Gotta get a new one

Let me first say congratulations to the Saints. I was not really sure who to cheer for but was happy that the Saints won their first Super Bowl.

Now, onto my dentist issue. I really like my dentist. However, they are really busy and if for some reason I have to reschedule, it takes forever to get a new appointment. Right now I am months behind on my cleaning. I am going to have to get some dental implants Plano, I know Plano, TX is a little far for me to drive for teeth!

Anyway, Hunter needs to start going to the dentist now so I need to call and get a new dentist that is a little more flexible. I really do dread it because they are soooo nice at my current dentist office! But a Mom's gotta do what a Mom's gotta do...

1800flowers for me?

Do you know how many times my husband has gotten me flowers since we have been married? Flowers? Hmmm, let me think... I think it is safe to say none. However, I promise (he reads my blog) that I am not upset. I do like flowers, but he is a good husband and father so he gets a pass. However, if he did take a notion to send his lovely wife, the mother of his sons, some flowers, 1800flowers.com would be a place to check.

I have sent flowers using their web site several times and have not been disappointed. Now, I would prefer a wild flower arrangement over roses. What kind of flowers do you want?

The Grumpy Bear Post

I can't seem to shake my GRRRRs! I don't feel well. I am sinusy with a sore throat and my ears hurt. I haven't slept in more than 3 hour increments in what I am sure is over a year. I can't seem to get my almost 6 month old baby to take a bottle so being away from my kids for more than 3-4 hours is not possible. And on the very rare occasion that it happens I usually walk in to a crying baby.

Then I feel like a big heel for feeling bad at all because one of my good friends just buried her mother and my cousin is fighting stage 3 breast cancer! So, in the grand scheme of things my little issues are NOTHING. I think that these sadnesses are adding to my grumpiness. I feel that everywhere I turn someone I love is hurting terribly. I am so sad for my friend and really scared for my cousin. I can't seem to shake it all enough to enjoy what I have and that is troubling to me.

Too bad we can't make it all go away with just a piece of that yummy chocolate you see on those point of purchase displays at various retailers. Thanks for listening to my little rant. I hope that whatever issues you are facing get resolved quickly!

Clorox "I Don't Want To Miss..." Contest

The Flu. I have to admit that it scares me. I am one of those crazy people that thinks that EVERYONE that can be should be vaccinated. I obviously don't want my kids sick and this year at the beginning of the flu season I had an infant that could not yet be vaccinated so I wanted everyone around him to be.

And Hunter loves pre school, I would hate to him to have to miss up to a week or more of school because of the flu. He was out a few days for strep throat and then another because of snow and every morning he would ask, "can I go to school today?" It was pitiful. One day on our way to the grocery during the "out" time he asked me if there would be other kids there. He loves playing with other kids!

No one wants their kids to be sick and have to miss out on activities that they love. To help educate people in ways to prevent the flu Clorox and Danny Gokey have teamed up for the "I Don't Want To Miss..." campaign. Included in the campaign is a contest that school musical groups, such as glee clubs, show choirs, etc are invited to enter. The group can develop a video performance of a song written by Berkley College of Music student Will Wells on what they don't want to miss out on if they were home sick and why flu prevention is important. If your school is selected as the winner Danny Gokey will lead a music class at your school!!!

To find out more and enter the contest please click here.


The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months to 18 years be vaccinated for the flu virus. To find out more about preventing the virus go here.



"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Clorox and received $20 thank-you gift certificate."

Old Mama

Honestly, my boys have an old mama! Today, I feel very old. I am going to have to do something about JL sleeping in our bed. My neck and back are all crunked (my word, don't try to find it in the dictionary) up.

Also, not sure if I have a sinus infection coming on or have caught Hunter's strep throat. Maybe we need an air filter around here. Seriously folks, I feel old. Because of the snow I have not been out of the house since last Wednesday. I am thinking I might qualify for meals on wheels! I going to venture out today maybe go to Target or something.

On a different sad note, I have a couple of prayer request. I have a very good friend who is about to lose her Mom to cancer please pray for her and her family. Also, I have a cousin who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, they will be doing some surgery this week to see if it has spread into the lymph nodes. Please pray that it has not. Thanks!

Random

I think that the lack of sleep that I have experienced over the last year is really starting to affect my memory. On my new diet I am supposed to take a multivitamin daily and I rarely do.

It does not look as though we will be getting to go to the rodeo tonight, I am not sure that we can get out of driveway. We need a 4 wheel drive!

We all ended up in our bed last night. Hunter tends to be a violent sleeper, at one point I got kicked multiple times like he was purposely kicking something. Then he popped me in the eye this morning, for that one he said "sorry" in his sleepy 3 year old voice. I need a bigger bed.

Here are a few pictures from over the last few months...

Snow Day!

I can remember wonderful times when I was little of getting decent snows (for TN), having snow suits, playing outside, sledding... However, where I live in TN doesn't usually get very much snow. Well today was one of the days where we did!!!

It was suppose to start snowing around noon (depending on which channel you checked) and it started about 8:30 and HAS NOT STOPPED! I love it! Brad came home from work early and he and Hunter played outside. I hope to get out in tomorrow. Fun fun fun. Hunter's little checks were red (may have to put some face moisturizer on him) but he had a blast and of course tackled in the snow.

Also, come to find out that up home (my hometown) they don't have as much as we do - NEVER HAPPENS.

If you got snow, be safe and have fun!!!

Dry, cracked, sore

Not fun words! Unfortunately in the winter it describes my lips! As a stay at home mom I don't regularly wear lip stick or gloss. There are some days that we don't leave the house so putting something on my lips has not been a habit for me. This leaves my lips open to receive all the dry heat my heater puts out.

So, I was very excited when I got the chance to take the Neosporin 3 day challenge!

I received a sample of the Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy and the Lip Health Daily Hydration Therapy. On day 2 I could already tell a difference. By day 3 I had "baby lips". Now, that I have finished the challenge, I am challenging myself to keep up with it. I really do like the way my lips feel.

I do want to say that I would consider my lips to have "regular dryness" in other words, I have seen lips much worse. So, I can not guarantee that you will have the same results I did, obviously everyone reacts differently.

If you would like to learn more go to http://www.neolips.com/. You can see how it works and also get a coupon! So go on and get some great lips!

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Neosporin and received a sample of the Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy and the Lip Health Daily Hydration Therapy to facilitate my review and a $20 thank-you gift certificate."

Weight Loss Irony

I am sure that I have mentioned that I am on a diet. I am using an on-line tool that gives me points. I am sure you know the one. Now, I am not in for quick weight loss results however, my body usually drops weight pretty quickly the first 2 weeks of any weight loss plan. You add to that nursing, and I drop more than recommended at first.

So, I was putting in my new weight at the beginning of the week and was scolded by my computer for losing too much. Then they took a point away! What I lost to much last week but must eat less this week???

Rest for the weary

Well JL is almost 6 months old and yes, I hate to admit it, he is still in our bed. Ugghh. The bad thing is that I think if I could toughen up and put him in his bed he would probably sleep a lot longer. As it is little movements, by me, wake him up and then I have to get up and usually nurse him back to sleep. I am about to be on the look out for the best eye cream for dark circles.

Why can't I sleep like this? This is Ava and Hunter after a birthday party Saturday...

Here is the before picture...

TV time

I am so happy that Jack Bauer is back! You readers know that I love my TV shows. I am always excited when my DVR starts filling up. So far I think that The Good Wife is turning out to be a good show as is White Collar.

I was sad to see Monk go away. But that show had a lot of good years so I guess it was time. I am going to record the series premier of Deep End, the new show about lawyers. I wonder if they have a mesothelioma lawyer on the show?

Well I have to get a few more chores done before my next show comes on...

Formula Savings for New Moms

As a new mom, I know how every little penny counts. Adding another mouth to feed and body cloth and wash can really add up.

Now, I am lucky enough that breastfeeding has worked with both children. With my first child I stopped at 9 months and plan to do the same with John Loyd. So, there are a few months where I have to buy formula. WOW, you would think that stuff was made of gold!!!

In a landmark court decision it was found that Enfamil falsely advertised that it's products were nutritionally superior to store brands! During the case it was proven that the store brands (Target, Wal-mart, Kroger's, etc.) contain the same nutrients at the same level as Enfamil. The only major difference is that the store brands cost up to 50% less!!!

Wow! Can you imagine getting to spend 50% less and not worrying that you were sacrificing your babies needs. We Moms have enough that we think we should feel guilty about!

Now, let me say that I think it is best for you and your baby if you can breast feed, however it doesn't work for everyone for a number of reasons and if it doesn't work for you then know that you can buy the less expensive formulas. Again NO GUILT!

If you would like to learn more about this court decision you can here:
http://www.pbmproducts.com/press.aspx?ID=310
http://industry.bnet.com/advertising/10004868/a-desperate-mead-johnson-loses-135m-jury-verdict-over-false-claims/
http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/esearch/e3i6328aaffeb014c13fbcc5dbedc3d4fd7
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/baby/2009/07/save-money-on-baby-stuff-cheap-formula.html

Bye Bye Back Fat

That is what I said! Ever since going to college I have had a little extra love here and there that I have been unhappy about. However, after this last baby my back fat seems more prominent that ever. So, yesterday, I joined Weight Watchers on-line.

So far so good but I AM HUNGRY. I have found over the years that if I am not hungry I am not losing weight. I have had success with WW before and the I do like the point system. If I were brave I would do a before and after picture but forget it, not doing it!

I go back to the doctor tomorrow to check my blood pressure. Fingers crossed that goes well. I wish that I had started the WW a little earlier so that when I have to be weighed it would not hurt so bad! Who knows if all goes well and the back fat goes away, I will book us a trip to one of those all inclusive resorts!