"When Life Gives You Lemons............."

4 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Basically my immune system thinks the tissue around my joints is a disease and is constantly attacking them. Lovely! Let's just say I have to get pretty creative at doing the everyday tasks.

Last night I couldn't straighten my left middle finger. I slept with it like this ALL NIGHT LONG!
But don't cry for me Argentina. Membership has it's privileges! I was able to do the "rock on" sign!
And since my middle finger on my right hand wouldn't bend, it made for a mean game of "paper rock scissors"!
Some of my top reasons on why having RA can be cool!

1. I'm pretty sure I qualify for a handicap sticker for my car. hmmmm..I still need to look into that!
2. My husband gets to scrub the tub.
3. People carry things for me.
4. If Reese wakes up in the middle of the night Trav changes her and brings her to me! Love you babe!
5. People always offer me the most comfortable seat for my tush!
6. I never have to open my own water bottle. I'm kind of like a celebrity!
7. I can squeeze shampoo out of the bottle with my hip and the shower wall. (Letterman keeps wanting me to come but I just don't think it's appropriate!)
8. If I can't stand up on my own, someone will pick me up....thanks again babe!
9. Old arthritic people dig me!
10. It's taught me patience...kind of!

Stay tuned for a future post when I show off my lovely toes and the circus act they are!

REMEMBER THIS?

So today I got a call from my good friend Shelley telling me the deal of a lifetime! This castle that cost me $200 smackers a month or so ago. Got it on a HOT DEAL at walmart.com this morning for only $35.00

That's right folks, I paid a whopping $200 for it! Crazy what we do for Christmas! Anyway, I NEVER thought I would say this but THANK YOU WALMART!!!!!!!!

Oh, and a HUGE shout out to Ryan and Shelley for letting me now!

Looks like I have a return to make at toysrus!

Me Likey!

Our Little Snowman!

Good thing she's cute because boy was she a stinker at her dance recital!

In Heaven All Thighs Are Equal!

This should be on all your holiday "to do" lists. Pick yourself up one of these yums, Chick-fil-a Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake! Hubby got me one today ( he actually got it for himself but guess who ate it). DELIGHTFUL!

I'm thankful for my Jessie

I just walked into Jessie Kates room and she came running to me (all dressed up like a princess of course), wrapped her arms around me and said, "Oh mother, you look simply happy!"

I now have perma-smile!

AM I OUT OF MY MIND!

Santa may or may not have told me that this will be under the tree for my little princesses this year! (toys r us throws in the $45 vanity set for free if you buy this baby!)

Call now to book your play date!!

Dang it!

Anyone ever had an ulcer?

I think I have one.

too many meds.



to be continued...

Sick Sick Sick

I HATE men in skinny jeans!

Oh, I think I almost threw up thinking about it.

Oh bother!

Okay, I know I wasn't born with the best hair ( oh how I dream of luscious locks). As if my hair couldn't get any worse, the ghastly "postpartum hair" has once again reared it's ugly head! You know the kind,.. kinky, falling out, dull, sickly looking hair. It certainly doesn't help that I am in dire need of a hair color!!! (hint hint Stacy). The next stage of this will come in the spring when it starts to grow back in and I look like a Chia Pet. Could I get any hotter!? ch ch ch chia!

She's Hooked!

I knew this would be the year that Jessie would start to love to play in the snow. She could hardly wait for her dad to get home to help her make a snowman in her new super cute snow gear!! Hot chocolate was the only thing that got her to come in.

yes, we know it's a pathetic snowman...

Halloween!

Okay, so I love Halloween time but when the day finally comes I AM SO DONE! And apparently so was Jessie.

She was a witch for all of our "festivities", dance class, preschool, family parties, scavenger hunts...BUT, Halloween day she wakes up and tells me she doesn't like witches and wants to be Tinkerbell! What a horrible mom I am because I didn't take one picture of her being Tinkerbell, maybe because she's usually her once a day at some point! Oh, and poor little Reese Marie, no pics of her in her butterfly costume.

Do I hear it? Yeah, there it is........"LOOOOOOSER MOOOOOOOOOOM!"

Oh well, brink on THANKSGIVING!

Raise your hand if you think I'm cute!

Truth Be Told

I actually LOVE timeout!

It's a good 20 - 30 minutes to myself while my child is in a different room!

HSM3

SOOOO Cheesy!
SOOOO Over The Top!
SOOOO Troy and Gabriella!
SOOOO Of Course We Loved It!
We HEART HSM3!
(note to parents...so lovey dovey, skirts too short and T & G kiss....on the lips)

By Popular Demand

Marchant Family Cookies

1 Cup Butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 Cups White Sugar
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
3 Eggs
3 Teaspoons Vanilla
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
3-4 Cups of flour
tons of chocolate and white chocolate chips
Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes

DELIGHTFUL!
YOU ARE WELCOME!!!

Our famous Jessie

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Say It Isn't So!

Reese has discovered her thumb this week! Not quite sure what I think about it!

A Frosty Morning!

I was just in the middle of making Jessie Kate breakfast when she comes running.

Jessie: (so excited she can hardly stand it) "mom, come here I've GOT to show you something"!

she then grabs my hand and takes me to a back window. She points outside and in her softest princess voice yet says, "it's sparkly"!

Kelly and Reba

Who knew Kelly and Reba could rock it together?
Shelley and I aren't so bad ourselves!

BFF'S

One of the many perks of living with my parents is living next door to one of my best friends! Literally...she's next door. Shelley's sweet hubby surprised her today with all us gals and a trip out for a much deserved pedi!!! She's due with baby #4 in a few weeks and we can't wait to see the little cutie! With Shell as her momma, she has no choice but to be beautiful!

Nothing better than a afternoon out with high school chums. I love these girls!!! We have the best time together and could chat it up and laugh for days!! Aren't they all so pretty?! Anywho, Shelley's man had one last surprise for her, tickets for Kelly Clarkson and Reba tonight. Guess who gets to be her "side-kick"...ME! Thanks Ryan for getting the gals together. SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH FUN!

p.s. we don't look a day older than senior year do we?

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Peace out!

How brave am I?

So I went in Wednesday for what was suppose to be an "in and out" surgery. Dr. was going to remove (drain) a cyst from my bellybutton. As I was waking up I heard someone say, "Jill, we had to open you up, you'll be here for a few days!" Long story short, had to open me up and remove a cyst about the size of a grapefruit. This recovery is awful but I did love being put out! Too silly! I'm so glad to have a wonderful husband who stepped up to the plate and played Mr. Mom for a few days!!!

My Jessie!

I rocked as a mom last weekend! Discovery Gateway Friday night and Gardner Village Saturday afternoon with Grandma. Even though Jessie's shirt said "mostly sunny", it should have read "thunderstorms likely"!

AND THAT'S WHERE THIS PICTURE COMES IN!!!!

Discovery Gateway

We Went
We Loved It
We Recommend It
The End