New Camera!

Just a quick note to say that I have a new camera now, and you can imagine I have taken about a kazillion pictures already. I will be posting new ones this week. Okay, off to do bills!

Hair at last.

Big Upate: Mariah is finally growing hair! Yeah!!! All the beautiful hair she was born with fell out after about a week of living. But finally, my darling munchkin is slowly but surely starting to rapidly grow dark brown peach fuzz on the top of her sweet little head. So maybe by the time she is in college her dumbo ears (from her father) will not be noticable anymore!! She didn't get my green eyes, but I think she is going to have beautiful brown hair. And yes, I am going to grow her hair out from the get go, no bangs (and no "wings" either Abby!!!).

Dog, Dog, Dog, Dog!!!!

Well, the new topic around the Binder household is a dog. Jordan wants to get me a dog so I will feel safe at the house when we return (or this is perfect timing and a great excuse for him to get one for himself). Don't get me wrong, I love dogs, but I don't want one now.

Jordan's argument for a dog is: he wants one.

My argument: I have two kids to clean up poop after, why do I want to add cleaning up dog poop. I don't want my house to smell. I don't want to vacuum my house everyday (in all my spare time!!!!). I don't have time to take care of a dog during the day, I can barely wash the dishes and take a shower! Where is the money for a dog going to come from, vet bills, meds, grooming and, oh, a dogs got to eat!!!! Plus, I am not going to get up at 5 in the morning to walk a dog in the rain. I don't want my one year old carpet to smell like dog pee, and I don't really have time to train a dog. And lastly, I don't want a dog in the house all day, and I don't think it is fair for a dog to be stuck in the garage or outside all the time.

Well, now that I am done venting, I feel better. I am still considering it, but Jordan said that it is up to me. He doesn't want to get one unless I am okay with it, but the begging will probably stick around. I told Jordan that this dog will be his responsibility because I don't have time to devote to the dog. If I give in, I don't really want a German Shepherd because we have lots of kids going in an out of our house a lot. German Shepherds are very protective an territorial. By the way, Jordan is getting Chase to walk around the house all day asking for a dog!!! Cute, Jordan, cute. Feel free to comment on your opinions!

Christmas Cards!

As you know, I am quite busy with the kids and staying in another house, and I have forgotten all about sending out Christmas cards. I still may try to get them out, but as time gets closer to Christmas, what is the point. So I am wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a blessed start to the new year. So don't anyone think I left them out and didn't send you a card and be mad at me!!!!!!

Vacation at Grammys!

Staying somewhere else is fun for a while, but is hard on kids day to day routines. Mariah is doing fine, but Chase has gotten back into his temper tantrum routine, which you all know I hate and will not stand for. The problem is that it is easier to let your child scream it out in your own home, and not so much with over loving grandparents nearby!!Chase loves his GaMama and his GanDaddy lots, but desires their constant attention. It has been frustrating, but I am so thankful that we have a safe place to stay, and not to mention mom owns every child and baby necessity that I do so we didn't have to bring much with us. Chase and Mariah have also enjoyed spending quality time with Pop (my grandfather) and Uncle Dave (my brother). Pop especially is great at seeing my frustration with the kids and helping out with one or both of them. I am so thankful that I still have at least one grandparent left. Please pray for me as I am dealing with a lot of fear and anxiety about living in our house again, and pray that Jordan can be put on days at work.

Prayers and Pictures

My camera was stollen when our house was robbed, but I have been taking some pics with my parents camera. I will be posting more pictures in the next couple of days. I will be getting another camera soon, as those who know me know I cannot live without a camera. Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns. May God continue to bless all of you as he is doing faithfully to me. Happy Holidays!!!!

Prayer

Our house was robbed this weekend and I would ask for as much prayer for our family as you can lift up. This will take some time to heal, but through prayer and petition I know we will heal. Thank you everyone for all of your prayers and concerns. Thank you God for my kids and my safety.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I am thankful to God most of all for this wonderful life he has allowed me to live. I am thankful for a wonderful husband who loves his children and his wife with all his heart, and two amazing children that bring me hours of joy and laughter. I am also thankful for my family and friends who bring continuous love and support. Thank you God for all your many blessing and may we be thankful everyday!!!!

Goodnight Mom Poem!

I found this poem and it just made me crack up laughing. Sometimes this sums up my day!! It is to the tune of the book Goodnight Moon. By Sarah Jio


In the messy green family room
There was a telemarketer ringing the telephone
And a crying toddler because his sister just popped his red balloon
And a picture of-

The cow jumping over the moon (which someone colored on with permanent marker)
And there was a missing teddy bear, and a girl with gum in her hair

And one to be scolded
And laundry to be folded
And a very hungry spouse
And something stinky in the house
(that no one else seemed to smell)

And a comb and a brush and a colicky baby who just won't shush
And a frazzled mommy screaming #*%#@

Goodnight messy room
Goodnight scribbled-on moon
Goodnight cow getting out while she can
Goodnight telemarketers and the popped balloon

Goodnight long-gone teddy bear
Goodnight cereal bar smeared all over the dining room chair

Goodnight spitup
And goodnight leaky sippy cup
Goodnight much-too-little house and goodnight grumpy spouse
Goodnight comb and goodnight brush and goodnight to a certain 2-year-old who just needs to hush right now I mean it

Goodnight Elmo
Goodnight toys we'll pick up tomorrow, or the next day
Hello chardonnay and TiVo- "me" time finally.

Our kids could have been twins!!