tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56263827785924620352012-02-16T04:40:21.944-06:00Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-9880866382179217532011-04-07T16:26:00.001-05:002011-04-08T00:42:21.936-05:00

And they're pretty much unrelated. 1. I have unfortunately bland hair. I curled it this morning (it was crimped from yesterday's braids).  It looked pretty good for 30 minutes. Now, you cannot even tell. So, for anyone with curly hair who just wishes theirs was straight, believe me: some of us envy you! I was going to post a picture, but yikes, my face looks fat and my nose looks like Mars. . .

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-13363577525265083142011-02-01T17:15:00.002-06:002011-02-01T17:21:01.801-06:00

Similar to "out of the mouths of babes" or "kids say the darndest things" (and I have some of those too), but this is while Cara was dreaming last night.Every now and then someone might say to her, "I like that shirt! Can I wear it?" or, "Put your shoes on, or I'll wear them. You think I can wear them?" She answers honestly though. So maybe we should cut back.Because last night while she was

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-8281315887802336132011-01-31T23:26:00.001-06:002011-02-01T01:47:52.450-06:00

I'm a bad blogger. Bad, inconsistent, forgetful, internet pool playing blogger.It's been months since I posted, but I might as well update now, since I'm here and all.Cara just turned 3, though she acts like she's 14 some days. She's really quite hilarious. She's 37 inches, and 27lbs of energy. She never stops going and going!Nate is 21 months now. Probably 34-35 inches, right around 30lbs I'd

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-35755984440321826452010-10-25T10:58:00.003-05:002010-10-25T11:31:21.879-05:00

I've always heard that God made baby animals cute so that their mama wouldn't eat them. And I'm pretty sure he made my kids cute so I wouldn't whoop their butts for some of their shenanigans. That was proven once more this morning.Backstory: My husband cannot have sugar, but he still gets the occasional sweet tooth. We found a recipe that we both love White Chocolate Blondies, and we substitute

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-35703498432093205612010-04-16T20:07:00.002-05:002010-04-16T20:11:08.572-05:00

I entered to win this cute bag @ http://www.ifbreastfeedingoffendsyou.org/2010/04/enter-to-win-free-if-breastfeeding_16.html And you can too!You can also add their page on Facebook while you're at it ;)Cara would like to blog now.-Abbie___________eeei ajmm,p9o5rrt6t5rt6uy b-Cara

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-60317179372107327452010-04-11T22:15:00.002-05:002010-04-11T22:25:27.509-05:00

I'm an awful blogger. Shameful really.Nate will be 1 next week. I can't believe it. It doesn't feel like it's been a year at all. He will have his one year ped. Appointment the next week, but I'm pretty sure he's already over 27lbs. That's my best mama-guess.He walks. Quite well at that. I mean, look what he's haulin. He can wave hi & bye.He can sign milk. He has his own 'sign' for eating also.He

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-15684797823215821072010-01-18T12:57:00.001-06:002010-01-18T12:57:10.992-06:00

Originally submitted at Toys R UsAdd comfort and fun to every car ride with the Elmo seat belt covers.Elmo Seat Belt CoversDo not use!By Safety first, not vanity. from Union city, TN on 1/18/2010 1out of 5Pros: Manufacture warrany, Dispicable, DangerousCons: Unnecessary, Difficult To Adjust, Poor ConstructionBest Uses: Stroller onlyDescribe Yourself: Parent of Two or More Children, Knowledgeable

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-52926963300023401732010-01-08T14:48:00.002-06:002010-01-08T15:00:36.220-06:00

So some people know a couple things that have been driving me nuts about Cara's talking. A few months ago I was starting to worry that she wasn't talking much. Then, as soon as I mentioned it to Frank, she pretty much exploded with words. She will repeat a lot of words that people say, and of course has the favorite words that she's always been good with. But there are 2 things she won't budge on

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-33075568938117945372009-10-22T15:40:00.003-05:002009-10-22T15:44:03.674-05:00

So we've been working with Cara for a while on where certain parts are. She's very cute in pointing them out and pausing to find your nose, Nate's ear, Frank's nose, etc. As of now, she knows:pretty haireareyeother eyenosefingerstoeslegbelly buttonboobieschinteethAnd I'm working on booty, hoo-hah, elbow, and eyebrow (because I ran out of places). This is our game while I change her diaper, to

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-23654344248064544612009-10-22T09:30:00.002-05:002009-10-22T09:32:18.924-05:00

I just found Nate THE cutest shirt! They have it in T-shirts, which is what my boobie monster will be sporting. But they also have bibs and onesies, if you’re a onesie lover. They also have a combo – T and Onesie – which I might get instead. But really, how damn cute is that! I don’t know how I haven’t seen this one yet, honestly. I’ve seen some cute advocacy tees, but this kinda

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-43178117866721767172009-10-13T22:47:00.002-05:002009-10-13T22:53:37.972-05:00

I've tried many different ways of trying to get Cara to lay off of her brother. I know she's only 21 months and she doesn't understand everything I tell her (or she just doesn't care). But I've been trying to find some way to explain to her that she can't do some things. The most frequent is really kinda cute (if you ask me).So it's pretty frequently heard in my house, and it doesn't really

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-13167092544219116532009-06-09T16:18:00.002-05:002009-06-09T16:31:36.903-05:00

Yea. My creative thinker is broken. Oh well!So today I'm trying to get back into the swing of things with our schedule, namely cleaning up my house. I actually did dishes today, before Frank got home! Yay. Not like that's exciting, but it's progress, right?Anyway, while I was putting the dirty dishes in the dishwasher, Cara walked off. Which was fine. I figured she was going about her merry way

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-55481984996596127952009-06-02T03:47:00.006-05:002009-06-07T03:34:40.296-05:00

So, I'm a bad blogger. I'm a busy, lazy woman! What can I say?So apparently I guess I haven't blogged since November-ish. Bad Me! *swats nose with rolled up newspaper* Well, in the time since I last blogged:We found out we were expecting monkey #2 (Actually I knew, but I was trying to 'craft' the best way to blog it. . .)Found out that he is a he.Had Christmas, New Years, etc.Cara turned 1.Had a

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-2642856203534589302008-11-29T00:28:00.001-06:002008-11-29T00:28:42.247-06:00

I have a confession to make. I am Abbie, and I am a terrible housekeeper. I can probably count on one hand the number of times my daughter has heard a vacuum in her lifetime.  Hell, I could probably count on two fingers.  I know.  It's disgusting to think of.  I don't know how I can be so obsessive compulsive and yet, have a house that is this bad.  So today my mother volunteered to

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-46096629246494184512008-07-11T00:00:00.000-05:002008-07-11T00:00:29.931-05:00

I should introduce myself, perhaps explain myself.I'm 23.Married 3 years.I have a 6 month old squirt - Cara Addison.I used to be very average. Not so much anymore.I was 22 and finally pregnant. I was gettin what I wanted for Christmas. Well. January 7th at least. Visions of strollers, Pampers, and cribs danced in my head. I joined an absolutely amazing group of women on a message board. We

Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15934199032806796604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626382778592462035.post-63337525001010377392008-07-10T23:30:00.000-05:002008-07-11T00:01:45.521-05:00

So as the mother of a six month old (as of today), I have realized that babies really love simple things, things we didn't think of while strolling down the toy isle. I got Cara a Nanni clutching toy about a month ago with her last order of diapers. It was a little bit expensive for a stuffed animal on a wooden ring. BUT I have heard great things about Haba, so I got it. And whadaya know. No

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