Just Checking In

It has been a wild night in Sweet Home Alabama. My goodness..tornado warning-to-severe thunderstorm warning-to....... There is nothing like living in Tornado Alley during this time of year!

I am in the "busy season" at work! Paperwork is not my favorite thing..not even close. But, that is all I have done for about two weeks. YUCK! At least we are in the downhill swing of things. Summer break is swiftly approaching.

I'm taking off work tomorrow to take Lauren for her 3 year well check at the dr. Hopefully he won't get on to me for giving her too much junk food! Ahhh, I'm not that bad-it just seems like lately that's all she wants. Moving right along, we are going to go ahead and make a Mommy and Me day out of it. The plan is to get her 3 year pictures made first thing in the morning. I am in love with Portrait Innovations. They do fantastic work, and the entire package deal is very affordable and ready to take home within about an hour. You can't beat that. After pictures, we are going to grab a fun lunch. Red Robin is next door, so we'll probably pop in for a tasty bite. Lauren loves that place because of the free balloons. I enjoy the atmosphere! Then, we'll probably stop off at Target and pick up a birthday gift for our little cousin who is having his first birthday party on Saturday. - It is so much harder shopping for little guys. I am well rehearsed on princess, and Barbie, Care Bears, play make-up...but the popular trucks and action figures, etc..not so much. As I digress, the dr. appt. is at 1:30, so we'll head there for what I hope is a quick checkup. If Lauren is still awake, we might conclude the day with a run to an ice cream shop. That will be my behavioral incentive anyway. You know, "If you're good here and here and here, we'll get ice cream on the way home". I know I'm not the only one that does that! Hey, there is nothing wrong with a little positive reinforcement.

I go for my BIG ultrasound on the 13th. We are praying that the baby continues to be healthy, and that he/she is becoming a strong little person. It might be that long before I check back in. As I stated above, my life is not my own at this point. It should slow down by May. Now that I've bored you to tears, I'll leave for a few.