Sweet November

Hello November, this is the month where things are going to be different, I just know it. Woke up this morning to a cool quiet house, with an extra hour added to my day. Got to sit in bed and enjoy the quiet, and thought back to the month behind me and hoped all that had happened was surely behind me. Havely got up and we cuddled for a while then came down and settled in for a great morning. Turned the TV to Mickey Mouse, got the paper, and had her help me make biscuits for breakfast. Enjoyed a cup of coffee (decaf) with my favorite pumpkin spice cream, and a couple of biscuits while I got to see Havely dance to the many songs that came on. She is incredibly entertaining if you ever get the chance to watch her move! Went to Mimi's cafe for lunch to have lunch with Chris, Alison's husband. It was good to catch up on how he was doing and talk about Ali and dealing with life without her. I know there are going to be bad and good days, but today was good and I know she was with us. Came home to a quiet house and got to enjoy a nice fall afternoon nap, love those! Woke up to being kicked in the belly several times, this kiddo is a strong one and can wake me from a deep sleep anytime he feels the need! Got up and got to cooking dinner, nice homemade lasagna, and also made it a point to get some ice cream cones for dessert. Waiting for everything to cook I took a moment to look around. My kitchen smells amazing with dinner in the oven, and I sat on the couch and looked out in my backyard. Havely and Jaaron were playing on her swingset and they both had the biggest smiles on their faces. Laramie is chasing them as they swing back and fourth and I can hear them laughing as Havely gets higher in the air. As I sit back and reflect on what I have I am glad November is here, but more than that I am so grateful for all that surrounds me. When I go through difficult times I have an amazing support system, and I have so many things in my life that most people dream about. We had a great evening, wonderful lasagna and some messy ice cream cones. I read a story to my daughter, and got a big hug and kiss before she went to bed. So if this is a preview of how November is going to go, I can surely handle this, hello November!!! 11.01.09

Bachelorette Nights

So back in the day (pre-marriage) I used to have nights to myself where I didn't have anyone to worry about except me. Ate anything I wanted (chicken wings and ice cream), and watched movies in my pj's. Well I have a family now and things have changed a bit, added a husband, daughter, two dogs and a cat all added to the mix. Well every third night it's just me and my girls, and sometimes it's chaotic and sometimes it's perfect. Tonight was one that was perfect, maybe not by anyone else's standard, but by mine.
It was a soggy fall day, chilly and wet all day long so it was an inside only day. We were supposed to be enjoying a sunny day at Six Flags, but decided to cancel due to the fine weather. So after breakfast we headed to "the Target" and got her a new game and some hot chocolate. We headed home and put in the new computer game and Havely just amazed me with her intelligence. She was able to match three letters words without any pictures or clues, smart kid I have! After playing some games we laid down and took a nice long afternoon nap listening to the rain. For the evening I asked Havely to pick our dinner menu and she decided on some delicious Mac and Cheese. So I took time slaving over the burner making the blue box and we pulled up some chairs in the living room and put in a movie. We sat down and ate our gourmet dinner and watched Monsters vs. Aliens. I loved her interpretation of what was happening. Then she cuddled up on the couch with me and we finished the movie together. I have to confess, I didn't really pay attention to the movie, watching my daughter was more entertaining. As I sat with her my arms wrapped around her I realized that our bachelorette dinners and evenings are going to be limited. I was quickly reminded by some kicks and jabs in my belly that soon we are adding a boy to the mix. So at this time I will take my girls time in by the minute and soak it all up. Sooner than I know I will be adding posts about my evenings that make my heart swell with my daughter...and my son. 10.11.09