Is it just me...or can I blame it on the pregnancy?

So I have been contemplating whether or not to start a new blog for the sole purpose of having a place to complain and put my pet peeves and writing about things that bug me. It seems I am more irritated lately (due to the fact that I am fat and tired), but maybe I really am just an ornery, uptight, beastly person. I can guarantee many posts of this new blog, if I actually started one, would be about the neighborhood children around here. Is it so wrong for me to want to go outside and play with my own children once in awhile, without being ambushed or mauled by 10-12 other kids who, in my opinion, have no idea what a personal bubble is, and furthermore, must have been trained by experts in the art of bugging people? Maybe these kids just crave attention so badly because they don't get it at home, that they can't help butting into whatever it is we are doing. My first thought is that they are the rude ones, but then I think maybe I am the rude one and I always end up giving in. I don't like being scrutinized by a 4 year old who is constantly asking me what I am doing, why I am doing it, and where I am going. Finally today I told him it was none of his business. Am I horrible or justified? I guess that is what you get when you live in a town home, and had I known it would bother me so bad we never would have purchased one. I long for my OWN back yard where I am in control of what happens and who comes and where I can do things with my own kids, undisturbed. I could go on and on about community living, but that is not the only thing that bugs me. Even little things that people do and say have been driving me crazy, even when it has nothing to do with me. I constantly catch myself thinking how stupid people are and why can't they just think rationally? I really am not a hater, and I would like to blame it on the pregnancy, but I think I really have this disposition and the pregnancy just magnifies it. So, I want to change. I want to be more positive and one of those 'nice' people who never have anything bad to say about anything. However, I know I can't change overnight, and I probably won't start a new blog, so don't be surprised to hear a few more gripes from me at least until I no longer have a bulging belly and I feel like I am more normal.

Sharing my woes

I am now 30 weeks pregnant and everything seems to be going fine. This baby moves a lot like Tyson did, so hopefully that means she will come 3 weeks early as well. A girl can dream can't she? I do have a few hang ups (as always) that I want to share:

• I passed my glucose test with flying colors, but my iron level keeps dropping. They will check it next time and I may or may not have to start getting iron shots.
• I have sciatica from the top of my butt down to my toes on my right side. Not fun.
• When I sit at the computer my left arm goes numb.
• Getting myself dressed and ready is a rare occasion. I'm trying to work on this one.
• I let my kids watch the same movie three times in a row just to keep them occupied and give me some time to do what I need. Right now the favorite movie is Mulan 2. However, Tyson has picked up a song from it called "I want to be like other girls" and goes around singing it. People probably think he is going through an identity crisis.
• I am lacking motivation in all things right now.
• I think I am getting a receding gum line and am long overdue for a dental checkup. Man, I wish we had dental insurance.
• I brushed my teeth so hard that I slipped and gouged myself, which formed a canker and is killing me days later.
• Tyson is 2 for 2 in breaking 2 dishes in 2 days.
• I know I have been slacking in house work, so I got up early before everyone else was awake and deep cleaned the bathroom downstairs. It must have shocked Anthony because he asked me if I was nesting. I better step it up.
• After last weekend, all four of my sisters have had their babies, leaving me to be pregnant and miserable all alone for the next 2 months. Thanks a lot!

All whining set aside, I am actually feeling pretty good and am enjoying life with my little family. I am looking to do a few small projects before the baby comes and am staying busy with family things. Life is good and I am so grateful for all the things I have been blessed with.

Tyson's birthday

Tyson's birthday was simple, yet he was completely satisfied. We just stayed home and played around and took it easy. His birthday kind of snuck up on me so I didn't plan a formal party or anything. I wasn't about to let all the stray neighborhood kids in my house, so I made cupcakes for Tyson to take outside and share with his friends. He thought that was so fun. He is such a giving person. No doubt I ended up with a herd of kids at my door asking for more cupcakes. Sorry, when they're gone-they're gone. I opted to do a simple cake this year. A regular old 9x13 but I decorated the top like a small race track and put cars on it. I even forgot to take a picture of the cake by itself, probably because it didn't live up to any of the previous cakes I made. Anyway, Tyson got all the Disney Cars characters and couldn't be more thrilled. They are his favorite thing and he kept saying "oh my gosh" and "oh my goodness" and "wow". It is so fun when they are so happy. We had our cousins over for cake and ice cream and we had a great time playing and visiting. One thing that made Tyson laugh especially hard was having his cousins sing Happy Birthday to him on the phone. Thanks for the presents and calls and helping us celebrate our sweet boy's special day.

State Fair

So this year we happened to be in Salt Lake during the State Fair. My younger brother showed a lamb in the fair so we decided to go check it out. The judging took a really long time and it was really hot in the building. The kids grew really restless, but Brian took 1st place in his class and 3rd place overall, so it was worth the wait. That is pretty good considering there were 200 plus lambs there this year. Melissa and Jaeley

Tyson trying to stay entertained.

Tanner sleeping on the grand stand.

Future farmers of America...

Bunking up with grandma at the hotel. Fun times.

The few days prior to this, we drove out to Denver to see Andrea's new little baby boy. It was a short trip, but always fun to see their family. Grandma's van has a dvd player in it and the boys traveled wonderfully. Thanks to Andrea for letting us invade her home.

I think after a long week of traveling and being in a hotel, I was quite irritated and short-fused. My sweet husband took me on a date Friday night to the Roof restaurant and to a short program by the Tabernacle Choir. It was a nice break. I have such a thoughtful husband.

I think my children were a little thrown off as well because they were being kind of naughty, fighting over anything and everything like who got to push the elevator button. I was about to strangle them by the end of the week.

the real reason for going to the state fair

Showing the lamb
Setting up the lamb
Getting judged

Winning 1st in his class