While Lauryn was playing in the yard earlier, I was reading a book on the porch.  I kept thinking how we could really use a nice porch swing.  We had one growing up and I used to love to go out and swing while reading.  I kind of miss that.  We have a nice patio set but it’s just not the same.  I’ll have to keep an eye out this year and see if I can find a good deal on one.

I really need to find my crafting motivation.  I recently crocheted a couple of baby wash cloths but other than that, I haven’t made anything in quite some time.  There’s a whole room in the basement just filled with supplies, I just need to get back into it all.  While out shopping the other day, I noticed some really cute nursing uniforms and my first thought was that they would make some adorable decorative pillows for Lauryn’s room.  Only two problems with that though.  One, I still don’t really know how to use my sewing machine and two, I have no desire to sew them by hand.  I’ve gone through lulls before but it’s been a while since I’ve had any desire to make anything and it’s getting to be a bummer.  I need to find a project I can get excited about!

I am very much against people talking on cell phones and texting while driving.  I know tons of people do it but I feel that when I’m driving, there’s enough going on that I need to pay attention to and I also almost always have Lauryn with me and she is very precious cargo.  I just saw an ad for something called a Chatterbox X1 Slim.  I didn’t understand what it was so I looked into it and found that it’s like a bluetooth for motorcycle riders.  That seems so dangerous to me!  People are always saying watch out for bikers, and I think that should go both ways, but now they have the capability to talk on the phone through their helmets?  In my opinion, every one needs to hang up the phone, drive and call people when you get to your destination.  It’s just too scary and people are too distracted when behind the wheel.

Last weekend my best friend and her sister came over to help me paint Lucas’s room.  It turned out great!  Today, she came over again and helped me bring up the crib from the basement and get it put together.  Although I still have to wash all of the new bedding, we still made the bed to see what it was going to look like and it’s adorable!  I can’t wait to get the rest of the room put together and see the finished product!  Every thing we get done just makes me feel like we’re that much closer to meeting our sweet little boy.  While getting everything prepared, I realized I really need to spend more time with my best friend and her sister!  We laughed our butts off while we were painting, talking about everything under the sun.  From the controversial Time magazine cover and our crazy kids to car title loans Massachusetts.  Those girls are fun and our kids have a great time playing together too.  I see more   get togethers in our near future!

I had the radio on earlier and I’m not even sure what I was listening to but there was a very pretty flute solo in the middle of the song.  This may sound weird but it really made me miss playing the flute.  I played for a couple of years in high school and loved those pretty sounds.  It actually made me wish I still had my flute so I could get it out and see if I still had any skills left but I ended up giving it to a friends sister a few years ago.  She needed one for band and couldn’t afford one so I gave her mine.  I was, by no means, a Top Rated player and I was too shy to even play a solo in front of my classmates but I think I was pretty good and more than that, I just loved doing it!  If I ever come across a good deal on a flute, I just might have to get one so I can play around again!

Today was a great day!  I actually got a decent nights sleep last night and woke up feeling semi-energetic!  I cleared out the dishwasher, swept the house and did a load of laundry.  Just before I got in the shower, I got the phone call I was waiting for.  My brother was calling to tell me that his son had been born!  Shane Patric Jr. was born just after 11 am and weighed in at 9lbs. 7oz. and is 20 1/2″ long.  I couldn’t wait to meet him!  After Lauryn and I got ready, we headed to Grand Rapids to pick Lloyd up and headed to my doctor appointment for my 34 week check-up.  Everything is right on track.  Lucas’s heartbeat was at 152 bpm, he’s measuring at 35 weeks, my blood pressure was down and the labs to check for pre-eclampsia from my last appointment were great.  After we dropped Lloyd off at work, we headed to the floral shop to pick up some flowers for my sister-in-law, picked up my mom and then went to the hospital to meet my nephew.  He’s adorable!  He has the sweetest little chubby cheeks!  My sister-in-law looked great, not at all like she’d had a 9lb. baby a few hours before   After a nice visit and a lot of pictures, we dropped my mom back at her house and then picked up some dinner at McDonald’s.  The rest of the evening is going to be spent by getting into some jammies, getting Lauryn to bed and watching my man, Randy Orton, RKO someone! 

The Get Out of Jail Free Meme, Part One

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expression, “honor amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we also have our rules. First, we always credit the blog that we stole it from and we will “fess up” to the blog owner where we stole the meme. We also provide a link to the victim’s post. (It’s our way of saying “Thanks!”) We do sometimes edit the original meme, usually to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, sometimes to select that meme’s best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from either this new meme or recently asked questions from a prior featured meme. Let’s go!!!
Today we ripped off a blogger named Pookie 808 called Pookie808.We will do it in two parts. Where she got it, we have no idea. But this is someone who could not come up a separate screen name and a blog name. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player’s posts. It’s a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!Sunday Stealing: The Get Out of Jail Free Meme, Part One
1. When you’re home alone, do you still close the door when you use the restroom?  I have a 3 year old and I’m a SAHM so being home alone is something I don’t get anymore.  I do swing the door behind me when it’s just me and her but if my husband is home, I shut it all the way.

5. Do you like your music loud or at a reasonable level?  I like it loud

7. When do you brush your teeth?  In the morning, after my coffee and before bed.
8. Can you watch scary movies alone?  Yes.
9. Soft bed or firm? And in fantasy land, who’s in it with you?  Firm with a little give and Shemar Moore YUM!
10. Would you rather stay home all day, or be out and about?  I like being out and about.
11. What’s one of your worst memories (that you are comfortable sharing)?  The day I miscarried.
12. Do you like to keep the peace or be confrontational?  I try to be a peace keeper because I don’t like confrontation at all.
13. Are you more likely to be with a large group of people or a few close friends?  A few close friends.
14. What are your plans for October?  Celebrating my nieces 2 birthday, mine and my husbands 8th wedding anniversary and Trick-or-Treating with the kids.
15. If money were not a problem, where would you like to live?  Somewhere that it never snows and is never too hot or humid.
16. What is your ideal profession?  Being a stay-at-home mom is it
17. Are you (or were you) close to your Mom and Dad?  With my mom, yes.
18. What is one fear that you can’t seem to overcome?  Spiders.  I can’t deal with them at all!
19. Are you good at math?  I’m not great at it.
20. Editor’s note. There is no question 20. It is sort of like getting a “Get out of Jail Free” card. We will do 21 to 40 next time. Peace & love!

*Since I missed last weeks Sunday Stealing and it was a two-parter, I’m doing both parts now.  Happy Sunday!*

The Semi Charmed Meme, Part One

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expression, “honor amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we also have our rules. First, we always credit the blog that we stole it from and we will “fess up” to the blog owner where we stole the meme. We also provide a link to the victim’s post. (It’s our way of saying “Thanks!”) We do sometimes edit the original meme, usually to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, sometimes to select that meme’s best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from either this new meme or recently asked questions from a prior featured meme. Let’s go!!!
Today we ripped off a blogger named Silly Dreamer from the blog, My Semi Charmed Kind of Life. We will do it in two parts. Silly does not say where it is from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player’s posts. It’s a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!Sunday Stealing: The Semi Charmed Meme, Part One
1. My uncle once:  Trained his dogs to pull him on a bobsled.
2. Never in my life:  Have I understood why people can be so rude.
3. When I was five:  My brother tried to pull my tooth out with pliers…not a good idea!
4. High School was:  A long time ago.
5. I will never forget:  The day my daughter was born.
6. I once met:  Hmmm….I can’t think of anyone famous or anything.
7. There’s this girl I know who:  Is sweet, caring and I love her to pieces!
8. Once, at a bar:  I danced on the bar in my wedding dress.  It’s tradition in my husbands family.
9. By noon, I’m usually: Cleaning house or running errands.
10. Last night: We had friends over, ate pizza and played cards.
11. If only I had:  More patience.
12. Next time I go to church:  Will be for Lauryn’s preschool open house.
13. Jonathan Frid:  Is a name I’m not familiar with.
14. What worries me most:  Is not being a good mommy.
15. When I turn my head left, I see:  A rocking chair.
16. When I turn my head right, I see:  My husband
17. You know I’m lying when:   My face turns super red.
18. What I miss most about the 80s: Being a kid!
19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be:  None of them.
20. By this time next year:  I will have an almost kindergartner and an almost 1 year old.

23. If I ever go back to school, I’d:  Put more effort in it.

30. If you visit my hometown, I’d suggest:  Coming to see me

33. If you spend the night at my house:  Be prepared to share a room with my dog

37. My favorite blonde is:  my daughter

40. And by the way:  I have crazy heart burn!  I’m afraid my baby is going to come out super hairy!!!