I feel like a real mom Gepetto!

Today was the first time in a long time that I have felt like a real mom. In the morning I took Ian outside and had him sit in the wagon while I pulled weeds! Then we took naps (well Ian took a nap, I got to shower and then lay down for a short period of time before he woke up).

At lunch my friend Misti called and asked if we wanted her to bring us lunch and let our boys play. I of course said yes! So we got to have lunch with our friends and since it was so nice outside still I asked if she would want to take the boys outside to play. She said yes.

We brought the side walk chalk outside for the boys to play with, although I think Misti might have had more fun with that, as you will be able to see in one of the pictures a nice drawing of a flower. Then we got bubbles going and "paint". We filled a plastic container with water and let the boys "paint" the garage with it. It was really interesting to see the different ways the boys played. Calvin was really into "painting" the garage and Ian was more into playing with the water in the container. Over all they had a great time! And so did I.

I felt really happy today. Not that I have been sad lately or anything but I just felt a sense of joy today. Being able to watch my boy play and enjoy the company of friends was just a great way to spend my day. I am so grateful for all of my friends.

Today I ponder...

What would life be like if we didn't have chocolate?

We would have less smiles that is for sure!

I feel like I've done good...

Today I actually made mine and Ian's lunch! And by make I mean threw in the microwave. But let me tell you that is way more than I have done in days, er, weeks really. Mine was a Stouffers meal (Monterey Chicken) and Ian's was a cheap $1 meal that was popcorn chicken and potato smiley faces! He ate the chicken right up and munched on the potatoes for a while. I was able to save some of them and he can have them for dinner tonight!

To top this off I actually got dressed this morning...wait for it...even though I had no where to go! This is huge considering I am usually still in my pajamas when Justin get home.

Now Ian is asleep. I tried to sleep too and I did for about 10 or 15 minutes. Then the phone rang. I have pretty much decided that I won't get a comfy sleep in until Owen is born anyways, so I got up, ate a caramel cadbury egg (yummy) and decided to blog about my super duper accomplishments!

Next thing you know I will be unloading the dishwasher...oh wait, I did that too! While our lunches were cooking I just decided at first I would take the plates out, then moved on to the bowls, cups, silver ware and so on. It was done before my dinner was! Man I am on a role today. Perhaps I will now take the time to fold the towels that are in the clothes basket. I don't want to over do it, I still want to have this energy going when Justin gets home. It is pizza night, so I need to have it in me to put it in the oven. ;)

My wonderful husband...

So last night I finally decided that instead of waiting for Justin to ask in I needed help I would just ask him to help me. I was pretty worn out from our trip to Wal-Mart, but our dishes were in desperate need of being washed.

So like any good wife :) I asked my husband if he could help me out! I think I gave him the option of unloading or loading. I was hoping he would chose to unload as it takes less moving around the kitchen to load the dishwasher.

Again being the good wife that I am ;) sat on the couch with Ian while he did his half. I wasn't listening too much to what Justin was doing because Ian and I were watching videos of, well Ian. He loves watching videos of himself!

Ok, more about my vain child later, this post is about my wonderful husband!

Before I knew it Justin was coming over and said are you ready to do your part? I was more than happy to get up off the couch and let him sit with Ian while I loaded the dishwasher. Only when I got to the kitchen to my surprise Justin had already loaded most of the dishes! I usually can fit the last few in so I did some rearranging and got the last few in and put the final non refrigerated groceries up.

I love my husband so much! To top off this great story he also helped by putting the clothes in the dryer for me! I am not sure what I did to deserve this wonderful man as my life long partner, but I thank God for it daily!

I love you sweet man of mine!

I'm starting a fund...

Yep, I want to start a fund called the "send Jessica to the spa fund". What do you think? I mean I am sure we could get it to where people could write it off for tax purposes. ;)

Seriously though, I need a day off. I realized this morning that I work 7 days a week plus evenings. Yes the evenings and weekends are part time seeing how I have Justin there to help, but still I feel bad having him do to much because he does go to an actual job and doesn't get to take naps during the day.

So what do you think, will you give to my fund? :)

Pictures...

Justin's parents are currently here visiting with us. Ian is having a great time! I know we are going to have some recovery days once they leave.

Here are a few pictures of the past few days.

Ian getting his Easter basket. He was so excited!

Ian got to eat a piece of the candy that came in his basket. He enjoyed that too ;)

I love this picture!

Kaitlynn (niece), Ian and Kylie (niece) at church on Saturday night. I love this picture too!

Walking around at the zoo with Grandpa and Grandma.

Taking a short break (mainly for my sake).

Ok, so this picture is just funny. I bought that toy at a garage sale and he doesn't really know how to pay with it. So he rides it like a horse. What I didn't realize is that on the t.v. was an Old Spice commercial. So don't worry we are not letting Ian watch bad movies ;) As a joke I wanted to put Justin's head on the body, but since I am not that good at the computer I didn't. Plus the actor is African American, which actually would have made it even more funny!

Not for those who like Barbra Streisand