let it snow

Call me crazy, but it sure would be nice if there was enough snow to go sledding!

love me some sugar

Sweets have always been my weakness, especially in the morning. Give me sweet over salty any day. Pie and coffee? Please! Cake? Sure! Powdered, glazed and chocolate doughnuts? I don't discriminate. Candy bars, gummies, sweet or sour. I love it all. 

When I was little, my parents told me I would not grow if I didn't eat my vegetables. Since we lived in the country, we had our own garden so fresh veggies were at our disposal. But I just wouldn't eat them, and actually believed I would stay the same size. That didn't faze me, though. I said no to tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, cucumbers. I would sit at the dinner table longer than anyone else, because the rule was if you didn't eat your dinner, you didn't get dessert. GASP! No ice cream! It was just unfathomable to me. So there I'd sit, until my dad did a few rounds of airplane and I was excused from the table. 

My mom blames this on me being the youngest of three kids. She said that by the time I was able to eat real food, my older brothers were school-aged so treats were introduced to me at an earlier age. Of course as my taste buds grew I learned to love and eat most veggies, but it does make me think ahead to my children. Will they be picky like me? Or will they be like their dad and eat anything that's put in front of them? What disciplinary roles will I have to take with them so they are healthy and happy? There are so many things about parenthood that are daunting. To be honest, thinking about cooking well-balanced meals, every night while I balance a career and family, is right up there at the top of the list. Right now, if we don't feel like eating a big dinner, I simply don't cook and the Hubs fends for himself. But these days of caring only for ourselves are slowly coming to an end. Soon there will be little ones to think about, to provide for and to make decisions for. As terrifying as it sounds, it also sounds so, so beautiful. 

And I can do it. I'm certain of that. 

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some doughnut holes to eat. 

:)

misc musings

The randoms running through my head:

• Ryan thankfully comes home on Saturday. On one hand these past three and a half weeks have flown by. On the other, I kinda forget what he looks like it feels like we said goodbye ages ago. 
• Newlyweds should never have to be separated! 
• Last night, I realized I really need to step up my blogging. I really love to look back and read past posts, but won't be able to do that if I don't blog more!
• A week and a half ago, Jennette and I went sledding at her house and I ran into a rock. A nightlong trip to the ER, 13 stitches in my forehead, a tube of Neosporin, and one scar later, I'm healing rather nicely. 
• I'm loving my new job more and more everyday, and think I have finally found the place I'll be for years to come. I'm in a great role that is perfect for me, my personality and the way I work. 
• We are moving in a month. OhmygodImalreadystressed, and I just plain detest all that goes into moving to a new home. But I do like purging, organizing and unpacking. Can't wait to settle in and start living our life in Manchester. 
• About one year ago, I became pregnant. Our baby would have been due in November 2011. If I get pregnant in February, our baby will be due in November 2012. Fingers crossed. Although I must say I never, in a million years, would have thought by now I would NOT have already been pregnant. Just another realization you cannot control the things you think you can. 
• Last week, I had a dr. apt. and it was the first time I ever had to answer "Ever been pregnant and if so, live birth?" May as well rip my heart out and stomp on it. 
• I think I kinda miss cooking dinner, and can't believe I just admitted that. 
• I just answered the Jeopardy final question correctly (Brain Freeze, really?), so I'm feeling pretty dern proud of myself ;) 

And with that, a few pics of the lovely new scar that will be with me for the rest of my life.

                                     

                                                       

                                                                                    

survived week 1

Ryan has been gone for just over one week and although I miss him like crazy and the house is incredibly too quiet, I decided to focus on the bright side of our situation rather than complain. Here are the few perks I'm experiencing in his absence:

• Setting the thermostat to whatever I want...no ifs, ands, or butts about it. I like it warm in the evenings, frigid when I sleep, and on the cooler side while I get ready in the morning. All of these preferences drive Ryan bonkers.
• Watching whatever I want to watch...ON THE DOWNSTAIRS TV! If Ryan is around, sports, sports, sports plays on the living room TV 24/7.
• Sleeping in the middle of the bed. Although I tend to always wake up on my side. 
• Eating cereal for dinner. My man thinks I eat like a bird, and I do when he's not around!

But, I'd surely give these few things up in a nanosecond if it meant he'd come home tomorrow. I miss my Hubs! 

holiday wrap-up

The holidays came, and they went. It amazes me how fast time just seems to go right by. Cliche, I know. I had an amazing 10-day break from work because the agency shuts down between Christmas and the New Year, and loved spending every minute with Ryan since he left for his month long training in Florida yesterday. Our annual ugly sweater party with friends was a huge success and so much fun, and we managed to stick to schedule and see all of our family when we were supposed to. Although I got a cold on Christmas Day (and still have a lingering cough), it was nice to actually be able to lay around for a few days and take care of myself rather than fret about if I should call in to work and/or work sick from home.

A few holiday pics:

All my best girls. My life is truly better because of each one. 

The homemade gift Sarah made for me. The word "Home" is made up 

of pictures from our sweet, little hometown. 

Carmen, Jennette and me

Genuine laughs. It's what happens when we get together. 

Scored some amazing quality time with my 

nephew and niece, Wes and Taylor. 

And loved celebrating my niece Kyle's first Christmas. 

It's such a fun holiday with kids. 

Uncle Ryan with Kyle

Now I'm just adjusting to a quiet house, being a single parent to the pups (Boomer already ate some Hershey's chocolate while I was in the shower this morning. Sigh.), and considering if I want to travel to Florida one weekend to visit the Hubs.

Oh! And I almost forgot...speaking of time going by too fast, my babies have turned another year older. Boomer turned 3 on December 15th and Kaia is 4 today! Of course a new toy and birthday treats were in order. Look at these faces! I just love them so.