What's Up Wednesday

I'm linking up with some of my faaaaavorite bloggers for the randomness that is What's Up Wednesday, where we answer the following:

What we're eating this week: I've recently decided to only meal plan for 4 days out of the week because we seem to always end up going rogue one day and doing leftovers, or just making something easy (i.e. Omelets or Popcorn). This week... well, this week doesn't count :) We hosted my parents, MIL, and sister's family for Ricky and my mom's birthday fiesta last Friday and had tons of leftover enchiladas. So we've had those twice this week already :) I also made Andrea's Pulled Pork and we are turning that into quesadillas tonight. Love it when dinner is practically made for me, especially the days that I work!

What I'm reminiscing about: I'd be lying if I told you baby fever wasn't starting up in my house again. Not really. But kind of! Campbell is turning into a toddler and I'm noticing it more and more as of late. It's making me totally miss the baby days and reminiscent of the naptimes on my chest and little baby squeaks. It's practically October, which means she will be one NEXT MONTH! Where does the time go!!

What I'm loving: In the same note, I am LOVING the stage CC is in! Crawling everywhere, playing with sister, saying "mama" and actually meaning me! So so sweet.

What we've been up to: This month has been busy! And next month is making me tired just thinking about it. Ricky's been finishing up a class so he can get his appraisal certification so we have been busy balancing it all as he works late, studies, etc. I'm so thankful to be married to a guy who works so hard for our family! Everything seems to be back in full swing, so between work, tests, swim lessons, dance class, school...we are busy!

What I'm dreading: Hadley had a filling yesterday (yes we brush her teeth. yes I sometimes even floss) and has to get another one next week. She apparently has really deep grooves in her back teeth, so genes-wise, it's just unfortunate. (Got her daddy's teeth...hopefully she got his eyes too though!) She did awesome at the appointment but she's been pretty uncomfortable and swollen since. Not excited for round 2.

What I'm working on: Campbell's first birthday party!!

What I'm excited about: FALLLLLLLLLLLLLL. State fair season! The Tulsa State Fair kicks off tomorrow, but we are going to the Texas State Fair next week and I'm super excited!

What I'm watching/reading: Have you guys been watching This is Us? SO good! Seriously. Drop what you're doing and go watch it. They say if you like Parenthood (and who doesn't!), then you will like This is Us and so far - they are right on the money! Plus it has Jess from Gilmore Girls on it, so there's that.

Also binging on Suits and The Good Wife when I get a few seconds to myself, and the last few episodes of this season's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Making the Team. Am I the only person that cries at the end when the girls find out they made the team??

What I'm listening to: I'm honestly not much of a music buff. My usual Spotify playlists of worship music or country is pretty much my go to when I turn on some tunes.

What I'm wearing: Anybody else just really ready for a new wardrobe?! I've definitely been eyeing the fall side of my closet and waiting for the temps to drop a little bit more. Tomorrow looks like it's going to be a PERFECT day for boots to make an appearance :)

What I'm doing this weekend: Birthday party, brunch, church, football. Pretty low key and I'm definitely ok with that.

What I'm looking forward to next month: Next month kicks off strong with a super busy week, but I've been looking forward to it for so long! BBQ with friends, Daniel Tiger Live with Hadley, and then down to Dallas to see friends and do the fair. We are headed to Eureka Springs, Arkansas with my family in the middle of the month which is something we've done pretty much every year since I was super little, so I'm excited for the beautiful trees, crisp air, and some time away. It's such a funny, quaint little town and I have so many wonderful memories there!

What else is new: Not much! The girls have settled into their new routines, and I think we've hit a new groove. September has been great but I heart October. <3

Show and Tell Tuesday: My Mixed Tape

AKA the soundtrack to my life. I'm super excited to link up with Andrea for the very first time! Woo hoo!

It's crazy how much music really does bring back the craziest rush of memories. I feel like with each of these songs/artists/albums, I could pinpoint a single moment in time.

I must preface with - I probably have the worst taste in music ever.  I'm a huge sap and love everything about cheesy, sappy lyrics. This will become very evident shortly :)

When I think about my childhood, this guy comes to mind. Did anyone else grow up listening to and slightly crushing on Carmen?! Despite the probably 40 year age gap, this guy was the heart-throb of the contemporary Christian world. I have so many memories of summers at the lake listening to specifically the Addicted to Jesus album. There may have even been choreographed dances involved. Maybe.

Pre-teen years were all about these guys! As a true Tulsa girl, how could I not love Hanson?! Specifically Zac. He was my jam. I always swore for the longest time that I was the only person in Tulsa who loved the Hansons and yet had never met any of them. Despite my grandparents living a few streets over from their childhood home, the closest I ever came to them was in concerts. And maybe that one time I wrote them a letter, attached some skittle packets to it, and dropped it off on their doorstep. #stalker.

Well, all that changed a year ago when I realized my one true love sends his kids to the same Mother's Day Out that Hadley went to. Be still my beating heart. Ricky still swears that I would leave him should Zac Hanson ever find out I exist. Unfortunately, the long blonde locks don't do it for me like they used to back in the day, but it was still super exciting to see him in person!

High School = NSync. Eat, Sleep, Breathe, repeat.

College was all about Taylor Swift. When she first came out with her curly locks, I got sooo many doppelganger comments about Taylor. We are pretty much besties. ;) While I'm still a huge fan, I'm more into her country stuff than the pop. Sorry Tay.

My soundtrack now is a little hodgepodge of country, worship, and a sprinkling of pop. Loving anything Hillsong United and Kari Jobe, Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw, Michael Buble and Dave Barnes.

All in all, my mixtape is a random assortment with a little twang, and little soul, and a whole lot of Jesus.

Life Lately

I'd like to say that life lately has been busy. And in some ways it has - still adjusting to 2 babes, being back at work, balancing shuffling kids around to dr appointments, dance classes, school, etc... But really, I feel like we've fallen into a rhythm and found our new normal.

This week was Spring "Break" here in OK - aka - a working mom of littles' nightmare. No Mother's Day Out, dance class, or other extracurriculars to make the week a little less mundane. I so admire all those moms out there that constantly keep their kids busy with crafts, educational games, outdoor activities, etc..., but unfortunately for my kiddos, that's not this momma's forte. #danieltigerismyjam #I'mwhatyoucallindoorsy

So with a week of nothing on our docket except trying to figure out when and how to squeeze in some work, I wanted to plan some activities that would break up the week and keep us busy and having fun.

Lucky for us, the weather in Tulsa was amazing this week! We spent Monday at the park with cousin Hudson, and I think due to the rain on Sunday, got the park mostly all to ourselves! I was fully expecting everything to be crowded because of the break, so I think we lucked out. By the time we were ready to go eat lunch, the crowd was starting to pick up so it was the perfect time to head out and grab some pizza.

The only pic I managed on Monday - this little sister is so go with the flow! She's the sweetest.
#notbiased

On Wednesday, we met up with our BFFs for playtime at every mom's favorite pastime: Lunch at Chick-fil-a. I mean, seriously. Where else can your child make a complete mess and then get rewarded with free ice cream?!

These two girls are two peas in a pod. Their little conversations are so sweet and they truly love to spend time together. Just a bonus that their moms are besties too! Love it when it works out that way :)

Fun anectdote for you - Hadley recently became potty-trained. Like, full blown, no diapers (except at night even though she still wakes up dry) and has been doing awesome. Going potty is one of her favorite things to do. Welllll, this week has been a bit of an exception. However, whenever she has had accidents, it's been #1 and normally been en-route to the potty because she's waited too long. That, however, was NOT the case on Wednesday at Chick-fil-a. Hadley and Chloe were playing in the play place and all of a sudden... it happens (cue scene from bridesmaids). Thankfully, it wasn't actually that intense, but my sweet girl just decided she couldn't be bothered to stop playing and run to the bathroom so she just decided to go right then and there. And continuously announce to everyone there that she wasn't ready to go to the potty because she "wasn't done pooping yet." I have never been more of a mom than I was in that moment. Sitting in the play area of chick fil a, breastfeeding one kid while the other poops her pants.

Little sister woke up Thursday under the weather and after her bout with RSV, we don't take any chances so I made her a dr's appointment.

Hadley is all about her sister. "Take a picture of me laying next to my sissy!! Oh she is sooooo cute!"

Unfortunately/Fortunately it's just a virus that has to ride out, but we are praying it goes soon and never comes back! We are sick and tired of being sick and tired! Poor little girl barely has a voice and just has not been her sweet self lately. Don't you just wish you could be sick for your babies sometimes?!

Little sister giving cold season some serious side-eye.

Finishing out the week with a day at work, friends coming over for dinner tonight, and DATE NIGHT tomorrow night! Woot woot!

What makes me happy

I was going to start off with a weekend recap (because trust me: it was a BIG one), but I saw one of my fave bloggers post on things that make her happy and decided I needed to jump onboard. Because after a stressful end to the week last week, I need to remember the things that make me feel happy :)

1: Healthy babies. My goodness. After our adventure to the children's hospital last week, I am so unbelievably grateful that more of our time is spent outside of that place than in it. I know that's not the case for everyone, and it made me realize how much more I need to pray for those mommas and daddies who have to spend lots of time with their babies there. There is absolutely NOTHING worse than our babies being sick, am I right?!

2: Everyone's favorite Monday pick me up: The Bachelor. Seriously. Doesn't it just make a dreary Monday all the better? It's like our fine friends at ABC realized that the best way to make a girl forget about the Monday blues is by watching girls make fools of themselves (*cough Olivia cough*) to get the attention of our eligible bachelor. And after last week's episode left us on a cliffhanger, I am way excited to see how everything pans out tonight!

3: Walmart Grocery Pick-up. Have you guys tried this out? It's amazing! I've had so many people recommend it to me and I just kept forgetting to try it. I absolutely hate grocery shopping, especially when it includes toddlers, so this is right up my alley. After our trip to the hospital last week, I wasn't sure when I was even going to make it to the store until my coworker reminded me about this. Ya'll - it's so easy! Just put things in your cart and pay online, call them once you get there and they will load everything in your car! All while you sip a mocha in your pjs while the kids watch a show in the backseat. Perfection.

4: Baseball season. 55 days until opening day for the Cardinals! I am so excited!! Baseball means warm weather, grilling season, snocones, and days getting longer. I am SO READY! Bring. It. On.