busy girl

after turning 1 year- i wasn't sure what it would be like having a daughter. so far, she is sleeping through the night (every night), she eats real food with utensils and she is able to bring you books to read to her. it is such a wonderful time. i absolutely love it. however, i could look at it a in a different way- such as: she is into everything and if she doesn't get it a temper tantrum is on it's way, yes, she eats real food although most of it doesn't go into her mouth it goes to the dogs or on the floor and as much as i love her sleeping through the night- what happened to the two naps a day? i am not so sure about this 1 two hour nap stuff. i miss the days of the multiple naps (hers and mine). but i won't look at it like that- i really want to enjoy each and every day with her. only so much longer until her little sibling arrives and she will have to share me. i know she will be a great sister- i can't wait to see her give them the little kisses she has just learned how to give us.

here she is on the go outside during one of our daily walks. she is so busy- never stops unless the wonder pets or wiggles are on t.v. dang, i know i am biased but could she get any cuter?

a little of this, a little of that

last night was john b's birthday extravaganza in apex at church. we had a great time and it was so much fun seeing everyone. pres must have had a good time because after being there for 2 hours she was completely exhausted- i mean the girl came home and slept for almost 13 hours. she ran around, played basketball, watched brian play guitar hero, gave out kisses, ate a hotdog and made multiple attempts to escape to the outside to play around the cars. 

brian is off "relaxing" and playing golf. i wonder when i should tell him i want to go to busch gardens- when he walks in the door or after he lays down for his nap:) one more week until we go on vacation to destin! i can't wait to go to back yard burger and hit the outlet shops. presley is going to have so much fun at the beach and pool there- good thing grandma and grandpa are moving there next year so we can spend more time with them.

so, last night i had the weirdest dream- i dreamt the baby was moving and i could feel him/her much more. i know it is too soon- i shouldn't be feeling any thing for at least a few more weeks but it was so real. you know those dreams that are so real that when you wake up you think it is really happening. yep, that was my dream. i can't wait to find out in two weeks what we are having- exciting times!!! 

happy birthday sis!

After turning 21 yesterday i had to put up a picture of my favorite sister! my baby sis is finally able to throw away her fake id and have a drink whenever she wants! i am so proud! bekah- you could have one in the middle of the day like your lush cousin lisa:) something to look forward to. anyway, since you are officially in your 20's and no longer need to lie about your age- i can't wait til i am no longer pregnant or breast feeding and i can take you out and celebrate covey style:) not sure what that is exactly but i know it will be a blast. 

really sis- i am so proud of you. i hope you had a great birthday- thanks for coming to presley's birthday party- we loved having you here. happy birthday rebekah! 

damn confetti

although presley's birthday was last  month, there are still remnants of it lingering around the house. the sombrero's make a nightly appearance, the fiesta star has yet to make it to the trash can. yet, the most annoying and i am sure was probably told by my mother not to get, confetti- reared it's ugly head today. not just any confetti- confetti with balloons, swirls and the smallest dots i have ever seen. 

so, the story is: presley and i having a great afternoon today- i am actually getting some laundry done and am feeling pretty productive. i step out of the laundry room to find my daughter in the pantry- i am pretty sure the only thing she can get her hands on are wrapped up paper towels, closed trash bags and a container of batteries. (wow, all of these things now seem pretty dangerous) anyway, none of those things my child found. she went for the left over  party confetti. not just one bag- no 3 bags of it. i am still not sure how she got it open- all over the floor. the dust buster could barely pick up the balloon pieces not to mention the swirly things and dots. wet paper towels did most of the job. why do they  even make that stuff? the worst part of it is- i know my husband comes home and looks around like- what have you been doing all day? 

a whole notha level

this past thursday after gymboree we were invited to the pool for some fun with friends. i brought: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, towels, swim diaper, goldfish, the 80$ bikini (for presley) and juice. i thought i was so prepared for the afternoon of splashing around- oh my! was i ever in the wrong.

these women not only show up with all of that (plus snacks for other mom's that may have not brought enough- which we ate  pretzels and raisins of) but they bring pool toys, floaties, noodles, diving sticks, inner tubes- all in the "pool bag". i didn't realize that water alone wasn't enough. who would have thought? i have officially been out "mommed". tomorrow we are going to a swim birthday party- now, do we bring all that stuff there too or is it all ready there b/c it is a party. i have never felt so green -- who would have thought after all those years spent at the scenic hills swimming pool growing up that i could be such a dunce.

whatever will presley think looking back on that day and seeing her mom be so unprepared. i guess it's a good thing she is only 1 and it will never  happen again. :) this is why mom's go crazy- b/c they think they have to keep up with each other. i am glad i escaped that trap!! lol.

what presley loves best!

here is grandma traci doing what presley loves best. having a book read to her. mom is making the sounds of the animals on the page- which is probably one of the reasons my child knows most of them by age 1. 

next book up, dante's inferno. lol.

ain't no sunshine when he's gone

brian comes home tomorrow.  yea! i get so lonely when my man is away. i put all of the dogs in the bed with me so i don't feel sad. on the day he comes home i will wash all of the sheets so he doesn't smell dog. i really think he has no idea. the only thing that sort of gives me away is when he comes home and the dogs try to jump in the bed at bedtime and i have to say "i don't know why they do that? they must have missed you and need some more brian time." down deep i think he knows what is going on but he also knows that i will deny it and play dumb. "no babe- they don't get up on the couch or the bed when you are gone" he he he

as long as no one pees in the bed- i think everything will be ok. so, when does the kid start wanting to come to bed with us? i have friends who say that their 2 year old always wants in the bed with them- when does that happen and how does it start happening? i am not sure brian is going to be ok with that but if presley ever comes to him and says "daddy, can i sleep with you?" his heart will melt and in the bed she will be. you know the dogs are going to look at her like- why does she get to be in the bed and we don't? what's up with that? ok- enough about this. 

pres at busch gardens

is this not the cutest kid ever at busch gardens in the jungala water park.  i love taking her here during the week when it is just a few kids. she has the best time!

it's official

today is the first day of the rest of my pregnancy. i can no longer fit into my jeans. yes, it is a sad day but i chose to look at it positively. this means the baby is growing- which is a good thing. i know everyone says that on your second pregnancy you show quicker but dang- i am barely out of my first trimester.