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Day 23...

When he is on a mission to find what he wants to eat, he's on a mission. He has no mercy on his poor sick mother. If he makes a mess, ma will clean it up.  Well, this time ma caught him in the act!!  Notice his hand in his pocket and his face of 'umm... well...' yep, that's my Tucker Bear.

"Give it to Mikey, he'll eat anything!"

Do you remember that saying?  Come on, somebody, anybody... tell me someone remembers that. Well I do, whether it's a figure of my imagination or not, I do.  I have a Mikey in my house. He's better known to us and all of you as Tucker. This child, God bless his sweet soul, will eat just about anything you give him.

It's very rare that we find something that Mikey, I mean Tucker, will not eat. He's not a fan of mashed potatoes or french fries, or fish sticks (but can you blame him there).  Pretty much everything else goes down his little hatch with no problems what.so.ever!

Every morning the pitter patter of his little feet come down the hallway, getting faster as he gets closer. His first stop, the refrigerator for his milk. Next, this little man wants food!!!  Don't give him something to hold him over, give him food, PRONTO!  This morning was like all the rest. I was as ready for him as he was his food. I had the waffles ready, apple cut up, and his milk awaiting him.

Later that morning I went to take a quick shower. He was 'supposed' to be sleeping. As you all know he climbs out of his crib more often than not. While I was in the shower, he escaped and this is what I found....

I suppose he couldn't decide which tasted the best and after chomping into the third one he decided apple wasn't really what he wanted after all.

These thing are mmm, mmm, good!

Tucker eats just about anything you hand him. He loves broccoli, peas, meatloaf, seriously you name it he'll eat it. A few weekends back we had ribs for dinner and he had himself the greatest time gnawing the bone!!!  He has a love for food, LOL!!!!

Time to change a few things

The big 3-0 is creeping up on me. I'm not really concerned about turning 30, but I'd like to make a few changes. I decided yesterday to go darker with my hair, and put some streaks in it. I have also decided that I'm going to do Weight Watchers. I'm not a gym kind of girl, and I don't like diets that only allow me to eat 'their' food.  I am a snacker, a junk food lover, and oh my stars if they did away with fast food or drive thrus' I'd probably cry my eyes out. I love McDonald's. I love french fries, I love Coke, but these things are not going to help my waist that looks more like an tire!

I have about 20-22 pounds that I'd like to lose.  I'd be content with 20, really happy with 22, and ecstatic if I lost 25. I look at pictures of myself and I just shake my head. It's my fault, so it's time that I make the change. I don't really know why I've decided to blog about this, maybe for more accountability who knows.  The weight watchers meetings are on Monday evenings, so maybe I'll do Monday check ins with you all.

Let's just pray I can stay away from the cookies, cakes, and other goodies that line my pantry!  How much willpower can I really put forward????  That my friends is the question. Oh, and of all weeks to start a new weight loss adventure I pick Tucker's first birthday week. Seriously, stress more then normal and I choose this week to count points?! I'm nuts, it's official.

This picture has nothing to do with the post... well maybe the chubby cheeks (and I say Tucker looks nothing like me, yeah right)and that extra chin, but I like it anyways the picture that is, not the chin!!!!

The fridge bandit strikes again!!!

Mr. Bear thinks because he can crawl, or sometimes walk where he wants to go that he has free reign over anything within his reach. We've learned that if you open the fridge and he is near by, you better watch out because he's coming over to check out the latest left overs!!

When he stood in the door looking, and shopping I couldn't help but laugh. The kid LOVES to eat. He doesn't care what it is, he'll try anything!!  At least one of my kids eats, right?  :) I just love these pictures of him, and his little grin is so contagious!!!

Tell me there's nothing sweeter then this pure sweetness???

Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, this is Thanksgiving Day!

Gobble 'til you wobble.... I didn't gobble much, but I sure was wobbling by the end of the day!
The best I could do for a family photo. Limited eye contact, kids not cooperating, husband not thrilled at all (in other words=hates pictures)... priceless!
I remember singing that little phrase, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, this is Thanksgiving Day!!!! again and again as a child. I loved the thought of Thanksgiving. All my cousins coming over to visit, the good food, playing outside with all the boys... being the only girl, it was my only option. As I grew older, things changed. We now have numerous houses to visit, and it makes for a long day. I still enjoy going to my grandparents home, sitting around the table but for different reasons. I enjoy knowing that they, my grandparents, are still here. I enjoy seeing my little Granny preparing food, setting the table, and so many times hearing her pray. Her prayer has a way of humbling my heart that is for sure.  

This Thanksgiving, my sister was scheduled to work Thanksgiving day, so we celebrated early. We had fried turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and all the other usual stuff that goes with it. We had more sweets then real food, but isn't that the best anyways? We enjoyed being with one another, sharing and making memories.  I was some what saddened by the fact that she wouldn't be here for turkey day, but that's how life goes sometimes. We still had fun! Carter thoroughly enjoyed having Aunt Jessica and Uncle Kyle visiting for a few days. He always misses them when they go. This visit they really earned some Carter points. They brought him the Smokey and the Bandit movie, and he literally watched for about three days straight.  He's still playing Bandit while we are in the truck. If I hear "How 'bout ya Bandit, you got your ears on?" one more time, I think I'm going to die laughing.  He's serious about it, let me tell you! 

If you have not tasted these delicious cookies, go now to the store and purchase them! They are heavenly!!!!!

Thanksgiving day we set out to eat lunch with my grandparents. This is the first year that we've had lunch with them in about six years.  It was nice to be there, and it sure brought back a lot of those childhood memories. We left not long after lunch because we still had other stops to make. We had dinner with Granny Vera. This was a very difficult holiday for her, being the first holiday without Papa. She handled it well, but you could see it in her eyes that she missed him dearly. She insisted earlier that week to go through Papa's clothes and see which grandson would want which shirt. I thought that was such a wonderful idea, and a way for the boys to hold on to Papa's memory.  Travis now has five of Papa's shirts. I must say, seeing him wear them makes me smile. I miss Papa, but I know he had a glorious time in Heaven for Thanksgiving.  

We ended our night, around 8:30. I of course found my way to the couch with the sales papers, planning my route for BLACK FRIDAY! I hope each of you had a very blessed holiday. May we remember each day to be thankful, we are too blessed to let a day pass and not say thank you!!!

Carter made this really cute little turkey hat at school and we all tried it on!  I think my sister had the best look of all!

Not real sure about the face on this pilgrim.  Carter's reasoning, "He's Happy!"

And just a little sweet goodness to make you smile....

God bless!