Just a Lazy Day

Yesterday TOM came knockin' at my door & this momma was in pain. Poor little Evan asked me what was wrong and I told him that I have "girl problems". So he told me to go get my "girl problem thingy" (aka heating pad) and go lay on the couch! Funny thing, I always tell the boys I have "girl problems" when I get cramps and not once in all these years have any on them questioned what "girl problems" are! Yep, they're gonna grow up to be really smart husbands! Ha!!!

So we decided to just watch bad reality tv, build some airplanes with blocks, and just hang out in our jammies.

(I found these pics that Evan did yesterday! So proud! Ha!)

After picking up the other boys from school we did pretty much the same, but threw in some scooter ridin'! (Yes they do ride them inside sometimes & I've come to terms with it. With so many boys I have to pick & choose my battles or I'd be crazier than I already am.) Holla y'all, for our first week night off of baseball in a while too!!!

Oh BTW we were still in our jammies...

I felt bad for being so bitchy to Justin the night before (can y'all say PMS?!), so I decided to make him some cookies!

Okay I didn't workout. For one I was in pain and two I decided NOT to do my cardio at 5am in the dark!!! The other day really scared the bejeezus out of me. I really need to figure out what I can do to fit my workout in and how to get my cardio some other way. My eating was crap yesterday too. Did I mention TOM?! I need to get my stuff together & get back on track!!! Happy Thursday y'all!!!

Weigh-In Wednesday

UUUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!! Yep that's me screaming my head off. I weighed myself this morning and I am not a happy momma. The freakin' thing said I was at 162. That's like a 10lb weight gain in a few weeks. Really?! What is wrong with me?! Okay so I totally know a few of those lbs are from me having TOM right now and I'm looking a few months preggo from being bloated. Not a pretty sight y'all!!!

I know what my problem is...I'M LAZY!!! For reals! I haven't worked out like I used to or like I want to. (I know it's all mental & in my head. I need those evil voices to shut it down.) Plus I've been eating crap!

This was my dinner last night while I was at the ballpark. Give me a break peeps, I was there for 6hrs. Yep, you read that right. 3 boys, 3 games at 3 different ballparks!!! (not to mention the 3+ hrs I was in the car taking them to school & their games.) Sweet baby Jesus give me wine strength until this season is over!!!

BTW-I stumbled onto this blog called She's a Big Star & she was having a linky party for Weigh-In Wednesday, so I decided wth & jumped right in. If y'all are visiting from over there, HOLLA & thanks for stoppin' by!!! Happy Wednesday y'all!!!

If Y'all Need a Laugh!

Is it bad that I want to print this and give it to the boys when they go through puberty?! Ha!!! 

Happy Saturday y'all!!!

BB Guns & Organization!!!

Well this weekend was pretty low key. We just hung out around the house. Ethan and Jaxon stayed in the backyard and did some target practice with their BB gun! I only got one pic because it was raining and I didn't feel like stay out there!!!
 

 We also did some cleaning and organizing. I finally got Justin to go through his bedside table and his closet. Praise the Lord!!! It was a disaster. So while he was doing that I cleaned out my jewelery drawer. I figured if I was in the room doing something he would stay motivated. Ha! I used some craft/bead boxes I had to put my earrings in.

Then I took ALL my necklaces and hung them on a cork board in my closet. Now they're so easy to see and get to. Plus Justin was happy now that he won't have to be untangling them for me!

After watching some football and movies our weekend was over!!! Hope y'all had a great weekend and have a happy Tuesday!

I'm also linking up over at A bowl full of Lemons. Check it out!!!

Praying for Your Children

Yesterday I received a note in the mail from Ethan's English teacher (5th grade). It wasn't a good note either. He's been struggling in school and he's not the only one. Jonathan has been having problems too (9th grade). Plus he sent me a text talking about not wanting to try-out for baseball. I was so stressed yesterday that a huge knot formed between my shoulders and I poured me a glass of wine (which is not on my diet)!

So what did I do...I sat down and typed "words of wisdom for children having problems in school". Enter. Then an article popped up. Prayer From a Parent's Heart. As soon as I read it, I knew God steered me to this. I plan on sitting down and writing prayers out for all my boys. I hope this helps me and them. Hope y'all go and read this article it's really good. Y'all have a great Saturday!

Boys, Boys, & More Boys!!!

Okay this one is for all the mothers' of boys out there. I don't know about y'all, but my 4 punks drive me bonkers sometimes.

Let's start with the oldest Jonathan...this weekend he decided to hit Ethan in the head with a hammer and thought it was no big deal! UGH!!! Boys!!!

Then there's Ethan...his new favorite thing to do is butt into our "adult conversation" and put his two cents in!!! UGH!!! Boys!!!

Next up is Jaxon...he's almost 7 and is already addicted to xbox. This is causing his room to look like a war zone!!! UGH!!! Boys!!!

Finally there's Evan...he's going through this stage where his favorite word is "no", everything is his, & he's soooooooo bossy. Terrible twos?! Yeah right, more like terrible threes!!! UGH!!! Boys!!!

I know this all is a phase and it to shall pass, but Good Lawd, help me!!! Hope y'all are having a great Tuesday, and bless your heart too if you're a mom to boys!!!

I'm linking up over here at Call Me Blessed!

Insta-Friday

Do y'all use Instagram?! I do & I'm loving it!!! So I decide to link up over at Life Rearranged to join in Insta-Friday. Y'all go check it out & link up too!!!

This one is of Mister Evan doing what he does best...being Evan!!!

The boys got the Operation game for Christmas and we've been having a blast playing it! It's change a lot from the one I used to play as a kid! This one has a gassy sound which of course the boys find hilarious!!!

Do your kids eat Takis?! They're a spicy corn chip thing. Mine love them & I personally think they're disgusting!!! Yuck!

These are our puppies, Miley & Riley! It was cold the other day & all they wanted to do was cuddle. With each other. On me. Everywhere!!!


This pic is of all what I found while cleaning under my couches. And yes this is from one day!!!

I finally got The Huger Games trilogy!!! Justin & the boys surprised me and got it for me for my birthday! btw- Did I mention today is my Birthday!!!! The big 3-2!!!! It's so cool having a birthday on Friday the 13th (Justin's falls on Friday the 13th too this year)! Hope y'all have a great Friday the 13th!

I'm also linking up over here at Finding Joy! Check it out!!!

To Vaccinate or Not To?

This morning this is what I posted on facebook...

Hattie Patterson

Watching the Today show and they're discussing pediatricians turning away children who haven't been vaccinated. I think this is a great idea. They should educate themselves on vaccines and be thoughtful of other children who can catch an illness from their child. They should find a Dr. who has the same beliefs as them & go there.

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    I agree 100%

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    I agree completely!!!

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    My sons father and I made the decision to not vaccinate our son. he is 5 and it has been a decision that hasn't been regretted. If vaccinations work and do what they are said to do then the vaccinated kids have nothing to worry about.

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    Girl, when Luke was 4 months old he had a BAD reaction, and he almost didn't come out of it. I used to agree, but until u almost lose your child, u might change your mind!! The light in his lil' eyes was gone, it was like he was here, but he wasn't...Im SO blessed!

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  • But our pediatrician sent us packing too! lol!
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    Parents should also research vaccinations, their ingredients, and there short and long term side affects

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    Hattie Patterson

    Wrong Angela. It's the newborns and older babies who haven't received all their vaccines yet who can catch something if your son or another child is carrying it and it's proven that the most likely place to catch it is at a pedi office. I have researched all vaccines my boys have received and I'm also really sad that after asking my boys pedi almost 12 years ago if their vaccines contain mercury (which they don't) I was the first person to ask them. You're right people, should educate themselves.

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    Hattie Patterson

    Candice I feel where you're coming from. We had a long first year with our youngest, Evan. He was a premie, 2 months early, and had 2 very sever cases of RSV and long periods of time in the PICU. So I know way to well what your talking about. I also refused follow up visit at the pedi's office because at the time they still saw unvaccinated children and I didn't want to take the chance of him catching something with his already weak immune system. I still respect y'all's decisions b/c that's the way y'all want to raise y'alls children and people should raise their children based on their beliefs!!!

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    I definitely agree.

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So what I was wondering what y'all think of this topic? Hope y'all have a happy Thursday!

What I'm Lovin' This Week

This week I'm lovin' that the boys went back to school!!! The older three started on Monday.

Evan not so happy we're up so early!


Jaxon started first grade.


Ethan started 5th grade.


Jonathan started 9th grade.


I can't believe I have a high school kid! Yikes!!! I think the thing he was most excited about were the girls! Lawd help me!!! We also found out Ethan was chosen to participate in a special science & technology program. There were only 30 5th graders chosen and they get to go to Ellington Airforce Base every Tuesday for 5 weeks. We are so proud of him!!! So what are y'all lovin' this week. Hope y'all are having a happy Friday!

Bubble Time!!!

We went to Wally World last week and Evan picked out some Buzz Lightyear bath bubbles.


So of course the boys wanted to take a bubble bath. They had a blast!


Jaxon was the master of the bubble beard! Ha!



Hope y'all have a bubbly Wednesday!!

Spring Carnival

Last Friday I took the Ethan & Jaxon to Jaxon's school's Spring Carnival. They all sorts of games, activities & food!!!

There was a moonwalk...

There was a train ride...

Face painting...

Games...

Jaxon also rode a horse for the first time & loved it!!!

They boys had a blast & then they headed to grandma's for the night. Justin & I decided to go out to dinner & have a few margaritas. It was such a great "Date Night"!!! Hope y'all had a great weekend & happy Monday!!