Ramblings...

-I have tests in ALL three of my classes this week.

-One Tuesday & two on Friday.

-Ryder isn't the only one teething. My second wisdom tooth is making more of an appearance than it already is, and it actually hurts this time.

-My tailbone is hurting...lil man bruised it for life while gracing the world with his presence.

-I should be studying for my Ed. Pro test tomorrow, but I consider this a break.

-It was colder today than I have ever remembered!

-Lil man hardly took ONE nap today...just 2 2o minute-ers.

-I think Punkin' thought my legs were ghosts earlier tonight b/c their so white...he jumped & screamed, and then cried!

-Which means....I must get a spray tan SOON since I don't have time to tan.

-I have gone almost 2 weeks without Shredding. Once again, disappointed in myself.

-I want & NEED to order a blog makeover soon, but am not sure what to call it...

-I haven't got to watch as much as the olympics as I wanted to.

-Mom just watched the Bachelor from tonight, but I'm being a good student & "studying".

-I just finished last week's Private Practice today while feeding lil man.

-I have lost my iPod & everyone at my house just got new ones. :/ I feel just a bit left out.

-Yes, I have blogged twice in one day! WAHOO!

-Mom & Dad have been discussing our trip to Florida this summer. I'm ready. I'm ready to take my Punkin' and introduce him to the ocean.

-I feel like I may never get done with school.

-My goal is to graduate by May of 2014.

-I'll turn 25 that July.

-Ryder will turn 5 that September.

-UCA is so different from Ouachita. DUH. I won't even start to go into that.

Our Weekend...

We just LOVE Photo Booth!

We had a pretty chill weekend. Saturday was a pretty long day. Punkin' is just so fussy and has a temper now that his teeth are trying to come in! I got away Saturday night while mom watched him and enjoyed a nice dinner w/ Mama D, Coach Mac & McKenzie and even did a lil shopping afterwards!

Sunday was a pretty chill day...church then some homemade lasagna, salad, bread & sweet tea! We all exchanged Valentine's presents, and I have to order mine online! I'm gonna get a mom necklace off of Etsy...just need to find the one I want! Mom has one of me, Garrett & Ryder and it is just TOO cute! I got some beautiful white & red roses from Jake & Ryder which I really thought was sweet! Mom & I did a little shopping and then back home for home group. I have 3 tests this week...and they are all my firsts in each class, & those are ALWAYS the worst! It's hard for me to find time to study....but I'm gonna have to this week! I guess I just won't be getting as much sleep as usual! Ha! Here some fun pics of me and Punkin' earlier today! I love this little outfit, and he's only worn it once before, and it's about to small! He screams when I try to squeeze him in it! Ha!

My fav...I wish it was normal though!

MOUTH KISS! He LOVES his momma!

....Random Thursday

It has been a pretty rough day around here. Someone's gums are nice and bumpy & has been a HANDFUL all day long, not wanting to sleep, lay down on my chest...or ANYTHING else. We had one solid nap today & that wasn't till 2 o'clock. I went and got him some teething tablets that you put under their tongue and they automatically dissolve. We'll try them in the morning! He was asleep by the time I got back with them from the store!

I'm a bit sad and disappointed in myself that I didn't breast feed longer than I did. The last time I did it, I didn't know it was going to be the last time. I wish I would have soaked it all in and enjoyed it. That was always a special time for me and Ryder, cause it was OUR time, and no one else could take that from us. Even though I DO miss it, I DON'T miss nursing bras or nursing pads and am glad to be back in my old bras!

Tomorrow will be my first day back to school in OVER a week! I'm ready...but dang! Ha! I'm supposed to have THREE (yes, one in each class I'm taking!) tests next week, but we'll see if I'm still going to. Sure would be nice if they could spread them out a little bit!

I have a problem with seeing things "On Sale" and am like "Ahhhh!" I look at the sale price and am like "Oh--Sweet!" Then I think to myself that I HAVE to get it, cause its "ON SALE!" Not really looking at the original price...which is sometimes only 2 dollars higher. I get so caught up in it being "on sale!" I don't really realize that it's NOT that big a sale! I have to SPEND money to SAVE money! My mom used to always say..."Well I made us save $30.00" & he says "Well, how much did you have to spend to save 30?" I'm going to try and start to do better. Target is my weakness on this subject!

Ryder's Snow Day!

Ryder's Snowman that Uncle G & Hannah made for him!

It was SO deep! Ha!

With Mommy!

He didn't even weight enough to make the snow sink down!

My SWEET boy!

5 Months Old!

I finally got a smile out of my lil Punkin'

I couldn't get one while laying on his back though!

5 Months old...What have you NOT been up to!?!

-You are eating rice GREAT!

-Started mixing veggies with your rice and have loved carrots, squash and sweet potatoes so far, but not green beans!

-We have officially put the Bumbo away...you were leaning WAY too far out of it!

-We pulled out the heavy duty high for the first time this week!

-Starting to wake up a/r 630 sometimes, cause that what time mommy wakes you up when she has class..

-You love sleeping on my chest, & I don't want it to become a habit, but I know one day I won't be able to do it any more, so I let you!

-You know what "No No" means. We say it to you when you put your thumb in your mouth, and try to scratch down peoples faces!

-Not really feeling your bouncy seat any more...too boring I guess.

-Still doing great during bathtime!

-Last time I weighed you you weighed 15 pounds! & I can tell you are getting SO heavy!

-You definitely have those Patterson theighs!

-Still in 1 diapers, but will move up when we run out

-Growing out of the 3 months clothes & even wearing some 6 months now!

-Most of the time your getting some rice and veggies & 4 oz. 3-4 times a day

-You have had your FIRST & SECOND snow storm!

-We took you into the Church Nursery for the first time!

-You are staying with Ms. Lynn 2 days a week for 2 hrs. while Mommy has class

-You love dogs! Especially Trixi!

-You are grabbing EVERYTHING in your sight!

-You kick your feet NON STOP!

-You can bouncy so big and LOUD in your exer-saucer!

-You enjoy your Johnny Jump-Up....for a/b 5 minutes! Ha!

-You don't mind your carseat any more.

-Can lift yourself up on your arms & knees and just rock back in forth with your head down!

You had to be uncomfortable!

Eating sweet potatoes this morning!

"Hurry Up Mom!"

You are so happy in your Exer-Saucer!

My sweet boy!

In your lil robe and booties after your bath!

Sweet Sweet Boy!

KeeKee & Pops got back from their cruise on Friday night and Punkin' wasn't awake for them to see him, or him to see them! They were all glad to reunite Saturday morning! I came down with a sore throat come Saturday morning, and when I say sore throat....I KNOW it's gonna eventually get bad for me, so I had to go into a Saturday clinic to get sean. I told them they were gonna test me for Strep Throat (Strep A) and it would come up negative b/c I have Strep F...like ALWAYS! And what do ya know...it was Strep A this time! I was actually kinda happy, but I still think it might be F after the way I have felt the last few days. So I was contagious for 24 hours, so that cancelled my plans to go to Arkadelphia for the Miss OBU pageant. We stayed here Sunday morning...and just prepared for the week ahead!

Little did we know a SNOW STORM was going to come through during the night! I was up getting around around 6:15 and my mom came & told me her school was out for the snow, so she was pretty sure mine would be out too...and it WAAAAS!! Uncle G built Ryder a snow man and of course we took pics (but there on another camera... :/). It wasn't 2 o'clock and they closed the public schools again as well UCA. I only had a night class tonight, and was kinda sad that I had to miss it!

School was cancelled yet AGAIN for Wednesday! UCA is delayed till 10...and I have 8 and 9 o'clock classes...so once again...NO CLASS for me! My classes & syllabi are going to be SOOO messed up! Ha!

We did get out of the house a little bit for Happy Hour today and to see Mama D & Coach Mac! I made Taco Soup for dinner and it was perfect! We'll see what tomorrow holds! It's been fun being at home with everybody, but I am ready to get out and do something, and have a normal ROUTINE!