Chloe Duyck Memorial Fund

This is our second year to this event that we have been given the opportunity attend. This was much better than the last! The girls had so much room to play and they also had fun in the bounce houses. Both girls got their face painted for FREE!

This event also had a silent auction of donated items that the money earned will go to raise awareness for CHD (tiny hearts). I bid on a lot- I know I will probably not win any of them, but it was fun. I actually hope I win a couple of items- they will be perfect as Christmas presents. I donated a Sassy Bratz birthday set- there was only one bid on it before we left- but that was good enough for me.

In the middle of the event- red and pink balloons were passed out - some in the shape of hearts. After a small speech from Chloe Duyck's mom and dad- everyone released the balloons to all of the heart angels. It was nice and very beautiful.

Heart Babies :-) See mine in the middle <-------

I Quit

Well- I officially suck- I quit the Room Mom volunteer job for Lexi's class. It was pretty misleading (in my opinion). It was said that a lot of the work could be done at home- well- not enough of it could be. With up to 6 kids at home - I really could not do it. I felt bad, but then again - a small weight was lifted off my shoulders :-) I'll just do my duty and send 'extras' when needed and asked for and when they are not asked for.

Good news- Lexi gets to dress up for Halloween at her school- YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If You've Ever Tried To Quit Smoking...

Quiting your paci is pretty much the same thing!

On Satuday morning- Rick explained to Lexi that a little baby named Stephanie that lives near Jenna's apartments needed a paci really bad but her mommy and daddy were not able to give her one. He asked her if she would consider giving Stephanie her paci. Lexi said 'Maybe later'. Well - this did not sit well with Rick--so he grabbed an envelope and explained that it was important that she go ahead and give Baby Stephanie her paci. Without a fight, but with many tears- she complied with his request.


It did not take her long to calm down (I think she thought we were not serious).

After she calmed down we told her that because she was soooooooooo brave to give up her paci that we would go to the mall and buy her a special stuffed animal so she could hold IT when she was sad or scared.

We got dressed and headed to Frisco Mall. I thought she was going to pick something out of the Disney store but I was wrong. I guess she had to find that perfect stuffed animal/ doll. We went into Baby Gap and after looking for just a second she found the most perfect doll. It was a small ballerina doll with a purple outfit. It just so happened that this is the same doll that she has picked up on 2-3 occassions and we have put back before walking out of the store, so I guess it was meant to be! Lexi was also given a Hello Kitty pearl set (necklace, bracelet and ring).

Ever since Lexi has given up her paci- the following has occurred or not:

* She has not asked for it
* She has not taken a nap (that really puts a cramp on my daily life)
* She is incredibly clingy- always wants someone to lay w her (no matter what time of day) or be with her
*She either wakes up A LOT at night or really early
* She is a bit more grumpier than normal

I know that this is a phase that will pass just like anyone that has gone COLD TURKEY w an addiction that they had. I just hope that I survive through it all because it is TOUGH!!!

The Picture Pretty Much Explains Itself

My New Job

So - during Lexi's school registration I volunteered for some stuff--- don't really remember what I volunteered for BUT today I was sent an email saying that I was chosen as Lexi's AM class Room Rep. When I got the email I was like 'What the heck does that do?'-- So I emailed the lady in charge and she said that I would be responsible for 'Organizing the 3 parties, the carnival basket, teachers birthday and celebration'--Sounds like a job for me! I go to the Room Rep meeting Friday after next so I can't wait :-)