Gross.

I'm not going to lie...I am feeling like MAJOR butthole.

Sorry mom, if you are going to wash my mouth out for that one, could you consider using soap of the non-scented variety? Thanks...

I find myself making myself sicker over worrying that I'm going to throw up. I HATE throwing up. I know that throwing up isn't all rainbows and sunshines for ANYONE, but honestly the thought of doing it actually sends me into a bit of a panic attack.

Not kidding.

I would rather die than throw up. Ever.

Seriously.

Laying in bed last night (which seems in this pregnancy to be my sickest time of day-the evening time) I was just sure at any moment the chunks would start flying. I unwillingly flew into panic mode. I could feel my heart rate just soar and that panicky skin-crawling feeling set it.

Lord, take me now please.

Ok, fine. I gave in, and decided 'I'm just going to SIT in the bathroom for a while. Not throw up, but just SIT.'

So I sat.

And sat.

And choked back any feeling of upchucking continuing to arise. Yes, I'm sure that just throwing up and getting it over with would have made things must simpler, but this girl doesn't just throw up. I wretch. And gag. And It comes out my nose.

I just wasn't ready to give into that quite yet.

So eventually, with all tummy goodies still intact, I slowly made my way back to bed and nudged John and asked him to pray for me.

That precious man laid his hand on me and pleaded with God on my behalf to spare me of the dreaded sickies and tiredness and asked that PLEASE let THIS pregnancy be somewhat of an enjoyable one for us.

I just love that guy. *sigh*

I went to sleep *FINALLY*.

I dreamed that I was pregnant with twins.

Just to clarify....

There have been a few questions as of late that I felt the need to clear up for you, my dear and faithful readers.

Let's begin.

1. YES! We are pregnant!! Bun in the oven. A BUN IN THE OVEN PEOPLE!! Was it THAT hard to figure out?! *sigh*
Should I have just put 'KNOCKED UP' in big bold letters instead?? I'll keep that in mind next time.
HA.
Next time.
You wish.

2. REALLY?! My oven is clean?? hahaha Could be because I NEVER USE IT?! C'mon. Did I REALLY need to spell that one out for ya?? :) You should have known....
Actually, because I'm so lame in the cooking/baking/having anything to do with the kitchen area of life, I saw a few darks spots on the bottom of the stove before I took the blasted picture and immediately thought 'oh dear lord, these people are totally going to think that in addition to not being able to prepare food in any sort of way, I ALSO can't manage to clean my stove.' But in my quest to be more real with my fellow bloggers, I decided to leave those glorious spots right where they were. I guess I was wrong in judging your reactions, friends. So sorry.

3. Speaking of the good old stove again- ALAN!! Did ya REALLY have to mention the fact that racks are IN BACKWARDS??? crap...I've been found out. I actually discovered my backward racks when we first moved into this house....about six months ago....but as little as I actually use the friggin' thing, the only time I think to switch them around is when the oven is HOT AS H-E-DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS, and at that point I have no desire to try and switch them around, as I am an extreme klutz anyways, and to combine that with a hot stove, well.....thats just not good common sense.....

4. No, the pouty faces that Liv and myself are making in that previous picture aren't due to her finding out that she will soon be competing for mommy and daddys attention. In fact, we haven't really outright told her yet-just in case the worst happens, seeing as I'm not very far along yet, I didn't want to try and explain THAT to her, so we are going to hold off on the news with her until we go to our first appointment next month, where we will take her, then we can surprise her with seeing 'her baby' on the ultrasound.

Hope I've cleared a few things up for you dear people. This momma is pretty spent now, so I'm going to go do....well....NOTHING.

A picture is worth a Thousand words....

I'll just let that one soak in a little for you all.

Just one of those kind of days

Not the brightest flower in the bunch....

Let's all say it together now: DUHHHHH!!

No longer a Meme virgin......

One of my newer Bloggy friends-Kim over at Life After...-tagged me for this bad boy, so here goes nuthin'...

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BLOGGING?
I believe that October? of 2006 I created my very first blog. After about 2 posts, I forgot my password, and became uninterested, so I restarted this one last year.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START A BLOG AND WHO ARE YOUR MENTORS?
Ya know, I think it was my mom who started one first, then I copy-cat her. :) Thanks mom.
Let's see, blogging mentors.....
I get SO excited when AJ posts new blogs, because the way she writes is a lot of times how she talks in real life, it's so humorous, and often times insightful all at the same time!
I'd have to also go with my Melissa girl who I just love to pieces-she was my very first 'bloggy friend' and we 'met' through our unmistakable love for Diet Coke. :) She's real in her writing and has a love for God and others in her life that I can only hope to mirror someday!

ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE MONEY ON-LINE OR JUST DOING IT FOR FUN?
Nope, this girl is all about fun. I signed up for AdSense at one point but then canceled it because I didn't feel like figuring out the tax stuff for it next year. HA!

WHAT THREE (3) THINGS DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BEING ONLINE?
1. That the world is my Oyster. Wait. Is that how it goes?? What I mean is, I love how I can be ANYWHERE in a matter of seconds, whether it's bloggy land or WebMD trying to figure out what the crap my daughter has NOW...

2. I love being able to 'chat' real time with people that I don't get to see as often as I would like. For instance, Mine and Emili's weekly American Idol online date night. We both get online as soon as the show comes on and chat about it while watching. It pretty much goes like this:
Emili: HAHAHAHAH
Abbie: HAHAHHAA
And so on...

3. With out a doubt, one of the things I truly LOVE about being online is all the new bloggy friends I would have probably never met had I not started my blog. I have never felt so encouraged, and so supported as I have by my bloggy girls online. You guys are truly an incredibly special group of ladies, and I love each of you to the moon and back!

WHAT THREE THINGS DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH ON-LINE?
1. Ooh, I'm totally going with what Kim put for her number one. Whenever I find a blog that I absolutely LOVE and totally connect with in that 'totally made me laugh' or 'I SO know what you are talking about' kind of way, I just MUST comment, then I get all nervous thinking that this person will totally see me as a weirdo stalker. yikes.

2. I struggle with that stupid USA TODAY daily crossword on their website. ugh. I like to think I'm A LOT smarter than I really am regarding these bad boys....but alas, I should probably just stick to the 'Easy Crosswords' book that you can buy at the store. Those easy three letter answers are ones I KNOW I can get every time. :)

3. To Buy or not to buy. Enough said.


Ok...let's see...which one of you lucky readers will be tagged for this beast of a meme??
1. Melissa - because I've had enough of looking at that picture of that HIDEOUS insect every time I peek at your page...TIME FOR A NEW POST.
2. Katie - because I'm just certain with 3 little girls running around and another little peanut on the way, you just have TOO much time on your hands. Thought I would be so kind as to give you something to do. :)
3. My Mommy Dearest - because I don't really think I've ever asked you why you started your blog. AND I can always use more info to hold against my mommy for when she's old and senile. :) Love you mom.
4. Aww shoot, anyone else that wants to do it :TAG! YOU'RE IT TOO! You know I just hate leaving people out. :) Let me know if you do this so that I can be sure to stalk/peek at your page! :) (like I won't anyways....sheesh....)

Cinderella

Grab your hankies and have a listen! *sigh*

Special Day

Thursdays are the highlight of every week for Miss Olivia and Myself.

Every Thursday we get in the car and drive the few blocks to our church for Womens Bible Study, where Livie gets to go play with all her little friends in the church childcare, and Mommy gets to fellowship with *GASP!* other adults for a few hours.

While getting to play with someone other than mommy for a few hours is fun, the absolute BEST part of the day for Liv is that afterward we walk over to the church office where we spend a little time visiting with Nana (my mom) who is the Church Bookkeeper, and 'Shewwy' (Sherry) who is the Office Administrator.

Here is a little photo documentary of our weekly visit:



Walking over to the Office


Giving Nana a big Hug


Gotta give our Shewwy a squeeze!


Picking out 1 piece of candy from the bowl.
(usually turns into 2 or 3)


Nana, Mommy and Livie

Kaylee and Livie

A few of you have told me that the pictures weren't showing up on my last post. Well, they were just too cute for you all to not see, so hopefully it works this time!

Plague: Avoided....for the time being....

So it appears for the time being Liv and I have avoided being body hosts for this nasty plague-type cold that has descended upon our home.

The only thing I have managed to contract as of yet is a coming and going sore throat right in that weird place between your nose and your throat and an off again/on again runny nose. yuck. And Livie had a little snot drainage yesterday and a weird cough this morning that seems to be getting a little better as the morning goes on.

Hmm. Maybe we haven't avoided it as much as I would have liked.

Score: Livie and Mommy-2
Nasty Plague Cold-0

Yesterday Liv and I got to meet up with our Bestest Friends-Megan and Kaylee. Megan and I have been Best Friends since the 4th grade and our girls are only about 6 months apart, so MUCH fun is had whenever we are together.
Megan is getting married at the end of this summer, so we went and met up with her and Kaylee at the big Bridal shop in the town over from us so that Meg could try on her dress and shoes again.

It's so much fun to watch our 'babies' play together: it's seriously like a mini-megan and mini-me running around. Kaylee is totally the more laid back of the two, just as her mother was, and Liv is more in her face, hamming it up, trying to make her laugh, just as HER mother was!
Kaylee is long and lean like her momma and Liv is a little more stocky, and built more like a football player, like....well.... her momma! haha
Oh man, it is such a hoot to sit back and watch. Unfortunately, we don't get to play near as much as we would like to, because we live a ways away from each other, so it's quite special when we are able to get together.

Emergency Alert System

Sound the alarms!

Remove any and all persons of the male persuasion from the immediate vicinity ASAP!

Note: THIS.IS.SERIOUS.

There is no mistaking this, my friends: The Man-Cold has officially made it's way into our home.

Pray for my dear husband as there is no telling whether or not he will make it through. And pray for me as I try and have the utmost compassion and understanding for him during this trying time.

*this has been an alert from the spouse of the most recent recipient of the Man-cold*

Drugs? Yes, please!

I've come to the conclusion that my daughters immune system is a tad bi-polarish.

Now, in NO way am I making light of a condition that I know full well effects MANY MANY Americans daily, but it just amazes me that one day she can wake up on the brink of death, laying on the couch ALL.DAY.LONG., moaning and crying, hardly able to open her watery puffy eyes, and then the very next day wake up and be her normal, chipper, makes-mommy-want-to-pull-her-hair-out self.

I'm SO happy that she's better-I HATE seeing my baby sick, but the oh-so-cuddly aspect of her being sick isn't so bad, so maybe could we find a happy medium and strike her with a 'cuddle cold' instead of the 'I'm pretty sure this virus is becoming her cold'.

On to other news on the home front:

I've been partaking in the Slim Fast meal bar diet. The extra ba-dunk-a-dunk that I've been carrying around as of late has become a bit much-a-much, so why not give my Slim Fast friend a try again?? For lunch I eat a Slim Fast meal bar, a handful of carrots and a Diet Coke.

Come dinner time I'm prepared to eat a small horse.

As of today, I realized by lunch time I'm a bit shaky, so I caved and made my self a nice Turkey sandwich and pringles and my glorious Diet Coke. I'll probably top that off with some yummy gummy bears.

Thats just how I roll.

I'll pick back up with my not-so-diet-plan on Monday. Until then, I'll just believe my hubby when he tells me how much he LOVES that extra jiggle on my behind as of late. Maybe.....

A little Stuart in your day

Caring for sickly toddler all day has left me a little 'outta gas' so to say. So, in order to feel as though I entertained you to even the tiniest degree, let me introduce you to my friend Stuart. I promise, you will hate him and love him all at the same time! Enjoy!

Our 'special' daughter

I guess I can't complain TOO much....it's obvious she REALLY is our daughter now.

I present to you the many faces of Olivia:




*EXCITED LIVIE*



*SPECIAL LIVIE*



*MYSTERIOUS LIVIE*



*GRUMPY LIVIE*



*EXHIBITIONIST LIVIE*

OH he's SO totally going to kill me for this.

I'm just the messenger. It was all Jennys idea. Right Jenny?? Right?!

I just had to see for myself.....yup, there IS some resemblance!! I see it mostly in the shape of the eyes, the pouty bottom lip, and maybe the nose??

Introducing John, I MEAN, Jason Earles or 'Jackson' on Hannah Montana.....




And John, my handsome hubby, being silly: