Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of my due date. I have a photo of me on that day, and had a blog entry prepared to post. It was really sweet and I might share it sometime in the future. But when I got home last night, I didn't want to see a computer.
For many reasons, I cannot go into any details, but things at work have gotten very hectic and complicated. Things will be OK eventually, but I was blindsided with something and it will take me quite awhile to adjust. Add to that the feeling of being in over my head because I don't understand the techinical aspects of computers as well as I wish I did and well....I've been in happier places. But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? LOL.
Meanwhile, I'l lost my appetite. I truly hope this trend continues.
Ashleigh is back to her sweet, wonderful HEALTHY self. Kenneth and I are doing well, although I'm starting to seriously stress about money again. You know how when it seems everything just falls on you at once?
But this morning I feel better than last night. And hopefully tomorrow I'll feel better than today.
Maybe I'll soon have time to do some more blogging and get caught up on everyone's lives. So if I'm not commenting, I haven't forgotten about you! I miss you guys!!!!
Wednesday, November 30
Monday, November 28
Thanksgiving...not what I planned...
Well, Thursday started off fine. Got to my in-law's home around 12 (they live next door, NOT a big journey!) and all was well. Got a few photos of Ashleigh and Elana in their matching outfits, and before long it was time to eat. Ashleigh wasn't hungry. Then I realized she was burning up. Gave her some medicine and shortly thereafter was thrown up on. (All in my hair, downmy shirt, etc.) But I think I handled that unfortunate event with dignity and grace. And a quick exit.
She seemed to feel better and played some at home. Then she'd be pitiful again. Then play some more. Friday morning, when her temp was 104.8, I knew I had to find a pediatrician. Ours was closed, but the best one in Columbus was open. We were told it was a stomach virus, that would last 3-5 days. No 24 or 48 hour virus for us! Good news: only contagious through saliva. So nobobdy had to worry. Bad news: except me. I was trying to get her to eat off my plate, with my fork. Ugh.
Spent alot of time getting my check, going to the bank, then tracking down needed medicine, Pedialyte, etc. And a one-second ear thermometer. That thing rocks!
Missed my family's Thanksgiving dinner, which they postponed to Saturday for us, pretty much. Had lots of ups and downs over the weekend with Ashleigh, but she's getting better, just has a way to go before she's back to 100%. Maybe a lot of Grandma's TLC today will do the trick!
My parents decided to give us an early Christmas gift, so we now have a new stove! And with help from Kenneth's Dad, it's installed, ready to go. Haven't used it yet, the fridge is full of leftovers. (We might have missed my family's dinner, but Mom sent plenty of food to us via my sister and her fiancé.
Also got my Christmas tree up. It's a work in progress, but it's up! (And it's actually the 7.5' pre-lit tree my mother-in-law got last year and didn't like. I like it just fine.) Also put some other stuff out/up. There's more stuff on the bookcases, but it's mostly scattered among the regular stuff. I can't take all that stuff down! I know I'm not a HGTV candidate, but I'm decorating at least. Kenneth isn't too happy about the tree, I don't think. He was eyeballing it last night and I asked him what and he said he was wondering how long it would take Ashleigh to pull it down on top of her. Geez. I plan on supervising her just a bit. I even tried really hard to put larger non-choking hazard stuff close to the bottom.
I think my mother-in-law might come over to help me put some finishing touches on my tree tonight. She just does the prettiest stuff! I was liking my stuff until I went in her house this morning. Now I feel like I have Charlie Brown decorations! LOL.
She seemed to feel better and played some at home. Then she'd be pitiful again. Then play some more. Friday morning, when her temp was 104.8, I knew I had to find a pediatrician. Ours was closed, but the best one in Columbus was open. We were told it was a stomach virus, that would last 3-5 days. No 24 or 48 hour virus for us! Good news: only contagious through saliva. So nobobdy had to worry. Bad news: except me. I was trying to get her to eat off my plate, with my fork. Ugh.
Spent alot of time getting my check, going to the bank, then tracking down needed medicine, Pedialyte, etc. And a one-second ear thermometer. That thing rocks!
Missed my family's Thanksgiving dinner, which they postponed to Saturday for us, pretty much. Had lots of ups and downs over the weekend with Ashleigh, but she's getting better, just has a way to go before she's back to 100%. Maybe a lot of Grandma's TLC today will do the trick!
My parents decided to give us an early Christmas gift, so we now have a new stove! And with help from Kenneth's Dad, it's installed, ready to go. Haven't used it yet, the fridge is full of leftovers. (We might have missed my family's dinner, but Mom sent plenty of food to us via my sister and her fiancé.
Also got my Christmas tree up. It's a work in progress, but it's up! (And it's actually the 7.5' pre-lit tree my mother-in-law got last year and didn't like. I like it just fine.) Also put some other stuff out/up. There's more stuff on the bookcases, but it's mostly scattered among the regular stuff. I can't take all that stuff down! I know I'm not a HGTV candidate, but I'm decorating at least. Kenneth isn't too happy about the tree, I don't think. He was eyeballing it last night and I asked him what and he said he was wondering how long it would take Ashleigh to pull it down on top of her. Geez. I plan on supervising her just a bit. I even tried really hard to put larger non-choking hazard stuff close to the bottom.
I think my mother-in-law might come over to help me put some finishing touches on my tree tonight. She just does the prettiest stuff! I was liking my stuff until I went in her house this morning. Now I feel like I have Charlie Brown decorations! LOL.
Wednesday, November 23
Thankful....
OK, I "have" to do a list of things I'm thankful for since it's the day before Thanksgiving. (Actually I don't really have anything interesting to say, LOL!)
I am thankful
::That I'm not a tacky, thoughtless idiot like the woman who blatantly cut line in front of me at Wal-Mart last night, just because she knew the woman in front of me. (And for you Dane Cook fans-I was not doing the "floaty-dance!")
::That I at least have a stove top that works, and a microwave. (My oven's been out a few weeks in case I didn't mention that.)
::That I have a dependable vehicle with a CD player and and radio that picks up all the stations. (My old car only picked up stations up to about 95--ACK!)
::That I have a home with central heat & air.
::That our home has 2 bathrooms (with 2 working toilets again, LOL)
::That I have a job, a pretty decent job actually. (I know I complain about it some, but don't we all?)
::That I am married to my bestest-ever friend, who has turned out to be a great Dadddy.
::That I have a wonderful, healthy, happy daughter.
::That Ashleigh's eye surgery seems to have worked like a charm!
::That my husband's family doesn't treat me like an in-law--I'm one of them.
::That my family loves my hubby and treats him like "one of us."
::That I have wonderful friends I can always confide in and depend on.
::That my mother-in-law keeps my daughter while I'm at work every day. I never have to worry about her care & safety.
::That Kelley introduced me to scrapbooking AND blogging. (I'm addicted to both, but feel my life is enriched because of it.)
::That we have satellite tv.
::For cell phones.
::For digial cameras.
::Can't believe I almost forgot this: hand-me-down clothes and toys for Ashleigh. (This would be much closer to the top if the list was in order of "importance.")
OK, I know it's a long list and I really should have just said I'm thankful for everything! Let me know what you're thankful for.
And have a great Turkey day!
I am thankful
::That I'm not a tacky, thoughtless idiot like the woman who blatantly cut line in front of me at Wal-Mart last night, just because she knew the woman in front of me. (And for you Dane Cook fans-I was not doing the "floaty-dance!")
::That I at least have a stove top that works, and a microwave. (My oven's been out a few weeks in case I didn't mention that.)
::That I have a dependable vehicle with a CD player and and radio that picks up all the stations. (My old car only picked up stations up to about 95--ACK!)
::That I have a home with central heat & air.
::That our home has 2 bathrooms (with 2 working toilets again, LOL)
::That I have a job, a pretty decent job actually. (I know I complain about it some, but don't we all?)
::That I am married to my bestest-ever friend, who has turned out to be a great Dadddy.
::That I have a wonderful, healthy, happy daughter.
::That Ashleigh's eye surgery seems to have worked like a charm!
::That my husband's family doesn't treat me like an in-law--I'm one of them.
::That my family loves my hubby and treats him like "one of us."
::That I have wonderful friends I can always confide in and depend on.
::That my mother-in-law keeps my daughter while I'm at work every day. I never have to worry about her care & safety.
::That Kelley introduced me to scrapbooking AND blogging. (I'm addicted to both, but feel my life is enriched because of it.)
::That we have satellite tv.
::For cell phones.
::For digial cameras.
::Can't believe I almost forgot this: hand-me-down clothes and toys for Ashleigh. (This would be much closer to the top if the list was in order of "importance.")
OK, I know it's a long list and I really should have just said I'm thankful for everything! Let me know what you're thankful for.
And have a great Turkey day!
Tuesday, November 22
Living the Good Life
It's so easy to get bogged down in the negative, depressed over the way money evaporates into thin air, how hard it is to lose weight...you know.
But when you really stop and think, it's easy to boost yourself up by realizing how lucky you are. This morning on the news they did a little story about a couple of hurricane evacuees who've permanently relocated to the area. This year, their daughter died of cancer, their son drowned in a swimming pool accident and then they lost EVERYTHING when Katrina hit the coast. Yet they were telling all the things they were thankful for! Oh my...makes my dread of steam cleaning the carpets seem really trivial.
LAST NIGHT was wonderful. Diane sent food over for dinner AND for our lunches today. YUM. So we just played and played. Our little tornado realized she can drag more toys out, not just be content with what I've set out for her to play with. Nice. ; )
I'm really excited about this cute little santa suit Diane got for Ashleigh this weekend. It even has a little hat! I've wanted to do a family photo for our Christmas cards, but might just get a photo of Ashleigh in this outfit to send out. She's who people really want to see anyway! Along with lots of other cute stuff, she also brought her this dress that I think might be her Christmas dress. The dresses I really like cost way too much. Or are sleeveless. I know we live in Mississippi, but the high for today is about 50. I don't want my baby to get sick for the sake of fashion. Besides, this is still a "little girl" dress and she's growing up so fast, I won't get to put her in these much longer. What do you think?
But when you really stop and think, it's easy to boost yourself up by realizing how lucky you are. This morning on the news they did a little story about a couple of hurricane evacuees who've permanently relocated to the area. This year, their daughter died of cancer, their son drowned in a swimming pool accident and then they lost EVERYTHING when Katrina hit the coast. Yet they were telling all the things they were thankful for! Oh my...makes my dread of steam cleaning the carpets seem really trivial.
LAST NIGHT was wonderful. Diane sent food over for dinner AND for our lunches today. YUM. So we just played and played. Our little tornado realized she can drag more toys out, not just be content with what I've set out for her to play with. Nice. ; )
I'm really excited about this cute little santa suit Diane got for Ashleigh this weekend. It even has a little hat! I've wanted to do a family photo for our Christmas cards, but might just get a photo of Ashleigh in this outfit to send out. She's who people really want to see anyway! Along with lots of other cute stuff, she also brought her this dress that I think might be her Christmas dress. The dresses I really like cost way too much. Or are sleeveless. I know we live in Mississippi, but the high for today is about 50. I don't want my baby to get sick for the sake of fashion. Besides, this is still a "little girl" dress and she's growing up so fast, I won't get to put her in these much longer. What do you think?
Monday, November 21
Odds & Ends
Ash BDay Invite upload
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
This is the birthday invite I designed for Ashleigh's party. I'd love to have done really nice scrapbook-ish invites, but I just don't have the time for all that. So I designed 4x6 invitations and had them printed today. Now, to find suitable envelopes and get them in the mail!
Train Wreck In A Skillet
I learned the hard way Saturday morning that Blue Bonnet Light does NOT do well to make grilled cheese sandwiches. I hate to blame in on the margarine, but that was the only variable that changed. They wouldn't brown well, but yet stuck and got all mangled. I said that they looked like a train wreck happened in my skillet! But they tasted good.
Christmas Fun
We took Ashleigh to look at lots of Christmas toys and decorations. We turned on all those singing dancing obnoxious things. You know, the things that are fun in the store but you'd never want to bring home? She loved it.
Housework
Got some stuff done this weekend-the kind of stuff that has to be done, but nobody notices unless they're doing a home inspection. Like cleaning light fixtures, scrubbing cabinet doors, changing a light bulb that's been out for over a year. (Laugh, but I'm dead serious!)
Got some serious hanging out quality family time in too. All in all a good weekend, but way too short!
Friday, November 18
Rite of Passage
Let me set the scene for you:
It's bathtime. Ashleigh has been washed up and rinsed clean, now we've entered the playtime portion of the bath. I'm singing my made-up second verse of "You Are My Sunshine":
You are my sweetie
You are my darlin'
You are my honey, you are my pal
I'll love you always and forev..noNONONONO!!!!!!
I jerk Ashleigh up because I see the look.
As I lift her, I hear plops in the water below. She dropped the kids off in the pool. (For those of you slow on the uptake...she pooped.)
I started yelling for Kenneth, but had to go to him, with Ashleigh wrapped in her towel.
He had to deal with her.
I had to decontaminate everything.
So I've been through another of Motherhood's Rites of Passage. Poop in the tub.
P.S. I don't want to jinx it, but Ashleigh's eye is looking very good--no goop, no excess tears. Keep your fingers crossed!
It's bathtime. Ashleigh has been washed up and rinsed clean, now we've entered the playtime portion of the bath. I'm singing my made-up second verse of "You Are My Sunshine":
You are my sweetie
You are my darlin'
You are my honey, you are my pal
I'll love you always and forev..noNONONONO!!!!!!
I jerk Ashleigh up because I see the look.
As I lift her, I hear plops in the water below. She dropped the kids off in the pool. (For those of you slow on the uptake...she pooped.)
I started yelling for Kenneth, but had to go to him, with Ashleigh wrapped in her towel.
He had to deal with her.
I had to decontaminate everything.
So I've been through another of Motherhood's Rites of Passage. Poop in the tub.
P.S. I don't want to jinx it, but Ashleigh's eye is looking very good--no goop, no excess tears. Keep your fingers crossed!
Thursday, November 17
Jackie Needs...
Saw this on Kelley's Blog and thought I'd give it a try.
Google your name + needs and see what you get. It's pretty darn funny. I was able to get all 10 of mine of the first page of results! Try it and let me know what you get.
::A new neighbor
::A Friend
::Help with writing topic summary
::YOU!
::More Tiles
::To pose for Playboy (LMAO-I can assure you that NOBODY wants or needs me to pose for Playboy!)
::To get (her) credibility back
::A marrow transplant
::Child care for work
::Cash
Be sure to scroll down, I have a few other entries today.
Google your name + needs and see what you get. It's pretty darn funny. I was able to get all 10 of mine of the first page of results! Try it and let me know what you get.
::A new neighbor
::A Friend
::Help with writing topic summary
::YOU!
::More Tiles
::To pose for Playboy (LMAO-I can assure you that NOBODY wants or needs me to pose for Playboy!)
::To get (her) credibility back
::A marrow transplant
::Child care for work
::Cash
Be sure to scroll down, I have a few other entries today.
Fun Day
At Home After Surgery
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
OK, the surgery portion of Tuesday was NOT fun, but the rest of it was. Got this pic of Ashleigh playing with her "new" Winnie the Pooh toy, courtesy of Aunt Rachel and Caiden. Check out some photos from the Surgery Center. I was upset that I didn't get a photo of her with her doctor or where he initialed above her eye (they cleaned it off when she was in the O.R.) but I think I did good to get any photos at all!
Cold Weather...Finally!
Warm little hat
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
It FINALLY got below freezing last night. About time. Anyway, when I dropped Ashleigh off this morning, I had to take a couple of photos of her in her little hat Melissa made for her. She was still half asleep, so she left it on.
Wednesday, November 16
Surgery Details
Well, I didn't sleep well the night before, and felt like I was going to throw up all the way to Tupelo. I sat in the backseat with Ashleigh and a couple of times she reached out and grabbed my hand. It was all I could do not to tell Kenneth to just turn around and go home, eye gunk wasn't that bad.
We arrived at 6:30 and didn't wait long to be called back. Then people were in and out of the tiny room, cramped with me, Ashleigh, Kenneth, my parents, and a student nurse that was going to follow/observe Ashleigh through her procedure. Everyone was so nice and competent. Plus I just knew I had to push my fears aside, so I was OK. When the nurse came to get Ashleigh, she went to her, ready to go see what was past that curtain. If she had cried, I would have lost it, big time. Maybe she knew she had to be a big girl for Mommy.
We went to another waiting room and chatted for about 5 minutes and a nurse came in and told us everything went well, Ashleigh was in recovery and Dr. Wesson would be in to talk to us in a minute. He took us to another room and told us that she was only under the gas for 3-4 minutes, that she did great, the amount of blockage was average and possible side effects, etc. He said since we live so far away and I work even further away, that if she was doing well next week, just call in and we wouldn't have to do a post-op visit. By the time we got back to the waiting room, a nurse came to tell us she was awake to follow her.
It was hard not to run.
Then there Ashleigh was, smiling and happy, in the arms of a nurse who wanted to be cute and not give her immediately to me. (She is lucky she didn't get smacked, but I was a little over-anxious, I suppose) We went to yet another little area with rocking chairs where I just loved and kissed on her and gave her something to drink. When she saw her cup, she threw her pacifier! I finally let everyone else hold her a bit. I knew I'd have her all day long.
We were headed home by about 7:40. I was so happy. Ashleigh was a delight all day long. No crankiness, none of the side effects, just happy and hungry and ready to play, play, play. I have a few photos, I'll try to post them tomorrow.
In other news: we either have to rewire our oven or get a new one. BLAH! Both our toilets are leaking in one way or another. (Clean water, not the-ahem-"used" stuff) We don't have any money for anything. But you know what? It's okay. We are blessed in all the ways that matter and everything else will fall into place. It always does.
We arrived at 6:30 and didn't wait long to be called back. Then people were in and out of the tiny room, cramped with me, Ashleigh, Kenneth, my parents, and a student nurse that was going to follow/observe Ashleigh through her procedure. Everyone was so nice and competent. Plus I just knew I had to push my fears aside, so I was OK. When the nurse came to get Ashleigh, she went to her, ready to go see what was past that curtain. If she had cried, I would have lost it, big time. Maybe she knew she had to be a big girl for Mommy.
We went to another waiting room and chatted for about 5 minutes and a nurse came in and told us everything went well, Ashleigh was in recovery and Dr. Wesson would be in to talk to us in a minute. He took us to another room and told us that she was only under the gas for 3-4 minutes, that she did great, the amount of blockage was average and possible side effects, etc. He said since we live so far away and I work even further away, that if she was doing well next week, just call in and we wouldn't have to do a post-op visit. By the time we got back to the waiting room, a nurse came to tell us she was awake to follow her.
It was hard not to run.
Then there Ashleigh was, smiling and happy, in the arms of a nurse who wanted to be cute and not give her immediately to me. (She is lucky she didn't get smacked, but I was a little over-anxious, I suppose) We went to yet another little area with rocking chairs where I just loved and kissed on her and gave her something to drink. When she saw her cup, she threw her pacifier! I finally let everyone else hold her a bit. I knew I'd have her all day long.
We were headed home by about 7:40. I was so happy. Ashleigh was a delight all day long. No crankiness, none of the side effects, just happy and hungry and ready to play, play, play. I have a few photos, I'll try to post them tomorrow.
In other news: we either have to rewire our oven or get a new one. BLAH! Both our toilets are leaking in one way or another. (Clean water, not the-ahem-"used" stuff) We don't have any money for anything. But you know what? It's okay. We are blessed in all the ways that matter and everything else will fall into place. It always does.
All Is Well
I'll post a detailed account later, but just wanted to let everyone know things really couldn't have went better!
It was over in a wink! No bad side effects, we had a great day playing yesterday. She NEVER cried, was NEVER cranky, not even right after she woke up.
It was over in a wink! No bad side effects, we had a great day playing yesterday. She NEVER cried, was NEVER cranky, not even right after she woke up.
Monday, November 14
Surgery
I know it will be OK. Really I do. So why am I so anxious? Because she's my baby, that's why! I just hate that if she gets hungry or thirsty after 2am, she can't have anything to eat or drink. I hate that she will be knocked out in an operating room. (Although what parent hasn't wished they could knock out a child fighting sleep?)
Surgery really isn't even the right word. It's more of a procedure. People deal with much more serious things all the time. I don't know how they manage. I think I'd be out of my mind with worry if they were actually going to be cutting on her! If you're interested and/or have time you can check here or here to see what she'll be having done tomorrow.
I just hope I don't cry. I've got an almost psychotic aversion to crying in front of people, even Kenneth.
But I'm ready for her eye to be all better. No more watering, no more gunk. I'll just focus on the positive outcome.
Think of me tomorrow. We have to be there at 6:30 a.m.-YUCK!
Surgery really isn't even the right word. It's more of a procedure. People deal with much more serious things all the time. I don't know how they manage. I think I'd be out of my mind with worry if they were actually going to be cutting on her! If you're interested and/or have time you can check here or here to see what she'll be having done tomorrow.
I just hope I don't cry. I've got an almost psychotic aversion to crying in front of people, even Kenneth.
But I'm ready for her eye to be all better. No more watering, no more gunk. I'll just focus on the positive outcome.
Think of me tomorrow. We have to be there at 6:30 a.m.-YUCK!
Saturday photo shoot
Jackie Ashleigh
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Rachel and I decided to meet Saturday afternoon and take photos. We met at The W and it was just perfect. The weather, the changing leaves, the children..*STOP* OK, the children were not the most cooperative. That was kinda like herding chickens. BUT we had a great time anyway. I haven't seen Rachel's pics yet, but check out a few of my favorites. I'll probably post a few more later.
The rest of the weekend was nice. Well, partly. Relaxed alot, spent loads of time with Ashleigh, but we didn't see enough of Kenneth. I feel like I barely saw him at all. And that makes me a little sad. But maybe I can get a little time with him tonight.
Friday, November 11
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...
Weird Santa
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
OK, not really.
BUT in the quest for the perfect thing to build the perfect ad (even if it will end up butchered, LOL) I run across some interesting pieces of art. This is one I had to share. I don't really "get" it. WHY is he holding the telescope backwards? Is he falling into or leaping out of the water? Why is the bird so close to the water? Is the bird his magical spirit guide after Santa was enlightened with some pharmaceutical assistance?
WhatEVER would you use this for, anyway?
If you have the answers to any of these burning questions, please let me know.
And have a great weekend!
Thursday, November 10
Today I am...
::Stong in my faith
::Totally in love with my husband
::Thankful for my healthy daughter
::Proud of myself for coming to work every day even though I'd much rather be home
::Optimistic that things will be good since I have a new boss
::Sad that my friend Rachel has been moved to another department
::Thankful for my family; they are wonderful
::Digging my eyeglasses (the way they look, NOT the way they feel.)
::Happy the weather turned cooler. Again.
::Glad I have wonderful friends
::Looking forward to CSI tonight
::Disappointed that all the leaves have fallen off all the trees in my yard overnight
::Thinking it's cool that we have a home we can be proud of, with a big ole yard full of leaves!
How are YOU today?
::Totally in love with my husband
::Thankful for my healthy daughter
::Proud of myself for coming to work every day even though I'd much rather be home
::Optimistic that things will be good since I have a new boss
::Sad that my friend Rachel has been moved to another department
::Thankful for my family; they are wonderful
::Digging my eyeglasses (the way they look, NOT the way they feel.)
::Happy the weather turned cooler. Again.
::Glad I have wonderful friends
::Looking forward to CSI tonight
::Disappointed that all the leaves have fallen off all the trees in my yard overnight
::Thinking it's cool that we have a home we can be proud of, with a big ole yard full of leaves!
How are YOU today?
Wednesday, November 9
Sweet Baby
11 Months Old 2
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
{Be sure to scroll down, there are several things posted today.}
How could you not love this sweet little baby? Of course, I think that, LOL! She was a little bi-polar yesterday; one minute very happy, the next having herself quite the temper tantrum. She decided she hates her car seat and stiffened up like a board and screamed every time I tried to put her in it. That was fun. But after she was in, she was fine. Weird.
Interesting little thing happened at the surgery center while waiting. The HUGE waiting room was practically empty and I let Ash crawl around a bit and play. She didn't yell, squeal or anything. Well, an older (mean-spirited evil hag) lady kept giving us the evil eye and whispering to her companion. Well, once we got within earshot and she said (loudly) "I would have NEVER let my child run around wild like that." To which I replied, "When I give a s**t what you did with your kids, I'll let you know."
Sometimes I wonder what happens to the filter between my brain and mouth. But she did leave us alone after that and everyone else snickered not-so-secretely.
The pre-op was fine, though. Just paperwork and answering questions. Why it matters if me and Ashleigh's father are married I have no idea. But it seemed to be of utmost importance. Was happy to hear she won't have an IV or anything, they'll just knock her out with gas. She even gets to wear her pants and socks to surgery. And she gets to take a favorite toy. We wonder if she'll chose her remote control or a spoon...
11 Months Old
11 Months Old
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Oh yeah, another "month old" photo shoot last night. To say she wasn't cooperative was an understatement.
Expensive T-Shirt
Expensive T-Shirt
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
This t-shirt cost over $100! Well, it's allegedly free, but we're paying the surgery center well over $100 for "use of their facility" so I'm just considering it a really expensive t-shirt. The little stinker wouldn't stand up on her own for the photo. Her rebellion is starting early.
Testing something out
Check out my silly girl.
Will try for a "real" post later! REALLY busy today, darn it!
Let me know if you can view it-I think it's funny at the end.
Will try for a "real" post later! REALLY busy today, darn it!
Let me know if you can view it-I think it's funny at the end.
Tuesday, November 8
A better place
I think the world would be a better place if everyone agreed with me. ;-) Don't you?
OK, maybe a little boring at times, but it WOULD be nice. At least if everyone in my circle of influence agreed with me. A girl can dream, can't she?
A Little Clarification
I think I might have given a bit of the wrong impression in my last post, which was brought to my attention when Kim commented. I will strike up conversations with total strangers as well. There just has to be some sort of reason or common denominator. Like I talk to other people in waiting rooms, or if we're standing in a long line waiting to check out. Of course, only if they look nice. Why try to talk to a mean person? I suppose I'm just wary in situations where some random person talks to me in a situation where people don't normally converse (like gas pumps) OR in situations where my purse may be stolen or my daughter snatched. Which could be anywhere, I suppose, but I like to think I have a sixth sense about these things. he he...
OK, maybe a little boring at times, but it WOULD be nice. At least if everyone in my circle of influence agreed with me. A girl can dream, can't she?
A Little Clarification
I think I might have given a bit of the wrong impression in my last post, which was brought to my attention when Kim commented. I will strike up conversations with total strangers as well. There just has to be some sort of reason or common denominator. Like I talk to other people in waiting rooms, or if we're standing in a long line waiting to check out. Of course, only if they look nice. Why try to talk to a mean person? I suppose I'm just wary in situations where some random person talks to me in a situation where people don't normally converse (like gas pumps) OR in situations where my purse may be stolen or my daughter snatched. Which could be anywhere, I suppose, but I like to think I have a sixth sense about these things. he he...
Monday, November 7
Paranoid or Cautious?
Sometimes I wonder if I'm just being reasonably cautious because of the time we live in, or if I'm just downright paranoid.
I live in the "Hospitality State" so why is it that when a stranger strikes up a conversation with me, I'm instantly suspicious of their intentions? Unless they are 1) commenting on my daughter, which is perfectly normal ;-) or 2) another woman asking my opinion on a child-related item/issue-when we both have our children with us. Otherwise, I go on red alert.
Here are a few examples:
::I stopped to buy gas last week and a vehicle pulled in behind me. I hear a man's voice say, "Hello Monroe!" (The county I live in-it's on my car tag) I didn't acknowledge him, then he asked me where exactly I lived and it was obvious he was talking to me. I turned to answer him and was VERY vague. This wasn't really necessary because people have trouble finding my house with directions AND he was about 70. We discussed the gas prices and weather. Then I suppose he noticed the sunshades and car seat, because he asked if I had a child. I told him yes, but was really quick to point out she wasn't with me. What? Like a 70 year old black man who weighs maybe 130 lbs. is going to sprint over, snatch a 24 lb. child from a car seat that I have trouble getting her out of sometimes, then make it past me into his truck and drive off? Of course not. But then maybe he's distracting me so someone ELSE can....
::About a month ago in Wal-Mart, a Mennonite lady asked my opinion on cough/cold medicines. She explained she was buying a good bit of medicine to send to her granddaughter. Her daughter and son-in-law are missionaries in the Ukraine and can't get medicine. Don't worry, I helped her, even to the point of promising the Equate brand was just as good, and she could buy twice as much for the same price. However, I clutched my purse tightly to me, as if it contained a million dollars AND the cure for cancer AND the answer to "what's the meaning of life"! She noticed and I explained that several women had gotten their purses snatched in Wal-Mart recently. So she grabbed hers up to. Now, if you don't know what a Mennonite is, the best way to explain it is they're sort of like Amish-lite. Did I really think she was part of a purse snatching scheme? Of course not. But can you be too sure?
There are many more examples, but I'll leave it at those two. I have to wonder where all this paranoia of mine came from. I mean, I've lived in rural Mississippi all my life! But I never leave my doors unlocked at home, even if we're there! Unless we're in and out of the yard, something like that. I never leave my car unlocked either. And it isn't being a mom, I was this way before.
So, are you extra cautious or a trusting soul? Do you think I'm careful or crazy? Let me know....
P.S. I know I'm crazy, I mean about this one issue!
I live in the "Hospitality State" so why is it that when a stranger strikes up a conversation with me, I'm instantly suspicious of their intentions? Unless they are 1) commenting on my daughter, which is perfectly normal ;-) or 2) another woman asking my opinion on a child-related item/issue-when we both have our children with us. Otherwise, I go on red alert.
Here are a few examples:
::I stopped to buy gas last week and a vehicle pulled in behind me. I hear a man's voice say, "Hello Monroe!" (The county I live in-it's on my car tag) I didn't acknowledge him, then he asked me where exactly I lived and it was obvious he was talking to me. I turned to answer him and was VERY vague. This wasn't really necessary because people have trouble finding my house with directions AND he was about 70. We discussed the gas prices and weather. Then I suppose he noticed the sunshades and car seat, because he asked if I had a child. I told him yes, but was really quick to point out she wasn't with me. What? Like a 70 year old black man who weighs maybe 130 lbs. is going to sprint over, snatch a 24 lb. child from a car seat that I have trouble getting her out of sometimes, then make it past me into his truck and drive off? Of course not. But then maybe he's distracting me so someone ELSE can....
::About a month ago in Wal-Mart, a Mennonite lady asked my opinion on cough/cold medicines. She explained she was buying a good bit of medicine to send to her granddaughter. Her daughter and son-in-law are missionaries in the Ukraine and can't get medicine. Don't worry, I helped her, even to the point of promising the Equate brand was just as good, and she could buy twice as much for the same price. However, I clutched my purse tightly to me, as if it contained a million dollars AND the cure for cancer AND the answer to "what's the meaning of life"! She noticed and I explained that several women had gotten their purses snatched in Wal-Mart recently. So she grabbed hers up to. Now, if you don't know what a Mennonite is, the best way to explain it is they're sort of like Amish-lite. Did I really think she was part of a purse snatching scheme? Of course not. But can you be too sure?
There are many more examples, but I'll leave it at those two. I have to wonder where all this paranoia of mine came from. I mean, I've lived in rural Mississippi all my life! But I never leave my doors unlocked at home, even if we're there! Unless we're in and out of the yard, something like that. I never leave my car unlocked either. And it isn't being a mom, I was this way before.
So, are you extra cautious or a trusting soul? Do you think I'm careful or crazy? Let me know....
P.S. I know I'm crazy, I mean about this one issue!
Saturday, November 5
Enjoying Fall
Enjoying Fall
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Decided to get out and try to get some photos of Ashleigh this afternoon, taking advantage of the changing leaves, even if it is 80 degrees. {Be sure to check out the others.} She was semi-cooperative at best. She loves to look outside and be carried around outside, but being placed on the ground-well, she's still getting used to that. And forget trying to get her to stand by a tree!
OH! That reminds me: LAST NIGHT SHE STOOD UP ALL BY HERSELF! I was on the phone with Aimee when it happened and my little mini-fit made her think something was wrong. (Of all the people in the world to be talking to at that time, LOL!) And we thought she'd take a step today, but she didn't. Oh well, she'll be running away from us before we know it.
I've done a bit of cleaning out/organizing today. Got the printer my Dad gave me going and printed a few sheets of pics. Began the process of organizing my recipes and have already found some really good ones I forgot about. Found a tea cake recipe and tried it out with my little duck shaped cookie cutter. They turned out rather well, even though tea cakes aren't my absolute favorite. Now need to decide how do dress them up for the birthday party. By the way, any little hints/ideas/suggestions about that little extravaganza would be greatly apreciated!
Guess I better get off line...I'll regret staying up this late tomorrow!
Bed Head
Bed Head
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Some mornings I just laugh out loud when Ashleigh wakes up. Her Grandma Diane says that she sleeps on top of her head sometimes, I think she might be right. The other day, I just had to take a picture to show everyone. Kenneth laughed and said he could see already she'd never be on time in the mornings. The front view was priceless, but she wouldn't look at the camera. I don't know why...who doesn't love having their photo taken at 6am?
Friday, November 4
The Wooly Mammoth & The Spoon
{Did that get your attention?}
I don't know what it is with Ashleigh, but I have a fear a scenario like this is in her future:
She's sitting in a therapist's office and explaining that she really doesn't understand her uncontrollable obsession with colorful little plastic spoons. She'll say that she's been told it started when she was less than a year old, but she's sure it's her parent's fault in some way.
She doesn't have a special favorite blankie or stuffed animal. Three nights this week she has went to bed with a spoon in her hand. And when I'd try to take it out, she start to wake up! One day she carried a red one to her Grandma's and held on to it all day long. She finally let it go about 7:30 that night, but picked it right back up. I just don't get it. My Mom once said about me that if it was different, I'd like it. Maybe Ashleigh will be the same way..."screw blankies and lovies-give me a spoon!"
The Wooly Mammoth bit refers to my overgrown eyebrows that are overdue for waxing. That is a top priority this weekend. Actually, a top priority for tonight. I'll not go into my other lofty plans for the weekend, I probably won't do any of it anyway.
Have a good one!
I don't know what it is with Ashleigh, but I have a fear a scenario like this is in her future:
She's sitting in a therapist's office and explaining that she really doesn't understand her uncontrollable obsession with colorful little plastic spoons. She'll say that she's been told it started when she was less than a year old, but she's sure it's her parent's fault in some way.
She doesn't have a special favorite blankie or stuffed animal. Three nights this week she has went to bed with a spoon in her hand. And when I'd try to take it out, she start to wake up! One day she carried a red one to her Grandma's and held on to it all day long. She finally let it go about 7:30 that night, but picked it right back up. I just don't get it. My Mom once said about me that if it was different, I'd like it. Maybe Ashleigh will be the same way..."screw blankies and lovies-give me a spoon!"
The Wooly Mammoth bit refers to my overgrown eyebrows that are overdue for waxing. That is a top priority this weekend. Actually, a top priority for tonight. I'll not go into my other lofty plans for the weekend, I probably won't do any of it anyway.
Have a good one!
Thursday, November 3
Wonderful Surprise
Last night when I walked in the house, I smelled food. YUM. I'll admit, I thought my mother-in-law had sent food over again. Imagine my surprise when I walked into the kitchen and found Kenneth standing at the stove cooking! He made a pot of chili and it was so good! He didn't even make a big mess or anything. {Kenneth, if you are reading this, I'm not implying that you can't do things without making a mess. I say that because lots of women say they'd almost rather their man NOT cook because they make a huge mess.}
A few people asked what he wanted and I told them nothing, that he often does things just to help out, especially since Ashleigh was born.
I've got a good man. Think I'll keep him! ;-)
P.S. Be sure to take the test below and let me know if you're good or bad!
A few people asked what he wanted and I told them nothing, that he often does things just to help out, especially since Ashleigh was born.
I've got a good man. Think I'll keep him! ;-)
P.S. Be sure to take the test below and let me know if you're good or bad!
Naughty or Nice
Take this test yourself and let me know if you're good or bad!
| You Are a Normal Girl |
 You are 50% Good and 50% Bad Sure you've pulled some bad girl stunts in your past. But these days, you're (mostly) a good girl. |
Wednesday, November 2
How's Your Inner Child?
Found this on Cowboy in the Jungle's blog, thought it was kinda cool. He's got some other neat stuff on there, you should check him out if you get a chance. You've gotta read "I've got a big snake in my pants!" It's hilarious!
| Your Inner Child Is Surprised |
 You see many things through the eyes of a child. Meaning, you're rarely cynical or jaded. You cherish all of the details in life. Easily fascinated, you enjoy experiencing new things. |
Oh No!
Hear No Evil
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
You'd think we'd just told her when her eye surgery was! But when Angela took these sweet photos Friday evening, we didn't know when it would be.
I got the call yesterday afternoon, though. Her surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15. We won't know what time until I take her in for pre-op. I'll probably do that one day next week. Not looking forward to the actual surgery, but will be very glad to have her tear duct unclogged so it won't be watering all the time (and gunky often).
Tuesday, November 1
Archive Searching...
Took this "challenge" off Kim's blog:
The Blog Archives and Hidden Meanings meme.
The criteria: Delve into your blog archive. Find your 23rd post (or closest to).Find the fifth sentence (or closest to). Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
Ponder it for meaning, subtext or hidden agendas.
Okay, I went back and found my 23rd post and the fifth sentence in that post.
Here is what I said at that time….
Soon my sadness was replaced with anger.
LOL! I could go anywhere with that one. I think it "means" that I was going through the normal grieving process of losing my beloved little color Epson printer. No subtext or hidden agendas there, folks!
The Blog Archives and Hidden Meanings meme.
The criteria: Delve into your blog archive. Find your 23rd post (or closest to).Find the fifth sentence (or closest to). Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
Ponder it for meaning, subtext or hidden agendas.
Okay, I went back and found my 23rd post and the fifth sentence in that post.
Here is what I said at that time….
Soon my sadness was replaced with anger.
LOL! I could go anywhere with that one. I think it "means" that I was going through the normal grieving process of losing my beloved little color Epson printer. No subtext or hidden agendas there, folks!
Feeling Better
Feeling Better
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Last night, Ashleigh was running wide open all night! It was so great to see her playing, to hear her sweet little laugh and squeal. The little car you see Kenneth holding was the source of much delight. I bet my Mom had no idea Ashleigh would love that little car so much. She had alot of fun hanging out with Daddy, too!
Happy Birthday Elana!
Birthday Princess
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
My sweet little niece turned a year old Saturday and I just can't believe it! She had a nice party, but the poor baby was getting sick. I just love this photo of her, but I got some other cute ones, check them out!
Now I'm thinking about Ashleigh's birthday party. She'll be a year old one month and one week from today! YIKES!
Cute non-trick or treator
Halloween 2005
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Well, we ended up not even taking her to her grandparent's house to Trick or Treat. She seemed to be feeling quite a bit better and I didn't want to mess that up. I wanted to get some photos of her standing up, but she woudl not cooperate. (She can almost stand up by herself!)
We just had a good time hanging out and playing, and giving out candy to trick or treators. Maybe next year will go a little better!
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