Ever feel you've agreed to too much?

Ha! I know my momma friends know what I'm talking about.

I feel like I've got too much on my plate, yet I feel so obligated to keep piling it on. I'm at a buffet and don't want to offend the chef so I put  everything on my plate as he stands there, fat and happy, encouraging me to keep piling it on. No matter if ( Read more... )

I got a job.

I started college, again.

I agreed to get a CDA within record time.

I did it all. Or started it.

What the hell was I thinking?

Why must I be so eager to please and agree to everything. My "I can do it all, sure!" attitude lasts during face time, then the adrenaline rushes off as quickly as it came in and all I want to do is crawl into a ( Read more... )

Family Portrait

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Just some video and a few pics because I can.

(Something sweet amidst the bitterness that's prevailed thus far.)

http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h271/iraticbioclock/?action=view¤t=MVI_2543.flv


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Riley turned 6 months on Feb 6. Can you believe it?
Today we went in for his 6 month review.

The stats
28 in
14.4 lbs
Diaper Rash - still
Thrush - still but not bad, we got the goods
Dry Skin - Check, may be slight eczema
Vaccinations - 4 shots, 1 oral

Doctor's Comments
Height - good.
Weight - on the low side. Continue breastfeeding and solid foods.  ( Read more... )

I know, our last name is Owen, but who are we kidding? It's Riley run.

It's 530am now. I've been up with him since 4. Not complaining, it's my duty. I do wish he'd let me sleep until at least 530 or 6, but, que the quasi-dreamlike Disney music and singing finches, someday my dream will come true.

Until then I'll update, since I don't feel like ( Read more... )

I had to write this in between checking on him, it's long too. So, there's your fair warning. Now I'm going to pay attention to him some more ( Read more... )