My 2010 on Facebook

This is a list of my Facebook status' for 2010. Thought it would be fun to remember all that went on last year. Please do not feel like you have to read any or all of it.

January:

• Had a wonderful NYE at my brother's house! Then fun today hanging out w/my mom and aunt while everyone else *tried* to go sledding (didn't happen cause they kept getting stuck or helping other people get unstuck...) and then made a yummy dinner. Happy New Year everyone!
• hahaha - off to a great start this morning! LOL! Slept in and late for church, Bob put Mylie in a 9 month dress, and Braden is still in bed...
• hoping for a nap today. getting up early for church this morning was not good. we are going to have to make a big adjustment to our Saturday nights
• Loving how CLEAN the house feels when Christmas decor is put away! :)
• is it bedtime yet??
• tired.
• having a lazy Saturday! and loving it!
• I hate when dinner time sneaks up on me :(
• my kids are adorable!!!
• one kid down - one more to go!!!
• anyone know of anything fun to do in the colorado springs area in July??
• To all the Mommies out there, join in and have some fun by re-posting this as your status! How much did your child weigh at birth? Braden Daniel 7lbs 3oz at 3 weeks early & Mylie Helen 8lbs 14oz - 4 days before due date
• finally broke down and called to arrange for a babysitter for an upcoming temple trip - this will be our first official babysitter EVER!!!
• off for a fun-filled afternoon of shopping for a new car radiator and then cleaning my mom's house... yea me. :)
• my kids are walking around growling (Mylie's version of a dog barking) each with the end of a plastic slinky in their mouths - so weird.
• I love my husband!
• ahhh naptime! I love you!
• I just asked Braden why he was chewing on the end of his shirt sleeve and he said it's because his teeth are growing in and he doesn't have a chew toy...
• So proud of my sister! She did something VERY brave today! :)
• So excited about the Albertsons sale starting tomorrow!
• so ready for bed time!
• off to help out in Braden's class this morning. So tired though...
• wahoooo! Albertson's is Awesome! 20 boxes of cereal and 5 boxes of granola bars - $11.50!!!

February:

• HELLO FEBRUARY!
• ahhhh! My little girl woke up WIDE AWAKE at 4am!
• cleaning and packing tonight - the worst part! ugh.
• argh! Why does my daughter ask for food and then not eat it when I give it to her? A game???
• Anyone want to come over and make a cake with Mylie? She's got a cake mix out and all the easy bake oven tools :)
• just called my son's soon-to-be-new school - and the lady who answered the phone was NOT kind. Seriously reconsidering.
• *You know, you really have to work on those landings. * It would have been better if you hadn't thrown up. * Send me your dry cleaning bill. * You send me your dinner bill.* hahaha - a conversation between 2 guys on Smallville just a minute ago.
• our house is a disaster area right now :(
• up with a feverish baby
• what happens when you've got a spare crib mattress lying around? Braden is using it to slide down the stairs :) Good thing his dad isn't here at the moment ;)
• desperately needs a haircut!
• my baby girl is SICK - cough, fever & very grumpy.
• Just found out I get to host another House Party! :)
• so tired of the crying, coughing, snot and grumpiness from my little girl. Dr. says just a bad cold :(
• Braden is sure enjoying his grandparents! He has his Grammy and (great) Grandma upstairs in his room playing school with him :)
• mmmm - Costa Vida!
• showing the apartment today - wish us luck!
• stupid metal...
• Allergic to my new watch! Argh! :(
• my baby girl just fell asleep on the floor beside my chair - such a cutie!
• waiting for 3 cute kiddos to come over and hang out with Mylie and I for a bit today :)
• I *adore* nap time! 3 hours is a long time to get stuff done while the cutie is sleeping :)
• need suggestions on getting our 6 year old boy to sleep when everyone else in the house is up and busy with projects that are semi-noisy?
• just bought a bunkbed for the kids! now comes the not-so-fun part - putting it together!

March:

• I've got a real live Bob the Builder out in the shop! He's making a guard-rail for Mylie's bottom bunk.
• Braden made a "Cat in the Hat" hat today at school and it looks more like it belongs on the Pope.
• so much to do, but wishing I could be napping with Mylie right now
• so excited to see my sister tomorrow!!!
• loving it that Mylie calls her daddy "mooommmmeeeeee" just like she calls me. too funny.
• so tired. 3 hour long baby shower for a cousin, helped Nikki start her registry at babies r us, highlighted her hair, fun movie with the fam, kids in bed. great day but time for me to sleep!
• loving this quiet evening!
• had fun couponing with a friend tonight! Thanks Liz!
• headed out to lunch with my hubby and some friends from his work
• WooooHoooo! Just got approved to host ANOTHER house party!! :)
• brrrrr!!!!
• long long day! so ready for bed.
• hubby is out in the garage working on another project :)
• who's ready to shop the post cereal sale with me tomorrow??
• back from a fun afternoon at the zoo!
• just helped my mom sign up for facebook!
• hahaha! I just found NEW MOON at redbox and got it using a FREE promo code :)
• just got done watching a good movie. The last line in it was: "I'm the only one who knows how much my mommy loves me because I felt her heart beating from the inside." The little boy was adopted and he was talking about his bio mommy. so cute!
• looking for someone who might have a little red wagon or two that I might be able to borrow for decor at my sister's baby shower next month???
• Does anyone have any fun suggestions for things to do downtown tomorrow? We're planning on Pollo Rey for lunch and then standing in line for Free Cone day at Ben & Jerry's. Just Bob and I for our Anniversary! :) We're also looking for a fun dinner suggetion.
• so excited for my all day anniversary date with my hubby tomorrow!
• Bob and I are celebrating 8 wonderful years together today! Happy Anniversary Honey!
• found the cutest Easter dress for my baby girl at Costco tonight. Might even be cuter than the Gap one that I lost in the move...
• off to scrapbook with my sister-in-law!
• my kids are driving me crazy today!
• feeling like crap. dumb cold!

April:

• when I think of spring, snow is not one of the things that comes to mind - until now...
• broken internet and washing machine today :( hanging out at my sister-in-law's getting laundry done and checking my internets :)
• looking for a new person to take over our lease. the lady we thought was going to move in this weekend, didn't get her application approved. sad. lemme know if anyone knows of anyone looking for a great 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath duplex in west boise.
• not wanting to be awake this morning.
• how in the world do you put clean sheets on the bed of a top bunk?
• still looking for a renter to take over the lease on our duplex...
• Braden told me today that when he grows up he's going to own a daycare. The only requirement for being "in" his daycare is that the parents answer "yes" to the questions if their babies laugh and if their babies like to clean doors.
• this weekend can't come soon enough and it's ONLY wednesday...
• my hubby has a new love in his life. we call her iphone. yes. I am a little jealous of all the attention she gets.
• so excited for our fun little mini-vacation this weekend! a lot to do today to get ready though.
• made it here safely, swam, now we're in the room enjoying hsm3 and some ice cream :)
• So excited that Nikki & Steven are coming today!!!
• Nikki, Steven and the BABY (in the belly) just got here!!!!! :)
• sewing, sewing, sewing.
• Mylie and I are off to eat lunch at Tucanos with my hubby, Nikki, Steven, and my parents. Yum.
• I so could use a nap about now.
• just finished ONE of Mylie's dresses. Now onto another project.
• sooooo tired and ready for tomorrow to just be here already.
• argh. working on something very hard right now. :(
• had a busy but mostly fun weekend! now off to bed!
• life is CRAZY!
• no motivation to do anything
• back to sewing
• anyone local (Meridian/West Boise area) want a FREE turtle sandbox w/lid?
• why does my little girl keep taking such early morning naps? makes for some grumpy time too early in the evenings.
• Lazy Friday and loving it!
• soooo ready for the weekend. sooo not ready to say goodbye to my brother for the next 6+ months.
• Tonight I said goodbye to my brother who is leaving on Tuesday for Basic Training. Yes, I cried.
• is a zombie today.
• keep Bob in your prayers tonight! He has something BIG tomorrow!
• why do my kids have to wake up soooo early? They used to be great sleepers!
• please remind me to never grace the doors of Walmart again! Argh! I hate that place!
• my little girl slept all night last night without her pacifier!
• Moppet Toggs was great today! Loved the huge location this year! Anyone want to brave the half price crowds with me tomorrow?

May:

• just bought a new smaller mattress for the top bunk of the kids bunkbed - will make changing the sheets soooooo much easier
• getting ready for some serious couponing tonight!
• it's a suprise baby!!! due December 2nd!
• Please keep my friend Kori and her sweet little baby girl in your prayers if you can. Her baby girl was born by c-section yesterday and is not doing well :(
• having a month off from working was awesome! but my checkbook is ready for me to start working again...
• wow - I asked for work and I sure got it :)
• is having an attitude today. wait, that might not be any different than most every day.
• I love my mom and dad! They're driving to costa vida right now to bring me yummy food.
• Hope everyone had a happy Mother's Day! I sure did! Date with my hubby last night, Braden spent the night with Bob's mom, Mylie slept all night, Bob made pancakes this morning, got chocolate at Church, cute presents from Braden and a book from my parents when we got home.
• loves my house-cleaning husband!
• Just back from the Dr. This baby just might stick around! Everything was great!
• Sat in the Albertson's parking lot today for 15 minutes while Braden watched a Tow Truck pick up a car - kids are so fun!
• off to explore some yard sales :)
• sick kids. yucky yucky.
• Mylie won't keep anything down, not even sips of water. :( Wish I could magically make her better.
• I think Mylie is finally feeling a bit better today! That was one nasty flu bug!
• my parents just got their 1st letter from Dan today! He's doing great and getting used to being yelled at :)
• just finished enjoying a pina colada snow cone - yum! what flavor is your favorite?
• When the world gives you a lime, make a baby :) 12 weeks today! whooohooo!
• so confused.
• so so so so sick! :(
• thank goodness for freezer meals. there is no way anyone in this house was cooking tonight :(
• love it when my toddler takes a 5 minute nap and then wakes up from coughing and won't go back to sleep :( poor kid and poor mommy!
• love that Mylie has finally learned to say "Daddy" - now she calls for him whenever she needs something :)
• Braden told me this morning: "Mom, I already love the baby." what a sweetie!
• is an emotional wreck today! darn pregnancy hormones.
• can I go back to bed now?
• 3 seconds too late... got down to the laundry room with my laundry this morning to find my grandma filling the washer with her things...on my laundry day.
• my husband is a handy guy to have around! :)
• headed to eat lunch with my Mommy!
• Finally found the shirt I have been looking for Mylie's birthday! And it was on SALE! :) Love it!
• sooo annoyed with prospective renters and our property management company. we just want to get rid of the apartment - why does it have to be so complicated???? ugh.
• wants to scream!
• found lots of fun yard sales this morning and brought home fun goodies :)
• Just watched Dear John. Pretty good movie. Made me miss my little brother!
• Braden attempted to "roast" a saltine cracker tonight over a fire pit in the backyard. funny kid!

June:

• Watching fun Abby Cadabby videos on youtube with my little girl!
• took my hubby out tonight to celebrate his NEW job! thanks to all for your prayers - they worked! :)
• Wishing I could be with Nikki Ann Trickey right now :(
• My parents are on their way to rexburg - wish I was going with them :)
• Why would my little girl only want to be held while her daddy is standing? If he sits down with her she cries??? I've heard of infants doing that, but at 22 months, it's a little silly.
• Nikki Ann Trickey is at the hospital right now being induced! They just broker her water :)
• I had forgotten what the terrible 2s were really like... and she's not 2 yet. ugh.
• falling asleep on my keyboard & hoping my work makes sense in the morning
• ready for bed... just wish the kids were.
• help - how do you put your child's name or initials on a shirt that has no tag???
• mmmmmmm... Dill Pickle Dip! thanks Stephanie Johnson Wilcox!
• off to a Dr. appt!
• Just finished making hotel reservations for visiting my little sister this weekend! YaaaHoooo! :)
• sleepy... and my little girl just woke up from her nap - not fair.
• so Braden brought home all of his school supplies, folders, books, etc today - even the name tag off of his desk. AND he still has a week and a half of school left... I'm not sure why I should be sending him to school next week.
• having a great time visiting Nikki and baby Ryker in Rexburg. Missing Steven though.
• asked Braden to take a shower this morning. His reply: "but my teacher said we should wear play clothes today." ummmm. ok?
• falling. asleep.
• what month is it again? I can't tell anymore.
• is this day over yet?
• busy deciding what to do for the 3 birthday parties in our family next month. Crazy stuff. Almost like Christmas in July.
• thinking... about braving the crowds at the dairy days parade tonight. ugh. fun for the kids though - right?
• just had some yummy frozen yogurt at the Golden Spoon in Boise! mmmmm :)
• Happy Father's day to my wonderful Hubby who is the best dad ever to his 2 and 1/2 children :)
• Think I'm going to enjoy that my hubby has an entire week off! Now just praying that he doesn't get called in for jury duty...
• Just got back from seeing Toy Story 3! Great movie!
• hahaha - my little girl woke up this morning with her crazy hair going in all directions. the part hanging over her face was so long that she had to hold it up out of her eyes to see where she was going. pretty cute :)
• Just brought my little boy home from his last day of 1st grade! In 6 short weeks he'll be in 2nd grade! Crazy!
• wants to run away screaming!
• wonders if anyone local has a lifejacket (for boating) that would fit my almost 2-year old that I can borrow?
• so upset. Bob has one full day to spend with his Dad tomorrow while he's here and of course - Bob has to report to jury duty bright and early in the morning. :(
• Bob is pulling splinters out of Braden's had from the boat dock and I'm nursing my sunburnt arms - proof that we had a great day today!
• excited that Bob starts his NEW job tomorrow, but sad that his week off has to come to an end :(
• aaaahhhhhhh! it's soooo hot outside!
• I think I complain every time, but why oh why do I ever venture into Walmart? My 97 year old cashier lectured me (3 times) about when I should have given her my ONE lowly coupon. Seriously?
• gah! so much going on!
• trying to use which health insurance plan to use. so confusing, yet so exciting all at the same time.
• just ordered some maternity shirts. hope they come soon because I'm ready for something else to wear and not sure we'll ever get to the shirts that I have packed away in our storage unit.
• Don't tell anyone, but tomorrow is Bob Irish's birthday! The big 30!
• hugs for Michaela Owens Johnson. She's got a cold and needs to feel better! :) You get to see Dan soon!

July:

• off to have lunch with Bob on his birthday!
• just got back from a fun birthday-date-night with Bob. He got new shoes at the Nike store, we went to dinner at Carinos, and then saw The Last Airbender. (We also had lunch today at the Brick Oven Beanery courtesy of my Mom - and his work had cake for him this afternoon!) Happy Birthday Bob!
• my daughter wanted to be in panties today... yikes. I am crazy!
• my kids are going to drive me insane today!
• relaxing with the family watching iCarly! funny stuff.
• Happy 4th Everyone! Are you flying your flag today? If not, get it up! If you don't have one - get one!
• off to take Braden to swim lessons!
• Went to lunch at Red Robin, where Bob and Braden got free lunches for their birthdays, free ice cream sundaes and a fun birthday song! Love it!
• homemade ice cream is yummy.
• took my parents to the airport this morning to fly with Michaela Owens Johnson to see Dan Johnson graduate from Basic Training on Thursday!
• finally feeling the baby move and lots of it! Fun stuff!!!
• UGH! so angry. and when I'm angry - I'm loud. sorry to the other members of this household, but that doesn't give you free rein to tell me what should have happened. and really? my son thinks he can give me alternatives to his punishment. um no.
• Why does Baby Center always compare the size of my baby to food? Bob says he's going to want to eat the baby when it's born. Weirdo. :)
• still baffled. Braden asked me earlier what my favorite kind of light cover was. I didn't know anyone had a favorite light cover, so I asked him and he said that of course everyone has a favorite. His favorite: the orange striped kind that we keep in the attic. It's so cool. Really??? Strange kid.
• ewww. nothing more nasty to me right now than the smell of cooking fish. yuck! luckily, I'm outta here for the evening! Bob and I get to go to the Temple!
• Braden is downstairs watching the Tooth Fairy. Please tell me it's ok - because my grandma is watching it with him! Eeek.
• so ready for Bob to be done with University of Phoenix. his financial counselor is clueless! one day we owe thousands for his upcoming classes, another day - we'll owe nothing, and back and forth and back and forth! is it really that hard to figure out???
• crazy busy day today! just finished working, cleaning up a bit, then off to swim lessons, to the mall so Braden can make a Build-A-Bear for his birthday, picking up a cousin to spend the night tonight and getting ready for Braden's party tomorrow!
• ah yes, the best thing for you to do when I'm freaking out is to yell at me. Right - that'll make it all better.
• wow. my baby boy turns 7 today (Saturday)! happy birthday Braden!!!
• Braden's birthday party was great! Thanks to all our family members who were able to come! Braden is sure feeling loved tonight :)
• The BIG ultrasound is tomorrow!!! We are hoping for a healthy baby above all, but anyone want to guess if it might be a boy or girl?
• off to the last week of swim lessons! too bad they only last a few weeks. Braden is going to need months of lessons before he catches on...
• Beware - pregnancy hormones have removed my filter the last few days. Spontaneous bursts of anger or uncontrollable sobbing may occur without a moment's notice.
• Any more guesses about the baby's gender? We find out tomorrow morning! So far it's 3 (girl) to 4 (boy).
• It's a..... HEALTHY BOY!!!!!
• needs to learn how to stand up for myself.
• I just love it when my 7-year-old things he knows more than I do (which happens more times a day than I care to count).
• so so so tired.
• Half way there! 20 weeks today! :)
• Happy Birthday to my little girl who turned 2 today!!!! Love you Mylie!
• Back from a fun camping trip with my family and my parents! Such a fun relaxing time, but glad to be back in my bed!
• finally done with Mylie's birthday party - the last of the 3 birthdays this month! Fun, but crazy!
• Does anyone know where to get some good coupons for Rafiki? I really wanna take my kiddos there, but not at full price :)
• loves taking a pile of stuff to be donated! Feels like a giant weight being lifted from all that clutter. Wish we could have gotten rid of more...
• so much to do. so little time. sure to have a fun time camping with family this weekend though. :)
• sub found for my primary class this sunday! yeah!
• my son just asked me if we could do something "science-tiffic" while we are camping. hehehe.
• off for another weekend of camping! :)
• back from a fun family camping trip! Now off to enjoy my bed very early tonight :)
• having a LAZY day today and enjoying it!
• hubby is off to mow the lawn at our lame apartment for the last time! Yeah!
• Braden got in Mylie's "bubble" tonight. To get him away, she poked him in the face with her finger - right at his loose tooth and it fell out!
• off to the church cannery today to can apricots. fun fun fun.
• A/C is frozen - and it's stinkin' hot in this house... ugh.
• Braden told me today: "When you say Hulk and Iron Man together - it makes a light come on in my heart. They should be brothers" ummm ok.

August:

• does not want to be awake this morning.
• got to talk to Dan Johnson via Skype today! awesome! great to see his face and hear his voice! Going to buy SKITTLES for you tomorrow Dan! :)
• just went to visit Angelie Pond Shrader and got some cute and cheap (discontinued) Scentsy stuff! go see her - she has a LOT!
• loves my husband! He just voluntarily took the kiddos to get snow cones! :)
• I despise my toddler's runny nose. yuk!
• hubs is taking me out to dinner tonight! Any good suggestions as to where we should go???
• does anyone in the Linder ward know if we have assignments for bringing things to the BBQ tonight?
• Happy Sunday!
• Happy 2nd Anniversary to Nikki Ann Trickey and Steven Trickey tomorrow!
• trying hard to ignore the fact that my son starts school in 2! days. I'm not ready, but he is more than ready to head back.
• loving that my hubby and kiddos are downstairs (with the TV turned off!) watching the lightening out the window :)
• my little boy has burst into tears twice tonight already. I think that just *maybe* he's a little bit nervous for school to start tomorrow. :( He won't admit it though. Makes me wanna cry.
• my little boy is off to 2nd grade today! He was sooo excited :)
• either my neighbors dog likes to get shocked or his bark collar is just for show... so annoying!
• Got a TON checked off my list today!!!
• had a KILLER charlie horse in my leg the other day and am now walking like a cripple :(
• ordered some shoes online for Mylie the other day. They came today and are totally cute! Just one problem. One is a size 6 and the other a 7... comfy.
• My little sister is coming to visit for 3 whole weeks!!!! WhoHOOOO!
• whooohooo!
• so much that *should* get done today...
• not sure what to take to the RS activity tonight...
• the Shade Clothing sale was awesome this morning!!! Tons of stuff and really busy! Going until 8pm tonight - so you still have time to make it and get some cheap cute clothes :)
• crazy end to our date tonight: hubs and I were enjoying some cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory and the lights went out, then headed home and drove through a nasty sand storm on the freeway - we couldn't see a thing! And then every stop light from there to home was out - I've never seen such CRAZY driving!
• had fun shopping with my sisters today! thanks Stephanie, Michaela, and Nikki!
• not feeling so hot :(
• I decided this morning to do nothing today and succeeded! Mylie even complied and took a 3 hour nap with me. Perfect :)
• Bob finally felt our baby move tonight! :)
• going to buy a stroller & carseat today! This little guy is going to be here before we know it.
• kinda sad that the Boise/Meridian area didn't get doublers this week for Albertsons. :(
• aaaacccckkkk!
• so so so tired.
• off to get an oil change at the dealership - ugh - takes forever!
• how do you teach children to spell things like "licked" and "barked" without it sounding like there is a "t" at the end of each word? or do I just say them wrong?
• killer caffeine withdrawl headache :( I know. It's all my fault :(

September:

• Went to the dr for a check up today. Baby is 27 weeks and doing great! Hoping that I passed the glucose tolerance test...
• I got an email from the future today - creepy.
• my time with my sister Nikki is coming to an end :( so sad. She'll be on her way back to Rexburg tomorrow.
• going to get some sewing done for baby boy today. changing pads, diaper holder, blankets, burp cloths, and bibs.
• As fun as Monday holidays are... I'm sure done with this one.
• love and hugs to Michaela and Dan. You two are the strongest people I know!
• late nap for Mylie - late getting to sleep at night for Mylie & Mommy. the morning is going to come too soon.
• hello 3rd trimester! whohooo!
• off to the school carnival. hoping it's not too crazy...
• survived the carnival! I loved seeing so many friendly faces there :)
• is your flag up?
• I love date nights! Sizzler for dinner (I had a coupon!), Motherhood to get me a button up sweater/hoodie for the cooler weather, and then to the NEW Apple store in the mall for Bob to drool over all the cool stuff :)
• Happy Sunday everyone!
• ahhh. still so tired.
• morning sickness - back with a vengeance. lame
• my hubby is awesome! he won a free bus pass today and gave it away to the lady sitting next to him on the bus :) (his work pays for his bus pass every month, so he wouldn't have used it anyway...)
• took Braden to the dentist today - no cavities! Yeah! :)
• The Fairview/Meridian Albertsons has TONS of Gala apples for $.39 a pound! Go get some!
• mmmm homemade breadsticks! thanks Mom!
• lovin my little girl! she's hilarious! dances to every bit of music that she hears and calls her big brother "honey" :)
• Attended a great Stake Youth Standards Night tonight! The people in charge did a GREAT job!
• had a fun day helping out in Braden's class and then helping out in the library at the book fair :) Thanks again to my sis Stephanie for watching Mylie!
• hates it when I leave things for the last minute! ugh!
• naptime! I've been waiting for you since the second I woke up this morning!
• Bob never ceases to amaze me. We went to dinner at Smoky Mountain Pizza tonight and he ordered a pizza with pesto basil sauce and his toppings were roma tomatoes, broccoli, and italian meatballs. Weird :)
• Thanks for the Birthday wishes everyone! It was a great day :)
• this baby boy is never going to have a name! :(
• a night off from work! Love it!
• I think my ribs are bruised :(
• found some good stuff at Moppet Toggs today. Now I'm wondering if I'm ready to be brave enough to go to the 1/2 price day tomorrow? I've heard it's crazy!
• getting ready for a fun day with my Mommy! :) pedicure for me, manicure for her, lunch, and shopping!
• Back from our day of fun! My toes are neon pink :) Lunch at Red Robin (free b-day burger), Seagull book (unplanned stop and got free stuff!), Moppet Toggs 1/2 price sale (end of the day was a great time to go), Holiday House Boutique (such fun!) and ended the day with a necessary grocery trip to Albertsons :)
• soooo sleepy. is it bedtime yet?
• anyone who has gone on a business trip: what was your per diem amount given for food and related expenses? Trying to plan a trip for the husband and not sure what his per diem is.
• how do I get my grandparents to understand that Mylie doesn't hate them - she just prefers her mom and dad over anyone? So frustrating. She's two!
• blowing up balloon animals for my daughter and she's chanting "Go mommy, go mommy!" hahaha. just don't tell her that I don't actually know what I'm doing.
• About 30 minutes after I took all of my beehive girls home, I realized I was still taking way too loud! :)
• trekking out to Middleton in a few minutes to check out the Ridley's case-lot sale. If anone wants me to grab something for them while I'm out there text me!

October:

• Am I really in a minority? Thanks to Melissa Storer Parker - I wanna know: if you are a cola drinker, what is your preference? Coke or Pepsi?
• What in the world? it's supposed to be a high of 92 today and down to a high of 61 on Monday? crazy psycho Idaho weather.
• so much that I wish I could say here.
• Got to do a bit of husband-prompted retail therapy this afternoon :) He knows me too well.
• What do you do when your kid is sick and you want to keep him home from school, but he begs to go anyway?
• Making some dirt cake for tonight's YW activity! :)
• Hit the Smarty Pants consignment sale this afternoon and scored an exercaucer in great shape for $10! and found a brand new (tags still attached) "big sister" shirt for Mylie!
• I just figured out how to make a bib - snaps and all! It's not perfect, but it's sure cute :)
• Went on a fun date with my hubby tonight! :) Thanks to my dad for watching the kiddos while the game was on!
• Happy 10-10-10 everyone! My mom decided to celebrate by having a 10-10-10 party. A 10-item baked potato bar, a 10-item salad bar, and a 10 item ice cream sundae bar :)
• Had a fun day hanging out with my hubby, my mom and sis-in-law! Now, I'm so so tired.
• I think I've got a sore throat... :(
• spent the day finding great deals at Albertsons around the valley today! :)
• just realized that I mailed 2 letters today and didn't think to put a stamp on them. I never mail things anymore. Crazy.
• My hubby just called and said that the commuter-ride bus that he's on, rear-ended someone on the freeway! So the entire bus-load of people are stuck there until it's taken care of. :(
• Grateful for the huget turnout at the YW activity tonight! Wishing that my calling didn't involve finding myself needing to own a bus though.
• Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day. If you would like to honor or remember a baby who died during pregnancy or as a newborn, light a candle at 7pm for one hour.
• My little girl watched Beauty & the Beast for the first time last week. She's been terrified of the Beast ever since - even needed me tol hold her today when she saw the Beast in her coloring book.
• Just found out that my hubby is definitely taking a business trip the 1st week in November - hopefully baby boy doesn't decide to show up early...
• Busy day today - funeral for a wonderful and amazing Aunt who passed this week, sewing for babies with my mom and sis-in-law, and then shopping with hubby for some new clothes (for him).
• feeling like crap today and going back to bed! go away you nasty cold!
• Just got Cheerios at Albertsons for 70 cents a box! (not the best I've gotten for cereal, but we love Cheerios!)
• excited for holiday bazaar season! What are the best ones to go to?
• hoping to get a great nap in today - soon.
• off to my 34-week checkup! :)
• mmmmmmm. muffins!
• soooo ready for nap-time!
• getting really uncomfortable!
• Lots of cheap art stuff on 75% off clearance at the Target on Eagle Rd. in Meridian! RUN!
• just wants to disappear for a while.
• yeah for Friday!!!
• Is it possible that my mom loves me too much? Yup, it just might be :)
• is voting.
• not sure I'm ready for my hubby to leave for almost a week. :( I know I have my parents here, but it's just not the same.
• talking to Bob on the phone. He says Halloween makes Las Vegas even weirder. :)

November:

• sooo tired today!
• Bob called and said he was having lobster corn-dogs at a fancy restaurant tonight. Doesn't that sound nasty & expensive? ewww.
• wow. Sarah Palin just left a message on my parent's phone. aren't they lucky?!
• so Braden lost ANOTHER tooth tonight! Brings the total to 3 missing right now. I might just have to pack liquids only in his lunch for tomorrow :)
• 36 week check up today - it's getting close!
• Home from Young Women in Excellence at the church. It was a wonderful evening!
• MY BROTHER COMES HOME TODAY!!!!! FINALLY!
• off to get Dan at the airport!!! Sooo exciting!
• My 2-year-old makes me laugh. The only thing she wants for breakfast lately is a spoonful of peanut butter! :)
• On my way to the airport again! this time to pick up my hubby! :) Yeah!
• is torn. Fun to have Braden home from school on track break - but I'm already having to come up with things to do to keep him busy... How am I going to make it through the next 3 weeks?
• is thankful for naptime.
• So if baby boy doesn't come sooner, I get to decide between the 25th (thanksgiving!) or the 29th - how to choose?
• thankful for sleep-in days!
• Thankful for Steven & Dan today!
• sad day: when Braden was asked what Veteran's Day was - he said a day to celebrate pet's doctors... :(
• is thankful for primary children! the primary program today was sooo sweet! :)
• is thankful that I don't have to be pregnant as long as an elephant. 9 months is long enough.
• started to seriously pack for the hospital tonight. it's getting close
• is thankful for car repair shops even though that is not what I'd expected to spend $600 on this month.
• I have a new nephew!!! Congrats Dan & Kayla!!!
• Had my almost-38-week check up today. Baby is still up high and showing no signs of being ready to join our family yet. Didn't get to actually see my Dr. though because she had just been paged to get to the hospital for my sis-in-law :)
• homemade bean dip is nummy!
• Dan & Michaela could use your thoughts and prayers. Their little man was sent up to the NICU last night. Dr. says he's a healthy little boy, but he's having trouble keeping up his temp and regulating his blood sugars.
• is thankful that my daughter loves bathtime. For the last few weeks, she's been obsessed with being a "wishy" (fish) in the bath :)
• Just got a call from my Dr's office with an induction appointment! Next Thursday at 7am!!!! WhooHoooo!
• is thankful for kids that are great sleepers!
• is thankful for snow because it makes my kiddos want to play outside for a change :)
• my hubby is putting up the baby furniture! so exciting :)
• is thankful for a hard-working husband!
• so, yeah, I've done this before, but what's up with contractions that are just on one side?
• so what really is the difference between saying to someone: "I'm sorry I hurt your feelings" and "No, I'm sorry that you LET me hurt your feelings"? No back story - just asking what you think the difference is.
• 2 more sleeps until I get to hold my baby boy!
• is thankful for great parents!
• wondering how you make it work when both sides of the family plan thanksgiving dinner at the same time?
• About to eat my pre-Thanksgiving dinner with the family :) So nice of my mom to decide to do a mini-thanksgiving tonight so that our family doesn't miss out on a traditional thanksgiving dinner this year :)
• nighty night all!
• Clark is here! Born at 5:04m, 21 inches, 8lbs 1oz. Both Clark and mom are doing great!
• Clark is 1 day and a few minutes old!
• Home at last from the hospital...
• Braden is back to school, my little girl isn't so little anymore, and I've got a cute little guy to cuddle with all day :)
• Watching my family put up Christmas. Fun stuff!

December:

• my 5-day-old just smiled at me!!! you can't tell me it was just gas - it wasn't!
• snow day!!!
• my little girl is watching episodes of Dora online and the commercials are all for MAKEUP? who do they think is watching?
• Anyone in need of some lotion? stop by and hold Mylie's hands for a bit. I think she has enough on for 5 people...
• Mylie asks "where my minions?" when she's wanting to go outside and looking for her mittens :) too funny!
• Happy Birthday to my Dad!!!
• whooHooo! Both of the littles decided to nap at the same time and I actually got a shower today :) LOL.
• How do you scare away a woodpecker? My parents have one pounding on their house!
• Mornings are sooo hectic now! And it doesn't help that I'm not a morning person. How do you do it?
• just got a $20 Similac check in the mail!!! Awesome!
• my baby boy is 2 weeks old today!
• Thought I was almost done Christmas shopping - until I realized several things on my list that have to be "made". Ugh. Why do I do this to myself?
• finally getting family pictures taken this week! :)
• stressful day! But fun! My kids are the cutest ever :)
• congrats to my cousin Michelle who had a baby girl today!!! After three boys - a girl is well deserved :)
• Gah! Our family pictures turned out sooo cute!!! Now I just have to try to wait patiently for next Wednesday when we get the prints :)
• Anyone want to watch my 2-year-old this afternoon for a few hours so I can go to Braden's class party?
• Bob and Braden are off to the theater to see Tron! Fun!
• Really enjoyed Braden's school Christmas concert yesterday and love that he had a GREAT time today at school with all of the holiday festivities. Now that he's out of school for 2 weeks, I'm feeling very lucky that I don't have to entertain him alone. My mom just got back from Phoenix and my sister Nikki and her hubby Steven and their little guy Ryker get into town on Tuesday!
• one Christmas miracle after another! Amazing :)
• is so so so tired. But had a great day with my mom and sisters baking and cooking yummy holiday goodies! Thanks ladies :)
• Merry Christmas everyone!!!
• can't believe that my little boy is 1 month old already!
• wants to know: when you make crepes - what do you put in them or like on them? I need some fun ideas.
• "I'm glad you're happy, but BE QUIET!" words that I actually found coming out of my mouth today, directed toward my 7-year-old. I think I *might* be grumpy :(
• Has a fun weekend planned with family ending with the blessing of our little Clark on Sunday :)