Dandelion Dayz

Couch

2010-03-08T20:33:00.000-05:00

It was my first big purchase. Newly married we needed a place to sit. We went to a local big box furniture store. I bought it with a real estate commission check - one of my first. I felt grown up. Married and with a career, purchasing my own couch. Striped white and beige, it made out apartment look clean and new - just like our marriage. We'd snuggle on it at night to watch tv -

Mornings

2010-03-05T08:45:00.001-05:00

I'm having one of those mornings. The one where I-wonder-how-on-earth-I'm-going-to-handle-3-kids-because-I-can't-even-handle-the-two-I-have" kind of morning! I even bemoaned this to my friend who has 4 kids. Of course moms with 4 are always so understanding and sweet. Understanding, sweet and probably reminiscing at how easy it was with only 2. Thank you for not laughing at me. :) It's

It's a...

2010-03-03T14:47:00.000-05:00

We are having another sweet little boy! We had a second level ultrasound yesterday and got to see him in all his glory. He kept opening and closing his little hand at us like he was waving. It was amazing! Anyway, that's my news this week! I don't have much to top that.

Duke Basketball Game

2010-03-01T11:59:00.002-05:00

Whenever I tell someone (mostly men) where I live, I am often asked the question of which college team I show my allegiance to. Well, none really. Since we are not from originally from North Carolina and did not go to school here, we're just not partial to one team, yet. We kinda like them all just because we live here. Sometimes we get tickets to various games and last week was one of

A Little Throwback Thursday

2010-02-25T10:38:00.000-05:00

I've been looking at a lot of baby pictures of my kids lately. I guess just as a way to remind myself of the cuteness that is to come in a few months. This was taken at Disney a little over 4 years ago. My big girl B is helping Bubby dance to some live show. She always has been his little caretaker. I can't wait to see her with the new baby.

Hanging My Kids Art - Works For Me!

2010-02-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

After my post yesterday, I decided to share what I do with all of my kids artwork. I love to display my kids art. What mom doesn't? I save way too much of it and would love to leave their masterpieces up for months. I remember the day my daughter drew me her first picture in preschool. I called my sister in law who has 3 kids older than mine and squealed with delight. My need to display my

Organizing the Kitchen/Homework Area/Family Central

2010-02-23T00:00:00.002-05:00

I've said before that it's not that I'm not an organized person as much as I am a huge procrastinator. That is an understatement really. Why do today what you can do in a rush tomorrow? But that's why this happens. That is my kitchen table covered in about a week's worth of life. I actually like being organized. I even have systems set up for organizing. But I learned recently that

Your Love is a Song

2010-02-20T11:46:00.000-05:00

I'm loving Switchfoot's new album, Hello Hurricane. I've always been a big fan and I'm personally also a big fan of Christian bands crossing over to mainstream music which is what is happening to this band now. I introduced them to my niece a year or so ago and she wouldn't listen to them. Now that they are on the radio she will. Go figure.

The $130.88 Pack of Bubble Gum

2010-02-19T08:30:00.001-05:00

Yesterday evening after Tea Kwon Do and a very long day, I headed to the grocery store with my kids to pick up something quick for dinner. I have no idea what happened to the dinner I planned out earlier that day and had waiting in a slow cooker...oh yeah... that was a dream. Anyway, we were checking out and there was all this gum on sale for 88 cents. So, I let each kid pick up a pack. We

Snow Hats

2010-02-17T00:00:00.004-05:00

I loved this second round of snow we got so much better than the one a few weeks ago. This one was "lighter". The flakes just seemed to sit on the branches outlining each and every one. Last week when I was sick, I remember waking from nap one day and looking out my window at the bare trees. I like the trees to be green - they seem lonely without their leaves. It made me feel very

Valentine Dinner Re-visited

2010-02-16T08:21:00.001-05:00

Hubby and I do not go out for dinner on Valentine's Day. We learned a few years ago that we find it too stressful to try to fight the crowds and the food is generally overpriced. So, we usually try to make it out another night and have dinner at home on Valentine's Day. This year, since Hubby was sick (yes, he caught what I had last week) I made dinner. And yes, he cooks. I'm keeping him.

Watching

2010-02-15T00:00:00.003-05:00

I can spend a lot of time just watching him. Maybe it's that he is teetering at the place somewhere between baby and boy. Maybe I just am fascinated by his boy antics. Maybe it's just because he's mine. Whatever the reason, I'll just keep watchin'.

Ordinary Miracle

2010-02-13T09:45:00.000-05:00

Well, it seems that I am finally feeling better today. I've missed you all very much but since I had to reserve any energy I had to take care of my kids, I didn't blog at all this week. Yesterday, after my kids left for school, I ended up sleeping pretty much the entire day. I guess after 4 days of antibiotics and a full day of sleep, my body won and I am back in the land of the living!

Sickness Has Landed

2010-02-08T17:02:00.000-05:00

So yes, sickness has landed at the Dandelion Dayz home. Well, a different sickness than I have been whining about for the last few weeks. THAT sickness is going past my usual 14 week mark and I am growing very tired of it. I'm not afraid to ask for prayer from you my friends. It REALLY is bumming me out. This additional sickness is the one that comes with a hacking cough, head and

Clean Houses are Overrated, Right?

2010-02-04T15:07:00.001-05:00

So, my kids went back to school today! We were all ready for a break in our routine of the last 5 days: play in the snow, mom clean all the clothes, make hot cocoa, make food, clean that up, watch TV, play video games, repeat. I thought I would spend the day cleaning and organizing. Oh, the plans we make. A friend emailed to invite me for coffee (roasted by her hubby) and homemade scones

Two Snow Days are fun. But Five?

2010-02-03T09:32:00.001-05:00

A friend of mine left a comment on my blog last night that alerted me to a third day off of school this week. I confirmed it on the school's website. No school - day 3. My.Kids.Need.To go.Back to school. I need them to go back to school. My house cannot take it. Is it just me or do you find it hard to keep your house clean when your entire family is home day after day? I think today

Complaining -What I Learned This Week

2010-02-02T14:24:00.005-05:00

I wrote a bit bout complaining this past Sunday. There I talked about a reminder in James of how complaining can be dangerous and destructive. Boy howdy, can it ever. The question is can complaining ever be productive? Something happened last week that had me pondering this question. So, I thought I'd share my thoughts and where I finally ended up. Over the years, I've had the

Cute Little Valentine Boxes

2010-02-02T09:50:00.000-05:00

Oh, these are sooooo cute! Little Valentine boxes that my friend at The Chubby Dove made. She only has 4!!! Wouldn't they be so cute to stuff with treats for the little valentines in your life?

The Doors of My Lips - Sunday Word

2010-01-31T10:54:00.001-05:00

The title of this post is actually part of a verse from the bible. A verse that is written on a bright yellow notecard and taped by my computer. Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD;keep watch over the door of my lips. psm 141:3NIV Keep watch over the door of my lips - I love that. It's a reminder that much like my mouth, I choose to open a door. Or close it. Anyway, I keep the card

Snow Day!

2010-01-30T14:57:00.001-05:00

Woo Hoo! A Snow Day in North Carolina! Our pantry is filled from our mad dash to the store.We've parked our cars with no place to go.Our little world comes to a stop with even church closed.An unexpected day of rest with family and fun with friends,Where warm cookies and hot chocolate rule. We're ready to go Mom and Dad! Hubby is not a fan of the cold. Can you tell? Okay mom, take

Hubby On YouTube

2010-01-29T19:38:00.004-05:00

I cannot even watch this without giggling like a little school girl. He is just so cute. He did this video for BNI (Business Networking Intl.) last year sometime just to let people know a little more about our business. Anyway...since, it's on YouTube, I thought I could share it here. ;)

What's In My Make-Up Bag?

2010-01-29T08:22:00.000-05:00

What's In My Make-Up Bag? Well, I know you are just dying to know! Pretty much on the edge of your seat all week, I bet. Anyway, you can find out over at Chic Critique. Don't forget to link up your own post on Monday's Carnival (at Chic Critique) to be entered into a giveaway!

One Busy B

2010-01-29T00:00:00.001-05:00

That's my girl. She gets excited about being in every activity she can. Hmmmmmmm. I wonder where she gets that? I'm hearing Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" playing in my head right now. Oh, I guess that's kind of a rock ballad isn't it. ANYway... She does get it honestly - I'm so like that. I often over commit and then freak out because I've over-committed. Not because I

Your Hands

2010-01-28T00:00:00.000-05:00

This is probably my very favorite song right now. I love JJ Heller's voice. I love that she plays music with her husband. I love the words to this song. Love Love Love it. Anyway, just wanted to share. I'm off to get the CD this week with a coupon! What song are you love love loving right now?

Tea Time

2010-01-27T17:34:00.003-05:00

I was organizing some pictures today. It seems like organizing things that don't require me to move too much are my speed right now. I vacuumed and felt like the wind was just knocked right out of me. I honestly just do not remember being this tired with my first two pregnancies. Of course, I was younger. I think that must make a difference. Anyway, again with the pregnancy talk. Sorry. It