Thanksgiving

Nash with his great grandparents who are crazy about him.

Nash had a good first Thanksgiving. We had the Horton side of the family over. The food was really good as usual. Nash got passed around to all the relatives some that have not gotten to see him. He read his Turkey book and First Thanksgiving book. He took a couple of naps. Chris got to entertain with Rock Band which was a hit. We are about to watch a Christmas movie together which we are thinking will become our new Thanksgiving tradition (Chris's idea). I'm already in my PJ's drinking cappuccino, Nash has had his bath, and we are waiting for dad to come home with the movie. All and all a good Thanksgiving. Still not feeling great but I am enjoying spending time with my family. The holidays are so much more fun with my little guy here to complete it.

Feeling like DO DO

First of all, my visitor has been on its way since Monday and is expected any day now. Which by the way seems to be much worse since not having it for almost a year. So I am crampy, lower back hurts, and moody. Then yesterday started having a sore throat and feeling feverish. It came out of no where and got bad fast. So this morning I got in with my doctor who said I have the beginings of Strep Throat. Lovely! If the other wasn't enough and Thanksgiving being tomorrow. So, I took the day off, Dr's orders, started anti-biotics, and trying to pretend I don't feel as bad as I do. Also, this year we are having Thanksgiving at my house so the family who has not can see our new house. Thankfully my mother-in-law and husband have done A LOT to get everything ready. Just hoping that tomorrow I am feeling somewhat better so I am not rude to our guests. Thankfully, Nash has been a good boy and played and we have taken a couple of naps together. I hate being sick, espically on a holiday (Nash's first Thanksgiving). Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Sorry for the downer, just had to get it out. Good news is I am off of work all the way until Tuesday so I am hoping to be able to start decorating for Christmas (if I am feeling better).

Nash's clothes

Let me start out by acknowedging how crazy, obsessive, or whatever adjective you want to put there that I am. I know I definately think way too much about things. This was true before I had Nash and probably is 100 times worse since having another life I am responsible for. Nash fits in his 6-9 months clothes now. They aren't too big and they aren't small on him either. They fit good. However, some of his 3-6 he can fit in but don't fit him as good as his 6-9. So, it is time for me to go through his clothes again. (By the way, my husband makes fun of me for "organizing" Nash's things all the time). This is where the crazy comes in. It is a difficult task for me to do because of my crazy. I think "I don't want to put that up yet I really like that outfit"(even though he can't wear it any more), "he didn't get to wear that" or "he only wore that once". I also have the tendency to not try his bigger size on him yet because I think it is too big and then I wash it and he only wears it a few times. So I have gotten better about that and now like to try his bigger things on him. The last time I started putting things up I got really sad. To the point of tears in the eyes. Seeing his little newborn sleepers and stuff he wore in the hospital and how little it is and how big he has gotten. In fact,I had them in the box in his closet for the longest and finally had Chris take them to the attic which again made me sad. Chris doesn't get it. He thinks they are just clothes. Then I have kept EVERYTHING. I think should I be keeping EVERYTHING? What do I do with it? How long do I keep it for? I have thought of giving some things to people that are having babies or have a baby younger than Nash that I am not that attached to. Then I feel guilty about having all these clothes, some that he has not even worn when there are babies out there in need of clothes. The only practical reason I am keeping everything is IF we have another baby and IF it is a boy and IF it is born around the same time he could use them. I digress. So, I need to get myself together. Go through the clothes. Give some away and keep some. I guess later down the road IF we aren't using them and I feel better about getting rid of them then they could still go to someone that would be in need of them. I think my main issues is the strong attachment I have to Nash's little clothes and bigger issue is I am sad he is getting so big so fast. I want to hold on to him being a baby. See I told you I was crazy and obsessive and having Nash only makes it worse! Now you probably feel sorry for my husband but I am crazy and obsessive about him too!

Nash meets Santa for the first time.

Nash went to see Santa today. We were at the mall and I notice Santa was already there. There was no line or like one kid. So, I bought him a little outfit and we got to see Santa. He LOVED Santa and cuddled with him. He just kept staring at him and hugging him. He rubbed up close to his furry suit and beard. Mrs. Claus was not very nice she would only let me take a few pictures with my camera and of course I can't stop myself so I got some good pictures.

Thankful

With Thanksgiving about a week away I thought I would write about some of the things I am Thankful for. I realize I have a lot to be thankful for and have been truly blessed.
First of all, my husband, I have no doubt in my mind that God put us together. He is such a fun, sweet, good, handsome man! I tear up just thinking about it. Most people that don't know him that well think he is quiet or shy but just be around him a little more or a little longer and you will soon see that this is not the case. He also has a good heart. He loves the Lord and is sensitive to other's needs. He is great with the kids he works with and they all LOVE him. I think he is doing what he has been called to do and is truly a blessing to the kids he teaches and coaches. He loves our son and is so proud of him. He is also very sensitive with him if he feels like he is upset or something is wrong.
Of course, I am thankful for Nash and can't imagine my life without him even though he has only been in it a short time. He is such a sweet boy. He loves his mommy. He is so fun and funny to me. I am thankful he is happy and healthy and it is just icing on the cake that he is so adoreable! He realy fulfills my life. I am thankful to be his mommy!
Family and friends are a blessing. As many of you know, my mom and mother-in-law keep Nash for me. I can't begin to tell you how much of a blessing that is to know he is with someone that loves him everyday and takes such good care of him. They even help me around the house! I am thankful that I have such good family and friends who love me and my family and are involved and supportive of us. Most people may not have the nicest things to say about their in-laws but mine have been great to me. I remember one of mine and Chris's first dates he came up to Fayetteville with his parents for an award his dad was getting and when I saw them for the first time since we had been dating they both hugged me and were very supportive of our relationship. That meant a lot to me and still does. I have wonderful family that I know would be there if I ever needed anything and that is good to know. I have friends that I have had from childhood that would do the same.
I am thankful to be in the field that I have always wanted to be in. I am glad to have the opportunity to help others. Looking back, I am amazed I have made it where I am now. I have been a driven person as far as my education but it was not me that did this. It was God! It's like He gave me the ability and the drive to get where I am now. It kind of amazes me because I was not really pushed in this direction, or had lots of opportunity or natural intelligence, odds are if you look back at my life objectively that I would not be colleged educated, with a Mater's Degree, and where I am at now. That's why I say "It's a God thing". I am thankful for my family that even though this was not their path, they were supportive of me in my education and proud of my accomplishments.
I am thankful for our wonderful home. Chris and I lived in a very small one bedroom apartment above my grandmother's house for 4 years (which I am also thankful for this opportunity). This allowed us to save money, pay off some things, and buy our lot. My father-in-law built us an amazing house and several peopled helped us out. We would not have ever been able to be in the house we are in now without everyone's help. We love our new home and it really does feel like "home" now and we are never moving!
Wow! It sure feels good to count your blessings! Hope everyone does the same and has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

sleepy boy

Nash has been in such a good mood today and tonight. I think I figured him out though because he only gets this silly before he gets sleepy. The littlest thing made him laugh A LOT then the next thing I know he is fussy and asleep. I think he gets that from me. I get giddy and goofy when I am super tired. Either way, I thought this video was cute.

Homecoming

My two handsome men! Last night was Homecoming for the school Chris teaches at and has gone to since he was 4. We had a good night and took lots a pictures. We made it through the Jr. Boys game and half of the senior boys.

Nash sitting on the OWLS bench chair.

Nash with the Homecoming queen and some of the court!

Nash and Makenna (Chris's good friend's little girl)

Nash and Carter (basketball player and one of Chris's favorite kids

Nash and Hannah (cheerleader and used to be our neighbor)