Mommee & Her Boys

Seven Things About Moi

2009-07-06T22:58:00.002-04:00

As stolen from my friend Jaimie!

Seven things to do before I die:

1. Visit more of the United States
2. Have something published- even if it's just an article :)
3. Work more in the inner city
4. Take a cooking class or two...or three...
5. Watch and enjoy my kids grow
6. Travel with Andy (just us....maybe something exotic)
7. hmm.... not sure I have a #7!

Seven things I can not do:

1. Sit still
2. Rollerblade/ice skate
3. Go one day without listening to music
4. Drive a 5-speed- I've tried MANY times!
5. Watch "A Baby Story" without crying
6. Stay off of facebook for longer than 24 hours. So addicting.
7. play poker

Seven things that attracted me to my husband:

1. His hair
2. His strong arms
3. His addicting smile
4. His gentleness
5. The way he protected me, from the very beginning
6. His large heart
7. His smooth talking...it worked, what can I say?

Seven things I say most often:

1. "Oh my word!"
2. "I know right?!"
3. "Adam/Matthew stop (put mean act here) to your brother!"
3. "You know"
4. "Son of a biscuit"
5. "I love you Andy/Adam/Matt"
6. "So....." (this one annoys andy... soo....too bad)
7. "ugh. I feel like crap" (this one is just recently. I hope to no longer say this soon!)

Seven books I enjoy reading:

1. The Bible
2. Twilight Books
3. The Shack
4. Mystery books- of any kind
5. The rest
6. of the books I read
7. are school related or children's books! boo.

Seven movies I love:

1. Dirty Dancing
2. Twilight
3. The Phantom of the Opera
4. Scary movies- old 80's ones are the best!
5. The various Pirates of the Caribbean movies
6. The Lion King
7. Beauty and the Beast

Seven favorite foods:

1. Chinese food
2. salsa and chips
3. popcorn
4. Lemons
5. Sushi
6. Candy- sour and hard candy
7. Good subs- hot or cold...yum!

SO Behind....but for an excellent reason!

2009-07-01T08:28:00.005-04:00

Last week I had an opportunity to go on a missions trip to Philly, PA! We worked in the inner-city, with children, the homeless, and adults, who all were in need of a little lovin'. It was amazing. I am still trying to come down off of the post missions trip high! I can't wait to see what God has in store for my future; I feel I have a real calling to work in the inner-city. We'll see where I am lead. :)

Here are some photos from the week:

This is one of my favorite little guys! I had an opportunity to bond with him, in a mommy kind of way. I'm praying for him everyday! So sweet! :)

Me and my sister, Emily! :) Look at that bump growth! ;)

Some of our teens and the kiddies!

Amazing art is everywhere! It was beautiful!

More of our amazing teens who gave up a week of their summer to serve! I was very impressed!

If you want to check out more about Urban Hope go: HERE

Meet Baby "Grape"

2009-06-18T14:56:00.002-04:00

Meet Baby "Grape" (as Andy has named our little bundle of joy!)....

Today I was surprised to get another ultra sound, at my OB appointment. And it was SO cool to see how much this little baby has grown in just 4 weeks. Everything looked great. Baby is even measuring LARGER than before and the new due date is 1/6/2010 (the sooner the better, I think!). Heart rate was 175 BPM (I hear that girls have faster heart rates than boys...hmm) and baby measured at about 2.25 inches. The baby was face up, which was kind of cool, because we could see the eyes, nose and mouth- kinda creepy, becaue the little thing looks like an alien. I gained no weight (and as some of you may remember...I don't gain weight well), so I was told to eat whatever I wanted (yesss). Ummm.... I think that's all to report. We are thrilled! :) I am feeling better, which is such a blessing, and I feel like I am improving everyday. Ahh to feel normal again! :)

11 Week Belly

2009-06-17T06:23:00.001-04:00

Here it is... 11 weeks... And while I just look a little bloated- there is a baby emerging! :) Enjoy!

Weekly Wrap

2009-06-13T00:10:00.004-04:00

What did I do this week? I know you all want to know!

1) I complained....a lot. I am whiner, this pregnancy. I pity my poor husband, because he has to put up with my whining the most.

2) I actually had a few "good" days. Either that or I am getting used to the illness and learning to cope with it.

3) Adam has become a Lady GaGa and Black Eyed Peas fan. I'm not sure if I should worry or dance with him?! (I am inclined to "just dance...." hehe)

4) I have recently become obsessed with those little dehydrated marshmallows found in sugary cereals, hot cocoa, etc. I have picked most of the marshmallows out of the current box of Lucky Charms in the pantry.

Tell me these don't look luscious?!

5) I spent some of my down time working on Matty's 2nd Bday party. Yes, I said that right... He's turning TWO in less than a month. I can't believe it. And of course, we are having a Thomas party! Here's the invite that is being sent, this week (umm... just act surprised when you get these this week family and friends!):

A train ticket! Brilliant? Yes, I think so. ;) And I blurred my cell number, because, well... I don't want creepers calling me. :)

6) I took the kiddies to see a FREE (There's a fantastic summer program at our local theater, where they show movies, twice a week, for FREE!) movie, this week. It was Matty's first movie. We actually made it through 1 hour of the movie, before we had to leave. I was impressed he made it that long, actually.

7) Did I mention I am leaving on a missions trip in 8 days? Yea. I signed on to be a leader with our youth group before I was pregnant... Here's praying I am better by next week. (oh and yes I said "I"...meaning just me! No hubs. No kiddies. Just moi.)

8) I've been taking silly Facebook quizzes, looking at Lunar calendars and having dreams that I am having a girl. Think it's a sign?

9) I have a bump. And no, I am not taking pictures (yet). I just look like I ate too much for dinner... and really... I just feel fat.

10) I was hoping I'd have ten things for this week. I don't think I do. sigh.

Have a fantastical weekend, my friends! :)

Why It's ok for me to be a *itch.

2009-06-04T09:48:00.002-04:00

Yes, people. You saw that right. I....Brittany....have used a naughty word. No, I don't curse normally, because it's just not who I am... and well... it's just nasty and not nice.... but today....TODAY... I feel that this posts deserves a little nasty. Why? Because. I. AM. NASTY.

That's right. Pregnant Brittany is really a very unkind person. Ask my husband.

Why am I unkind? Well...let's make a list:

1) I puke a lot.

wouldn't you be mean if all you did was hug a porcelain toilet? It's cold. It smells bad. and well...it's just plain CRAPPY (ha ha ha).

2) I have zippo energy.

I can't walk 5 steps without being tired. It's sad. I'm not even large and in charge yet, and I am exhausted. Not cool. Makes me mad.

3) I have very little patience for....well....everything.

When I am tired and feel like crud, I have no sympathy for people. I know. It's mean. But you know what? I am suffering and feeling like crap, too. Suck it up and move on people.... Did I mention complainers suck, too? Don't complain.

4) Food is my nemesis.

Enough said. I like to eat. Not eating...makes me mad.

5) When I do eat, I crave bland and gross food.

Again- makes me mad.

6) My husband smells terrible.

Ok. He doesn't really. But whatever crap he is putting under his hairy arms is well... repulsive. Hugging him makes me want to puke. Don't worry...he's aware. He thinks I'm mean.

7) My kids are loud.

Are all kids this loud? Have they ALWAYS been this loud? grr. too loud.

8) Why can't Matty just pee/poop on the potty already?

Changing his diapers... KILLER. I gag and almost puke, every single time. One time... I had to leave his naked little body, so that I could puke. sigh.

9) My house is being neglected.

If you know me... you know I like a clean house. My house...not so clean. Makes me mad.

10) The room is always spinning.

It takes me forever to get from point A to point B. Sometimes this is bad. Do you know what a pregnant woman's bladder is like.... on the THIRD pregnancy? I have very little time to make it, before peeing my pants. This...makes me MAD.

So there you have it my friends. That is why I am a *itch. Grr.

Ode to Morning Sickness

2009-06-03T12:59:00.003-04:00

O' porcelain god, O' porcelain god,

how we've come to be friends.

I wrap my arms around your body,

in order to not fall in.

Morning, noon, and nighttime, too

it's a lie that it's just in the morning.

Sickness, yuck, and exhaustion, too

leave me quite in mourning.

Someday I'll look back on this,

and laugh....

no....

Someday I'll look back on this,

and be gleeful that it's over.

Because, O' porcelain god,

I hope that you don't mind,

that you are really not my friend,

just a vessel for my once edible disposes.

Photo credit: http://www.kalbe.co.id/files/news/icon/round/hyperemesis%20gravidarum.gif

The Soccer Trophy

2009-06-01T14:08:00.003-04:00

We've decided that Adam is not our soccer player. He tried. He tried really hard. But... he's just not that into it. Every week we had to bribe him to play (or threaten him) and it just really was more stress than it was fun.

BUT- he played one heck of a last game, this weekend. I think it's all because he knew the trophy was coming .... haha. And I of course forgot my camera. But luckily our friends Blueberry and Bean came to see the game, and Blueberry had her camera! yay! :)

So here are some shots from the game:

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As for me? I'm sick. WAY sick. I'm already on refill #1 of zofran (anti-puke meds).... I still puke, even with the meds (it's just a little better).... I am grumpy.... I am exhausted... and I am ready for these 9 months to be over!

Camping Trip 2009

2009-05-28T11:33:00.004-04:00

Over Memorial day we spent the weekend camping at Lake Erie. We've always loved camping, but hadn't camped since having the kiddos. And let me just say.... they LOVED it! They loved sleeping in the tent, they loved being outside, they just loved all of it! We are SO glad, because we love it too! :) Here are a few of my favorite pictures, from the trip! Enjoy!

Why I've Been Absent....

2009-05-27T09:41:00.001-04:00

Baby #3 DUE Jan 10, 2010

A Very Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T22:34:00.002-04:00

Today was Mother's Day, as you all know. And what a wonderful Mother's Day, it was! :) I was so blessed to have all of my boys, by my side. They showered me with love, praise, and a new JUICER (I know, I am a nerd). :)

We had my step-mom over for brunch (my daddy had to work), and we enjoyed the afternoon with her! It was a fantastic time! :)

Here are a couple of photos, from the afternoon:

Two of my three favorite boys! :) (Matty was taking a nap)

Here's Gramma and her boys! :)

If you're a mommy, I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

When Adam Gets the Camera

2009-05-05T15:31:00.002-04:00

This is what happens... All un-edited.... I love them just the same! :)

Updates from a Slacking Blogger

2009-05-03T14:21:00.005-04:00

Here's what we've been up to...and then some photos, of course:

1) We went up to Cleveland (with Andy, while he worked) and then we got to play at the Cleveland Zoo. IT was a blast! You will see from the photos, just how fun it was.

2) My children are growing like weeds. I feel like I blink and they change. I don't get it.

3) Adam won a coloring contest! He won a $25 GC to Toys R Us. We are going to spend it sometime today.

4) We bought Matty a train table.... for his 2nd Birthday.... that is only 2 months away. Sigh. (The child is obsessed with Thomas. Anyone wanna donate Thomas trains, books, clothing items? This crap is expensive!)

5) Andy is working his butt off at work. PLUS working on his masters still. He amazes me. I don't tell him thank you enough. He is also turning one year OLDER this coming weekend.... ;)

6) Ashley comes home this week. She is living with us! :) I can't tell you how excited I am to have her home. I miss my sister!

7) I ran this morning. I actually made it 20 minutes, before I felt like dying. I am proud of myself.

8) Spring is making me so happy.... well... kinda.... I wish it would stop raining so much!

9) Mother's Day is this coming weekend. I've asked for a juicer. Seriously...when did I get so old, that I am asking for kitchen appliances?

10) Here are the pictures I know you all want to see:

(Look! I got to go out with some girls! JUST girls!! See that girlie in the bright pink shirt? That's Jaimie! She has a blog, and needs some bloggy friends! Check her out!)

The zoo! :) Look, they have zebras at this zoo! I wish Columbus had their zebras back. soon! soon!

An Interview with Adam

2009-04-29T09:35:00.003-04:00

1. What is something I always say to you? I love you!

2. What makes me happy? um.um.um. When I love you.

3. What makes me sad? When daddy's all gone. (aw. it's true!) or When Sadie (the dog), chews stuff! (this is also true!)

4. How do I make you laugh? dance in the car

5. What do you think I was like as a child? you came out of nana's tummy, and you were cute.

6. How old am I? 4 (sweet!)

7. How tall am I? much bigger! (ha!)

8. What is my favorite thing to do? Clean. (ha!)

9. What do I do when you're not around? You go to school. (this is true!)

10. If I become famous, what will it be for? Juggle balls. (WHAT?!)

11. What am I really good at? Cooking! (aw! thanks buddy!)

12. What am I not really good at? not saying the truth. (Say what?!)

13. What is my job? I don't know. You don't have a job. (AH! If he only knew... lol)

14. What is my favorite food? Chicken (I do like chicken!)

15. What makes you proud of me? cleaning up playroom. (yay!)

16. If I were a cartoon character, who would I be? Minnie Mouse (yay!)

17. What do you and I do together? play, crafts, cook, clean, do chalk outside (he liked this one, apparently)

18. How are we the same? we have on blue. (hmm too bad I have on black)

19. How are you and I different? Mommy has boobies. (oh dear)

20. How do you know that I love you? you kiss me and hug me

21. Where is my favorite place to go? the mall, and the Disney Store (ha. I think this is HIS favorite!)

22. What is one thing you wish you could change about your mom? nothing! (yay! haha)

23. What would your mom do with a million dollars? clothes and food (ha. this might be true!)

24. What do you wish you could go and do with your mom? Camping! (and we are in a few weeks!)

GOAL!!!

2009-04-19T09:54:00.002-04:00

Adam had his first soccer game, yesterday! He did amazing. He is so much happier, this season, than he was in the fall. Get this... he even SCORED a GOAL!!!! I think I may have been more excited about the goal, than he was though. haha.

Here are a few photos from the game:

They look like they're flying... but really they are getting ready to show their good sportsmanship towards the other team. :)

Look who came to see her BFF play!! :) Cute couple, eh? ;)

And the Columbus Crew Cat was at the game! How cool for the little soccer players!

I wish I knew where the past three years have gone. It seems like such a blur. Yet, it's so exciting to see Adam playing soccer, having friends, becoming independent, and just plain growing up. I'm going to try to blink slower, because I don't want to miss a thing!!

Watermelon, Who?

2009-04-15T12:22:00.002-04:00

Adam: Knock, Knock

Me: Who's there?

Adam: Watermelon

Me: Watermelon, who?

Adam: Your mom!

Me: Your father is in so much trouble for using that phrase!!!

Adam: I know, daddy's funny. (cue hysterical three year old laughing)

SIGH.

You're in trouble, daddy.

Absence Makes the Heart GROW Fonder

2009-04-14T09:46:00.010-04:00

Right?

Just agree with me, here, people.

Excuse my lack of posting and my two week vacation...unannounced. I know... I know... Who gave me the right?

You can stop with the hate mail. You can stop begging me to post. Because, HERE I AM!

It's been a long two weeks.

We've been busy, as always.

I currently have 8 classes, after this semester, left. (Can I get an AMEN?!)

My boys are keeping me BEYOND busy.

I am having minor meltdowns. Yes, it's true. I need happy drugs, I think. Or more alcohol in my life? Happy hour anyone? (just kidding.... of course) <-- this is actually more serious... I just want to make jokes to make myself feel better, about my hormonal issues.

ANNNNYWAYYYY...to the reason ya'll are here..... here are some pictures to show you what we've been up to! It's easier and more fun that way!! :)

~~~~~~~ Easter in Indiana, with my two sisters. OH yes- that's right... I got to go away, for the whole weekend.... ALOOONE. It was fantastic. And well...we had a really good time!

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Soccer is BACK. And this year, Adam is a beast. He is rockin' the soccer field, like a natural Beckham.

and Matty just thinks he is playing.... :)

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and of course, there's been random playing, crafting, ER visits (that's for another post), and concert goings... we are busy people.

Are you happier with me now? :)

BSM: I Scream. You Scream....

2009-03-29T21:44:00.002-04:00

We ALL scream for ICE CREAM!

Want to see some more sweet photos? Head over to Mother May I, for a little more, BSM!

We've Been BUSY Bees!

2009-03-24T08:45:00.004-04:00

I know, I've been absent. I am sorry! We have been SO busy! As you will see below....

Look! Matty's room is no longer his room! It's our new playroom!!! Matty is now sleeping in with Adam, on the bottom bunk. They love sharing a room! :) And I LOVE having an organized playroom. I have Kelli to thank for the inspiration behind the bins and labeling them!

We've been to the zoo twice, so far this spring! It's been amazingly warm here, and I am not complaining! Oh, and look, our favorite BEAN! :)

We went to visit Grammie, at the nursing home (long story! She's not doing well.) and we saw a firetruck!

Also while at Grammie's we like to get inside of the food warmers.

We've also been to Birthday parties, a wedding, and the park! It's been.... BUSY!

And all of this while I am in my final week of this semester. And no spring break! What's that about?! Onto new classes, next week! yay! :)

Hope you're all doing well! I promise I'll be "back" as soon as I find the time and motivation!

All week...no post....

2009-03-19T10:34:00.004-04:00

I know. No post. I am surprised I'm not being badgered yet!! ;)

I'm still behind. Still trying to catch-up/keep up homework.

It's been NICE here! We've been to the zoo, park, and I've cleaned up the front yard!!

Ash is home! yay! :) We are concerting it up tomorrow!

The boys are insomniacs. We've had many nights where mommy has only slept 3-4 hours.

I. AM. TIRED.

So I drink....

like....

a....

ROCKSTAR! ;)

What have you been up to?

Carli... and Randomness

2009-03-15T10:15:00.000-04:00

I am so behind. SO behind. On everything. So, I am just now getting around to finishing up Carli's Birthday photos. Here are my favs. Isn't she adorable??

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Today we're headed to Clayton's ELEVENTH Birthday! My first nephew is eleven. I can't believe it!

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We may also have visitors coming this week! I am keeping my fingers crossed!!! :) I'll tell you who it is, once I know they are coming! EEK! :)

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Ashley is home this week! I am so happy. :)

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I have so much homework to do, it's not even funny. These classes are ROUGH this time.

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I had an amazing time with one of my best friends, from high school, yesterday. I forgot to take my camera. Do you believe it? GRR!

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Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! If I haven't commented on your blogs, don't hate me! I'm just so swamped and tired, right now! I still love you all! :)

Theme Thursday: Restful

2009-03-11T22:00:00.004-04:00

I am not good at resting.... So I am thankful that my kiddos ARE! :)

This is Adam's new bunk bed. He loves it and thinks he's SO cool, because he can get into the bed various ways (i.e. by not using the ladder and by climbing it like Spiderman).

Matty LOVES popcorn! He also loves sprawling out on the coffee table. Why? I have no idea. But he sure is cute doing it!!

Want to see more restful photos? Head over to The Land of K.A. to see more theme Thursday photos!

Cousins

2009-03-11T00:00:00.000-04:00

“Cousins are many. Best friends are few. What a rare delight to find both in you.”

Never Leave a Camera ALONE!

2009-03-10T09:49:00.002-04:00

This is what happens....

That's my step-dad, Chip. Can we all say.... CREEPY? ;) Good thing I love this guy or I'd be more afraid, than I am. ha ha. Makes for a good blog post, though, eh?!

WiNiNeR WINNER WINNERSSSSSSS!!!

2009-03-08T11:07:00.002-04:00

WINNER WINNER WINNER!!! Lucky NUMBER 16!!! That would be ELAINE and VALERIE!!

So what did you win? I did say I would tell you today... Well... I can't tell you... because it's MY Birthday and since *I* had to wait to open MY presents, you have to wait TOO! :)

I'll ship out your presents, tomorrow, and then when you get them, I will tell everyone else. I know, I am mean. ;) CONGRATULATIONS!! :)

(email me your home addresses, and I'll get your presents out, soon! bams0803 at yahoo)