The Workout Challenge

Lately, a some of you know, I have been feeling self conscious about my weight and feeling a bit down about my body changing after giving birth to Stirling. I told myself I would have NO excuse to not workout once I had graduated. Well, some time has passed and I have begun to slowly workout. Long story short, Shep has been trying very hard to motivate me and get me to enjoy working out again; therefore, last night he took Stirling and I to the Park where they have workout equipment. I was to start off by saying, Stirling had WAY more fun than I did working out. I have realized that I am more out of shape than when I was pregnant and something must be done. I know this is going to be a long journey, but it intend to look somewhat sexy by the end of the year! I will keep you all updated on my progress.

Bubble, Bubbles, EVERYWHERE

The day began with myself having the bright idea of getting a bubble machine for Stirling. I wanted something that would keep us entertained both indoors and outdoors; therefore, I set forth on a mission to find a 17 month old friendly bubble machine. I went to Kohls with my mom and decided to take Stirling to the toy isle. To my excitement I saw not only one but three adorable bubble machines that were PERFECT for Stirling! They were in the shape of animals and when you press the handle the bubbles come out of the animals mouth (Little Tikes Bubble Bellies). Naturally, I put all three in front of Stirling to let him pick. He picked the dog, go figure! After we had gotten home from the store, I put the bubbles in the dog and ran around the house with Stirling and the bubbles. We had a blast and now  he is fast asleep! Good night all and LETS GO MAVS!

This Momma has her MBA!!

I realize I have been MIA for the entire Fall semester. The journey with graduate school is finally over, and I am proud to say that I have my MBA in Health Services Management! I was to share a special thanks to all of those who have helped me along the way; I could not have made it out alive without all of you.

Survived the Semester

We have successfully completed a semester from HELL at our house. Michael and I have both been in graduate school, working, raising a baby AND looking for full time jobs. I am proud to say that we have made it together and have BOTH found full time salary positions. Not only have we gotten jobs, but we are relocating our family closer to my job in Dallas and finding a new Montessori School for Stirling to attend.

The year 2010 has been full of sadness, trials, happiness and now success. I want to thank all of our friends who have supported us and shown us what true friendship really means. Without the family and friends we have, we could not have had the success with finding jobs and raising Stirling this year. I look forward to the crazy days ahead and am so ready for Christmas and the New Year!

Standing all by Himself

Today we went to spend a few hours with my cousin and his son who is about to be three years old (Stirling and Vincent are EXACTLY 2 years apart in age). While Vince was coloring, Stirling was STANDING next to me although I had no idea he was standing all by himself due to the fact that I was watching Vince color his little heart out. The only reason I had any clue Stirling was standing was because Michael said, "Jessie, look Stirling is standing!" I was so excited to see him wobble but keep his balance, my motherly instinct must have hit me because I immediately picked him up because it looked as if he was about to fall (I naturally did not want him to get startled and cry). I cannot believe our baby is 10-months-old and so close to walking! Watch out world, Stirling is about to start walking!

Garage Sale

Since I got a new job and we are putting the house on the market soon, we decided to have a garage sale to get rid of the "things" that we do not need around the house. It has taken about two weeks to declutter most of the house and figure out what to sell and/or donate. In preparation for the sale, my friend Becca helped me declutter and motivate me to declutter (I am so thankful she was there to help me realize that I do not need so many "things" in my house and life). Finally it was time to prepare for the sale. I posted thrice on Craigslist about the sale and bought bright poster board to write garage sale and have arrows pointing in the sales direction (Michael did the poster prep) My friends even joined in on our sale with items and clothing and even toys they no longer needed. At last, Saturday morning was here and it was time to sell, sell, sell!  After about an hour or so, only a few people had come to the garage sale, but slowly we began to get customers and items began to sell! Five hours later the garage sale was complete.

We walked away 65 dollars richer and my friends 35 dollars richer AND donated the rest of our items to Denton County Friends of the Family.

I would say that the garage sale was a success and the house looks a million times better without so many "things"

A Poo Update

So Stirling has been using his potty for a few months now. I always dread having to clean a poopy potty but Michael insists that when we hear him grunt, we must put him on his potty, therefore, I have agreed to do so. Well, since Stirling has been eating more solid foods, especially bananas, green beans and black beans.... his poo has been more like "big boy poo", which is much less gross than the pile of grossness it was before. The past few days poor Stirling has been a grunting machine to where he even turns red trying to get his poo out (funny yes, but you can tell he is really trying hard to go potty). At first, I was unsure why he was grunting, holding his breath and turning so red all of a sudden... and then realized "big boy poo" was in his potty. I do not know why I am so interested in the fact that he goes to the potty on his froggy potty or even why I love the fact that he is poo-ing in it, but I am so proud of him for sitting on his potty and using the restroom; I honestly think that this will lead to an easy transition into full-fledged potty training when he is a bit older. OH HOW TALKING ABOUT POO NEVER GETS OLD...