Holy Hell!!!

Holy hell Gaga was FABULOUS!!!  I loved it!!!  We had floor seats or shall I say standing tickets. We were in her little monster pit...I LOVED IT!!! My feet are KILLING me.  I wore some platform shoes with insoles in them...but nothing could help standing for HOURS.  All worth it though for an amazing show.  Eric had a blast and I'm so glad he got to come.  I had fun with my friends.  We took cabs to and from the concert.  BEST IDEA EVER!!!  I was sick all day but I didn't let it get me down.  I was there to have a good time!  It was an amazing show.  I loved it on so many levels and I can't wait to see her again.  I adored the Scissor Sisters.  I swear I'm a gay man trapped in a woman's body.  They were FABULOUS as well.  Team Jake : ) 

I took pics with my cell phone...looking back I could have brought my camera...the venue said no cameras...they lied.  Boo.

I totally looked like a fierce drag queen...but that was cool and the look I wanted.  I didn't take any pictures during the show because I was too busy dancing.  It was such an amazing show I couldn't keep still.

Here is crappy video from my phone..but you can see how close we were and how awesome the set was.

I'm still sick..which sucks...but oh well that's life.  I had a great time with awesome friends and a loving hubby who helped hold me up while dancing on sore feet...heehhehee...all in all a perfect evening!

SHORT POST..

I'm super sick today.  I have a nasty head cold.  I'm sending Eric off to take Spen to a birthday party just I'm trying to get better before the concert tonight. 

Super happy and super sad at the same.  My friend broke up with his girlfriend..this bums me out.but he sold his extra ticket to eric...so yay the hubs gets to go to lady gaga with me and our friends.  long story behind this...now i need to throw something together for eric to wear.  off to accomplish this task...have a great weekend guys.  and yes i realize i'm writing in lower case letters...my keyboard is dying.

My heart is breaking...

My heart is breaking for the people of Japan. Watching footage this morning was just so saddening.  I could not even imagine how terrified they must be.  My heart also sank and is still in knots for the people of Hawaii.  I hope and pray they are not hit with a catastrophic tsunami.  I know that was a fear of mine when we stayed there.  You are on this tiny island in the middle of the ocean.  Those thoughts enter your mind.  But I can honestly say Hawaii is fully prepared and well rehearsed for such events.  They have many plans of action and the rescue staff on the island are well trained and prepared for this event.  I just was saddened to see this happening.  It's just such a horrific event.  I hate it for Japan...the lives lost and forever changed just breaks my heart.  Sending prayers out to all those involved in this tragedy.

In need of a break...

I think all moms out there hit that moment when you mentally check out.  I'm there.  I wish I were sitting on a beach somewhere, but alas, I am thinking about the clothes I need to get out of the dryer. I totally rewashed CLEAN clothes today.  I did not realize they were clean until I threw in the last shirt and remembered I needed to put them back in the dryer.  Whoopssss...so the grays will be doubly clean.  I also bleached my new bedding.  I suspect my new acne medicine did it : (  Kinda bummed on that.  Oh well...it's life.  I think I'm getting sick.  My ear and throat hurt.  I worked out hard tonight to counter act all the extra calories I've been consuming lately.  I have hypothyroidism so if I merely look at food I gain 3 pounds.  This weekend is the Lady Gaga concert and it will be fun.  We might go to connections afterward.  It depends how we are holding up.  I'm sure my fierce makeup will more likely resemble alice cooper after the concert. 

I've come to a realization most of my pants do not fit.  It's a good thing.  But it's also an annoying thing.  I need to buy some more jeans.  I have a mounting collection of pants I can no longer fit and the pile is growing monthly: )  I'm going to wait until I hit my goal weight 125.  I have lost a whopping 80 pounds so far.  I have no idea what I look like.  It's a weird concept and if you haven't lost a bunch of weight it's hard to wrap your head around it.  But I gained weight fast with my pregnancy and I've lost it pretty fast too.  I'm just not sure what my body shape is anymore.  It's annoying because I don't feel skinny...but I don't feel big either.  I want to get physically fit again.  I'm in better shape now, but I'm not one of those people who fall victim to the thin is in shape bit.  I want to be able to jog again and have my endurance back.  I'm going to start biking.  I want to get a baby seat for Cedric and bike with him during the day.  I have extra bikes so I might invite some friends along on some rides.  My neighborhood is a bi*ch with hills...so it will be a good workout.  I need to take some meds...my throat is scratchy.  Fun...

 Here are some pics from yesterday...
I ran to Target and really did not see that large of a selection of false eyelashes (searching for my Gaga ensemble) and followed the advice of my makeup guru goddess on youtube and ran to walmart.  Holy HELL...they have a HUGE selection...

I looked at Sephora the other day and I really did not want to spend $15 or $18 for a pair that looked the same and I might not end up wearing. 

I wonder if these work?  Has anyone ever used these and if so let me know how they are?

It appeared a cart boy got his revenge...hehehahaha.  I had to laugh because I saw two other people taking pictures of this.

and lastly...
This is how much formula I buy when I buy it.  Cedric goes through 1-1.5 EVERYDAY!!! I breastfed him in the beginning and yes I am fully aware a 16 month old child should no longer be on formula.(Long story but my little guy have an eating disorder and we are working on this with a feeding therapist)  It was kinda funny because this women in line saw the formula and asked...awwwww...how many do you have at home? Assuming I had multiples.  I said one.  She was cool though, she was like I don't blame you...buy it when you can.  I buy it from Walmart because it's the cheapest I can find it while it's on rollback $3.84 a bottle.  It's $5 something when it's not.  This kid isn't cheap.  Not including his meds and baby food.  I can't wait until we tackle this feeding issue : )  I am a nice formula hoarder though...I always always always leave a bottle for another mom.  I've been that mom and needed just one bottle to get me through the night or day. It's so upsetting seeing the ONE type of formula your little one can take is out of stock.  So I always leave some behind : )

Ok...off to bed I go...have a great night : )

I love it!!!

Charlie Sheen's Winning Recipes from Charlie Sheen

New Gaga makeup...

I've been trying to perfect my makeup...here is the look I'm plan on doing for the show.  My hair will be different and clothes obviously along with the fact I'll be wearing false eyelashes.  I didn't have it in me to put them on today.  They burned my eyes last night terribly. I'm going to for her telephone music video eye makeup...it sucks I have such dark hair because I resemble the evil witch more than gaga...hahahahaa...but it looks WAY better in person.  I love it!!!

Sitting here in my Gaga makeup...

These are some pics of me playing around with my makeup for Lady Gaga.  I have to learn how to properly apply false eyelashes.  My eyes are burning!!!  Also, my eyes need to get used to the glue because they kept tearing up.  Hopefully, I'll figure it out by Saturday.  My hair is going to be curled and teased almost into a fro : )  I have been vlogging all day with no success.  I need to get comfortable in front of the camera.  Damn stage fright!  But I promise coming soon will be a vlog :)

Have a lovely night!!!  I'm off to wash the 10 pounds of makeup I have on off.

Ps...yes that is a goomba peeking at you.

Kinda nervous...

I think I'm going to start vlogging some of my entries.  I'm afraid of trolls...they scare me.  But, I thought it would be kinda fun to show the world my life throughout the day.  I took some footage today...and I look like a beast without makeup...I just have to see if I can get the nerve up to post my vlogs. Stay turned...

ps...Love ya ladies!!!

Sleepy...

Eric has been taking a class on line for a new certification from home.  Of course I have been EXTREMELY tired this week from running non-stop this weekend and allergies.  So for the past two days I've been napping with Cedric...and he has been taking LONGGGGGG naps...blissful ones.  But today I knew the words before Eric even spoke them..."so this is what you do every day while I'm at work?"...he was laughing and kidding me.  I did look guilty as I laid snuggled in my bed...but we laughed about it.  He knows what I usually am doing because I call him a million times throughout the day while he is at work.  Eric said he would love to be able to work from home.  I wish he had a job that he could everyday.  It's nice to be able to have lunch with him or run Spen to school and not have to get Cedric up and ready as well.  Maybe one day he will.

Ok, while I was stuffing my face tonight...I read just how many calories I was consuming...ummmm...not a pretty picture.  But damn pasta salad was so yummy.  I walked on the treadmill to somehow counter act the two mealtimes I consumed it in.  I'm kinda craving it now.  Must not think of the pasta salad...yummm...

These were my mint chocolate chip cookies I made for the shower.  I LOVED them.  I could totally go for a hand full right now. But sadly, they are all gone : (

This was the contents of my target cart today...I'm preparing for Lady Gaga this weekend.  I came home and tried out my new makeup and ended up looking like a bad drag queen.  I still need to master the art of false eyelashes.  I made a mistake of buying self adhesive ones...rip off.  So tomorrow I need to buy some glue.  I did find an awesome tutorial on how to apply them.  Here is the link...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzxFgOzoPrM


I'm tempted to buy this kit.  The makeup artist I adore swears by it...so I might just give it a shot.  I'm a clean skin junkie.  If I do...I'll write a review.  I read some reviews and a lot of people like it.  Better yet, I'll check with my dermatologist to see what she thinks about it and go from there.

I saw this dress at JCPenney in the mall and I must have it for Spring.  I might just wear it for Easter.  I love a fierce zebra print. (Note to self start lifting weights again...spring and summer are soon upon us.) Also, another note to self...keep an eye out for JCPenney coupons in the mail.

Ok...off to sleep.  Have a great night guys!!!

Damn you auto correct!!!

This is a text conversation I had with my friend the other day telling her about a new "blogging" site I found.  Ummmm....if you don't know what flogging is...look it up and you will see why my face turned 10 shades of red.
 Hahhahahahaaa...sometimes it's fun to laugh at yourself esp with a good friend there to witness and tease you about your screw up...hehehehehe...It was funny...much love to Sarah.

Pssstttt.........

I'm quietly sitting behind my hubby in our office while he takes his certification class online.  I can't type very much because I don't want to distract him, but I also have no clue to when I will have the chance to blog today...and I'm trying to keep my blog a day goal going...so I'll just leave you with my little guy giggling at 6 months old.  He went through a phase of LOVING to be scared.  He is still a giggly little guy at 16 months old  Enjoy..

I've eaten my weight in party food...

I stuffed my face with the left overs from the baby shower.  The food was so yummy.  I've had cookies, and cupcakes. Yummmm....

It was a nice shower.  I hope my friend enjoyed it.  I wanted her to have a nice shower...she deserves it! I'm sleepy...I'll write more tomorrow. 

Shheeeshhhh...

I am beyond tired.  I know Eric and the rest of the guys at the expo are too.  Poor Eric went to bed at 3am and had to get up at 7:45am to run the pine wood derby.  Spen did awesome this year.  I'm so sleepy I forgot what places he came in.   From the derby Eric came home, chatted with me and ran over to the expo to help out.  I went food shopping most of the day and then went and took some pics of the expo...here is a link to them...
https://www.facebook.com/arcaderx

I still have a whole house to clean by tomorrow.  The baby shower is at 3pm.  So I'm not rushing it.  I still have to bake my mint cookies.  Eeekkkkk....this is terrifying.  I'm sure there is some law against me being allowed alone in the kitchen.  Secretly, I wanted to ask a few of my friends to help me...but I know they are busy.  I'll try my best.

Me happy I'm eating Sonic : )

I blew off the diet and went to Sonic tonight with Spen.  He was in LOVE with his hamburger.  He let me know this with every bite he consumed.  It was cute.  He was also in love with his cherry-limeade and tater tots....I was too.  Yummmyyyyyy....

I so wanted these shoes.  These are the ones I almost bought for gaga.  But like I said...they started to hurt my feet in the store...not a good idea.  I truly heart them though.

My friend Angela and her son Josh playing spen.

Spen playing some games at the expo.  I took these with my crappy camera phone...I had already put my good camera up.  It was cute Spen disappeared with Eric as soon as we arrived.  Drifted off into the land of the arcades and 80's video games.  Amanda wheeled Cedric around while I snapped pics.  It was cute seeing her taking care of Ceddy.  He loved the attention.

Ok...I've avoided housework long enough...off to clean and get this house ready for a party tomorrow.

Spencer and the Maze

 

This was taken of Spen a little while back.  I LOVED his reaction.  I'm such an evil mom...but priceless nonetheless.

Spencer 3 years old

 
This video was taken when my oldest who is now 7 almost 8 was 3.  I miss my sweet chubby cheeked little guy...he's now been replaced with a tall thin little man.  He's still as sweet and lovable...but I just miss him being so tiny.  I love watching this video!

Bored...

The hubs is at the arcade expo.  I opted to stay home. I have ran all over town today.  I went to Joanns and Off Broadway shoes with Ceddy.  He said bye to everyone and tried his best to escape his stroller.  I looked for me a pair of shoes to wear to Gaga.  I found a pair I loved, but they hurt my feet in the store, and I know I'll have to walk and stand for hours so I'll stick with my boots.  I did end up buying some new running shoes that I adore.  They are super comfy so that's always a plus. I drug the kids to Michael's and Tj Maxx tonight. Spen did awesome helping out pushing Ceddy in his storller while I pushed a cart.  I came home and put my baby shower decorations up.  I really have no idea who I am fooling because I know they will get knocked down or fall down before Sunday.  I figure this will be a good start.  Tomorrow I have to figure out the food deal and make my mint chocolate chip cookie favors.  I asked myself what would I really want as a favor from a shower...and I answered with cookies!  Here is the recipe.  I have not made them myself, but a friend did and they are YUMMY.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/mint-chocolate-chip-cookies/22bebeda-ea36-441a-9909-ae78409d6da6?sr=2&st=7#/?term=mint+chocolate+chip+cookies&pi=1&mr=20

Fingers crossed they turn out.

Tomorrow is the pinewood derby.  I hope Spen does well.  He worked hard on his car.  Eric really let him do a lot of it this year.  I have so much to do tomorrow...it will be insane. Spen is super excited for tomorrow.  It's super cute.  He has told me a million times how excited he is for tomorrow.  He wants to go to the expo too.  He's such a little nerd, it's cute. 

I'm bored.  I should really be working out..or walking on my treadmill.  But my damn allergies have kicked my butt.

New art project once everything settles...

I really like these but I am cheap.  Things get broken or scratched in my house.  So I am going to try to make my own version of places that mean something to my family.
I have the perfect wall for one in my house.
 
I'm sleepy...off to climb into bed and watch something on the tv. 

Damn You Mr. Garbage man...

We yet again forgot to take out the trash last night.  Thankfully, we aren't to the point of walking to a vacant dumpster yet and pitching our bags. 

Poor Eric...he didn't go to bed until 5am. He was at work until 10 pm.  He got up and went to work at 8am today.  He will crash hard tonight.  He's working on his arcade.  I hope everything comes together for him.  Poor guy tonight he has to run the scout meeting.  He is burning the candle at both ends and he isn't Charlie Sheen the invincible....he's my hubby and he needs a break.  I think we might go away for a night sometime soon.  We need some alone couple time.  He starts class next week.  He's going for another certification.

Ok...I've hit rock bottom on my diet.  I had a Wendy's breakfast (that I do somewhat justify because A.) they're freaking delicious and B.) I shared it with Cedric so I didn't consume all the calories.  Now the down side...it grosses me out thinking of all the additives in the meat I consumed and in the food Ceddy ate.  Also, I've fallen off the caffeine wagon.  I got a freaking medium diet coke from there.  It was basically a bucket.  My side will be hurting pretty soon.   So back to water and tea for me.  I also have been buying coffees out and about and also drinking them at home.  No more!  I want to keep my health.  So back to my rock bottom.  I had the craving for ice cream.  I have had it all day.  So I went to dairy queen after dropping Spen off with Eric.  I got a hot fudge sundae...climbed into the back of the jeep and proceeded to split it with Cedric.  I guess he's going to become my accomplice in all my  bad eating adventures.  It was funny sitting outside in the parking lot eating a sundae with my little guy with no care in the world...for a mere second I was in Nirvana. It truly is the little things that make me happy.  


Eric and Spen are at scouts.  They have the pinewood derby this Saturday so this weeks meeting is setting up and testing the track..  Eric said he lost the track out of the truck in the middle of Shelbyville Road by Evergreen.   Thankfully, he did not get run over jumping out and retrieving it.  Tonight while driving away dropping Spen off my heart skipped a beat for my hubby.  I love him...it's silly and all that jazz...but seeing him so sleep deprived but pushing forward to be a good dad melts my heart.  He gave me a smile and I felt the same way when I first fell for him..blushing inside..  Eric and I need a night off.  Hell, it doesn't have to be passion filled night out...stuffing our faces or watching a movie would be nice.  I'm thinking about planning a weekend trip somewhere close.  I heard Brown County is nice, or maybe Nashville.  It would be nice to go for a night and have a few drinks, dinner and just be a couple. A gal can dream. 


Super cute...Ceddy now likes to tickle people.  If he sees your foot he tickles it and runs away giggling.   LOVE IT!!!

Ok...off to watch some TV.

Blank...

I hate going blank.  Not being able to come up with words that fill the moment, mind or heart.   I think of my magazine and I have all these ideas for it...and I fall short.  I can't make it happen.  It's like I have writers block or stage fright.  I'm the choke artist on life.  I have big dreams of grandeur but not the ability to make it happen.  I take that back...I have the ability, just not the inner sinew to make it happen.  But faithfully, and whole heartedly I know I am where I should be.  I am sitting at my computer typing a blog while I should be off doing other things.  But that's ok.  Tonight I read another blog I follow and the writer spoke about it being ok to not be 100% all the time.  100% at anything makes one burn out fast...you can't simply immerse yourself into life and not be drawn here and there without having fragments of yourself or mind skipping away.  You can't always be present or perfect 100% of the time.  So it's ok to let the laundry pile up, car fill with left over coke bottles, nails become chipped, junk mail collect and all the other things you tell yourself you need to do but don't... it's life!  And life is meant to be lived.  Living sometimes consists of doing absolutely nothing but being...period... and in that being... just sitting still... doing nothing.  So here I sit, and it's nice : )

Silly notion of the day...

Southern accents...oh how I love thee.  I'm not talking about high pitch hillbilly.  I don't like twangs unless it's on old women...then it's cute.  But I adore a long drawn out southern accent.  It's a silly concept, but it's like home in someone's voice.  You trust them...unless it's coming from a fat man with heavy breath then it's just creepy and I take back all that I said. Hehehehe...that reminds me of the sheriff on the Dukes of Hazzard...creepppyyyyy.   But I'm referring to the long drawn out speech.  There is something in the cadence of a southern accent...almost like a song being sang.  It's soothing.  Once, I received a scholarship from a little old southern woman...I assume she was from Georgia or South Carolina...but her voice was so sweet.  She gave a speech as she presented the scholarship to me and I'll never forget her voice.  Her words escape me, but her voice will never.  Ok...off on a weird tangent I just went.

My hubby is currently working on his arcade in the middle of my kitchen. He has been waiting urgently for his new wires and do hickeys to arrive via Mr. FedEx man.  He has to have it up and running by Friday. Here is the article I spoke about him giving an interview for.  He's the "Eric Pullen, nerd..I mean arcade enthusiast...

http://louisville.metromix.com/events/article/arcade-expo-8-bitten/2483271/content

ok...off to bed I go...poor Eric will probably be up most of the night.

Chew chew chew...

Today was feeding therapy day with Ceddy.  He actually accomplished a HUGE milestone today.  He ate stage 3 food!!!  He gagged on a carrot but continued eating like a champ!!!  I was high-fiving him and cheering him on.


So...his therapist had an idea to put sprinkles on a plate and have him lick them off the plate like a dog.  The only way my kid would do this is by imitation. So we got on our hands and knees and proceeded to lick the sprinkles and act like dogs. Ummmm.... He looked at us like we were nuts.  The things you do for a child.  The goal was to get him to use his tongue.  He just laughed watching us and ran away.  He did steal a sprinkle or two....but no licking the plate.

Shhheeesshhhhh...

I had no idea the mall does not open until 10am.  Wow...I live under a rock.  I had 1 hour to get my gaga outfit.  I found a top at forever21.  I LOVE their new store in the mall.  I still need to figure out my shoes.  I'm not going to buy any fancy or pricey jewelry just because there is a risk it may not make it home and I don't want to be bummed out.

It was creepy being in the mall in the morning.  The "walkers" were out...and of course I was dressed like one in sweat pants and baseball cap. 

I accidentally drove down my driveway wrong AGAIN!  This time on my neighbors side of the grass.  My nice neighbor.  I don't know what to do...send a fruit basket and a note promising I'll fix it?  I HATE my driveway...ok...let me rephrase that...I HATE backing out of my driveway.  

I have a million phone calls to make and a front door frame to paint so off I go.

Yawn...

I had a 7:30am orthodontist appointment this morning.  I also took a benadryl and a half last night.  Not the greatest combo.  But my head feels sooo much better.  I hate allergy season.

I love my hubby so much.  He's being truly supportive.  I'm  completely changing my life "plan" and starting back with a dream I had once upon a time.  I love my hubby to death for being so supportive and allowing me to become a better person.  The more and more I think about this plan...the more I become excited.  I've been here before though...so only time will tell if it actually happens.  I'm lazy...so hopefully I can make it happen.

Dear New York and Company...please STOP sending me emails.  I swear I get like 5 a day.  Ok, maybe that's a lie...but geezeeee...enough already.


I've been gathering things for the shower all week.  I still need to figure out food.

I went to a million stores today.  Went to the grocery and spent $123 on stuff.  It was the grocery trip that you have to restock EVERYTHING...paper towels, toilet paper, you name it...we needed it.  I have to go to the mall later.  Not looking forward to this at all!!!  I hate the mall...but it's a necessary evil.

I ordered cupcakes today for the shower...Ceddy had a melt down while I was ordering them...so who knows really what I ordered, we will find out Sunday.

Below are crappy pics from my phone...but I'm bored and thought I'd share my day with pictures...

Eric's arcade cabinet is looking awesome. He put this by hand!  Go him for being awesome.


This is the state of my basement...

Arcades, wires, and tools galore.  This weekend it should be cleaned up : )

My living room is becoming a holder for pom poms.  I bought more tissue paper today to make more ; )

This was actually taken the other day...but this is of Ceddy eating his first girl scout cookie...he LOVED it!

Yeah...proof the whole I'm going to make my bed daily thing hasn't panned out.

A set of pictures I totally want to put in my basement.  I might just make it happen...nothing says inspiration like cupcakes : )


Off to get ready for the mall...eeekkkkk....

Blah...

I just spent $2,460 on 4 windows.  OUCH!!!  I still need 7 more to complete the front of my house.  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.  I'm so tired of fixing, painting, replacing, things.  One day this house will be done...one day...or so I keep telling myself.


I had a head ache for most of the day.  I really think I have a sinus infection.  Today was wasted away.  I cleaned the microwave and picked up the house.  I didn't get to the grocery as planned...damn headache and rain.   But my microwave is spotless...and anyone who knows me knows how gross is was before.

Tomorrow I have a 7:30 orthodontist appointment. Funnn....
I have to go buy table cloths for the shower and some more tissue paper for more pom poms...you can never have enough pom poms.

Ceddy turned 16 months today...my baby is well on his way to becoming a little boy.

The boys were angels today while I had a headache.  I love them so much.  Eric was a gem too...coming home and cooking dinner.  I want to feel better...so off to ingest more meds...

pointless update.

Goals...

I have a few goals for today...

-make my bed...a practice I would like to start actually doing.  I steamed my bedding and had it looking nice yesterday.  Hopefully, I can make it a daily occurrence. 

- Buy two new windows from lowes.  Funnnnn....I could think of so many more ways I would rather spend my money : (

Finish painting my steps...this has been a task that has labored me months to complete only because I am lazy.

- Wash clothes...gag...but it has to be done.

-Drop a CD over at a friends house.

-Organize pics to be printed.

off to get this day started...

meh...

I bought some new bedding today.  I'm not completely madly in love with.  But it will do.  I did get some kickass deals!!!

I love deals like this!!!  I decided I'm not going to overhaul my bedroom for awhile.  I want to save money.   I bought some gray bedding and new over sized sheets.  OMG they are pricey.  I need to buy some more towels.

Eric has been hard at work on his arcades.  He talked to the reporter for velocity.  I told him not to be offended if they only take one sentence he said and it's misquoted.  Hehehheehee...the life of a news outlet.  been there done that enough.

I broke another bracket on my braces.  I will have to go and get it fixed next week.  Fun.....

I had my chemical peel Friday.  Ummm...I was a huge baby for nothing.  It was no big deal.  They start off with a light version and then up the dosage with each peel.  I'm going to try it once more in a few weeks.  I noticed a small improvement.  We shall see.  It's only one day later.  No major peeling...not redness.

Note to self...no matter how much my oldest begs to get his own icee at target...do not let him.  Learned that the hard way.  One major icee pile and blue spots/puddles everywhere and mom to the rescue. 

Tomorrow I have to clean my house..  I have to have it clean enough to throw a shower next weekend.  I also have to buy food for the shower and order cupcakes.  My friend came over today and helped make some pom poms.

Ok...off to watch a movie with the hubs...

Happy Dance!!!

We are paying the car off today.  Woo hoo!!!  No more car payment....I'm currently, mentally doing my happy dance.  Unfortunately, I do not have the energy for said dance.  Cedric made sure of that this morning.  He's teething, and it was a rough night.  Long story short, I brought him to my bed and he kept slapping me in the face and laughing about it.  Not so cute at 4am.  So he went back to his bed and I turned on Blues Clues and crashed.
 

I woke up in a fog this morning.  I got excited that I was going to allow myself to get an iced coffee after dropping spen off from school.  Ummmm...I'm so tired, I forgot to buy the coffee.  I had to go over Spen's spelling words in my fog.  I decided to nix his lunch.  I wrote him a check for lunch.  I feel bad, but he can have school lunch a few times in his life.  I am too tired to function.  I have my doctors appointment today.

Coffee Coffee Coffee...I know I'm not supposed to drink it...but I have thinks I have to do today...so screw it.

I'm going to buy new bedding.  I'm super excited!!!  I informed Eric that I will need new curtains too, he laughed.  We talked about the bedroom and how we threw crap together to make it livable.  I feel bad because my bedroom is actually decorated nicely, it's just traditional and that's not our style.  Why on earth we did that, I'm still baffled by.  I think we were so overwhelmed with this house and having to furnish this house that we freaked and picked the easiest design concept.  So now that things have been changed, we shall mix it up a bit.  I think I may be crazy, but I think I might buy white bedding.  Wish me luck...two kids and a hubby who eats in bed.  I also have to buy two new windows.  I know...how random.  But we have two in the front of the house that need to be replaced.  Slowly, we will replace every window in this house.  I want sound proof in the front of the house.  I swear being a grown up is annoying.

Going back to school.  I discussed this topic with Eric last night.  I really need to think long and hard about the topic.  I'm nervous, and I don't want to essentially mess up and cost my family a lot of $$$.  But, in the long run it would be for the best.  I love my hubs, he's super supportive.  He told me think about it and he would support my decision.  I love photography, but I'm not at all a sales person.  I SUCK at sales.  I know where my heart is.  So I have two different avenues I can venue down.  I'm thinking about taking some online classes, and then transferring to U of L once Ceddy is in school.  From then onto UK.  It's only 45 minutes away from me.  I know I love helping people.  So we shall see where this leads me.  But right now I have a million things going on in my mind...so we shall see.



Ok...off to get ready for the day...

Eeekkkkk....

The weather is nasty out.  Cold and raining.  It would be perfect if I could snuggle up under the covers and watch a movie.  But no...I've been to Michaels, Factory Card, the bank,  Target, and Walmart today.  Tonight is Spen's cub scout blue and gold banquet.  I grabbed a party tray for it.  I'm too lazy and busy to cook anything. 

Eric is currently on his way home.  The reporter from Velocity called him...of course he missed the call.  He plans on calling him back when he gets home.  They are doing a story on old school arcades and all that jazz.  Eric is the man to speak to on the subject.  He'll forever be an 80's kid.

I have no nerves today.  I'm jittery and in a awful mood.  I feel like crap.  I think I'm getting sick.  Like I said...I need to be in bed watching a movie.

Ceddy is really amplifying his pinching phase.  He kept pinching me at all the stores today.  He destroyed a flower at Michaels.  That store is too tiny for the both of us.  He can reach way too fast.

I have to order a clients pics tonight.  I need to order some canvas for myself.

I picked up most of the stuff I will need for the shower.  I still have to figure out the food and cake, but I bought the decorations and favors today.  I was going to hand make a lot of stuff, but I only have two weeks.  So I figured I'll just buy it.

I think next week shall be gaga week...and I'll put together an outfit. 

Ok..off to take some meds I go.

Feeding therapy...

I learned some interesting facts today about reflux and how it can mimic other problems in a child.  Ceddy's eating has started to slow down.  A lot of factors could be going on.  I discussed a bunch of things with his speech/eating therapist today.  It could simply be a phase, his teeth, his mouth hurting or his reflux.  I didn't realize that's why they are always asking about his weight. Reflux can cause so many issues for a baby and toddler.  She said to be careful and make sure that his reflux is under control.  I have noticed he has been somewhat swallowing more at night when he lays down.  I might need to start giving him two doses a day.  I'll mention this to the doctor at his next visit.  I was also told to keep an eye on food allergies.  They are hardcore about those.  I was told food allergies can cause reflux symptoms.  So something I need to do is start logging what he eats, esp since he is trying new food.  Apparently, food allergies can be the cause not reflux, and medicine will not alleviate the refluxing.  I know that spitting up is not the only sign of reflux or food allergies, crying, discomfort, rashes, lack of eating(my current worry), and lack of growth.  Not so much.  I did though discuss a vitamin with Ceddy's doctor last visit because an obese child can still be malnourished.  I was told since, Cedric is on formula he doesn't need vitamins.  Although, most vitamins are water soluble and he would simply pee out what his body did not absorb I will listen to the doctor.  Cedric did eat some pieces of a cheddar roll tonight, but he straight up says no now to certain food.  It's funny I have now gotten so I wheel him over to the pantry and show him food.  If he says yum when I show it to him...I know he will eat it.  He's funny.  Since his tongue has been clipped he is speaking in his own language.  It's funny...he goes a mile a minute talking to himself about things.  His speech therapist said she's not worried at all about his speech.  He is a little parrot.  It's sad though, he still cannot stick his tongue out.  He tries somewhat, but doesn't have the muscles or know how to move the muscles yet.  We keep trying to get him to lick things and stick his tongue out.  I told his therapist today that most moms try to keep their kids from sticking their tongues out...I'm encouraging it. Ha.  We worked with a mirror today for the first time.  He liked it.  He let me brush his teeth too.   We are working on his tongue movement. 

Eric is helping a friend out with the arcade expo.  They are currently tucked away in the basement gluing decals on an arcade.  I hope it works...and I hope they don't get too high from the fumes.

I plan on making baby shower decorations this weekend.  I'm thinking paper pom poms, and a few banners.  I'm tired.  I need to take my allergy meds...oh the lovely ohio valley.

I need to start working out.  I took a break last week...now back to the grind.  I need to reach my goal weight.

I feel awful...but I really need to fill out Cedric's baby book.  Spen's is filled to the max with little tidbits of his everyday things.  Dates of EVERYTHING he did.  Ceddy...not so much.  Heheheehehee...oh I feel sorry for my next child.  They will be lucky if they have a baby book. 

I'm kinda scared.  Friday is my chemical peel.  Eeekkkkk.  I'm having some friends over that night too.  This shall be interesting.  I'm sure my face will be red and scary. 

I need to figure out my gaga outfit.  To be honest my heart isn't in it right now.

I've been thinking about going back to school.  I have a few ideas...but we'll see what happens.

I wish I could get rid of this sinus headache...off to take meds I go...