Random Thoughts....

It is about 11:30 p.m., everyone in the house is asleep, and I am sitting on the couch wide awake listening to the rain. Just one of those nights where, even though I need sleep, I need some quiet alone time even more. I have all of these random thoughts running through my head...probably the reason I can't sleep. So, I thought I would "write" them down. Hopefully that will help me clear my mind so that I can be snoozing away before long.

*Beckett has his 4 month well child check tomorrow. 4 months already?! Gosh, they just don't stay newborns anytime. I am a little nervous about this appointment...very anxious for it to get here. I have a few things with Beckett that I am somewhat concerned about. I am very ready for the doctor to look at him and give me his thoughts. I hate having that worried feeling constantly that something is wrong. Hopefully after tomorrow my mind will be put at ease.

*Brody's birthday party is one month from today. And I have still done nothing to prepare for it. However, I think I am going to have to refrain myself from going all out on an expensive cake and tons of decorations, etc. Just not going to happen this year. But in all actuality, Brody won't mind. All he will care about is having his familiy and friends there to play with him.

*Brody told me this morning that he wants a cat named "Bozo". We reeally need to get this kid a pet. Even if it's just a fish...lol.

*Brody has been having some separation issues lately. Something totally new for him. Today was the first time in 2 weeks that he didn't cry when I dropped him off at school. He used to NEVER cry about that. And it isn't just school. It's Sunday school too. I am guessing that it is just a phase. One that I hope passes very quickly!

*Sometimes I wish we could move. No particular reason really. Just for an adventure. To get out and venture away from this town that we both grew up in. To get my boys to a place that is growing and is full of opportunity. To get out on our own a little bit and be forced to rely on each other a little more. Meet new people. Experience new jobs. To just experience change. I would love to move to Northwest Arkansas. LOVE that place. And the funny thing is, I have been saying that I wanted to live there since I was in college. Who know, who knows.

*Brent made delicious fried deer steak and mashed potatoes tonight. I am SO thankful that he likes to cook. Especially since I am so busy with the two little ones when I get home from work.

*I wish I lived in a town that was big enough to have monthly playgroup get-togethers, MOPS organizations...that kind of thing. (Sorry, back on the moving thing again)

*I am excited about playing BINGO with the family at Brooke's school Friday night. I haven't played BINGO in forever. Should be fun.

*Although I long to move somewhere new and exciting, I am SOOO thankful for the family that I have here living near me. They are all a tremendous help with my boys and I don't know how I would have made it through my first few years of motherhood without them near me. We are very lucky to have parents so involved in our lives.

*I am SO thrilled about my best friend Amie expecting her first baby this summer. I get a little sad sometimes thinking about how I am probably finished with that stage of my life (pregnancy), so I love that I get to be a huge part of it with her.

Okay, eyes are getting heavy now. Off to bed I go. Night Night....