Owner: Crazy Thoughts by Chelle URL:http://soodz.com/blog Join Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:22:41 -0500 Rating:1 Site Description: The adventures of a stay at home mom, well sort of. It is way more than that, but can only be that. We are Canadian transplanted in California, with a toddler, a fat cat and a lot of adventure! Site statistics:Click here
Fun yet Exhausting Day! 2007-01-10 04:00:26 Pic of the Day ~ Do You Think the Kids are Having Fun? ~
Becca and I joined our friends at Disneyland today! I was frightfully late due to evil traffic and a little disorganization on my part, however we had a wonderful time enjoying the parks with the boys and Marina. The kids had a [...]
It's a Day Full of Magic 2007-01-08 17:23:00 Pic of the Day ~ The Ever Moving Becca ~
We had a pretty low key weekend. It was nice to spend time together, apart and just chill out. I am very proud of me that I am not all crazy with anxiety and worry. YAY for me! The baby has been moving and a [...] Read more:Magic
Different Day 2007-01-11 03:58:42 Pic of the Day ~ Becca and Joey Enjoying the Water at Disneyland~
Today was a much different day than yesterday, even the weather is so different! We had a calm, relaxing day. I completed a couple projects for upcoming birthdays, while Becca enjoyed playing with her toys and then we went for a short [...]
It's Snow Lovely 2007-01-12 22:04:47 Pic of the Day ~ Becca in a Tree ~
Can you believe it?!?!? It snowed in Southern California! I missed it *cries* I was cleaning the bathroom when the few snow flakes fell to the ground. My friend Marina said that she has never seen it snow here before and she grew up [...] Read more:Lovely
Baby It's Cold Outside! 2007-01-14 16:35:09 Pic of the Day ~ Becca Enjoying the Park ~
WOW! It so does not take long to get acclimatized to an area. J & I both grew up in areas that were chilly in the the winter. Now, it hits the freezing mark and we are singing the blues! California declared a State of Emergency [...] Read more:Outside
She Looks Cute but She Can Take Down a Pregnant Woman 2007-01-16 05:25:13 Pic of the Day ~ Becca Painting her Masterpiece ~
UGH! Being pregnant and spending the entire day with a toddler is EXHAUSTING! I am not complaining. I relish in the idea that I am pregnant and we are having a little boy in a few short months. Besides that I adore spending time with Becca. [...] Read more:Looks
, Pregnant Woman
Too Much of a Good Thing 2007-01-17 02:28:00 Pic of the Day ~ It’s Not Cold …. 5 More Minutes!!! ~
Hi, My Name is Chelle *Hi Chelle* And I am a Mommy Overachiever.
I am fully aware of my issues. I know I try too hard, stress way too much, worry unnecessarily and over-analyze everything. I attribute some of my neurotic behaviour [...] Read more:Thing
Happy Birthday Cutie 2007-01-19 00:25:55 Pic of the Day ~ Daddy and Becca at the Eye Specialist ~
My gorgeous husband turns 30 today! I am in awe that for the last ten years I have swooned for this man. My love for J has only grown over the years, watching him become the man, husband and father he has become.
Before [...] Read more:Birthday
, Happy
, Happy Birthday
It is Not Hard to Make a Pregnant Woman Cry 2007-01-19 21:24:25 Pic of the Day ~ Still Growing ~
What is hard is stopping a pregnant woman from crying once she has started! Hormones! Why is it men are not plague by the wretched hormones?!?! I have good days, but darn it this morning was not one of them. I was an emotional basket case …. why? [...] Read more:Pregnant Woman
Un-Creative 2007-01-21 16:52:59 Pic of the Day ~ Becca Modeling her New Leg Warmers ~
I received a special package in the mail! Trisha from Mommy Colored Glasses sent me some goodies from Japan as a Thank You for the blog design! I was so honoured to open it to see a cute little outfit for Ethan, a [...]
Craziness Dorkiness and an Aching Back 2007-01-23 04:54:33 Pic of the Day ~ Becca Wearing my Fingerless Gloves … I so need to knit her a pair! ~
I had a terrible dream last night. I went to a hairdresser and the dude cut all my hair!! Like it was so short I could not even put it back in a ponytail and when [...]
Mommy's Looking Good 2007-01-24 01:24:56 Pic of the Day ~ Becca Boo ~
I was reading Tasha’s post this morning over at Mommy
Needs to Vent, and I rambled so much in her comments I thought I should bring the conversation over here too. Please feel free to read what she has to say, for she writes beautifully and really gets [...]
Social Butterflies 2007-01-25 17:42:49 Pic of the Day ~ A Very Tired Social
Butterfly ~
Wow this has been one heck of a week and yet it is not over yet! I keep telling my husband (and myself) that I want to hibernate, stay home more, cozy up and relax. So far since I made that claim two months [...]
Life is Beautiful 2007-01-27 04:15:12 Pic of the Day ~ Baby Ethan George! ~
Becca and I enjoyed a wonderful morning of shopping, a break at Starbucks and playing outside. We only needed a few things, so stopped by the ‘Bucks after shopping. We took our drinks outside to watch the water fountain, the birds, sing the ABC’s and count [...] Read more:Beautiful
Weekends Rock! 2007-01-28 06:12:00 Pic of the Day ~ Geek In Training Becca enjoying the Outdoors ~
Every Sunday, I escape the apartment and join my friend Marina for a few hours of knitting and chatting. It is a time we both hold sacred as it is a time without responsibilities, children, husbands (although we love them all!) and [...]
Ramblings of a Somewhat Sane Pregnant Woman 2007-01-30 02:10:59 Pic of the Day ~ Becca and Daddy at the Zoo ~
We had a wonderful time at the zoo. It was a beautiful family outing (although quite exhausting for all three of us!). The animals were all out and active since the weather was cool and refreshing. Becca proclaims that the Elephants and Giraffes [...] Read more:Pregnant Woman
PJ Day Stands for Puke on J Day? 2007-01-31 16:32:09 Pic of the Day ~ Another Becca and Daddy at the Zoo Pic! ~
Pajama Day did not begin as I had envisioned. Is that not always the case with a toddler in the house? Things simply do not go as planned? I woke up to “Chelle …. Chelle …. Can you come help me [...]
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! 2007-02-01 16:15:47 When the king's men arrived at my door, I knew that all was not well. And, I knew it was likely his fault…
"Good evening ma'am. I'm afraid we have some bad news. Your husband has had a great fall"
As I heard the words, I remembered the argument that caused H. to charge out the door, [...]
w00t It is ALL Good! 2007-02-02 22:28:19 Pic of the Day ~ Becca Playing at IKea ~
We finally saw the OB doctor today. All is well. The ultrasound came back wonderful, no Placenta Previa. My blood pressure is a little higher but still within normal range. I am experiencing some swelling and water retention, however again all within normal range! I spoke [...]
Stellar Parenting Moments 2007-02-04 00:40:53 I am not a prefect parent. I know shocking isn’t it? I do have moments that well are not exactly stellar moments. I am an emotionally charged woman by nature. My emotions rule me, to my own fault really. I like to think it is what is enduring about me as well.
Yesterday afternoon and evening [...] Read more:Moments
, Parenting
, Stellar
Quietness 2007-02-06 00:55:37 Pic of the Day ~ The Ever Sweet Becca ~
The weekend was a quiet one. With J & Becca still on the mend, we stayed pretty close to home. On Sunday, J took Becca out for some errands, which gave me the opportunity to work on some theme development for wordpress.
I develop all my themes [...]
Feeling the Love 2007-02-07 05:11:08 Pic of the Day ~ Becca the Artist at it Again! ~
Not sure if it comes through on the photo, but Becca gets a terrible red rash every time she eats tomatoes (or sauce!). Yet she loves the stuff (her favorite really) and does not have any other ill effects … It looks sore but [...] Read more:Feeling
Busy Moms Sleep Better …. Right? 2007-02-08 16:16:08 Pic of the Day ~ Sleep
ing Beauty ~
In walks our new friend, a wonderful gal from Canada, that we adore spending time with and Becca says:
Daddy is going to put Charisma in the oven again, so I will get a new pet. We are going to eat the cat!
The new friend, looks to me for [...] Read more:Right
Psshaa and I thought I was tired … 2007-02-11 06:01:09 Pic of the Day ~ The Family at Joshua Tree National Park ~
I have been so busy I have not had time to BLOG! This is crazy! I am in awe … I have never been so busy. I really am not complaining. We are having so much fun! Thursday we played at the park [...] Read more:thought
, tired
What's Happening 2007-02-13 03:11:15 Pic of the Day ~ Becca the Super Star ~
Life is just so so busy around here. I think I may have mentioned that already ~hehe~ This morning Becca and I went on a hike with one of the mom’s groups. We brought Erin and Samuel with us, and had a great time. The [...] Read more:Happening
How We Met … 2007-02-14 04:56:01 Pic of the Day ~ The Engagement Photo - 2001 ~
I was just starting to figure out who I was … My early twenties being a time of a lot of growth and sense of self. I was away from a situation that tortured me emotionally for the first time and was completely on [...]
The Right Fit, Baby 2007-02-15 16:08:39 Pic of the Day ~ Becca the Swinger ~
Wow! Thanks for all the love yesterday! Valentine’s Day around here is pretty low key. Becca and I went to a Mom’s Club Valentin’e Day Party at the park and had a blast! J and I exchanged little treasures, although he spoiled me after lecturing me to [...] Read more:Right
A Healthy Pregnancy 2007-02-16 22:14:25 Pic of the Day ~ Best Friends ~
I cannot express how grateful I am to have a healthy pregnancy. When I was pregnant with Becca, I was blessed at first, then hit with Pre-eclampsia that paralyzed my life, placed me on bed rest then lead to a premature birth. It was scary to be [...] Read more:Healthy Pregnancy
, Pregnancy
This Sucks 2007-02-18 16:58:24 I was on the top of the world. Having spent a few days chilling out closer to home, quality time with Becca, life was good.
Yesterday was wonderful.
J came home early from work and we all headed out to do some shopping! w00t! But my throat hurt.
Then my sinuses starting in with a stabbing pain.
By the [...]
Grateful … 2007-02-20 03:52:35 Pic of the Day ~ How Many Canadian Toddlers are Swimming in their Pools in February? Becca is so Lucky! ~
Now that I am feeling somewhat better and the feelings of death have dissipated, I want to share with you what I had planned on posting about before the plague hit.
Every week Michelle [...]