Last Saturday, Jacob, Grammy and I went to the pumpkin patch near Grammy's house. He wore us out trying to get a good picture.............but we prevailed! I can't get over how big and handsome he is!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
So Handsome!
Last Saturday, Jacob, Grammy and I went to the pumpkin patch near Grammy's house. He wore us out trying to get a good picture.............but we prevailed! I can't get over how big and handsome he is!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Up-tight and Proud!
This post is dedicated to a good friend from church who labeled me the "up-tight" parent this evening! Love ya, Stephanie!
So, the following Top 10 list is in response to her observation...........and, yes, if I'm really honest, I AM an uptight parent. But, I chalk it all up to being a FIRST time parent who is a little bit of a worrier already.........parenting just magnifies it! So, here goes........
Top 10 Reasons Why You Might be an Up-tight Parent
10. You still cut up your 2 1/2 year olds food before serving it
9. You still change his clothes on a changing table
8. You don't allow him to eat snacks during worship.......although he can bring a sippy cup to drink from
7. You don't allow him to bring toys to play with during worship
6. Your very tall for his age 2 1/2 year old still sleeps in his baby bed
5. You still let him watch Baby Einstein DVD's
4. You still sleep with a baby monitor next to your bed
3. You steal your child's Chicken Little Pez dispenser because you don't want him eating all that candy, give it to some teenager, who then gives it back to your child after they have eaten all the Pez
2. Spank, sternly reprimand, and place in time out your child's Chicken Little Pez dispenser after your toddler informs you that, "Chicken Little pushed Abbie"
1. You forbid your child from taking any toys to bed (Fred the pet fish "babysits" all special toys like the little Big Red Car, Toad, and Chicken Little each night while toddler is in bed)
Dear Lord,
Please help my child grow into a well-rounded human being despite his up-tight parents!
So, the following Top 10 list is in response to her observation...........and, yes, if I'm really honest, I AM an uptight parent. But, I chalk it all up to being a FIRST time parent who is a little bit of a worrier already.........parenting just magnifies it! So, here goes........
Top 10 Reasons Why You Might be an Up-tight Parent
10. You still cut up your 2 1/2 year olds food before serving it
9. You still change his clothes on a changing table
8. You don't allow him to eat snacks during worship.......although he can bring a sippy cup to drink from
7. You don't allow him to bring toys to play with during worship
6. Your very tall for his age 2 1/2 year old still sleeps in his baby bed
5. You still let him watch Baby Einstein DVD's
4. You still sleep with a baby monitor next to your bed
3. You steal your child's Chicken Little Pez dispenser because you don't want him eating all that candy, give it to some teenager, who then gives it back to your child after they have eaten all the Pez
2. Spank, sternly reprimand, and place in time out your child's Chicken Little Pez dispenser after your toddler informs you that, "Chicken Little pushed Abbie"
1. You forbid your child from taking any toys to bed (Fred the pet fish "babysits" all special toys like the little Big Red Car, Toad, and Chicken Little each night while toddler is in bed)
Dear Lord,
Please help my child grow into a well-rounded human being despite his up-tight parents!
Who are you?
Take the 100 Acre Personality Quiz!
Take this quiz to see who you are in the One Hundred Acre Wood..........I was Winnie-the-Pooh!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Grammy's House
On Tuesday, Jacob and I went for a visit to Grammy's house. Jacob loves Grammy's house because of all the spoiling he gets. He loves to play with Nick, Allie, Maggie and Mikey (mom's 4 Maltese dogs) and he always has about 10 boxes of Animal Crackers waiting for him when we get there. My pantry, needless to say, is always well stocked with his favorite snack! Grammy had a mission for this visit. She took us to target in search of some Little People toys for Jacob to have when he is visiting. (She had already purchased a dump truck with legos for him) We were very successful, and we even found some wooden cars for him. I bought 4 to take home to Pearland, and Grammy HAD to buy the same four for Jacob to play with at her house! I call that S-P-O-I-L-E-D! So now Jacob has a basket of toys to play with at Grammy's house. Not that he needed any.......Grammy keeps him plenty entertained all by herself! We love you, Grammy! Here are some pics:
And, while Jacob rested, Grammy and I "shopped" around in her house for goodies (she has lots of cool stuff that she sells in her Ebay store). See the pretty earrings!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
My Blog................boring!
According to my good friend Natalie, my blog is a place to visit when you are..........BORED! Thanks Natalie. I am going to assume she is just telling me gently (hah!) that I don't update my really cool and interesting blog as often as she would like......so here's the Manda update:
1. Hubby is out of town with teenagers from church.
2. I am doing my best to stay busy 'cause I miss him.
3. I have found a recipe for homemade laundry soap that I am going to try..........I know. I am soo cool.
4. Ryan, Jacob and I went on a mini vacation to Sea World San Antonio, but it stormed the whole time and we were stuck in the hotel.
5. Jacob told me to "be patient mommy" at the restaurant today.
6. My best friend Laura, after us arguing about why I thought she shouldn't waste here time organizing her girls' toys, explained to me that if she didn't, they wouldn't play with them ...............CORRECTLY!
7. I have been trying to go to the YMCA to exercise (because I have realized there is no excuse for not going.......child care, AC, a cable TV on every cardio machine!), and have reaffirmed my original reason for not wanting to exercise..............it HURTS!
Okay, now a few pics:
Jacob and Daddy in the pool.
Jacob helping mommy with her coupons.
Making a tent on the couch.
1. Hubby is out of town with teenagers from church.
2. I am doing my best to stay busy 'cause I miss him.
3. I have found a recipe for homemade laundry soap that I am going to try..........I know. I am soo cool.
4. Ryan, Jacob and I went on a mini vacation to Sea World San Antonio, but it stormed the whole time and we were stuck in the hotel.
5. Jacob told me to "be patient mommy" at the restaurant today.
6. My best friend Laura, after us arguing about why I thought she shouldn't waste here time organizing her girls' toys, explained to me that if she didn't, they wouldn't play with them ...............CORRECTLY!
7. I have been trying to go to the YMCA to exercise (because I have realized there is no excuse for not going.......child care, AC, a cable TV on every cardio machine!), and have reaffirmed my original reason for not wanting to exercise..............it HURTS!
Okay, now a few pics:
Jacob and Daddy in the pool.
Jacob helping mommy with her coupons.
Making a tent on the couch.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
30 Secrets About Yourself
1. Is that your natural hair colour?
Yep
2. where was your default pic taken?
It is a picture I got from photobucket
3. What's your middle name?
Leigh
4. Your current relationship status?
Married
5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
Ryan.......most of the time!
6. What is your current mood?
Lazy
7. What colour underwear are you wearing?
uh..........not telling
8.What makes you happy?
Watching Jacob play, Ryan's face when he is talking about the new iPhone, carbohydrates, Girl's night out minus husbands and children
9. Are you musically inclined?
Yes
10. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be?
I would have had a theme at my wedding, like tropical or something.........and Laura would have been my photographer!
11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day?
A flamingo.........I would LOVE to be pink!
12. Ever had a near death experience?
Yes, I almost drowned in a swimming pool when I was a young child......until the lifegaurd save me!
13. Something you do a lot?
Clean the kitchen............sigh.
14. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now ?
Toot toot, chugga chugga, Big Red Car!
15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
Laura
16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
The grand daughter of my granny's next door neighbor
17. When was the last time you cried?
After harsh words with Ryan a week ago.
18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
With other teenagers (when I was one......sigh), in front of a few golden agers
19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Make salad taste like a Sonic Burger
20. What do you notice first off in a guy/girl?
How friendly they are
21. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
When I am bad=Cafe Mocha...........When I am good=Cafe Latte w/nonfat milk, sweet-n-low and a sprinkle of cinnamon
22. What's your biggest secret?
That I am really shy and have a hard time seeking people out
23. What's your favorite color?
Hot Pink and Black..........duh!
24. When was the last time you lied?
I am not sure...........hopefully I said I was sorry!
25. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
Constantly...........w/Jacob
26. Do you have braces?
Nope, but I need them.
27. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
I would love exercise
28. What are you eating or drinking atm?
Nothing.........but I am hungry????
29. Do you speak any other language?
Jacob language
30. What's your favorite smell?
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion..........it reminds me of my Grandma
Yep
2. where was your default pic taken?
It is a picture I got from photobucket
3. What's your middle name?
Leigh
4. Your current relationship status?
Married
5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
Ryan.......most of the time!
6. What is your current mood?
Lazy
7. What colour underwear are you wearing?
uh..........not telling
8.What makes you happy?
Watching Jacob play, Ryan's face when he is talking about the new iPhone, carbohydrates, Girl's night out minus husbands and children
9. Are you musically inclined?
Yes
10. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be?
I would have had a theme at my wedding, like tropical or something.........and Laura would have been my photographer!
11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day?
A flamingo.........I would LOVE to be pink!
12. Ever had a near death experience?
Yes, I almost drowned in a swimming pool when I was a young child......until the lifegaurd save me!
13. Something you do a lot?
Clean the kitchen............sigh.
14. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now ?
Toot toot, chugga chugga, Big Red Car!
15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
Laura
16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
The grand daughter of my granny's next door neighbor
17. When was the last time you cried?
After harsh words with Ryan a week ago.
18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
With other teenagers (when I was one......sigh), in front of a few golden agers
19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Make salad taste like a Sonic Burger
20. What do you notice first off in a guy/girl?
How friendly they are
21. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
When I am bad=Cafe Mocha...........When I am good=Cafe Latte w/nonfat milk, sweet-n-low and a sprinkle of cinnamon
22. What's your biggest secret?
That I am really shy and have a hard time seeking people out
23. What's your favorite color?
Hot Pink and Black..........duh!
24. When was the last time you lied?
I am not sure...........hopefully I said I was sorry!
25. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
Constantly...........w/Jacob
26. Do you have braces?
Nope, but I need them.
27. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
I would love exercise
28. What are you eating or drinking atm?
Nothing.........but I am hungry????
29. Do you speak any other language?
Jacob language
30. What's your favorite smell?
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion..........it reminds me of my Grandma
Monday, July 2, 2007
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