spring has sprung

Or so I thought! I couldn't get enough of the 80+ degree weather last week. It was perfect because it was breezy too! I went on a walk with Holden every day and sometimes Allan even got to join us. Then Saturday night comes and it's in the 40s! TEXAS - what is up with that? Anyway, I got these chick salt&pepper shakers for $2.50 [in the dollar section at Target] in hopes that it urges Spring to come back into my life!

Thanks to Emma for the tip off :)


Something else that will hopefully coax the sun to come out? We will have a brand new yard come Monday! I'll post before&after pics. The before pics will make you cringe. 


-Little Wife Power House 

like father, like son

  

-Little Wife Power House

the lone pair of jeans...

This pair of jeans is the last standing in a long line that has slowly - and I mean slowly - come back into my wardrobe rotation since having a baby. 


It's been almost 9 months since having H and I'm starting to think that I'll never fit into what used to be my favorite pair of jeans again. I don't think, though, that it's a weight issue...I think my hips have forever spread out a bit. That just happens when you have a baby! 


I'm still holding onto them in hopes that one day they'll fit again...should I just give them up and save me the disappointment of trying them on every so often and not being able to button them? 


-Little Wife Power House


PS Check out these sandals they have at Target for only $15...PERFECT for summer! They have bronze, gold, turquoise, coral, black, and white. All of the colors look great. I got two pairs :)

LWPH's ABC's

A. Age: 23
B. Bed size: King
C. Chore you hate: Sweeping/Mopping - it hurts my back!
D. Dogs: We have a little chihuahua, Koda.
E. Essential start to your day: My iPad. I browse facebook/blogs/twitter while nursing H in the morning. I really will miss nursing [for a few reasons].
F. Favorite color: Green!
G. Gold or silver: Silver.
H. Height: 5′2″
I. Instruments you play: Nada. I wish I could play the piano, though!
J. Job Title: Mother/Manager [I think is my "official" job title]
K. Kids: I'm with That Wife - If you don’t know about my kid, you’ve probably never read my blog.

L. Live: DFW
M. Mom’s name: Ellen
N. Nicknames: Big Booty Jen [lol]
O. Overnight hospital stays: When I had H
P. Pet peeve: Tardiness [others and myself...I HATE being late!]
Q. Quote from a movie:

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around." -Love Actually

R. Right or left handed: Right.
S. Siblings: Lori, Steve, John, Julie, Chris
T. Time you wake up: When my baby wakes up.
U. Underwear: Yeah, I wear it.
V. Vegetables you dislike: PEAS! I HATE PEAS! [inside joke. funny story, really.]
W. What makes you run late: "Oh, I forgot ____." *Runs back inside* "OH CRAP, I forgot ____ too!" *Runs back inside again*
X. X-Rays you’ve had: My wrist when I broke it...I think that's it? 

Y. Yummy food you make: I make a mean chicken parm.

Z. Zoo animal: Monkeys! 

Water Park Baby

Today we went to the indoor water park with Lori, JR, & Asher. I'm pretty sure it's Holden's favorite place on earth! I've mentioned before that he loves splashing in baths so imagine him in a huuuuuge bath! My glasses were constantly spotted, my hair got soaked, etc and I loved every single minute of it. This summer, we are going to buy the family pass so we can go all of the time. How can I not after the squeals and smiles of today? 

-Little Wife Power House

just wanted to say a quick HI to seesallierun's readers that have wandered over to my blog this week! Glad to have you! Hope you enjoy your stay and come back soon. :o)

PS I will be guest blogging on seesallierun very soon so keep your eyes peeled!

play date with baby benjamin!

sallie's SIL, Danielle, has a super cute 4 1/2 month old baby boy, Benjamin. He has the sweetest disposition and loves to make noises with his mouth! This was the first time holden has interacted with a baby close-ish to his age and it was awesome to watch! Obviously since Baby Benjamin [hereafter known as BB!] was younger, he wasn't as interested in Holden but man, H loved pointing at BB...especially his sweet, chubby cheeks! We got some great pictures of them standing together and here they are in the order taken...

[hmm...who is this giant baby in front of me?]

[uhhhh dad, I'm not so sure about this!!]

[hey, there buddy.]

[they warmed up to each other pretty quickly. I'd say they left as friends :)]

 

I love these pictures of H & BB! I wish Holden had more "friends" around his age to have play dates with. Thanks for letting us play with your cute baby, Danielle!


By the way, we landed in Lubbock, TX last night for a breather before making the trek home to Dallas today. Pray for us that H will be as good today as he was yesterday :) Even if he isn't...at least it's a short trip...


-Little Wife Power House