September 11, 2008---Sophie's Special Day

Sophia, I hope that you have a wonderful day. I still can't believe that you are TWO and Addy will be there soon. I love you!!!!!!

Daddy heads to the Dr

Daddy took our angel to the ENT for a tube check this morning and everything looks GREAT. Mark said she did so well. He said that when they came in to check them she just laid her head on his chest and let them look. I am personally thinking that maybe he needs to be the designated Dr person if she is going to do that well with him.

Big D

I am asking that everyone keep Big D, Peepaw, Papa, Charles or whatever you would like to call my dear ol' soon to be father in law in your prayers as he will be having a procedure done on Thursday. Big D we are thinking about you and will be with you all the way. Love you

And the weekend comes to a close

We spent the day in NC at the Crisp Family Reunion. Addy didn't have a nap all day and was VERY tired when we got home. We played hard and she told me in the bath that she was going to lay down----and she did, in the tub. It was funny in my opinion, but I know others won't think so. I never leave her unattended in the tub, so she was just fine. It didn't take her long to realize that going to bed in the bathtub wasn't a great idea. Tonight was the first night in a long time that she didn't cry when I told her it was time to go to bed. She gave us kisses and off she went.

I haven't had the chance to share with you the latest thing in her almost 2 year old life is to hide from us. She in fact told her Daddy tonight that she was hi-din. I thought it was cute, but it does get really annoying after a while. She hides in our closet with the lights out-she isn't scared of the dark at all. She hides in her closet in her room in our room, wherever her little heart desires. The funny thing is she is really quiet to. She doesn't move or talk. If I wanted her to do it she wouldn't. Sometimes she will be sucking her thumb which is even funnier because I know it is to keep quiet.

Tuesday she has to go have her ears checked at the ENT so I will post how that goes. Her Daddy is going to take her.

O NO

Well, Addy is experiencing her first time of being sick to her stomach and actually throwing up. Mark wasn't home yet when I got up to go to the gym, so I had to skip that and I decided I would make her breakfast since I had some extra time. I fixed her some eggs (not like that was too hard). I finished everything and then woke her up to have breakfast. She ate, and seemed fine and then while we were washing her hands she had the strangest look on her face and out it came and again and again and again. I think it probably scared her because she started to cry. Needless to say we are at home together today because Daddy had to go to bed when he got home.

1st Day of School

My little angel started her new school today. I just wanted to share with you a picture of her all ready to go. Please remember that I don't normally take her to school, so taking her is always a bit challenging for me. Addy now looks to me for comfort and protection. I know she always has, but now she is verbal and expresses that need for me. The look on her face this morning as if I were leaving her in a lion den as I went for the door. I couldn't do it. I had to pick her up and love her and tell her it would be fine and that mommy had to work late and wouldn't even be able to come and rescue her from the lion den. WOW!! My heart broke into so many pieces. What in the world would she do without Ary, how would her new teacher feel about her very vocal little self, Kendra and Natasha knew that she was very active and maybe Miss Ashley and Miss Gigi would get mad at her and maybe she wouldn't make any friends and my angel would have to play all by herself all day long. I made it 1/2 way down 85 and I called Mark. You know I fell in love with him all over again. He has a way of doing that. He didn't laugh or tell me how stupid it was that I was hysterically crying driving down 85 about Addison going to a new school. He never said that I have been leaving her all day with others for almost two years and that everyday she returns to me in the same "perfect" sweet condition she left in. He simply said "she will be fine". He gave me more encouraging words that a mom needed to hear from only another that loves the same sweet baby as much as she does. He talked me all the way through that drive and to be honest had he not answered or even have acted as if my feelings were silly I probably would have turned that car around and went back to either sit in the parking lot and cry until I convinced myself that she was fine or go in and get her. Maybe I am just overly emotional today and maybe it hit me because she had to be a big girl and carry a lunch box and she went without a diaper bag. I am not sure, but it NEVER hurts to have a man in your life who gets behind you and gives you that push that you need so bad on days like today. That being said:

Mark I love you and I appreciate your encouragement this morning and I hope that you prepare yourself for the next firsts. I don't know whether that will be school or dance or cheer or whatever it may be. I am looking forward to you always giving me that hug in the parking lot and telling me that our sweet angel will be fine and knowing that you mean it. THANKS in so many ways.

By the way, Yes I did call the school and it is the only way that I made it through the rest of the day. They were VERY nice and even went down to her room to see how she was doing right then. I didn't ask them to do that.

Laborious

Head over to Rocks in my Dryer for this fun post. Thanks Amanda for the idea.

It may not be as fun for me as I only have one.

How long were your labors?

8hrs



How did you know you were in labor?

My water broke at work in front of everyone (yes just like on the movies) I still wasn't sure that was what was going on. The doctor's told me it probably wouldn't happen that way and it was 6 wks too early.

Where did you deliver?

Hospital

Drugs?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!

C-section?

No

Who delivered?

Almost the nurse and her daddy, but the dr did make it in to remind me that I wasn't pushing right and get me back on track. She was great.

Shedding Tiger Tears

Well Sunday we had plans to go over to my mom's for a cookout and Mark decided to celebrate his home states victory and dress her in "Bama" wear. I am a Clemson fan, but in order to be fair he said that since she had a Clemson hairbow she had to have a Bama hairbow too. Even though it is the wrong colors she is still so very cute.

Pictures are worth a thousand words

I have been meaning to post some of these and have forgotten. Here are a few from a couple of weeks ago when Sophie came to play and Seth came to play the next day. We are so greatful to have wonderful people in our lives to share great times. Love you all

A New Start

I am hoping this week will be better for us. Addy had a bad night on Friday. She was up 4 times. That is so hard when you are used to sleeping all night through. I managed to get myself up and head out to the gym at 6 before the "house" woke up. I REALLY enjoyed that time. I did an hour work out and felt pretty good all day. Sunday when I got up to get ready for church I thought that I had actually been hit by a bus. I was so sore. I got ready for church and then when Addy took a nap I went back to the gym hoping that if I just keep going some of this soreness will go away. I didn't go today, but I will be back in there tomorrow before work. I will post on that as long as I don't fall asleep at work.

Thanks for all the support, prayers and kind words over the behavior issues last week. I am back at ease with the decision we have made for her to move schools and look forward to her starting there next week.

I hope everyone had a fun weekend.

Behavior

I am at a loss on yesterday. I have thought so hard and tried so hard not to be upset about this, but I am. When I entered the room to pick up baby girl from school, I saw one teacher with her hands folded, and the other began to tell me what a HORRIBLE day Addison had. She let in to tell me that she threw a ball at her. (Hello it's a ball), she yelled at them (she's two, she yells at me), she disrupted class, she took toys from other kids including her friends (this would be Avery-sorry Amanda), and did all sorts of things. She also told me that there was a note in her bag, but she wanted to make sure I knew about her behavior. She told me that she finally sent Addison to Shelly's office(director) for her to discipline her. I asked her what happened in Shelly's office, and she told me that she talked to her about her behavior problems and how we couldn't act that way. She said Addy knew she was introuble and came back and told them "Addy's intouble".

MY THOUGHTS:

I know that Addison is not an easy child. I also know that she is two. I know that I don't allow these things to go on either so I am not upset that they needed to discipline her. I am upset at how it was handled. SHE IS TWO!!!! She does things everyday that she isn't supposed to do. That is where the "ADULTS" step in and show her that what she is doing isn't right. I felt as if they thought once they told her once to stop that they thought she would stop. HELLO. I sometimes have to tell her 10+times or even put her in the corner. I had no words for them other than I was sorry and I would try to put her to bed a little earlier in case she didn't get enough sleep. UGH. If you have any suggestions for me please let me know. I will tell you that I don't think the snack helped too much: rice krispies and koolaid. HELLO!!!

First day of School Pics

I don't have Addison's first day of school pictures yet because she won't start until Sept, but here are some really good ones of my niece and nephew:

Official

I rec'd the phone call yesterday that Addison will be starting her new school on September 2. We have orientation on Thursday Aug. 28 and then she will start on Tuesday. The only bad part about that is that it is the first day of close, so I won't be able to pick her up. UGH!!!! Now I really am beginning to feel the irritation of the career path I am in.

Apple for the Teacher

Teachers are gearing up for the school year just as the students. There will be classrooms filled with some happy children, some crying children, laughter, lunchboxes, clipboards, and lots of talking. I can't imagine being a teacher and trying to deal with all of the different things coming their way beginning tomorrow. I was thinking the other day that these are the men and women who have our kids more than we have them. They spend the majority of the day with these people. WOW!!! I know there are some teachers who are just in the job for the paycheck, but as little as that paycheck is for what they do for our children there are more that truly care about what they are doing in these kids lives. Have you ever thought that teachers are some of these children's only positive influence.

In church yesterday (SCC) they were encouraging people to pray for the teachers, students, and all of the faculty that it takes to run the school year successfully.

I also encourage you to tell your child's teacher or even your teacher, if that be the case, that you are praying for them. I know I am going to for Taylor's teacher this year-when I find out who that is. I am also going to pray for Addison's teacher. They have such a job ahead of them. I also am going to pray for all of the teachers including my sister who started back at Hendrix Elementary this year teaching 5K.

I hope everybodys start is just how they wanted and things go great for each of you.

READY TO GET FIT

On a bit of a lighter note. I have joined the new gym in Boiling Springs--ANYTIME FITNESS. I think that I will be happy there. My sister and I plan to work out around 5AM before work.

There is only a little over 6 months and a little more than 20lbs until I DO.....

Stress Levels are Rising

Okay I just want to say that I watch Bridezillas every Sunday and laugh at the thought that I would become "one of them". I would never be like those ladies, but I am getting a little stressed and irritated. I won't go into details I will just tell you that I don't like plans to change and I really don't like people to come up with changes and not tell me until I ask and then they blurt out that they thought "we" had already decided that. UM,,NO!!! I am just going to try and get over what is aggrevating me so and move on.

AWESOME GIVEAWAY

Dana at Just Talk is having a giveaway for some awesome items from Cabana Life. I went on there and found several cute things for me and Addy. I love the drawstring beach pants, super floppy hats, reversible sun hats, and the embroidered beach skirt. Hop over to her site and check it out. Amanda at Family News gave me the heads up. Thanks Girl

BEE's

I have learned more than one bad thing about Mark working 2nd shift. He keeps getting stung by bees. Last night he got stung right above his left eyebrow. He said it wasn't too bad last night, but this morning when I went in to tell him bye it was huge and he couldn't open his eye. It looked pretty bad painful. I told him that I laid a Benedryl out by his keys and after he took Addy to school he should take it and go back to bed for a while.

Olympics

Now this story just upset me today. I cannot believe that the parents of these girls would allow this. How frustrating.

The voice behind the face.

Switcharoos Consignment

Okay. Yesterday was the first day of the sale and I found some great things. I got the shoes that I really wanted for Addy and some very sweet outfits. My sales are good too for it being the first day.






Last weekend Kali came over to visit Addison and when it was bath time we decided to have her join us.

Back To School

Okay as most of you know the kids will be going back to school in just a few weeks and I am excited to post about it. Mommies United is having a back to school event August 18-25 and you are invited to join in the fun and prizes. Please go to the site to learn more and get ready for school.

SCHOOL

Well guess what------------Addy has a spot at Covenant beginning early Sept. I am beside myself with excitement. I have been hoping and praying that she would get in there, but had been very disappointed. The only thing I am left with that is weighing heavy on my mind is how to pay for it. Tuition there is going to be an extra $92.00 a month. WOW---I believe in my heart that it is worth it, but still very scary to me to take her from her friends and have to pay extra that we really don't have. I need your comments on what to do. Help me here blog friends. I want the VERY best for her, but I want to be able to do extras too. What do I do?

My Sweet Angel

Addison is growing so much and so fast. I love spending time with her, but my heart broke when I didn't even realize that she could count. Saturday morning she was playing with Daddy's golf balls and she starting counting them all the way up to 6. I was floored. I had no idea she could count. I spent the rest of the weekend asking her to count everything from cookies to the bottles of items located in the bathtub.


Another milestone--she will now tell you she loves you when you ask her. ex... I told her last night to tell Daddy nite nite and to tell him she loved him and she said "Awe Daddy luv you" and gave him a hug. She also thinks she disappears when she closes her eyes. That is too cute.


As of yesterday she is now 22 months old. I WANT MY BABY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know that I will be saying this for years to come, but I do miss her being such a sweet baby. (sometimes).

Prayers Needed for a Mom and her family

My friend Amanda, The Family News, shared a post about a mom who is fighting for her life as well as her babies life. She is pregnant and facing so many challenges right now. Her baby has heart failure and she is having difficulty herself. Please pray for this family. Mom, Dad, two brothers, and one sister. God is the only one who can take care of them right now.

http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

Date is Set

I have picked our place and reserved the date. After spending the last couple of weeks looking and worrying about a place that would be special enough to have our closest friends and family watch as we become one, I've finally made a choice.

On March 28, 2009, Mark and I will be married at the Davenport in Greer SC. I am so excited I can't spend a day without looking and speaking of the things that I would like done that day. We plan to have a wonderful celebration after we say our vows so we hope that you ALL will be there.

I have to say that my favorite part is when the Minister announces the new couple to everyone that has come. I don't really know why that is my favorite, but it is. I guess it is the thing of hearing for the first time that you have taken his name and now you are one. I get cold chills just thinking about it.

I'm It--Tagged by Family News

ME ME post:

A. Attached or Single? Attached
B. Best Friend? AmandaC. Cake or pie? cake
D. Day of choice? Saturday
E. Essential item? Flat Iron
F. Favorite color? Purple
G. Gummy bears or worms? Gummy Bears
H. Home town? Spartanburg, SC
I. Favorite indulgence? Hairbows and Shoes for Addy
J. January or July? Wow that one is hard—I love January b/c its winter but July is always fun between birthdays and bar-b-ques
K. Kids? 1 beautiful little girl
L. Life is not complete without? God
M. Marriage date? March 2009
N. Number of brothers and sisters? 2 WONDERFUL sisters
O. Oranges or Apples? Oranges
P. Phobias? Dark, Spiders, the unknown
Q. Quotes?
R. Reasons to smile? I met someone who loves me for me and we share a gift from God
S. Season of choice? Fall
T. Tag 5 people: Amanda C, Amanda F, I don’t know many more. UGH. I need some friends. LOL
U. Unknown fact about me? I really don’t like feet. LOL
V. Vegetable? Okra
W. Worst habit? Picking the skin at my fingernails
X. X-ray or Ultrasound? Ultrasounds…
Y. Your favorite food? Mexican or pizza. I don’t know I love all food
Z. Zodiac sign? Cancer

Fountain Jet--Visit "What's On Mommy's Mind"

Head over to the blog What's on Mommy's Mind and check out her new Soda Club Fountain Jet. It is the coolest thing. you can make your own soda. I love the idea. Not only does it save on money because Mark thinks that Pepsi runs out of the tap it gives you lots of options and you can make one cup at a time. Maybe we can bring it to the wedding reception and everyone can make their own drinks. LOL!!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAYS

Mark and Me Monday

Guys drum role please.......................................We have a date.............................March 28, 2009. You must know there are so many more details to come, including the location, but unless the place we decide is booked for that date that is when it will be. If anyone is willing to keep Addy just let me know. LOL....It will be a very small ceremony, but we plan to celebrate big time afterwards. Hope to see some of you there.

Monday....Monday

Well here we are again. I REALLY didn't want to come back, but.............. Addy started back daycare today. I tried to tell her last night, but I don't think she really cared, although she did tell A'ry nite-nite. Mark and I had a wonderful weekend just the three of us spending some much needed time together. We didn't do anything special and really didn't do anything at all, just hung out at the house playing Wii and laughing. Mark found it hysterically funny that I hula hoop on the Wii fit. It is pretty funny to put it nicely. LOL!! I went to take a shower and while I was in there he hula hooped, but he won't let me watch him. Tomorrow starts close so another couple of days of working really late. Addy will have her first experience with a babysitter tomorrow night. That makes me a little nervous that Hannah may never want to come back. I don't worry at all about Addy she will be fine with it because different people at church watch her every Sunday.

O yeah. We did take his dad out for a Father's day dinner because we were on vacation on Father's day. His dad wanted to go to the Olive Garden. It was very nice and Mark enjoyed it too.