If I weren't a mother...

Two years ago today I started this blog. (Click here to read the first post)

I did it for the same reasons most people do... to keep family that lives far away "in touch" with our lives.

(I'm not sure how many of them actually read it...)

In fact I wouldn't have realized that it was 2 years ago today if my mom hadn't mentioned it the other day on the phone... THANKS MOM!

In the process I've "met" so many amazing people!!! It's been great.

That got me thinking about the REASON I started the blog... my boys and what life would have been like...

If I weren't a mother..

- I would still be a size 6... I like to think so anyway.

- I wouldn't have the "road map" across my stomach from 3 full term pregnancies!

- I would be able to walk across the floor without my feet sticking to something or tripping over toys.

- I would be able to sleep in as long as I want to on the days I can.

- I would be able to watch and ENTIRE movie without being interrupted

- I would be able to get a full nights sleep!! (most nights anyway!)

- I wouldn't have to worry about "what was going on" when it was quiet.

- I wouldn't do 20,000 loads of laundry in a week

- I wouldn't be "friends" with Google because of the Million questions I get asked everyday!!

BUT if I weren't a mother

- I would miss the hugs and kisses. (funny from someone who's not really that "touchy touchy")

- I would miss the "mommy watch this"... even for the 1,000,000th time

- I wouldn't get to see the first smile, laugh, step, broken bone... ;)

- I would miss the laughs and smiles

- I would miss the " mommy I love you" - (even if the reason he said it was because I let him play PS2 or not do school so he can play in the snow with his friends.)

- I would have no reason to blog... hey that's a big one isn't it!!

- I would miss watching them play together (they really do play well together - even if it's usually LOUD and involves running, jumping, wrestling, or boxing!)

- I would miss the snuggles and tickles

- I would miss the million questions, the fingerprints on the mirror, and the "copycat" syndrome that Carter has right now!! (OK, maybe I won't miss that!!)

And that just names a few things...

Fact is... I won't trade being a mom for ANYTHING!!!

So get ready for more years of crazy stories and funny pictures!!!

January 2007

January 2009

My 200th

I'm taking a momentary break to PAUSE for my 200th post!

I'll give you the top 10 things I'd like 200 of....

1. I don't think anything else really needs to be said the picture speaks for itself!

2. OH YEAH - 3 boys = NO PEACE AND QUIET (unless something VERY BAD is happening!)

I would even take 200 seconds of this sometimes!

3. More minutes in my day!!!

4. I'm taking them while I can get them... They are growing up so quick!

5. I've said it before and I'll say it again.... ALL mothers potty training boys need a semi full of these! (Hayden has done great, but his aim is WAY off at least once a day! I have the cleanest toilet rug around... it's been washed once a day recently!)

6. Um YEAH!!!

7. I promise you this is my brain recently... I could use 200 more brain cells!

8. 200 hours with my man! (That = 8.33333 days... for whatever it's worth!)

9.SLEEP!!! ( real - uninterrupted, deep, relaxing sleep!)

10.

What is one thing you'd like 200 of?

My hubby wants 200 of these..

I think I'd really end up with #7 being my problem even more!

8 years ago today!

8 years ago today I married my best friend!
I love you sweetheart!
I look forward to MANY more years with you!