Hairy Situation

I heard you lose your hair after pregnancy but I had no idea it was going to be this bad. YIPES! This is not a picture of Nate but it could be a picture of me in about a month.

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y

There is a light at the end of the baby tunnel. I have been trying to go to Target almost my entire maternity leave. Campbell has not wanted to cooperate. I even drove to the Target in centerville so that C would be sure to fall asleep. She did fall asleep on the way there but as soon as I opened the car door she started screaming. Yeah, I just drove home. I know it's okay if your kid cries at the store but I am new at this and it just seemed like C's cry was worse than any cry I have ever heard. Nate and I call it her "cat cry" because it sounds like you stepped on a cat's tail. Today I decided it was time to try again. I fed my sweet little nugget and then we headed out the door. She was soooooo good! She was awake too. I even left my list at home but I didn't care. I was just happy to be there. It might just be a simple trip to Target but for me it represents life getting a little easier.

TaGgeD!

My sister tagged me. I have to share 6 facts or habits about myself.
Here goes...
1. I can't bring myself to use bodywash. I grew up washing with a bar of soap so mentally I don't feel clean enough if I use bodywash. Yep, I'm a soap girl. What can I say...it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
2. I used to love the show breakin(breakin 2 electric bugaloo is also a fav). My sister Holly and I turned the bedroom in my parents basement into a Breakin' shrine. No joke. We wrote "I love Ozone" and "I love Turbo" all over the walls in black magic marker.
3. I own black leather pants. I wore them on a date once. He was fancy so I guess I thought I had to dress the part. I think that was the only time I wore them. In my defense it was about 8 years ago and they were hip back then.
4. In elementary school my sister and I participated in the little buckaroo rodeo. Our event...Goat Tieing. One of us was in charge of wrestling the goat and the other one had to tie him up. I think our goat was a loose cannon so we didn't take home any prizes.
5. When I was living in SLC, I tried to prevent my car from being towed by locking myself in it. The tow man had one side hooked up but I wasn't going down without a fight. To make a long story short. He didn't tow me then but returned in the middle of the night to collect. I ended up getting my car back for free.
6. I used to own a red bra from VS. I threw it away when I realized it couldn't be trusted. The padding fell out without me knowing it. It fell out at work and one of my coworkers was waiving it in the air shouting "did someone lose their shoulder pad." My headphones were on so I missed the announcement. Later that day I found it on the desk by the timeclock.

It just wouldn't be Christmas without...Wham!

This song/video holds a special place in my heart. My old roommate introduced it to me. I own it on VHS if anyone wants to borrow it.
It's pretty hilarious don't you think?
I love...
-The 80's hair and fashion
-The bad acting
-George Michael's coat with the fur trimmed hood.
-George Michael frolicking in the snow.
-The rhinestone pin that is obviously a touchy subject.

Soul Searchin'

A couple of weeks ago I was talking to my friend Melissa about being a mom and some of my struggles. She recommended I read a talk given by Jeffrey R. Holland regarding young mothers. I just read it the other night and it really put things into perspective. The title of the talk is "Because she is a mother." I found it on the church website. I am going to print it off and keep it in a place where I can reach for it often. I just love my little daughter and this talk made me love her even more...if that's possible.

I don't want to look homeless

So...I just finished curling my hair. It is almost 1:00am. I have my reasons. My sweet daughter is asleep right now but she should be waking up soon. Once she is awake she will not go back to sleep until about 4:00am. She usually sleeps until 7:30am and then she will be awake until about 2:00pm. So...if I don't curl my hair now it might never escape the elastic band that is usually holding it together. I start sleeping when Campbells 4am shift starts. I then awake 3½ hours later and don't get another chance to sleep until 2pm. There is a window of opportunity to leave the house but I never do because when I could get ready I would much rather sleep. I have a problem going out in public if I look like a homeless person. I know it seems vain but this after prego body doesn't do anything for my self-esteem. This is probably hard to follow so you don't need to try. The moral of the story is that if I do my hair now there is a good chance I will get out of this dark basement. I miss the sun.
P.S. I googled homeless person so I could add a picture to this post. This guy was in the mix. I shouldn't find humor in homelessness but what the....

Working the graveyard shift...

Let me tell you, if I get to bed by 3:00am...it's a good night. For about a week now Campbell has been very awake between the hours of 11pm and 6am. Since the day she was born her sleep has been very unpredictable but this new schedule has kept up for a week. I am averaging 4 to 6 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period. That really isn't too bad considering I have an infant. I am looking forward to the day when I can sleep when the majority of people in the United States are sleeping. If things don't change I could always get a job as a taxi cab driver. I could take her with me on the road. This is fresh on my mind because I saw taxi cab confessions on tv the other night at like 2am.
On the bright side Campbell is beginning to smile and coo a lot more. I really am adoring this baby and wouldn't trade her for anything...not even a good nights sleep.

A few things I've learned about my baby...

It's so interesting to watch this little personality unfold in front of me. Campbell is such a funny little girl already. When she is really drowsy her arms kind of lose control and she hits herself in the face. She gets really mad because it startles her and she bursts into tears. Campbell likes her little feet rubbed. I don't plan on spoiling her with this one. It is helpful when she is half asleep and I need her to be completely asleep. She likes to see what is going on around her. When she is crying I will turn her around so that her back is touching my belly and that seems to do the trick. She likes her little bum patted. The combination of singing and the bum pat usually calms her down. I didn't realize how many primary songs I've forgotten the lyrics to. When I run out of primary songs to sing I usually end up fumbling through the chorus of pop songs. Nothing too recent because I am no longer hip when it comes to music. At one time I felt like I was in the know(like 4 years ago). Any who... It's fun to watch my little one grow.

My sweet little Campbell is one month old!

Yesterday Campbell turned one month old. My sister Carly took some really cute pictures of her. If you would like to see my little gal you can check out my sisters blog...chucklesandgrins.blogspot.com. I don't know how to post photos on my blog. I know once I learn I will feel like an idiot because it is probably really simple.
Campbell is getting so big. At least I think she is. When I see someone else holding her she still looks so tiny. We are both experiencing difficulty with our wardrobes. She has a lot of clothes she can't wear because she is so small and I have a lot of clothes I can't wear because I'm too big. I guess we will just hang out together in our loungewear until things change. This too shall pass.
I love my little girl. She melts my heart everyday. Happy one month Campbell!

Is today Monday or Friday?

Believe it or not I have actually had this debate in my head. Since I've had Campbell I really don't know what day it is most of the time. Thank goodness for television to set me straight. I watch way too much tv these days but what do you do at 3am when your baby won't sleep. Any who... I love my sweet little girl. I love being her Mom. She is now 3 weeks and 2 days old. She doesn't know how to do any tricks yet but I will keep everyone posted.

It's official...I'm waddling

Baby update

There is no update. I went to the doctor today and it was optional to get checked. I was feeling rather lazy so I just went with the ultrasound. Anywho... 2 weeks ago I was dialated to a 1 and 80% effaced. The next week when I went in there was no change. So...yeah I decided to bypass the check this time. Everything looks good though. I'm 37 weeks 4 days. It seems like I was 36 weeks 2 weeks ago so I am definitely getting ahead of myself. Sleeping is still comfortable but I struggle getting in and out of my car. Oh, and I am still refusing to take the elevator at work but it is a little embarrassing huffing and puffing up the staircase. Thank goodness for the railing.
I have two things I am looking forward to. First, the baby of course. I can't wait to see what she looks like and I'm excited to be a mom. Second, I can't wait to have time off from work. I have had a full-time job since I was 18 years old so it will be weird to not "go to work." I know, I know, motherhood is work too...it's different though, right? Please tell me it's different.
Still working on the whole childcare situation. I pray everything works out. Well, that's a wrap.

I promised myself I would never....

Well, I am breaking a promise with myself. I promised myself I would never wear my husbands clothes while I was pregnant. I just don't know where else to turn. I'ts late and I'm too tired to do laundry. I'm down to about 5 outfits and they are all dirty. Blahhh! I had to retire most of my maternity tops because my belly hangs out of the bottom. I know some of the pregnant celebrities are comfortable with that look but I'm not. I just look and feel more like Homer Simpson. So, yeah...I'm wearing Nate's shirt tomorrow. So what! It's a golf shirt and it isn't baggy or anything. I just might curl my hair.

Kind of funny

I've been keeping my eye out for some cute ribbon to make hairbows with. Today I picked up a black and white gingham check print that came on a teeny tiny spool. I found it in the card making section at the craft store. When I got home I thought I would start production only to find out that the ribbon has red writing on it. I didn't read the writing before purchase because I foolishly assumed it was only on the plastic covering. Well, my cute little ribbon says "over the hill" repeatedly throughout the entire spool. I guess I wont be using it for baby bows. I got a good laugh out of it and it was only 99 cents. I really should pay more attention.

Public Service Announcement

I was with my Mom and sister at Costco grabbing a bite at their little eatery. You can observe the pizzas rolling out of the oven on some kind of conveyor belt. There is an employee standing near to pop the cheesy air bubbles and put the pizza in a box. Well, my sister pointed out that the tool they were using to pop the air bubbles was touching the ground. I think the employee caught on to our glares because all of the sudden she placed the tool in a more sanitary location. This happened at the Ogden Costco and I'm sure it doesn't happen everywhere. I'm certain Pizza Hut and Dominos have their own set of health code violations but I have never witnessed them first hand...EEW!! I ordered a Hot Dog.

Gingerbread Baby

I had the craziest dream last night or I guess early this morning. I dreamt that my baby was about the size of my thumbnail. She was also flat and looked more like a gingerbread man. I remember trying to put covers over her but they kept covering up her little face. I know, pretty weird. Don't judge me.

Tommy Martinez...GO AWAY!!

About six months ago I decided to change my cell phone number. I used to have a SLC cell number because I lived there for over five years. Since moving to Ogden, I've felt that it was probably time to go local. This sweet lady from my ward kept calling Nate because it was long distance to call me. Nate sometimes forgot to give me the messages. Sorry Caroline Murphy.
Anywho...Tommy Martinez. Apparently the man who used to have my cell phone number (Tommy Martinez) has quite the social life. I am seriously so sick of being his secretary. He is also a big pervert or at least he knows some. About a week after I got my new number I received a super offensive picture message. Within this six month period I've received calls from his friends, past employers, his ex mother-in-law, Dentist, and numerous debt collectors that call at 6:00am. I don't even answer my phone anymore unless I recognize the number. Moral of the story...don't change your cell phone number. It's not worth it. Tommy Martinez..if you are out there...PAY YOUR FRICKIN BILLS!

I've been tagged

I was tagged a little while ago but I've been busy. Here goes...

Jobs I've had...
Pacesetter (clothing company, I put the price tags on)
Vanity (sales)
Matrix Marketing (telemarketing yipes!)
Dillards (sales)
Nordstrom (sales)
Maggie Sottero Bridal (customer service)
Calendar Systems (customer service)

Movies I never get sick of...
Bridget Jones Diary
Pretty in Pink
My Best Friends Wedding
Sleepless in Seatle
The Burbs
About a boy
Zoolander
Pride & Predjudice
Clueless
Back to the future

Places I've called home...
Eden, UT
North Ogden, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
South Weber, UT
South Ogden, UT

Favorite TV Shows...
Project Runway
Grey's Anatomy
The Soup
Best Week Ever
How do I Look
So You Think You Can Dance
Law & Order SVU
The Amazing Race

Vacation Spots...
Prague
Rome
Boston
Anywhere I've never been

Favorite websites...
Blogs

Places I'd rather be...
Anywhere but work

Most of my friends haven't hopped on the blogging train. I'm tagging anyone who wants to be tagged. Yeah...

I want this!

I think this is so dang cute...and kind of funny!

Happy Birthday Carly!!!

Today is my sister Carly's birthday. What a lady! Carly, I hope you are having a fantastic day. You deserve it! I hope you get everything you've ever dreamed of and more. Love you!

Muu Muu

Lately I've been wishing Muu Muu's were socially acceptable. Clothing just seems so uncomfortable right now. You know, because of the belly and the swelling.
I just googled Muu Muu just to see what was out there. Here is a photo of one of my options. If you are considering owning a muu muu of your very own you can find them on nursinghomeapparel.com. You can thank me later.

Bad Attitude

Nate and I sort of struggle with our church calling. We are Young Single Adult advisors in our ward. No one ever comes to the activities and I probably wouldn't either if I was young and single. As sad as that sounds, it's true. Tonight was the ward campout and the YSA's were asked to put together a fish pond for the kids. So, like always the Young Singles didn't show but Nate and I were there. The night started out rough but it got better as time went on. Nate was so entertaining to listen to. I was behind the pond and Nate was out front with the kids. The kids couldn't choose their prize it was just kind of random. A demanding child approached the pond and started making requests. Nate said to him "You know this isn't Santas lap, you have to take what you get." What a hoot. After it was all over Nate told me how annoyed he was with some of the kids. I would have never guessed it because he was so cute with them. When it was all over we both agreed that it wasn't that bad and it was even kind of fun.

The Heat is ON!!!

I am normally on the chilly side. I'm the girl at work that blasts her space heater while wearing a parka...all day long. I'm pregnant now and I have never experienced this intense heat. It's just gross. To top it off the AC in my car isn't working. Good thing I live a mile away from work. Today I skipped lunch because I didn't want to get into my hot car to get food. WAAAH!!! Enough complaining. Let's just say if it decided to rain, I would welcome it with open arms and mouth.

84 things about me (That's all I could come up with)

1. I was born May 21,1975
2. I got married when I was 30
3. I met my husband at my company Christmas party.
4. We dated a year and a 1/2 before we married
5. I am going to have a baby girl in September
6. I have had a total of 20 different roommmates.
7. I've spent a considerable amount of time kareoking
8. I am terrified of public speaking
9. I have my associates degree in Fashion merchandising
10. If I had enough money I would go to school at FIDM or Parsons.
11. I feel confident giving fashion advice
12. My favorite color is purple
13. My perfume of choice is Burberry London
14. My favorite store is Nordstrom
15. I love people watching(the airport is my fav spot)
16. My toyota camry just turned 200,000 miles
17. I was born a blonde but matured into a brunette
18. I love change when it comes to my hair
19. I've decided to grow my hair out...for now.
20. I'm embarrassed to say that I don't enjoy reading
21. My favorite song when I was little - mama's don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys
22. I wanted to be a rodeo queen when I was little
23. I don't really like country music that much
24. I like Jello and Hot Dogs despite the rumors
25. I love chocolate
26. I used to drink ridiculous amounts of diet coke.
27. I don't like toilets that automatically flush. I feel that I am capable of controlling the situation
28. I hate public restrooms.
29. I was attacked at the Hogle Zoo during the bird show. A falcon landed on my shoulder and ripped my shirt.
30. I like the smell of skunks.
31. I think my husband is an amazing artist
32. I have no talent but that hasn't stopped me from entering talent competitions
33. I've rollerskated in a ward/stake talent show
34. I wish I could sew.
35. I played soccer for my highschool team
36. I won the school spelling bee when I was in the 4th grade
37. I laugh at my own jokes
38. I love to go to the movies
39. Long movies drive me crazy. I'm good for an hour and a half
40. I used to be outgoing but I'm not anymore
41. I worry too much about what other people think
42. I don't like it when other people correct my grammar. I think it's rude
43. I love celebrity gossip
44. I don't like to talk on the phone that much. I would rather talk face to face
45. I am a customer service manager for a calendar company.
46. I don't like confrontation
47. I'm not good at expressing my feelings.
48. I am a deep sleeper
49. I used to have an alarm clock called the sonic boom. It shook my bed, flashed a light in my face and made that annoying alarm sound
50. I am not a morning person
51. I love breakfast food but I don't like to take the time to eat it.
52. I love cookie dough more than the finished product
53. I'm scared of Moose
54. I'm not into scrapbooking
55. I have travelled to Prague, Hungary, Austria, Italy, France and Switzerland.
56. I want to visit New York someday.
57. I'm not a dog person.
58. I worked with a girl that called in sick because her dog was sick - that's weird
59. I can't watch talk shows like Jerry Springer or Montel. They seriously depress me
60. I would rather park my car clear across the parking lot than circle around in hopes there is a space closer to my destination.
61. I believe one of the best shows that is no longer on television is Arrested Development. It's hilarious
62. I have never been in a tanning bed
63. I have the disease Michael Jackson claims to have. That's probably the reason I've never been tanning
64. I don't wear a lot of makeup in general but I probably wear too much mascara.
65. I think it's rude when someone asks how much I've paid for something.
66. It bugs me when people harmonize the "Happy Birthday" song. You don't need to make this song sound pretty.
67. I'm proud of the fact that I've lived alone, paid my own rent/utilities/bills without help from my parents.
68. I haven't had any crazy cravings with my pregnancy.
69. I've never had a broken bone, never been a patient at a hospital.
70. They say pregnancy comes with super smelling powers. I seem to be sensitive to bad breathe and my own armpits.
71. I love my family
72. I miss living in Eden Ut.
73. Halloween,Christmas and the 4th of July are my favorite Holidays
74. Favorite Halloween costume - wonder woman(I think I was 5)
75. Most regretted Halloween costume - identical twins with my husband. We wore the same shirt, twinner wigs, mustache and painted on eyebrows. I've never felt uglier.
76. I don't like receiving flowers on valentines day.
77. I wish I could dance well. I'm about 70% uncoordinated.
78. I like Grey's Anatomy. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for season 3.
79. I love romantic comedies.
80. I'm not an open book. It takes a while to get to know me.
81. I'm cluttery (I take after my Dad)
82. I know I'm not the best driver but I've never caused an accident.
83. I don't like it when someone steals my joke and takes credit for it.
84. I like my name.

Random...it's what you can expect from me

I am new to this blogging world. It's hard not to get sucked in. My sister Carly helped get me started. She also created my header because I don't know what I'm doing. I would like to explain my header because I feel like it deserves an explanation. First of all... I think toasting is a funny little exercise. My old roommates and I went through a toasting phase. There are so many things in life that deserve the respect of a raised glass. That's that. Secondly...there are just some words that I think are funny enough when they stand on their own. I happen to think the word "refreshments" is a humorous word. Other words that I can't help but chuckle at... goodies, munchies and babaganoush.
My sister uses her blog as a journal and since I am horrible at documenting my life I figure this will be a great help.