A cow says MOO

The other day I was driving down the road. Jett was complaining that I wouldn't let him take the iPad with him in the car (remember when we thought it was so cool that people could take phones with them, and now they want to take computers too?). Kaleb was whining. Not crying, but whining. LOUDLY. I turned on my road feeling relieved we were almost home. As luck (and I can now say FATE) would have it, there was a back-up because of the power company doing something or  the other. So, I sat with Jett complaining and Kaleb whining. I was having a stressful day. Just the usual. Family, bills, work and kids. In that moment, I felt defeated. Shamefully, I  thought "Why me? Surely this doesnt happen to other people. Why is my life so insane and stressful. I cant wait for something different to happen to make my life easier." Honestly, I thought that. Stupid. But, I did.

As I sat fighting my tears listening to my boys go crazy, I glanced out the window and saw this cow standing in a grass filled pasture. She (I say she because only a woman would be this stubborn) was sticking her tongue out, stretching for a leaf on a tree that was on the other side of the fence. Seriously, her tongue was stretched to the max with he head rooting around trying to reach this little leaf. I kind of scoffed and said out loud, "keep stretching honey, it's not gonna happen." Then, it hit me.

I AM THE STUBBORN COW

She was standing in the middle of grass and yet she wanted a leaf that she couldn't get right then. In a couple of weeks or even days the leaf will fall and be on her level to reach. Im doing the same thing. I have what I need right now. I have a handsome, funny, smart and hardworking husband who loves me (despite the fact I act like a stubborn cow half the time). I have TWO beautiful boys who love me and make me smile more than frown. I have a roof over my head. I have a job. I have a car to get me to and fro. I have health insurance. I have an extended family who keep me on my toes and laughing. I am able to take my children to do fun things. I'm not rich, but I have enough. But, I keep reaching for things that aren't mine for the having just yet. I just need to be a little more patient and take in what I have for now. I need to stop rushing things. In time, all those things I think will make my life easier/better will be mine and I will have new things to long for (isn't that how it always goes?) So, from now on, I'M GOING TO EAT THE DARN GRASS!!!! 

{Hair cut and Halloween}

 Just a cute pic of Jetterbug

 Baby Cakes got a haircut. I fought Chad on the subject. I wasnt ready for that step. He is my baby, not my big boy who gets haircuts. But, I decided to let Chad have a win and we took him. Chad was getting one that day so I decided Kaleb could too. 

 Long Baby Hair

 Such a doll getting it done. He just sat there and the stylist was a sweetheart. She was pretty much crying with me. She kept saying "oh, he looks so old now!"

 Enjoy the rewards of being a good boy. He loves dumb dumbs!!!

 HALLOWEEN

Easton (Chad's sister little cutie) was a pirate. Jetterbug was Thomas the Train and Baby Cakes was an alligator (or a dragon/dinosaur, we have a debate going on!) Chad and I dressed up as an Elderly Couple for the family halloween party. Chad won the prize. He was eerily good at being an old man. I have to say, he is going to look good when we are old. Love him!!! I didnt get any pictures but my sil did so I will get them from her. 

 Loved Loved LOVED when he crawled. His tail would go back on forth :)

 He is one good looking kid. He is so cute and funny. He makes for a good time. 

 Chad's dad dressed up as a cool hippy. He is such a good grandpa! 

 Chad's mom and the ALLIGATOR

 HIS SCORE! We only went down one street and back up the other side. Chad cant wait for next year because he is going to take both boys all around. Easton and Kaleb werent feeling it, so we went home. They had plenty and Jett LOVED it. He would've went all night. We did take him back out later around Chad's boss' neighborhood. 

I am in love with my family! 

The baby Kaleb...

I never did post about my sweet little Kaleb. Oh, how the kid melts me. He is amazing. I cant even imagine life without him. He is so sweet and tender hearted. He loves kisses and hugs and SMILING. He gets me every time. Anyway...enjoy the baby version of Kaleb. I will spare you a bunch of text...

Been Thinking...

-When did my life become measured by the days that I "get to go to bed"?

-How did Jett get to be so smart? Surely, not from me. I never taught him the difference between a kiwi and a Pear, and still he knows.

-How did I become 27? (well, in a month and half). I don't feel it. It's like pulling into your drive-way and not remembering most of the drive there. Wasn't it just yesterday that me and Bonnie were hanging out everyday with the only worry of what we were going to do that weekend?

-I dont feel like I am overweight. I feel the same. But, I'm not. The mirror must be lying...