tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55690802012-02-16T04:44:19.739-06:00I'm originally from Virginia Beach, VA got married and moved to Arkansas, lived there for 7 years. I had a child while living in Arkansas. Love being a stay at home mom! Living in Texas. Just had a little girl, ready for our next adventure. This is my life as it is....Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.comBlogger1681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-90495933313203328302012-01-27T19:55:00.001-06:002012-01-27T19:55:36.837-06:00

Hey y'all! Tonight on twitter @ 9pm EST there is going to be a discussion about those horrible ads that are up in the state of Georgia about childhood obesity. I am going to try my darnedest to take part because although this is real, the people who are putting these ads on billboards and TV are NOT approaching this the right way. I was not obese as a child, but I had friends who could've been,

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-58073303682498610472012-01-25T13:23:00.000-06:002012-01-25T13:23:28.848-06:00

*Disclaimer- This post will have a lot of " I's" in it.  Well, I posted that I was going to a therapist. I did. I like her. And I will be seeing her again next week. We're going to get down to the root of it all and I hope to move forward and better manage my depression and anger.  I also want to be able to do that without having the help of anti-depressants.  I am not saying that they are

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-43860114884489915652012-01-23T20:49:00.001-06:002012-01-24T09:41:11.692-06:00

Today. I am taking a step, that I hope is forward. Today, I will be seeing a therapist. I will update later this evening.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-78050493675824691672012-01-19T16:26:00.001-06:002012-01-20T17:34:33.602-06:00

Adoption is NOT for the weak of heart. I have seen that with what my cousin and his wife have been going through recently. First, let me give you a quick and little back story about them, they have a beautiful daughter together (she has an awesome son from a previous marriage), a few years back they adopted a bright little boy from Ethiopia (N) he has grown and flourished being in their care. I

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-18802605685413273422012-01-10T22:23:00.001-06:002012-01-11T16:22:32.463-06:00

So far so good. For about a month before we started this, I had been explaining to Lil Man that we were going to have stop the binky soon. I honestly wa going to do this over 2 or 3 months, but he started iwanting it more and sneaking it during the day time. So, I shortened the time frame. I figured new year new attitude all around. My friend Shannon gave me a great reminder, that if I take it

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-37806516986660325122012-01-02T13:00:00.001-06:002012-01-02T13:05:31.179-06:00

As you all know, my handsome baby boy is 3. Not so much of a baby anymore. So along with the potty training which is chugging along, it is now time to say good-bye to the binky. It is day one of this project/operation, he has had a binky at nap and bedtimes. Well, it is naptime and we are starting out today. I will keep you posted.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-27710907792064035772012-01-01T12:35:00.001-06:002012-01-01T20:36:24.789-06:00

-I was cuddling my very sick boy, trying to get him to eat/drink anything.  -Driving my MIL to the airport (maybe that was the 2nd) -Still in shock from finding out that the stick showed 2 lines telling me I was pregnant. -Freaking out because I was spotting with this pregnancy and hoping all was ok. I honestly can't remember anything else. Last year was a blur, tacked by really memorable things

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-89944510192877814252011-12-09T12:31:00.001-06:002011-12-30T10:52:05.271-06:00

After weeks of trying to figure what to write about I finally found something that I want to talk about.  The source of this discovery is from an unlikely person. My favorite NASCAR driver, Kasey Kahne (now with Hendrick Motorsports #5 car). Kasey is a young, single man who has no children.The other day he posted on Facebook and Twitter that he saw a lady in the store he was in, breastfeeding he

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Water is good for you. Plain and simple. I've seen bad things happen when you don't hydrate enough. Heck, I had heat exhaustion almost heat stroke because I wasn't hydrating enough. When you're pregnant they tell you to hydrate. The list goes on and on for reasons to hydrate. Maybe I knew it in the back of my mind that with hydrating properly it'll help your veins if you have to undergo IV

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-82656723360068415402011-11-30T23:04:00.001-06:002011-11-30T23:27:57.607-06:00

* Disclaimer*  I am in no way being compensated for this post and/or future posts relating to this particular post.  I am doing this of my own free will. As I've mentioned before, we are in the process of getting Lil Man potty trained. #1 we've got down. He is awesome at that. Rarely any "accidents" an if they do happen it is usually while he's asleep.  #2 on the other hand, will be the death of

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-17123816273499539172011-11-17T23:38:00.001-06:002011-11-18T00:20:35.410-06:00

With everything going on in the world today, I am finding it hard to write posts for this blog.  Go figure.  I want to write about my journey with this PPD, my struggle with potty training my son, the pity party I am throwing for myself because of family members who have thrown me to the side (or at least that is how I see it), my views of this political crap going on, the awesomeness of my

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-80731217325831709732011-11-08T21:35:00.001-06:002011-11-08T21:36:02.913-06:00

I really don't know what to write about. I have 5 billion things going on in my head.  I think I'll just ramble a bit. -I'm still tired, go figure. -My dog tried to kill himself, he ate a bunch of chocolate that was in a sealed bag.  -Lil Miss had her first Halloween and she slept through the majority of it all. -Lil Man had his 4th Halloween. -I haven't had as many meltdowns but I'm still

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-25189325836162447262011-10-24T15:01:00.000-05:002011-11-01T23:34:32.600-05:00

*DISCLAIMER- there are going to be a lot of "I"s in this post because this is a self-realization blog.  So if this sounds a bit selfish in nature, my apologies.  Thank you for reading* As you all know, if you follow this blog I have been sharing with you my journey through this PPD.  Right now it seems like it is winning though.  I don't like that.  I don't like who I am when I let it win. 

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-41003827361350643092011-10-22T13:14:00.001-05:002011-10-22T13:36:35.562-05:00

Do I want to attend these women/blogging/networking/parent conferences that are going on? That is some thing that I have been rolling around in my head for almost a year. The answer is in a way yes. The main things that are holding me back are, this is the big one, money.  My kids are the other thing.  I'm pretty sure and hopeful that I would be able to bring the baby.  I'm nursing and don't

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-54656394269732318332011-10-21T09:05:00.001-05:002011-10-21T09:05:24.772-05:00

I meant to post an update yesterday. Kush has been returned to my cousin.  They were with a family that was less than a mile away for 4 days. The father saw the flyers that had been posted and she is now home.  Thank you for reading and doing what you can.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-84053545168137151412011-10-19T10:35:00.001-05:002011-10-19T10:35:51.397-05:00

I have a cousin who lives in the Steamboat Springs area in Colorado. I haven't seen her in ages but we keep in contact with each other via Facebook. She has a dog.  Her name is Kush.  Kush is missing. Kush is a Black Lab/Pointer mix with a white stripe in the middle of her chest. She is 2 years old but still looks like a puppy.  My cousin last saw her on 10/15/2011 on Village Drive in

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-19424392118297264882011-10-15T12:52:00.001-05:002011-10-15T12:52:28.022-05:00

It's been a while.  And although I've been sorta online I haven't really wanted to post because I really have been having some issues.  I even had my first panic attack earlier this week.  Without going into details on what was the ignition factor.  Let's just say that I am doing better and although I am still getting frustrated, I have caught myself and focused on calming down before I follow

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-44115791593787867422011-09-21T23:11:00.001-05:002011-09-21T23:11:36.081-05:00

I’m 34 years old, I’ve just had my 2nd child, a beautiful baby girl, I have a wonderful, handful of an almost 3 year old little boy and I have post-partum depression. How do I know? Because I’ve been depressed for a lot longer than I’d like to admit. I think it started with my first pregnancy, that was in 2006. I was excited, really wasn’t expecting it, but boy it was great thinking about names

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-31324618196279876752011-09-18T14:22:00.001-05:002011-09-18T14:30:47.920-05:00

This is going to be somewhat of a short post and please forgive my spelling errors.  I do have another post coming about Post-Partum Depression.  But I want to talk about my Lil Man.  He has been having a really rough adjustment to not being the center of attention anymore.  There's a new kid in the family and he's not happy about it.  It really doesn't help on how moody I've been lately either.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-78922586536091703152011-08-22T23:56:00.000-05:002011-08-22T23:56:06.568-05:00

How awesome is that?!  It lasted about 5 seconds and he was like get it off me now.  Hey for a 2 year old who had his world torn upside down that day, I was impressed to be honest.  We've been home for 12 days now and it's a slow process.  His world has been thrown upside down.  I must say he's doing better than I am with adjusting.  He hasn't been getting good naps which has been causing some

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-35281647525248538152011-08-19T01:10:00.000-05:002011-08-19T01:10:28.261-05:00

My beautiful little girl was born 9 days ago, 7lbs 10oz and 20 inches long.  I had a c-section, which although is very painful after the fact was very much well worth it.  I'm recovering pretty well, I want to get back to "normal" which I can't do right now.  I get to drive in about a week, but the heavy lifting for another few more weeks.  But having an active 2 almost 3 year old who is in the

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-34810849149080801052011-07-28T10:43:00.000-05:002011-07-28T10:43:03.265-05:00

I try to talk about my adventures of being a stay-at-home mom and I could've gone more into detail posting everyweek or every appointment.  But like I've said before, I'm lazy.  I've got a ton of guest posts that I've started to write or I've written that are sitting in my word file.  I have sent out I think 2 to be posted but it hasn't been the right time for them to be posted on a website. 

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-6352902089569425712011-07-27T09:56:00.000-05:002011-07-27T09:56:40.253-05:00

I guess we're starting a real countdown mode.  I don't have the cradle at the house.  I'm still washing the influx of baby clothes that have come in. I'm still chasing Lil Man around and trying to potty train at the same time.  UGH!  I know all of that is going to FLY out the window once the baby gets here.  I'm trying to tough it out with the heat.  Yes, we do have A/C running but short of me

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-40924695863272947202011-06-24T22:41:00.000-05:002011-06-24T22:41:46.502-05:00

But who's counting? I AM! I know I've complained multiple times on here but I'm saying that if this baby is a girl this is my last kid!  This has been an awful pregnancy for me.  The spotting, the never ending nausea, soreness, scary low blood pressure, which will more than likely end up being through the roof like it was with Lil Man. And the mood swings!  Lord save my husband and my mother!

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-47189705905500875982011-06-02T15:36:00.000-05:002011-06-02T15:36:29.338-05:00

Still chugging along around here.  Nothing really eventful happening.  I'm 9 weeks away from my due date.  We're going to start figuring out if I'm going to have a VBAC or another C-section.  I don't care either way.  I'm going to be in pain one way or another, just with the C-section it'll be a few weeks afterwards.  But I get to have drugs. LOL.  I didn't use the painkillers that much with Lil

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-44445085819489983202011-05-24T10:38:00.000-05:002011-05-24T10:38:54.715-05:00

It's almost the end of the month, I'm trying ot get the house some what straight before the baby. I'm still on restrictions of lifting and all that jazz, I'm still spotting which is SO frustrating. But baby is doing well and kicking like crazy. Lil Man is doing great we just got over bacterial pinkeye and an ear infection.  That was not fun.  Trying to get him back to sleeping all night in his

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-1311613672858191502011-05-03T12:25:00.000-05:002011-05-03T12:25:37.433-05:00

Been pretty decent.  I've got the I don't want to deal with people syndrome at the moment. We made an unexpected dry run to the hospital last Tuesday, I have been spotting through out my pregnancy well, 2 clots decided to show themselves when I made a visit to the bathroom that afternoon.  Yes, I did freak out but in a calm way.  I wouldn't have cried if Lil Man was crying.  After sitting on

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-18097152423382627382011-04-12T12:03:00.001-05:002011-04-13T12:50:31.100-05:00

I haven't posted in a while because I just haven't had anything exciting to talk about.  Okay I have but I have mentioned before that I really don't like getting political on this blog.  Trust me I've wanted to get on my soapbox about the goings on of particular things that our wonderful gov't has been putting us through. Let me leave it at this, BOTH (ALL) PARTIES ARE TO BLAME not just one.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-4659631587021263732011-03-23T12:52:00.000-05:002011-03-23T12:52:05.247-05:00

I'm getting a bit more used to the idea of having another child and when I get another confirmation of the sex of the baby maybe I can start getting excited.  Tomorrow I'll hit 21 weeks.  But that is not what I'm excited about.  I have a mom friend of mine that I met through baby center who has a son that is about 2 weeks younger than Lil Man.  She is expecting and is a few weeks behind me. 

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-68172127837257931942011-02-26T16:18:00.000-06:002011-02-26T16:18:29.269-06:00

I've been thinking about what to post for quite a while.  I've been trying to change my bad habits.  I have shut off all of my games I play on facebook.  It's boring to me now.  I am trying not to be online as much anymore and I'm trying to enjoy the time with Lil Man as much as I can now, I can't pick him as much anymore.  One he's getting heavy, two the doctor doesn't want me to strain myself

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-8173604175190130522011-01-30T09:33:00.000-06:002011-01-30T09:33:57.063-06:00

Well, a collective of people, my parents, husband and I are thinking that my internalizing and stressing over silly things is causing my blood pressure to go up which in turn is making me spot more.  So, hahaha this is funny, I need to try not stressing.  I have things to get done around the house and really don't feel like it.  But we need clean clothes (we've got clean clothes, I'm just tired

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-73116503913564422402011-01-21T15:46:00.000-06:002011-01-21T15:46:13.216-06:00

Mom, Wife, Social Media Maven, Awesome Cook and a bunch of other titles that many others can name.  Yes, they are all good.  But the one I like to dub her is Family.  She is my cousin and more like a sister than a cousin if you really want the truth. She's been busy, busy, busy lately and the fact that she hasn't gone crazy and tried to smack everyone around her impresses me even more.  I worry

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-56612896510744368332011-01-21T09:47:00.000-06:002011-01-21T09:47:28.783-06:00

I'm pretty sad right now.  Everything is okay with Lil Man and the pregnancy.  I found out the other day that an awesome woman that I was glad to have met died on January 3rd in a car crash.  I had a previous post about an awesome place in Buffalo, Texas that you have to visit.  Laura Cox St. John and her husband Glenn were two to the greatest and most welcoming people to newcomers and passersby.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-52592309988391961702011-01-04T18:00:00.000-06:002011-01-04T18:00:54.454-06:00

If you don't follow me on Twitter or Facebook, I've got some news. I'm pregnant and due at the beginning of August. Everything is okay and where it's supposed to be and I like my doctor.  My family and husband are excited.  I'm just tired.  All I want to do is sleep, it doesn't help that Lil Man has been sick.  He's getting better and eating more. YAY!!!  Now just to get him to sleep in his bed

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-32851786727297798902010-12-30T17:41:00.000-06:002010-12-30T17:41:44.170-06:00

I figured it was going to be a bit busy but nothing like this and it really wasn't the travelling to my parents or my brother's house (that's a 15 minute drive) what's been keeping me busy is my little pumpkin.  He's been sick and it's been killing me.  We're not going to go anywhere until he's better.  He's eating a bit, drinking and sleeping.  He had a fever for 2 days but it's broken and so

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-51372758926804379212010-12-19T12:27:00.000-06:002010-12-19T12:27:41.684-06:00

Really quick.  Still chugging along.  Ready to pull my hair out. Just a few more presents to get but basically have mostly everyone.  Then comes the wrapping.  I got some cards out.  Didn't send out as many as I wanted to but to be honest with you, I really didn't feel like it.  I sent them to the most important people in my life right now. I'll try to get back to you all before the New Year and

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-79750378633753696092010-12-08T09:48:00.000-06:002010-12-08T09:48:23.676-06:00

December is turning out to be a busy month.  Obviously there's Christmas (which we haven't really shopped for anyone or anything, I think that'll be this Saturday), my wedding anniversary on the 15th, one of my nephew's birthday on the 16th, my mother-in-law flying in on the 21st, my father-in-law potentially coming for a few days while the MIL is here (that's going to be "fun"), doctors

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-39475545427416067062010-11-24T23:54:00.000-06:002010-11-24T23:54:47.820-06:00

2 posts in the same week?!  Scary huh?  Well, if I can stay awake long enough I might get 3 posts in, but that'll be for pictures.  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  I have a TON of things to be thankful for I think I will list them. My awesome husband.  Yeah we have our times where we want to scream and shout but in the end this is who God has chosen for me to be with and I couldn't be happier.  My

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-70003372580140091542010-11-22T17:06:00.000-06:002010-11-22T17:06:37.013-06:00

Get motivated and unpacked.  Yeah, I'm slacking at the moment.  Lil Man is in full 2 year old mode (whatever that is).  Well, I'm going to go and motivate myself.  Maybe later this week I'll get pictures online.  Oh yeah, for those of you who have come across this site, thank you so much for visiting.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-59841255449466644022010-11-09T00:31:00.000-06:002010-11-09T00:31:32.969-06:00

Minus the lawnmower, weed eater, and some cleaning products we are officially moved to Lampasas, TX.  Biggest pain in the butt that I've ever had to endure.  The packing and moving from Arkansas was hectic and stressful but for some reason this go around I was ready to hurt someone.  I was happy that the majority of things were already in boxes that are slowly but surely being unpacked.  Not

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-24302413104943340872010-10-13T14:12:00.000-05:002010-10-13T14:12:21.031-05:00

Two years ago today I was having contractions, getting ready to meet my handsome little boy.  Now you are 2 years old and I'm still as happy as I was the day they finally were able to put you in my arms.  I Love You Pumpkin! 

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-46360470175455592972010-10-10T00:53:00.000-05:002010-10-10T00:53:33.378-05:00

Have I ever mentioned the fact that I can't stand moving?  Well, I do.  But at least this time it'll be shorter trip and we'll be closer to family.  I am excited about that. March of 2003 we left Virginia Beach to move to Arkansas.  Big G, myself, and Gracie (who was 6 months old lovable puppy at the time).  We found a house to rent and then 6 months after that we moved to the house that we

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-46175349506621504592010-09-23T01:07:00.000-05:002010-09-23T01:07:29.551-05:00

This is going to be short, considering it is 1 am and I've planned a somewhat busy day.  Lil Man and I are at my parents house.  We're going to be looking at places to rent later on today.  We're moving again.  Have I mentioned that before?  Oh well.  I'm still making menus although this week's menu is lacking.  We miss Gracie, even Jackson is a bit lethargic (if that's possible).  He's getting

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-20968592878105769402010-09-18T22:00:00.000-05:002010-09-18T22:00:12.861-05:00

9/13-Monday-Lil Man had a cold and apparently DH and I started feeling that "wonderful" tickling feeling in our throats.  I felt it on Sunday but tried to take precautions.  9/14-Tuesday- L.M. has a fever a few hours before bed.  Motrin and a bath then off to bed. I can't breathe through my nose and really don't feel like moving one bit. Gracie wasn't her usual self and she threw up on the

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9 years ago today, I will never forget.  9 years ago today I was 3 months away from getting married.  I was working at a private school with the before and after school program.  Since classes had started it was time for me to run home, change, the usual, I had to watch my nephews for a bit later on that day.  I was maybe 10 minutes or so from school when I was bopping along to the radio in the

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-73830456627812628962010-09-03T14:09:00.000-05:002010-09-03T14:09:17.081-05:00

Not much going on really.  Just going through things and preparing for yet another move.  If I haven't mentioned it in the last post we will be moving in November to another part of Texas, actually closer to my family.  My husband is changing careers and I'm very much okay with it.  Yes, we're taking a pay cut and I'm really going to have to buckle down with meal planning but you know what I'm

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-56028079959358450212010-08-26T20:30:00.000-05:002010-08-26T20:30:39.301-05:00

Gracie is still with us for the time being.  We had plans on putting her down today.  We knew the vet would check her out first.  Well, last night something happened she ate almost all of her food and her lymphnodes have gotten a bit smaller.  After basically not eating her food for the past few days she ate, albeit from my hands but she still ate.  The vet told us that he is 99% sure it is

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-52859859798759691592010-08-21T15:32:00.000-05:002010-08-21T15:32:52.758-05:00

This might be perceived as a selfish post, at least I know it's about my secret selfish desire.  I want to be noticed in the blogosphere.  I want to be like my cousin (sister) Lisa.  I read a recent blog post she wrote:   http://mommyality.com/2010/08/motherhood-as-a-competitive-sport/ If you haven't been to either of her blogs, Mommyality is one she shares with Emili (shamsandcoverups) then you

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It's a sadness of the inevitable.  There's a possibility that we will be losing our dog Gracie to cancer soon.  I truly hope it's not it but everything is pointing to it.  I don't know how long she'll have we've got her on a different antibiotic just in case but we don't want to put her through chemo if it really is cancer.  We can't afford it anyway.  I know you're probably reading this and

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-12224694671736581792010-08-04T14:26:00.000-05:002010-08-04T14:26:20.800-05:00

Going to work, yeah yeah child labor laws. blah, blah blah.He was dressing himself and also found his binky.Bats! This was last month when we ended up in Austin to see the bats from under the Congress Avenue Bridge. Very neat. *Just a note, If you actually think we were going to send our 21 month old son to work at a steel mill what the heck are you smoking?!

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-73036437648966989792010-07-22T00:39:00.000-05:002010-07-22T00:39:07.721-05:00

I honestly haven't really been wanting to write.  Okay that's a lie, I have but, my brain has been going in various places keeping to one topic is very hard.  Yes, I can write it down however when I do come up with a topic I'm usually in the midde of something, Grayson to be exact.  So writing them down is a bit hard.  We didn't get the house.  Wasn't sure if I mentioned that in the last post (

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I need it and badly.  I'm not on the computer as much anymore. That goes for my handheld also.  More time being productive around the house.  I've been in a funk.  The last post was a stepping stone to me getting out of the funk.  We've got a TON of stuff on our plates at the moment.  Now I'm going bore you with the details. We have been and apparently are still going through customer service "

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News flash people:  I'm not the same person I was when I was a kid. Minus, a few people who know what's been going on lately and the past 6 or 7 years and they're the ones with some recent projects and jobs going on.  This is for everyone else.  When I offer my assistance in something be it a shoulder or just an email.  I mean it.  If you don't care then let me know and I will sever ties with

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-36187212201706381482010-06-16T22:07:00.000-05:002010-06-16T22:07:10.898-05:00

We recently got back from NC yesterday.  I didn't post anything about this because a good friend's and a friend's friend's mom's homes were basically violated.  Yes, they were robbed but violated seems more appropriate because it was wrong to what happened to them.  I do consider all B/Es a violation. Anywho, we flew out there to attend a good friend's wedding.  It was wonderful at least what I

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-20603674287266129632010-06-07T14:10:00.000-05:002010-06-07T14:10:31.106-05:00

I am so confused right now about this house stuff it's unbelievable.  Kinda glad my husband has a better hold on it than I do.  Well, I wanted to do a couple new blog posts and I did.  Once, the "dust" has settled and I know what's going on, I'll post about it.  However, we are in loan limbo at the moment waiting on our lender to call us back. 

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-285985644188642682010-05-22T14:07:00.001-05:002010-05-22T14:17:13.480-05:00

We are now waiting in buyer's limbo.  I hate this....waiting for the appraisal, waiting for the home inspection, waiting for the well to be dug (yes, we're going to be on well water), waiting for repairs to be made if there are any needed.  So while we're waiting I'm trying to find ways to cut our spending and all that fun stuff.  I badly want out of this house we're in, BUGS coming in from

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-35955870404061432602010-05-16T22:15:00.000-05:002010-05-16T22:15:58.819-05:00

If you're like me there are some places where you feel most comfrotable at or in, the number one place is obviously where you live. You can be you, walk around naked if you dare. The other place could be anywhere, a park, a bookstore, library, basically any place other than home. My second place is a bookstore/coffee shop in the town where we currently live in, The Horse's Mouth Bookstore and

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-17025574755512583102010-05-04T09:21:00.000-05:002010-05-04T09:21:11.534-05:00

Well, I have a bunch of things on my mind I just have to sort through them write them down on paper and go from there. However, if you're not on my FB list here's the skinny on what our lives have resulted to recently. We have a contract on a house. Pending a VA inspection we will move in sometime in June. Well, off to do housework since MIL is keeping lil man occupied.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-66270316921522403852010-04-21T13:24:00.000-05:002010-04-21T13:24:15.525-05:00

I'm stepping aside to think about someone else today, my friend Shannon. She was on my mind all day yesterday at the zoo and when I woke up this morning. Go and read her blog to find out what is going on right now with her. I can't even fathom what she's going through right now. Well, I can but just how so strong she is about going through this. Yeah, I had an ectopic pregnancy before I had

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-75302533664425264292010-04-19T13:02:00.000-05:002010-04-19T13:02:15.117-05:00

We put an offer on a house almost 2 weeks ago as a back up contract. I don't mind that part really but what does get my goat is the fact that the people who were originally pre-approved the numbers don't look good with the underwriter and now that's what we're waiting on, we've been pre-approved with no problem. I'm just tired of waiting that's all. Yes, we're still looking but it's getting

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-59107637915151933862010-04-08T11:23:00.000-05:002010-04-08T11:23:34.417-05:00

I've got to make this brief because although it's a lazy day I want to get somethings done. Like getting to the pharmacy, going for a walk with my lil man and figuring out dinner. I've started a new thing that I was doing in Arkansas that helped me out with losing weight but since I eat my stress, it has sadly fallen to the wayside. That changed on Tuesday/Wednesday. I'm back to watching my

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-12632931429151384502010-04-04T13:32:00.000-05:002010-04-04T13:32:20.632-05:00

Happy Easter everyone! Today my cousin and his wife are going to Ethiopia for a mission trip and I'm so excited for them. They have a link to the mission team blog on Andrea's website. Check it out and pray for them. Remember what this day is about. Have a blessed day.

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Kinda got a break right now. Don't really have any news pending for us. But, I have a family member right now who needs your prayers. It's her husband's family and a friend. I won't get into details about what is going on but they really need them. They both have been on my mind today. It makes my little piddly things seem microscopic compared to what they are experiencing. I have my

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-34531611256573864112010-03-21T21:20:00.000-05:002010-03-21T21:20:59.708-05:00

Can't believe a few things since we've been here. One it is currently 9:15 pm and I'm still up and my DH is asleep. I know that'll change but it's weird. Two, I am VERY disappointed in the houses we have looked at so far. Three, we've got to get the vehicles inspected and registered in 30 days of moving and we've got 90 days to get a DL. I have more to talk about but I'm getting tired. Have

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-41214000559606520912010-03-20T17:16:00.000-05:002010-03-20T17:16:06.687-05:00

It's been a week more or less since we left Blytheville. The house we are renting, minus the boxes everywhere is starting to look lived in. We went to look at houses today that we've looked at online and may I just say I am so not impressed! One house we like but it's a dirt road to a dirt road to a dirt driveway. LOL. Can we say 4WD? Bye-bye Mercedes. I can tell this is going to be a long

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-2780586699173556272010-02-18T12:06:00.000-06:002010-02-18T12:06:27.748-06:00

Well, if you're not on Facebook or my email list here's what has been happening. We're moving to Texas which was in the last post and I've been packing. But now we have a contract on our house and everything looks like it's on the right track. I'm giving all the glory to God! We gave this up to Him and only He can be working in all of this. We also have a place to rent when we get out there

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-85416234659374849202010-01-31T20:47:00.001-06:002010-02-01T21:29:07.788-06:00

We are going to be moving to Texas. I am excited because we'll be closer to my family. Just don't know where we're going to live yet. Our trip back was very tiring due to the storm blew through Arkansas the Thursday and Friday before hand. Loved the fact that I turned the Weather Channel on to see if there were any reports here and there and they had remote set up and I could tell you where

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-55298450952209376962010-01-28T10:24:00.000-06:002010-01-28T10:24:50.232-06:00

Well, not really. But we are currently in Buffalo, Texas. I believe the current population is 1800. But don't quote me on that. Senior (my husband) is in Jewett which is 10 miles away at the mill there currently going through an interview. I don't know what it all entails but I think I can understand now why I am crying at everything. I'm just anxious even though everyone is telling me it's

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-15233513287140749552010-01-23T13:24:00.000-06:002010-01-23T13:24:23.070-06:00

Well, if you've been in a closet, let me fill you in on some interesting news. I'm packing up my house to hopefully get ready for us to move. Mind you we won't be able to get out of the house until basically April because of Grayson's work. Um, if everything goes well next week we're hoping to head out to Texas in the next couple of months. My only draw back is that Lil Man and I will be

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-23653547828096118732010-01-19T15:57:00.000-06:002010-01-19T15:57:40.570-06:00

Keep those prayers coming! Big G has a formal interview next week in Jewett, TX. We're so excited about this that he can't sleep and he needs to because he's got to work tonight, Lil Man had a short nap and the dogs are all over the place because we're excited. I should be using this energy to do some much needed laundry but I want to be lazy and enjoy playing with my little boy, I'm going to

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-1837962607939460122010-01-18T18:53:00.000-06:002010-01-18T18:53:27.889-06:00

I'm guessing it's okay that I can mention it on this blog. We're looking to move to Texas sometime this year, due to the fact that my parents are getting up there in age and although they are doing okay right now, because of their health issues I want to be closer. Family is very important to me, even the ones I don't see often are always in my heart and I'm always thinking about them. We're

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-51126940527311032632010-01-13T20:41:00.000-06:002010-01-13T20:41:33.716-06:00

Thanks to my cousin and a bit of cursing under my breath I have finally added this Widget to my sidebar. I'm a member of an online group called Savvy Source, my cousin led me to it. It's great especially if you are in a heavier populated area than I am. Check out the site. Take the quiz and/or join the group. Visit savvy source groups & quiz

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-75590888307224144102010-01-12T12:11:00.003-06:002010-01-12T12:16:55.662-06:00

Actually, I'm just saying hello. This is a quick post just due to the fact that I'm about to enter a wrestling match with my awesome almost (tomorrow) 15 month old. It's nap time and he's getting restless. He's into EVERYTHING. If you need a room remodeled he's your toddler to do it. A wave of destruction follows him and mommy is right behind him picking it up. Yes, I have a few people who

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-81263553884501424842010-01-05T16:04:00.003-06:002010-01-05T16:15:11.127-06:00

I'm missing my family. I always miss my parents and brother and his family. I'm missing my other relatives. I have an Aunt in Virginia Beach who I would love to spend time with and I haven't seen her in years. If her son and his family aren't so busy I'd like to see them too but that's just how life is, I have some friends in area that I'd love to see also that would be about a week in Virginia

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-7935687994959838182009-12-31T16:07:00.002-06:002009-12-31T16:10:49.784-06:00

We're in Texas! Having a blast with my family. I want to move down here so badly. It's not that I don't like Arkansas. Okay, I can't stand Arkansas but I have made some decent friends there so it's a positive. We're hoping sometime at the first of the year we'll have a surprise. I'm not saying anything else except Happy New Year!

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-55881720069982720972009-12-24T15:41:00.002-06:002009-12-24T15:49:32.076-06:00

My family celebrates Christmas. But what ever you celebrate this time of year may it be blessed and full of happiness.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-61315374009668475012009-12-20T19:45:00.004-06:002009-12-23T08:40:05.032-06:00

Holy crap! I have never seen so many teeth come in at a period of time like my child's has, we're talking about all 4 of the 1st molars and all 4 of his canine teeth! I'm a very tired mommy, cutting teeth since March people. We're walking much better, still like an old lady or me during my last weeks of pregnancy. Christmas is almost here. I haven't wrapped a single present for lil man and

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-91984443634554132232009-12-15T09:32:00.002-06:002009-12-15T09:48:11.972-06:00

I am sick yet again. But I'm keeping active and trying not to think about it too much. I have a cough, which I always have had but this is a yucky cough and it hurts my head when I cough. But enough about that.My father-in-law was let go from his job and will be moving back in with us. I'm hoping that this go round isn't as stressful for me as it was last time. Big difference, I'm not pregnant

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-703278336794959052009-12-09T11:25:00.004-06:002009-12-09T12:02:40.606-06:00

Just been hanging out around the house, we have the tree up and decorated. If my DH doesn't stop buying presents for lil man we'll have to build another storage shed just for his toys. I'm not kidding! But they are toys he can grow into so that's awesome thinking on DH's part. He's so smart. Lil man is walking a bit more, specifically when the rug/pant burn kicks in and trying to get him to wear

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-48945350858644030452009-12-01T19:35:00.003-06:002009-12-01T19:47:02.257-06:00

Yay! I am sooooo happy to be home. I was able to sleep in my bed! It was so comfortable. Gotta love it. We get to go to Texas after Christmas. My dogs are home an all is right. I posted a bit back about my concern for Gracie. She's still losing weight but eating like a pig and acting like her usual self. The big concern was about the growth on her tail. It's a benign tumor and it'll be removed

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-88588514007560619742009-11-27T13:18:00.003-06:002009-11-27T13:34:07.817-06:00

I started a new blog a while back and I've changed the format a bit. Yes, I still want to show testimonies and other persons journeys of faith, but I'm also going to put inspirational things. I come from a Christian family and I live in a Christian nation, no matter what that guy who holds the office of president says. So just email me what God has done in your life that you're willing to share.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-23568582957203090752009-11-23T11:08:00.005-06:002009-11-25T12:37:55.024-06:00

Been busy with getting ready for our trip to NC for Thanksgiving. I'm feeling better. I have almost all the clothes washed and now all I need to do is pack and get the dogs ready to go to the vet for boarding. I'm still hoping that there will be a last minute cancellation at the kennel. But unless it happens at 8pm tonight looks like they're going to the vet tomorrow. I meant to take pictures but

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-80153503661609021332009-11-17T19:08:00.003-06:002009-11-17T19:18:01.836-06:00

After whining and complaining in the last blog I figured I'd share what makes me just start laughing while he's laughing I hope he makes you laugh with this.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-24121337184050922009-11-17T16:45:00.000-06:002009-11-17T16:45:14.249-06:00

I wish the weather would make up it's mind I tell you!  I'm going nuts.  It was pretty nice yesterday now it's coooollllddddd. Mind you it doesn't phase my child.  I think if he could be naked he would be, he's like me in some sense. NO, I don't want to be naked but I want to be comfortable and barefoot if I can.  That's my son, barefoot.  He also likes to take his clothes off if he can and he

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-10253669011631975982009-11-16T19:13:00.000-06:002009-11-16T19:13:19.265-06:00

I hope it's just my wild imagination playing tricks on me but I'm worried about our oldest dog Gracie.  That's my first baby and even though she bonded with Big G, she's mine.  She's 7 years old and in great shape.  She is losing weight which I'm happy for and yet kinda concerned.  We're taking her to the vet next week and hopefully we can find out what's going on with her she's got this bump on

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-64926851226576954442009-11-10T18:48:00.000-06:002009-11-10T18:48:47.441-06:00

I'm taking them.  I saw the nurse practicioner yesterday the Dr. was doing a complete physical so I said heck yeah the faster the better.  I had lil man in the stroller that way he wasn't passed around.  That may I say was THE FASTEST appointment I have ever been involved in.  I've got to get dinner ready so I'm a bit short today.  But I'm taking antibiotics.  I have to go back on Monday for a

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-37567756284788407602009-11-08T13:29:00.000-06:002009-11-08T13:29:58.993-06:00

Me and my stubborn self will be calling the Dr. in the morning tomorrow to make an appointment to get this crap out of me.  I'm still congested and my ear well, I can hear but it's just weird to describe to be honest with you. I can put pressure on it like I'm plugging my ears and the "full" feeling goes away and it's like "normal".  My throat is still sore and I still cough, mainly at night and

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-17139750268449497372009-11-07T12:34:00.000-06:002009-11-07T12:34:02.788-06:00

It's been at least a week since I last posted.  I have been sick.  Joy of joys.  I've been cleaning the house and taking care of little man and myself in the process.  Mine is a really crappy sinus infection which started out as a cough and a low grade fever then Wednesday was the big one! I have some kind of ear infection/blockage and man did it hurt! I tweeted at one point that I would be

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Exhausted is more like it.  Wednesday night my sweet little sometimes fussy butt son had a meltdown.  I am going to chalk it up to 2 things the chili I ate which wasn't spicy and the fact that he is yet again cutting another tooth.  I think we've got a molar.  Trying to put him back in his bed was like torture to him oh and don't let me try to put him in the playpen.  Last night was a bit better.

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-65320496646914948162009-10-26T10:55:00.000-05:002009-10-26T10:55:57.552-05:00

I've started a new blog.  No it isn't about "everyday" annoyances for me.  This past week K-Love had their fall pledge drive and we heard lots and lots of testimonies on how God had changed their lives through K-Love and other ministries.  Well, DH and I took part in the pledge drive even though we really can't afford it.  We've cut corners on everything, going out is like once a month thing

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-13026926314882232282009-10-19T16:04:00.002-05:002009-10-19T16:19:20.062-05:00

...actually read this blog. Yes, this is the second one in the same day. I just read over my previous post and the funny thing is that I was happy while I wrote that. It's been a long time coming and I've thought a prayed about how I should phrase that post. Yeah, it was a subject that miffed me but now that I've gotten over the initial anger of it all it was very easy to write. I know some

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-57506909809754279382009-10-19T14:40:00.001-05:002009-10-19T14:40:13.617-05:00

Well, not really.  Been doing stuff around the house I have a list of things that I want to tackle today and I hope I get to it all.  I’m not going to post any pictures for a while.  Sorry.  But Lil Man’s Bday party was nice, out of the 30+ people that we invited 8 showed up, that wasn’t counting Big G and myself.  3 of those 8 were the owner of the bowling alley, one of her daughters and her

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-49695445407831547082009-10-16T22:17:00.003-05:002009-10-16T22:52:26.344-05:00

Happy Friday! Yeah, I know the day is almost over but it's been pretty busy that last few days and I got lil man to bed early tonight and I get to blog and catch up and basically just veg-out. Tuesday was lil man's birthday, he had a cupcake and wasn't really to much into it. His first time with sugar. Yeah he has the sugars from the fruit but that's all natural, we're talking about refined

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-17721688272864890652009-10-13T14:45:00.002-05:002009-10-13T14:57:00.733-05:00

My lil man is a year old today!I'm so happy that he's here. It's been a long journey for me. Lots of prayer and lots of tears for 2 years before we got the HAPPY NEWS. The happy news for me was on March 10th 2008 when the Ultrasound Tech confirmed that he was in the right place and his heart was beating. I got to hear his heartbeat with my mom. I wish that DH could have been there but he was

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-80344240305375318892009-10-09T10:59:00.003-05:002009-10-09T11:12:32.382-05:00

Well, I really don't have anywhere to go today, was thinking about going to the library but not sure. So, it's been suggested to me that I should post my recent findings on what I use for making dinner. I've been following a blog also called "Food Goodness" my friend Shannon is a contributor. I'm not looking to contribute to it, they've got good recipes and well, I like food.We had spaghetti

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-27761404083770791742009-10-08T16:34:00.003-05:002009-10-08T16:47:27.841-05:00

Wow 5 more days until my lil man turns 1! I believe that it was this time last year that I was told that I was going to have to be admitted early because my blood pressure, which was awesome during the whole pregnancy, decided to shoot through the roof. I couldn't tell you what it was then but it was enough that during my regular appointment my doc sent me to the hospital across the street to

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-11478841634481521462009-10-05T16:58:00.007-05:002009-10-06T16:41:57.321-05:00

Well, my zoom faded into a blah couple of days. I get them just like everyone else, I take care of lil man play with him and all that. But being active around the house and getting other things done have just been, well, been. Last night we had a rough night and I was beat. EVERY time I got lil man back to sleep and put him in his crib or the playpen next to me he'd lay there for a bit and then

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-62637723736348661892009-10-02T09:09:00.003-05:002009-10-02T09:23:17.650-05:00

That's what it has felt like this week has done. Yesterday went by pretty fast and I was halfway productive too. Maybe I'll be like that today too. I've got a ton of things to do today or at least it seems like it. I do need to make a list and cross it off. I make lists all the time and never stick to them though. It's like my eyes are bigger than my stomach, instead it's my desire is

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-43125448705084551892009-09-29T16:56:00.006-05:002009-09-29T20:19:49.792-05:00

Well, while we were in Fayetteville, AR for the game there was a Walgreens across the street from the hotel we stayed at. We're trying to save money and since I have no income coming in I totally understand and have cut back alot. We're trying to reduce our carbon footprint by unplugging appliances that aren't in use and shut off, we have the house opened up and I thank God that it has been nice

Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993998637585765744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569080.post-5953083107644647682009-09-27T19:20:00.004-05:002009-09-28T09:40:57.604-05:00

Interesting week. DH has been on vacation and he's been relaxing which he needs to be doing. He'll be going into the meltshop at work soon. So as much as I've wanted to nag and get him to work, but he's been hanging out with lil man. So there I can't complain. Although I love football, I love my Miami Dolphins I am officially tired of it.Lil man will be 1 year old in 2 weeks. He walks around

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