vacation

Well, we went through Gustav with no problems.  Actually, we didn't even see much of it.  We arrived in Destin on Sunday afternoon and the waves were big...that was great, because we watched some guys surfing.  The next morning, Gustav was nearing, so it rained on and off.  Luckily, a friend of mine lives in Panama City, about 50 miles east, and she said it wasn't even raining there and they were heading to the pool...so, we headed to Panama City.  We lounged by the pool all day and watched football that evening.  Tuesday through Friday were beautiful...absolutely perfect, not a drop of rain and sunny.  We beached it, shopped a tad, ate a lot of seafood, and slept at least 10h a night...did I mention we decided not to take Presley!  Ha!  Really, it was a true vacation and we got a lot of much needed sleep.  We also had some Memphis friends in Destin, too...so, we had plenty of folks to play with and had so much fun!  Our trip home was not quite as fun, as we had a 2h delay in Magee MS with a dead battery.  It could have been better, but it could have been a lot worse...so, I won't complain too much.  It is nice to have to 2 days to recover and rest from the travel...and get some quality time with my girl.  

peek-a-boo

instead of exercising...

I have chosen to update my blog.  One thing I have learned about being a working mom is that I am very lucky if I exercise 2 days a week.  You heard me, my current goal is to do 2 days a week...and, I am failing?!?  The girl who used to run hours in a day, is not even running an hour a week.  Oh well, I'll chose this life over that one any day.  

Not too much going on in our lives.  We are trying to get new carpet put down, however Lowe's is making it hard on us.  Who knew that when they said in 5 business days that they actually meant 22.  Silly me!?!  Of course, Todd wants me to cancel the order and take our business elsewhere...but, that means I would have to load up the child on Saturday and spend my free time picking out carpet...again!  After the 3 trips and 4 hours I spent in Lowe's surveying everyone that went by on which one they thought would look the best, AND be good for a 1 year old and a dog, I finally made a decision.  I do not want to do that again...so, I'll just wait my 22 days.  

I made an impromptu trip "home" (aka the delta) last weekend.  Bert and fam decided to go see our granddad in Cleveland, so I hated to pass up the opportunity to see them.  It was a nice day trip.  Todd is happy because my last 2 trips, I haven't come back begging to move.  Yes, ever since Presley was born, I just wanted to move home.  Todd did not agree.  But, he just listened to me whine and cry after every trip.  But, now, I have changed my mind.  It's nice and all, and I wouldn't mind the move, but I'm feeling a bit more content here so I think I'll stay put...for now.

We are planning our first summer vacation in 2 years.  We are headed to Destin the week of Labor Day.  We are still debating over taking Presley or not.  Here are my thoughts.  A couple that lives down the street and has a baby girl (just a few months) are going to be there, too.  So, we could take Presley and trade nights in and out, one couple keeping the babies, then maybe girls out one night, boys, etc.  I know she would like the beach...but, she'd like anywhere, for that matter.  I just can't decide?!?  I know I will miss her like crazy, but it also won't be a total "vacation" with her.  We obviously won't take her skiing this winter, so in that respect, I want to take her on this trip.  AARRGGHH!  You see where my head is.  I just can't make a decision.  Any recommendations are welcome!

I guess I'll wrap things up and go tidy up before bed.  Here are some pics.

home today with a semi-sick child

Well, I'm home today!  Presley was sent home from day care yesterday with a fever, so she can't come in today.  I'm about 99% sure she is teething, and that is the culprit, but we're going to go into the walk-in clinic this morning just to make sure.  To be honest, having a little time off is nice.  I had a super busy weekend traveling to Murphreesboro for my friend Kim's wedding.  It was really nice and everything went well, but it wore me out.  I needed to be there @ 1130 on Friday morning...so, I had to leave the house at about 6:45 that morning in order to swing Presley by Holly Springs to drop her off with the Putnams (they met me half way, thank goodness).  I got home about 1230 on Sunday, but Todd didn't get home until 215 ish, since he had to pick her back up on the way home.  Anyway, we were beat!  But, I am glad Presley is finally showing some signs of teeth.  She got her first 6 right around when she was supposed to, but then they just stopped.  I think she is supposed to have 4 on the bottom and her 1st set of molars right now?!?  She never really teethed before, they just showed up.  So, maybe they are all coming in at one time and it's causing her some pain...I'm new to this, so I don't really know.  Well here are some pics.  

busy, busy, busy!!!

Sorry I've been neglecting my page...this working-mom stuff is hard!  I don't really have much new stuff to report.  Presley is into EVERYTHING...but, what's new?  Her vocabulary is finally expanding a bit...ball, bottle (for her baby doll), and hey (to everyone she passes by).  PopPop, MeMaw, Clete, Ashley, Thomas, Lily, and Emma Grace all came this weekend.  We had a big time and got some cute pics.

a day at the zoo

As some of you may know, this is my last week at home.  This has been a great year, but it's time to go make some money.  I will be heading back to the VA next Monday and Presley will be headed back to school full time.  I'm sure it will be hard, but I'm actually looking forward to getting back into a schedule.  So, this week I made a list of things to do...and I've done everything with a day to spare!  Todd called it my "list of frivolous thing to do."  I have gotten a pedicure, gone to see Sex and The City movie, updated my photo album, gone to the mall to take back some of Prelsey's clothes that didn't fit, gotten my oil changed (see, all things weren't frivolous!), and finally...today, we went to the zoo!

My friend, Meg, her 9 1/2 month old son, Jackson, Presley, and I met at the zoo @ 10.  This was not Presley's first visit, because for some reason Todd and I took her when she was 6 weeks old...I'm sure she has fond memories of it.  Anyway, this was the first visit where both of them could at least see moving creatures in front of them.  Of course, Presley called almost everything a dog.  She is big into pointing right now, so that's really all we did.  I'd pick her up out of her stroller, she'd point at it, maybe say "dog", then I'd put her right back in the stroller, and we were on our way.  The best part was the polar bears.  I'd seen them before, but they were just sitting there.  But, this time they were having a big time.  They were wrestling with each other, diving off the rock, and playing with the ball.  It was a lot of fun, I could have watched them for an hour!  However, that was the time that Presley decided she wanted to take her nap...figures.  All and all, we had a great day...we ended up staying until after 2!  And, we got some cute pics of the kids...especially since Meg and Jackson are moving in 1 month :(

family reunion and a sick baby

Last weekend, we headed down to Batesville for the Putnam family reunion.  It was perfect weather, so the kids spent most of the time in their swimsuits playing water games.  Emma Grace is getting so big...I think she'll be walking in the next month or 2, and she has quite a little personality...so, I predict she is going to be trouble.  I kidded with Ashley and Clete that she was going to corrupt my sweet Presley.  No, really, I'm so glad they are so close in age...they are going to have a lot of fun together.  

Then, this past weekend, Presley had a stomach bug...which lead to a horrible case of diaper rash.  You know, the best thing for diaper rash is fresh air...yet, that is hard to do when your child has diarrhea...but, last night, we let her run free in the yard for a couple of hours and it REALLY helped.  Her little bum looks so much better today!  I know that is probably more information that most would like to hear...but, I needed to explain the pics...and, I would assume most parents totally understand.  

Enjoy the pics!