So here is the most recent picture of my kiddos. They are pretty precious, and Hunter is so mellow at this age compared to Dallas. She had colic pretty bad. She cried a lot and NEVER would go to sleep unless you took her out driving on a dirt road. Hunter on the other hand is pretty quiet. He can fall asleep sitting in my lap.   :)  

It is crazy to me that Hunter will be 12 wks old tomorrow. He was 24 days early so technically he should only be almost 9 wks old. If I hadn't turned yellow from the cholethesis who knows what would've happened. It still amazes me how different my two pregnancies were. I had a fairly normal pregnancy. I did go into premature labor due to stress, but other than that it was great. With Hunter, wow! I was hospitalized after itching for almost two months and not finding out what was wrong. I had to turn yellow to realize that something wasn't right.

What was wrong was that I apparently have gal stones. They were affecting my liver. My liver levels were over 500. Anything between 0-50 is normal. We found this out when I was 33 wks pregnant. They induced me the 4th of August. I was due the 29th. Hunter Glenn was born on his Great Grandpa's birthday. Everything turned out OK, but boy was it scary.

I feel pretty blessed to have two healthy children. They are amazing and I would do anything for them. I can't even remember what it was like before them.

what's new...

So I am trying to make my bog prettier.... and I am not sure exactly where to go to find some cute, but FREE layouts. If anyone has any ideas I would greatly appreciate them.

So, lets see it's been a little while since I posted. I have been pretty busy. I have been working and going to school on top of taking care of Dallas and Hutner. Let me tell you I have been a little stressed! I feel a little overwhelmed especially since I now have to work nights because my sitter got a job and can't really help out anymore. My sitter is my sister and I love her, but she really put me in a bad situation. I thought that we had a deal, but things change. I understand that. It still doesn't help me out very much.

Luckily, Jeff's mom and a few of my friends have stepped up to help me out. Dallas starting Kindergarten sort of messed things up a little. I hate the whole half day thing. Why can't ALL schools have an all day Kindergarten? There have been studies that show that kids benefit more from all day classes vs just half day classes. I geuss I can look at it as only 8 more months until summer break :)

I just found out that my cousin is pregnant again. CONGRATS CARISSA!!! I can't wait to meet both of your kiddos next summer when I come out to visit everyone. There sure will be a lot of babies out there!! If you haven't checked out her blog yet, you need to. She has a lot of great ideas from couponing to scrap booking. She is one very creative woman.

Anyway, I have got to get going. I can't miss my Opperant Conditioning class :)

children

I think the most precious thing is when a child smiles.... you know that sweet innocent smile. Not the one that says "I did something wrong and I am trying to hide it." Hunter is sleeping and he just keeps smiling. Every time he does smile I get this warm feeling, and I can't help but smile myself. My children are the best thing that ever happened to me. I love them, but let me tell ya... I love it when they go to sleep at night. By that time, I want to pull my hair out. :)

why....

So today I found out that a friend of mine was in a horrific car accident. His 12 yr old step daughter, his 12 yr old niece and his 6 yr old son were all in the vehicle. The two girls ended up dying.... I just don't know what to say. Life is too short. These girls weren't even official teenagers yet. It just doesn't make any sense.

They say that everything happens for a reason, but I am not sure about this one. How can you explain the reasoning behind two 12 yr old girls dying? Can someone explain it to me? I mean other people are getting a second chance to live because of these girls, but I just don't get it.

I do see the bigger picture. I really do, but that doesn't mean that I have to like it...... I am just shocked and saddened beyond belief. It makes you really open up your eyes and view everything around you. I hugged my kids a little bit tighter today after I found out.

Cherish the ones you love because you never know what tomorrow will bring.

untittled

Oh the elusive sleep..... having two children is definitely harder than having one. What I wouldn't give to be able to sleep right now, especially since my sister has BOTH of the kiddos. It's crazy, but I just feel wired, but at the same time I can't keep my eyes open...... Sleep..... how I miss you!!

The beginning

Hmm.... my first blog!! I have always wanted to blog, but never had the guts. My mouth tends to over run my you know what from time to time so I have always decided against a blog. But a girl needs an outlet to vent her frustrations right? Right!!

So lets see... a little about me. I am a 29 year old mother to a beautiful 5 year old girl who is a complete spitfire. WOW is all I can say. I love Dallas. She is very outspoken and independent. She is a girlie girl and a tomboy all rolled into one. She is very strong and actually ruffs up the boys her age.... so maybe I won't have to worry about the boys so much when she's older :) She is also the sweetest little girl who loves so much and I hope to never see her heart get broken.

I also just had a little boy the 5th of August. Hunter is a very mellow child... which surprises me considering the stories I have heard about his daddy. I hope that he continues to be so good! I love it when he smiles... and no I don't believe that it's gas so don't try to tell me it is.

I am also a full time student at WSU (GO COUGS!!) and this is my Senior year. YEAH!!!! I also work full time as a bartender/server. I won't say where I work, but I have been there for over three years. Hopefully after I graduate with my degree in Psych/Sociology/Human Development I can get a better job.

My boyfriend Jeff and I have been together for a little over 5 years. We have known each other for over 6. I love him a lot. :D I know totally cheezy, but eh.

As you can see I am a pretty busy person... my life is pretty hectic. You could almost say it's a crazy life, hence the name of my blog.