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Va-Cay

Posted in Uncategorized by lnanderson on the August 25, 2008
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So the trip to Sandbridge was a lot of fun. I hung out with M’s family all week and we had loads of fun with Lil P. I’ll post some pictures…. We are leaving this Sunday to go to Myrtle Beach, SC. We will be gone until Monday the 9th (i think haha).

 

 

Ghetto Love

Posted in firsts by lnanderson on the July 29, 2008
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So this week has been interesting. I had to work Sunday, which means I will be working six days in a row before leaving for vacation on Saturday. That is the suck. Anyway…good news… Lil P has two bottom teeth coming in. I’m sure they will be fully in by the time we get back from vacation. The bad news…he isn’t liking the whole teething experience too well. And I discovered that the cherry flavored Tylenol makes him hyper whereas the grape Tylenol makes him sleepy. Someone tell me why this is?!? I haven’t had a decent night’s sleep in forever.

I made an entire list of what we will need to bring with us to the beach. It’s a page and a half long. And 3/4 of it is things for Peyton. Gosh, I didn’t know babies needed so much stuff! Haha….that was a little sarcastic, but not really.

P has finally rolled over both ways. I’m so excited. He is starting to sit up by himself but only for a few seconds at a time. Still, he isn’t quite five months old, and I’ve heard he is pretty advanced. So I’m happy about that.

That’s about all for this update…not writing again until I get back!

When It Rains, It Pours

Posted in Uncategorized by lnanderson on the July 23, 2008
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So right now I’m in a financial downfall. I have $100.00 in my bank account which is going to be used to pay for my school for the week. Then on Friday when I get paid, all of that money is gone too. Ugh..it makes me sick. I can’t wait until the end of September when vacations are over and I can get back to having a regular paycheck. I have to take 2 weeks of unpaid leave, one in August (to go to Sandbridge), and the other in September (to go to Myrtle Beach and Aiken). Fun stuff. I can’t wait. I just got three doctor bills in the mail too because my insurance SUCKS. It will all turn out ok though. I know it. Life just takes time :)

Hmmm…other than that, it has been storming here like crazy. Last night I seriously thought my house was going to blow away because the wind was whipping around, lightening flashing everywhere, and the rain was coming down in sheets. I was actually scared. The sky was also green which can only mean one thing…tornado. Thank God we didn’t get one though.

Since Lil P is asleep right now, I believe I’m going to update a few things on the computer then when he gets up, give him a bath, feed him, and put him back to bed. Wooo hoo. My life is sooo exciting right now.

Intro To Achievement!

Posted in Uncategorized by lnanderson on the July 16, 2008
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I started my first online course at Ashworth University about two weeks ago. It is going great so far. I’m working on my BA in Criminal Justice. Hopefully within two years I’ll be finished and kicking open the door to my new career. The setup for this class is very easy and I know I am going to succeed at Ashworth no matter what. They are very helpful and understanding.

Anyway, I have a cold and I gave it to Lil P. I felt so bad. So we are both being grumpy and sick together. I am now starting to get better, but I know I still have a few days to go before I’m back to normal. I think Lil P is already feeling better, so that’s good.

I’m so excited for my two beach trips coming up! The first week of August then the first week of September. Ahhhhhh…why can’t they be here now?!? I’ll be sure to take tons of pictures. That’s all for now folks. I don’t know if I’ll update before I go to the beach. Nothing exciting has happened lately, so I don’t really have a point to blog hah.

Nasal Spray

Posted in Uncategorized by lnanderson on the July 11, 2008
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I went to a REAL doctor today. She prescribed me three different things. Augmentin (for my sinus infection), Veramyst (for my allergies), and Xyzal (for my allergies). I hope these things work. I’ve tried nearly everything else and nothing seems to work. I have never had allergies before, but this year brought them on. She also tested my thyroid because I’ve been having a lot of mood swings and tiredness lately. I hope they can figure out why I’m soooo damn tired all the time.

In my first class this semester, we are learing about setting goals (it’s just an intro class). So here are some of my goals that I REALLY hope to achieve by the beginning of August. Old habits need to DIE HARD NOW. It’s so hard for me to break habits, especially if they are bad ones that I have been doing for a while. Here goes…

Goals
1. No more red meat
2. Exercise (even if its just a few sit ups or walking the dog) three times a week
3. Meditate daily
4. Eat healthier (ie no ice cream, candy, extremely fatty foods)
5. NO MORE BUYING LUNCH AT WORK (this is the biggest one because it wastes tons of money)
6. Try to actually listen when people are talking about problems.
7. Save at least $100.00 a month (either in my savings accounts or in Lil P’s account).

I think all of these are extremely realistic. I believe I am going to start a food journal starting tomorrow so I can see how much bad stuff that I really do eat on a daily basis. Then hopefully I can figure out how to cut down then cut them completely out. It’s really hard to eat right and exercise while not spending money, especially when you are like me….mom, full time job, full time student, and trying to live the life of a 21 year old girl. It’s hard! I should stop complaining. Tons of people have it a lot worse than me. I also need to stop cursing. I don’t do it around M or my family, but I do it around co-workers a lot.

The first week of August I’m going to Sandbridge (which is a little place right near Virginia Beach). I am so excited! We are bringing Lil P and it will be his first beach trip. He has already been to Charlotte, NC. He is only 4 months old and he has already traveled a lot. Then the first week of September I am going to Myrtle Beach for 4 days then to Aiken, SC for 3 days. That will be exciting. We are bringing Lil P then too. He gets to travel WAY more than I did when I was little. I don’t believe I took any big trips until I was around 6 or 7. Lucky little guy!