Feelings and Priorities

Being a mother is a stressful and exhausting job, yet there is nothing more rewarding. Your child provides a never-ending supply of firsts, so you are constantly filled with pride, excitement, and suprise.

That feeling you get when you feel like your arm is going to fall off from holding your son’s hand while you drive, because he needs your attention in the backseat. It doesn’t hurt or bother you one bit, because feeling needed and feeling those tiny fingers holding you tight makes it all worth it.

That feeling you get when your son leans back and nuzzles into your lap during story/prayer time at night, then drifts off to sleep.  Suddenly you aren’t tired anymore, and you can spend a few more minutes enjoying the silence.

That feeling you get when you are at work, you smell poop, and you realize your son left a little reminder of him on your hands. Gross, but I am convinced I am not the only mother this has happened to... Any mothers willing to admit it?!?! Please humor me.

That feeling you get when you go to wake your baby up from a nap and you come across this...

That feeling is joy.

Now on to my rant about photography/blogging, 

I can’t help but laugh when I look through the pictures on my phone and camera and can only find pictures of my son... and a little bit of Kevin, and I never can find a picture of myself.

I remember the single days when all my pictures were of me and my posse, mostly comprised of face shots so you can remember/show off how good you all looked.

After I met Kevin, the pictures of my super handsome boyfriend started flooding my phone, so I could remember/show off how good my property/boy looks.

It amazing how the photos/blog posts on a person’s camera/blog shows where their priorities lie.

Examples I have seen/jeered at as of late:

displays of expensive outfits that I cant afford (barf/I secretly want to steal your whole wardrobe),

bragging (if you are trying to teach me your ways, then yay! If it makes me feel bad about myself, then boo on you),

showing off thrifty outfits (brag away you fashion blogger queen, I love it!),

home improvements/decor (my obsession, please proceed), 

crafts (never gets old),

money saving tips,

cute/funny baby pictures (always fun to look at by a biased mother like myself),

memories,

blah..blah…blahhh…

I dare you to look at your blog/facebook and tell me where you see that your priorities lie. I had a hoot looking at mine!

Enjoy your weekend, I am so excited for out valentines date night tomorrow night with Krystle  and Michael!
:)

Celebrating the best year of our lives.

First, a little about my night.

I really do love where I live,

On my way home tonight from the store I almost crashed into a deer... twice.

(a different deer 2 different times in less than a minute) 

This is a normal occurrence here,

I guess thats why our city is called Ek Ridge.

Anyways, back to the star of the show.

Say hello to the Birthday Boy!

We had his birthday party last saturday at our place.

We chose a race car theme, perfect for Sam since his favorite toys are cars.

 I went a little pintrest crazy while picking out the food for the party. Above you will see:

Spinach Dip Mini French Bread Bowls

Nutella Swirl Cupcakes

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Not seen (Ham and Cheese Sliders)

All homemade (for all who know me will gasp in disbelief)

 I made a Chocolate Cake with Mint Chocolate chip frosting for his Birthday Cake!

 (all homemade... down to the peppermint essence and chopped dark chocolate bits)

GASP!

 He enjoyed every last bit of his piece.

 This morning was Sam's actual birthday so I made him 

BIRTHDAY WAFFLES!

 They are just what you think they are.... okay maybe not.

They are normal waffles 

(My Aunt Christa likes to use cake mix instead of waffle batter) 

Topped with a scoop of ice cream and whatever toppings you prefer. 

I chose whipped cream, a cherry and hot fudge.

 I think Sammy liked his birthday waffle ;)

And we couldn't keep the kitties away.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMUEL KEVIN!

:)