Things I would like to do

I have been thinking about things I am interested in but maybe don't have the natural ability or haven't had the opportunity, time, or the motivation to do anything about. I guess their are certian people that have gifts, talents, experience, or the knowledge about things that I wish I had. A lot of times, I say if I can just have that part of that person's brain or ability that would be nice. Maybe in my lifetime I could do some of these but some are probably not all are realistic. (in no real order)
1. to be able to garden
2.to be able to cook
3. to be able to travel
4. to be able to sing
5. to be ble to play the piano
6. to have a Ph.D.
7. to have a specialty
8. to be able to run a marathon
9. to be crafty
10. to go on mission trips (as an adult)
11. to volunteer
12. spend more time reading
13. have a pool
14. be more knowlegable in a lot of areas (Bible, politics, my profession)
Right now, I am pretty content being a wife and mom. I have always wanted to be a wife and mom so that tops the chart for me right now. Maybe some of these other things will come along the way.

Nash and Hannah

We ate at American Pie Pizza. Nash and Hannah just kind of looked at each ohter, grabbed at each other, grabbed stuff on the table, did their own thing, and put things in their mouths. Hannah's dad said that this was her first date and he wanted her home by 8:00 (she made her curfew with penty of time)! I think they just liked being around another "baby".

5 Months Old (November 10th)

Nash will be 5 Months on Monday November 10th. He is such a sweet boy and so fun. I take pictures every month. Especially in his baseball glove chair to see how big he is getting. The diaper one is during the wardrobe change which he hates but was distracted by the tv. I like his chubby little self so I thought that was a good one. He has been a good boy and really has liked all his new food except for carrots. He has been sleeping better since his 4 month appointment and has started taking a lot of naps during the day. He is still blowing bubbles and squealing. He also can set up for a few minutes before falling over. This Friday he got his first pedicure while I was getting my hair cut. I hate to cut his toe nails and a lady from the salon said she would do it. He of course was ate up by all the women in the salon. He enjoyed it. He likes to watch me dry my hair because he sees my hair flying all over the place. I also started wrapping Christmas presents last night (I know I'm crazy) but Nash enjoyed it. It gave him a taste of what Christmas is going to be like for him. He got to play with the left over paper and put it in his mouth. We are supposed to eat dinner with a friend of mine from grad school and her little girl tonight. It will be the first time they have met. He is going to have a lot of little girls to choose from but mommy is going to be the only girl in his life for a while!!! I love my sweet little boy!

Nash's other new trick

Here lately Nash likes to squeal and/or blow bubbles. Here's what I mean by blow bubbles. He was a little fussy in this video.

another one?

The idea of having another baby right now is totally out of the question (as far as what is in my control) but there is the question of whether we will have another one. Frankly, I don't know. I hear you have to have another one so you can have a little girl. One, how do you know that you will have a girl? Two, I like my boy just fine. Several things go through my head. When I was pregnant with Nash, I did want a boy. To me they just seemed like more fun and I wanted a "momma's boy" and someone to carry the Horton name. However, when I found out I was having a boy I was real excited but then I thought what do I know about boys and what about all the fun things I did as a girl like sleep overs, etc. With that said, I am not a real girlie girl. I like sports and not into all the trendy things. If I had a girl she would likely be the same way which I would be okay with. However, if we did have another one and it was a boy I would be okay with that too (two momma's boys!). I definately at that point would be DONE. I can't imagine having three. The idea of having another one seems mighty difficult. I am the primary care giver and I have to think what would I do if I had two right now. It would be awfully hectic. It feels hectic with just one. So, I am okay with just having one as well. I can give my time and engery into one child. I have heard all the arguements against only children. You don't want them to be lonely, spoiled, and yada yada yada. I get it. But they are often times very successful. (Tiger Woods is an only child) They also have the benefit, as far as birth order, of the oldest and the baby. I am also a big tight wad and money issues really get to me. I think could we afford two?? Not just now but long term. Looking at the Toys R Us add puts things in prespective. There are these hot toy items that are mighty expensive. I saw one thing in there for $600. That is just crazy! I remember when my sister-in-law had my nephew (the first grandchild on both sides), that week (maybe even that day) people were asking when are you going to have another one. I thought "Whoa! Are you serious? She just had this one". So, that is where I am at now. I just had my first child almost five months ago. I am new at this whole thing and rolling along trying to do the best I can not really thinking about another one. I could however see myself being more and more sad as Nash keeps getting bigger and not being so babish any more wanting another baby but they grow too fast and don't stay babies for long. So where I stand right now is we will see. I am not ruling it out but I'm not ruling it in either. Idealy I would like several things in place if we were going to have another one (money issues, bigger vehicle, being able to spend more time at home, etc). That is idealy and probalby all that would not happen but I would at least want to wait until Nash was older and could be more independent. I love my son SOOO MUCH and can't imagine loving another one like that but I hear you just do. Also, I think we are so blessed to have a healthy and happy child. What if we were not so blessed next time? A lot to think about but I am not thinking about it any time soon. Like I said, we will see.

I Voted

Yes, I did it. I had so much anxiety about it I had to do it and get it over with. While this election has been exciting, I will be glad when it is done (one more day). I am getting tired of the adds, the news, the signs. It gets to be TOO MUCH. However, I did enjoy the process. It is somewhat exciting. I tried to go three different times and the wait was over an hour. So the last time I just stuck it out( 1 hour and 45mins.). I talked to people in line, saw people I haven't seen in a long time. It seems to be somewhat of an excitment in the air. I think this year people are voting more than they ever had and are more passionate then they have been in some time. People are waiting in long lines all day even for early voting for their voices to be heard. Afterwards, I felt better. More like an American and that I did my civil duty and right. I think it is also interesting that no one in line gets into a political argument. They were pleasent and going through the process like everyone else. The man next to me made me feel better though because he said the same thing that I said. He was not crazy about either one but wanted to vote. His reason is that he "wanted to be able to complain". I thought that was funny. I can breathe a little easier now. My part is over and it will be interesting to see how election day goes.

Nash's Squeal

I guess this is Nash's new thing because he has been doing it a lot. He is not upset. I think he just likes to hear himself. Sometimes his squeal is so high pitched that no sound comes out. Tonight I heard him from downstairs when he was upstairs in the tv room. He's also been blowing bubbles but I have not recorded that yet.