I know that there is a certain level of dysfunction in everyone’s family, and I certainly don’t claim to have more than anyone else out there. I just wish differences could be put aside to be able to enjoy a couple of days with family. My sister and her two boys came to visit Friday & Saturday. We were supposed to have Thanksgiving dinner early (Saturday night), but things didn’t go as planned. I’ll spare you the ugly details….but it was by no means pleasant. I am glad that I was able to spend time with all my nephews (and watching Caleigh act as the ‘mama hen’ was amusing) – they played with the chikens and the turkeys (more like terrorized them), which also meant cleaning poop off shoes – but a good time was had by all the kids. Nothing has ever been ‘normal’ per se with my family – and there’s really no reason why things can’t be. I feel like I’m constantly fighting a losing battle – and it’s exhausting. And on top of that I was getting sick (sore throat, headache – just like everyone else around here I’m sure), so I didn’t even get out of bed yesterday until around lunch time. I ventured out to get some medicine and a few groceries and just laid low for the rest of the day.
I did manage to get some cute pictures of the kids Saturday, and I hope to get those up soon.
I do ask for prayers – particularly for one member of my family. I don’t want my girls to grow up with so much negativity as I did – there’s absolutely no need for it, and we only get one life to live here on earth, so we might as well make the best of it…..
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
New Venture...
Well, I’ve started another blog for my creative side (http://leneymariedesigns.blogspot.com). I’ve put up a few pictures of random things I’ve done. I am trying to get in a mode of creating more things, and I’ll get more pictures up soon. My sister is in town this weekend and we are going to be busy painting and creating. I love to make things for people – and it would be great to be able to make a profit with it. It’s something I wish I could do full time (maybe one day!). Also check out www.personallypaintedgifts.com – which is my sister’s site.
Still more to come….
Still more to come….
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Great Weekend
We had a great weekend in Memphis – just wish it had been a little warmer. We stopped at the Wolfchase Galleria to grab a bite to eat (and feed a hungry baby). Boy, did I wish I had some money to spend there….. But Caleigh and I did ride the merry-go-round twice. Then she threw one of her famous fits in the food court and got spanked by her daddy and of course then I noticed that the people next to us kept staring – like ‘I can’t believe you just did that’.
Once we left there we got checked into the hotel and rested for a bit. We were going to leave the hotel around 3PM (the wedding started at 4PM)….so at 2:45 I started searching for Caleigh’s dress shoes and tights. I finally had to admit that I must have not put them back in her bag…OOOPS! Jesse suggested that we just let her wear her tennis shoes.. Are you kidding me?? Granted, neither Caleigh or I are big-time girly-girls, but come on – tennis shoes with her pretty dress?? There was a Target nearby that we stopped at and found some shoes and tights pretty quickly. Of course by that time Jesse and I both were fit to be tied (I with him and him with me)… So we made it to the church and it was a nice ceremony. The reception was held at the Farmer’s Market Agricenter. It was nice – but COLD! There was a band playing and good food, but wasn’t necessarily ideal for a 6 month old and 3 year old. Caleigh did exceptionally well though, I think she only had one good fit while we were there. I took some pictures and I’ll try to get those up soon.
We were back at the hotel at 7:30 and in the bed before 10PM (I know, kinda sad – but that’s life with 2 small kids in tow). Oh, and then we had a really yummy breakfast at ‘Bob Evans’ on Sunday (never been to one before then, but I would certainly recommend it).
Once we left there we got checked into the hotel and rested for a bit. We were going to leave the hotel around 3PM (the wedding started at 4PM)….so at 2:45 I started searching for Caleigh’s dress shoes and tights. I finally had to admit that I must have not put them back in her bag…OOOPS! Jesse suggested that we just let her wear her tennis shoes.. Are you kidding me?? Granted, neither Caleigh or I are big-time girly-girls, but come on – tennis shoes with her pretty dress?? There was a Target nearby that we stopped at and found some shoes and tights pretty quickly. Of course by that time Jesse and I both were fit to be tied (I with him and him with me)… So we made it to the church and it was a nice ceremony. The reception was held at the Farmer’s Market Agricenter. It was nice – but COLD! There was a band playing and good food, but wasn’t necessarily ideal for a 6 month old and 3 year old. Caleigh did exceptionally well though, I think she only had one good fit while we were there. I took some pictures and I’ll try to get those up soon.
We were back at the hotel at 7:30 and in the bed before 10PM (I know, kinda sad – but that’s life with 2 small kids in tow). Oh, and then we had a really yummy breakfast at ‘Bob Evans’ on Sunday (never been to one before then, but I would certainly recommend it).
Friday, November 14, 2008
TGIF!
Well, I finally gave up and bought a new cable for my camera. Now that I bought one I’ll probably find the other one, but better to have 2 than none I suppose…..
Below are some recent pictures of the girls. I can be so frustrated with Caleigh and all I have to do is see her silly grin and it melts my heart. We had rounds again this morning. She got mad about EVERYTHING….she wanted to brush her teeth by herself…..put her shoes on by herself…..she didn’t want her jacket on, then she did…..and on, and on, and on. And she screamed every time. I was so frazzled by the time I left I just wanted to cry. I don’t want to rush either of the girls to grow up, but I long for at least one day that we don’t have to fuss and fight just to get out of the house in the morning.
It’s Friday again, thank goodness. We are going to Memphis tomorrow for Jesse’s cousin’s wedding and we’re going to spend the night. I’m looking forward to it – it’s always nice to get out of town.
I guess I better get back to work. I hope we can get internet back on at home soon before I get fired for being on it too much at work.....
Below are some recent pictures of the girls. I can be so frustrated with Caleigh and all I have to do is see her silly grin and it melts my heart. We had rounds again this morning. She got mad about EVERYTHING….she wanted to brush her teeth by herself…..put her shoes on by herself…..she didn’t want her jacket on, then she did…..and on, and on, and on. And she screamed every time. I was so frazzled by the time I left I just wanted to cry. I don’t want to rush either of the girls to grow up, but I long for at least one day that we don’t have to fuss and fight just to get out of the house in the morning.
It’s Friday again, thank goodness. We are going to Memphis tomorrow for Jesse’s cousin’s wedding and we’re going to spend the night. I’m looking forward to it – it’s always nice to get out of town.
I guess I better get back to work. I hope we can get internet back on at home soon before I get fired for being on it too much at work.....
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Abbey has decided she likes bath time. For the first few weeks of her life she HATED baths (so did mommy and daddy). She likes kicking her feet in the water.
my caleigh bug....
this was before we got her hair cut - her bangs were awful! :-)
Caleigh
Yes, she has 'bed head'. She didn't even change out of her PJ's until she had a bath that night. Any time that I want to get her all 'cutsied up' to take pictures, she refuses and it turns into a battle until I finally give up. Guess I'm having to pay for being so stubborn myself....