Overview of our summer

Well it's been a crazy summer! I was hoping to get back to blogging but just couldn't find the time. Every summer I've stayed home with Carter and it's been fine. Well I decided to stay at home with Carter and not go back to work. However this has been the most challenging summer. Carter is definitely in the terrible 2's. I thought when he was 1 1/2 he was in that stage, I was wrong. Two has been a challenge, one minute he's an angle and the next he's throwing a fit for no reason at all. They get so bad sometimes I don't know what to do. We do the timeout thing and it will work sometimes, he'll apologize say what he did wrong. But other times I can't get through to him and he throws such a huge fit I can't get him into time out cause he's throwing a fit and he's so big now I can't pick him up in that state. If you have any suggestions, please let me know!!!!

Other than the fits it's been great being home. Three times a week we go to Gymboree classes which he loves, and we go to the library on Wednesday for story time. He loves going to these places, but he gets so shy around the kids. That's the one regret I have about taking him out of daycare. He was pretty good about being arounds kids. Now that he's in a bigger class at Gymboree he can go twice a week to the classes and to an open gym play time. Which I hope helps him being around kids more. Any suggestions with socializing him more would be great as well.

It took long enough but I'm finally on a good schedule with Carter and still having time to clean the house. It was a struggle at first because Carter always wants to help with the cleaning ( he made the house worse if he was trying to help me lol). Now that Chris found a new job and he is out of the house I get more done.

Chris got a great new job in Addison. He was working at home before which I would find my self visiting with him more than cleaning while Carter was taking a nap. It's such a great place for him to work. They are family oriented which was important. Carter and I are going next week to his work Halloween party during the day. They cater food and give out prizes for costume it's pretty cool. The also have box seats to American Airlines center, you can sign up to get tickets. We signed up for the Mav's game so hopefully it's not reserved by the executives that night.

We are looking at different places to live since Chris took a job in Addison. It's not a terrible commute, but we wanted to move even before he got this job. Now we are trying to figure out where we want to live. We are thinking about Little Elm, Frisco or possibly North Dallas. I think we will sell our house and rent for a bit to see if we like a certain area. We don't want to get in an area were we don't know anybody either. We had that problem out here.

Southbound 35.....

Spring break was so fast!!!  Chris, Carter, and I decided to go to Austin during spring break.  We left Saturday and came back Tuesday afternoon. We were able to see Karen and Bryan's new place (Chris' parents).  We came to see his family and to look at homes. 

Chris and I have decided to move to Austin. I think it is the best place for us, we'll be near family and it's gorgeous.  It will great to get out more, we are seriously home bodies.  There is just so much to do outdoors, great for kids!!  We are looking at different areas, but we really would like to be in Lake Travis ISD.  We found an amazing builder out in Spicewood which is in the school district we like.  The view is amazing, you don't feel like your in Texas.  All of the homes back up to a green belt and are zoned to stay that way.  The view is all greenery and canyons, you definitely don't get this in Dallas. 

We are going to put our house up for sale in August.  Houses are selling pretty quickly in our neighbor hood, we are praying that ours will be the same way.  We are going to rent a home in Austin till we decided were we would like to move and have time to build. This is going to be great to rent because we won't be in a hurry to sell and move, not to mention settle for something because we have to move.  I am a little apprehensive to rent.  We haven't rented in a while and I hate that it's not my house, so I'm not sure I'll be comfortable.  I really hope we won't have to rent for too long.

I'm a little nervous, I've lived in the DFW my whole life (besides going to Texas Tech, but I was able to come home whenever). Also, I don't have my own friends there, Chris has the friends he grew up with, which is fine.  I just want my own friends and I'm really sad to leave my friends.  I don't see my friends as much as I did before the baby, but I won't be able to just call them up and meet for lunch.  I will not be working while I am there so I'm not sure were I will meet people.  I know in the end I will meet people and everything will be fine, it's just my initial reaction.  I do feel the pros outweigh the cons.

All in all, I can't wait for this new chapter in our families lives.  As long as I have them I know it will be a great experience.

Outfits!!!

What do I love most ....clothes!!(well not most of course Carter and Chris)  As I said in my last blog I love Pintrest.  I have been getting a lot of ideas from this girls blog I found on pintrest. (http://simplyme091909.blogspot.com/)  I really love her look.  I never get to really mix up my clothes, because when I go to work I just thrown on whatever.  I really don't care what I look like. 

This Saturday we decided to go to brunch as a family.  I'm getting ready for Brunch, the usually fixing my hair, putting on make up, and Chris says "Why are you getting dressed up?" I respond " Because I never get to dress up, and it makes feel better."  I'm sure some of you know what I am talking about.  When your a mommy and work full time you just never get to dress up and look nice (unless your going to a wedding).  I really like the outfit I had on, nothing special but cute.

Tank Top- Target $14.99

Sweater- Target $16.99

Leggings- Target $8.99

Boots- Not sure, my mom left them at my house, but I'm sure they were on sale

Back to brunch is was soooo good.  We went to Primo's on the lake.  It has amazing food and bottomless mimosa's.  I haven't been able to drink in along time because of my migraines.  Plus I really haven't had an urge to drink since having Carter.  However, I have tried to drink from time to time a Miller Lite, but when I do I get right passed the bottle neck and can't drink anymore.  BAM a Migraine.  I decided to try a Mimosa at Primo's (figuring if I couldn't drink it I knew Chris could).  I actually drank one and had no migraine.  I was happy (not that I want to drink a lot) but it's good to know  if I want a glass of wine or mimosa I can (I'm thinking one glass only, I don't want to press my luck).

It was freezing that day so we just went home and relaxed.  Yup you guessed it, as soon as I got home I jumped out of my outfit, put my hair in pony tail, and got in my pajama's.  I know, what a waste. But even that hour boosted my self esteem by putting on my leggings and sweater.

It's been a while!!!

It's been almost two years since I was on my blog. Can you believe it Carter will be two in June. Well I decided to get back on the blog site to include family and friends in our lives and help as a stress reliever for mommy. I really love writing, however I got really busy right after I started blogging. As new mommy and going back to work, it was just too difficult keep up with the blogging. Well I am back and hopefully I can keep up with it this time around.

How's Carter? Well he is amazing, he's walking, talking, and just simply wild. He's had a crazy ride his first 20 months. A lot of sickness, multiple strep throat, 2 stomach viruses, RSV (twice), pneumonia, and many many ear infections. CRAZY!!!! He did go to Cook Children's Pediatric Surgery Center last week and had two tubes put in his ears. He is doing great, wilder than ever. He is also listening better and his word are more clear now that it doesn't feel like he is hearing underwater.

Yes, Yes the migraines are still here. Every single morning!!! I have tried every medicine possible, acupuncture ( I know don't laugh), chiropractor, I even tried 30 shots of Botox in my head and neck. The Botox did help with it a little, but they were still there. I haven't done the Botox in a while mainly do to price. It's $350 every 3 months if I've already met my deductible(other wise it's $750). I will say even though my migraines are everyday they aren't as painful as a year ago.

So how's work? Do I even need to go there? Well I teach two resource remedial math classes and still have inclusion( help in a general ed classroom)classes. The paperwork for special ed. has always been intense, but this year it's beyond anything we can handle. I feel like I am doing two different peoples jobs in an 8 hour day. Needless to say this will be my last year of teaching. I will miss many students and the people I work with, however I need watch my stress level and stay home with Carter.

My stress is out of control due to work. Since having Carter I have lost 47 pounds (26 of it was baby weight). I know how ridiculous do I sound,"Why are you complaining about losing weight?" I'm losing it quick and I'm not trying. My appetite isn't there, which makes me tired all of the time. I could tell something wasn't right, not to mention my hair was falling out like crazy. I went to the doctor and they did find out that I have a thyroid disorder. I am on medication and have notice a small changed my appetite has improved a little and my hair isn't falling out.... as much. The only other thing my doctor could think of contributing to this is my stress level. I know I will continue to have stress if I do not work, however that will be an elephant size weight off of my shoulders. I feel like I am drowning and there is nobody there to save me. Even though I am not coming back to work next year I still can't shake the feeling. It's because I don't want to do bad at my job even though it doesn't matter anymore. I shouldn't invest so much time, I won't be there next year, but it's not so easy. I do absolutely love some of these kids and I love my co-workers. I just can't do it anymore.

I want to end on a happy note. Being home with Carter is what I truly believe I am meant to do. I never knew I could love somebody so much, he is amazing. He brings so much joy into mine and Chris' life. Of course I'm going to mention my husband, I didn't forget about him. He is so great. With all of my migraines and other health issues he really has stepped up to help out.... a lot. He is AMAZING with Carter. Carter is so obsessed with him, I go pick him up from school and he smiles and hugs me, but the first thing out of his mouth is "Dada?'. Really?!? He just really loves his daddy.

I'm still going to make this blog about my family to share. However, I am so obsessed with Pintrest. So I will post from time to time all of the amazing things I find on there to this blog. Especially, the fashion!!!! If you know me, you know I can shop for hours and spend next to nothing so I'm going to share this!!!!!


Happy Reading!!! :)