Paint Update

Guess what homegirl got to do today?!

Yep! I got more of my lady cave painted! I'm hoping to finish the last wall on Monday and start staining the concrete. After that, I will have to add a shoe mold and paint that as well. Then I will be able to decorate. 

That's such a long way away. 

Also, the best quote of the night come from B.

Me: (talking to J) are you going to cut grass in your underwear?

B: What a dream.

Please don't drive by our house in the summer when there's a faint chance B could be cutting grass. You may get a little more than you bargained for.

-The New Grass Cutter

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Sometimes at work we get a little slow while waiting on our patients to come up from L&D so we stand around showing each other pictures of our little ones at home. I came across this today....

This is J protesting me cooking, cleaning, unloading the dishwasher, peeing, showering, living...

This is all he did while B was away. I'm so glad B is back. Now J lays on his feet!!

-Unchained 

Chocolate

Guess who's back home tonight!? That's right, B. 

And guess who failed to pay attention to my many hints for chocolate covered, almond stuffed dates? That's right, B.

Welcome back, B.

-Disappointed

GA Snow

So maybe the south exaggerates when we hear the "S" word. I'm actually sleeping in the hospital I work at tonight. Not too bad. I have great coworkers and I'm fortunate enough to have an employer that is willing to compensate me for my time away from my family. Too bad no one is at home anyway. Remember, B is flying in from his business trip tomorrow morning and J stayed with my mom so I would have been alone anyway.

You know what's weird about delivering your baby at the same hospital you work at? You end up sleeping in that same place when the weather is questionable. I sit in the bed and I'm instantly taken back to the night of October 14, 2013 when I had my sweet little man. It's a little different this time. I'm not in complete shock that a human that didn't look like a  Van Gogh painting came out of my body and I'll be able to sleep easier knowing I'm not listening out for a chocking baby. But I kind of miss that night, as stressful and adrenaline driven as it was. I miss my big little guy being a little little guy. I miss that first night in the hospital when B and I were more connected than we've ever been. We were so exhausted but so silly from happiness, we didn't even care that we hadn't slept in almost 24 hours. We knew our life had changed forever and we were so excited to embrace everything that was coming our way.

We've come a long way since that night. While I miss it and still have some fond memories, I love how big J is now and even more, I love watching him explore the world around him. I wouldn't trade this stage of life for anything. So for tonight, I'll just enjoy the nostalgia of it all and reminisce on time passed. Oh and I'll enjoy a full night of sleep. Something that was absent from my life for about 3 months after my last stay. :)

-Home Sick, Baby Sick and Hubby Sick Mama

Lots of Dandruff

What the what?! We gots some snow! Just a little which is exactly how we like it! I actually completely forgot we were supposed to get a dusting last night until I received two text messages with pictures of other people's snow. I looked out our window and saw the 100 Acre Forest behind the house was covered in white. I really love how beautiful our house is when it snows. 

Like I said, not a ton but enough for us to go have a little fun.

Look who's excited!

Until I dressed him and took him outside. Then we weren't so sure anymore. Thug.

But he soon warmed up to it all.

He loved to feel the snow crunch beneath his tiny feet.

Then he got really excited and ran through the snow. Look at that nose!

Whoa. Mom of the Year forgot tissues when we went outside. That's ok, right M? Snack time!

Anyway. I also got a few shots of the flowers and nature around the house.

My mom always has to remind me what bush this is but it only flowers during the winter. It really helps us get through the cold weather.

And check it out, B. There's a tiny bit of new growth on our Japanese Maple! Also found some frog baby blobbies in the pond too!

All in all, this is about how much we got. I hear tomorrow is going to be worse. :(

- Frozen Solid

Barf

Dear B,

J was eating chicken nuggets for his dinner and had a coughing fit. Poor fella. Anyway, he accidentally coughed a piece of chicken out of his mouth and then on the floor. Dog ran over and ate it. 

Then I barfed. 

Hope you're enjoying your chicken coughing free trip! 

Over there, does a camel eat stray food? 

-Nauseas

Uh oh

Dear B,

J has learned the meaning of and how to say "no". Come home soon. I fear control is shifting and I'm not sure I can handle this on my own. The word "no" is thrown out by the tiny family member and if demands aren't obeyed, torture ensues.

You know what would make this situation better, chocolate covered, almond stuffed, dates. Thanks.

-Bottom of the Totem Pole