Diversion: Bath Time

Oh Addalynn. I love you my darling sweetheart.

For those who are joining us today at Club Megan are in for a treat. My adorable daughter Addalynn, the joy of my life, has started to learn the trick of diversion. Recently, she has decided that bedtime means bath time. Now for as long as I can remember these two things are not similar at all... well with the exception that both words have time at the end of it. Now you may be thinking, "How is Addy getting out of bedtime with bath time?" And that is a fantastic question! Let me tell you how.

Our house is set up where the computer room is right across from the bathroom. At night we, as a family, watch Elmo videos with Addy to get any last minute hyperness out of the way. This works like a charm, because she has her milk while chilling out with lullaby's by Elmo, Will.i.am and Katy Perry. After we are done we read scriptures and say our family prayer. But these past two nights, before scriptures and family prayer, Spencer and I made the mistake of checking our emails and Facebook and not watching where Addy goes off to.

Before we know it Addy has gone across the computer room, down the hallway and into the bathroom. She strips down butt naked and gets into the bathtub. No She does not know how turn on the tub (that would be amazing), but she sits in there calling out to us until we go and see what the fuss is about.

When we walked into the lavatory, there stood Addy, in all her glory for all the world to see. And because she is so dang adorable, we collapsed as whipped parents do and let her take a bath. No, it is not the end of the world, but I am sad that my daughter is growing up. She is smarter day by day, and that is a little hard to choke down. Call me sappy, but I miss my little baby who depended on me for everything, even taking her clothes off for a bath.

Watching Closely

My dear sweet baby girl is growing up to be a magnificent little lady. She dresses up with three purses in each hand, ten strings of pearls around her neck, and her pink Sunday hat to top it all off. Making choices on what to do and watch. She is making decisions from her clothing, to which sticker she wants to wear. Addalynn has even become aware of all her bodily functions.... and finds them silly! It astounds me to see my precious little Magnolia bud blossom a little each day.

I am sitting here, watching her closely, noticing the changes that take place every moment. It makes a mother proud to see her daughter be such an independent old soul. Yes, I say old soul because of the characteristics she displays. She knows how to pray because she watched us once. She knows what the Book of Mormon is because she brings it out to hug the book. She stares at the picture of Jesus, with that knowing look of who he is.

Addalynn is constantly growing and learning. She loves people and is not afraid to show it. I hope that when I grow up that I will have that little bit of spirit she has so much of. I want that determination to do and get anything she wants. I would love to have the gumption that radiates off her, giving her, her own beautiful personality.

I am so honored to have my little angel, borrowed from God, to raise during this time. Addalynn truly is a magnificent creature... a beautiful daughter of God in all his ways.

MOVING DAY- 33 DAYS IN COUNTING.

This move is bittersweet. For one, I hate sorting, organizing, and packing everything. Also, I absolutely HATE the cleaning up after... but the company who manages the house is Total Property Management (TPM). So I am going to skip out of the cleaning! Wahoo! Our lovely neighbors who moved on in May left their place a disaster! HA! Serves TPM right! That is were I come into the sweet part of the bitter aftertaste. I HATE EFFING TPM!!! They have literaly taken on the role as the slimiest, liar, penis wrinkling, managing company EVER. Good Show!

One has to think how does a company flounder that low? How does one small asinine company not care about their reputation, well being a penis wrinkle in all I guess that answers that questions. Not to mention they do not show the slightest amount courtesy to their tenants, or the homes they "claim" to watch after. My belief? TPM is in cahoots with either the Nazi skinheads or Satan.

So here's to moving out of a spider infested black hole of a dungeon. Cheers!

Taking over the world at two years old.

Addy is becoming so independent! And becoming a crazy two year old monster!!!! I love it.... but then it comes to a point where I feel like pulling my hair out, because of how much she wants to do. Today, she picked out her own outfit, and wanted to put on her "schoose", and does not want me to read to her anymore (like I was ever really allowed to anyway!). But she says, "No mommy, mine." Then sits on her little bench, puts up her little feet up and blabbers away!

Addalynn has become a monster, the type of monster that is growing into an independent, happy, and self reliant two year old. I am so proud of my baby, well little girl. I can not wait to see what she becomes as she grows older. Her thoughts have become her own and her actions are based on decisions she makes. I am just a mother looking in on a small adult, who has the whole universe at the tips of her fingers. Nothing will stop her, she looks at everything and everyone, and says, "Nothing can stand in my way, I am almost two! And I will take over the world!"

LOVE IT!

Will it really change anything?

Ripped in half and unknowing the unknown,
Will the war end? No I do not see it...
Does anyone understand this horrid pain?
To be on the outside trying to looking in?
Unable to understand and not being told why.
Not able to ask, because I am not allowed.
Having to play by their rules,
unable to meet in the middle.
To work it out, would be ludicrous it seems.
But "would it really change anything?"
I suppose not, at least that is what is believed.
I miss you, I love you... But I am lost.
You do not care , do you?
Or are you being persuaded not to?
To be the only one at blame is insane.
To believe one would do anything for you...
Has the capability to tell you lies...
Sad, because he is right...
It will really will not change,
and Nothing will be the same.

Coming Back....

Friends, I am back! Huzzah! I have had quite the time off, and it continues to be more exciting day by day. But I have decided to change my blog a bit. Since I have had many "going ons" in my life... I am changing the theme of my blog. Instead of beautifying my outer body, I am creating a better me. This change is not only for my inner self, but for my family.

As I trek towards my goal, I want my family and friends to be there. I feel your support and love. I feel the prayers that come my way, and I am truly grateful for them. Not only do they build me up, but they give me the courage and strength to continue forward. Thank you for this gift you have given not only me, but my family. We love you all, and are grateful to have a strong foundation.

I love you all.

Taking a sabatical.

Hello friends and family, I hope that life is treating you all well. I am writing a short blog to let you all know that a bit of an intense circumstance came my way. So I have been instructed by my physician to hold off on the HCG Diet for right now, alleviating some stress in my life. I will continue to post after a week or so, and continue with some fun and fresh recipes for I am still trying to eat healthy. Please just keep our family in your prayers and thought, and as soon as I am able to I will jump back on the bandwagon! Thank you for your support and kind words.