Thankful

I know this is very common today. You know, everyone telling you WHY they’re thankful. But, I can’t pass this day up without expressing why I am thankful. I’m not only thankful for all of the following today but E.V.E.R.Y. day.

• My faith. I don’t know where I would be today or the kind of woman I would be. God has been SO good to me. I mean, really REALLY good. I love Him. I love Him more and more every day. He is my everything.
• My husband. Today we are celebrating our 9th Thanksgiving together. He gets me. He gets annoyed at me. He laughs at me. He laughs with me. He loves me. He takes care of me. He is my peace when I get panicky. He is the one God planned for me. I am so thankful that he works hard so I can stay home and be a full time mommy to Brady. I love how he does sweet things to help me when he knows I’ve had a stressful mommy day.
• My family. I feel so blessed that my sister and mom were able to come spend Thanksgiving lunch with us today. I especially enjoyed my mom’s homemade chocolate pie. Yummm.
• My friends. I have some REALLY awesome friends. Friends that will pray for me whenever I ask them to. Friends that do not stab me in the back. Friends that love at all times. Friends that give me a good laugh when I’m feeling down. I can ALWAYS count on my best friend Summer for that.
• My stepson, Logan. I love him so much. I think he is growing up to be such a nice young man. I can’t believe he is 8 1/2. They really grow up fast. He is a sweet, sweet boy. He loves to be goofy, but he also loves to be very helpful.
• My hope. I’m so glad that I can always trust in God and that He will never let me down. I’m so glad I never gave up on Him. I’m so glad that I can have dreams and desires and know that if I put my hope and trust in Him….all things are possible.
• Brady. Oh my goodness. He is my joy. He is my life. He is my love. He is the sweetest, cutest, most precious baby. I just adore him. I’m pretty sure he adores me as well. I love to go in his room when he wakes up. He will see me or even hear my voice and he gets so excited. I just want to bottle that joy up. It is the best! I pray that any woman that desires to have a child gets to. I pray they get to experience what this joy feels like. There are not enough words to express what being a mother means to me. I thank God every day for my son. I love him.

These were just a few things. I really could go on and on. My health, my home, my church…..but these were the ones I wanted to share. I pray you all have a blessed Thanksgiving.

What I Wore Wednesday–4th Week

I just have to say I am testing out Windows Live Writer right now so I hope that this works ok. I think this is AWESOME already. I dreaded posting with a lot of pictures because blogger made it so difficult. Anyways, I did pretty good this week. Well, one day I didn’t take a picture and another day (as you will see) I wore slouchy clothes….but that’s ok. I’m not expecting myself, as a stay at home mom, to dress up EVERY day. I think that would be expecting too much of me. ha!

Wednesday

Brady and I have music class every Wednesday morning. It’s so fun! He really enjoys it and it wears him out so much. So he normally has great naps on Wednesday.

Black Cardigan -Target

Turquoise & Black pin striped and ruffled tank – NY&Co. (I realize you can’t see the stripes. Sorry.)

White tank - Target

Jeans – !iT Jeans from Buckle but thrifted from Upscale Resale

Black flats – Nine West but bought from Ross

Thursday

As you can see it was a slouchy day. I was cleaning house.

Live United T-shirt – free for volunteering last year as a Loan Executive for the United Way

Black with white striped workout pants – JCPenney’s

Black socks – don’t remember

Friday

Brady and I went consignment shopping for him some winter clothes and we went to visit our friends Jody and little Maycie….oh and my ex-boss’ John and Tom Schalk. Fun day!

Pink tank – American Eagle several years ago

White sweater – Target (last year)

Jeans – BKE from Buckle

Flowered flats – Target (last year)

Saturday

I FINALLY got my eyebrows waxed. Whew! They were needing them bad. Then I got to go consignment shopping for myself. I had taken some things there and had made $30 so I got to shop and spend it. Ha! Afterwards, I met Wes and Logan for some yummy On The Border. Nanna was getting to babysit Brady. Don’t you just LOVE Brady’s onesie?! My best friend, Summer, made her son and Brady matching shirts for Thanksgiving. Precious! This is the best picture I got of me on Saturday. I never took the time to get a full length shot.

Red Cardigan – Gap

White t-shirt – Target

Jeans – !iT Jeans from Buckle thrifted (same as above)

Black flats – Nine West but from Ross (same as above)

Necklace – Silpada

Diamond hoop earrings – Christmas present from Wes years ago

Sunday - church

Dress – Thrifted from Upscale Resale

Boots – JCPenney’s

Tuesday

Aunt Ashley went with Brady and I grocery shopping. Then later that day I had to make a run to the post office to mail off some Ebay items I sold. Yay! I LOVE me some Ebay. I have to say I don’t think I look all that great in hats….BUT….it was one of those days where I didn’t want have time to wash my hair.

Gray hat – Target (last year)

Gray, white, & fuchsia shirt – Thrifted from Upscale Resale

Jeans – Vigoss from Maurices

Gray boots – Target (this year)

So there you have it. My third week of What I Wore Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by. As always, I love all your comments.

Can someone that uses Windows Live Writer please help me. I don't want so much space between the lines after I've posted a picture. See above...when I describe what I'm wearing I would like to hit enter and not have so much space between each piece of clothing. I hope I've made sense. AND I hope someone can help. Thanks!

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Sleep...it's a wonderful thing

So I decided I need to TRY and post more often....other than the whole WIWW stuff. So the topic for discussion...well, there probably won't be any discussion because I'll be the only one talking....but anyways....SLEEP. Oh how I love sleep. It had been a while before I got a full nights sleep, even before Brady. I don't remember when it began but several months before Brady made his arrival I would have to get up to use the rest room or I'd be so miserable I just couldn't sleep or my allergies would bother me....all those things were interrupting my sleep. But THEN...THEN...came this little interruption..


The best interruption I might say. Losing my sleep over him was worth it. I mean, look at that face! Is it not the cutest little face you have ever seen?! But....yes, there is a but. Do you know how much I LOVE sleep? Oh dear. I love to sleep. I love to sleep late. I love to sleep on the couch on Sunday's while football is playing on the television and my husband is in the recliner. I love to visit nice hotel's and sleep in their nice fluffy beds. I love to sleep under fluffy down comforters. I love to sleep so I can dream of sweet things. Ok, wake up Tonya. Anyways....I LOVE SLEEP.

Since Brady came along there wasn't much sleeping going on. When Brady came along it didn't seem like such a big deal to lose my sleep, at first. Then as he got a few months older that got harder. I was missing my sleep. I would call my friend Summer asking her (the mother of twin 5 year olds and 1 year old) "WHEN WOULD I GET MY SLEEP BACK?!" She reassured me it would happen. It was going to happen. Just keep saying my prayers to the Lord above and hold on a little longer and it would happen. So I did. And I kept looking at that sweet little face and thanking God for a blessing, thanking God that I had SOMEONE finally to lose sleep over. That little someone I had been praying for, for years. Did I tell you yet how much I LOVE that little boy?! Well, if I didn't let me just tell you. I ADORE that little boy! My heart just wants to leap out of my chest I love him so much.

(Sorry for the blurry picture but I think he's so cute in his p.j.'s in his bed.)

Then. It. Happened. That sweet little boy has been sleeping all night every night (except for one) since Monday the 8th of November. Not only that, but he has also gotten on a GOOD routine. He wakes up in the morning, up for 2-3 hours, naps for 2 hours, up for 2-3 hours, naps for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, up for 2-3 hours and then goes to bed. It has been wonderful. I know there will be many many more sleepless nights that are bound to come. I'm sure there will be sleepless nights because of teething. I'm sure there will be sleepless nights because of a scary monster in the closet. I'm sure there will be sleepless nights because my little Brady Bug (his nickname) will be sick. I'm sure there will be sleepless nights because he will grow up and move away. There. Will. Be. Sleepless. Nights. And I can't think of anything or anyone else I would rather lose sleep over....than my son. I love my nights with Brady Clayton Bohannon, sleep or no sleep. And I would do it ALL over again just for him.

What I Wore Wednesday - 3rd week

Welcome to my WIWW. I feel like I did a little better at getting dressed this week. I would like to include a few notes before I begin:
1)I wish I had one of those fancy cameras so I could have better pictures.
2)I wish I had a huge long mirror so I could take my own pictures.
3)My husband takes the majority of the pictures when he gets home from work so the lighting isn't always that great....and he needs to try to take better pictures...but I can't complain, least he takes them for me.
4)I wish I had some jeans that actually fit and weren't falling off of me. I only have one pair that fit pretty good and they even get stretched out after a few hours of wear.
5)I have a 5 month old son so from time to time there may be spit-up or slobber on me...please ignore.
6)Hmmm, this is looking like the beginning of a Christmas wish list. Ha!

Thursday - Girls Night Out with my friend Tosca (also a new mommy)

Fuchsia striped shirt (yes there are stripes): Ann Taylor Loft Outlet
Bootcut jeans: thrifted Ann Taylor
Boots: Gianni Binni (Dillard’s sale several years ago)

Friday: very lazy day at the house

Black & gray tunic: NY&Co.
Black leggings: American Eagle
Gray boots: Target

Saturday: Lunch with my husband and errands

Turquoise (looks better in person and matches line in sweater): Mossimo at Target
Cardigan: Don’t remember brand but also Target
Jeans: BKE from Buckle
Gold shoes: $2.48 sale at Target
Ring: Silpada

Sunday: church

Purple shirt: Mossimo at Target
Paisley print scarf: LOVE!! From Maurices (this year – also see close up below)
Brown slacks: NY&Co.
Boots: Gianni Binni (Dillard’s sale several years ago)
Ring: Silpada

Monday: Visit to the post office to mail sold Ebay items

Fuchsia shirt: Mossimo at Target (last year sale)
Fuchsia & gray scarf: Old Navy (last year I think – also see close up below)
Jeans: Vigoss skinny jeans ($8 sale but got free with my $10 punch reward card)
Gray boots: Target

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What I Wore Wednesday - 2nd week

Welcome to my WIWW. I didn't do so great this week. As you can see I only have 4 days worth of pictures. I'm hoping I'll get better. For those of you joining me from Lindsey's page, I will summarize a little about me. I have a 5 month old son who I get to stay home with. I had a full time job before him and loved dressing up. But now, it's hard to make myself get dressed when we're not going anywhere for the day. I'm trying to do better. Another thing is I have lost a lot of weight after having Brady so I'm having a hard time finding clothes that fit. I feel like I look slouchy but being a stay at home mom I am trying to use what's in my closet. There's not any extra money to go buy a new wardrobe. I have recently been obsessed with thrift shopping but I don't get the time to do that much. Anyways, here are a few of my outfits for the week. Thanks for stopping by. I love visitors and comments.

Thursday - Women's meeting at church

Gray & white striped sweater – Banana Republic
White tank – Target
Jeans – Vigoss from Maurices
Gray flats – Target
Ring – Silpada (I LOVE!!! If I could own every piece I would.)

Saturday - fun with the family

Gray, black & white shirt – Maurices
Gray tank – JCPenney
Jeans – Vigoss from Maurices
Gray boots – Target (So comfortable. I splurged and got these finally!)
Jewelry: necklace & ring - Silpada

Sunday - church

Black & white dress – Thrifted and I love it. It feels like I’m wearing a sweater
Black tights – don’t remember, probably Target
Black boots – JCPenney’s
Ring - Silpada

Monday - grocery store

Tan & cream floral shirt – Goodwill
Tan tank – JCPenney’s
Jeans – iT jeans thrifted but starting to get too big
Tan shoes - Target

So there you have it. My 2nd week of WIWW. I hope I can do better this week but I'm not promising. I'm linking up with Lindsey. I can't wait to see what all you are wearing.

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What I Wore Wednesday - 1st Week

So here is my first week of What I Wore Wednesday. I am a stay at home mom and on most days I don't go anywhere. With a 4 month old, I'd rather just stay home and try to get him on some sort of schedule. Maybe I should venture out of the house more....it might do him and myself a bit of good. Anyways...my first WIWW post. I started "trying" to take pictures of myself but it is super hard so I have had my husband do it the last few nights.

Thursday: Started out lazy and then decided to get some clothes on to run some errands

Dallas Cowboy T-shirt: Foot Locker or some place similar

Heart PJ's: Wal-Mart (a couple of years old)

Hat: Daniel Cremieux from Dillards (several years old, close up below)

Black top: Dillards

Belt: Not sure (way old, barely fits)

BKE Jeans: The Buckle

Flip Flops: Yellowbox (close up below - yes, I need a pedi)

Friday: Went to get a much-needed haircut

Brown sweater: Old Navy (way old)

Red long sleeve: Gap (thrifted)

Vigoss Skinny Jeans: Maurices

(Free with my $10 off punch card!!! They were on sale for $8)

Brown boots: Shoe Carnival (way old)

Saturday: Grocery shopping with the family

Ok, I couldn't decide if I should wear the gold belt or not. I'm thinking not? I don't know.

Brown sweater: NY & Co.

Black tank: JCPenney

Black Leggings: American Eagle

Gold Shoes: Target

Gold Belt: don't remember

I am really proud of these shoes. I got them on sale at Target $2.38.

Sunday: Church

Black cardigan: I can't remember I think Target (the tag isn't there)

Sleeveless paisley print top (my favorite): Ann Taylor Loft

Black dress pants: New York & Co.

Tan shoes: (my favorite pumps) Nine West (sorry you can't see them)

Monday: Stayed at home and took care of laundry

Brown striped top: Old Navy (thrifted, not sure I like stripes on me)

Jeans: iT Jeans from The Buckle but thrifted (go me!)

Ring: Silpada (LOVE it!, close up below)

Monday: Lazy day around the house and went to VOTE

White t-shirt: Target
Red hoody: Cabela's

Jeans: iT Jeans (same as above)

Shoes: New Balance (very very old)

There you have it. My first week of WIWW. I found myself trying to make an effort this week but I'm hoping it gets better. Brady hasn't been the best at sleeping lately and he is wearing me out. So when it comes to really trying hard to get dressed just to stay in the house, it gets a little hard. Hopefully, things will get better. I'm also working on this as he's crying. So I'm going now. Link up! Let's have fun. You can find what Lindsey wore and all the others here.

Something I'm Considering

For a while now I've been following Lindsey over at The Pleated Poppy. On Wednesdays she has a WIWW (What I Wore Wednesday) post. Read here for her latest post. Anyways, if you don't want to read I'll summarize. She started this weekly ritual because, like me, she would stay at home all day in her p.j.'s. She is a stay at home mom with 3 children. She wanted accountability for what she wore and posting what she wore all week was her way of making her get out of her "lazy" attire and feel better about herself. As weeks went by others have joined her and linked up. So, that's what I'm considering. Since staying home with Brady and losing around 60 pounds (includes weight gained with Brady) I have become one slouchy dressed momma. I hate that too. Every morning for work I would try to dress up and be presentable....including jewelry and cute shoes. But now I'm feeling like "who/what do I have to dress up for?" so I usually stay in my pajama's. Poor Wes. I know he comes home and thinks sometimes "Who am I married to? A homeless woman?" I'm sure there are lots of women out there that can relate. In fact, there are! They've all linked up with Lindsey.

While viewing all these courageous women's posts, I have been inspired. I am not bringing home any money. Therefore, I can not go shopping like I used to and WHERE I used to. It's just not going to work. Sooooo, these women have inspired me to thrift shop. Why in Heaven's name did I not try this before?! There are some great "buys" out there. You just have to take the time and look. I am also going to try and use what is in my closet. Like I said, I've lost A LOT of weight....so much that I'm starting to get a little worried it won't stop. No, I'm not complaining....and no, I'm not bragging. It is wonderful but not when all your clothes are falling off of you and you don't have money to go spend on a new wardrobe. So, I'm going to try and use what will fit and then I've also been thrift shopping here and there.

I think God is also teaching me lots of things with this stay at home mom thing. Material things are SO not worth it. I mean, we're not going to take these fancy shoes to heaven. *smile* Being a SAHM has been an adjustment for sure. I'm definitely not regretting. I'm just sayin'. Life is not the same. I want God to work on me and if adjusting and thrift shopping is a start....well, then have at it God.

So instead of looking like this picture below, hopefully you will see next Wednesday some actual clothes. Maybe I won't leave the house, but I can still put on some clothes that are more presentable. I KNOW it will make me feel better. So stay tuned for next Wednesday. Y'all will have to hold me accountable. I have to do this....not just for myself, but for my family. *smile* I'm sure you will be getting some laughs. Hopefully, I won't embarrass myself too bad. Are you in the same boat? Are you going to be brave enough to link up? I'd love to have a partner next week so I'm not feeling so alone.

And no, the thumbs down is not because the Cowboys are playing AWFUL this year (which, they really are, let's face it!) but it's because I'm dressed so awful. My full length mirror is in the room Brady is currently sleeping in so this is the best shot I could get.

Dallas Cowboys Shirt: Foot Locker (or one of those similar stores)

Heart Pajama's: Walmart

White Socks: Walmart

Glasses: Guess (TSO - TX State Optical)