3.9.11

So here is a picture of my husband holding our first born. As I have said before we found out we were going to be parents while we were in high school. Well our first daughter was born a few months after I graduated High school.
I have to say I have never seen a man so excited about being a father! My water broke at 11:30pm and he just got off work that night at around 7 pm..after working 10+ hours. I had to wake him out of a dead sleep. This being our first child, I was super nervous. He seem to be calm about it all. He was my distraction during my epidural, he help me relax and got me to sleep for 3 hours before delivering. Once it was time for the moment to push and welcome our daughter, he was my coach.
The best moment for me was when after pushing for only 15 minutes, he cried with excitement to see his daughter.
He has done such a great job as a father, and couldn't ask for anything more!

The start of our lives together

So this is us together at my senior prom. I have to say, I got one good looking husband!

During prom, I was expecting our first child. She was not planned but finding out I was pregnant was a true blessing in disguise.

We have made it through the hardships of being teen parents. And have done a pretty good job as parents.

I know that I could not see myself with anyone else, and have children with.

My husband is my rock, he is my knight in shining armor, he is my everything.

He is my best friend and would never regret any of the choices we have made in the 7 years we have been together.

LOVE YOU!!!!

3.7.11

With it being my wedding anniversary this sunday, I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate this whole week on my husband and I.

So in this picture this is us in high school. I was 17 & he was 18. And we have been going strong ever since.

I have to say he wasn't the typical guy I would date, and also when we first met, I didn't like him very much. But he grew on me.

I just want to say that I love my husband very much. And I will end this brief post with a quote.

"Love is like ghosts; people talk about it, but few have truly seen it." And I know this is love!

3.6.11

I wanted to share how I'm such a proud mama!

Jocelyn is in kindergarten. She started alittle late this year due to some insurance issues. About a month late.

The teachers were alittle concerned with were she would be with the rest of the class. She had a hard time opening up and speaking in class, being that it was so new to her.

Well after having a parent-teacher conference, Jocelyn has made a complete 180. She was considered below grade expectations. Well she just received her recent progress report about 2 months after the conference, and she is at/or above grade expectations in everything!

I am one proud mama! Great job Jocelyn!!!

Feeling buried

My household is finally getting over being sick and laundry hasn't been on the top of my list of things. So today I did about 5 loads of laundry :( I felt so overwhelmed by the amount of clothes, towels, etc.
I seriously thought I was being buried alive in clothes. Why haven't the famous laundry fairies not come to my aid?
Doing so many loads in 1 day and having to fold made me realize my children have way too many clothes! Especially my son (who is almost 6 months old). What happened to me and my husband's clothes. I swear it seems like sweats and tshirts is our outfits of choice.
At least I know I wont have to wash laundry for a couple of days. :)

Always feeling like someone is looking over shoulder

I have been having a feeling that people can't be original and come up with things on their own.

I feel like I can't say anything because someone will jump on it and do the same exact thing.

And what is really funny they act like it is their orignial own thought.

Ex. Me buying a shirt, you going out the same day and buying the same shirt (after I showed you the shirt).

Really you are that original, correct?! NOT SO MUCH!

I really want "these" people to seriously get their own lives, and stop trying to copy mine.

I could go on forever about this subject, but I think it would only fuel my fire.

HRM

So I thought I would post about HRM. If you dont know what HRM is then let me tell you.
HRM=HamptonRoadsMommies
Obviously I meet that requirement
1.being i live in the Hampton Roads Area
2. being how I am a Mommy

Anyways..I joined HRM in January 2010. Wasn't too sure how it would be and me being a shy person, I didnt think I would do much on the site with doing playdates and such. Well I think the turn for me was when the Virginia Beach group needed a moderator. I applied, and of course the admin gave me a chance. It forced me to get out of my shell and start meeting people. And I have to say I've met some amazing women.

This group really helped me in a time of need, when I had just delivered Anthony. I was provided dinner for a whole week by some of the members. To not have to think about cooking for a week meant the world to me.

After my time as moderator, I decided to go on and become a manager. In October 2010, I was given the chance to be HRM's first UGM (UGM=User Group Manager). And let me tell you, I loved that position. It was a true fit for me. And I believe I did a great job as UGM. Well at least hope.

And now I have been named Assistant Chapter Manager. I was on the fence about this position, I didnt know if I was good enough for the position. But of course I had some of my dear friends speak to me and tell me how they trusted me in this new position. And I applied. Having people tell me that they trust, and are confident in me and my abilities, really touched me.

Basically, I'm saying HRM has saved me in a way from being a complete loner. And I have made some great friends!