Easter, Birthday Supplies, and a Picnic

I really wanted to post last night but Kenton decided to stay up until we went to bed and he slept with us!

I ordered Kenton's birthday supplies and a present a week or so ago and it came yesterday. I love it all!! It's going to be a Dr. Seuss themed party so he had to have a little Dr. Seuss chair with an ottoman, it is perfect!

Since we are going to WV for Easter this weekend we celebrated Easter a little early here. Kenton got some cool  bath toys and teething sticks. (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2378827702P?sid=IDx20101019x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM2378827702)  He seems to like them! He has gotten his third tooth and working on his fourth so I think these will come in handy!

Those of you cloth diapering mamas, I tried my first BSRB (Bagshot Row Bamboo) diaper yesterday and I am so in love!! Its super soft, absorbent and the fit is perfect for my boy.

Today has been another busy day. We enjoyed some time at home then went to a Kiwanis picnic. Kenton loves to be outside and always puts on a good show for the crowd! We came home with a tired baby so we quickly bathed him and I tried to put him to bed with no success. He fought going to sleep so we let him stay up then he started showing sleepy signs again, he resisted going to beg AGAIN. He is currently asleep on my arm so I have typed all of this one handed, haha.

Tomorrow a coworker and I are taking a group of juniors to visit Emory & Henry College so it will be a very long day. Thursday, however, will be a short day of work then we are heading to WV! I can't wait to see everyone.

BLONDE

Why do blondes wear shoulder pads?
(With a rocking of the head from side to side) Well, like...I dunno!

This evening I went back to being a blonde. It's a huge change but I really like it. I will post a pic on Facebook soon. I wasn't sure if Kenton would recognize me it's such a change but of course he recognized his mama!

I'm off to enjoy a little lazy time before bed. Tomorrow is Friday but that really means nothing because I have to work on Saturday, boo!!

Busy Times

This time of year gets so busy! This past weekend flew by and this week has been so busy it has gone by just as fast. Monday was a normal day of work and an excellent mail day! I came home to a new diaper, inserts, and a Target gift card that I got for getting an insurance quote from a certain company! Tuesday was a super long day with a meeting after work I didn't get home til about 8:30 which sure didn't give me much time with Kenton. Today was a rush to get grades and some other school work completed! Tomorrow should be a little calmer and I'm getting my hair done so that makes the day better!

This weekend we are having an Autism Awareness walk so we have been busy selling puzzle pieces and bracelets. It's going really well! The next couple days we will be doing final planning and we sure are hoping for nice weather and a good turn out on! If ou are in the area come out and support the cause!

What a weekend!....and it's only Saturday!

The day started off with a pedicure followed by a manicure then eyebrow waxing! It was a wonderful start to the day. After that I came home and we headed to Richlands. On our way we saw a llama in someones front yard, no not the drama llama, a real llama! We continued our journey to Verizon where I showed my school ID and received a 15% discount. Too bad I didn't start taking advantage of that a long time ago! Josh needed new running shoes which was a great reason to stop at Hibbett and get Kenton some new shoes too. We bought him his first pair of Nike Shox, they are super cute! Watch my Facebook page for a picture of them. After all that we finally made it to Wal Mart and made a bee line to the bathroom to change a wet diaper. On our way Josh lost our list so we ended up just getting what we remembered but added a sewing machine to the list. That's right I got my very first sewing machine today! I'm so excited to try it out but have no clue where to even start. Thank goodness for Facebook! I've been added to a beginners sewing group so I'm sure that will be helpful! As we were leaving Wal Mart I looked over at the car parked next to me and the driver was drinking a beer wearing no more than a wife beater! Oh today's society. We tried to be good civilians and report him but apparently breaking the law is ok on weekends because nobody answered our calls! On our way home it rained so hard I couldn't see luckily weed it home safe and sound. Once this was all over t was about five o clock. We have stayed on the house since then! Tomorrows plans are to grocery shop and buy and plant flowers. Hopefully the weather cooperates!

I'm a newb!

My son is now 10 months old and I have been saying that I was going to start a blog since the day he was born. Better late than never, right?!


A lot of things happen in this world and even in our own small towns, that make me remember how thankful I am for everyone, family and friends, that I have in my life. Because of these thoughts this post (from Amy) meant a lot!

My Baby Boy and Me

It's three AM, they're all asleep,
and no-one's here to see.
As we rock slowly back and forth,
My baby boy and me.

His little hand is feather light
Tucked up against my chin.
I hold his tiny hand in mine,
and stroke his baby skin.
The house about us creaks and groans,
The clock hands creep around.
He snuggles closer to me still,
And makes his baby sounds.
I love these quiet hours so much,
And cherish every one.
Store memories up inside my heart
For lonely nights to come.
All too soon he'll be grown up,
His need for mama gone.
But until then I still have time
For kisses and for song.
Time for quiet hours like this
With him cuddled in my arms,
Where I wish he'd always stay
Protected, safe and warm.
And yet I know the day will come
When his tiny little hand,
will be bigger than my own.
He'll grow to be a man.
But until then he's mine to love
With no one here to see.
As we rock slowly back and forth,
My baby boy and me.
...Author Unknown

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