Also Known as “Mom”

I was talking on the phone today to one of my friends and we were talking about how we are both looking forward to our 10 year Wedding Anniversaries.  Theirs is year away and ours is less than 2. 

I know we are planning on getting away.  Right now we have not picked out the where but we do know that my parents are going to let us use one of their time shares and we just need to pick a destination and find a timeshare property that we can change their current ones for.  I am not sure if we will leave the country at this point but I sure would love to.  Granted that means we need to get a passport. So that we can do this…. which probably means we should get it done rather than wait too long just to be safe. Plus there is a small chance that Joel may need to travel out of the US for his job.

All I know is that I am looking forward to our 10 yr Anniversary trip and the kids will rest comfortably at my parents house for a week!!!!!

What was the last song that stuck in your brain and wouldn’t go away?  The crazy clean up song we sing with the kids when we clean up together.

What’s something that sticks around long after you wish it would leave?  Logan’s poopy diapers…

To what use did you put your last sticky note?  Maddie’s word wall.

When did you last have Pixy Stix?  Proabably last Halloween from one of the kids bags.

What is something you are a stickler for?  All of the toys in the toy room have a place and if something is missin I know.  I will not rest till it’s cleaned.

What’s something really, really stupid you’ve done that could easily have resulted in your own death?  When I was at MSU I went across campus late at night one night all by myself even after many warnings that it’s unsafe for a female to do alone. I never did it again because I was scared out of my mind.

What makes you feel stupid?  Math work all of the way.

What’s something that’s stupid in a very smart way?  When people on reality shows play stupid and no one sees that they are the smartest ones there.

What’s an example of a stupid idea working out in a way that solved a problem?  Selling our camper for alot less than we really could have gotten for it but still got the new camper!!!

There is apparently a brand of packaged popcorn called Smartfood. What might be found in the package labeled Stupidfood?  Chips… you have to do nothing to them to eat them and they are not good for you at all.

Johnson & Johnson has always been known as a company that cares for our baby’s skin.  But they are so much more than just your usual Infant consumer products company. They stand for something and make sure that they are making a difference in communities around the world.

There is a video on their site that caught my eye and I felt was perfectly appropriate to share since the Olympics are being held in China as we speak. The Chinese Ministry of Health and the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute, L.L.C. started a partnership called the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR). It is a training program that helps newborn infants to have a better chance at living by teaching medical professionals across China important skills to rescue these children with breathing when they are born. The newborn mortality rate has dropped tremendously since the program came out.

This is just one of the ways that Johnson & Johnson is making an impact across the world and even right here in our country. I highly recommend you check out these other stories at Johnson & Johnson because they have only concreted my opinion about them being the kind of company that I want to trust my kids skin and hair health!!!

My Grandma (maternal) has a disease that so many people have been touched by or dealt with in their life time.  It’s one that rids them of being able to remember how to write. It takes away their ability to know what food goes together on the plate like whether the tomatoes and cheese go in the salad or on the vegetable.  It makes you forget that you just talked to you sister on the phone already and even have to call your daughter to help you remember where to find the phone number even though it’s on speed dial already.  This is Alzheimer’s and this is my Grandmother’s life.  

My Grandma use to always say in regards to the women in her family living a long time that she was 100% fine with it as long as she had her mind.  I’m often reminded of this comment as I see her going through a life that is so rough for her.  She is still physically as healthy as can be expected at her age but the Alzheimer’s make it seem that much harder for her life.

There are things that we can do to help this disease that is truly crippling our Elderly and making them lose precious years with their families. Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is like many of the walks out there for families, friends, and anyone ever touched by this disease to come together and raise awareness, money, and hopefully find a cure to stopping this disease in it’s tracks.   An Alzheimer’s walk is typically held in the fall and it about 2-3 miles long.  Check out the website and see if there is a community near you where you can get involved.  They are looking for team leaders, walkers, and just people with a heart for this cause.

I hope that you will take a moment and look at the site and also consider seeing how you can get involved.  This disease is not going anywhere until a cure is found and the more behind he cause the faster we’ll get there together.

Well today Logan turned 1 and I can not believe how fast this year has gone.  He was suppose to arrive on the 22nd but he failed a Non Stress Test and I started to have contractions.  They decided to take him early and we were so glad they did.  He was lodged in my pelvis with his caord wrapped around his neck. 

I love that little man of mine so much and I am so thankful for him and his sisters everyday.  He is so close to walking now and grows more into a little boy everyday.

Happy 1st birthday my little guy!!!

I am a full fledged day dreamer. I often think of things I would love to do with my family or even just Joel and I. My dream often include your run of the mill luxury vacations that you see advertised on the TV. As much as I would love to experience one of those some day when we go on family trips the things that make it so luxurious is the time that we have a family. I have never walked away from a vacation of ours where I wish we had spent more money to make it more fun. We truly enjoy the lay low kind of places where not much is needed. Good thing they are only day dreams!!!

Well wish us luck we are off tomorrow morning for our second camping trip in our camper.  We are excited and nervous all at once.  With me just back on my feet it should be interesting to say the least.  Hopefully the day after we are back home does not come with.  Now to just get the packing done.  Off to get a good majority of it done.  Have a great rest of the week and weekend as well!!!

Well last Friday I was give the go ahead to start walking again. However my life is forever changed… I can no longer get away with cheap shoes that don’t offer support. So I’ve been looking around for new shoes for all seasons. I came across these UGG Australia Boots and couldn’t help but laugh. As much as I am all about comfort and now support just not sure my husband would take me seriously in this kind of boot. I have a feeling he would ask me when I was planning my walk on the moon. Guess I’m still on the boot hunt…

Well today I was given the thumbsup to go ahead and start walking in the boot.  It’s very strange and it feels very weird but it’s happening.  Now to get things done for Logan’s birthday party tomorrow.  Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers through the last 5 and a half weeks.  Now let’s pray it continues to go well.