Just another frazzled Monday!

So I started the day late, hitting every red light, exhausted from a crappy night of sleep, etc. You name it, I felt it! I worked hard today crossing off my to do list at work, then I went on to cheer. I braved traffic to pick up my baby, who is teething and cranky, only to go through two baby CDs in the car to make her happy. When we got home, it was so late- almost her bed time. I warmed up some milk, changed her into her PJs and we layed in my bed with all the lights and sounds off. I hummed (off tune) in her ear while she drank herself to sleep. Then she snored right next to me. Quite possibly the sweetest moment I've had yet! I picked her up- still asleep, took her to her bed- still asleep, and layed her down- still fast asleep. And at the end of the day, the little things are all that matters. The great conversation I had with my BFF EClare on the phone today, the sweet facebook comment from my old co-worker Lynn, and my mom giving me a bushel of apples (along with always hooking me up with yummy food). After placing my baby in her bed, I drew a hot bath, read my Women's Health magazine, and sipped on a yummy Merlot until my hubby came home. No matter how frazzled I am, I always have the little things to look forward to!

Bye bye October!

Can you believe it's almost November? Before I wish away October, let me tell you more about what our family has been doing! This has been such a crazy month because we are in the height of cheerleading season! I'm either at practice, at a football game, or at a competition. When I'm not doing those things, I'm trying to be a mommy and to do somethings around my house. My house/decorating has seriously taken a hit! I did choose a wall color for my "fireplace room." I'm feeling the itch to be creative, but I've had NO TIME to do so. So here's what I'm thinking: I want the behr color toffee crunch on my walls, two slip cover chairs, and this fun storage bench to go along the window for Claire's toys. I want a dresser that I can refinish myself, then I want to number my drawers. This is going to house all family play items (board games, blankets, etc). Here are some pictures of what I want!

Falling for Fall!

Wow! September was exhausting and fun! I'm very thankful for this new Cobb County Calendar as it allowed a week for fun in the sun! St. George Island is gorgeous, but I really thought it was going to be busy like Destin. I was so wrong. I think we left twice to go to Apalachicola to get groceries and supplies, but other than that we just stayed at our beautiful beach house! I have to say I learned so much about myself and I really needed a week off from the craziness at work. The best part was that I got to be a mommy for one whole week! No cheerleading, schedules to be changed, nothing! It was just Claire and me! Every morning we would wake up and we were greeted with the sunrise. Then it was a dip in the pool or a walk on the beach. Followed by more beach activities. When the babies slept, the parents did nothing and it was amazing! Era slept for 3 whole hours (Lucky!) and Claire would sleep about an hour and half. We had oysters, shrimp, fish, yummy food, great company! I was so sad to go. I'm thinking about another trip in February... maybe somewhere it snows?! I feel refreshed and now it's on to October (A.K.A.- the month of cheerleading). Soon cheerleading will be over and I'll get to pick Claire up after school and be a mommy again! Love her and I love my family!