Guess who's in a better mood?!

Miss Grace Elaine Johnson is in a better mood, that's who!!

Thank goodness for that!! We've had a really good morning, and she's not been fussy and bratty once! I'm hoping it'll last all day. This picture was just way too precious not to share! I wanted her to smile for me, but she was being a little bashful and hiding in her ladybuy beanbag.

Of course there's also one of the "running man" because she wouldn't stand still long enough for a snapshot!

Last night Gene was watching tv and I was in our bedroom folding clothes and when I came back into the kitchen I saw her sitting there playing with her baby. She sat and played with her for a long time by herself! I don't know yet if we'll end up having another baby or not, but I've been working with her on the proper way to hold and play with her babies so she's not so rough with them...just in case we do!!

I have to go back to work today, but Gene is off so she'll be home with him and hopefully she'll be good! He babies her though a lot more than I do, because she's obviously his baby and a girl and such a daddy's girl at that so he's a LOT more lax with her. Sometimes it's a good thing and other times I wish he wasn't so much! Oh well, he loves her and he's a wonderful wonderful daddy and that's all that really matters!

Weekend Wrap-Up

It's Saturday night and I've had a pretty good weekend. Yesterday I didn't do just a whole lot. Corey was home sick from school Wednesday, Thursday, and yesterday so we scheduled him a doctor's appointment. I ran him into the doctor then came back home to pick up Colt and we all headed into town to get my father-in-law a birthday present because yesterday he turned 59! Our only stop was Target and after finding a birthday gift we picked out about seven different outfits for Grace. You just can't beat $4 for a pair of shorts/shirt. Not only that, but it's super cute stuff! Gene had to work last night until ten so the boys and I wrapped Stan's gift when we got home then we all walked next door to give it to him. It's very rare that all three of the kids are still long enough for a picture, but last night I managed it!!

This morning the boys went to their mom's and we went next door to have lunch with Stan and Jeanette for Stan's birthday. After lunch Gene, Grace, and I headed to the mall to meet up with Mom to help her find some new glasses. She's decided to do away with her contacts and just wear her glasses full time, but she needed/wanted some new frames, so we found a CUTE CUTE CUTE pair today at Lenscrafters! I can't wait till they come in, and I know she's super excited too! Below is just a cute random picture of Corey and Grace!!

The boys met us up at the mall so we could do some clothes shopping with them for spring/summer, so while Mom, Grace, and I glasses shopped Gene took them to find some stuff. After we found the perfect pair of glasses we headed for Gymboree to spend a gift card Grace got for her birthday. She got the absolute cutest bathing suit and some cute little flip flops!! Mom also bought her some adorable bermuda shorts and a striped tank to go with them, but the shorts are too big so I'll have to take them back. :(

We also found some stuff for her at Children's Place and some shoes at Payless! That little girl is set for spring/summer now!! I just can't wait for the weather to get warm again so she can wear some of them!

After our whirlwind adventure at the mall we had to go grocery shopping. Yuck. Pretty sure it doesn't get much worse than a Wal-Mart trip with a 2 year old that is having some intense "2 year old moments!" However, hubs was with us so that helped! We accomplished all we needed to and ventured home. Previously mentioned hubs made us dinner then I cleaned up the kitchen and did laundry!

Gene ended up working outside with his dad clearing out brush and burning. Grace and I hung out inside and took a few pictures together. If you ask if it's ok for you to take her picture to put on the computer she's usually ok with it, so we've started using that line!! Anyways, we snapped a few decent ones!

Like I said, Grace has been having some intense "2 year old moments" and this has been a pretty rough week. I've lost my patience with her more times than I care to admit, and she has been spanked more times than she probably cares to admt. I've cried, she's cried, and overall I've just felt overwhelmed by her tantrums. I think there are several factors, including the time change, schedule changes this week and being off routine, not having a nap at all, possibly working on some 2 year molars, and generally being a 2 year old. I'm really hoping that this week is better. We'll see. The best stretch of time we've had was tonight while her daddy was outside and we were hanging out. She was in a good mood and minding, and I'm hoping that lasts. Right now though, I'm going to give her a bath and put her to bed. She's completely exhausted and should sleep good tonight!!

Pray for my patience and her 2 year oldness!!

Wordless Wednesday

Excuse Me Mr. Weatherman?!

Could you please explain to me why it was 78 degrees when I got to work today and it is now a blistering 41 degrees a mere 5 hours later?!

I'm so not liking this drastic change in temperatures. I was really getting used to the whole sunshine, capris, sunglasses, open windows, playing outside weather and now it's well..the opposite.

Spring please come back to me!!

Dinner & a Movie

Well, last night was a blast! I laid around till time to take a shower and get ready then the boys and I headed to town!

We started out at Logan's for dinner and it was delicious! Corey and I had cheeseburgers and Colt had a steak. I usually have a steak, but I was more in the mood for a burger. The boys were especially silly and we laughed so hard I almost spit out my water several times!

After dinner we killed some time at Target before the movie started, and I actually walked out of the store WITHOUT spending a dime. I know, right?! I was a little surprised myself!! Anyways, we then drove over to the theater and got settled in to wait for showtime. I was a little concerned at first because there was a group of about eight high school aged kids that sat right behind us and they were really chatty during previews, but luckily were quiet for the movie!

Now the movie....was wonderful!! It was so cute. We laughed and laughed and laughed! The boys both really liked it too and Corey said we'll have to buy it when it comes out! They're both suckers for chick flicks, just like their dad!!

When we got home around 9:30 or so we went outside and jumped on the trampoline! It was hilarious and the only reason we came in was because we started hearing some pretty strange noises. When you live in the country you hear every little thing and we started getting creeped out so we headed for the door, only I was laughing so hard by that point that I couldn't get my big butt out of the opening on the net!! I finally did and we made it inside.

We started another movie, but I started feeling really sick to my stomach so I ended up falling asleep on the couch. I woke up and went to bed, but didn't sleep good all night because I felt sick the whole time. I slept the whole morning and when I finally sat up I had no energy and felt like poo so I didn't go to work today. I laid around till about 2 when Corey and I went and got Grace. She was playing outside with her Nana when we got there, and of course when we got home she wanted to go back outside. She and the boys played outside for over an hour and now Gene is grilling us some cheeseburgers and broccoli and potatoes for dinner!

I'm so happy my hubby is back home so tonight we'll just spend the night together at home!

Much needed weekend

It was such a long week at work and I was so ready for the weekend to be here! We've got two new girls on our shift that just started and are in their CAD (computer aided dispatch) class right now, plus Stacy, who I've been training on police side so it's been a little crazy at work. I actually didn't get any training done with Stacy this week because I was helping Teresa with the two new ones. We've gotta get these people ready to work!!

Anways, so I was very ready for yesterday to be here. I didn't have any plans and Gene's out of town right now with one of his friends fishing so Grace and I just hung at the house all morning. I cleaned house and was able to get the whole downstairs cleaned and organized, so I felt accomplished!!! I had told the boys I would pick them up from school because Colt had a doctor's appointment yesterday afternoon so Grace and I went and picked them up a little early and we went to Wal-Mart and did our "big" grocery shopping. Whew. I always love to have that out of the way. We had just enough time to get the groceries home and unloaded before it was time to leave for the appointment. The doctor's visit went well and then I ran by Sonic to grab some dinner before dropping Corey off at school for a dance.

Colt, Grace, and I came home and hung out till time to pick up Corey. Grace was exhausted because she hadn't had a nap all day so she had a bath and was in bed around 9:15. Perfect timing for me to go get Corey.

I started watching Australia last night, but it's almost three hours long so I only watched about the first 45 minutes before going to bed. I bought it yesterday at Wal-Mart because it's soooo good!!! The boys and I finished watching it this morning after we ate pancakes and bacon!! It was a very nice relaxing morning with the kiddos!

Since Gene's out of town I wanted to take the boys and go see a movie or something with just the three of us. We don't ever have the opportunity anymore to do that, so Mom said they would be more than willing to watch Grace!! I dropped her off at their house around noon then came home and had some lunch. We watched Because I Said So and now we're watching Center Stage. Ok, actually Corey fell asleep on the couch and Colt's in his room playing the piano so no one's really watching it right now since I'm obviously typing!!

Anywhoo...I'll have to get in the shower here in a little bit to get ready but until then I'm just going to continue to sit here and relax!

By the way, we're going to see Confessions of a Shopaholic!! I know, weird choice with two teenage boys, but that's what they wanted so that's what we're seeing. I hope it's good!!!

Just a Few Things...

There's not a whole lot going on this week, just same 'ol same 'ol work and school. I did have a fun weekend!! Friday I stayed in my pj's all day! Well, till about 3:30 anyways when I finally got in the shower. I had made plans to hang out with a big group of friends to celebrate my turning of 24!

Mom and Dad kept Grace and Gene and I met up with everyone to have dinner, bowl, and then we went dancing! I had an absolute blast!!! I can't wait to hang out with everybody again. We've already set aside a date to celebrate Gene and Steph's birthdays on the 31st of this month!!

Saturday I slept pretty much all day and watched it SNOW! How crazy it was to watch it snow so much. I went and picked up Grace then we just hung out at home. I didn't really do anything yesterday until time to go to work.

I do have a few pictures to show off. This one is of Grace wearing her new backpack that the Geren's sent her for her birthday. She loves it, and it's so super soft!

Here's a view of the back. It's got a cute little pink bear attached to it.

Grace's new favorite treat is an ice cream cone. Oh yum! She would eat one right after another if we would let her! She literally ate this whole thing all by herself...right down to the end!

My friend Crystal that I work with came to Grace's birthday party and she got her a Dora sing along DVD that came with an inflatable microphone to use! Grace was sooo funny singing into it!

Colt and Corey have been riding in her little Mini Cooper as much, if not more, than Grace has! One night last week I was at work and Gene sent me a picture on my phone like this one of Colt and Grace riding in it together! I know she loved that.

I'm so excited about a few things that are coming up and they are.....

1) Warm weather this week....up to 79 degrees on Friday!!! Woohoo! I already told Grace we're going to the park!

2) The movie Australia comes out today. If you haven't seen it, you must! For one, Hugh Jackman is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and it actually is a really good movie too!!!

3) Dancing with the Stars starts on Monday!!!!! Yay!!!! I love love love Dancing and I'm really excited about this season!

4) The boys will be home this weekend. They were with their mom this past weekend and I haven't seen them since Friday and it was only for about 5 minutes. I so prefer it when they're home, and as far as I know we don't have any plans this weekend so we'll all get to spend some time together!!!

5) I can't remember if I posted on here that Gene bought me some riding boots or not, but he did and I'm so excited that since the weather is warming up we'll get to start riding again!! Oh how I've missed riding!!

That's about it for now. There is actually a lot coming up at the end of March and in April but I'll tell ya all about that at a later date!