Thursday!!!

Well, this week has gone by pretty quickly so I'm very thankful for that! Its been cool and rainy here for the past couple of days so that always affects how I feel, I'm ready for the rain to go away!!! Went for my weekly follow up with the dr today and he said I have regressed some so that's not good. He said stress plays a large part in that so that explains it. There is work drama galore here right now with the merger. We are getting totally new software and are moving our department by the middle of September and training hasn't even begun. Multiple cat fights over offices and cubicles, etc. I'll be glad when that is over and done with!

Bryce has had a great week at school so far. They learned about manure this week (I know, nice, huh!?!) so everything he talks about has to have the word manure somewhere in the topic. His teacher is awesome. She has him so excited about learning, he's not even complaining about his homework! She jokes and talks sports with him so she is just the perfect fit for him. She is a West Va fan so she told Bryce the other day that Va Tech was manure and he told her West Va was manure :) He wore a blue and yellow Jordan outfit the other day and she told him thank you for wearing West Va colors - and he quickly came back that blue and gold are our high school colors too and that's why he was wearing it!

Tomorrow is jeans day at work - woohoo!! I love me some jeans!

Anybody have any big weekend plans? We don't really have any big plans. Chad is off for the long weekend (he's a RN so I was afraid he would have to work) so it will be nice to have the fam together. Va Tech plays on Saturday so that will take up most of our day! Can't wait - GO HOKIES!! Although, I am afraid this year isn't lookin' so hot, I guess we'll see. I can't believe they are red shirting Tyrod, that's just a crime, we all know how I like Tyrod! He's actually a very nice guy too unlike Sean Glennon. We went to a Hokie Kids Club autograph day and I was not impressed with Sean at all, I thought he was very cocky and rude, this is a KIDS event for goodness sakes! Tyrod on the other hand was super cordial and chatted with Bryce and posed for photos. I'll have to post one if I think about it when I get home. I plan on doing a whole Hokie album from the autograph day. Bryce is positive that he is going to play for the Hokies one day - I hope his dream will come true for him. If he keeps the athletic pace that he does now, I definitely think it could be a possibility for him. The child's main Christmas wish was a REAL football helmet, not a play one. So most of his Christmas gifts were football related - shoulder pads, helmet, pants, pads and Under Armor galore - he couldn't have been more thrilled and puts on the uniform at least 3 days a week so he can "practice" - how funny! I'm expecting great things from this kid!!

Have a great long weekend!!!

Tagged by Patti!

Here are the rules:

*If you are tagged, you must firstly post the rules:*
Write 7 strange characteristics about yourself.
They interest us all!*
Tag 5 other people at the end of your Post.*
Visit everyone that you have tagged and leave a comment on their blog to let them know that they have been tagged.

So here are mine.

1. I totally freak in the car when passing a tractor trailer (so much so that Chad threatens to kick me out of the car!)

2. I carry the little tin of blue blistex lip stuff with me EVERYWHERE, like I can't even leave one room of my house without carrying it with me!

3. I brush my teeth in the shower every morning, not at the sink

4. I hate amusement parks (but Chad loves them so I'm forced to go)

5. I still can not jump in the pool without plugging my nose

6. I rarely buy clothes without Chad's opinion because he's a fashion junkie!

7. I never leave my house without makeup


I tag:

Kelli
Virginia
Monique
Ashley
Gretchen

Got this from my friend Mary's blog - you can only use one word to answer the following:

1. Where is your cell phone? PURSE
2. Where is your significant other? CAR
3. Your hair? BLONDE
4. Your mother? WORK
5. Your father? HEAVEN
6. Your favorite thing? FAMILY
7. Your dream last night? NONE
8. Your dream/goal? HEALTHY
9. The room you're in? OFFICE
10. Your hobby? SCRAPBOOKING
11. Your fear? DEATH
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? COMFORTABLE
13. Where were you last night? HOME
14. What you're not? THIN
16. One of your wish list items? WEALTHY
17. Where you grew up? CHRISTIANSBURG
18. The last thing you did? WORK
19. What are you wearing? KHAKIS
20. Your TV? OFF
21. Your pet? NONE
22. Your computer? DELL
24. Your mood? HAPPY
25. Missing someone? YES
26. Your car? DURANGO
27. Something you're not wearing? POLISH
28. Favorite store? TJ MAXX
29. Your summer? SICK
30. Love someone? ALWAYS
31. Your favorite color? BLUE
32. When is the last time you laughed? TODAY
33. Last time you cried? WEDNESDAY

In other news, who in the world knew that first graders have homework and didn't tell me?!?! This is going to be a tough year I'm afraid. Bryce does not like homework at all and procrastinates until the last minute. As you know, he got this from his father and not me. Drives me insane. We're going to have to come up with an incentive/punishment plan. Any ideas? One of his assignments has been that he has to read to me for 15 minutes each night, he is actually doing better reading than I thought he would. It makes me sad to think my baby can actually read - I guess he's not really a baby anymore, huh?

Hope you have a fab weekend!

Here it is....

Pics of Bryce on his first day of first grade with his Jordan outfit and backpack!!

Back to School

Bryce started back to school today. He looked a little nervous this morning but did NOT want me to walk him in. You know, he's too cool for mom and dad in public now. I think of myself as a pretty cool mom, I keep up with fashion, always wear makeup and nice clothes when I go out but for some reason I still embarrass the crap outta that kid. He literally walks 5 feet in front or behind me. He does it to Chad too so at least I'm not alone! He is such a cuttle bug when he's home that it surprises me that he's so distant in public! Oh well, I guess I'm getting prepared for the teenage years!

I'll post a pic tonight when I'm home.

If anyone out there knows how to make those flavored, chocolate dipped spoons that people use for coffee, let me know, I have a question ;)

Tuesday ramblings

Well, we met Bryce's teacher last night and she seems WONDERFUL. I am confident that he will have another good year. She immediately got down on his level and talked to him. She even asked him if he played any sports, so he immediately lit up, she said if he would bring her his schedule that she would come watch a game. He was thrilled with that, the more fans of Bryce at the game, the better. He seriously has a complex about this. Its not enough for Chad and I to come, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, Sunday school teachers, etc are always invited by Bryce because he loves a crowd - but don't worry, if you happen to miss a game, he thinks you can catch it on tv!!!! Too funny! He has a few kids in his class that he knows but not some of his favorite friends from last year.

Chad finished putting Bryce's basketball goal up yesterday (his bday present from MAY!!) So, at 9:30 last night Bryce was out shooting in the dark. It looks really good, Chad still needs to put the pavers and rock around it but its usable now so Bryce is happy.

Bryce lost his 4th tooth last night. I'll post a pic soon. This is the only one he hasn't cried about. The tooth was so loose that it was pretty much just hanging (gross, I know) so he told Chad to sit on him and pull it. It came out easily but bled quite a bit. He was really excited about losing this one. The tooth fairy came last night so he was up early this morning to see how much $ she left :)

Well, the boss is out of the office for the next 3 days so I have a bunch of her work today so I better get to it. Have a super day!

Happy Monday!

Yeah, not so much. I dread Mondays!!

We had a great weekend. We did lady B's birthday party at the pool and that's always fun. We went out with Chad's family to eat after church yesterday. I'm not a huge fan of O'Charleys but that's where lady B chose. Bryce was the center of attention as always. That child is spoiled completely rotten! He's the baby on Chad's side of the family so he's the "STAR" and he knows it. We gave lady B money for her birthday so she could buy some more school clothes and Bryce was trying to talk her into buying HIM a toy with HER birthday money and she was going to do it! We had to quickly squash that!

Bryce is going to meet his first grade teacher tonight. Can you believe he's already in first grade?!?!? I don't know anything about his teacher but I hope he will have a great one like last year. He hates school (he's gonna be a jock, not a scholar ;) ) He starts school on Wednesday, I dread getting him up early again, the only time we really bump heads is in the morning when I have to get him up and dressed early.

He's very excited about football and soccer starting. My schedule is about to get very hectic!! I do love watching him play sports even though I'm incredibly nervous while he's out there. His life truly revovles around sports, he's always kicking or throwing a ball at home. Chad gets a little out of hand watching Bryce at times, they are both sooooo competitive that they really get into it. Chad has trouble controling his mouth at times - they are little kids for goodness sakes, its not the super bowl ;) I am one proud momma when my boy scores goals and touchdowns though!!

Back to your reguarly scheduled programming! Have a blessed day!

A little scrap for ya!

I did these while I was under the weather so take that for what its worth. And the pics suck, I can't get one without a glare inside and its raining outside.


Bryce's school album (8x8 american crafts)


Bryce's spring soccer team


Bryce's horrible experience losing his first tooth - doesn't even look like the same kid afterwards, does he?!?


The B's - Brett, Brittany, Brendon and Bryce (cousins)



Thanks for looking!

2 Days in a row, can you believe it??

Well, I think I've set a new record with blogging 2 days in a row - LOL!

Second day back at work and I'm ready for the weekend for sure! This place is just one big ball of stress!

Last night when I got home from work, Bryce ran to meet me with a hug and that totally made my day. I think he's gotten much more attached to me with the time I spent at home this summer. He's usually a big time daddy's boy. It was so great but at the same time it broke my heart to know how much closer we could be if I could stay home all the time. I would definitely do things differently if I could start over.

I scrapbooked some last night and that was great therapy - Bryce helped, that's always entertaining. I lost a note that Bryce wrote to the toothfairy and its about to drive me nuts trying to find it. It was precious and needs to go in his scrapbook!! Wanna come help me look??!?!? I'll try to post some stuff I've done recently this weekend.

This weekend is Brittany's pool party but that's about all we have planned. Chad has to work so its me and the little man on our own. Bryce starts 1st grade next Wednesday - it doesn't seem possible that he is that old yet - time truly flies once you have kids.

On the TTC front, several people have asked so here's the scoop: we are not preventing but we are not trying either. I'm really praying for a miracle that I know God can provide. After the 2 failed IUI's and all the health issues, we figured we will put it in God's hands (which it really has been all along) and if He decides to bless us with another child then we will be thrilled, if He doesn't then we know that it was just not in His plan for our lives.

Sorry for the novel today, guess I should get to work, huh? Peace!

I'm BAAAAAACK

Did you wonder what happened to me???!?!? Well, most of you know that I've been a little under the weather for the last few months. I am very thankful to be feeling better and I know that God has a purpose for everything so I'm open and ready to learn what He wants out of this.

Being out of work for almost 2 months was not planned at all but with the illness it was my only choice. I am so happy that I was able to spend the majority of the summer with Bryce even though I didn't feel well, we spent a lot of time together and really enjoyed ourselves. My mom made sure we got out of the house pretty often and did some fun things. We did several pool trips with me basically resting and mom chasing Bryce but I think that was enjoyed by all. I am already missing all of the time I got to spend with my mom. I truly couldn't have gotten thru the last 2 months without her. This past week I actually felt pretty good at home and got a lot of things accomplished. I could have used another few weeks to "have fun" (aka scrapbook) at home.

I really got pretty used to being home. When Bryce was little and I stayed home for a few months, I was itching to get back to work for adult interaction but now that he's 6 - its kind of like having an adult around. He is such a smart and caring boy. I could really dig being a stay at home mom now but that decision has been long gone financially for years. But that's my wanna be thing for today, I wanna be a stay at home mom.