The Week in Review

Wednesday night was date night for Craig and I. Unexpected, but it was great to have some time together. We ate at Las Palmas...Yum. And, I saw the 368th Rocky movie! It wasn't painful to watch. But, let me put it to you like this: If I never saw it again, I would'nt lose any sleep over it.

Thursday we took Hayden to do Santa Pics. They're not too bad, although I am a perfectionist, I can't complain. He's smiling...just not at the camera.


Friday I took Annabelle to the vet. The Vet and I concluded it would be best to spay her since she ruptured a disk in her back about a year ago. Labor would be too much on her. And, to my surprise she hasn't lost any weight. Since Vader's passing we've been having to hand feed her- Poor thing -She still looks for him too. People who say dog's don't grieve are just silly.

When I picked Hayden up from daycare that day I couldn't quite figure out something on his daily log sheet. There is a new afternoon teacher, and next to snack she wrote:
1/2 bowl
Ch. Pudding
What was that suppose to mean? I didn't send anything with him that was a pudding. It took me until Saturday night to realize she had given my son Chocolate Pudding!!! See, in the back of the daycare they have a kitchen for the older kids and I guarantee you their snack that day was chocolate pudding. I'm pretty upset about it. You're not suppose to give little ones stuff like that until over a year old. Their tummys just can't process it. Needless to say I'll have to have a little talk with his daycare Wednesday after the Holidays. I know it was an honest mistake and I'm not looking to get anyone in trouble. But, Hayden could have gotten really sick - Not to mention he could have had an allergic reaction to it.



In better news...Hayden says "Momma" now. I'm so pumped, although, I haven't heard him say it yet. Craig has, Mrs. Tammy has, and even daycare. I think he thinks I'm "daddy".

Ciao!

Past and Present

In the days of Kings and Queens it was a sign of wealth and power to be slightly overweight. Today, it just means you are lazy and unnattractive. Whatever happened to "those days"? I miss them. It's so hard, esppecially for women, to accept your body in all of its glorious uniqueness - Just a thought.

I think since I've had Hayden I've learned to accept my flaws, and even embrace them. In the end beauty will fade, and all you will have left is that thing people have apparently forgotten about today.....inner beauty. I think it's time I start working on that instead of my abs.

So, today stand in front of a mirror - say a little prayer - and thank God for making you just the way you are....in his likeness.

God Bless!

Sick Boy - Christmas Starts

Thursday...
I took Hayden to the doctor for a little on going cough he's had. Waiting in our little, yellow room I noticed he had a little fluid in his right ear. When the doc came in I told him as he checked his left ear. "Well, that one's infected so I hate to see the other one." They were both infected. Listening to his lungs he didn't like the sound of them either. Very casually he told me we would need to go to the Lake for a chest x-ray to rule out pnuemonia..."What!?!." This was supposed to be just a little cold virus. I was so scared. Before we left for the hospital our nurse did an ABG to check Hayden's blood oxygen levels - it was low too. So, we scheduled an appointment for the next morning to have it re-checked. If they were low again he would need to do breathing treatments. "My poor little baby!"

Got the x-rays - did the second Blood oxygen level count - They were both good! So, now I have a sick little boy with infections in both ears, but he's not as sick as he could be.

Sunday...
Craig's Great Grandma Inez's annual Christmas party. The highlight? The contest between Craig and Ted - Who could open they're present the fastest...with oven mitts on! Haha! Of course Craig tried to cheat by opening up his pocket knife, but Ted won in the end.



Something Every Girl Should Know...
If you have to have something sweet eat dark chocolate. Dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher raises serotonin levels in your brain. Increased serotonin levels means being in a better mood : ) Now you have an excuse to eat chocolate!

Ciao!
(wink, wink Mal)

It's Official...

All A's!!! Oh yea baby! Or in the words of my adorable nephew Braxton, "oh yeee!" My wonderful hubby Craig is going to treat me to a shopping spree. I'm such a lucky girl.

Lynn and Chas are finally in their house. I'm really happy for them. I know it's got to feel so good to have "your own space". I can't wait to help her decorate, go over for dinner, watch movies over there, and all that silly stuff.

Just a little update. Chow for now!

Gone But Not Forgotten

Since Vader has been gone I've received hugs, condolences, e-mails, phone calls, and even cards in the mail. Today was no different. I went to Greco's, where I usually buy all the puppies supplies, and ran into a lady. She's worked there since before I got Vader and Annabelle, but she has always asked how Vader was. Today was no exception. As I told her of his passing she was genuinely upset.

It might be that I just have really great friends and acquaintances, but I think that's just a sidenote. Vader touched many lives aside from our own. Strangers, friends, family - He loved them all.

Dearly Missed. Loved. Remembered Always.

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Anatomy and Physiology- A
Microbiology- A
Philosophy- Waiting on her to grade Essays
Psycology- Final is tomorrow

2 down, waiting on 1, and 1 to go! I can't wait till it's all over.

So what's new? hmm, let me think. Happy Birthday Lynn! He shares a birthday with the infamous December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor (your history trivia for the day). Daffne's Grad party is this Sunday. I'm really excited to see her and catch up. There just isn't enough time in the day anymore to do "fun" stuff. What else, What else, What else...Oh, after my final I'll probably get a chance to take some photos with my new cam (camera). Then, I'll take on the task of photographing Hayden to get a (cross my fingers) Christmas card pic.

Last night was Craig's company dinner, and let me tell you what, I've never felt more out of place! I guarantee 95% of Craig's co-workers had Grandkids...Yow! I felt so young, which I guess is not a bad thing. But, they were all very nice. The food was good, the people were nice, and I got to dress up! Not a bad night.

I'll write again soon.

Chow.

Today

In my CD player:
-The Fray
-Blue October
-Imogen Heap
-John Mayer
-Justin Timberlake
-Jack Johnson

What I ate for Breakfast:
Coffee (My most important meal of the day!)

I'm looking forward to:
Christmas

My Favorite T.V. show:
House

Motivation:
Craig and Hayden

Favorite Scripture:
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for some have entertained angels - unawares
Hebrews 13:1-2

Last Movie I Watched:
Superman Returns

Most Recent Picture Perfect Moment:

And It Starts...

The hectic week of finals. The time you tie up loose ends, and in the process pull your hair out. My agenda this week - To safely get through 3 Comprehensive Finals, 2 Essay finals, 2 five page Essays, and a partridge in a pear tree...Ha! Craziness - It's all around.

I can't wait till Saturday is here. I'll kick off my shoes, prop them up, and take a much needed time out for me. But, I'm sure this won't last too long. Hayden always keeps me on my toes (But in a good way).

Cute moment to Remember:
Last week, as I got home from my dreadful night class, I picked Hayden up to kiss him. Instead, he wrapped his arms around me, grabed my face with both hands, and proceeded to give me a kiss with his mouth wide open! I just can't help but love that kid. He is more than I ever imagined. Oh the joys of parenthood!

God Bless to All! Take a moment and tell those close to you how much you really appreciate them. You never know when it might be your last chance.

It's Here...

My Olympus E500 Digital SLR! I'm so pumped and I already have hundreds of photos taken...In my head that is!

Craig's wish...

For me to get good enough to start doing shoots on the side. I'd love to, I just don't know if i'll get that good. But hey, if I put my mind to it...you never know.

Christmas can't come soon enough, even though I've already gotten my present, I can' wait to capture some great memories. Hayden is going to be such a camera ham! Or, atleast I hope so. After finals, my finger will be permanently glued to this camera. I can't wait!

Grieving Heart

When dreaming with a grieving heart the hardest part is waking up. You roll out of bed on your knees, and wonder was he ever really here? All you have now are the memories left behind. The hardest times are your moments of clarity when you realize he'll never be in this life with you again. You cry a little, laugh a little, and try to remember every detail of his life.

The easiest way to mend your broken heart is look forward to the future, and hold close all the good memories he left you with. God builds your mansion with everything you love, and he'll most certainly be there waiting. Accept the things you cannot change...The hardest thing to do.

"What if's" plague my thoughts a thousand times a day.
What if I hadn't...
What if I'd done...
What if I'd thought to...
What if, What if, What if.
It drives me crazy inside.

At this moment in time:
My Family: One less
My life: a little sad
The future: bright
My blog: Therapy

He had 1,576,800 minutes on this earth - He didn't waste 1.