It's birthday week!! Happy and sad at the same time. Hayley will be eleven on Wednesday she is growing up way too fast. We are having her birthday party on Sunday since papaw Jimmy has to work (2nd) shift during the week. I redid her bedroom for her birthday...all by myself!! (with my honey's money of course) Well almost by my myself, my mom helped make sure her hardwood floors didn't end up covered in paint. I painted it, then we changed out her bed (went from a queen size to a full since her room is so small) bedding, curtains, decorations, etc. etc. Aaron didn't think it was a necessary change, so I didn't even ask him to help me. He does enough work around the house, so it's okay that he didn't help with her room. We'll probably do some type of birthday dinner on Wednesday, and then celebrate with family and friends on Sunday.
The blood drive for Chloe's birthday is this Friday. Her birthday is Monday. I don't have any major plans for that day...I'm off...haven't decided if that's a good thing or not. I'm actually thinking about getting a massage that day (I have a gift cert. I need to use) and maybe getting my hair done. I think I'll just stay busy that day so I won't dwell on the fact that Chloe isn't here.
Aaron and I joined a Fantasy football league through my work (I have my own team, and he is sharing a team w/my mgr). My team isn't doing so well, but it is so much fun! For those of you who don't know me in "real life" let me just tell you I LOVE SPORTS!!! It's been interesting having a fantasy team. We watch more games, and pay attention to teams and players we normally wouldn't. Now I can see how people get so into their Fantasy Teams. I used to think "what's the big deal", but now I get it. We are Eagles fans...and of course we like the Colts, too.
Hayley on the other hand, has absolutely no interest in football. :)
Hayley received her midterm grades last week. I'm happy to say she had all A's with the exception of one B, an 88% in Science. So, hopefully she can maintain her A's and get that B up to an A. She is doing well in the classroom, but a little bummed she isn't in the same class as the majority of her friends. We talked about it for a while tonight...I told her she can't dwell on that, to try to make new friends. Most of her really good friends are in the other class. I think the main problem is at recess...apparently she isn't very good at jump roping and I guess the kids aren't really nice about that. :( So she decided she would be the spinner, only to have kids tell her she isn't spinning fast enough. :( She's at a tough age. We'll keep an eye on her...encourage her and reassure her that she can be good at anything she puts her mind too. And honestly, I think she may be having some problems because she has some of the higher grades in the class, and she is a little brown noser...so maybe some of the kids are jealous or annoyed because of that? It's hard to try to figure out the minds of 10 and 11 yr olds.
Aaron and I have both been working quite a bit, which is a good thing. Only problem with that, is it doesn't leave much time to visit with my friends. Between the blood drive on Friday and Hayley's party on Sunday we should actually be able to spend some good time with family and friends. YAY!!!!

Wow, it's been a while since I've blogged...not sure if I remember how to do it or not. :) I really do want to blog on a regular basis, but for some reason I haven't been up to it. Also, I figure anyone who really wants to keep on me probably follows me on facebook...and we all know how easy it is to update on that. :) I do like blogging though and I think one day Hayley will look back on my blog (and caringbridge for that matter) and be glad that she can read all about our lives.
We have been staying pretty busy. Hayley is adjusting to fifth grade pretty well. Her test grades haven't been exactly where we one them to be, so we're working on that. They haven't been terrible, but she has been getting some B's and she even got a C on a Social Studies test. We would be okay with those grades if she was studying, but for some reason she has decided she doesn't need to study. I told her that's not going to cut it in 5th grade. She isn't going to be able to make straight A's without applying herself. Needless to say, she WILL be studying for every test from here on out.
Hayley burned her arm on the iron this past Wednesday evening. Aaron had just finished ironing, so the iron was still out on the ironing board. Hayley was messing with Izzy so Izzy bit her on the back, which caused Hayley to jump her wailing her arms (and being overly dramatic) causing her to bump into the extremely hot iron. It really is terrible looking, but it is healing okay. I took her to the doctor just to make sure we were doing what we should be doing. (cleaning it day and applying silvadene cream) I really hope it doesn't scar too badly. It's a pretty good size burn on the inside of her arm (from her elbow to about halfway to her hand). I felt so bad for her, but she really has been a pretty good trooper about it. It was weird to be texting nurse Leslie about a problem with Hayley instead of Chloe.
Aaron and I have been getting along really well. We've started having "date nights" on Fridays which I think is really helping us. Hayley spends a few hours with mamaw Janet so he and I can have a "date". We've just been doing dinner and a movie...this weekend we actually just stayed home...had a pizza delivered and watched a movie. Hayley enjoys hanging out with Janet and Janet enjoys having her so it's a win win for all of us.
Izzy has been keeping us quite busy! She is doing pretty well with the potty training...as well as being really good at chewing just about everything in her sight. Cell phones, laptop cords, toilet paper, socks, etc etc. She hasn't really damaged anything of value (yet!) but she does keep us on our toes.
September is birthday month for both of our girls. Hayley will be turning 11 on the 23rd and Chloe would've been nine on the 28th. I think Hayley is going to have a swim party at the Y. We are hosting a blood drive for Chloe's birthday...people will be able to donate blood and/or a toy in her memory. We will be taking the toys to the kiddos on 7west (oncology unit at Kosairs). If anyone is interested the blood drive will be on Sept. 25 from 4-8 at Silver Street Elementary here in New Albany. If you want to donate a toy it can dropped off at the school during the blood drive or if you aren't local and want to participate you can mail a toy (or gift card and I will purchase a toy) to 1902 E. Elm St, New Albany, IN. 47150. I was trying to decide what to do for Chloe's birthday and I decided what better way to honor her than to do a blood drive, then I thought some people may not be able to donate so if they want to do something for her birthday than can donate a toy for other sick children. Chloe was at an age where she she was starting to understand what it was to "give back and help others".
I can't believe it's already September! This year is flying by. I do love this time of year. Summer used to be my favorite time of year hands down, but it seems like the older I get the more I'm starting to like Fall. I've already gotten my fall decorations put up...I know, I'm crazy! I just love fall decorations and I love the smell of fall...we went to Walmart earlier so I picked up some pumkin spice, mulled cider and vanilla/cinnamon candles...my house is gonna smell so good!
Well, I think I've ramble enough.....especially since I'm not even sure there are people who still read this. :)
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