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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Just How Old is Old?!

Emily Grace being herself - SILLY!

Next week my little Emily will turn 2! Can you believe it?! It seems like just yesterday I was shocked to discover that we were having baby number three!! She has been such a joy to our lives and I didn't realize how incomplete our family was without her. The kids and I were talking this morning about Emily's birthday. Tyler just turned 5. Nine days after his 5th birthday, Brien had a birthday. He kept asking when his daddy's party was going to be. Tyler's birthday was on a Monday so he had a birthday party the following Saturday. I explained to him that when you get older you don't really have birthday parties.

When we were talking about Emily's birthday this morning and Tyler again asked when Daddy's party was going to be.

Shelby replied: "Daddy doesn't have a party 'cause he's older."

Tyler: "Daddy is not old, Memaw and Papaw are old. Daddy is just BIG, not little like us, but he's not old like Memaw and Papaw!"

Shelby: "I just mean that when you're not a little kid, then you don't get that many presents or a cake. That means you're old."

You don't have to disclose your age. You may be old (32) like me or even older (33) like my husband. But, what do you think makes you old...or young!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Wordless Wednesday - Comfy Emily

My 107th

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Monday, February 08, 2010

Whirlwind Weekend and Weigh In Results

What a whirlwind of a weekend. Lots of time was spent with family, extended family, and friends.

Reagen celebrated her 2nd birthday.

She refused to open ANY gifts in bags.
Gift wrapped only!!

We showered a mom-to-be with gifts.
Angela (Deedee) on the left with her daughter, Magen on the right who is expecting her first child very soon.

We woke up this morning to more white stuff on the ground. I know our 4 inches isn't much to my B/F/F Becca's 30+ in Baltimore but it was enough to shut down the school for the day. So, pray for my sanity as I'm "snowed in" with the kiddos again. Maybe we should consider looking at some Fort Wayne real estate to get away from Snowy Arkansas! *LOL

I had my Monday morning weigh in this morning with more good results. Since Monday, January 4, 2010 I have lost ten pounds! I am very proud of my accomplishment. When I weighed in this morning, I was at the weight I recorded the last day I weighed in when I was dieting back in the summer. It's been a slow process, but I really like doing Weight Watchers more than following the low carb lifestyle. The weight doesn't come off as quickly, but I feel like there are more food choices with the Weight Watchers plan and it's easier to feed my entire family by doing a plan like this. Thanks to everyone for your support and words of encouragement.

Have a great week, everyone and don't forget to click HERE to enter my current give-away!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

She's Walking Folks!

It looks like baby (I know at some point I'm going to have to stop calling her a baby) Emily Grace has decided that she wants to be upright and has taken to walking! She is really moving quickly on her feet. I am so proud of her. She is getting less timid daily and is doing more walking by the day. She really amazes me at how quickly she catches on to things. She discovers she can do more things each day. I used to be very scared about her being on the couch because she was fearless about just crawling off the edge. Now she will back down feet first on her belly and does it very swiftly and safely. She is also still crawling off and on the fire place. That has always been a big no-no at our house even with the older kids just because one false move and we could have a trip to the ER. She is very cautious when she is on the bricks, but when she is told NO to get away she will usually comply. That's not to say that she will stay away once she gets down, but she does at least listen when she is told no, right?

Monday, July 20, 2009

Reflections, I'll bet you can see yourself in those eyes!

Let me start out by saying THANK YOU to everyone who has sent me message and e-mails asking about my back. I am feeling much better now, and hopefully I will not have this happen again. I bought Emily a new car seat. I got her a seat that we can rear face for the next couple of months, until she turns a year old.

She is almost a year old!!! Where on earth has the time gone?!?! I just can't believe it. My baby girl is babbling all of the time now, and is starting to repeat simple phrases. Yesterday she let go of the chair and took two steps to the couch. It won't be long now and she'll be all over the place and then we're all in trouble! She's also getting some hair now. This makes mommy very happy as she will hardly keep the head wraps on her head anymore. She pulls them off usually before I can even get them on her head. Hopefully when she gets a little hair I can clip then on and maybe she will leave them in place, although I am not getting my hopes too high because I don't feel like she is going to care much for bows.

Daily I am reminded of just how much this little girl is following in the steps of her big brother. She's not afraid of anything and will not back down from anyone! If she wants something she will do her best to get it no matter who or what she has to climb, pinch, or poke to get it. In the photo she is trying to get the glass of sweet tea that you see in the bottom corner of the photo. She has learned to flash that million dollar smile, bat those eye lashes over those crystal blue eyes and shake her head yes as I am shaking mine no. I know it will only be a matter of time before she's dating, driving, and searching for the best acne treatment. But for now I am enjoying my baby girl while I still can.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Camera Critters - "Streeeeeeetch"

I've spent the biggest part of the day sifting through baby clothes. I put away two big trash bags full of clothes that Emily can no longer wear (many of which she NEVER wore). I finally sat down to unwind a bit and visit some Camera Critters. Imagine my surprise when I realized that my post had only been saved to a draft and NOT set to auto publish. *sigh*

Without further adu, I give you my Camera Critters photo:

We visited the Memphis zoo last summer on what I believe to be the hottest day of the year. This guy decided to quench his thirst and I was lucky enough to capture a shot as he did. Can you imagine having to spread your legs so wide to take a drink?! It would be like being on one of those car lifts or something!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

The Bald and the Beautiful

I'm looking for some cute bows/headwraps for my little one. She's five months old...and almost bald! I want to get her some cute headbands, but the ones you buy in the stores leave marks around her head and I know that can't be comfortable. I have been searching and have found many stores online. I was thinking that there are a lot of my readers who have Etsy stores, and I would rather support someone who is making their things by hand than to buy from a large company. I am really interested in the interchangeable infant headbands (or headwraps). Shelby (my 6 year old) has lots of alligator clip style bows that would clip on those, so it would be a bit easier than trying to stock up on a lot of different kinds of bows. There are so many to choose from, I am at a loss for where to begin. Any Mom readers who can recommend? Are there any dealers out there who would like to solicit my business? I am also willing to do reviews in exchange for products?

Monday, January 19, 2009

Update on Emily

Some of my Facebook and Twitter followers have asked me how my little one is doing. Emily is, well she is really sick. She has Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), an infection of the lungs and breathing passages. Every four hours, she has to take two puffs from an inhailer and every six ours she's to have Mucinex to keep the phlegm in her lungs from getting worse. The doctor said she will get worse before she gets better. There is no guarantee that she will not end up in the hospital before it's all said and done. We just have to keep a close watch on her and make sure her "wheezing" doesn't worsen and that her breathing doesn't become a chore as well as making sure that she does drink her formula. Right now she's cut her intake down by about 1/2. She's taking only an ounce or two every hour or so where normally she will drink a six ounce bottle every three hours. This is probably due to the fact that she's so congested it's hard to breathe and eat.

The last two nights have been pure hell. I've been up with her because she cannot lay down without choking and gagging. I've been sitting up with her in the recliner and we sleep off and on that way, but more off than on! Her pediatrician told me that days 4-7 are usually the worst with this condition so it looks like I will not be getting any sleep any time in the near future. Of course I have family that would sit up with her, but I am sure that I would not be able to sleep even if they did, so there's not much need in taking them up on their offer.

Please keep us in your prayers because it looks like we may need them for the next few days. I will post updates when I can. Right now she's sleeping so I am going to grab a bite to eat and then try to nap a bit myself. Thank you all so much for your care and concern.

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Just Because

It's been a while since I posted a picture of little Emily. Here she is just after a bath. She is doing well. She has a bit of cradle cap (a dry, flaky scalp). She's also got those baby pimples, or milk bumps on her face. Her pediatrician warned me of this due to the fact that she hung around a bit longer in the womb than she should have. It'll go away on it's own. Other than this, she is growing well and she is starting to really notice her surroundings. She loves to watch her big brother and sister. She will turn her head as far as she can reach to see them. It is really fun to watch. She's a good baby and really only cries when she's dirty or hungry. My fingers are crossed that she stays this way.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Thursday Thirteen - A Day In The Life...

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A day in the Life...

1. So, I completely forgot how much a newborn will sleep...during the day!!!

2. I also forgot how many diapers a newborn will go through on any given day.

3. ...AND how many of them are dirty!

4. Mixing bottles of formula in the middle of the night slowly but surely can be done with only one eye open.

5. Speaking of mixing formula, I also forgot how many times a day that has to be done.

6. She's drinking 2 ounces at a time every 2-3 hours. That is a lotta bottles. I'm too tired to do the math.

7. Diaper rash is also not a good thing. Thank goodness for Balmex diaper rash cream.

8. I have such a high respect for single moms! I do not know HOW they do it?!?!

9. I am so glad that I have a husband, family, and friends to help out...otherwise I think I'd be crazier than I am at this point.

10. Sleep...yeah, I'm not getting a lot of it.

11. Why is it that babies will sleep for 4 to 5 hours straight during the day but not at night.

12. Yes, I've tried keeping her awake at during the day and NO she still doesn't sleep well at night. Maybe it's just too quiet.

13. I might be getting a mini-van! Yup, just call me Tisha the "Soccer Mom". I don't care...it'll make my life so much simpler.

*yawn* Happy Thursday Thirteen, my friends! *yawn*

Sunday, August 31, 2008

A Peaceful Day

I'm sure that this will be the last peaceful day I see for a while. Hubby is gone with the kiddos. My sister is building a new house and they are working on the plumbing. The kids are playing in the dirt and having a grand 'ole time, I'm sure. I have gotten the floors cleaned, the kid's bedrooms straightened and all of the laundry caught up. So much for peaceful hmmm? I am a bit nervous about the arrival of the new baby. Thoughts are running through my head about anything and everything under the sun. Will I be able to handle all of the pressures of being a full time mommy to this new little one while helping my husband run his business. I won't just be ordering company logo shirts but I will be in charge of his finances, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, helping him bid jobs, etc. There is no room for error in this job. I just hope I can not only live up to his expectations as his wife and mother of his children, but also as his office manager! Keep your fingers crossed for me, please!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The End Is Near

I had another OBGYN appointment today and I know you all have been checking in today to find out the results.

Unfortunately there are no changes with me or the little one. He said she has dropped a bit, but my cervix and uterus remained unchanged. This is NOT what a pregnant woman wants to hear on the date she is "due".

The doctor then said the sweetest words I've heard in about nine months...*wink* He asked if we wanted to give her a deadline. I cheerfully agreed! An end in sigh, oh what a feeling!!! If the wonderful little bundle of joy does not arrive before then, we are to be at the hospital on Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30AM. I am still hoping that she comes before then but if not we do know that there will be a new baby in our family on our around the second!!!

Stay tuned for details. I have a very important blogger on standby to post the all important first photo since I don't think People or USA Today will be paying me millions for it.

Friday, August 22, 2008

The End

Today was my last day at my current job. It was bittersweet to say the least. My sister has taken over my former position and I have no doubts that she is the perfect replacement and she will do very well. I'm super excited for her and hope that this position opens many doors for her.

The good thing about her taking over is that she went shopping with the boss yesterday and today not only did he buy us all lunch (my favorite, Mexican) but I was also presented with a basket full of goodies for the baby which contained a $100 Wal-Mart shopping card as well as a very sweet card signed by my friends, co-workers, customers, and even hubby (he's a customer) and he wrote the sweetest message inside that got me a bit teary eyed. *sniff*

I will still have my "mommy" duties of getting Shelby and Tyler to and from school and pre-school so I'll still have to get up and at 'em every morning but to know that I won't have the pressures of the job that I was in will be nice for sure. I will help Brien out at his office after the baby is born and we have some recovery time. Next week I am going to try to take it easy and have some "me" time in preparation for this new little addition. Daddy and Memaw (my mother in law) will have to assume the chauffeur role for a bit while I'm out of commission with the new baby.

For now, we're just playing the waiting game. With little to no patience, this mommy does NOT like to play this game. Hopefully it'll all be over very soon. Stay tuned...

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Doctors, Hiccups, and the Remote Control

I went to the doctor today. I did get one piece of good news. I've lost 4 lbs since my last visit. He asked what was going on and I told him that I didn't know why and I assured him that I was still eating well. For instance, last night right before bed I couldn't decide on cookies and milk or pudding and milk so I had all three. Today after the visit I also had some of Sonic's new fried ice cream. It wasn't bad but not nearly as good as I had craved it to be either. I'm sure by the time I made it to the bottom I found that extra four pounds, don't ya think?! Maybe I should get some deep fried pickles tomorrow just to be sure.

I have not made any more progress toward delivery. I am still the same as I was last week when I visited so we're scheduled for another office visit next Thursday which just so happens to be her "due date". My doctor informed me today that I should remember that her due date is not a deadline just a projected time frame that is subject to change. *LOL* Thanks, Doc but remember this is #3 for me so my hopes are NOT up, but if the weather gets back up in the 100+ temps next week we'll be talking about inducing this little "projected time frame". :)

Tonight as I was blog hopping the baby girl got the hiccups and I tried to get good video of it by putting the remote control on my belly. I thought I would post it here and let you see for yourself that fetuses really do get them. It is the strangest feeling when she has them and obviously it makes her very uncomfortable as well. Take a look: (there is some sound, hubby was watching television)

I had a hard time getting a good angle on the remote from my view so Brien grabbed the camera and began to film. By this time her hiccups had subsided and now she was angry that this strange object had invaded her space. She kicked the remote control off my belly right before he began to film. Take a watch at what happens next:

Thursday Thirteen - Packed and Ready

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Thirteen Things Packed For The Hospital

1. Baby Blankets
2. Nightgown (I had to buy one because I don't wear them)
3. Housecoat
4. Itty Bitty Teeny Tiny little socks that look like shoes
5. Camera/Video Camera
6. Diaper Bag
7. Diapers
8. Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap
9. Car Seat
10. Bibs/Burp Cloths
11. Comfy new fluffy socks & house shoes
12. Baby Name Book (she's still unnamed!!!)
13. Boppy Pillow

Sunday, August 17, 2008

I'm Ready When You Are!

We're working hard in the Black household preparing for the new baby sister. The garage is being turned into an extra bedroom. Tyler and Shelby are helping Daddy and Papaw frame up the old garage into a new bedroom. It's an exciting time for all of us.

Yesterday, my sister came over and she put together the many new items we had sitting in boxes. The baby girl is now ready for her new swing, bouncy seat, Bob stroller , car seat, bassinet, playpen, and other various items that her Auntie Lou Lou opened up and got ready for her.

I am so ready for this baby girl to go from my belly to my arms. I don't know if I'll ever put her in this

because I am so ready to cradle her in my arms that I know I will have a hard time putting her down. For now I need to get back to reality. I need to finish the housework, fold the laundry, get the grocery list completed so I can go buy them and get back. We have a birthday party at 5 and then back home to prepare Shelby for her first day of school tomorrow!

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

What about baby?

Tonight was a much better night than last night. After a dinner with monkeys last night I was worried that I was too hard on the kids by sending them to bed right after. Thankfully, they had both forgotten about it by morning and were much better today!

I took the opportunity to rock them both in my lap tonight as we watched the final competition performances on So You Think You Can Dance. It is becoming a bit harder for the two of them to sit comfortably on my lap, for obvious reasons.

I asked Tyler what he thought we'd do once the baby got here. My lap was full with the two of them.

Where would she sit?

He pointed to the couch across the living room and informed me that baby sister could lay there on the couch.

I asked him if he thought that was fair to put her over there all by herself and he said, "Yes mommy because she'll be asleep anyway".

Only 22 days to go, assuming that she takes after me and not her father on punctuality!!

Monday, August 04, 2008

Manic Monday - Big

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Things that are BIG:
* My belly, my butt, my...well, suffice it to say that pretty much everything on my body is big right now with only 3 weeks left 'till baby #3 comes.

* The remodel project that is going on at our home in preparation for said baby #3.

* The kicks, tumbles, pokes, rolls, etc that the baby in my belly is dishing out.

* The nervousness in my little girl as she prepares for her first day of kindergarten August 18th.

* My baby boy who is potty trained as well as sleeping in his own bed all before he turns three on Saturday, August 9!

* The back pain that is causing me much grief as we speak.

* The THANKS I have for Ms Bee who sent a wonderful package to me with some very CUTE outfits for the new baby!!!

* The relief that I have that we got the crib and dresser/changing table bought for the new baby. She will have something to sleep in now, although she may be temporarily displaced in the house since her room used to be a garage. It is quickly progressing, though. I am very proud of hubby!!!

Sunday, August 03, 2008

Detour

"So, Mr Black is removing garage doors a part of your daily work routine?" the doctor asks.

"No sir, I'm a plumber" the patient replies.

Five stitches later, hubby was back home finishing up the task at hand.

He is okay, but it could have been MUCH worse than it actually was. He was taking down the garage door and forgot to release the tension springs. The door snapped and came back on him cutting about an inch strip less than a half inch from his right eye.

The addition to the house is coming along rather quickly. The floor in the garage is almost complete making it level with the rest of the house. Baby sister just might have a completed bedroom before she makes her much anticipated arrival! :)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Baby Update & Stuff...

I am officially on the countdown! As of yesterday, we have one month until baby girl's expected delivery. NO, we still have not chosen a name. There are still tons of things that I need to do besides pick out a name for this baby. We have yet to complete her temporary nursery. I do have most of the big ticket items either bought or borrowed that I will need for her immediate arrival so that is a load off, (thanks to Becca and Charie). The other few things I plan on purchasing this coming weekend so that we can get her crib set up and be prepared should she come early, although I am NOT holding my breath on that one. My next task is to work on getting private health as well as life insurance quotes. It's hard to get an insurance quote from a company when you have to start out by saying, "Well, I'm pregnant BUT". They immediately say that they can't give you a quote until after the pregnancy due to complications that might occur with you or the unborn child. Thanks for giving me ANOTHER worry, buddy!! The good news is that I can carry my work insurance (for a higher price of course) for up to 18 months after my departure.

Anyhow, things are coming along and my replacement at work is due to start on Monday. I hope she doesn't back out on me before then. I am looking forward to getting her trained so that I can relax the week before the baby is due.

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