Getting to know you!

This is my first time joining this blog hop because quite frankly I don't usually get sucked into the great world of blogs on Sundays... I assure you I have had plenty of time on my hands today (note: husband is STILL in the field....)

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The questions..

1. Would you rather bungee jump or sky dive?

How about... neither? I know, I am a HUGE chicken.. I am not spontaneous. I guess if I was forced to choose I would go for sky diving, something about bungee jumping, perhaps the bungee will break? How about indoor skydiving? That, I can handle. 

 

2. When using a public restroom to you squat over the seat or sit?

I would like to say I squat over the seat, but I am known to wait until the last minute if I do have to enter the dreaded public restroom, then I just have to plop down and go, ya know what I'm saying? I try and avoid those places as much as possible. They literally make me gag. Potty training is a blast.

 

3. Favorite flower?

I am all about those tropical flowers.. you know, orchids and such. But I also love tulips, so simple.

 

 

4. Pedicure or manicure?

I have been a good girl for a while now and kept up with getting my nails done, but I would much rather enjoy a relaxing pedicure. Waiting for summer and flip flops, would hate to cover those babies up!

 

 

5. How many siblings do you have?

2. I have an older sister and an older(est) brother. We are all 16 months apart. Yeah, a little crazy Mom!

6. Do you pee in the shower? (gasp!)

I used to.. I usually use the bathroom right before I get in the shower!

 

7. Bikini, tankini, or one piece?

 What is this bikini you speak of? Maybe 3 years ago..... I vote tankini!

 

8. Where do you hate to shop at, but go there anyway?

Big time WALMART. I hate the environment, crowds and small isles. I try and avoid it at all costs, but somehow I always end up there looking for something. 

5QF

It's Friday! Normally I would be super excited, but it is yet another weekend while the hub is living in the field.... Good news is, my Momma is here! Let's see how long I can keep her down here...





It is time for 5QF with the one and only Mama M....


1. Do you sing karaoke? If so, what is your go to song?
I ventured out of the box and sang karaoke for the first time ever with my famous karaoke singing sister just a few months ago.... Liquid courage helped, and we sang some Dixie Chicks - Cowboy Take me Away. I vote faster song next time. Here is a horrible and blurry picture for your viewing enjoyment. I am on the right.


2. What is your favorite coffee drink?
Favorite? I will always love me a frappuccino from Starbucks, but on a cold day I choose a Cinnamon Dulce latte or Carmel Brulee latte. Yummo!


3. If you could choose your own name, what would it be?
I am not sure I would want to pick my own name, I would like to rename my husband though (ya know, since we have the same name and all)... He always said he grew up wanting to be named Kevin. I always grew up wanting to be named Johanna. I have no idea why!


4. Were you ever bullied?
Kids are mean. No way around that. I remember some kid in 7th grade used to call me Kelly Gorilla (similar to my maiden name) and that hurt...

5. How often do you eat fast food?
Not as often as I'd like... Hehe, jokes Mom, jokes...I am not a big fan of Wendy's or McD's sort of fast food (or rather the feeling AFTER the fact), but I lurve me some Chick-fil-a or Qdoba or Chipolte or Arby's...

Tonight..

I sit here tonight next to my sick baby.. Today has involved lots of scary temperatures and throw up.

I look at him peacefully sleeping, my eyes fill with tears wishing I could be the one who feels sick.. not him. As a mother I think it is safe to say that our biggest fear is something happening to our children.
He is my whole entire world and I can't imagine it any other way. - And that is putting it lightly.



I think of these parents whose children have terminal illnesses. I think of those parents who have lost their babies. I think of those parents who never got to meet their precious angel.
How can it be? It is something far too vast that I don't think I will ever fully get it. I know God has bigger and better plans, but until I get to heaven I am not sure it will ever make sense.
I think of Layla Grace who is losing her fight right as we speak. I think of Kate who is fighting with all she has, her mom and dad switching shifts on the oncology floor while they take care of their other two children, while their sweet baby girl gets chemo pumped into her little body.. I think of sweet baby Audrey who went straight up to Jesus, and the parents who are longing to meet her again.

It just isn't fair. My baby is fighting a fever, and I sit here feeling so helpless. And I know he is going to be ok. I feel so weak compared to these Mom's who go thru SO much worse. I am ok laying on the floor next to my Bug, I am ok with not getting any sleep tonight just to listen to him breathe and take his temperature. When you are trying for a family you don't think of the sick nights that lie ahead with your children.. I will hold MY baby extra tight tonight and thank God for a healthy and strong boy. I will weep for the Mommy's that go through the unthinkable.

Dear Field,
I hate you for stealing my husband so much!
Much love,
Kelly

Ten on Tuesday

I have been MIA once again, but I can assure you under much better circumstances than the last black-out!!! Things are all well in the Jones house...

Now, onto bigger and better things... Effe! Boy, am I thankful today.

#1. My family.. I love my little family, I love the family I was raised in, and I love my in-laws (well.. mostly!!)!

#2. Facebook. It almost made the #1 spot...

#3. Food. Well, you get it.

#4. Friends. Good ones seem hard to come by!

#5. Faith. Life is SO much easier knowing someone else is in real control!

#6. Father's Day. An aftermath of Mother's Day... to show my Daddy and my baby daddy how much they are loves..

#7. Federal income taxes. I guess I just don't notice them getting taken out, but I SURE do love that tax-return every year!

#8. Flour. (I know, right? Did I really just say I am thankful for flour?? Hello! It's like a major ingredient to my favorite cookies!)

#9. Frappuccino- Weather, PLEASE warm up! I am so craving one!!

#10. Freedom. We can freely use our speech, religion and make choices. Thankful for the ones who keep it that way...

Ten on Tuesday- E style

E... Hmmm, shouldn't be this hard, right?

1. Elmo. Even tho Cayden isn't totally into him anymore, he has still provided me with a minute or two of silence. Plus, he is just soooo darn cute. (P.S. Have you seen the guy who does Elmo's voice? Google it! You'd be surprised)
2. Eggs. What else would I get the little bug to eat everyday for breakfast?
3. Egg Beaters. Even better (can you say, easy?)!
4. Ebay. Okay, okay... I'm not really that thankful for this because I could live without it, but it has saved me many a money!
5. Email. Easy way to stay in touch with Grandmother's and in-laws! (Oh what am I kidding, I mean easy way for everyone to forwards me junk joke mail!)
6. Espresso. I. Like. Caffeine.
7. Earth. Although it's a beautiful place to stay, I'm glad to know it's not going to be where I spend eternity!
8. Elephants, and the cute noise C makes because of them!
9. Elk. Not a fan of the taste, but love the pride it brings to my grandpa.
10. Elliptical- you know, for that one time I got on one. Heard it's good to tone the buttox.

Updated: My Mom pointed out that I didn't list Etsy. Heeeeeello, what was I thinking?????? So there. Etsy is my #1 choice :) And yes, I am thankful for it!

I would love to help you look!

I am married to a man who loses everything. Mainly keys, cell phones, leave packets, shoes, coffee mugs....

I swear. And once he notices it is missing, he gets super stressed out. Like, frantically tearing running around the house.

And the thing is... 9 times out of 10, I find what he can't. And I think he is starting to count on me to find it.

Last nights scenario...
We had a late appointment across town to get our taxes done. We rushed home to get C in bed, which we managed to do before 9pm.
Husband comes downstairs after checking on him one last time, and asks if I have seen his cell phone.

Why no, I haven't.
Maybe you should check the dirty clothes hamper where you took off your ACUs... Did you look in the car, maybe it fell out of your pocket? Have you tried calling it? Maybe you accidently put it with the toys when you so lovingly picked up? Are you sure you brought it home from work? Retrace your steps...


Looking, looking... Still nothing.

H: "I just know it fell out of my pocket in the parking lot. I just know it."

So as I am still looking around, he decides to drive the 20 minutes back to the tax office. I take a break and unpause the end of The Biggest Loser..
Then, I decide to look just one more place... you know, maybe he accidentally put it away with the toys when he cleaned up?

And alas... There it was.
On TOP of the toy box.
You know, the second place that I suggested he look.

You're welcome!
Sigh.. He completes me, and I him.