Well, as most of you know my sweet baby girl turned a year old last week. It is truly amazing how fast time goes...either that or a year is really not that long! Presley is a great kid. Here are some facts about her
-great sense of humor
-goofy
-loves to look at books (obsessive about it at times!)
-loves to ride in her wagon she got for her bday (if I don't go, she motions forward and backward to try and make it go)
-watch Baby Einstein,
-says "hi", "kitty", "dog", "amen", "dada", "mama" (not often of course), "squirrel" (her new one), and all sorts of baby babble that apparently makes sense to her
-her new thing is to pick up things and hand them to me saying "ahhtee"...not sure what it means, but it's cute!
-she walks around all the furniture as fast as can be, but won't pull herself up on any of it, won't crawl, and doesn't roll from her stomach to her back...which I will tell you more about shortly
-she LOVES Rubi (our chocolate lab) and screams at the top of her lungs when she's around
-she gives the snuggliest hugs and the sloppiest kisses
I could go on and on! She's my "bug bugs" as I like to call her.
We have been VERY blessed with a happy, healthy little girl. I think about our baby Rebekah and I appreciate Presley all the more. It's amazing to me how much more I value her life than if we hadn't lost our first. I thank God for Presley every day. I truly do not take her for granted and I am thankful for the reminder of how precious life is.
For any new moms or expectant moms, my rave about parenting is Baby Wise...yes yes the controversial book about raising a child. It is wonderful! It is practical. And it makes complete sense when you use common sense. Check it out!
That being said, Presley has slept through the night since 8 weeks. Parenting has honestly not been "I'm so exhausted I can't see straight", something I hear so many people discussing when a baby is soon to arrive. I can't relate to that feeling, and I'm grateful! HOWEVER...back to not rolling from her stomach to her back...she has decided to sleep on her tummy now (I think she's been doing this for a few months). Two times now she has woke up in the middle of the night screaming bloody murder because she can't roll over to her back. SERIOUSLY?! She is a YEAR old!!!!!! It is RIDICULOUS!! I'm trying to figure out some sort of game to help her get it. I was not very happy with her at 1am and 3am. It's a good thing she has a pretty heart breaking cry to get me to soften up. Silly girl. Oh the joys!
Overall, this past year has been one of the best years of my entire life. It of course wouldn't be possible without the other "best year of my life", Matt. He's the love of my life and always will be. Thank you Lord for the life you've given me.
**Advice for the day**
Happiness is a choice. When you are feeling sorry for yourself, grumpy for no reason, or just down in the dumps depressed, CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY. You'll feel alot better about yourself and the world around you.
HAPPY TUESDAY!
The Kelster
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
A Clean House!
Woke up this morning to my usual alarm clock - a little voice over the monitor. What a cutie. My week has felt quite busy so I decided to stay put today. It's also been a LONG week. Two nights (one being now) Matt has been working with my dad so he gets home late. It's so weird when he's not here after work. For some strange reason though I seem to get more done when I know he's not going to be home. My house is SPICK AND SPAN! Woot!!! I'll be so glad when he's here finally. I am not a needy wife, but I love to be with my man.
So, even though my house is clean I still have these lingering jobs in the back of my head. Here they are incase you're curious:
Finish Presley's one year album...hahaha (I think I have 9 months to go!)
Write my dear friend in Canada a letter (she won't get on the computer...we're the same age!)
Reorganize my mail/bills/paperwork
Clean out the entry way closet AGAIN...I seriously JUST did this and it's a disaster already.
Find a solution to my entertainment center's lack of dvd storage
Get Presley's big girl carseat in place
Clean out our spare bedroom
We're having a garage sale in May and I cannot wait to get all my accumulating stuff OUT OF HERE! We are getting rid of a TON. It's going to be awesome!! Unfortunately, not having a basement leaves us with a heap in our spare room. Ugh. I hate clutter!
Speaking of clutter, here is my cleaning tip for those of you who have clutter and don't know what to do with it.
*Invest in baskets, storage ottomans, or filing cabinets! Or go cheap and use shoe boxes, plastic bins, or laundry baskets.
This comes from my mom, the queen of housekeeping. She's always saying, "if you don't have time to clean up something, throw it in this and go through it later, at least it's not everywhere". Brilliant I say! It works wonders when you are in a hurry or you just need to get the house looking put together. If you ever come to my house you will see my collection of baskets. You may think "her house is always put together"...that's what I WANT you to think! Just don't look in my baskets! :O) This theory also works great if you have kids. The storage ottoman is my best friend for all of Presley's little toys! Again, if you put this tip to use, make sure you actually go through them once in awhile or you'll have overflowing baskets which is just as bad as the original clutter!
Enough about cleaning.
I am so excited that tomorrow is Friday!! I'm thinking about getting dinner out and bringing it home (we are such home bodies!) and watching a movie. I cannot wait! I hope the weather this weekend is supposed to be like today. I think I saw cloudy on Saturday...bleck! It was soooo wonderful to get outside with Presley to take a walk and play with the dog. The birds were singing and the crocuses were bloomed!
Spring has sprung!
Easter is in the air...remember the reason for the season!
Salutations!
The Kelster
So, even though my house is clean I still have these lingering jobs in the back of my head. Here they are incase you're curious:
Finish Presley's one year album...hahaha (I think I have 9 months to go!)
Write my dear friend in Canada a letter (she won't get on the computer...we're the same age!)
Reorganize my mail/bills/paperwork
Clean out the entry way closet AGAIN...I seriously JUST did this and it's a disaster already.
Find a solution to my entertainment center's lack of dvd storage
Get Presley's big girl carseat in place
Clean out our spare bedroom
We're having a garage sale in May and I cannot wait to get all my accumulating stuff OUT OF HERE! We are getting rid of a TON. It's going to be awesome!! Unfortunately, not having a basement leaves us with a heap in our spare room. Ugh. I hate clutter!
Speaking of clutter, here is my cleaning tip for those of you who have clutter and don't know what to do with it.
*Invest in baskets, storage ottomans, or filing cabinets! Or go cheap and use shoe boxes, plastic bins, or laundry baskets.
This comes from my mom, the queen of housekeeping. She's always saying, "if you don't have time to clean up something, throw it in this and go through it later, at least it's not everywhere". Brilliant I say! It works wonders when you are in a hurry or you just need to get the house looking put together. If you ever come to my house you will see my collection of baskets. You may think "her house is always put together"...that's what I WANT you to think! Just don't look in my baskets! :O) This theory also works great if you have kids. The storage ottoman is my best friend for all of Presley's little toys! Again, if you put this tip to use, make sure you actually go through them once in awhile or you'll have overflowing baskets which is just as bad as the original clutter!
Enough about cleaning.
I am so excited that tomorrow is Friday!! I'm thinking about getting dinner out and bringing it home (we are such home bodies!) and watching a movie. I cannot wait! I hope the weather this weekend is supposed to be like today. I think I saw cloudy on Saturday...bleck! It was soooo wonderful to get outside with Presley to take a walk and play with the dog. The birds were singing and the crocuses were bloomed!
Spring has sprung!
Easter is in the air...remember the reason for the season!
Salutations!
The Kelster
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Last Night's Dinner
Pork Steaks
I tossed them in the crockpot frozen and threw some bbq sauce on it. Turned it on low for 7-8hrs.
Roasted Potato Wedges
Cut up about 8ish potatoes and put them on a pan. Threw some drizzles of olive oil on them, shakes of salt, pepper and garlic powder. Oven preheated 450. Baked for 30-40minutes flipping them about half way through to make them brown
Green Beans
Open can, rinse, drain, heat
Miss Presley ate this with us. Matt was doing P90X so he was careful not to eat too much before working out. I shredded the leftover pork steaks, added more bbq sauce and wahlah he had a pulled pork sandwhich for later.
Bon Appetit!
I tossed them in the crockpot frozen and threw some bbq sauce on it. Turned it on low for 7-8hrs.
Roasted Potato Wedges
Cut up about 8ish potatoes and put them on a pan. Threw some drizzles of olive oil on them, shakes of salt, pepper and garlic powder. Oven preheated 450. Baked for 30-40minutes flipping them about half way through to make them brown
Green Beans
Open can, rinse, drain, heat
Miss Presley ate this with us. Matt was doing P90X so he was careful not to eat too much before working out. I shredded the leftover pork steaks, added more bbq sauce and wahlah he had a pulled pork sandwhich for later.
Bon Appetit!
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My recent discovery about myself: I give "advice" to people whether they ask for it or not. Some of you are thinking, "RECENT DISCOVERY?" Yes, yes I know. Pretty annoying right? Well, I've finally arrived!
On that note, I'd like to invite you to read my two cents worth at your own leisure (or maybe not at all!). Being as I like to share these "valuable" opinions so quickly and easily I figured I might as well expel them with my fingers and let your ears have a rest.
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Exercise
Eating Healthy
Quick Cleaning
Parenting
Relationships
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Good Deals
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Interesting facts about my exciting daily life
And so much more!
Bread, Water & Chocolate is a little bit of necessity with a lot of fun and sweetness!
Hold on tight cuz here I go!
~The Kelster
My recent discovery about myself: I give "advice" to people whether they ask for it or not. Some of you are thinking, "RECENT DISCOVERY?" Yes, yes I know. Pretty annoying right? Well, I've finally arrived!
On that note, I'd like to invite you to read my two cents worth at your own leisure (or maybe not at all!). Being as I like to share these "valuable" opinions so quickly and easily I figured I might as well expel them with my fingers and let your ears have a rest.
Topics on the menu:
Dinner Made Easy
Exercise
Eating Healthy
Quick Cleaning
Parenting
Relationships
Decorating
Good Deals
My failures in all areas mentioned above
Interesting facts about my exciting daily life
And so much more!
Bread, Water & Chocolate is a little bit of necessity with a lot of fun and sweetness!
Hold on tight cuz here I go!
~The Kelster
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