Sick Baby

So Addie officially has her first cold. She has always been a snotty baby, so when she got a stuffy nose on Thursday I thought nothing of it. Well Friday came along, and she was still a bit stuffy, but no worries because like I said it happens. I sprayed some saline spray up her nose on Saturday, and it cleared it out, but within a matter of hours she was stuffy again! Well it has progressively gotten worse since then. Poor thing, it just breaks my heart to see her little eyes turn down. They are always so bright and shinny and for the past couple of days they have been so droopy and sad. It is so heart breaking to see such a sweet thing feel so bad. Man I am so not excited for vaccinations at the end of the month!! I think I will just cry all day along with her!!! I didn't wanna leave her yesterday morning to go to work, and she didn't want me to leave, she just laid her head on my chest, as I cried. Today she has been home with Daddy all day, and they have had a pretty good day so far, of course she is always happy when she gets to spend the day with him. Hopefully she is getting over this thing that she has.

3 months

~RIP~MJ~

I am so upset over the loss of Michael Jackson, he was a big icon from my childhood. I am so mad yet so sad all at the same time. Don't stop till you get enough I am sick of everyone combining the death of Ferrah Fawcett with Michael Jackson's. Ok both of the deaths are very sad, BUT it lessens them both when you put them together. I think that each one of them deserve their on spotlight for the moment not have to share the fame of their deaths with another! It's just as stupid as having a double wedding. The Way You Make Me Feel I am also very upset about all of these geese, these people who flock to buy all of his stuff just because they wanna remember him or they wanna show that they care. Well where were they when he was alive?? Accusing him of all sorts of things that they don't know he did, refusing to buy his records or support his career and then all of a sudden they forget all the harsh words when they find he has passed. I supported him through good and bad, I don't and never have believed that he was a child molester. People always told me, be careful what you do I don't believe that he was anorexic, just because he is not obese like the rest of the world doesn't mean people should start making all of these allegations. We must bring salvation back, It's like all of those people that just because of 9-11 they thought all of a sudden they could become patriotic, going out buying flags and stuff like that. If you weren't before why now, don't go jump on the band wagon just to do it. Do you remember the time I had my first dance to "You Are Not Alone" in the 8th grade. So many good times with MJ, I personally feel that the death of Michael Jackson has had a bigger effect on me than that of Princess Di. My favorite song to dance to of all time, "Black or White". Chris says that I am acting like he was just my Michael Jackson, but just wait until George Lucas dies, we will see who will be mourning then...Rest in Peace Michael, You Will Be Missed.


~And You Can Say The Words Like You Understand But The Power's In Believing So Give Yourself A Chance~ Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Corporate Pricks

So this week I have early drive thru, and for those of you that don't know what that is I come in at 7:15 to open the branch and leave at 4:15 getting exactly 40 hrs for the week. Well Yesterday the babysitter needed to be off by 4:30 well that was not a problem, I told her that would be fine especially since I knew that I was getting off at 4:15. There has been a crack down on overtime lately so what reason would I have to think otherwise?? Well that was just stupid thinking on my part...

It never fails...

So one of the TCD s messed up and was showing out of balance on the system which means they had to physically balance it. By this time I was already closed so really there was nothing more that I could have done, I stood around for a bit so the other teller wasn't by herself, but 4:20 rolled around and I had to go. (I couldn't leave Addie without care, duh) and my manager just stands there and says (as I walk out the door) "can we work with just one teller". I knew he would turn to that, and that is why I left without saying a word. I'm sorry, normally I wouldn't have had a problem with hanging for a while, I love some overtime, BUT I wasn't notified, therefore I had previous engagements.

So this morning in our meeting, guess what was brought up...leaving early when there is only one teller. Now how do we keep down on the overtime, when he doesn't want us to leave early.


Idiot.

Beach Weddings

So this past weekend Chris' cousin Samantha got married on Virginia Beach. We had allot of fun the wedding was beautiful! Of course I have always liked beach weddings, and if Chris and I ever decide to re-do the wedding vows we will probably have the ceremony on the beach. As for Sam she was gorgeous! The wedding was out on the beach of a military base, James' (the Groom) father was military and was able to get access to it. The reception was also on the base, it was real nice and quaint. They had 7 attendants each, dressed in this real pretty blue that just matched the sky right on. Addie had fun just loungin' on the beach, she was not too concerned about playing in the sand at all. On the other hand Hailey played enough in the sand for the two of them. She was covered in sand, and then right before everything was all said and done with she fell in the water! Can't wait until Addie can do all of that! I was nice seeing all of the family there also. Most of them hadn't even met Addie yet, so they were all excited to see her for the first time. She did great out on the beach and then at the reception, not too much fussing, maybe a whimper here or there but that was understandable given how HOT it was!! At one point in the day the thermometer in the car read 111 degrees!

Chris celebrated his first Father's Day on Sunday, aside from having to drive most of the day home from Richmond, I would say all in all it was a pretty good day. Addie and I got him and her T-Shirts with their pictures on them. They were supposed to say Daddy's Addie and Addie's Daddy, but I couldn't figure out to do that. So Chris is actually gonna have to finish his own gift, but I'm sure he doesn't mind.

So after spending the morning with his dad we hit the road and got back into Winston in time to eat dinner with my daddy. A good day with daddies.

Chris,
Thank you for being the best Daddy ever to our little Addie, she is so in love with you, you can tell it when you look at her and she just lights up. You were wonderful, helping me out through the entire pregnancy, then helping during delivery. I couldn't have done it without you, not even a little bit!!! You work so hard everyday to provide for our family, so that we can have nice things. Getting up in the middle of the night to feed and change her and so many times I have woke up without you knowing it and looked in there to see you and her rocking, both asleep in each others arms. I love that you are the father of Addie, and our future children. It takes allot to be a father, but you have every bit of "the touch". As a matter of fact you are not just a father you are a Daddy, Addie's Daddy to be exact.

Daddy,
Thank you for being my Daddy. Over the last 27 years you have been more to me than just a Daddy. You have guided spiritually, so that now I am able to guide my daughter to her path with Christ. You taught me how to be a responsible adult, and for that I am very thankful, I have never gotten in trouble with my finances because I was prepared, and now I have a career in the field. But most of all if it wasn't for you being such a wonderful Daddy and husband to Mama I would never have known what to look for in a husband of my own. Now I am married to a man that is so much like you and sure enough he treats me better than I deserve and we have a beautiful daughter to which he is already a great father and growing more everyday! I love you so much and am very thankful for you.

Back in the Saddle Again...

I can't believe it has been 12 weeks already, boy the time sure did fly by, but as fast as it all went so much happened, here is a recap...

Addie had her first trip to Richmond, and to the Beach. She had her first smile, and her first laugh. She was dedicated and Mommy got to celebrate her first Mommy's Day. Daddy changed his first poopie diaper all by himself. Mommy joined a gym so she will only have the baby to show for it all. Addie is starting to pull up to sit (with assistance), she loves sitting up and even standing! Daddy and Addie have developed a bond that nobody will ever be able to penetrate (not even Mommy). Addie made it to 12lbs!! Addie learned to recognize her song, Mommy's voice, and Daddy's face. Addie went to her first ribfest. Booskers is the same.

Well I have been back to work for a week now and I can't really tell you how I feel about everything exactly...

I love being back at work, most of everything has come back to me, and I am very confident with my speed again. I feel useful, I am bringing in a paycheck again to help support my family (although my first one was only $35, lol, OUCH!) I am doing something with my day and that feels good too instead of just sitting around all day. I hate not being with my little girl, I feel like I don't know her anymore. She is changing so fast and so much and I have only been gone a week...But I know that we will get into a routine I can see one beginning, so it should be just around the corner. The days that Chris has off they spend the whole day playing together, running errands, singing, and just being Daddy and Addie. I am thankful for that, because Addie reacts to him so well, she loves those days, as does Daddy. Life would be good if Chris could be a stay at home dad, on his days when I come home for lunch, he has lunch made for us, and then dinner in the evenings, all the while keeping a perfectly happy baby. What a man!

God has truly blessed me with a wonderful family!! Chris was made to be a Daddy, just as I feel I was made to be a Mommy. I keep her healthy, he keeps her happy. Hopefully the next 12 weeks will be as wonderful as the first.