My baby

Who's on first...

Remember the Abbott & Costello comedy routine, Zac (Isaac) and I had a similar conversation except I was the only one laughing.

It went like this

Me: What's your name

Isaac: I-Zac

Me: Isaac?

Isaac: No I-Zac, you mommy.

Me: but your name is Isaac

Isaac: getting frustrated, No! me I-zac, you're my mommy! not Zac!

I guess we could not have chosen a more confusing name. First, we mostly call him Zac and that sounds way too much like Jack. Not to mention, that no one gets shortening Isaac to Zac.

Quitting

A little advice for anyone thinking of quitting Dr. Pepper… Don’t. I am a week in and am still suffering from withdrawals. Now if you drink an occasional soda or if you are not severely addicted to caffeine go ahead and quit today you’ll probably be fine, but if you’re like me and drink 44oz + a day and still want more, you may want to consider these tips.

#1 Don’t do it cold turkey…just don’t. Wean yourself down slowly, very slowly.
#2 Prepare in advance, as if you were having surgery or a baby. Make a few meals and put them in the freezer, stock your cupboards with lots of sinful snacks and treats, hire a sitter or beg a friend to take the kids off your hands. Get ready this is not going to be a picnic.
#3 Buy some Excedrin, Goodys Powder and laxatives- bet you didn’t know that was coming, but trust me if you are planning on quitting take one now just for good measure…
#4 Clear your schedule, you don’t want to be stuck in a situation that requires patience, thought or friendly banter of any kind.
#5 Get a quitting buddy, it is the only thing that kept me from cheating, at least until we cheated together.

Movie Review

Spoiler Alert!!!

We went to see Knowing last night and this is all I have to say.

It was stupid, really, really, stupid. It had me fooled in the beginning though, but once the Aliens showed up I was disappointed, and the end left me thinking "Dianetics Anyone?" If you want a alien movie with some actual plot and a little suspense watch Signs, at least he cuts their fingers off and sends them home in the end. Aliens with angelic wings and pillars of light---give me a break.

My New Van...I think I'm In Love!

Okay, so maybe it's the comfort of a reliable vehicle, or the fact I do not have rely on the generosity of friends to offer me a ride any longer... Who am I kidding it's the 17 cup-holders and the cool storage caddy with a lazy-susan in the floor, its the dual sliding power doors and the climate control, it's the beautiful bluish-green paint color that matches my eyes and the golden (more like tan, but humor me here) seats that are the exact shade I wish my hair was. I think I'm in love

We are staying put...for now.

Ahhhhhhh. I called our realtor today and pulled our house from the market.

We left to run errands this afternoon, I didn't vacuum, I left dishes in the sink, and not a single bed was made. I know I promised myself I would not make a habit of this, but it felt wonderful!

I really feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Don't get me wrong I was excited to move and finally have a place big enough to accommodate my dad on a more permanent basis, and we know that he will be living with us at some point. But instead of walking away from our house with little to no profit we have decided to just sit tight for a while...
It feels like I have been on the verge of tears, exhaustion, and a nervous breakdown for months. I hate waiting and more than that, I really hate uncertainty. It feels great to have made a decision, any decision.

My laundry helpers!!! Zac and his best friend Bradi couldn't resist a laundry basket (which was full of clean clothes--the operative word being was)

Bledsoe Creek

The forecast predicted great weather for this weekend and finally after 6 years in the south we have learned that if it is nice out TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT because it will not last. Before you know it summer will be here and with it stifling heat.
We headed northeast of Nashville to Bledsoe Creek and it was beautiful. The weather was perfect and NO BUGS. It was close to a full moon so we went on a night hike, only a 2 mile loop but most of it was near the lake and the kids loved every minute of it.
Then next morning Tim, Missy and I saw 2 baby deer (still with spots, and very curious) on our way to the bathrooms, they were so close we could have walked up and pet them. We just stopped and stood very still while they smelled us and kept getting closer and closer. Just when it was getting a little too close for my comfort level, they stopped and took off into the woods.
I wish we could go every weekend, it is so nice to not have any distractions, no cell phones (no signal), no emails, no TV or video games... Just us and it was enough.