Look who's 2

My baby has just turned 2 less than a month ago and life has become interesting and there are real stories to be shared.



My darling little girl is now a bossy and sassy little girl who wants her world a certain way. I can't say I blame her because I feel very much the same way but leads to struggles between us. She wants to do dress herself by blinding grabbing the first two things out of her dresser. I didn't even know that a long sleeve shirt can also be pants (I stand corrected) or that diapers are optional when you can figure out how to take them off and where underwear around your waist.



I love her more then you could ever imagine this beautiful little girl but everyday she looks like she has not been bathed in weeks and her clothing covered in dirt and food within minute of waking up. Lucky for me she is into Hello Kitty... I never understood the fascination with Hello Kitty, I still don't but she gets my kid in cloths that match and I think you go girl! You over priced Kitty head on apparel, I am even considering buying Hello Kitty items for myself (can't beat'em join them).

Abby has also found a love for bubble baths, this week she has taken one every night, the are an hour to an hour and a half of splashing, eating bubbles, throwing toys and tonight throwing poop. Yes poop problem in the tub number 3... ahh! I stepped out of the bath room to grab our property tax information and came back to poop being tossed in the direction of the toilet. I hung up on my husband in horror and put her on the toilet to finish and started picking up these fine nuggets. Abby decided she was done and hopped of before I had even gotten to draining her bath. To buy myself some time I ran to the closet for the hidden potty chair and had her sit there while I finished the cleaning. Things finally settled down and she has found the underwear in her dresser and decided she should put them on. I tried to convince her to get back in the tub but she was not parting with the underwear, so I did what I hope most mom's would do and putting in the tub with the underwear. She didn't seem to mind or even care so no harm I guess. This little person is now fast asleep in just a night diaper because that is all that I could get on her and even that was a struggle.



Abby's other favorite pass time lately is watching movies, it first started with that lovable monkey Curious George, I have seen all 5 seasons and both movies I could tell you anything about George or the man in the yellow hat. After a month maybe two she has now expanded to Kitties, Aristocats and I can tell you everybody wants to be a cat. We also tried Lion King (a bit to scary) and now her new favorite Trees... aka The Lorax, I like this movie so far but I have only seen in now about 15 times so things might change.

Overall, a 2 year old is challenging but I wouldn't know what I would be doing without her in our life. Some day, a long time from now I hope that she is blessed with a little girl just like herself so I can enjoy the phone calls about her poop flinging kid who is a obsessed with a Kitty head on apparel too.

Happy Mother's Day!! I can't believe I am enjoying my second mother's day. I would have to say first I am just more in love with my child then I was a year ago. I love the curls, the smile, the attitude and the fact that she is my daughter forever. This weekend was perfect with 70 degree weather, sunshine and a yard to play in it was everything I could hope for. Abby and I worked in the yard and it was pretty fun, we went to The Depot and found some fun flowers. She sat in the cart and turned around to pull all the buds off the plants we found. I also found some new pots and as we check out she waved at all the people coming in and leaving. She was like the 'official' greeter at 'The Depot' the young women checking us out was not sure what to think... or at least that was my observation. When we got home we worked in the garden Uncle Ty tilled for us. I walked away to put some flowers in the new pots and when I got back Abby's face was covered in dirt but just so happy. I gave her a smaller pot to work in and it kept her busy for at least an hour. This also included the gardening shovel but I held strong when it came down to my gardening gloves... this girl knows what she wants. It was a great weekend and I am so proud to be this little girls mother. We also made memories I hope to carry with me forever and if I could get a picture of it, THE SMILE! Love,Mom

"Stop making that noise!"

This is something said often. My sweet little girl can make a noise so horrible it could make anyone lose there mind. It starts in the morning with the diaper change and then during the wrestling match, others would call getting dressed. Then every time you take away something she can't have... Then nap time (Finally) and then it continues until bed time. It seems to get worse when she is tired and it makes me say things to her like 'stop making that noise' or 'I can't think while you make that noise.' I feel like a bad mom until other people start saying the same things. I have been told and continue to remind myself that some day she will grow out of this. Until then I would say that riding in the car with Abby is as dangerous as texting while driving some times... AND PLEASE STOP MAKING THAT NOISE!!!

Haven't been here in awhile...

Life has been crazy and not sure where to start... first I GOT A NEW JOB! Oh and I love it... The babe is now 11 months with a lot of opinions and walking everywhere. She can tell me what a monkey says and how big she is... it is amazing how you go from enjoying that baby you bring home with you to fighting over changing that stinky diaper she is sitting in. She has officially learned how to work over my touch screen phone and I am excited to get a new one in a few months. Morgan (our dog)has officially gained anywhere from 5-10 lbs since the babe started eating table food. We love and hate this. Joe is enjoying fatherhood by teaching Abby how to be tough and that scary things are funny... well only if your not tired. I have been focusing on running and so far it has been going good. It takes time away from my family but it is worth it and I am determined to not buy all new clothes.

The 10th Anniversary

9/11/01... Started out like any other day here in MN. I woke up the same time I did everyday to get to school by 7 a.m. I liked to be early get to my gym locker and my school locker with a few minutes to chat with friends. It was in pre-calc with Mr. Boone, I was taking a dreaded quiz, the loud speaking came on. Our Principal came on advising us that the Twin Towers had been hit by planes. He was unsure of the detail but with a heavy heart was aware of the terror the people of NY were feeling. Mr. Boone went on to teach his lesson plan of the day, refusing to let us watch history unfold before our eyes. The day continued on and due to me not taking a history classes I did not get to see history unfold... I then had to go to cross country practice and when I got home all I wanted to do was catch up on all the things I had missed and wondered about. As the evening dragged on the more a realized that this was a tragic thing that happened to so many innocent people and although tomorrow marks the 10 year anniversary since this has happened, we have all experienced so much change in our everyday lives. If we want to fly we have to have a full body scan or pat down... even the babies?! We fear people that are walking down the street, afraid to work in tall buildings and a typically beautiful fall day 9/11.

However in these 10 years we have also learned a lot about America... we all believe in something that is bigger then us and that fear can only hold us back as long as we let it. To all the families that lost someone I am truly sorry for your loss... it was unfair and never should have happened. Also to all those who helped rescue others that day you were braver then most will be in there entire lifetime!!

AHHH I have to go to work again tomorrow

I am not looking forward to this, mainly because I feel like the 'yes girl' and the 'oh no I am not busy at all' The truth is I am so busy I could cry... I have not only about 30 emails to respond to but also 150+ case to review. We are fancy and each case is time for 5 minutes each... let just say I NEVER get through this much work. I feel really bad about this and I snapped today. I went to our acting manager and new manager and said I can't continue too hand hold case and get an application on Monday late afternoon and have a client scheduled to complete an exam by Thursday or Friday in the morning when everyone is hoping to schedule because fasting is no fun especially when your awake...WHATEVER. So they talk with the big man and tell me what the one thing I don't want to hear... Talk to the one person who everyone loves (minus me and a bunch of other people). Anyway she is worthless and pretty much nothing is going to change because why create waves. However she doesn't give two shits about me so she wouldn't even say this to my face. Today was so horrible I almost walked out, I have had too much this week. It is really sad when you talk with someone on the phone and say you sound beat down and get an email about what the hell is going on with your work as it has spiked to the point of unbelievable. The sad part is I HAVE TO GO BACK... we are also doing an ice breaker tomorrow in our team meeting... I was suppose to send 2 truths and a lie... I joked with a couple people my lie would be I am a really nice caring person....HAHAHAHAHAHA. On the plus side I went to Target to de-stress because lets be honest the captain diets were not going to help this mood. The sad thing is Target didn't help but Abby enjoyed it so much she fell asleep. The thing I do know is I have my mid-year review on Friday and at this point I am not sure I am going to say because the only things that come to my mind might get me a box and escorted walk to the door :(

It's August

I can't believe it is already August... My baby is now 5 months and the personality on that one is hard to believe. She is leaving little bruises on my arms, is now pulling my hair and slaps. I know that she is learning how to feel different things and some of if is nervous energy she needs to release it but as I tell her 'that is ouchie too the mama' and she smiles because lets be honest it is kind of funny... but seriously if she starts biting I am done!

She has also started eating baby food... the puffs, rice cereal and for all those bad parents out there ice cream. I lived on it while pregnant so why not... I have problems with rules... especially when it comes to frozen treats. I will admit I have tried everything I feed my baby... I am a firm believer if you wouldn't eat it how could you feed your child it. Joe finds it strange and has tried nothing. I don't think he realize it is not that bad but not that great either. I think we have both decided that being a parent is not an easy task but rewarding in so many ways.

We have changed so much but in so many ways are the same... I know that our little angel just showed up one June night unplanned and unannounced but I will keep her and love her forever.

P.S. here is a cute picture of my beach babe <3 Heidi