Thursday, October 29, 2009

We are at Myrtle Beach.
It's October.
It is free Time Share from Donna and Bruce.
So I won't complain.
The place is bigger than our house.
Funny how that happens.
We have cooked every night to save money.
I will not wear a Piggly Wiggly shirt bc that place is EXPENSIVE compared to
Food Lion and (*gasp*) Super Wal-Mart.
We can't afford the Pig.
Speaking of Pig.
I need to immunize my children.
Time? Money? Supply?
They are all factors here.
I digress....
Today we earned $100 by going to a Time Share tour.
Man those people are good sales men/ women.
They still lost.
We won.
During the tour Marley walked right into a large glass door.
SMACK!
Knocked her right down.
As a mom, do I laugh?
Cause it was freaking hilarious!
It scared the poor baby.
We comforted her.
Then, we belly laughed.
The tour guide joined in.
The indoor pool has been our only activity.
Scratch that.
The huge, and flippin' cold outdoor pool as well.
Aren't they cute?
Yep. She's a licker. It's gross.
We are having fun. No doubt.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Modern Baby Give Away!
True Cuddles is having a give away! Not only are they having a give away, but they are giving away blankets from local mom-preneur, Jessica Bellemare of Modern Baby Co. I blogged earlier this week about finding her goodies at a thrift store called "a fact". Cute, Cute stuff!

Friday, October 2, 2009

A Sick Baby and Great New Finds
This morning I decided that I just couldn't stay in this little house all day with a screaming sick baby and an attention hungry three year old. The obvious thing to do for a baby who can't lay down due to congestion is to lay them upright. However, nothing was making her happy. After many attempts to get her comfortable I decided to put them in the car and head to Asheville. All moms know a baby can sleep best strapped in a baby carrier in the car. And nothing says fun to a three year like having goofy uninterrupted talks with mommy. So that is exactly what we did. We drove to Asheville to pick up my brides maid dress and gain some sanity on the way.
My mom tagged along because it was her day off. Being the generous person she is mom said she would pay if we ate Mexican food ( I had a cooler packed w/ sandwiches and snacks 'cause we beez po). Luckly I remembered a place my friends had told me about called PAPA'S and BEER. Oh baby! We were blown away. The stank Lone Star Steakhouse had been transformed into the most gorgeous and fun atmosphere! That's right.... AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE! This is not your Brevard El Chapala's we are talking about here. No, not even Celito's can compare to this place. All I'm saying is GO! You'll thank me I promise.
The next amazing find occurred when we were driving home and we were stopped in traffic. We spotted a trendy little building and decided to whip in. The name of the place was called "a fact". I found a vintage sheet set for $5 (I'll post pictures later) to make the girls a couple of outfits. But the greatest find there was a local mom who sells handmade bibs, fabric canvases, burp clothes, and such. Her company is Modern Baby Co. The prices were much cheaper at the thrift store than on her website!!! Eighteen dollar bibs were going for five dollars at the thrift store!?!?!
On four hours of sleep with a fussy baby, I would say that it turned out to be a stellar day.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Pooped
Brent worked hard on menial chores around the house today. He mowed the lawn, fixed the leaky toilet, caulked my car window (that was flooded due to all the rain), took and picked up Marley from Pre-school, and ran errands for me.
Usually when we are home for the night (rare in student ministry) we eat at the table and usually make our way outside to play. While swinging on the porch tonight Brent said, "WHEW! I'm pooped!". Marley replied, "Dad, all you have to do is say excuse me!". See, we teach her manners. On the other hand she did tell him to "Shut it" at church last night. It looks as if I need to find the student that taught that to her;).
She is growing up too fast, all the while getting more beautiful and straight up hilarious.
She's gone from this tiny tyke....
to this gorgeous big sister...
I wish time would slow down a bit.