So... I'm Carrie

Thanksgiving

Here are a few pics from Thanksgiving...

 

And the pregnant girls.  Cassie @ 23 weeks, me @ 31.

 

We got the house all decorated for Christmas over the weekend also.  Carter totally understands Christmas this year... he was sooooo excited to see all the decorations coming out of the boxes.  I love it! 

 

 

 

 

 

And a funny story...

Carter has been acting out a bit at school.  He started calling his teacher stupid.  We have been working really hard on trying to correct it, both with the school, and at home.  So, we have tried everything, time outs, rewards, consequences, soap, you name it.  Anyway,  Jason and I were talking one day, and in conversation, Jason said the word stupid.  Carter whipped around, put his hands on his hips, and said... DADDY, YOU NO SAY STUPID!  It's NOT NICE!  You go to time out RIGHT NOW! 

Classic!

Carter's 3rd Birthday Party

We had a birthday party for Carter.  Given his new found interest in all things farm, we had a farm themed birthday party.  We had intentions of playing on his new swingset and spending the day outside, but it rained for 2 days before the party.  So, instead, we just played a few games inside and the kids didn't seem to mind.

For the invitation, I found a picture of a barn doing a google search.  I printed it out, blew it up on a photocopier and used the blowup as my template.  I cut out all the invites and printed the party info on cardstock.  Then assembled.  I think they turned out pretty cute.

 

We played the duck pond game, although these ducks i bought were top heavy and wanted to float bottoms up... so, we just played without the water.

 

We played pin the tail on the donkey... and someone was trying to cheat...

 

I made the birthday cake.  This idea came straight from BH&G website... too cute!

 

and here's the spread...

Opening presents:

 

My kid is serious about yard work... one of his favorite gifts.

And making a wish...

we had lots of fun!

Blessed.

I am thankful that I have a roof over my head, even luckier that I live in the house that I love.

I am thankful that I have a good job, even if on most days it's not my favorite place to be.

I am thankful that I have an amazing three year old, who is so very smart, even when his quick wit and smarts are used to test my every limit.

I am thankful to be given this wonderful gift of pregnancy, and the opportunity to bring another amazing child into this world.

I am thankful to be married to an amazing man who loves me for who I am, even when I am a royal pain.

I am thankful to be close to all of my family, I know of too many families who are disconnected and don't truly appreciate what a gift "family" is.

I am thankful to be blessed with so many wonderful friends.  I know some truly amazing people and they make each day brighter.

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the gifts you have been given.

I missed yesterday...

dadgum. i was going to be soooo good about doing one of these each day and yesterday it just didn't happen.  It was a busy day filled with doctor's appointments and errand running.  and I am thankful that I was in bed before the news was over last night... that doesn't happen too often. 

I am glad i only have to work 2 and a half days this week.  and happy that i get to spend some time with my family on Thursday. 

Today I am thankful for my health and the fact that this little one is healthy and growing as she should be.  I had to take a second 3 hour glucose screen last week and found out all is normal.  I can't believe that we are down to 7 weeks away... I can't wait to meet her.

My boy is 3.

I can't believe it.

Time just flies.  He is just so much fun and he constantly amazes us and makes us laugh.

I usually take some pictures of him on his birthday, and this year I had to be a little tricky about it.  I just let him play on his swing set and snapped away.  He's not into posing, so this worked out perfectly.

 

 

 

 

I am thankful that I get to be his mom and spend my days watching him change and grow.  I feel very blessed to be the one chosen to parent this amazing child.  Simply the best gift I have ever received.

even though it's raining...

We are having a birthday party for Carter today.  It was supposed to be outside on his new swing set.  Well, seems that the weather gods have brought us 2 days of rain and now are back yard is nice and mushy.  so... we will have the kids play some inside games instead. 

Today I am thankful for my friends.  I am blessed to know so many wonderful people.  Our friends have done many amazing things for us over the years and I am glad to know all of you.

It's my Birthday.

and for that I am thankful.  I don't have to work today, I took the day off.  yet another thing to be thankful for.  It is a good day.

I am Thankful

There is a prompt going around facebook for the month of November to change your status each day to what you are thankful for.  Well, I'm not so good at doing something every day for a month, except showering and brushing my teeth. and eating cookies.  So i thought, I would be thankful here, in a blogpost a day for a week before thanksgiving.

So...

Today I am thankful for my precious family.  All of you.  You are all amazing and have helped me become the person I am. 

as to not be outdone by a three year old human...

this dog.

seems she has decided to pull some shenanigans of her own lately.  Her favorite game is called, how long can i get mom to stay before she blows up and leaves for work. 

see... we have this system.  I get up in the morning, get Carter ready for school, he and jason leave, and then I get myself ready for work.  As soon as i put my shoes on, that's scarlet's clue to get up and go outside, as it's time for me to leave.  so, she usually runs out, does her business, and scoots back in.

that is until lately.  each day she lingers, just outside the back door on the patio.  and the minute i open the door, she runs.  wanting me to chase her.  of course, i am no match and can't catch her.  and she's lucky... she would get an attitude adjustment if i could just get my hands on her. 

as if dealing with a toddler who has decided to revolt and test every limit isn't enough... now i'm dealing with a devil dog.  you know exactly what this chaotic house could use...

a NEWBORN!  Might as well get a new puppy while we're at it, the crazier the better, right?  
 

insomnia.

this time around i seem to be having some trouble sleeping.  i have either completely forgotten about this side effect, or it was non-existent the last time.  it seems i wake up every night right around 3:30.  if i can't fall back asleep immediately, i have to get up to go to the bathroom and then scarlet decides she needs to go to the backyard. 

it's really annoying. 

i spend the next 2 hours laying there.  thinking of everything from what i need to do the next day to worst case scenarios that might occur given any circumstance.  my brain won't stop.  i make myself focus on my breathing, thinking my mind will stop thinking of anything else, then i mess up breathing and think i am breathing too fast, or too slow, or not deep enough and what's that noise... and SQUIRREL!  nonstop. 

so then i fall back asleep right around 5:30 am.

the alarm sounds @ 6:20.

i am really tired of this.  and i know... i better get used to it.  har.d.har.har.