Hiding From The Boss (aka Sarah Hazel)

The Boss. Watch out. She's ruthless!

Today has been one of those not so great days but I did have one moment where I had to laugh at myself. John and I (with kids in tow) met a bunch of John's co-workers at a not so kid friendly Asian restaurant for lunch. Had we been at Five-Guys Sarah Hazel would have been an angel but of course since we were at a nicer place she picked today to flail around in her high chair and squeal like a banshee the whole time. We tried everything we could think of to keep her entertained but that was hard since I was holding a fidgity little Cameron who wanted to grab at my food. I managed to inhale about a quarter of my food before finally having to take Sarah Hazel to the car to finish her fit. John boxed my food and brought it to me. I was starving so I used one of Sarah Hazel's spoons and ate a little bit more of my meal. I had nothing to drink so I saved the rest till I got home. By this point, I needed a moment of peace to eat and actually taste my food so I hid in the bathroom and ate. I couldn't help but laugh at myself eating fried rice with a child's spoon and hiding in the bathroom from a not even two year old! In case you haven't figured it out, she runs the household.

So Very Grateful For the Past Two Years

We are almost done with our crazy two years of having two under two. It's been wild to say the least. I have had to learn that no matter how frustrating it can get, that I have no choice but to find a little more patience than I thought I ever had. Cameron is finally starting to nap and sleep for much longer stretches than he ever has which is providing me with some much needed and overdue time for myself (like right now!). Over the past 7 months, Sarah Hazel has grown so much emotionally, socially, and mentally (not much physically...ha!). She has gone from a baby to a little girl. It's hard to say goodbye to the days of her babyhood but she is so much fun as a toddler that it makes it all ok. Staying home with them has allowed me to never miss a moment and I am so grateful for the opportunity. Granted we struggle financially more than any of you realize but that is the choice we made. We give up a lot for me to be able to do this and is not easy nor is it the laidback romantic lifestyle that so many people believe it to be. But it is worth every sacrifice. So what if I can't buy myself new shoes or get my hair done or buy my kids all kinds of fancy clothes and such? Missing their little moments doesn't compare to any of those things and it saddens me that there are people who choose a lifestyle over being with their babies. This post is not saying there is anything wrong with working so don't get your panties in a wad thinking that is the way I believe. I truly admire a mom who works to support her family because there is absolutly no other way to get food on the table. I do firmly disagree with choosing having your hair done, going on vacations and buying fancy clothing over your kids though. I guess what I am trying to say is that if you at all have the chance to be with your kids, take it, even if it means giving up everything. Isn't seeing your child grow worth it? Don't turn away from them. Before you know it your baby is a two year old and so much time has gone.

Santa Money

Money is more than tight in the Fields household. In fact, it's pretty much non-existent! To not put the extra strain on our budget, I am trying to make our money to buy Christmas gifts for our kids, family, and hopefully each other. Plus I need to come up with money for Christmas and Birthday portraits as well as Cameron's six month ones that I still haven't done. Oh, and then there is the money I need to pull off Sarah Hazel's birthday party. Whew! I was in a craft show last weekend and still have lots of burp cloths and hairbow holders leftover from that. I've marked them down to $5. Hopefully I can get some of those sold quickly and add it to the spending money. I'm not even close to being as good as the Proverbs 31 woman, but I sure try!

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Happy Halloween

The Happiest Baby on the Block

If you have ever spent any time around Cameron, you know that he smiles a lot. He is such a sweet little charmer and has a smile that lights up a whole room. He's got his mama under his spell for sure!

Highlights from the rest of the beach trip.

Daddy and his girl (he picked out her dress)

Gator wrestling. Don't worry, this guy doesn't move.

What's in there?

Giving the gator a kiss. Future Florida Gator fan? Her Daddy sure hopes not.

Date night at the Tommy Bahama Cafe. It was really yummy!

Clapping along with the music at Baytowne Wharf

Showing off her PJ's.

Too many photos and not enough time!

I still have TONS of beach pictures but because I am so slow about getting them on here, I'm just going to post some of my favorites from the rest of the trip. Otherwise, I'll never get to the recent Fall pics and all the other stuff going on (like Sarah Hazel using the potty). I promise to get them all on the Walgreens site soon.

Pooltime

Sarah Hazel LOVES to swim. She has no fear and loves to be dunked under the water. She even was jumping off the side into her Daddy's arms. I think this girl needs some swimming lessons!

Going under and loving every second of it.

He didn't get the memo that not only had it stopped raining but it wasn't sunny either. Hehe. He's just being cautious I suppose ;)

This makes me smile.

Perfectly pointed toes.

I don't know

Sarah Hazel's favorite phrase.............

"hmmmmmmmmmmmm"

" I don't know?"

Petsch

Wonderpet Linny was bought for Cameron but Sarah Hazel decided it was hers. She just calls him "petsch".