Top Ten Things You'll Probably Never Say

I am copying this list from this months parenting magazine. It made me laugh out loud.

1. "No more arugula. You'll get a bellyache."

2."Gosh, I wish I could keep pumping forever-it's such a gratifying experience and makes me feel like a real women."

3. "After my second pregnancy, I just couldn't keep the weight on!"

4. "Honey, let's play barbies again, and I'll be the bad sister. Again."

5. " You know, I'm actually sharper when I'm awakened every two hours!"

6. "All I want to do after a long day with the kids is have sex with my husband."

7. "Why don't you try on something pink? You don't have enough pink clothing."

8. "My new favorite song is 'Fruit Salad.' Totally downloading it."

9. "I regret getting an epidural."

10. "Thank you so much for the advice about everything I'm doing wrong with my kid. I found it really helpful."

8 years and counting

A quick shout out to my sister Michelle, who beat cancer 8 years ago this last valentines day. She kicked its ass and now runs all over the world leaving her mark. She is a talented strong business women, whom we know as aunt shell. On the day of her last radiation treatment she was in a car accident with a greyhound bus. What are the odds?? She is meant for great purpose, you go girl!!

Happy Birthday Maddie!!

Who knew that Chuck E Cheese is still alive and well. That place is crazy. The kids loved it and were so sad to go home. I decided my limit is once per year, that is just enough to give the kids happy Chuck E Cheese memories, and to remind yourself you don't go there just because you are bored. Maddie turned 8 years old yesterday, happy birthday "Mad Dog." Maddie is really into pocket size toys right now and she got a bunch of tiny cats, dogs, and dolls that are so small you can store them in your ear. So cute!

If I Had A Million Dollars...

If I had a million dollars I would create a store that is simple and makes sense. I have been reading a book called 30 days to a simpler life, but the problem is you have to go to 5 different stores to find all of the things to make your life simpler. For example, in this book and many others they suggest purchasing your children all one color of socks so you dont even have to make pairs. It is so hard to find a pack of the same socks. There are 3 pink 3 purple 3 yellow and 3 white. So to all my Target and Walmart buyers could you please set aside a pack of 10 all white socks with no colored toes...just white.
On that side note, in my store I will carry only white socks in one brand, white tees in one brand, white undies in one brand, white milk, white sheets in one style, and white towells...one opt. I will also sell bleach in one brand. A toy of the month for different price catagories...one opt. I will call it Simply White. If you want to donate to my million dollar project give me a call.

Soccer Mom

I honestly never gave a lot of thought as to what kind of mom I would be before kids. Wasn't sure if I would stay at home, work etc. Although, I always knew at some point that I wanted to be a soccer mom. The orange slices and caprisons at half time always did it for me. Taylor and Nolan just finished up with their first soccer experience, and it was adorable. They learned to dribble and stop and go with the ball. Most of all they loved running back and forth. I loved watching them, and am getting a very stong right arm hauling Jessy back and forth.

A Long Time Coming

Some updates on the little one....finally. (1) Jessy Jean is gorgeous (2) Very easy baby (3) She is a very good sleeper. We love her, love her, love her. The kids did so great at first, and then we had some minor set backs, but now things are mostly worked out. The jealousy only seems to come out when some one new comes over and loves on the baby. She is about 11-12lbs now, and falls into the 50% for her age, with a little cute petite head. The general consensus is that she is a Taylor/Nolan blend. It looks like she will definitely have her Daddy's blue eyes. Lucky girl, will never get any clever reasons why she has brown eyes.