th Birthday, Olivia!!
I am so with you on the last paragraph. This last time, I will admit that I was scared and a little selfish feeling about having number five... I prayed a lot. God had blessed me beyond belief. Cecilia has just been a huge joy to all of us! AND the kids are just so cute...they will say stuff like "Mommy, on our next baby..can we _____? " etc... They just love having each other and it warms my heart:) I am so happy that you are enjoying your little gifts too! They are all just so wonderful:)
Can I just say, I know how that feels...you're perfectly normal, and a terrific Mommy, to boot! ( Maybe you bought some cool Mommy boots?!?) OK-that is corny, of well! YOu'll always have more love to give than you know.
I can't believe she is 6 months old?! And Lily a year?! WHAT?!?!!?!? Weren't we just watching a Baby Story every afternoon while feeling utterly nauseous!?!?
Several of you know my grandpa, Felix Chambers (my dad's dad). I would appreciate it if you could maybe say a prayer on his behalf. He just called to tell me that his younger sister passed away about an hour ago. She has been suffering from cancer and she was not a Christian. Also, one of my other great aunts, his sister-in-law (who we are all close to) was told last week that she only has a couple months left. She is also battling cancer (also not a Christian). This is sad for all of our family, but is especially hard on my grandpa. He lost my grandma less than 5 years ago and it seems like he just keeps losing loved ones. He could just use some encouragement during this hard time. Thanks.
