When did she grow up on me?

Seriously, when did my little girl grow up on me so fast?

My mom called me Friday night and asked if she could meet us and pick up Tyler and take her back home with her!! Can you imagine the excitement that came over me. I didn't hesistate to say yes!! She wanted to take Tyler to see Sesame Street Live on Sunday. When I told Tyler the news she ran upstairs, got her suitcase and emptied her dresser into her suitcase. (I still have a mess in her room to clean up!!) So Saturday morning we are off to Branson to meet mom, Courtney and Jeff. We met them at a store and then Tyler got in the car with them and it was all I could do to get a goodbye from her!! But I know how excited she was and I am excited for her!! But it didn't keep me from shedding a few tears. Heck, we aren't even in the same state right now!! After we left them, they went shopping at one of the outlet malls. I called mom later that day and Tyler told me what all she got and that she was too busy to talk right now because she needed to play with her new Mermaid head (one of those heads that you style their hair). Ok, so when did she turn 16!! Mom said she slept the whole way home and when they got home Tyler wanted to open up her Christmas presents. Yes, she really is that spoiled!! LOL!! Mom said that Tyler stayed up to 3:30 a.m. playing with all of her toys!! Heck, she had a long nap, she was ready to go!! Today they are going ice skating. Tyler decided she would rather go ice skating then seeing Sesame Street Live. Again, when did she grow up on me!! I am going to say a little prayer that my mom doesn't fall and break her back. Tyler will be fine, she is 4, kids recover fast!! I can't wait to hear about the ice skating trip. I gave my mom my camera so she could take lots of pics!! I can't wait to see them!!

My New Years Resolution for 2008

Ok, so I caught bits of pieces on Oprah (man I miss DVR) and she had guests that were ex planing how much money you can save by using coupons!! I always say that I am going to start using coupons but we do not get a Sunday paper so I just haven't messed with it. Well yesterday I was reading one of my friends blogs and she saw Oprah also and posted a website that helps with saving big money by using coupons. So I went on the website after everyone went to bed and I promise I spent an hour and a half on there. OH yeah, the website is www.hotcouponworld.com. There were all kinds of stories and pictures of what they call stockpiling. This is where you use coupons for products or nonperishable foods that you may need in the future. The stories are amazing and I am so motivated!! Living on one income with two kids isn't the easiest so I will look for any way to save some extra money!! And it isn't going to hurt to at least give it month and see how it works out!! So if you have any coupons you don't use then send them my way!!!

Landon is 11 months old!!

I cannot believe that my baby boy will be one in 28 days!! He is growing up so fast!! He is really starting to talk and is very vocal when he wants food!! He is always hungry, so chances are he is screaming MOMMA a lot!! He is having a blast playing with all of his new toys that Santa brought him!! As far as being mobile, no changes there. He doesn't' care anything about walking, standing up or anything. That is ok though, because I haven't even thought about baby proofing the house yet. In fact, we haven't even lowered his mattress on his bed yet. I keep asking David to lower it, but you know how that goes!! I think he only hears BLAH BLAH BLAH!! He has an appt at Children's Mercy Hospital next month for extensive allergy testing. Hopefully we will get some more answers. They specialize in children with weird allergies so hopefully they will test him for everything under the sun!! Speaking of Landon, he just woke up from his nap so I better make this short. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.

Merry Christmas!!

Baby It's Cold Outside!!

We got six inches of snow yesterday!! We went from ice to snow. When winter hit, it hit hard!! We haven't been out to play in it yet. Tyler outgrew her snowsuit and Landon doesn't have one. It is 9 degrees outside. We will eventually get out there in it and build a snowman but we gotta get the kids suited up first!! For now we will just enjoy the snow in the comfort of our heated house!!

A Shout Out to the Beatty Women

I just wanted to let everyone know how proud I am of my mom and my sister. My mom had the bank's Christmas party last night and she was named Employee of the Year!! How awesome is that!! I am so excited for her. She deserves it and it was a long time coming!! Courtney also called me last night and she beat her best week every by $200 only working three days. If you don't know, Courtney is a hair stylist for the number one salon in AR. If you need a haircut and you live in Little Rock her salon is Joels Downtown Salon. Cheap plug there, I know!! And with my grades we really rocked it out this week!! Congrats Mom and Courtney!!

Finals are done!!

Finals are officially over and I am worn out!! Pending one grade, it looks like I have all A's for the semester!! YAY!! I cannot believe it. Going back to school, after being out for 4 years, was an adjustment!! I know that I could not have done it without my family!! David was a savior!! Bless his heart, he had to cook more than normal and help out around the house more while I was studying. But he never complained because he knew that it was important that I got that paper done or studied for that big test!! My mom was my inspiration!! I knew that I could go back if she could go to school after being out for many years, have a full time job and a part time job!! She is a very strong person and I strive to be just like her every day!! Cathy would always tell me funny stories of her second graders that would make me laugh and really get me excited to have my own class one day. My second grade class at Whitmeman Elementary was the best. I miss them already!! And Tyler and Landon are a major part of why I am going back to school. I look at them when I am frustrated at school and then I know it is all worth it!! Many people told me that it would be too hard to go back to school with two kids or I would be taking time away from them!! I may have to sacrifice some time away from them but for the most part I haven't missed out on anything!! I know right now is the best time for me to go back to school before they are older and really need me!! I love David, Tyler and Landon and I am so thankful to have such a wonderful family to support me while I am back in school!! I know that this will all pay off when I have the same hours that they are in school and I get those summers off!! Well maybe not the whole summer but hey it is better then what I got now!! I am sorry I am blabbing about me!! But it is just so important to me to thank those that I love so much!! Now it is time to get the house back in order and get ready for Christmas!! YAY!!