My Mother's Day

I really debated about writing this.  I mean the goal of having a blog is to show everyone how perfect your life is right?  I'm kidding, even though some bloggers do think that.  But to get to how craptastic my mother's day was, we need to fast forward to the night before.

[insert crazy flashback montage with creepy music]

On Saturday, I went to a friend's house.  This is odd for me.  I rarely go anywhere without my kid in tow but Justin and I decided it was time we started doing things as adults.  I stayed out late - for me at least - midnight.  I know watch out! party animal over here.  I pull into the driveway and what do I hear?  My child screaming and crying.  Now I transform into all out mommy mode and burst through my front door expecting a there to be a maniac in my house.  But no.  Jay is crying.  Justin is trying to calm down.  It's just not working.

Mistake #1:  Jay is beyond tired.
Mistake #2:  Justin is trying to reason with an out of control three year old.
Mistake #3:  You aren't mama.

I send Justin to bed, bribe Jay with ice cream for breakfast, and all is right in the world.

Flash forward to actual mother's day morning.  Jay pops his head in the room and says good morning.  I nudge Justin.  nothing.  i slightly lay on top of him. nothing.  i scream good morning! nothing.  Fine. I'm up. [insert a couple of expletives here]  Walk out into the hallway and BAM! the grossest, nastiest vomit smells hit me straight in the face.  Happy mother's day to me.

Feed the kid.
Steam clean the hallway.
Justin wakes up.
I patiently wait for "Happy mother's day!" or the amazing present.
and I wait.
and I wait.
I am no longer patient.

We pack up and head to his mother's house.  I make sure to exaggerate not leaving her gift behind.  I big ole HINT HINT hitting Justin in the face. ugh.  at this point I feel it will be useless to even try.   

Show mother-in-law her gift.
Cook her dinner.
Clean her kitchen.
Head home irritated.
Sigh loudly hoping Justin picks up on the aggravation. 
20 mins pass.
"Something wrong dear?"
"What? Oh, I mean, did you realize that today was mother's day?  I mean i didn't even get a card from you."
[insert 100 million excuses]
i'm done - bath time for mama.
the house gets strangely quiet.
get out the tub and what do I find?
a card, a dvd, and a very apologetic husband.

I guess in general I could be super mad at him.  He forgot that I was in labor for over 24 hours to finally have to have an emergency c-section where they ripped my big headed child from me.  I have the video to prove this and we sometimes bring it out for parties. 

But really it could be a lot worse.  I know he loves me with all his heart and knows that I am the best mom in the world.

ANYWAYS.....

On to something a little less sad.  Have you seen this fancy little project on pinterest?  

Yeah I tried to make her a plate.  It looks like a first grader did it but whatever.  Her mother instincts didn't let her tell me it's ugly.

that's our family.  

If you have better talent than I do and want to make one, I did mine at 450 instead of 350.  I did the thirty mins but then I let the plate cool down in the oven.  I may try this again after some art classes.

You know when you have all good intentions of writing out this fabulous blog.  You sit down, fingers ready, and then you hear it.  You know the loud crash/kid crying/phone ringing/unending interruptions that have you wanting to pull your hair out?  That has been happening nonstop.  Maybe its a sign? But i decided while Daddy and son were away, Mommy will play (or write a blog pretty much about nothing).

I will include some fun photos from Jay's wonderful purchase today.  He has been helping his PeePaw and MeeMaw out with "chores" and they have been paying him.  He found a little fire hydrant sprayer for $1.

My weekend

Lacey over at Charm and Sass did an awesome giveaway about a week ago.  It was two tickets to the Houston Mom Expo and guess who won?  This girl.  Yeah, I was excited;  I have never won anything off of a blog giveaway.

I actually drug my husband along with me.  I considered this our family time or maybe even a date if you will. Yeah, we really need to get out more.  

It was located at the Berry Center in Cypress.  Let me just say that this place was so amazing beautiful.  
This photo does it no justice.

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I have been to some mommy and baby expos before but this one was really awesome.  First, a play area for the kids with even an hour's worth of free babysitting. Ummmm yes please.  A magic show and bounce house with Ronald McDonald and JJ never wanted to leave.

 

 

He also like the interactive areas.

I enjoyed learning about different companies/organizations I could use to my advantage.  I can't tell you how many places had a free things to do in your area guides. 

Free stuff + keeping my kid busy = one happy, stress-less mama.


The expo will be in The Woodlands (a little closer to me) on January 24-25 2014.  I encourage all of you to attend.  Even if you aren't as lucky as me to win tickets, the price is still fairly cheap around $5-$7 and they do usually offer early ticket sales at a cheaper price.

Your kid will thank you will a huge smile....

ok here is the real smile and it's directed at Ronald but hey it still counts.

You should also check out Lacey @ Charm and Sass.  She always has awesome giveaways.

My in-laws bought a house a few years back and it came with a massive barn.  When the family before them left they simply said "Everything in the barn is yours."  Awesome. They inherited a bunch of junk that didn't sell in garage sales years before.

About a month ago my in-laws said "I think we are going to have a barn sale,"  which translates into the kids can go through all this junk and get it ready to be sold.  Again, awesome.

 

This photo was taken about two hours after we started.  Yeah, it was that bad.  

But I did find some interesting things:

 mustache cup

this.  no idea what it is.

a wig and handsome model.

A New Kids On The Block key chain that is now on my keys.  Yeah, I dont care...it's awesome.

The problem with this barn??  Well it hasn't been touched in probably ten years, if that.  That's layers and layers of nasty dirt and grim that we stir up.  The hubs has a nasty cough he can't shake and my eyes have been on fire.  Wonderful.  

Needless to say we are taking some time off from that nasty barn and next time we go in we will be prepared like the Biebs.

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What's up with this weather??

In previous years I would be rocking the mommy capris by now. but when i woke up this morning, the house was pretty cold (64 degrees).  Seriously?  This last weekend we were out on the lake; now, I am contemplating turning on my heater because I hate, hhhaaaaatttteee being cold and it's rainy.  I am ready for summer!  The sun on my skin, the beach, the bathing suit.  Okay, so maybe not ready to get into a bathing suit but hey I am working on that.

GO HOME TEXAS WEATHER, YOU ARE DRUNK!!

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At least you are not that drunk.

Too Cute Tuesday

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Here is my cuteness for today.  My son got a pair of straw glasses from his Nonkie (Uncle) in his Easter Basket.  And he is doing his wonky eye.

 

i was up before the sun this morning.  I haven't done that since becoming a SAHM.  it's not usually that bad except i didn't go to sleep until 2 A freakin' M this morning.  To say i am exhausted is an understatement.

ugh.  i just want to sleep but maybe after i get some things done, Jay Jay will want to take a nap.  Fingers crossed. 

i don't even know if this will make sense.  please forgive me. 

i have been seeing people write about their love story and i really want to share mine with you but to get you to understand i would have to go back - oh about 28 years - to the birth of moi.  not an autobiography but some background information.  BUT ... but... to do that i will have to rip that band aid off known as my family.  i want to do it, i really do, but it will be like standing naked in front of you guys (something you could never pay me to do - no matter the amount). 

until i make up my indecisive mind, let me direct you to some love stories that are awsome.

Mandy from House of Rose - Her love story is interesting to say the least.  let's just say it involves peanut butter and Las Vegas.  She is also doing a Love & Marriage blog series with some fabulous ladies.  You should check it out.

Brandi from Mama Laughlin - Her love story is intense.  As in grab some popcorn and tissue and hold on for the ride.  She is writing her story in different parts (She is on part 7 now.) and all I have to say is she is a strong woman.  But let me give you a little warning:  what you read might influence how you think of her husband but remember he is human, we all are.  so don't go throwing your stones all up in your glass house.

I know there is some wonderful ladies out there writing out their love stories but my sleep derived brain doesnt want to work properly.