...Natalie napping in my Grandma's rocking chair after church on Sunday. Darn it for not getting a picture though, and Keith said she asked if she could sleep there! Super cute from my non napping girl.
...Brady in his underwears.
...random warm days (I'm talking 80's) in the dead of winter. Gotta love Texas climate.
...warm socks, long sleeves, and the perfect sweats being my work uniform.
...playing Guitar Hero with Keith.
...phone calls from my family. Always always a lovely treat. I will drop everything when they call me.
...squishy nekkid bebeh hugs.
...work "Fridays". Gettin' ready for FIVE DAYS OFF! Woot!
...brownies with pecans and chocolate chips, cool whip if ya got any. mmmmmm.
...surprise (and not so surprise) visits from family. Jason is here, and my Dad is coming soon! Yay!
...dancing ballerinas and soaring supermans.
...good days. Today was a good good day.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Seriously...
...am I the only one that can't stand Beyonce...I mean Sasha Fierce? If I hear one of her songs ONE MORE TIME on the radio, or see her shaking her booty on the TV, I think I might puke.
Or Taylor Swift for that matter. Like, why does everyone think she is so awesome? Her songs are cute, and sweet, and safe for the kids to listen too, and actually not THAT bad. But, I don't think she is like AMAZA-ZING. I remember that one performance at some awards show where she got rained on, and everyone raved and raved and RAVED about how awesome it was, so I looked it up on youtube. Hmmm...I don't know much about singing, but she sounded weird. Let's just say, not good live. She is not a rocker.
Awesome, I found the video. You be the judge.
Sorry to all you Taylor fans. Not trying to be a hater, but yeah...not so much on the live rocker girl thing.
Or Taylor Swift for that matter. Like, why does everyone think she is so awesome? Her songs are cute, and sweet, and safe for the kids to listen too, and actually not THAT bad. But, I don't think she is like AMAZA-ZING. I remember that one performance at some awards show where she got rained on, and everyone raved and raved and RAVED about how awesome it was, so I looked it up on youtube. Hmmm...I don't know much about singing, but she sounded weird. Let's just say, not good live. She is not a rocker.
Awesome, I found the video. You be the judge.
Sorry to all you Taylor fans. Not trying to be a hater, but yeah...not so much on the live rocker girl thing.
Proud Bubby Boy
To be honest, the potty training around here has been sporadic. I know Brady is ready, he will even go poopy in the potty, but we all got sick and all the little accidents, and having to be diligent about getting him on the potty was just taking too much of my already short supply of energy. But, I have committed myself to doing it, meaning I bought a tiny package of diapers so I can't fall back on them, and we are going to knock this one out!
Brady loves to go on the "bug boy potty" and when we set him up there, he looks down and then once he starts going he looks up with this super sweet "I am doing it!" grin. So technically he is peeing in these pictures, LOL, but don't think about that too much.
Brady loves to go on the "bug boy potty" and when we set him up there, he looks down and then once he starts going he looks up with this super sweet "I am doing it!" grin. So technically he is peeing in these pictures, LOL, but don't think about that too much.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Comedy of Errors
You ever have one of those days where seriously everything that could go wrong does? Do they also make you want to shoot yourself in the foot like they do to me? Today was one of those rare days where I was grateful that I am able to come into my "office", shut the door, and just be done with the whole mess. I told Keith that family home evening needs to be FUN today, to make up for all the NOT FUN of today!
I'm not even going to go into major detail. But, let me say that if there was a glass to be spilled, it spilled, if there was a rule to be broken, it was broken, if there was a toy to snatch, it was snatched. I think you get the idea. I suppose days like this make us appreciate the good ones, but HOLY COW, work better be smooth!
Keith said he was going to do puppet show for the kids, so that will help them to calm down a bit, and maybe listen (for once!!). I love my kids more than anything, but they are still kids, and they have to let out all there rebellious energy every once in awhile, I just wish it wasn't all on the same day!
I need a Diet Dr. Pepper.
I'm not even going to go into major detail. But, let me say that if there was a glass to be spilled, it spilled, if there was a rule to be broken, it was broken, if there was a toy to snatch, it was snatched. I think you get the idea. I suppose days like this make us appreciate the good ones, but HOLY COW, work better be smooth!
Keith said he was going to do puppet show for the kids, so that will help them to calm down a bit, and maybe listen (for once!!). I love my kids more than anything, but they are still kids, and they have to let out all there rebellious energy every once in awhile, I just wish it wasn't all on the same day!
I need a Diet Dr. Pepper.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Things I learned from my parents...
I am learning more and more every day how much my parents have influenced the person that I am. From the good to the bad to the interesting. But I like it. I have more parental units than any one person probably needs (four of them just to clarify), but each one has helped shape me into who I am today, and I wouldn't change that for a thing.
1. Knowing that "there is always someone out there who loves you".
2. Aggressive driving with the urge to honk. A lot.
3. Being sensitive.
4. The desire to be a good Mom.
5. Farting skills of a trucker. Not that I ever USE them. No way. Not me. Never.
6. The need to tell Keith to "be safe" or "drive safely" every single time he leaves the house. (I like this because the kids already do this too, they call out to him as he is leaving. Love it!)
7. My metabolism. ugg.
8. Love of games and puzzles.
9. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair skin.
10. The (unfortunate) tendency to get very stressed, very fast.
11. The love of cooking/baking/making yummy things.
12. A strong, smart mind with a love of learning.
13. Sewing skills.
14. How to love my kids. No matter what.
I am so grateful for my family, and for my parents. It is hard not having any of them near me, especially when I need help or advice or just a shoulder to whine on. But I know one day I will live near my family, and until then they are only a phone call away. I just hope they know how much I love and appreciate all they do and have done for me!
1. Knowing that "there is always someone out there who loves you".
2. Aggressive driving with the urge to honk. A lot.
3. Being sensitive.
4. The desire to be a good Mom.
5. Farting skills of a trucker. Not that I ever USE them. No way. Not me. Never.
6. The need to tell Keith to "be safe" or "drive safely" every single time he leaves the house. (I like this because the kids already do this too, they call out to him as he is leaving. Love it!)
7. My metabolism. ugg.
8. Love of games and puzzles.
9. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair skin.
10. The (unfortunate) tendency to get very stressed, very fast.
11. The love of cooking/baking/making yummy things.
12. A strong, smart mind with a love of learning.
13. Sewing skills.
14. How to love my kids. No matter what.
I am so grateful for my family, and for my parents. It is hard not having any of them near me, especially when I need help or advice or just a shoulder to whine on. But I know one day I will live near my family, and until then they are only a phone call away. I just hope they know how much I love and appreciate all they do and have done for me!
Catching Up: part 3
*go here and here for parts one and two.*
The finish to our family day was topped off by a trip to IHop and then we went over to Alley Cats to bowl. But seeing as how it was a Saturday it was packed so we walked over to the putt putt place in the same parking lot. Lets just say there was a reason it was so empty! LOL! A teensy bit ghetto, but we still had fun. The kids loved it, and we will for sure go again, maybe not at that place, but somewhere. I am so glad that Keith's parents and brothers were able to come out for the graduation because we were able to have so much fun.
The finish to our family day was topped off by a trip to IHop and then we went over to Alley Cats to bowl. But seeing as how it was a Saturday it was packed so we walked over to the putt putt place in the same parking lot. Lets just say there was a reason it was so empty! LOL! A teensy bit ghetto, but we still had fun. The kids loved it, and we will for sure go again, maybe not at that place, but somewhere. I am so glad that Keith's parents and brothers were able to come out for the graduation because we were able to have so much fun.
Of course every time I try and take a picture of Natalie she does this. Seriously, I am starting to understand why this bugged my parents so dang much! LOL!
Nat loves to hang out with the big kids.
Of course every single time I get the camera out to tape the kids, they act all weird. This was the best of three videos I shot that day.Blog Fast
I don't know if you've noticed, but I have been kind of avoiding posting here. It has gotten to the point where I was afraid to post what I wanted for fear of...well, actually I don't know. Probably being judged for being too whiney, or complainy, or happy, or excited-y (yes, I wrote it, because I can).
But, this morning I realized that this is my blog. And I write about my life. The ups the downs and all the crazy inbetweens. And since most of you don't comment on my blog (which is cool, don't get me wrong. I like comments, but when I get less each one matters more), I am going to write about whatever I want. No fear of negative or mean comments! Not that any of it is that scandalous, but I just started feeling slightly censored, and I don't want that. I know that a lot of my family silently (and not so silently) read my blog (hello all you loving family members) and I have been feeling guilty about not keeping them updated, because I am sure they have become dependant on this blog (like I have) to keep track of us Bowers everyday lives.
So anyway, blog fast over. Starting now. I don't have much to post yet, but I will. I pinky promise.
P.S. Don't judge me for this post because that is EXACTLY what I am talking about. So stop it right now. I can feel you wanting to judge me.
But, this morning I realized that this is my blog. And I write about my life. The ups the downs and all the crazy inbetweens. And since most of you don't comment on my blog (which is cool, don't get me wrong. I like comments, but when I get less each one matters more), I am going to write about whatever I want. No fear of negative or mean comments! Not that any of it is that scandalous, but I just started feeling slightly censored, and I don't want that. I know that a lot of my family silently (and not so silently) read my blog (hello all you loving family members) and I have been feeling guilty about not keeping them updated, because I am sure they have become dependant on this blog (like I have) to keep track of us Bowers everyday lives.
So anyway, blog fast over. Starting now. I don't have much to post yet, but I will. I pinky promise.
P.S. Don't judge me for this post because that is EXACTLY what I am talking about. So stop it right now. I can feel you wanting to judge me.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Here we gooooo...
Well, Keith is off to his BAR BRI class today. I may have mentioned before (possibly a million times) that it is 6 days a week. I am excited and apprehensive about it. It marks and ending to one part of our lives and a beginning to another. I don't know who this next 2 months will be harder for, me or Keith. I am thinking Keith, since he has class from around 8:30 or 9 until noonish, then studying all afternoon until he has to come home so I can go to work and then he has to take care of the kids. Yikes! I am worried too because I have come to count on Keith for so much,. I know I can do it all on my own, and I do when I have too, but I have been lucky not to have to lately. Keith was just a phone call away for advice and I knew he would always be home before 4 (due to the fact that he goes into work early just so that he can leave earlier). But now that option is gone. No phone calls, no coming home early, no family days on Saturday. Nothing. My new mantra is "make it to March." Only two months of hard. I think I can, I think I can!
Happy New Year
Here is my obligatory New Year's post. I am not a big fan of resolutions because they never seem to be fulfilled. But I am a fan of a new year and all that it brings. This year is going to start off with a bang for us, and I have a feeling it will keep on going. I am excited for change, out with the old, in with the new. So long 2008 and all the memories, good and bad, that you hold for me. Hello 2009 and all the promises of new memories, milestones, and growth.
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