101 Reasons

Ok, so maybe not 101, but a handful of reasons anyways. I know it's bad when it's my husband who tells me that I really need to blog. Huh? He was somewhat making fun of me when I started this almost two years ago. Ha ha! But really, how can it be two weeks since I blogged last? I'm not sure, I don't think it's ever happened before. I guess it can be attributed to several reasons, many of which I'll be putting out for you all here. Since I know you're DYING to know what exciting things we've been up to...(sense the heavy sarcasm there? I hope so)
1. Been doing some spring cleaning...I get the bug a couple times a year to throw everything out, I swear. How is it that I'm getting rid of stuff every time I turn around but still have so much stinking stuff? Ahhhh! While digging through some archives, we came across some fun stuff from Garrett's mission. Tyler thought it was hilarious when I told him to put the name tag on. He kept saying "but I'm just a kid. I'm not a missionary!". Makes me wonder what language his name tag will be in when he turns 19. He's convinced that he's going to go to "the American Flag" on his mission. That'd be fine with me. :)
2. Been trying my hardest to develop a loving relationship with these. I hate running. I just do. But at this point in my life, it's the only practical way for me to try to get into shape. I'm not pregnant and I don't want to look pregnant and I don't want to be mistaken for being pregnant when I'm not pregnant ever again in my life (gasp, yes, I know---it happened at church a few weeks ago. yikes!). I'm trying my hardest to look as un-pregnant as possible, but don't know how well it's going so far. I don't know why it takes me a year and a half to get serious about losing the baby weight. So I thought I'd try a different approach this time...waking up BEFORE my kids and working out instead of trying to go at night after they're in bed. Now don't fall off your chairs, folks. That's right, I said I have been getting up before my kids. I don't think I've ever woken before my children since I gave birth to them. This is a big step for me. And I'd dare say I've been pretty good at sticking with it so far. I'm thinking maybe I'll work towards a 5k this summer? Once again, don't fall off your chairs or pass out.

Oh yeah, and I've also been trying my hardest to not tear up every day when I step on the scale and it hasn't budged a single smidgen bit. I mean really, 6 weeks into this and nothing??? I'm trying not to be a tad bitter...
3. Been planning my TEN YEAR reunion. That's right, class of 1999...it's been 10 years. For any of you who read this blog and are SR 1999 alumni--the reunion is set for July 11. (if I don't have your mailing address, could you kindly get it to me? thanks!) Yeah, so let's just say...had I known ten years ago that I'd be living 2,000 miles away from my high school 10 years after I graduated, I don't know if I'd have really considered running for "Senior Class President"...but oh well! You do what you gotta do, 2000 miles away or not! (digging through closets in spring cleaning, came across my yearbook...my senior class of roughly 190 people!)
And while we're talking about life 10 years ago...I also came across my senior pictures. In fact, these were taken almost exactly 10 years ago since I had them done on my 18th birthday, which happens to be in April (yes, so that means I'm almost 28 if you're doing the math, gulp!). And since I guess I'm in the mood for humiliating myself, I'm even posting them here. Yes, that WAS me and that WAS my hair (how on earth was it possible to keep it so long?). And I thought I was fat. Ha ha ha, hee heee hee, hoo hoo hoo, excuse me I can't stop laughing. Let's just say if my 18 year old self could have taken a glimpse at my 28 year old self, it would have done my 18 year old self esteem and confidence a whole heck of a lot of good!
4. Been taking photos. Editing photos. Repeating the process. Keeping me busy, but busy is good! My photo blog should be getting a nice little update in the next week or two.
5. Been trying my hardest to keep this child fed. Oh my goodness, is he ever starving lately? Tyler has never been a hungry kid, never been one to complain of being hungry or wanting something to eat, rarely asked for snacks, usually needed a little bit of "encouragement" to finish his plate. But oh my goodness, take that boy's adenoids out and suddenly there's a hole in his stomach the size of Texas that needs filled. It's been the craziest thing. He tells me he's hungry all day long and finishes a meal in about 5 seconds flat and has even asked for a second helping. And I guess I better just gear up for it since I'm sure it'll be like this until he leaves the house--he is a boy after all.

I've also been adjusting to having him not nap anymore. Yes, I know he's almost 4 1/2, so it's kind of a miracle we held out this long, but up until a couple weeks ago, he really needed it. But I think after his surgery, he has had a lot more energy and can hack it without a nap and it hasn't been all that bad. Just one more transition to make, harder for me than him I'm sure. But I'm getting there, just trying to adjust to less "me" time, not that I had a lot to begin with!

Oh, and PS--he has his post-op doctor's appointment today and things look FANTASTIC. She is really pleased with things and I am really pleased with things. He has been like a new kid since he had his surgery three weeks ago. I am SO SO SO glad we finally had it done!
6. And oh boy, where do I begin with this kid?? I've been adjusting to him having only one nap a day instead of two. The nap adjustment for both boys came at the same time, of course. And for him, it's been a STRUGGLE. But it's been getting better day by day. This boy keeps me busy, like seriously busy. My work is generally undone about 2 minutes after getting done when he's awake. He, too, likes to eat and wants to snack all day long. We have to just simply get out of the house to distract him sometimes! I spend a good portion of my time trying to stop him from screaming at me, fun fun!
And I basically have to keep him from climbing and falling all day long, and jumping right into that there Mississippi River head first!

But he's learning new things every single day and I love seeing the little wheels turning in his head. It's SUCH a fun age for discovery, love it!

7. Been taking care of my husband who was sicker than a dog last week with a staff infection. Little did I know that staff is a natural bacteria that lives in your body and can become infected at any time, for various reasons. I always thought you contracted a staff infection after you had surgery or something...but no. We have no idea what caused him to get the infection, but I will say he had me worried sick for about 24 hours...but things are looking up, he's feeling good, the doctor is happy with how well it's healing and I am relieved. Phew!

So, is that enough reasons for y'all to excuse my blogging absence? I surely hope so. :) With Easter this weekend, I'll surely have more posts coming soon. I'm sure you're sitting on the edge of your seats with excitement. Yippee!

And I can't possibly end this post without wishing Garrett's mom a most Happy Birthday today! We love you, Grandma T and hope you had a fabulous day celebrating!