There must be something wrong with my son. When Christy (the babysitter) left, Kevin was down for his nap. When he woke up, he was sooooo clingy! I don't know if it was the fresh air he got b/c they went for a walk today or what. But for 1 1/2 hours I held him and rocked him! The only time I get to hold him that long is a.) if he's sick and b.) if he's asleep. But he seems to be fine now. I have no idea what got into him that caused him to be a cuddly child for that long! I didn't mind it at all! I love to just hold him and snuggle.
The only explanation I can think of is those 2 year old molars. Those bloomin' teeth! I tell ya what!
Any tips?
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Anyone home?
IS ANYONE OUT THERE??????? DOES ANYONE READ MY BLOG ANYMORE?!?!?!?! I feel like I'm "talking" to a brick wall. Thanks for your support. Sheesh!
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Kevin is definitely a boy
So Kevin & I were playing downstairs, and I was making me bed. He likes to jump on my comforters when they're on the floor and I throw pillows at him and such. Well, evidently he didn't see my pick up the last comforter to put it on my bed. So when he jumped, he landed face first on the floor! He has a pretty nice busted lip now. The bleeding took forever to stop (as lips and foreheads often do) but Popsicles seemed to do the trick. (Well, at least after 4 of them it did.) I'm so thankful we didn't have to pay the Dr. a visit! The sad pictures are below.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Happy Single Awareness Day! Feb. 14th
Those of you who are celebrating Valentine's Day, take heart (no pun intended) and look around you. Yes, enjoy your day - it's probably a special day for & your beloved. But there are qua-zillions of people out here that are single, and not necessarily by choice. I beg of you to do your smoochin' and googley eyes in private and don't abandon your single friends on this day.
To all of you singles out there, let's have our own party. I'll bring the drinks, and I tip my glass to you!
To all of you singles out there, let's have our own party. I'll bring the drinks, and I tip my glass to you!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
One Season is Closing
14 girls had their last volleyball practice ever as freshman. I let them do some a lot of fun stuff at practice today so I hope we don't suffer on Thursday by losing to Gladstone or West Iron. Not likely, but you never know. We took some fun pictures of the girls and then I let them go. I feel pretty sad about it, but on the other hand, I'm ready for this season to be done. Mid-Nov - the end of Feb. is quite a bit of time.
While we're still undefeated, I really think it's b/c I have such a talented group of girls. I take only about 1% credit for keeping them inline. I'll have to post some pics on here of my volleyball girls; they're a handful!
While we're still undefeated, I really think it's b/c I have such a talented group of girls. I take only about 1% credit for keeping them inline. I'll have to post some pics on here of my volleyball girls; they're a handful!
Friday, February 09, 2007
I'm In Love!
Yes, I'm in love w/ Applebees! I'm going to Green Bay today to take my car to the Dr. While I'm waiting for it to get fixed (giggle, giggle) my friend Julie and I are going to eat at Applebees. Want to know why I love it so much?
A - they have a Weight Watcher menu
B - their food is super good!
C - I've always had excellent customer service
D - the prices are reasonable
E - it just plain tastes stinkin' good!
Anyway ... just wanted to let you know the new love of my life.
A - they have a Weight Watcher menu
B - their food is super good!
C - I've always had excellent customer service
D - the prices are reasonable
E - it just plain tastes stinkin' good!
Anyway ... just wanted to let you know the new love of my life.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Things that make me smile ...
- overhearing someone say something good about someone
- puppies
- cute old couples that still hold hands and laugh
- a child's giggle
- spring time
- random acts of kindness like when someone leaves a note on my desk at work (especially if it had been a rough morning)
- newborns
- children running through sprinklers & climbing trees
- rainbows
What makes you smile?
Triumphs & Tragedy
Yes, it's been a LITTLE while since my last post. I need to keep up better. I've just been so down lately about everything in the world: wishing I could provide more for my son & be a better example to him, my weight, finances, my job as a coach, my spiritual walk, my age (27 this year!), etc. I think every winter I get the blues & they start going away after stupid Valentine's Day. I was really excited when I went out to my car at 5:30pm & it wasn't completely dark out! That was AMAZING!
Progress? Not so much. I haven't even stepped on a scale in months. I will soon though. Promise.
Triumph #1 was getting on the treadmill the other day for 17 minutes (approximately 2,000 steps - I'm trying to do 10,000 steps a day.)
Triumph #2 (this is a big one for me) I have a hard time coming out of Wal-mart w/o buying any junk food. I was there around 11pm Sunday night and I was just about to leave when I spotted the Valentine's Day candy. (Yes, I hate Valentine's Day, but candy is candy.) I have the Biggest sweet tooth on the planet ... I'm convinced of that. So there I was, tired & crabby (b/c I lost a receipt I needed to take something back) and I was looking at the Hershey Kisses. These weren't just any kisses ... no, these were wrapped in silver and red foil!!!!! Oh they looked so good! I could just taste the milk chocolate on my tongue! W/o thinking, I just grabbed the bag and threw it in my cart. "You deserve this, Natalie." I told myself. I started walking to the check out full speed ahead. I was just going to do it! "That lady just grabbed 3 bags and she's twice your size!!!" But then I though, yeh ... that's probably why she's 2x my size too, huh? So, I swallowed hard, took a deep breath and put the bag down and walked away. I paid for my stuff and left.
I did it! I actually had something in my cart and put it back! It was an accomplishment. Some people will not realize how extremely difficult that was. Some people do it all the time. I rarely am able to say no! I realized 2 things:
#1 - I am capable of saying "no."
#2 - Fat people motivate me. No, seriously! They do. I'm talking the really big people. I look at them & think, that could so easily be me! I love sweets, carbs, and fast food. That right there is the equation for the 700 Club (the 700 pounds club).
Unfortunately, I didn't have a perfect week. I messed up big time today. Burger King before practice and McDonald's after practice. How sad is that? (Does it count for anything that I got bottled water instead of pop though?) I win one battle here & then the next battle I get demolished. *sigh*
Well, I'm back on the ball (the yoga ball) and REALLY want to win the war. There are many battles in the war made up of not just days, but moments. Every baby shower, bridal shower, snack time, meal time, vending machine, whatever it is ... it's a battle. And by George, I want to win!
Progress? Not so much. I haven't even stepped on a scale in months. I will soon though. Promise.
Triumph #1 was getting on the treadmill the other day for 17 minutes (approximately 2,000 steps - I'm trying to do 10,000 steps a day.)
Triumph #2 (this is a big one for me) I have a hard time coming out of Wal-mart w/o buying any junk food. I was there around 11pm Sunday night and I was just about to leave when I spotted the Valentine's Day candy. (Yes, I hate Valentine's Day, but candy is candy.) I have the Biggest sweet tooth on the planet ... I'm convinced of that. So there I was, tired & crabby (b/c I lost a receipt I needed to take something back) and I was looking at the Hershey Kisses. These weren't just any kisses ... no, these were wrapped in silver and red foil!!!!! Oh they looked so good! I could just taste the milk chocolate on my tongue! W/o thinking, I just grabbed the bag and threw it in my cart. "You deserve this, Natalie." I told myself. I started walking to the check out full speed ahead. I was just going to do it! "That lady just grabbed 3 bags and she's twice your size!!!" But then I though, yeh ... that's probably why she's 2x my size too, huh? So, I swallowed hard, took a deep breath and put the bag down and walked away. I paid for my stuff and left.
I did it! I actually had something in my cart and put it back! It was an accomplishment. Some people will not realize how extremely difficult that was. Some people do it all the time. I rarely am able to say no! I realized 2 things:
#1 - I am capable of saying "no."
#2 - Fat people motivate me. No, seriously! They do. I'm talking the really big people. I look at them & think, that could so easily be me! I love sweets, carbs, and fast food. That right there is the equation for the 700 Club (the 700 pounds club).
Unfortunately, I didn't have a perfect week. I messed up big time today. Burger King before practice and McDonald's after practice. How sad is that? (Does it count for anything that I got bottled water instead of pop though?) I win one battle here & then the next battle I get demolished. *sigh*
Well, I'm back on the ball (the yoga ball) and REALLY want to win the war. There are many battles in the war made up of not just days, but moments. Every baby shower, bridal shower, snack time, meal time, vending machine, whatever it is ... it's a battle. And by George, I want to win!
Monday, February 05, 2007
50 Question Survery - just for fun
1. WHAT WORD D0 Y0U USE THE M0ST? "Anyways"
2. DO YOU OWN AN IPOD? You hurt your what????
3. WHAT PERSON DO YOU TALK TO THE MOST? My friend Julie & Beth is a close second.
4. WHAT TIME IS Y0UR ALARM CL0CK SET ON? 6:30am
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Rice Krispy Treats Cereal or Cracklin' Oat Bran
6. DO YOU WEAR FLIP FLOPS WHEN ITS COLD? Yep, only I call them sandals.
7.WOULD Y0U RATHER TAKE THE PICTURE 0R BE IN THE PICTURE? Take it. I'm too fat to be in pictures.
8. WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Cars. Not one of my favorites. My favorite line: "You hurt your what?"
9. DO ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS HAVE CHILDREN? Yes. I realize this means I'm getting older. *sigh*
10. HAS ANY0NE EVER CALLED Y0U LAZY? Hasn't every mother called her child "lazy"?
11. HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN MEDS TO HELP YOU FALL ASLEEP? Oh yes. And meds to stay awake. Only ... my heart didn't like that too much & I ended up in the ER. Not good. Not doing that anymore.
12. WHAT CD IS CURRENTLY IN Y0UR CD PLAYER? King's Singers - New Day. Sweet!
13. DO YOU PREFER REGULAR OR CHOCOLATE MILK? Chocolate , but rarely drink it b/c it's not so healthy.
14. HAS ANY0NE T0LD Y0U A SECRET THIS WEEK? Hmmmm ... no.
15. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD STARBUCKS? Never had it. I don't like coffee.
16. CAN Y0U WHISTLE? Yes. Ask that guy that just walked by. :)
17. D0 YOU THINK PE0PLE TALK AB0UT Y0U BEHIND YOUR BACK? I'm sure of it. Maybe I'm a hypochondriac.
18. DID Y0U WATCH CARTO0NS AS A CHILD? Yes - but only the real ones like Bugs Bunny and stuff like that.
19. WHAT M0VIE D0 YOU KNOW EVERY LINE TO? Toy Story. My son Kevin watches it just about every day!
20. D0 YOU 0WN ANY BAND T-SHIRTS? Nope.
21. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SALAD DRESSING? Kraft Zesty Italian & Hidden Valley Ranch
22. IS ANY0NE IN LOVE WITH Y0U? I highly doubt it.If there is, I'd like to meet him.
23. DO YOU DO YOUR OWN DISHES? No, I have my maid do them after she's done giving me my daily 60 minute massage. Duh - yes, I do my own!
24. EVER CRY IN PUBLIC? Unfortunately, yes.
25. ARE Y0U 0N A DESKT0P COMPUTER 0R A LAP TOP? I'm actually on my chair which is in front of my desktop.
26. ARE Y0U CURRENTLY WANTING ANY PIERCINGS 0R TATTOO’S? A tongue ring would really be beneficial to me. I could talk really funny and get looks from people. (Who made up these stupid questions? And why am I wasting my time answering them??? DON'T answer that!) No, I have no desire to be written on or get jabbed w/ any needles, thank you!
27. WHATS THE WEATHER LIKE? Of all the days TODAY you just had to ask! It was -20 F. Yes, that's right. -20 F!!!
28. W0ULD Y0U EVER DATE S0ME0NE C0VERED IN TATTO0s? Maybe if I was blind & he didn't tell me.
29. WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE THIS? Before this what? This job? Before I started answering these questions???? Before I got to work? Sheesh. I worked at Wal-mart before I started working here. And I was at class before I started answering this very vague questions. Before I got to work I was getting ready for work.
30. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SLEPt ON THE FLOOR? (Who came up w/ these?) I don't remember.
31. H0W MANY H0URS OF SLEEP D0 YOU NEED TO FUNCTION? Need? I'm not sure. I've been running on roughly 5 hours per night for the last 10 years and I seem to be surviving. I'd rather have 8 or 9 though.
32. D0 Y0U EAT BREAKFAST DAILY? Yes. Does hypoglycemia mean anything to you?
33. ARE Y0UR DAYS FULL AND FAST PACED? Most definitely. I have an almost 2 year old and I have 2 jobs, and am going to school. Just a tad bit fast paced.
34. D0 Y0U USE SARCASM? Who me???? Noooooooooooooo!
35. H0W 0LD WILL Y0U BE TURNING ON Y0UR NEXT BIRTHDAY? You just HAD to ask that one didn't you! 27 *sniff, sniff*
40. ARE Y0U PICKY AB0UT SPELLING AND GRAMMAR? sense I took huked on fonics, of corse I do, sily!!!!
41. HAVE Y0U EVER BEEN TO SIX FLAGS? No, but have been to Hershey Park several times. Does that count?
43. D0 YOU GET AL0NG BETTER WITH THE SAME SEX 0R THE OPPOSITE SEX? Definitely the male sex. Girls are way too emotional for me.
44. D0 Y0U LIKE MUSTARD? in moderation
45. D0 Y0U SLEEP 0N Y0UR SIDE, ST0MACH OR BACK? side. then the other side. then the back. then the side. I never remember moving to my stomach, but that's always how I wake up. Weird.
46. D0 Y0U WATCH THE NEWS? Nope. Don't have tv.
47. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? Oh, I like this question. I have a cool one on my knee. I thought it would be easier to JUMP down the ravine rather than climb down it. The rock in my knee & the blood running down my leg told me otherwise.
48. WH0 WAS THE LAST PERS0N T0 MAKE Y0U MAD? Most likely myself. But the AD comes pretty close as well.
49. D0 YOU HATE ANYB0DY? Hate is a pretty strong word. So, I have to say no.
50. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT FOR SOMEONE ELSE? Diapers for my son. Yeh ... that's the real world, people. $19 a shot too!
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