Life is Just a Chair of Bowlies

At least that's what Mary Engelbreit says.. I've always loved her.. used to have dishes, cards etc.. Things are more simple in my house now.. My husband and I have come to love simplicity.. I don't like to have a lot of things sitting around.. it's weird how my tastes have changed over the years.. I used to like country decorating.. then shabby chic.. now it's more streamlined and contemporary.. part of it is I don't want to have to clean everything.. easier to dust if you have very few knicknacks.. We still have stuff though.. I'm working on getting rid of it.. going to send things to my kids.. get rid of things we don't need or use. We moved from a 5000 square foot house to a 1742 square foot townhouse.. so we have more than we need..  When we moved we got rid of a bunch of stuff.. but there is more to do.

Have had some issues with the boys.. it's sad really.. they have been told to hate me, do things to annoy me.. I know the older boy has done plenty of that but I didn't think the younger one did.. but I'm finding out differently.. it's nothing big.. they don't do drugs or drink.. they don't even drive and that's their choice.. it's just little passive aggressive stuff that they know will bug me and it's done on purpose.. Maybe I overreacted but I'm so tired of it all.. but I don't and won't take being disrespected.. My kids didn't treat me like that and I am not going to take it from these boys. I have done everything I could to help them and somehow it's my fault they aren't with their mother.. crazy making.. Shelby even admitted that he does things to bug me because of his mom.. we told him if he's so unhappy and so committed to her to go live with her.. he said he didn't want to.. so there we go.. life is just a chair of bowlies!!

Having a day to myself.. one is working the others are golfing. I bought some furniture for my bathroom that I'm going to put together. Once it's done I'll post some pics.

10 years!!

We had the most incredible weekend away.. It was our 10 year anniversary and my sweet husband planned a little trip for us.. About 2 hours away.. we stayed at a place called Nemacolin.  There are a few different hotels there and he picked the one called Falling Rock.. inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.  Check in was not until 4 so we first toured Lloyd's masterpiece called Falling Water.. so amazing.. I don't have pics because they are on Peter's phone but will post when I figure out how to upload them.. It was hot and at the end of the tour we were told we had just climbed 110 steps.. but it was well worth it..

We then checked in to our hotel.. so wonderful.. Friday night at 6 we read our vows to each other.. had some champagne.. we both cried because we are so happy together.  Peter got down on his knee and asked me to marry him all over again.. and gave me the most beautiful necklace.. sapphire and diamond because he said those are what to give on the 10th anniversary.. also said it's like infinity and how we will always be together..

I set up a little shrine on the nightstand.. our vows that Peter had made into a plaque, our wedding flutes that belonged to his Mother, our guest book, ring boxes and a picture of us.. we had the best time.. Saturday, I went to the spa.. had a massage and pedicure.. Peter toured the area.. saw a white lion and was actually able to play with her.. outside the fence of course.  We then had dinner in our room served by our butler!!  Yes a butler.. he came back later and drew a bath for us.. we could pick the scent we wanted and he lit candles and spread rose petals all around.. very sweet..

Next day we had breakfast in our room and then had to check out.. Never did make it to the pool since it was raining on Saturday.. but that's ok.. I think we will go again..

Back

I've been away too long.. some days I haven't felt well.. other days were just too busy.  I've been scanning some pics and also missing my sweet baby Zack.. Both of the boys are home now.. soon it will be back to school..  This is a pic of my mother.. not sure her age but I'm guessing it's a graduation picture.

Sweet Baby Boy

Zackary had his first doctor visit yesterday.  He weighed 8lb 4oz at birth.. left the hospital last Thursday at 7lb 11oz.  Yesterday he weighed in at 8lb 7oz.  The doctor said they hope babies will get back to their birth weight in 2 weeks.. Zack passed that in just a few days.. can we say Mama has good milk!  He's been wanting to sleep longer stretches at night but they have been waking him to nurse.. the doctor said because he's doing so well they can let him sleep up to 6 hours.. he did that last night!!  What a blessing.  He is the sweetest baby.. so calm and peaceful.  Only cries if he needs something and is easy to calm down.  He loves to cuddle.. is so happy in his swing.. Couldn't ask for a better baby.  Mom and Dad are peaceful and calm too.. very patient with him and enjoying every minute of it.

He's Here!!!

Zackary Taylor Botnik s here.. 8lbs 4oz, 21 1/2 inches long.. Sweet, sweet boy.  Loves to be held and rocked.  Mom and Baby are healthy and doing well.

Where is my baby!

No baby yet.  Lots of contractions last night and things are definitely progressing but no really good contractions today.. Hope it gets moving along soon because Paige's doctor will be there until Wednesday.. Here are some pics we took this morning.

Baby Waiting

I'm with Paige and Danny waiting for the baby to come.  Today is the actual due date.  She is having some contractions.. is a bit uncomfortable with the size of the baby but not in labor as far as we can tell.  The thing that is unbelievable is she has a ton of energy and has all along.. just the last few days has forced herself to take a nap.. and she is still working and plans to do so until she goes into labor.  We see the doctor tomorrow and will see how things are going and what the next step is.. Can't wait to meet that little guy!