Lately

Here's what we've been up to lately.....

* I've been so busy at work I feel like I haven't had much time for anything else. I am off tomorrow and I am looking forward to a day with my family.

* Dustin and I took Grayson to the air show this past weekend. We only got to stay about 2 hours but Grayson really enjoyed watching the airplanes. He loves to point them out to us when we are outside. We wanted to stay longer but Grayson was so ready for a nap.

 Eating a corn dog

* I am almost finished with Season One of Friday Night Lights. I love this show. I am hooked!

* We finally moved Grayson's room to our old guest room. It is bigger than his old room. We moved all his toys into his new room. He likes playing in there.

* Dustin and I got a last minute opportunity to go to Game 5 of the World Series. This was a dream come true for Dustin. I was so happy it worked out because it was pretty awesome to see the happiest smile on his face. We attended the game with my co-workers and some good clients of ours. We all had a blast and the Rangers won!!!! I only got a few blurry pictures on my phone.

CJ Wilson warming up in the bull pen

I don't think there was an empty seat in the ballpark.

* This past Sunday we took Grayson to the pumpkin patch. He is teething and just isn't feeling that great. I only got a few smiles out of him the whole time we were there. He loved walking around looking at everything.

* We finally got some fall weather today. I finally got to wear a sweater and boots. Sadly it probably won't last long.

* I am ready for Halloween on Monday. We aren't doing a whole lot but we plan to attend a Trunk or Treat in our town and hit up a few houses for some candy.

* Last, something that has been weighing on me heavily the past few weeks. Mrs. Lisa, our current child care provider, had some unfortunate events and she has decided to down size the number of kids that she keeps. She decided to keep 5 babies. In case you don't know, Grayson has attended an in-home day care since he was 8 weeks old. I love love love Lisa and I was so upset when she made this decision. We were going to have to move him to a new place next summer anyways because she only kept kids until they were 2 but I am just not ready to move him yet. He is still a baby in my eyes and moving him to a day care program is so scary for me. I have never had to worry about Grayson when he was at Lisa's. He was loved on so much in her care. My first choice of day care program is impossible to get in. I am still keeping my fingers crossed that I can get him in next fall. In the mean time he will be attending the day care program at the church I grew up in. Today was his last day at Mrs. Lisa's. I was in tears when I left today and I am sure there will be lots more tears over the weekend. Next week is going to be hard for me and Grayson. I know he is going to be fine but I am still so worried. Just when I thought I had this working mom thing down this happens. I am saying lots of prayers that the transition will go smoothly for Grayson.

That's all I got for now. Have a great weekend!



SO WHAT! Wednesday

Today I am linking up with Shannon for SO WHAT! Wednesday. SO WHAT if: 

~ I am too lazy to clean my house this week. I have better things to do.

~ I spend ALL my free time lately watching TV. Momma is tired!

~ I let my child eat popcorn, doritos, candy, cheese, crackers and cake for dinner at my sister's birthday party. He wouldn't eat anything else and it made him happy.

~ I ate chicken nuggets with Grayson for dinner when Dustin was at work.

~ I did a little too much shopping last weekend. You can never have too many clothes right?

~ I am super busy at work but I am writing this post instead.

10 Things

I always like reading about people on their blogs. I'm nosy and I like to know about other people and what is going on in their lives. So I decided to post 10 random things about me.

10. I am deathly afraid of water....not water in a swimming pool but large bodies of water. I will not swim in a lake or the ocean. The only way I might swim in the ocean is if I ever get to Hawaii where the water is crystal clear. The thought of even being out on a boat in the ocean terrifies me.

9. My first stay in the hospital was when I gave birth to Grayson. I had never been admitted to the hospital prior to that. Also, I have never broken a bone in my body.

8. I drive a 2010 white Chevy Equinox. I am always curious as to what people drive. Not sure why.

7. I just recently started drinking wine. Gasp! I think I have finally acquired a taste for it. I will only drink white though. Still can't stomach red just yet.

6. I work in real estate. My official title is Escrow Officer. What is that you ask? My company insures title meaning when you close on a home, I close the transaction and issue title insurance. Title insurance is insuring that you have free and clear title to your home. Sounds boring right? Some days it is, I won't lie. I close mainly commercial transactions and I get to work with some major national retailers/restaurants so that is kinda fun.

5. I have been to Africa but I have never been to Disney World. Crazy right? I had the opportunity to go to Europe in high school and we made a day trip to Morocco from Sprain. If I ever go to Africa again (which I likely never will) it will be to South Africa. I WILL go to Disney World some day. We want to take Grayson when he gets old enough to remember going.

4. I don't like vegetables. Bad I know but there is very few that I will eat. My mom used to tell me that even as a baby I would spit them out. She could not get me to eat vegetables of any kind. I am still the same way.

3. I listen to country music. I grew up listening to it and I still listen to it. Sometimes I miss the good ol' days of country music like Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Reba McIntire, Brooks and Dunn of the 90's.

2. My all time favorite show is Beverly Hills 90210. I was a sophomore in high school when the series finale premiered. I didn't really get into the show until my senior year of high school though. I could watch re-run after re-run. I think I have seen every episode at least 20 times. Ok maybe not that many times but I have seen them a lot.

1. I have lived in the same town pretty much my whole life. I did go to college in Lubbock at Texas Tech for 2 years but other than that I have lived in the same town.

Lfe Lately

Life has been crazy busy around here! I feel like we never stop going but doesn't everyone feel that way these days? Even though we have been busy we really haven't been up to anything exciting. I wish I could say otherwise though.

A few weekends ago we helped my sister and her husband move into their new house. My sister got a teaching job as a 5th grade math teacher right before the school year started. They were pretty excited that she was now employed and that they bought their first home. This weekend her husband threw my sister a Surprise Birthday party. It was fun but I didn't get any pictures. I was busy chasing a toddler around.

Dustin and I met with an attorney a week or so ago to get a Will set up. Doesn't that sound so exciting? We have been meaning to do it and we finally got it done. I hate thinking about that kind of stuff but since Grayson came along it is necessary. We want to make sure he is in good hands in case something happened to Dustin and I.

We have some fun things planned next month. I can't wait! Some of the things we have planned:

~ Sea Life Aquarium
~ Airshow
~Pumpkin Patch & Hayride
~State Fair (this one is still up in the air)

I bought Grayson's Halloween costume a few weeks ago. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on it because I have a feeling it is going to be hard getting him to keep most of it on. Even though this isn't his first Halloween it kind of feels like it is. He was almost 4 months old last Halloween and we didn't dress him up. I am excited to take him trick or treating this year.

I am so happy Fall TV has started back up again. I am a TV addict. Sometimes it is hard to keep up. I watched some of X Factor the other night. I recorded it in case I want to go back and watch all of it. The jury is still out. To me it seemed just like American Idol. Some of the other shows I am watching this season are: Up All Night, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, 90210, Parenthood, Whitney and Law & Order SVU. To add to the craziness, I record General Hospital everyday and I am fixing to start watching Friday Night Lights. I don't how I am going to fit it all in. Told ya I was a TV addict.

Dustin and I are hoping to have a date night on Saturday night. I am excited! I don't know what we are going to do. I am trying to think of fun things to do. I was thinking maybe bowling. Just something different than going to the movies. Suggestions are welcome!

I have had the urge to travel lately. I really want to take a trip this fall or in the spring. The problem is I want to go but I don't want to spend the money. Also, I don't think I have enough courage to leave Grayson yet. It would be nice to get a way with my hubby for a few days though.

The high here has still been in the 90's. Ugh. I want so badly for the fall weather to arrive. Keeping my fingers crossed it will arrive within the next few weeks!

Fall Finds

I have been trying to spruce up my fall wardrobe. Last fall we were trying to save as much money as possible in hopes that I was going to be swtiching jobs. The fall before that I found out I was pregnant. Other than buying a few random things here and there I haven't bought any new clothes for fall in about 2 years. I have been itching to buy some new goodies for my closet.

Here are a some things I have picked up from Ann Taylor Loft lately.

I got this shirt in the gray and black stripe.

I got this shirt in the Sea Blue Heather.

I got this one in the color as shown.

I got this one in white.

 I have been needing a new black cardigan.

I also picked up some new jeans too. I love the way the Loft's jeans fit me.

Modern Flare Leg jeans. I think the flare leg makes me look skinnier. I also have the shirt that the model is wearing in the picture. My parents got it for me in Chicago. I don't see it on their website anymore though.

Modern Skinny Jeans. I only wear the skinny jeans with boots. They are a lot easier to tuck into boots than a flare leg or boot cut jean. I am curvy girl so I don't think skinny jeans and flats are the right look for me.

I also snagged this cute trench coat on sale at Old Navy for $25.

I got these boots on sale at Kohls the other day. I am not sure if I am going to keep them. I can't decide if I like them or not. To me they look better in person than in this picture.

There are my new fall finds. A lot of the Ann Taylor Loft stuff I got when they were running sales such as 40% off and $25 off every $50 spent. To me their clothes run on the expensive side when you are trying to shop on a budget.

My next task is to buy fall and winter clothes for Grayson. I bought a few things on sale at Kohl's the other day. I only buy clothes for him as the season approaches. I learned very early on that I can't buy clothes for him in advance. I never know what size he will be. I had tons of clothes that I bought before he was born that he never got to wear. The size and season were off.

What are your fall finds?

IF....

One of my favorite bloggers Shannon did this post last week and I thought I would play along.

•If I were to get pregnant again (hopefully not "if" but "when") I would want to do a gender reveal party.

I didn't really know about these when I was pregnant with Grayson.

•If I could have any job in the world I'd be a teacher. I was very close to this happening but stupid budget cuts prevented it. Who knows maybe I will try again someday.

•If I had a day to myself I'd go get coffee from Starbucks and go shopping.

•If I could get married all over again I'd do it all the same. I would maybe change my color scheme but that would be about it. I had a blast at my wedding and honestly I thought it was perfect.

•If I could live anywhere in the US I'd probably live in NYC. I have been there twice and I love it! It is just so facinating and I think it would be cool to hop on the Subway to go to work or go shopping.

•If Grayson were a girl his name would have been Hadley. If I ever get a girl I probably wouldn't name her that now. Sadly the name has become too popular along with the name Grayson. Grrrr! 

•If I could have any talent in the world I would like to be able to write...as in write a novel. I think it would be so fun to create any character you want and make up a story. Call me a nerd but I love to read but I also think it would be fun to write. If I could have a second talent it would be to sing. What is there not to love about singing?

•If you met me in real life you would be surprised at how very shy I am.

•If I could go back to school and get a different degree I think I would go into teaching. Or maybe get an English degree. Teaching English would be fun. Yes, I know I am a nerd.

•If money were not an object I'd build a huge house in the country and have horses and cows. Oh and I might go shopping everyday just because in my fantasy money grows on trees.  

•If I could meet one celebrity I think I would want to meet Julia Roberts. I have always loved Julia Roberts. I love her movies and she has the craziest laugh.

•If I could only shop at one store for the rest of my life it'd be Target.

•If we get another dog I either want another Boxer or a Bulldog.

•If I could go on a trip, RIGHT NOW, I'd want to go to California. I would start in L.A., then San Diego and then drive up the PCH to San Fran and Napa Valley. This is on my bucket list along with Hawaii.

•If I had to choose between a house cleaner and a personal chef, I'd pick the house cleaner every time. I mean I already have a personal chef.... aka Dustin. :)

•If I had the option of plastic surgery I'd get a boob job. Judge if you want but I have been on the small side my entire life. They didn't even inflate when I was pregnant. It was the one body part that stayed the same size. A boob job is hopefully in my future.

Grayson Update

If there was an award for worst blogger I would win hands down. It's been forever I know. I thought I would do an update on Grayson since it has been forever since he has been featured on this little ol' blog.

He started walking a few weeks after his first birthday in July. With the walking came a new found independence. He wants to do everything himself. He also wants to walk every where. Going places is very difficult these days. He won't sit in a buggie or his stroller. He wants to walk but will sometimes be okay with you holding him instead. Our recent trip to the grocery store resulted in this...

It kept him quiet and he forgot about wanting to walk.

He also wants to be outside ALL THE TIME. We live in Texas, it's HOT! It has cooled off recently which has been nice. We have been going outside in the evenings a lot more. I swear my child would live outside if I let him. Coming inside usually results in a kicking and screaming child.

Grayson also loves the water. One night after eating Spaghetti instead of using a million wipes to clean him up, we took him outside and hosed him off. He loved it!

Grayson is almost 15 months and I can't believe it. He is a mess and I fall in love with him more everyday.

He loves to get in the dryer when I am trying to do laundry.

He is starting to talk more and more. His favorite word is Bobo. Yes I know that is completely crazy. Dustin and I started calling Jax, our male Boxer, Bobo a long time ago. Grayson has caught on that the dogs are Bobo. I swear that is the first word he says in the morning and the last word he says before bed. Crazy kid. He lights up when the dogs come into the room. He loves them so much. He also says Momma, hot, juice, shoes, outside and Mo for Elmo. The kid only has 3 different Elmo's.

He loves to eat.

We haven't entered the picky stage yet and I am hoping we don't. I can tell the things he doesn't like as much though because he doesn't eat very much of it. I have been told that what I make for dinner (or rather what Dustin makes for dinner since I don't cook) is what he will eat. We shouldn't make him something else just because he doesn't like it or eat it. If we start that we will forever be doing that. No, I don't starve my child. I have been sticking by that and luckily he will at least eat some of what we give him if he doesn't like it. Later if he didn't eat very much I will give him some yogurt or some fruit so he doesn't go to bed hungry. We do stick with making things that we know he likes or at least we think he will like if we haven't made it before. 

 In the mornings while I am getting ready for work I will put him in my bed after he wakes up. He will drink his milk and watch Mickey Mouse. It takes everything I have not to get in bed and snuggle with him. At least I get to snuggle with him on the weekends.

Driving up the drive way at Grandma's house. We went and visited Dustin's mom a few weekends ago and she has a long gravel drive way.

This past Sunday I went over to my parent's house and my dad was out in the garage so naturally Grayson wanted to be out there too. Grumpy sat him on his bike.

Just for my memories:

~ Grayson is wearing 2T shirts and 18 month pants

~ Wearing a size 5 diaper during the day and a size 6 at night

~ Size 6 shoe

~ I don't know his weight since we don't go to the doctor until a few weeks.

I love this little boy more than anything in the world.