Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wheeooo... Wheeooo... Wheeooo
Jackson and his buddies to the rescue! Beware... this posting is full of pictures! :)
Love... Wedding... Marriage...
Now, for the weekend, it will be nice to get away and have some "me and Wayne" time. He has been begging for a while and we are finally going to be able to go. Just another tidbit of info... it will not just be this weekend -- but we are heading out again next weekend -- just the two of us. So, Mr. Boykin... if you are reading this... you must know that you are really special to me because I am going to go off with you without my little man for 2 weekends in a row!
I am also ready to have a few days of digging deep into our marriage. We have been married for just about 5 and a half years and I still consider us amateurs about the whole marriage idea. It will definately be good to obtain more insight and understanding about what God tells us about marriage and being a husband/wife. Also, learning more about what our roles are in the church as husband and wife.
So, hopefully, I will have lots of info to post about next week. Until then...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
What a Monday
So, I was supposed to post this last night, but the idea of sleep just captured my attention much quicker than getting on my laptop to type this blog posting. So, here I am early Tuesday morning to update.
As I mentioned Sunday evening, I was updating the blog apperance again. Well, again, I got wrapped up into the design and didn't finish until about 1:15 am. Then, since I am trying to be a better wife and keep things picked up around my house, I did that very thing. So, my head didn't rest on my pillow until 2am Monday morning! Ahh! Why do I continue to do that to myself? I don't know. I do know that the diet pepsi that I had for dinner was probably not a good idea. Caffeine is really beginning to affect me like never before. I cannot have it after lunch any more or I will not be able to go to sleep at a reasonable hour that evening. The very disheartening thing about the whole sleep thing is that I was told in a sermon Sunday morning that stewardship is not only the giving of our money and our time, but it is also upholding our bodies which are for Christ. Getting enough rest was one of the bullet points in the message. Wow, was I really preached to!
Before I did fall asleep though, I did have to make sure my alarm was set with the volume all the way up. I couldn't over sleep again (as I did 2 days in a row last week). I will have to say that 5:30am came WAY too fast. But, I arose and jumped in the shower as quickly as I could. That seems to really wake me up. I was able to get Jacksons cups washed up and get his breakfast ready. I even had time to straighten my hair! When I let Bo out to do his morning routine, I noticed the display of clouds across the sky and knew that I needed to capture that. So, I got my handy dandy new camera out and took a few shots. I think this is the best of them...
And just a few minutes after I took this, the sun started peeping through the clouds. But, at that point, I didn't really have the time to get the camera back out. So, I just noticed the nice sunshine and went back to getting everything ready.
I managed to get Jackson to day care a bit early yesterday and so I got to work a few minutes early. However, that really didn't matter as I later realized through out the day. I felt so unaccomplished by 4:30pm. I really hate it when I feel like I just drive in circles all day spinning mud out from behind me. (Maybe today will be much more productive).
We had dinner with my brother and future sister-in-law. She fixed chicken breasts with french onion thingys wrapped around them. The chicken was baked and we had string beans and mashed potatoes. It was very delicious and it was nice to eat at home for a change. So, tonight... I will be taking out some chicken for chicken parmesean. I am having a hankering for it. Anyway, Jackson ate really good last night too. He also drank his milk really well too! My cousin gave him a straw sippy cup for his birthday and he seems to enjoy drinking his milk from that better than his normal cups.
Okay, I have to hurry.. he is waking up! After dinner we headed back home (Jackson fell asleep in my arms at my brother's). I laid Jackson in his bed and I laid on the couch to watch some TV. I don't think I watched anything for mor than 5 minutes until I was asleep. I do remember Wayne trying to get me up at midnight to get me to go to the bed and I starting talking about putting ice cream in the oven. It was hillarious. I remember him laughing so hard at me. I didn't get up though. I just laid there and slept until he finally went to bed around 2.
So that was my Monday. To end this post, I am going to show you a picture that just popped out at me when I was looking for my cloud pictures. I took this Sunday afternoon... but isn't he just so handsome?!?! 
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Under construction... again...
Here we go again! I am so excited. I am just having fun playing and creating a new background again. I hope it doesn't take as long as the last one did, but I have a feeling it will. Here comes for another loooonnnng night. Oh, and Courteney... your background is still coming along... I promise!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Random...
Okay, so I started typing this blog post last Thursday. I know that I started it when I was in a lull and was kind of having a sad kind of day. I seem to have those more often these days, but that is beside the point and way off subject – will save it for another day. As I re-read what I had typed, I realized there was no point or aim and it even seemed to be very sporadic... It is almost like I wrote each paragraph on a different day or something. I have often thought I could create this blog into a journal for myself and I have expressed that some through some of my posts, but I also think that I don’t want to “bare all” on the world wide web for EVERYONE to read! However, do I need an outlet? Yes, I just have to really consider what that will be.
So here goes (everything in italics is what I wrote last week -- if not in italics, I added tonight to make the entry flow a little better):
On this upcoming holiday, when we celebrate a day of love, I often times have bitter sweet emotions about the whole thing. I am really not sure why. Maybe it is because every year I always feel like my husband will not have the inclination to do something for me and then he does and I get on a super high! (Um, just as I did again this year!) Why do I put so much weight into one day of the year? I have no idea. I am a female; I guess it is just in my nature. I don’t know why I underestimate him so much because he always comes through for me! I love him so much for it too! I love him for MANY other reasons too! (Just as an FYI – I am not sure where this posting is coming from but I figured I would pull away from my normal Jackson happenings for something different for a change.)
Here’s some history... I met the man of my dreams just over 14 years ago. We didn’t know it then, but the Lord had many plans for the two of us. We actually didn’t start dating until about 10 and a half years ago. My now husband is not much of a romantic kind of guy. He shows his love in different ways but most of the time it is not the “goo-goo”/ “gaa-gaa”/ aww kind of love – if you know what I mean. Yes, I will get a card every now and then… or a special night on the town, and if I have been really good, I may get a special note in my car when I least expect it (those are my favorite). He is definitely not much of a note writer. However, I can’t say he hasn’t ever been because when we were in high school and when I went off to college, I received notes all the time. But, I guess that was one of those learned skills that just died off and became non-existent after marriage. Or did we both just become too comfortable with each other and the dating/courtship phase of our relationship kinda died down? Now, I have to say that I love it when we go on a "date" now. It is always nice to be able to put reality behind us for an evening and just worry about the two of us. We probably need to do that more ofthen than we are.
This is where I think I just went way off track...
Recently, we were having a “bonding” moment, at my brother calls it, where we were just talking to each other in bed before falling asleep. (Those are the times when I feel like we get our true heart-to-hearts. No distractions -- well, except Bobo every once in a while trying to get under the covers.) A few weeks before, I had requested that we each make two lists. One list was to name everything we love about each other and the other list was to name everything we disliked about each othe. We began discussing our items and it was kind of funny to really think about the differences in the types of responses I gave to what he gave. His pertained to a lot of physical things, like doing some house cleaning, taking care of Jackson, and some intimate things. My lists however, spoke of many spiritual/emotional items... such as how he made me feel and our spiritual walk. It really just goes to show how different a man and woman think. I have always known that we were different, of course, but it is times like this that make me really think about the fact.
I heard a commercial on the radio last week for a jewelry store, I believe. I am not sure what the item was that the guy was promoting but what I do remember is that it was about Valentine's Day. The man said, "Guys, I don't care how many times she tells you that she doesn't want anything for the big day, she is lying. She may even tell you that she doesn't know what she wants, but she does. Make sure you are ready with a gift for her!" I guess what I am really trying to say is that yes, I love to receive little love notes in my car, flowers every once in a while at work, or a nice card on our anniversary. However, I don’t want him to feel like he “has” to do something for me. I do love my husband with every ounce in me. I do complain sometimes but I don't know what I would do without him! I do appreciate EVERYTHING he does for me. Wayne, I know I show appreciation in different ways but I really do thank you. For everything.
I think I feel better now. Thanks for letting me get this out and I hope it didn't confuse you too much...
So here goes (everything in italics is what I wrote last week -- if not in italics, I added tonight to make the entry flow a little better):
On this upcoming holiday, when we celebrate a day of love, I often times have bitter sweet emotions about the whole thing. I am really not sure why. Maybe it is because every year I always feel like my husband will not have the inclination to do something for me and then he does and I get on a super high! (Um, just as I did again this year!) Why do I put so much weight into one day of the year? I have no idea. I am a female; I guess it is just in my nature. I don’t know why I underestimate him so much because he always comes through for me! I love him so much for it too! I love him for MANY other reasons too! (Just as an FYI – I am not sure where this posting is coming from but I figured I would pull away from my normal Jackson happenings for something different for a change.)
Here’s some history... I met the man of my dreams just over 14 years ago. We didn’t know it then, but the Lord had many plans for the two of us. We actually didn’t start dating until about 10 and a half years ago. My now husband is not much of a romantic kind of guy. He shows his love in different ways but most of the time it is not the “goo-goo”/ “gaa-gaa”/ aww kind of love – if you know what I mean. Yes, I will get a card every now and then… or a special night on the town, and if I have been really good, I may get a special note in my car when I least expect it (those are my favorite). He is definitely not much of a note writer. However, I can’t say he hasn’t ever been because when we were in high school and when I went off to college, I received notes all the time. But, I guess that was one of those learned skills that just died off and became non-existent after marriage. Or did we both just become too comfortable with each other and the dating/courtship phase of our relationship kinda died down? Now, I have to say that I love it when we go on a "date" now. It is always nice to be able to put reality behind us for an evening and just worry about the two of us. We probably need to do that more ofthen than we are.
This is where I think I just went way off track...
Recently, we were having a “bonding” moment, at my brother calls it, where we were just talking to each other in bed before falling asleep. (Those are the times when I feel like we get our true heart-to-hearts. No distractions -- well, except Bobo every once in a while trying to get under the covers.) A few weeks before, I had requested that we each make two lists. One list was to name everything we love about each other and the other list was to name everything we disliked about each othe. We began discussing our items and it was kind of funny to really think about the differences in the types of responses I gave to what he gave. His pertained to a lot of physical things, like doing some house cleaning, taking care of Jackson, and some intimate things. My lists however, spoke of many spiritual/emotional items... such as how he made me feel and our spiritual walk. It really just goes to show how different a man and woman think. I have always known that we were different, of course, but it is times like this that make me really think about the fact.
I heard a commercial on the radio last week for a jewelry store, I believe. I am not sure what the item was that the guy was promoting but what I do remember is that it was about Valentine's Day. The man said, "Guys, I don't care how many times she tells you that she doesn't want anything for the big day, she is lying. She may even tell you that she doesn't know what she wants, but she does. Make sure you are ready with a gift for her!" I guess what I am really trying to say is that yes, I love to receive little love notes in my car, flowers every once in a while at work, or a nice card on our anniversary. However, I don’t want him to feel like he “has” to do something for me. I do love my husband with every ounce in me. I do complain sometimes but I don't know what I would do without him! I do appreciate EVERYTHING he does for me. Wayne, I know I show appreciation in different ways but I really do thank you. For everything.
I think I feel better now. Thanks for letting me get this out and I hope it didn't confuse you too much...
Monday, February 15, 2010
Bobo's Turn
Since I got my camera, I have been capturing pictures left and right! I love that thing! :) However, since Bocephus has not had his parade on this blog yet, I thought I would show some shots I captured of him. They turned out really well. :)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
New Prize
So, Wayne finally gave in and let me purchase a new digital SLR -- under only one condition -- that I return the funds back to our savings account within 3 months. No extra spending for us! :) I am pleased with my purchase so far. The camera itself was not only included, but a separate lens, a bag, a memory card, and 75 free photos...
I have only had the camera one night and I have just been taking some shots to try and get used to it. I plan to take a photography class at the community college in the near future to expand my knowledge of the camera and photos themselves.
Here are a few shots that I took tonight. As you can see... It was a little rough going at the beginning (even though the blurry shot seems to be kind of interesting)... but it got better.
Since it has been kind of hard learning to walk on his feet... Jackson thought it would be fun to walk on his hands instead! :)
Its always fun to take still shots. I have always thought they were very interesting. You can always try to decipher some meaning out of them...
And, last but not least --- it was Bobo's turn!
I have only had the camera one night and I have just been taking some shots to try and get used to it. I plan to take a photography class at the community college in the near future to expand my knowledge of the camera and photos themselves.
Here are a few shots that I took tonight. As you can see... It was a little rough going at the beginning (even though the blurry shot seems to be kind of interesting)... but it got better.
Since it has been kind of hard learning to walk on his feet... Jackson thought it would be fun to walk on his hands instead! :)
Its always fun to take still shots. I have always thought they were very interesting. You can always try to decipher some meaning out of them...And, last but not least --- it was Bobo's turn!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Happy Birthday
It has been an exciting week. Jackson turned one on Wednesday and we celebrated with family on Saturday with the first snow of the year. It is kind of unbelieveable that it has already been a year. Time has really flown by! However, it has been such a great year!
When my brother and I were little, my mom had a little tradition of waking us up on our birthday with the Happy Birthday song and a picture with our eyes just slightly open. I want to carry that tradition so I made sure to take a picture of Jackson. However, he was already awake when I went into his room but the sleep was still fresh in his eyes! :)
Another tradition that I wanted to begin was to write him a letter for each birthday. It will definately be a special addition to his scrapbook. So, here goes:
Dear Jackson,
A year has already passed us by! I can’t believe it. Just a year ago today, Daddy and I were anxiously awaiting your arrival. We wanted to meet you and see the little boy that God had given us. This has been a busy year and a year full of learning. Not just for you, but for Daddy and me as well.
I think the first few days at home were the hardest to get through. We all were trying to adjust to our new life. On a humorous note, the first night we were home, we couldn't figure out any way to make you stop crying. I think you were just as frustrated with us as we were with the situation. We were all very tired and just wanted to sleep, but you just wanted to cry. Daddy walked out of the room, went to the bathroom, came back in and said "It was so much easier with just the two of us." He was very serious in the moment, but we both just look back on that and laugh. We used to tell everyone that you came out at night. For the first couple of weeks or so is when you decided it was time to stay awake and cry. It was great when you figured out that when it was dark you were supposed to sleep!
We got a very slow start with your feeding schedules. Your doctor was getting a little worried because you were losing some weight instead of gaining. We were able to adjust your milk intake and you finally started gaining weight again. Mommy and Daddy also learned very early on that you wanted to sleep a lot (which may have been some of the reason why you lost some weight in the begining too). It was great because we could sleep too but we did get worried a few times when you didn’t wake up to eat. We made it through though.
It has been fun watching you grow and learn new things – watching you smile for the first time, beginning to eat solid foods, sitting on your own, rolling over, beginning to babble, and of course crawling and then standing with help. Learning your personality has been a joy as well. It still amazes me how much you have been able to take in this first year of your life and how much you have learned.
As we begin to embark on your second year, I am so excited to see what is to come. Daddy and I love you very much and are so blessed to have you in our lives.
Love You Always,
Mommy
When my brother and I were little, my mom had a little tradition of waking us up on our birthday with the Happy Birthday song and a picture with our eyes just slightly open. I want to carry that tradition so I made sure to take a picture of Jackson. However, he was already awake when I went into his room but the sleep was still fresh in his eyes! :)
Another tradition that I wanted to begin was to write him a letter for each birthday. It will definately be a special addition to his scrapbook. So, here goes:
Dear Jackson,
A year has already passed us by! I can’t believe it. Just a year ago today, Daddy and I were anxiously awaiting your arrival. We wanted to meet you and see the little boy that God had given us. This has been a busy year and a year full of learning. Not just for you, but for Daddy and me as well.
I think the first few days at home were the hardest to get through. We all were trying to adjust to our new life. On a humorous note, the first night we were home, we couldn't figure out any way to make you stop crying. I think you were just as frustrated with us as we were with the situation. We were all very tired and just wanted to sleep, but you just wanted to cry. Daddy walked out of the room, went to the bathroom, came back in and said "It was so much easier with just the two of us." He was very serious in the moment, but we both just look back on that and laugh. We used to tell everyone that you came out at night. For the first couple of weeks or so is when you decided it was time to stay awake and cry. It was great when you figured out that when it was dark you were supposed to sleep!
We got a very slow start with your feeding schedules. Your doctor was getting a little worried because you were losing some weight instead of gaining. We were able to adjust your milk intake and you finally started gaining weight again. Mommy and Daddy also learned very early on that you wanted to sleep a lot (which may have been some of the reason why you lost some weight in the begining too). It was great because we could sleep too but we did get worried a few times when you didn’t wake up to eat. We made it through though.
It has been fun watching you grow and learn new things – watching you smile for the first time, beginning to eat solid foods, sitting on your own, rolling over, beginning to babble, and of course crawling and then standing with help. Learning your personality has been a joy as well. It still amazes me how much you have been able to take in this first year of your life and how much you have learned.
As we begin to embark on your second year, I am so excited to see what is to come. Daddy and I love you very much and are so blessed to have you in our lives.
Love You Always,
Mommy
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