This has been a crazy week. I got sick at work on Monday - went home early. Anna got sick at daycare on Wednesday - went home early. We thought she was ok: no fever, no vomiting, no diarrhea, so she went to daycare on Thursday. Got a call - diarrhea - Bryan went home early; I stayed late to get sub plans ready for Friday. Anna and I hung out yesterday while she still wouldn't eat much or drink her bottles and still had diarrhea. For those of you without children, be happy that you've never had to smell that before!
I worry about her when she's sick because she doesn't drink Pedialite (sp?), Gatorade, or juice. I did get her to eat one Pedialite popsicle, but then made faces, glued her lips shut, and pushed the popsicle away the next couple of times I tried to give her a popsicle. She still had spit and tears and was moving around, so she wasn't showing signs of dehydration, but still.
I'm hoping the weather doesn't get bad today. I would really like to get out and about - Target and Kohls are on my list. I was looking at our finances the other day after I paid bills - not the pretty picture it was before Anna (although she's worth it :)). People aren't kidding when they say kids are expensive - and we aren't even to the stage when she can ask for things! I'm trying to be really aware of the money I spend. When I was in grad school and subbing (which pays nothing), we did a great job of living within our means. It was a good experience early on for us - we still haven't accumulated any debt (besides the biggies - house, car, and school), and I would like to keep it that way. One of many good things I can say about Bryan: he is not a spender. Me - sometimes a spender, but I have pretty good self control (Like I would like a new purse, but I don't need one and I don't have any extra money laying around, so I'm not going to buy one right now). Daycare, diapers, and formula have really taken away from money we used to put into savings. I tried the generic diapers and hated them. My friend uses them all the time, but they didn't work for me. Anna can start drinking whole milk around 1, so not much longer with the formula! The countdown is on.
I think my mom is coming down today so she can spend time with Anna. I don't know what Bryan and I will do - dinner somewhere, maybe a movie depending on the time. We don't usually agree on movies, so we'll see.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
i was you tubing
I like American Idol - I think I've mentioned that before. To restate, I like AI on DVR, meaning I can't stand to watch it live because the commercials and endless chatter are super annoying. I don't vote, and I don't cry when my favorites don't get picked, but I do critique :).
I haven't been able to get past the fact that Jamar (friend of Danny with glasses) didn't go on to the top 36, what were they thinking???????? When I watch this youtube clip of him singing "Hey There Delilah" it gives me chills down into my belly. Maybe he sucked in all his other auditions, but this was, by far, one of my favorites.
Okay, I just found more you tube videos of Jamar Rogers - he is so good. I can't find the words to describe how good, so go listen for yourself. I'm not usually so affected by singers, but there's something about him.
I haven't been able to get past the fact that Jamar (friend of Danny with glasses) didn't go on to the top 36, what were they thinking???????? When I watch this youtube clip of him singing "Hey There Delilah" it gives me chills down into my belly. Maybe he sucked in all his other auditions, but this was, by far, one of my favorites.
Okay, I just found more you tube videos of Jamar Rogers - he is so good. I can't find the words to describe how good, so go listen for yourself. I'm not usually so affected by singers, but there's something about him.
Anna update
Well, a while ago I said we were having some problems with Anna and her naps. The solution that's worked for us this week... let her play until about 6, get her ready for bed, let her nap until around 7 or 7:30, give her a last bottle, and put her to bed. Hopefully this continues to work because this helps her get the 13-14 hours of sleep she needs.
On Thursday Bryan and I went to our first parent-teacher conference with Anna's teacher leader. Yes, she's 10 months old, and yes, I said parent-teacher conference - funny, right. She's doing really well, meeting all developmental milestones, and showing everyone how great she is. I always say Anna has really high self esteem; she's always so proud of herself for her accomplishments, big or small. I hope Bryan and I can continue to foster that in her so she's always proud of the things she does. Anna's teacher also told us she would place her in one of the smaller 1 year old rooms when the time comes - which I would prefer, so she doesn't get lost in the chaos. I can't believe she's going to be 1 soon. Watching her grow and change and learn has been the best, and everyday is better than the one before. She's so freakin' cute; I just love her.
Friday, February 13, 2009
What's blood got to do with it?
When asked the question: "How many brothers and sisters do you have?" I always hesitate before answering. It's not a cut and dry "two sisters and one brother." Yes, I do have two sisters and one brother, but we are far from the typical - oldest isn't decided by years, but rather days, we look nothing alike, and our talents and personalities vary greatly. There are four of us, and none of us share the same two parents. Growing up I sometimes had the best of two worlds: an only child to my mom, and a sister and brother to grow up and play with at my dad's (sister number two came along when I was in college). Long story short and drama free...my mom and dad got married, had me. Mom and dad divorced when I was around 3 or 4. Dad marries step-mom 1 who has daughter from her previous marriage, Jen. Dad and step-mom 1 have baby, Scott. Dad and step-mom 1 divorce. Dad marries step-mom 2 who has a daughter from her previous marriage, Sydney. Did you get that?
I'm 26 days older than Jen - and I take my claim as oldest whenever I get the chance! She's blond with blue eyes, athletic, has some kind of freaky ability to excel in school work without ever actually doing the work from what I could tell, and is kind of intense. We're mostly opposite, but used to tell people that we were twins when we were little. Although we aren't related by blood, we seem to have followed a similar pattern to other sisters: playmates, someone to scream at and fight with, and finally friends. We got engaged at the same time, had our babies 10 days apart, and have more health problems than two conscious-about- health people should have; maybe we're not so far from twins after all. I love her and don't tell her often enough - I think because she's not warm and fuzzy, or maybe because it makes me feel uncomfortable. She knows though, just like I know she loves me but doesn't say it.
I was seven, going on eight, when my brother was born. He turned 21 on the 12th, a birthday he shares with Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, and 2 of his cousins. I liked being his older sister and "taking care" of him when we were little. I made him comfty beds on the couch, grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch, and his birthday cupcakes for school. I taught him to love The Breakfast Club (long before he should have been listening to that kind of language), Grease, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. When he's in the mood to talk we can have good conversations about nothing in particular. Other than I ask too many questions, I have no idea what he thinks of me. Scott is this weird mix between Jen and me (her mom, my dad), so I often "get" him - his humor, his excitement to learn pointless things, his cautious approach to life, but he is a boy so the inner workings of his mind are not for the world to know. He's in Las Vegas celebrating his birthday with our Dad where I'm sure he's letting everyone know how great he thinks he is, but I remember the goofy kid playing Mario or setting booby traps while wearing only his underwear.
My youngest sister is the one I've gotten to know only from weekends and holidays at home and vacations in Michigan. Sydney was four when I first met her. She is now 13, taller than me, and much cooler than I ever was. She keeps our family entertained with her bossiness and drama. We share the same color hair and eyes but have no blood relation. She spent time at our house a few weekends while Bryan was out-of-town; she was great company. We both love to bake, draw, gossip, play MASH, shop, and watch movies. I continue to look forward to the entertainment she provides.
I sometimes wonder what it would be like to have a "normal" family, but wouldn't want to give up the not-so-normal one I have. We may not share the blood lines that typical families have, but we do share memories and love that all families should.
I'm 26 days older than Jen - and I take my claim as oldest whenever I get the chance! She's blond with blue eyes, athletic, has some kind of freaky ability to excel in school work without ever actually doing the work from what I could tell, and is kind of intense. We're mostly opposite, but used to tell people that we were twins when we were little. Although we aren't related by blood, we seem to have followed a similar pattern to other sisters: playmates, someone to scream at and fight with, and finally friends. We got engaged at the same time, had our babies 10 days apart, and have more health problems than two conscious-about- health people should have; maybe we're not so far from twins after all. I love her and don't tell her often enough - I think because she's not warm and fuzzy, or maybe because it makes me feel uncomfortable. She knows though, just like I know she loves me but doesn't say it.
I was seven, going on eight, when my brother was born. He turned 21 on the 12th, a birthday he shares with Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, and 2 of his cousins. I liked being his older sister and "taking care" of him when we were little. I made him comfty beds on the couch, grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch, and his birthday cupcakes for school. I taught him to love The Breakfast Club (long before he should have been listening to that kind of language), Grease, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. When he's in the mood to talk we can have good conversations about nothing in particular. Other than I ask too many questions, I have no idea what he thinks of me. Scott is this weird mix between Jen and me (her mom, my dad), so I often "get" him - his humor, his excitement to learn pointless things, his cautious approach to life, but he is a boy so the inner workings of his mind are not for the world to know. He's in Las Vegas celebrating his birthday with our Dad where I'm sure he's letting everyone know how great he thinks he is, but I remember the goofy kid playing Mario or setting booby traps while wearing only his underwear.
My youngest sister is the one I've gotten to know only from weekends and holidays at home and vacations in Michigan. Sydney was four when I first met her. She is now 13, taller than me, and much cooler than I ever was. She keeps our family entertained with her bossiness and drama. We share the same color hair and eyes but have no blood relation. She spent time at our house a few weekends while Bryan was out-of-town; she was great company. We both love to bake, draw, gossip, play MASH, shop, and watch movies. I continue to look forward to the entertainment she provides.
I sometimes wonder what it would be like to have a "normal" family, but wouldn't want to give up the not-so-normal one I have. We may not share the blood lines that typical families have, but we do share memories and love that all families should.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
A Weight Watchers recipe - sort of
My mom did Weight Watchers a few years ago; she gave me a few Weight Watchers cookbooks because she knows I like to make easy and healthy recipes. I've tried several recipes in both books, and this is one Bryan and I fall back on frequently. I don't make it to the specifications usually (bc I don't have all the ingredients, so I'll write my changes to the right in red).
The book: Dining for Two. The recipe: Black Bean-Corn Cakes with Cilantro Sour Cream p. 198.
1 (10-oz) can of black beans, rinsed, drained, and coarsely mashed 1 (15-oz) can
1/4 c shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1/3 c shredded cheddar
1/4 c frozen corn, thawed 1/3 c corn (microwaved about 1 minute)
3 T yellow cornmeal
2 T chopped fresh cilantro I don't always use this - they are good with or without
1 egg white
1 chipotle en adobo, minced I use 1/4 t McCormick chipotle chili powder (use sparingly -it's really spicy)
1 scallion, chopped I've never used it
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 t ground cumin
1/4 t salt
1 T corn oil
I've only made the sour cream once. It was good, but I don't usually have the sour cream.
1/4 c fat-free sour cream
1 t grated lime zest
1 t lime juice
1. combine the beans, cheese, corn, 1 T of the cornmeal, 1 T of the cilantro, the egg white, chipotle pepper (or powder), scallion, garlic, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl until mixed well. Divide the mixture into 4-5 balls.
2. Place the remaining 2 T cornmeal on a plate. Roll the bean balls in the cornmeal to coat. Press each ball into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cakes and cook until crisp and golden outside and heated through, 4-5 min on each side. Keep warm under foil while you make the sour cream.
4. To make the cilantro sour cream, combine the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and remaining 1 T cilantro in a small bowl. Serve the bean cakes with the cilantro sour cream.
The book: Dining for Two. The recipe: Black Bean-Corn Cakes with Cilantro Sour Cream p. 198.
1 (10-oz) can of black beans, rinsed, drained, and coarsely mashed 1 (15-oz) can
1/4 c shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1/3 c shredded cheddar
1/4 c frozen corn, thawed 1/3 c corn (microwaved about 1 minute)
3 T yellow cornmeal
2 T chopped fresh cilantro I don't always use this - they are good with or without
1 egg white
1 chipotle en adobo, minced I use 1/4 t McCormick chipotle chili powder (use sparingly -it's really spicy)
1 scallion, chopped I've never used it
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 t ground cumin
1/4 t salt
1 T corn oil
I've only made the sour cream once. It was good, but I don't usually have the sour cream.
1/4 c fat-free sour cream
1 t grated lime zest
1 t lime juice
1. combine the beans, cheese, corn, 1 T of the cornmeal, 1 T of the cilantro, the egg white, chipotle pepper (or powder), scallion, garlic, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl until mixed well. Divide the mixture into 4-5 balls.
2. Place the remaining 2 T cornmeal on a plate. Roll the bean balls in the cornmeal to coat. Press each ball into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cakes and cook until crisp and golden outside and heated through, 4-5 min on each side. Keep warm under foil while you make the sour cream.
4. To make the cilantro sour cream, combine the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and remaining 1 T cilantro in a small bowl. Serve the bean cakes with the cilantro sour cream.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Food snob? I think not.
So earlier I was looking at Annie's Eats - I don't even remember why I went there. At some point I remembered that I opened the laptop to reserve a shelter at Shillito Park for Anna's first birthday in April. I needed to email Parks and Rec, double check that I want shelter #2 and that it is in fact available. Ok, so I had about 5 windows open on the computer - get a hold of yourself...one thing at a time, Laur.
Alright, I have emailed the proper person to get the shelter reserved; close related windows. Next...look at the blogrolls on the foodie blogs to see if there are others that I would be interested in reading and checking for recipes from time to time. I think this is maybe why I went to Annie's Eats? Well, as the Internet seems to do, one click leads to another and another. I find this hilarious sight (Food for the Thoughtless). Hilarious because of the witty, sarcastic, mean-spirited comments related to these strange people's surmised superiority because of their made-from-scratch cooking. I do like to use fresh ingredients when I can and always make my cookies from scratch, but let's face it, who has time to be a food snob all the time? What that means is that I do use things from a can, box, jar, or packet - yes I like Meijer organic black beans in a can, I do not make my own pasta, I made salsa yesterday - but it was a first, and Old El Paso reduced sodium Taco seasoning makes its way into my frying pan several times a month. I draw a line at certain things - any version of macaroni and cheese, baco bits, and taquitos to name a few.
So, Food for the Thoughtless posts this video of Sandra Lee making, wait for it... a Kwanzaa cake! It looks totally gross. Follow this link to find these food snobs crack on Sandra Lee from the Food Network, her weird ass food, and of course, her tablescapes. I may not agree with their all-homemade-all-the-time attitude, but I will add Kwanzaa cake to my list of no-way-Jose.
Alright, I have emailed the proper person to get the shelter reserved; close related windows. Next...look at the blogrolls on the foodie blogs to see if there are others that I would be interested in reading and checking for recipes from time to time. I think this is maybe why I went to Annie's Eats? Well, as the Internet seems to do, one click leads to another and another. I find this hilarious sight (Food for the Thoughtless). Hilarious because of the witty, sarcastic, mean-spirited comments related to these strange people's surmised superiority because of their made-from-scratch cooking. I do like to use fresh ingredients when I can and always make my cookies from scratch, but let's face it, who has time to be a food snob all the time? What that means is that I do use things from a can, box, jar, or packet - yes I like Meijer organic black beans in a can, I do not make my own pasta, I made salsa yesterday - but it was a first, and Old El Paso reduced sodium Taco seasoning makes its way into my frying pan several times a month. I draw a line at certain things - any version of macaroni and cheese, baco bits, and taquitos to name a few.
So, Food for the Thoughtless posts this video of Sandra Lee making, wait for it... a Kwanzaa cake! It looks totally gross. Follow this link to find these food snobs crack on Sandra Lee from the Food Network, her weird ass food, and of course, her tablescapes. I may not agree with their all-homemade-all-the-time attitude, but I will add Kwanzaa cake to my list of no-way-Jose.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tex-Mex dinner - yummy
It's been a really nice weekend. I think the (relatively) warm weather played a big part. We took a walk today! Shelby, our dog, gets really jipped (sp?) in the winter. I do not take walks in the freezing cold, so she doesn't either. Anna and I took a walk every nice day last summer, and then we took walks as a family in the fall. She's changed so much since then. Today, she was sitting up in her stroller, really checking out her surroundings. She was babbling - I guess giving us her thoughts on the exciting things she saw!
While we took a walk, and I did a ton of work for school, our dinner was cooking in the crockpot.
Bryan made chicken tacos using the recipe below. I made salsa too. The tacos topped with the salsa made a great dinner. We decided that next time, we would add some spice to the chicken - it had good flavor, but no spice.
This recipe comes from The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook (p. 150) by Linda Larsen. I found it at Joseph-Beth.
Shredded Chicken for Tacos
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (we used frozen)
2 T. chili powder
1/2 t cumin (next time we will add more than this)
1/2 t dried oregano
1 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 c chicken broth
1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix well. Rub this mixture into the chicken breasts and place in a crockpot along with the chopped onions. Pour chicken broth over all. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until chicken is completely cooked.
2. Remove chicken from crockpot, shred with forks, and return to crockpot. Mix well and use immediately or refrigerate or freeze for later use.
I got the salsa recipe from Annie's Eats - My Favorite Salsa Ever. The recipe made a ton of salsa - almost 4 cups, so it could be cut in half. It has a little spice, but not overwhelming. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with all the salsa - bring it to work I guess.
We use Old El Paso 'Stand 'n Stuff' taco shells. Bryan won't eat any other type because the other ones fall over and the stuff falls out :(.
Well, if you decide to make the tacos, enjoy!
While we took a walk, and I did a ton of work for school, our dinner was cooking in the crockpot.
Bryan made chicken tacos using the recipe below. I made salsa too. The tacos topped with the salsa made a great dinner. We decided that next time, we would add some spice to the chicken - it had good flavor, but no spice.
This recipe comes from The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook (p. 150) by Linda Larsen. I found it at Joseph-Beth.
Shredded Chicken for Tacos
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (we used frozen)
2 T. chili powder
1/2 t cumin (next time we will add more than this)
1/2 t dried oregano
1 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 c chicken broth
1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix well. Rub this mixture into the chicken breasts and place in a crockpot along with the chopped onions. Pour chicken broth over all. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until chicken is completely cooked.
2. Remove chicken from crockpot, shred with forks, and return to crockpot. Mix well and use immediately or refrigerate or freeze for later use.
I got the salsa recipe from Annie's Eats - My Favorite Salsa Ever. The recipe made a ton of salsa - almost 4 cups, so it could be cut in half. It has a little spice, but not overwhelming. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with all the salsa - bring it to work I guess.
We use Old El Paso 'Stand 'n Stuff' taco shells. Bryan won't eat any other type because the other ones fall over and the stuff falls out :(.
Well, if you decide to make the tacos, enjoy!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
I've been crabby for a few days now
The snow is melting, I didn't have to wear a coat today, and I went shopping! Just 3 of the reasons I have to be happy.
Now, one of the things concerning me...
So our Friday date nights (Bryan, Anna, and I go out to eat - nothing extraordinary) have been cut the past few weeks because of snow or Anna's need to sleep. She sleeps really well at night - in her crib, but naps in her crib are a little harder to make happen, and naps at daycare in a crib are even harder to make happen. This whole, not-enough-sleep during the day is getting old. When she was smaller, she would just sleep in the swing at daycare. She's moved to the mobile side of the room now - where they don't have swings. She's supposed to be getting ready to move to the one room where they sleep in cribs or cots.
The poor thing is woken up at 6am, which, like her mother, is not in her natural sleep rhythms. She really needs 3-4 hours of naps a day, but when I pick her up from dc, she's only been getting 1-2 hours of naps. This means that around 5 or so, I put her in her bed for a nap and she screams bloody murder. I am not exaggerating. I give her 10-15 minutes, then go get her and try to get her to relax so she will at least nap in her boppy downstairs by us. This totally sucks though! I don't get to see her all day, then when I do, she spends an hour of it screaming like someone is ripping her fingernails out. She naps for an hour or so, is awake for about an hour, then goes to bed. I end up crabby. We have a meeting with her teacher this week later this week, so I guess it's something we can bring up then.
As I'm writing this, It's making me think I'm going to have to leave work earlier to pick her up so she can nap at home where there's less commotion while I try to get some things done for school. IDK, maybe.
Now, one of the things concerning me...
So our Friday date nights (Bryan, Anna, and I go out to eat - nothing extraordinary) have been cut the past few weeks because of snow or Anna's need to sleep. She sleeps really well at night - in her crib, but naps in her crib are a little harder to make happen, and naps at daycare in a crib are even harder to make happen. This whole, not-enough-sleep during the day is getting old. When she was smaller, she would just sleep in the swing at daycare. She's moved to the mobile side of the room now - where they don't have swings. She's supposed to be getting ready to move to the one room where they sleep in cribs or cots.
The poor thing is woken up at 6am, which, like her mother, is not in her natural sleep rhythms. She really needs 3-4 hours of naps a day, but when I pick her up from dc, she's only been getting 1-2 hours of naps. This means that around 5 or so, I put her in her bed for a nap and she screams bloody murder. I am not exaggerating. I give her 10-15 minutes, then go get her and try to get her to relax so she will at least nap in her boppy downstairs by us. This totally sucks though! I don't get to see her all day, then when I do, she spends an hour of it screaming like someone is ripping her fingernails out. She naps for an hour or so, is awake for about an hour, then goes to bed. I end up crabby. We have a meeting with her teacher this week later this week, so I guess it's something we can bring up then.
As I'm writing this, It's making me think I'm going to have to leave work earlier to pick her up so she can nap at home where there's less commotion while I try to get some things done for school. IDK, maybe.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
I love pictures
My cousin got married at the beginning of January. Stephanie loves Christmas and wanted the church to be decorated for Christmas - it turned out really pretty. I was a bridesmaid in the wedding - something that as a married mother I wasn't sure about. It turned out to be a great time. I love my cousins, Stephanie (the bride) and Danielle (the maid-of-honor/sister). We don't get to see each other much any more so it was nice to know that we still have fun together. Danielle and I rocked it out to some oldies in the limo on the way to the reception - she thinks that it's funny that I like oldies. Not everyone can be a Hammer fan, Danielle!
When Bryan and I got married Laura Leppert of Leppert Photography was our photographer - she is so amazing - so amazing. I still get my wedding album out every-so-often to look at our photos. Well, because Steph has such good taste, she also went with Leppert Photography. I just checked out her pics - and of course, they are fabulous. Stephanie looked so beautiful. Her husband is a really good guy; I'm happy for them.
Next step...figure out a good time to have Laura Leppert take pictures of Anna. I'm thinking it will be this summer or fall.
When Bryan and I got married Laura Leppert of Leppert Photography was our photographer - she is so amazing - so amazing. I still get my wedding album out every-so-often to look at our photos. Well, because Steph has such good taste, she also went with Leppert Photography. I just checked out her pics - and of course, they are fabulous. Stephanie looked so beautiful. Her husband is a really good guy; I'm happy for them.
Next step...figure out a good time to have Laura Leppert take pictures of Anna. I'm thinking it will be this summer or fall.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
I finally got out of the house!
After four and a half days stuck inside, I finally got out of the house - yeah for me! I didn't do anything particularly exciting - dinner at Red Robin on Friday, a baby shower on Saturday then Chipotle (mmm), and Once Upon a Child and Meijer today. The shower was fun. There were a lot of teachers there - mostly middle school (brave people). We were all boo-hooing about being in school in June. I think we should petition for 2-for-1 days, 2 snow days equal 1 day in June.
I'm saving most of Anna's clothes and things for me if I have another baby or for my sister and my sister-in-law if they have any little girls in the future. I got things at showers last year and Christmas this year that 1) I would never put her in or 2) were too small or about to be too small and didn't have gift receipts, so I sold them at OUaC I made $25! I spent $5 on 3 pairs of cotton shorts (so cute). I also bought her a little yellow jacket with a flower on it for spring or fall weather for $1!!!! That was my first time there - I will probably go back after scoring such good deals.
I guess it's time to watch football and commercials that I don't care about and prepare myself for 5:30 am.
I'm saving most of Anna's clothes and things for me if I have another baby or for my sister and my sister-in-law if they have any little girls in the future. I got things at showers last year and Christmas this year that 1) I would never put her in or 2) were too small or about to be too small and didn't have gift receipts, so I sold them at OUaC I made $25! I spent $5 on 3 pairs of cotton shorts (so cute). I also bought her a little yellow jacket with a flower on it for spring or fall weather for $1!!!! That was my first time there - I will probably go back after scoring such good deals.
I guess it's time to watch football and commercials that I don't care about and prepare myself for 5:30 am.
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