Rest In Peace

I won't be around much this week. My grandpa passed away Saturday night and the services are in StL. Although the memories are not that great in number, there is no doubt he will be missed.

*Don't mind the pic, it was taken on Father's Day and I just had a baby a week before.

Merry Christmas

Its been a long week already and its just Wednesday.

Saturday I took Camden to get his 6 month picture, which turned out ADORABLE by the way. Then I did a little last minute shopping. I went home and when Carmon got off work it was time to take Cam to see Santa. He wasn't afraid at all and smiled in his picture. Then, Carmon, of all people wanted to walk around the mall. So we did. Then we went to McAllister's and ate. Its such an inconvenience not having one in the mall anymore. I was in the mood for soup. We have all been feeling a little crummy with this stupid weather.

Sunday Carmon called me when he was at work to tell me that he had to leave at 10 that night to go to Virginia on a wrecker run. Great. I had (have) so much to do to get ready for Christmas. It was 10 hours out and 10 back. They drove non-stop and were back by 9:30 Monday.

Monday I had to bring Cam to work with me so I didn't get much accomplished. I have to find someone to watch him the days that the other babysitter can't. My mom was but now she is back to work so she can't. That night I headed to the lovely Wal-Mart (*rolls eyes*) to get the goodies I needed for Christmas baking. I found an awesome deal on Rock Band-$99. The hubs and I weren't going to buy for each other, but this was too good to pass up.

Tuesday Carmon woke up sicker. So sick he wanted to go to the doctor. That's a biggie for him. He has a bacterial infection in his sinuses. Bad for him, good for us though. Now he gets to spend Christmas at home instead of work. He was supposed to work nights Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I hate that this is why it happened, but I just couldn't stand the thought of him not getting to spend Cam's first Christmas with us. Hopefully the meds will be kicked in good by tomorrow.

Today I have to go pick up Cam's pictures and do some last minutes stuff before heading home to baby-proof my house for Jase. I can't wait to see him. Once a month is not near enough. They will arrive late tonight and stay until Sunday, Josh allowing. If he acts up I will send him on his was with Carmon's unused motorcycle.

Tomorrow is a crazy day. I still haven't figured out how I am going to divide our time. I want to be fair, but I am somewhat selfish and want to spend all of the time with Jess and Jase. If it was last year it wouldn't matter, but it's not. Camden is here now and everyone wants to spend time with him. We'll figure it out. I think a Christmas Eve tradition needs to be started somewhere.

I am still trying to figure out the whole Santa thing. He is NOT wrapping presents at my house this year. Does he wrap yours? I want some traditions that are "ours". I want to start something for just Carmon, Camden, and me. I have seen some really good ideas on other blogs, but just didn't have time for them this year.

I haven't had time for my candy yet either. Since Grandma passed away I am the only one who attempts to make divinity. The first year wasn't so great. Last year it was real close to being GREAT, so I'm thinking if I get a chance tonight it can be perfect...if only it weren't so damp.

Okay, I have more to post but also want to leave work early. Cam needs to wake up (he's laying across my lap) so I can finish and go home.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Better Late Than Never

I should have posted this when you guys could still get the deals and I didn't. I'm sorry. I was EXTREMELY thrifty for Cam's first Christmas and he will be getting a lot for a little money.

The deals I found:

The Radio Flyer Rock and Bounce Pony

Reg. $119.99

On Sale at Amazon for $59.00

Minus credit card sign up promo -$30.00 (I haven't signed up for any in a long time)

Free Super Saver Shipping

Total Price-$29.00



Another Amazon Deal:

Fisher Price Cruise and Crawl Musical Jungle

Reg. Price-$74.99

Sale-$30.99

Free Shipping

Total Price-$30.99

Target Deal-Still available in stores this week!

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table

Reg. Price-$39.99

Final Price-$19.00

That's $239 worth of toys for $79. Amazing. Of course we got him some more things but these were the best deals.

**Your glad you get to see this post. I thought it was gonna be the death of me. Nothing was going right!

Camdenisms

Camden is a roley poley....FINALLY!!!

Last night it was the cutest thing. He finally figured out how to roll from his back to his belly and kept going back and forth for probably 10 minutes. I have a hunch he will be crawling before we know it. I can't wait, but this also means that I have to get my house baby-proofed...AAAHHH! I have to do that anyway because Jess and Jase will be here next week for Christmas. Yay!

I am the biggest kid ever and Christmas is fun again. Last week Camden's Christmas present came and I asked Carmon if I could put it together and let him play with it...He said, "No." :(

Today is shot day. We are a week late this time because I tried to reschedule his appointment so that I wouldn't have to take him out of the babysitters (I want my $20 worth). It turned around to bite me in the butt and I have to leave work early and he has to leave the sitters early. I am hoping that he is able to get his shots because he has a bad cold and has been pulling at his ears. I don't know if they hurt or if he is just playing with them. I also hope that we don't leave with a stomach bug this time either. Last time was hell.

I still haven't got all my decorations out. I am a slacker. Time is not something I have a lot of right now. I'll get it done....eventually.

Wordless Wednesday::Bounced Out

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6 Months

Camden,

Its been 6 AMAZING months since I first laid my eyes on you. 6 wonderful months since I first heard your cry. 6 months of not being able to sleep all night, that I wouldn't trade for anything. You are truly the best thing that has ever happened to me and I can't imagine life before or without you. You have changed my life in ways I never dreamed of. I have learned that sleeping in is no longer an option. Poop isn't as gross as it used to be, although yours does sometimes make me gag. I don't care if I get vomited on. Your smile in the morning makes the day a little brighter. Your giggles are contagious. If Mommy is sad, all it takes is one little smile or laugh and everything is better.

You are growing so fast and getting so big. I really want you to start crawling and walking, I swear, but right now I really enjoy your snuggles. They are the greatest. And your slobbery kisses. Delicious. I hate that you pull my hair all the time, but I am thankful to have you to pull it.

I love the way that you have already proved me wrong. I said I would never have a blond-haired, blue-eyed baby and you are making sure that I do, although I really don't think your hair is going to stay light.

Not that Daddy or I really ever went out before, but now we would much rather just sit at home with you and have you entertain us, or take you out and show you off. I know I need to share you more but I just want to spend every second of every minute of every hour of every day with you. I now know the true meaning of unconditional love. Thank you for everything you have already taught me, and you don't even know it.

Love you bunches and bunches,

Mommy

Talk about creativity!

I am completely unsatisfied with my current topper. Usually I have a homemade bow to adorn the top of my tree. This year we have more of a fun tree than in the past. I made a deal with Carmon that when we had kids we would get one with colored lights. (He had forgot about the deal until I brought it up.)


Anyway back to the story...


I searched for homemade Christmas tree toppers and this is what I got.

If you can't tell, the angel, lights, and tree topper are all made out of...you guessed it...TAMPONS! Seriously. Go check out this website if you need a good laugh. There's something for every holiday on there. I guess this could be another use for all of those free tampon samples we receive. Tell your hubby to forget real flowers for Valentine's, you want the tampon flower bouquet from tamponcrafts.com!

"Say “I love you” with the gift of flowers. This lovely bouquet will never wilt, and if you use scented feminine products, it will have a springtime-fresh fragrance. "-tamponcrafts.com

Camden's First Parade

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The boy who started it all...

I think I will have a giveaway to celebrate. What do you want?

Yummy!

Our Thanksgiving was good. We went to Patton for a late lunch and then rushed back to SC so that Carmon could get to work by 6. He headed to work and I went to my family's for dinner.

On Saturday we headed to Brookport, IL for a family reunion with my grandma's family. It was nice to see people that we don't get to see very often anymore. I made a new recipe (along with the old faithful, hash brown casserole). I am in love. It is wonderful. Those of you that get the Kraft Food and Family magazine have probably seen it.



Banana Cream Cheesecake. Two classics put together. Yum.

Help!

Remember when you didn't have kids? When you said all that stuff you WEREN'T going to do?

If you don't have kids, don't say you WON'T do anything. You will.

I said that I would NEVER let my kids sleep in bed with me. But, when its the only way you can get sleep-you WILL. I did. I already regret it. He will not sleep without me now. We started trying Friday night to get him to sleep in his own bed. He went to sleep around 10, after 3 times of trying to get him in his own bed. He slept til 5. Awesome. I thought we were going to be okay. I was wrong. Saturday we got him to go down in his own bed. He slept there until midnight. Sunday night wanted nothing to with sleeping in his own bed. Monday nothing. Last night around 8 he was so sleepy and was trying to fight me so I just put him in his own bed. He fussed for a few seconds and was out. Yes, I thought. WRONG! He woke up at 9:15 and wanted Mommy. Dang it!

Did anyone else make this mistake? How do you fix it? I guess persistence is the key. It doesn't help that he knows he has Mommy wrapped around his chunky little finger.

I'm Lovin It!

I was so mad that I forgot, or maybe just didn't submit my order online at Old Navy on Friday. I feel a little better now. Is Cyber Monday better than Black Friday? I think so. You don't have to worry about getting killed, literally.