So today is National Cheesecake Day - oh yeah!!!! And in celebration the Cheesecake Factory was offering it's cheesecake slices for $1.50. What a bargain! If you're not familiar with the Cheesecake Factory they have some of the most delicious cheesecake - but it is expensive - try $6.50 a slice. So at $1.50 it was a bargain.
I met my friends S* and D* at 9:45pm - yes in the evening. They got there at 9pm and there was a 45 minute wait! Crazy! But it was worth it. The cheesecacke was FABULOUS! I had the Snickers Cheesecake and it was so delicious I finished the whole thing! Yummy!!!!!!!
We had a great time chatting and it was a great ending to a stressful day!
So why was my day so stressful! Well let me tell you - I've spent more time at Babies R Us today then I did when I went to register for gifts for my first baby. It was NUTS! To backtrack, my crib was recalled and we had to send it back to the company and then they sent us a voucher so we could go and get a new crib. I LOVED the crib that we had and I was sad to have to give it up - but I was trying to be positive. So I went today by myself with the kids thinking I would get in and out quickly - man was I wrong! The voucher was for x dollar and the only cribs they had started at nearly $100 more then x. Yikes! And apparently it isn't hip or trendy to have a cherry finish crib anymore because I think there were only 3 cherry finished cribs to choose from. So we ended up walking out of there with a crib that was nearly $200 more then x! I was not happy. And to make matters worse I had a 15% off coupon and when they were checking us out they didn't take the 15% off the entire purchase price but rather the difference between the purchase price and the voucher. We went back in and asked them if there was a mistake and they said no. So needless to say we spent a lot more money than we had expected today.
But like I said - at least the day ended on a good note. Time with friends and cheesecake - who could ask for anything more!!!!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Surprise Date
Last night my husband went upstairs at 8pm and put JH* to bed and then came down and told me to get ready we were going on a date. So around 9pm we loaded JC* in the van and we took off.
He took me to the movies to see "Mamma Mia!" It was a really nice surprise! I had been saying how much I wanted to go and see the movie, but how I probalby would have to wait for it to come out on video!
The movie was really good! I loved the music and the scenary was so beautiful! Now the only problem was that it was hard not to laugh out loud when Meryl Streep and Pierce Bronson would break into song. I just couldn't take it seriously! The other issue for me is that I have always thought Pierce Bronson was sexy in that older man sexy sort of way. I absolutely loved him in Dante's Peak and in The Thomas Crowne Affair. He always seems to have this mysterious manor about him that I just find really, well hot I guess. So I was excited to see him in Mamma Mia. That was until he broke into song and all was ruined for me! Seriously, I will never be able to look at him in the same sexy way again. He is not a good singer - and his facial expressions while singing just made it even worse! Ugghhhh! Oh well! What can you do!
But really, the movie was great! If you were wanting to see it, it is definitely worth it!
He took me to the movies to see "Mamma Mia!" It was a really nice surprise! I had been saying how much I wanted to go and see the movie, but how I probalby would have to wait for it to come out on video!
The movie was really good! I loved the music and the scenary was so beautiful! Now the only problem was that it was hard not to laugh out loud when Meryl Streep and Pierce Bronson would break into song. I just couldn't take it seriously! The other issue for me is that I have always thought Pierce Bronson was sexy in that older man sexy sort of way. I absolutely loved him in Dante's Peak and in The Thomas Crowne Affair. He always seems to have this mysterious manor about him that I just find really, well hot I guess. So I was excited to see him in Mamma Mia. That was until he broke into song and all was ruined for me! Seriously, I will never be able to look at him in the same sexy way again. He is not a good singer - and his facial expressions while singing just made it even worse! Ugghhhh! Oh well! What can you do!
But really, the movie was great! If you were wanting to see it, it is definitely worth it!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Update on Baby J
Isn't he so sweet! I just love him to pieces. He is now a month old. I can hardly believe it! Time goes so quickly! Baby J* is doing great. He is growing like a weed! He is a champion eater and is getting better about the sleeping thing. Although he now thinks he can party from 5am to about 7am. So I've got to work on that one as it is my prime sleeping time! I really can't complain though because he is going 3 hours between feedings and that gives me some good sleep too. And I'm really not feeling too sleep deprived - who has time right
He has affectionately earned the nickname "King Toot" as the kid can pass gas like no one's business! I'm serious! He is the gaseous thing I've ever met! Hopefully he'll grow out of that! I'm sure someday he'll kill me for calling him King Toot, but right now it's fitting!
His big sisters love him to death. They are always wanting to hold him or kiss him. They are concerned when he cries and want me to feed and change him immediately. But I'm glad they love him so much!
He is a perfect addition to our family!!!!!
Kids Koncerts
Yesterday was the last Kids Koncert of the season. I'm so sad because it has been so fun this year taking the girls. They have really enjoyed the music and getting to just let loose and have some fun. And this year for the first time they have enjoyed picnicing afterwards. So it has just been a really nice thing to look forward to all summer. Although next year I'm sure Jacob will really love it to - so I can look forward to that.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The Not-To-Do-List
I came across this article and I thought it was really great and wanted to share some of the thoughts of the author. Robyn Coffman wrote an article called: The Not-To-Do-List Give yourself Permission to stop doing things in your life. Here are the things she said to give yourself permission not to do....
Not to feel guilty for saying "no" to something that's good, but not right, for me or my family. I am getting better about this one, but it is hard because so often I feel obligated to do everything even if I really don't feel like it. I never want someone to think I don't like them because said no - or even never invite me again because I said no once.
Not to fear about how well-adjusted my kids will be as adults. Ohhh again hard because I always worry about my kids and how I am shaping their lives. I know that al I can do is do my best and I have to trust God to do the rest.
Not to hang something new in my closet without taking something out. I am really going to work at this one because I don't like clutter! And I know that my closet gets out of control. I have things int here I don't even like, but don't get rid of them "in case" I might want to wear them. Seriously - I just said I don't like them so why can't I just get rid of them.
Not to feel over-responsible for the well being of everyone else. Again something I'm working on. I always feel responsible for my siblings and my family and I still think that is important, but I have to let them take some responsibility for themselves too. I can't always fix everything!
Not to answer the phone after 7 p.m. Okay 7pm seems obsessive to me, but generally we don't get calls after 10pm.
Not to feel compelled to say "yes" just because I've been invited. Yeah, see #1.
Not to schedule busy activities on Sundays. We are good about this. We do try to do things as a family on Sundays or just rest!
Not to worry about what I missed at last week's play group with the girls. I love playgroup and hate to miss as I need the adult time. So I don't see it as a drain on me.
Not to buy something just because it's on sale. Ohhhh I really have to tell myself no on this one because I have a hard time resisting a good bargain!
Not to think I can make a dinner that requires more than three ingredients, do the laundry, clean the house and spend quality time with my kids all in the same day. Amen! We don't have to be "Super Mom" to be a super mom!
Not to ruminate over my mistakes or the mistakes of others. I know his one in my head, but have a hard time with it in my heart. Esepcially if it is a mistake that I can't fix.
Not to compare myself with other moms.
The author writes, "The day I realized clutter kept me from an abundant life, I set out on a mission to declutter. I'm not just talking about my closet; I mean a full overhaul. It started with anything I could see 6 inches from my eyes. After decluttering my home from top to bottom, I collapsed and relished deep satisfaction over my well-organized home. But then I realized real clutter isn't only what I can see; it's also what I can't see. It's what's perpetuating my overloaded schedule, endless commitments and overwhelming fears. A cluttered mind means I over think, over react, over analyze, over worry and over commit. How do I declutter my mind?"
It's a challenge for me and I really enjoyed this article because it made me think. Hopefully I can let go of some of these things that hang over my head and clutter up my life. I know it would lead to less stress in my life and a lot less anxiety.
If you want to read the full article here is the link....
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2008/004/7.27.html
Not to feel guilty for saying "no" to something that's good, but not right, for me or my family. I am getting better about this one, but it is hard because so often I feel obligated to do everything even if I really don't feel like it. I never want someone to think I don't like them because said no - or even never invite me again because I said no once.
Not to fear about how well-adjusted my kids will be as adults. Ohhh again hard because I always worry about my kids and how I am shaping their lives. I know that al I can do is do my best and I have to trust God to do the rest.
Not to hang something new in my closet without taking something out. I am really going to work at this one because I don't like clutter! And I know that my closet gets out of control. I have things int here I don't even like, but don't get rid of them "in case" I might want to wear them. Seriously - I just said I don't like them so why can't I just get rid of them.
Not to feel over-responsible for the well being of everyone else. Again something I'm working on. I always feel responsible for my siblings and my family and I still think that is important, but I have to let them take some responsibility for themselves too. I can't always fix everything!
Not to answer the phone after 7 p.m. Okay 7pm seems obsessive to me, but generally we don't get calls after 10pm.
Not to feel compelled to say "yes" just because I've been invited. Yeah, see #1.
Not to schedule busy activities on Sundays. We are good about this. We do try to do things as a family on Sundays or just rest!
Not to worry about what I missed at last week's play group with the girls. I love playgroup and hate to miss as I need the adult time. So I don't see it as a drain on me.
Not to buy something just because it's on sale. Ohhhh I really have to tell myself no on this one because I have a hard time resisting a good bargain!
Not to think I can make a dinner that requires more than three ingredients, do the laundry, clean the house and spend quality time with my kids all in the same day. Amen! We don't have to be "Super Mom" to be a super mom!
Not to ruminate over my mistakes or the mistakes of others. I know his one in my head, but have a hard time with it in my heart. Esepcially if it is a mistake that I can't fix.
Not to compare myself with other moms.
The author writes, "The day I realized clutter kept me from an abundant life, I set out on a mission to declutter. I'm not just talking about my closet; I mean a full overhaul. It started with anything I could see 6 inches from my eyes. After decluttering my home from top to bottom, I collapsed and relished deep satisfaction over my well-organized home. But then I realized real clutter isn't only what I can see; it's also what I can't see. It's what's perpetuating my overloaded schedule, endless commitments and overwhelming fears. A cluttered mind means I over think, over react, over analyze, over worry and over commit. How do I declutter my mind?"
It's a challenge for me and I really enjoyed this article because it made me think. Hopefully I can let go of some of these things that hang over my head and clutter up my life. I know it would lead to less stress in my life and a lot less anxiety.
If you want to read the full article here is the link....
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2008/004/7.27.html
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Questions, Questions, Questions
Okay so I read a statistic that said that in the Toddler years from Age 2 to Age 4 a child will ask 400,000 questions. Yep, that is the correct number - 400,000! Seriously! I'm really thinking that number can't be right! It has to be way low - or I just have two VERY inquisitive daughters!
So here is the breakdown:
400,000 questions in 2 years
200,000 questions in 1 year
548 questions per day
23 question per hour
Average 1 question per minute
WOW! Is that nuts or what!
Jenna can fire questions out faster then my mind can process them. And then she gets upset when she is on question 3 in her series and I haven't even answered question 1 yet! No wonder I'm so exhausted by the end of the day! And Jessa is getting just as bad. If she can't think of her own questions she'll just repeat her sisters! Oh my goodness!!!! Makes my head swim!
But the good thing is that is how they learn And I'm glad that they seek knowledge and want to learn! I hope they just continue that thirst for knowledge through their school years! However, I'm sure that boys and social pressures at some point will change that! :)
So here is the breakdown:
400,000 questions in 2 years
200,000 questions in 1 year
548 questions per day
23 question per hour
Average 1 question per minute
WOW! Is that nuts or what!
Jenna can fire questions out faster then my mind can process them. And then she gets upset when she is on question 3 in her series and I haven't even answered question 1 yet! No wonder I'm so exhausted by the end of the day! And Jessa is getting just as bad. If she can't think of her own questions she'll just repeat her sisters! Oh my goodness!!!! Makes my head swim!
But the good thing is that is how they learn And I'm glad that they seek knowledge and want to learn! I hope they just continue that thirst for knowledge through their school years! However, I'm sure that boys and social pressures at some point will change that! :)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The Wedding
Daddy and his girls
Pretty in White.....JennaYesterday was the big wedding for Jenna's uncle. I have to admit it was a very stressful day for me, but we made it through it all. Jenna looked beautiful and did a fabulous job as the flower girl. She was very meticulous about throwing the flowers as she walked down the aisle. However, they forgot to tell her that she didn't need to pick the petals back up. So once she had made it to the front of the church she wanted to go back and pick them up. I had to convince her it was okay to leave them on the ground.
The kids did not go to the reception with us and it was nice to get to sit at a table and have adult conversation. I got to enjoy a warm meal, a delicious piece of cake and a dance with my handsome husband. All in a two hour timespan without children asking me questions or needing something!
So although it was a stressful day - it had its perks too.
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