tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15994998500712064062024-03-12T17:39:05.125-07:00Cassandra's CornerA Blog About This Mom's Obsession With Family, Fitness, Fashion, Celebrities, Coffee, And Living Positively (or Trying To Anyway!) Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-15690969601178287842012-12-14T07:11:00.002-08:002012-12-14T19:34:24.300-08:00Secret Subject Swap Take 2<a href="http://www.stacysewsandschools.wordpress.com/">www.stacysewsandschools.wordpress.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_512274134">http://sadderbutwiser.wordpress.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.menopausalmother.blogspot.com/">http://menopausalmother.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dinoheromommy.com/">http://dinoheromommy.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/">http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com</a><br />
<a href="http://rushingforbagels.blogspot.com/">http://rushingforbagels.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.mommyunmuted.com/">http://www.mommyunmuted.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.3monkeysandmartini.com/">www.3monkeysandamartini.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theadventuresofthefamilypants.com/">http://www.theadventuresofthefamilypants.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.loveartbaby.com/">http://www.loveartbaby.com/</a><br />
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My subject is “I want to tell you about the least amazing thing in my life." It was submitted by:<br />
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So this subject was easy, peasy, lemon-squeezy for me!! The least amazing thing in my life is my car!! Ahhh..to put it lightly it is junk. I have a 2006 Chevy Aveo. The car should have come with a disclosure that reads as follows:<br />
I apologize to the owner for being so uncomfortable! (<i>I have learned that the excitement of getting a new car often hides the most obvious issues such as the seats being ridiculously hard)</i>. Your butt and back will start to hurt after atleast 2 hours of steady driving.<br />
I will start to break down once I hit 80k miles at least every couple of months, especially if that month happens to have a 5 week pay period.<br />
If it is very cold out, say 40 degrees or below I have a hard time shifting gears. The dealership will say that this is a gas saving mechanism, it is really a because I am a junk car, poorly made.<br />
Forget about every trying to drive me in the snow without snow tires. You will literally get stuck in a 1/2 inch of snow and a stranger will have to push you out of parking spaces.<br />
I am a target to getting into car accidents, even if you are not in it. I don't know if it's because of my size and bigger trucks can't see me, but I will get hit often! I may even hit a man in a wheel chair, but that doesn't apply to all owners.<br />
I will have faulty wiring that will cost more to repair, more than I am worth, but you will have no choice to fix it, because I will trick you by slowly having things go one at a time.<br />
I am really too small to carry around 2 kids and a husband who is 6'1". This is not a family car, but I am good at tricking new owners that I am a great car due to high gas prices.<br />
In order to close the trunk you have to slam it down at least 5 times before it will actually hitch. This actually amuses me to watch the owners do this. It is a game I play.<br />
Your airbag light will always be on on the passenger side. Even though you will get it checked many times, and your mechanic will think he fixes it. It won't, because of the crazy wiring inside me.<br />
You may also have to slam your glove compartment box really hard to get your heat to work. This is also a game that I play, and amuses me.<br />
So enjoy your new Chevy Aveo. Drive me around. I am good at fitting into small places, you have to admit, that is a good thing :)<br />
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<i>If only I had known...things would be different...</i>Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-47775089267969114442012-12-13T08:06:00.001-08:002012-12-13T08:06:46.342-08:00Five Christmas WishesI had a message on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cassandrascorner">Cassandra's Corner FB page</a>, that said, "Tag, Your It." Ohhh, really...I thought to myself...this could mean one of two things, I am the one who has been nominated to change a dirty diaper, but thought better of that because as far as I know there hasn't been any creation of virtual diaper changing and my own kids were all set. So, this led, me to the next conclusion was that I was "it" and I needed to go off and running with a particular blogger duty. I got tagged by the wonderful <a href="http://www.bakinginatornado.com/">Karen from Baking in a Tornado</a> with a holiday challenge to name Five Christmas Wishes and then tag 5 other bloggers to participate! So, Karen, thank you of thinking of me! Challenge accepted!<br />
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Lets start off with one of my favorite Christmas songs to set the mood! (<i>just as a side note this song always brings tears to my eyes, I have no idea why!)</i><br />
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1.) Christmas Spirit: Have you ever had one of those years, where it just doesn't "feel" like Christmas? Well, I am hoping it does this year! I'm wishing for snow on Christmas Eve, for Christmas music blaring, for twinkling lights to be surrounded by my family, and for my boys to be excited for Santa to come. I am wishing to have a moment where I can sit back and say to myself, this is it, this is Christmas!!<br />
2). Appreciation: I wish for my kids to appreciate everything that they receive. I know it is mine and my husband's job to teach them this and even though they are only 4 and 2 I still want them to know that other kids are not as fortunate as they are.<br />
3). New Beginnings: In my family right now there are going to be a new beginnings for my mom and my sister. My mom has had a major change this year, when her boyfriend of 11 years had a pretty bad stroke over the summer and my sister has recently sold her house and is looking for a new home and a new career. I wish for them both to realize that starting over doesn't always have to be negative and even though these times may not be ideal, there is something fresh about a new beginning, and they are both only going to be stronger, and better prepared for what the future has in hold for them.<br />
4). Love: I wish that my husband and my kids truly understand how much I love them. I know that things can get caught up in day to day craziness of parenthood, my full time job as well as new business ventures and that my husband often gets put on the back burner, but I love him with all my heart every second of the day. As for my kids, they probably get sick of how many times I kiss their little cheeks, but I just can't help myself. I wish for them to know that they will always be loved by me no matter what.<br />
5.) Tablet: I have to wish for something for myself right?! I wish for a Kindle Fire or an iPad. So, if Santa leaves one under the tree this year, let me tell you, this girl would be one happy, happy chick :)<br />
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So, I am now tagging the following bloggers to take on this Holiday Challenge and share their 5 wishes.<br />
For all of you, I wish you love, health and happiness and a very merry Christmas!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mydailyjenn-ism.blogspot.com/">Jenn's Blogspot My Daily Jenn-ism</a><br />
<a href="http://forkayden.blogspot.com/">All For My Boy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.inspirationformoms.com/">Inspiration For Moms</a><br />
<a href="http://ahappygirl.com/">A Happy Girl</a><br />
<a href="http://www.herpretty.com/">HerPretty.com</a><br />
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<br />Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-32108009806822878542012-11-29T18:23:00.000-08:002012-11-29T18:23:42.960-08:0030 Day Push-A Free Accountability Group<br />
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to change their life, day by day, little by little. There is no cost...just
friendships, accountability, absolutely NO JUDGING, and simple daily tasks
anyone can do. I will host this group f</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.5pt;">or 30
days, starting December 1st. We will work to be a happier and healthier
you...me....each of us. At the end of the thirty days, if you really
participate, it will have lit a fire in you, the fire to believe in yourself
like you never have, and that is all you need! Comment below, or message me if
you want to be a part of this! I can't wait...</span></b></div>
Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-61765635181154839352012-11-20T10:55:00.000-08:002012-11-20T11:09:08.447-08:00Why Wait Until January 1st?<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px;">The LIttle Black Dress/Slim Black Suit Fitness Challenge starting on November 26th! This way you will fit into that perfect ensemble for the New Years Eve festivities and start the New Year already one step ahead of the rest.</span><br />
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Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-42308241035068120112012-11-14T03:12:00.000-08:002012-11-14T03:12:59.286-08:00Out Comes A Sneeze, Out Comes A Baby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Aaaachoo!" That is about the extent of the effort that I had in delivering Drew just two years ago, November 9, 2010. The ease I had in delivery has been joked that I sneezed in the hospital room and out came Drew. I swear, it really seemed that easy..for the most part anyways.<br />
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About 2-3 weeks prior to Drew's due date I was having my weekly check ups and the doctor was concerned that Drew wasn't growing anymore. So, at 39 weeks, my OB/GYN said you know, what the heck, you have a two year old at home, we have concerns that Drew isn't growing, why don't we just induce you. I thought that sounded like a great idea. That way, I could have everything planned with getting my mom to take care of Jacoby while I was at the hospital to getting ready to meet his baby brother. </div>
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So, on a Tuesday, we went through the entire drill at the hospital, the monitors, what ever drugs they use to induce etc. All was going good. I knew from having Jacoby that the Epidural cocktail was my friend. So the anesthesiologist came in gave me my dose of wonderful and that's when things went a little off course. All of a sudden I got super hot, nauseous, and for about 1 minute which felt more like 10, I was fighting to keep myself from feeling like I wanted to close my eyes and go to sleep forever. The only thing that gave me the strength was that I didn't want Josh to worry about me, but my by this time Josh could all ready tell that something wasn't right with me and he called for the nurse. Luckily the anesthesiologist was still in the room, shot something into my IV and instantly I was back to normal. It was one of the weirdest sensations I have ever felt! </div>
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A little while later the doctor checked the monitor and the fetal heartbeart was lower than she liked. So she flipped me over on my side as a technique to get that back up. Well, what ever happened there, jarred something loose, because I tell you, Drew decided to come at that moment with me laying on my side! Have you ever heard of such a thing??? So about 2-3 pushes later, (<i>Josh just commented 1 1/2 pushes..lol)</i> Drew Izik arrived. He was so little at 6 lb 4 oz and 21 inches long, but he was 100% perfect. I was so lucky to have another healthy baby boy!<br />
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Drew has been the perfect little addition to make our family complete.<br />
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This past Friday we celebrated his second birthday and it is so exciting to watch him transition from being a baby to a toddler. He is such a happy little boy, full of mischievous and giggles. He pushes his independence as far as any little toddler can. He has no fear of anything. He climbs, he jumps, he runs, he falls, gets back up and charges on again. Drew's imagination is hilarious as he pretends to order us Olive pizza, have pretend phone conversations and sends us, including his toys, to time out for hitting and pinching him. I have NO IDEA where he comes up with stuff but he thinks he is a riot and THE BOSS. He loves being scared, hiding behind corners to come out and and for us to chase him. He is just plain funny. </div>
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The things Drew loves right now: Mickey Mouse, Bubble Guppies, drawing with markers and crayons, play-doh, washing his hands in the sink, my cell phone (he has mastered the navigation on my smart phone to games and videos of himself), taking showers, he loves the beach, going to the playground, playing in the sand, blowing bubbles firetrucks, his new vacuum cleaner, his books with trucks and tractors, and anything to keep up with Jacoby.<br />
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Drew continues to amaze me every day. I was so worried in the beginning that Drew was going to be pushed around by his older brother and cousins, but that worry is long gone. This kid can hold his own for sure. There is nothing that can stop him and what a wonderful quality to have!</div>
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Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-17547689697062683372012-11-02T07:56:00.001-07:002012-11-02T07:56:17.121-07:00Secret Subject Swap<br />
Welcome to a Secret Subject Swap. Twenty brave bloggers picked a secret subject for someone else<br />
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Here are links to all the sites now featuring Secret Subject Swap posts. Sit back, grab a cup, and<br />
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<a href="http://bakinginatornado.blogspot.com/">http://BakingInATornado.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://dinoheromommy.com/">http://dinoheromommy.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://momofbigalittlea.blogspot.com/">http://momofbigalittlea.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022593">http://www.thatsuburbanmomma.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://debiehive.blogspot.com/">http://DeBieHive.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022595">http://followmehome.shellybean.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022595">http://stacysewsandschools.wordpress.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022595">http://www.peanutlayne.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022595">http://mybrainonkids.net/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022595">http://www.momaical.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022595">http://itsadomelife.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://smn0409.blogspot.com/">http://smn0409.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022597">http://thishappymom.com/houston-mom-blogger</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022597">http://www.justalittlenutty.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022597">http://hypnoticbard.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022597">http://macdonaldsplayland.blogspot.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1081022597">http://www.cassandrazcorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplychicforyou.com/">http://www.simplychicforyou.com</a><br />
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My subject is “Please tell me about 3 of your attributes you genuinely like – whether your<br />
appearance, personality, character – anything about YOU!<br />
It was submitted by: <a href="http://www.simplychicforyou.com/">Simply Chic for You</a><br />
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It's funny to think about things that you actually like about yourself. It's not often that you are really put on the spot to think about yourself in a way a positive manner for more than a brief second. For me those type of moments are very quick anyways. For instance, I may look in the mirror and think, huh, those jeans look pretty good on me, or my makeup came out pretty good, or wow, I just received a really nice compliment from my co-worker, so I must be doing something right :) As quick as those positive moments come though they leave. Now trust me, I am a confident person, and I generally like who I am, but to go there, in this spot to really think about great qualities I have, is just a little funny and well, interesting.<br />
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After some thought on this subject this is what I have finally concluded:<br />
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#1.My appearance: I like that I look like a combination of my mom and my dad pretty equally. I have my dad's dimple and there is only one and it is on the right side. I also like that my eyes are turning to be more green like my mom and every so often when I look in the mirror just right, I can see her pretty face staring back at mine. <br />
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#2. My personality: I am a layed back kind of girl. I don't stress to much, and I hardly ever get angry. I really believe that things happen for a reason and I just try to deal with situations in that moment as best as I can. I have noticed that co-workers and friends, and family always open up to me and I think it's because I really don't judge and I try to be a good listener (although with 2 kids now that is a little more difficult these days!)<br />
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#3. My gender (for the lack of a better term): I love being a girl or should I say <i>woman </i>now? I love everything that comes along with it from being a mom, to being a wife, to liking girly Pinterest stuff, to being able to dye my hair 10 different colors in one year and regretting half of them and making the same mistake the following year. I love clothes, and shoes and make up and being active. I love connecting with other women in my life whether it be my mom or sister or friends or women who I have met through blogging and being a Beach Body Coach. I love being able to flirt with my husband and get a way with things that no guy ever could because I AM A WOMAN. I love the whole progression of being a girl from being catty with other girls to learning an appreciation for sisterhood. It's all a learning experience and I think it is 100% fun!<br />
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.Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-41036559531122982152012-10-23T19:09:00.000-07:002012-10-23T19:14:25.229-07:00My TurboFire Over Hauliday ChallengeAs many of you know, around 11 weeks ago, I became a Beach Body Coach and a <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachjennyb">TurboFire</a> fanatic! I even shared my mighty bicep muscle growing! Pretty much since I have started the program I haven't been able to shut up about it and that is really why I decided to become a Beach Body Coach. Trust me, I am not an expert in fitness or nutrition, but what I am, is a self-described expert in sharing information! I looove to share information with people about my own experiences and of others (this is also another reason why I enjoy blogging so much!)<br />
My point is, is I love being a Beach Body coach. Have I learned about nutrition? Yes! Have I learned about fitness? Yes! Do I have a support group of other coaches (as well as Beach Body Club Members) just like me who have the same fitness goals (as well as struggles) as I do? Yes! Do I have a new attitude toward my health? Yes! Am I motivated? Yes!<br />
Now almost on a daily basis, I get asked about TurboFire and <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/coachjennyb">Shakeology</a>.<br />
So, I have decided, that there is no time better than the present than to start a fitness challenge! Why not have a plan of action on how to deal with the upcoming holidays and winter bulge??<br />
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I think it is really important to have a support network and I believe that is why these challenge groups are so successful. I am currently doing TurboFire alongside my co-worker and between talking to her and other Beach Body Members it has made a huge difference with me in sticking to the program, to keep pushing myself, and achieving my goals!</div>
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If you are interested in joining the challenge or if you have any questions let me know. By the way, I know many of you all ready have TurboFire, you can still join the challenge group, you just need to order Shakeology! Also if you want to know about other programs like Insanity or P90x, Turbo Jam, etc. we can create a challenge group for that too! You can either post a comment below or feel free to email me at tinybutterfly22@gmail.com</div>
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<br />Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-84305646205714964452012-10-21T13:09:00.000-07:002012-10-21T13:09:01.950-07:00The Sisterhood of The World Bloggers Award<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I am so lucky to have received another blog award. This one in particular, I find myself humbled to receive because of the blogger that I received it from. You see, Jenn from <a href="http://mydailyjenn-ism.blogspot.com/">My Daily Jenn-ism</a>, gave me this award, and that means a lot because she was one of the first people that I connected with on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cassandrascorner">Cassandra's Corner</a> facebook page. Jenn has amazing support for other bloggers and their pages and she does this Pay it Forward where she picks pages that she likes and tells her followers to go check it out. Well, I was one of her pay-it-forward recipients and from that I was able to first see how supportive and out-reaching this blogging community really is. So the fact that Jenn picked my blog to receive this award, is super special, because not only has she been with me from the very beginning but her blog, is absolutely wonderful as well. She can be funny and serious, and you can really relate. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Jenn! Please allow me to Pay it Forward to her now and go check her blog out! <a href="http://mydailyjenn-ism.blogspot.com/">My Daily Jenn-ism</a><br />
Now the name of this blog award is called, <i>The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. </i>How fitting is that??<br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1. Thank the blogger who gave you the award.</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Consider that done! Jenn, thank you, thank you! insert HUGE hug! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">2. Post 7 things about yourself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ok, here we go:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">#1. I always, always have my toe nails painted. I don't believe I have ever gone 2 days in a row without toe nail polish on since I was like 10 years old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">#2. I have eczema and it sucks. Because of it, I HATE showing my hands!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">#3. I have a sister, Stephanie who is 10 years older than me and a brother Izik, who is 6 years older than me. I love them both more than they probably even know. I forgive them for covering my eyes when I was little and telling me Santa was on t.v. I'm over it...really..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">#4 My husband Josh and I have never been on a real vacation together. I can't wait for that to happen one day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">#5. My car is filthy. Like really disgusting on the inside. I don't know what is wrong with me, but I just can't keep it clean. I blame it on the kids, but truth be told, I think it would be a disaster without them...just less Cheeze-its and fruit snack wrappers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">#6. I hate cooking! I hate meal planning even more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">#7. Dear God, I once had to wear an eye patch for a summer when I was younger. Can you imagine..an eye patch and eczema (plus asthma)?? Luckily I grew up in a small town, and kids had no choice but to be friends with me. I no longer have to wear glasses though and my vision is great, thank you very much!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">3. Pass this award on to 7 other deserving bloggers, letting them know that they have been chosen.</span><span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">4. </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-size: 19px; text-indent: -0.25in;">Include a logo of this award in your post.</span></div>
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Here are the deserving 7 that I am passing this blog award onto:<br />
<a href="http://www.bakinginatornado.blogspot.com/">Baking in a Tornado</a><br />
<a href="http://www.crazymama.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mama</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theempoweredmama.com/">The Empowered Mama</a><br />
<a href="http://www.callias-corner.com/">Callia's Corner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cupofteaandablog.com/">Cup of Tea and a Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fromthicktothinsanantonio.blogspot.com/">From Thick to Thin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bonnielouisa.blogspot.com/">Life of Bon</a><br />
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Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-37383059827522684062012-10-15T18:57:00.003-07:002012-10-16T03:25:24.089-07:00Guilt-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal CookiesFirst of all, let me be perfectly clear that this is not a blog that will be posting many recipes, because one, I really don't care for cooking. I pin more recipes than I will ever make in my life and I do that for my family, definetly not myself. If I were single I would probably be living off of cereal, salads, and veggie burgers. I have a house of 3 boys though and even though 2 of them are under the age of 5, they all ready have appetites of teenagers! So, to keep them full and happy, I found a recipe on Pinterest for Pumpkin Oatmeal cookies, and I thought they sounded pretty delicious! Plus the recipe said high in fiber and protein and since I'm working out and trying to get in shape, I thought this could be a cookie that I could have one or two of without feeling too guilty!<br />
The recipe I found is actually from the blog, <a href="http://handmadebyhilani.blogspot.ca/2011/10/guilt-free-pumpkin-oatmeal-cookies-high.html">Handmade by Hilani</a><span id="goog_2139220520"></span><span id="goog_2139220521"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
I stepped out of my baking box on this one because it calls for wheat flour. Any other time, I would have been like, "Oh, puh-lease! Can't we just use regular flour??" "What do I need to go and by some Birkenstocks too to bake these and burn my bra??"<br />
I know, silly to have such an attitude about wheat flour. I am a girl who is usually open to new options though, so I went ahead and bought some, with feet in heels and bra still on!<br />
Here is the recipe as posted by <a href="http://handmadebyhilani.blogspot.ca/2011/10/guilt-free-pumpkin-oatmeal-cookies-high.html">Handmade by Hilani</a><br />
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<b>Nutritional Facts: </b>When Whole Wheat Flour and Oats are used, you gain extra Protein and Fiber that's not found in white flour alone. Consider also adding Flaxseed and you'll gain much, much more. :D</div>
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After I had the first batch baking in the oven, my husband thought it would be a great idea to add some M&M's to them (we didn't have any chocolate chips in the house) and some raisins. Jacoby of course who was my little helper in the whole process thought this was a great idea obviously!</div>
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Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-62663156315158684202012-10-10T18:56:00.000-07:002012-10-10T19:00:33.042-07:00Oh, How Pinteresting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love, love, love Pinterest! So I'm happy to be linking up with <a href="http://www.thevintageapple.com/2012/10/oh-how-pinteresting_10.html">The Vintage Apple</a> this Wednesday with the "Oh How Pinteresting" theme!<br />
Here are some of the things I'm in love with this Fall that I found to be so Pinteresting!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love everything about this Fall outfit! The plaid, the boots, the colors! I wish I had it in my <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perhaps a lovely new Fall hair color for me!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">Going for a run in the fall. The weather is cooler and the scene is beautiful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I always say, Who Wouldn't Love a Pumkin Family??</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Spiderman Pumpkin because I know my Jacoby would think this would be the most awesome pumpkin ever!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Autumn" height="400" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/121315783682553403_Pi5vHhAJ_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, Fall is always a time to remind us all that we have so much to be Thankful for...our family , friends, health, our jobs, etc. I am thankful for it all!<br />
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These are just some of the things that I have been pinning over the past month or so! Please feel free to follow me on Pinterest at <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/cassiezcorner">Cassandra's Corner</a> and leave your Pinterest info and I will follow you!!</td></tr>
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Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-69193417419998396582012-10-03T19:27:00.000-07:002012-10-03T19:36:26.909-07:00I am...There is a writing prompt going around the blogging world tonight from <a href="http://www.youknowihappensatyourhousetoo.com/">You Know it Happens at Your House Too</a>. This is actually the first writing challenge I've ever participated in and let me tell you, I am happy to have stumbled across it so that I can ignore the debate that has taken over the tv right now (my Political Science professors would cringe if they heard me say such a thing!)<br />
So here we go, challenge accepted!<br />
Here are the rules:<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am Jenny, not Jennifer (well, I guess technically Jennifer) or Jen. I'm not even Cassandra...lol</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am a mom and a loving mom. I am a mom that worries if my kid knows how much I love them and that I give them enough of my attention.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am a wife to Josh, my husband of 5 years but we have actually been together since October of 2001.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am obsessed with Pinterest, facebook, google + this whole social media world. I can't get enough of it!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am happy with a cup of coffee with skim milk and 2 sugars.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am happy that I have now put fitness into my life and becoming a Beach Body Coach.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am happy if I can actually motivate people to be more positive!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am happy if I can help people be healthier.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am wanting to get more out of life, to matter, and to make a difference somehow.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am a girl, independent, strong willed, slightly funny. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I am a girl who doesn't want to allow barriers to get in my way of achieving what I want and am just figuring out how to do that.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This challenge was actually harder than I expected. I have always felt confident that I know who I am, but what is funny to me is the things that I missed that are important to me, like the fact that I am a sister, and I am happiest with my family, I am happy to be with my friends, etc. Funny where your mind goes!</span></span>Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-18495758041299277492012-09-28T18:16:00.001-07:002012-09-28T18:24:03.389-07:00A Lovely Fall Liebster Blog Award<br />
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Oh, what a happy, morning! It's pretty peaceful in my house right now, albeit around 5:45 in the morning, but all three boys of the house are sleeping and I'm enjoying some quiet time, sipping on some Pumpkin Spice coffee (just one more reason to love fall) before my work day starts. Usually my mornings start out working out but this morning is a little different because I spent most of the night in the ER with Josh (he has some swollen lymph nodes that are wreaking havoc on his body, so the doctor thinks..us...we are not so sure about that explanation). Anywho, all the jumping and thumping around from TurboFire is going to have to wait until later tonight as I don't want to wake him. </div>
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It's all good, because now I get to share that I have received my <strike>4th,</strike> 5th blog award. I have yet again received the coveted Liebster Award. The Liebster Award was the first blogger award I had ever received and I was sooo excited as you can look back here: <a href="http://cassandrazcorner.blogspot.com/2012/06/im-blushing-my-first-blog-award.html">I'm Blushing: My First Blog Award!</a><br />
Then I received the Liebster Award for a second time, but felt as though since I was just awarded it, there was someone else more deserving than I. But wouldn't you know it, this lovely award has plopped right back in my hands again from my good blogger friend at <a href="http://www.forkayden.blogspot.com/">All For My Boy</a>. <br />
I love getting awards because it reminds me that one, I really need to put effort into posting more often. I mean, it really is what I love doing buy finding the time is so hard to do sometimes! Second, it also reminds me, how great and supportive the whole blogging community is. When I got started I just wanted to share what I thought was cool on Pinterest, but then I saw what other people were writing about and I was like, holy crap, these people are really good and they are really putting themselves out there! They are funny, creative, smart, and over all amazing! I thought to myself, I want to do that too! So my blog is really still a work in progress and I imagine that's what blogs always are. So, I'm continuing to find my own voice and to work on putting myself out there, but not to get too serious about things at the same time. All that being said, thank you so much <a href="http://www.forkayden.blogspot.com/">All For My Boy</a>, for your continued support of my blog, my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cassandrascorner">facebook</a> page and for joining me on our journey to living a healthier lifestyle. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you!<br />
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<i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>How the Liebster Blog Award Works:</b><br /><br />1. Thank the Liebster Award presenter in your blog.<br />2. Link back to the blogger who presented it to you.<br />3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.<br />4. Present the award to 5 blogs that deserve to be noticed.<br />5. Let them know they have been presented with the Liebster Award by commenting on their blog/FB page.<br />6. Grab your pencil, and pave your own way in the blogging world.<br />7. Eat a big ole helping of something healthy, cause let’s face it – our health is more important than we give it credit for.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">1.)<a href="http://www.savvysuburban.com/">Savvy Suburban</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2.)<a href="http://madmummassweetrandoms.blogspot.com.au/">Mad Mummas Sweet Randoms</a></span><br />
3.) <a href="http://martinisandminivans.com/">Martinis and Minivans</a><br />
4.)<a href="http://because-everything-counts.blogspot.com/">Because Everything Counts</a><br />
5). <a href="http://mom2memphisandruby.blogspot.com/">Mom 2 Memphis and Ruby</a><br />
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Enjoy! xoxoxo<br />
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A couple weeks ago, I decided to participate in a Coffee Mug Swap hosted by Dalayna from <a href="http://www.dalaynadillon.blogspot.com/">Pointing Up</a> and by Britt from <a href="http://www.yellowumbrelladesigns.com/">Yellow Umbrella Designs</a>. I thought it would be so fun to connect with other bloggers and really, what is a better way than to connect over coffee mugs...I mean, I am quite sure that my blood is made up of 50% coffee!<br />
So here is the scoop on the coffee mug swap. I gave Dalayna all my social media info and address. She in turn sent me the information of another blogger and it was my job to stalk all of her media outlets in order to get to know her and send her a mug that reflected her. Well, I was introduced to a lovely bloggess named Suzanne Winter from <a href="http://www.winterwonderingswanderingswhatnot.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderings, Wandering & Whatnot</a>. Suzanne is a busy mother of three incredibly gorgeous children; a set of twin boys and a baby girl 14 months apart. She does amaaaazing photography and is incredibly talented in sewing. I am of course super jealous, because as I have expressed many times, my craftiness level is close to non-existant. It as great getting to know Suzanne through her blog and I had a blast finding a mug perfect for her.<br />
I was super excited when I got to my mailbox to find my package waiting for me (my husband Josh of course thinks I'm an absolute bloggy nut-bag...lol. Whatever, he has fantasy football, and I have this!)<br />
Ready for the big unveiling...here it is!!!<br />
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This "mug" that <a href="http://www.winterwonderingswanderingswhatnot.blogspot.com/">Suzanne</a> picked out for me is so wonderul. It has great little positive sayings on it that says, "Cherish Every Memory, Love Every Moment, and Embrace Every Possibility." HOW FANTASTIC IS THAT??? If you follow me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cassandrascorner">Facebook</a>, then you know that I love posting motivational quotes throughout the day and I try to to maintain a positive outcome on life in general. So since, I have received my "mug," I have used it every day. It is actually the perfect size for me to drink my <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/coachjennyb">Shakeology</a> out of in the morning and what a bonus to start my morning out with a reminder fun experience. So a huge thanks to Suzanne and to Dalayna and Britt for hosting this swap!</div>
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For about the past 28 days, I have been doing the <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachjennyb">TurboFire</a> work out program as part of my new goal to get toned up and fit into <i>all </i>of my pre-Drew clothes. I can't wait to tell you how impressed I am with the results so far, but first, let me fill you in about <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachjennyb">TurboFire</a>.<br />
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So, pretty much it is a series of 10 different cds that includes 14 different workout programs, that range in time from 15-55 minutes. The program comes with a calendar that tells you which exercise cd to do on what day. If you follow the calendar exactly, then you work out 6 days a week and it also comes with a couple different workout bands used for abs, sculpting, and toning.<br />
At first, I couldn't believe how uncoordinated I was and I felt a little foolish and discouraged. The program comes with starter and breakdown videos that you can watch to help you learn the moves, but I didn't want any part of that. I was deteremined that I could figure it out by myself!. By the end of the first week, I was able to keep up with the routines no problem. I probably didn't look pretty doing it, but I was getting it done and able to change from one series to the next without tripping all over myself with arms and legs flailing about.<br />
There has only been maybe 2 or 3 times where I have had to miss a workout, but I just doubled up the next day to keep on track. Those days were not so fun :) It's funny how guilty I felt though missing the workout, like I had really let myself down for not making it a priority to make time for myself. Plus another thing, that I have been really shocked about, is how much fun I am having working out!Don't get me wrong, I do have my moments that I struggle getting motivated to start, as I typically work out at 5:00 in the morning before the boys wake up and I have to get ready for work. Getting my butt out of bed and start intense cardio can be a total pain in the ass, but I know I will regret it later if I don't get it done. Plus once I actually get started it really isn't a big deal and I feel so accomplished when it's over with. So, best bet for me, is to just suck it up and <i>Just Do It!</i><br />
I haven't totally changed my diet. I am drinking <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/coachjennyb">Shakeology</a> every morning for breakfast, which is also supposed to help with increasing your metabolism, energy, etc.<br />
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Well, actually, truth be told, I guess I have been eating a little better and a little less, because if you are working out as hard as I am, who wants to plow a bunch of chips and soda and candy to them? However, at Jacoby's birthday party, you better believe I tried a piece of the cake and I still partake in the Bardsley Pizza Night every Friday night! </div>
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Anyways, lets get down to the RESULTS! I have been hovering around 118 lbs and have wanting to get to 110 lbs. Any other time I have worked out and the scale has stayed the same or has gone up, I've been ready to smash the scale out the window, but not this time!! I am still around 118 lbs, but my clothes are fitting better, my love handles are decreasing, lower belly pooch is getting smaller, my thighs are getting smaller...and wait for it.........I have found a muscle!<br />
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Now, please try to refrain from laughing, as I know it is not the mightiest thing you have ever seen, but it is in fact a muscle and a muscle that was not at all there 28 days ago! Plus it is in my left arm which has always been my weaker side! So Taddaaa!!</div>
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I have one more pair of pants that I really am waiting to fit into. I can get them on and button them, but they are tight on my legs. No way could I wear them out in public..yet! There is no doubt that when I am done with this program that they will fit, how can they not? I'm all ready thinking about what I'm going to do once <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachjennyb">TurboFire</a> is over. I just don't want this to end. For once, I'm really starting to feel healthy, strong, and I feel good about taking care of myself!</div>
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***If you are looking to tone up, lose weight, have more energy, than I highly recommend <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachjennyb">TurboFire</a>! My co-worker, Joline, has also been doing it with me, (which also helps keep me motivated) and she said she is also noticing a difference all ready in how here clothes fit! I have explained how I have become a Beach Body Coach in a previous post, which means you can order TurboFire directly from my website at <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/coachjennyb">www.beachbodycoach.com/coachjennyb</a>. We can help each other stay motivated and work together to reach our fitness goals! I promise you won't regret it! I mean, seriously, take a look at that muscle again! Haha!</div>
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***Also let me know if you have any questions about <a href="http://www.myshakeology.com/coachjennyb">Shakeology</a>! It is awesome!!<br />
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It was around this time 4 years ago that I was sitting on my bathroom floor painting my toe nails (nesting had been in full force around that time) and I thought I had felt a twinge in my stomach. A contraction I thought, nooo...didn't really hurt. Then another one came and then another one. So I went out to the living room to tell Josh and told him maybe I should give the doctor a call. So, I did and was told to watch how frequently they were occurring and if it took my breath away then I should probably go to the hospital. Well, the contractions were around 10 minutes apart and I could certainly breath fine, so we decided to go to bed. As I lay in bed, the contractions started to come faster and faster. Josh and I made the decision to go up to the hospital a little before midnight and expected to be sent home. We went through the usual routine with being hooked up to the monitors and I was shocked when the nurse told us we were staying. The contractions were coming quick enough and were strong enough that we needed to be admitted. I tried to get some sleep but the contractions were not allowing for that to happen. Later in the morning I got a nice cocktail of an epidural and was able to sleep. I woke up from a nap and said to the nurse, "how do you know when I'm ready?" She said, well, why don't I just take a look, she lifted up the blanket and so said, "Oh, shit." Me: "What do you mean???" Nurse: "That baby is coming now, I will get the doctor and let him know you are ready." Ha! Frigging amazing. Things at that point moved very quickly. Doctor came in, my bed got broke down and was instructed to push and and with under 10 minutes of painless pushing (other mom's don't hate me for this :) I take to epidurals very nicely) my sweet little Jacoby Thomas was born after 2:00 in the afternoon on September 6, 2008.<br />
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It is so hard to believe that 4 years have gone by. Jacoby is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. His unbelievable memory, his sense of humor and his sensitive side blow me away every day. I now understand when people use the term, <i>an old soul</i>. It is Jacoby. I couldn't be more proud of Jacoby the way he is with Drew. He has a lot of patience, understanding, and love for his little beast of a baby brother. From the first time I laid my eyes on Jacoby, his little face has melted my heart.<br />
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<b> Jacoby's 3rd Birthday!</b><br />
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These are some of the best memories and I'm so excited for more to come!<br />
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I have also imagined the guests being greeted by an entry way like this, ready for a day of superhero fun:</div>
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Seriously, look at these kids having fun!</div>
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So, what is stopping me from having the party I imagine Jacoby having? One, I'm not crafty! Like, really, really not crafty. I laid in bed last night thinking that I could get black construction paper and cut out little black bats to hang from the ceiling. Um, right, not going to happen. I wouldn't be able to make a bat for the life of me..nevermind, doing it more than once. Then I thought, well, I could make an archway out of balloons, which brings us to the second point..no I can't. I'm not crafty! </div>
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As for the cake. I made Jacoby's cake last year and it was your typical homemade birthday cake and truth be told, it had all fallen apart and was being glued together by frosting:</div>
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So, I know I don't have the skills to make that birthday cake above, but maybe I could draw a bat or spiderman's face on the cake or something??? Nope, can't be done, I'm not crafty!! So instead I will use those little candy cake toppers that come in the shape of superheros and pretend that I am being crafty by using food coloring to color the batter and the frosting. </div>
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Since last Friday, I have been in Clearwater, Florida doing some training for work. You wouldn't believe the things I have had to learn if I told you! </div>
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Anyways, that is 7 nights I have not tucked my boys into bed, (8 actually, because we have to count tomorrow night since I won't get home until around midnight)</div>
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I have not heard my little Drew's voice since Sunday. Apparently he really wanted to talk to me tonight but I was out to dinner and had my phone on vibrate (it was, after all, a 5-star restaurant) and I didn't know that I had missed his calls (Mother of the Year Award revoked yet again!) I have been able to talk to Jacoby every night on the phone before he goes to sleep and he has been such a good boy while I have been away. I am so proud of him!</div>
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I also need to make note that I am so grateful for my mom and Mima (Josh's Gram) for their help while I have been gone. They stay at my house and bring Jacoby and Drew back and forth from daycare and help take care of them, and cook some meals. while Josh is at work. I don't know what I would do without them!</div>
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And last, but certainly not least is Josh, who I appreciate so much for wearing both the mommy and daddy pants while I am gone. I know that it is not easy for him or our family when I have to leave but he does an amazing job. I love him!</div>
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So that is all, I can't put into words how much I have missed all 3 of them, but I am happy that tomorrow I will be making my way home. I look forward to having a big family hug! xx</div>
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Last Sunday was the last day of what was a really, really great vacation. In the past our vacations have been cursed with our kids being crazy sick, so any type of fun was replaced with doctor calls/appointments, high fevers, lack of sleep, and worry and disappointment. As a joke gift for Christmas one year, a family member even gave us a plaque to hang above our door that said "The Griswalds." Well, move on out to someone else's house Griswald's because the Bardsley Family is back in action!</div>
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We just stayed home this vacation and tried to come up with different things to do nearly every day. We went to a Pig Roast, Maine's Children's Museum, took Jacoby to Storyland, visited family, had date night and my brother came home to visit from Chicago!! </div>
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We went to Maine's Children's Museum with some of our closest friends, Michael, and Kara, their son Jack and their new born baby girl, Lucy. Its always great to get together with them and watch our kids play together. Jacoby wanted to try everything. He even climbed a rock wall all by himself. It's also fun to see Drew start to enjoy these types of children's places. He loved climbing on things, pretending to drive cars, and playing with a waterfall. </div>
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Family Time to Celebrate Izik and Matt home from Chicago! We had a blast and I miss them sooo much!<br />
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On my first day of vacation last week, I was checking out the comments on my blog and to my sweet, sweet surprise, I found out that I was awarded yet another Blog Award! I think I need to dedicate an award wall in my home so I can look at them fondly every day. This is my 3rd blog award I have received and each one puts a big smile on my face.<br />
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Now, who do I have to thank for this wonderful award called, The Versatile Blogger (who cool is to be versatile by the way??)?? <a href="http://www.4writermom.wordpress.com/">4writermom</a>! visited my blog and gave this to me!! Thank you, thank you thank you! This is a little snippet from her bio: <i> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23px;">My name is Mariann. Most everyone calls me, Mari. I have four children, and I’m happily unmarried. I’m as unconventional and politically incorrect, as the next truly free person. I like to do things my way. I don’t do too well with rules and conforming to how other people think that I should live. The way I see it, we only get this one life and we better make the best of it! With that being said, that’s exactly how I raise my children….to make the best of their lives. Whatever it takes to get to happy, then that’s what I expect for them to do.</span></i><br />
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<b>If you get the award, <span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">here are the rules</em></span>:</b></div>
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1). I have 5 tattoos (yes, one is a tramp stamp from when I was 18 and I still love it). I am currently working on an arm sleeve.</div>
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2). I can no longer remember song lyrics for current songs. I can however, remember most lyrics from songs I listened to as a kid.</div>
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3). I always thought my eyes were blue. Apparently they are green, according to my husband.</div>
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5.) My boys think I toot all night long in my sleep and they don't want to sleep with me because of it. (Another lesson from father to sons..picking on mom) </div>
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6.) I had my gallbladder removed in 2011, thanks to some very delicious, greasy New Year's Eve Pizza that put my body over the edge.</div>
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<b>Now onto the blogs that I will be passing the Versatile Blogger Award onto! Please pay them a visit!</b><br />
<a href="http://www.prettylivingpdx.blogspot.com/">Pretty Living</a><br />
<a href="http://www.themadnessofmommyhood.wordpress.com/">The Madness of Mommyhood</a><br />
<a href="http://www.whyyyjen.blogspot.com/">Whyyyjen</a><br />
<a href="http://www.breezypinkdaisies.blogspot.com/">Breezy Pink Daisies</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dramaticatticboutique.blogspot.com/">Dramatic Attic</a><br />
<a href="http://www.frazzledfran.blogspot.com/">Frazzled Fran</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yomichaelmichael.com/">Yo Michael Michael</a><br />
<a href="http://www.throughtheeyesofthemrs.com/">Through The Eyes of The Mrs.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.heidetakingtheplunge.blogspot.com/">Heidi is Taking the Plunge</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dancingmom-lori.blogspot.com/">Dance Like Nobodys Watching</a><br />
<a href="http://www.findingalisa.blogspot.com/">Finding...</a><br />
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Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-26360423426328999452012-08-03T20:43:00.000-07:002012-08-03T21:23:23.172-07:00Let's Catch UpJesus Christ, can you believe July is all ready over? Why do Maine summer's go by so fast (oh, god, I'm sounding so..."Mainer.") A lot of little stuff has been happening, so let's just take a moment and catch up. Grab a cup of coffee, well wait, it's 10 o'clock at night, how about a Gin and Tonic, pull up your computer and let's get started. In a previous post <a href="http://cassandrazcorner.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-mil-is-alcoholic-and-its-annoying-as.html">My MIL is an Alcoholic and It's Annoying As Hell</a> I told all about my obnoxious alcoholic mother-in-law. For an update on that, she is currently sober. After a near death experience she ended up in rehab and she and my father-in-law are no longer drinking. After weeks of isolation, Josh and his brother, finally went over to their house and had "the talk." Josh got everything off his chest he needed to. The fact that they aren't apart of our kids life, the secrets about her drinking, etc. I am really proud of him for getting it all out there and they totally took responsibility for their actions. I'm still a little skeptical about what the future holds but as in any 12 step program, "one day at a time."<br />
Moving on to my current, "<i>Get Fit, Get Fabulous,"</i> attitude, I'm still working it. I have been running (up to 2 3/4 miles #bragmoment.....Josh just read this part and says I'm gay..haha) and am biking when I can. I am still a Beach Body Coach and have ordered Shakeology and TurboFire. I can't wait to receive it in the mail and get started. If I dare I will post before and after pictures. The before pictures might kill me though.<br />
Another post regarding <a href="http://cassandrazcorner.blogspot.com/2012/07/feveras-in-baby-fever.html">baby fever</a>, is no longer relevant. All baby fever no longer exists. Every day Drew is learning new words and is changing so much and I'm loving it. My biggest problem now is that I need to stop calling him my baby as he is going to be 2 in November! On the other hand, we are going to a BBQ on Sunday and will be seeing our friends, Kara and Michael's newborn, so this could all be a mute part in the post.<br />
In other news, we have been doing the whole fair thing and going to parades. Jacoby caught his first fish on Daddy and Son day. Jacoby had so much fun. They went fishing, bought a new toy and movie, went out to lunch at McDonalds and went out for an ice cream and went hiking. By the time I got home, he looked completely exhausted. The Daddy and Son day has been a yearly event that Jacoby gets so excited for that it melts my heart. He is such a good boy and the way he loves Josh is really, really special. <br />
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We have been going to the beach and Jacoby is doing sooo much better in the water than last year. He actually went fully under the water which is super impressive. The kid has no problem squishing the ugliest bug with his bare hands, but getting his eyes wet is like the most terrifying event ever. <br />
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These are just few of the highlights and I really have zero complaints about this summer so far. Now we are on a staycation and we have some plans to hang out with friends and family and to make some children's museum and park stops. Then I will go to work for a week and then head to Florida for a week for some training at work. After that I will be busy planning Jacoby's 4th birthday party which is Sept. 6th. Will I learn anything crafty from Pinterest? I always try to, but get nervous about my crafty ability at the last second...<br />
Beyond just life and work and family time, that is pretty much it in a nutshell. <br />
<b>Let me know what you have been doing this summer...</b>Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-21313788596715172822012-07-26T07:35:00.000-07:002012-07-26T07:35:57.239-07:00Pretty in Pink<br />
<br />This morning I'm thinking pink. I used to say it was my favorite color, but now I haven't totally confined myself to just one color. Jacoby is the reason for that, as for when he was around 2 years old he used to ask me every day what my favorite color today is? I thought to myself, how wonderful to choose a new color everyday! So, now I choose my favorite color on a day-to-day basis! Here are some delightful little pink things that I have found on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/cassiezcorner">Cassandras Corner's Pinterest</a>(of course!) that I love!<div>
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</div>Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-64893484234051829682012-07-18T18:08:00.001-07:002012-07-19T07:23:43.512-07:00Lucky, Lucky, Me! An Award!!Yes, right now I am doing a happy dance, want to know why? BECAUSE, I have been given an award by <a href="http://www.joni-holt.blogspot.com/">WTF am I thinking?</a> The Sunshine Award! Doesn't that just scream, awesomeness?! So sending out a huge, huge thanks to <a href="http://www.joni-holt.blogspot.com/">WTF am I thinking?</a> It was such a nice surprise this morning to find out about this!<br />
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1.) What would you most like to change about yourself?<i> Physically my thighs, personally I wish I had passion for a specific career path.</i></div>
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2.) What is your theme song? <i>This question actually depressed me, because after an hour of searching on You Tube for a song that really describes, me, I've come to the realization that I've been stumped and can't find one. So for the time being and for lack of a better song, we are going with Lady Gaga, Just Dance just because it makes me happy.</i></div>
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3.) One part of your life (memory, action, etc) that you wish you could surgically remove? <i>Boy! These questions are hard tonight!! I don't really have anything that I'd like to remove (thankfully, I've led a pretty stable, supportive and tragic-free life), plus I believe everything happens for some sort of reason. For instance, I had miscarriage that was completely devastating, but if it didn't happen than maybe I wouldn't have Jacoby..</i></div>
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4.) What generation do you wish you had been apart of? <i>Eek! Here is going to show my lack of History knowledge, so I'm going to go with the generation of the Pin-up girl. What decade would that be?? 1940's?? I don't know, but they are super cute and sexy!</i><br />
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5.) What was your favorite childhood toy? <i>I had a little baby named Sherri baby and I brought her everywhere!!</i><br />
6.) What is your favorite house cleaning chore? <i>Vacuuming, I do it nearly every day. I think things look 10 times cleaner after a room has been vacuumed. Plus my boys love it and chase me around with swords while I'm doing it.</i><br />
7.) Do you twitter? <i>I do! I don't know anything about Klout or nearly enough about the @ and # symbols and I'm sure I use them inappropriately but I do love Twitter. Feel free to follow me! <a href="http://www.twitter.com/cassiezcorner">www.twitter.com/cassiezcorner</a></i><br />
8.) Any goals? <i>Where do I start? To be more physically fit, to be a good mom and wife, buy a new house, make more money, find a babysitter other than family, get more tattoos, and to have more fun!</i><br />
9.) Do you drink Margaritas all the time? <i>Um, no. I like my Tequila in shot form. I'm also a gin and tonic kind of girl with a splash of cranberry. </i><br />
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10.) What is the ugliest car you have ever driven and were embarrassed to be seen in? My first car was a gold hatch-back Mercury Tracer. It was nick-named the Gerbil. <br />
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Ok, now onto passing this lovely award to some very deserving blogs! Please visit them, you won't be disappointed!<br />
<a href="http://www.girlfriendsarelikeshoes.blogspot.com/">GirlFriendsAreLikeShoes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thehealthymom.net/">TheHealthyMom.Net</a><br />
<a href="http://www.momofbigalittlea.blogspot.com/">Big A Little a</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wantadumpsterbaby.com/">I Want a Dumpster Baby</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cornfedfarmprincess.blogspot.com/">Adventures of A Cornfed Princess</a><br />
<a href="http://www.talesofbeautyforashes.com/">Beauty For Ashes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.littlemudpies.blogspot.com/">Little Mudpies</a><br />
<a href="http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/">Two In Diapers</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sippycupchronicles.com/">Sippy Cup Chronicles</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hiitsjilly.blogspot.com/">Hi! It's Jilly</a><br />
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Enjoy!! and thanks again to <a href="http://www.joni-holt.blogspot.com/">WTF am I Thinking?</a><br />
<br /></div>Jenny Bardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517591649546482138noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599499850071206406.post-36873278089956722332012-07-17T03:38:00.000-07:002012-07-17T03:38:07.771-07:00Mascara ReveiwI swore that I would never buy drug-store mascara again after I found<i> DiorShow Black Out</i> at Sephora, but as usual, I'm a sucker for a new products. The other day I was walking around the Walmart and at the end of the aisle was a display that said NEW, and my body automatically is drawn to it like a magnet on a refrigerator. The display was for<i> Maybelline's The Mega Plush Volum' Express Mascara</i> and the package said that it uses some new gel formula. In the shopping cart it went! So, I thought I would give a little review on it.<br />
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1). This is the package of the mascara. I know it's silly but I love it when my makeup comes in cool colors, like this blue. I bought the mascara in blackest black. I'm always in search of getting the most black mascara I can find. One reason I tend to stay away from Maybelline, Revlon, etc mascaras is because they are never black enough and staying power isn't the best.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">#2.) Here is the mascara out of the package. The </span><span style="background-color: white;">brush on the wand is full and is coated nicely with the mascara. It isn't goopy at all with excess mascara after I take it out of the tube, which I find to be a plus. On the downside though is that the wand is flexible. I find that flexible wands do not grab my eyelashes as well and I will therefore have to apply multiple coats which can lead to my eyelashes clumping...eek!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">#3.) Here is my before picture with zero mascara or eyeliner.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"># 4). The mascara has now been applied. Lucky me has been blessed with one eye that has eyelashes that curl up all by themselves. The other eye, however, has eyelashes that stick out straight and I need to use an eyelash curler. The eye pictured here is the "good eye" (no eyelash curler necessary).</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Final note: This is a pretty decent mascara, especially for only $6.00 I didn't find any clumping at all. All my lashes were evenly covered, separated, looked full and lengthened. Perhaps there is something to this new Gel Formula. The downside though is that the staying power is not great. A few hours later the black has dulled, and it doesn't look so fresh, so it does need to be re-applied. I also wasn't super impressed with with using it on my lower lashes. The brush is kind of too big for them, so I went back to using </span><i style="background-color: white;">Benefit They're Real</i><span style="background-color: white;"> for the lower lashes later in the day. Still though it is only $6.00!! and for that the good outweighs the bad in this instance especially if you are just using it for typical daytime use. Try it out and let me know what you think!</span><br />
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Yesterday, my son, Drew turned 20 months. The other day I was telling Josh that I love how Drew still has some baby qualities to him. I love seeing him sleeping peacefully in his crib, and I love how when I hold him, he will sometimes wrap his little arms around me so tight and rest his head on my shoulder. Josh told me that I need to appreciate these moments while they last because they aren't going to be for much longer. He's absolutely right! Every day Drew seems to be turning more into a toddler than a baby. Last week I told him that we had to get him dressed and ready to daycare. He looked at me said, "No, no, Mama" as he shook his little pointer finger at me. <i>What?? </i>I couldn't help but laugh of course. This baby/toddler is taking a stand! I sat him in my lap like we always do to change him and what did he do? He held his arms down as tight as he could at his sides so I couldn't take off his shirt! Again, I hear the, "Nooooo maaaamaaa." <i>He was serious! </i>Luckily, he is still part baby and a little tickling of the inner thigh gets him squealing with laughter, he releases his arms and I'm able to get him dressed for the day. Then on Saturday he peed on the potty 6 TIMES (Yay!!) and today he walked up our front steps all by himself without crawling up the last step and he also walked down them by himself just holding on the railing. He is testing out his independence all the time. Plus he has also started making jokes which is hilarious. Like when he says, "Dada toot and pee-you, dada." That is hilarious, because living in a house of all boys and toot jokes are just funny. <br />
Then comes the next part of the story. My friend Kara is being induced this week to have her second baby. I'm so excited for her and her family to have this new little girl brought into their life. I remember the anticipation of having Jacoby and Drew and how excited I was to meet them and hold them in my arms. My life changed so much the instant they arrived. I can't fathom anything different! So when Kara had her first baby Jack, I went to see them in the hospital and that is when my baby fever set in full force and as the story goes, Drew arrived 9 months later! I'm a little curious to see how I will feel when this next baby arrives. I also have a coworker who is pregnant with her first baby. Just seeing her belly grow there are moments that the baby fever starts to creep in again. I have also had FB friends lately who seem to be giving birth left and right and I'm like what the hell, is everyone pregnant right now?? Yes, baby fever is knocking at the door. Even today I had to go to the Walmart, I swear I saw 10 pregnant chicks shopping. It was like after I had a miscarriage, every girl I saw was either pregnant or had a newborn baby. Why does stuff like that happen?<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The true reality though, is that seeing Drew grow into this little person is as exciting if not more than having a new baby. I love seeing him learn new things, play with Jacoby, experience his "firsts." Plus the fact that he feeds himself, sleeps through the night and is somewhat potty training is awesome!! I really do not want another baby right now. As it is, I don't feel like I have enough alone time with Jacoby and Drew. How could I add another baby into the mix?? Don't even get me started on the financial aspect too, we could never swing it! </span><span style="background-color: white;">It's just been those crazy mom hormones racing through my body as I realize that Drew is not really a baby anymore and it's bringing the baby fever out. It's kind of fun to think about the what ifs and what if we had a little girl what would she look like and if we had another boy would he look more like Jacoby or Drew or just himself? </span><br />
Buuuut, I like our little life as it is right now. My Jacoby and Drew they are really all that I need. They are what completes me and life is good.<br />
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