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

Been A Long Time......

I apologize for my lack of updating recently. I have no valid excuse.

We have been very busy as of late, I got a new/ used car. A 2007 Dodge Caliber and I am loving it so far. My older car, the lady bug, has been very sick for a while, we figured before she died and left me and Mil on the side of the road we would get a new one. I did decide to keep her. She is in her old parking spot in the drive. Wayne said I should park her to the side, but I told him there would be no such talk. She deserves respect. She took me everywhere I needed for close to 7 yrs and never left me in a bad spot. The two times she had a flat, I was in the parking lot of Wayne's work and in our driveway and the one time she quit Wayne was driving her. Even when I nearly totaled her in Jan. she still drove me and Mil home and died in the drive. She loves me and I her. So as for now she stays.

We have all been a little under the weather, but I hope we are seeing the tail end of that. Wayne has been the worst, but he said tonight he is feeling good just tired. Oh well I hope I am not jinxing us.

Talk To Ya Soon,

Holly

Snotty Noses, Fevers and Build A Bear

Ok so both Wayne and I work with sick people so it should not be a surprise that we get sick. That used to be fine, we always had some sort of cold or virus, but eventually after a few years we built up such a tolerance it was rare for one of us to get really sick. But now we have a new little lady, who runs to us as soon as we get home from work. We try to be very careful and wash and change before we have contact, but that used to be easier than it is now. She is waiting at the door for us now and follows us through the house screaming "hold me". We are both guilty of the occasional hug while still in scrubs. And sometime last week that bit us in the tush. Millie got sick. I blame us both and as always, Wayne blames himself. Either way Sunday Millie woke up with a 103 temp and nasty nose. She was rather pitiful. I also woke up feeling crummy. The Cardwells layed low all day Sunday. Millie and I napped frequently and drank plenty of liquids between cough syrup doses. However, by Monday Millie woke up feeling at least 80% better. I still felt yucky but I was so relieved she felt better, I was ready to celebrate. So we decided to do our original plans. We headed to Nashville. We ate at the aquarium restaurant. Millie loved the "FISH"! She felt it necessary to yell "FISH" at the top of her lungs every 4 minutes or so. It was actually kinda cute and embarrassing . Then we went to build a bear ( I had a coupon). Our family then grew to include DOGGY BRUSH, yes she named her DOGGY BRUSH, and everytime Wayne accidentally calls her Baby Brush Millie corrects him. She picked the dog, the clothes and the shoes. She really had a great time. Mommy enjoyed the 20.00 off. All in all we had a great day. As of today we are all feeling much better and continue to improve all the time.

See Ya Soon,

Holly

But That Is Not The Way I Do It.....

I should first start by saying Wayne and I have been extremely lucky that our employers have worked with us enough that one of us has been home with Millie since birth. I am grateful we have not had to rely on daycare like many have to. I know this is a huge blessing. I know that it is a wonderful opportunity for Millie to bond with her Daddy every Thurs. and Friday. I know that Wayne is wonderful about having the house picked up and the dishes washed before I get home. I also know that my daughter is safe, fed and loved while she is with her Daddy. BUT That is not the way I would do it...... Like tonight for example, I came home and Wayne just stated that Millie only got a half hour nap today. Mind you he was not complaining, he was just stating, but I immediately attacked him about the importance of an hour long nap, and I lectured him on the proper way to put her down. Why? I can't honestly say, I mean there has been more than one day when she wouldn't nap for me, but that was ok. But I was biting his head off for the same problem. I continued to nitpick at him til bedtime and it is only now when I sit here reflecting that I realize what a double standard this is. I think it is less about the nap and more about my guilt for leaving her. It is more about my need to be involved with every aspect of her life. It is about my controlling tendency. It is me being stupid. So now I am forced to sit here and try and think of ways to apologize to my husband. Wish me luck, I am a work in progress.

See Ya Soon,

Holly

Gulf Shores Day 1

As I right this I am sitting in our condo in Gulf Shores. Millie is asleep in her room and all I have to say is I have one amazing kid. I was so nervous about the journey and how she would adapt to not being at home. I kept obsessing over 2 facts, #1 she has never been in a car more than 2 hrs straight, and #2 she has never slept away from home or out of her crib. Well the answer to #1, she rocks at travel. She was in the car for more than 10 hrs with 3 small breaks. She only fussed one time for about 15 minutes. I am so impressed. If I was strapped in sitting straight up and unable to readjust, I would be a disaster. She took everything in stride. The answer to #2, she feel asleep in less than 10 minutes and is still like a rock over 2 hrs later. Also I had a minor concern about whether or not she would like the beach. Well let me tell you we are raising a fish. She loves it, the concern now is to keep her from running into the ocean. I am really looking forward to tomorrow. We are going to spend most of the day at the beach, and have a nice dinner. That is our only plans! I like those sort of days. Moral of the story, I underestimate my kid, and I worry too much! I will try to be better, wish me luck!

See Ya Soon,

Holly