I've been dying to tell you

How original is that right? Anywho....We're having a BABY!!!! It's been killing me not spilling the beans but after our miscarriage last fall...we hadn't even told our parents yet. So mee-mow as it's brother is calling it (think it's supposed to be nemo) is due late August. We had an ultrasound today at 11 weeks 1 day and everything is looking great so far. Baby was just bouncing around like crazy in there :) Dalton is beyond excited! We didn't tell him until today...he went with us and stared in awe of his little brother or sister (and now we won't be finding out the sex). So with out futher ado....here is baby mee-mow!

Just asking for some prayers

My Grandpa was admitted into the hospital on Tuesday with what they thought was pneumonia now it could possibly be H1N1. As if that isn't enough for one person he's also been having chemo treatments for colon cancer meaning his immune system is already really weak. He only has 4 treatments left which they've said they will put off until this infection gets taken care of. We're not able to go see him because we CAN'T have anyone in our house getting sick right now. I did get to talk to him yesterday and he sounded like his spirits are up. It just worries the heck out of me. He is the best grandpa anyone could ever ask for! He has been the #1 man in my life my entire life (until Rocky and Dalton). Tell me how many grandpa's would lay in bed with their 2 year old grand-daughter and listen to Michael Jackson tapes...that's what I thought!

So if you pray...please say a little prayer for gramps and our family if you don't mind.

Some changes round here...

Did you notice? Yes I took off those ads on the side of my page. Truth is they've been up there for like a year and I haven't received one check and it was just taking up space. I don't really blog often enough to make money off of it and I'm fine with that...it was just a hip thing I decided to try and join in on. So there it's gone.

My son is seriously testing my patience the past two weeks with his bed time routine! He has ALWAYS been great about getting put to bed. The kid started sleeping through the night at 3 months...and has pretty much not been one to get out of his bed after we tucked him since he's been in his big boy bed at almost 2. But the last two weeks have been a different story...sure we've had a night here or there when he called from his bed for a sip of water or needing to go to the bathroom after he's laid down but nothing like this. It's a constant battle to keep him in bed. Last night he would try sneaking out and sitting by the living room door way and watch tv. I'm trying the super nanny approach of just leading him back in to his room and putting him back into bed without saying a word. His dad on the other hand is a softy and gives him hugs talks to him lays there with him a minutes. ugh why must I be the bad guy :( Hopefully the phase ends soon. We'll see...tonight I teach aerobics until 8:30 so we'll see if he's in bed or not when I get home.

Speaking of that adorable little man...he start Rec Center instructional basketball this Saturday. We're so excited!!! Well I am Rocky's just hoping he's passed on some of his athletic ability to Dalton. Fingers crossed this goes well for our shy little man!

TGIF...

Well kinda...I mean I still have to work in the morning :(

It's been snowing here all day and all I want to do is go home and curl up on the couch with a good book...however I know I will be playing trains or cars or putting puzzles together...watching "All Dogs Go to Heaven" for 7856 time this week and I still haven't gotten to the library to pick up the next book I want to read. I'll be start the "House of Night" Series soon....and yes it's about Vampires too :) Speaking of my favorite vamps I pre-ordered New Moon yesterday and it should be here on March 24th and I'm totally having a view party that weekend!

On the movie note...Anyone have a suggestion for a movie for the hubs and I to go see for Valentine's Day or a few days before or after. We have a gift certificate to Fork and Screen if you haven't been you totally should! That is if you live in this area. I've been checking on movies and nothing has really grabbed my attention yet :( I mean our attention...cause I'm totally involving Rocky in this decision...right...he picked the last movie.

Tomorrow Dalton and I are going to see 1 2 3 Imagine Elmo and Friends with my sister in law and niece...we went last year and the kids loved it! I can Imagine I'll be suckered into drinks...popcorn...cotton candy and awesome souvenirs!!! Oh well it's fun and I love date day with my little man!

Sunday is going to be devoted to cleaning the darn house. I've had no energy all week and finally slept well last night after crashing with Dalton at 8:30 (tell me what other 4 year old has a Queen size bed so he can convince mom to sleep with him) actually it was the best night of sleep I've had in weeks...I think the change of scenery really helped!

Have a great weekend again TGIF!

Here's some awesome recipes you'll love...

The end of summer last year Dalton's preschool asked each parent to submit two recipes that the teaches would use for something at a later...well I was pleasantly surprised when each parent got a cookbook for Christmas with not only our recipes but also our childrens' recipes. Some of them are just too funny I thought I'd share a few.

First up Mr. Dalton:

My favorite meal that mommy makes is corn "With Pizza, plant it and pick it, Microwave for two minutes and then eat it"

C-My favorite meal that mommy makes is "Chicken Nuggets, you get some chicken and some sauce, put it on the stove for 90 minutes then cook it in the microwave for 90 minutes. Then put cinnamon on it to make it yummy with apples and bananas and strawberries. Put that in a bowl and stir it"

W-My favorite meal that mommy makes is "salsbury steak, Put it in the microwave at 100 degrees, cook, then let it cool down before you eat it. Not sure of the ingredients because it just comes in the package that way!"

G-My favorite meal that mommy makes is "Macaroni, get some cheese, with some meat on it and broccoli and corn on the stove for 10 seconds. Be careful it's hot and will make your mouth burnt"

Here's my lil Chef in all his cuteness helping me make brownie's last weekend.

Frugal Living

A couple of my blog peeps...who are actually peeps in know IRL have been posting on how to live more frugal. I have recently come across a blog Pays to Be Frugal. Kristen often has awesome deals each day. Now not all of them will apply to you but she does make some things easier. Each week you can find how to match up your coupons and get the best deals at Walgreens, CVS, Target, Dillons and so on....again all of these stores are applicable to all of us but it does help. So stop by and check it out.

BTW saved about $16 this morning on my phone bill by canceling our home long distance (we have unlimited on the cells) taking off 3-way calling (not sure why we had that anyway) and they gave me $5 off a month for 2 years just for being a long standing customer.

My TV obsession...I think I may need an intervention!

I have a few blog posts rolling around in my head right now...but unfortunately I have been so exhausted every night after working all day teaching aerobics and taking care of my family all I do when I get home is what I HAVE to do and then I spend quality time with my DVR.

Tonight for instance I will have three hours of shows recording...

The Bachelor Jake has been the king of letting girls go before Rose Ceremonies and tonight I guess he has two roses left and asks not to hand them out. Woohoo. I don't know ya'll this season seems like the most fake one yet to me however I will keep watching because that's what I do. Here are my fav's for Jake.
Alli
Ella--She's seems to be the most down to earth and she's a mom with an adorable 7 (I think) year old son. And Tenley--The most genuine heart on the show.

I'll also be watching "The Secret Life of An American Teenager" I know LAME but something about this show keeps me watching. My other addictions right now include, Desperate Housewives...after not watching a whole season I'm stuck on it again, Brothers and Sisters, Keeping Up With the Kardashians (I know again LAME), Teen Mom (LAME, LAME, LAME) and Vampire Diaries just came back on last week and I don't want it to every take a break again!!!!

Plus Next week you know what's back on? Lost for it's Final season. *snif snif*

OK so since you officially know that I'm Lame now...Happy Monday!