Sex, babies & the in-betweens.

This post is probably going to be a little out of character and blunt on my part, but I swear there's a tornado running through my mind and I need to calm it a bit in order to focus on ANYTHING right now. You know the saying 'when it rains, it pours'? I truly believe that that's true. I think it's a true testament to the verses in Ecclesiastes that tells us there's a time for everything in life.

I mentioned earlier today in a post that Jeremy and I are trying really, really hard to get pregnant again. We tried the 'we just won't try, but we won't NOT try either' route and it didn't happen. Then we tried 'timing' things just perfectly and it didn't happen. Now we're straight 'doing it' every other day - and we're hoping it'll happen. (Let me just say, having a kid can do something to your libido. We used to 'do it' every single day, sometimes two or three times a day, when we first got married and there are nights now, even though we're trying, that I really wonder how in the world we kept that up.) I would be beyond the moon ecstatic if it happened THIS month even. I don't want to spend my entire vacation toting around tampons and I think it would be sweet to have a winter month baby since we have a summer month baby.

I know that it's not in my control, and I'm thankful that we have such a wonderful, perfect son now. If we never have another, I'd be blessed beyond measure.

We are getting ready to head to the home improvement store to possibly buy our siding. I say possibly because we're nervous willies (as usual) about the whole thing and it's impossible (as usual) for me to make up my mind on the color. We are so extremely blessed to have a friend that is a contractor who came out and measured, gave us a list of the supplies we would need, and is even going to help us put it up. He does siding for a living, so there's no possible way that we can mess this up. It's the hugest breath of fresh air and I've actually sat in wonder lately at how much God can bless us at times. A huge weight has been lifted from our shoulders, not only with the siding part, but knowing that a professional has told us that our house is in great shape and sound.

Henry is teething and he's a nightmare to deal with some days. He doesn't want to eat, he doesn't want to play independently, and I am one exhausted Mama when I have to tote around my 20 month old while trying to get things done. By the time Jeremy gets home in the evening, I am ready to just break emotionally sometimes. I think a big part of this is the stress from other things in our life right now too, but I would love if you would whisper a prayer for me and my patience.

I've come to the conclusion that I have way too many hobbies. This fact alone is overwhelming me because I love them all. You can't get better at something if you don't practice it often, but you also can't practice everything at once. I have two weddings to photography coming up very, very soon and I'm a nervous wreck because quite frankly, me and my camera are not friends right now. I'd rather sew, crochet or create than take photos lately. I've found myself more content being involved and having a semi-crappy cell-phone pic than I was when I was snapping photos of everything happening around me, standing on the outside and not really being involved. I have more regrets of 'missing' the moment with involvement rather than 'missing' a great photo of the moment.

Baseball season started today and I'm so glad. I love me some Reds, and it gives us something to watch pretty much every day. I'm so over tv and tv shows and Jeremy and I have done very little tv-watching lately.  We feel as if society gets WAY too wrapped up in television and we've been guilty of it ourselves at times. We used to rush home from dinner with friends in order to watch 'Deadliest Catch' even though the DVR was recording it. There's something seriously wrong if you'd give up good time with good friends just to watch a tv show. We realized that fairly quickly and nipped it in the butt. TV shouldn't be a focus of our lives, ever.

I feel like I can start running again pretty soon. I'm still not sure that I didn't break my ankle versus spraining it, considering there is a huge bump on one side of my ankle that is just not going away, but whatever I did, it seems to be healing fairly well. I tried a small 'mini' run from the grocery store door to the car with Henry today and it didn't really hurt to have that added pressure on it. I'll have to just take it slow and see how it goes. I feel like getting back out every night and exercising again would really help with stress. Even thought I only got to do it for a few nights, I miss it.

You didn't realize you were going to have to read an entire book when you opened this blog post, huh? Like I said - lots on my mind! If you made it this far, bless your wonderful heart. You must be one special friend!

March

Another month of my 365 complete!

1) Playing with beans. 2) My new shoes. 3) Henry and Mommy. 4) Into mommy's lipstick. 5) Snuggled with Cohen for nap time. 6) Using wipe containers as skates. 7) Henry and Mommy. 8) Eating snow. 9) Hogging the bed. 10) Morning smiles. 11) Blanket boy. 12) Bucket as a hat. 13) Snuggling with Daddy. 14) Backporch photoshoot. 15) All giggles. 16) Sunshine! 17) Hugs for Mommy. 18) In the jumper. 19) Easter outfit. 20) Laughs! 21) Date night. 22) Who needs diapers anyway? 23) A payphone? 24) Mommy & Henry 25) Snowday & snowman. 26) Easter photos, take 1. 27) Henry & Mommy. 28) Mayo fiasco. 29) Lining up his cars. 30) His 1st Capri Sun. 31) Happy Easter!

5 for Five

It's time to link up with Jenn and Jessica for this week's 5 for Five!

Green means that I 100% accomplished my goal.

Yellow means that I was pretty close to getting there but was just shy of my goal.

Red means that I did not accomplish my goal. Like...at all.

Last Week's Goals:

1.) Stay under my calorie goal every day. This goal probably isn't going to change anytime soon.

Don't give up on me yet! Yesterday was Easter and Easter and I did not get along on the calorie counting. My mama-in-law makes some KILLER food.

2.) Take Henry's Easter photos. I'm stumped as to what to do, but if I don't do them this week, they're not really Easter photos anymore.

3.) Put together an Easter basket for the niece and nephew and get Henry's basket ready for the link-up this week.

Done! Funny thing though, I totally forgot to bring my niece and nephew's baskets to the Easter party. Total FAIL on my part.

4.) Shampoo the bedroom carpets. Puke. I will do it...I think.

Why do I hate this this much?? One of these days, I will get around to it...

5.) Do something special for both Henry and Jeremy this week.

I took Henry to the park this week, let him play in the backyard several times for the first time since last fall and gave him a TON of candy yesterday...but I'm not sure those count as 'special'. Jeremy and I are really, really trying to get pregnant right now...so he's getting something special every 2 or 3 days. ;)  But again, I'm not sure that counts either.

This Week's Goals:

1.) Stay under my calorie goal every day and lose those remaining 2.4 pounds this week in order to be down 20.

2.) Finish painting Henry's room. It's done, I just need to go back and do a few little touch-ups before the carpet is put down on Sunday. We're thinking of replacing the trim as well, so that is probably going to need to be painted as well.

3.) Don't forget anything super important at the grocery this week. I don't know what's gotten into me, but we're about out of toilet paper and I'm not sure Henry's going to have enough milk to get him through to Wednesday, which is when I usually go. My mind is apparently already on vacation.

4.) Shampoo the bedroom carpet. Do I really want to set this goal again? I really feel like there's no way I'm going to do it. If I make my hubby do it, does that count?

5.) Finish at least one 'to-do' on my 'to-do' list this week. Maybe get the garden bed ready?

Rising

Every time I think of Easter, I think of this song. The true story of Christ and the true meaning of Easter put to music - it moves my soul.

Casting Crowns - Oh Glorious Day

One day when Heaven was filled with His praises

One day when sin was as black as could be

Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin

Dwelt among men, my example is He

Word became flesh and the light shined among us

His glory revealed

Living, He loved me

Dying, He saved me

Buried, He carried my sins far away

Rising, He justified freely forever

One day He's coming

Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain

One day they nailed Him to die on a tree

Suffering anguish, despised and rejected

Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He

Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree

And took the nails for me

Living, He loved me

Dying, He saved me

Buried, He carried my sins far away

Rising, He justified freely forever

One day He's coming

Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer

One day the stone rolled away from the door

Then He arose, over death He had conquered

Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore

Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him

From rising again

Living, He loved me

Dying, He saved me

Buried, He carried my sins far away

Rising, He justified freely forever

One day He's coming

Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming

One day the skies with His glories will shine

Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing

My Savior, Jesus, is mine

Living, He loved me

Dying, He saved me

Buried, He carried my sins far away

Rising, He justified freely forever

One day He's coming

Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

Glorious day, Oh, Glorious day



I hope you all have a very blessed Easter!

An Opportunity For YOU!

As you all know, our trip to Florida is now exactly TWO weeks away!! I am so excited to get away from this cold weather and bask in some sunshine! During this time, I don't plan on blogging. Instead I want to fully enjoy my time with my family and kick the internet to the side for the week. Sooo... I am giving you guys the opportunity to possibly gain some new readers and guest post on my blog!

I will be gone from Friday, April 12th through Sunday, April 21st. That's 9 days in which I won't be blogging that I would LOVE to fill with your posts!

Wanna share a DIY? A recipe? Funny story? Just want to introduce yourself? I'm game for ALL of it!

If you're interested, shoot me an email at Oveycreations@yahoo.com and we'll set something up. Guess what?? IT'S FRIDAY! I know you're all excited to start your Easter weekend. I hope it's a blessing to you and yours!

Henry's (other) Easter Photos

These photos I love - I'm so happy that it warmed up enough to go out and capture these today. The little bunny is one in which I made and Henry has never paid a bit of attention to it until now. Today he carried it everywhere, cuddling and hugging it like it was something he had loved and cherished his entire life. He makes me smile.

This last photo screams 'Henry' and the stage that he is in right now. He is constantly going around pointing and saying 'looook!' He is so curious - and learning so much every day.

P.S. - I got this entire outfit from JCP, which probably doesn't surprise you! Have I mentioned how much I love their store?

Henry's Easter Basket

I'm linking up with Sarah over at Our Journey to show off Henry's Easter basket! Head over and show off your basket too!

Jeremy and I don't buy Henry toys very often, so when a holiday comes around and it gives us an excuse to buy him something - we usually spoil him rotten.

1) What's That Noise - A Peter Rabbit Book

2) Hotwheels (Henry's favorite)

3) Cincinnati Reds Shirt - Last year he wore several onesies that I had gotten at my baby showers. It felt strange to buy him an actual t-shirt. He'll be wearing in Monday for the Red's opening day!

4) Extra pieces for #5.

5) Thomas the Train starter set - this included a bunch of track too.

I put it all in a Mickey Mouse bucket, since he LOVES Mickey right now and it will be perfect for the beach and playing this summer. I also threw in a couple of eggs that look like carrots (I thought they were super cute) that I filled with fruit snacks (another of his favorite things). 

There's no candy in this kids basket - but I'm sure that his grandparents will be sure to take care of that for us!