Overwhelmed

I really shouldn't be on the computer right now because of all the things on my "To Do" list that are not getting done. Instead of crossing things off, I'm continually adding more things to the list. Tis the season! I've been meaning to put up Christmas decorations since Sunday but that hasn't happened. Preston has a cold so he was fussy most of Sunday, wanting to be held. Yesterday I took him to the doctor's then we went across the street so I could pre-register for a minor surgical procedure and Preston could get his monthly blood work done. That took over 3 hours. By the time I got groceries and picked up our mail we had been gone 6 hours. Preston did a great job but once we got home he got a little fussy again. So, I held him and did online Christmas shopping at the same time (I had to take advantage of Cyber Monday sales). When Rob got home we put up the tree and then I made dinner. I was barely able to eat because Preston was wanting to be held and kept coughing. I finished online shopping then got Preston ready for bed. By the time he went to bed my show was on. I was worn out by the time it was over. To top it off, Preston had a hard night so he nor I got a lot of sleep. I'm hoping he makes up for it with naps today because I have more errands to run, mounds and mounds of laundry to do, suitcases to unpack, a tree to decorate, working out to do, lights to put up, bills to pay...... Ah, tis the season!!

Thanksgiving Memories

After 8 days of being on southern soil we are back home. The time flew by and we made the most of the time we were there. We hung out with family, friends, went to Bass Pro a few times, got Preston's picture with Santa, saw "Blind Side", hunted, ate a lot of great food and made a day trip to New Orleans. I also got to relax some because Mimi (Rob's Mom) went above and beyond in every way possible. She took care of Preston and kept up on keeping his clothes and bottles clean. Grandpa (Rob's dad) held Preston and made dinner every night that we didn't eat out. Uncle Possum (Rob's brother) kept Preston entertained for hours....or at least until he'd poop his diaper. But, even getting the help, I think I'll need a few days to recoup because of all the fun we had. Being back to reality is hard because there is so much to do to get ready for the holidays. Plus, we have other commitments the next few weekends so I have a lot to cram into the week days.
Anyway, back to our trip. The big news is that I killed a buck! Rob kept taking me hunting and I kept getting frustrated because I could hear the deer but couldn't see them. On Thanksgiving morning we got up before the sun came up. I went begrudgingly because I had not slept a wink the night before. We got to our 2 man stand (Thanks Mom and Dad Herrington) and I was set to fall asleep until we had to get back down. But, as the sun was coming up we heard deer moving. Off to the left a deer was making it's way toward us. Rob had walked me through what to do so many times that I had it memorized. I did exactly what he instructed me to do and killed my first buck. Now to be honest, I thought it was a doe. Had I known it was a buck I may have let it walk because it was young. But, it was fun to track it and bring it back to camp. It's tradition to get "blooded" with your first deer's blood so Rob smeared some on my face. He went easy from what I understand and I'm grateful. We took the meat to the processor so we could give it to a lady that needed the meat. We got lots of pictures of it and are getting the head mounted European style to remember my first deer. Will I become a hunter? Who knows but I did something I never thought I'd do. I love trying new experiences and making memories, both of which I did this Thanksgiving holiday!

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I blogged from my iPhone and it was hard to proofread so take it for what it's worth.

Southern Livin'

We have been on southern soil since Thursday night. It was a long flight here but Preston did an amazing job!! One flight attendant took a picture of him and another one complimented him on how well behaved he was. Once we got settled in we took off Friday morning for a weekend at deer camp. I am trying my hand at hunting but it's a lot like fishing in my opinion. You have to be patient while you hear everyone else's gun go off. The bright side is that the hours in the deer stand helped me write my best story yet about a doe named Lola that outsmarted a hunter. The other bright side of deer camp is the great meals and family time around the evening campfire. By Sunday I was ready to head back to enjoy hot, running water. I had been worried about Preston but as always he did a great job! He didn't care that he slept in a pack-n-play and didn't have a lot of toys. Of course Mimi spoiling him and uncle Possom tickling him and grandpa cuddling with him probably helped. We got back last night then rob and I went to his cousin's birthday party. This morning Preston and I enjoyed a neighborhood walk around the reservoir before running errands. We went to Bass Pro to get preston's picture with Santa but Santa was on break. So we did a little Christmas shopping instead. After that we took a day trip to New Orleans, which is 3 hours away. Once again Preston was so good while we enjoyed the interesting sights of the city. It's been rebuilt so we weren't able to see the damage. Now we're on our way home and will all probably sleep good after doing so much the past few days!

A Mover and a Shaker

As stated in the previous blog, this is a busy week for me. I'm trying to get me and Preston packed for MS, do the regular housework and get extra laundry done. So, today I put him on his blanket for some "tummy time" while I transferred pictures to a CD (I have over 600 stored on our camera and need to delete them before our trip). Preston is really into fake "coughing" right now. It's cute but I wish it hadn't come during the Swine Flu epidemic. Anyway, I heard his little coughing so I turned to acknowledge him and discovered that he had rolled over onto his back and had somehow got off his blanket. I put him back on his tummy, on his blanket, and proceeded to watch him roll over onto his back then scoot around on his blanket till he got to his toys. He's sort of trying to crawl but can't get his arms to work with his legs so I guess he figured this way was easier. Either way he is now figuring out how to get where he wants to be. Watch out world.....Here comes Robert Preston Herrington V!!!

A Fun Kind of Busy

There's Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. But, there's also one more season that people forget about....the busy HOLIDAY season! That season has officially begun in our lives. Yesterday my parents came to town to watch Preston so we could go to a boxing match with our neighbors (who have also become good friends). It was my first experience with live boxing and I enjoyed it.....probably because there weren't any serious injuries. After the boxing match, the four of us went to pizza where there was a live band. We danced, talked and laughed for quite awhile before calling it a night. This morning Preston was supposed to get dedicated to the church. But, the church secretary dropped the ball so it didn't happen. Our pastor apologized profusely and asked us when we'd like to reschedule. The problem is we don't really have a free weekend until the end of January. This week we're going to get ready to head out to Mississippi. When we get back I'm having a MINOR surgical procedure. The following weekend I'm going to Sacramento for a Christmas party. Then we go into Christmas and New Years. After the holiday season Preston and I are going to San Diego for a long weekend then we're all going back to MS for a few days. I absolutely LOVE this time of year....decorating, parties, buying and wrapping presents, everything about it. But, when we do get a few minutes to relax in this season it really makes me appreciate it even more! Tis the season........

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On Facebook a challenge was put up to friends to write something you're thankful for every day for the month of November. One person replied that it would be hard to think of something new every day. But, I have just the opposite problem. 30 days is not enough to list every thing I am thankful for. Here are just a few things I am thankful for:
-Being able to worship God
-My husband who is also my best friend
-Our adorable son that makes me laugh every day
-Every day that Preston wakes up healthy
-Our family who loves and gives unconditionally
-Our pets, Holly and Cheyenne, who are part of the family
-Our beautiful home
-A variety of food that we enjoy every day
-Winter=snow/Spring=new life/Summer=long days/Fall=beautiful colors
-Being able to pay the bills every month
-Being a stay at home mom
-My friends who laugh and cry with me
-Memories
-Being able to travel and experience new things
-Nice cars that run good
-A fireplace that brings warmth during cold Winter months
-My passion and love of writing
-Laughter
-Technology: iPhone, Internet, DVR
-New experiences
-PICTURES!!
-The view from our house
-Our funloving neighbors
-Days Rob doesn't have to work
-Health insurance
-Our freeedom
-NASCAR

I know there aren't 30 things listed and they are not in any particular order (I tried that but it got to be too hard to cut and paste). But, as this time of year gets busy with shopping and decorating and parties and life, I challenge you to think about the things that you're thankful for during this time of year. You'll be surprised at the things that you use or encounter every day that don't seem that big but are. Good luck and have fun!