Our 3 Yr. Anniversary

Today is our 3 Yr. Anniversary so I thought I'd post a few pics.

~ The Wedding Party~

Tinslea seems to be feeling a bit better :) Josh stayed home with her today. When I got in she was in the best mood, and so loving!!! We're going to take her back to school tomorrow so hopefully she'll be 100% in the morning.

OHHH and for those of you who are wondering, NO we didn't do anything special today. We've not even had supper, I suppose we'll have some cereal or soup. Sad huh? We act like an OLD married couple HAHAHA.

Sick Little Girl

A pic of Tinslea coloring tonight, my poor sick baby

Today was one of those days when you realize you’re a true parent! Our new morning routine was going pretty good, I dropped Josh off and work and was on my way to take Tinslea to daycare. I had gotten her inside she gave me a kiss and Ms. Tammy looked at her and said “Good morning Tinslea! How are you?” As soon as she got the words out there it went … She Spewed (it looked like cottage cheese) and it went everywhere, on the floor, on her, on her coat, on my shirt, and on my keys. I quickly got her cleaned up and loaded her into the car. Today only being my 4th day of work, I couldn’t miss. So I took her to Josh and he called my Dad – so Dad drove all the way to Grayson County to get her from Josh. I honestly don’t know what we would do without my Dad. Almost everytime Tinslea has been sick Dad has been the one to take care of her so we don’t have to miss work.
As for myself, I had vomit on my shirt, so I called my boss to let her know what had happened then quickly stopped at Walmart to buy a new shirt and rushed to get to Breck to be at my first home visit at 8:30am!! With all of the drama I made it, and with time to spare. I walked through the office door at 7:45am.
When Josh and I got home Mom, Dad and Tinslea were already at our house waiting for us. As soon as I looked at her I could tell in her eyes she didn’t feel good. I took her temp and it was 102.1. I gave her some Tylenol and began washing sheets and using the Lysol!! The weird thing is she is acting FINE! She’s being the BeSt sick little GiRl a Mommy could ask for.

Sunday Night Already?

After a long weekend last week this one sure went by fast.
Friday – Tinslea and I both had good “second” days. We didn’t do anything Friday night just hung out at home.
Saturday – Josh dropped Tinslea and I off at Mom and Dads on his way to South for his Conference T-ment. Tinslea, Mom and I went over and visited Mamaw and Papaw for a while…I think Tinslea misses seeing them. When we were pulling into the driveway she started saying “Papaw”! When we left there Mom, Dad, Tinslea and I went to the mall. After a few hours we were on our way back to Rochester. Tinslea hadn’t had a nap all day, so she was getting a little agitated. We were certain she would go to sleep on the way in but NOOOOO! The UK game was on so Dad was listening to the game and Tinslea started saying “isty” and “choo choo” (these are two of her favorite songs). To my surprise Dad turned off the game and let her listen to her CD. Now, still to this day I HATE listening to game and talk radio but I would never ask Dad to change the station. I think this is because growing up we ask and he never would, so I was in shock when he did this.
Sunday – Tinslea stayed with her MeMe and Pa John lastnight, so we went to church with them today. Josh and I stayed home, he mainly worked on homework all morning then we went to Walmart. After Tinslea woke up from her nap we met Mom in town and came back home. As we were pulling in the driveway Lloyd and Melissa was right behind us. They stayed for a while and played with Tinslea. She had fun showing off for them.
Please keep my Mamaw Jane in your thoughts and Prayers. She went to the Dr. lastweek for some tests and has now been referred to a neurologist Dr. Zoo. ~We Love You Mamaw~

Our First Day

I don't really have much time to write tonight, we're kind of busy. Our power was off when we got in so that threw everything off. Anyways, Tinslea didn't cry this morning when I left her (tomorrow may be different, she may realize it's the NEW routine). I called at lunch and talked to her teacher, Ms. Tammy, and she said she was doing fine. When I picked Tinslea up she was in a good mood, which was reassuring, and Ms. Tammy said they did have to pat her back for her to go to sleep but other than that she was great!! And she couldn't believe how GOOD Tinslea ate. -I told her there is NOTHING Tinslea won't eat!!
As for me, well you know how the first few weeks are, slow with lots of reading and listening. So today was very relaxed!! I'm really looking forward to this job, I think I'm going to quickly fall in LOVE!! And ALL the ladies are super nice, and it's not a fake nice I've been at the center several times and they are very welcoming.
For those of you who don't know ...I'm now working for the Breck-Grayson Head Start as a Home Based Teacher (and I will also be doing family services). I will have 11 families and will go into the homes and work with the parents and the children - ages 0-3. Now doesn't that sound amazing?? I'm pumped, this age is right up my alley!!
After I got off work I picked Tinslea up and we went to the gym to pick up Josh, Aren't we just ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY!!

A Few Tears Shed

Today pretty much went as expected…
It was hard dropping Tinslea off at daycare, Ms. Linda was there to greet us. Tinslea started her daily routine, she washed her hands then went into her classroom. I left my camera with Ms. Linda to take some pics of Tinslea and her teachers and friends.
Work was just another day. A few of the girls put together a delicious potluck for me. I didn’t really do much today just kind of let the day pass by. I will have to say I won’t miss the drama that come with working with about 20 women, but I will miss some of the women I work with. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best at keeping intouch but I certainly plan to with a couple of them.
So no tears were shed all day until I picked Tinslea up from school. When I went to her room to get her bag and they had all her pictures in a folder and the remainder of her diapers and wipes in her bag, I began to cry. I quickly “got it together” and went into the gym to get my baby girl…and LoSt it again!! I cried, and cried and cried. I think I told Ms. Amber “bye” like 5 times. Ms. Linda had already left for the day so that made it much easier, and Ms. Erin was out this week due to a death in her family.
~Thank You to all of Tinslea’s teachers. You have all touched our lives in more ways than one. Josh and truly appreciate the care, love, and supervision you’ve given our child. There was not one day I had to worry about her no being taken care of. (I’m crying again)! You are all wonderful people and I know in your profession that you are sometimes overlooked, but know that you have had a difference in our lives and will never be forgotten!!~
Below are some pics of Tinslea on her last day at WKUCCC.

Tinslea Painting, I'm sure her teahers won't miss that mess!!

Tinslea and Ms. Linda :)

Tinslea and Mr. Todd

After picking Tinslea up from school we headed to Grayson County to the funeral home. Jared’s Great-Grandmother passed away, so we went to check on our Jare! Please pray for his family.

Check back tomorrow and I’ll let you know how my First day at my new job goes and Tinslea First day at her new daycare. I’ll probably cry when I drop her off, they’ve got BIG shoes to fill after Ms. Erin, Ms. Linda, Ms. Amber, Mr. Todd, Ms. Carley, Ms. Makalla and Ms. Misela!!

Christmas Pics

Here are a few pics that Laurie posted on her blog!!
www.lauriekeen.blogspot.com

The quilt in the pics is one that Grandma Linda made.

If this little sweet face doesn't brighten your day I don't know what will...
This is her serious side...

And this is her silly side...

This is the "cheese" face

Going Away Dinner

I just got in from my “Going Away” dinner at Shogun. A few of the girls from work and I all met and had supper tonight. We all had a nice time talking (Gossiping) and catching up on things outside of work. Thank you girls for tonight each of holds a special place in my heart – You all are what makes it hard to leave (minus Heather, she’s already gone).


Jenny Lou and her son Drew, Chrissy, me, Heather and her son Seth, Rhi (Deidra's son), Heather H, Deidra and Quinn

Heather H, Quinn and I were the bad ones we sent our kids with our parents and Chrissy kept hers locked in the cage!! LOL

Heather, Chrissy and I - and who is that poor little boy in the back by the door?

Jenny Lou, (trying to get out of the pic) Drew and Chrissy

He was such a little cutie, and very GOOD, the only time he made a sound was when he hit that sweet little mouth on the table.

Ok so I was thinking you guys have been there through the most important times in life…my wedding, pregnancy, and Tinslea (which you all threw me an Awsome Shower for). Thank you all again for everything, You all are Amazing!!

~~~Happy Birthday Mamaw Jane~~~