Wow, 2008 will end in about 2 and 1/2 hours. 2008 was one quick year.
Am I glad it's coming to an end? Yes, too many changes happened in my life in 2008 that has caused me to be a cold person. I lost my joy in life. I use to be happy and smiled alot. Now I feel cynical. I don't want to be around people much. I use to enjoy spending time at the mall or zoo now I hate being in crowds.
Did I learn anything from 2008? Yes, I learned many things. That you can't trust people who listen well. They tend to turn on you. But the people who you think aren't listening to you are the people who help you out.
Did I miss anyone? I miss alot of people. I really miss how close my family use to be. I am happy that my brother has moved closer.
What do I plan top make better in 2009? I want my children and husband to feel my love. I want to become closer to my God again. I want my negative thoughts to succumb to my positive thoughts. I want to continue to lose my weight and feel awesome about myself. I want to give myself more me time and not feel like I am taking anyone for granted when I ask for a break. I want to be the best damn teacher that I can be to my students and show them I really do care about them. I want my patience to stay thick.
I will have to work hard at some of these, but most of these I can do with just a little thought. I am so happy with what God has given me this past year. The joys and the scares were lessons for me. Lessons that kicked me in the butt alot. I believe I became wiser this year. I feel that my hear is getting back into its loving self again. Time will heal my hurt and God will lead me in right paths.
Here's to 2009.. Hope everyone's is a prosper and blessed one! Thank you Lord for one more year!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
A new tradtion for us
Tonight Kaleb and I made a Graham cracker house. It is a small one with just white and black icing, but next year we will get a little better with it. Here are some pictures of his masterpiece tonight. Merry Christmas!
Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MAW MAW RENE!
Let it Snow and other Christmas Cheer
The last time I posted was around Thanksgiving. Wow been a few weeks. So let me get to a blog. I may not finish this before Logan wakes up or Kaleb demolishes the bathroom, but here it goes.
We have limited the amount of sugar and red dye Kaleb gets in his diet as well as set challenges (that we draw on his hand) for him to reach. It is working somewhat. He has gotten more smiling faces than sad faces in the past two weeks. In fact for the whole week after Thanksgiving break he had SMILEY FACES! When he gets the sad face we talk about it and that is it. He knows he cannot get the prize if he does not get the smiley face. So I think we are crossing a bridge here. We are leaving him off of high volumes of sugar.. which means NOT MUCH CANDY here for Christmas.
Logan is still talking a mile a minute making sentences better each day. A few weeks ago my mother in law and I went shopping for CHristmas and he was with us. While I was waiting at Target for my Starbucks my mother in law was giving him some drink.. well some fell onto the floor and he says Excuse me Lady, get a towel and wipe it up. He is definitely a monkey see monkey do kid. It irritates his brother but he does it anyway.
Brady is doing well. Still traveling to New Orleans once or twice a week to cover Saints football. He loves his career. We were praying hard this past week. There was a round of layoffs at The Advertiser and we were worried he would be sent off. God willed us for Brady to still have a job and for that we give much THANKS! He has to work for Christmas so we will not be going to Chauvin for Christmas, but we will make it down either before or after. He tells me to go and be with my family, but I do not want my boys to be without their daddy on Christmas day.
I have a new joy in teaching. I have learned how to teach this kids finally. I have to look and talk like a crazy person, but it is working. I have been more positive then negative with teaching and I am staying away from the negatve vibes of other teachers. We are almost half way through the year, but it is getting there.
Now this week we had some action in our neck of the woods. Old Man Winter and Jack Frost decided to pay us a visit. We had some pretty think frost about a week ago and Kaleb asked me if it had snowed. I thought for a while and told him yes, because we know good and well that it usually our snow. If we get a thick frost that is snow in South Louisiana. Well On Thursday we woke our boy up at 3 AM to see sleet because again that was as close to snow as we were going to get right... WRONG at 4 AM we woke Kaleb yet again for him to touch snow.. real snow. Yes that's right at 4 AM on December 11... there was snow in Carencro. Not just flurries, but snow. That was sticking even though we heard it would melt. By six AM we had enough snow on the ground to sink in and build snowmen. Oh it was wonderful and I am so glad my boys got to see it. Now will they ever see it again in their life... maybe this the second time I see thick snow in my life. I will post pictures later because my son number 1 is saying I hate him because I am not letting him play the playstation and I hear number 2 calling for me to get him out of the bed.
We have limited the amount of sugar and red dye Kaleb gets in his diet as well as set challenges (that we draw on his hand) for him to reach. It is working somewhat. He has gotten more smiling faces than sad faces in the past two weeks. In fact for the whole week after Thanksgiving break he had SMILEY FACES! When he gets the sad face we talk about it and that is it. He knows he cannot get the prize if he does not get the smiley face. So I think we are crossing a bridge here. We are leaving him off of high volumes of sugar.. which means NOT MUCH CANDY here for Christmas.
Logan is still talking a mile a minute making sentences better each day. A few weeks ago my mother in law and I went shopping for CHristmas and he was with us. While I was waiting at Target for my Starbucks my mother in law was giving him some drink.. well some fell onto the floor and he says Excuse me Lady, get a towel and wipe it up. He is definitely a monkey see monkey do kid. It irritates his brother but he does it anyway.
Brady is doing well. Still traveling to New Orleans once or twice a week to cover Saints football. He loves his career. We were praying hard this past week. There was a round of layoffs at The Advertiser and we were worried he would be sent off. God willed us for Brady to still have a job and for that we give much THANKS! He has to work for Christmas so we will not be going to Chauvin for Christmas, but we will make it down either before or after. He tells me to go and be with my family, but I do not want my boys to be without their daddy on Christmas day.
I have a new joy in teaching. I have learned how to teach this kids finally. I have to look and talk like a crazy person, but it is working. I have been more positive then negative with teaching and I am staying away from the negatve vibes of other teachers. We are almost half way through the year, but it is getting there.
Now this week we had some action in our neck of the woods. Old Man Winter and Jack Frost decided to pay us a visit. We had some pretty think frost about a week ago and Kaleb asked me if it had snowed. I thought for a while and told him yes, because we know good and well that it usually our snow. If we get a thick frost that is snow in South Louisiana. Well On Thursday we woke our boy up at 3 AM to see sleet because again that was as close to snow as we were going to get right... WRONG at 4 AM we woke Kaleb yet again for him to touch snow.. real snow. Yes that's right at 4 AM on December 11... there was snow in Carencro. Not just flurries, but snow. That was sticking even though we heard it would melt. By six AM we had enough snow on the ground to sink in and build snowmen. Oh it was wonderful and I am so glad my boys got to see it. Now will they ever see it again in their life... maybe this the second time I see thick snow in my life. I will post pictures later because my son number 1 is saying I hate him because I am not letting him play the playstation and I hear number 2 calling for me to get him out of the bed.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Just ten minutes continued
The next four people I am writing to are my dearest people in my life. My boys, My husband and my dad are my world. If today I would leave this world these 4 people would probably have the hardest time accepting that I am gone and if any one of them would leave this I would have a hard time accepting it.
SO here it goes...
Daddy- I often heard stories of how you paced the floor and starved yourself to wait for me to be born. Guess that is where our special bond began. Dad I have always admired you and hold you in the highest of regards. I know you will always be there to guide me. Not do for me but guide me. Thank you for letting me make my mistakes. I never regret what I do, but it pains me to know when I have hurt you. I am sure there were many times when that has happened.
I have many great memories stored in my heart of things we did together and are still doing together. One day my big dream for us to be partners in a business will come true. Dad the night before your heart surgery I walked into the chapel. In fact I was drawn there. I had my rosary in one hand and trying hard to say it. I just couldn't I knew God did not do anything to hurt in fact he brought us there to St. Thomas Hospital to help you stay alive because you were not finished here on Earth. I was not mad with God and decided just to talk to Him. I vowed to God that night that no matter what His will was for you I would never leave my Faith or be mad at Him. I also said I would do anything I had to do to be able to share more life with you. God listened to me and I have tried very hard to make sure I live up to my word to God. I try so hard to keep making memories with you. I am glad He let you remain on earth so that my boys got to be apart of your life. Daddy I love you and I never meant to hurt you in any ways.. I hope that whatever I have done to you can be forgiven.
Now my two boys
Kaleb- My first born.. I love you very much and I often get caught up in my work and forget to show you. Momma forgets that you are 5 and many things that I think you should be doing are above your age capacity. You are one of my joys in life. I am proud of you and things that you accomplish everyday. I love your smile, your hugs, your kisses, your laughter. I love how in one minute you can hate me and the next I am the light of your world. You may look like your daddy, but you have many of your momma' qualities.. use them well. Don't let anyone you can't .. Momma has done that and it just makes you very unhappy. Never be hard on yourself. It makes you a horrible person to be around. Something I am learning at the moment. Always share your passions with others sometimes they need a little boost themselves. I love you my angel and you will always be in my heart!
Logan- my ray of sunshine... No one will ever understand why I am so bonded to you. You were my rock during my deepest darkest hours.. and that was when I was pregnant with you. There was a reason God brought you into my life during those times. I would have ended my life many times Lo if I were not pregnant with you. Many times I saw no hope and you would kick me in the bladder and remind me hey Mom there is more to your life. So yeah I may show you alot more attention,but it never means I love you more than your brother. Your smile can make my worst days turn bright. Your hugs and cuddles warm my heart to no end. You are just like your Paw-Paw Timmy- talkative but gentle. You are also like your Daddy- stubborn but very kind and loving. I just hope you pick up some of momma's traits. I love you my darling Lo Lo!
Now my husband-
Brady- whew this one is hard because I just don't know where to begin. 8 years ago I had given up on love. Figured I would NEVEr be married or have kids. Figured I'd live the rest of my life in Chauvin teaching kids of people I went the school with and dying an old maid. But, God saw other plans. It was the longest journey of my life when I came to meet you! Not mention I had a drunk on my side. But, the minute I laid eyes on you and heard your voice in person I knew you were the one.
There was this glow around you which leads me to believe my guardian angel was there beside you. When I went through the hard time of losing my best friend my grandma you helped me through it because you knew how it felt and that's who you are. The first time you called me Babygirl I knew that we would be together forever. That was my sign from Heaven. The day you left the trail of rose petals leading to a CLEAN made bed my heart fluttered. I never turned on the light and probably would not have had I not realized there was a paper sitting there. I was in awe and then realized I had to tell you an answer.
There ar so many memories I will never forget that we have shared/ Lately I memories have not been the best, but these really, truly are the best.. we learn from these memories. Lately I have been having a hard time showing my love and appreciation for you. You continue to take the punches and I am truly sorry for treating you and our sons so horribly. There really are days that I would rather see you all away from me because you all deserve better, but you stick with me and you don't let me give up. Your best quality stick with the underdog.
Ithank you for sharing your life with me. I want to grow old with you. I want to be your rock when you need it. I love you with all my heart, body, and soul. Please forgive me for all my wrong doings and continue to love me unconditionally. Love your Babygirl
Wow that felt good! I think I needed this post. Now more than likely the people that I have written to will never read this,but hey I had to get it off my chest! Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving and hold your family dear to you because you never know when your 10 minutes may come up!
Kami if you read this thanks for inspiring it! Tim
SO here it goes...
Daddy- I often heard stories of how you paced the floor and starved yourself to wait for me to be born. Guess that is where our special bond began. Dad I have always admired you and hold you in the highest of regards. I know you will always be there to guide me. Not do for me but guide me. Thank you for letting me make my mistakes. I never regret what I do, but it pains me to know when I have hurt you. I am sure there were many times when that has happened.
I have many great memories stored in my heart of things we did together and are still doing together. One day my big dream for us to be partners in a business will come true. Dad the night before your heart surgery I walked into the chapel. In fact I was drawn there. I had my rosary in one hand and trying hard to say it. I just couldn't I knew God did not do anything to hurt in fact he brought us there to St. Thomas Hospital to help you stay alive because you were not finished here on Earth. I was not mad with God and decided just to talk to Him. I vowed to God that night that no matter what His will was for you I would never leave my Faith or be mad at Him. I also said I would do anything I had to do to be able to share more life with you. God listened to me and I have tried very hard to make sure I live up to my word to God. I try so hard to keep making memories with you. I am glad He let you remain on earth so that my boys got to be apart of your life. Daddy I love you and I never meant to hurt you in any ways.. I hope that whatever I have done to you can be forgiven.
Now my two boys
Kaleb- My first born.. I love you very much and I often get caught up in my work and forget to show you. Momma forgets that you are 5 and many things that I think you should be doing are above your age capacity. You are one of my joys in life. I am proud of you and things that you accomplish everyday. I love your smile, your hugs, your kisses, your laughter. I love how in one minute you can hate me and the next I am the light of your world. You may look like your daddy, but you have many of your momma' qualities.. use them well. Don't let anyone you can't .. Momma has done that and it just makes you very unhappy. Never be hard on yourself. It makes you a horrible person to be around. Something I am learning at the moment. Always share your passions with others sometimes they need a little boost themselves. I love you my angel and you will always be in my heart!
Logan- my ray of sunshine... No one will ever understand why I am so bonded to you. You were my rock during my deepest darkest hours.. and that was when I was pregnant with you. There was a reason God brought you into my life during those times. I would have ended my life many times Lo if I were not pregnant with you. Many times I saw no hope and you would kick me in the bladder and remind me hey Mom there is more to your life. So yeah I may show you alot more attention,but it never means I love you more than your brother. Your smile can make my worst days turn bright. Your hugs and cuddles warm my heart to no end. You are just like your Paw-Paw Timmy- talkative but gentle. You are also like your Daddy- stubborn but very kind and loving. I just hope you pick up some of momma's traits. I love you my darling Lo Lo!
Now my husband-
Brady- whew this one is hard because I just don't know where to begin. 8 years ago I had given up on love. Figured I would NEVEr be married or have kids. Figured I'd live the rest of my life in Chauvin teaching kids of people I went the school with and dying an old maid. But, God saw other plans. It was the longest journey of my life when I came to meet you! Not mention I had a drunk on my side. But, the minute I laid eyes on you and heard your voice in person I knew you were the one.
There was this glow around you which leads me to believe my guardian angel was there beside you. When I went through the hard time of losing my best friend my grandma you helped me through it because you knew how it felt and that's who you are. The first time you called me Babygirl I knew that we would be together forever. That was my sign from Heaven. The day you left the trail of rose petals leading to a CLEAN made bed my heart fluttered. I never turned on the light and probably would not have had I not realized there was a paper sitting there. I was in awe and then realized I had to tell you an answer.
There ar so many memories I will never forget that we have shared/ Lately I memories have not been the best, but these really, truly are the best.. we learn from these memories. Lately I have been having a hard time showing my love and appreciation for you. You continue to take the punches and I am truly sorry for treating you and our sons so horribly. There really are days that I would rather see you all away from me because you all deserve better, but you stick with me and you don't let me give up. Your best quality stick with the underdog.
Ithank you for sharing your life with me. I want to grow old with you. I want to be your rock when you need it. I love you with all my heart, body, and soul. Please forgive me for all my wrong doings and continue to love me unconditionally. Love your Babygirl
Wow that felt good! I think I needed this post. Now more than likely the people that I have written to will never read this,but hey I had to get it off my chest! Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving and hold your family dear to you because you never know when your 10 minutes may come up!
Kami if you read this thanks for inspiring it! Tim
In just 10 minutes
A friend of mine a few weeks ago experienced a very hard time and had ten minutes to decide what to tell her husband before he went into major surgery. She had a good point in a blog she wrote as to what do you say in ten minutes. This has got me thinking and I really would like to write what I would say in 10 minutes (yeah right 10 minutes would not be lone enough) to my family.
I'll start with my sisters-in-law.....
Desi- I have to admit I was not too happy when my baby brother started dating you. You would not have been my first choice for him, but who am I to choose for my brother. But, you are amazing. I really do love when we get to visit. You are a strong woman to put up with my baby brother. He is a handful. But, he loves you much so that makes me love you even more. Thank you for always being sweet and gentle to my boys.. and I mean all them including Brady. Thank you for asking me to be responsible in guiding my Godchild in right paths.
Katie- Girl you have your hands full with just my brother and his love for animals. We don't get to visit often, but you are the best for my brother. Keep loving him! It saddens me that we don't know each other better, but it is great that I can relate to your mommy problems.
Mandy - Yeap you are the one who brightens my big little brother's life. It bothers me to no end that he is so rude to you, but that might be his way of showing his love. Thank you for accepting my offer to be Kaleb's Godmother. I know if I leave this earth you will help to keep him safe and guide in the right path. You have a great bond with my husband, I like that. I think all in-laws should have that bond.
Rusty- How do I say what needs to be said. I first apologize and ask for forgiveness for my rant. You are a very kind person and we are lucky to have you in our lives. You are brother's best buddy and his worst nightmare all in one. I know if I leave this Earth you will hold your brother. Thank you for being the best brother in law you could be despite telling me I have a big head. It is very easy to talk to you and that is a great quality you have. Thank you for accepting the challenge of helping us guide Kaleb in his religion. We have many good memories and I hope you remember them all.
Mr. Bobby- We have so many good memories. I hope you have cherished them all as much as I have cherished them. You are a great father in law that a girl can lean on when her own Daddy isn't there. It helps to know that on the drop of a dime if I need you you are there. I hold you dear to my heart. Thank you for having Brady so that I could have him in my life. I love you!
Mrs. Juanita- A girl could only dream of having the dearest of mother in laws. I have had my share of ughhs about you (doesn't every daughter in law experince thes) , but I always learn to forget and remember the good side of you. You are the best and I have no complaints. Thank you for letting me lean on you even when you are having a hard time. I know if I leave this Earth today you will grieve, but you would be the strong spot for my husband and boys. Thanks for just being there whether silent or with words. I love you dearly and you know lots about the feelings I have.
My brothers-
Tim- Wow, I am at a lost for words because there is so much I would tell you. I thank you for the memories we have shared thus far. Man you were mean to me as a kid. But, nothing could ever keep me mad at you. It is great to have shared our childhood together. I am glad you live close by now even though we still don't see much of each other. I know if I need you, you will be right there. My boys adore their Uncle Timmy. Thanks for taking time to share life with them. Thanks for sharing your life with me. You are pig-headed, but that is what makes you.. You! I love you very much! (PS I know you hate all this talkign before death stuff, but DEAL with it) You are the best!
Justin- My pal. My brother who will get me out of any trouble and do just about anything that does not require signing over his life. I love you spontainous ways. Who in their right mind would have a yard full of animals? You that's who. You are the best. Your heart is always over flowing and that's what makes you the best. You have a wonderful family and I hope God continues to guide you in right ways. Thank you for being Logan's Godfather. I feel confident in my decision to make you that person. You will guide him if need be. Sometimes not in the right directions but you will guide him none the least. I love you!
Josh- My baby brother- Wow how many times did I carry you around on my hip when you were a baby. I think until you were 3 or 4 I was your best friend. You are a darling little brother. Even when you are being a little shit you are darling. I am glad God put you into my life even though I wanted to send you away when you first got here. Dang it why couldn't you have been my little sister. Thank you for your love, compassion and silliness. Life would have been boring without you in it. You are the best also! I love you just as much as the rest of them
My Momma- Mom I would have to start by telling you.. When I had my boys I was more than excited that you stayed with me and helped me out. I know you love me more than life itself. I do love you dearly and am most glad that you brought me into this world. I am so happy that my boys get to experience life with you even if it is not often. Just one more thing.... please keep showing my boys the love they deserve from you.
OK Now that my tears are pouring down my face.. I have to go get ready to take my boys to the Zoo! I'll finish my 10 minutes with my family later.
I'll start with my sisters-in-law.....
Desi- I have to admit I was not too happy when my baby brother started dating you. You would not have been my first choice for him, but who am I to choose for my brother. But, you are amazing. I really do love when we get to visit. You are a strong woman to put up with my baby brother. He is a handful. But, he loves you much so that makes me love you even more. Thank you for always being sweet and gentle to my boys.. and I mean all them including Brady. Thank you for asking me to be responsible in guiding my Godchild in right paths.
Katie- Girl you have your hands full with just my brother and his love for animals. We don't get to visit often, but you are the best for my brother. Keep loving him! It saddens me that we don't know each other better, but it is great that I can relate to your mommy problems.
Mandy - Yeap you are the one who brightens my big little brother's life. It bothers me to no end that he is so rude to you, but that might be his way of showing his love. Thank you for accepting my offer to be Kaleb's Godmother. I know if I leave this earth you will help to keep him safe and guide in the right path. You have a great bond with my husband, I like that. I think all in-laws should have that bond.
Rusty- How do I say what needs to be said. I first apologize and ask for forgiveness for my rant. You are a very kind person and we are lucky to have you in our lives. You are brother's best buddy and his worst nightmare all in one. I know if I leave this Earth you will hold your brother. Thank you for being the best brother in law you could be despite telling me I have a big head. It is very easy to talk to you and that is a great quality you have. Thank you for accepting the challenge of helping us guide Kaleb in his religion. We have many good memories and I hope you remember them all.
Mr. Bobby- We have so many good memories. I hope you have cherished them all as much as I have cherished them. You are a great father in law that a girl can lean on when her own Daddy isn't there. It helps to know that on the drop of a dime if I need you you are there. I hold you dear to my heart. Thank you for having Brady so that I could have him in my life. I love you!
Mrs. Juanita- A girl could only dream of having the dearest of mother in laws. I have had my share of ughhs about you (doesn't every daughter in law experince thes) , but I always learn to forget and remember the good side of you. You are the best and I have no complaints. Thank you for letting me lean on you even when you are having a hard time. I know if I leave this Earth today you will grieve, but you would be the strong spot for my husband and boys. Thanks for just being there whether silent or with words. I love you dearly and you know lots about the feelings I have.
My brothers-
Tim- Wow, I am at a lost for words because there is so much I would tell you. I thank you for the memories we have shared thus far. Man you were mean to me as a kid. But, nothing could ever keep me mad at you. It is great to have shared our childhood together. I am glad you live close by now even though we still don't see much of each other. I know if I need you, you will be right there. My boys adore their Uncle Timmy. Thanks for taking time to share life with them. Thanks for sharing your life with me. You are pig-headed, but that is what makes you.. You! I love you very much! (PS I know you hate all this talkign before death stuff, but DEAL with it) You are the best!
Justin- My pal. My brother who will get me out of any trouble and do just about anything that does not require signing over his life. I love you spontainous ways. Who in their right mind would have a yard full of animals? You that's who. You are the best. Your heart is always over flowing and that's what makes you the best. You have a wonderful family and I hope God continues to guide you in right ways. Thank you for being Logan's Godfather. I feel confident in my decision to make you that person. You will guide him if need be. Sometimes not in the right directions but you will guide him none the least. I love you!
Josh- My baby brother- Wow how many times did I carry you around on my hip when you were a baby. I think until you were 3 or 4 I was your best friend. You are a darling little brother. Even when you are being a little shit you are darling. I am glad God put you into my life even though I wanted to send you away when you first got here. Dang it why couldn't you have been my little sister. Thank you for your love, compassion and silliness. Life would have been boring without you in it. You are the best also! I love you just as much as the rest of them
My Momma- Mom I would have to start by telling you.. When I had my boys I was more than excited that you stayed with me and helped me out. I know you love me more than life itself. I do love you dearly and am most glad that you brought me into this world. I am so happy that my boys get to experience life with you even if it is not often. Just one more thing.... please keep showing my boys the love they deserve from you.
OK Now that my tears are pouring down my face.. I have to go get ready to take my boys to the Zoo! I'll finish my 10 minutes with my family later.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Comparing pictures
OK so let me explain these pictures. The first two are of Kaleb and Logan. Kaleb is on the left at 21 months and Logan is on the right at 21 months.
The second two pictures are of my mom and dad. The first one was taken at Sea World in 2005 and the second one was for Christmas last year. The last two are of Brady and I. The first one was taken for Easter this year and the second one was in 2005 at SeaWorld.
The second two pictures are of my mom and dad. The first one was taken at Sea World in 2005 and the second one was for Christmas last year. The last two are of Brady and I. The first one was taken for Easter this year and the second one was in 2005 at SeaWorld.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Let's play catch up
Wow it is almost a month that I have posted.
Not much important going on here in our house. We are having major issues with Kaleb at school. He has been coming home with many sad faces for petty things. How do you get a 5 year oldto understand he needs to eat and not play with his food. He needs to quit playing in the restroom. We have tried no TV. We have tried no toy room time, no computer time and spanking.
We have tried the positive approach. You give us 5 days of smiley faces in return you get something. NOTHING HAS WORKED! Well yes something has worked to help. I have to isolate him from me. As long as he can talk and be near me or Brady he is fine, but take away his communication with an adult and it drives him bananas. I guess it is called tough love, but I hate feeling like I am pushing him away.
We are home today because Kaleb had a visit to the emergency room last night. He has a bad case of Swimmer's ear, but we thought for sure it was an infection. At 9:30 last night he was screaming in his sleep and asked to be taken to the doctor. So because we stayed at the emergency room til past midnight..I decided we needed to stay home. Maybe a day with mom and dad will get him to listen too. I have to run some errands today so he can help me.
I am taking suggestions on how to handle this situation.. now mind you he does go to a private Catholic school.
Ok enough about Kaleb, let me talk about my littlest man, Logan, or as he calls himself Gogan. I love it. He is so intelligent. He is now speaking in sentences. He uses his manners quite well also. And he loves to play, but if momma gets out of his site for too long (other than daycare) the boy gets lonesome. He does the cutest things. Like he loves to watch football with Brady, he will sit and of course keep telling you footbal football, football. And when the team starts making a good run, he stands up and yells go go go! It is just too cute. He also does the Sign of the Cross with the words not just the motion. I love when he says Amen he clasps his little hands together. He is growing up so quickly and it is scary yet a relief. HE wants to wear underwear so I let him until he uses all what he has. He is very demanding and stubborn though. But can be gentle and sweet on the drop of a dime.
I seriously love my two boys. They are the world.
I recently got to have some free from mommy job time. My dearest, best friend invited me to attend the New Kids on the Block concert. Oh MY GOSH! I still think my favorites are handsome. I loved every minute of the concert, but the best part of the whole night was being able to cut up with my friend, Lainie. Oh how I miss her so much. Just reminiscing about all the boys we thought were cute back when we were 12 to about oh hell 17. Man, I wonder how many knew we drooled over them at night. I hadn't laughed in months and Lainie helped me that night. I laughed so much that my New Kids concert night rush lasted for another week. It was much needed me time and I am happy I got to experience it.
Now if I can convince my mom to watch my boys for Black Friday... I want to spend another day with her. Or may be even my big sis Nina.
Well I am dead tired and thinking about heading to the Brownie store as Kaleb calls it and getting me a fancy coffee.
I'll post Halloween pictures later. I think I have some.
Not much important going on here in our house. We are having major issues with Kaleb at school. He has been coming home with many sad faces for petty things. How do you get a 5 year oldto understand he needs to eat and not play with his food. He needs to quit playing in the restroom. We have tried no TV. We have tried no toy room time, no computer time and spanking.
We have tried the positive approach. You give us 5 days of smiley faces in return you get something. NOTHING HAS WORKED! Well yes something has worked to help. I have to isolate him from me. As long as he can talk and be near me or Brady he is fine, but take away his communication with an adult and it drives him bananas. I guess it is called tough love, but I hate feeling like I am pushing him away.
We are home today because Kaleb had a visit to the emergency room last night. He has a bad case of Swimmer's ear, but we thought for sure it was an infection. At 9:30 last night he was screaming in his sleep and asked to be taken to the doctor. So because we stayed at the emergency room til past midnight..I decided we needed to stay home. Maybe a day with mom and dad will get him to listen too. I have to run some errands today so he can help me.
I am taking suggestions on how to handle this situation.. now mind you he does go to a private Catholic school.
Ok enough about Kaleb, let me talk about my littlest man, Logan, or as he calls himself Gogan. I love it. He is so intelligent. He is now speaking in sentences. He uses his manners quite well also. And he loves to play, but if momma gets out of his site for too long (other than daycare) the boy gets lonesome. He does the cutest things. Like he loves to watch football with Brady, he will sit and of course keep telling you footbal football, football. And when the team starts making a good run, he stands up and yells go go go! It is just too cute. He also does the Sign of the Cross with the words not just the motion. I love when he says Amen he clasps his little hands together. He is growing up so quickly and it is scary yet a relief. HE wants to wear underwear so I let him until he uses all what he has. He is very demanding and stubborn though. But can be gentle and sweet on the drop of a dime.
I seriously love my two boys. They are the world.
I recently got to have some free from mommy job time. My dearest, best friend invited me to attend the New Kids on the Block concert. Oh MY GOSH! I still think my favorites are handsome. I loved every minute of the concert, but the best part of the whole night was being able to cut up with my friend, Lainie. Oh how I miss her so much. Just reminiscing about all the boys we thought were cute back when we were 12 to about oh hell 17. Man, I wonder how many knew we drooled over them at night. I hadn't laughed in months and Lainie helped me that night. I laughed so much that my New Kids concert night rush lasted for another week. It was much needed me time and I am happy I got to experience it.
Now if I can convince my mom to watch my boys for Black Friday... I want to spend another day with her. Or may be even my big sis Nina.
Well I am dead tired and thinking about heading to the Brownie store as Kaleb calls it and getting me a fancy coffee.
I'll post Halloween pictures later. I think I have some.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Oh Happy Day
1st picture
This is me and my guys for Christmas 2007!
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This is me and my husband for Easter 3 months into our weight loss.
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This is me and my guys fr our family vacation in July 2008. 7 months after our weight loss began
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And this is me on October 5th, 2008. This is 10 months into our weight loss and I am now a size 14/12 in this picture.
So today I had another great shopping experience with my mother in law not only does this lady find great deals she makes me try on clothes I wouldn't because I think they are too small. Well she hit another homerun today for me. I tried on a pair of White Stag long shorts (you know wal-Mart brand) and ..... drumroll please..... I am a size 12 in that brand and a sise 13-14 in other brands. I think I deserve a round of applause because this girl can fit in a dress that she bought 3 years ago maybe 4 don't remember. I AM SO HAPPY!! Maybe I can get to the size I was when I got married. Too bad my wedding gown is heirloomed and I can't open it. Oh I would be super excited if I got to that size again.
I have posted some pictures of my weight loss. I honestly don't see much difference, but my family and friends tell me they do. And well I fit smaller clothes. I started as a size 18 in December 07 and I am now a size 14 or 12. GO ME~
I am so proud of myself as well as my husband. How awesome are we? Hey boo if you are reading this you look AWESOME!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Dibbling into photography
So last night the boys and I went to Super 1 Foods to buy a few necessary items we needed. Logan thinks he is a baby cow and drinks milk like that is the only thing on the planet. I noticed the pumpkins were $2.98. These were not little pumpkins as you can see so I took advantage. I bought one and Kaleb immediately said can we make a jack-o-lantern. I agreed but had ulterior motives. I have been wanting some good outside pictures of the boys with a white button down shirt and jeans. Thanks Mammy and Maw- Rene for finding what we needed. I promised Kaleb to carve his pumpkin in the morning if he took some good pictures for me. He said yes. At 8 Am this morning I was ushering my two boys into their white and denim to get some pictures of them with the pumpkin before we carved it. I think they came out pretty decent. Just need to learn some tricks of the trade from my buddies Robbie and Sarah. I love all of the pictures and think I did a great job, but my all time favorite is of Logan and the pumpkin. I even have one of him licking the pumpkin.
Drop me a line and tell me what you think!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Another birthday party done
Everyone singing happy birthday!
Kaleb was a policeman
The kids in front of the police car!Today we celebrated our Kaleb's birthday. He officially turns 5 on Thursday at 6:59 PM, but hey it is close enough.
Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves at least I hope. I was super excited of the fact that my cousin who I consider to be my big sister, drove the 2 hours to come. She and my brother were the only family from my side here and it made me feel extra loved. My brother and I had an acorn fight which brought back lots of memories of childhood days.
I wasn't the only one reliving my childhood. Brady's cousin , his wife, and their children came and that always makes Brady happy. It is great that they have moved closer because now Brady sees his cousin more often and they were really close as kids.
Also we gave the kids water guns so my wonderful husband decided to get in on the action and pulled out the super soaker. The kids had a BLAST!
We had a policeman come in his unit to let Kaleb sit in the car and play with the sirens. We were supposed to have a fire engine, but as it was waiting for the police man to come with it....It got called to a fire. How awesome that he got to sit in the police car and turn on the sirens. I was so happy for him.
I hope my son realizes just how special these birthday parties are for me. My mom never went through the trouble of making parties for my brothers and I. Well at least not parties where friends were invited it was always just immediate family.
So the cake is gone, the decorations down, and right now Daddy is playing with Kaleb and his toys. Logan is cranky but that's OK he'll go to bed earlier.
So next birthday party is in January. That will be fun. I think we will have gumbo for Logan's party.
For all who came... thanks for making Kaleb's party a huge fun time for him. Thank you for the gifts and thank you God for letting it be a beautiful day.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
CALLING ALL ENGINES
So the cheese ball you see in this picture is my first born, Kaleb James. He will be 5 on October 9th but we are celebrating his 5 years on Earth a little early as in tomorrow.Kaleb wanted a firefighter and policemen birthday party so being the nice momma I am and having the very loving Mammy he has Kaleb got his wish! So tomorrow we will have a birthday party filled with sirens and lights. Hopefully they are the lights of enjoyment in Kaleb's eyes when he sees the cop car and possibly the firetruck pull into our drive way!
I decided that I am cheap...I'll make his cake so for a little over 5.00 Kaleb is having a fire truck shaped cake. I am not professional, but it came out pretty cute if you ask me. Here are some pictures I took of the cake
They are above!
Ok so I don't know how to make the pictures post correctly, but the top picture is Kaleb's finished cake!
I look forward to seeing his face tomorrow. I miss my baby, but he can be really and sometimes annoying to be around!
Monday, September 29, 2008
While I wait for the phone people
OK so I thought I would take this time to post.. because I don't feel like cleaning or grading papers. But, I'll complain when I have to do it later tonight. So I took a half day off work today because our stupid phone is out of whack and the tech is due to come between 2 and 6. Well I hope he comes after 3 so that I can go pick up the boys and not miss him.
Much has happened since I last posted. Let's see 2 hurricanes have happened. We did well through both of them. We lost power for 4 days with Gustav, but survived it out at the in-laws house thanks to Ensco providing a generator for us. Hurricane Ike gave us more branches to pick up in our backyard which finally got done this weekend because my in-laws gave me the motivation to do it that and they helped me do it to.
Life at work is hectic. I HATE it! I wish I had some other type of training so that I can get out of teaching and do something fun and exciting. But, I have no other skills. I have totally lost interest in my career. Can some body please offer me some money so I can get my dream opened up? I so want to open my own charter fishing business with room and board. I will get that one day.
I am also dead tied lately. If given the choice of watching TV or sleeping I will go with sleeping. I am tired all the time. It has to be the stress of work and life.
We are all alive and well. Brady is out of town for the whole week at a video training class. Kaleb is turning 5 next week and his birthday party is Sunday. So I will be getting the house cleaned all week. I am sure my in-laws will take the boys so I can bake and decorate cakes and cookies as well as finish up the house. They are so good to me about that.
I do have some pictures I want to put up, but I will have to wait until they are loaded on the computer. I'll try to post again this week. I have been leaving you all in the dark.
Much has happened since I last posted. Let's see 2 hurricanes have happened. We did well through both of them. We lost power for 4 days with Gustav, but survived it out at the in-laws house thanks to Ensco providing a generator for us. Hurricane Ike gave us more branches to pick up in our backyard which finally got done this weekend because my in-laws gave me the motivation to do it that and they helped me do it to.
Life at work is hectic. I HATE it! I wish I had some other type of training so that I can get out of teaching and do something fun and exciting. But, I have no other skills. I have totally lost interest in my career. Can some body please offer me some money so I can get my dream opened up? I so want to open my own charter fishing business with room and board. I will get that one day.
I am also dead tied lately. If given the choice of watching TV or sleeping I will go with sleeping. I am tired all the time. It has to be the stress of work and life.
We are all alive and well. Brady is out of town for the whole week at a video training class. Kaleb is turning 5 next week and his birthday party is Sunday. So I will be getting the house cleaned all week. I am sure my in-laws will take the boys so I can bake and decorate cakes and cookies as well as finish up the house. They are so good to me about that.
I do have some pictures I want to put up, but I will have to wait until they are loaded on the computer. I'll try to post again this week. I have been leaving you all in the dark.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
I am still here...
just been extremely busy. Trying to gather thoughts as to what to post about. I have a few things to write about, but can't seem to get the flow of words yet. I'll try to post tonight because I'll be up late doing my lesson plans of I don't get them done by this afternoon at work. To my loyal visitors sorry I haven't been blogging. But, I will!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Oh what a week
I know I said I would post on Wednesdays, but we had a very active week at work this week and I was dead tired.
So wow, Gustav is on his way. I actually picture this hurricane with a little cigar in his mouth and really dark hair waiting to crush his enemies.
Oh I think I may be too laid back for hurricanes. I am not worried (anymore that is) now that I know where everyone will be. I know my parents are going to be safe and my brothers will too.
We are heading to the in-laws tomorrow for our nights or charades and laughing at the kids. Grass is cut, shed is packed, and now I just need to finish getting the kids, Brady, and my clothed packed and the dishes washed.
I so don't look forward to rain and winds, but I love the fact that school is closed. I'll write more later my husband is home and I am sure he wants the computer.
Everyone stay safe!
So wow, Gustav is on his way. I actually picture this hurricane with a little cigar in his mouth and really dark hair waiting to crush his enemies.
Oh I think I may be too laid back for hurricanes. I am not worried (anymore that is) now that I know where everyone will be. I know my parents are going to be safe and my brothers will too.
We are heading to the in-laws tomorrow for our nights or charades and laughing at the kids. Grass is cut, shed is packed, and now I just need to finish getting the kids, Brady, and my clothed packed and the dishes washed.
I so don't look forward to rain and winds, but I love the fact that school is closed. I'll write more later my husband is home and I am sure he wants the computer.
Everyone stay safe!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Trying to stay positive
Ok so I I haven't posted since last Tuesday. I think I need to pick a day and post. I just don;t have the time nor the energy to post each day. So I think I will post on Wednesdays. Well at least try to post on Wednesdays.
Well here is my post for this week.
As we all know I was asked to step down to a second grade position after 8 years of teaching 4th and 5th graders. I was not too keen on the idea, but decided to take the challenge. Well the more I thought about it over the summer the sicker I would get and guess what all the worries I had are happening. Oh my goodness... do seven year olds really not understand sitting down for at least 5 minutes without digging in their desk or tying their shoes. I swear I know my oldest son is not that wiggly and he's only going to be 5. Everyone says to talk to them like they are my kid. Nope can't do that because when I talk to my boys they understand concepts. Man, I really am having a hard time staying positive through this whole ordeal. I really feel someone has set me up for failure. Sure I have my class walking in a straight line down the hall and my lesson plans are considered to be super...but I really can't help but wonder if these kids are learning anything. I hate not being able to tell. They are constantly moving and it irritates me to pieces.
I really am trying to stay positive! But, the more people ask me how it's going the more I want to just sit and cry about it. I find myself saying lots of prayers throughout the day and lots of breathing exercises. Just pray that I can make it through the year without having to medicate myself ( I am just kidding).
On a lighter note, Kaleb is doing wonderful with school. Last night he had homework and even though the poor child has 2 pushy parents, he got through his homework without much fussing. Poor baby he just starts Pre-K and mom and dad are hovering over him to do his homework. Daddy got a little more impatient than mommy. Kaleb was a trooper though he had his moments but he wrote most of his answers by himself. We can't let him play before homework or we have trouble on our hands. Oh and if Logan is around we have to peel him off of us for us to help Kaleb. This ought to be fun when Brady is at work and I have to do homework with Kaleb. Yeap sounds fun to me.
If anyone plans to visit us anytime soon, please call well in advance. You can tell I started back to work because well I haven't been doing the housework like I should. The clothes is washed and some folded, but it sits on the fireplace ledge and the chaise lounge.
I am so looking forward to Friday. I think I may be making some new friends this school...their names Jose and Jack. Oh well I am exhausted and I have a LONG day tomorrow. At least I have most of my lesson planning done for next week. It is due Thursday.
Have a great rest of the week!
Well here is my post for this week.
As we all know I was asked to step down to a second grade position after 8 years of teaching 4th and 5th graders. I was not too keen on the idea, but decided to take the challenge. Well the more I thought about it over the summer the sicker I would get and guess what all the worries I had are happening. Oh my goodness... do seven year olds really not understand sitting down for at least 5 minutes without digging in their desk or tying their shoes. I swear I know my oldest son is not that wiggly and he's only going to be 5. Everyone says to talk to them like they are my kid. Nope can't do that because when I talk to my boys they understand concepts. Man, I really am having a hard time staying positive through this whole ordeal. I really feel someone has set me up for failure. Sure I have my class walking in a straight line down the hall and my lesson plans are considered to be super...but I really can't help but wonder if these kids are learning anything. I hate not being able to tell. They are constantly moving and it irritates me to pieces.
I really am trying to stay positive! But, the more people ask me how it's going the more I want to just sit and cry about it. I find myself saying lots of prayers throughout the day and lots of breathing exercises. Just pray that I can make it through the year without having to medicate myself ( I am just kidding).
On a lighter note, Kaleb is doing wonderful with school. Last night he had homework and even though the poor child has 2 pushy parents, he got through his homework without much fussing. Poor baby he just starts Pre-K and mom and dad are hovering over him to do his homework. Daddy got a little more impatient than mommy. Kaleb was a trooper though he had his moments but he wrote most of his answers by himself. We can't let him play before homework or we have trouble on our hands. Oh and if Logan is around we have to peel him off of us for us to help Kaleb. This ought to be fun when Brady is at work and I have to do homework with Kaleb. Yeap sounds fun to me.
If anyone plans to visit us anytime soon, please call well in advance. You can tell I started back to work because well I haven't been doing the housework like I should. The clothes is washed and some folded, but it sits on the fireplace ledge and the chaise lounge.
I am so looking forward to Friday. I think I may be making some new friends this school...their names Jose and Jack. Oh well I am exhausted and I have a LONG day tomorrow. At least I have most of my lesson planning done for next week. It is due Thursday.
Have a great rest of the week!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Don't know how to feel!
Tomorrow my oldest son begins a new chapter in his life. His chapter would be entitled School years section 1 Pre-K at Carencro Catholic. I am faced with many fears tonight as I type this. First one being will I be able to see this whole experience as a mommy and not a teacher. Last night I was already checking out the whole place in a teacher's perspective. But, it hit me I am a momma with a school aged kid now. What where did my childhood go. Where did my being a young person go? I have a kid that starts school tomorrow and in 14 more years will be graduating high school...AGHHHHH!
I am so happy that he gets to be in a setting with children again. The boy was starting to act like an adult and I hate it. I am sad that my baby is growing up so fast, but I am so excited that he gets to embark on his new chapter. I want him to learn so much. Just hope I am not to hard on him with school work. I know he will sit and do his homework then he can play. I know that when I get a phone call from his teacher saying he is misbehaving HIS DADDY will handle it because he is just like his daddy. I hope he doesn't get bored. I hope he makes new friends. I can't wait for him to have sleep overs and things.
As I write I am teary eyed ( I said I wasn't going to do that), but he is talking to his imaginary friend at the moment about how he has to be good as Catholic school. Wow, where did my baby go. Guess I better hold tight to the other bruiser.. I mean baby. I have pictures of staged 1st day of school. I can't be there to get pictures of him getting into class so we staged it. Isn't he a doll?
Friday, August 8, 2008
New day, new year, new age
Yes new day... Today is the day everyone was waiting for this year 08-08-08. That is everyone except me. This day means returning to work to teach a new grade level. As much as I say I am worried about this grade level... I think I have it down. I am super excited about my lesson planning and curriculum that I have my first full week of teaching Math and Language arts written. I am leary about looking at Social Studies, but I will get there.
So a new day will mean meeting new students to help in obtaining their education. I pray that I can stay positive and help my little students learn and be excited to learn.
A new year-- Yeap a new year of teaching. Wow 8 years down and starting my 9th. I would not have thought I would still be here. My son starts school on the 13th and wow let me tell you never in my life did I think I would have a kid going to school. I am thankful that God had blessed me with the chance to witness getting a kid to school and doing homework. This should be fun because our little guy thinks he knows it all. I am trying to introduce him to reading and umm I will drive myself nuts on this. I guess I'll leave it to the teacher. I just hope my little students have a different thought about wanting me to teach them.
Our baby boy is doing well at his new daycare. I just wish his dang eye teeth would finish sprouting out so that he can stop being cranky.
New age- Yeap today embarks on a new age for me. My 31st birthday is today and boy do I have the best gift- first day of school and my husband leaving to go for weekend to watch Saints practice and work. Yeap I so look forward to this day, for God has blessed me with another year. Hopefully this new age will be better than last year. WOw I am officially in the 30's age bracket. Oh well time to get the little one up and dressed. I'll post this evening, if I have time, on how my first day with 7 year olds turned out.
Have a blessed day everyone! Be safe and careful with the new school year!
So a new day will mean meeting new students to help in obtaining their education. I pray that I can stay positive and help my little students learn and be excited to learn.
A new year-- Yeap a new year of teaching. Wow 8 years down and starting my 9th. I would not have thought I would still be here. My son starts school on the 13th and wow let me tell you never in my life did I think I would have a kid going to school. I am thankful that God had blessed me with the chance to witness getting a kid to school and doing homework. This should be fun because our little guy thinks he knows it all. I am trying to introduce him to reading and umm I will drive myself nuts on this. I guess I'll leave it to the teacher. I just hope my little students have a different thought about wanting me to teach them.
Our baby boy is doing well at his new daycare. I just wish his dang eye teeth would finish sprouting out so that he can stop being cranky.
New age- Yeap today embarks on a new age for me. My 31st birthday is today and boy do I have the best gift- first day of school and my husband leaving to go for weekend to watch Saints practice and work. Yeap I so look forward to this day, for God has blessed me with another year. Hopefully this new age will be better than last year. WOw I am officially in the 30's age bracket. Oh well time to get the little one up and dressed. I'll post this evening, if I have time, on how my first day with 7 year olds turned out.
Have a blessed day everyone! Be safe and careful with the new school year!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Our family vacation 2008
Ok I promised I would write about our family vacation so here it goes. I will post more pictures when my guys aren't hogging the picture computer.
Well let's start with Friday, July 11th. I'm using names tonight because I am lazy.
On Friday we headed to Cocodrie, but first Brady had to cover the Manning Passing camp in Thibodeaux so we dropped him off at The Advertiser building so he could catch a ride with Kevin and the other guys. We were going to the Sports writers convention that night and our friend Kevin was winning a big award. Brady convinced his wife to surprise him and attend so I picked her up and the boys, she and I drove into Cocodrie. I dropped off the boys to my parents and Michelle and I headed to New Orleans to meet our men. Brady and I had a blast having an outing with other adults. We slept over at my parents' house that night.
Saturday- We headed to the Snow's camp. They are always so nice to let us borrow the camp if they are not there. We set up shop there and stayed there until Wednesday morning. Kaleb and Brady fished or should I say casted their lines that evening while Logan and I took a 3 hour nap in the nice comfy recliner.
Sunday we woke at 6:30 and went to 8 AM mass. After mass we went to Sunday morning breakfast at Maw Rene and Paw Flip's house. After we went back to the camp and casted out lines off the dock for a few hours. Not much... oh we went feed the seagulls but they weren't much into wanting to eat. Mom cooked fried shrimp and mac and cheese for supper. Logan and I also walked up and down Tou Lou Lou Lane chasing tou lou lous (for those of you wondering these are little crabs with one large claw, They look like roaches).
Monday since it poured all day we stayed inside and watched TV. Brady and Kaleb also played Nintendo.
Tuesday we decided to spend time in Houma. We headed for Southland mall to bring Kaleb to the arcade. We had a nice time. We played a 2 rounds of putt putt golf amongst the scurvy pirates. Then we played in the game room for a few hours. We visited with Logan's Nanny in JCPenney. After that we headed back to the camp but not before we searched all over Houma for hotel coupon books. We headed to Target to get replacements for what we used at the camp. Went back to the camp, washed clothes and packed for our trip to the beach.
Wednesday we headed to the Gulf shore. We were going to stay in Biloxi, but um well there is NOTHING in Biloxi. So we continued our drive to Gulf Shores. We took the scenic route into the Mississippi gulf shore and wish we hadn't. It was horrible. I wish I would not have seen Biloxi in that state. It made my heart hurt to see that there is not a thing for families to enjoy anymore. I want to remind everyone we had no reservations and just drove into Gulf shores hoping to find something in our budget. We found something and though it was not the best, it was a place to sleep. We stayed at`the Sleep Inn on the beach. Not the best room but hey it was`on the beach. Once we got settled into our hotel we decided to head to the beach. Logan, Brady and I loved it. Kaleb hated the sand, he hated the nasty water, and all he wanted was to swim in the pool. And so we did. WE played on the beach for a few hours and when Logan got cranky we knew we had to find supper. We went to the pool to play and get the sand off . Then we headed upstairs got dressed and headed to McDonalds for supper. Kaleb had more fun playing in the playland than on the beach.
Thursday was a full day on the beach... we only stopped for lunch at Subway and a drive into Perdido Keys, Florida. We had to get the kids to take a nap some kind of way. After our drive we headed back to the beach to make sand castles and tell the beach good bye. Kaleb and Brady played in the pool and Logan and I went to take a shower. Yes, shower because apparently Sleep Inns do not have bath tubs. SO I had to attempt shaving my legs sitting at the bottom of a shower on a towel with Logan trying to walk in the shower also. After Brady and Kaleb got their showers taken we got dressed and headed out for our final vacation dinner. We wanted to go to LuLu's but umm the wait looked like it would be toooooo long. So we headed into Foley to eat at Lambert's (home of the thrown rolls) but the line was wrapped around the building so we went a little further into Foley and ate the best pizza at the Mellow Mushroom. Oh gosh one slice and I was full. It was yummy.
We headed back home Friday. While on the beach I practiced my photography skills. I really do want to work on that, I just need to buy a new battery for my camera.
We had a blast and are thinking about going back next year or the year after and taking friends with us. Even though we didn't do much but play in the sand and water it was a great family time.
Well let's start with Friday, July 11th. I'm using names tonight because I am lazy.
On Friday we headed to Cocodrie, but first Brady had to cover the Manning Passing camp in Thibodeaux so we dropped him off at The Advertiser building so he could catch a ride with Kevin and the other guys. We were going to the Sports writers convention that night and our friend Kevin was winning a big award. Brady convinced his wife to surprise him and attend so I picked her up and the boys, she and I drove into Cocodrie. I dropped off the boys to my parents and Michelle and I headed to New Orleans to meet our men. Brady and I had a blast having an outing with other adults. We slept over at my parents' house that night.
Saturday- We headed to the Snow's camp. They are always so nice to let us borrow the camp if they are not there. We set up shop there and stayed there until Wednesday morning. Kaleb and Brady fished or should I say casted their lines that evening while Logan and I took a 3 hour nap in the nice comfy recliner.
Sunday we woke at 6:30 and went to 8 AM mass. After mass we went to Sunday morning breakfast at Maw Rene and Paw Flip's house. After we went back to the camp and casted out lines off the dock for a few hours. Not much... oh we went feed the seagulls but they weren't much into wanting to eat. Mom cooked fried shrimp and mac and cheese for supper. Logan and I also walked up and down Tou Lou Lou Lane chasing tou lou lous (for those of you wondering these are little crabs with one large claw, They look like roaches).
Monday since it poured all day we stayed inside and watched TV. Brady and Kaleb also played Nintendo.
Tuesday we decided to spend time in Houma. We headed for Southland mall to bring Kaleb to the arcade. We had a nice time. We played a 2 rounds of putt putt golf amongst the scurvy pirates. Then we played in the game room for a few hours. We visited with Logan's Nanny in JCPenney. After that we headed back to the camp but not before we searched all over Houma for hotel coupon books. We headed to Target to get replacements for what we used at the camp. Went back to the camp, washed clothes and packed for our trip to the beach.
Wednesday we headed to the Gulf shore. We were going to stay in Biloxi, but um well there is NOTHING in Biloxi. So we continued our drive to Gulf Shores. We took the scenic route into the Mississippi gulf shore and wish we hadn't. It was horrible. I wish I would not have seen Biloxi in that state. It made my heart hurt to see that there is not a thing for families to enjoy anymore. I want to remind everyone we had no reservations and just drove into Gulf shores hoping to find something in our budget. We found something and though it was not the best, it was a place to sleep. We stayed at`the Sleep Inn on the beach. Not the best room but hey it was`on the beach. Once we got settled into our hotel we decided to head to the beach. Logan, Brady and I loved it. Kaleb hated the sand, he hated the nasty water, and all he wanted was to swim in the pool. And so we did. WE played on the beach for a few hours and when Logan got cranky we knew we had to find supper. We went to the pool to play and get the sand off . Then we headed upstairs got dressed and headed to McDonalds for supper. Kaleb had more fun playing in the playland than on the beach.
Thursday was a full day on the beach... we only stopped for lunch at Subway and a drive into Perdido Keys, Florida. We had to get the kids to take a nap some kind of way. After our drive we headed back to the beach to make sand castles and tell the beach good bye. Kaleb and Brady played in the pool and Logan and I went to take a shower. Yes, shower because apparently Sleep Inns do not have bath tubs. SO I had to attempt shaving my legs sitting at the bottom of a shower on a towel with Logan trying to walk in the shower also. After Brady and Kaleb got their showers taken we got dressed and headed out for our final vacation dinner. We wanted to go to LuLu's but umm the wait looked like it would be toooooo long. So we headed into Foley to eat at Lambert's (home of the thrown rolls) but the line was wrapped around the building so we went a little further into Foley and ate the best pizza at the Mellow Mushroom. Oh gosh one slice and I was full. It was yummy.
We headed back home Friday. While on the beach I practiced my photography skills. I really do want to work on that, I just need to buy a new battery for my camera.
We had a blast and are thinking about going back next year or the year after and taking friends with us. Even though we didn't do much but play in the sand and water it was a great family time.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Yes we are still alive just been vacationing!
My guys and I on the beach!
Guy # 2 running from the waves!
My two little guys and I soaking in the sun!
My guys building sandcastles!
My little beach baby or should I say sand crab!I'm just going to post pictures right now, but I will post a full blog of our week long vacation soon.
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