Heath Bars, Reese's Cups, & Oh Henry!: February 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Top Ten {Tuesday} Books to Read

I have a large stack of books I am wanting to get around to reading. I am currently reading Crazy Love for our Bible Study on Wednesday nights so I'm having a hard time picking up another book before finishing this one.

So here are my top ten books to read in the near future:

1. Heaven is for Real - I bought this a few weeks back and I have several friends urging me to pick it up NOW.

2. The Freedom Writers Diary - I went to a conference at the beginning of the month and one of the keynote speakers was Erin Gruwell, the determined teacher in the book. Her speech brought me to tears and inspired me to be a better teacher. I can't wait to read this. I bought the book immediately after her speech. It's waiting on me to pick it up.

3. Through My Eyes - I bought this book as a Dirty Santa gift and Heath was determined it was coming back home with us. Luckily, we "played our cards right" and ended up with it. He finished it a few weeks ago and loved it so now it's my turn. Yes, we are Tim Tebow fans.

4. Steve Jobs - My step mom is reading this book and promised it to me as soon as she is finished. He was such an interesting, brilliant man. I can't wait to learn more about him!

5. The Vow - I just learned that this is a true story so before I watch the movie, which I heard was fabulous, I want to read the book.

6. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts - I have several friends who have read this and highly recommend it. This is definitely a book I would love to read with the hubby!

7. The Purpose Driven Life - This was a book that is highly recommended by several of my friends from Bible study. I think they read this book this past year and loved it. I am sure it is fabulous!

8. The Fourth Stall - I am always looking for books to recommend to my students. Our school librarian and the girl I Nanny for both said this book was great. Hopefully, I can get around to buying and reading it so I can share it with my students.

9. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site - This little book looks precious. I think Westin would love it. It might just find its way in his Easter basket.

10. What else should I add to the bed side table stack??

Linking up...

Top Ten Tuesday at Many Little Blessings

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Project 365: Week 8

I did not do a very good job with my picture taking this week. I can't really put my finger on what made it such an off week...

Anyway, here is a quick snippet of our week.

Day 50: Sunday, February 19th

AR cheesing with her soon to be Aunt Amber at her Bridal Shower!

Day 51: Monday, February 20th

I had a horrible day off, however, sitting riverside with these two cuties made things much better.

Day 52: Tuesday, February 21st

I downloaded a Bible app on my phone that actually reads the Bible to me. On Tuesday, I couldn't get enough. I spent my entire break tracking along in Genesis. This may be my ticket to "reading" the entire Bible in a year.

Day 53: Wednesday, February 22nd

I have made it very clear to Heath that I am cutting back my fast food intake. However, this week wasn't a good one to prove myself. On my way to Bible study, Heath caught me pulling out of the Jack's parking lot on his way to pick up the Littles. He, of course, had to give me a hard time before letting it slide.

Day 54: Thursday, February 23rd

I finally ordered my bridesmaid dress for my brothers wedding that is in 2 weeks. Procrastinating? Not at all. Forgetful? Absolutely. No worries. The dress should be sitting at my front door when I get home from work tomorrow.

Day 55: Friday, February 24th

Friday night was a "Dinner of Your Choice" kind of night. AR's choice... Pimento cheese sandwich and dill pickle slices. She is her father's child.

Day 56: Saturday, February 25th

I sat down at the computer to finally finish my Day in the Life post. It took me forever to get it all together but was fun. Thankfully, the kids usually spend their Saturday mornings playing in their room while eating breakfast on the run so they didn't mind that Mommy spent so much time at the computer. I made it up to them by taking them to a super fun birthday party that afternoon and over to Nana's for some loving that evening.

Linking up with Laura over at Between the Lines.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Monday

My friend, Beth did this fabulous day in the life post of "A Tuesday" on her blog last week so I thought that since I was off work on Monday I would do a similar post of our Monday.

My friend, Kristin did a great "A Day in the Life" post of her Monday as well! If you have time, go check them out!

Monday, February 20, 2012

7:16: Rise and Shine {no alarm clock and Westin is still asleep}
7:32: Westin's awake! Time to finally get out of bed
7:39: Put waffles in the oven.

7:40: Good Morning, Sunshine!

7:42: Diaper change
7:46: Westin let me know he's ready for a cup of milk.

7:51: Prep Westin's waffle and peel his banana
8:00: Sit down with Westin to eat breakfast

8:16: Still eating breakfast. Westin is now in my lap eating my breakfast.

8:26: clean up breakfast
8:30: Westin sits down to watch SuperWhy and Mommy sits down to check Facebook, Google Reader, and browse Pinterest.

9:01: Text JiJi to check on AR and make plans to pick her up.

9:05: Get us ready for the day.
9:41: Depart

9:47: Stop for gas

9:53: Dancing and make up during our 20 minute drive

10:18: Pull into Pops and JiJi's neighborhood

10:20: Catch up with Pops and JiJi
10:26: Argue with AR about leaving with us
10:40: Depart without AR.
10:44: Call Memaw and make lunch plans
11:04: Arrive at David's Bridal {looking for a Bridesmaids dress}
11:23: Leave David's Bridal empty handed
11:25: Westin set off the car alarm.

11:32: Pulled over by city police
Police Officer: License and insurance please
Me: Here you go!
Police Officer: Ma'am, do you realize your insurance card is expired?
Me: Oh no! I forgot to print off the newest cards. Hold on, I can pull it up on my phone. I got the email the other day to print off the new ones.
Police Officer: Ma'am, that will not be good enough. Hold on just a minute. Is your license suspended?
Me: Absolutely not.

11:44: He gave me a ticket.
Police Officer: I still wrote you a ticket but gave you a warning on your insurance.
Me: Thank you officer. Have a wonderful day.
Police: You too!
Westin: HEY!

11:45:Attempted to call Heath to vent about my ticket.
12:03: Pulled in carwash. Westin was a little startled.

12:10: Tried to vacuum out my car with 2 clogged vacuums.
12:13: Gave up with my car halfway done
12:15: Missed Heath's call.
12:18: Called him back. Went to look for my ticket to give him the details. Realized I accidentally threw away the said ticket at the carwash.
12:23: Talked to Memaw.
12:25: Arrived at McDonalds for lunch with Memaw.

1:12: Leave McDonald's and drive across the street to Target.
1:14: Westin set off the car alarm again.
{Funny sidenote: While Memaw was pushing Westin around he started screaming, "Daddy!!" and pointing to something. Memaw couldn't figure out what he was pointing to. He grabbed this, pointed to the man, and said over and over again, "Daddy. It's Daddy!". I had text Heath this picture! We laughed the entire way through the store.}

1:44: Called JiJi to make plans to get AR
2:10: Pulled in neighborhood to get her.
3:01: HOME!

3:05 Enjoyed the afternoon outside

3:12: Set up my new lamps from Target!

3:30: Took the kids on a walk down to the river.

4:06: Naptime {our first one of the day. Grouchy babies}

4:44: Vented on Facebook about my terrible day.

This day did not go as planned..a ticket in Hoover, an accidental throwing away of the ticket at the car wash just minutes later, setting off the car alarm--twice, and 2 kiddos who chose not to nap until now--at 4:30. Can I crawl in a hole? Nah..I guess I should go load the dishwasher instead! Happy Monday.

4:46: Talked to Memaw to let her know the lamps look fabulous!
4:50: Loaded dishwasher
5:00: Folded laundry

5:13: Heath called to let me know he was having to go work on a side job.
5:20: Both kids awake
5:30: Put all of AR's clothes away, cleaned out her closet and dresser, and picked up AR and Westin's room.
7:34: Prepared dinner for AR and Westin.

7:49 Heath calls to let me know he is on his way home.

8:00: Westin down and happy!

8:00: AR down and happy!

8:05: Heath arrives and avoids the camera

8:30 Clean up our bed room and hang clothes in closet.
8:42: Shelf in closet fell. I am done for the night. The self will have to wait.

9:00: Pawn Stars with the hubby

10:13: Goodnight!

I loved doing this. It took me longer to compose the post than I would have liked but I think I am going to do one every day of the week. Since I did Monday this week I will do Tuesday next week and Wednesday the next and so on. It will be fun!