It is crazy how fast weekends fill up! You think you are going to have a weekend sittin' on the sofa catching up on the tube, until life fills up! That is how our weekend was. It went from nothing much to super fun with friends and family!
Lane had a sleepover on Friday, which left Dave and I with a date night at home. Dave worked his magic in the kitchen and prepared some super tasty steak fajitas! YUM-O!! After dinner, it was movie night. Social Network and P.S. I Love You were our choices. Prior to dinner, I, trying to be the super sweet, considerate girlfriend that I am, chugged down a 5 hr energy drink in order to stay awake past 8:00!! I feel bad that the minute a movie or program starts, I am instantly in snooze mode. Guess I should have saved my money, as I was asleep no longer than a half hour in! Stupid drink had no problem keeping me up later though as Dave was asleep and I was wide-eyed in bed trying to turn off my brain!
Saturday was family dinner with friends which brought many belly laughs and great conversation! I absolutely LOVE my friends!! :)
Yesterday was church, grocery store and family dinner at my parents with my cousin, his wife and their 2 kiddos. My step dad made a feast fit for a king and we all left with big tummies and sleepy eyes!
Why does the weekend have to end?!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
The kiddo
I have spoken of Lane often within my posts but have never really let you all know what makes him well, HIM! He is such a sight for sore eyes in my book. Charming, hysterical, sweet, kind, stubborn, etc... the list from his momma could go on and on!
He was born April 14, 2005 at 6:11pm weighing 6lbs 11oz! 21 3/8 inches long. I was in love from the first second I saw him
He never crawled..walked before a year.
He loves music! I often find him singing in the backseat! :)
He LOVES to snuggle! This is something I pray will never change but know my time is limited, as he will get to the age when snuggling with mom is uncool.
He has several nicknames: Boo bear, baby doll, Wheatie and Bubba
His laugh is contagious.
His eyes constantly sparkle with innocence with a hint of mischief sprinkled in.
He tells me he loves me more times in a day than I can count.
He can quote the movie Cars
He says he wants to play football for the Hawkeyes when he get big.
He is a good kid, who brings my life so much joy.
I LOVE HIM to pieces!!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Fellow blogger gives inspiration
Since starting my blog, I have been following another by a gal named Stephanie Nielson. She is a mom of 4 living in Utah with her husband and family. However, this woman fascinates me beyond belief. In 2008, she and her husband were involved in a plane crash that left both of them severely injured. Both survived, but Stephanie was left with 80% of her body burned. The way that she has handled herself and her circumstances since the accident leave me in complete awe of her. She inspires me each day with her simple, yet heartfelt posts. This woman has gone through so much, yet manages to see the good rather than focusing on the negative.
When life gets me down, all I have to do is remember that things could always be worse. I need to remember to focus on the positives. I think I have a piece of a Negative Nelly molded into my DNA, but I am really trying to concentrate on changing my perspective of situations and focus on the GOOD that can come out of any situation. I am learning that things are not always meant to have a happy ending or come out the way that I expect them to. It is then that I need to take a breath and realize that everything will still be ok...
If any of you are interested in following Stephanie's blog, you can do so! Here's her link! http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com
When life gets me down, all I have to do is remember that things could always be worse. I need to remember to focus on the positives. I think I have a piece of a Negative Nelly molded into my DNA, but I am really trying to concentrate on changing my perspective of situations and focus on the GOOD that can come out of any situation. I am learning that things are not always meant to have a happy ending or come out the way that I expect them to. It is then that I need to take a breath and realize that everything will still be ok...
If any of you are interested in following Stephanie's blog, you can do so! Here's her link! http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
My Goosebumps Moment
Yesterday, while driving home from my parents with Dave and Lane, I had a goosebumps moment as Lane was jabbering away in the backseat. Out of no where, he blurted out that he loves God and Jesus and talks to them all the time. He said that when he has a problem, he can talk to God and he will help him. Example: if he is having trouble writing the letter "g" God will throw him down a pencil and he can write it correctly :) (So sweet!)
He said that he loves everyone and everything because we are all made by God and that He is all around us. This conversation left me with my mouth open in awe at the wisdom coming from my little guy. It seemed like all of a sudden a light switched on and he GOT IT! He knows that we are here because of our Lord and he knows that he has a path to follow to reach him. He even went as far as to say he wanted to restart prayer time before bed. This was something I had done for quite awhile until he said he didn't want to pray before bedtime anymore. That made me sad, but I didn't want to force him to do it. I guess I always hoped that the need would come back. I was overjoyed inside when it did. What a blessing that was!
He said that he loves everyone and everything because we are all made by God and that He is all around us. This conversation left me with my mouth open in awe at the wisdom coming from my little guy. It seemed like all of a sudden a light switched on and he GOT IT! He knows that we are here because of our Lord and he knows that he has a path to follow to reach him. He even went as far as to say he wanted to restart prayer time before bed. This was something I had done for quite awhile until he said he didn't want to pray before bedtime anymore. That made me sad, but I didn't want to force him to do it. I guess I always hoped that the need would come back. I was overjoyed inside when it did. What a blessing that was!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
A Food Victory!
Last night Dave and I were able to take a point for the parents team on the war on FOOD! Lane has tended to be a picky eater, only scarfing down mac 'n cheese, spaghetti O's, hot dogs, etc... Until now!! We have be really working with him on trying new things. We have even started the rule that the above listed foods are now only allowed at lunch time on the weekends. If he doesn't eat what is put before him, then he will be a hungry little boy. Last night was a big test as we were making salmon for dinner. I was a tad worried because salmon has stronger fish taste than other fish he had eaten before. However, I did remember that a few weeks ago, we made "Crabby Patties" (salmon patties) and he did just fine. As I prepared his plate I was nervous because if he REALLY didn't like it, then was it fair for me to make him go hungry??? Thankfully, that dilemma didn't come into play because he actually liked it! I mean REALLY liked it!! YAHOO!!! I was cheering inside for this little victory!
Another technique that we have just started, thanks to the show Supernanny, is setting a time limit on his dinner. That child could spend well over an hour storing food in his chipmunk cheeks, making virtually no progress!!! So, we have given him a 30 minute time limit. Whatever is not finished at that time is thrown away. He isn't being punished at all. It is simply meant to teach him that he needs to buckle down and stay focused at dinner, as he tends to want to play and jabber. So far, this has been pretty effective. He is trying to beat his previous time every night. It makes me feel good as a mom knowing that he is getting the healthiest food that I can provide him.
What eating dilemmas have you faced with your kids?? How did you handle them??? Talk to me people!!!! :)
Have a happy Tuesday!
Another technique that we have just started, thanks to the show Supernanny, is setting a time limit on his dinner. That child could spend well over an hour storing food in his chipmunk cheeks, making virtually no progress!!! So, we have given him a 30 minute time limit. Whatever is not finished at that time is thrown away. He isn't being punished at all. It is simply meant to teach him that he needs to buckle down and stay focused at dinner, as he tends to want to play and jabber. So far, this has been pretty effective. He is trying to beat his previous time every night. It makes me feel good as a mom knowing that he is getting the healthiest food that I can provide him.
What eating dilemmas have you faced with your kids?? How did you handle them??? Talk to me people!!!! :)
Have a happy Tuesday!
Monday, January 24, 2011
A Few things...
Just a few things I observed this weekend...
1. My laundry pile NEVER goes away
2. Lane is actually starting to fill out his size 5 jeans. No adjustable waist days may be coming soon.
3. 14 5-year-olds at a bowling alley for a birthday party is super chaotic, yet fun at the same time.
4. I'm crazy in love! (this I have observed before but it keeps gettin' better!)
5. Olive Garden's chicken alfredo just isn't the same with the healthier wheat pasta.
6. Wii bowling is addicting.
7. Weekends go by WAY too fast!
8. Yogi Bear is cute for kids but a snooze fest for their adult chaperone's.
9. I haven't ran since last Sunday...need to change that
10. I laughed a lot :)
Hope everyone has a happy Monday!
1. My laundry pile NEVER goes away
2. Lane is actually starting to fill out his size 5 jeans. No adjustable waist days may be coming soon.
3. 14 5-year-olds at a bowling alley for a birthday party is super chaotic, yet fun at the same time.
4. I'm crazy in love! (this I have observed before but it keeps gettin' better!)
5. Olive Garden's chicken alfredo just isn't the same with the healthier wheat pasta.
6. Wii bowling is addicting.
7. Weekends go by WAY too fast!
8. Yogi Bear is cute for kids but a snooze fest for their adult chaperone's.
9. I haven't ran since last Sunday...need to change that
10. I laughed a lot :)
Hope everyone has a happy Monday!
Friday, January 21, 2011
I'm thankful for...
This week has been a tough one for me so I thought it would be a good idea to write some things that I am thankful for, instead of focusing on the downers. So...here we go.
1. I am so very thankful for love. For the love from Dave, Lane, my family and friends. They all show me so much each day. I know that I sometimes take that for granted. If any of you are reading this, I LOVE YOU all to pieces.
2. I touched on this in #1, but I am sooo thankful for my girlfriends. I can't say that I have bundles of them, but the few that I do have are so incredibly precious to me. They empower me when I need it and listen when I cry. There is never an ounce of judgement. Without you ladies, I would not be who I am.
3. I am thankful for this blog and for all who read it. Taking on this project was a sketchy thing for me. So I thank you for your comments of encouragement. Gives me warm fuzzies inside!
4. I am thankful for my life. Though it can sometimes seem unbearable, I wouldn't change a thing. I am thankful for the good times, the hard times, the sad times, the fun times. Thankful for it all. We all have a road map to follow. Not all areas are going to be smooth, straight shots. Sometimes we get up in the mountains or on roads that might need repair. But hey, as long as we keep on moving we know we will eventually get to our destination.
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. I am spending it snuggling with my babydoll and my honey. :)
What are some things you are thankful for????
1. I am so very thankful for love. For the love from Dave, Lane, my family and friends. They all show me so much each day. I know that I sometimes take that for granted. If any of you are reading this, I LOVE YOU all to pieces.
2. I touched on this in #1, but I am sooo thankful for my girlfriends. I can't say that I have bundles of them, but the few that I do have are so incredibly precious to me. They empower me when I need it and listen when I cry. There is never an ounce of judgement. Without you ladies, I would not be who I am.
3. I am thankful for this blog and for all who read it. Taking on this project was a sketchy thing for me. So I thank you for your comments of encouragement. Gives me warm fuzzies inside!
4. I am thankful for my life. Though it can sometimes seem unbearable, I wouldn't change a thing. I am thankful for the good times, the hard times, the sad times, the fun times. Thankful for it all. We all have a road map to follow. Not all areas are going to be smooth, straight shots. Sometimes we get up in the mountains or on roads that might need repair. But hey, as long as we keep on moving we know we will eventually get to our destination.
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. I am spending it snuggling with my babydoll and my honey. :)
What are some things you are thankful for????
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