I think we figured it out. The poor baby was cold. Tonight she's sleeping with two sleepers and blanket and not a peep. Yes, I do know I just jinxed myself, thanks for asking.
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Eden, for sleeping!
2. Supportive co-workers who have wished me nothing but well when I tell them I'm quitting.
3. Easy meal planning
4. Steph posting a new Crockpot meal - pulled pork, YUMMY!
5. The upcoming pool tournament - wish Josh luck!!
6. The Learning Table and Puppy for keeping Eden occupied.
7. Clean sheets and towels.
I just spent some time poking around sittercity.com and I was really shocked at the poor choice in pictures and lack of good grammar in the posts. Not that bad grammar makes you a poor sitter, but it doesn't make me what to call you right up either. Maybe I'll too judgmental. I think this has just further convinced me to stick with family and friends for babysitting.
Have a restful night, all! What are you thankful for today?
Monday, January 26, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
January 23, 2009
I'm sorry I fell off the face of the earth again... it's nothing personal. You are all lovely people. It's just that we've been sick around here lately, and frankly, I've been drowning in puke, snot, antibiotics and Motrin. I know, sounds lovely right? So now I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel (since I've only heard the baby cough about 3 times since I sat down), and I'm back in the game. I guess I failed at my resolution, but I still think this is a good idea, darn it, so I'm going to keep going!
Today, I am thankful for:
1. my boss not being a total jerk when I resigned.
2. my co-workers for being genuinely sad when I told them I was leaving. It's nice to know that people will miss you.
3. Josh for being the best husband in the world and totally holding me up through this crazy cycle of sickness. Thanks, honey. Couldn't have done it without you.
4. Eden, for being in a good mood even in spite of having a double ear infection. What a trooper!
5. the makers of antibiotics! and the doctors who gave them to us!
6. having a new job. I know a lot of people would love to be in my position right now.
7. dinner that I didn't make. Thanks, Panara!
8. Richie and Jenny for inviting us over, even though we can't go.
Today, I am thankful for:
1. my boss not being a total jerk when I resigned.
2. my co-workers for being genuinely sad when I told them I was leaving. It's nice to know that people will miss you.
3. Josh for being the best husband in the world and totally holding me up through this crazy cycle of sickness. Thanks, honey. Couldn't have done it without you.
4. Eden, for being in a good mood even in spite of having a double ear infection. What a trooper!
5. the makers of antibiotics! and the doctors who gave them to us!
6. having a new job. I know a lot of people would love to be in my position right now.
7. dinner that I didn't make. Thanks, Panara!
8. Richie and Jenny for inviting us over, even though we can't go.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
January 15, 2008
Today I am thankful for:
1. Lori, for making a post of her blog of what she's thankful for! Cool, Lori!
2. The roads not being too slippery on the drive to and from work today.
3. Eden, for having a good day with her grandpa, and a good night with us tonight.
4. Sonic, for making us dinner.
5. Being busy at work (for once!).
6. The BBC girls, for being chatty today and giving me something to read.
I've officially decided to give up on trying to call my daughter Sweetpea. I always forget and have to go back and edit my post and it's annoying. So, hey... my daughters name is Eden.
Have a good night, everyone! What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
1. Lori, for making a post of her blog of what she's thankful for! Cool, Lori!
2. The roads not being too slippery on the drive to and from work today.
3. Eden, for having a good day with her grandpa, and a good night with us tonight.
4. Sonic, for making us dinner.
5. Being busy at work (for once!).
6. The BBC girls, for being chatty today and giving me something to read.
I've officially decided to give up on trying to call my daughter Sweetpea. I always forget and have to go back and edit my post and it's annoying. So, hey... my daughters name is Eden.
Have a good night, everyone! What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
January 14, 2009
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Sweetpea being in a decent mood, in spite of being sick
2. Josh for helping a TON even though he is sick too - best husband ever!
3. My mom for calling to check up on us.
4. Grilled cheese sandwiches.
5. Sweetpea again, for actually napping today.
6. My dishes FINALLY being done
7. My bed, which I am about to fall into, exhausted.
Stay healthy! What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
1. Sweetpea being in a decent mood, in spite of being sick
2. Josh for helping a TON even though he is sick too - best husband ever!
3. My mom for calling to check up on us.
4. Grilled cheese sandwiches.
5. Sweetpea again, for actually napping today.
6. My dishes FINALLY being done
7. My bed, which I am about to fall into, exhausted.
Stay healthy! What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
January 13, 2009 and why I suck
Okay, here's the thing.... I have no excuses. I got busy, life got hectic and my daughter forgot how to sleep. All that adds up to.... me not blogging. But, I'm back at it and will do my best to keep up. I'm glad to know people like the idea though... or at least having something to read at work!! :)
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Facebook, for instant messenger
2. Tylenol and saline spray for helping out Sweetpea and letting her sleep.
3. My friends for bugging me about the blog and making me feel guilty for not keeping it up, which will make me keep it up! :)
4. Josh for always being willing to be my back up with Sweetpea.
5. A new job - but shhhhhhhhhhhh!! My boss doesn't know yet! :)
6. My dad, for being willing to switch days
7. The weather, for appearing to cooperate..... we'll see what tomorrow brings!
Okay, that's it for today... have a good night!
What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Facebook, for instant messenger
2. Tylenol and saline spray for helping out Sweetpea and letting her sleep.
3. My friends for bugging me about the blog and making me feel guilty for not keeping it up, which will make me keep it up! :)
4. Josh for always being willing to be my back up with Sweetpea.
5. A new job - but shhhhhhhhhhhh!! My boss doesn't know yet! :)
6. My dad, for being willing to switch days
7. The weather, for appearing to cooperate..... we'll see what tomorrow brings!
Okay, that's it for today... have a good night!
What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
January 7, 2009
Dudes, I'm not gonna lie, right now I'm going to be thankful for my bed. Sweetpea getting up at night is kicking my butt. You'll get a full post tomorrow morning. I promise. K, thx, bye!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
PS
After I posted on 1/5, I went back to edit the title, since I typed 2008, but apparently I hit the wrong button and it didn't post right - so I didn't miss a day, I promise! I will be *thankful* when I figure this blogspot thing out.
Love,
Jen
Love,
Jen
January 6, 2009
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Amanda, for reminding me to post! Sheesh!
2. Competent co-workers who do things that I tell them and actually think for themselves!
3. My job interview on Friday - and also the fact that that means I will be taking a 1/2 day off work. Sweeeeeeet.
4. Heat - it's COLD outside!
5. Sweetpea, for forgiving Josh and I when we get cranky.
6. Remembering to pre-soak our dishes - that made it much faster!
7. Sweetpea again, for snuggling up with me when she woke up tonight, and also for waking up earlier tonight - now lets just hope she stays asleep!!
Have a great night all! What are you thankful for??
Love,
Jen
1. Amanda, for reminding me to post! Sheesh!
2. Competent co-workers who do things that I tell them and actually think for themselves!
3. My job interview on Friday - and also the fact that that means I will be taking a 1/2 day off work. Sweeeeeeet.
4. Heat - it's COLD outside!
5. Sweetpea, for forgiving Josh and I when we get cranky.
6. Remembering to pre-soak our dishes - that made it much faster!
7. Sweetpea again, for snuggling up with me when she woke up tonight, and also for waking up earlier tonight - now lets just hope she stays asleep!!
Have a great night all! What are you thankful for??
Love,
Jen
Monday, January 5, 2009
January 5, 2009
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Amanda for her comment - thanks Amanda!
2. A wonderful day with Sweetpea.
3. A happy, very healthy baby - todays measurements - 24.5 lbs, 28.75 inches. She is off the charts for height and weight. She is also a pound lighter and an inch shorter then her 18 month old cousin. Josh said - "it's official, you gave birth to the Jolly Green Giant." :)
4. E-mail and Internet access on my phone.
5. McDonald's cookies.
6. Our pastor for being aware of the things we're doing with the youthies and showing his appreciation.
7. An opportunity to create a group for other young families at our church.
8. Sleep.
Goodnight all! What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
1. Amanda for her comment - thanks Amanda!
2. A wonderful day with Sweetpea.
3. A happy, very healthy baby - todays measurements - 24.5 lbs, 28.75 inches. She is off the charts for height and weight. She is also a pound lighter and an inch shorter then her 18 month old cousin. Josh said - "it's official, you gave birth to the Jolly Green Giant." :)
4. E-mail and Internet access on my phone.
5. McDonald's cookies.
6. Our pastor for being aware of the things we're doing with the youthies and showing his appreciation.
7. An opportunity to create a group for other young families at our church.
8. Sleep.
Goodnight all! What are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Sunday, January 4, 2009
January 4, 2009
My father-in-law is home now, and doing better. We're thankful for that. :) Thanks for your prayers and thoughts!
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Kristen for her comment and sharing what she is thankful for! Thanks, Kristen!
2. Sweetpea going down easy tonight.
3. A break from my daughter. I'm sure that makes me sound awful, but dude....... it was necessary.
4. My youth group kids for cracking me up, and sometimes listening.
5. Blankets. I know that sounds so dumb, but today, I just needed a blankie.
6. God, for answering my prayers and giving me peace.
7. Josh, for hanging in there when Sweetpea is giving him such a rough time. He is such a good daddy.
8. My Crockpot. As most of my friends know, this is neither the first nor last time I will talk about my Crockpot. I ♥ my Crockpot. ♥ it.
9. Becky's friends, for teaching me how to do this - ♥. I am seriously a little giddy right now.
As you may have noticed, Sweetpea is giving us a rough time right now. It's not her fault - the poor kid is totally off her schedule, and has barely seen me, except at family gatherings and friends parties, for the better part of two weeks. I went back over the past 3 weeks in my head today, and I would be off my game too, if I were her. I am hoping she will be better after tomorrow, and a normal week this week. Even though this has been exhusting and overwhelming to have her want mommy all. the. time. the last few days, I am trying to remind myself that in a few years, she's going to want nothing more then for me to go away. So even when she's driving me insane, I should enjoy it. Or at least appriciate it.
Hope you're all well - what are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Kristen for her comment and sharing what she is thankful for! Thanks, Kristen!
2. Sweetpea going down easy tonight.
3. A break from my daughter. I'm sure that makes me sound awful, but dude....... it was necessary.
4. My youth group kids for cracking me up, and sometimes listening.
5. Blankets. I know that sounds so dumb, but today, I just needed a blankie.
6. God, for answering my prayers and giving me peace.
7. Josh, for hanging in there when Sweetpea is giving him such a rough time. He is such a good daddy.
8. My Crockpot. As most of my friends know, this is neither the first nor last time I will talk about my Crockpot. I ♥ my Crockpot. ♥ it.
9. Becky's friends, for teaching me how to do this - ♥. I am seriously a little giddy right now.
As you may have noticed, Sweetpea is giving us a rough time right now. It's not her fault - the poor kid is totally off her schedule, and has barely seen me, except at family gatherings and friends parties, for the better part of two weeks. I went back over the past 3 weeks in my head today, and I would be off my game too, if I were her. I am hoping she will be better after tomorrow, and a normal week this week. Even though this has been exhusting and overwhelming to have her want mommy all. the. time. the last few days, I am trying to remind myself that in a few years, she's going to want nothing more then for me to go away. So even when she's driving me insane, I should enjoy it. Or at least appriciate it.
Hope you're all well - what are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Saturday, January 3, 2009
January 3, 2009
I wonder how long it will be fore I type 2008 in my subject line. :)
Just a quick note... my father-in-law is having some heart related (we think) issues today, which culminated into a trip to the ER and hospital admission overnight for tests and monitoring. While we are thankful (:)) that he is okay for now, this will likely mean some lifestyle changes and monitoring, which is hard for anyone. We would certainly welcome and appreciate any positive thoughts or prayers you could send his way. Thanks!
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Lori, for her comment - thanks Lori!!
2. My father-in-law, and the fact that he is doing well.
3. An opportunity to talk with Josh about some important things.
4. Sweetpea learning to wave "hi" - so cute!
5. Spell check, since I am apparently unable to spell the word appreciate without it.
6. My BBC friends for their quick responses of prayers and support, and for generally being a sounding board and all around fantastic group of women.
7. The "off" switch on Sweetpea's toys. I'm just sayin.......... :)
8. Josh, for doing the heavy lifting.
That's all for today, because I am exhausted. Right now, I will be thankful for my bed. Oh, which reminds me - I'm thankful to whoever made the lavender reed diffuser for Kohl's, b/c dude, my bedroom smells fantastic.
Done now!! What are you thankful for?
Love,
Jen
Just a quick note... my father-in-law is having some heart related (we think) issues today, which culminated into a trip to the ER and hospital admission overnight for tests and monitoring. While we are thankful (:)) that he is okay for now, this will likely mean some lifestyle changes and monitoring, which is hard for anyone. We would certainly welcome and appreciate any positive thoughts or prayers you could send his way. Thanks!
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Lori, for her comment - thanks Lori!!
2. My father-in-law, and the fact that he is doing well.
3. An opportunity to talk with Josh about some important things.
4. Sweetpea learning to wave "hi" - so cute!
5. Spell check, since I am apparently unable to spell the word appreciate without it.
6. My BBC friends for their quick responses of prayers and support, and for generally being a sounding board and all around fantastic group of women.
7. The "off" switch on Sweetpea's toys. I'm just sayin.......... :)
8. Josh, for doing the heavy lifting.
That's all for today, because I am exhausted. Right now, I will be thankful for my bed. Oh, which reminds me - I'm thankful to whoever made the lavender reed diffuser for Kohl's, b/c dude, my bedroom smells fantastic.
Done now!! What are you thankful for?
Love,
Jen
Friday, January 2, 2009
January 2, 2009
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Amanda, for commenting on my last post - thanks Amanda!
2. The makers of Hershey's kisses and Snyder's peanut butter pretzels, because if you eat them together, it's DELICIOUS!
3. My co-workers for the Kisses.
4. My bosses for leaving early today. Josh says that when you leave thirty minutes after your boss, it's called boss:30. I left at like, boss:15!
5. Sweetpea, for sleeping totally through the night. Thanks, baby!
6. Having job options.
7. Our village - the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" really rings true for us. I've been very aware lately of how big our particular village is - we are incredibly blessed with lots of people who love and care for our child, and for us.
That's it for today... what are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
1. Amanda, for commenting on my last post - thanks Amanda!
2. The makers of Hershey's kisses and Snyder's peanut butter pretzels, because if you eat them together, it's DELICIOUS!
3. My co-workers for the Kisses.
4. My bosses for leaving early today. Josh says that when you leave thirty minutes after your boss, it's called boss:30. I left at like, boss:15!
5. Sweetpea, for sleeping totally through the night. Thanks, baby!
6. Having job options.
7. Our village - the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" really rings true for us. I've been very aware lately of how big our particular village is - we are incredibly blessed with lots of people who love and care for our child, and for us.
That's it for today... what are you thankful for today?
Love,
Jen
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Just so ya know.......
Lest you think I am heartless, let me tell you about the two things that I am thankful for every day, but may not directly mention daily, so I don't bore you.
I am always thankful for:
1. My husband, Josh. As he so aptly pointed out the other night, over the past year, we have come into a deeper understanding then ever about what it means to be partners in marriage and parenthood. He is my calm spot in the storm and I can't imagine life without him. I lucked out big time. Josh rocks.
2. Our daughter, Sweetpea (no, that's not her real name. :) Life without her was dull compared to life with her. She melts my heart with her smile, and has me so totally wrapped around her finger. I can't begin to say how thankful I am for her. There are no words.
I'll still talk about them a lot. I kinda like them. I am so blessed.
I am always thankful for:
1. My husband, Josh. As he so aptly pointed out the other night, over the past year, we have come into a deeper understanding then ever about what it means to be partners in marriage and parenthood. He is my calm spot in the storm and I can't imagine life without him. I lucked out big time. Josh rocks.
2. Our daughter, Sweetpea (no, that's not her real name. :) Life without her was dull compared to life with her. She melts my heart with her smile, and has me so totally wrapped around her finger. I can't begin to say how thankful I am for her. There are no words.
I'll still talk about them a lot. I kinda like them. I am so blessed.
January 1, 2009
Today, I am thankful for:
1. Kristen for being my first commenter - thanks Kristen!
2. My mom for cooking 1/2 of dinner, and doing it oh-so-well!
3. My husband for taking Sweetpea to the mall and the store so I could have a couple of hours of solitude. It was delightful!
4. The sound of Sweetpea laughing. I think they should bottle it and give it to people who are having a bad day. It's the best sound in the world.
5. Having the day off work to be with my family.
6. The life of my Great Uncle Lyle. He was a gentle, loving, kind man, and he will be missed.
7. Good friends, and a great time last night at Amanda's party. It was nice to laugh with adults again.
8. My parents, for adoring my kid and loving her to bits.
I think that's my list for today.... what are you thankful for?
Love,
Jen
1. Kristen for being my first commenter - thanks Kristen!
2. My mom for cooking 1/2 of dinner, and doing it oh-so-well!
3. My husband for taking Sweetpea to the mall and the store so I could have a couple of hours of solitude. It was delightful!
4. The sound of Sweetpea laughing. I think they should bottle it and give it to people who are having a bad day. It's the best sound in the world.
5. Having the day off work to be with my family.
6. The life of my Great Uncle Lyle. He was a gentle, loving, kind man, and he will be missed.
7. Good friends, and a great time last night at Amanda's party. It was nice to laugh with adults again.
8. My parents, for adoring my kid and loving her to bits.
I think that's my list for today.... what are you thankful for?
Love,
Jen
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