3rd week of missed status updates…

5/14- Yes, it is OK for you to saw firewood in your backyard at 11:00pm. It doesn’t matter to me that my infants bedroom is right next to your yard, I mean, really, it would be nice to be able to leave our windows open at night.

5/15- Sweet! I got an umbrella stroller for $20 today at the Flea Market! I got a bag of clothes for Lucy at $5. We bought six books for $6. Oh, and some other things that we don’t really need that you buy only because it is really cheap.

5/16- Do or do not throw fire crackers at our neighbors?

5/16- Spending the evening with the family, getting Crabs later!! Yummm.

5/17- Very productive morning… dishes, floors, laundry, shower… and Lucy is taking one heck of a nap!! Yay!! Dinner tonight at the Price’s… they are so good to me while Ryan is away.

5/17- What you may not know is that I am on fb right now. haha. mwahaha. Ryan is away, Lucy is sleeping, all the chores are done, I feel as though I have free time to waste.

5/18-  I really do love rainy days, I don’t feel as bad for not walking. Mary is coming over this morning to watch the cutie pie so I can run some much needed, over due, errands. I am probably one of maybe three people in the whole world who actually enjoy going to the Dentist, I have an apt. today! =0)

5/18- Did I really say I love the Dentist? I change my mind. lol.

5/20- I just sat outside in the sun on a picnic blanket with my beautiful little girl, precious moments.

5/20- After two straight days of working on this Grad cake, I am FINALLY finished! Wooow. Job well done. Thanks Aunt Linda for your help!!!!!   Busy. Busy. Busy. Weekend ahead of me. I feel so much more tired just thinking about it. Goodnight.

The Cake

Some of you may or may not know that I am an amature Cake Decorator.

I have been asked to do a graduation for this weekend in which I will be attempting a new technique called “Gelatin Art“. I am really excited. It is completely edible and looks amazing.

I will post a picture later this week when the cake is finished. It Should be a really great learning experience.

My mom is a wonderful wonderful baker, she makes the best cakes and desserts. We are thinking about going into business together. She makes and sells all types of desserts and she wants me to start helping her decorate for special occasion cakes. I will need to take some more classes if she ever wants to get paid. lol.

Here are two cakes (out of lots more) that I actually have pictures for, not the best photography…

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2nd week of missed status updates.

5/7- Maureen, I still aspirate if it’s snot, not boogers. Picking them is more fun. Will we get the dog? Will we get the dog? :/ Does anyone know if Ashley had her baby??

5/8- No dog for us . I got a Pedi with my Mom today for Mothers Day- finally. Nick comes home from the Marines today, exciting! I have encountered two strange women this week who dance with their hands while they are walking and listening to their head phones. I really wish I got it on camera, so funny, yet weird. I wonder if they know that they are doing that?

5/8- Man it is WIN-DY!!   I saw Nick this evening, so good to see you Soldier.   I love love love my little family- truly blessed.   I think I need to do some laundry, I smell Ryan’s socks.  I am tempted to get on FB right now because I am in bed and have nothing to do. What is up with everyone? Ah. I feel so out of the loop.

5/10- Boring Monday. Nothing left to clean because I cleaned it all yesterday in a fit of rage. Can’t get on fb. I should read but I am not. Caught up on all my Hulu shows… what to do?

5/10- I read.

5/11- Ah! Just found out that Ryan will have to go to NY tomorrow. Darn it! He will back Friday, and then leaves again Sunday night. Blah. Blah. Blah. So glad I have good friends to stay with me and keep me company.

5/11- Good news, false alarm. Ryan doesn’t leave until Sunday. In effort to find something to do online since I can’t get on facebook, I started reading celebrity Tweets… I am pretty sure that is just as addicting.

5/13- Why is it that most Cake Shop owner have attitudes? Anyway, just drove to Glen Burnie with Aunt Linda to visit worlds smallest cake shop. Reasonable prices and lots of selection yet lacking on space and positive attitude.

5/13- Making Pink Champagne Cup Cakes with my Mom. They actually taste just like Champagne, I haven’t decided if I like them yet or not.     Yard Sale Saturday, on the hunt for a good Umbrella Stroller. If I can’t find one, I have already reserved one on Amazon.   Ryan has a big problem with the trash can. He likes it to be filled a certain amount and has a serious attitude if things aren’t put in the correct way (boxes smashed, milk jug washed out…). So, I took the liberty of making the trashcan extra full and put lots of big boxes in it. HeHeHe… I personally think it is funny.

5/14- Lucy is starting to seem like a big girl. She has a personality and is well aware of her body. The only thing is that she can’t talk but she definitely lets me know what she wants. It is kind of sad. But, really, it is mostly really cute. And, well, please start sleeping through the night soon. =)

5 1/2 Months

Lucy my girl, she is getting so big. I can’t believe it.

Lu is sitting up by herself. She doesn’t last too long and I would not leave her by herself sitting up but she is definitely capable. She never wants to stay laying down, she is always trying to sit up on her own and when she grabs me she pulls herself up. It’s so cute.

She is reaching for things and putting EVERYTHING in her mouth… gotto watch out!

She is also moving around a lot in her crib. She is not rolling around in her crib yet but somehow she always ends up sideways when I go in to get her. Weird.

(She just tooted in my lap and it seriously smells!! ew. Just like her Daddy…)

Luc is def. teething. She is a crazy person when she gets to chew on something… like a Lion. Grr. I can’t wait for that little booger to poke through. She has a Shirt that has a little one tooth Alien on it that says “Lucy Toothy”, it will be so perfect when it is true! Aw. One day.

I just can’t believe how much she is growing and learning. It is so exciting to see her learning new things and becoming more independent. I am so blessed that I get to stay home with her everyday and cherish all of these milestones.

Oh yeah, solid food. She loves it. We finally have a good little schedule so it is going pretty smoothly. So far I have given her Rice Cereal, Bananas and Avocados. She has liked everything. This week we will be trying out some Sweet Potatoes… yeah baby. I honestly have never had a Sweet Potato, we will see what Lucy’s reaction is and then I might consider trying one. Though, she liked the avacados and I will not be trying that.

I am starting to collect things for her “big girl” room. I hope to complete it over the summer and eventually move her out of the nursery when she is sleeping through the night. Have I mentoined how much I love having a girl?! It is so fun to dress her and decorate for her. Ah.  =o)

Me and My Girl.

One Week of Missed Status Updates.

4/29- I have the perfect pinky nail to pick Lucy’s boogers. You might think that is gross but ask another Mother, it is so satisfying.

4/30- I just saw the segment on Mixing Patterns on the Today Show… I am not a fan.

4/30- Yay! Girls Night!! Out with Jessi and Christine.

5/2- I get frustrated when people buy their paper products and toiletries at the grocery store. Don’t you know how much money you would save at Wal-Mart??

5/3- Just picked up a few things for Lucy at the Consignment Sale. I love girls clothes! It is stinkin’ hot out! Thank you Ryan for allowing me to turn on the AC! This NO FB thing has not been that difficult… so far…

5/4- Ah. Ugh. Rough day. Had to switch Pediatricians… so sad. I found a great new work out, put Lucy in the harness, strap her to my back and do lots of house work. Whew- really good work exercise. I really really really need a pedicure.

5/4- Guilty pleasure= gLee.

5/5- People think I blow my nose really loud (guilty), but, I think I have met my match (besides my Mom). My neighbor is blowing his nose and I can hear it inside of my house. The windows are open, but he is in his house somewhere and I can hear it loud and clear.

5/5- Sister Act II is one of my all time favorite movies and I am listening to the sound track… yay. Oh Happy Day.

5/6- I just gave Lucy some avocado, she tore it up! She is going to have some seriously green poop later. Oh, and, we put in an application to adopt a dog today. I know we are crazy but Ryan talked me into it. Half Lab half Great Dane (sp?). He is super friendly, really big and really sweet. Boss will be his name if we get him.

No Facebook

So, I have decided to take a whole month off of Facebook because it is starting to consume my life. Why am I so interested in everyone’s day-to-day business? It’s so weird. For . some odd reason, I get some satisfaction knowing what everyone is doing all of the time. I’m watching you. Bwahaha.

It has not been that difficult yet, though, it has only been two days. I keep thinking of good status updates (in my opinion-lol). I should just make one  Blog page of Status Updates and post them at the end of the month, not because I think people will miss me and want to read them, more to keep my creative juices going.

Don’t lie, you might be interested in reading them. : P

I  hope everyone’s lives stop moving for a month so that I don’t miss anything.

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Oh, and since I can’t post anything but really want to help my friend get the word out… visit the Harford Kids Consignment Sale this weekend. Lots of stuff. Great prices.

Random Friday Thoughts.

Last night we had a breakthrough, Lucy actually slept wonderfully!! Yay for Lucy. She is such a good girl. She has been very good for me while her Daddy has been away, I am so proud of her. Her Daddy will be very proud of her too.

Yesterday, Lucy spit in my mouth. It was pretty hysterical. I have been waiting for that to happen because she has been really drooly. I put her over my head a lot and spit usual drops out of her mouth onto the floor or my clothes. That is nothing compared to what else happened yesterday… she had shooting poop that got all over my arm while I was changing her diaper, I thought that was pretty funny, Ryan would have thrown up. All of these funny things Ryan has been missing. That is ok, he will have time to experience them when I leave them together on Saturday so I can get out of this house!!

I have been thinking about ways to make money while at home. I don’t want to actually work, like for a company, I would like to make my own money using my talents. So I have been brainstorming some ideas around. I am giving  a personal tumbling lesson but I haven’t been able to stat that yet. I am pretty crafty and have been trying to think of some things I could make and sell that would  actually make money, but I haven’t thought of anything yet. Some things I have thought of I don’t think I would enjoy, I would probably be more stressed out about making them, then enjoying it as a hobby.  I did come across an idea yesterday that seems pretty promising, so I will try it out and see what happens… I am kind of excited. I just hope I can find time to do it.

The reason I want to make extra money is because we don’t really have lots of extra money for me to spend  while at home (Lucy, play dates, things for the house, gifts, date nights…). I am so grateful that God has allowed me to stay home with my daughter and take care of my family, but it has meant that we have had to make a few sacrifices. So, what I would like to do is find a way to contribute so I have spending money without dipping into our budget. It would be nice for Ryan to not have to work weekends thought,  he would probably work weekends anyway because he likes to work. Crazy.

I have lost my butt to my gut. boo.

I saw this video today… it is sooo funny. I actually laughed out loud… http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/704537/

So, why do I have the hardest dang time making myself read? It is so annoying. I have time right now… Lucy is sleeping. She will be sleeping two other times and I guarantee I will be saying the same thing. I need to do it. I feel so much better when I do. Come on discipline… where are you? This reminds me of a song that I am about to reinvent… “Where are you discipline? Why can’t I find you? Why have you gone away? Where is the knowledge, you used to bring me? Why can’t I hear  your words saaaaaaay?”… To the tune of  “Where Are You Christmas” by Faith Hill.

Ok, well, Happy Friday everyone.