So, I'm getting complaints that I haven't written lately! Sorry for the delay (Connis Burtis)! I have been super busy at work trying to get everything squared away here so we can go on vacation. I haven't even started getting things together for vacation yet (YIKES). Those who know me well are probably shocked that I don't have a spreadsheet checklist and itinerary printed out for everyone yet. I'm really just looking forward to relaxing and soaking in every minute of time I get to spend with my family. I don't even care if we just sit around all week and just talk.....I'm just looking forward to getting away and creating new memories.
Check back tomorrow.......I will posting again!
I don't have anything clever today.....I have a headache...BLAH! I need to get back into the chiropractor for a massage asap!
Tonight: Going to eat at Chili's (one of my favorite places) with David, Makenzy, Mom and Dad. Then going to get bras for my birthday! I am in desperate need of some "fresh" support for the girls. Then, taking back some pants to Kohl's....hopefully buying a few more things. I have a mound of ironing to do when I get home.....I'm definitely not looking forward to that!
Have a good night all!
Saturday: David had to work all day (he worked at total of 56 hours last week....he needs to get a new job). Me and Makenzy had a great morning and afternoon of cleaning, grocery shopping, playing and dancing! That night we had another mother/daughter banquet to attend at my Grandma's church. While not a "blast", it was much better than the mother/daughter banquet the previous weekend (Mom owes me for the rest of my life for sitting through 3 hours of that "royal tea party" torture). I got home at about 8:00pm and David was ready to give me my mother's day/birthday/anniversary present. It was a gorgeous ring with Makenzy's birthstone (blue sapphire) in it (pictured above). I am so blessed to have such an amazing husband. I admire him so much for everything he does to provide for me and Makenzy. Some days I'm not sure how he does it all working 50 hours a week, going to school, and still finding time for me and Kenz.
Sunday:
I had a great Mother's Day and birthday! We went to church in the morning (I went to the nursery with Makenzy), after church we went to David's parents house, then came home to let Makenzy nap for a bit, then headed to my parents house for some more good food and fellowship. David had 2 papers due at midnight, so we came back home at about 6pm. We were all exhausted from a long day, so Makenzy was in bed by 9pm and I headed to bed at about 9:45. Yes, I went to bed at 9:45pm........I guess I really am getting old!
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
2 more weeks until our vacation...........I am SO ready!
Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't
stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so
important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a
Mom.
So, while washing my hands in the restroom a few moments ago I noticed that I have a fire engine red zit coming up beneath my nose (I think I caught it from Rissa Roo). If you notice it....don't stare, it's not polite :). In spite of it putting me in an annoyed state, I thought I would list some of my favorite things to cheer me up (they are in no particular order):
Makenzy (of course), finding a good parking spot (anywhere), thunderstorms, laying on the beach, sunshine, snow on Christmas day, artichokes, walking in the rain, planting flowers, smiling at strangers, strangers smiling back, grocery shopping, hugs and kisses, cooking, traveling, nice weekends, pickles, compliments, hi-lights, shopping, Costco, talking on the phone, getting mail (not credit card apps), myspace, family and friends, lemonade on a warm day, i village September sunflowers playgroup, eating dinner on the patio, Bailey, trips to the Zoo, farmers markets, high heels.
That's all I can think of right now.....additions may follow later!
Now, I must organize my desk.....it looks a little scary!
This week has been so crazy and hectic at work! I am so glad that the students will be gone as of tomorrow. That means that I WILL get a good parking spot for the rest of the summer! YAY for me!
I'm not sure what's for dinner tonight? I have a frozen Bertolli meal in the freezer, but that doesn't sound too appetizing today. It actually kind of makes me nauseas thinking about it. My night will be filled with Makenzy, dishes, laundry and ironing...fun night in the Grubb house that's for sure!
To anyone who actually reads this.....Welcome to my life! I am starting this blog as a way to get my thoughts out and to keep friends and family up to date on us.
Have a great evening!
