Things My Son Won't Believe/Understand Til He's 30 (No Matter How Many Times I Tell Him)

1) Life is hard. You get the test before the lesson- Don't be afraid to fail the test.

2) Any friend who isn't your friend in ALL situations shouldn't be your friend in ANY. Find a "sky scraper" friend. One who can with stand the strongest winds and the worst storms that life can throw at you.

3) Be a "sky scraper" friend.

4) People will make you feel bad about yourself. Decide if they have a point- if they do, fix it. If they don't, ignore it and get new friends (refer to "sky scraper" friends- They dont make you feel bad about yourself)

5) Learn the difference early between telling the truth and being mean and telling the truth and being kind. There's always a mean way and a nice way to give the same message. Nice is always better.

6) Learn how to change a tire, balance a checkbook, do laundry, and cook at least 3 good meals. Then sign up for AAA so you never have to change the tire.

7) Treat every woman the way you'd want your sister and mother treated. If that's not clear- treat them with respect. WOMEN/GIRLS ARE NOT OBJECTS!

8) Women are complicated. Listen well.

9) Do good.

10) Always open the door and hold it for people. Smile and say "Good morning" or "Have a good night" as they walk through.

11) Manners are NOT over-rated but they are hard to find now.

12) If you see someone struggling- help them. This may mean holding a door, loading a trunk with something heavy, or going out of your way- Do it. You won't ever regret it.

13) You will never understand true love til you have a child. Then you'll learn fear.

14) Never EVER underestimate the value of an education. Even if you never use it- everyone needs a safety net.

15) I, your mom, really do know everything. You'll realize this when you're 30...

16) You'll never be to told to call your mom but you may be too late. So call me... a lot!

17) No girl will ever be good enough for you- but I promise to love who you love.

18) People judge other people- its an impossible fact- just don't judge people for things they cant control.

19) Read-- A LOT. Reading is the one thing that can take you away at a moment notice and bring you back just as fast.

20) Read to your  kids. A LOT

21) You are perfect just the way you are.

22) Dream big.

23) Your self worth is NOT about how much money you make, what job you do, or how big your house is. Your self worth is YOU.

24) Be the change you wish to see in the world!

25)“You may not want to hear it, but your critics are often the ones telling you they still love you and care about you, and want to make you better. ” 


26) When it comes to women who are romantically interested in you- ignore what they say and pay attention to what they do.


27) Walls are there for a reason- to make you show how bad you want it.


28) “We have a finite amount of time. Whether short or long, it doesn’t matter. Life is to be lived” - LIVE IT WELL!

29) Don't bail! The best gold is at the bottom of the barrel.

30) No matter what- I will always love you.

What would you want your son to know by 30?

Where Oh Where Has My Life Gone...

I keep saying that I am going to be a better blogger and then I ummmm don't.... But I really need to get better because Teagan is becoming funnier and funnier with each passing day.

Catch UP: Well we put an offer in on a short sale house in early November and we are FINALLY hearing that we are close to finding out if we got approved by the sellers bank. S00000 hopefully in the next 8 weeks or so we will be moving in to our first house and that much closer to more changes... (i.e. once we have a house I'm open to growing our family)

We are in the process of figuring out what is going on with Teagan's tummy. We know for sure hes allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, and has a lactose issue-- but we are going to find out how big the issue is. We ruled out Cystic Fibrosis, any type of milk allergy, and a parasite of some sort.

I have started working part time and I love it! I love being around adults and feeling like I am actually making a contribution to our family.

Teagan is going to start daycare..... evenually. Currently he goes to grandparents houses but at some point.... I'll make the plunge for daycare. I know he will LOVE it.

Not My Child!!

Not My Child is a variation on NOT ME MONDAY!! Only this time I get to tell you all of the things I try to keep secret about Teagan... So here we go....

Teagan does NOT have a new thing for money and putting it in to his bank and he for sure does NOT ask almost everyone we know if they have any "cash" for him. I mean really- what parent would allow that to happen?

Teagan also NEVER EVER thinks it would be a good idea to go to CostCo or Sams for samples. I mean I'm sure that I have NEVER EVER taken him there for lunch on Sundays. I mean seriously what parent would think multiple sample makes a good lunch?

Teagan does NOT EVER get cookies for breakfast. NEVER EVER.....

My child doesn't ever say, "DONT TOUCH THAT MOMMY" and when I say to use manners change it to, "MOMMY DONT TOUCH THAT PLEASE".

See- my child is perfect! (hahahahaha)

Not Me Monday!!!

Not Me Monday, as I have said before was started by a blogger who goes by McMama-- It's a great way to admit to things I would NEVER do!

I did NOT let Teagan have a chocolate chip pancake for lunch. I would never allow him to eat something so basically unhealthy. All of his meals are very balanced.

I also did NOT get out a pair of pants that are a touch too long so that I could go a few more days before doing the laundry. I am always right on top of thing like that.

I did NOT give Teagan a swiffer duster and then sit on the couch while he dusted.... I would never use my child for chore that should be my job.

Most important I have never EVER told my child a small lie such as, "The cooked carrots are magic and if you eat them you'll get magic powers." (to be fair cooked carrots are the only thing he doesn't eat.)

Not Me Monday

I am really glad that MckMama started Not Me Monday again because I was missing being able to admit to all of the things that I never ever do....

This past week has been really busy and I most certainly did not let my son eat fruit snacks for breakfast so that I could just sit and relax. I always make sure that his breakfast is super healthy and a great start to his day.

I also did not make sure that Teagans clean underwear was shoved far enough back in his drawer so that he can't reach it because I was tired of him wearing 3 pairs at a time. I mean seriously why would anyone care?

And we all know that I would NEVER allow my son to tell strangers at Target about how he peed in a cup at the doctor. I would never be grateful he was talking to someone else regardless of the topic so that I could shut off my brain for a few seconds. (and I of course would never then hope he tells someone else because the reaction is funny)

I also do not EVER turn off the monitor and just pretend Teagan is still asleep.. Nope not me! I spring out of bed at the first peep from him to start our day!

And last but not least.... I did not wait to do our laundry until nothing was clean. I take advantage of every free second to do something productive. I for sure did not spend the time I should have been doing laundry watching Dance Moms.... I'd never watch such horrid TV....

Not Me Monday!! (They're BAAACCCCKKKK)

Not Me Monday is an idea started by MckMama and it's where we "admit" to our bad parenting deeds by saying we did NOT do it... So here goes mine....

I try as hard as I can to be a good mom. I have always wanted to be 3 things- a wife, a mom, and a teacher-- since I'm not teaching in a school I am hoping to be a GREAT mom so I would most certainly NEVER let Teagan pretzels and grapes for dinner. I know that's not all balanced and I would NEVER EVER let my own exhaustion get in the way of a practical dinner... nope... not me

Teagan started new meds a few weeks ago for his asthma and they've been making him act CRAZY and I did not put him in his room for a nap and then turn the monitor off and pretend like I couldn't hear him for an hour just so I could get a break.... nope I would NEVER ignore the fact that my son was tossing blocks all over his room singing songs at the top of his lungs...

I ALWAYS do our laundry and I NEVER let it pile up til we have nothing left to wear. And I never leave it clean in a laundry basket and say, "Dig- it's all clean" Everything is always promptly washed, dried, and put away.

There also was not a toy annoying me so bad last week that I decided to turn the batteries backwards and claim it was broken. I would never do that.. I have endless amounts of patience for loud toys...

What did you "not" do this week?

5 Years, 4 Addresses, 3 Apartments, 2 New Cars, and 1 Kiddo....

Today is our 5 year wedding anniversary!!!! And it's making me think of how those 5 years have gone.... We have had 4 addresses.... and 3 apartments..... (our first apartment flooded, then we lived with Jamie's parents for 2 months, then a one bedroom apartment, and now our 2 bedroom with Teagan) We've bought 2 cars for me... (3 cars all together have been bought) and we have one kiddo....

I can honestly say that we are happy. Jamie is happy. Teagan is happy. I'm happy. We have everything we need and some of what we want.... We do a lot of fun things as a family and we each have time for ourselves.

Happy Anniversary Jamie!