It FLEW

I can't believe that today is already FRIDAY-YEAH. This week went rather quickly but not without the usual ups and downs.

My lil guy is still not feeling 100% and neither am I, although, I am not feeling as badly as I was. Weds. night I had to miss a very impt. meeting because I had a sinus headache that turned into a full blown migrane. I made John turn off the lights downstairs when i was in bed as they hurt my head. I still had it when I woke up at 3am, but thankfully by 7am, it was gone.
This weather sure doesn't help it. ICKY and sticky.

John has been working hard to get the outside decorated for the holidays. We have the whole PEANUTS theme again and man is it growing with my fantastic purchases from the Catalog Store. I luv it. I will post some pics this weekend. The inside of the house hasn't even been started, but give him some time.

Tonite my sister and "Little Amanda" fly in from Colorado for a quick weekend visit. Joshy can't wait and neither can I. Nothing major on the agenda just some visiting and catching up. I think we will go to Lowry Park zoo for some Winter Wonderland either tonite or tomorrow.

No chance of being scrappy this weekend, but I hope to complete some projects before all of the holiday madness is upon us.

Have a great Friday,
Jackie

From the mouth of BABES

"We had a great time tonite".
That pretty much says it all coming from an absolutely EXHAUSTED 3 year old!! And, let me tell you, he was right. He promptly passed out 2 seconds after completing the thought.

We drove over to St. Pete to have our usual weekend dinner with MIL and SIL. After we ate, we stopped for ice cream and then we drove down to the Pier to hopefully get a glimpse of some lights. We had missed the tree lighting in Hyde Park the night before and I was very disappointed.

We parked and walked around. Took some great photos and then spur of the moment, we jumped in a carriage and had an absolutely amazing horse/carriage ride around downtown St. Pete.

It was wonderful.
The BEST part of the evening was taking the photos in Santa's sleigh. Now you wanna talk about an absolute HAM BONE of a child. Check out one of the twins that hopped in with us and would NOT get out until he said CHEESE and had his photos taken with us. He was a RIOT.

As Joshy said, and I concur, we had a great night!!

Oh so thankful

We had such a lovely day yesterday. The entire family together to celebrate all that we have to appreciate and one VERY happy little boy. He brings so much joy to the entire family. It was an absolute THRILL to watch him enjoy his choo choo birthday cakes and all of his gifts.

HE, however, is the gift that we all enjoy!!

Happy November 22nd

Three years ago at this very moment, the decision was made.......
I was rushed down the hall to the operating room as my baby boy Joshy was NOT tolerating my labor and the doctor didn't want anything to happen.

So at 10:45am, John donned his scrubs and off we went. Approx. 30 minutes later, the tiniest of lil guys was welcomed into this world by two of the most appreciative(and scared) parents.

Happy Birthday Joshua Daniel!! You are truly a gift-I just wish my Daddy were here to share you with us, but oh he is soooo here in many many ways.

I luv you little man and I am so proud to call you my own!
Mommy

RAK

This time of year, it is especially important to stop all the chaos and remember just how much we all have to be thankful for. I am truly feeling that this weekend.

I had a crazy, busy, run around taking Aunt Sue all over yesterday kinda day. Accomplished absolutely NOTHING and I was pms-ing. NOT a good combo. However, we did get to Publix and get Turkey day shopping completed. Also, we did it all w/o the little guy, who was home with Daddy and CFA playing. Then we were off to St. Pete.

I read on Lisa Bearnson's blog last week about Random Acts of Kindness. In fact, she had a contest going for the best one. Cried while reading many of them. WOW. I replied to her blog saying how nice it was to know there are still people in this crazy world that take the time to appreciate others.

Well, since I didn't post a RAK to be chosen from......couldn't think of one that was worthy although I do consider myself to be a generous person. ............I was chosen among 10 random winners to receive a 2nd prize........the new Sketches book. I had already purchased it myself-although haven't opened it just yet.

Anyway, my RAK for the day is that I emailed back for them to give it to someone who doesn't have it yet.

So, here is my challenge to anyone who might actually read this blog......
Email me with YOUR RAK that you complete this week(prior to Thursday Turkey Day) and I am going to pick one person to send a TLC JINGLE album to.

Go out and do something self-less for a change and lemme hear what you did.
Jackie

Internal Clock

Okay, could someone possibly tell me how in the heck you teach a nearly 3 year old what an internal clock might be? OMG.

He had a complete and TOTAL meltdown at Aunt Sue's house yesterday afternoon as she and I were attempting to sort thru the numerous gifts we have been hoarding in the closet for a year now. Of course, she can't find ONE thing she bought so she was going nuts. Ha. Anyway, he fell asleep in the car on the way home at 6pm. That was nice as he really needed it. BUT, he slept thru the night. Great for me.......and for dh. We had a chance to TALK for the first time in awhile. We seem to be tag team parenting lately with little time for US. So, great night til.......the little bugger decided that 4:47 AM was morning and time to be up for the day. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

I am so ready to go back to bed. Hope it is a wonderful day for all. It is a bit too cold inside this house right now. Adding insullation needs to be on the list of things to do SOON.
TTFN,
Jackie

The saga continues

THE BIG COMFY COUCH!!
Well, after 25 days of NOONE from my fabulous pool company showing up-I sent a scathing email. It could have been worse, but although this company appears to have great difficulty with follow-thru, they, can apparently READ.
I gave them two days Weds morning to show up before I proceeded with making phonecalls that I assured them they didn't want me to make. Lo and behold, TWO crews showed up yesterday. AMAZING. They were here again this morning before 7am. I am sure the neighbors luved that.
They have desicrated what was the sofa, loveseat, cushiony couch and are attempting to make it right. We shall see. If in another lifetime I ever buy another house, I will make certain that the pool is already there. This is one process I do not wish to relive.

The weather is fabulous this morning. VERY brisk and a nice change. Hoping for a wonderful weekend.
Jackie