Mommy Musings

I really wish I had a tape recorder on at all times to catch the funny things that Bailey says and the odd conversations we have. Here are some of the most recent.

Mommy, I have an itch in my booty.

I have a big noggin head.

I was telling Bailey that Pops (my stepdad) would be in Japan for a little bit. I told her that he had to fly there and that it was really far away.
Mommy, I wants to fly. You do? Yeah, yeah mommy. I wants to fly, just like a pony. I fly to Mypan, ok? Then she started to run around the room flapping her arms.

Mommy, what you got on your boobies? Um...my shirt? Yeah, you shirk on your boobies mommy. Let's stop saying boobies now please.

I farted mommy! Please say pooted, fart is an ugly word, and you need to say excuse me. I not poot, I fart mommy. 'Cuse me fart.

And again later...

I pooted mommy. What do you say? 'Cuse me Jackson. Why did you excuse yourself to the dog. Cause hims next to me when I pooted.

Not Me! Monday!

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This week I surely did not wake up late EVERY morning and then rush around in a mad dash trying to make sure I made it to work on time!

I did not keep putting off shopping for the Holiday dinner party and ended up doing it the night before the party. Which would mean making sure the 13 pound turkey thawed out in time to take its trip into the deep fryer. Because if I had, I would have had to turn my garden tub into a pool for said turkey, which would probably look something like this...

I did not tell my precious daughter to tell her daddy to "suck it up" after he was complaining to me about something. What kind of a mother would do such a thing?!

Good Friends & Good Food

This Saturday we had our 4th annual Maxwell Holiday Dinner Party.

These were the invites that I made. Because, you know, I prefer these over evites!

We started this tradition when Nick and I were living in our first apartment. That first year we all crammed into our little apartment and ate some so-so quality food. In fact, that first year, I overcooked the potatoes until they were about the consistency of glue and the boys had to run out and get some mashed potatoes from Popeye's before everyone else got there!

Now we all cram into my slightly larger house and have delicious food!

Everyone brings a dish, or two, and we deep fry a turkey. I mean really, you can't go wrong when you deep fry anything!! You know you're in for a real treat when you walk into someone's bathroom and you find this...

The turkey taking a dip in my tub so it could thaw out in time for its big debut :)

This year I stepped out of my comfort zone and made some homemade yeast rolls - recipe courtesy of the Pioneer Woman, of course! I thought the rolls tasted great, even though they didn't rise quite like they should have. Oh well, the first time is for working out the kinks! I wish we had taken a picture of all the food...it was kind of insane! We had: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, broccoli casserole, baked mac 'n cheese, dumplings, deviled eggs, broccoli slaw, hashbrown casserole, rolls...and probably something else that I'm forgeting now! And of course desserts :)

While I was finishing the last minute things, Bailey was entertained by her aunts Brittany and Booke. Looks like they were having quite a time!

I feel so blessed to have so many great friends in our lives. I love getting together with them and Bailey loves every one of them! Well, Ryan kind of scares her when he has his beard...facial hair kind of freaks her out :)

Ryan would be the one with the massive beard!

Bailey received some great gifts including two new baby dolls and some SpongeBob jammies!

After we all gorged ourselves we piled onto the couch, started the fire and enjoyed a movie together. What a great night with great friends...and great food! We would like to thank every one for coming and sharing in this tradition with us...we love you all!

Failed

I had high hopes of providing you all with a step-by-step process to making and canning homemade apple butter today. But after a long battle last night with getting it to thicken, I was defeated. I'm pretty sure my problem was too much apple cider not enough apples. No fears, however, I will be trying again this weekend!! I know, I know, you're going to lose sleeping while waiting for this :)

Planning vs. Surprise

Lately, I've felt like I'm coming down with something. It sometimes makes me break out in a cold sweat. It makes me daydream for hours. It makes me touch my stomach as if something is there. Yes, my friends, I officially have baby fever!

Anytime I see a pregnant woman, or a baby or really even anything baby related, my fever spikes and I can't help but to think about having another one. It doesn't help that I know SEVERAL people that are pregnant right now.

But this post really isn't about baby fever, but instead about what it's like this time around, with the planning for Maxwell Baby #2.

I've made mention before that Bailey was the best surprise ever. No, we weren't planning on having a baby as soon as we did, but I wouldn't change a thing. While it was a really scary time for us to have a baby, seeing as we had just signed paperwork to build a house, had just bought Nick a car and had a car payment for the first time ever and I had just accepted a new job, there wasn't really time to think about it. It was just kind of like, "Ok, we're pregnant, we'll find a way to make this work."  But this time, this time we're planning (as much as you can plan) the next pregnancy. Which sounds great, but I really think I kind of preferred the other way.

Now I have time to sit and worry about EVERY little detail! What am I going to do about maternity leave? What if my mom can't babysit baby #2? What are we going to do with all the crap stuff that's in the spare bedroom that will have to be turned into the next nursery? What if Bailey doesn't adjust well to having a baby in the house? What if I don't adjust well to having another baby?

The list goes on and on.

I know we'll work everything out when the time comes. And as of right we're planning on starting to try for Maxwell Baby #2 sometime next Spring. Until then I'm going to try not to agonize over every little decision. But I really think I preferred the hold onto your pants, we're going to have a baby method :) I think I'll reminisce about when Bailey was but a wee little one.

There, that feels better!

The Small Things

It's amazing how a seemingly very small act can remind you how fast your child is growing up. Something that a passerby wouldn't think twice about can put a smile on your face and tear in your heart. Last night while cooking, here is what Bailey was doing.

I know, looks innocent and I'm sure no one else would notice the significance. But to me, I just had to get the camera and capture my little girl. There was a time when Bailey would cry and throw a fit if I was cooking instead of playing with her. There was a time when she could barely see over the table. But look at her now.

Sitting and coloring, and reading letters off of an old grocery list, while I made dinner last night. She did this for a good 30 minutes. It was so nice just to be able to talk to her while I made dinner for us and she was completely entertained.

I love you, my munchkin!

Jingle Bells

Just a little Christmas music from my favorite musician!