Blocker Boys On the Go!

     First I would like to thank Jhoanna at Surviving Motherhood {and college} in Arizona for giving this award to my blog.  I was very surprised and honored to receive this award today.  In fact I was not even going to post today, and just take the day off.  This award not only made me smile, but encouraged me to post today instead of waiting.  I mean really who can wait to post about an award.

     I know everyone is entitled to there own point of view on everything. I just wanted to share my point of view on family and housekeeping.  I have two little boys that are ages 2 1/2 and 11 months.  A little background on myself.  I was in the Navy for 6 years, and my husband still is.  Serving in the military teaches you a lot of different things, but flexibility is a major point. Who knows when you will get the call that you have to report to leave in 24 hours.  I think that has carried over to my take on being a MOM. 

     Being the mom of a toddler means anything predictable in your life just got tossed out the window. Throw in a baby for added excitement, and the roller coaster you just got on is off at full speed.  I for one LOVE roller coasters.  Around our house you never know when a ball might fly by your head, or some crazy toy will start blaring music all on its own.  Now my house is by no means perfect. I would never suggest that my way of parenting is the way it should be done.   This is a reminder to take a step back, and look at the important things in your life.

     However my kids know they are loved!! When is the last time you took a look around your house, and said you know what all these things are here because of someone I love.  My kids have way to many toys I will be the first person to tell you this.  For some reason they have grandparents that love to send them more toys.  When I come from the kitchen after retrieving a sippy cup of milk to see that the living room toy box got turned up side down.  I just take a deep breath sit back and watch, usually there is moment of sheer joy about to happen.  You see when my 2 year old finds a toy at the bottom of the box he has not seen in a few days he gets terribly excited.  Most of the time he will rush over to me, and show me his great find.  Now days he typically has a little shadow that comes right behind him full of excitement, but not quiet sure why. 

     So my house has piles of toys, dishes that need to go in the dish washer, and laundry that needs to move from the washer to the dryer.  If I spend all my time worrying about keeping the house spotless who knows what I would miss. Morale of the story take time to enjoy your family.  Families are an every changing dynamic so if you miss it now you will not get it back.

     Here is a post from I'm A Silly Mami as she views a change in her family dynamic.  Take time to enjoy your family as it is now.  I also enjoyed this post from 24/7 MOMS. In her post she steps back to reflect on some of here families favorite memories. She reminds us that it is important to take time, and make new memories to cherish with your family.

     Take time for family.  As a military family we are always trying to squeeze in extra good memories to keep us going when we are separated by deployment.  So even if the sink is full of dishes take your family to do something fun.  Memories last a life time so go make more.

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1. I was in the United States Navy for six years working in nuclear power.  I met my husband there.
2. I was born and raised in Texas. I love to go back, and visit all my family.
3. I have lived in Texas, Illinois, South Carolina, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now we are back in Virginia at least for a little while.
4. I have visited a handful of foreign countries: Crete, Spain (3 times), Italy (2 times), Greece, Turkey, Slovenia, and Dubai UAE.  I think that is all of them.
5. I have 2 little boys with unusual names, Korvin and Kenaniah.
6. I love to: read, garden, play with my kids, cook anything, surf on the internet, and spend time with family and friends.
7. I am currently on a self improvement kick. I am working on taking time for me, eating better, and hope to start a fitness routine soon.

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     So busy day around these parts.  Hubby is on duty so no break from the kiddos in sight until some time on Friday.  We made it through are day safely, and with only minor potty train accidents.  That screams victory at our house.  Dinner was left overs because Daddy was on the ship, so no reason for me to cook myself a meal.  The kids still really do not eat enough for me to justify cooking a meal with no other adults at the house.

    Then my friends tells me I should market one of my skills.  She may be right on with that thought.  So my brain is spinning 90 miles an hour with questions.

1. What would I call my business?
2. Is that name already taken on the web?
3. Would people really want to buy that from me?
4. How would I start it off?
5. Do I build a client list first, or start on the product?
6. When is a realistic goal to launch my product?
7. Will my husband think I am insane?
8. Will this benefit my family in the long run?
9. Why did I never think of this my self?
10. Then just a general AHHHHHH??? As I sit here pondering all of the above.

I love to experiment in my kitchen with everything. I will take a new recipe and twist around to make a new dish. I take my old recipes and twist them around for a new taste. Today I am going to attempt the latter. I am going to take my classic oatmeal peanut butter balls and coat them in white chocolate. I will post the recipe for ever one tonight if it works out to my liking. Really what could go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. Well I am off to experiment with my two year old in tow. I hope you all have a great day with the weekend blog hops.

Well I spent what time I got to myself today out on the blog hopping circuit. There are some awesome blogs out there. Hoping to find a few more blog friends out there in the world wide web. I hope everyone else had a good day. The two hops I saw with badge links are posted on my blog hop page.

Well I needed a new place to vent so taking up blogging again. It did me a world of good the first time when I kept up with it.  Tonight my husband is out a Navy conference until sometime tomorrow.  My almost 2 year old son is in bed, and my 2 month old is in his swing.  So I currently have a little time to try to set up a new blog.

So a quick bio before I go do a little more blog setup.  I married my husband in 2007 (to be known in the blog as B).  We met while we were in the Navy, and Stationed in Norfolk, VA.  In early 2009 we had our first son (to be known in the blog as K1), and we had our second son in late 2010 (to be known in the blog as K2).  Our family also includes two greyhounds, a chihuahua, and 2 cats. We are preparing to move due to Navy transfer in a few months.  I am mildly worried about getting everything ready to move in a timely manner.  I have a million things to put on craigslist, and stuff that just generally needs to be clean out before we move.  I am extremely grateful that the Navy will be paying for movers to move our stuff.  I can not imagine getting it all packed with a 2yr old and a 4 month old.

So if you decide to follow this thanks.  I will try to keep it more organized and consistent this go round.  I like to post recipes, and our daily life happenings.  Thanks for reading this far.

     Well I have not even been doing this blog stuff for an entire month yet, but I am having a good time with it.  So, what has me impressed?  Only using google adsense for the last half of the month of September I made 33 dollars.  This amazes me as I am also having fun writing everything.  I really use this blog as a stress relief/vent before I head to bed at night. 
     I am a bit nervous about starting up the new cooking blog and keeping it all going, but i think it will be fun.  My family will be eating the same as the blog.  I am trying to get all my menus made up so I can make one a week and still have a few in back up. 
     On another fun note!! My sister in law and little niece will be here by lunch tomorrow.  We are taking the kidlets to get their pictures made!!! Yeah so much fun.  Then we are staying home and being crafty.  Speaking of niece, both of her parents are active duty in the Army, which means training missions!! That means I might be watching her for the first week of November, because they will be on field ops.  I am kind of nervous and excited about balancing two little ones, but I am sure I can do it.  The kidlets are 4 months apart, so what I just finished doing with K is what A(niece abbrv. from now on) will be doing right be hind him.
     Speaking of K!! The little clown is so funny.  Today I let him feed his self little pieces of bread.  He thought it was great.  I expect him to be crawling any day now.  He is so close to crawling right now it is scary.  He did fine with all his shots from the other day.  He is just like it never happened.  Of course since we went to the pediatrician, I now have to acknowledge that he in fact only has a few inches left to go in his infant carrier.  Then it is on to the big kid car seat.  (sniff) 
     Not much else going on here! Good night blog world, and thanks for listening!!

     Well I have not even been doing this blog stuff for an entire month yet, but I am having a good time with it.  So, what has me impressed?  Only using google adsense for the last half of the month of September I made 33 dollars.  This amazes me as I am also having fun writing everything.  I really use this blog as a stress relief/vent before I head to bed at night. 
     I am a bit nervous about starting up the new cooking blog and keeping it all going, but i think it will be fun.  My family will be eating the same as the blog.  I am trying to get all my menus made up so I can make one a week and still have a few in back up. 
     On another fun note!! My sister in law and little niece will be here by lunch tomorrow.  We are taking the kidlets to get their pictures made!!! Yeah so much fun.  Then we are staying home and being crafty.  Speaking of niece, both of her parents are active duty in the Army, which means training missions!! That means I might be watching her for the first week of November, because they will be on field ops.  I am kind of nervous and excited about balancing two little ones, but I am sure I can do it.  The kidlets are 4 months apart, so what I just finished doing with K is what A(niece abbrv. from now on) will be doing right be hind him.
     Speaking of K!! The little clown is so funny.  Today I let him feed his self little pieces of bread.  He thought it was great.  I expect him to be crawling any day now.  He is so close to crawling right now it is scary.  He did fine with all his shots from the other day.  He is just like it never happened.  Of course since we went to the pediatrician, I now have to acknowledge that he in fact only has a few inches left to go in his infant carrier.  Then it is on to the big kid car seat.  (sniff) 
     Not much else going on here! Good night blog world, and thanks for listening!!

     Man was today busy.  Up early and off to the pediatrician. That took 2 hours because of the million kids sick with the flu.  Thank goodness our pediatrician office has 2 waiting rooms(sick/well)!! Anyway poor little K got 4 shots and a liquid vaccine today.  He was such a trooper.  Of course we get home and he is grumpy for the rest of the day.  He went to sleep a little late, but he was up when daddy got home so good trade I guess. 
     So in between grouchy baby, and everything else!! I managed to wash all of the cloth diapers, and a load of dishes.  Then it was left-overs for dinner.  Sneaking in a little bit of blog work, and balancing the check book.  Tomorrow will be full of exciting stuff like paying all the bills oh joy!!

Check out the recipe on the new blog http://kitchenmixing.blogspot.com/

     Man was today busy.  Up early and off to the pediatrician. That took 2 hours because of the million kids sick with the flu.  Thank goodness our pediatrician office has 2 waiting rooms(sick/well)!! Anyway poor little K got 4 shots and a liquid vaccine today.  He was such a trooper.  Of course we get home and he is grumpy for the rest of the day.  He went to sleep a little late, but he was up when daddy got home so good trade I guess. 
     So in between grouchy baby, and everything else!! I managed to wash all of the cloth diapers, and a load of dishes.  Then it was left-overs for dinner.  Sneaking in a little bit of blog work, and balancing the check book.  Tomorrow will be full of exciting stuff like paying all the bills oh joy!!

Check out the recipe on the new blog http://kitchenmixing.blogspot.com/

     Well today's big accomplishment was vacuuming the downstairs.  Mixed in with juggling the baby, and making dinner.  Thank you who ever invented the crock pot!! That kitchen gadget is so handy.  Dropped a chicken in covered it in potatoes, and add some spice.  Tada dinner made itself. 
     I think the little man is getting that second tooth right now he was clingy and grumpy all day.  That just means tomorrow should be very exciting.  I mean who would not enjoy going to the pediatrician for shots with a teething baby!!!  So I hope I get enough sleep tonight. I really am not anticipating anything fun tomorrow.  Oh and to throw it in we have/need to go grocery shopping tomorrow. 
     I posted a quick fun recipe on the up and coming cooking blog.  http://kitchenmixing.blogspot.com/  Swing by and check it out!!

     Well today's big accomplishment was vacuuming the downstairs.  Mixed in with juggling the baby, and making dinner.  Thank you who ever invented the crock pot!! That kitchen gadget is so handy.  Dropped a chicken in covered it in potatoes, and add some spice.  Tada dinner made itself. 
     I think the little man is getting that second tooth right now he was clingy and grumpy all day.  That just means tomorrow should be very exciting.  I mean who would not enjoy going to the pediatrician for shots with a teething baby!!!  So I hope I get enough sleep tonight. I really am not anticipating anything fun tomorrow.  Oh and to throw it in we have/need to go grocery shopping tomorrow. 
     I posted a quick fun recipe on the up and coming cooking blog.  http://kitchenmixing.blogspot.com/  Swing by and check it out!!

     So I am sitting here on the floor playing with the little guy before he gets his last bottle of the night. Then it is off to get ready for date night! I finally got him down to sleep after he fought it the whole way.
     Out the door and off to Red Lobster!! We were going to go to a movie, but there is nothing out at a theater near us that seemed appealing.  As soon as we left it started raining, but no big deal.   We got over to the  restaurant, and there is no parking.  Guess what we forgot the dinner crowd on Friday nights last longer then during the week.  So I jumped out of the car to get our names on the list as we were anticipating a long wait.  Surprise no wait for the smoking section, and we are in luck no baby.  So we walked right in and sat down.  Next awesome moment! They are serving endless shrimp plates!! It was definitely relaxing to go out, and not worry about if we would need another bottle or a new diaper.
     Overall it was a great time out with just the hubby.  My bro was cool to sit at home, and just play video games while listening for the kidlet.  Gotta love that the kid has gone to this 12 hour sleeping pattern.  Really it is about 11 hours 30 min, but who is counting!! I really just hope the diaper makes it most nights.  On a rare occasion there is a little leak, but nothing major. 
     I sent the link to the new blog out to the family and friends for a review before I start releasing post.  I think it will all go really well as long as I can get enough traffic.    That just about wraps up the day!!!

     So I am sitting here on the floor playing with the little guy before he gets his last bottle of the night. Then it is off to get ready for date night! I finally got him down to sleep after he fought it the whole way.
     Out the door and off to Red Lobster!! We were going to go to a movie, but there is nothing out at a theater near us that seemed appealing.  As soon as we left it started raining, but no big deal.   We got over to the  restaurant, and there is no parking.  Guess what we forgot the dinner crowd on Friday nights last longer then during the week.  So I jumped out of the car to get our names on the list as we were anticipating a long wait.  Surprise no wait for the smoking section, and we are in luck no baby.  So we walked right in and sat down.  Next awesome moment! They are serving endless shrimp plates!! It was definitely relaxing to go out, and not worry about if we would need another bottle or a new diaper.
     Overall it was a great time out with just the hubby.  My bro was cool to sit at home, and just play video games while listening for the kidlet.  Gotta love that the kid has gone to this 12 hour sleeping pattern.  Really it is about 11 hours 30 min, but who is counting!! I really just hope the diaper makes it most nights.  On a rare occasion there is a little leak, but nothing major. 
     I sent the link to the new blog out to the family and friends for a review before I start releasing post.  I think it will all go really well as long as I can get enough traffic.    That just about wraps up the day!!!

     Today was spent doing some blog world research.  Along with the polling of some good friends on what my main blog should be about.  All that along with balancing a grouchy, teething, 5 month old kidlet.  Some where in the midst I made dinner, and found some leftovers for my lunch.  The entire time chasing two cats from under my feet due to our new found fly invaders.  Since the air conditioner broke the other day we are stuck with the windows open and fans blowing in.
     The evening is filled with stuff.  Hubby came home from a rough work day.  Next the landlord comes to look at the AC.  Now to clean up dinner, finish the nightly television show chosen on netflix.  On to a little more blogging research.  I want to thank all of you that took time to view the blog, and maybe click some links.  The incoming revenue has increase significantly.  Just in the few days I have been at it all i can see a difference.
     This blog is really turning out to be a lot of fun.  No as long as I can keep the one I am planning fun then it is game on.  Well off for a little WOW with the hubby and brother before bed.  Later readers!! Thanks again