Children are Ever Changing

Shelby's latest thing is calling me "Mama". Before she has always said, "Mommy" or "Mom". Now most of the time she a addressing me it's "Mama". I really like it. :) It reminds me of my brother, Ben. He started calling our Mom that in the last few years. It has a ring.....a Little House on the Prairie kind of ring, but a ring nonetheless.

Now for a story.....
As I was hurriedly trying to get us out the door yesterday morning Shelby decided to be a royal pain about her outfit! I had put her favorite pink leggings on which she was more than ok with but when I went to put her shorts on over she threw a fit. I knew if I forced them on her she'd just take them off and I was in a hurry so I just dropped it.
As I opened the door to leave she walked out ahead of me. I looked down and saw her lumpy diaper peeking thru the (to thin to be PANTS) leggings, I sighed with frustration and I blurted out "By the way, you look stupid." It was like I just felt the need to tell her that if she insisted on making her own decisions then she would have to live with the consequences (Don't think it, I KNOW she's 2 1/2) and in this case that was looking "stupid".
As soon as I said it I realized how dumb I sounded making such a statement to a 2 1/2 yr old. Plus, I was embarrassed that I called my sweet daughter stupid! I think my Mom hit the nail on the head.....she said at times she would find herself talking to her kids (us) as adults and not really realizing it. I mean let's face it, you can't talk baby talk ALL day every day.

Recent Home Video

~~~ Home Videos ~~~

October 23rd 2011 - Shelby eating breakfast

October 22nd 2011 - Shelby reading on the porch

September 11th 2011 - Mommy and Shelby making oatmeal cookies

Playful Shelby

 Playing on the porch

 Sporting her new handmade hat

 Not wanting to cooperate for a picture

 Hiding from me!

 Finger painting!

 So fun :)

 Goofy face

 She was in a very funny mood this particular morning...and was crying about everything!

 I finally had had it so just walked away and told her I wasn't listening to it anymore. 

 When she finally settled down I went to peek at her and found her looking at the family album. So sweet!

September Trip to the Children's Museum

The Imagine Children's Museum offered free admission so we went!

 Shelby LOVED the farm section and didn't want to leave. 

  The have a huge play horse (that looks like a cow) that she loved riding on too!

 Basically we would drag her, kicking and screaming, from one play area. Then once we arrived at the new area and set her down she'd say "ohhhh" and take off running! lol

 This was the play cafe.

  Here favorite part, hands down, at the cafe was cutting the pizza.

It was a wonderful evening out! We plan to go again very soon.

These days are running together.....

Study, study, check out Pinterest (a new-found hobby/addiction), study, study, study, change diaper & put on new movie, study, study, Facebook, procrastinate with other stupidity, then more studying. Ugh....I don't even know what day it is!

Jason was so accommodating today. As soon as he got home from work he took Shelby and went to get a hair cut. He said she's a chick magnet and then pointed out that he had forgotten his wedding ring...thanks sweetie. :)

Then they went to our garden to harvest, water, and tend to it.
 

The harvest was plentiful

Collard Greens, Mixed Lettuces, & Rainbow Radishes

When they got home they snuggled up to watch a movie and stayed quite for me. 

Dinner was MOD Pizza. Personal pizzas for $6.88 loaded with any topping you want. They just opened and we think they'll be a hit! Served with a salad using lettuce and radishes from our garden of course!

They are both in bed now. Jason has to be up at 4:30am. He's working yet another Sunday. :/ The overtime pay is a blessing but it stinks that he's been working 57 hr work weeks for over a month now. I am proud of him for his diligence in signing up to work the over time and in turn, make extra payments on student loans. As my Grandmother says, "This too shall pass." And it will! :)

Ok, my eye lids are beginning to droop.

Today's Tid Bits

Today has been a culmination of housework, studying, cooking, and errands.

Breakfast was Marianne's recipe for very yummy Health Banana Bread.


Dinner tonight is Baked Chicken with Roasted Tomatillo Cream Sauce....a new recipe I'm trying. I tasted the sauce and it's the bomb! We'll see how the final dish comes together. I plan to serve it over white rice.

Shelby's been a good girl today and has been entertaining herself and watching more movies that I would like but I've got to study! My 2nd psychology exam is on Monday. I hate the days when I'm so preoccupied with school that I don't really get to play with her. :(

As for my errands...Jason, Shelby and I had to drop something at the church, return some shoes (I found Shelby's red, glitter Dorthy shoes for Halloween for $2 at a kid's sale! I was thrilled to be returning the 18 DOLLAR pair.), then to Old Navy where I got 5 shirts for myself (75% off) and one shirt for Shelby and all for under $25. Now that's a great deal!


Unfortunately lil Shelby took her horse in the store without me realizing it and so we left it behind. :( Jason's out fetching it right now. I just checked on the chicken baking in the oven and am now OFFICIALLY procrastinating. I need to go study! NOW

Ok, maybe in a minute.

I am SO excited for tomorrow! Shelby and I will be attending her first Music 4 Preschool class in the morning. I just know she's going to love it. I will be taking plenty of pictures and will talk more about it soon.

Ok, Jason just walked in. He SAVED the horse. Good Daddy :)

Memorable Moments in Time

Welcome to my ramblings and random thoughts. Absolutely no rhyme or reason!

Shelby's newest phrase is "Ex-cu-sa-me" or aka - Excuse Me. I'm going to try and get a video of her saying it. Oh my...it's just too cute!

We have been practicing her number and letters. Every time she walks down stairs she counts...." One.... two... free.... eight, nine, ten!"
With a good lengthy pause between the one, two, and three and then says the eight, nine, ten really fast!

So the other day Jason was running late so I took Shelby with me to the school. While I was waiting for him to pick her up I ran to the restroom. With Shelby and two large bags in tow I picked the large handicap stall. She was running around in the open space and being crazy. She kept saying "Mommy, poo poo pee pee?!" I couldn't contain it and started giggling...which made her say it even more and louder! I'm just fortunate that no one walked in and heard her. LOL :) Oh, little Shelby.

My friend's daughter and Shelby like to play together while we prep for MOPS. When it's time to go I tell Shelby, "Time to go! Go say bye to Sophia." Shelby RUNS to her and gives her the biggest hug....it melts my heart every time.

I'm only taking one college course this semester...just trying to get back into college slowly. Geez, did I pick a good class to start back with. Psychology 100 with Patrick Gorman. He is such a demanding professor and I'm REALLY stressing. I have an exam in 5 days and am scared to death. It's so hard for me to enjoy anything else when this class is always in the back of my mind.
Time for me to go study!

Jason got up at 4am and was a work by 5:30. He's zonked out already; it's 8:52pm. Shelby is snuggled up next to him watching the movie Spirit for the gazilionth time! I just heard it end...she will be coming in here any moment now saying, "Mommy, horse?" and wanting me to turn it back on. Haha....better get her in bed.

Tried a new recipe for dinner - Chicken Curry (http://www.cookincanuck.com/2011/10/mums-chicken-potato-curry-recipe-for-family-food-flashback/). Jason gave it a 8.5 out of 10 points! I'm excited that he liked it so much; I haven't scored that high in a while. LOL It's a funny little thing I've been doing lately, asking him to score the new meals I cook so I can decide if I should save the recipe.

Just memories I don't want to forget!