Feeling Beachie

This week’s statements: 1. How is it _that my baby girl is turning 13 today, when did she get so big___? 2. When I _was my daughters age__ I _had a love of children just like her. ___ 3. I am not sure what I like best _ice cream___ or _frozen yogurt_ because _ice cream taste amazing but makes me sick but yogurt is so smooth that I love it. __ 4. I am happiest when I’m _my house is clean, we have nothing on the schedule and we can just enjoy being together as a family. ___

5 Question Friday

1. Have you ever been robbed and how did you handle it? Yes, yesterday, someone broke into both of our vehicles. Actually they got 12 houses in our neighborhood. I did not lose it or even cry. I instantly went into fix it mode. 2. What do you do at a kids function when Parents don't behave? Meaning they are the ones being impatient and rude. Oh man, we were eating out the other day and I saw this lady smack her child’s hand and scream at the child. I almost lost it. Then it dawned on me that I have no problems smacking a hand. My problem was how she did it. This little girl was maybe 18 months old. Normally, I do not handle it well, I actually want to jump in and help the child. Then I start feeling guilty and sad for the parent and remind myself that we all have bad moments and parenting is hard. 3. Have you heard of a potty party? Will you/have you had one for your child(ren)? I have a confession I do not like Chuck E Cheese, the noise, the money, the craziness drives me insane. We have a practice that as a child is potty trained the gift is a trip to Chuck E Cheese. Actually, last time I even tricked my husband into taking them. So I guess we do kind of have a party. 4. How young do you think kids should be when they start taking swim lessons? I think as soon as you are ready to start taking them to the pool. Honestly, only 2 of my kids have had swim lessons. I need to be better about this. I am always impressed with the people who get it done as infants. I just wander if you they have to re do it as they get bigger. 5. What makes you happy? As much as I complain it is when my husband sings and dances with the kids and acts like a child. Yes, I know I run and hide in another room because the noise bugs me but I know he is building memories and they will remember them. Can you tell noise is bugging me recently? Maybe it is pregnancy or maybe our crazy schedule but I am craving some alone-quiet time. I know, I know, one day I will miss all the noise one day. Pamela

Miscellany Monday

This was a wonderful week. Okay not really, I had a stomach bug for 6 days. But when I woke up Saturday morning and felt better I decided it was going to be a great weekend. My husband went fishing with a friend Friday night. Then on a overnight ocean fishing trip. I am so excited for him. It is funny how women can go away or hang out but men rarely do. He had a great time. This week we were able to pick green beans and spinach and lettuce from our garden. It is so wonderful to be able to see progress. I love when I can feed my family healthy food. Cooking green beans with my daughter today was so much fun. I have friend who is moving and gave the boys a box of blocks. I cannot believe the amount of hours they have spent playing with them. I want to invest in a ton more. It is a great way to keep the kids busy while we finish up school. My husband brought Taco Bell home the other day. He brought me home a green drink. I have since learned it was like a mountain dew slushy. It was good but tasted sour. The kids enjoyed it. How was your week? Pamela

28 Week Update

What a week, I will start by saying I am feeling so much better. I woke up yesterday and felt great. I got the house straightened up and laundry caught up. Not that you can tell now. I have to be honest and tell you I have gained 30 pounds, trying not to be upset about it and just enjoy it. As much as it bothers me I know there is a honey bun calling my name for breakfast. I am waking in the night hungry. I do not see the OB this week, I do go in for my shot tomorrow but that is it. The outfit in this picture is Hope’s favorite. She says it makes my belly look really big. I love how Grace is holding up my belly. I am so excited that this Saturday I get to go to an event called “Boots & Booties”. It is for 1,000 pregnant or new moms. I am so excited to see what it is about. One of the prizes is a 2013 Chevy Chase. I cannot even imagine winning that. The only question I have is what I wear. Something that is comfortable but makes me look pregnant. I don’t know why I worry I do not look pregnant. Physically I am feeling great but I think I got my dehydrated than I realized last week because my skin is drier than it has been in weeks. Twenty-eight weeks this week, I am enjoying this more than ever. I love being pregnant. Pamela

Face Painting

My children could not wait to get their faces painted recently. I was okay with it because it is always fun to play dress up. Sadly, little spider man went face down the inflatable slide 5 minutes later and smeared his. Then our little batman decided to scratch his face and then touched the wall. Poor baby boy was not happy and my poor wall is now black. Pamela