VBS and a job offer

Today I ran up to church to pick up my VBS packet. I'm going to be teaching kindergarten and am pretty pumped!! I have a lot of work to do, but will get it done eventually. Anyone wanna come decorate my room? They make such a big deal out of decorating the rooms. Each teacher was given $40 for the decorations. It amazes me because I would think that money could go towards other things...but what do I know?!!?

While I was up at church they offered me a job! I know, kind of crazy seeing how I wasn't looking. It's not some big important job...it's just working in the nursery area. It's only one day a week for 3 hrs and the pay is great! There are a few pros and cons about it. Pros...money, the people I would work with are great, and Andrew would get to go with me. Cons...Andrew could get sick more, it's 20 mins. from my house, and I wouldn't be able to go to Bible study. They are very flexible on the scheduling and in August they would like for me to do it two times a week. Not sure what I'll do. I'm kind of torn because the point of me staying home is to be with my child...but then I'm like, it's only 3 hrs 1 day a week...it can't hurt him.

busy, birthdays and probably a boring post

I don't know how my weeks fill up so fast! Just last week I was thinking I had nothing going on this week, but somehow that all changed.

Today was my day to do nothing but clean. I didn't even finish...probably because I did a lot of procrastinating!! I just have to vacuum our room and mop the floors. Usually those jobs belongs to Matt, but he's on 'company business' this week. So, I figured I would be nice and do it for him. The rest of the week is filled with VBS meetings, Bible study, and visiting friends. I still have other things I need to do and people to see, but those will have to be pushed off until next week.

We are going to see my grandpa in about 2 weeks. I'm so excited because he's 94 years old and I haven't seen him in 10 years. I know that's pretty bad. He lives in WI so it's hard for me to get up there. I have written him letters over the years... more now since I've had Andrew. Anyway, I'm also happy because Matt's going to fly with us.

I'm also working on planning a big birthday bash for Andrew! I think we are going to do a Baby Einstein party. Maybe when he sees all the Baby Einstein stuff he will get excited. My sister told me to do Thomas the Tank since his room is in trains, but I'm kinda tired of all the train stuff. I think he'd like Baby Einstein better...okay, now I'm just rambling.

vacation and a sad day :(

Well, we're back from our vacation!! Matt went to the lake with his family and I ended up staying at my parent's. I don't mind going to the lake, but with Andrew being so young I didn't want to be cooped up in a cabin all day. I hadn't seen my parents since January either. It was a very good trip, but it's nice to be home!! Here's the only picture I took while we were gone... Andrew on our way home. It was about a 7 hour trip and he was SO good!! Well, thanks to the TV and Baby Einstein!

Today's a sad day. :( Kristi came over for her 'last supper' tonight.... well, really she came to play with Andrew!! He's not going to know what to do now that she won't be coming to visit us weekly! I know she's ready to get home to her hubby...but we sure are going to miss her. :( Andrew says thanks for the books too!!!!

for Carrie...

Carrie wanted to see some pictures of Andrew...
...why she can't scroll down to the pictures I posted three days ago...I don't know. Just kidding Carrie!! Anyway, Matt had taken some pics this morning, so I figured I would post them. I know I said I would never post pictures of Andrew in his Arkansas outfit, but that's what he had on today...I'm saving his good clothes for our trip!! HA!! Here he's walking with his car...that's his new thing to do.
He also LOVES to listen to stories!! I can't just read him a story one time or he will cry when I put it up. He would literally sit and listen to stories all day long! I'm sure it's just a phase he's going through, but it's quite funny!!!

I'm adding this picture because I think it's SO CUTE! He looks so innocent. Well, it's obviously blurry, but I love it! I don't know why I can't take a picture. I guess I need Linda to give me some lessons!!!

tidbit of info and BROUGHTON's blog

Well, I haven't posted in a while because I don't really have much to tell!!

Kristi came over tonight and hung out. It's been fun having her in the Houston area and we will hate to see her go. I know Andrew will miss her too! He's almost got her name down! :)

We are going to see family next week and I'm very excited. Last time I was out of town was ...I guess November...no maybe January. Well, whenever it was...it was too long ago!!!

Also, I would like to say that everyone needs to go click on Broughton's blog.. http://www.myspace.com/56696863. The boy just finished law school and honestly....HE NEEDS A JOB!!! He needs to quit commenting on people's blogs as ME... PUNK!!!! I'm going to sick Talley (Kristi) on you if you don't quit!! I've heard you can go to jail for that!!! So if anyone wants to hire Broughton...or just give him a hard time.....go to his blog!!!

my 1st Mother's Day!

Well, Megan thinks Todd's the best....but I have to say I think Matt's the best!!! :)


I had a great first Mother's Day! Matt helped out with Andrew and gave me the night off... he worked in the morning!! I didn't have to lift a finger!! My gift didn't come in until yesterday, so my Mother's Day was extended into Monday!! What more could a girl ask for? Thank you Matt for making my day very special! You're the best husband... and daddy in my book!! I love you!!!

How could I forget...Kristi made my day special (the day before) by bringing me an ice cream cake too!! It was super yummy!! Thanks Kristi!! That was so sweet of you!!

just a swingin'

Today Matt and I took Andrew to the park. He was four months old last time we went so we figured he would probably enjoy it a little more now. Thought I would share some pictures from our day....

Breaking in his new hat for the beach....it's a little big!!

He also enjoyed playing in the grass...well...eating the grass!!! I tried stopping him, but he wouldn't give up!

Yes, I know his hat is too big BROUGHTON, so don't leave me some dumb comment about it!!

a fun surprise!!

How cute are these shoes??!! Yesterday Andrew got a fun surprise from a friend! Not sure if my friend wants me to share this or not, but I am!! :) They came in for a visit and felt the need to send us something for letting them stay. They totally did NOT have to do that!! (I'm sure you know who it is...if not, do the math!) These are the best shoes and Andrew loves them! Not once did he try to pull them off! Thanks so much friend!!! You are too sweet!!

motherly advice

So Bradley and Carrie are buggin' me about posting and this post won't even pertain to them...sorry!

Anyway, I need some motherly advice...Andrew hasn't been eating much lately. He won't touch his jar food..or homemade food and is barely drinking any formula. My doctor has always told me it doesn't matter how much jar food he eats as long as he's getting at least 16 oz. of formula a day. I think he's getting maybe 9 oz. He's been sick so I kind of blew it off on that, but now I'm wondering if he just doesn't like jar food. Could that be? The reason I'm thinking this is because he will go to town on shredded cheese and fish sticks! (Yes Jolie, Andrew is eating your fish sticks!!) So any ideas??? I'm tired of wasting jar food on the boy!!