Celebration Weekend

Ryan's party got canceled because of the weather, but you know us, that doesn't stop us from having a fun-filled time of celebration. On Ryan's birthday we went to Marbles and then, had cupcakes later on that night with some pizza. Saturday was suppose to be a party day, but instead, we had a snow party. Jessica, AJ, and Ryan came over for a bit, we ate the food, let Ryan and Jalen have cake, and just hung out. Each year Ryan's celebrations never come as expected.. We never expected he'd decide to make an entrance in Kohl's, then take forever to show up. We never expected his first birthday party to get canceled because of snow, now what's for next year?!

Snow Day!

It's a snow day here at our house. Jalen was so excited to see it start falling last night and he didn't go to bed until 1 o'clock. He woke up ready to go. We got all bundled up, gloves on (yes, I got gloves on, Jalen!), and our sled ready. We got outside played around, took our sled down the hills, and played in the snow covered leaves for 10 minutes before Jalen decided he was dirty and needed to come inside. I was a little upset. I wanted to play, but I should have known how he was.. My little clean freak! :)

Happy Birthday, Ryan!

It's hard to believe you are a year old right now. This is so hard to believe. Where does time go? You're a blessing in our lives and a joy to see grow up. We love you very much and have a Happy Birthday!!

Thankful Tuesday!

I can't believe tomorrow is going to be Ryan's birthday. Where in the hect does time go? Where did a year go? But, I guess, who can believe Jalen is turning 4 this year? WOW! I just wonder where all this time goes..

* I am thankful I was able to go to church this week. What a powerful sermon and made me realize it is okay to forgive, and even to forgive yourself sometimes...
* I am thankful I've had a great week with Jalen. Last week we were able to go to the park 3 days in a row and I can't wait to do it more. It was so much fun to see him out there playing and running around.
* I am so thankful Jessica was able to register Jalen for preschool next year. He's going to go Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It seems to me that no one in his preschool class this year is going to go into Monday, Wednesday, Friday, but he went into this year with knowing no one, so I know he'll meet new people and I'm doing the right thing...
* I am thankful I started school back up because that means I'm one step closer to finishing! Yay!
* I am thankful that my Mom is coming this week (even if it is for just a day..)
* I am thankful Lindsay's ultrasound went well and I'm going to be a Auntie to a wonderful little boy or girl, whichever it may be, and I can spoil another and see how blessed I am...

Thank you God for everything and giving me another day..

Not Me! Monday

I have been really lazy about blogging lately. It seems like everyday we've been into something and haven't really had time to sit down and think... Well, it's another Monday. Another start to a new week. Not Me Monday! started over with MckMama at www.mckmama.com, so if you want to check out what she has to say about it.. Until then, here ya go...

I did not say I refused to clean Jalen up when he woke up and said he peed in the bed. I did not wait until Nicholas got up to do it. Nope, I always jump to get up to clean him up even when he did pee on me! Ugh...

I did not say that I GUESS I would get up with Jalen in the morning since NO ONE else was going to get up.. Nope, not me. I always am eager to start a new day bright and early in the morning.

I did not wait to do all my laundry until Jalen and I were out of clothes to wear. Nope, our clothes are always pressed and ready to go for the next day!

I did not go grocery shopping with Nicholas, then leave right before we had to put them in the car to go get my hair done! Nope, I didn't take a hour for myself, who does that!?

Well, as you can see with any week, I'm not perfect :) Happy Monday and here's to a new week...

Such a Messer...

Ryan is a little messer and loves to come visit.. He can walk everywhere now and destroy anything. Trust me, he'll find the littlest piece of something and put it in his mouth before you even realize!!

I'm Gonna Miss This...

She was staring out that window, of that SUV
Complaining, saying I can't wait to turn 18
She said I'll make my own money, and I'll make my own rules
Mamma put the car in park out there in front of the school
Then she kissed her head and said I was just like you

-Chorus-
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These Are Some Good Times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

Before she knows it she's a brand new bride
In a one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by
He tells her It's a nice place
She says It'll do for now
Starts talking about babies and buying a house
Daddy shakes his head and says Baby, just slow down

-Chorus-
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These Are Some Good Times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater
Dog's barkin', phone's ringin'
One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin'
She keeps apologizin'
He says They don't bother me.
I've got 2 babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
Huh, it's hard to believe, but ...

-Chorus-
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These Are Some Good Times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this
You're gonna miss this
Yeah, you're gonna miss this

Everyday there are times where I get frustrated and I am sure I react or do not act in the way that I should with Jalen or even in other situations. I was reading something the other day and it really made me realize that one day I'm gonna miss this. I'm gonna miss when Jalen throws himself on the floor or when he asks for me to lay with him to go night-night. I'm gonna miss these moments when he comes walking in the door from school and really all I want to know is that he atleast went and I get the cold shoulder and hear his room door slam.

I'm sure I'll have my moments, but even today, I really tried to take a step back and remember I'm gonna miss this one day and when that one day comes, I don't want to say to myself I wish I would've done this just one more time or I know I should've held you one more time that night you were letting me.

Though this relates to parenting a lot, I think it also relates to a lot of other things in life - relationships, work, and life in general.. Sometimes it makes you take a step back and realize one day all this is going to be over and you're going to miss these days...