I must confess....

Happy Wednesday!!!! Linking up with Melissa for some confessions today! Won't you come join us?

I confess....

.....I was so overwhelmed/stressed last week, that I had myself a glass (or two) of wine at 4:00

.....I would much rather have some puppy snuggles than do housework or anything for that matter

.....I am not sorry for the amount of puppy pictures I post lately on social media

.....I bawled like a baby when I watched Glee Finale. That was one show I absolutely loved and even though the last few seasons weren't my favorite, I am going to miss it!!!

.....I don't know if I am ever going to enjoy B working these long hours (pay day YES! But its still hard)

 

mom life funnies

This weekend was a pretty boring one, B worked Saturday until 3 and we did some grocery shopping and then just hung out at home the rest of the weekend! With his crazy work schedule, I have a feeling this will be  our weekends until we get adjusted!  I was browsing Pinterest and I swear it's my life to a T...I cant help but laugh because it is so true...

Fellow moms....do you feel the same ;) Have a great week!!!!!

Friday- SPRING!!!!!!

Happy Spring!!!!!(yes I know it isn't official until 6:45 tonight but SPRING!!!!

I am very overwhelmed & exhausted this week. My stress level is higher than normal. I am not used to being on my own for 12 hours. Yes eventually it will be like an ordinary day but now it's a lot! I am very grateful for B's job and it will get better but for now...I am beat!

If you follow me on IG or Facebook, I would say I am sorry for the overload of puppy but really Im not. I forgot how much work a puppy can be....I feel like I have a newborn all over again(ok! it's not that crazy). For only being here about a week, he is doing pretty good. He is sleeping in the crate and doing well with that, and still has accidents but that will take time (he is ONLY 2 mo) I am loving all the snuggles (since Bre doesn't like to cuddle anymore) Seriously this face is just the cutest

DWTS Season 20 started this week and while I am not really impressed with who all they picked to be on the show, I will still watch it! I think Rumer Willis is definitely going to be a front runner (her performance on Monday was awesome!) Also the gymnast girl paired up w. Derek Hough should be pretty good

I feel like I have such writing block lately, I want to write but anytime I come here, I just stare at a blank screen and then just throw in the towel. I may actually take a break from here for awhile until I feel like I can fully commit and not just come here just because 

So on that note, Have a fabulous weekend, I am not sure when I will be back here but I will be back

....Linking up with these lovely ladies today......

 

thankful thoughts

This week has been quite a busy one...though we haven't really gone anywhere, I've been feeling very overwhelmed but, I am thankful.

I am Thankful for.....

.....B's new job. Though the hours are crazy and I get overwhelme  being alone for 12 hours with a threenager and puppy. We are really lucky he was able to snag this job!

.....Netflix! Really who doesn't love to binge watch shows? Currently watching Gilmore Girls (again) from the beginning and Revenge

.....our sweet little nugget is starting to get the whole not peeing inside thing! He still has accidents (of course! he is only 2 mo) but he is starting to go to the gate in the playroom when he has to go out!

.....coffee. Even though Baxter is doing good at sleeping for most of the night, he has woken up a few times (1:30 & 4:30), we have been waking early to take B to work so coffee is my best friend this week!


What are you thankful for this week?



 

weekend- meet Baxter

I usually am not too tired on Mondays but oy! I am EXHAUSTED today....(all for a good reason though!) This weekend was a pretty good one, if you follow me on IG or are friends with me on Facebook, you've probably already seen many of these....but we finally got our puppy on Saturday!!! We rescued him through a small rescue that fosters beagles. They got the mom when she was pregnant and here we are with a new little nugget

Friday, was a usual lazy night, picked B up after work and we just hung out and watched some Netflix and relaxed. We recently started watching Revenge, we are only about 10 episodes in and I am addicted!!! I probably would've stayed up all night and kept watching if B wouldn't get mad

Saturday morning we had some running around and errands to do, once we finished up with those, we headed to the place to meet for the puppy pick-up! I also got to catch up with a friend I haven't seen in way too long! When we first got there they puppies hadn't arrived yet but were there shorty after. They were all so cute! But one particular one decided to make a place for himself under B's leg....so we snagged him up and he was the sweetest....Breanna chased a few of the others and we looked as well but decided this one was the one for us! He laid in my arms the whole time, didn't make a peep. So we got all the paper work filled out and all the other necessary stuff and off we went! We got home and the cats were not quite sure (and still aren't) what this little thing running around their house is, he wanted to play but they wanted nothing to do with him( and still don't). At this point we didnt have a cage yet so we improvised and used a laundry basket with a blanket and he didnt make a peep all night!

Sunday, Baxter was up early (4:30), so I made B take him out...and he fell back asleep for a little while longer but I was wide awake and  I looked down and his sad face we just staring up at me so we came down and played for a bit and he fell asleep a few hours after he woke up. Once we all got ready, we headed over to my parents for the day (puppy in tow!). My mom was making homemade meatball hoagies for lunch...(Yumm-o!!!) they were amazing. My brother and sister-in-law and the boys were meeting us there but my brother got sick so he didnt make it! It was a nice relaxing day. The kids loved playing with the puppy and he is definitely exhausted! I never thought I would be that pet parent that put sweaters/coats on my dog....but my mom gave me a few and I am in love! Seriously he looks so cute with his little sweater on

I forgot how much work a puppy is and man am I exhausted! But he is so worth it! Right now he sleeps a lot so if need be, I can catch a quick nap. Bre loves him but is still a little weary when he is running around...she likes him more when he is sleeping or calm. Last night was our first night in the crate and he cried for a few minutes then fell asleep and he only woke up once in the middle of the night and then again at 5:30 for the day! So lots of coffee will be needed this week and for quite awhile!


 

Friday stuff

Happy Friday!!! This week really flew by. I feel like it was JUST Monday. Well anyways...This week was a good one...nothing MAJORLY exciting but we did get out of the house (YAY!!!)

* Met up with my MBFF & her girls this week was a huge highlight because I feel like I havent seen them in forever!!! We met up at BK and the girls had a blast running around and up and down the play area. This is the first time in 2 year they actually had the courage to climb the entire way to the top! (We got so caught up in catching up, we took no pictures!)


* This re-purpose piece. My mom got me this tin for Christmas and it had hollies, berries Christmas type flowers in it and I absolutely love it so I wanted to use it again, so I raided my stock of flowers in the attic and I am so happy how it looks

* This one here....she just amazes me more and more everyday!!!! I love how much she loves to learn and loves to draw and write. Awhile back we found a new show called Word World where the words "come to life" as whatever that particular word is. Any time she watches it she has to have her tablet right beside her to write down words!

* This weekend we are supposed to go to my parents at some point but other than that not really sure what is happening! B has been working a lot this week and next week he will be onto his normal schedule (12 hr days) so we are trying to get as much time together before that all starts!

Have a fab weekend...

....Linking up with these sweet ladies today......

 

Thankful thoughts

Taking another few minutes to remember the little things I am thankful for this week....

I am thankful for....

B's new job only being 10 minutes away! Since we are down to one car for a little while it makes it much easier to take him and pick him up from work!

Warmer temps!!! While we haven't been able to play outside (due to rain & lots of mud) it's been amazing and I am loving it

Coffee!!!!!!!! (I dont think I need any explanation for this one)

Play dates. These keep me sane! I love catching up w my MBFF (mom bff) and letting the girls run off all their energy!!! I am cherishing these so much right now and into spring/summer because come fall when school starts its going to be harder with opposite schedules!



What are YOU thankful for this week?

Also linking up w. Vanessa for Thinking out Loud Thursday!!!

 

Confession funk...

I confess......

.....I am in a MAJOR funk lately (I think being stuck inside is just getting to me)

.....some days I just feel like I am a bad mom/wife and I just cant do anything right

.....I need to start working out again! (I know I mentioned it last week, but maybe if I keep talking about it I will finally do it!)

.....I really need to get back to church. I think this is a lot of why I am just feeling so blah lately



What do you have to confess today......Linking up today with Melissa...

 

Get to know me.....

Its been a little while since I've done an about me post but I've noticed some new faces around here (Hi!!!!) so I thought now would be a perfect time to do another so lets get to it...

* I am the youngest of 3

* I am slightly obsessed w NKOTB (loved them since I was 8.....27 years!!!! that's a mighty long time!)

* I am deathly afraid of heights (like borderline panic attack!)

* I have a small obsession with nail polish, I probably change my nail color once a week

* I am not a fan of summer. Don't get me wrong, I like warm weather but I am more of a Spring type gal
* I also love Fall

* I don't like to talk on the phone and would much rather text

* If I could I would eat sushi everyday!!!! 

* I was a dancer for 13 years

* I've met a lot of country artists(Jason Michael Carroll, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Josh Gracin, Toby Keith, LoCash Cowboys, Trailer Choir, David Nail, Josh Turner, Mallary Hope, Whitney Duncan to name a few)
* Brad and I met on MySpace in 2005. We dated for about 2 years broke up for a year and got back together and were engaged 4 months later we were married in July 2010 and had Breanna June 2011
* I wore cowboy boots at my wedding
* I own ZERO pairs of heels
* I can be very quiet until I get to know you.
* You cross me (or anyone I love) I will be the biggest bitch you've ever met
* I love taking pictures
* I hate driving and would much rather be a passenger



 

weekend (DIY)stuff

If I'm going to be honest this weekend was one of the most chill weekends we had in awhile. And it was nice! It was a DIY weekend for me!  Friday we had our usual lazy night with food and TV

We had some errands to run on Saturday after w picked up B from work. We stopped at Hobby Lobby to pick a few things I needed. I seriously love that store! I could spend hours in there. Its so cheap and there is just so much stuff I could use for the house but I resisted and got only a few things. I've been wanting a new wreath for our front door, so I had to pick up a few last pieces for that and got to work Saturday night. omg! seriously it was not as easy as I thought it would be! I probably tore it apart about 6 times until I finally got it how I wanted  and I love it!!! (Thank you Sarah for the idea, check out her blog for instructions on how to put this together!!)

Sunday- was another DIY day while B ran to get some groceries. I have been wanting to start doing some sort of hobby because when Breanna starts Pre-K in fall, I am going to need something to do to keep myself occupied. So I have a bunch of canvases and I just started playing around with drawing on them and making some art for Breanna's room. I was only happy with how one turned out but I am still not sure if I am 100% in love with it! 

This week the weather is going to be FABULOUS!!!! Hello 50's....Ive been longing for this weather and I think spring FINALLY may be here!!!! We have a fairly busy week (Play date, lunch with my mom, gymnastics and story time!) but since the weather is going to be so nice, I am looking forward to getting out of the house.

 

Friday Favorites...

Happy Friday! This week was a odd one weather wise....rain,snow, snow, rain, more rain and more snow

I finally finished my picture wall in our living room, it had some 'holes' in it and I have to say I am beyond happy how it looks

Finding this gem in my parents attic- ok so to some it may not be a gem but this was mine when I was 3 and he was my favorite stuffed animal ever! I cant believe it was still up there! Of course I had to give it to Breanna and she loves it

Elise over at Cheers Y'all had this on her blog this week and it really hit me hard.....we have some many changes coming I need to forget about the former and not dwell on the past

Speaking of "a new thing"....I've been waiting for what seems like forever to announce that B FINALLY got a new job! And starts Monday!!!!!  I am beyond thrilled for him and best part it's less than 10 minutes from our house!

....Linking up with these sweet ladies today......

dont be so quick to judge

I came across an article on social media that really made me so angry! Normally, I don't say much about those articles that are circulating all over the internet but this one, really hit a nerve with me. You can read the article here

I will start by saying....I absolutely love Kelly Clarkson and the fact that she is a real person (flaws and all!) and doesn't conform to the 'Hollywood Mold' that she NEEDS to be a size 2 a week after she has a baby. She is a great role model and just like a normal everyday mom that may still be carrying around baby weight few months or even years after having a baby! You don't know the situation they are in, maybe they are suffering from PPD. Maybe she is struggling with the overwhelming feelings of taking care of a new baby, a human being!

Fat Shaming or any kind of shaming (for that matter) is just wrong! What makes you all high mighty to sit behind a computer and bash someone for maybe something they cant control! I can almost guarantee that if you were face to face with that person you wouldn't say those things! Seriously who says -Everyone likes to have a fat friend to make themselves look skinny? Seriously? Just NO!!!!!!!! I am friends with people because I have common interests with them and because I genuinely like that person!

And how do you know their story? You don't! So don't be do quick to judge. Sorry but not everyone can fit into the "Hollywood mold" size 2. Its sad that is how our world is but not everyone is going to be a size 2 or even wants to be a size 2!

All this comes from the parents, teach your kids right from wrong, teach your kid that it is NOT ok to call someone names. You don't know the situation they are going through. That little girl that doesn't have the latest fashion? She is just happy to have clothes on her back. That little boy who doesn't eat much at lunch time? Maybe he doesn't have someone at home to pack him a lunch everyday because his mom is working 2 jobs just to keep a house over his head.

It breaks my heart that my child has to grow up in a world so cruel and disgusting! Don't let your kids think it's ok to go out and call someone names, call them fat, call them ugly or whatever you choose. Be a role model to your child and teach them the respectable way to treat others.  





 

Thankful...

What a crazy boring week this week has been, we got hit with another round of snow overnight and got about 4 inches or so, while I am over winter and snow and cold, there is just something so peaceful and beautiful about freshly fallen snow...I wanted to take a few minutes to remember the awesome things in my life

Today, I am Thankful for......
....my 'July '10 knotties'! After almost 5 years I love that I still keep in contact with these amazing ladies, though a lot of us have never met, they are the most amazing support system. I love these ladies and am blessed to have them in my life
....that I am able to stay at home with Breanna. I know a lot of working moms would love to be able to stay home and raise their babies. Sometimes, I feel though I can take it for granted but seriously this is the best JOB I could ever have!
.....daily devotionals. I have been struggling a lot with getting connected back to my faith and getting to church. I have found reading devotionals daily is keeping me grounded and helping me realize a lot and to just let it all go 
.....and of course I can not forget, my little family. I know some days are tough but when it comes down to it I am so blessed and I wouldnt want to share my life with anyone else! They are my world and I am lucky they are mine!  


what do you have to be thankful for today?

confessions....

Linking up w Melissa today for confession posts...this may be boring but here goes!!!


I confess......

.....I miss nap time! I miss that hour or so just to catch up on shows and blogs

.....I have been binge watching the "new" 90210 and I even got B addicted

.....I really am wanting a pampering day for myself. Its been I don't even know how long
since I've had my hair done and I just want to sit down and relax without any interruptions. I also have been in much need of a mani/pedi, just looking for some me time to relax.

.....I am really wanting to do the bikini series with Tone it Up again but I know I wont finish just like last year. (Anyone want to throw some motivation my way?)

.....I had Panera 3 times this past weekend. I cant help, I am addicted to the Mediterranean Veggie sandwich and tomato soup!

.....I have big news to share Friday!