What does a girl need to do to get some sleep around here???

I awoke this morning at 4:30, to crashing sounds outside my window. I opened my eyes and realized I wasn't dreaming some crazy dream and suddenly panicked. Something wild was going on outside and it was loud. I touched Trav's arm and said, "babe- something is happening." He woke up and heard the crashing sounds and yelled out, Tristin?" There was no answer. He shot up out of bed and down the hall toward the back porch. I, being much slower, crawled out of bed and started down the hall- but then I stopped. Who do I protect? My children, who's doors I was right outside of? Or my husband? It was actually a terrifying decision. I heard Trav yelling something outside and stayed where I was. Stay by your babies. The other option was me wobbling down the hallway in my underware with my huge old belly hanging out to protect my husband against some really loud robbers. (It might have scared them away though... I 'll remember that for the future!) I heard him come back in and close the door. I peaked around the corner and said, "What was it?" Half shocked and half laughing he said, "It was a cat. With this on it's head." He held up something in the dark but I couldn't make out what it was. "What is it?" I asked. "A chip bag!" He laughed. "What?" I asked laughing back. "The cat had a chip bag stuck on it's head and it couldn't see. It was wobbling around bumping into stuff so I called out "Hey Cat", walked over to it and took it off it's head." He said the cat looked around all bewildwered and then shot off like a bullet out of our yard. I stood there in my underware laughing, thinking, You stupid cat. First you poop EVERYWHERE around my house: in the front yard, in the dirt by my door, on the side of the house, in the rocks, in my garden, in the back yard, in the rocks between the sheds, in the grass, in the dirt by the back windows and on the side in the back- and now you are waking my up at 4:30 AM when I had a good 15 minutes left before the alarm went off???!!! I hate you I thought- but I was laughing at the image of it's ugly head stuck in a bag bumping into all the kids toys (and metal basket which was loud)on the back porch! Finally, sweet revenge. So, no wild dreams to report last night, just a good scare that turned out to be a stupid cat with a chip bag stuck on it's head!

Glucose testing is done...

... that is if i passed it ok. (she'll call if I didn't)I had my 28 week appointment today and everything besides my thighs looked good! I go in every 2 weeks now which really helps the time fly by. I had to buy maternity clothes yesterday which was a blast! There is nothing better than shopping for fat clothes when your 2 year old is way past naptime and you are both in tears or about to be.

Awful dreams...

Last night was filled with HORRIBLE, TERRIBLE, DISTURBING & AWFUL dreams that I can't even share this time! I was awake for hours. I overflowing with panic. I was praying for the awful images to leave my head. I was almost in tears & I was filled with horrible feelings/presence for hours. I just kept praying for peace and that's when I realized how lucky I am to have the Lord in my life. I can turn to him anytime and for any reason. Although the horrific images are still lingering- I know they were just dreams and life will be okay- but boy, do they seem real and leaving you spinning for awhile. And the emotional roller coater too- I'm drained already and the day has just begun!

Might want to check your Old Navy...

I'm on our Old Navy's email list, so I get updates when there are sales. I didn't see this one until later today so I waited until Trav was done working out to head over to see what our store had. There wasn't a ton, but a little in big girls, little boys, womens & mens. I found 20 items and they were an additional 40% off the clearanced price. (they have to have the red line on tag and price must end in .01) One shirt was .15, a bunch were .36, .57, .78, 1.19, 1.33 and 2.08 was the most expensive for a dress! I used my Old Navy card and saved even more too- 30 % on top of the 40%! It might be worth it to check your store. I mostly bought XL girl stuff to put away and use for gifts. I did get 4 little boy tops and 2 pairs of mens snow gloves. I only spent $ 14.20 and saved $ 249.60!

Daisy gets the gator Award...

I can't keep track of how many times Miss Daisy has recieved the Gator Award- she's awesome! The little girls and I packed our lunches and went to the school to have lunch with Daisy, she is growing up- I can't believe it!

I adore my husband...

After being with this guy for 13 years- I am still hopelessly in love with him. The more I learn about husbands from friends, the more I realize- I have got it good! Trav is an amazing man and I couldn't love him more. It's funny to realize my idea of what is sexy, has changed- A LOT! Like when he's unloading the dishwasher, folding laundry or vacuuming- I just want to kiss him! I also love to see him with the kids. It doesn't matter what it is either, I just love it.

Sometimes it pays to write a letter...

Last week I wrote an email to Pillsbury to complain about one of their products that was hard as a rock. I was nice about, trust me, and I didn't even think the email went through- until 2 days ago when I recieved a letter back and 4 coupons in the mail! I was happy. So, with 2 coupons for FREE product, we will try them again to see if they are any better. Sometimes it pays to write the company!

Time for another blog book? I think so!

I think it's almost time to publish another year of my blog! My last book ended in June and it's almost May now! As of today it will cost $ 90.00 for the hardcover. I think my upcoming yard sale money I earn will go towards that!I love these books so much! They are our lives crammed into the pages. They would be one of the first things to grab in a fire. They are totally worth the $ too. I use sharedbook.com if anyone is thinking about publishing their blog. it is SOOO easy to use as well- if I can do it, anyone can! There are other options too that make them alot cheaper as well- softcover & black & white. There might be better websites and deals, but I've been happy with these guys and was really tired of searching for anything cheaper. Now, what color for the cover???

A strange confession...

I am in love with my husbands deodorant, and I USE IT!!! Seriously, after days of the kids saying how great Trav's armpits smelled, I had to see what the fuss was all about. After putting my nose in his underarm one day, I came up for breath and exclaimed, "Wow, that does smell good!!!" Since then, I've been using it everyday!

I give up...

I'm not one to quit, infact I'm fueled by someone telling me I can't do something- but this stupid thing wins today. At least for now. It looks awful and I know it, and apart of me just doesn't care which is bizarre though. I always care. I always want it perfect, but when it comes to my sewing, I'm also realistic and know that will never happen in a thousand years, so I guess I just surender and give in and know this is what we get!