Now and then..

Every now and then life shows you how sweet... or mean it can be. Yesterday I was not having the best day. I was frustrated and tired. I usually can vent and then be ok with it, my attitude usually straightens right up. But before that could happen, my husband came home from work early with a surprise for me. I am a wine lover. Love trying it and enjoying a glass with dinner just about every night. Came home with it, helped with the kids and went for a family walk. Yea every now and then my husband can turn the charm :). I love being surprised, even by the littlest things. Means sometime took time from their very own thoughts to think of you. The walk was good, came home watched some tv ate some popcorn with Reese. Dallas heads to bed around 7:20 every night and Reese follows around 7:45. We take those extra minutes to spend some extra attention on Reese. Anyways we both go in tuck her and and say goodnight normally. Reese loves books and has a ton of them, I've been waiting for the day I can read her a bedtime story. So last nights grabbed a Mickey book full of short stories kneeled down by her big girl bed and starting reading. She liked it a lot and listened and just laid in bed. She wanted me to read another one but they actually are pretty long. It filled my heart to be able to do this with her. Hoping she goes for it again tonight! Ooh I did forget to mention...prior to bed time I was reading something sitting at the table. I had heard Reese say "kitty" a few times but look up to see a cat in our house walking all around! She had some how lured it in haha it was pretty funny and the cat was friendly too.

Hitting the gym at 4:40 every morning isn't so bad after the initial get out of bed. Have to get up right away because I have to be back prior to Jason leaving for work. This morning was a tough one, dallas decided to not sleep very well last night! But going to the gym always makes me feel much better so glad I do it!

Never

Never do I use my blog as a rant about dumb people...but gosh sometimes people make at tough. And oh yeah this is my blog :) for the longest time I never knew how to deal with certain people In Mine and Jason's lives. But with the passing of my dad and a breaking point with those people and just not living my life the way I wanted it, I have learned. And it's been a while, but doesn't mean these people don't piss me off. I have learned that we just can't stomach fakeness...and plus being hurtful on top of that to people I love. WAMO that's it for me. I guess I just don't get it, maybe if they lost a loved one (which I never wish upon anyone no matter what) they would realize that life is so much more. I know people may think I'm pretty high strung and probably odd?! Lol but hey it is what it is. And I'm not fake. You will know a lot about me within a few minutes of talking to me if you pay attention . I am passionate about the things I love and enjoy in life but I also am real about who I am and what my life consist of. I don't play games anymore and I no longer aim to please. I am much more accepting of dif life styles then once before. I love to have fun but I put my mom/adult face on when needed. Another thing....judge my parenting and you will straight up get served. Haha seriously though. Everyone does have their own parenting ways and if they are taking good care of their children and trying god bless em. And if you don't have children? Don't even open your mouth to judge one who does. Parenting is hard and not for the selfish. Oh and I mean parents who actually raise their kids...just because it came out of you, don't make you a parent! Anyways my rant....OVER. Thankful that my little family is out of negativity and we do what's good for US. Life is so short....live....but live it TRUE and the real people won't judge because no one is flawless.

On to positive....Reese is learning the Abc's and numbers. Dallas is going to crawl soon! Slow pitch tourney soon, and coaching for me! Amped up my workouts with more lifting and trying to eat foods that a stomach flattening and mood boosting! Oh and Reese loves fruit it's all she eats for breakfast!

Something missing?

So my sister decided to take Reese and Dallas for 2 days on Monday...I was a little surprised because to someone who doesn't have children 2 of them can be a handful. But very happy too because a break for myself could be used :)

I have to say it was very weird not having the kids here, yes I got to clean the house and have it stay clean, slept through the night, went on a date, went shopping with Courtney and lounged for a few minutes! But waking up today I got this familiar feeling...it was as if when Jason and I got our first apartment and I was done with softball and I would wake up and do whatever I wanted! It actually mad me sad. Sad because I know now more than ever I was truly missing something in my life prior to having our children. I woke up this morning missing going into Reese's room and her laying in bed....having her say "hi mom" about 10 times. Then walking into Dallas's room to find a huge smile on his face when he sees me. Mom and dads need breaks and I am thankful we got ours this week! But gosh I love my kids, they drive me crazy at times but a good parent knows that's normal! They are my whole world! I got to spend some alone time with my husband, and I am glad :) I love him so much and he misses the kids so much too. I found myself a wonderful guy, and we have grown and learned together. He is an amazing dad and I am glad I get to wake up and go to bed with him. My heart grew a little more for my kids these last 2 days! So glad they will be home in about an hour.

I also got to think a lot about my dad while the kids were gone. I miss him so much. I was able to start a little area in Jason's man cave for some of his 49ers stuff and just great memory stuff too. I miss having bbqs with him, sitting around just talking. He was so full of life, made the smallest things so exciting. I miss his voice so much, and his knowledge about everything. It's hard...to say the very least. He was my everything.

Daily

Some daily pics of Reese racing around our yard and stuff!

Easter weekend

This last weekend was a very fun one. Originally Jason was supposed to have Friday off, but he had overtime so he worked until about 1:30pm. Came home and we headed out for a long walk in the neighborhood with the kids. We relaxed the rest of the day and evening. Saturday we took Reese to the Easter egg hunt at the TRAC, they had other activities and fun stuff for the kids. Reese did fairly good at the hunt, got a little upset while waiting but it was a good time. She also got to check out a fire truck which she liked. The weather was so nice Reese got to play outside pretty much the whole time. Sunday and was easter and she loved her basket, played outside with her new chalk and other toys. Dallas liked his toys in his basket too! We had a nice Easter dinner and relaxed. Reese ate way too much candy, she doesn't usually get that much but she ate a ton of jelly beans. We also made Mickey Mouse cookies, my sister got Reese the cookie cutter around her birthday time.

This coming weekend we are doing yard work and planting flowers and stuff so it should be fun. Reese will have fun as long as its outside.

Oh yesterday we stopped by Stoneridge which is where we got married. It's right around the corner from our house oddly enough, it's pretty cool to be able to drive past it a lot and just remember the day :) Reese went pump it and picked a flower. I got to take a couple pictures too.