Failure

Today was the first day since starting the 5o’clock(5:30) challenge that it didn’t happen. Oh, I was up at 5:30, but so was Noniebear. Bummer. I did not mind at all the quality time feeding and snuggling with her. Plus, I got all of her diapers put together. However, my quiet time did not occur. Obviously, it is possible that I could do it when I get home. But, we have a softball game this afternoon 30 minutes away. I probably won’t get home til at least 7 if not later and Nonie’s new bedtime is 8! I want to spend the little time I have with her. It is going to be one crazy day. I will hope for the best. I am still pretty bummed though. Oh well. I will prevail tomorrow.

As I just mentioned, Nonie has a new bedtime. We started noticing her evening naps getting longer. We would actually have to wake her up to feed her, just to put her back to bed. So we moved her bedtime up an hour, skipped the evening nap, and we try to make her wait as late as possible for her last bottle. Holla! It totally worked! Now, b/c apparently I am ancient, I can actually be in bed before 9! It sounds so early, but I get up at 5:30 and am active all day long. It sure doesn’t feel early.

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Why I love THIS week!

• Brother and I are coaching my middle school's softball team and it is the most fun I have had in a long time. He and I are such a good team. When we met, we were working together. We just work like that. Anyway, he is helping with practice this week and we have a game Thursday afternoon, two Friday, and until we lose on Saturday! Woo hoo!
• My birthday is Sunday, Holla!
• Noniebear is rolling over like a mad woman! I love all her new tricks and the fact that she is growing up!
• New Bachelor tonight! Lost!
• My house is clean.
• Ok done.

Heavy Heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glny4jSciVI&sns=em

Could not watch this without tears. Still wish I could bring one home...one day.

• NEW Bachelor, Lost, American Idol, and I think Grey's and Private Practice. Is it bad I watch this much TV? Nah! It is how I chill after Nonie is in bed!
• Thursday is a half day for students. Shorten schedules are always fun for me.
• Saturday all my friends from college are meeting in BG. It had to be rescheduled due to snow...I am so excited to see them all and for Kyotos! Plus, I hear there is a rumor of molten lava cakes...Please let it be true!!!
• I get to see my grandparents on Saturday!! I love when Nonie gets to spend time with them.
• Sunday our church is meeting in Thompson's Station again, thus close to us! I love only driving 5 minutes to church. (More on this later). Plus, I get to work in childcare with Nonie.
• Valentines Day. I am not a mega supporter of V-day. Cheesy I know, but everyday feels like V-day in my home. My husband spoils me daily. However, it is fun to be a little extra lovey.
• Ok, done.

Funny Lookin'

Just checking in…Even though I was totally hoping for a snow day today, I still was up at 5:30. I love this! I love that there are several of you holding me accountable by getting up yourselves. Not to mention, I just love the time spent. I treat it a lot like working out. When I think about working out, I don’t want to. But if I just don’t think and just do it, I succeed and thoroughly enjoy the feeling afterward. If that makes any sense? Anyway, this morning was so peaceful. Cup of coffee, snuggled up by the fire, and it was snowing outside. God is so good! I am thankful for today. I am thankful for my job. I am thankful for my husband who is so good at loving me. I am thankful for my baby. However, I do wish I was at home snuggling with her right now.

Side note: she must have thought I looked FUNNY last night because she straight giggled, no cackled for 2 or 3 minutes straight. It was so wonderful.

Also, anyone watching the Bachelor? Not gonna lie, I was kind of surprised Ali chose to go home. Crazy! I think I am rooting for Tenley. However, her “I choreographed this dance just for you, Jake” dance was kinda awkward. A teacher I work with came over the last two weeks to watch it with me. She is hilarious and lots of fun to hang out with. I am glad she lives close. It is good to have a work friend. Not to mention, she totally loves on Molly and thus, she is a big fan! Ok, done.

9 o'clock club: Day 3

Well, here we are. It’s the weekend. I wasn’t sure how to handle the 5 o’clock club. The thought of getting up at 5:30 when I didn’t have to be up at all, didn’t quite seem like the best idea. However, I wanted that time with the Lord and isn’t that the point? So, it was Brother’s turn to get up with Nonie. Therefore, I allowed myself to sleep in. At 8:30 I woke up to my baby and my baby-daddy. We even threw Molly in the bed! I so enjoy family time.

**Millie is not allowed in our bed unless it is a storm and we know for sure she is EMPTY. When we first got her, we tried to sleep with both dogs. This was before we figured out just how skittish she was. She definitely peed in our bed twice before we decided it wasn’t a good fit. I think I remember a #2 occurring too. BTW, Molly totally did that to Melanie in college. Hahaha! Hilarious. The best part was, I was not there. So, Melanie called to inform me of what had occurred. I simply replied, “what would you like me to do about that?” Ha!

Anyway, since Nonie had been up for a while is was about time for her morning nap. So I put Nonie and her daddy back to bed and headed downstairs. I started a load of laundry, made coffee, and snuggled up in my chair. It was perfect and it was 9 o’clock! Holla!

Ok, done.

5 o'clock club-attempt #2

Well, I didn’t try to break into any cars today, but it was definitely a rough morning. First of all, since yesterday was our first day back after 6 days of doing almost nothing, because we were snowed in, it about killed me! I had gotten up extra early, worked out, played basketball with two of my classes (2 hours), had my first day of softball practice (therefore getting home after 5), and it was bath night for baby girl. Bonus- Nonie and I totally fell asleep on the couch around 7:30…awww!

Anyway, to say I was exhausted would be an understatement. Then, Nonie decided she needed to eat at 4 o’clock am. UGH!!! It was my turn, so up I got. It was cute, she was so awake and happy. Smiling up a storm and there I was about to pass out. We snuggled and I explained the 4 am hour was for sleeping. Don’t think she got it, but whatev. So, I attempted to put her back to sleep. My mother-in-law is with us right now. So, we are ultra sensitive to the noise Nonie makes because we want her (mil) to sleep well. So, Brother and I were up several times reinserting the pi-pi (pacifier). She probably fell back asleep around 4:45. I took a 45 ish minute nap before waking up at 5:30. Not going to lie, I probably rolled out of bed around 5:40.

Made my cup of coffee. Got my devo book and a blanket and enjoyed the quiet. I love it. Once I get past the actual waking up, I love it. It is such a sweet time. I struggle trying to describe it.

Bonus- this morning first thing at school I was asked to do something out of the ordinary causing me to miss my planning period. Bummer, b/c I actually had a lot to get done for softball. However, what I had read the morning before popped into my head. “It’s not about you.” (obviously not scripture, but the focus of the devo). Therefore, I was able to change my mood and do a quality job. Application-check.

So, what should my plan be for the weekends? Nonie gets up around 7 or 7:30 if we are lucky. Ideas? Ok, done.

Why I love this week...

• Only a 2 day work week b/c of snow days!
• Softball starts! The girls are so excited. I have a very good group of girls and they should be pretty good.
• Did I mention a 2 day work week?
• New episodes of Grey's and Private Practice!
• Oh, and Lost already came on but the Lost party was pretty great. I will have to upload a pic of the cake we had. Amazing!
• Started 5 o'clock club.
• I have had amazing quality time with Nonie and great workouts too! I'm sore.
• ok, done.
  

5 O'clock Club

So, today was my first official attempt at the 5 o’clock club (5:30 for me). I thought I would start with an achievable goal. The Big Man was on my side, because Nonie decided to whimper around 5:15. Nothing wakes up a mama like the sound of her child. Therefore, when the alarm went off at 5:30, I was ready to go.

I did not set myself up for success. I knew my bible was in my purse in Brother’s car. However, what I didn’t know was that Brother had moved his car so his mom could park close to our house. (We only have two spots, so we have been moving our cars so our mothers can park close.) Well, Brother and his mom have the SAME car. So, at 5:30 I was trying to break into my mother-in-laws car with my husband’s keys. Um, didn’t work and I definitely didn’t figure it out. Therefore, I gave up and just retrieved a devotional book from my car that would suffice. BTW, any ideas for devos would be greatly appreciated.

Anyway, I made a cup of coffee and with the house quiet, I spent time with the Lord. I won’t lie, it was wonderful and much needed. Honestly, I hope tomorrow is as easy.

When I went back upstairs, my husband asked where I had gone in almost a panic. You see, when I have goals, I don’t often share them with those closest to me for fear of failure. I would rather fail without anyone knowing. I know I am a coward. For example, I took the GRE, applied to grad school, and got in before I told anyone of my plans. Then, one day just announced to my parents, “I think I am going to go to grad school.” Um, ok.

Anyway, attempt #1=success. Ok, done.

Julia Gulia

"Julia's last name is going to be Gulia? That's funny."

"Why's that funny?"

"I don't know."

Name that movie...

This is the line I think of every time I think about the movie Julie and Julia. I finally got to watch this movie while we have been snowed it. I liked it. A lot. It was a very real movie. Plus, it was about blogging and cooking. These are two things I wish I was better at. Anyway, I am not ok with how the movie ended. Why in the world could she not have met Julia? Also, why did it end with her thinking Julia hated her? This does not seem like that is how Julia would have felt. That is all. Ok, done.

Snow Days

We are going on 4 days of being snowed in. Don't get me wrong, I am having some major cabin fever. It is Monday afternoon and I have not left the house since Thursday! However, I wouldn't trade the moments I have had with Nonie. This wasn't her first official snow, but it was the first time she has gotten out in it. I still think it is funny and awesome that so many things are "firsts" for her. The FIRST time! If you stop and really think about it, that is crazy. I don't know if I say it enough, but I love Nonie and her daddy. We have a wonderful little family. I can't wait for it to grow. Ok, done.