Too Big for the Car Seat

So, a couple weekends ago, we went down to St. George to visit Eric's parents. (I still need to post about that) Bailee started the trip in her car seat...as seen here...

Now, Bailee is going to be 6 this coming July, and she has been in this car seat since she turned 1. I have had a hard time letting go of her younger years...lol...and she's small for a 5 year old, so I've kept her in it, because 'why fix what's not broken?' However, 1/2 way through the drive she started complaining about her legs hurting...it got to the point where she was bawling because they were hurting so bad. (poor baby)

I broke down in St. George and FINALLY (as she put it) bought her a booster seat.

She was a much happier camper for the drive home...See!

I'm still dealing with the whole "separation anxiety" ... and still trying to convince myself that she is still safe, even though she's not bound tightly to the car seat.

I'll get through it! (Poor Bailee though, she's going to have to deal with this every time it's time for her to grow up ... even a little bit)

Thankful Thursday

I'm still on my Blog-cation...but, I wanted to do my Thankful Thursday post for this week...

I am thankful for having a BIG tub!

I've been pretty stressed lately, and it really helps me to un-wind!

I'm also thankful for my hubby.

He's working part time right now in a job that he really doesn't like...but, he's doing it...and I love him for it!

What are you thankful for??

(ok...back to that blogcation!)

Blogcation

Yes, I am on a Blog vacation.

Mainly it is because our computer at home is sooooooo darn slow, so I haven't felt like spending the 15 minutes it takes to load each and every page.

I don't know how long this blog-cation is going to last...

...I wish we could afford a new computer...but, it's not in the cards for us right now.

I'll try and post again soon...

I'm still reading everybody elses blogs though..so NO WORRIES!!

Gracie Ross

Welcome to the world....BEAUTIFUL Gracelyn Nellie Wray Ross!!

Eric's older sister, Jennifer, and her husband, Kelly, gave birth to perfect little Gracie this past weekend.

She was 8lbs 1oz...and 20 1/2inches long. And...OH-SO-ADORABLE!!

We can't wait to finally 'goosh' on those adorable cheeks!!

Cooper is such a lucky older brother to get this cutie-pie of a younger sister to accompany him while growing up!!

Again...CONGRATULATIONS....Jen and Kelly!! We are so happy for you!!!

Thankful Thursday

Wow...It has been a week since I last posted.

I also said I'd finish my last 'thankful' post last week....which I never did.

I have been busy.

I have lots to STILL post about that I haven't in over a week.

It has just been really crazy. Really, really, really crazy.

Right now I just wanted to go into how thankful I am for my husbands family. His parents, his sisters, his brother...and everyone else.

They are all so great! They are always there for us. Even when we don't use them like we should....(which we are horrible about doing so...we try and be superman for ourselves)

I have so much to be thankful for. So much that I didn't mention last week for my thankful thursday post...

...so much that I should get into right now....

I still don't have the time.

But, I really just wanted to make sure that Eric's family knew how THANKFUL we were for them! You guys are truly amazing! You guys are always such a great support! And we really appreciate all that you do!!

Even when it's just the shoulder to lean on...or the ear to scream into.

We love you. We appreciate you. And, most of all....

We THANK YOU!!!

THANKFUL THURSDAY!!!

So, I did not post last week. I was pretty much a slacker. That, and I was going through issues. (not like you'd EVER know...ha-ha)

This week I am thankful for soooooooooo much!!!

However, I don't have time to post about it tonight ...

Look for my post...continued...tomorrow!

Sorry!!! Too busy tonight to actually do it!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Easter Wrap-Up

We had an AMAZING Easter. Bailee made a haul from the Easter Bunny...and from various Easter Egg Hunts she attended ... (so much of a haul that I'm going to take most of the proceeds to work...well, I'll try and sneek them past Bailee)

Here is the darling Goo coloring her eggs:

Silly Mommy forgot to take a picture of the eggs after she was done! But, she did a great job with all 36 eggs that she colored!!

The Easter Bunny left lots for her this year. I guess he thought she's been a good Gooey so far...sometimes I beg to differ... =) Nah, she's wonderful! And the bunny had been stashing stuff since Christmas (so, I heard...wink-wink)

She was a happy girl when she woke up and found that the Easter Bunny had not 'hopped' over our house.

And, I think she looked ADORABLE in her Easter Dress!!!

We spent the late afternoon at my Dad and Angie's for an Easter Egg Hunt with Bailee's uncles...(my brothers)...and a very delish dinner!!

Testing, testing, 123. I just signed up for mobile posts, just checking to see if this works!

Happy Easter!!!!!!

I know Easter is on the tail-end right now... (30 minutes left) ...

But.... I wanted to wish you all a "Hoppy Easter"! (I already know I'm lame...you can stop rolling your eyes now!!) =)

We had a great day! I love Easter!!

Here's a sneek-peek of the Easter post ...


It's Bee in her Easter dress!!! Yes...you don't have to worry...you do NOT need glasses...this picture is out of focus... and NO...you don't have to wonder if I know how to "take" a picture. I am so blaming this on the camera phone!

(Doesn't she look soooooo adorable thought?!!?)

Easter Look Back

I thought I'd take a stroll down memory lane...here are all of the Easter's that Bailee has celebrated...I can't believe how old she has gotten!!!

Enjoy

Please, Please, Please

Eric got called today for an interview on Monday...

Please keep your fingers crossed for us...

We need this!!!

Book Worms

So, I was sitting here on the computer ... I may or may not have been playing this new game that I may or may not be addicted to ...

Anyway, it was really quiet in the living room so I decided to go and investigate as to why.

This is what I found:

Melt. My. Heart!

Exploded

That's exactly what I did last night.

I know that I already posted an "I'm Sorry" post. But, I still feel I need to clear the air.

When I get frustrated, hurt, or angry...I make references to "going away". But, I just want you all to know that I'd never intentionally hurt myself. It's just a way I vent and cope.

I also wanted to state...that I know this is an open blog...and that anyone and their dog can read it. Some people choose to vent and express their emotions privately. I...on the other hand...like to vent out loud. It helps me. I don't care who reads it...this is my blog...and I can express whatever I feel like expressing on here.

The problems I was going through were private. That is why I didn't really delve into them. Just so you all know, Eric and I are fine. Actually, we are great. My 'emotions' last night had nothing to do with him. I love him more than anything in this world. And in times like this...he is my rock.

My mom and my step-dad are going through a nasty divorce. Those are my issues that I was venting about. I was put in a position that I was not happy about being put in. Forced to be in the middle. It is hard for me. It is VERY hard for me. I love my Mom. I love my step-dad. I hate having to be in the middle. It was making me literally sick. I cried, I cursed, I freaked out...that's how I "roll" in those situations. I am fine now. Hopefully the worst is over. Hopefully.

Anyway, I just wanted to basically apologize again for making people worry about me. I exploded. I tend to hold things in for way to long...and then...I explode. I've always been that way. And I'm more than positive this isn't the last time I'll explode...on here. It's my way of venting.

But, I am doing a hundred times better tonight. I feel a LOT better.

And, I love life. I love my super, supportive husband and our amazingly, talented daughter.

I'm fine. I'm ok. I'm not going anywhere!

XOXO,

Jamilyn

I'm....

I'm very sorry for venting in my last post. I was throwing myself a pity party.

I really am ok. I promise. Nobody needs to worry...I'm doing much better today!

Plus....it's a GORGEOUS day! (too bad I am stuck indoors working all day)

Again... I am ok. I promise!

OMG

I don't know if I've EVER felt this freaking stressed before!

I really am starting to pull out my hair.

I really am barely getting any sleep at night.

I really am about to burst.

I really feel like I could go on an all out killing spree.

But, no worries...I really am NOT going to do any of the above things...I promise.

I just don't know what to do anymore. I am so sick to my stomach from all this damn family drama that is going on. I am also so sick from having to be stuck in the middle of it. I really am not enjoying being Jamilyn lately. I really just want to jump off a cliff in the grand canyon...and just disappear.

I don't know how much more I can take. I am so very ready for a vacation with just me...a padded room...and a nice, warm, comfy bed. REALLY!! SERIOUSLY!!!

I swear...if there was a blood pressure machine attached to my arm lately...I'd be spitting off stats that are WAY off the charts!!!

I don't know how much more I can take!!!

I feel like a ticking time bomb!!!

I worry for my family around me....

....because they will be the ones who are affected the most. The ones who have to pick up all those pieces....those gross, ugly, nasty...pieces.

I. CAN'T. TAKE. MUCH. MORE!!!!

I can't do it...I just can't do it anymore! I'm soooooo done!

Monsters VS Aliens 3D

We took Bailee to see Monsters VS Aliens in 3D last weekend. It was a really, really good movie. And just the right amount of time for a children's movie. It was less than 2 hours...perfect my my little Gooey...who has a short attention span when it comes to watching movies.

I definitely recommend this movie kids of all ages...(even us adults who are really just "grown-up" kids!)

Thankful Thursday

I'm not feeling really thankful at the moment. Heck, I'm not really feeling much of anything lately...except depressed. (that's why there haven't been many posts by me the past few weeks)

BUT....Tib made this new super cute Thankful Thursday logo...so, I decided I'd muster up something to be thankful for today...

I am thankful for sleep. Lately, with everything I've got on my plate, sleeping seems to be my only escape. Although, I usually end up dreaming about my issues that I have going on in my life...but, at least I'm sleeping.

I love to sleep. I could probably sleep for well over 24 hours straight. Infact, I would love to spend one of my weekends...in a hotel room...all by myself...sleeping. (and no, that's not just because I'm depressed as of late....I'd love doing it even if I wasn't)

Anyway, what are you thankful for in your life right now? Feel free to steal the logo for your own post...I don't think Tib would mind...

April Fools Day

I was thinking for a slight moment about playing a practical joke today...

But, I quickly decided that April Fools Day is retarted.

So...here's hoping that you aren't a fool today!!

=)