Why May Is Pretty Much The Best Month Ever

We are coming up on my blog's 1 year birthday!  Who thought this would still be going?  Not me!  I admit that I have had some pretty lengthy gaps between posts, and I only have 6 followers, but still I will consider this a success. So on May 29th, please take a minute to wish Deep Thoughts (the title of this blog in case you didn't realize it) a happy birthday.  How - by leaving a comment.  Thank you in advance.

May also brings with it my birthday, my Dad's birthday, my friend Nikki's birthday and my parent's wedding anniversary.  They have been married for 35 years!!!  Cheers Mom and Dad!

Look how festive Kaci is feeling:

We even got some warm sunny weather that resulted in a boat day:

I plan to do a Mother's day weekend recap, but those pictures are on my camera - which involves me doing computer work in the evening.  Boo.  Stay tuned!  I promise to have another post by month end!

A Day in The Life of Me

I love, love, love reading day in the life posts - so I figured I would do one myself.  Hopefully this doesn't scare you away...or bore you.

Due to the nature of my job, I have opted to keep the details of my work out of my blog. (gasp...is she an FBI agent?  Coroner?  D.B.Cooper's accountant?  Plastic surgeon to the stars?)  No no...nothing that exciting guys.

Here we go!

5:30 a.m. - Kevin's annoying alarm goes off - he snoozes.
5:39 a.m. - Kevin's annoying alarm goes off - he snoozes
5:48 a.m. - Kevin's annoying alarm goes off - and he finally gets out of bed.  I also get out of bed and make lunches for the day.  Yes - I GET UP AND MAKE LUNCHES IN THE MORNING.  Sorry, just thought I would yell that in response to everyone who just went "What...Oh my word...you actually get up at 5:48 and make lunches?"

I am usually back in bed by 6:00 at the latest.  Kevin is out the door around 6:15.

6:30 a.m. - my alarm goes off.  I immediately jump out of bed and head off to rouse Kaci from her slumber.  This is the best part of my morning.  She is so sweet when she sleeps, and even sweeter when she first wakes up.  "Hi Mommy!  Can I watch my show?"  After I deny this request, explaining that we first have to shower, things go one of two ways.  1 - "NOOOOO!  I don't want you to clean me!  cry cry cry cry".  Thankfully this only happens about once a week.  2 - "O.k. and you will put lotion on me."  Moisturizing is a very big deal for Kaci.

7:30 a.m. - Kaci has had her milk and watched a quick 20 minutes of Cat in the Hat, and we have both readied ourselves for the day.  I drop Kaci at daycare and head to work.

7:50 a.m. - Technically work starts at 8:00 a.m.  I need to ease into it though.  Breakfast, chitchat, blog reading, etc.

9:00 a.m. - 4:52 p.m. - Work.  I try to escape for some form of exercise or grocery shopping if need be on my lunch.  (My research has shown that traffic around my place of employment gets ridiculous beginning at approximately 4:53 p.m.)

5:20 p.m. - Home sweet home.  Start dinner, recap the day with Kevin and Kaci, throw in a load of laundry, etc.  Kevin is pretty good about helping with dinner.

6:00 p.m. - Hopefully at this point we are sitting down and eating - otherwise I may be HANGRY.  Those closest to me know that I tend to get a bit grumpy if I am hungry.  Hmmm - I guess I just figured out my flaw.

6:30 p.m. - Dinner and dishes are done.  If it is nice we usually head outside to hang out, possibly walk over to the in-laws and see what is happening with their garden.  I like to keep tabs on this so that I can be ready to assist with the picking and eating.  Sometimes we are stuck inside.  Puzzles, books, jumping on the bed, etc.

7:30 p.m. - Kaci gets to have some milk and maybe watch one of her shows.

8:00 p.m. - Kaci needs to be in jammies with her teeth brushed and in bed.  She requests a hug, a high five, and a kiss from both of us. Lights out.  And then...lights back on.  "I need to go to poop."  "I am thirsty."  "What's that noise?"

8:30 p.m. - You can usually find me laying on the couch at this point.  This is really when I should be updating my blog, organizing my pictures, etc.  I hate computer work at night.

10:00 p.m. - Good night!

Update

I just sent my first tweet.

Adios Amigos!

I deactivated my Facebook this morning.  I have been pondering this life changing decision for the past couple of months.  For one, it isn't like I really interact with anyone on Facebook that often.  I may "like" your photo, or post a snarky comment on my brother's page about the need for a return call, but not much more.  Hell, I don't even wish people a Happy Birthday anymore.  No, I basically just spy on my "friends" through the news feed.  Oh yeah...I had like 238 "friends".  I actually saw one of these "friends" out in public last night.  I said hello - and she looked the other way.  

So what now?  Well I am on Instagram...but I don't share my pictures.  (I don't think anyways....I may be sharing them and not even know it.)  I mainly use it to filter my photos before posting to this blog.  I have also started a Twitter account.  I have 1 follower...I have no idea who it is.  Probably some weirdo that follows anyone with a drop dead gorgeous profile picture.  Hey - can you blame her?  Disclaimer: this is sarcasm.

Twitter is so fun.  Here I can follow my real friends.  You know - Chelsea Handler, Sarah Colonna, Chuy Bravo, Lance Armstrong...

I haven't actually tweeted anything yet...seems kind of silly if you only have 1 follower...who happens to be a stranger.

@Jaci1981Jaci - join me :)

Week in review:

My "go to" sock.  My sister is extremely envious of them.  

A couple of cute mug shots:

This should be a safe enough car seat right?

Time for water colors!

Enjoy the upcoming sunshine everyone! 

Oops I Did It Again!

Sorry for the gap in posts.  Maybe I have been busy, or maybe I have been lazy.  Oh the mystery!

So what has been going on in our household?

Personal Protective Gear!
After Kevin's recent quad accident, helmets are now a necessity (o.k. - Kaci only...Kevin does not feel this rule should apply to him).  When I assumed that it would be a constant battle to get her to keep it on - I was wrong.  Instead, we battle over taking it off.

Apparently she has concerns about my driving:

Can one ever be too safe?  Kaci also enjoys my life jacket:

A Little Yard Work
We took advantage of the amazing weather on Easter weekend to get a little work done in the yard.  Here Kevin lays the landscaping fabric and Kaci hides his tools:

Bath Time Options

Depending on her mood, Kaci moves back and forth between the bath tub (a.k.a. Tubby) and the shower.  She is getting quite independent and likes to scream "don't clean me" as she is confident that she can clean herself.  Riiiiiiight....

PV!

An impromptu girls trip to the lake!  The weather did not cooperate, but we were kayaking rain or shine!  We bundled up and went for a paddle:

With all the necessary equipment:

The kids opted to stay indoors and play Legos with Grandma.  If you don't think this is cute then you are CRAZY:

A Tour Of The Minor Injury Clinic!

A Monday night 4-wheeler mishap = a Tuesday night visit to the doctor!  

Kevin's pleasantly plump hand:

X-ray showed that he chipped his second metacarpal bone.  The bone chip then drifted over to the center of  the top of his hand.  He was given a splint, and will have to go to the fracture clinic once the swelling goes down to determine next steps.  

Kaci was happy seeing someone else being harassed by the doctor for a change.  Aside from a 10 minute long session of "open my eyes" - where she pretends to sleep, but then demands that we pry her eyes open - she remained calm.  

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Hope everyone enjoyed the recent drinking holiday that is St. Patrick's Day.  We did...or shall I say 2 out of 3 of us did...

Sunday morning started off bright and early with a 6:30 a.m. alarm.  Kaci and I were headed for the Shamrock Run!  (Kevin does not believe in leprechauns or fun runs)  Much to my surprise, Kaci was not yet awake.  At 7:15 a.m. I was all ready, had my stroller loaded into my car, coffee brewed, snacks packed, etc. and still Kaci was asleep.  Remember...Kaci's usually up at 5:45 a.m. on the weekend.  It did cross my mind to leave her behind, but she was so excited the night before.  She had her race t-shirt, her race bib with own number, and I had even gotten her some new kicks for the race.  I couldn't leave her home.  BIG MISTAKE!  After many, many tears we finally made it out the door.

Kaci pre-race:

She would not even get out of her stroller to participate in the kid's leprechaun lap.  She also had a minor melt down over her first experience with a porta-potty.  (I honestly considered putting a diaper on her at one point but couldn't bring myself to do it).

As the morning went on, the sunshine came out and Kaci's mood improved greatly!  

Kaci post-race:

She even kept up the smiley face during our 45 minute commute from the 3rd floor of the parking garage to the street level!  

Lunch with friends followed...as well as a bloody mary for me!  Made for a nice Sunday!