Ive felt this way

I came across this post secret from the Post Secret website that I could relate to. Its kinda made me sad a little. I guess it comes from growing up being told not-so-nice things by my step-father. From tramp to slut, it came out of his mouth when I was to put on skirts or even a small amount of make-up. Which is probably why I dont wear either as an adult.

Being pregnant gave me a glow that was so beautiful and natural. Even though I was sick 8 out of the 9 months, I loved the way my body changed and looked. The curves that came as my belly grew. The fresh skin. I just looked, alive. Now I look worn down, tired and o....ol..........old. Does this mean Ill get pregnant again just to feel beautiful? Prooooooobably not.

They Grow So Quickly

Turtle Will be 1 in a month. I cant believe it. He has grown so much in the recent months. He looks so much like his father at times and at times I see so much of me in him. Either way, we made a beautiful baby together.


Newborn (December 2008)

11 Months (October 2009)

Yay!

So I went and did a little "no no" today. I ordered business cards. DONT KILL ME CLIFF!! 250 cards and they look so purdy!



I finally decided on a name for my photo business and now all I need are, well... clients lol My kids will have to do for now until I can drum up some business. Its coming up on holiday seasons so Turkey day and Christmas are prime holidays that people would take pictures for.

Im going to be working on a price table for things today. See what I can do with numbers.

I guess I should get back to unpacking. I really hurt my shoulder today lifting boxes though. Its an ongoing issue with my right shoulder. Been to therapy, worked for a while but now its doing the same crap.

Such is life, I guess.

Some pictures of the house...

ITS A WORK IN PROGRESS!!!!!!!!

This is the new "formal" living area set we got. The couch is huge! And the half sized chair, I still need to get used to where it is. Once I get a rug in there it should pull the room together nicely. A few pictures on the walls wont hurt either.

This is the formal dining room set we bought. Its cost a pretty penny but I love it! I cant decide on if I want a rug in here or not. But there will be stuff on the back wall at least. Maybe a mirror or a pretty picture.

And the breakfast nook area. Simple. The valances over the door and window are coming down and are going to be replaced by burgundy colored ones. Im not a "flower" person when it comes to decor.

The fireplace area where we spend most our time. You can see that we tried out one of the new valances over one of the windows. I think they will fit nicely.

The powder room off the main entry hall.

The kids bathroom. I did frogs. I was going to do monkeys but Targhetto was all out of most of their monkey stuff. Frogs are better anyway for a bathroom. The only things I didnt get for the set was the soap dish and croaking frog waste bucket.

The soap croaks if you press down hard enough lol

This is Jades room. She wants Justin in her room with her still for a little while longer. She really hasnt had the chance to sleep with him in her room so what the heck, she can keep him lol

This is Robbies room. It has a LOT of work that needs to be done on it still as you can see. Im trying to find the legs to his bed to be able to put it together. The legs are the only thing that hold the bed in one piece.

And last is our bedroom. Once again, still unpacking so its a complete and total mess. DONT JUDGE ME!!! I still need to put pictures and stuff on the walls and I want a sitting chair for the corner. I havent done anything with the bathroom yet so I will spare you the horror.

YAY!! We made it!! In one piece!!!

We moved and are all in one piece!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the new house. The kids are over and beyond the moon having so much room to run and play. Not to mention rooms to call their own that are HUGE.

We haven't really been full speed on the unpacking. I think after the move itself, we needed a week of recovery.

We bought a new dining room set, new living room set and rugs for two of the rooms. I can honestly say I'm in love with the hardwood floors. Not so much in love with the fact that they are VERY high maintenance. Shark on Thursdays, Wetjet on Mondays, Swiffer in between.

The kids started school last Tuesday. They are still adjusting but seem to be okay with everything. Last week was a little crazy with the whole drop off thing. I guess in this school district, if you don't live across the street from the school, you have to either take the bus or do the car-rider drop off. I personally think it is beyond stupid. I mean, what kind of schools don't promote walking your kids to school??????? I live 5 minutes down the street (2 minute car ride) and I cant even feel comfortable walking the kids to school because there is no place for them to walk in as walkers. Id LOVE to be able to walk to get them come spring time. Maybe I will start walking them. I don't agree with their stuff but there is nothing stating I have to follow it.

Ill post some pictures in a few. Things are so out of place right now but in time it will all be perfect!

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is moving day! EXCITING!!!!

Ive been absent from blogging for a while. Its been hectic with packing that I hardly have time to sleep let alone blog.

We FINALLY closed on the house today. A little irritated with the sellers trying to nickle and dime us on small petty things. They stated that the HOA was paid for up til January in their open house pamphlet and decided last minute that they wanted it refunded stating it was never written into the contract. Which it wasn't, but do not advertise something to try and lure people in if you are not going to honor it. Dishonesty is a big no no in my book.

Oh well, live and learn. They left and that was that. We found out our mortgage payment will be AWESOME. $1880. That's like 2-300 less then we had anticipated! I heard that and the little shopping light came on in my head. lol Shopping is my therapy and I LIKE IT!!

We purchased a Fombag chair today for the boys room. Tomorrow we are buying a new TV for their room so that Bubba and Chili can play their PlayStation games in his room.

We also purchased a security system for the house. Which is not needed really but it will make me feel better.

Cliff met the neighbor today, also. She looked nice. I was in the car feeding the baby so I didn't get a chance to say hi. The cul-de-sac is perfect and the neighbors all have kids that are our kids ages!!! Bub and Chil are going to LOVE it!!!

I still have a ton of things to get done around here. My bedroom isn't even close to being packed and I need to get minor things done in the kids rooms. My mother in law should be here soon. I know the minute she walks in the door it will be like "Oh my, you guys have so much to do still! Lets get going!!" Ill shoot her! I swear I will!! lol She can drive a sane person mad in a matter of an hour with her constant GO GO GO attitude. And her and Cliff, oye! This should be fun HAHA.

Ill try and update as we go from my blackberry.

Wish us luck!! We need all we can get! lol