Six Word Saturday

What Maddie looks like upset/mad...

Haha...I read this book years ago to my class at work, The Pout-Pout Fish and then here lately when Maddie gets mad she'll make this face. It's so cute! So I asked my husband if he could turn the corners of his mouth down like that because I can't. Yep, she got it from him. They look just alike when they do it! Just thought I'd share! :)

Spending a rainy day with Maddie.

So it's raining outside. I'm really wishing that rain would turn into snow but I don't think it's going to happen this year. But at least I got to spend the day indoors with my sweet Maddie. I love spending time with her and miss her through the week while I'm at work so today has been a wonderful day. She's such a good baby.

Back with Six Word Saturday! :)

Spending the day with my Princess!

I went back to work on Thursday and I'm glad I only had to work Thursday and Friday before a few days off again to spend with my Princess, Maddie. Thursday and Friday were okay workdays. But I was exhausted Thursday from work. Hopefully someday, oneday I'll be able to be a stay at home Mom with her. I have always felt like that was what God put me on Earth to do, be a Mom and raise my child(ren) the way God would want me to, along with my husband of course! :) But when God sees fit for me to be able to stay at home with my sweet girl then I will, until then I've given it to him and I'll enjoy my weekend time with her!

Six Word Saturday and Thankfulness!

What are you thankful for today?


So what are you thankful for today? I know it's the month of thanksgiving and I know I jumped on the bandwagon of posting something I was thankful for each day this month but we really should be thankful everyday! Anyhow, with that little bit of guidance to myself and to others, here is my list of thankfulness for November 2011!

November 1st - I'm thankful for my house.
November 2nd - I'm thankful for my Momma.
November 3rd - I'm thankful for my Daddy.
November 4th - I'm thankful for chocolate.
November 5th - I'm thankful for being able to read.
November 6th - I'm thankful for food to eat.
November 7th - I'm thankful for a car to drive.
November 8th - I'm thankful for my sisters.
November 9th - I'm thankful for my husband.
November 10th - I'm thankful for books to read and my Herbie! :)
November 11th - I'm thankful for the computer to get on!

November 12th - I'm thankful to be a child of God! Yes I'm a child of God and he's a wonderful Father to me! :)

Six Word Saturday and a few days late but...

Thankfulness, I'm jumping on the bandwagon!

I'm jumping on the bandwagon of being thankful. I know you've seen people posting on Facebook what they are thankful for. Well, I did that last year and wanted to do something different this year. So I'm blogging about what I'm thankful for! (Warning: I may miss a few days when Maddie is born - I'm really hoping she'll come this month like she's supposed to - but I'll jump back on it as soon as I can!) :)

So here's to catch up....

November 1st - I'm thankful for my house. Although it's not my dream house it still keeps me warm and dry. I'm blessed to even have a house in today's world I know.
November 2nd - I'm thankful for my Momma. She's an amazing woman and can drive me crazy but I know that no matter what she has my back and will love me through anything and everything! Love you Momma!
November 3rd - I'm thankful for my Daddy. (Of course he was coming on the 3rd day since Momma was the 2nd! DUH!) Anyhow, my Daddy is a wonderful God fearing man who raised me to follow God and not the world. He's a pretty awesome preacher, if I do say so myself. And I know that he too, like my Momma, would have my back and love me through anything and everything. Oh yes, and the way he treats my Momma taught me the way I should be treated too.
November 4th - I'm thankful for chocolate. Sounds trivial doesn't it? But it's good stuff.
November 5th - I'm thankful for being able to read. This is one of my favorite things to do...sit and read. It takes you to another world and lets you imagine how different life could be through a story. I hope I pass my love of reading onto Maddie.

Six Word Saturday & Updates

Needing to update this blog today....

So I have some updates...And here they are..........

My Mom - her surgery went well yesterday. Last night she was in some pain but that was to be expected. And they said if she feels comfortable with coming home that she may be able to come home today. It's so much different then last time she had this same surgery. Last time she had this surgery she was in major pain and couldn't hide it at all. This time she was honest that she was in pain but I don't think it was as much as before. I want her home but I want her to feel comfortable about coming home so if she needs to stay another night in the hospital then so be it. I'll try to keep this updated...

Maddie - I went to the doctor on Wednesday to be monitored and so she could check my amniotic fluid. She said that the baby looks good. I'm having Braxton Hicks contractions - they aren't painful just different. haha. But she looked at my amniotic fluid and it went from an 8.5 last week to a 7.5 this week. She asked me if I was still working and I said yes. She said well what do you plan on doing about that. I said I'll work until you tell me to stop. She said well I think you should warn work that it won't be to much longer before you'll be put out. We may have to put you on bedrest and hopefully that will help your amniotic fluid. I said well I'll tell them again but I think they know it won't be much longer. She said that she also predicts I'll go earlier then November 28th, which is my due date. My husband and I would LOVE to at least make it until November 14th which would make me 38 weeks. But the doctor said I need to start coming twice a week to be monitored and then they'd continue to check my amniotic fluid once a week. So I am going now on Monday's and Thursday's.

Hum...I think that's about all on the updates :)

Six Word Saturday

Nesting has kicked in, loving Pinterest!

So the nesting instinct has kicked in big time with me. It's always a toss up with me between actually nesting and cleaning OR my back hurting and being exhausted! Usually I'll do a little nesting and cleaning for a bit but then my back hurting and being exhausted wins the battle in the end!

But have you tired Pinterest?? It's quiet addictive in finding different things. If you go and get addicted as well then look me up...my name on there is MrsKasiLou.

Six Word Saturday & Sunday Stealings

Been slacking in the blogging department...

I've been so uninspired, tired and just haven't wrote in a while...I feel bad not writing but life gets busy sometimes...Hopefully I'll feel inspired soon! :)

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A. Age: 28

B. Bed size: Queen

C. Chore that you hate: Cleaning the bathroom - GAG

D. Dogs: Don't have one but someday Jamie and I hope to get a kitten and an English Bulldog puppy so they can grow up together!

E. Essential start to your day: Right now it's feeling Maddie kick! I'll wake up a few minutes early just to lay and feel her kick for a bit.

F. Favorite color: Blue or purple

G. Gold or Silver: Silver

H. Height: 5'7

I. Instruments you play: I played the flute in middle and high school.

J. Job title: Daycare teacher, wife, daughter, sister, Child of God

K. Kids: Madelyn Rae is due November 28th.

L. Live: North Carolina

M. Mother's name: Momma, duh! haha...The name other people call her is Debbie.

N. Nicknames: Kasi Lou or Sweetheart

O. Overnight hospital stays: Most recently I stayed with my dad when my mom was in the hospital in December 2010. I don't know that I've ever stayed in the hospital overnight for myself.

P. Pet peeve: Stupid people, people who let their children run wild and don't correct them, music playing when you open a page (especially blogs) - it just takes the page longer to load.

Q. Quote from a movie: She went to 402 Maple Street to see the Walnut Family - All Dogs Go To Heaven

R. Right or left handed: Right

S. Siblings: I have two sisters who are twins, Jessi & Jamie

T. Time you wake up: Today it was 8:45am, to early for a Saturday.

U. Underwear: What about them? I wear them! Do you?

V. Vegetable you hate: Asparagus and peas come to mind...

W. What makes you run late: Myself! haha

X. X-Rays you've had: HUM...I've had a few of my ribs I know but other then that I'm not sure...

Y. Yummy food that you make: Apple Pie, Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, Egg Noodle Lasagna

Z. Zoo animal: Turtles

My first baby shower is today!!

That's right...Maddie has her first shower today. I'm so excited. I told my husband this was better then getting married! haha...He just gave me a look.

What's been going on lately with Maddie you ask? Well, the doctors are concerned with her growth. Her abdomen is not growing as fast as her legs. So that means we have another ultrasound in a little over a week in a half, on the 27th of September. The doctor also said I am not leaking amniotic fluid and they are going to test again on September 23rd just to make sure. I'm 29 weeks and 5 days right now. I'm so thankful for all the prayers and love Maddie has around her. And I'm also thankful for my work and them working with me having all these appointments. God is amazing!

Six Word Saturday

I should be reading right now...

I'm doing a readathon and I should be reading right now but I had to post my Six Word Saturday! :)

My daily Saturday doings....

So thankful that God is good!

So if you've read my previous post then these mere six words need no explaining...So go ahead, you know you want to keep reading my blog...

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Saturday 9: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

1. In a relationship, have you ever hung in even when you knew for sure it was over? Yes...It wasn't like we were married or anything I just kept hoping, at that time, that we'd get over the fighting and work it out. BUT alas, we didn't and I'm thankful cause I am much happier now then I ever was or could have been with him!

2. If you had the ability to perpetually alleviate any pain on your body, what would it be? Um the upcoming labor that I know will most likely be very painful...Can I pick that?

3. What place would you visit if money were no object? Um why just pick one place. I'd get a camper and go around the US then I'd fly to Italy, Paris, Spain and anywhere else my traveling husband would like to go. Of course I'd see Alaska too. BUT if I could only pick one place it'd probably be to go to Italy cause I think Jamie would really like to go there.

4. What is one thing you would love to change about yourself? Before I became pregnant I would have said my weight. But now nothing much really.

5. Do you think your parents were too strict growing up? Sometimes but now that I'm 28 years old I realize that they did it all with my best interest in mind. And I'll do the same for Maddie! :)

6. In general, how many old friends do you have that you talk to at least once a year? Very few...I'm a hermit crab and keep to myself it seems.

7. What was the last compliment you received? That I was a very cute pregnant lady! :) Or that I was glowing...either one is awesome...

8. Have you ever told someone you loved them but didn't really mean it? No...I only say it if I mean it...

9. In your opinion, would it be harder to lose someone close to you more as a child or harder as an adult? A child because you didn't get to see them grow and mature...And children are so innocent (majority of the time).

Six Word Saturday & Saturday 9....

Want to finish crocheting this blanket.

Since October/November of last year I've been crocheting a blanket for my brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Heather. Last year when we went on vacation Chicago and then to the beach. Between Chicago and the beach I mentioned to Heather that I'd like to stop by AC Moore to buy some yarn for a blanket. I didn't know who I was going to crochet a blanket for but that I'd like to make one because when I'm at the beach I work on them a lot and get a lot done. (We go to a beach where there is absolutely nothing to do - more time to read, crochet and sleep!) Anyhow, upon hearing that Heather asked if I'd make her and Jason one. She picked the yarn out and I said of course. So I've been working on it pretty regular. I'll go a month working on it non-stop and then I'll take a month off. Also depends on if my hands hurt or not. Anyhow, I have about 10 rows left on her and Jason's blanket and I can't wait to give it to them. AND after I finish their blanket, I'm going to make my sweet Maddie a baby blanket. So hopefully I'll get some crocheting done today!

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Saturday 9: My Best Friend's Girl

1. Have you and a friend ever have an argument because you were attracted to the same person? Not really...Maybe in middle school when all the girls are boy crazy but other then that it was never a big deal.

2. Who never returns your phone calls? Hum...I'm not sure...I'm not a phone talker so I'm sure if some people that I knew were filling this out then they'd say I was the one who didn't return phone calls!

3. What was your favorite childhood toy? Well, the first toy that came to mind was my Light Brite. That thing was so cool. But I also liked to color when I was little. And only with Crayola crayons. (I've informed a few people that if they buy my children anything but Crayola, I'll just throw them away! haha)

4. Who is the last person you greeted at your door? My sister Jessi came over and cut mine and Jamie's hair before our vacation. But I greet people at the door at work all the time!

5. Would you change anything about your life right now? Nope. God put me where I'm at when I'm here for a reason. He knows my story line and he knows everything that happens in my story. Who am I to question the Creator of the Universe??

6. Who is the easiest person for you to talk to? God, my husband, my momma, and my friend Erica.

7. If you could live in any ancient city during the height of the quality of its society and culture, which one would you choose? Not really sure...Where would be a good place?

8. What is the most exciting event you’ve ever witnessed? Not sure...But when Maddie is born I know that'll be pretty exciting! Okay the most exciting thing ever!

9. What do you consider the ideal age to have a first child? It would have been probably between the ages of 20 and 25, but apparently God thinks 28 is a good age for me and 26 a good age for my husband! :)

Six Word Saturday AND Saturday 9....all rolled into one post....

Glad to be back in routine!

Although vacation is completely awesome and the time off was much needed it's always good to get back in the routine of things. Always hard too at first. I have been super tired this week, not that I haven't been sleeping, just haven't been waking up feeling rested.

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Saturday 9: I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight

1. Have you ever lost a lover and spent way too much time wondering what they were doing? When I was dating I'm sure I did. Now I have a wonderful husband who those ex's didn't even compare too. He's awesome!

2. What was your favorite vacation ever? HUM...it'd either have to be our honeymoon or our cruise. Our honeymoon was simple but so great. We didn't have a care in the world and we pretty much didn't have to worry about money the whole time. And our cruise was great because we didn't have to spend money if we didn't want to and it was so cool to see all the sites.

3. Do you like surprises? If yes, what kinds? Or are you one of those people who absolutely has to know what's going on before it happens? Yes I like some surprises. Like when Jamie comes home and brings me something. Like last night he bought me some zip lock bags. Yes it was a good surprise and I was excited because we needed some. It's the little things people!

4. Have you ever written a poem? Feel free to share one. Or even a dirty limerick is OK. Nope, not a poem writing type person. My husband on the other hand has a way with words!

5. Did anything interesting show up in your mail lately besides the bills? Yep, Jamie's luggage that Carnival sent showed up on Thursday. :) And I should be getting a Thirty One Book soon cause I'm going to host a party.

6. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years? Which of your current friends do you feel will still be important to you ten years from now? Family members don't count. I have one really good friend and we've been friends for ten years. I remember because I'd just graduated high school when we became friends. It's Erica over at Vicrace Designs. She's pretty awesome. I think she'll still be important to me in ten years.

7. Do you own a pet? If so, do you buy them presents for holidays? Do you consider your pet(s) spoiled? If you don't own one, do you think you will one day? I do have a pet, his name is Chubby. Isn't he cute? I don't buy him presents. But Jamie's mom does :) And he is very spoiled. Most of the time if I'm on the computer he'll sit at my left side and my arm will be around him. haha.

8. It's Friday afternoon and you're planning your weekend. What's on your agenda on a hot August night? Um.......staying inside where it's cool. No probably either being at my own home or going to my parents.

9. What's your worst nervous habit? Probably some people would say twirling my hair. I have always twirled it though and I probably always will so they can get over it. haha

Six Word Saturday

Only a little longer till vacation...

So we're going on vacation very soon and I'm so excited. The few weeks of work before a vacation seem to take forever though.

Six Word Saturday

Going to pickle some cucumbers today!

So my boss bought a bunch (and I mean a BUNCH) of cucumbers to work on Thursday and Friday. So I grabbed up a few, okay really two grocery bag fulls, and I'm going to try my hand at pickling. This is the recipe I'm going to use called Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles. I'm not a big pickle person usually and I really DON'T like cucumbers but I'm already wanting to taste these pickles. I'll try to post how they come out in a few days.

Six Word Saturday

Still excited, we're having a girl!!!
And...
I still have the best husband!!!
AND......
I am truly blessed and loved!!!

We're so excited, and I'm personally still in shock that it's a girl. I mean for the past 18 weeks I was convinced it was a boy. We'd picked out a name for a little boy and I was calling him a he when I referred to what actually was a her! I will never forget the day we found out she was a she! We went to a place called Watch Me Grow and had a 3D/4D ultrasound. Actually we'd thought when we'd first found out we were pregnant that it'd be cool to eventually go there. But then we found out that we'd be paying the doctor for the ultrasound to tell us the gender anyhow so we went to our parents and said how much is it worth to you! haha. They all said they'd pay their part and Jamie's aunt said she would pay ours. So I'd already had that day on the calendar at work as off and I told Jamie that we should go then. So his mom came to town to take part in this grand experience. (This is the first grandchild on both sides) We went on June 28th at 10 am. Jamie and I were taken back at the beginning just us two in hopes that the baby would show us the gender and then we'd call everyone in the room to show them. Everyone included: my mom, dad, grandma, Jamie's mom, dad, step-mom and aunt. Well, she wouldn't show us the gender because she had her legs crossed. So we decided instead of being in there the whole time by ourselves we'd call everyone in there and just find out together. I was getting kind of worried because she wouldn't show us. OH YES, we also had two people watching it live on the wonderful world wide web! They were Jamie's brother, Jason and his wife Heather. And then my best friend Erica over at Vicrace Designs. And then the lady said and there's the girl parts! My husband just leaned over and hugged me. I remember feeling so very loved and blessed and thankful all at once. He said it's a girl. I said I know we need to apologize to her for calling her a he/him all along! haha. What an amazing experience it all was. I would recommend everyone having this experience if they can.

And oh yes, I think we've decided on the name Madelyn Rae. :) And we'd call her Maddie.

Six Word Saturday

I have the best husband ever!

Simply put my husband is awesome!
OOOO, 2 six word sentences. Ya'll get the idea though....

Six Word Saturday

Have to make laundry detergent today!

Yep you read that right, I make my own laundry detergent. It's cheaper then buying detergent (unless you are one of those coupon people who know how to find the deals). But it's really cheap overall. I'll be posting pictures AND the recipe later. Now you'll have to come back! :)

 

Six Word Saturday AND Saturday 9.......

Counting down days, to different things... :)

So, I'm counting down the days to many different things. I go back to the baby doctor in 16 days. We go to have an ultrasound to find out the gender of the baby in 24 days. And then next month we're going on vacation in 48 days. I AM so ready for all of these things and I've always been one to count down. Seriously, I counted down the days from the time I got engaged, November 4, 2006, all the way to my wedding day which was November 9, 2007. I drove my boss near crazy just from counting down. Anyhow, are you one who counts down to something minor or major? And if so, WHAT are you counting down to?

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Saturday 9: The Best & the Worst

1. What was the best thing that happened to you this week? I was able to watch my four and five year old graduate.

The worst? Getting ready for the graduation! haha.

2. What's the best thing someone's done for you (recently or not so recently)? The best thing that anyone has done for me is when God sent his son to die for me.

What's the worst thing someone's done to you (again, recently or not so recently)? When family hurts you by lying and acting just plain stupid. And also when people you love say hurtful things to you.

3. What's the best thing about your job? Loving children and watching the grow

Worst? When you work with a bunch of women it can get very catty. That or the sassyness of the children sometimes (but I don't put up with that very much).

4. What's the best new website you've found? NookDeals - I absolutely LOVE this site.

Worst? If you find a worst website why would you go back??? I don't have one.

5. What's the best book you've read? Really I have to pick just one??? I have to many best. But I love these authors: Amanda Hocking, Jodi Picoult, Lynn Austin, and Lisa McKay.

Worst? Roseflower Creek by Jackie Lee Miles (Just didn't care for it)

6. What's the best movie you've seen? UM Cinderella for sure! No really, I'm a kid at heart and I love Cinderella, Shrek, Nemo...all the kid movies. If I had to pick a best "un-kid" movie it'd probably be The Time Traveler's Wife. I loved the book and the movie!

Worst? The Saw Movies...They are HORRIBLE!

7. What's the best meal you've had? Hum...seeing as how my husband is a chef I've ate a lot of good meals because we know a lot of good restaurants. But I have to say last year when we went to Chicago last year for vacation (just to eat at different places) I had some of the best food ever. But by far Schwa was the best of it all. Not in the best part of Chicago and not super easy to get a reservation for but it's the best food ever. Another place in Chicago is Perennial which was super good too. AND the last place I'll tell about is Hot Chocolate. SO GOOD! (Sorry I know you didn't ask for a report on food but these are my favorites!)

Worst? Probably just chain places. I can't think of anywhere where we've gone and we just haven't liked it at all that's worth saying it's the worst. Hum...I'll have to ponder this one.

8. What's the best holiday? I definitely think Christmas is the best holiday. You get to celebrate the birth of Jesus AND spend time with family. It's pretty awesome!

Worst? Halloween...Just never been about it.

9. What's the best thing in your future? A baby for sure! All before Christmas I'm going on my first cruise and having a baby. Super excited!

Worst? I'd have to say labor. Although something super awesome will come from the pain of labor, I must admit I'm a wuss when it comes to pain!

Been lazy today but off Monday.

I've been so lazy today. I have done a total of wash a load of clothes (yes one) and I have another in the wash. And I've accomplished taking a nap with some very vivid dreams. haha. BUT I'm going to be off on Monday for Memorial Day and so is my hubby. So maybe some cleaning will happen that day! :)