Bronson Christmas Party

Our Bronson party was this weekend and I gave Tray our camera and told him he was in charge of taking a picture of everyone there. This is what came from that assignment. Not too bad. I had to take out some chest shots because that just isn't nice to post of people but other than that most of them turned out great.

Children - The Greatest Form of Birth Control EVER!

Over the last couple of months there was some serious discussion about getting pregnant. I really want/wanted a fall baby so I knew I had to conceive before February for this to happen. So a plan was put into place to go to the doctor and get things ready to be a fertile Myrtle again. I was even trying to find a place to get a Rubella shot before things kicked off. (I'm not immune to Rubella for some reason and I've tried to get a shot ever since I had Tray but no one seems to have them.)

I was actually excited to have this baby because it was going to be our last and I was more than happy to have our family complete and be done with the pregnancy thing. So this week was supposed to be the week that I went to the doctor. Then something happened......

my children reminded me that I'm not ready to add another holy terror to the human race.

Last week was hell!!! I committed everything from telling Tray that he had to find a new mom because I didn't want to be his mom anymore, to locking myself in my room (and by locking I mean I sat in front of the door so my kids couldn't come it because we have no locks) and crying for a while, to contemplating running away.

SIDENOTE: What was the most sad about last week was that when I told Tray he had to find a new mom, he was kinda excited about it. He got himself completely dressed and sat on the couch waiting for me to take him to the "New Mom Store". He did finally realize that if he found a new mom that I wouldn't be his mom anymore and then he was upset.

I felt and acted like such a horrible parent I was really surprised that my neighbors didn't call DCFS on me. There was screaming and yelling and kids throwing things tantrums, potty accidents, crying, toy snatching and just all out hell.

So needless to say, if we ever do get the itch to have another child it won't be for some time. Aren't children great forms of birth control!

Christmas Time

This girl I work with had an awesome idea on what to get your kids for Christmas. If you're like me I feel overwhelmed with all the possibilities of what I could get my kids. I had a list a mile long and I just didn't know where to start or where to end. So when I heard this idea I jumped right on it.

Each child gets:
1 outfit
1 toy
1 educational gift
a Santa gift
and a stocking


Can I tell you how long it took me to shop for my kids. An hour and a half and only 2 stores. I was really tempted to get more because I knew Tray wanted so much stuff, but I reminded myself that both kids have birthdays in January so I could get them the other things then. I'm so glad my friend shared this with me and I hope that maybe it will give you an idea and help to relieve some shopping stress so you can enjoy the holidays more.

Thank You!

I just wanted to tell everyone that came to our craft fair "Thank you" for your support. It meant so much to see so many familiar faces there! We had such a great turn out and it's wonderful to have such a great community to support home businesses! So thanks again everyone!

PS.. if you want to order anything that was at the show or you like what you see in the pictures let me know and I can get you the info for ordering something.

Christmas Boutique

'TIS THE SEASON

I'm helping to host a Chirstmas Boutique / craft fair this weekend.
It's called 3 Friends Boutique
It's Saturday from 9- 3:30 (Open House)
At the Pie Dump (North of the Bear River High School)

We'll be selling:

Scentsy

Beanies

Necklaces & Charms

Miche Bags

Hairbows and Headbands

Plus more!!!!

There is also going to be refreshments from Munn's Catering and a drawing to enter to win free gifts!

We've all worked really hard to get ready for this show, so even if you can't make it that day, please let your friends and family know about it. There's something for everyone here!

Hope to see you all this weekend!

Ahhhh..... The Smell of Motherhood

I love it when I clean my house! I find all sorts of treasures hidden in nooks a crannies. Kinlee is really in the phase of hiding things. I'll open my oven and find a blanket. I'm trying to get into the habit of checking the oven before I turn it on.
But my favorite thing to find is sippy cups. I'm always on guard when I twist that lid open to see what's been left in a dresser drawer for who knows how many days. Usually it's water or Kool-aid, but there are those rare and joyous moments when the twist of the lid unveils the lovely wafting scent of old milk!
I've learned my lesson and now I hold my breath with every cup just to save my nostrils from burning which in turn causes my stomach to churn. Over time my smelly buds have built up a tolerance to the pungent odor and now it's something that reminds me that I'm a mom.
Ahhhhh.... the smell of motherhood can be intoxicating (or nauseating).

I don't want to Live....

Tray was laying on my bed and bonked heads with Kinlee. This resulted in a cry/scream session. I asked Tray if he was going to live. "I don't want to live" he proclaimed.

I laughed because I though, how funny that he doesn't want to live with the pain of hitting his head with his sister's.

Later I figured out he was really saying he didn't want me to leave.