Bad blogger, sickness, fun!

I admit it, I've been a bad blogger...both in posting and reading blogs!

But, before I go any further let me say that I am not a fan of negative posts on blogs. I know, I know - we all have our fair share of bad days and things we can complain about, but who wants to read about them? I mean, I can complain about as much as anyone, but it sure doesn't help me or anyone reading it...does it? Anyway, all that to say that I'm going to be Debbie Downer and say that this morning sickness thing is kicking my tail. Actually, it's more like late morning to evening sickness. I have felt so unmotivated to do anything. I have SO much to do...like clean out our office/spare bedroom so we can move Max in there (he asks every morning when he can move into the office), clean out the downstairs spare bedroom so I can move the office into it, clean out our closets because they are packed to the max and we will be needing space for 2 more people, etc. Anyway, I'm really hoping that this sickness goes away soon. My doctor gave me a prescription for Phenargen which helps nausea so I'm going to try that tonight...this gal's got work to do!

Oh, and then I read THIS article today...if Angelina "SUPER MOM" thinks it's hard then how am I supposed to do it? Don't they sell breast milk on the internet...may have to be an option for me. Or maybe one of my blogger friends would volunteer to be a wet nurse for me - a true sign of blog friendship.

Okay, now on to more positive things. This past Saturday we went to the Furman football game to celebrate a big anniversary for my husband (and, yes, we parked in the infamous parking spot). It was the 20th anniversary of the 1988 National Championship Team. That's right, my husband played football for Furman the year they won the Div 1-AA National Championship - the last Furman team to win it. They had about 50 guys come back and, of course, they all looked like they could all get right back out on that football field - well, if it weren't for the wheelchairs and crutches. No seriously, I know I'm old too, but that 1988 team sure had some studs playing for them...the best looking one being my husband of course!

Here are the boys on the field during halftime. Don wanted to pretend one last time that he was catching the game winning touchdown.

Max also started basketball practice last week. It's with our church so it's nothing intense, but he seemed to really enjoy it. Well, let me rephrase, he seemed to enjoy getting in the other's kids faces and trying to scare them - a new form of defense maybe?So then the two girls on the team started doing it back to him...didn't phase him one bit.


We've got some fun things coming up that I'm excited about. Another ultrasound next Wednesday, Thanksgiving at my parent's house, one of my good friends is getting married, the downtown Christmas Parade is Dec. 6 (one of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season), and then we're heading to Dallas for a few days before Christmas to see my sister and her family (FBIL) and my brother and his family - oh, and to also go to the last Dallas Cowboys game at Texas Stadium (that is unless they make the playoffs). We'll be back here in Greenville on Christmas Eve. So, not to bring it up again, but I'm sure hoping this nastiness is G-O-N-E soon so I can enjoy the holidays...it would be SO SAD if I couldn't fully enjoy a piece(s) of my mom's pecan pie, or her homemade yeast rolls, or that sweet potato crunch, or that turkey and dressing...

Oh, one more thing...I participated in a FALL SWAP last month and it was a lot of fun. Well, a new CHRISTMAS SWAP is going to be taking place soon so click here for more information. Check out the swap rules first and then come join the fun...nothing like coming home and seeing a package waiting for YOU on your doorstep!

I'll leave you with a picture of my pantless Indian. Doesn't it look like he's wearing those ice skater pantyhose?

YO Denise! (turn volume up for maximum effect)

DENISE......YO, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want...SO, tell me what you want, what you really really want...


I wanna, I wanna...3 pack of sleepers!

I wanna, I wanna...3 pairs of tiny socks!

I wanna, I wanna..."I love mommy" sleeper!

I wanna, I wanna..."I love daddy" sleeper!

I wanna, I wanna...Christmas "Mommy's Little Joy" sleeper and Christmas socks!

I wanna, I wanna...a long gift receipt so I can take everything back and buy lots of diapers!

Denise, I hope you have a fun day "opening" all your gifts! As I've said many times before, you're one terrific mama and you're MY HERO! :)

I would like to thank the lovely Nikki Hogsed for putting together this "blogshower" for Denise's 5th baby! Nikki sent out some ADORABLE party favors - personalized luggage tags and stationery which are for sale on her blog...you should really check them out! I would also like to thank my model, Max Clardy. He showed such extraordinary patience through all of the staging, makeup and wardrobe. And last, but not least, I would like to thank the Spice Girls for all the inspiration they've given me over the past 10+ years!

Word on the street is...

...Max's world is going to be rocked come early summer! We're pregnant with not just one baby, but TWINS!!! I had an ultrasound today and we saw and heard the heartbeats and the doctor said the babies are measuring just perfectly. We really are excited, but I must admit that I still can't totally wrap my head around it. I would appreciate your prayers for a healthy pregnancy because, as most of you know, twins can cause some complications and I obviously have a history of premature labor. So, blog prayer warriors UNITE!

I have been feeling pretty crummy the past few weeks - no throwing up but sure wishing I could! I'm only 7 weeks along and I'm trying not to think about the fact that I could be feeling like this for another 2 months. Think positive, Jennifer, think positive.

We haven't told Max yet, but probably will over the next few days. I honestly don't think he's going to understand it all. I mean, mommy has had that tummy for the past year and he's never seen a brother or sister come out of there! :)

Oh, I guess I'm going to have to rename my blog so these two new little monkeys won't feel left out...any suggestions???

Karate kid

Max started karate last week and let's just say that it's not his most favorite thing in the world. I think it's because he knows nothing about it and because it's such a structured environment. Actually, I think I may get more stressed about it than he does because I'm not able to discipline him when he's laying on the ground, blowing air in another kid's face, jumping around, etc. - that's left to Master Scota who makes them do pushups if they don't behave. But, I think it will be good for him and help him focus when in larger groups. He's good when you're working with him one-on-one, but he's easily distracted when other children are around.

Regardless, he still looks pretty darn cute in his uniform!

We voted!

Don, Max and I exercised our constitutional right and VOTED! We stood in line for about 1 1/2 hours...now the REAL waiting begins!

Well, my man didn't win. But I will support our new president-elect and do what the liberals/democrats have done for the past 8 years...criticize every single thing he does for the next 4! :)) Go get 'em Barack...CHANGE the world...PROVE ME WRONG!!!

Happy 5th Birthday Max!

My sweet boy turns 5 today. How can this be? It seems like just yesterday that we were celebrating his 1st birthday. He is such a good sweet boy and is truly my little miracle. I have been working on writing down his birth story, but just have not had time to finish it yet. Unfortunately, it wasn't a very simple birth experience (who's is, right?) so it's turning into a novel. When I post it you have my permission to skip right over it.

We celebrated Max's birthday last night with family - my parents and my sister and her family. Don's dad came into town late last night so we will have another mini-celebration tonight. This is the 3rd year Max has had a Thomas themed birthday party and the 3rd year I've used some of the same decorations...this boy of mine LOVES trains!