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  • My Weekend WrapUp

    Happy Monday!  Hope everyone had a good weekend.  Our weekend was kind of long.  Friday, the Mr thought it would be a good idea to get some more grilling time in before it gets cold cold out.  Well, we went to clean the old charcoal out of the grill and the entire bottom of the grill fell out!

    Of course, that meant he had to go hunt another grill.  Thankfully, he didn’t have to drive all over town to find one. The Mr is able to find a new grill that was similar to the one we had had before.  So, we’re putting it together only to find out one of the legs wouldn’t stay on.  By this time, two hours have gone by and we’re just ready to eat already.  So, we rig one of the legs from the old broken grill onto the new one.

    Saturday, I decided to take the kids to the library.  We hadn’t been in a while and Moo had been asking me to go non-stop during the week.  The kids have a blast at the library.  They play at the computer center, look at some books and picked out some books from the name your own price book sale.

    We’re barely home an hour when the Mr is changing JJ’s diaper and notices something is wrong with his right eye.  It’s all red and both the lower and upper lids are swollen.  We check him out some more to see that he has rash all over his stomach and sides.  Of course, he hasn’t eaten anything that he can’t have.  So, I start to freak out a bit.

    We load up and head to the nearest hospital which isn’t our usual hospital.  But I figured it was important to just go to the closest place we could because hey when it comes to an eye, a hand or a foot or your heart or your head you don’t really want to take any chances.  And he was scratching like a mad man.  So, I just wanted to get him comfortable fast and find out what had caused this certain flare-up.

    Well, we regret not going to our usual hospital because we spent hours in the waiting room and almost an hour in the back before a doctor came in.  During all this time the swelling went down a little but his neck and face had started to become covered in a red rash which one of the nurses witnessed.   Moo was not enjoying being confined and not being able to roam freely.  Then she got frustrated because she got hungry and ended up spilling almost half a bag of NERD candies on the floor.

    And of course, I was getting pissed because I was seeing people get carted off for x-rays that came in after we did.  Also, the paramedics brought in this teen on a stretcher who looked fairly unconscious.  His mom and her husband arrived and come to find out he was unconscious alright because he was high as a kite.  And the whole time we’re waiting to get placed in our room, she’s in the waiting room screaming at him asking him can he see or hear her.  Her husband says not even two words the entire time they’re there. So, I’m thinking he might have been the step-dad.

    Anyways, she proceeds to get on her phone and call her sister to give a blow by blow of how her son is sitting in a wheelchair higher than a bird.  And she’s not even trying to talk about this in  a discreet voice but is talking so loud people in the waiting area across from us have stopped talking to now stare in their direction.  I’m not sure if I would have wanted to reveal to 25-30 people that my son was so high he couldn’t even remember his own name.

    Long story short, when we went to the hospital it was still daylight outside-maybe 6 PM.  We left the hospital at midnight!  Never again will we be using this hospital.  When the doctor did come in it was the quickest exam ever. So, we’re off to see the peds this week for a follow up because he still has the rash covering his stomach and sides.

    Being that I was beyond tired from our long day on Saturday, I didn’t get up in time to make it to church.  I was a little bummed out because I really, really enjoy our new church.  But JJ and I did get to catch up on our sleep.  Moo can keep going off little or sleep. I don’t know how that girl’s body does it.

    I’m really glad that today has been non-eventful to say the least.  The rest of this week, I’m hoping to focus on my upcoming wedding anniversary.  It’s in six days!!

    Was your weekend as eventful and tiresome as ours?

  • My Weekend WrapUp

    Happy Monday!  Hope everyone had a good weekend.  Our weekend was kind of long.  Friday, the Mr thought it would be a good idea to get some more grilling time in before it gets cold cold out.  Well, we went to clean the old charcoal out of the grill and the entire bottom of the grill fell out!

    Of course, that meant he had to go hunt another grill.  Thankfully, he didn’t have to drive all over town to find one. The Mr is able to find a new grill that was similar to the one we had had before.  So, we’re putting it together only to find out one of the legs wouldn’t stay on.  By this time, two hours have gone by and we’re just ready to eat already.  So, we rig one of the legs from the old broken grill onto the new one.

    Saturday, I decided to take the kids to the library.  We hadn’t been in a while and Moo had been asking me to go non-stop during the week.  The kids have a blast at the library.  They play at the computer center, look at some books and picked out some books from the name your own price book sale.

    We’re barely home an hour when the Mr is changing JJ’s diaper and notices something is wrong with his right eye.  It’s all red and both the lower and upper lids are swollen.  We check him out some more to see that he has rash all over his stomach and sides.  Of course, he hasn’t eaten anything that he can’t have.  So, I start to freak out a bit.

    We load up and head to the nearest hospital which isn’t our usual hospital.  But I figured it was important to just go to the closest place we could because hey when it comes to an eye, a hand or a foot or your heart or your head you don’t really want to take any chances.  And he was scratching like a mad man.  So, I just wanted to get him comfortable fast and find out what had caused this certain flare-up.

    Well, we regret not going to our usual hospital because we spent hours in the waiting room and almost an hour in the back before a doctor came in.  During all this time the swelling went down a little but his neck and face had started to become covered in a red rash which one of the nurses witnessed.   Moo was not enjoying being confined and not being able to roam freely.  Then she got frustrated because she got hungry and ended up spilling almost half a bag of NERD candies on the floor.

    And of course, I was getting pissed because I was seeing people get carted off for x-rays that came in after we did.  Also, the paramedics brought in this teen on a stretcher who looked fairly unconscious.  His mom and her husband arrived and come to find out he was unconscious alright because he was high as a kite.  And the whole time we’re waiting to get placed in our room, she’s in the waiting room screaming at him asking him can he see or hear her.  Her husband says not even two words the entire time they’re there. So, I’m thinking he might have been the step-dad.

    Anyways, she proceeds to get on her phone and call her sister to give a blow by blow of how her son is sitting in a wheelchair higher than a bird.  And she’s not even trying to talk about this in  a discreet voice but is talking so loud people in the waiting area across from us have stopped talking to now stare in their direction.  I’m not sure if I would have wanted to reveal to 25-30 people that my son was so high he couldn’t even remember his own name.

    Long story short, when we went to the hospital it was still daylight outside-maybe 6 PM.  We left the hospital at midnight!  Never again will we be using this hospital.  When the doctor did come in it was the quickest exam ever. So, we’re off to see the peds this week for a follow up because he still has the rash covering his stomach and sides.

    Being that I was beyond tired from our long day on Saturday, I didn’t get up in time to make it to church.  I was a little bummed out because I really, really enjoy our new church.  But JJ and I did get to catch up on our sleep.  Moo can keep going off little or sleep. I don’t know how that girl’s body does it.

    I’m really glad that today has been non-eventful to say the least.  The rest of this week, I’m hoping to focus on my upcoming wedding anniversary.  It’s in six days!!

    Was your weekend as eventful and tiresome as ours?

  • Thankful Thursday

    Whew!  The weekend is almost here yall!  I’m thankful for that because I’m hoping to get out and hit up the park with the kiddies.  We’ve been a little cooped up in the house.  We’ll also be showing for fall and Halloween decorations to put up outside.  Let’s hope pumpkins aren’t super expensive this year.
    I’m thankful to all over you who have taken the YUMMommy Reader Survey.  Your feedback is very important to me.  I want to make sure that what I’m putting out on this blog is useful and meaningful still.  If you haven’t taken the survey please do! Click here.
    I’m thankful that Moo is still doing good in her Big Girl bed.  I’m thinking that by Christmas, she might be ready to move into her own room.  We’ll see though.  I’m not really in a rush.  I’ve been thinking about whether or not to work on getting JJ started with sleeping in his own bed.  Since I’m still breastfeeding, I might hold off on that until after the New Year.
    With just two days left to vote YUMMommy as one of the Top 25 Southern Blogs on Circle of Moms, I’m thankful for everyone who has been voting on a daily basis.  Click here to vote if you haven’t already.  I would be beyond thrilled if I made the list.
    Last but not least I’m thankful for my family because they’re always supportive of me and my endeavors.  They’re constantly supporting the blog and offering up words of encouragement.  They support my writing career and aspirations to become a bestselling author.  I love how we’ve been all making effort to get closer and stay in touch more.
    What are you thankful for today?

  • Thankful Thursday

    Whew!  The weekend is almost here yall!  I’m thankful for that because I’m hoping to get out and hit up the park with the kiddies.  We’ve been a little cooped up in the house.  We’ll also be showing for fall and Halloween decorations to put up outside.  Let’s hope pumpkins aren’t super expensive this year.
    I’m thankful to all over you who have taken the YUMMommy Reader Survey.  Your feedback is very important to me.  I want to make sure that what I’m putting out on this blog is useful and meaningful still.  If you haven’t taken the survey please do! Click here.
    I’m thankful that Moo is still doing good in her Big Girl bed.  I’m thinking that by Christmas, she might be ready to move into her own room.  We’ll see though.  I’m not really in a rush.  I’ve been thinking about whether or not to work on getting JJ started with sleeping in his own bed.  Since I’m still breastfeeding, I might hold off on that until after the New Year.
    With just two days left to vote YUMMommy as one of the Top 25 Southern Blogs on Circle of Moms, I’m thankful for everyone who has been voting on a daily basis.  Click here to vote if you haven’t already.  I would be beyond thrilled if I made the list.
    Last but not least I’m thankful for my family because they’re always supportive of me and my endeavors.  They’re constantly supporting the blog and offering up words of encouragement.  They support my writing career and aspirations to become a bestselling author.  I love how we’ve been all making effort to get closer and stay in touch more.
    What are you thankful for today?

  • Striving For Improvement

    YUMMommy is almost three years old!  Can you all  believe that?  Yes, my third blogiversary will be here in a little over three months folks.  So, I’m striving to make a few improvements around these parts.  Yes, this started off as a personal blog, but I’ve come to realize that I write just as much for all as I do for myself.
    Therefore, I’m enlisting your help to make sure things stay interesting.  Below is a survey I’ve created to kind of get a picture of what my readership looks like, what you all love, what you want to see more of and that sort of stuff.  I hope that you will take a moment to fill it out.  And don’t worry it’s completely anonymous.

    Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool.

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  • Striving For Improvement

    YUMMommy is almost three years old!  Can you all  believe that?  Yes, my third blogiversary will be here in a little over three months folks.  So, I’m striving to make a few improvements around these parts.  Yes, this started off as a personal blog, but I’ve come to realize that I write just as much for all as I do for myself.
    Therefore, I’m enlisting your help to make sure things stay interesting.  Below is a survey I’ve created to kind of get a picture of what my readership looks like, what you all love, what you want to see more of and that sort of stuff.  I hope that you will take a moment to fill it out.  And don’t worry it’s completely anonymous.

    Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool.

    Do you think reader surveys are important?

  • Unlimited Equals Limited

    Hard to believe that it’s already Monday again. My weekend didn’t get off to best of starts.  Friday, I was going about my business of answering emails, writing, mommy duty, etc.  Then I get a tweet from my baby sister saying they can’t get through to me on my phone.  Next, I get a Facebook notification from my younger sister saying the same.
    So, I’m like what the heck is going on?  I go to find my phone and I try to call only to get a pre-recorded voice telling me that my account doesn’t exist.  In my mind I’m thinking “that’s a lie because I was just on this phone 12 hours ago.”  The Mr comes home and he gets I the phone with the Sprint people and looks like little Miss Pre-recorded was right.  They had indeed deleted my account.
    Why?  Well, it turns out that unlimited with Sprint isn’t really unlimited.  You all know that I spend a lot of time at my mom’s and on the go.  And I do travel outside of the Sprint network.  I never worried about roaming because well, our plan is unlimited.  But apparently, unlimited is really limited now.  According to several of the customer service agents we talked too, I was roaming too much and Sprint can terminate my account without even notifying me!
    My response?  “That shit is bananas!  Yep, I said it.  It’s crazy to think that after being a loyal customers with them over 3 years that they wouldn’t have the decency to call or mail out a letter to let me know there was an issue.  I could see if our bill wasn’t paid, but we pay on time!  And furthermore, it’s not like I just started spending time at my mom’s, we lived there for almost two years and the roaming wasn’t a problem.  So, why is this now becoming an issue?
    I’m beyond pissed.  I’m not going to let a cell phone tie me down.  And when I do travel, I’m going to use my phone. That’s kind of the reason I got one in the first place.  But what I am going to do is find a new cell phone provider.  These big companies don’t really give sticks about loyal customers who pay on time.  I hate they can change policies but don’t have to notify customers.  We’re suppose to be mind readers or something.
    And those customer service agents are a joke.  Like you’re copping attitude because I called to see what the deal was with my phone not working?  Wait, is that not your job?  Did I ask you to do something impossible like saw yourself in half?  
    I love technology but times and incidents like these make me wonder if all the frustrations we have to experience with it is worth it?

  • Unlimited Equals Limited

    Hard to believe that it’s already Monday again. My weekend didn’t get off to best of starts.  Friday, I was going about my business of answering emails, writing, mommy duty, etc.  Then I get a tweet from my baby sister saying they can’t get through to me on my phone.  Next, I get a Facebook notification from my younger sister saying the same.
    So, I’m like what the heck is going on?  I go to find my phone and I try to call only to get a pre-recorded voice telling me that my account doesn’t exist.  In my mind I’m thinking “that’s a lie because I was just on this phone 12 hours ago.”  The Mr comes home and he gets I the phone with the Sprint people and looks like little Miss Pre-recorded was right.  They had indeed deleted my account.
    Why?  Well, it turns out that unlimited with Sprint isn’t really unlimited.  You all know that I spend a lot of time at my mom’s and on the go.  And I do travel outside of the Sprint network.  I never worried about roaming because well, our plan is unlimited.  But apparently, unlimited is really limited now.  According to several of the customer service agents we talked too, I was roaming too much and Sprint can terminate my account without even notifying me!
    My response?  “That shit is bananas!  Yep, I said it.  It’s crazy to think that after being a loyal customers with them over 3 years that they wouldn’t have the decency to call or mail out a letter to let me know there was an issue.  I could see if our bill wasn’t paid, but we pay on time!  And furthermore, it’s not like I just started spending time at my mom’s, we lived there for almost two years and the roaming wasn’t a problem.  So, why is this now becoming an issue?
    I’m beyond pissed.  I’m not going to let a cell phone tie me down.  And when I do travel, I’m going to use my phone. That’s kind of the reason I got one in the first place.  But what I am going to do is find a new cell phone provider.  These big companies don’t really give sticks about loyal customers who pay on time.  I hate they can change policies but don’t have to notify customers.  We’re suppose to be mind readers or something.
    And those customer service agents are a joke.  Like you’re copping attitude because I called to see what the deal was with my phone not working?  Wait, is that not your job?  Did I ask you to do something impossible like saw yourself in half?  
    I love technology but times and incidents like these make me wonder if all the frustrations we have to experience with it is worth it?

  • Discover Something You

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    So, starting September 15th, Havertys will host monthly Inspiration Sessions.  That’s right you’ll have the chance to get tips and advice from their team of experienced interior design experts on how to transform your problem spaces into beautiful, warm, inviting and functional rooms that you, your family and guests can enjoy.  Click here to find your local Havertys.
    I personally plan on attending these sessions to pick up a few tips.  I’m firm believer that the design and functionality of our home environments has a great impact on our lifestyle.  For example, I spend a lot of time making homemade meals for my family because my kitchen is an open space.  It’s easy to maneuver from the fridge to the stove to sink.  Right now, I’m hoping to get some advice from the design experts on how to make our master bedroom feel more tranquil and peaceful.

    Also, with football season already started and holidays coming up, our living room could use a remodel and some reconfiguration as well.  When it comes to my interior design style I enjoy pieces that are modern, slightly masculine with a hint elegance.  Dark woods, leathers and shiny surfaces just do something for me.
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    Whether you’re looking to design your husband a man cave or turn your living room into a fashion forward paradise, be sure to check out your local Havertys.  Don’t forget to sign up for one of the Inspiration Sessions before space is gone.  There’s even a chance to get a $50 gift card!!  Happy Decorating!

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  • Discover Something You

    This post brought to you by Havertys Furniture. All opinions are 100% mine.

    Having a design crisis?  Havertys: Discover Something You to the rescue!  For over 125 years the good folks at Havertys have been helping thousands of people discover their interior design styles.  They realize that making a new house or apartment feel more like home isn’t always an easy job.  With all the design choices, styles and trends out there, it’s not hard to get lost when it comes to bringing your vision for your home to life.

    So, starting September 15th, Havertys will host monthly Inspiration Sessions.  That’s right you’ll have the chance to get tips and advice from their team of experienced interior design experts on how to transform your problem spaces into beautiful, warm, inviting and functional rooms that you, your family and guests can enjoy.  Click here to find your local Havertys.
    I personally plan on attending these sessions to pick up a few tips.  I’m firm believer that the design and functionality of our home environments has a great impact on our lifestyle.  For example, I spend a lot of time making homemade meals for my family because my kitchen is an open space.  It’s easy to maneuver from the fridge to the stove to sink.  Right now, I’m hoping to get some advice from the design experts on how to make our master bedroom feel more tranquil and peaceful.

    Also, with football season already started and holidays coming up, our living room could use a remodel and some reconfiguration as well.  When it comes to my interior design style I enjoy pieces that are modern, slightly masculine with a hint elegance.  Dark woods, leathers and shiny surfaces just do something for me.
    Love this!

    Whether you’re looking to design your husband a man cave or turn your living room into a fashion forward paradise, be sure to check out your local Havertys.  Don’t forget to sign up for one of the Inspiration Sessions before space is gone.  There’s even a chance to get a $50 gift card!!  Happy Decorating!

    If you could redesign one room in your home what room would it be?

    Visit Sponsor's Site