abandoned post

Sorry about the moratorium on posting... work. It's sucking the life out of me to the point where the thought of finding my camera, finding the card reader, loading the photos, writing the post and actually posting it makes me so tired that I fall asleep in the middle of the thought. But alas, a post...

Here's my cute 4 month old!

Look at those cheekers!

I believe this is Gray sign language for "I would like a bottle to be placed here, Mom."

Stats:

Height- 26 inches (84 percentile)

Weight- 15 lbs. 10 oz (64 percentile)

Very healthy and happy 4 month visit. The only issue is naps... long story... another post.

We've also learned a few tricks...

Gray LOVES LOVES LOVES his toes. Didn't you know... toes are the new thumb!

(Also, look who else was having some back play time... Needy McNeedy, Sawyer.)

Tri-podding King

Other fun things:

In the past week Gray has started craning his head back to look at who is holding him. 

He loves pretend falling.

He thinks Daddy is hilarious.

He reaches out one hand to touch your face when you're holding him (SO SWEET!)

LOVE this kid! Everyday is just a little bit funner (yes funner ;) )!!!

-Momma

cred is due

There is no way in the world I would be who I am today without 2 things... God and my family.

I was blessed to have been born into a super one and then doubly blessed to marry into a super one!

Everyone has helped out so much and has been so giving. I love that the people in my life are like that because I believe it is absolutely true that you are who you surround yourself with. Eveyone has something that I would love to grow in and be better at.

Mom- You are always there to comfort... in sickness and in helath... for richer or poorer, ect. :)

Lynn- You are so supportive... of your kids, family, any stranger that is soon to be your friend ;)

Amanda- You do things that you aren't required without need for recognition.

Chris- You tolerate my crazy :)... so patience.

Karen, Cheryl & Grandmama- Your love language is giving and you do it well. Time, money, recognition, praise.

Annalee- You are an excellent listener.

Mel- Your faith is almost tangible.

Deela-You're hilarious and you're always thoughtful in all that you do.

Kim- You are loyal... to your family, friends, baby Gray,  and Sawyer ;)

Jenny- You are crazy about Christ and you say it.

and everyone else in my life (including God ;) )easily fits into at least one of these catagories! I love you all so much and all that you do. I truly could NOT do it without you.

Here's a few picks of G when Karen gave up her Thursday to watch him :)

I am crazy blessed by our awsome God!

SUPERlittleMAN!

Oh I just love him!

Don't you?

Here are some baby G updates...

Gray sleeps through the night (can I get an amen) about 12 hours without feeding!

Napping... not so much a few cat naps here and there.

He loves smiling, especially at Mom and Dad.

He rolls over (front to back) pretty often now... love the shocked look on his face each time like 'How did I get here?'

Spends his Sundays at nursery 'Sunday School' then hanging out with Mom and Aunt Kim.

Has been on several couponing adventures with Mom. (So far this month we've saved over $200 buckaroos!)

Hair is coming in well but sticks straight up. (see above pic)

Can't wait to start eating solids because he's downing 6-8 ounces a feeding now.

Woohoo to my little 3 3/4 month old!

Love you,

Momma

I'm in LOVE!

With couponing!

This was my first time and I had a blast! Can't wait to get even better at it! Saved $20 with coupons I loaded onto my card and $22 with MCs.

The tally:

The loot:

The face:

RV=$111

OOP=$69

$42 saved

3 bags of dog food, shampoo, conditioner, 2 toothpastes, 6 individual frozen pizzas, 8cans of veggies, 4 tubs of wipes, 2 12packs of dishwashing tabbies, break and make cookies, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, crystal light, 3 boxes cereal, detergent, popcorn, yogurt, and a cake mix. Can't wait to organize it all and start my stockpile :)

was I really gone for 3 1/2 months?

Sorry for the temporary hiatus. It's because (drum roll)...

I returned to work last Friday...

 and it's like I never left...

First class back, a kid lost his first tooth.

Yesterday I had 3 kids throw up during lunch duty... stay away from the mystery meat.

Today I was doused in applesauce (it even got in my shoe).

sigh. 

I don't hate working but MAN am I rush home to my sweet Gray... no more staying late for me.

Speaking of....

Gray is officially 3 months old (and some change)!

Love!

him!

SO!

much!

resolution

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

This is the motto to my 2011. 

So many times we intend to do something

...send a thank you letter

...send a sympathy card

...go visit that relative more often

...remember birthdays in enough advance to get something, even if it's just a card

...actually sit down for family dinners (not in front of the tv)

...volunteer for community service hours

...meet the neighbors

...get involved in that bible study

...give that person a call just to let them know you care

...get together with that old friend you're always meaning to arrange a date with

and so many of these and many more things NEVER get done.

So this year my goal is to actually do them!

Enough with the lame excuses. Even with working and a baby, none of that is impossible. It might not be the most convenient thing to do a the time but it might be the best thing to do.

In doing these things I think it will lead to loving the people around me even more, better use of my time, and feeling more like the person I want to be.

Win, win, win.

Here's enjoying a few minutes with Dad.

And here's to more moments like this. :)

itza happy birth-aday

Happy Birthday Adelaide and Jim!!!

Thanks for letting me join in the fun!

Although I couldn't share in eating Adelaide's Smarties/'farties', I feel as though I not only celebrated Jim's stand-alone but mastered it!

Love you guys! 

Happy 3rd and 53rd to the birthday twins!