Vacation from blogging

I will be other wise detained over the next few weeks with my new arrival. I do not plan to try and blog any because I will not have the sleep or clear headiness to try and conjugate sentences for a while. For our friends Chad is on facebook and will post pics of the new baby with her sisters there. My nesting energy is now gone and all I want to do is sleep, so I am giving in and trying to enjoy the next few days before everything gets turned upside down by Lila's appearance. When we have a routine figured out I may be back. Please pray for us over the next few weeks as we welcome this new addition and then I go back to work.

I'm not a profound thinker but....

I hope that I am not the only one that has ever tried to cover up their true feelings with makeup and hair but I attempted to last night at church. I had a truely wonderful morning yesterday but shortly after lunch Lila tried to make things a little interesting. My back hurt so bad it reminded me of labor (which if you have ever done that it doesn't feel good). They finally went away but I felt awful afterwards. I was trying so hard not to look like I felt to go to church so I put on makeup and took time to really curl my hair. So, I think I've done well extremely well until my BFF sees me walk in and she immediately can see right through me. She knows the look and begins to laugh and tell me tonight was the night. Well, as of well all night it was not the night because I was awake for the whole thing. I guess we continue to wait for Lila to say enough is enough and proceed to evict herself of the 29th which ever comes first. I'll try to post when she makes up her mind, but for now I'm going to try and go to bed and pray for a little sleep before getting everybody up to got o school.

The day is set!

It is offical if all goes well then on January 29th a little after 11am baby Lila will make her grand appearance to this world. Needless to say both big sisters are so excited and it is now marked on the calender on the fridge. Our kindergarten teacher nows and has helped explain to Kirstin that it will be ok to miss school to see her new baby sister. (She is stressed out about missing school because there are these perfect attendance tags they get and well you get the picture). If I had the energy to totally go crazy and start nesting in overdrive I would but this baby girl is a pary animal all night and doesn't rest much during the day. Chad swears she kicks in her sleep so all the attention is on her. I really think she has hired another baby to kick me all night so she can sleep because she is a barrel of fun for the girls during the day. They love to watch her turn and push so much that my clothes wiggle (at least that is what Jasmine calls it).

New Year's came and went and we....

Well, We spent New Year's on doctor appointments and it was not all I dreamed it would be! My oldest was so excited because this is the first year that she really understood what the New Year was about. She had planned to try and stay up and watch movies and eat popcorn, it didn't really happen that way. This is our version of New Year's and I pray this is not what we are doing all year long. Kirstin got sick Wednesday night and we discovered Thursday at the pediatrician's office that this is the worst ear infection he had seen in a long time. He rated it a 10 1/2 on a scale of 0-10, well that seemed to set the tone for the day. She cried most of the day with her ear hurting and nothing seemed to help. This led to spewage every time she tried to eat and bless her heart she feel asleep early and didn't know New Year's had happened until around 8 this morning. I felt bad for her because she had such big plans and wanted to tell her little friends she saw the New Year start.
So she wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year on my blog! Happy New Year from the Slaton clan. We hope you all are well and as soon as the spewing stops, the snot dries up, and everyone sleeps through the night again we will be out and about until then we will celebrate in our pajamas with Gatorade and crackers!

I've been thinking...

I often think of things that I would really rather be then a nurse. Not that I don't love being a nurse, but I've tried other things but always go back because it is what I am. The thing I guess I would like to be is a realistic romance novel writer. I guess it would go like this: And as he gazed deep into her amber eyes he kissed her fiercely. He suddenly straightened as he heard the familiar sound of tiny feet running across the floor and cries of "Daddy why is the door shut" come from the other side of the locked bedroom door.
I guess I would probably never sell a book but it would be satisfying to write what really happens in most parents bedroom. This would also confirm my husband's belief that there is a hidden alarm that wakes up children when the mid line of the bed has been crossed and the first kiss has been started. They suddenly awaken with nightmares, the need to potty, or wake up ready to spend time with the parents and watch Saturday morning cartoons from mom and dads bed. But, really we wouldn't have it any other way! I guess we will have to see what I really wanna be next year!

Well, the kids are asleep...

My kids are finally down for a nap and I have tried to sleep but baby Lila has other plans. I really believe that child has a never ending party going on in there but her days of partying are numbered! We go Thursday to set a date for her big arrival. Jasmine is getting anxious and now will not leave my side for fear that Lila will fall out at any time. Which makes for an interesting time taking a shower or doing anything that requires a door shut. So now all showers are interrupted at least 4-5 times with her checking to make sure she doesn't miss Lila falling out. Boy is she going to be surprised at the hospital when she can't go across the hall for the doctor to cut baby Lila out (which is how her big sister is describing it to her). This should be interesting!!!!

Blessed most definitely

I guess that I have never been someone to become wrapped up in the holidays and become emotional during this time of the year because I am usually working a good part of the holiday season. This year is different and I guess it is because I have taken some time to stop and enjoy the simple things like just eating breakfast each morning with the my kids. I am blessed and getting to spend these holidays with family and my kids while they are out for school. I guess the third time is the charm, with baby Lila I'm learning to slow down.

pics long over due

jasmine with her best friend Landry



big girl Kirstin

Ruby Falls christmas

Looking at the walls,,,,,,

Well after a long week at work I am now on maternity leave after my husband left work early to meet me at my doctors appointment. Baby Lila Jennifer should be making her presence know in about 4 more weeks. We are all getting so excited about the arrival of a new bundle of joy. So now I am spending my time getting the house in order and looking at these walls everyday. The kids are very excited and I guess it couldn't have come at a better time since school is out and I can be with them more. I'm trying to be better and update some pics of the family on my site, I really do have pics i just haven;t figured out to import them on our new computer. Merry Christmas to all!

Birthday wisdom

This past week I celebrated my **st birthday and feel that I need to slow down a bit. I am not wonderwoman nor do I want to be any more? Anybody else feel that way other than me? I am realizing that I can not fix it all nor should I be worried about trying to. I heard a song the other day that sums up how we all live and it really made me do inventory. "Whenever you you call in the dead of night wherever you call please don't fight these hands that are holding you". I guess that is what I do I try go hard to go it alone I fight the hands that are holding me. Ever thought the radio station watches your life and plays just the right song or has just the right bible leason or sermon for what is going on with you? This year made me think of a lot. I'll leave you with wisdom from my toddlers that they share with me when I leave them for the day.
Before you leave home:
Always change your pullup
Take extra pullups in case of emergency
Pee pee real good so don't have to go on the way
Pack a chocolate snack
Pack a juice pouch
Give good kisses
Drive superfast and be fareful (careful for those without toddlers)
Don't get all daddys kisses
Eat all your food
Always bring us back a surprise because we have been really good without you!

And as a mother we think they don't listen to what we say! Have a good one and remember there is someone holding us and just let him do it!

Oh, the weather outside is... well snow

I could not believe it today when it snowed a good part of the day but it did. My kids were so excited but soon they were annoyed they could not get on the swing set at Nanny's house. I don't know about anybody else I am ready for Spring and the kids have spring fever. Every time we get in the van they think that we going on vacation to the beach. It makes me wish for the warm breezes that roll in off the ocean and my kids laughing and playing in the sand next to me. 11 weeks and counting until the clan exits the mountain for a week of sun and fun and we can't wait. Now we just have to work hard till then. If anyone likes yard sales we are having a blowout to fund the trip April 17,18th at the 4 way stop. Have fun till then.

I guess they grow up but...

I feel bad that I haven't blogged in a while because I have so many avid readers. (haha)
We have been so busy with work, the kids, and getting ready for the Jazzybug to turn three in April. Yes, my baby girl will be 3 on April 5th. This a milestone of depressive portions for us. This year our baby is no longer a baby and our oldest goes to kindergarten. This will be a test for us that we don't lose it over the next few months. I guess every mother goes through this when their baby starts to move away from the baby stage, but it is really getting to me. This makes me think that my children's continuous praying for a baby brother is really meant to come true? I don't know but Kirstin says she has already talked to Jesus and that he will put a brother in my belly after she goes to school. Maybe she knows something I don't, like her questions about being in the delivery room. Girls, I must say she is advanced for her age.
Well, while I am sitting here and feeling sorry for myself while I am sick, I need to go to bed. Breakfast will not cook itself and that laundry will need to be attacked before it captures a child and holds her hostage. good night all

Sweet Things

I should be sleeping but I was cooking for the Valentine's party at church tommorrow. I thought I would pin a post before bed with a few things that I thought were note worthy.
If I could be a kid again I would want the same parents.
If I could go back and change somethings I wouldn't because I would not be here.
If I had to decide who I loved the most the list would be too long.
If I have to cry I can do it on the shoulder of my honey or my friends.
If I ever need a friend to listen I have several to call.
If I should lose my mind I would find I never had one to start with.
and
If I should never have another Valentine's day this one was one that will last me forever. Happy Valentine's Day to one and all.

It is busy but we are working...

I have been so busy that I have not posted anything because short of trying to potty train a non potty training child or working there is nothing to tell. Oh, there is another thing to tell, I am now a great aunt and she is beautiful, maybe I am biased but not likely. Chad's nephew Sammy and his wife Kasey welcomed Devin last Tuesday and we could not be happier. I guess that is all I have to share.
I will now ask that all the women that read this blog please help me in praying for our men that leave for the men's conference just a few days from now. I know that every time that I go to a conference that I learn something that really changes things for me and pray that happens for them. I am also praying for our ladies retreat because I really need it and can't wait to get away with my sisters to get some time with Bible study and really dig into the word with Lisa. Please pray for her as she prepares for our study, that she has the things that we need to hear and that someone hears GOD speak more clearly than ever before.

Gotta start somewhere

Sunday has turned into being such a great day today. Church was wonderful and moving, but the getting ready with two children part was even good today. Something has changed in my husband and it is making for such a wonderful Sunday that it is scary. He no longer lays in the bed and waits for me to run around and get the kids ready, cook breakfast, and pack the diaper bag while he manages to get himself ready and be mad because we are running late. He gets up and helps me get everybody ready and then herds the kids around while I finish getting ready (without me putting my makeup on in the van). Tonight he was hiding in the living room reading by lamp light and I sat down with him, he quickly put the book away. I kept pressing him so he gave in and showed me his prize : The Love Dare. I was so overcome but with 2 strange emotions. First I was so taken that he loved me that much to try and change somethings and second was I so difficult that he felt he needed to do this to help? So after my paranoia was gone he explained that he felt it would be a surprise to show me how much he loved me and how dedicated he still is after 10 years to our relationship. So after I had to share this with my friends, I have to say that I am very blessed to have a wonderful husband how values me and is praying for me daily. I can't wait to enjoy the next 37 days of this book and ladies I highly recommend this, it is great! I am so glad that a friend invited us to go see Fireproof with her and her husband. I for see us owning it when it comes out on dvd.

Happy New Year!!!

So this morning is the start of the next year and so full of promises. I did not see the new year come in or the old year go out, I decided to sleep through it and hope it all went as planned. Maybe, one year I will have some of you over to celebrate the new year, but since my honey had to work today we made a short night of it and put our children to bed and got some much needed sleep. I wish you all a very happy new year and for many more happy ones with the ones you love. I pray that you make and keep those new years resolutions (I haven't made any yet, just woke up. That's way too deep for me when I am sleepy) you so deeply desire to do. I guess I have a couple but they aren't really new years resolutions they are just what I try to do everyday.
1. I will be better at doing my daily bible readings.
2. I will have my house in order and my garage cleaned out to serve the purpose of parking our vehicles, as garages are designed to do.
3. I will not be caught off guard with my house work and freak out when company comes.
4. I will spend more time just being silly with my girls.
5. I will spend more time with my husband without it involving laundry, dishes, or cooking!
6. I will make Dave Ramsey jealous of my strong will, and he will ask me to take over the empire! (ha ha, not after my walmart trip yesterday)

Have a great day and spend it with those you love thanking GOD for this new year and for the old one we just rang out, or somebody that was awake rang out!!

So I am going to play catch up.

Since we have moved first of all there is no DSL capability at our new location. So, I have been without blogging. Secondly, this full time job thing is seriously cutting into my social time, sorry Jenny and girls. My first story is about my trip to Birmingham because as I predicted it was good. I arrived uneventful except the maniac on the road who followed me and tried to run me off the road. He was outran by a girl in a minivan and I am sure that is not a story he will ever share with any of his buddies. Secondly I got to shop all evening at the Galleria which was great! However, people thought I was crazy because I shopped with my cellphone ringing the whole time. These are my thoughts about my shopping trip:
Do the people in Hollister really have a hearing problem or am I old enough that that store makes me think I am deaf?
People at the customer service desk can not help me.
No of course they don't have that size.
There is always another store that could have it but they are closed.
Do you want a gift receipt? Sorry, we ran out of paper and I can't reprint them.
Do you want this game for a PS2 or a Wii? I said PS2 whatever that is.
No I do not want to save 20$ by spending 100$.
I do not want to open a store credit card! I have already canceled that one
Do you want to add your email address to our mailings? NO, I need no more junk email.
Do you want us to send you coupons through the mail? I have children, I need every coupon you have and from your sister stores too, please.
My all time favorite:
The little people who chase you around the mall asking you to try their product. I told one that someone else had already asked and he followed me for nearly five minutes and 2 stores to find out the other persons name. That my friends is dedication to the job!
Merry Christmas not happy holiday!!

This should be good!

This is a quick post so here goes. I am leaving in the morning around 5 am for a trip to Birmingham to stay until Thursday night for work. I am leaving my husband and children here and going by my lonesome to somewhere that is not familiar to me, and trying to get some Christmas shopping done while I am there. Some good stories should come from this, I wish I could take some of you with me (Jenny I am sorry) but alas I must go without children to a nice hotel and spend two day there. I hate people like me sometimes! haha

Thanksgiving is offical banned at my house!

For the last three years I have been the one in the emergency room on some portion of Thanksgiving. And the two years before that I had been so sick that I could barely raise my head. So, from now on I feel sure that if I boycott the official celebration of Thanksgiving that the emergency room can do without me.
Wednesday night my in-laws took my children to eat at their oldest sons house so that I could work on cleaning the floors in our house. About two hours later they show up with a screaming toddler that has fallen. Yes, Jasmine fell out of a rolling desk chair and apparently hit the arched leg with her right side. She screamed for two hours and could not walk. She would shake with apparent pain and could not speak. I paniced and take her to the emergency room and sat for five hours to find out that nothing is broken and her blood work is fine. This is my daredevil child that has taken many falls from the dining room table, down five steps, out of the van, etc and cry for five minutes and be fine. This appeared to be a serious injury and turned out to be nothing, thank GOD! So we can now add that our youngest child is our first to visit the ER. So, Thanksgiving was a blurr since Jasmine and I got home around 2:30. Her little ribs were so bruised that she could not sleep for a while and then it was fitful.
I am truly thankful for so much, today for emergency rooms that do not make fun of panicked mothers. I am thankful for a husband that allowed me to sleep for a few hours and stepped up to care for the little injured one. Most of all I am thankful for salvation and having a savior that surrounds and protects my children from themselves.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!!! Maybe by next year I will forget about all of this and make a full spread for the crew to devour.

We did it!!!

Ok so at 9 am this morning we signed the papers on our house and now it belongs to us!!!!! I was given the day off by my new boss. so I am trying to hurry and get over to the house so that I can have the floors cleaned before Chad gets home from work. Hopefully we can get the floors finished tomorrow and then start moving in this weekend. Look for pics later this week, I just put new batteries in the camera and am taking it with me.