Bobbi Babbles

Why?

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:11:00 +0000

When I make time for myself, I always feel a million times better. Why is it so hard to find the 30 mins to do my hair and make up? If I shower before bed, blow dry my hair. I seem to wake up in a better mood, the mood seems to last if I make the time to do my hair, make up, but on a real bra( I sleep in hammock bra). I can't seem to give up my yoga pants while I am in my house. They are so comfy. I need to remember that I am still a woman, not just Ian an Ollie's mom along with Casey's wife. I wonder if it makes a difference to Casey if I take care I my appearance he doesn't seem to notice and that bothers me. I want him to notice, I want to feel pretty to him.

One Am Babbles

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:35:00 +0000

Today was a rough day here, Ollie is still in the throws of the never ending cold. I couldn't even do the dishes with out him screaming. At one point it got so bad that I took the neighbor up on her offer to take him, I needed to do the dishes with out being screamed at the whole time. Where was Ian you ask? He was being great playing cars and being helpful which means any day now we are do for a bad day the two of us. This parenting two kids stuff is hard, most days I don't feel as if I am failing to show both boys the attention they need. How can I gain a balance? I feel like Ian is getting the shaft most days, I don't want that for him. I want him to thrive and feel loved. I know that sleep deprivation is part of why I am feeling like this(yes I know I am writing this at one am). That is what happens when you haven't been sleeping due to calming your cough sick baby.

Part of me wonders are these thoughts because I have had no choice but to wean of my medication due to having no insurance. Which means no way to go to the doctor to get a new prescription and the cost of filling them each month. When did it become a choice to have health insurance for me or pay an important bill. I don't think I mentioned this before but for us to have insurance through C's work it would be $800 for the boys and I. That is insane, luckily they qualify for state aid still (even if it is a broken system). What happens to us who are left with out the option of aid and is afraid because of their history private insurance would be just as much?
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I actually made something of that

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Crazy addictive site called pinterest.


     So I actually used a recipe that I pinned on Pinterst. First off that seems like a small miracle. The original link to the recipe is here. It was simple to make since it was essential prep and walk away, it is a slow cooker recipe.

    Well the prep was easy, I even dealt with fresh garlic for the first time for this recipe. After a tantalizing wait, it was ready to come out.

    Results, the chicken was super moist and just fell apart. That was great surprise. Taste it was moist and tasty a little bland even after all the seasoning.

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Too Soon to say Goodbye.

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:44:00 +0000

The gravel crunch as I turned onto the road that weaves in between the headstones of many peoples loved ones. I wish I didn't have to make the turn into the cemetery that is the final resting place of many friends and family. Especially today he was too young, he had barely started living.

I hate returning home only to say good bye, I feel like the last few times I have made the journey has been for the same thing. To say good bye, the tiny pink and maroon room of the funeral home full of people I know. All of us there again to let go of someone too soon taken. Hush whispers filling the room as we all catch up while still maintain the somber atmosphere.

It is draining, on my already fragile mental state. I don't know what to do or how to say good bye yet again.

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A few questions about 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:50:00 +0000

1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? HMM, over come my husband being laid off twice while learning how to parent a toddler and a baby.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? The only one I had was to have a healthy baby, I got it.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes, me.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Thankfully, no.
5. What countries did you visit? Just the one in which I live.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011? Financial stability and Job Stability for Casey.
7. What dates from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Ollie being born surrounded by all my loved ones.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Surviving, everything that was thrown at us
9. What was your biggest failure? I don't believe I had any this year. After everything that was thrown at us, I am coming out still happily married.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Yes, I managed to gum up my neck.
11. What was the best thing you bought? HAHA, I don't know. I would love a new bible.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Casey's always Casey's
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Casey's old boss at his short lived job, not Wade we love Wade.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Having Ollie
16. What song will always remind you of 2011? Hmm, I don't know. There is a bunch.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: We have a larger family.
18. What do you wish you’d done more of? There isn't much I can say here over all I am happy.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of? worry.
20. How did you spend Christmas? With my famiyl and it filled my heart and at church.
21. Did you fall in love in 2011? yes.
22. What was your favorite TV program? Castle and Bones
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? I don’t hate anyone.
24. What was the best book you read? The newest sookie book
25. What was your greatest musical discovery? adele
26. What did you want and get? a healthy baby
27. What did you want and not get? a new bible
28. What was your favorite film of this year? I didn’t see many movies this year. The final Harry Potter movie was amazing.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned 26 and found out hubby was getting laid off (the first time this year)
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? To have a year of job stability.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011? Make it work, being pregnant and then the after math. With a shrinking wardrobe that is my motto.
32. What kept you sane? The Twitter
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Nathan Fillion
34. What political issue stirred you the most? I was relieved that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was repealed.
35. Who did you miss? My family
36. Who was the best new person you met? IDK
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011. Hmm, to just give it up to the lord.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. Its time to face the music I'm no longer your muse

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Diving in, Free Printable

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:51:00 +0000

I love this bible verse do much that I made it for my living room. So I decided to share. Right click image to save. For me it opens in windows photo viewer. Once open then click print, pick the size you like. I hope you enjoy.

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Bathing Brothers

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:56:00 +0000

They had fun.

Week in a Wednesday (Wordless Wednesday)

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:38:00 +0000

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Friday Favorites

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:40:00 +0000

These are all straight out of the camera, no editing. After weeks of not picking up an actual camera, I picked mine up this week. It was so refreshing, I need to remember to use a real camera more often. What did you shoot this week? Don't miss any of Bobbi Babbles crazy antics. Don't forget to ask yourself "When did I go from a Kid to a Grown Up?"

Flashback Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:03:00 +0000

I was looking for a certain picture in my flickr stream and came across this gem. We were leaving a dinner with friends and were standing around talking in the parking lot, our friend decided it would be funny to put Ian in the newspaper machine. Somehow Ian thought it was a fun idea and went along with it.
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A Glimpse of our Week

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:34:00 +0000

Adventures With Ollie

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:17:00 +0000

Ollie and I had a bit of time alone this morning while Casey and Ian ran to the store. It started off with Ollie telling me how he felt about his gassiness(sp?), poor baby had been battling it all night. Then his reaction to me telling him that FootFoot, him, and I were going on an adventure (really we were going to walk the dog). < Then lastly while out walking Foot, someone left a baby on our door step. all and all we had a nice little bit of time by our selves. Don't miss any of Bobbi Babbles crazy antics. Don't forget to ask yourself "When did I go from a Kid to a Grown Up?"

Last Days

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:37:00 +0000

Of just you and me. As we get ready to leap into parents of 2.

It will be us against the boys, who if I am lucky will both be like you. Ian is already a mini you and it makes my heart sing.

As this last week is drawing to a close, I am aware of just how lucky I am. Thank You Baby, for being my best friend, lover, husband, and the greatest daddy to our boys.

Last bump picture, taken 8.6.11

Insta Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:41:00 +0000

Dog Days of Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:31:00 +0000

Here in our house summer has arrived.

And FootFoot has embraced the dog days fully.

Wordless Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0000

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Family Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:08:00 +0000

What does one family do on a nice evening, that is to nice to stay cooped up at home?

Load up the wagon and hit the road of course, destination the neighborhood park.

He is out of the wagon like a bullet, off to play till mommy and daddy call him away much to his dismay.

Slides, climbing, and running; to the moon and beyond. Is that what a toddler boy thinks about the park? I guess only he knows for sure.

Even FootFoot got into the fun. She smelled until they all blended together and she was in a doggy euphoria.

All while Mama and Daddy watched and encouraged Ian to explore, slide, and climb. All while Ian couldn't hide his joy.

Until the boy got so tired that he stopped mid-play to sit and rest. That is when Mama and Daddy decided to load up the wagon and head home.

Don't worry little Ian, the park will be here another day. We will be back it is just a few steps to the park and imagination overload.

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Flashback Friday- Easter Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:53:00 +0000

As I was digging through the tin I have of old pictures this week looking for some of Easter's past, it dawned on me how much the world has changed in the past 26 years.
I remember as a child hardly any restaurants being open, only specific grocery stores and only one gas station in town. Now nothing seems to slow down and enjoy Easter.
My family used to plan our Easter gathering far in advance, it was a large in charge kind of even and always had a huge easter egg hunt. Now we are lucky if we plan anything at all and it always the last minute (which is hard when people don't all live in the same area, as family grown and changed, and the other things that becoming an adult of my own brings). Last year was not a fun Easter for us, it was my birthday and it had only been a few weeks since our loss. So I was in no mood to celebrate. This year though I can't wait to spend it with my small little family and my mom(Sorry Roper Clan she normally gets the short on the stick on Holidays, being by herself and it isn't fair).
So what does your famiyl do for Easter? Is it a frilly dress Sunday morning in a pew holiday for you or do you just enjoy the time spent with family? I miss those Easter spent with my whole large family who are very much like the family in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" minus the Greek part. Please don't forgot to check out my main blog "When did I go from a kid to a grown up?", for more update goings on with me.

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The Last Week In Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:40:00 +0000

I am too emotionally spent to write a well thought out post over here today after writing this . So I will leave you with pictures from the last week, some edited some not.

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Wordless Wednesday-Adventures in Ian Land

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:24:00 +0000

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Impressive/Unimpressed

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:35:00 +0000

That she is has on two matching shoes, and looks almost normal compared to her usual attire.

Seriously what was she thinking, hire a stylist honey.

These are the outfits at the SAG awards that jumped out at me. If you are one of my new followers, from the blizzard blog hop. Please make sure to take the time to Check out "When did I go from a kid to a grown up?", for our family adventures.

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The Sharp Knife of A Short LIfe....

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:36:00 +0000

Last Wednesday a great man was taken to soon. Clay was a son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He was only 26, and in the past few years we weren't as close as we once used to be. In high school he was my ride to school nearly everyday of my sophomore and junior years. I had 3 honks (5 minutes to get ready once he pulled up). In that 5 minutes I could be showered and out the door, no I wasn't looking good but I was ready. Every morning I would get in the car and my greeting would be damn it Bobbi you could get in the shower before I pull up and you looking like hell. Because of Clay I grew to love my dr pepper flat, every morning we would stop and get a bottle at a local store (they were only .69), he would go into get them and come out shaking them. As soon as we would pull up to school every morning he would say. "Choo Choo express has reached it destinationK get the f#@& out".

I have so many memories with Clay, which ones to share is the problem I am having. My heart is so sore, even if we haven't been close as of recent. I remember when I was district 2 queen and the year end national conference I had to have an escort, I forced him to help me. I remember how he didn't want to get dressed up for it but did it anyways. And while he was walking me across stage, he whispered something about district one queen being fine. I remember saying well go talk to her when were done, and him saying woot woot. The rest of the night he was trying to flirt with her. If I remember correctly they even danced together a couple of times.

Then there was the time we went to play putt putt, and no matter what I tried I wasn't going to win. He was cheating. Would knock my ball back, so fourth but it was so much fun. This is one of the last times, I can remember hanging out with him one on one, it was shortly before we lost his mom. I am still sad that I let life get in the way and with time lost touch with a great friend.

Side note at the visitation I asked Ta, his sister how she was feeling and she looked right at me as said "How would you feel if you lost your brother, oh thats right your an only child". I knew right then that with time she would be as okay as she could be, if shes would have given me a normal answer I would have been worried. Ta and ChooChoo where always cracking me up like the time I am laying in Trauma icu after my wreck. Ta looks right at me and goes your eye shadow has glitter in it, that is the only way I can tell you had any on cause the purple is the same color as the bruises. The ChooChoo goes how long your boob been hanging out, that is right my parents let me sit drugged up to see guest with my boob hanging out of my gown. I pulled up my gown while laughing, they kept me cracking up the whole time they were there until the nurse told them to stop it.

The world won't be the same with out him and his ChooChooisms.

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Blizzard Bloghop 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:21:00 +0000

The Lovely Ann Marie of Household 6 Diva, host the Blizzard Bloghop for all of us lovely ladies unable to make it to Nashville, TN for Blissdom.

What is there to say about me Bobbi Janay, I am a women, wife, mother, Christian who blogs here at Bobbi Babbles which is mostly just me babbling. I am also the owner writer of When did I go from a kid to a grown up? where I write about my adventures of becoming a grown up? You can also find me on twitter as Kidtogrownup.

I am march to the beat of my own drum. I am not afraid to tackle any issue on either of my blogs, from Cooking to Sex( All new parents go through that dry spell, I was crazy enough to write about it). I write about everything while my whole family reads, yep they a crazy enough to follow my adventures, not that I wouldn't tell them anyways. If you haven't figured it out yet, I kinda just tell it like it is sometimes I wonder if I have a filter. Which has come back to bite me in the butt a few times.

I have been blogging since 2004, I started on Livejournal (remember that site). In the bast almost 7 years, it has grown from just an online diary for me to a great networking tool. I have nothing good to say about blogging and what it is brought to me. The lovely ladies of the blog world surrounded me with nothing but love last year around this time when we had a miscarriage. I hope to be able to repay all that kindness and love someday.

If you want to know anything else about me and my crazy antics just ask. I look forward to finding some great new blogs through the bloghop. Thanks, for stopping by.

Hope to see y'all again soon.

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Child Containment Field

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:48:00 +0000

It isn't a hamper but a child containment field.

Thanks Kat for the title.

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FlashbackFriday-Christmas Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Bobbi Janay) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:28:00 +0000

Christmas Through The Years

This Big Bird Big Wheel, is still probably one o fmy favorite Christmas gifts of all time. I rode it until it had holes in the wheels my mom said. Then my mom sold it literal out from under me at a garage sale, that trauma still hurts today.

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