I heard of this store on Etsy that has adjustable waist AND length jeans! And they have cute fabric on the cuffs when rolled up.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Jeans
Avonlea is this skinny minnie now! I am having the hardest time finding pants that will fit her that are not leggings. She needs the 18 month length but the 12 month waist size. We probably have 1-2 pairs of jeans and the rest are leggings.
I heard of this store on Etsy that has adjustable waist AND length jeans! And they have cute fabric on the cuffs when rolled up.
They have designs for both boys and girls. The name of the store is Pomona Project. I just bought this pair and I'm hoping this may solve some of our problem. The price is a little salty at $28.95 plus shipping, but I am justifying it by the fact that they adjust in waist and length. This should cover multiple sizes in pants, at least two sizes which would be about $9.99 at Children's Place per pair of jeans. Plus, I think (and this is just judging by the pictures) the jean material on these hand made ones looks a bit softer and easier to move in.
I can't wait to try them out!
I heard of this store on Etsy that has adjustable waist AND length jeans! And they have cute fabric on the cuffs when rolled up.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Recent recipes
I've been in a cooking funk lately. Normally I love cooking, but lately, it seems like more of a chore than anything else. And then there's the clean up. Ugh! Needless to say, its been quick meals or take out here lately for the most part. But, in all my agony, I have cooked up a few good ones off of Pinterest.
*chicken foil packets*
*Mushroom soup*
*Chocolate mug cake*
*Baked Meatball Subs*
*Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes*
*Honey Lime Shrimp*
*Irish Beef Stew* (REALLY good!)
*chicken foil packets*
*Mushroom soup*
*Chocolate mug cake*
*Baked Meatball Subs*
*Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes*
*Honey Lime Shrimp*
*Irish Beef Stew* (REALLY good!)
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Today is a better day!
Today is much better than yesterday. And I'm sure tomorrow will be even better! I'm getting there, back to my old self.
Yesterday was a little rough for me. I didn't sit and bawl my eyes out, but it was on my mind all day. I was sad, sad that I wasn't pregnant anymore. Even though this baby was a complete surprise and I may have had a slight freak out moment when I first found out, I was excited and happy to be expecting another little one. And then so quickly it was over.
Yesterday was just an up and down day for me. I was sad, but at the same time I know that maybe next time the timing might be better. I might be a little more prepared. I won't have a 14 month old and be pregnant with my 4th baby. We might have a 4 bedroom house instead of a 3 bedroom.
I did a lot of praying yesterday, just to have a calm peaceful heart about all of this. Trying not to over think things and just be content with what is and what isn't.
And so here I am, with a brighter heart this morning. A better outlook on things. Ready to start a new chapter and move forward.
I'm changing my focus to the upcoming open house we have this weekend and maybe a few small things I could do to the house before then to *hopefully* snag someone to make us an offer. And focusing more on myself and increasing my exercise and improving my diet. Doing some things for me.
But for now, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for their support and prayers. I truly have some amazing family and friends. I've had a lot of people checking up on me and I truly appreciate it, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!
Yesterday was a little rough for me. I didn't sit and bawl my eyes out, but it was on my mind all day. I was sad, sad that I wasn't pregnant anymore. Even though this baby was a complete surprise and I may have had a slight freak out moment when I first found out, I was excited and happy to be expecting another little one. And then so quickly it was over.
Yesterday was just an up and down day for me. I was sad, but at the same time I know that maybe next time the timing might be better. I might be a little more prepared. I won't have a 14 month old and be pregnant with my 4th baby. We might have a 4 bedroom house instead of a 3 bedroom.
I did a lot of praying yesterday, just to have a calm peaceful heart about all of this. Trying not to over think things and just be content with what is and what isn't.
And so here I am, with a brighter heart this morning. A better outlook on things. Ready to start a new chapter and move forward.
I'm changing my focus to the upcoming open house we have this weekend and maybe a few small things I could do to the house before then to *hopefully* snag someone to make us an offer. And focusing more on myself and increasing my exercise and improving my diet. Doing some things for me.
But for now, I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for their support and prayers. I truly have some amazing family and friends. I've had a lot of people checking up on me and I truly appreciate it, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
A weekend to remember..
This weekend the Hubby and I went down to Brown County. It's so beautiful down there this time of year with the colors of the leaves and the amazing views.
We stayed at this nice little bed and breakfast right in the heart of Nashville called The Artist Colony. The room was very clean and we even had a balcony that overlooked a courtyard.
Nashville is just this cute little town with over 200 little shops to walk around to. I've been going to Brown County and Nashville since I was a little girl. We always used to eat at this corner restaurant called the HobNob. It's still there today and as good as ever!
That white building on the corner is it! There was a little band playing on the corner in front of the court house. The weather was great, sunny and in the 50's. We had a great time and some great food.
However, at the end of last week I started spotting. This was also about the time I would normally start my cycle so I didn't really think much of it. Saturday I started to bleed and it has continued since then. I went in for a blood test on Monday to check my HCG levels. My levels were in the negative numbers which confirmed that over the weekend I had a miscarriage. I'm sad and disappointed. But I know in my heart it just wasn't meant to be and one day I will get the chance to meet that little person. Until that time, I can only trust that God has a plan for us and for that little person. I'll be ok and one day I can hope that God will bless us with another little one.
We stayed at this nice little bed and breakfast right in the heart of Nashville called The Artist Colony. The room was very clean and we even had a balcony that overlooked a courtyard.
Nashville is just this cute little town with over 200 little shops to walk around to. I've been going to Brown County and Nashville since I was a little girl. We always used to eat at this corner restaurant called the HobNob. It's still there today and as good as ever!
That white building on the corner is it! There was a little band playing on the corner in front of the court house. The weather was great, sunny and in the 50's. We had a great time and some great food.
However, at the end of last week I started spotting. This was also about the time I would normally start my cycle so I didn't really think much of it. Saturday I started to bleed and it has continued since then. I went in for a blood test on Monday to check my HCG levels. My levels were in the negative numbers which confirmed that over the weekend I had a miscarriage. I'm sad and disappointed. But I know in my heart it just wasn't meant to be and one day I will get the chance to meet that little person. Until that time, I can only trust that God has a plan for us and for that little person. I'll be ok and one day I can hope that God will bless us with another little one.
Monday, October 1, 2012
It's a good thing.....
It's a good thing we got the van because it appears as though in late Spring/early Summer we'll be welcoming baby #4!!!
WHAT?!
I know, I know! We were still debating on another baby and God made that decision for us. We were a little shocked but we feel truly blessed and are excited to complete our family.
I am totally bloated and feeling not so great already. I'm down 3lbs already. Surprisingly, evenings are the worst for me.
I am kind of not wanting to find out the gender of this baby, but Hubby still wants to. I feel like it would be a great surprise for our last little one. Plus, we already have boys and a girl, so we are happy with either gender. But who knows, maybe I'll change my mind in the coming weeks.
Until then, my focus is on either trying frantically to sell our house so we can get a 4 bedroom house. Or, deciding how we're going to work this. We always have the option of building a wall in our game room and adding a closet to make it 4 bedrooms. But I only want to do that if we absolutely have to. We'll see I suppose.
P.S. I feel safe posting this here for all 4 of you that actually read this blog. :) ha!
WHAT?!
I know, I know! We were still debating on another baby and God made that decision for us. We were a little shocked but we feel truly blessed and are excited to complete our family.
I am totally bloated and feeling not so great already. I'm down 3lbs already. Surprisingly, evenings are the worst for me.
I am kind of not wanting to find out the gender of this baby, but Hubby still wants to. I feel like it would be a great surprise for our last little one. Plus, we already have boys and a girl, so we are happy with either gender. But who knows, maybe I'll change my mind in the coming weeks.
Until then, my focus is on either trying frantically to sell our house so we can get a 4 bedroom house. Or, deciding how we're going to work this. We always have the option of building a wall in our game room and adding a closet to make it 4 bedrooms. But I only want to do that if we absolutely have to. We'll see I suppose.
P.S. I feel safe posting this here for all 4 of you that actually read this blog. :) ha!
Monday, September 24, 2012
New ride
On Saturday this mama got a sweet new ride!! I have to say, never in a million years did I think I would be driving a minivan again. But, I was soooooo over the Jeep and the 3 acrossIcantouchmybrotherateverychanceIget carseat situation. I needed to separate the boys on a semi-permanent basis and still have room for groceries. And don't you worry, my husband definitely gave me the "I told you so" talk about the Jeep.
We ended up getting a 2012 Honda Odyssey. It has all the space and amenities I wanted. It drives like a dream, the boys are separated, and the kids can watch their "Mighty Machine" videos at a drop of a hat. I love, love, love it!!! And yes, my husband has already informed me that I will be driving it until it dies. Which, if Honda's name holds true, should be in about 15-20 years! Geesh! :)
But it has a very nice set up on the inside with plenty of room. It seats up to 8 people, but we took out one of the captain's chair in the 2nd row for easier access to the 3rd row.
We put Bennett all the way in the back, Avonlea in the middle seat in the 2nd row, and Peytonn on the driver's side captain's chair. This has worked out well. The kids really like it so far and so do I. I was smart and got the all weather mats to help protect the carpet (we all know how 3 kids can destroy just about anything!) and I haven't allowed them to eat or drink in the car. I'd like to keep it from being able to produce a 3 course meal at any given time.
I am very happy with our purchase and we got a good deal on it! I love the space and the features. It should last us a good few years, or 20! :)
But it has a very nice set up on the inside with plenty of room. It seats up to 8 people, but we took out one of the captain's chair in the 2nd row for easier access to the 3rd row.
We put Bennett all the way in the back, Avonlea in the middle seat in the 2nd row, and Peytonn on the driver's side captain's chair. This has worked out well. The kids really like it so far and so do I. I was smart and got the all weather mats to help protect the carpet (we all know how 3 kids can destroy just about anything!) and I haven't allowed them to eat or drink in the car. I'd like to keep it from being able to produce a 3 course meal at any given time.
I am very happy with our purchase and we got a good deal on it! I love the space and the features. It should last us a good few years, or 20! :)
Friday, September 21, 2012
An update of sorts
Avonlea turns 14 months in a few days! I can't believe it. She still isn't "walking" persay. She will take up to 8 steps at a time, but she is such a fast crawler that she prefers that method to get where she wants to go. She will walk while holding one of your fingers though. I have been trying to put shoes on her everytime that we go out so that she can get down and practice walking if she walks to. I'm not really worried about it. Peytonn starting walking around 14 1/2 months as well. Plus, she could totally walk if she really wanted to. If she wasn't even attempting to take any steps on her own, I would be a little more concerned.
She's still doing well on the soy milk. I have even given her almond milk as well and she will drink that too. I've tried a little experiment lately of trying to figure out just where the sensitivity is: with drinking milk or all dairy products. I made some beef stew with mashed potatoes the other night. The mashed potatoes had both cream cheese and butter/milk in them. I gave her some with her beef stew. She gobbled it all down and didn't seem to have any sort of reaction to it. My next step will be regular cheese and yogurt and see if she has a reaction to that. I'm still too nervous to give her straight milk.
Her hair continues to grow and now looks like an out of control mop on the top of her head. Its so long it goes in her eyes and I want to trim is so bad, but I don't want her to have bangs. We've been clipping it to the side or putting a little pony tail on top of her head. When I give her a bath, it goes down past her neck on her back. She just has so much hair!!
She has also gotten both of her top front teeth, for a total of 4 teeth. There is another top tooth that is just about ready to pop through as well.
She can also climb the stairs up to the top bunk on the boys' bunk beds. She thinks she hot stuff!
In other news, my doc is a little concerned about my menstrual flow and I had to get blood drawn to see if there was a problem with my thyroid. All those tests came back normal. She would now like me to get an ultrasound to check for pollups or anything else that may be causing such heavy bleeding. I will most likely have that done in October.
Other than that, things are still busy around here. School is going great for the boys and they are really enjoying it. Peytonn got his first N.U.T. slip (no uniform today) for turning in so many Box Tops. He used it yesterday and loved getting to wear regular clothes to school. Although I have to say, having the uniform to wear makes things super easy in the mornings. And everyone seems to be sleeping well at night. Hooray!!!
She's still doing well on the soy milk. I have even given her almond milk as well and she will drink that too. I've tried a little experiment lately of trying to figure out just where the sensitivity is: with drinking milk or all dairy products. I made some beef stew with mashed potatoes the other night. The mashed potatoes had both cream cheese and butter/milk in them. I gave her some with her beef stew. She gobbled it all down and didn't seem to have any sort of reaction to it. My next step will be regular cheese and yogurt and see if she has a reaction to that. I'm still too nervous to give her straight milk.
Her hair continues to grow and now looks like an out of control mop on the top of her head. Its so long it goes in her eyes and I want to trim is so bad, but I don't want her to have bangs. We've been clipping it to the side or putting a little pony tail on top of her head. When I give her a bath, it goes down past her neck on her back. She just has so much hair!!
She has also gotten both of her top front teeth, for a total of 4 teeth. There is another top tooth that is just about ready to pop through as well.
She can also climb the stairs up to the top bunk on the boys' bunk beds. She thinks she hot stuff!
In other news, my doc is a little concerned about my menstrual flow and I had to get blood drawn to see if there was a problem with my thyroid. All those tests came back normal. She would now like me to get an ultrasound to check for pollups or anything else that may be causing such heavy bleeding. I will most likely have that done in October.
Other than that, things are still busy around here. School is going great for the boys and they are really enjoying it. Peytonn got his first N.U.T. slip (no uniform today) for turning in so many Box Tops. He used it yesterday and loved getting to wear regular clothes to school. Although I have to say, having the uniform to wear makes things super easy in the mornings. And everyone seems to be sleeping well at night. Hooray!!!
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