Tddler making me nuts

Okay so I know, or well have learned that being the mom you imagined isnt always possible. I love that I am mostly the mom I imagined, but not today. No today I was the mom I never wanted to be. I sat on the couch for much of the day and wanted to be left alone. I did have a tea party and went for a walk but I was lazy. I guess what I should have learned by now is that sometimes when you are an excellent (yeah, I do pride my mothering skills) mom you need a break to be a mediocre mom. I think just about all moms are great in their own way. I cant keep up with some moms in some situations but ya know- I do what I do and I do it well and we keep on rolling with the times. But these times, boy oh boy. Its Sass this and Sass that and whine over this and stomp over that. Arrrgh. Poor girl I know she is just bored sometimes and she isnt feeling real good. I think she is getting an upset stomach from antibiotics that she is on for the ear infection, but I cant always handle the whining. Hah- I guess the quote from my friend hits home today- The true reflection of yourself will be in what your children do and say (or close to it). As I sit here and whine. Ahhh, feels good.

Bradley has been gone since yesterday. He seemed to really be missing home last night but he was able to keep busy today golfing 12 hours and forgot about all his mushy homesickness. He didnt miss me that much when I was gone, but he leaves and its waterfalls of emotion. Ah, I love him. Im gonna marry him, yep on October 14, 2011! Love it! This golf trip is his vacation and I get to go on vacation with some girls in March- a cruise- SOOO EXCITED!

Well I guess Ill end with the wonderful thought of the cruise because that will be nice to dream about. I had to add the picture, its just so nice to dream about. Whats better is I think Im the only one going from North of the FL/GA line and Michigan in March is the worst of the worst weather- dreary, cold, blah! I will sooo need this weeked.
Night
-Aimee'

I WANT IT BAAAAD

Blogging would be so much easier and waaaaay better if I could just get the new Samsung Vibrant and do it right from there. The amount of fantastic pictures I could take and share with the world would just be fantastic. Not to metion the Kindle app, liveoffice, etc. Well any Android phone would work- but if your going to go big...might as well go flippin expensive too, right??

Oh and how about the new jeggings craze? Yeah, I got some..will I ever wear them? Not sure. Ive decided I may try to dress like it looks like I care from now on...you know on some days. I say this now- before the 6 a.m. alarm clock days have begun. Ahhh well.

Okay off to bed for an hour or so until my bad sleeping wakes me.
Here is an updated picture of the little cupcake:

God I love her<3<3

Summer

Hi all. I wish I could for once start a blog without the introduction of how I am so bad at blogging and staying on it. My summer is coming to a halt in one swift motion. I came into this summer with the main intention to be to spend as much time as possible having fun with Evelyn and to do some really fun stuff with her. So we went to 2 different zoo's, a beach, 4 road trips, aquarium, turtle cove, water parks, lots of parks, libraries, and of course many trips to JoAnn's! This summer has been so amazing with her. She is so spirited and funny and smart. I cant get over the sarcasm that just shines through her smirks and her glaring eyes as she points that chubby little finger and says "No No Momma, No No". Cute....its a good thing! We have gone to KY a lot this summer and its been so fabulous. So much more space for E to run around in and of course its great for her to see her family that cant be here all the time.
I start the last year of the nursing program this week. Im excited to get back in gear. Im just concerned that the support system that I finally built last year isnt ready for the drastic change coming...yeah that means Brad. lol. Poor guy, I know he (nor anyone) hasnt a clue what its like going through this program unless you are the one doing it. Anyways, this year there is no wiggle room for getting the family used to it for a semester before I get the much needed help, these first 8 weeks are probably going to be the most brutal of them all. I didnt get PM clinicals like I wish for, instead I will have to be downtown detroit by 7 a.m. Oh sure....cake.
My aunt and I started an etsy shop and we are loving it. Its not horribly over whelming and we are doing something that we love to do. I am getting much more business than I ever expected with the Boutonnieres I have been making out of buttons. They are super fun to make and my prices so far are pretty competitive. Im thinking about doing a giveaway on a wedding blog, hopefully a Michigan wedding blog. Any ideas?
Lastly Brad and I are getting started into some really fun wedding planning! I am so excited. We have the venue for the reception/cocktail hour/reception booked. And it is just what I had imagined to find, and I actually found it! We will be taking care of the catering next, mmm foood. That should be good.

My little angel is sleeping right now so I am going sit and listen to this fabulous pandora radio and catch up on my blog reading. Hope to be back soon!
-Aimee'

The big 1!

Well today its is the tru medical test of one year. Evelyn turned one almost a full month ago and today we go to the Dr. for the one year check up. What an amazing change...over the course of one year this tiny baby grew up more than she will in the next 20 years of her life (or so it seems). She is cruising around on two thick thighs that I love to squeeze and kiss! Im hoping for a positive appointment, I have no doubts.
The first birthday party was a blast in all its cupcake glory! I had a cupcake bar complete with cute little cupcake boxes so that all of E's party guests could decorate a cupcake and take it home. Of course we had cake for eating there as well!

We have a big week planned, since mommy is off of school! Tomorrow we are going to visit our very favorites to sew, and late this week we are going again to make some play-dough out of kool-aid(organic!).

I will update after the Dr. Appointment. Oh and Evelyn LOVES the outside, Ill have to take some pics today when we go out to play as it is sooo nice:o)