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Oh, Halloween!

I love Halloween. Why? I love Halloween because I get candy. Candy (that I don't pay for) in large quantities is always a good thing. Even better? There is so much candy in my house that there is no accountability. What, Josh? Want a Peanut Butter Cup? Sure, here's 7 of them. Huh? Did I eat any? Of course not. I know they're your favorite *slyly kicks trash bag full of wrappers around the corner*.

But really, this Halloween was actually fun. Ty is old enough now that he gets it. We went to a great neighborhood off of Bryant where the cheap houses cost 3X more than our own. We did that because these people have more money than they have uses for it. That means full size candy bars, my friend. We then unleashed our children on said neighborhood. Ty would run up to the doors with Bryce close behind. After a knock on the door or a ring of the bell, the door would open and Ty would say, "Trick or Treat. Halloween," and Bryce would turn and run away. Ty would grab a piece of carefully selected candy and Momma would grab a piece for Bryce (I swear he LOVES Almond Joy). After a quick thanks, we'd be on our way.

Ty says that Halloween is the best day ever. How quickly they forget Christmas. It makes me wonder why I buy so many toys that will just get lost. Maybe I will just buy a bag of candy.

If you have paranoia, don't look here!

Okay, I HATE it when people get all worried and worked up about stuff for no good reason. This is funny because I constantly get worried and worked up about stuff for no good reason. The latest and greatest...Autism.

I used to be worried that Ty was autistic. He still has shades of it, I think. He is VERY sensitive to loud noise and to white noise. He covers his ears and cries (still) if he hears a vaccuum cleaner, blender, mixer, or any noise that could be considered loud (including yelling). As time has gone on, though, I think that we are in the clear with Ty. He maybe could be on the spectrum, but if he is, it isn't by much.

Now, I have Brycie to worry about. If it isn't enough to just have the worry in your head, Autism Speaks has put out a video glossary ( http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.php ) that shows warning signs of Autism. Now, I am afraid Bryce has Autism. He doesn't respond to his name the majority of the time, he gets hyper-focused on one thing, and he hand flaps when showing distress or anger. That being said, he is super-affectionate, can make eye contact, and does show me things/ ask for help - all of which point away from autism.

The moral is that there is always something to worry about, I guess. First, it is birth defects which moves to Autism and that gives way to late developing mental illness. I am going to resolve not to worry about this anymore...

Please Pray

This is a letter that I just forwarded to me. I was in club with Brianne.

Please petition God for Baylee Banning. She is the 6-month-old daughter of Aaron and Brianne (Lytton) Banning, who are friends of mine and Ben’s. Yesterday Baylee was diagnosed with 6 areas of cancer in her little body (3 in her brain). It appears to be fast-moving, but they did a biopsy today and are still waiting on results to find out what kind of cancer they are dealing with and what the treatment plan will be.

We KNOW that we serve an amazing God who CAN heal Baylee. Please pray for his healing power to be on Baylee and to just remove these tumors from her so she won’t have to go through chemo.

Thank you for your prayers!!
Kelly, Ben and Sophie Tyson

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Eph 3:20-21

What makes me feel old?

It's not my birthday. I will say that Sara is right, though. 28 and 29 are linked to 30. For instance, it isn't, "Wow! You are 28!" It is, "Only 2 years until 30. How are you holding up?" Please. I am still in the prime of my 20's - firmly entrenched in my 20's and not going anywhere...

What makes me feel old is going out for a night on the town with a bunch of 21 year olds. My sister's bachelorette party was this weekend and I planned it. I have been super stressed out about it because I just wanted it to be fun. I think it was fun.

We started out at Celice's apartment for a lingerie shower/ dinner. Katie got lots of good things. One of the ice breaker questions was, "If you are married, how many times a week do you have sex." Now, I won't answer that question on here because I am not so much sure who reads this, but, suffice it to say, I have been married 6 1/2 years and have 3 children - 2 of which sleep with me half the night. My answer was probably disheartening to those newlyweds who are fooling around more than once a day. Ha!

After the dinner, we went to a pole-dancing class. Not to brag, but I am a pretty good exotic dancer. I mean, I might quit my day job as a stay-at-home mom. No, really, I fell on butt after trying the fireman spin on the pole. Not good. I did, however, give both of my sister-in-laws pretty good lap dances. AWKWARD but fun!

Finally, we hit the bar scene. This was my first bar experience (I was the Designated Driver) and it was fun. I am pretty sure that I was the only person in our group that didn't get hit on - so sad. I did, however, have 2 drinks dropped on my feet and get complements from 3 drunk girls in the bathroom.

All in all, I realized how old - and bland - I am. I had a great time and I loved getting to go out with my sister and sister-in-laws, but *almost 30* is too old to just be starting the whole bar/club thing. I guess I should be starting bingo and slots...

Scott Baio is 45 and single...

...and if you want to know why just watch his show on VH1. We have been on vacation so I have been unable to watch my Jr High crush on TV for the last 2 Sundays. Catching up on these shows makes me realize that Charles in Charge is just an *small curse word here*. I mean, really? Really? The man is almost the same age as my Father (gross that he was my crush once, huh?) and he is just a loser. It makes me sad that the life portrayed on TV is not fiction but is really his life.

Just take some time to think about Cha-Chi today and be happy that you don't have that life (but you are allowed to covet his money).

A Diaper, A Straw, and a Map!

What an odd list, huh? That is what kept Bryce completely entertained while Josh debated whether or not he should keep his iPhone or take it back.
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone could be so easily entertained??

Foster Vacation - Day 6

Foster Vacation - Day 5

Vacation Video - Day 4

Vacation Video - Day 3

Vacation Video - Day 2

Vacation Video - Day 1

How about a Honda Pilot?

Any opinions? I am pretty sure that I am going to bail on the mini-van and move up in coolness to an SUV. I am doing this mostly so that hot guys will look at me at stoplights. I mean, when I was young and cute guys looked at me all the time. Now, they pull up and don't look at all. They're all, "Dude, min-van." I miss the visual appreciation.

I am, however, a little worried about this decision.  There is 10 - 20% of me that wants that storage space in the Odyssey.  Can you believe that this is really a tough decision? What do you think? 

100 Things about Me

Ok, I am going to do the 100 things post because Sara tagged me to do it.  In no way do I really think that this will be interesting to anyone but me. Here it goes!

1) I am the oldest child of four.

2) I have car fever right now.

3) I don't even care what kind of car I get as long as it is new to me.

4) I have 3 little boys.

5) When picking their names, I try them out together. If it doesn't flow, it has to go.

6) I really want a baby girl.

7) I may have already picked her name - Lainey Jean or Lainey Jo.

8) I LOVE TV!!

9) My husband (Josh) is the love of my life.

10) I have fantastic friends.

11) I am not great at maintaining long distance friendships.

12) My house is never clean, but I am always cleaning it.

13) I am not as organized as I want to be.

14) I would love to be a domestic goddess, but can't find a place to start learning.

15) I'd love to have an *accident* baby so that I don't have to stress about whether I am ready

16) My love language is quality time.

17) I used to think my love language was gifts until Josh got a promotion and was never home.

18) I love teen movies like Bring It On.

19) I have long periods of depression that no one knows about.

20) I am very insecure about the way my body looks.

21) I am the "fat" bridesmaid in my sister's wedding.

22) I love my kids with all of my heart.

23) My favorite time of day is nap time because we all snuggle in together.

24) I have internet friends.

25) I am always afraid that I will die young.

26) I am TERRIFIED to fly.

27) I like to shop.

28) I feel guilty if I buy stuff.

29) I can't cook.

30) I am always worried that I am not a good mom to my kids.

31) I want to be a better Christian.

32) I like to do crafts.

33) Josh thinks I look good no matter what.

34) I wish I could buy my kids the world.

35) I think Ty is a genius.

36) I also think he is a deviant.

37) I grew up in Texas.

38) I don't think that Texas and Oklahoma are really all that different.

39) I am a singer.

40) I want to be trendy.

41) I struggle with the notion of a loving God.

42) I hate doing laundry.

43) I wish that I still looked 18.

44) I don't like paying to watch a movie at the theater.

45) RENT is my favorite Broadway musical.

46) My brothers and sister have all found significant others that I adore.

47) I struggle with being judgmental.

48) I am indecisive to a fault.

49) I love Taco Cabana taquitos (which they no longer make).

50) I no longer like Taco Cabana.

51) Josh thinks I should become a wedding planner.

52) I love my boys' smiles.

53) I think Bryce is the best baby in the world.

54) I don't know if my friends want to hear about my son that passed away anymore.

55) I paid $180 for knee PT that didn't really do much.

56) I am looking forward to vacation in Padre/San Antonio in August.

57) I graduated as an Electrical Engineer in 2002.

58) There were only 2 other people in my class.

59) I struggle with gossiping.

60) I feel like I have gotten better about gossiping lately.

61)  I worry about terrorism.

62) I used to watch the news every day.

63) I had to stop because it was giving me panic attacks.

64) I love Will and Boogie from BB All-Stars.

65) I hate coffee.

66) I am addicted to caffeine (Diet Coke)

67) I tried to be a cake decorator.

68) I sucked at it.

69) Josh supports every wild hair that I get (see Cake Decorating and Wedding Planning)

70) Josh falls asleep on the couch every night and it drives me CRAZY!

71) I just woke him up.

72) I used to buy new bed linens every 3 months.

73) I had to quit that when I became a stay-at-home mom.

74) I helped my sister register for her wedding last week.

75) I now want all new dishes, bedding, bathroom stuff, and appliances.

76) I never knew I wanted a Fry-Daddy until I went registering!

77) I love talk radio.

78) I feel guilty that I don't listen to music in the car with my kids.

79) Ty ruined my car CD player by shoving money and a pool key into it.

80) I want to hire a landscaper.

81) I could spend hours in Hobby Lobby.

82) I lose cell phones.

83) I have a great cat.

84) I would like him to have a great home somewhere else.

85) I worry about what Ty will repeat when I'm not around.

86) I am a worrier.

87) I am a blog stalker.

88) I just woke Josh up AGAIN!

89) I start Bible Studies and never finish them.

90) I WILL finish them.

91) When a plane takes off (that I am in), I pray for forgiveness of my sins just in case.

92) I pray for the forgiveness of everyone else's sins too.

93) I want to be a millionaire.

94) I don't want to have to be disciplined to get there.

95) My mom and dad are fantastic and we have a great relationship.

96) I love Brownies and Ice Cream.

97) I hate being pregnant.

98) I love new babies (for the 1st 2 weeks).

99) I can't decide if I want to move back to Texas ever.

100) I am proud that I was able to think of this many things about me!

I tag Josh and Shannon.

Tonight

Tonight, we did not buy this beautiful car. I am sad but proud. I WANTED this car. I NEEDED this car. I sat in and SMELLED this car (Okay, not this car, but one just like it). There is nothing like leather. Ahhh, the intoxicating scent of a minivan. It had the sunshades built in to the windows. It had a moon roof.  Alas, it was not to be. 

I was sitting in the dealership with my stomach in knots. Josh was great and would've bought me the van in a heartbeat. We just couldn't do it. Our guilt was too great (and our trade-in was not). So thank you, Dave Ramsey (and Mary and Neil who helped talk us out of it). I don't have a car payment that is double tonight because of you.

...And that makes me happy :) 

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Or I am going to spank your butt (That's the song as sung by an almost 3 year old)! No, really, I am so very sick of the rain. I was actually sick of it last Wednesday when the weathermen SWORE that we were at the end of the rain and summer was here. It has rained EVERY DAY since they said that. I hate them.

I would say that we had a lot going on here, but, due to aforementioned rains, we don't.  I am bored. I am whiney. I will write tomorrow when I am in better spirits.

Filet O' FIsh

Okay. This is the funniest commercial that I have seen in a long time. Josh and I were deep in conversation last night and both stopped (so, I guess it could be argued that we were not THAT deep in conversation if we were both semi-watching the TV) and turned to watch this commercial about 30 seconds into it. Then, we spent the rest of waking time interjecting our conversations with...

"Filet O' Fish"

"Filet O' Fish"

"No"

HAHAHAHAHA! If you watch and don't think that this is funny, you may have figured out why you think I am crazy. This probably speaks volumes about my sense of humor. 

The year has gone SOOO fast!

What in the world? Where did the time go? It is the end of May and I haven't posted since January! You may think that this is because I am incredibly busy, but you would be oh-so-very wrong. I am just a little on the lazy side.

Anyways, I am coming off of two GREAT weekends and am really dreading starting real life all over again. Last weekend, I (and about 13 other ladies) went to Allen, TX for a lot of shopping and food. It was very fun and I got all of the inappropriate discussions that I wanted to have out of the way -everything from S-E-X to "other things." I mean, really, I was told that you can't talk about a Va-Jay-Jay on a blog. I think that is so very untrue but I won't mention those conversations just in case.

This weekend, we went to DFW for wedding dress shopping and anniversary fun. My mom, Celice, Katie and I went shopping for the perfect, over-the-top, romantic dress for Katie and we found it. She had to order it w/o ever seeing it in person, though, so let's hope that it is as beautiful in real life as in the picture. Don't think she didn't try on every dress in the store(s) because she did. None of them were quite right, though. This one is PERFECT and she will be beautiful in it. Then, I grabbed Josh and it was off to the W for our Anniversary (6 years!!!).

Now, we aren't the hippest people you'll ever meet, but we sure thought we were when we were at the W. Talk about posh! We felt really trendy (and REALLY out of place). It is such a cool place and we will definately be back. We got to eat at the Outback Steakhouse which was nice w/o kids. We got *gasp* an appetizeer and a dessert. Then, I slept from 10:30 - 9:55. Life is GOOD!! Thanks so much to grandparents who willingly watch our children so we can do things like that once a year. Of course, Ty slept all night in his bed and Bryce only woke up once. They NEVER do that for us!

Pictures later! Gotta go to a graduation party.

So, it's 2007

I guess I should post on this and let people know how we are doing, huh? We are doing good. Ok, talk to you again in three months.

Just kidding. We are going stir-crazy here in our house due to (drum-roll) ICE STORM 2007. I have left my house one time since Thursday evening at 7 pm and that was to take Ty and Bryce to see Charlotte's Web at the mall. The movie was really cute, but I am a sucker for Charlotte's Web. I think I am the only one in the theater that cried to see the spider die.

Well, Bryce is doing well. He is 13 lbs, 8 oz and 23 inches long (short and fat, if you were wondering). We spent New Year's Eve and the following 3 days in the hospital in Fort Worth because he had RSV and couldn't breathe. He is MUCH better now. You don't really realize how bad they are until you see how much better they look when the sickness is over.

Ty is a handful, but I think this is really my favorite age. I think he learning to guilt-trip me and I hate that. He's always saying "You don't make me cry Momma" in his really sad voice when I upset him. When I kiss him, he tells me that I have made him so very happy : ) He has started Day School 2 days a week and he loves it. He especially loves his Carter and is so glad that they are in class together on Thursdays.

Anyway, that is all that is going on here. Hope you are all doing well and maybe I'll see you if I ever get to leavev my house.