Happy Birthday Morgan!!!

My baby boy turns 6 today... Just started kindergarten and loving it so far :) Our family has had a rough year, but we are happy and well-adjusted to our new life, and all in all doing great!

He's all about cake and presents and so excited - party at Dad's house, party at school, party at Mom's house - to quote Morg he's "the luckiest kid in the world".

I'm constantly second guessing my decisions and the path I've chosen for us. Constantly feeling guily that my boys have a "broken home", but to them all it means is they get TWO birthday parties - what could be better?? They're happy, which makes me happy :)

 

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMO!! :)

 

 

 

 

Table for 3

We've been a family of 3 for almost a year now.  Usually doesn't even seem like it.  My family is very close and we are always around others, either my parents or my brother's family - we do almost everything together.  Tonight was different... It ended up with just the boys and me going out for supper.  It was different, but good...  And just the way it was meant to be - the 3 of us, me and my boys :) 

All on ONE side of a booth...  Because how else are you going to decide who sits next to mama? ;)  Thank goodness IHOP has big booths :)

Happy Birthday Wyatt!

 

My sweet Wyatt is 9 years old today!  And, he's not home with me...  It's his weekend to be at his dad's house.  Not being with him on this special day hurts worse than giving birth with no epidural :(  Nine years ago I never would have dreamed we would have a broken home and I wouldn't be with him on his birthday.  But... I know he's having a fun time and I know our family is better off.  Already talked to him this morning and today being his "actual" birthday doesn't even mean that much to him.  He's a kid - all he's worried about is presents and cake :)

Kinda thought I might spend the day in tears, but surprisingly (and happily) not.  Even looked through his baby book last night without crying :)  As each day passes, I'm more sure that the right decision has been made and we are all happier.  Makes life much easier for a mama :)

Happy Birthday Wyatt!  Mommy loves you with all her heart! :)

 

Valentines 2012

Gotta say I think Valentines is a slightly dumb holiday, even for couples.  Then again, I'm having flashbacks to the year I got a mattress cover for a gift, which was slightly worse than the year I got no gift.  But...  THIS year I got THESE :)  Granted, I sat them down at the table with "ok boys, mama saw this on Pinterest and ya'll are gonna make it for me", but they had fun, I got a Valentine, and everyone was happy :)

 

Morgan, 5 yrs old, did the writing ALL BY HIMSELF - so proud! :)

 

My Sweet Wyatt, almost 9 yrs old

And then... We made cookies! Because really, once you've let your kids cover their hands in red paint, why not go all the way into the land of insanity?

p.s. Remember... if you are in a relationship, nothing says "I Love You" like a new mattress cover - it's what every girl dreams of ;)

the things mamas do for their boys...

This past weekend, I found myself at Monster Truck Jam with my boys, my sister-in-law and my nephew.  Never thought I'd end up at such a place but thought the boys would enjoy it, so there we went.  Gotta say, I think my sister-in-law and I actually enjoyed it more than they did.  They liked it but lost interest about halfway through...

 

it was LOUD

 

"Ok, that was fun, but I've had enough now." :)

enough already...

Unemployed...  There's a word I didn't expect in my life.  Right up there with Divorced Single Mom...  I think it's safe to say my life has in no way turned out the way I had envisioned.  Don't they say God laughs at the plans we make?  I must be keeping him in stitches ;)

I really feel I am long overdue for a change of luck.  So, I'm gonna carry on and wait out this storm. Good things do come to those that wait, right?  RIGHT?? 

Still waiting God...  Quit laughing at me and get some good things going down here ;)

In the meantime, if any of you know of any medical transcription openings, CONTACT ME :)

My Plans For 2012

1. Let hair grow long...
2. Visit Kati in Norfolk!!! IF I don't get lost...
3. Get 2+ yrs worth of pictures into albums.
4. Sell diamond and buy BOOBS ;)
5. Go to work fulltime.
6. Pay off as much credit card debt as possible.
7. Cook more (not feeling real hopeful bout this one)...
8. Finish Morgan's baby book - because he is now FIVE :)
9. Get divorce finalized...
10. Be more patient with my boys and enjoy them more. Stay positive, worry less and BE HAPPY! :)

Longterm Goals: 
Look at house plans, pick out one for my little family of 3, and DREAM :)
Would love to write a book - Not this year, but ONE day...
Maybe meet someone who will sweep me off my feet... If not, I've realized I really can be "just peachy" all on my own :)

HELLO 2012

"... sometimes in the midst of a bad year you need to be able to go back and remember the good years." - from Big Mama Blog.  www.thebigmamablog.com

 True words... And also good to remember good parts from a bad year. While the majority of 2011 was hellish for me, there were some great times too and I tend to forget that...

Wyatt started 3rd grade and has made the honor roll. Morgan has become less difficult (at times). They both love me with all their hearts and cheer me up when I'm sad :) We spent an amazing, fun-filled week at Edisto with my brother's family. I spent another fun-filled weekend in Charleston (my favorite place on earth) with longtime great friends. We watched my sister-in-law bravely and uncomplainingly fight and overcome cancer :) My boys and I have been surrounded by friends and family like never before and realized how truly blessed we are. 

 So... Goodbye 2011 (the good and the bad) and Hello 2012 :)

my 2 handsome boys

great sister-in-law and friend

my "little" brother

best parents ever

my first friend

fun group

my boys