Where ARE my bon bons?

Today i had to laugh.. i've been talking with some girlfriends who want to be stay at home moms, like are DYING to do the stay at home mom thing. I've been home with my girls since mini me was born. And i know its a privilege! I've always had a side job to give me some sanity UNTIL this last year when i moved out south. I'm adjusting, but long some days for a side job like before..

I wanted to blog today and give those girls a glimpse into a stay at home mom's CRAZY and eventful life!! Every day differs and nothing is ever exactly the same! Its a comedy show!

6:45- alarm goes off
i press snooze.( while thinking, i have to get up to make breakfast and do mini me's hair)

7:00 - i get out of bed and immediately start making pancakes, while talking to mini me.
- remind to brush her teeth
-decided today will be a hot lunch day.
- ask the husband to put money in backpack for lunch.
-keep flipping pancakes

7:20 - made half of pancake batch.
-realize my friends dropping her 9 month old off in 10 min for the day.
- as mini me is eating, i'm curling her hair.
-husband is playing songs on you tube for them while they eat.

7:30
- baby gets here
- still doing mini mes hair

7:50

mini me is watching for bus.
-BUS DOESNT STOP AND KEEPS DRIVING.
- of course, i have 2 babies now..
( thinking of the outcome of the toddler opening the front door and letting 2 dogs out, isnt a good sight)
- carry a kid on each hip while walking mini me across street to catch bus.


Toddler changes.

Baby wants to just be held. i hold him, but the ADD kicks in.

i clean kitchen and dishes.

i sit on couch, baby is crying.. ADD hits again, along with OCD-

i strip bed and throw laundry in, while putting 2 loads away.

Baby wants to eat, i sit and feed him and watch 10 min of DVR ( it takes me up to 3 days to watch ONE hr show!)

Toddler's changed about 4 times by now. IM NOT LYING.

I decide while sitting on couch with baby drinking bottle, i'll email dad.

Baby needs to be changed. Changed and fed, i put him down for nap.

i give dogs their heartguard, and start a quesadilla for the lil muffin.

While that's on the stove i start 2 other projects, and walk into bathroom- about 10-15 min have gone by.. something smells BAD.

OH.MY.GOSH... QUESADILLA IS BURNING.. I MEAN.. BEYOND BURNT. HOUSE STINKS, ALL FANS ON.

more laundry, baby down.

Make christmas list--- think of how to decorate my house for Christmas.

What am i making for dinner tonight?

Sort more laundry.

Did i mention- NO makeup, still in cozies, i may get a shower by 1 pm.

Folks.. its only 10:50- what's in store for the rest of the day..

and i ask: "WHERE ARE MY BON BONS THAT EVERYONE THINKS THE STAY AT HOME MOM EATS ALL DAY EVERY DAY?"!

I'd rather be at work ;)

Something to be SO greatful for-

I've been out of the blogging world due to a nasty virus on my computer, but i am back and more thankful than ever to my friend for fixing it for us!! I've had something on my heart for weeks now that i wanted to share with ya'll. This month more than ever, people are focusing on things in their life they are Thankful for, THIS story is so near to my heart-

I have a friend whom i've known for years. We went to highschool together and not until the recent years have we really talked. Her husband and she have struggled with infertility for years and while i have never experienced infertility first hand, i hurt for her. It hurt. When you've done everything the right way, and you still dont succeed, you wonder WHY you cant have something you want and desire so bad. I prayed for her and her husband and referred her to a fellow blogger that too had struggled with infertility for years and had recently had a child.

Then, weeks later, the good news came that she was expecting, healthy and doing well. My heart soared for her and her husband and this long awaited journey in their lives. I tracked her progress and loved getting pictures of her tummy and the baby's nursery. the baby's due date wasnt until New years Eve-----

October 8th, i saw her post :had a baby shortly before 4 am today...emergency c-section...scary but everything looks good" I was shocked and scared for her, but prayed that God would prevail and keep his hand on this little miracle child. through technology, She has updated constant pictures and updates of her little angel-- We'll call her "Faith". Faiths little body on these first pictures, so frail, and yet so strong.

These pictures just tugged at my heart-- how she's clinging to her daddy while sleeping on him. It brought tears to my eyes and STILL does as i type this. Through God's grace, miss Faith is fighting, and getting stronger by the day. The little things all new parents take for granted such as pooping, and feeding and gaining every little ounce are HUGE steps in this little girls life. She's growing by leaps and bounds.. On the day of her birth she weighed in at 1.11 lbs and as of a few days ago is 3 lbs. GOD IS GOOD!!! Please continue to pray for Baby Faith- pray for her little fragile body to continue to grow strong. Pray for her mom and dad as this is obviously so emotionally draining we cant even imagine.

As Thanksgiving nears, be thankful for the things in life that have been given to you -- even the little things we take for granted. Thank you, Lord for the miracle of baby Faith and for your continued blessings for her and her family!!!

Miss Faith, November 13th looking so peaceful as she sleeps - her precious little lips, having a moment without her feeding tube.

Favorite thing EVER right now? Stacy's Pita chips!!! Can't get enough!!

Front row parking @ Wal*mart- what a way to start the day ;)

Bear with me- computer has virus!!

Halloween At the Zoo

Boo At the zoo is an annual even that's put on every year- Last year was our first year and i had a blast! To be completely honest, i usually HATE events with kids. Mini me will tell ANYONE :" my mom doesnt like kids" its true and i'll tell you why- KIDS THESE DAYS ARE OUT.OF.CONTROL! This event went so smoothly, i can say i think I had the most fun out of everyone! Here's some pictures to re- cap the night. Wish ya'll had been able to share it with us--- And yes, it was warm enough to wear tank tops! That's the south for ya!This year, our neighbor came with us... next year we'll get her husband to come too! He missed out, BIG time-
Lil Muffin was Orphan Annie this year- i had the lady that made their rehearsal dinner dresses for my best friends wedding make their costumes. The lady pulls thru every time.. i just LOVE her to bits!

Sitting in line waiting for the Zoo doors to open - our neighbor said that the husband dressed up as a UGA college student. LOL

Taking lil muffin to the Zoo this time was memorable. She actually GETS it this time and was awestruck! her mouth was just open the whole night, i actually thought she may be getting sick she was so quiet soaking it all in! ;)

Watching the parrot

These are the vulchers that mini me is pointing to in the picture below-

Special moment i caught randomly- shes SUCH a good big sister

Sitting with daddy on the carousel- i ran trying to get a picture and heard lil muffin SCREAMING: " No, THANK YOU!" she was TERRIFIED to get on the horse, so i quickly came up with the solution for them to SIT on the ride.. worked like a charm

FAMILY shot of the nite with Pumpkin in background--- along with my PASTY white skin, enough to scare ANYONE!

Mini Me and Me

My Neighbor again-- our neighbors are like our family out here, we're SO blessed to have them in our lives!

Mini me HATES having her picture taken, so i caught her in action doing what she loves to do- DANCING! shakin it to the song, do the TWIST"- at the end of the zoo, they have a dancing area, and a DJ with smoke and lights everywhere.. our FAVE part!!!

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh- look at this lil moment- Daddy was trying to dance with her and i got her attitude on camera and boy am i glad i did. PRICELESS!!! this face is a common occurrance around our house!

Hope ya'll enjoyed this years pictures--- we still have the Halloween party on Saturday and i know i'll have many pictures from that event. Ive NEVER thrown a Halloween party so am exceptionally excited about it this year. We're SHUTTIN the street down! ( not even kidding!) .... Wish my greenville BFF and Pink Owl didnt have to work that night.. we'll miss you guys!