Carving Pumpkins

Well this evening we decided to carve our Halloween Pumpkins. Last year Millie was quite small so we sat her in her bumbo chair and let her watch us carve. So I was excited this year because she is big enough to really get in there with us. She can't use a knife but she can dig in and help pull out the guts and lets face it that is what we all like to do anyway. So I cut the top off and stuck my hand in and pulled out a huge orange mess. She backed away with a horrified look on her face. I said "it's ok Mil, we are just cleaning the pumpkin, go ahead and reach in". " No Mamma, my hands dirty". She then ran off the porch. I went out, got her and lead her back to the pumpkin, I gently guided her hand to the open pumpkin and then she started to pull back, well I was not going to let her miss out on one of the greatest messes you get to make that is "legal". So I made her touch it while she protested. I just knew the minute she touched the goo she would love it. Just like playdo, or silly putty. She touched it and freaked out. "My hand dirty, I need wipe, MY HAND DIRTY WIPE NOW". Oh well. So the pics of pumpkin carving this year look like I am abusing her. I guess I only have myself to blame.

See Ya Soon,

Holly

Trying Something New

So today I have decided to try the flylady.net "program". It is supposed to help you organize your life. We shall see.

Night, See Ya Soon,

Holly

The reasons why I love my Hubby

1. one day a few weeks ago I cried b/c we have so much laundry, ever since that day he has pretty much taken over laundry duty.

2. he washes dishes when the sink is full, and I don't have to tell him

3. he is the best dad in the world to our daughter

4. I said tonight, "isn't Mil the cutest thing you ever saw" and he said almost, and then he pointed at me. I know he is lying, but it still makes me feel special.

5. he has always loved me the same no matter what size I am

6. he doesn't judge me

7. he knows what matters to me

8. he gets excited about things that interest me (he sat through Twilight and tried to read the book b/c I love it so much, he didn't make it too far but the effort still counts)

9. he works really hard so I can work only 2 days a week and stay home with our little one

10. he takes off every Thurs and Fri so I can work without sending Mil to daycare

11. he will write me letters about his feeling in the middle of an argument so we can understand eachothers perspective

12. he rocks Mil to sleep every night, his has only missed 4 times since she was 5 weeks old

13. he takes pride in our home, the outside and in

14. he cares about our little Punkin just as much as me and that is alot

15. he makes me laugh

16. he can make me cry (in a good way)

17. he can just listen

18. he always does what he says

19. he stops sometimes in the middle of something and says I love my family

20. he has taken off work when I was sick so he could take care of me and Millie

21. he worries

22. he always drives

23. he is not always patient, but he is more patient than me

24. he loves his mom

25. he is my best friend

and too many more to mention

See Ya Soon,

Holly

Stealing Ideas

So this week a very dear friend of mine posted a very interesting blog. It was a list of her random thoughts of the week. I love the format and therefore I am stealing her idea. (thanks Sarah).
1. I am not used to w0rking 4 days a week anymore. I have been on a part time schedule since Oct 2007 and this week I work Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat. It takes away time from my Millie and makes me feel torn. I appreciate the ability to only work 2 days. Thanks Wayne.
2. Millie is surprising me everyday with her new verbal and physical abilities. Last night she was in the bath and I asked her "you ready to get out" , I was not expecting an answer, she looked up and said very clearly "No I play in bath, Thanks". I nearly fell over.....
3. I am grateful for the fall weather, I missed it last year. We had a new baby and I don't really remember it being so cool. Either way this year I will enjoy my favorite time of the year.
4. My daughter melts my heart when she says, "Mommy I hold you".
5. My husband melts my heart when he folds the laundry so I don't have to.
6. I wish we had more money.
7. I feel too full from the pancakes this morning.
8.Wonders if the acai berry juice is causing Millie's poop to be green... ( Sorry I am wondering though).
9. I am glad we hired new nurses at work, maybe it will help calm things down.
10. I love days with no plans and tons of possibilities.
11. Laughing with your family is the most valuable thing in the world.
12. I finished my Nursing CEUs this week, next year I will get them done earlier ( yeah right).
13. My house really needs to be cleaned, floors mopped and dusted. I don't see it happening today.
14. Millie is the funniest person I know, she gets it from her Daddy.
15. I hate it when people disagree with me and they have no idea what they are talking about
16. I want to decorate for fall today
17. I want apple cider and I want to smell cinnamon
18. I wish I was more organized
19. Smiling is overated if you don't feel it.
20. I like this new format , Thanks Sarah!

See ya Soon
Holly