Cherry Coke

Today I had a rough mom day. Please tell me I am not the only one with these. Looking back at it, I realize how silly this was...but man at the time it was rough.  It was one of the days where you knew from the moment you woke up, it was going to be one of those days.  After sulking all morning, I decided to get out and visit the new super walmart (woot woot, pathetic) and treat myself to a cherry syrup coke from steak-n-shake (happy hour!). Paige and I looked like belonged in walmart, too. Stereotyping, I know. I hadn't had the time to shower yet and Paigey was still in her dirty clothes from the morning oatmeal but I didnt care (though I will admit I was embarrassed once we got there). I waited in the drive-thru line for my silly coke for like ten minutes, all while Paige was having a meltdown in the back seat. I had to get out twice to make sure a bee wasn't stinging her. Was it worth the half price $1.27? I'm still not sure, but it was tastey. Then as soon as we got to walmart I had to pee (thanks to the cherry coke) so I had to juggle her in my lap (wishing I had just lugged her in her heavy carseat) while trying to undo my pants and go without her touching anything around us. and wipe. and make sure the silly coke wouldnt fall off the little toilet paper holder ledge. and wash my hands. THEN once I get her settled into the cart and we are walking down to the baby isle (my life right now), she throws her paci to the ground and starts fussing like a maniac (thanks, teething). In trying to console her, she knocks my stupid coke out of my hand, the cup falls to the ground, the cup rips and it splatters everywhere (can i get a 'clean up in isle 10'?) So now my damn cherry coke is all over the place, including my feet. I looked around defeated, saw no one (thanks be to GOD), and left it for dead. Got Paige out of the cart and up and left. Epic Fail. :/

Birthday Boy

Happy Belated Birthday to my main man, Kellen! 

I used this as an excuse to go to Classic Cakes and pick out a yummy treat.

I got his fave combo: chocolate and peanut butter.

well hello delicious PB filling ;)

I promise I haven't forgotten about you! Just been busy living the dream ;) All is well. Busy but well! Happy Happy Summertime!

This is the latest development in the Heavin household

Mother's Day

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! I am still so thankful that I get to experience mommy-hood and enjoyed having a day to celebrate that. My first Mother's Day as a momma to Paige. This year was so special.

My family made me feel so special- look at all of the cards I received!

Kellen and Paigey got me a peony bush I had been admiring. I love how they bloom feminine and fragrant flowers right around mother's day each year...how fitting! I chose the pale pink variety for my delicate baby girl.

 

 My dear cousin Audrey surprised me by making a DVD slideshow of pictures of Paige from birth to present to a song that I mentioned I was dedicating to her. It was so thoughtful and we will cherish it forever. It was fitting that she had put a box of tissues in the bag with the DVD!

Finally, one more sweet surprise from my parents. After I was born, post NICU stay, they took me home from the hospital Mother's Day weekend and my father gave my mother a necklace to celebrate her first Mother's Day as a mom. 29 years later, she gave it to me on my first. She willed it to me in hopes to pass it on to Paige on her first mother's day someday. Again, good thing there were tissues ready! What a sweet story to pass on among the women in the family.

"Mother"

WWhacked out Recipes

I am stealing this from my sweet friend Laura's blog. To all of my fellow WW friends out there, I dedicate this to you. Laugh on, people.

Weight Watcher Recipe Cards from 1974

Secret Garden

Isn't it the best when you find something practically in your back yard that is a nice little getaway? We noticed a new little park and trail heads off the Monon Center and checked it out. Since it is so new we don't think anyone knows about it yet...and like it that way ;)

 Trails lined with tree logs

 There was a little river stream that ran through the park so it had bridges every so often

 Paige's first trip hiking

 This photo doesn't do it justice but there were the prettiest purple flowers everywhere

 My 3 (of 4..sorry Vera) loves..no better way to spend a Friday night!

 Happy Pup!

 

Overlook to the little river bend...the sun spot-lit the rock...Kel said there should have been a golden chalice on it or something, ha

 Not sure if you can see the background but there was an old red barn that glowed through the trees

Beach Bebe

A few weeks ago Paige and I flew solo (gulp) down to Destin, Florida for our annual family vacay. Kel didn't have the PTO from work, so it was just a girls trip. I will admit it wasn't the most relaxing beach vacation I have ever had, but it was still nice to get away and sit on the beach.

 

 This was how she was all through the airport...she thought it was no.big.deal.

Flying solo with an infant was work, but doable. I was as prepared as I could be, even with some sweet-ease from work in my pocket ready to unload and disposable chucks for the changing tables. I even doubled up a size 2 and size 3 diaper in case of a blowout...haha! I am still proud of myself- I discretely nursed her every flight and we both did well. Window seats are the way to go, no questions asked.

 WE made it!

 

Beach Bebe

Traveling to the beach sure took some effort! We had quite the set up.

 

 This was how it was all week. My parents surrounding Paige...I could have not showered or eaten all week and they wouldn't have noticed. But I know they loved being with her 24/7 and I enjoyed watching their joy.

View from our balcony

 

 

 Paige was a little fish, she loved the water. I think she thought it was one giant bath tub

 Dry snuggles after swimming

 My little outlet mall shopper (with our first attempt at sandals; Mommy: 0 Paige: 1

 I think it was the combination of sunshine, sea salt, and my parents' kisses on her head...Paigey's hair finally sprouted! She even woke up one morning with bedhead!

{ps- who would have guessed I would have a blonde baby?}

 Paige and Grandpa are buddies

We had a nice time, but it was so nice to be back home and get back to our routine.

 

 Mommy and baby were both elated to be back home with daddy-man!