AHHH

I think I had an encounter with the devil today at Kroger. I went in Kroger (which I cant stand because I hate the grocery in general), and I walked straight to the baby aisle for formula. On my way past an aisle I noticed ice cream on sale for $2.99. Wow that is a good deal! I had to tell myself that I didnt need the ice cream. I got the formula and somehow ended up in the bakery. I found some chocolate brownies covered with chocolate icing and sprinkles. They were also $2.99. I had them in my hand and then I realized the devil was trying to trick me. haha. I put the brownies down and paid for the formula and left the store. I won!! I beat the urge to buy something bad! I have been doing so well at eating good and getting on the treadmill everyday. I am currently 122 pounds and I am hoping to continue to lose. I would be completely satisfied with 118 or below. I am not too far away! I think I can...I think I can!!!

The best sound in the world.....

is hearing my baby laugh! I love it! She grows more and more everyday! Here is a pic of her holding her head up like a big girlie!!

Monday already?? Really?

Wow, I think the weekends go by faster and faster! I am amazed! I had a great weekend!! Brandon and I took Libby to Russell Springs Kentucky to visit another great great aunt. Aunt Rhodena is my grandma Rosie's sister. She was so happy to see Libby that she cried when she first saw her. It was so sweet! We had an amazing visit, ate a bunch of food, and had a good time. Yesterday I worked all day on a cover letter and application for a job. I hope it works out. I am not terrribly excited about having to work full time and give Lib a sitter but you gotta do what you gotta do. I have really enjoyed my time with her. If the job works out it does and if it doesnt I won't be too upset. I love spending time with my Lib. I love her so much! On a sad note I got word that a friend of a friend's husband passed away in an accident. He was only 28 I believe, no older I know. He was such a sweet guy. I cannot imagine what she is going through and she could use all the prayers in the world. She is from Germany so she has no family here. I got sick to my stomach when I heard the news. I am still in such shock. Well I am looking forward to seeing what this week will bring...cant wait!

Shew...this Momma is tired!!

Okay so I have the upmost respect for a housewife. I have been worn out the past few days! Taking care of a teething baby while taking care of household duties is a lot to manage. During her naps I find myself running around the house like crazy while trying to squeeze in a few days worth of work in 2 hours. I have been working on a resume, cover letter, and application, putting away Libby's newborn clothes while transitioning in her 3 month clothes, doing laundry, cleaning the bathrooms, making grocery lists, going to the grocery, paying bills, and squeezing in time to fit in a walk or treadmill time....only to stay up with the babe until 11:00 pm to get back up at 6:00 am. (and of course I hear her scurry in the night and listen to Brandon get up with her at 5:00). Oh and dont forget that she is going through a mommy's girl phase where only I can comfort her. My word. And p.s. I should feel lucky...my husband doesnt make me cook! I couldnt imagine having dinner on the table when he got home. How do people do it? I like to think of myself as a strong person that can handle a lot but goodness I am not wonder woman!

Its Official!!

Wow, I was looking back at the past 10 days and so much has happened! I backed my car into someone (so Libby had her first wreck), we got a new 2010 camry and sold Brandon's truck, Libby got her first tooth, she learned to take her passy out and put it back in her mouth, and......I quit my job! Ahhh!! That was the big decision that I have been praying about forever! I loved my job and I didn't want to resign however it was necessary to leave the church and that is what Brandon and I had decided was best for our family. It is bittersweet. I am sad to leave but looking forward to a new place of worship! I can't wait!

I had an amazing weekend! We hung out at home on Friday night and went to a wedding Saturday afternoon. We went to the lake Saturday evening and stayed the night, then got on the boat on Sunday with friends. We had an amazing time! My last day at my job is August 13 so I will continue to work Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays until then. So today I get to spend some time with my teething little love and the day couldnt be more perfect!

Oh Wednesday..Please Be Better Than Tuesday!!

Yesterday was one of those days that was for the birds! It rained all day and was yucky out! I had to work so I had to take Libby out in the rain which is no fun. To top it off I backed into a parked car in the parking lot. Ugh! It was raining, Libby was crying, and I was in a hurry to get home. Usually there is no one in the church parking lot and def. no one parked behind me but to my surprise yesterday there was. The girl that I hit works our Mom's Day Out program and she is very sweet and understanding. Thank goodness because if someone would have yelled at me I would have broken down. So..I guess it could have been much worse. Libby screamed out when we hit the car. It scared me to death. Poor thing, I scared her : ( (and myself).

I am at home with Libby today, thank goodness cause I really don't have the desire to drive today. Libby's great grandma Margaret is coming with my aunt to visit. I am keeping it low key today. Clean up around the house, sorting through things, maybe a walk tonight..that's about as exciting as it is going to get.

On another note, I have come to peace with the decisions that I have been praying about. I feel at ease and feel that they are good decisions. I will be making them official the next week so I can actually talk about it which will be nice. Its hard to hold stuff in that burdens you. In fact, that is what I was thinking about when I backed into the car. I don't want to carry the stress anymore.

Okay...off to go check on my sleeping babe then back to picking up before visitor time!!

Oh Monday...

Wow...seriously..it's Monday again? Why do the weekends fly by so fast? Although it went fast it was a productive weekend! We got a new 2010 Camry..yay! I love it! We are selling Brandon's truck to his dad and purchasing a Camry in it's place. I will miss Timmy the Ford F150 but a Camry is more practical for our needs. I am looking forward to this coming weekend as well. We are going to go to the lake and take some friends with us. Should be a lot of fun! I cannot believe how fast the summer has gone...it will soon be August! Ahhh!!! I can't believe it! I am looking forward to fall and the UK football season, however, I dont want to rush the days away. Libby is already three months and I cant believe how fast it has gone and how much she has grown! I am continuing to pray for our family over the next few months as things will be changing and hoping that God opens doors for us. I can't wait to see what God has in store for our family!

Boo for this long day....and boo for selfishness!!

So I officially started my day at 3:45 am even though I was awake way earlier. Miss Libby kept making noises in her sleep and had to be flipped from side to side and woke up to be fed at 3:00 am. I took my parents to the airport this morning for them to go on a 10 day trip to New York and cruise to the Carribbean. I had a lot to do at work in preparation for a meeting this evening so I went ahead and came into work. I arrived at 5:11 am. My goal is to get done here around 9:00 am so I can go home and nap while I have a sitter. Then an old friend is stopping by to bring me a growth chart I had her make for Libby. Another friend wants to stop by to meet Libby and then i have to be back at work at 6:30 pm for a meeting. Not to mention that I need to arrange to get Brandon a key to my p's house so that he can go feed their cats before coming home so I can go to my meeting. Yucky poo day!!

I am looking forward to the weekend though. Brandon's cousin is having a bridal shower on Sunday so my hot plans are purchasing her a gift, taking my wedding ring to the mall to be cleaned and inspected, laundry, and squeezing in a few naps! Cant wait!!

On a random note, I was just thinking about how blessed I am to have such good friends and family. My friend Amanda stopped by to see Libby and Miss Libby could have two guests today. Its neat how even though she is 3 months old, its like she is still brand new where everyone wants to come see her. On another note it saddens me when people I feel like should want to come see her and spend time with her don't. It makes me sad and has been wearing on me for a while now. Some people I feel like are too wrapped up in their own lives and don't make time to spend time with her. I am a firm believer of you make time for what you WANT to make time for....and that is what hurts me the most..that there are people that I feel should want to make it a priority to be actively involved in her life and they are making themselves unavailable by busying up their lives doing other things. Although people, including myself, are busy, I still make some time for the things that I want to do or go do or see people that are important to me. It kind of makes me feel like Libby isn't as important as she should be to some people. I cant worry about it or let myself get upset because ultimately the burden should fall on those people. The time they are missing with her they will not be able to get back and that is no one's fault but their own and they will have to deal with that in time. I think sometimes in life we lose sight of what is important and are so self absorbed that we aren't even aware of what we should be focusing on. I also think then when people lose sight and focus on God then it is really easy to get caught up in worldly things that we think will make us happy but really don't. I think we can find true happiness and fullfillment in life through God, family, and friends, not stuff or things. Off that soapbox...lets get this day over with!! : )

Yay! The 4th of July weekend was great!

So I had a great 4th weekend! Brandon, the Lib and I went to the lake Friday evening and came back late that night. We enjoyed spending time with Brandon's family. The lake must have worn Libby out because she slept until 7 am on Saturday! Woohoo for 7 straight hours of sleep! We went to a very pretty wedding on Saturday and then enjoyed a cookout and fireworks on Sunday. Now its back to the grind of the week woohoo!

I need some prayers please. Brandon and I are having to make some difficult decisions coming up and I am hoping things fall into place. I want what is best for us and our family and I just pray that the decisions we are about to make are the right ones.

I will post a pic of Miss Lib and her 4th outfit as soon as I upload them!

Dear Body, Im Not Pregnant Anymore...Just So You Know...

Okay it has been 11 and a half weeks since I delivered Queen Libby into the world...so why does my body still think Im pregnant..geezzz. I am still leaking colostrum and no matter what I do it wont go away. I am suppose to stay bandaged and stay away from stimulation including water hitting my breasts in the shower, clothes rubbing up against them, etc. (according to my dr.) Okay so in summer time when I go swim or whatever how the heck am i suppose to avoid stimulation? Am I suppose to not go to the pool and walk around with no shirt on and just an ace bandage wrapped around my chest? Seriously? And what about the dark line that runs down my belly? How long does that last? And what about the stretched out uterus...when does that shrink back down? Well i hope soon...I kind of would like my body back for just a little while before I have another (not that it would be anytime in the near future...let me make that perfectly clear). So anywho can someone please inform my body that I am no longer with child..k thanks!

On a different subject....took the Lib to the dr. She has been coughing and runny nose and gunky eyes the past week and a half. Found out its something with a long name that I cant remember but basically her tear duct is not functioning properly. Normally it clears itself up by 6 months but if it doesnt then she will have to have a minor procedure to correct it. Sure hope it takes care of itself! She is 11 pounds and 2 ounces now. I thought she was big until i read on fb that a baby that was born 2 weeks after her weighs 12 pounds 8 ounces...wow!! My babe is little. She is almost the size of her big brother Jeter!