Happy Day!

My last two posts have been a little whiny/complaining, so I thought I would write about the good things going on right now.

Of course, my munchkin Carson. Even on his worst day (ok, even on my worst day too) I can't imagine being w/o him. There was a time not so long ago, where all my friends were pretty sure I would be the one not to have kids. Not that I don't love kids, but I was not looking forward to the giving birth part. I'm not one for huge pain. But now that he's here, I don't know what I would do without him. I love the fact that he's becoming his own little person with a huge personality. He knows what he wants and when he wants it. He loves coloring and watching cartoons and playing outside. He naps when he's ready, which is usually in the afternoon. He's always happy to see you. Doesn't matter who you are, he greets you with a smile! Kinda like our dog I guess. She's always happy to see visitors as well!

Technology Sucks!

Ok, I know I complained in my last blog, but I'm gonna have to complain in this one too. I apologize now. Technology sucks! I just had my computer's dvd drive fixed not even a month ago, I go to play a dvd today and it doesn't work. I've tried three different dvd's, thinking maybe there was a problem with one of them. Nope, none of the three even registered on my computer. Now I'm going to have to take it back to Best Buy and have them look at it again. This time will have to be paid for because my warranty expired on April 15. Go figure. Do you think they do that on purpose? I do. If you don't have to pay for it the first time, they make sure you'll have to bring it back when you will have to pay for it. Ridiculous! I just want to be able to watch movies on my laptop while my son is watching cartoons. Is that too much to ask? I wouldn't think so, but apparently it is.

On a non-ranting side, we had a really good Saturday. My mil took Carson for the morning/afternoon so Glen and I could get some stuff done around the house. We didn't get anything done, but it was nice to just spend some quality time with each other. It doesn't happen too often, so it was nice. We went shopping at Gordman's for Carson. He needed some new shorts for his soccer classes that will begin on May 16, and he also needed new sandals. We bought him some at the end of last summer, but he has already outgrown them. Then we got some lunch from LJS and brought it home, where we began watching our weekly shows that we have to tape. I must admit that it was nice to watch 24, Castle and Bones without the interruption of Carson wanting something every minute. I was glad to see him come home though, cuz I really did miss him. Glen began his very long week of working every night since Matt is on vacation, and Carson has been a very good boy. Since we are not turning on our a/c in the middle of April, our house is a little stuffy and hot. Therefore, all he really wants to do is sit and watch cartoons. I can handle that...that means he's not getting himself into trouble!

Well, I guess I will take my laptop in to BB tomorrow and hope for the best. Maybe I'm just doing something and I'm the reason I can't get my dvd's to work. That would be awesome!

Excitement leads to disappointment

Why is it that when you get really excited about something, it doesn't go the way you had planned which leads to disappointment? Take tonight for instance. Now that I have my computer fixed (the dvd rom was broken), I thought it would be a good night to put in Carson's dvd learning his shapes. He hasn't had a chance to play with it yet, so I thought it would be something fun that we could do together. However, once I got the program installed, I was not able to open the file. I still can't get the program to run. I just don't understand. Maybe I need to restart my computer yet again. It restarted itself once, but maybe it needs to be done again. If that doesn't work, I may go to their website to figure it out. I am determined to get this program up and running. I would hate to think that my mother in law wasted money on a program that can't be used.

Oh my. I'm glad I finally have someplace to air my grievances so I don't take it out on my poor child. Not that he cares 5 minutes later, but that's not the point. Oh well. Here's hoping I get the stupid program to work!

Nothing

I've got nothing today. I just feel very blah...lack of motivation. I seem to be going through this lack of motivation period. Not really sure what's up with that, but I really need to get over it. And fast. There are lots of things I need to do...tan, exercise, deep clean our house. Ok, I know that with the exception of exercising, tanning and deep cleaning aren't high on anyone's priority lists. But, if I want to start looking like I did pre-Carson, then I need to get off my butt and start doing something about it. The problem? I'd rather go home and be with Carson than go tanning and/or cleaning and/or exercising. Any thoughts on where I could get some motivation? I'd love some ideas.

PMS and the boy

My poor kiddo. I have PMS and I'm totally taking it out on him. Now granted, if he weren't so cranky in the evenings it probably wouldn't be as bad. But I can't blame him. He can't help it if he's cranky anymore than I can help my PMS. It does seem as though my PMS has been worse here lately for some reason. Not really sure what's going on there. I'm not stressed any more than normal, so that can't be it. I do feel bad for Carson though. The crankier he gets the crankier I get. Glen's probably glad he's working nights this week. I know I would be if the roles were reversed!

On a bright note, we found out today that we're going to Dallas for a Cowboys football game. I could care less about football, but I know it'll be much more exciting in person than on tv. Plus it's in a brand new stadium and on a Monday night, so that will be very exciting. Plus Glen will love it! And he deserves something fun like that...especially after me and my PMS. I just hope I don't have PMS that week. That would not be a fun car ride. It will be interesting to see how Carson does in the car for that long. Of course, we'll have tons of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and other movies, but it's still a long car ride.

Oh well...here's hoping to a cranky-free night for me and Carson!

Grace in Small Things

I found a blog website today called Grace in Small Things. It encourages people to find the good throughout the bad. I thought that was a great idea. Now, while I didn't join the website, I think I can find a few things to be happy about:)



My kiddo. There's nothing like his laugh when he's happy and his hugs and kisses.



My job. Even though I may not feel like coming everyday, I am grateful to have a job and know that it's not going anywhere.



My husband. My best friend. The one I tell all of my problems too. (And most of the time he actually listens:) )



My family. They may be a little on the crazy side but I love every one of them.



Knowledge. The fact that I am responsible for shaping my kiddo's life. I may only be 31, but I have knowledge to pass onto him and hope he has the tools he needs for the future.



Those are just a few things. But it really makes you stop and think...and to be thankful for what you have. Finding the good in the bad....not a bad idea!!

Easter and the boy

We actually had a very good Easter. We went to my mom's on Saturday and celebrated with my family. (Glen didn't go, but we won't talk about that.) Carson and Jezzy (my niece) made out very well! Carson came home with tons of candy and four new balls. Not Carson-sized balls, big balls. He got 2 soccer balls, 1 basketball and 1 football. He loves the soccer ball that Papa Dave got him. It's been in every room of our house. At least for now, thank goodness, he's kept it on the floor and not thrown it at anyone yet. He's also been very involved with the Bunny Potato Head that Grandma got him. He loves taking it apart and putting it back together. Especially the tail:) He carrys it around in his puppy dog Easter basket that Glen and I got him.


Then yesterday we went to Glen's parents for Easter. Again, he made out very well. A new Doodle Pro (formerly the Magna Doodle), play-doh, bubbles, pajamas, books, and candy. Unfortunately, he ate way too much candy and had a very upset stomach that night. It didn't help things that he hadn't pooped since Thursday. Needless to say, it was a long night with not much sleep. Oh well. You would think that would teach him a lesson for the future. But being my son, it won't happen. I still eat way too many sweets and I'm 31.