The Hair Conspiracy

I'm sorry to do this to anyone who reads this blog but I have been trying to figure out how to be an amazing blogger and they said to practice... so without further ado

Why do girls put themselves through so much torture?  If it isn't enough we tweeze and wax and coat everything in make up then we add in hair.  The problem with hair is that we all want our hair to be different I have straight hair and I would LOVE curly hair for example.  I know people with curly that want straight as well... unfortunately we cannot just trade hair like a wig exchange.  When are we going to learn the only people winning in the war with our hair is the companies that make hair products.  

As I said I have straight hair.  Straight, flat, and boring hair.  I used to attempt curling my flat laying strands to give more shape to my hair.  It was to no avail the curls would stay for about five minutes and lay right back down as if never touched.  So my options are deal with my flat hair, get a perm, or use a truck load of hair product... I will deal and enjoy my straight hair.  Why will I learn to love the straight look?  Mainly because I know the number of people applying gunk and straighteners to get the same look I naturally have.  WIN for me!!!

10 months old.

I'm a few days late but I thought now when I have just put the boys to bed would be a good time to say it.

HAPPY 10 MONTHS 

It really is not fair how fast you are growing.  

• You love to "crawl" it is more like flopping forward and using you feet to kick off but you are super fast when you want so I must give you credit.  
• You have started eating everything under the sun (including my chinese food.)  You love blowing raspberries, even more when big brother joins in the fun.  
• You are just starting to clap and it is the sweetest thing I have seen in a very long time.  
• You bring so much joy and laughter into the life of everyone you scowl at in your judgmental way.  
• You remind me daily why I love being your mom as you inspire and amaze me.  

As you grow I hope you never stop being the ham that I know and love.  Keep making those cheesy faces that I cannot resist. Also know to never let anyone make you feel bad about yourself. You are an amazing person already and I can't wait to see the adult you become.

Love Mom

Things you may not want to hear

I recently decided that I have been single long enough and I am ready to be open to dating again.  As a person who has spent the last couple years into not dating and avoiding giving the impression at all that I would be interested this is a big change.  I guess it is time to stop putting off tweezing the unruly bushes I call eye brows and maybe even get out of my pajamas.

So here I am meeting guys and doing my best to not be covered in food finger prints and spit up and guys feel the need to say things that I know are completely false.  Lies like "looks don't matter" and "I really like you" face it guys those lines are old and over used time to come up with something new.  If looks really don't matter to you I will come on the first date in my tattered jeans, tshirt, flip flops, and with my hair thrown into a 30 second pony tail possibly without even being brushed.  The "I really like you" is garbage because you just barely met me two days ago and you know nothing about me.

Why can't guys just say it like it is?  Tell me that my 10 month old saved a couple cheerios in my hair and I have bags under my eyes big enough to pack a family of 6 in.  Tell me that I am really boring and suck at small talk.  Tell me that you would rather wrestle an alligator than mingle at the park with me and my two boys.  Just don't feed me your lines that I see right through it is just insulting to my intelligence.

Hello Tree

It is that time of year again Christmas yay!  Finally Thanksgiving is over and I was able to put my tree up without having to hear about skipping Thanksgiving as always Big Kid was more than eager to help with the decorating. 

He was so helpful in fact that I let him put all the decorations on.  Who cares that the top 2 feet of the tree are completely bare?  NOT ME!  Thinking back to this time last year I had just taken him out of daycare and was getting ready for Little's arrival now Little is 10 months old and attempting to eat the tree.

After we finished decorating I thought I would try to take a cute picture of the boys with the tree...

Yeah I think my boys had other ideas!

I really do not like this tree the shape is just strange to me maybe next year I will get a real one... or a better shaped fake one.

Merry Christmas!

Worst Blogger Ever

I really don't know how people with blogs take the time to post all the time.  For me I end up forgetting then giving up.  I really do try to stick to it but it looks like my record was 8 days... really 8 days that is just pathetic.  It isn't like I don't take at least 1 picture every day because I tend to take tons of pictures every day and not even of stupid stuff like my breakfast.  I like taking pictures of my kids and what they do.  You would think it wouldn't be any harder than keeping up with my facebook life but it really is.  So I think it is time to bring back my blog from the dead and recap this amazing year that has changed my life so much... Let's see if I can break my 8 day record!

Yum Yum Yum!

Tonight's picture of the day is from the yummiest dinner I have made in a long time.

Zuppa Toscana

Found on SteakNPotatoesKindaGurl's blog

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (32 oz) chicken stock
• 3 cups russet potatoes, cubed
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups kale, in bite size pieces
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• parmesan cheese, grated
  

In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain the grease. Add the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once sausage is browned and crumbled, drain off grease leaving a tbsp to saute the onion.

Push the sausage and bacon to the edge of the pot and add the onion to the center; saute until translucent; add garlic; saute until fragrant.

Stir in the stock and potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add kale and heavy whipping cream. Bring to a simmer. Top with parmesan cheese, when serving. 


I have to say she claimed it was better then Olive Garden, I fully agree and it was easy to make.

Contractions and a trip to Labor and Delivery

For the past 24 hours I have been contracting every 4-6 minutes so I spent a good amount of time in the bath tub because they hurt less that way.  Nathaniel kept me company and made sure that I was okay the entire time he is such a good loving boy!

Later on my mother talked me into going to get checked out and eventually after a couple hours of monitoring I was let go.  The great thing is that I am off work until delivery I could not be happier to have some time to relax and hopefully baby will grow better with me just relaxed.

Bicycle Ride

Good news today Nathaniel is getting better at riding his bicycle by himself meaning I can take him for a ride without having to push him 95% of the way.

We just did circles in the parking lot but it was good practice and maybe by summer he will be able to ride to the park whie Atticus hangs in his carrier or stroller.

The feeling that cannot be named

There is a feeling that I cannot describe it is shock, terror, disappointment, anger, depression, guilt and so much more all rolled into one plus more.  Today was the second time I have had the displeasure of experiencing this feeling during this pregnancy.  Today I was told that my baby is not growing how he should be in fact his stomach has not grown in two weeks.  If he does not grow in the next two weeks he will be coming out asap which is a scary thought.

I don't know if I should feel guilty for not taking the medication or if this would have happened either way.  I have only felt this way when I found out that I might miscarry at 5 weeks and all I can seem to do is cry.  I am glad that I have an amazing OB and that I can know the team at the hospital he will be delivered at are some of the best available.  I am trying to take comfort in knowing that if he is not growing inside me then it is better he come out so he can be healthy.  This picture may not have been taken today but nothing seemed better today then the thing that is most on my mind.

"Your getting rounder"

Today was an ordinary Wednesday I went to physical therapy and Nate ran around like the crazy kid he is.  The physical therapist said that I am getting rounder... I don't know if that was his idea of a compliment but I got a little laugh so figured I would share my roundness.

Yes I am starting to feel like an over stuffed sausage or a water ballon about to burst but only a few more weeks and I will be meeting my little boy.  Tomorrow I see the OB for hopefully some good news!

I am finding it rather hard to take a picture everyday I hope it gets easier as I go on.

Working Hard...

Another day almost done and thank goodness it is my Friday.  On days that I work I most of the times feel like I am shackled to the desk.  Well maybe not shackled but I have a short leash on my headset for sure.  10 hour days that take 11.5 hours make it even longer.  So for today I took a picture at my desk

My not super bright light that I mentally complain about almost daily.  This light drive me insane because it just isn't bright enough however I am too cheap to buy a new one for my room/office so this is what works for now.  However tonight it was inspiration with the shadow on the window and glow in the dark star stickers it looked pretty so it because my picture of the day.

Sleepy Car Rides

Today we came home a little late so as usual Nate fell asleep in the car which always results in open mouthed sleeping.  This also leads to him needing to be carried into the house and up to his bed which is no fun at all but at least most of the time he is not too squirmy during the ride.

I have taken many cute pictures of him falling asleep in the car but I think this is my favorite!

He loves his puppy that sleeps with him every night and the hands folding was him saying his bed time prayers on the way home right before he fell asleep.  Such a sweet moment!

New Year - 01/01/2012

2011 flew by at warp speed and I can barely remember all the moments that flew by in the blink of an eye.  I don't want to let that happen to 2012 so when I heard about a challenge to take a picture every day I thought it would be a great way to remember everyday without them all blending together as a blur.

So many little parts of my day get blended together and taken for granted.

Early morning funny faces from Nathaniel I must see about 1000 funny faces a year but I take them for granted not thinking that in a few years these silly faces will be replaced with grumbling about not wanting to go to school.  Also that cat toy that he carries around with him every day I wonder how long he will continue to find a cat toy that entertaining for right now it is a rocket ship, a osweliganator (whatever that is), a microphone, and whatever else he imagines it to be and that sweet innocence is what makes me smile over a million times a day.

I hope the other 365 days this year make pictures this great.