Almost ready to say goodbye....

I think I have pretty much gotten my WordPress blog ready to go ( I think...).   But I am just not sure when I should make the switch.  I'm mean this is happening all so suddenly, change is happening so quickly and I guess I am just a little afraid to leave my Blogger home here.  I guess you can say I'm scared.  Will I like it over at WordPress or will I come to realize that I made a mistake and want to come back to Blogger?  Will I find WordPress just to complicated and want to come crawling back to my easier Blogger home?

I guess I am afraid to somewhat start all over...  I hope you all will continue to follow my blog.

I think I will be making the big Move on August 1st. 
I will post a link to the New blog of course so that ya'll wont have to search for me but yeah I think August 1st I will begin my WordPress advanture...

Have an Oh So Wonderful Day!
Catrina

Making a switch...

No offense Blogger I love you, Your were I got my blogging start but... Well you are irritating the hell out of me!  I have trouble commenting on my friends blogs, I write a long ass blog post and you don't save any of it and then I gotta rewrite the entire thing!!  I'm not the only one that has made the switch there have been many that have made the switch as well.  Jessica over at Pretty Lil Pieces is thinking about making the switch as well.  The only problem?  Wordpress is hard to figure out!  Holy confusion batman!

So for now I blog on both Blogger and Wordpress until I get things situated and were I wanna be.  (I'm sure I will post basically the same thing on both blogs for now).  But I am thinking I may be making the switch within the next week or so (so it won't be to confusing for to long).  So if I will give you the link to the new wordpress blog once I make the final switch.

Have an Oh So Wonderful Day!

Catrina

Happy Anniversary!!

Oh Poo I completely missed that the 23rd was my 1 year Anniversary with Blogger. So if you have been reading since I started out, Thanks for sticking out this past year with me!

Good thing this isn't me and the Hubby's Anniversary because he would never let me live it down if I forgot (because I still haven't let him forget that he forgot my Birthday a few years ago)

Have a Great Night!

Catrina

Ha, Who needs sleep?

I've had some interesting things happen today that made me think twice... First I had not really a rough night but Kara woke up early 3:30 to be exact I hate when she wake up that early, not nessisarily because I am up, because I turn on her Nick Jr and she watches her educational shows while the rest of sleep (yeah I'm a horrible parent for letting my kid watch tv in the middle of the night I know but seriously would you like to be up at 3:30 in the morning? yeah I didn't think so!) but when she wakes this early or issues comes with some days she doesn't want to just lay silently and watch her shows some mornings she likes to start with "Mommy, Miwk Pease!" okay Kara I'll get your milk. Then once that cup is finished she is opening the door yelling "Mommy miwk pease!" but this morning while Brooke slept in her bed Kara decided that not only was she not going to lay quitely but she was also going to open the door and turn her bedroom light on. Thankfully Brooke stayed asleep, but not me I was woken quite a few times because of the noise and other such things going on in their room. Not only that but Carly was very quite all night, she actually slept all night I'm talking like almost 12 hours! Of course I was flipping out the whole night checking on her because I was afraid she wasn't breathing. But Thankfully she was fine! After all her sleeping all night she finally woke up at 7am to eat and like most mornings I layed her in bed with me after she was done (yeah I know again I'm a bad parent for allowing my kid to sleep in bed with me) sorry she likes to sleep in bed with me in the morning . When I had to get up to get Devin ready for school Carly was chewing on her hand. When I came back up stairs after Devin left (don't worry folks the bus stop is in our driveway so I didn't go far) I noticed there was blood on Carly's blanket (she was chewing on her blanket when I came upstairs). Of course I panicked why was there blood on her blankey?? I looked in her mouth but seen nothing so I wiped her mouth with the burp cloth and again blood, what the heck is going on I was flipping out everytime I looked in her mouth there was nothing but when I wiped there was blood, finally I looked very intently in her mouth and sure enough the little butt nugget had scratched her gums while she was chewing on her hand (I just cut her nails and they are already long, no not at all they were just short and sharp).

The rest of the day or mostly the day was basically uneventful, although I have to say I thought is was absolutely sweet when Kara and Brooke come out of the bathroom and Brooke is saying how proud she is that Kara pee pee'd in the potty, I was a little shocked because well I had no clue that she needed to potty because she never told me! But I guess her big sister Brooke helped her to go potty, now how sweet is that? Very I would have to say!
Another thing happened that I'm not really sure if I am imagining it or not (because someone kept me up alot this morning) but today after Carly ate she was really crabby, had to be held and kept whining and we just couldn't figure out why? Well finally I decided maybe just maybe she was ready for bed, (of course why didn't she just go to sleep when I was rocking her?) So I took her to her room changed her diaper, changed her jammies and tucked her in and sure enough out she went! Sorry I don't think I have ever had one of my babies wanting to go to bed A) that early or B) on thier own in their bed without being rocked to sleep first. I wonder if perhaps she will sleep as long as she did last night? I hope she will but again I hope that Kara will not wake up at 3:30am either.
Today was a lazy day for me, I read alot of blogs today (in between taking caring of my kiddos) I am now following many new blogs that caught my interest.
I need to finish my project that I started this week and get it ready for Kara's party this Saturday. Which by the way did you know she will be 2 in just 2 short days? I know how crazy is it? Speaking of Birthday's okay its more like an anniversary but this month I will celebrate my first full year on my blog! Yep I've been blogging and boring you for almost a whole year can you believe it? Well time for me to go finish some unfinished work and get ready for tomorrow, no I don't have huge plans but damn I need to go to bed some time right?

Have a Great Night
Catrina

What Oh What Do I Say?

Have you ever sat there and starting typing something out and only after typing out a long ass post realized that you cannot post that because of who reads your blog and have to erase the entire thing? I do that ALL the time! I mean I am constantly typing things out and then realizing, shit I can't post that what if this person reads it or what if this person reads it or wait isn't this to much personal information to post to the world? I am always second guessing myself when I start typing a blog post. I guess that is why I am always wondering if what I am posting is good enough to entertain you all or am I boring the hell out of you with what I think is interesting information. Obviously I'm not going to write about my monthly cycle, thats just WAY to much information (unless you really want to hear about that?). I can't talk about how things are between me and the Hubby because, well he thinks thats to much information to tell you all about. There are many subjects I want to touch on but then thats going to far into other peoples lives and really do I have a right to do that? I could keep it as private as possible and not mention any names but then they would know I was talking about them (if they happen to read my blog). I guess that is why I talk so much about the kids and about our Oh So Boring Life because there is just not enough subjects that I can touch on without either hurting or pissing someone off. Which of course I don't want to do either. I guess thats why my blog will never be as popular as Heir to Blair or MckMama they have plenty of interesting things to talk about. As you can see those are the 2 major blogs I read, when I am keeping up with reading them. I went some time without reading all the blogs that I read and missed alot of stuff! I can tell its been a while since I kept up on blogging since I totally missed that Kelly over at Kelly's Korner was preggo! I've missed so much were have I been? Oh wait thats right I've been right here being lazy trying to figure out what to blog about and dealing with being preggo and having a baby and taking care my other kids and blah blah blah.... You know all that Oh So Boring stuff. I've been Oh So tired alot lately to, I swear it doesn't matter how much sleep I get I am so flipping tired when I wake up in the morning. I just want to nap all day, but obviously I can't... I have to get up by 7:30 in the morning not matter how many times I was woken in the middle of the night (even if I wasn't woken up) and get Devin ready for school, and sometimes (just sometimes) I am able to go back to sleep once she leaves, thanks to either the other 3 kiddos sleeping in or Nick Jr. who keeps them occupied long enough for me to sleep just a little bit longer, only after making sure each of them has a bottle of milk and has had breakfast and oh wait someone needs more milk and what ever else they like to complain about in the morning when I am trying to get a tiny little nap. But life goes on and so do I... Hopefully in the future I can come up with some more stimulating blogging for you all to enjoy but until then, enjoy the My Oh So Boring Life.

Have a Great Day!
Catrina

I don't like negativity....

In your opinion what is the point of a blog?



Well in my opinion it is what you set out to blog about, whether it be about your life and family, or about your job, about giveaways, about reviews etc. What ever you choose to write about. My blog is about me and my family, about our life experiences and about what I want to talk about (whether it be exciting or boring). I know that not everyone will agree with what I want to talk about and not everyone will want to hear what I want to talk about. But when it comes to that then people don't have to read it they don't have to be here or listen right? (that's the purpose of the little red x in the corner of page.)



I bring this up only because I was reading MckMama's blog about how she told MckDaddy about them expecting #5 and what started out with many comments congratulating them on expecting another miracle, turned into a lot of negative comments about how she is bragging about not planning her 5th child and that she is being insensitive to others who are having infertility issues. Yes it is unfortunate that there are many women who are having trouble conceiving a child, why does that mean that she can not be excited about her own blessing and share it with her readers? As I have said we are expecting our 4th and just like MckMama it was totally unplanned. I am happy and excited and would love to share with everyone the experiences that we are having. Everyone who reads her blog, has always know of what she speaks about there, and yet most seem shocked and angry that she would talk about the surprise that God has blessed her family with.



Am I being insensitive? I am trying not to be as I understand (although I may not have walked in their shoes) that infertility is a tough issue to deal with and I am sure that it is a very upsetting issue to deal with when you want so badly to have a child but are unable to. I've lost a child but I do not get angry at women who talk about always having happy healthy children. Its upsetting yes but that was what God intended for them. I don't know if God keeps people from having children (when they so desperately want one) but I do believe God works in mysterious ways. As much as I miss my son and wish that he was here with us today, I know that God did not intend for me to be with my sons father and if Zachary were alive today, my 3 beautiful daughters may not be here and neither would the new miracle I am carrying. It's not that people who are excited about having children are trying to be mean or insensitive to people who are having trouble. But are we suppose to hide our emotions and not talk about that part of our lives? Is it taboo to talk about pregnancy?



I understand that as a blogger you are putting your life out there but really if I don't like a blog or like what someone has said I just leave the blog (by the way I have yet to find one that I don't like) but I am certainly not going to waste my time writing negative comments about someone that I honestly do not know, yeah you read their blog but that does not mean you really know the person enough. Sorry if this doesn't make any since or maybe its all over the place and just sounds stupid but I hate negativity (especially when it comes to the miracle of life).



In conclusion (haha I never say things like that) I just think if you don't like what a person has to talk about on their blog why waste your time even reading it when you already know you don't like it? Just go on with your life and let them blog about what they want to blog about.



Oh and to add real quick I love the people who are angry at her for making money off her blog, is it that they are jealous? because I think its just awesome that she is able to make a little extra money doing something that she likes to do (blog if you can't remember LOL). I see nothing wrong with making money blogging.

Follow me Friday...

So I just started following this Friday Follow. At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to but now that I have thought about it, what a great way to get more followers and more people following my blog. And I will also have an opportunity find more great blogs to follow. So if you havent tried it give it a shot....

This was pulled from another blog that explains exactly what Friday Follow really is...
Welcome to the fourth Friday Follow celebration hosted by One 2 Try, Hearts Make Families and Midday Escapades! We invite you to join us every Friday to get more blog followers and to follow other interesting blogs. It is all about sharing and having fun.Here's how YOU can join the celebration:* Follow the Friday Follow hostesses listed in the first 3 slots. We will follow you back.* Follow as many blogs as you like* Comment on the blogs telling them you're from Friday Follow* Follow back when you get a new follower through Friday Follow



Oh and while your at it notice the Top Mommy Blogs link to the right? click on it and put in your vote. I don't expect to ever be one of the very top blogs but I have made it to #515 which I am pretty excited about! So thanks if you've already voted and if you haven't please do so :)

I'm So Excited....

I just can't hide it.... LOL get it haha, yeah I am hilarious I know. Okay I'll get to the point now.

Have you heard of PTPA Media? Come on I am sure you have especially if you follow Jen over at Mommy Brain at least that is were I heard about it because she became a Mommy Tester on the Panel of Mom and Dads at PTPA Media. Well I was trying to get on the panel as well but I have no clue how the heck to sign up for that but guess what I got the next best thing! I got accepted to be and evaluator! I'm excited I can't wait to get my first product to test and evaluate! Now its just a waiting game till they need me.....
I was so geeked to get my little email today that said Welcome to Our New Testers!! from PTPA Media this morning!

Okay so I know its not a real job but hey I get to keep what I test so at least I get compensated in a way!
So yeah I just had to share with everyone, now I have to go take Devin to her Ear Doc appointment, So I'm Outta Here! Peace! (haha)

Have a Great Day!!
Catrina

So sweet!

Ok I can blame it on the hormones all I want, well because being pregnant I can blame alot of things on the hormones, but after reading this post titled The Needy over at The Meanest Mom's blog, I honestly wanted to cry my eyes out! As she shared it her story with other I felt compelled to share it with you as well.

Have a Great Day!
Catrina

Bananas..... Did somebody say Bananas?

OK please tell me you watch the Fresh Beat Band! My girls watch it and I have to be honest I like the show, they do a lot of jumping around (I guess their previous show name was the jumparounds) and singing, and there songs are really catchy! Go here and check out their videos. I think the family favorite is "Bananas", we also like "Friends give Friends a hand", and "Had a Good Day". If you haven't watched the show and you have little ones you might want to check it out for their sake *wink wink*. They are on Nickelodeon at 8:30am, 11:30am, 12:00pm & 3:00pm, We have our Dish Network auto tune to the show when it is on so we don't miss it!

Speaking of Bananas is anyone going crazy yet with Christmas just around the corner and all this snowy weather? I still have stocking stuffer's to buy and maybe a few more things for Devin and you know what as much as I love shopping I just wish I was done! I finally figured out that Devin needs some more jeans but geeze what in the world is "Santa" going to get for the girls stockings? Do any of you have any ideas?? Looks like we won't be spending the same amount on Kara as we are on the other two only because they don't have enough smaller toys for her, but like she will know the difference right? I still have to get Jake's (the dog) his stocking stuffer's, I know it sounds weird we buy our dog a Christmas gift but actually we buy our cats (well cat since we had to get rid of one when we moved) but since the other cat lives with my Mother in Law then maybe we will still buy him something as well.

Hey I don't know when she will start it but if you are looking to loose some weight and want some people to do it with Blair over at Heir to Blair will be starting McFatty Monday's soon, I'm sure I will be joining in on the fun as well. Maybe it will motivate me to loose some weight!

Have a Great Day!
Catrina

Mommy Blogs, and Christmas presents

As you can see if you look to your right my list of blogs that I follow has gotten a bit bigger! There are really some interesting Mommy's out there! As I was browsing through their blogs I came across more blogs and Advertisements for websites and I thought that this was a pretty cool gift idea. I may do that for one of my family members. Speaking of gifts since Christmas is coming up as I was cruising through this Mommy blog I found this website of cute toys. Oh and is this NOT the cutest Umbrella you have ever seen? I could probably go on all day with all the interesting and cute websites I came across, but I will spare you...
We ordered part of the girls Christmas present the other day we ordered this bedding for thier beds they are onsale for really cheap right now and they match the girls blue painted walls (which is exactly the same as the wall in the picture). I hope my girls like it! What do you think? Cute right? If you have any cute or interesting links you want me to check out feel free to comment the link to me and I will most defiantly look at it (did I ever mention that I love surfing the web?)



Catrina