Saturday, May 17, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
My current favorite : Facial Cleanser
This is the best facial cleanser I have ever used. It takes off every bit of makeup and leaves the skin clean but not tight. The other day I had put eyeliner all over my face to create a faux mustache and super thick eyebrows (don't ask why) and with a single pump of this stuff it all came off! They sell this stuff in small bottles at Ulta and Nordstrom, but I suggest going for the huge bottle from QVC. I just finished mine and I think I bought it about two years ago and have used it almost every day. My new one came today in the mail and I am thankful because nothing else will substitute. I have tried other soaps and often they break me out after a week of use....this stuff is pure gold! Give it a try, I don't think you will regret it.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Butterfly Hunting
This weekend we were blessed with the most beautiful weather. This of course meant relishing every moment we could outside. The older two spent quite a lot of time butterfly hunting. Thankfully we had the good fortune of being able to catch two butterflies (I actually believe it was one very unintelligent butterfly) so both of the littles felt pretty pleased with themselves. I love when little things make them so happy and filled with wonder. I need to spend more time outside....if only bees (and my fear of them) did not exist in abundance out there!
Have a lovely day!
Friday, May 9, 2014
Not how I planned it.
This morning I woke up giddy. I had not slept well but that did not slow down my upbeat rhythm for the morning. My night had been filled with panic inducing dreams, all of which ended in my scheduled ultrasound being cancelled. ( I kid not) The after effect of the dreams was strong enough that I even called the doctor at 9:00 to confirm my appointment-which was planned for an hour later.
Today would be the day I found out the gender of the sweet little babe I've had in my tummy for 20 weeks. I had even held off thinking about baby names, the nursery, clothing items....every little delightful detail until after this appointment. A lot was hanging on this ultrasound. Even my children were waiting anxiously to discover if their hopes and predictions would come to be. It was 9:37, almost time to go when my husband came down the stairs, phone in hand, and gives it to me.
"This is Dr. C office and we are sorry but we have to cancel all his appointments for today." I responded immediately, "He will be gone ALL DAY?" Gently the nurse replied, "That is what he said, he has two deliveries happening." Swallowing the lump of sadness and frustration in my throat I found myself starting to beg, "Aren't there any technicians who could do it for him?" I knew of course there were not, but I wanted to be offered some alternative. Heck, give me the machine-trust me, with enough time I would have found the gender of that baby! The real kicker came when they scheduled me for a week, A WEEK!! later. Barf.
Few things in life disappoint me as much as highly anticipated events crumbling. As I hung up the phone disappointment did not really touch how I felt. If you must picture the scene that ensued know that I was not the only one crying, the two small children hugging me in comfort were weeping as well. Big, fat, nasty, stinky bummer!
My emotions are still fluctuating between bitterness and optimism that the office will at any moment call and tell me to come in RIGHT NOW. Anyway, it all is not longer needed since I know it is a boy. How do I know? Isabelle told me since I was so disappointed at not finding out she had prayed to God to tell her what we were having and He told her a boy. So there you have it folks a boy it is. (wink)
In effort to make the best of the situation and allow myself a little daydreaming privileges I have decided to show a few items I would love to have for a boy and for a girl. And please, if you know the nurse warn her that if she calls me again on Friday to cancel I am coming in and not leaving until I know. Thanks.
Today would be the day I found out the gender of the sweet little babe I've had in my tummy for 20 weeks. I had even held off thinking about baby names, the nursery, clothing items....every little delightful detail until after this appointment. A lot was hanging on this ultrasound. Even my children were waiting anxiously to discover if their hopes and predictions would come to be. It was 9:37, almost time to go when my husband came down the stairs, phone in hand, and gives it to me.
"This is Dr. C office and we are sorry but we have to cancel all his appointments for today." I responded immediately, "He will be gone ALL DAY?" Gently the nurse replied, "That is what he said, he has two deliveries happening." Swallowing the lump of sadness and frustration in my throat I found myself starting to beg, "Aren't there any technicians who could do it for him?" I knew of course there were not, but I wanted to be offered some alternative. Heck, give me the machine-trust me, with enough time I would have found the gender of that baby! The real kicker came when they scheduled me for a week, A WEEK!! later. Barf.
Few things in life disappoint me as much as highly anticipated events crumbling. As I hung up the phone disappointment did not really touch how I felt. If you must picture the scene that ensued know that I was not the only one crying, the two small children hugging me in comfort were weeping as well. Big, fat, nasty, stinky bummer!
My emotions are still fluctuating between bitterness and optimism that the office will at any moment call and tell me to come in RIGHT NOW. Anyway, it all is not longer needed since I know it is a boy. How do I know? Isabelle told me since I was so disappointed at not finding out she had prayed to God to tell her what we were having and He told her a boy. So there you have it folks a boy it is. (wink)
In effort to make the best of the situation and allow myself a little daydreaming privileges I have decided to show a few items I would love to have for a boy and for a girl. And please, if you know the nurse warn her that if she calls me again on Friday to cancel I am coming in and not leaving until I know. Thanks.
Girl Baby
Baby Boy
Life (lately) in pictures
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| good morning Saturday |
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| my little baby girl |
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| Aunt Ruthie did her hair... |
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| So naturally she wanted hers done too (we could not stop laughing) |
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| beautiful tulips |
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| following in his daddy's footsteps |
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| baby chicks at school |
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| backyard lovers! |
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| rain=umbrellas=bliss |
I love pictures of life because it reminds me of how sweet it really is.
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