Random Thoughts

First random thought of the day-How do you like my new layout? How cute it is?!?! Now I need to figure out how to make a cute personalized banner for the top. Any ideas on how to do that?

Second random thought of the day-in my efforts to start the new year off with the bang I have been doing some thorough cleaning. My conclusion-my least favorite cleaning activity by far is cleaning the carpet right next to the floor boards. You know, that area that the vacuum can't get at and it just collects dust. What a pain.... And just for future reference in case you are feeling the need to do this-damp cloth, drag it along the carpet directly next to the floor boards around the entire house until your finger nail breaks.

Third random thought of the day-where are all my commenting peeps? I mean, I don't slave over my blog (HA!) for nothing! ;)

New pictures of the kiddos are coming! I keep forgetting to load them on my computer but I have high hopes for myself.

37 Week Appointment, Labor and Delivery, and Poopy Pants

Well, all I can say is WHAT A DAY!!!

It started off with my 37 week appointment today-which was scheduled for 10:15. I took Ella with me because Reid had to be at church for a rehearsal. The 10:15 Appointment turns into more like an 11:15 appointment because they were running behind, so I end up getting out of there at 11:30 after arriving for the appointment at 10:00. Although Ella was VERY good considering the circumstances, trying to entertain a 3 year old in that environment for that long is enough the frazzle anyone!

Anyway-it was a standard appointment-weight, blood pressure, baby's heart rate check and measurment. Just before she was going to use the doplar to check his heart rate he had this giant movement that you could see from the outside, which made the doctor laugh. Then as soon as she put the doplar on my stomach, the heart rate was really slow, but immediately went back up to a normal, healthy rate. She said that this happens when they move sometimes because they squish the cord. So, all was good and we left.

About an hour and a half later I get a call from one of the nurses at the office. She says that the doctor wants me to go to Labor and Delivery immediately to have the baby monitored for a while because of the earlier heart rate incident. So, by now I am freaking out.-I mean, she did use the word IMMEDIATELY!! So, after I get Ella taken care of, I head to Labor and Delivery, of course thinking of all worst possible scenarios. After I check in they hook me up to a fetal heart rate monitor and I end up laying there for about an hour. Turns out everything is perfect, and the doctor was just using the "better safe than sorry" approach. So, I was very relieved to say the least! It's hard to believe I will be back there in about 3 weeks!!!

Moving on to Poopy Pants....

The plan for tonight was to meet up with my in-laws who came into town this afternoon for dinner and then the "Night of Worship" at North Point. After I came back from the hospital, I got changed into some nicer clothes to get ready to go, and was getting Ella ready to head out for dinner. Literally about 5 minutes before we were going to leave, Ella had to go to the bathroom-and of course, needed some "Pribacy". So, I leave her to go to the bathroom, waiting for her to call me to wipe her. soon I hear "Mommy! There's poopy on my pants!" I go in to find that she had gotten down off the toilet to wipe, and somehow got poopy on her pants that had ben laying on the floor. GREAT! We are about to walk out the door and I didn't have a change of clothes for her-nor were the pants she had on salvagable!!

That was the last straw for the day! I said, "That's it! We are going home!!"

Sometimes, there comes a point where you just have to throw in the towel for the day and say UNCLE!!

Yikes! I'm going to bed early tonight.....

I admit, I have a problem...

and that's the first step! Yes, for the past several months I have been craving milkshakes. You know you have a problem when it's 9:15 p.m. and you already have your jammies on, and you have no problem jumping in the car and feeding the need. No, I didn't do that tonight...oh wait, yes I did....but dang it, I think growing another person merits treats! :) So, here is a picture of the devil, just to tempt you. Behold the Chick-Fil-A chocolate milkshake....mmmmmmmm......

The Cure for Insomnia

Well, I've found it! The cure for insomnia! It's the movie "The Queen". Definitely one of the most boring movies I have ever seen. So, if you need a good nap, I definitely recommend going and renting it. Otherwise, save your money! BORING!

Rejuvinated

Every other Friday I meet with a group of ladies from 9:00-11:00 a.m. that is currently discussing a book about homeschooling. Every time we meet,we have breakfast together, laugh, and have great conversations that leave me, well, REJUVINATED!

Although most of the time we are off topic about the topic at hand, homeschooling, the conversation is always beneficial, and I always feel like a better, more informed Mom when I leave. I can't tell you how much I need this! As Moms, there are so many people/books/shows, etc...that make us feel bad about who we are as women, wives, and Mothers-so to be a part of a group of Christian women like this is so refreshing!

Everytime we meet, I am reminded of how important it is to be surrounded by Christian women who can be there for you-as a friendly smile, as an uplifting comment, as a sounding board, as a prayer warrior, as someone who just understands where you are coming from without being judgemental, as a wealth of wisdom, etc....

So, after yesterday's meeting, I feel refreshed and rejuvinated knowing that there are women who are fighting WITH me on the front lines of life!

Thank you God :)