{LOL-that's for you Aimee!}
See, several weeks ago, I said I was exuberant. I don't remember the specifics surrounding that, but we've been joking about it ever since.
Right now, I'm exuberant because:
::It's getting close to 5 p.m. on Friday
::It's payday : )
::I have a few friends and their children coming to visit me tomorrow. The reason is scrapbooking, but I don't know how much of that will get done. I'm really excited about this, even though I don't know HOW I'll get the house presentable by the time they arrive.
::If you look up at the address of my blog, you should see a little pink square with a J in it. Aimee rocks!! She showed me how to do that.
Friday, September 30
Thursday, September 29
Pretty Shiny Teeth
15682449
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
I just love the way my teeth feel after twice yearly visit to the dentist. I wait as long as possible to eat anything, because I know they won't be this clean again for six months.
But, am I the only one that feels strange having a stranger poke around in my mouth? And I feel really self-conscious--like I'll be one of the break room stories later in the day:
"I had this one lady first thing this morning, and she OBVIOUSLY doesn't floss twice a day...EEWWWW!" Or something to that effect. But the teeth cleaning girl (dental assistant, probably?) and the dentist are both very nice. They both have young children too, so we always talk about our kids.
Unfortunately, the two cavities she discovered in the spring are still there. No miraculous dissappearing cavities. Darn. So, on the 13th I guess I'll go ahead and have that taken care of. Especially considering my mother-in-law had 4 teeth pulled yesterday, I think I'll take the best care of my pearly whites I can!
Wednesday, September 28
Love This Little Grin!!
Sweet Grin
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
It's SO hard to keep a straight face, telling her she can't do something (like chew the cat's tail) when she grins at you like this!!
And those five little teeth? Razor blades. She has made me bleed.
I have several more cute pics for you to check out, just don't have time to post them all on my blog. I uploaded the one of her with a barrette in her hair, just to show I do try to keep her hair out of her eyes!
Ready for cold weather
Knit Hat
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
My friend at work, Melissa, knitted this adorable little cap for Ashleigh. I love all the different colors she has, but last year, Ashleigh wore a white cap most of the time, so I asked for white. After she was in her PJs I realized I'd forgotten to take photos of her in it!!
Check out the middle photo: doesn't she look like a little thug in training?
Super Human Strength?
OK, maybe not. But when necessary, a Mom can hold a half-asleep 23 lb. child in one arm and pee at 2 am. Without any "accidents." Alright, I know it's not lifting a car off a child after a wreck, but come on...I was pretty impressed with myself!
Guess you can tell from that that we didn't have the best night's sleep ever in the Taylor house. She was in bed by 8, but from 11-3 involved bouts of me & her in the recliner and her in the bed with me & Kenneth. After 3, she slept fairly well in her own bed. Thank God.
Hope you're all a little more well-rested than me!
P.S. I still wouldn't take anything in the world for her!!!!!!
Guess you can tell from that that we didn't have the best night's sleep ever in the Taylor house. She was in bed by 8, but from 11-3 involved bouts of me & her in the recliner and her in the bed with me & Kenneth. After 3, she slept fairly well in her own bed. Thank God.
Hope you're all a little more well-rested than me!
P.S. I still wouldn't take anything in the world for her!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 27
My Shameful Secret
Well, it was, but now I'll share it with the world.
For four nights straight, Ashleigh wouldn't go to sleep. Not until 10 or 11pm anyway. That's just too late for a 9 month old AND her Mommy. I think (knock on wood) we have that issue resolved. She was tucked in without incident by 8pm last night.
But here's what I'm ashamed of: I totally lost my patience and got incredibly ticked off. I, the Mommy who usually has unending patience for her little angel, was just pissed about the whole situation. Don't worry, I didn't take it out on her in any way, but I'm sure she picked up my vibes. She took it out on me, though--I have the bruises to show it. She was violently opposed to bedtime and showed it by kicking and flailing about. OUCH!!!
Kenneth looked at me like I was an alien. I tried to explain to him Sunday night that after Ashleigh goes to sleep is my time. That's when I can relax and unwind, do anything I want, being pretty sure I won't be interrupted. And yes, Kenneth plays with her at night and will watch her while I do stuff, but it's just not the same. I can't go "off-duty" until she's tucked into her baby bed.
Each night, after she was FINALLY in bed, asleep, I looked at her sweet little face and felt so incredibly guilty. How could I ever be frustrated with this perfect little gift from God? Well, yesterday, I realized the answer is simple: I'm human. I need a little time for myself every day in order to keep my sanity and be the best Mom and Wife I can be. And that's OK.
So after explaining to my mother-in-law that Ashleigh taking a nap between 4&5pm every day is a BAD idea, I think we're back on track. Last night I played with Ashleigh for about 2 hours and we had the best time. Then I gave her a bath and put her to bed.
And all is well with the world.
For four nights straight, Ashleigh wouldn't go to sleep. Not until 10 or 11pm anyway. That's just too late for a 9 month old AND her Mommy. I think (knock on wood) we have that issue resolved. She was tucked in without incident by 8pm last night.
But here's what I'm ashamed of: I totally lost my patience and got incredibly ticked off. I, the Mommy who usually has unending patience for her little angel, was just pissed about the whole situation. Don't worry, I didn't take it out on her in any way, but I'm sure she picked up my vibes. She took it out on me, though--I have the bruises to show it. She was violently opposed to bedtime and showed it by kicking and flailing about. OUCH!!!
Kenneth looked at me like I was an alien. I tried to explain to him Sunday night that after Ashleigh goes to sleep is my time. That's when I can relax and unwind, do anything I want, being pretty sure I won't be interrupted. And yes, Kenneth plays with her at night and will watch her while I do stuff, but it's just not the same. I can't go "off-duty" until she's tucked into her baby bed.
Each night, after she was FINALLY in bed, asleep, I looked at her sweet little face and felt so incredibly guilty. How could I ever be frustrated with this perfect little gift from God? Well, yesterday, I realized the answer is simple: I'm human. I need a little time for myself every day in order to keep my sanity and be the best Mom and Wife I can be. And that's OK.
So after explaining to my mother-in-law that Ashleigh taking a nap between 4&5pm every day is a BAD idea, I think we're back on track. Last night I played with Ashleigh for about 2 hours and we had the best time. Then I gave her a bath and put her to bed.
And all is well with the world.
Monday, September 26
Bowl Therapy?
This weekend, when Ashleigh would get fussy, I'd stick her blue mixing bowl on her head. That usually put a stop to the fussing. If not, I knew something was really wrong.
So I was thinking how funny it would be if I kept a bowl in my desk here at work and when someone got upset over something, I'd just plunk the bowl on their head. I think it'd have to work the first few times, just for the shock factor alone.
Just a little crazy idea....
So I was thinking how funny it would be if I kept a bowl in my desk here at work and when someone got upset over something, I'd just plunk the bowl on their head. I think it'd have to work the first few times, just for the shock factor alone.
Just a little crazy idea....
Weekend List
OK, I think that list should have been called things I'll try NOT to do this weekend!!
::Housework-I did OK on this one, nothing spectacular. It's livable, certainly, but I did not mop.
::I almost completed the "friend tags" for Kelley & Kim.
::I'm in a foul mood today, so letting go of negativity? Not so much...
::Got quality time with Kenneth, no problems there!
::I half-way painted my nails after Ashleigh FINALLY went to sleep Saturday night. (I'll leave that topic for another post.)
::I did back up my photos onto CD. Every photo I've taken and downloaded since December of last year is now safely archived. Didn't get to backing up the ones I've color corrected, etc. BUT if my computer died today, I'd still have the originals of every photo. So that's OK.
::I chilled out PLENTY. Didn't feel like doing much of anything.
::I finished my mags, even a new one that came Saturday!
::CD's? What CD's? Outta sight, outta mind. I figure my CD's can stay unorganized awhile, it'll be OK.
::Plenty of Ashleigh time. Trust me.
::Housework-I did OK on this one, nothing spectacular. It's livable, certainly, but I did not mop.
::I almost completed the "friend tags" for Kelley & Kim.
::I'm in a foul mood today, so letting go of negativity? Not so much...
::Got quality time with Kenneth, no problems there!
::I half-way painted my nails after Ashleigh FINALLY went to sleep Saturday night. (I'll leave that topic for another post.)
::I did back up my photos onto CD. Every photo I've taken and downloaded since December of last year is now safely archived. Didn't get to backing up the ones I've color corrected, etc. BUT if my computer died today, I'd still have the originals of every photo. So that's OK.
::I chilled out PLENTY. Didn't feel like doing much of anything.
::I finished my mags, even a new one that came Saturday!
::CD's? What CD's? Outta sight, outta mind. I figure my CD's can stay unorganized awhile, it'll be OK.
::Plenty of Ashleigh time. Trust me.
Friday, September 23
This weekend....
I have many goals. Of course, those who know me realize I MIGHT reach 2 of them. If I'm lucky.
They are, in no particular order:
::Get my house clean, neat and in order. Especially the floors. Can stand for Ashleigh's knees and tops of her feet to be dirty from crawling around. (I said no order, but this is a priority!)
:: Do one creative thing. Hopefully make the "friend tags" for Kelley and Kim.
::Refocus my life on what makes me happy and let go of all the negative things that have crept in the past few weeks.
::Spend some quality time with Kenneth-wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
::Paint my nails.
::BACK UP MY HARD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY PHOTOS!!!
::Chill out for at least one hour.
::Finish reading my latest Parenting Magazine and revisit the LAST CK issue. (Did not renew--gave Mom a subscription card for SS and told her to buy it for me for birthday or Christmas, LOL!)
::FIND then ORGANIZE all my CDs. They've "escaped" and I find them in the darndest places all over the house. Not sure how this happened.
::Spend time playing with Ashleigh. (OK, really started to not put this one on here. Of course I'll play with her...I'm breathing, aren't I?)
Monday I'll let you all know how many I accomplished. Don't expect a long list!! : )
They are, in no particular order:
::Get my house clean, neat and in order. Especially the floors. Can stand for Ashleigh's knees and tops of her feet to be dirty from crawling around. (I said no order, but this is a priority!)
:: Do one creative thing. Hopefully make the "friend tags" for Kelley and Kim.
::Refocus my life on what makes me happy and let go of all the negative things that have crept in the past few weeks.
::Spend some quality time with Kenneth-wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
::Paint my nails.
::BACK UP MY HARD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY PHOTOS!!!
::Chill out for at least one hour.
::Finish reading my latest Parenting Magazine and revisit the LAST CK issue. (Did not renew--gave Mom a subscription card for SS and told her to buy it for me for birthday or Christmas, LOL!)
::FIND then ORGANIZE all my CDs. They've "escaped" and I find them in the darndest places all over the house. Not sure how this happened.
::Spend time playing with Ashleigh. (OK, really started to not put this one on here. Of course I'll play with her...I'm breathing, aren't I?)
Monday I'll let you all know how many I accomplished. Don't expect a long list!! : )
Ring Of Friends
I "borrowed" this idea from Kelley and Kim. I love the idea and hope a few people will participate. They were inspired by a project on Two Peas In A Bucket.
The end result of this will be a metal ring filled with tags from scrapbook friends, with the tag telling things about the person who created it.
There are two ways of doing this, and it can be done however you'd like:
1) you make a tag for my ring, and I make a tag for your ring (if you are interested in starting your own ring)
or 2) you make a tag for my ring (if you aren't interested in starting your own ring)
GUIDELINES FOR "RING OF FRIENDS" TAG SWAP
1) Your tag should be 3" x 6" in size.
2) Your tag should be about YOU. Things you like, pet peeves, anything you want to share. Include your photo, if you like. I just want to look at this tag, and know you a little better.
3) Put your NAME on the tag somewhere.
4) At the top of your tag, use a regular-sized hole punch to make the hole for the metal ring.
5) At the bottom of your tag (opposite the hole), use ribbons somehow hanging off the end.
Otherwise, I just want to see your unique style and learn a little more about you.
If you are interested in participating, please email me by clicking the link in my sidebar. In your email, let me know that you want to participate, and also whether you would like a tag in return (if you do, include your mailing address too!). I will respond, and give you MY mailing address at that time.
Listed here are just a few examples of what the Garden Girls created for theirs:
Tag 1
Tag 2
Tag 3
Tag 4
Tag 5
The end result of this will be a metal ring filled with tags from scrapbook friends, with the tag telling things about the person who created it.
There are two ways of doing this, and it can be done however you'd like:
1) you make a tag for my ring, and I make a tag for your ring (if you are interested in starting your own ring)
or 2) you make a tag for my ring (if you aren't interested in starting your own ring)
GUIDELINES FOR "RING OF FRIENDS" TAG SWAP
1) Your tag should be 3" x 6" in size.
2) Your tag should be about YOU. Things you like, pet peeves, anything you want to share. Include your photo, if you like. I just want to look at this tag, and know you a little better.
3) Put your NAME on the tag somewhere.
4) At the top of your tag, use a regular-sized hole punch to make the hole for the metal ring.
5) At the bottom of your tag (opposite the hole), use ribbons somehow hanging off the end.
Otherwise, I just want to see your unique style and learn a little more about you.
If you are interested in participating, please email me by clicking the link in my sidebar. In your email, let me know that you want to participate, and also whether you would like a tag in return (if you do, include your mailing address too!). I will respond, and give you MY mailing address at that time.
Listed here are just a few examples of what the Garden Girls created for theirs:
Tag 1
Tag 2
Tag 3
Tag 4
Tag 5
Thursday, September 22
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me 9-21
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Ashleigh has realized there is a big wide world beyond the living room, kitchen and dining room. Oh goody. My solution is just to close all the door and let her roam the hallway.
It's so funny, it's a game to her. She starts crawling away and you call her name. She looks at you over her shoulder, starts laughing and begins crawling as fast as she can-away from you!
I love that little laugh. It makes everything worthwhile.
I think this photo shows so many things. Even though she's getting so big, she is still so small. She's all about gaining some independence and exploring the world. And chasing the cat. And I'm going to spend years watching her go, wondering where that line is between giving her the freedom she needs to grow and the supervision she needs to keep her safe...
Wednesday, September 21
Hate these guys...
armadillo
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
I've had a long-standing hatred of the armadillo. It started several years ago, when the ones near my home made it their goal in life to kill anything I planted in my yard. And as I told Aimee earlier, if they were EATING my flowers for sustenance, I wouldn't be quite as upset. (She died laughing because I said sustenance, BTW.) But NO. They just dig plants up and leave them there to die.
They are plant assasins.
And Kenneth is good at killing them. According to my Daddy, it's hard because of that shell, but obviously Kenneth knows just where to shoot. Another reason I love him.
And if you find this offensive, tough! You'd probably feel differently if you spent LOADS of money on plants, then spent an entire day landscaping your lawn, to find most of it lying about the next day, with roots exposed. Sometimes, the plants could be saved, but often not.
Relaxin'
Awhile back, I asked Kenneth if he thought I was lazy. He looked at me like I told him I was going outside to wait on the mothership to pick me up! I took that as a no. I like to keep a clean, neat home, but also make family time a priority. So if I'm doing anything other that housework or spending time with Ashleigh & Kenneth, I feel lazy. Something I need to work on, I think.
Last night, Ashleigh was in bed at 7pm. And stayed there!!! I did a few things before 8, but then House came on and I watched that, then watched the season premier of Nip/Tuck. That was 2.5 hours of tv viewing...and nothing else!!! No folding laundry, dusting, or reading a magazine during commercials. I totally chilled out. It was hard, but I did it. Of course, tonight I'll be kicking myself for not doing laundry, or whatever, but it was nice while it lasted. I'll need to do more of this "nothing stuff." It's gotta be good for you, right?
Also, if anyone watched Nip/Tuck, let me know what you thought.
OK, break's over, back to work...
Last night, Ashleigh was in bed at 7pm. And stayed there!!! I did a few things before 8, but then House came on and I watched that, then watched the season premier of Nip/Tuck. That was 2.5 hours of tv viewing...and nothing else!!! No folding laundry, dusting, or reading a magazine during commercials. I totally chilled out. It was hard, but I did it. Of course, tonight I'll be kicking myself for not doing laundry, or whatever, but it was nice while it lasted. I'll need to do more of this "nothing stuff." It's gotta be good for you, right?
Also, if anyone watched Nip/Tuck, let me know what you thought.
OK, break's over, back to work...
Tuesday, September 20
Standing Up
Standing in play pen
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Last week, Ashleigh finally pulled herself up to a standing position. There was much cheering and clapping by me and Kenneth. She tries to pull up on everything, but so far, only succeeds while in jail. (That's what Kenneth calls the pack n play!) She gets so excited when she stands up, she's so darn cute!!! The flip side of that is when she's trying to stand up and can't, she gets so mad! I don't know where she gets that from. ; )
Monday, September 19
If you could be president
of a fictitious place, what would it be?
Let me explain.
Kenneth's new little phrase now that Ashleigh is so mobile is "You're getting into Whipping Land," even though she isn't old enough to be spanked. I have implemented the hand slap, which really isn't a slap at all. Trust me. It's more of a hard touch, but it gets the point across. ANYWAY, I think he informed Ashleigh and her cousin Elana that he was the mayor of Whipping Land. I thought that was pretty funny.
But forget mayor, I'd want to be president. And I think I'd like to be president of "Everyone Has Common Sense And Uses It Land."
So what would you be president of. (Keep in mind the president is rich and gets everything for free anyway, so don't waste your "Land" on anything money-related.
Let me explain.
Kenneth's new little phrase now that Ashleigh is so mobile is "You're getting into Whipping Land," even though she isn't old enough to be spanked. I have implemented the hand slap, which really isn't a slap at all. Trust me. It's more of a hard touch, but it gets the point across. ANYWAY, I think he informed Ashleigh and her cousin Elana that he was the mayor of Whipping Land. I thought that was pretty funny.
But forget mayor, I'd want to be president. And I think I'd like to be president of "Everyone Has Common Sense And Uses It Land."
So what would you be president of. (Keep in mind the president is rich and gets everything for free anyway, so don't waste your "Land" on anything money-related.
Happy Bug
Happy Bug
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
I am searching for that calm center that Kelley has been looking for. I thought that by creating a Happy Bug this weekend, I would possibly be bitten by it.
Alas, it is not to be. I thought of something last night though. What truly makes me happy is knowing that I have a life full of family and friends who love me as much as I love them. I know how much I love all of them, so I am a well-loved person, LOL.
Now if I can just put all the other less important crap in its proper place and leave it there, I just might find my way back to that calm and happy place...
Friday, September 16
Meet The Crybaby Bug
Crybaby Bug
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
Remember me saying Ashleigh was bitten by the "Crybaby Bug?" Well, I decided I needed to invent this little creature. When I converted it up upload, the colors lightened up, but you get the idea.
I plan to create more, like the Happy Bug, Mad Bug, etc.
Let me know what you think!
Food for Thought
::How bad is it really to take medicine that's past the expiration date? Just wondering...
::Why is it the more you need rest, the more the world conspires against you to keep from rest?
::Why do I have a psychotic aversion to crying in front of people? I don't mind if people know I cry, I'll tell them I cried about something. I just don't want anybody to see me do it.
::Why is it when faced with uncertainty, things go insane? It's like everyone just looses their mind. Things at work are that way now and I hate it. You can just feel the stress and tension, it's a palpable thing. Rumors and false information abound. It's like nobody trusts anyone, everybody is a suspect. Suspected of what, I'm not sure. It's just a feeling. I CAN'T STAND IT!!!!
::Thankfully, no matter how bad things are, just the sight of my daughter makes me smile and I know everything will be OK.
::Why is it the more you need rest, the more the world conspires against you to keep from rest?
::Why do I have a psychotic aversion to crying in front of people? I don't mind if people know I cry, I'll tell them I cried about something. I just don't want anybody to see me do it.
::Why is it when faced with uncertainty, things go insane? It's like everyone just looses their mind. Things at work are that way now and I hate it. You can just feel the stress and tension, it's a palpable thing. Rumors and false information abound. It's like nobody trusts anyone, everybody is a suspect. Suspected of what, I'm not sure. It's just a feeling. I CAN'T STAND IT!!!!
::Thankfully, no matter how bad things are, just the sight of my daughter makes me smile and I know everything will be OK.
Wednesday, September 14
The Uncooperative 9 Month Old
The Dive
Originally uploaded by Sunshyn93.
As many of you know, I take photos of Ashleigh on the 8th of each month. I call these her "Month Birthdays." Things have always went pretty well...until this month. Check out some more of the mayhem! I got a couple of cute "portrait-worthy shots" but I just love that I got so many that really show her personality. Some people might have considered this photo shoot a disaster, but I thought it was a hoot!! She tried to take the dress off. She tried to eat the dress. She HAD to see the tv. Then she HAD to study the backdrop (sheet).
My niece, Elana was over too. She was getting sick so she just sat there looking sad. Poor baby.
Anyway, check out the others if you want a laugh. And be sure to scroll down, I have a few more pics uploaded.
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