Late Night Rantings of a Toddler Mom

changes

2011-09-12T00:08:00.004-04:00

Some things will never change. On the other hand most areas of ones life change daily. Changes are sometimes good things and sometimes bad. Sometimes they are unexpected sometimes planned. Change is not something I am particularly good at, I like the security of my happy bubble and it takes me awhile to adjust when it pops. Looking back now on the ten years since 9-11 I realize the massive changes in my life. In a way ten years seems like an eternity and others a brief second. In the past ten years not only has my physical appearance changed (more than I'd like to admit) but also the realm of living has changed. Ten years ago I knew my husband simply as my boyfriend of about a little over 2 months. I worked at a small retail gift shop, I drove a small compact car and I still lived at home with my parents. In particular ten years ago on this date I was eating a piece of toast in the living room preparing to go to work when my grandmother came to tell us about the attack. I heard of the second plane crash driving to work but didn't actually get to see the devastation until I got home that evening where I sat in the living room and cried. Flash forward ten years- I have been married to my husband for eight years, we have two beautiful healthy and rowdy boys. Reality of bills, house maintenance, and fuel for my now SUV are looming. I no longer work but am blessed to be able to stay at home and enjoy the few precious years I have with my boys but the one thing that has been constant is that every year I still sit and cry in my living room as the tragic footage of the those brave, beautiful, and beloved people tear at my heart. Yes, some things will never change.

pictures

2011-08-26T21:48:00.006-04:00

Today I took my newest addition to get his photos taken. Not only was it a fiasco but I wasn't highly impressed. Oh don't get me wrong I got a few good pictures but for the most part I was slightly disappointed in the results.

First and foremost when I got there the manager basically was rude to me because I booked online and told me next time it would be better if I called. Ok shake it off, I'm here for pictures than my son decided that he wasn't going to cooperate. He was fussy and grumpy which I don't blame him he's three months old, he's routine of eating and sleeping was upset and how dare they expect him to actually smile-LOL!

The lady that did my photos was nice and bless her heart patient but really two of the photos which would have been beautiful ended up with the top of his head clipped! And to top it off EXPENSIVE... I mean I knew going in that obsessed as I am with photos it wouldn't be cheap and that the place I went to was on the higher end. All I'm saying is that I'm glad I had a gift card!

All in all it was one of those tortures that parents put there children through and than think What possessed me to do this but I know years down the road I won't remember the screaming fit or the price...but only of how fast time has gone and how much I miss those days.

starting over

2011-08-25T11:47:00.002-04:00

Hey everybody me again! I know its been like two years since I've blogged. Do you realize how much has happened in my life in two years...a whole lotta stuff and a whole lotta nothing! LOL! Anyway I thought since my oldest son has started school and I have another infant that maybe in order to keep my sanity I should blog again. Hopefully I can keep up at least once a month if not more so anyway whats been going on in your crazy world ( that is if I have any readers left?)

One of my newest obsessions is couponing. I like it although very time consuming but sometimes I get great deals. I also found VocalPoint which is a really cool place...check it out.

Speaking of obsessions my other site Stinkerpot Scraps will also be rebooted soon although I don't know how much digital scrapping will continue I will try to post monthly there even if its just a card or something I've made.

Anyway I'd better get going. I'm surprised I got this much written and I hope you'll continue to follow me. Keep on me!