To my Letterman fans (or at least to those who love a top 10 list):
10. Your hair falls out so much, you feel like you should carry around a shop vac! Not to mention, when you think you are wiping drool off of your baby's face but a long hair that is knotted with 10 others come out of her mouth instead!
9. Showers consist of a quick rinse down, the frequent darting out into the cold to reposition the paci, followed by a resignation that you will never have time to shave...your legs...ever again.
8. While holding baby and making a bottle, enough drool runs down your arm from hungry baby, it could cause a slipping hazard...and you don't even notice!
7. All of your shirts have some sort of milk/formula stain on them before leaving the house as well as deep wrinkles (after ironing, of course) that won't come out until the next washing.
6. Picking up your dog's poop in the park was always gross to you but now it is nothing but a daily routine to bring your baby's butt to your nose to check for a poopy diaper.
5. You know what a "5 wiper" poop is...
4. You have learned to walk on your tippiest of toes to keep baby asleep after swaddling, feeding and rocking...you DIVE when you see a small paperclip falling off the counter onto the tile floor...on the lower level of the house. That little paperclip could be the end of your sleep filled evening!
3. Your new negligee is now in the form of 10 year old jammy pants with stretched out elastic and your husband's white undershirt.
2. You have a love/hate relationship with the baby monitor. The least bit of baby noise that comes from it keeps you awake until an hour passes with no noise.
1. You live (and eat) on the basis that, hey, I created life and was pregnant for nine months. That's why I am overweight and the consistency of jello! Not because I am eating this quarter pounder after that burrito I had at Taco Bell. And, hell, I deserve that Blizzard at DQ...don't you know what I did in that hospital room?? I deserve to eat what I want and blame having a baby for my delicious rolls!!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!!
I am super excited to announce that I am going to have some great giveaways starting next week! On Wednesday, April 14, I will be doing a review of my can't live without baby survival products! I know some of you...maybe even most of you...don't have babies in your homes anymore (well, they might act like babies but I am talking infants). But you may know of someone - a friend, family member, pregnant/new mom client who needs a good butt kissing - that could use some of these products I will be reviewing and giving away. Don't miss it!!
And, Louisville folks (or should I say "Kentuckiana" folks), don't forget about the $100 Joseph's Salon gift card giveaway! Deadline is midnight AZ time (3 AM your time, in case you need a cram session) Wednesday, April 14. Who doesn't want $100 handed to them???
And, Louisville folks (or should I say "Kentuckiana" folks), don't forget about the $100 Joseph's Salon gift card giveaway! Deadline is midnight AZ time (3 AM your time, in case you need a cram session) Wednesday, April 14. Who doesn't want $100 handed to them???
Friday, April 9, 2010
Giveaway...
As you all know, I am working on building my blog into an international phenomenon...ok, maybe just to 100 followers to start with - trying to get there by Derby Day (the most WONDERFUL time of the year). I have my own giveaway going on right now but it is only for Louisville (or nearby) residents since it is to a salon located there. I can't wait until I can have giveaways that can span the globe...or at least the country!!
ANYWAY, in the meantime, I am checking out other Mommy blogs - as research or maybe just being nosey about other people's lives. I found an awesome blog that I really enjoy and have decided to follow. In addition to a fun writing style, there are fun giveaways! Right now she is giving away some fun board games for the family (which can also double as fun drinking games when the kids are asleep or at grandma's). Come check it out and enter to win! Directions to enter are in her post. Good luck and stay tuned! More giveaways coming soon to a blog near you (ahem, this one...)
http://www.guessingalltheway.com/
ANYWAY, in the meantime, I am checking out other Mommy blogs - as research or maybe just being nosey about other people's lives. I found an awesome blog that I really enjoy and have decided to follow. In addition to a fun writing style, there are fun giveaways! Right now she is giving away some fun board games for the family (which can also double as fun drinking games when the kids are asleep or at grandma's). Come check it out and enter to win! Directions to enter are in her post. Good luck and stay tuned! More giveaways coming soon to a blog near you (ahem, this one...)
http://www.guessingalltheway.com/
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Some days I feel so overwhelmed and exhausted, I feel like I will never make it up the hill - everytime I try to climb it (and this could be a metaphor regarding my neverending laundry), I always seem to slide right back down again. But today was different. I successfully juggled a three month old baby with the frequent laundry basket of clean clothes. Granted, all of the clean clothes are stacked on our bed waiting to be put away - I will so regret this when I finally head to bed - but I did successfully make a dent in the hamper. What the hell is it with laundry? It is a neverending circle - and obviously a topic I frequent a great deal.
I also managed to complete a couple of my projects I set out to do today. One was the office. I was able to organize and re-stack (nicely and more orderly) all the paperwork that was strewn across the desk. I wasn't able to completely polish up this project due to the fact that some items I need to cross-reference with T to be sure I don't throw away something he needs - which I have been known to do in the past. There are also routers that are sitting haphazardly around the desk that I think are to be put on Craigslist. Again, T would need to advise. That is really his area. I frequent it very little and, especially not as much with H in the picture. He actually works out of that space so I usually keep H at a good crying distance away.
My other project was to call the housekeeper lady that I was referred to by a friend of mine. She is starting her own business and I was really hoping that it would work out that we could hire her to come "deep clean" once or twice a month. We finally made contact today and made plans to meet here on Monday so she can take a look at the house and discuss my needs. Now, anyone who knows me well knows that I will be busting ass to get the house clean - spotless - before she gets here Monday! I sure the hell don't want her running out the door in a panic when she sees the unmopped (and hairy) bathroom floors! GROSS!! There isn't enough money in the world for me to clean someone else's toilet or sweep up their hairs off the floor!! Ok, there might be enough money...everything is negotiable.
The refrigerator project didn't happen. I was pretty proud that the other items on my list were completed so I didn't get too down about the fridge. I am thinking that I will hit the grocery on Saturday so it isn't imperative that I clean the shelves before then. And, I have been known to clean it all out as I am putting the new groceries in so that gives me a grace period.
What I didn't mention is that I tackled Tay's room - well, half assed, anyway. I swore I wasn't going to touch that six year old's room anymore since I was the only one who seemed to care about it being clean - of course she doesn't care and T didn't seem to either. I was a bit frustrated that I would stress about getting it clean and organized when it would just be torn apart all over again. I was keeping the door shut because the sight of it would send cold shivers up my spine. But my obsessive "clean" eye could penetrate the door and I just couldn't take it anymore. I made the bed and put the massive amounts of stuffed animals and pillows back on top. That helped clear up most of the floor. Then, after picking up laundry and throwing odds and ends in the various toy boxes, it was clean enough. At least I could see the carpet again. I was somewhat satisfied.
I ended up poo-pooing my "diet" plan and ordered a pizza...for delivery...online! It sure amazes me that we have entered a time when we don't have to talk to a soul to do anything! We can do everything online. Most of us have friends we have never even met through online boards and blogs! Sure makes it easy to click that "extra cheese" button when you don't have that human interaction to make you feel accountable! Ahh, technology...I love it but my J Lo does not...
My first giveaway has started today! I am pretty excited about it even though it is a local giveaway. It is a $100 Joseph's Salon gift card up for grabs. This salon is in Louisville, KY - my awesome hometown - so I am offering it up in a contest. The deal? Listen up Louisville friends and family!! Tell all your friends and everyone you know to join us fun people on this blog. They must sign up as a follower on the blog and you need to let me know they have done so (in the name they choose to follow with). Every follower you refer, you receive one entry. If they sign up with my FaceBook page, that is another entry and, finally, if they follow me on Twitter, yet another entry. You can receive up to three entries PER person you refer! DEADLINE FOR CONTEST IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 AT MIDNIGHT (TUCSON TIME).
This is a great giveaway that guys or girls can enjoy - or you can give it as a gift. That would be very nice...I wouldn't be that nice!! Pampering is in someone's future!
I am hoping - and planning - on having more giveaways in the future. And more giveaways that will be exciting for everyone, no matter location. Stay tuned!!
I am striving for a goal of obtaining 100 followers by Derby Day!! Saturday, May 1. I am a Derby City girl so that seemed like a good timeline! Let's see if it can happen!! The more followers, the more awesome giveaways will be available! There, some motivation!!
I also managed to complete a couple of my projects I set out to do today. One was the office. I was able to organize and re-stack (nicely and more orderly) all the paperwork that was strewn across the desk. I wasn't able to completely polish up this project due to the fact that some items I need to cross-reference with T to be sure I don't throw away something he needs - which I have been known to do in the past. There are also routers that are sitting haphazardly around the desk that I think are to be put on Craigslist. Again, T would need to advise. That is really his area. I frequent it very little and, especially not as much with H in the picture. He actually works out of that space so I usually keep H at a good crying distance away.
My other project was to call the housekeeper lady that I was referred to by a friend of mine. She is starting her own business and I was really hoping that it would work out that we could hire her to come "deep clean" once or twice a month. We finally made contact today and made plans to meet here on Monday so she can take a look at the house and discuss my needs. Now, anyone who knows me well knows that I will be busting ass to get the house clean - spotless - before she gets here Monday! I sure the hell don't want her running out the door in a panic when she sees the unmopped (and hairy) bathroom floors! GROSS!! There isn't enough money in the world for me to clean someone else's toilet or sweep up their hairs off the floor!! Ok, there might be enough money...everything is negotiable.
The refrigerator project didn't happen. I was pretty proud that the other items on my list were completed so I didn't get too down about the fridge. I am thinking that I will hit the grocery on Saturday so it isn't imperative that I clean the shelves before then. And, I have been known to clean it all out as I am putting the new groceries in so that gives me a grace period.
What I didn't mention is that I tackled Tay's room - well, half assed, anyway. I swore I wasn't going to touch that six year old's room anymore since I was the only one who seemed to care about it being clean - of course she doesn't care and T didn't seem to either. I was a bit frustrated that I would stress about getting it clean and organized when it would just be torn apart all over again. I was keeping the door shut because the sight of it would send cold shivers up my spine. But my obsessive "clean" eye could penetrate the door and I just couldn't take it anymore. I made the bed and put the massive amounts of stuffed animals and pillows back on top. That helped clear up most of the floor. Then, after picking up laundry and throwing odds and ends in the various toy boxes, it was clean enough. At least I could see the carpet again. I was somewhat satisfied.
I ended up poo-pooing my "diet" plan and ordered a pizza...for delivery...online! It sure amazes me that we have entered a time when we don't have to talk to a soul to do anything! We can do everything online. Most of us have friends we have never even met through online boards and blogs! Sure makes it easy to click that "extra cheese" button when you don't have that human interaction to make you feel accountable! Ahh, technology...I love it but my J Lo does not...
My first giveaway has started today! I am pretty excited about it even though it is a local giveaway. It is a $100 Joseph's Salon gift card up for grabs. This salon is in Louisville, KY - my awesome hometown - so I am offering it up in a contest. The deal? Listen up Louisville friends and family!! Tell all your friends and everyone you know to join us fun people on this blog. They must sign up as a follower on the blog and you need to let me know they have done so (in the name they choose to follow with). Every follower you refer, you receive one entry. If they sign up with my FaceBook page, that is another entry and, finally, if they follow me on Twitter, yet another entry. You can receive up to three entries PER person you refer! DEADLINE FOR CONTEST IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 AT MIDNIGHT (TUCSON TIME).
This is a great giveaway that guys or girls can enjoy - or you can give it as a gift. That would be very nice...I wouldn't be that nice!! Pampering is in someone's future!
I am hoping - and planning - on having more giveaways in the future. And more giveaways that will be exciting for everyone, no matter location. Stay tuned!!
I am striving for a goal of obtaining 100 followers by Derby Day!! Saturday, May 1. I am a Derby City girl so that seemed like a good timeline! Let's see if it can happen!! The more followers, the more awesome giveaways will be available! There, some motivation!!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Home Sweet Home
I am back from my trip and trying so hard to recouperate from a whirlwind of a visit with my family. A FANTASTIC visit but a crazy, hectic, non-stop visit...with a 3 month old in tow.
H did wonderfully! She was an ace when it came to flying and a total trooper while she was passed from one person to the next. Poor thing, she would fall asleep in her car seat in one place and then wake up in a new place...with a dozen new faces all staring at her and making baby sounds. After her bug eyed surprise look, she would smile and coo with everyone! My little social butterfly! She may have her daddy's looks but she has my personality! The details of the trip will come later on the Hayden's Corner blog. I am too tired to keep up with all of my blogs tonight - some will have to wait until tomorrow.
Her first flight - 3 months
Now that I am home, I am looking around at everything that needs to be done. I didn't get much done today - other than a Target trip to pick up necessary toiletries and a FUN playmat for my awesome traveler! But I did get a second (or was it my first) wind around 3 when I vacuumed the entire upstairs, dusted H's room and changed her sheets and changing table cover. I also set up her humidifier - hoping to help her stuffiness that she wakes up with every morning - of course, these might be allergies..another fun trait she obtained from Mom!
Tomorrow I am planning on tackling two projects...ok, three (but the third is merely a phone call...sad that I have to schedule that in). One will be...cleaning/organizing the office. I feel like I say this once a month - however, I haven't hardly stepped foot in the office since H came into our lives. So, needless to say, I am in over my head with this project. Yet, I still want to try for another...all in one day.
Number two will be...cleaning out the refrigerator. It isn't too bad. I usually clean it out completely (including wiping down the shelves) every week or every other week before going to the grocery. I am planning on hitting the grocery tomorrow or Friday so I should go ahead and get it cleaned out before I have a load of cold grocery items sitting on the floor.
Number three is to call the housekeeper lady that has called me back twice. Both while I was out of town. I am seriously ready for someone to come in and give us a quote for doing deep cleaning once (maybe twice) a month. It kinda makes me feel like a failure to have to resort to outside resources in order to keep the house looking sweet. But I do have HIGH expectations when it comes to cleanliness and, at the moment, I am just unable to meet my own expectations.
I guess I do have a fourth item that will be my project tomorrow - updating my baby's blog. I want to describe in detail her first trip on an airplane. Her first trip to my hometown. Her first visit to her Grandparents' houses. Her first initial sniff of Derby Festival...
Ok, now time for a challenge. As you know, I am pimping out this blog yet I still have under 20 followers!! I have more followers on my Facebook page than I do on this blog. **Grabbing a Kleenex**
If you aren't following my blog yet, why not? Boring? Well, sorry...I am lucky enough to say that my life is pretty simple right now. But, don't you want to help me pimp my blog? Follow! And tell your friends! You don't HAVE to read anything! Haha!!
Tell me now...other than my day to day - which is what this blog is all about - what would you like for me to write about??
Comment below!
H did wonderfully! She was an ace when it came to flying and a total trooper while she was passed from one person to the next. Poor thing, she would fall asleep in her car seat in one place and then wake up in a new place...with a dozen new faces all staring at her and making baby sounds. After her bug eyed surprise look, she would smile and coo with everyone! My little social butterfly! She may have her daddy's looks but she has my personality! The details of the trip will come later on the Hayden's Corner blog. I am too tired to keep up with all of my blogs tonight - some will have to wait until tomorrow.
Her first flight - 3 months
Now that I am home, I am looking around at everything that needs to be done. I didn't get much done today - other than a Target trip to pick up necessary toiletries and a FUN playmat for my awesome traveler! But I did get a second (or was it my first) wind around 3 when I vacuumed the entire upstairs, dusted H's room and changed her sheets and changing table cover. I also set up her humidifier - hoping to help her stuffiness that she wakes up with every morning - of course, these might be allergies..another fun trait she obtained from Mom!
Tomorrow I am planning on tackling two projects...ok, three (but the third is merely a phone call...sad that I have to schedule that in). One will be...cleaning/organizing the office. I feel like I say this once a month - however, I haven't hardly stepped foot in the office since H came into our lives. So, needless to say, I am in over my head with this project. Yet, I still want to try for another...all in one day.
Number two will be...cleaning out the refrigerator. It isn't too bad. I usually clean it out completely (including wiping down the shelves) every week or every other week before going to the grocery. I am planning on hitting the grocery tomorrow or Friday so I should go ahead and get it cleaned out before I have a load of cold grocery items sitting on the floor.
Number three is to call the housekeeper lady that has called me back twice. Both while I was out of town. I am seriously ready for someone to come in and give us a quote for doing deep cleaning once (maybe twice) a month. It kinda makes me feel like a failure to have to resort to outside resources in order to keep the house looking sweet. But I do have HIGH expectations when it comes to cleanliness and, at the moment, I am just unable to meet my own expectations.
I guess I do have a fourth item that will be my project tomorrow - updating my baby's blog. I want to describe in detail her first trip on an airplane. Her first trip to my hometown. Her first visit to her Grandparents' houses. Her first initial sniff of Derby Festival...
Ok, now time for a challenge. As you know, I am pimping out this blog yet I still have under 20 followers!! I have more followers on my Facebook page than I do on this blog. **Grabbing a Kleenex**
If you aren't following my blog yet, why not? Boring? Well, sorry...I am lucky enough to say that my life is pretty simple right now. But, don't you want to help me pimp my blog? Follow! And tell your friends! You don't HAVE to read anything! Haha!!
Tell me now...other than my day to day - which is what this blog is all about - what would you like for me to write about??
Comment below!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Short hello!
I feel bad for not stopping by and saying hello! Being out of town, visiting family and handling a three month old...well, the blog has taken a backseat! I will be back in full blog mode when I get back Tuesday night. In the meantime, maybe some thoughts here and there to keep you entertained...
Thought of the day: why are the highways in Louisville still 55 mph when the rest of the world is at least 65?? Things that make you go hmmmm...
Any thought of the day for me??
Happy Easter everyone!
Thought of the day: why are the highways in Louisville still 55 mph when the rest of the world is at least 65?? Things that make you go hmmmm...
Any thought of the day for me??
Happy Easter everyone!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Girls' Trip!
H and I are heading across the country to see my family - some of which will be meeting her for the first time, including my Grandparents. The tricky part? Getting there! H and I will be flying alone (Daddy can't make this trip) and it will be H's first time. The other tricky part? The timing couldn't be better - H is going through her 3 month growth spurt. Yowza!!!!
Soooo, I know I have to keep my nerves in check because, if she catches any whiff of fear from me, it is sure to cause hell with her. So, spirits up...confidence strong...nerves solid as steel - or so I will try and lead her to believe it. Let's see...my first time travelling with an infant...who is mine...on a plane full of people who will give me the same dirty looks and heavy sighs as I used to do as a business traveller when I would see a baby board. There is the stroller/car seat combo that I will need to wrangle at the gate. Oh and I didn't mention the security check...
All I know is that I am preparing myself the best I can for anything. Whether that works for me or not is yet to be seen. My diaper bag, which has plenty of room on a daily basis, has now become the size of an evening clutch! Blanket, paci (her Wubbanub Froggy - if I lose him, I might as well jump off the wing in mid flight), four bottles with extra liners, enough formula for any delay or unforeseen travel hiccup, gas meds, more gas meds, liquid Tylenol, shit-load of diapers (no pun intended), wipes, toys, bibs, my lip gloss (essentials, right?), oh and of course the boarding pass (which will probably be the one thing I forget somehow). Everything other than the bottle of Bourbon I might need before this trip is over...or even begins.
I am sure it will all be fine and I am sure I will be able to report rave reviews tomorrow. But, for now, my usual bundle of nerves before travelling is tightened by the unknown of my first trip with H. But, the cool thing? This will certainly not be her last. She will be travelling back home in July and after her birthday. She will spend a lot of time in the Bluegrass state and I am so excited to get her there. She needs to thicken her accent - I know she isn't talking yet, but she needs to coo in a Southern accent!
Wish me luck and look out above!!
Soooo, I know I have to keep my nerves in check because, if she catches any whiff of fear from me, it is sure to cause hell with her. So, spirits up...confidence strong...nerves solid as steel - or so I will try and lead her to believe it. Let's see...my first time travelling with an infant...who is mine...on a plane full of people who will give me the same dirty looks and heavy sighs as I used to do as a business traveller when I would see a baby board. There is the stroller/car seat combo that I will need to wrangle at the gate. Oh and I didn't mention the security check...
All I know is that I am preparing myself the best I can for anything. Whether that works for me or not is yet to be seen. My diaper bag, which has plenty of room on a daily basis, has now become the size of an evening clutch! Blanket, paci (her Wubbanub Froggy - if I lose him, I might as well jump off the wing in mid flight), four bottles with extra liners, enough formula for any delay or unforeseen travel hiccup, gas meds, more gas meds, liquid Tylenol, shit-load of diapers (no pun intended), wipes, toys, bibs, my lip gloss (essentials, right?), oh and of course the boarding pass (which will probably be the one thing I forget somehow). Everything other than the bottle of Bourbon I might need before this trip is over...or even begins.
I am sure it will all be fine and I am sure I will be able to report rave reviews tomorrow. But, for now, my usual bundle of nerves before travelling is tightened by the unknown of my first trip with H. But, the cool thing? This will certainly not be her last. She will be travelling back home in July and after her birthday. She will spend a lot of time in the Bluegrass state and I am so excited to get her there. She needs to thicken her accent - I know she isn't talking yet, but she needs to coo in a Southern accent!
Wish me luck and look out above!!
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