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Okay, so clearly if you look below, I got picture happy tonight. :) I haven't posted in awhile, not sure why exactly. I've been pretty busy with work and trying to keep up with Kai. I'll try to update more often. Enjoy the cutie!!

Super Bowl Entertainment

After making the party rounds, Mommy and Kai opted for the quiet Super Bowl Party at home. We cleaned house, folded laundry, and played with toys. I sat down on the couch jsut in time for the half time show (nothing like Prince singing in the rain). ANYWAY, I could hear Kai behind me, but I couldn't see him. I figured he was just playing with a toy. Every now and then I'd hear a "wooosh" but didn't thik about it. The the "wooshs" got more frequent. I looked over the couch and low-and-behold....

.....Hahaha...these just make me laugh, how can you ever be mad?!?! He was so organized in his efforts. :)

I love to read!

The house got very quiet the other day, and any mom will tell you, that is when its time to go looking. I often go quietly at first to see if I can sneek up on kai doing something cute. On this day I found him in his play room sitting with his cup, a truck, and his big book about trucks (aka, best $5 bucks i've ever spent). He was reading and talking to himself. I tried to get out my awesome new video camera, but the darn thing had no cell.....grrr....anyway, so cute.

This picture should be dubbed "stupid-things-we-teach-our-children-and-then-repeatedly-make-them-do-it." We like to call this, "what's in your mouth."

BAD MOMMY!!

I've finally come to terms with this so I'll post it. Two weeks ago, Kai and I were playing around while I was making the bed. He'd crawl away and I'd flip him over and tickle him. My husband was sitting nearby and yelled, "he's gonna get hurt." I laughed. Well, until about two seconds later when my baby's face smaxhed into the bedside table....this was the result. He wasn't too upset about it, but I sure was. I didn't take him in public for days. He even got a black eye!!!

Determined

I did good last week. I ate well, I lifted, I ran....I did good. I'm proud. I feel a little determined. It wasn't all that bad. I went on my terms and on my time, and I don't feel I missed a lot of Kai time in order to do it (which has been my excuse).

I worked out during the day at lunch. I got in and out in thirty min with a hard lifting routine. On the off days, Chad picked up Kai which allowed me to go run for 30min after work. I even went on Saturday!

Diet went okay. Chad says I'm not eating enough, but I'm in that stage where it is difficult to convince myself to eat more in order to lose weight. Yesterday I stopped by my neighborhood health food store for some digestive enzymes and other healthy things to take when dieting.

I'm prepared for this week. I have a busy next weekend planned, so I know I really need to stay on course.

I'm three days behind in my Bible reading so I better get on it. Hope you all have a great week!!

Moooooooody!

Just call me moody. I'm not sure if its the weather, the job, the husband, or all of the above, but I am MOODY today.

I hate days like this. I know I'm in a funk. I know I have no real reason to be, but I am.

Well, maybe I do have reasons. Kai woke up at 530am, I let him fuss until about 615. I finally got up, got my coffee, his milk, and headed to get him...what that, no noise?!? Yup, he went back to bed...ugh. So now *I* am wide awake and he's sleeping. And I eventually had to WAKE him, I NEVER do that, but I had to feed him before I headed to work. At least he was in a great mood all morning, because when I picked him up....

I am a bit concerned because my sitter is trying to sell her house, so every time it shows they all have to leave and Kai's naps get interrupted. I'm not mad by any means, because I love her and totally want them to sell that house....I just wish it didn't interfere with Kai's napping. He only napped 30 min all day. UGH! What a grouch!!! Its just not even fun. When we are at home he sleeps 2.5 hours!! We got home and I tried to feed him. HA! When I was preparing my dinner, Kai threw ALL of his on the floor. Oh I was mad. I think it was the first time I really got on to him by saying, "mommy is mad that you did this. it makes mommy have to clean a lot more and play less." I believe he understood as he felt the need to squat down and pick up peas and carrots off the floor.

There is more to this funky day, but I'm too tired to post it. I'm ready to end this day and start the new one.

Oh, and the Office rocks!

F-A-T!

Roll your eyes all you want, but that is how I feel today. Ever have those days where your jeans are just slightly tighter than usual? Your shirt hugs a little more in the tummy area than it normally does? Ugh. And go figure that it is also the day that I go out for two meals. Rockfish for lunch and Carrabbas for dinner...yup, I'm not losing any weight!

I did, however, receive the jeans that Zafu recommended for my body type....PERFECT! I'm so happy. I went through the whole questionnaire, etc. They recommended the Victoria's Secret Boyfriend cut jeans in a size 8 or 10. I bought both sizes since I had to order online, figuring I'd send the pair that didn't fit back. Of course, I tried on the 10 first (duh, always go down!)....hum, decent fit, a little gaping in the back, but overall not to bad. The 8's fit my body like a glove. I'm thrilled.

I have a major problem b/c I have a large booty and a tiny waist (i know, poor me) BUT it sucks trying to find jeans. They either fit my butt or fit my waist, but never both. These were great!!

Oh, ps...are these not the most HORRID things you've ever seen.....seriously! $68?!?!

Do I have to title these??

So, mom left town for Hawaii today. I already totally miss her. I know, I'm 27, what's the big deal? Well, unlike most, I talk to my mom at least 5 times a day. Seriously. Once on the way to work, several times during the day (if not calling, then emailing), on the way home, and after my son is asleep. I know, its odd, but she's like my best friend. I tell her everything. She's the one who knocks sense into me when I'm being unreasonable and she the one in my corner when I feel hurt by others...she's my mom!

Anyway, they left around 11. We had already talked 3 times and one email before then. :) I'm assuming they are just arriving in Maui since its 8pm here. I had some interesting things happen today.

For starters, why don't men think things through?!? (CD-If you read this I really don't care, just wish Chad would have told me). Chad has known for several weeks that the producer for *hopefully* his next film project was coming into town today to meet with investors. I asked Chad a couple of days ago to let him know he was more than welcome to stay with us. I asked Chad a few days later if he'd be staying here, Chad replied that he didn't know. Well today I'm at work and Chad calls and says, "oh by the way KD is staying with us until Saturday." SAY WHAT!?!?

Thank goodness I cleaned out the guest bedroom (aka CVS Pharmacy) this weekend since we are having another guest stay with us Sunday night. But all I could think about was the food that Kai had flung on the floor during breakfast, the toys that were scattered about the house, and the I have no snack foods for guests. And the counters hadn't been wiped down and the floors needing vacuuming and are there toys in the tub that our guest will be bathing in??!?! So I tell Chad, PLEASE try to pick things up for me or I'm going to leave work to do it myself. He assures me it'll be fine, um , yeah...men. I got home and nothing had been touched except the kitchen sink had been cleaned out and there was a towel with a bar of soap laid out in the guest bathroom. MEN!

Not that I think a man really cares if my floors are clean or if toys are everywhere...but it bothers me. Before Kai, I was such a neat and orderly person. Where has that gone?!?! Today I was in the guestroom and saw two cans of tomatoes on the floor, odd. Then there was another can in the hallway, followed by one on the coffee table and one int the play room. Yeah, *someone* enjoys carrying the canned goods alllllllll over my house. And the food on the floor. It doesn't matter if I get under that highchair the moment he throws somethings, there will ALWAYS be something I miss that forever attaches itself to my beautiful hardwood!!!!

Its funny because every night before bed we spend time cleaning these same old messes, but before I leave for work in the morning you could never tell. I wish we had little cleaning fairies that could come while you are at work everyday and straighten things so that when you get home everything looks nice and orderly.

Moving on....my weekend will be so hectic. First off I have my house guest. Then Friday is the ladies meeting at church. Saturday is a friends babies first birthday. Sunday is Lyndee's (my sister in law) baby shower. Sunday night house guest #2 arrives.....oh, did I mention the potential for an ice storm during my SILs baby shower?!?!

My second house guest for the weekend is my cousin Trip. He's 7. His parents are going on a much needed cruise. The bad news is his mother's father (no relation to me) will most likely pass away when they are gone. (they will be here in time for the funeral and have already said their goodbyes). Its so sad he was diagnosed just before Christmas with pancreatic cancer and will most likely not survive the weekend. :( SO SAD! The cruise is business, not pleasure, so they feel they need to go, esp since he's already unconscious.

ANYWAY, what do you do with a 7 year old and a toddler?!? I was going to take them to the stock show on Monday, but given the current weather forecast, I'm not sure we'll want to be out. I'm thinking of building a huge fort in my game room using old sheets and ordering pizza and having a picnic. :) Would that be fun??

Wow, I need a shower before the guys get back. PRAISE THE LORD that I got another Chi iron for Christmas. Once again I don't *have* to dry my hair every time I wash it. I know, lazy bum!

Great weekend.

Well, today was one of those days where I just DON'T want to go back to work. Not because of the work, but because I love my son so much!!!

Motherhood is like a rollercoaster. I honestly believe that God gives mom's weekends (or days) like this one b/c he knows we need them to survive. Just when you've been dealt a hard week or few days with a screaming constantly whining toddler, you get the angel baby. It's a lot like childbirth and infancy....you quickly forget the pains or sleepless nights when you look in that childs sweet face.

Anyway, we just had a great weekend. Kai was so good and played so well. We laughed a LOT, we cleaned together, we shopped together, we went to a special prayer service at church, we went to the park....it was fabulous. *I* felt like crying when dropping him off this morning. He clung to my leg...ugh....soon, soon.

I have another massive headache. I'm seriously thinking a dr visit is in order.

Jeans, Tummy Troubles, etc...

Hum, where to begin. After posting last night, I laid in bed trying to fall asleep with that massive headache. About an hour later I got up and threw up. YUCK! This is the 5th time in three months that eating after or during a headache has led to vomitting. One more time and I heading to the dr.

I was able to get up and out the door on time today, despite the puking from the night before. I ate really well all day, but for some reason it didn't make me feel any better (fuller) as it has in the past. Strange.

Funny story, I'll make this quick since I'm so sleepy. I made blackened chicken tonight in an effort to have good tasting diet food. As usual, i follow the directions on the packaging since this is my first time "blackening" anything. Well, I *almost* followed all of the directions. It said to prepare in a searing hot cast-iron skillet. Easy enough. The second line, "This form of cooking causes excessing smoke, do not prepare inside." Ha! FOOLS! Why would I prepare in my skillet using my grills side burner, that made zero sense...well, until the house filled with smoke. Like, I seriously opened every window and I still couldn't get it all out. UGH! Now its all I smell. I swear Kai and I arrived at church tonight smelling like chicken. YUCK!

Finally, I'm hoping that Zafu (thanks debbie for the refresher!) really knows what they are talking about. I just order my recommended jeans and they weren't cheap. But i'll do anything to find the perfect pair. And when I do find them, I will buy tons! I LOVE JEANS!!! (If only jeans would start to love my body type).

Okay, must sleep. Have a busy day tomorrow. Hair appointment, client appointment, and for the first time in a month, visit my boss.

OH! And...one of my clients has offered to hire me in the event that my job goes to crap. :) YAY!

resolutions...

i hate this time of year. i LOVE november thru december, but come january first....ugh. why? its because every year we are supposed to make resolutions. instead of making you feel better, they make you feel worse b/c you realize you never stuck to last years, and the year before that, so why bother?!? because THIS year you're going to stick to it.....RIIIGHT!!!pound.

so what are mine, you ask.... i'm still coming up with them. our church does a yearly fast and during that time you reflect on things you want to see come to pass. this will be friday thru sunday night, so no blogging during that time for me. anyway, i've already started the list...

1. duh, lose 15 pounds. i've been 140 for a year now..time to drop some weight. fifteen puts me at my wedding weight.

2. take better care of my skin. weird, right? well, i'm horrible about applying lotions, taking that chipping nail polish off, *ahem* shaving (yeah, after mommyhood left me rushing through shower, shaving became a luxury!), etc... this year i want to tap into my girly side and take better care of my skin.

...okay, my head is throbbing since i made it to the gym for the first time in a long time and i ate well....i thought these things were supposed to make you feel BETTER!?!?!

Sooooo tired.

So, apparently Kai missed the memo that yesterday was my birthday. I take that back, he remember and that is why he insisted on getting sick after midnight. Yup, last night was a long one.

Chad and I went to bed around 11pm. He's had a cold for over a week now, but this is the second time (the night before he was up 3-4) he's gotten up from it. After the night before I was hoping for a good nights sleep. At 12pm I started to hear Kai stirring. I got up to rock him at 1215ish. He was breathing so heavy through his mouth, so I knew he's nose was still bad. I gave him benadryl since the nose was so runny. Back in bed at 106. I told myself if he was back up before two, someone was making a trip to the store. You see, our vaporizer broke last year and I knew it might free up some pflem (sp?) if we had one. Sure enough Kai was back up at 145. Chad set off to WalMart and I to Kai's room. He was burning up (poor thing, first fever), gave him some motrin and hoped for the best. By 2 Chad was back with everything we needed and by 230 we all got to sleep. Kai was back up at 730. 5 hours is not enough for me!!!

Tried to go to church, but the temperature spiked again right as it was getting started. So, Kai is now napping and I'm about to head back as well....motherhood is certainly not for the weary!

Happy Birthday To Me!!

Well, it's my birthday. Yay! Another year close to 30. :) The big 2-7!

We had a very nice day. Chad let me sleep in, Kai took a four hour nap and tonight we had a fabulous dinner with both families!

But what stole the show for me....my gift from Chad. After not buying gifts for each other in two years, my sweetheart bought me this: *dang it, still can't figure out how to post pics, in brown* http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=7449&category_id=695

Yipppeeee.....I've never had such a nice purse. And this one can hold EVERYTHING!! And it's stain resistant.

Okay, we just turned on a movie, better pay attention.

Not much to report...

I don't have much to say today. I decided to help a friend with her company's books. She fired her CPA in July and pretty much nothing had been done since then. Luckily, I was able to knock it out in one day. And it felt good to be helping someone. Besides, my company could use the extra income right now.

There is about enough to pay me 6 more times. I'm not stressed or worried about it at all, yet. Which, for those of you who know me at all, that is VERY strange. I'm just believing the Lord to take care of me.

Since I don't have much to say, enjoy these precious pics of the best boy in the world!!! These were taken by my parents neighbor (who owns a studio) while I was in Chicago. The prints and proofs were one of my Christmas presents. Its amazing how the priorities have changed.

Snow day!!

 

Chicago Trip

Chad and I went to Chicago at the beginning of December. I don't have a single picture from the trip, but I have these great pics of Kai in his new track suit that Mommy and Daddy bought. How pimp, right??

You'll also notice that Kai is sporting his first "big boy" bruise. While staying at Mimi and Poppi's we had a bit of a tumble that resulted in a massive bruise. What's funny is we thought it was so cool. Our baby is becomming such a boy!


Hum, no money in here....she must have spent it all...

New beginnings...again.

Well, I'm going to try my hand at blogging again. I really enjoy looking back at my pregnancy blog and have often wondered why I didn't blog more about Kai and our wonderful life. Duh, who has had the time this year?

New years resolution....Blog.

Here is a pic to start us off. This was Kai's first Christmas parade. It was SO freaking cold that day. I seriously have on a long sleeved shirt, track suit jacket and a sweater i found on the floor board of my car. (Can you tell I'm trying to justify my size in this pic).

  

 

I'm testing picassa to see how it works. 

2 days to go!

This is my last official day of work. I practically sprang out of bed this morning to get ready and get it over with. I'm leaving in 45 minutes. The clock is hardly ticking fast enough for my liking.

My coworkers organized a snack day to send my off. So I've been eating junk food all day long. They said they know its the last time I'll be eating it for awhile. I guess they think I'm some extreme dieter or something.

So, at 230 I'm leaving here and heading off to get a pedicure and facial. NICE! I was supposed to have a doctor appointment, but he told me I didn't need to come in. Then I'm going to go home and cook two final meals.

I know, its wierd, but I cook in batches. I bought just enough food to get by this week. I'm making a cornbread skillet for tonight (and lunches tomorrow) and a chicken stuffing casserole for Chad to eat while I'm still in the hospital.

Tonight is a BIG TV night, so I have to make sure I get everything I want done by 7.

Tomorrow will be nice. I'm planning to sleep in as long as I can. Lord knows the next time I'll be able to do it. Then I'm going to get up and do a spray tan...gotta look good in all of those pics! I'll spend the rest of the day shopping and getting last minute stuff. I also still need to finish packing our bags. Luckily we have church tomorrow night, so hopefully that will keep me occupied until I tire out.

We have to be at the hospital by 530 Thursday morning.....WOW!!!

3 days to go!!!

I am beside myself with excitement!! I can't believe it is finally here. I've totally forgotten my misery because I'm SO excited! I've waited nine months to see him and now the time is here. WOW!!!

I had a very busy nesting weekend. I spent the majority of the time writing the Ten Commandments on the wall in the nursery. That was the only thing that Chad wanted in nursery and it was the only thing that hadn't been done. I knew it was a big project and just kept hoping it would go away...but it didn't. I had a mental breakdown before it was all said and done....but it looks great. I'll try to post pictures soon.

Saturday night Chad and I went on our last date night without someone waiting for us to come home. It really didn't turnout to be a special as I had thought because I chose hibachi and we sat across from the most annoying girl ever!! That and it's hard to hold conversations over the fire & entertainment. Oh well, it was great to just go out and be with my husband. Not like we aren't going to ever go out again,....but still!

I also went to a breastfeeding support center on Saturday. I left feeling so confident in my ability to nurse. I met the sweetest lactation consultant. If I have any problems I can go there and they will bill my insurance. NICE! To bad it's like 20 minutes away.

My belly is no longer round. I have all of these corners and edges. The head has pretty much been under my lung for the past three months, but yesterday I think it moved. Well....it moved or something else has moved. Frankly, I'm not sure what is where and just have all of these lumps. There is just no more room for him in there.

This is my last full day of work! I couldn't be any more excited. I'm so done. Mentally, I'm checked out and ready to go. I'll work tomorrow until 230. Then sometime in the next 3 days I'll get a pedicure, facial and spray tan. :) You know....gotta make myself look good for all of the pictures to come!