Hayden's 1st trip to the zoo

Saturday morning we got up and headed to the zoo. I knew it was going to be a hot day so I started preparing the night before. Thankfully the week before I bought a portable fan that attaches to a stroller and boy was that a life saver for keeping Hayden cool. I loved the fact that it was definately child proof. He couldn't put his fingers in it. After he realized it was keeping him cool, he left it alone and stopped jacking with it. Thankfully we packed a cooler full of Gateraide and bottled water. I used three big bottles of water just to pour on Hayden to keep him cool.







We spent a short three hours at the zoo looking at different exhibits and all the different animals, birds, reptiles(gross!!), fish, and butterflies. Out of all the neat and fun animals, Hayden enjoyed the birds the most. LOL He kept saying "Birrrrt" (means bird in Hayden language) We got some great shots.






It was a good thing I listened to my body because about a block from the truck, I came very close to fainting. I was light headed, dizzy, couldn't figure out where I was. It was horrible. What was even more scary, when we got to the truck, I picked Hayden up out of his stroller and he was limp. Jon took him from me because I was about to hit the ground. I dropped the tailgate of the truck and sat down. Jon took over Hayden's care. Got him out of his wet clothes and changed his diaper. Once we started getting Hayden's body temp back to normal and he started drinking more fluids, he started to perk up. What was frustrating for me is I kept trying to push his juice and water the whole time we were there and he wouldn't touch it. So i kept giving him piece of ice because I know he LOVES ice. So when we got him cooled off and in his carseat, he started guzzling his water. Thank god!!! I was afraid Jon was going to be driving Hayden AND myself to the ER for heat exhaustion. Jon had to help me to the passenger side of the truck. I was so weak. I pushed Hayden in his stroller plus the 25+lbs of crap in his stroller (plus the weight of his stroller) up and down hills in the zoo the whole time while daddy took pictures. So I was beyond worn out.

Hayden slept the whole way home. It was a great day and I'm thankful we went. Hayden is fine now and is back to his usual mischeif self! :)

Green thumb

So here recently I planted some Morning Glorys and Zinnias in my ghetto greehouse and they are sprouting!!! So far so good, they are still alive.

I'm proud of myself because I've always been great at killing plants. This is a big step for me.

We'll see how long this lasts... I can't wait to transplant them to the flowerbed in the front yard!!

My blondish green thumb

About two weeks ago I debated if I wanted to start a flowerbed in our front yard. So while at Wal-Mart I was eyeballing some seeds. My loving husband suggested getting a little cheap greenhouse to start some seeds in. I agreed. After coming home, I was eager to start my little greenhouse, so I follow the directions and cover it and put it in a safe place that doesn't recieve direct sunlight.

I go to check it a few days ago and there is nothing sprouting. The directions clearly state I should see growth within 4-7 days. Still nothing.

I go back and reread the directions several times. And then to my realization, I'm a complete moron!!! You have to plant your own seeds!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was under the assumption that the seeds were already planted and you just add water as needed. So now I have to go pickup some seeds because I don't think I can spout wet dirt. Oh I feel like such a dumbass!!

I'll update later on down the road how my "green thumb" is coming along...

Nightmare from hell...

I don't even know where to begin. Today has absolutely been awful!!

For starters, we took Hayden's crib that was recalled back to Wal-Mart since I purchased it online. First, they gave us crap when we returned it. The lady was probably the worst employee on the face of the planet. I know they have to verify in their book of the current recalls and follow company policies, I get that, but there was no reason to cop an attitude with my husband. No reason what so ever. So of course this sets Jon off and his fuse is getting shorter and shorter. The lady proceeds to argue with Jon about she needed a barcode to scan. She obviously wasn't listening the three times we showed her and verbally told her, its right here on the inside rail that we specifically placed facing outward so she could scan it. Totally making her job as easy as possible. But of course, leave it to the one employee we deal with, that doesn't want to do her job. So we request the manager. Finally get it straightened out. Manager walks away to tend to something else. The lady puts the refund of a damn giftcard. Really!!! Really???!! Seriously??? I just returned a recalled crib, why in the hell would I want to buy another one from Wal-Mart? Soooooo back we go at it with the manager. Manager asks for the original debit card we purchased it with online. Of course it would be a card that was linked to a bank account we closed. So finally they refunded everything in cash. Finally after dealing with them for an hour and a half, we head to IKEA.

I was so excited to get to IKEA. Little did I know that excitement would come to a screeching hault once we get home. We find our way thru the maze to the Children's dept (if you've never been to IKEA, its like your a rat searching for a piece of cheese in a maze... its pretty cool) and get what we set out for.... a toddler bed for Hayden. Not only did we find a super cute toddler bed, we found a small dresser for $30, a play rug for $15, one of those toys thats in every doctors office with the wooden blocks on the wires for $15, and a few plug-in night lights at $5 a pop. So we checkout and spend exactly what was refunded for Hayden's old crib. Talk about a great deal!! So we head home proud of our purchase. *sigh* We get home and begin the daunting task of putting together Hay's bed and dresser. For those of you that have experienced putting together anything from IKEA knows the frustration of their awful instructions. We manage to get everything put together. Well the bed... there lies the problem in itself. Before we even left the house this morning, I checked the IKEA website to make sure everything was included in the price for the bed. So I thought. We get home and realize, the slats that hold the mattress were not with the two boxes. So Jon drives back to IKEA (15-20 min drive one way) to go pick it up. Not only do they give him hell at IKEA also, they wanted to charge us for the damn things. When it was clearly stated on their website it was included in the price. Then the girl pops off at Jon saying "yea when you buy it online, its included, in the store you pay for them." I'm not going to go into the full convo but it surprised the hell out of me how rude the girl was to him. She's lucky I wasn't with him on the second trip up there. I would have tore her a new one!!! Jon gets home, storms in the front door. The boy is LIVID!!!!!!!!! I devise a plan. I told him, lets goto Home Depot and make our own slats. So we did and spent less than what they were wanting to charge us in the first place. Problem solved, Hayden's bed is safely installed and I love it!!



After a long stressful day, I feel very accomplished and satisfied with our purchase after all the hoops we had to jump through. Tomorrow I get to organize all the small stuff I just chunked on our kitchen table. I had to make sure all stuff I didn't want torn up was out of Hayden's reach incase he gets up in the middle of the night. I seriously doubt he'll wake up since he's on a routine. Hayden seems to like his big boy bed because he's already figured out how to climb up in it, jump on it, and climb back down off of it.

I think it's time for mommy and daddy to call it a night and head to bed!!!

XO♥XO

Mommy's little catnap!

This morning after Hayden and I took daddy to work at 6am we came home and Hayden fell asleep on the loveseat. So I took full advantage and took a catnap on the couch. We slept for a good hour. But I woke up to something falling. It wasn't Hayden. I still have no clue what it was. All I know is I open my eyes to see Hayden sitting on the arm of the loveseat, with my laptop open (there is no latch to open it, it just flips open) and facebook was pulled up!!! I hop up to make sure he hasn't destroyed it and what the heck do I see in his left hand, a bottle of neon orange nail polish!! Thank god it wasn't open. So I get him down off the arm of the loveseat and sit him down. He starts laughing and saying "that" and pointing to the computer. Geez this kid is too smart for his own good.

Last night Hayden decided to drop another stink bomb in the bathtub. Why is this kid making a habit of crapping in the tub? Seriously!!!! Its rather gross and annoying to have to stop, get him out, disinfect the tub, then repeat his bath. I mean don't get me wrong, I'm laughing about it now, but its not so funny when its extra work you have to do.

Today I'm taking Hayden to get his second haircut. Although his first haircut was a mere trim, this will be his first cut. I'm thinking a little boy haircut. But I'm so scared he's going to look all grown up. (cue the tears) We will see...

I'll post pictures of his haircut when we get home.

XO♥XO

Mother's Day weekend

A long Mother's day weekend doesn't even begin to scratch the surface in explaining how the weekend went.

Friday morning

Hayden woke up with a fever of 102.3. Well crap! There goes our plans to go out of town this weekend. So I alternate Motrin and Tylenol the rest of the day. (yes we threw away the recalled crap) So Friday evening he's broken his fever and is starting to feel better and is playing and finally eats dinner. He didn't eat breakfast or lunch or even touch any of his snacks. So we goto bed and he sleeps just fine. Didn't wake up once which is typical for him now.

Saturday morning

Hayden wakes up with no fever! Success!! So we decide to pack an overnight bag for Jon and I and I pack Hayden's. We hit the road. We get to Cuero and head to my inlaw's house. Out of nowhere Hayden spikes a 103.6 fever. So we begin the Motrin / Tylenol regimine. All night long Hayden had a fever. Daddy and I got ZERO sleep. Although Hayden managed to get a few hours of sleep in somehow but managed to keep us wide awake.

Sunday morning

We get up and get washed up. Hayden has a mild fever. Just over 100. I give him some Tylenol to help keep it at bay. We have breakfast. Hayden got his appetite back and inhaled everything we put infront of him. Thank you Jesus!! So we pack up the truck and head to Halletsville to see my lovely aunt Carla and awesome uncle David and my three precious cousins, Casey, Lauren, & Chris. I still can't believe its been since Me-maw's funeral that I've seen them. Geez where does time go? It seems like just yesterday I was helping Carla with Casey as a baby and changing his diapers. Standing next to them makes me feel OLD!!!!!! Below is a picture of the four of us! Good times!!



We made it home safe and sound around 7pm. We made a few stops. One to get a quick dinner then when we got into Lockhart, we stopped at Wal-fart to get some dogfood. I'm glad to be home but miss my family already! I enjoy being with family. I just hate that everyone is far away.

I'm happy to report that as of 9pm when Hayden went to bed, he was still feverless. I'm praying it stays that way. If he wakes up in the morning with a fever, we're headed to the doctor. Fingers crossed and prayers appreciated!!

xo♥xo

It's almost summa time!!

Lots going on here lately!

We're starting to gear up for summer. We installed a ceiling fan in our living room, got Hayden's swimming pool out, bought Sugar a swimming pool to lay in out in the backyard.



I need to get some outside toys for Hayden to play with while he's "swimming" in his giraffe pool. I'm soooo stoked to put it up outside. It's been inflated for over a month now in his room. He loves it! I can't wait to hook the water hose up to it so it sprinkles water out of the giraffe's nose. It's going to be awesome!!! Hayden is growing so much each and everyday. Proud mommy!!!

This morning when I got Hayden out of bed I noticed he was warmer than usual. I figured it was because he slept so hard. He's been sleeping thru the nights here lately and its been a nice change... a very welcomed one. Well after we both had our breakfast, I felt his forehead and he was burning up. So I took his temp. and it was a little over 104. (under the arm and rectally) So I gave him some Tylenol. (yes I bought new stuff since the recall) I also gave him a lukewarm bath. He always enjoys his bath, even if he isn't feeling well. The crazy thing is, he hasn't been feeling bad or cranky or even out of his normal usual silly Hayden self. So after he played for a while in the tub, I started draining the little bit of water that was in the tub and ran around the corner for a split second to grab his towel only to find him squatting and grunting.....



Thats what I walked in to see! Oh lord help me!!! I tried so hard not to throw up everywhere. Instead I gagged and scooped it up (no not bare handed) and flushed his treasure. AFter I got him dried off and dressed I scrubbed and disinfected the bathtub. So gross!!!!!! I hope thats the last time I ever have to experience that.

We are heading to Cuero tomorrow morning for the weekend to spend some time with Jon's wonderful family. I'm hoping we're still going. All providing if Hayden is feeling better later this evening. I hope its just him cutting his last tooth. *fingers crossed* Then Sunday before we head home, we're suppose to spend some time with my aunt Carla and Uncle David and my silly and wonderful cousins Casey, Lauren, & Chris. GET BETTER HAYDEN!!!!!!!!!! :)

In a short month my dear friend Katie will be joining us for a week and I'm so excited to see her again. We have lots planned. I just hope its not too terribly hot. So I'll be getting ready for her arrival later this month.

I've been trying to find stuff that Hayden and I can do here inside at home to keep us occupied during the summer months. Money is tight and I want to do fun things to help teach him different things. We'll see what I come up with. :)

I'm off to get the little munchkin down for a nap...

XO♥XO

Happy Monday!!

I know people usually dread Mondays but I can honestly say I welcomed today with arms wide open. Jon, Hayden and I got up early and started getting ready to head to Bertram to spend the day with Tina.

Once again, Tina worked her magic on my hair. This time, I let her use any and all colors she so desired. I wasn't at all nervous. I fully trust her. I always have. This is the amazing and perfect end result... Another amazing doo by Tina, owner/stylist of Poofy Doo's. (www.poofydoos.com)



Then we were treated to lunch for some delicious cheeseburgers and omg my mouth is watering just thinking about them. :) Definately beats a Sonic burger! Haha! We decided to stop by Tina's dad's shop so we could visit with them for a bit. Boy was Hayden in hog heaven. He sat on Denise's desk and "rearranged" things bit. He had to add his touch. :)




We were fortunate enough to get a grand tour of their facility and we were left speechless. Its amazing what they can do to a piece of metal. It was also nice to see what my dad has done for a living all his life. Really cool to now be able to see what he's talking about. Too cool!!!

It was nice to get out of the house for a change and enjoy the beautiful weather with my son and husband.

I finally got the paperwork in the mail from Hayden's endocrinologist to take him to get his extensive bloodwork done. I was looking over the form that "orders the bloodwork" and after seeing everything she's checking, I already know how much blood they are going to take. (keep in mind, Hayden had round the clock blood work while he was hospitalized for two months) It's sad that I know this, but unfortunately Hayden is going to have to have enough bloodwork to fill four vials. Thats alot of blood from a fourteen month old boy!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets hope and pray this is his last blood draw for a very very long time!!!!! I will post the results when I get them. (usually two weeks after)

A horrible Sunday!

All day long has been wonderful. Hayden and I played all day. I did my cardio for the third day in a row. Did the laundry. Hubby came home at 4pm. Its been a beautiful day.

It all changed when we left the house to goto Home Depot to get a ceiling fan for the living room. I took a right off our street as I do regularly, only to find two fire trucks, three police cars, and an ambulance... all with lights flickering. What is going on?? I slowly drove by and to my horror, I caught a quick glimpse of a little boy, no older than ten, his face covered in blood. He's laying on his back on the hot cement. Paramedics are attending to him and little kids around him crying. As i glance back to the road to watch where I'm headed, I notice the car parked infront of the "scene"... the front bumper and right headlight covered in blood. At that moment, I cried, I put myself into this poor little boy's mother's shoes. I start saying a silent prayer for the innocent little boy that got hit buy this car. I'm horrified. I know some cars drive carelessly up and down the street but this was preventable at all costs. Children in our neighborhood don't play in the street. Please keep the little boy and his family in your prayers this evening. I dont know who it was, what all was involved but I do know he will be heavy on my mind.

We proceeded to Home Depot to get what we set out for, a ceiling fan for our living room so we can help cut our electricity bill this summer. So hubby installed it and its beautiful and is an amazing addition to our living room. Best investment ever! Well maybe not ever, but certainly high up on my list. :)

We got some steaks on the grill and I'm looking forward to tomorrow. My bestfriend is making me over and giving me a new "look." Let me just say I'm excited because I've given her full rein! I told her she can do anything to my hair, any color, any cut, any style. As long as she doesn't touch the length, since I'm trying to grow my hair out. So stay tuned for pics tomorrow evening! :)

Until tomorrow...

♥XO♥XO♥

Freaking doctor FINALLY called!!!

Finally getting the results of Hayden's blood work from January!!

Hayden's vitamin D is very low. His body is not maintaining his own vitamin d that his body naturally produces. So with that said, she is trying to get him worked into their schedule. (they dont have any openings until mid August) So now we get to wait some more to find out when she can see him and when he will have more blood work and even more extensive testing done. I know we will get some answers with the bloodwork. But the single answer I want explained is why it took them three freaking months to notify us Hayden's vitamin d was extremely low? What if this was life threatening??????? I'm sooooo angry!!!! *sigh*