Pass the Margaritas Please

I'm not much of a drinker and I haven't had a drink since Jan. 2009 but tonight I could sure use one. Today was just one of those days where you don't want to get out of the bed and face the day. Unfortunately Corbin was ready to face the day at 3 am, and since I didn't get to sleep until almost 2 it didn't make for the best start to the day. Thankfully hubster comes home around 6:15 so I got a much needed break. My great Aunt passed away a few days ago and today was the viewing. Since my mom has been battling the stomach flu (thanks to my boys for sharing) I ran a few errands for her this morning, picking up a meat and cheese tray for family, delivering it, paying a few bills, the usual. I did slow down long enough to enjoy my lunch with my boys. We had our lunch on our back porch, Corbin's new favorite place to eat. It's so cute because when I was little whatever my mom or dad had on their plate always tasted better than what I had, even if we had the same thing, well today I've noticed that Corbin thinks mine must taste better too! And that's just fine because I'm still that way even today...whatever Chris has always tastes better than mine. Anyway my car had an appointment today to get her front end readjusted (I'm beginning to think I might need mine too ha!). Well what was supposed to be just an hour long 74.99 job turned out to be much more. The place closes at 5 and they called me at 4:30 to tell me that they couldn't do it because I needed new ball joints-which would cost...wait for it because trust me it's dramatic...

953.00!!!!!!!

Once I picked my jaw up off the floor I made sure that they knew not to touch my car I was coming to get it. My day immediately got worse. I just had new tires put on my car that was a whooping 590.00 and now if I don't get my front end aligned it will ruin my tires. My day went down hill fast. But what can you do? I guess Corbin will just have to flip burgers for a living because there is no way we can afford to live and save money for college or anything else for that matter! Chris said not to worry and to enjoy the day. He is the best at trying to make me forget my problems. We got dressed up and went to dinner before we had to go to the viewing tonight at the funeral home. I know most funerals are super sad, but I was really happy to spend some time with family. I feel like Corbin is growing up so fast and my parents and my sis and her family are the only ones that really know Corbin. Corbin enjoyed running around with the M&M girls. *my cousin and his wife's initials are MM-both of them are and all the girls have M names-therefore they are the M&M family-which is where I got the idea for all C names while we were naming shopping* To make the most of our night when we left the funeral home I treated my boys to frozen yogurt at The Mix. If you live in Newnan you must try this place!!! We love it. Hubster and I actually got the same amount of ice cream tonight... 10.9 oz. each. I think he had three different kinds of yogurt, I had two and a ton of toppings. I decided to go healthy tonight, I had Very French Vanilla and Key Lime yogurt, mangos, strawberries, raspberries, coconut, walnuts, pecans, mango sauce, kiwi sauce, and marshmallow creme! Oh was it ever good!!!! Then to top off the night we came home and jumped on the trampoline in the dark. So I guess it was about an even day of goods and bads. Not sure what I will do about my car...but there is always tomorrow so I'm not going to spend the night worrying. Think I'll go pour myself a cherry Dr. pepper and snuggle on the couch with the hubster :)

My Sweet Boy

May 10, 2009; a day that will forever be etched in my memory. It was the day before Mother's Day and I had an early appointment at Baby Dimensions to find out what we were having. While shopping at Target a few weeks before I picked out the cutest little pink stroller that held her first baby doll. Chris picked out a Mickey Mouse airplane and it was decided right then it there whatever we were having...that was his/her first birthday gift. I secretly thought I was a having girl. Well just a few minutes later after we got there we found out...It's a BOY!!! I cried. I've never told anyone this but Chris, but they weren't tears of joy. I cried because I really wanted a girl. Carrie Nicole. My mom had bought a dress for her to come home in. Yes seriously. I know we are both a little crazy. I dried my tears and thought about how silly I was being. I became thankful that my baby was healthy and that's all that really mattered. We stopped at Babies' R Us and Chris bought a teether, a blue and green teether to be exact. Devin bought his first baseball and I bought a brown and green diaper bag. I spent months getting ready for Corbin. I became quickly disappointed that there isn't much stuff for boys. No super cute clothes. You can't put bows in boys hair or paint their nails. Then on October 1st 2009 Corbin Wilson Tweedell entered this world and I honestly don't know how I existed before. He was perfect! He was a boy and all I've ever wanted. No there wasn't any frilly clothes-big bows-or pink in our house we are ALL BLUE! He is 18 months old now and he is ALL BOY-100%! We play in the dirt, dig for worms, squish bugs, run, jump, try to fly, have gun fights, watch cowboys and Indians, burp loud and laugh a lot. I can't imagine why in the world I wanted a girl now! Who wants to sit inside and have tea parties....not me! We've had a fun filled day and you know how I know he had a great time...because he was filthy when we came inside tonight :) Dirty baby=Happy Boy :)

Great Friends

My mom has always said that you can never have too many friends. How true this is. But is it really worth having a bunch of people that you call friends if they are only friends some of the time? Not sure about that one. But I've learned a very important lesson this week. I would rather have two or three great friends than have a whole bunch of friends that are only friends with me when it's convenient for them. We went and celebrated a big birthday last night with Chris's old friend from work. We don't get to see this couple very much since Chris no longer works with him and they don't live around here but when we do get together it's like we pick right up where we left off. They are the same people every time we see them, no phony act with these two. They are a joy to be around and we love there kids and they adore Corbin. That's what true friends are. They can share the good, the bad, and the ugly with you and not worry that you will judge them. I could call them anytime day or night and they would be here for us. They love us for who we are and we love them the same. Here is just one picture from the night and it's my favorite. I love this girl! We are here for each other through thick and thin! Can't wait to spend more time with them! Happy Birthday Mr. Scott T. Hall :)

Miss Chrissy, Me, and Of course my sidekick Corbin :)

My Better Half

For richer or poorer, in good times and bad, til death do us part. Words to live by once you get married. When I met Chris I wasn't looking for someone to spend the rest of my life with. I was 17 and hadn't been on but one date. Never in my wildest dream did I imagine I would end up falling completely head over heels for this guy and marry him some 8 years later. He was more than I could have ever asked for in a spouse. He definitely brings out the best in me. He knows me better than anyone. Even though I have my moments he loves me unconditionally. When I was younger I had a friend, Amy, whose husband was crazy about her. It didn't matter what she did, he was there for her and he loved her like crazy! I thought that's the kind of man I want to marry. When I was in labor with Corbin and I watched Chris stand by my side, hold my hand while I was pain, and try his best to make me smile I knew then I had found my soul mate. He is one amazing dad and husband. He is truly my better half. He makes me a better person and I just hope that Corbin grows up to be just like him. Which is some pretty big shoes to fill.

Couldn't resist putting this picture up. You can tell by looking at his face he is the one that was staying up ALL night with Corbin every night. I was so drugged up the first month that I was home he would stay up ALL night long and wake me up when it was time to feed Corbin. He changed every diaper in the middle of the night. I never had to leave the bed. He is an amazing man and I just felt like bragging :)

Mommy Needs A Play Date

So the more and more I think about I think play dates are just as important for me as they are for Corbin. I haven't had one in about two or three weeks and I think I'm dying for one! Corbin only has two friends that are actually close to his age so I don't want to stalk them for a play date but I NEED ONE! Play dates have kind of become my way of talking to someone in an adult voice who actually listens and responds back. Don't get me wrong I love my time with my son but I need my girl talk too. And trust me I talk about completely different stuff with my hubster than I talk about with my "girls". I would love to have a girls night out but with money tight with everyone right now I would feel guilty leaving Corbino and the hubster and spend money on myself. So that's about all that I needed to get off my chest. It's been pretty busy around here between hubster putting together the swing set and having people over to watch the baby play outside. By the way our yard looks like Disney World and I'm not kidding. We've got a ton of toys...I'm sure people are riding by going when did they open a day care center there? What can I say? Our baby boy is blessed. Oh and speaking of which...I got cleaned out this drawers the other day and refolded everything...the kid has 63 pair of shorts! Who needs that many? Did I buy them all? Nope I can honestly say that 95% were hand me downs! Love those! I think I might have 5 pair of shorts and I'm pretty sure Chris has maybe 6 or 7 but our child has 63! Guess that's what happens when you have 4 older cousins that are all boys! Well Corbino has been in bed for about an hour now...think I'll go grab a nice hot bath and crawl in bed beside him and play the DSi until I fall asleep too. Oh and Happy Spring. It used to be my favorite time of year but since Corbino has developed allergies it means No open windows :(

Blog Giveaway

I've becomed obessed with finding Corbin cute monogramed clothes without spending a fortune. So far the only thing he has his is 1st birthday shirt, which he wears ALL the time. So I found a great blog a long time ago and now she's hosting a giveaway for a 50.00 credit from SHESHEMADE! I sure hope I can win Corbin some cute clothes!

Want to enter? Go here and follow the directions. Good Luck!
http://www.inthiswonderfullife.com/2011/03/giveaway-monday.html

This is Why We are Perfect for Each Other

So last night my parents bought Corbin a trampoline! It's huge! I was slightly excited for myself because I love to jump! But I was more excited that maybe just maybe this would wear Corbin out so we could both get some much needed sleep. Well since Chris works nights some times I leave a note to let him know what went on while he was a work. Last night I left him a lengthy note letting him know what the plans were for Easter, that I made him a special little snack in the fridge, and that my parents bought a trampoline for our already packed yard and they were coming to put it up today. So I asked him in the note "where do you want it?" Here is what the note said in response to my question.

In case you can't read that it says..."trampoline put here" Because it's flat land. Ok so I saw this and laughed because I thought he was being silly, you know x marks the spot. So anyway Corbin and go outside and what do I spot soon as I open our front door? This...



Seriously x marked the spot where the trampoline was supposed to go. This is why we are perfect for each other! He knows exactly what I need from him. A visual :) He's the best husband ever and I'm so glad he's mine!