We did a lot of this all weekend...
May 29, 2013
A Wonderful Weekend
I needed this weekend. Like as much as I need to eat pineapple every day for my prego craving. My hard working hubby has been gone for basically two weeks traveling for work. So, when he came home on Friday, I was like Hallllllelujah!...it makes my heart so happy! Ok some of it has to do with the fact that I'm ex-haus-ted from taking care of my almost-two-year-old while being 16 weeks prego...but...no really, I do miss just him! I swear! :)
We did a lot of this all weekend...
That's the exact conversation he had with me about that big purple ball!! This kid...cracks me right up!
I think we were all pooped come Tuesday morning. Atleast D let me sleep in until 8:30! I'll totally take it.
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We did a lot of this all weekend...
May 23, 2013
People at the airport that bug me.
Ok, ok, so I'm not really doing EVERYday in May, but...I'm blogging..so right now, I feel pretty good about that.
Yesterday, I missed one of my favorite things to do - rant about stuff that bugs me. Ha.
So, I'm gonna do it today - cause it's never too late to get on your soapbox & complain. Just for the sake of it.
When I was little, my Grandma would regale me with stories about the "good ol' days" of flying. Where people dressed up to fly, they treated you like queens & kings of the air, and you felt like a million bucks when you stepped off the plane.
As I have grown up, I've traveled on a plane a lot. Some for family vacays, some for work, some for personal vacations, etc. When I was 21, I thought it was SO FUN to fly by myself. The thrill of it all.
After about 2 flights, that wore off real quick. Why? Cause people at the airport bug the living crap outta me.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY #1 - THE ENTITLED FIRST CLASS PASSENGER.
You check in, then wait in another line to check your bag in. You're waiting patiently in line. Then there's that freakin' first class line. I get it people, you have lots money to spend, you pay extra money for that. Hey, I don't blame you. If I had money to burn, so would I. So you get to go in your own separate line, where the class system is still in full effect, apparently. I swear Yelling, "Excuse me?! Excuse me?! Helllllooooo?" 45 times so the airline attendant is sure to hear you.Then, yelling some more when you hear your plane is delayed. What would you like her to do, get you your own plane? Probably so. I get it. You have money coming out of your monkey butt. Just don't be an a** just for the sake of being one.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY#2 - THE GUY THAT IS CLUELESS ABOUT HOW TO REMOVE HIS CLOTHES IN THE SECURITY LANE.
So, after you've waited in the line for an hour, you get the glorious task of removing your shoes, belts, jewelry, and jackets and placing them in a disgusting grey bin. You are standing there, in your socks with all your crap in that bin, patiently waiting to stand in that even more awkward tube where air blows in places it shouldn't. Extra fun points? When the guy in front of you, who's never prepared for this security line for some reason? Has to take off all his ghetto gold jewelry, belts (who wears two belts? This guy.), and then proceeds to SIT on the floor to untie his shoelaces. Ever heard of slip-ons? Get some, ASAP dude. After literally 10 minutes, he is finally ready to go through...but then...BEEP! BEEP! Oh whoops he forgot to take off even more jewelry. I swear. THIS guy. It's happened to me about 17 times. I kid you not.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY#3 - THE OBLIVIOUS TO THE PERSON BEHIND HIM SO HE RECLINES HIS SEAT BACK AAAAAALL THE WAY GUY.
Every flight this happens to me. I'm 5'10, so I need all the leg room I can get. It never fails, though. Some entitled dude acts like he doesn't know there's someone sitting behind him, and reclines his seat all the way back, squishing my long legs in the process. Then, proceeds to fall asleep, toss and turn and push my legs further into my stomach with every motion. Good times.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY#4 - THE BLUE TOOTH GUY.
I mean. I could just leave it at that, really. This guy thinks he owns the plane. We are in a tiny little plane, in an already squished place, and you think YOUR business is more important than the people around you who AREN'T on their cellphones. Oh, excuuuuuse me...he has that freakin' blue tooth headset in, so he MUST be more important than the rest of us. But no, no, please go ahead an continue to talk about whatever business-y crap that you need to talk about. Even after the flight attendant tells you to get off your phone. By all means, go ahead. Keep being an a-hole. We appreciate it.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY #4 - THE SHOVE YOUR BAG INTO AN OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT AND HIT ME IN THE FACE WITH YOUR BIG SWEATY GUT GUY
I wish I could say this has only happened to me once. But alas, not the case. Don't even get me started on the carry-on bag situation. We all know it's ridiculous. Then, there's that guy, who's always LAST on the plane, scrambling to find a spot for his waaaaaay too big carry-on, which is filled with hamburgers and fries & inappropriate magazines (true story), who always seems to find an empty spot above my head and weasels it into the bin, whilst shoving his huge gut into my face for what seems to be like 5 minutes. You're lucky I'm polite or I'd poke that big disgusting belly with my pen and call you the Pilsbury Dougboy. Hoo hoo!
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY #5 - THE I HAVE TO GET OFF THE PLANE AS SOON AS WE CAN UNBUCKLE OUR SEAT BELT GUY.
The plane lands. The fasten seat belt sign is turned off. Then, all of a sudden, it's a MAD DASH to get the heck off the plane. I get it, it's not fun to be squished next to stinky breath guy or get-up-and-go-to-the-bathroom-guy-five-times guy, but really?? You KNOW they're not going to open the door for atleast 10 more minutes. Sit your butt down, and just wait! You don't need to push past 10 people to get your huge bag out of the bin. You just stand up, then wait some more. Sit down and play one more game of Dots for Pete's sake. Do us all a favor and RELAX. The plane isn't going anywhere - and neither are you until that door opens!
ANNOYING AIRPORT LADY#6 - THE COMPLETELY IGNORE YOUR SCREAMING BABY LADY.
I have to say this one verrrry carefully. I have a kid. I get it. Sometimes, they scream. They cry. Especially on flights when their poor ears are plugged up. I have sat next to numerous Moms with babies, and some are great with helping their kids stay busy & happy. I'm not judging the baby. But the Moms that COMPLETELY ignore the screaming baby, to the point where the flight attendant has to come over and ask if she can help, are just plain RUDE. How can you just ignore your screaming baby? The rest of us have ears, and we can hear that crying baby. Oh yes, we can. TRY something. DO something to try and help that unhappy baby. At least you're TRYING! Please!
Awwwwwwwwwww I feel so much better! Hehe. Did I miss anyone? Do tell. We can relish in our annoyance together! :)
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Yesterday, I missed one of my favorite things to do - rant about stuff that bugs me. Ha.
So, I'm gonna do it today - cause it's never too late to get on your soapbox & complain. Just for the sake of it.
When I was little, my Grandma would regale me with stories about the "good ol' days" of flying. Where people dressed up to fly, they treated you like queens & kings of the air, and you felt like a million bucks when you stepped off the plane.
As I have grown up, I've traveled on a plane a lot. Some for family vacays, some for work, some for personal vacations, etc. When I was 21, I thought it was SO FUN to fly by myself. The thrill of it all.
After about 2 flights, that wore off real quick. Why? Cause people at the airport bug the living crap outta me.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY #1 - THE ENTITLED FIRST CLASS PASSENGER.
You check in, then wait in another line to check your bag in. You're waiting patiently in line. Then there's that freakin' first class line. I get it people, you have lots money to spend, you pay extra money for that. Hey, I don't blame you. If I had money to burn, so would I. So you get to go in your own separate line, where the class system is still in full effect, apparently. I swear Yelling, "Excuse me?! Excuse me?! Helllllooooo?" 45 times so the airline attendant is sure to hear you.Then, yelling some more when you hear your plane is delayed. What would you like her to do, get you your own plane? Probably so. I get it. You have money coming out of your monkey butt. Just don't be an a** just for the sake of being one.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY#2 - THE GUY THAT IS CLUELESS ABOUT HOW TO REMOVE HIS CLOTHES IN THE SECURITY LANE.
So, after you've waited in the line for an hour, you get the glorious task of removing your shoes, belts, jewelry, and jackets and placing them in a disgusting grey bin. You are standing there, in your socks with all your crap in that bin, patiently waiting to stand in that even more awkward tube where air blows in places it shouldn't. Extra fun points? When the guy in front of you, who's never prepared for this security line for some reason? Has to take off all his ghetto gold jewelry, belts (who wears two belts? This guy.), and then proceeds to SIT on the floor to untie his shoelaces. Ever heard of slip-ons? Get some, ASAP dude. After literally 10 minutes, he is finally ready to go through...but then...BEEP! BEEP! Oh whoops he forgot to take off even more jewelry. I swear. THIS guy. It's happened to me about 17 times. I kid you not.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY#3 - THE OBLIVIOUS TO THE PERSON BEHIND HIM SO HE RECLINES HIS SEAT BACK AAAAAALL THE WAY GUY.
Every flight this happens to me. I'm 5'10, so I need all the leg room I can get. It never fails, though. Some entitled dude acts like he doesn't know there's someone sitting behind him, and reclines his seat all the way back, squishing my long legs in the process. Then, proceeds to fall asleep, toss and turn and push my legs further into my stomach with every motion. Good times.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY#4 - THE BLUE TOOTH GUY.
I mean. I could just leave it at that, really. This guy thinks he owns the plane. We are in a tiny little plane, in an already squished place, and you think YOUR business is more important than the people around you who AREN'T on their cellphones. Oh, excuuuuuse me...he has that freakin' blue tooth headset in, so he MUST be more important than the rest of us. But no, no, please go ahead an continue to talk about whatever business-y crap that you need to talk about. Even after the flight attendant tells you to get off your phone. By all means, go ahead. Keep being an a-hole. We appreciate it.
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY #4 - THE SHOVE YOUR BAG INTO AN OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT AND HIT ME IN THE FACE WITH YOUR BIG SWEATY GUT GUY
I wish I could say this has only happened to me once. But alas, not the case. Don't even get me started on the carry-on bag situation. We all know it's ridiculous. Then, there's that guy, who's always LAST on the plane, scrambling to find a spot for his waaaaaay too big carry-on, which is filled with hamburgers and fries & inappropriate magazines (true story), who always seems to find an empty spot above my head and weasels it into the bin, whilst shoving his huge gut into my face for what seems to be like 5 minutes. You're lucky I'm polite or I'd poke that big disgusting belly with my pen and call you the Pilsbury Dougboy. Hoo hoo!
ANNOYING AIRPORT GUY #5 - THE I HAVE TO GET OFF THE PLANE AS SOON AS WE CAN UNBUCKLE OUR SEAT BELT GUY.
The plane lands. The fasten seat belt sign is turned off. Then, all of a sudden, it's a MAD DASH to get the heck off the plane. I get it, it's not fun to be squished next to stinky breath guy or get-up-and-go-to-the-bathroom-guy-five-times guy, but really?? You KNOW they're not going to open the door for atleast 10 more minutes. Sit your butt down, and just wait! You don't need to push past 10 people to get your huge bag out of the bin. You just stand up, then wait some more. Sit down and play one more game of Dots for Pete's sake. Do us all a favor and RELAX. The plane isn't going anywhere - and neither are you until that door opens!
ANNOYING AIRPORT LADY#6 - THE COMPLETELY IGNORE YOUR SCREAMING BABY LADY.
I have to say this one verrrry carefully. I have a kid. I get it. Sometimes, they scream. They cry. Especially on flights when their poor ears are plugged up. I have sat next to numerous Moms with babies, and some are great with helping their kids stay busy & happy. I'm not judging the baby. But the Moms that COMPLETELY ignore the screaming baby, to the point where the flight attendant has to come over and ask if she can help, are just plain RUDE. How can you just ignore your screaming baby? The rest of us have ears, and we can hear that crying baby. Oh yes, we can. TRY something. DO something to try and help that unhappy baby. At least you're TRYING! Please!
Awwwwwwwwwww I feel so much better! Hehe. Did I miss anyone? Do tell. We can relish in our annoyance together! :)
May 21, 2013
Super Simple Summer Makeup
Today, I'm over on my girl Brittany's Blog, Lovestitched, talking about a SUPER SIMPLE SUMMER MAKEUP routine.
Head on over there, and soak up some of my Summer tips! :)
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May 17, 2013
A Favorite Photo
Been a little behind this week on The Challenge...but...
Day 17 of Blog Every Day in May is - A Fave Photo of Myself...
We I had choreographed a whole dance to the song "Canned Heat by Jamiroquai"...which was the song Napolean Dynamite did his famous dance to. We were obsessed with that movie at the time, and thought it would be so fun! We practiced and practiced it, and finally got our solid routine down. Those practices were so much fun to do with my hubby (who usually wont dance for anything!)!!
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Day 17 of Blog Every Day in May is - A Fave Photo of Myself...
Ok, so yes...this is obviously me on my wedding day, back in 2008. Ohhhh how time flies. This is one of my fave pics of all time of me. Is it the most flattering pic of me? Ummm...no.
But the story behind it is just such a perfect memory in my head.
Ty & I decided to do something completely different for our first dance. I know that now-a-days aaaaall the way in 2013, this is pretty common. But when we got married, no one was really doing this yet. Oh ya, we thought we were so awesome. And we were. :)
So, on the day of our wedding, our first dance came. I was a ball of nerves. I was more nervous to do the dance then get married! Hehe. We started slow dancing to our slow song "This Years Love"....then suddenly, the band stopped playing it.
I glared over at the band, then proceeded to have a full-on Bridezilla moment, screaming at my band leader (who was my friend & obviously in on it), telling him he was ruining our first dance. This went on for about a minute. Side note - Later I found out my Mom had said to my Aunt - "Oh no, Jenna - don't show your true colors"! Ha. Thanks Mom.
EVERYone was like ohhhhh man, what's going on??
Of course, it was just all for show. Planned down to a T.
Then the Jamiroquai song came on, and Ty & I broke out into our choreographed Napoleon-esque dance. Everyone cheered and laughed and took pics and clapped.
It was freakin' awesome. It worked out perfectly. We told ONE person we were doing it, so nobody expected it. It was (in my opinion) THE best moment of our reception by far.
I don't usually pat myself on the back for things, but I was so proud it worked out so well and everyone loved it so much!!
Plus, it will go down in my head as one of the funnest moments with my hubby ever.
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May 13, 2013
A Little Announcement!!!!
I have a little late Mother's Day news for y'all.....
Some PREGO STATS for ya:
{The BABY/The BUMP} He/She is the size of a little lemon (about 1.5 oz). I am just starting to get a little bump. I have a feeling I'm gonna show a LOT quicker with this one!
{ME} I am 14 weeks along! 2nd Tri, baby!
{PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS} Ummm..everything you can think of has happened to me this time around. I had SUCH an easy pregnancy with D, that this one has completely thrown me for a loop. I mean, nausea, vomiting, suuuuuuuper tired, backaches, infections, full-blown stomach flu...the WHOLE shebang. We had a little scare where (TMI, sorry) I was bleeding for about a week..so I am SO SO happy that things are ok in there now!!
{DUE DATE} This little baby is scheduled to come November 13...but as we all know...the likelihood of that exact day is slim to none. :) I'm hoping babe comes a wee bit early!
{THOUGHTS} I am so so so excited about this baby!! We had our miscarriage, and so getting prego with D was a lot harder than I thought. But this one just happened within the first two months of trying. I mean, BAM! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL for that. We were not ready for it to happen so fast! I'm secretly (ok, well not so secretly) hoping for a girl!! I'd totally be happy if the baby is just HEALTHY, though.
{ANNOUNCEMENT TO OUR FAMS} I found this cute little egg on Etsy, and I just about died. I'd never seen anything like it, and I just KNEW I had to do it that way. It was SUCH a hit with our families. I bought two, and my sister opened one - she thought it was a graduation present - her face/reaction was priceless! Then, my MIL opened the other one at breakfast as an "early Mothers Day present" and she freaked too. I love our families, they make us feel so special! Even though it is Baby #2, they were JUST as thrilled as with D.
Davis has NO IDEA what he's in for. Hehe. We bought him a "Big Brother" book to that we read to him. He also points to my belly and says "baby"...but I definitely don't think he's grasped the whole concept yet! But I'm up for ANY suggestions on how to ease him into having his world rocked in November! How did you handle it??
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Shirt: Anthropologie // Jeans: Nordstrom BP (old) //
Shoes: Nordstrom - Sam Edelman // Necklace: C/O Very Jane
I hope this helps explain A LITTLE BIT why I've been so MIA blogging lately (well, before that Challenge started, anyway)! :)
{The BABY/The BUMP} He/She is the size of a little lemon (about 1.5 oz). I am just starting to get a little bump. I have a feeling I'm gonna show a LOT quicker with this one!
{ME} I am 14 weeks along! 2nd Tri, baby!
{PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS} Ummm..everything you can think of has happened to me this time around. I had SUCH an easy pregnancy with D, that this one has completely thrown me for a loop. I mean, nausea, vomiting, suuuuuuuper tired, backaches, infections, full-blown stomach flu...the WHOLE shebang. We had a little scare where (TMI, sorry) I was bleeding for about a week..so I am SO SO happy that things are ok in there now!!
{DUE DATE} This little baby is scheduled to come November 13...but as we all know...the likelihood of that exact day is slim to none. :) I'm hoping babe comes a wee bit early!
{THOUGHTS} I am so so so excited about this baby!! We had our miscarriage, and so getting prego with D was a lot harder than I thought. But this one just happened within the first two months of trying. I mean, BAM! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL for that. We were not ready for it to happen so fast! I'm secretly (ok, well not so secretly) hoping for a girl!! I'd totally be happy if the baby is just HEALTHY, though.
{ANNOUNCEMENT TO OUR FAMS} I found this cute little egg on Etsy, and I just about died. I'd never seen anything like it, and I just KNEW I had to do it that way. It was SUCH a hit with our families. I bought two, and my sister opened one - she thought it was a graduation present - her face/reaction was priceless! Then, my MIL opened the other one at breakfast as an "early Mothers Day present" and she freaked too. I love our families, they make us feel so special! Even though it is Baby #2, they were JUST as thrilled as with D.
Davis has NO IDEA what he's in for. Hehe. We bought him a "Big Brother" book to that we read to him. He also points to my belly and says "baby"...but I definitely don't think he's grasped the whole concept yet! But I'm up for ANY suggestions on how to ease him into having his world rocked in November! How did you handle it??
Also..I am not good at keeping a secret...so to those of you who suspected something earlier this month...GOOD JOB! HA!
May 12, 2013
Happy Mothers Day, Mom!
This is one of my favorite pics of my Mom. Holding my new baby son.
It wasn't until I became a Mom, that I truly understood what my Mom went through raising me. It's hard work, this Mom stuff.
Because she was such a great Mom to me, I became a great Mom to D.
She taught me all the things I need to know to be the Mom I am now - -
Love him.
Smother him with love.
Cover him in love.
Support him.
Laugh with him.
Find joy in the mundane moments.
Appreciate your life with him.
And love him some more.
And then, you will know all you need to know.
I couldn't ask for a better Mom...really, I couldn't.
She has shown me, especially in the last two years, how strong she is.
This cancer is no joke. This radiation is not fun. The side effects suck.
Yet, she says, "It could be SO much worse."
But does she let that get her down for longer than a little while?
Nope.
She is soooooooooooooooooooooo S T R O N G.
Inside & out.
If I can be half the Mom she is, I will have done something right.
Thank you, Mom....for being you. For letting me be me. And for loving me through everything. I love you more than you know.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
to all the Moms out there, the soon-to-be Moms, and all the Moms who have lost little ones, too. We are ALL Mamas at heart. Always. Always.
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May 11, 2013
Day 11: Ten Words to Describe...Me
Today's Challenge post is hard for me. I really had to sit and think about myself for like 10 whole minutes! Usually, it's all about everyone else. Definitely good for some reflection.
10 Words That Describe Me - - -
Outgoing
Creative
Sarcastic
Organized
A.D.D. (is that a describing word? hehe)
People Person
Over the top joker
Mother (cop out, I know)
Committed
Supportive
So there ya go. I can't WAIT until I have to talk about my 3 worst traits later on. Ha!
What words best describe YOU? I'm curious....
Also...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TOMORROW to all you awesome Mama's out there!!
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10 Words That Describe Me - - -
Outgoing
Creative
Sarcastic
Organized
A.D.D. (is that a describing word? hehe)
People Person
Over the top joker
Mother (cop out, I know)
Committed
Supportive
So there ya go. I can't WAIT until I have to talk about my 3 worst traits later on. Ha!
What words best describe YOU? I'm curious....
Also...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TOMORROW to all you awesome Mama's out there!!
May 10, 2013
Day 10 {On Time}...Holla!
Hey, I'm on time with this one. Ohhhhh ya, baby!
Day 10: - - Most embarrassing moment. Oh sheesh.
I have plenty of these stories. If you want more, lemme know. :)
Alright, people, I'm going to take you back to a time loooong ago. A much simpler time.....
{Insert Wayne's World doodly do doodly doo music here}
8th Grade. 3rd Period. English. Scrawny little redhead (that's me) gets paired up with my hot crush of the moment (let's call him..Jake Smith) for an assignment. Jake has been my crush since day one of 8th grade. He knows my name at least, but we are definitely not on more than a "Hey" basis. Jake sits down next to me and we start talking about the assignment, which I totally blocked out what was about - because this whole moment reigns supreme. He was SITTING next to me. We were TALKING. In 8th grade, it doesn't get much better than that.
So Jake and I have been chatting away for most of the class period. In my head I'm thinking, "Man, Jenna..you've really got it going on with him. He's laughing with you, you guys are really hitting it off!" I'm giddy with glee, nervous, but somehow managing to keep my lust for him under control. Hehe.
I start to notice he keeps looking down at the desk at my notebook. I assume he's just looking at my notes I've taken for this forgotten assignment. We continue talking, but suddenly, he's getting more quiet. Like one, two word answers. I don't get it. I'm being so ridiculously funny & charming! It's almost the end of class, and he has completely shut off. I'm seriously devastated. Thinking WHAT oh WHAT did I do to make him not like me all of a sudden?
The bell rings & we leave class. For the rest of the day, I am middle school upset. Can't eat. Can't think about A N Y T H I N G else. So, I finally tell my friend about it because she can't stand me being so sad. Being the awesome friend she is...she decided to ask him what he thought of me (because you would NEVER ask him yourself, duh).
Guess what she found out? He told her he had thought I was really funny and cute, until...he saw my notebook. I had been doodling during class my FIRST name with HIS last name & completely forgotten about it when I got paired up with him.
So he was staring at:
Mrs. Jenna Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jake & Jenna Smith
Mrs. Jenna Lesa Smith
...doodled everywhere in pink jelly pen all over my notebook. Yup. I was mortified.
Pretty much I was that guy up there, wanting to hide in a corner with a bag on my head. Every time he saw me after that, he pretty much turned andran walked the other way.
Good times, eh? Awwwww...young love. ;)
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Day 10: - - Most embarrassing moment. Oh sheesh.
I have plenty of these stories. If you want more, lemme know. :)
Alright, people, I'm going to take you back to a time loooong ago. A much simpler time.....
{Insert Wayne's World doodly do doodly doo music here}
8th Grade. 3rd Period. English. Scrawny little redhead (that's me) gets paired up with my hot crush of the moment (let's call him..Jake Smith) for an assignment. Jake has been my crush since day one of 8th grade. He knows my name at least, but we are definitely not on more than a "Hey" basis. Jake sits down next to me and we start talking about the assignment, which I totally blocked out what was about - because this whole moment reigns supreme. He was SITTING next to me. We were TALKING. In 8th grade, it doesn't get much better than that.
So Jake and I have been chatting away for most of the class period. In my head I'm thinking, "Man, Jenna..you've really got it going on with him. He's laughing with you, you guys are really hitting it off!" I'm giddy with glee, nervous, but somehow managing to keep my lust for him under control. Hehe.
I start to notice he keeps looking down at the desk at my notebook. I assume he's just looking at my notes I've taken for this forgotten assignment. We continue talking, but suddenly, he's getting more quiet. Like one, two word answers. I don't get it. I'm being so ridiculously funny & charming! It's almost the end of class, and he has completely shut off. I'm seriously devastated. Thinking WHAT oh WHAT did I do to make him not like me all of a sudden?
The bell rings & we leave class. For the rest of the day, I am middle school upset. Can't eat. Can't think about A N Y T H I N G else. So, I finally tell my friend about it because she can't stand me being so sad. Being the awesome friend she is...she decided to ask him what he thought of me (because you would NEVER ask him yourself, duh).
Guess what she found out? He told her he had thought I was really funny and cute, until...he saw my notebook. I had been doodling during class my FIRST name with HIS last name & completely forgotten about it when I got paired up with him.
So he was staring at:
Mrs. Jenna Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jake & Jenna Smith
Mrs. Jenna Lesa Smith
...doodled everywhere in pink jelly pen all over my notebook. Yup. I was mortified.
Pretty much I was that guy up there, wanting to hide in a corner with a bag on my head. Every time he saw me after that, he pretty much turned and
Good times, eh? Awwwww...young love. ;)
Day 9 {One Day Late}
Challenge Catchup #2. :)
Day 9 - - A moment in your day.
After I just talked about being a SAHM, I just can't get this little joy boy outta my head. These are seriously the moments I live for. I get to hang with the coolest kid all day long. I mean...it's pretty freakin' awesome.
P.S. he is going to be T W O next month. Holy crap.
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Day 9 - - A moment in your day.
After I just talked about being a SAHM, I just can't get this little joy boy outta my head. These are seriously the moments I live for. I get to hang with the coolest kid all day long. I mean...it's pretty freakin' awesome.
P.S. he is going to be T W O next month. Holy crap.
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Day 8 {Two Days Late}
I'm gonna play a little catch up on this CHALLENGE, today.
Day 8 - - A piece of advice you have for others.
Oh man, you guys...I'm so wise. It's just cray-zay. All this knowledge floating around in my head is just exhausting to carry around, I tell ya! My friend Britt asked me the other day if I had any tips for her on being a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom). I thought that might be a fun little topic for those of you who are already...or maybe someday will be.
MY SAHM TIPS:
{IT IS A JOB} This is the most important/amazing/tiring/exhausting/rewarding/fun/fulfilling job you will ever have. No really. It. is. the. best.
{HOBBIES} Make sure you have something else to do in your free time (yes, it's possible to have free time - helloooo naptime!). It can seem like your life is ALL about the kids, but you WILL go crazy if you don't have another outlet. Mine include jewelry making, blogging, running, boxing, painting, etc...
Do I always have time to do everything I want to? Obviously no. But when you can...
take make some time to do what you love! You & everyone around you will thank you.
{SUPPORT NETWORK} Hopefully, you have some sort of support network around you. I could NOT do all the things I want to do without the support of my hubby. And my family. They are life savers.
Also, my friends are my angels. If you don't have friends in your neighborhood, try and find some close to you. Join a playgroup. For the love of everything..FIND a playgroup! :) My neighborhood is not the friendliest, so I've really struggled with this one since moving here. I've had to travel a little further usually to make these playdates happen. But it's sooooo worth it!!! Make playdates often, get out of the house, and chat with your friends. It relieves SO MUCH stress for me just to have a sounding board. Trust me - the kids play, you chat about anything & everything. It's a WIN/WIN.
{SENSE OF HUMOR} Sometimes, you will want to pull your hair out. Really. You have to..I mean HAVE TO..have a sense of humor about this new life. I went from working from the time I was 16 to all of a sudden, not working at all and devoting my life/time to this wonderful little creature. Some days are better than others, obviously.
Yesterday when he threw his cereal bowl across the kitchen, after I had JUST cleaned it, I wanted to...well...lets just say I wasn't happy. But then I looked at him with cheerios and bananas all over his head and face, and I just couldn't be mad. We both laughed and laughed, and I had him help me clean up the mess (as best he could). It's worth it to laugh...A LOT.
{ENJOY EVERY MOMENT} This one is hard for me at times. I get wrapped up, if I'm being honest, in the "what I could/should be doing", while I'm doing laundry, picking up crap off the floor, and getting covered in food all day. But really, I wouldn't change it for anything. Would I rather work than stay at home with this baby & miss all those awesome moments? Absolutely not. (By the way I'm not hating on Moms who work at ALL--that is amazing too!). Just try to enjoy each moment. They're only little once.
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Day 8 - - A piece of advice you have for others.
Oh man, you guys...I'm so wise. It's just cray-zay. All this knowledge floating around in my head is just exhausting to carry around, I tell ya! My friend Britt asked me the other day if I had any tips for her on being a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom). I thought that might be a fun little topic for those of you who are already...or maybe someday will be.
MY SAHM TIPS:
{IT IS A JOB} This is the most important/amazing/tiring/exhausting/rewarding/fun/fulfilling job you will ever have. No really. It. is. the. best.
{HOBBIES} Make sure you have something else to do in your free time (yes, it's possible to have free time - helloooo naptime!). It can seem like your life is ALL about the kids, but you WILL go crazy if you don't have another outlet. Mine include jewelry making, blogging, running, boxing, painting, etc...
Do I always have time to do everything I want to? Obviously no. But when you can...
{SUPPORT NETWORK} Hopefully, you have some sort of support network around you. I could NOT do all the things I want to do without the support of my hubby. And my family. They are life savers.
Also, my friends are my angels. If you don't have friends in your neighborhood, try and find some close to you. Join a playgroup. For the love of everything..FIND a playgroup! :) My neighborhood is not the friendliest, so I've really struggled with this one since moving here. I've had to travel a little further usually to make these playdates happen. But it's sooooo worth it!!! Make playdates often, get out of the house, and chat with your friends. It relieves SO MUCH stress for me just to have a sounding board. Trust me - the kids play, you chat about anything & everything. It's a WIN/WIN.
{SENSE OF HUMOR} Sometimes, you will want to pull your hair out. Really. You have to..I mean HAVE TO..have a sense of humor about this new life. I went from working from the time I was 16 to all of a sudden, not working at all and devoting my life/time to this wonderful little creature. Some days are better than others, obviously.
Yesterday when he threw his cereal bowl across the kitchen, after I had JUST cleaned it, I wanted to...well...lets just say I wasn't happy. But then I looked at him with cheerios and bananas all over his head and face, and I just couldn't be mad. We both laughed and laughed, and I had him help me clean up the mess (as best he could). It's worth it to laugh...A LOT.
{ENJOY EVERY MOMENT} This one is hard for me at times. I get wrapped up, if I'm being honest, in the "what I could/should be doing", while I'm doing laundry, picking up crap off the floor, and getting covered in food all day. But really, I wouldn't change it for anything. Would I rather work than stay at home with this baby & miss all those awesome moments? Absolutely not. (By the way I'm not hating on Moms who work at ALL--that is amazing too!). Just try to enjoy each moment. They're only little once.
May 7, 2013
The Thing(s) I'm Most Afraid Of
Today is Day 7 of "Blog Every Day In May"
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When I was younger, I was afraid of almost nothing. I mean, ya sure, maybe a monster under my bed, or not getting asked to Prom..but for the most part..I was pretty fearless.
Everyday was exciting. I had no idea where life would take me or what crazy adventure my friends & I would go on that day.
Then I had to grow up. Things became a little more "real." Life became more real. I had to pay for rent, utilities (water?!), my own clothes, car (gas was only $1.25! so it wasn't that bad). Fears started creeping in...
What if I lost my job? What if I don't finish school? What if I can't pay rent this month? What if I'm single forever? Creep, creep, creep....
If we're being honest (and I am), I am afraid of a LOT of things. I have become a total scaredy-cat. I could go REALLY deep and tell you lots of crazy emotional fears, but I'll try & keep it pretty surface-y.
I am afraid of snakes.
I'm afraid of being alone at my house when my hubby is gone.
I'm afraid something bad will happen to my son when I'm not around (talking about my PARENTING fears is a whole separate post!) ;)
I'm afraid of being buried alive.
I'm afraid of losing myself as person, because I'm a Mom now.
I'm afraid of my basement.
I'm afraid of losing someone close to me.
I'm afraid some crazy attacker will break into my house & I'll have to defend myself.
I'm afraid of scary movies.
I'm afraid of the dentist (they're so mean if you get a cavity!).
I'm afraid of flying over the ocean.
Ok guys, get it? Hehe. I could go on...but I don't want this post to be forty two pages. I have no idea why, as we get older, more & more fears creep in. I wish (oh how I wish) I could STOP these things. Some of the fears, I can control pretty well (meaning I don't let them consume me). But some of them, really really take over my thoughts. Bad news bears. I guess that's why they are called fears, though. But can't I just have one or two? I mean...really. :)
Am I alone? Does anyone else think that as you got older, more fears took over you?
Do tell.
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When I was younger, I was afraid of almost nothing. I mean, ya sure, maybe a monster under my bed, or not getting asked to Prom..but for the most part..I was pretty fearless.
Everyday was exciting. I had no idea where life would take me or what crazy adventure my friends & I would go on that day.
Then I had to grow up. Things became a little more "real." Life became more real. I had to pay for rent, utilities (water?!), my own clothes, car (gas was only $1.25! so it wasn't that bad). Fears started creeping in...
What if I lost my job? What if I don't finish school? What if I can't pay rent this month? What if I'm single forever? Creep, creep, creep....
If we're being honest (and I am), I am afraid of a LOT of things. I have become a total scaredy-cat. I could go REALLY deep and tell you lots of crazy emotional fears, but I'll try & keep it pretty surface-y.
I am afraid of snakes.
I'm afraid of being alone at my house when my hubby is gone.
I'm afraid something bad will happen to my son when I'm not around (talking about my PARENTING fears is a whole separate post!) ;)
I'm afraid of being buried alive.
I'm afraid of losing myself as person, because I'm a Mom now.
I'm afraid of my basement.
I'm afraid of losing someone close to me.
I'm afraid some crazy attacker will break into my house & I'll have to defend myself.
I'm afraid of scary movies.
I'm afraid of the dentist (they're so mean if you get a cavity!).
I'm afraid of flying over the ocean.
Ok guys, get it? Hehe. I could go on...but I don't want this post to be forty two pages. I have no idea why, as we get older, more & more fears creep in. I wish (oh how I wish) I could STOP these things. Some of the fears, I can control pretty well (meaning I don't let them consume me). But some of them, really really take over my thoughts. Bad news bears. I guess that's why they are called fears, though. But can't I just have one or two? I mean...really. :)
Am I alone? Does anyone else think that as you got older, more fears took over you?
Do tell.
May 5, 2013
Day 5 {Profess Your Love for a Blog Friend}
Hey, I blogged TWO days in a row. I just gave myself a pat on the back, don't worry. Thanks, Jenni for giving me the kick in the pants I needed! I love this Blog Every Day in May series!!
Day 5's prompt is: Profess your love for a blogger friend.
Oh man I could write SUCH a long post about all my fabulous friends I've met through blogging. As I grow older, I've realized how HARD it is to find/keep/make friends. You really start to realize who your TRUE friends are, and really start to cherish the ones that are.
Never ever ever (EVER) did I think I would start a blog & make friends (say whaaat?!) online. I mean, if you would've told me that I'd meet some of my most favorite people through blogging, I would've slapped you right in the face, ya big liar! ;)
Seriously...I could make a list of about 20 people I either text (Heather & Nic I'm talking to you my texty besties), call to cry with, Facetime for hours with, have gone to visit out of state, GChat, or that have stayed at my house (ahem, Jen)! ALL OF WHOM I MET THROUGH BLOGGING!! It blows my mind. I mean, these girls are the real deal, people. All of the friends I've made through blogging make my heart so happy.
I'll try and narrow it down to just one today though!
This girl, thoug. This girl is the shiz.
I started reading her blog a little bit before I met her in real life. I found a post she wrote about her marriage, and through her writing, I instantly felt connected to her. I read & read & read through pretty much all of her posts after that (which I pretty much NEVER do with blogs), and instantly felt a connection to her. Is that weird? Maybe so. But sometimes, you just get something from someone & you can't explain why.
When I finally met Brittany {LoveStitched} at a Shine Project Event last year, I was so excited! We instantly hit it off. We drove around like mad in her car trying to do good deeds. Lots & lots of fun was had. She was just so dang sweet....which is super hard to come by for me--with girls in general.
Since then, we've had lots of girls nights that included waaaay too much sushi, crazy photo booth pics, and stuff I really can't even mention (hehe). We just along so well, and can laugh & talk about pretty much anything. She is also SUPER DUPER patient with me (ahem..late posts), when she should yell at me for being so flaky! :)
Her talents are seriously endless. She's crafty, fashionable, sweet, funny, and has been through some SERIOUSLY rough stuff. She always manages to stay positive, and see the bright side of things - - even when I can tell it's SO HARD for her to. She is crazy amazing, this one. Just when I think I'm having such a horrible day, she will text me & brighten my day. That's when you can tell someone is truly beautiful. They have all this crazy stuff going on in THEIR life, but they always take time out to make sure YOU'RE doing ok. I mean..I just adore her to bits!
We've both been suuuuuper busy lately, and both have so much going on, but we WILL get together soon...right, B?! Before your birthday this year, maybe?? HaHa..love ya!!
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Day 5's prompt is: Profess your love for a blogger friend.
Oh man I could write SUCH a long post about all my fabulous friends I've met through blogging. As I grow older, I've realized how HARD it is to find/keep/make friends. You really start to realize who your TRUE friends are, and really start to cherish the ones that are.
Never ever ever (EVER) did I think I would start a blog & make friends (say whaaat?!) online. I mean, if you would've told me that I'd meet some of my most favorite people through blogging, I would've slapped you right in the face, ya big liar! ;)
Seriously...I could make a list of about 20 people I either text (Heather & Nic I'm talking to you my texty besties), call to cry with, Facetime for hours with, have gone to visit out of state, GChat, or that have stayed at my house (ahem, Jen)! ALL OF WHOM I MET THROUGH BLOGGING!! It blows my mind. I mean, these girls are the real deal, people. All of the friends I've made through blogging make my heart so happy.
I'll try and narrow it down to just one today though!
This girl, thoug. This girl is the shiz.
I started reading her blog a little bit before I met her in real life. I found a post she wrote about her marriage, and through her writing, I instantly felt connected to her. I read & read & read through pretty much all of her posts after that (which I pretty much NEVER do with blogs), and instantly felt a connection to her. Is that weird? Maybe so. But sometimes, you just get something from someone & you can't explain why.
When I finally met Brittany {LoveStitched} at a Shine Project Event last year, I was so excited! We instantly hit it off. We drove around like mad in her car trying to do good deeds. Lots & lots of fun was had. She was just so dang sweet....which is super hard to come by for me--with girls in general.
Since then, we've had lots of girls nights that included waaaay too much sushi, crazy photo booth pics, and stuff I really can't even mention (hehe). We just along so well, and can laugh & talk about pretty much anything. She is also SUPER DUPER patient with me (ahem..late posts), when she should yell at me for being so flaky! :)
Remember that one time we went to that movie & we made that married guy feel super awkward? Ya..that was the tits. :)
Remember that time we bought matching wallets & thought we were so cute? Ya we totally are.
We've both been suuuuuper busy lately, and both have so much going on, but we WILL get together soon...right, B?! Before your birthday this year, maybe?? HaHa..love ya!!
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May 4, 2013
Blog Every Day In May..Whoops..it's May 4!
I had every intention of joining in on Jenni's super motivational "Blog Every Day In May" series, but obviously it's May 4 and this is my first post. Don't worry, I'm ok with it. I'll join in when I can...hopefully more often than not!!
I think this is JUST the little push in the rear I need to get back into blogging after some spotty posts here and there (side note - I hate that word - spotty - but y'all will have to forgive me...I'm drawing a blank for a better one). Hehe.
Today's theme is: Favorite quote (from a person, from a book, etc) and why you love it
If you know me at all, you know I love me some quotes. I'm a word girl through and through. Typography, quotes, writing, reading...the whole she-bang. That's me. I write them down, make little posters of them and hang them on my mirror. I have a whole Pinterest Board dedicated to just quotes.
As of late, this quote has been super prevalent in my mind.
That pretty much says it all. My Mom is one of the strongest women I know.
I don't really think I've talked about this whole cancer (schmancer) thing a lot (it's been kinda emotional for me & everyone involved), but my Mom is going through 6 weeks of radiation to try and kick this brain tumor's B-U-T-T, and it is all super crazy and super hard to watch her go through it. Someday, I hope to write a more in depth post about it all - because it's life changing for everyone involved (especially my Mom...obviously).
Kinda deep for a Saturday, I know. But bear with me...it's ALL that's been on my mind lately.
Dangit! I just can't leave things on a down note.... so here's a pic of the coolest kid around, just to brighten your day (well, atleast mine, anway)!!
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I think this is JUST the little push in the rear I need to get back into blogging after some spotty posts here and there (side note - I hate that word - spotty - but y'all will have to forgive me...I'm drawing a blank for a better one). Hehe.
Today's theme is: Favorite quote (from a person, from a book, etc) and why you love it
If you know me at all, you know I love me some quotes. I'm a word girl through and through. Typography, quotes, writing, reading...the whole she-bang. That's me. I write them down, make little posters of them and hang them on my mirror. I have a whole Pinterest Board dedicated to just quotes.
As of late, this quote has been super prevalent in my mind.
That pretty much says it all. My Mom is one of the strongest women I know.
I don't really think I've talked about this whole cancer (schmancer) thing a lot (it's been kinda emotional for me & everyone involved), but my Mom is going through 6 weeks of radiation to try and kick this brain tumor's B-U-T-T, and it is all super crazy and super hard to watch her go through it. Someday, I hope to write a more in depth post about it all - because it's life changing for everyone involved (especially my Mom...obviously).
Kinda deep for a Saturday, I know. But bear with me...it's ALL that's been on my mind lately.
Dangit! I just can't leave things on a down note.... so here's a pic of the coolest kid around, just to brighten your day (well, atleast mine, anway)!!
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