I am seriously annoyed right now. There was a "nurse-in" held at Target stores today where women showed up and breast fed their babies. Absolutely, go ahead, feed your beautiful babies!! I'm sickened by the need for such protests. A woman was asked to either stop breastfeeding her baby or go do it in the bathroom at a Target in Texas last week or they would call the police; despite her being fully covered. Target's policy is that women can freely breastfeed in their store, so what gives? What is wrong with feeding your baby in public? I just don't understand this persecution of boobies! Everybody loves them. Everybody wants to save them, but nobody wants babies to eat??? And if e employees are going to suggest using a bathroom (puke) then they need to provide a lounge area, kept clean and tidy,with couches, rockers, pillows, aroma therapy, soothing music, a waterfall... And a play area for your older children...everything you might like if you CHOOSE to take a time out and breastfeed in private. Get over it America people have to eat to live, even the smallest people.

What?!? 
I am so excited for Christmas this year! We have picked out some pretty awesome gifts for the boys and our family, I cant wait to see them open up the gifts. The gif I got for Drew is pretty sweet and I think he'll be surprised. Mostly I'm happy for the reason of the season, and hearing a three year old say Happy Birthday Jesus, is just hilarious! 
There is a bit of ugly this season. Saturday we had some mail stolen, and which I cant prove it was them, I'd like to kick the neighbor kids in the teeth! I'm about 99.9999% they were hoping to find some money in the cards and once they learned they were actually just warm holiday greetings, they just crumpled the cards and threw them in the street. I know some people are desperate but I don't believe for one second thats what happened here. So I'll be policing the mail boxes around my house, it's the least I can do :)

New hilarious blog

A friend of mine on FB linked this blog post about the elf on a shelf over achievers. I almost peed my pants reading it! This gal, Jen, has some pretty great rants and makes me laugh, she is one I will continue to follow!
http://peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.blogspot.com/2011/12/over-achieving-elf-on-shelf-mommies.html?m=1

So funny! (and true!
So I came across this picture today which totally explains Jax and the stage he is in right now. When he is jabbering away, I swear, every third word is "Gabba" so please insert Yo Gabba Gabba in for Elmo!

Give other moms a break -- today is ’No Judgment Day’

Give other moms a break -- today is ’No Judgment Day’

I LOVE this idea! I know I carry around a great amount of mommy guilt and feel the need to justify every parenting choice I made. I also know I'm guilty of judging others, so today, I will NOT give in to that little nag in my head. Also please don't judge me because I only bathe my kids once or twice a week. :)

Hectic week TGTF(thank goodness tomorrow's Friday)

Day 28 I'm thankful for quiet time. I love this time every afternoon that I get to regroup and prepare for the "second shift" of my day. Somedays thus doesn't happen as Carter doesn't nap any more but usually he'll chill and wat h a movie while Jax naps. Sometimes I even crawl into bed and take a nap myself! Oh how I love quiet time!
Day 29 I'm thankful for lunch dates with friends. Impromptu or scheduled, an afternoon of fun with a friend is always something to be cherished.
Day 30 I'm thankful for my washer and dryer! Carter is having some setbacks and while that's very frustrating, I'm so glad I don't have to haul the dirties to a laundry mat. So today thank you God, Robert and Rita, and Mom and Dad for our washer and dryer!

December is here! Had a wonderful day, volunteered in Beanie's class, saw Matt and Amy, hung out with my Lynly, got to have baby Ella for a few hours, and ordered pizza for dinner, yum! It really is the small things in life that make me happy. Carter sang out during class, Ms. Kathy and Mrs. Donna were impressed.

Catching up

The past few days have been a whirlwind and I have some days to catch up on!

Day 25, thankful for my scentsy warmers, new favorite scent is black raspberry vanilla, it is the ONLY thing I could find to get the funky broccoli smell out of my house after I made broccoli casserole. Which turned out wonderful and was a huge hit at my parents house for our dinner Friday night.

Day 26
I'm thankful for my home. Its small and needs updating but its ours - I just love it, its cozy and just feels like home. 3 bedrooms, one bath, full basement aka "the man cave." I honestly think that a lot of new builds are cold and unwelcoming and everyone is welcome in our home :) One of my favorite things to do is sit on the porch swing while the boys run wild in the yard and play. Jaxon better watch out! (these were taken on an unseasonably warm day a few weeks ago, hence the shorts)

and....
Day 27
I'm thankful to have health insurance! Just took the boys for cleanings/check ups an the dentist, no copay, no coinsurace, hooray for that. Got flu shots and check ups for us at the doctor this season, just had to pay office visit copays again, so thankful for that. I think health insurance is taken for granted by a lot of people but working at LMH for the past 10+ years and volunteering for Health Care Access really makes me stop and say "thank you" any time I use my insurance. I am worried about what is going to happen as we move toward a socialized medicine type of policy but for now, I'm a happy girl.

Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day full of family, friends, and food! I'm thankful to be on schedule with my cooking and we'll have dinner on time, yum!!

Day 23
Thank you God for this day. Pretty much doesn't get better than that! I had a wonderful day, forgot to take back the library books but even that's okay, just renew them online :) Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm so excited to kick off the "holiday season." The rest of this week is about family but next week, Christmas decorating is happening!

Day 22
I'm super thankful for my DVR, it's wonderful to be able to just set it to record and then watch a TV show whenever I want. Watching LL Cool J on The Talk and he's so funny!

Day 21
Today I am thankful for Yo Gabba Gabba. Truly a loved show in my household and it's inspired Jaxon to speak more. Carter and Jax really do learn about friendship and how to do some kick booty dance moves! Not to mention the 25 minutes of peace because this is one show they will actually watch. 

Day 20

Today I am thankful for the kindness of strangers. Shadow got out this week and the nice lady who found her actually took the time to call the vet's office on her tag to find out where she lives and brought her home to us! Most people would have either taken her to the pound or called animal control, hooray for saving a $100+ fine this time of year. :)

Day 19

Today I am thankful for my siblings. I love them all, they are each different and bring different things to my life. Kimberly, my older sister, loves that I say that (NOT!) and keeps me guessing, what on earth is she going to do next?!? Rachel, my younger sister, is a sensitive girl who just likes to have fun and honestly who doesn't like being around people like that? R.J. my one and only brother, I love him and he is irreplaceable! At fifteen, he's at a really fun age and our relation ship is moving from older sister/protector to friend. I'm blessed to have each in my life!

Day 18
Today I'm struggling. There has been too much family drama going on lately and I'm just about ready to delete my FB account!!!! I'm thankful for the Internet and social media but today I'm ready to just go back to 1990, but that will just bring jr high/middle school drama back, lol. Honestly, today I am thankful for my thick skin, I don't let the bitches get me down! Jax was cracking me up with his stickers today - he's so cool.

Day 17
The dishwasher, God bless whoever came up with this wonderful contraption! I do a load a day and still have dishes left to hand wash, the dishwasher saves me so much time and every and keeps my hands looking good ;) lol it's hot enough to sterilize too so if we've been suck I know those germs are going buh-bye. So come on over, use a real glass and have a drink with me :)

Day 16
Today I'm thankful and grateful for ibuprofen! I slept on my arm funny and I was almost in tears when I woke up, so sad face for me. It's so amazing how much ibuprofen helps; I was cranky and irritable, feeling like a cruddy mom, and then BAM! the meds kick in and mommy is smiling again. 

Day 15
Just made it! I'm thankful that I have a job. It's part time and just enough to balance staying home with my baby boys and getting the bills paid!

Day 14
Today I'm thankful for my in-laws. Rita, Robert, Adam, B(and Ryan) - you are all amazing and make me feel like part of the family. I love you all as my own, bigger than the milky way and more than words can say! I am a really lucky girl.

Day 13
Mindy Transmeier Neis! Thank you so much for being my friend the last 15 years and for helping me out this morning! We got to church and Carter lost his breakfast at the threshold, I was supposed to work in the Pre-K and I panicked for a second, but lots of people stepped up to help and Mindy covered my nursery duty! Love you girl, thanks<3

Day 12
Today I am thankful for good friends, Saturday nights off, awesome food, and Pinot Girgio! I'm not as bad as some New York housewives but I do love to kick back and enjoy :)

Day 11
This is a picture of my Daddy and Uncle David during the first Gulf War, Desert Storm. Today I am thankful for my freedom and all of those brave men, women, and families defending it. God bless America and thank you Vets. A personal and special thank you to my Daddy, Uncle David, and brother; Adam Trybom. 

Day 10
I am super thankful for my phone! I love being able to capture some of the most candid moments in my life as well as keep in touch with friends and family. I use my phone as a library, a game station, social media outlet, learning tool for myself and the boys, a camera, and the list goes on. 

One more candid shot!

Day 9
Today I'm remembering my beautiful Nanny. She went to be with God Nov. 7, 2005 and sometimes it feels like yesterday. I am so thankful to have gotten to know this wonderful, beautiful woman who was filled with love and joy! She loved her family so much and was very proud of her girls and ALL her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Even though my boys never met her on Earth, I know she hand picked these guys for me and I thank her. I miss our time together and I really miss your apple cake! I love you and I know you are shaking a leg and humming a tune right now. 

Day 8

Doo doo doo doo....and today I'm thankful for my husband. Drew is my rock, he's and awesome father and loving hubby. He is loyal and honest and loves fiercely, I know if I can count on anyone, its him, he will never let me down and believe me, I've tested him! Thanks husband for all you do, working so hard, allowing me to be home with our boys most of the time, taking care of the yard and cars, doing your own laundry, putting the toilet seat down, etc...I could go on and on. :)

Day 7
My beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy, Jaxon Drew! He is my baby, my bubba bear and our family couldn't be without him. He has been the polar opposite from Carter since pregnancy but I wouldn't change him for anything. I thank God every day for giving me two healthy baby boys but today is Jax's day! No pictures please!! Lol

Day 6
Today I am thankful for my sweet boy, Carter. I am thankful for both of my guys but today I'm going to focus on Beanie! He made me a mom and totally changed our lives. He is a joy and blessing and makes me laugh every day. Even when he's being a turkey, he's still cute! Love you Carter-bean!

Day 5

Today is November 5th and I'm thankful for peanut butter! Lol it's a staple and my go to when I just can't think of anything else to make for lunch. It's one of Carter's, "best lunch ever!" it's not surprising that after I had him all I wanted to eat was peanut butter and plain M&M's. We LOVE peanut butter!

Day 4Today I am thankful for my car. It does so much more than get me from point A to point B. Carter and I have some pretty wonderful conversations in the car and Jax cracks up when I'm singing along to the radio. I remember when we bought the Tribute; it was the first car we ever bought together and we had just purchased our "family" car. I'm so happy to say we have filled it with love. 

Day 3
November 3rd, today I am thankful for something silly. This makes me able to get up and function; not to mention it's delicious.  Thank God for coffee!! It turns my day from "leave me alone" to "good morning!"

November 2nd
Today I am grateful for a joyous heart! <3 I know this comes from my relationship with God and I love that I have the patience to chase after these ornery men! Thank you God for making me joyful!!

November 1st 2011

Its the beginning of November, time to think about Thanksgiving. I am grateful for so many things! The first thing is my parents, I wouldn't be here without them but most importantly I wouldn't be ME without them. They are both my heroes and inspiration. I love you Mom and Daddy!

I'm going to catch you, you better run!