Woohoo!

Yay! Its all done! The couches are here...Cable guy just left...Logan now has standard cable in his room so he can watch cartoon network, Nick Jr, and the Disney channel....along with several others! I am so excited! Plus, our internet is about 3 times as fast! No more waiting 20 minutes to upload a video! Yay!

Friday Funday

Today was eventful!!! I was woken up at 4:30 by JR, who was getting ready for work. He wanted to let me know that not only did the paycheck go through, but so did our tax return! Yay! JR didn't have a full day of work so when he got home this afternoon, we went to lunch and then to best buy to get his new laptop! The internet people are coming tomorrow so that we can use both laptops at the same time. Right now we have broadband...which we are keeping so that JR can take it with him to work and still have internet access! I am hoping to get a new laptop as well, but I think we are going to have to wait about a month! Anyway...mine works just fine, its just old and I like JR's! LOL! The point is, I wont be broken hearted if I have to wait a little longer for a new one!
After we got the computer, we headed to the furniture store. We went about a month ago and picked out a new living room set...couch, loveseat, and chair with an ottoman. It all happened so fast that by the time we left I just wasn't feeling so sure about our choice. For one, I said I wanted something that reclined...it did not. I also said that I didn't want an ottoman (we have had them so far, and I dont particularly like them...they seem to get in the way)...somehow we picked something with an ottoman. JR really liked it so I just said whatever...the salesman was getting on my nerves...he wouldn't stop talking, Landry was getting hungry, and Logan was tired and cranky - it wasn't a pleasant experience. Anyway, before we left I saw this BEAUTIFUL red leather set that I fell in love with! Unfortunately it was 3500 for the sectional (with I also said I did not want) plus another 500 for the recliner! So, I said goodbye to my pretty red leather furniture and settled for the brown set. When we went back today, however, JR secretely bargained with the salesman and when he met me sitting over on the red furniture, he said he could sell me the sectional for 1999. Great deal, but I said I wasn't interested in the sectional...which is when he showed me that the wedge could be taked out, and then it was just two couches (well Couch and loveseat) I was ALMOST sold, but I said, it just wouldn't be worth it to me without the reclining chair (even though the sofa and loveseat are both recliners!!!) So he asked, "If I give you the sofa, loveseat, and chair...no wedge, for 1999, will you buy it right now?" I looked at JR who nodded, and smiled and told the man he had a deal!!! I can't believe we got 2 grand knocked off the original price!!!! Anyway, we paid the extra money to have it delivered....and here I am at 12:15 a.m. STILL waiting! I am so tired, and JR has to work tomorrow, so he is sleeping....but my furniture is ......HERE...They just showed up YAY! Gotta go!

not crying over thrown away milk

Today I did something that was a little hard!!! I threw out nearly 200 ounces of stored breastmilk! I didn't really have a choice....the 3 month mark was expired! I almost threw away the rest, seeing as how I dont use it...except on the rare occasion that JR and I go out! Anyway, I wasn't sad to see it go - I could use the freezer space, but it was a little hard to think that all that hard work just went down the drain! I kind of wish I would have looked into hospital donation or something...at least then some little baby would be getting it...but then again, it is a little strange! Anyway, In a wierd way, I feel like I should start pumping again to make up for what was lost. At the same time, I realize that the reason it wasn't used is because I have no use for it...Landry eats from the boob every time she's hungry - so she has no use for stored milk! There is a small part of me that wants to start transitioning her to the bottle...I am not quite ready for formula, but maybe if I started pumping again, and she ate from a bottle - I could get a little help from JR! There are a couple of things wrong with this idea though...1 - I HATE pumping and 2 - although it would be nice once in a while to get a break, I am just not ready to stop yet! 98% of the time I love nursing her. THere is that 2% that happens about once a week though that I just think...gosh, I just want to be able to sit through an entire meal with out having to rush - or to stop eating half-way through in order to feed the baby....or when I am sooooo exhausted and I just want to go to bed or stay asleep instead of feeding the baby. Anyway, like I said, for the most part I really enjoy nursing...and until I am to the point where I am at 2% loving it and 98% ready to stop or she reaches the age of 1 (whichever comes first) I am going to count my blessings and enjoy it! Maybe when I run out of all the stored milk, then I will think about pumping again - but I have a couple of months before that- so I am just putting it off in the back of my mind! LOL
Yesterday I took the kids over to my sister-in-law's house and we all went to a place called Pump it Up. I put some pictures on Facebook under the January album - so take a look! Logan and Davin had soooooooo much fun, and I have decided to start taking Logan every Monday! Basically, it is a giant room with 4 moonwalks in it. There is one for just bouncing, another for bouncing with this little hill in the middle of it, another one with a HUGE slide, and another one with a smaller, yet steeper, slide and some little pay areas all around it! It was really awesome! Now, if you know me, you know that my nickname is "The Fun Police". I am a very cautious person - and when it comes to safety, I tend to be a little over-protective. So anything that seems like there is a remote possibility of getting hurt, I tend to get a little antsy! So when Lisa invited us to go with her - I was a little skeptical! But, To my surprise - Logan had an amazing time! He was so good and listened so well, I was so proud of him! THere was one little incident that I had to get on to another little boy....He pushed Logan. I wanted to climb to the top of the slide and push him back - but instead I just looked at him, smiled, and said, "Hey sweetie, we can't push. It isn't nice and someone could get hurt, okay." He quickly turned and said he was sorry to Logan! Kids are kids! Some of the parents just let the kids run around and play, and maybe after more trips I will be that way....probably not! Lisa and I took turns going with the kids. Since, I had Landry, whoever wasn't with the kids, was holding her! Anywho, I cant wait to go back next week! It was such a blast!

Getting Better!

Last night was better for Landry - well I guess I should say it didn't take as many tries to get her to bed! I decided to wake her up 5 minutes early from 2 of her naps...I didn't want her to get tooooo tired, and I guess it paid off! She went to bed at 12:30 and woke up this morning at 8:45! Yay. 8 hours of non stop sleep - I just dont know what to do with myself! LOL
I have started letting Logan play the wii a bit more lately...I was a little worried about it because I dont like it when kids (or adults) get so wrapped up in video games. So I enforced an hour per day rule. I let him play for about 20 minutes each time he plays. At first it has hard for him because he just wanted to play, but now I have a little kitchen timer and I set it at 5 minutes. So at the end of his play time I show it to him and I set it...I tell him that when the timer goes off he has to put the game away. Fortunately, this has actually been working! I was pretty surprised! Anyway...it also makes it easy since the wii is in the living room, so I have full knowledge of when he is playing! We almost got him a little game boy for Christmas but JR said he didn't want Logan having a game system. I guess it makes sense...I too dont want my child to have his nose stuck to video games all the time. I like the idea of him playing outside and being active and having imagination. Not that you cant do all that if you play video games. I just think that if you set a time limit as to how much they can play then they can do both.

Friday!!

I am very excited that today is Friday...The last couple of nights has been a little difficult. We are making the transition from Landry sleeping with me to her own crib. She always takes naps in the crib, but she has always slept with me. So Wednesday night we gave it a try...She would sleep for a little bit a wake crying....it was 2 am, when she finally went down and stayed down until 8 am. So I was hoping last night would go a little smoother...it did not...again it was 2 am, before she went to bed for good, although she didn't get up until 8:30 this morning....30 minutes longer! Yay!... I am hoping tonight will go better, but it will be up to JR, I am going to bed at a decent hour! I am exhausted! Because, Landry has been going through this...it has thrown Logan for a loop. The last two nights he was up late and slept in late, and although I knew I needed to wake him up...I couldn't bring myself to do it! I am hoping we can get back on track this weekend with the help of JR...fingers crossed.
Speaking of JR...we are both really loving his new job. He is home so much more than he ever was before. Sometimes he comes home for a couple hours during the day...sometimes he just takes a nap, but most of the time he plays with Logan and it is a really big help. Things are going really well for us right now and I am just enjoying it. Next Friday is going to be an eventful day - first, it is payday - which is always wonderful, but on top of that it is the day that our income tax return is supposed to be deposited - YAY! I am very happy that we will be paying off a few things and getting a little something for ourselves...the problem is JR NEVER stops thinking about what he wants to do with his money - I think he has settled on a new computer...he wants to be able to take it with him to work so he can watch DVD's during his down time, or work on a proposal...anyway...our big gift to ourselves is new furniture! Our couches are horrible, and they still smell like dog! So, we are getting a new living room set! We were going to get a king size bed...but since JR wants a computer and I want a vacation!!!!!....we decided to wait and get it later. I am really excited about being able to go gambling...I have been wanting to do it for a while now, so we are making two trips! One at the end of Feb. for my sister's 21st birthday and one either March 12 or 19...Our anniversary is the 17th so we are trying to decide whether to do it the weekend before or after...I am pretty sure it will be the weekend after though! Although payday will be on the 12th...sooooooo, hard decision! LOL I am also excited to say that other than a few minor things and JR's student loans - we will be nearly OUT of debt! Now, I am just hoping that my car will make it one more year - And next year I will be getting a new one with the income tax money! yay!
Hope everyone has a great weekend! Not much planned for us - but I would really like to go hit up the hiking trail!

Moving on up!

So Landry slept in her crib all night last night. It was the first time that she has slept in her crib at night. Honestly, I have been torn on the decision to move her to her crib. I love her sleeping with me, but I have had a 3 month crick in my neck and morning headache and I am glad to see it go. I am also scared that I might not hear her cry at night...but then again I never had a problem with it when Logan was a baby! I think its a pretty common concern! Anyway, she slept in her crib from 2 am until 8 am. That was six hours of sleep, and I was very happy!!. She is also moving up to size 2 diapers....we still have about 15 size 1's so I am going to use them anyway...no use in wasting them. I can't get over how big she is getting! SHe is a great baby!
Logan is still doing great with the potty training, we are still having some problems with the pooping - but he is doing great. He is so sweet. His vocabulary is growing more and more every day. He talks all the time, although I dont always understand what he is saying! He is an amazing big brother, always giving hugs and kisses. When Landry starts to cry he always wants to help her. IT really is adorable.
I love my kids!!!

Weight accomplished!

So I am at 147 pounds - which is what I weighed before I got pregnant with Landry!!!!! Yayayayayayayay! I said that my goal weight was 145, but I decided to change it to 140. I cant go any lower than that because, #1 it wouldn't be healthy and #2 I would look sick. As it is, I have very long arms and legs, yet my torso isn't very long, so I look a little gangly! I also have an incredibly long neck and slender face which looks a little unsettling when I start to lose weight! LOL Basically I look like a 12 year old going through that awkward phase!!! I am really proud of myself for losing the weight, and its nice that I haven't really done anything to lose it. I just started working out on Monday, so that isn't it. The reason I started to work out is so that I can tone up all the flab!!!!!! Basically starting at the top of my knees all the way up to my rib cage is just a mess! I have had flab on my belly since ummmmm...senior year, so that I am used to. I know that I can get some of it off, but I also know that some will still be there, and I am okay with that. My ass and the back of my legs however.....Absolutely not! I played sports in high school and find myself to be a pretty athletic person...but for the last 4 years I haven't exactly been the pillar of fitness. Add on this last pregnancy with Landry - and my backside has really taken a hit! This is in fact what inspired me to start working out....I got out of the shower on Sunday night...and went EWWWWWWW! So, instead of complaining and bitching about how gross my butt and legs look...I set my alarm and got up and started in on the problem.!
I am hoping that I can get myself toned up by my Anniversary March 17! All I can do is work at it.
I played wii tennis yesterday for 30 minutes, and let me tell you, I was sweating all over...it was the best cardio EVER! Today I got back to yoga and strength exercises....my legs still hurt so badly but I pushed through and did those dang squats and lunges anyway...owwww! I really want to RUN! I actually miss running - although my knees dont handle it so well! I am hoping to find a treadmill on craigslist or something that is reasonably priced. And maybe do some running at the track on the weekends. We will see!
Anyway...I hope that I can keep up the hard work! I usually start off really well, and then stop after a couple of weeks...I guess we will see! I guess thats why I want a work out buddy so badly...someone to keep me motivated!!!
Anywho, Happy hump day everyone!
Oh by the way....JR will be at 44.5 hours at the end of the day! woohoo...if next week stays clear of rain, we will see a pretty pretty paycheck! Here's hoping - fingers crossed!

whew!

So I never made it to the cardio section of the workout yesterday...I am EXTREMELY sore. My legs are killing me, mainly just my quads ( due to the squats and lunges). I am a little sore in my butt, torso, and arms....but mainly in my quads. I am going to do some yoga today, and hopefully (fingers crossed) do some cardio, and skip the strength training. Maybe I can alternate between cardio and strength - I dont know....all I know is that my legs hurt....everytime I go to sit down, I just want to fall over...it hurts so bad!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, I am just glad that I am doing it... I would really like to get a treadmill! I really enjoy running, but cant really go out and do it because of the kids and by the time JR gets home its dinner time and afterwards...well - I am tired! I am going to try to figure out a way to do it. JR and I are going to take the kids to a hiking trail this weekend...its right down the road from us so I think it will be fun. I have only been to a hiking trail a few times, but I have always enjoyed it!

Jello

So, today I got back in the swing of things....I added some strength training to my yoga...UMMM OWWWWWWWWWWWWW! My legs feel like jello! I was hoping to get in some Cardio as well, but I may have to do this for a good week to get my muscles used to it before I add cardio....it seriously hurts! Anyway, I am at a whopping 150 pounds, I was 147 when I got pregnant with Landry, and my goal weight is 145 - so I have 5 pounds to lose to get to that goal weight. I am really happy about the number - but now I would really like my figure to match the number - I would like to be a little leaner, and my stomach to be much FLATTER! Anywho, I am just happy to be losing weight!! YAY

Stupid Rain!

Well, JR's job is going really well. He seems much happier, less tired, and less stressed - All Good! His job is hit or miss though, and that is a little hard sometimes. He tests soils, asphault, and concrete at construction sites, so when it rains - he doesn't work because the rain compromises the test. So, JR was home most of the day yesterday, and will be home all day today - plus this weekend and Monday is a holiday...I love my husband - I love when he is off for more than just the weekend but sometimes I get annoyed! hahaha Just kidding!
Anyway, we dont have any big plans - just paying bills and going to the grocery store! I am excited to have JR here to help with the kids and household chores..

Geez!

So it has been a few days...It seems as though I never have time to get on here anymore...Landry, as I mentioned before, is teething and is fussy. She wants to be held, which makes it difficult to do other things! Logan is just learning this! Although Landry isn't sitting on her own yet, I decided to get out the excersaucer - I put her in it, She is adorable. Logan decided quickly that he wanted to get in the excersaucer...so I let him. I had decided that it was the perfect contraption for "time out" until last night when he figured out how to get out on his own. Oh well, it was short lived! Logan loves to watch Landry and then play with all the things around her....if she is in the excersaucer, he will play with EVERYTHING....which is great because it keeps her engaged. If she is in her car seat he turns on the music bar and plays with her rattle...he brings her little glow worm straight to her face and plays the music....Its funny! He is so very sweet with her. JR and I have noticed such differences between the babies though. Landry is so much more vocal than Logan was at this age, and she smiles so much more than he did. She will sit there and talk to me for a good 5 minutes...she is already starting to try to laugh out loud! Both of my kids are so amazing! Logan is talking up a storm...although I dont understand all of it, I am just happy he is trying!
Well...she is hungry, so that's my cue to stop babbling!

Weekend update

Hmmm....Friday night we did nothing...just layed around and enjoyed each other after a long, hard week! JR worked 12 hour days Monday through Friday, so I felt like I hadn't seen my husband and I was happy to have him back.
On Saturday, we went to a friends 30th birthday. It was a much needed night out without the kids! We had a blast...I drank too much - but hey I had fun. JR was nice enough to let me sleep until 12:30 so by the time I got up....I didn't have much of a hangover. The downside was that as soon as I walked in the door I had to RUN for my pump! My Right breast was like a rock!!! See I only offer one breast at each feeding....she gets full off of one, so at the next feeding, I use the other one!
Anyway, we spent the entire day Sunday watching football and laying around, getting nothing done around the house, which sucks because there is a load of dishes to be done. Oh well....my house stays relatively clean....especially for two kids (three if you coun JR - lol) Logan is such a big helper, and I have figured out that there are two ways to get JR moving....one is to let things get so bad that not even he wants to live in it.....and two is to just start doing it, he may sit around for a while, but eventually he will get up and chip in. I go with the second one...although he does like to wait until there isn't much to do, I dont care - at least he is doing something! So I am going to go get those dishes done and get the floor nice and picked up and swept/vacuumed so that when he gets home he can mop!

Teething!

So my baby isn't even three months and the teething has already begun. She has been a little fussy over the last couple of days...drooling, sucking on her hand and all that good stuff. I thought no way...BUT sure enough she has two little bottom teeth trying to make there way to the surface!
Last night was a good night, we went over to Lisa and Jason's to watch the Longhorns play Alabama...man, did I feel weird being the only person rooting for Alabama...I am not a fan of Texas...and it isn't so much the Longhorns as it is Colt McCoy. IF there was ever any doubt of what a pansy he is, he completely proved himself last night. If I were a Texas fan, I would be so pissed at him....although I do believe the back up did an incredible job! I grew up around football, seeing as how my dad is a football coach, so I have learned the appreciation of the sport. All in all I thought it was a good game and that both teams represented their schools gracefully.
I am so happy it is the weekend - ready for some time with my hard working husband. My "Stress Less" resolution is still going well. I have even decided to add an extra oomph to it..."Be More Positive"...I think it kind of goes hand in hand. The hardest part about it though is how many negative people I know. I have never considered myself a positive person,...but never a negative person either; however, looking back I can see that I was far more negative than I realized. Anyway, I am trying to stay positive and ignore those who choose to be negative. I guess its easy to be positive when you step back and see what a wonderful life you have. I have an amazing husband who works so hard so that I can stay home and raise our two beautiful, healthy children. We have a great house, that may not always be clean, but is full of love. I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and that makes it extremely easy to be a positive person!

kid updates

So I took Logan in to the doctor the other day for a well visit, and to get his flu shot....I can't believe I hadn't already done that -ughhhh
Logan weighs 36.4 pounds and is 3' 4" ( 40 inches)....so tall!
Just for kicks and curiosity I had them weigh and measure Landry
Landry weighs 12.2 pounds and is 23 1/2 inces!!! She is also very tall!

She is getting closer and closer to the 13 pound mark! woohoo!
I think both of my children will be taller than me! LOL

It's over!

Sorry its been a while. My family has been going through yet another transition! As if moving a having a baby weren't enough...JR started a new job the Tuesday before Christmas. We are very excited about the change (I seriously hated his boss at his old company)! He is now a little further away from his office, so I wish that we would have known all of this would happen 3 months ago so we could have found a house on the west side of town! Ha. Oh well, maybe that will be next year, LOL! JR doesnt get paid until Jan. 15 - so we are going an entire month without a paycheck....YIKES! We are making it work and that leads me to my next section...
My 2010 resolution is to STRESS LESS! I even started a couple weeks early...although this transition has been a little difficult as far as our finances, I think I have handled it pretty well. No yelling no screaming. I have made a decision that I do not want my kids growing up in a house where their parents are constantly fighting about money, it isn't fair to them.
2009 brought me so many blessings...I tried to think of something of significance each month brought me and this is what I came up with...
Jan. - Bought our tickets to VEGAS
Feb. - Time with family - my cousin got married- I found out I was pregnant
March - I got married and Logan turned 2
April - Started looking for places to live
May - Went to Astros games - Mothers Day - JR turned 26
June - I turned 26 - My grandfather went in to the hospital
July - My grandfather passed away
August - another hard month of mourning and preparing to move and finished my community service.
September - We moved to Spring
October - I had a beautiful, healthy baby girl
November- Thanksgiving - time with family
December - Spent massive amounts of time with family, met a new friend, JR started working for a new company!

Like any other year 2009 brought many blessings and heartache, I feel lucky though because I had more blessings than heartache. Although my grandfather passed away, I know he lives with me everyday...I still think of him all the time....I still cant say "I am going to Nanny's house" it always comes out, "I am going to Nanny and Papa's house" I dont think it will ever change. I still worry about my grandmother, but I know that it will all be okay.

2010 will be an amazing year - IN just 2 weeks my mom and grandmother will celebrate there 47th and 75th birthdays! We are buying a new living room set...couch, loveseat, chair and ottoman...so pretty brown leather! Cant wait! THinking about having a superbowl party in Feb. to show off our new couches! My little sister will turn 21 at the end of Feb. I am hoping to go on a Casino trip for Valentine's Day. March will be our 1st wedding anniversary and our son will turn 3, which I still can't believe! April 11, I will officially be OFF probation! Thank You! Cant wait to teach my children that the stupid, silly things that you do when you are 18 can still be affecting you nearly 10 years later! May will be another Mothers Day and birthday for JR (27-we are getting old). June will be another Fathers day and birthday for me (27). ... I cant really look to far ahead so I will stop here....but 2010 will be wonderful.

I hope everyone had a wonderful new year celebration, I wish for all your blessings to outweigh your heartache, for we all know it is impossible to live without both!

Happy New Year!