Things are starting to go right

Well things have been pretty rocky lately for us but we started to actually talk to one another. Things that have been bothering us and we just didn't hold back. Brian and I started to spend time together again (instead of just sitting in the same room watching TV on different couches). We get out of the house and talk (we even hold hands...gasp). Its so nice to be on the same page again. I don't know why or even when things started to derail for us. But that's all behind us now.

Have you done this...

When was the last time you went on a date with your husband....We went to Alice In Wonderland opening night in IMAX 3D. When was the last time you did something for your self....Tonight, I was actually able to blog and check my e-mail for the first time in a few weeks. What was the last book you read that wasn't for school....Brian and I have been reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan there are 5 books in the series Have you gone on a hike recently....No, but as soon as the weather is nice Brian and I want to take Iain on a picnic and a hike, just the three of us. Do you and your husband spend time together in prayer for one another....Every day and night. When did you go to the temple last....Last month when Brian's younger sister went through for the first time. Do you get to go often.... Not as often as we would like to but hopefully we will be changing that. Do you enjoy quality time with your children.... One of the blessing of being a stay at home wife and mother (oh and only having one child. Hopefully that will be changing in the near future, if everything works out).

How are your New Years resolutions coming along...

Mine are coming along okay. There are definitely areas that I need to work on that I've been kinda pushing to the back of my mind (and list). Okay here is my list again...

• Losing the baby weight that I gained with Iain. (I've lost 5lbs, yeah me).
• Exercising for 30 plus minutes a day. (Every other day I will for an hour).
• Taking Iain out side to play and/or taking him for a walk every day. (If the weather here in CO would stop going from 70 to snowing on any given day I would be more willing to go out side more).
• Eating healthier. (I've been using for vegetables more and trying to only make enough that everyone only gets one serving. Meaning no left overs)
• Reading to Iain more each day and singing to him more. (Yup).
• Take pictures each day so that I can make a picture journal for Iain. (About once a week).
• Make Iain a Alphabet book of pictures and phases that is just his. (Haven't even started this one yet).
• Getting into shape so that when we are ready for another baby I won't have to put off getting pregnant till I was. (Been working on this one).
• Letting what people say roll of my back instead of taking it to heart and getting hurt. (Okay I haven't started this one yet).
• Taking time each day to do something just for me. (Not every day but about once a week).
• Taking time each day to spend with my husband without Iain there. (Once every week or so).
• Calling those people that mean the most to me once a week. (Working progress).
• Writing letters once a week and sending cards to people that I don't get to see all that often. (Nope not yet).
• Doing my visit teaching every month even if my companion is not able to. ( I'm 2 for 3. I have made appointments so it will be 3 for 3).
• Trying and not complain about things to much. (Work in progress).
• Post something to our blog and write in my journal every day. (Work in progress as you can plainly read).
• Work on my family history. (Still haven't picked this back up. Maybe by June or July).
• Do my family temple work. (Hopefully sometime in September. If I can get the history done).
• Attend the temple with Brian at least once a month. (Maybe once a week, that would be great). ( A work in progress. We have temple dates set up and a baby sitter already, we just have to go).
• Finish craft projects that I started in 2008 and 2009. And maybe start some new ones this year and finish them during the year. (Working in this).
• Spend more time as a family. Doing things with just Brian, Iain, and I. (A work in progress. It's kinda hard when Brian is out looking for a job and practicing the French Horn).

I am working on these things but I fall a little short at times and don't have the energy at times but at least this year I'm trying to keep my New Years Resolutions.

So yeah....

Iain was a pill for most of the day Saturday. The reason for this was, Brian and I went on a date (and we took him with us). I really wanted to see the new Alice and Wonderland and Brian wanted to see it in IMAX 3D (don't get me started on how expensive the tickets are for IMAX). Well when I want to pick up the tickets Friday morning, the showing we originally wanted to go to was sold out (who knew) so I had to get a later showing (we readly needed a night out), the 9:50p showing was the only one that would let out before 1am. But we had to be in line by 7pm if we wanted a good seat. We were unable to get a babysitter (well grandma said she had to much to do and Auntie flat out said no). It's not like we haven't taken Iain to the movies before because we have but I was kinda hoping to keep him on his routine (obviously that didn't happen). I have never been to an IMAX movie before Friday night (man are they loud). While we were waiting in line for the movie Iain had the best time, he charmed everyone around us. He was great during the movie (he fell a sleep for most of it) and than he sat on my lap and watched the last 45minutes of it. Was happy the entire time. Didn't cry (I repeat did not cry during the whole movie. I know I'm lucky and that I won on the baby market). The only problem was that we got out of the movie after midnight. And that brings us to this morning. He slept till 10:30am... Which means breakfast was later than he is used to. He did not get his morning nap. He decided to scream at me for 2 hours and bite me. (Which was premeditated, not once but twice and the second time he bite me it bleed. Babies teeth are sharp). (And this all means that I did not get my naps in during the day). He finally settled down all enough to get a little nap in (he cried himself to sleep) he slept through his normally lunch time. I finally told Brian, if he did not get his wife and son out of the house for a few hours I was going to lose my mind. So we went to Home Depo, dinner, and Target. But by doing this at the time of day that we did. Iain didn't get dinner at his normally time or a bath. Which means he didn't go to bed at the regular time. So my day has been a peach. How about your day? We will get this sleeping through the night down one of these days (I know Iain can do it because he's done it a few times). Oh yeah when we got home this evening I was informed by my sister-in-law, that she reads my blog and she was amazed that I would write about things that normally make my blush. To all those that read this blog I do blush easily when I'm TALKING about personal matters but writing I don't have to talk I write it all down. No need to blush no one sees me type my feelings and stuff. This is one of my outlets if you don't like would I write about you don't have to read it. I honestly don't think all that many people read my blog (because hardly anyone leaves any comments, there are a few of you and thank you for your comments I like feed back/advice/and what not).

The beginning of the Month

I realize the late hour and it's not March 1st any more (I got hung up reading another blog). I also know I should be in bed asleep, like my husband but I'm not I'm here at the computer writing a little bit on our blog. I have come to the conclusion that the last week and a few days, haven't been all that great for my marriage and for the health of my small family. I've been very argumentative and stringent with my dealing with my husband and his mother, (I live with my in-laws which isn't always the easiest thing to do). I know that when I feel that I've been backed into a corner that I will come out fighting (though I've been trying to stop and think before I do or say anything. But I don't always do that. I fail but I keep trying, that's the point of why we're here on earth right). I'm trying to be a better example to my young son and to my husband. I don't always follow his counsel (like I know I should, he is the Priesthood holder in our family). It's heard for me to follow anyone because for so long I was the one the made the decisions in my life. But I'm married now and it's not all about me now, it's us and we. And I made covenants when I went through the temple for my endowment and when I married Brian, and I'm trying to always remember them. I didn't always follow the spirit when I was prompted too when I was younger, but I've been trying to follow the promptings of the spirit as I've been married and became a mother. I've been praying about when we should add another child to our small family of 3 and we have decided that it may not be the ideal time to have another child now (and our families may kill us) but we feel that the spirit is telling us to have another child sooner rather than later (like we had planned, but we all know where planning got us with the first baby). We may not get pregnant right away (because of the Mirania (an IUD) it can take up to a year after it has been removed and I have cysts all over the place and have to wait till they shrink before we(I) get pregnant again. And Brian is going to be auditioning for the Army band in May and after his audition will leave for basic training (9weeks long) and after he graduates from basic he will leave for 32weeks of his MOS training (who knows where that will be). But Iain and I will be staying here in Denver CO till Brian gets stationed somewhere (and we find a place to live). (This is what I meant by NOT ideal situation). But I see a light at the end of this very long and dark tunnel that has been the last year and change, there is a bend in the road (yippe). I'm glad that things are looking up for Brian and I and that we can finally start thinking about our family and re-start making plans and dreaming about our future together (instead of only looking at tomorrow).

I'm really really bored..Sorry there are so many tags

Marriage Tag

How Long have we been Married? A little over 2 years How old is your husband? 27 years old Who eats more? He does Who said "I Love You" first? He did Who is taller? He is (it's not hard to be taller than me) Who sings better? We both sing but he is by far better than me Who is smarter? I'm smarter in some areas and he is smarter in the areas that I'm lacking Who controls the T.V. ? Most of the time I do (I need to do better at sharing the t.v. remote) Whose temper is worse? Both of us have a temper Who does the dishes? We share this responsibility Who sleeps on the right? I do Who cooks? We both do Who is more stubborn? I am Who admits they are wrong first? He does (again an area I know I need to work on. Whose parents do you see more? His parents Who has more siblings? I do (if you count all the foster siblings) Who has more friends? I don't know Who wears the pants? He does I tag Mer, Juliana, Maryellen, and whoever else that wants to do this post (again you don't have to).

Okay, so I'm really board tonight......Can you tell

Getting to Know Each Other with 50 Questions

1. What time did you get up this morning? Played with me son 2. How do you like your steak? Medium well 3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Alvin and the Chipmunks II 4. What is your favorite TV show? Ghost Whisper and Supernatural 5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? 6. What did you have for breakfast? Honey Bunches of Oats 7. your favorite cuisine? country food 8. What foods do you dislike? Peas 9. Favorite Place to Eat? Red Robin and Olive Garden 10. Favorite dressing? French 11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Ford 12. What are your favorite clothes? Jeans and a sweatshirt 13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Ireland and Disney World 14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 full 16. Favorite time of day? Dusk or Twilight 17. Where were you born? Fairfax Virginia 18. What is your favorite sport to watch? Baseball 19. Who do you think will not tag you back? A few people 20. Person you expect to tag you back first? No one 21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? Anyone that posts. I'll read their blogs. 22. Bird watcher? No not really. I like birds but have a lot to do during the day. 23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Both really. I like to get up early and spend time with my family but I can get so much done during the night after my son is a sleep. 24. Are there any pets? No not any more but we used to have three kittens. 25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? Maybe in a few months. 26. What did you want to be when you were little? A lawyer and a mommy. 27. What is your best childhood memory? Cooking with my mom. 29. Are you married? Happily so. I married my best friend for time and all eternity. I'm so lucky. 30. Always wear your seat belt? Most of the time I try to. 31. Been in a car accident? Too many to count. 32. Any pet peeves? A few I would rather not write them 33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? I love pepperoni and cheese 34. Favorite Flower? Any color roses 36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Sonic 37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Rather not say 38. From whom did you get your last email? My momma 39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? For my Micheal's for my husband Best Buy, and for my son Gymboree or The Children's Place 40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Not lately. 41. Like your job? I'm a stay at home wife and mother, I love my life. 42. Broccoli? Yes 43. What was your favorite vacation? Disney World 44. Last person you went out to dinner with? My husband 45. What are you listening to right now? Momma Mia 46. What is your favorite color? Pink, Blue, Purple, and white 47. How many tattoos do you have? None and I never will 48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? Three or four 49. What time did you finish this quiz? 11:08 pm 50. Coffee Drinker? Nope don't even like the smell of coffee. You don't have to do this tag if you don't want to. But I tag Mer, Juliana, Maryellen, Karen, and whoever see this and wants to post it on their blogs.

I realized that...

This morning I realized that Brian and I are no longer new newlyweds. We are still at the beginning of our journey together but we are not new to this being marry thing. I mean we have an 8 1/2 month old son and are coming up on our third wedding anniversary this October. Brian and I are still newlyweds in the sense that we haven't been married for very many years. And we have just barely started our eternity together. Brian and I still consider ourselves as such. When do you stop considering your selves newlyweds and start considering your selves an old married couple with a child/children? Or is it okay to consider your selves newlyweds for as long as you are still in love with one another? What do you think?

Together for 2 years

Brian and I have been married for two years now. I can't believe how much as changed for us and how much has stayed the same. I love him more today than I did a year ago and even more than the day I married him. Brian is the best husband and he is also my best friend. I'm so glad that we found our way to one an other. It took a few years to get to the alter but once we did it has been a wonderful start to our eternity. It may not be smooth sailing, we have hit our share of bumps but I wouldn't trade the last two years for anything because it is only the beginning, we have many years yet to live. Brian is a wonderful father to our sweet son. I can't believe how much having a child changes how you look at someone. When I look at Brian I see the love that he has for our son. And I know in my heart that I can't wait to give him more children. The love the shines from him is so wonderful. I know that he wouldn't change anything over the last two years of our life together. Things haven't all ways been the easiest for us but I know if we hold onto one another and stay true to the gospel and keep the covenants that we made on our wedding day that everything will turn out fine. I'm so glad that I married a man that could take me to the Temple to be married for all eternity and who has the priesthood. And who can still take me to the temple.