Mean Mom

Sigh, I am officially the meanest mom on the street! :o(

While no one has said I am, and more importantly my child hasn't either, this is how I am feeling!

We live on a block that ends as a cul-de-sac. Because of this, our neighbors, with children all under the age of 8, allow them to ride their bikes in the street. From day one this shocked me! Keep in mind we have sidewalks on both sides of the street!

Maybe they trust their child to "watch for cars", but what about the cars not watching or even seeing these kids on their bikes! For example, last week I was leaving the house about 9:30 in the morning. As I am backing out the driveway, I don't see any cars or anything and proceed to back into the street. Right before I reached where the sidewalk is, out of the corner of my eye I saw something so I stopped. Two kids on bikes were coming up the street fast as can be. I didn't see them until they were headed behind my truck because the neighbor's truck parked on the road was blocking my view of them. My heart was pounding because I honestly would have backed over these kids, no joke!

Why are these parents putting their children at the mercy of others??

Anyways, after dance class today, I decided to clean out my Element and sweep the mulch off the driveway (dang rain!). Well, the whole neighborhood seemed to be out visiting, and all the kids riding their bikes up and down the block. Of course the girls all came by the house to chat with Regan, asking if she could ride her bike. My answer of course is "Baby, you cannot ride your bike in the road, you know that." So Regan tells the little girl she is not allowed to ride in the street. Get this, the little girl - 5 years old says "I can watch you". Holy shit, really?! I felt like I was in a parallel universe!

Within minutes 5 different girls have come up to see if Regan can go ride her bike with them. I felt HORRIBLE! Like I was the meanest mom ever. It is so hard to tell your child they cannot do something when, and I'm not exaggerating, the entire street is traipsing up and down our block. Even the lady across the street's 3 year old is allowed to play in the road!

But you know, I have to give it to her.....she never threw a fit or cried about it. She just accepted it for what it was. I was so proud of her. Cause I think she understood the reasoning. But even still, I felt so guilty. I called her over and told her that I was sorry that they were all able to ride in the street when she couldn't. That I knew it seemed unfair. But that I was worried that something bad would happen. I briefly told her about those girls I didn't see until the last minute. She said "they could have gotten hurt or even died, huh momma?" I said "yes baby. I don't want anything bad to happen to you so I cannot be like all the other parents and let you go in the road".

This really does not make me happy. And you know, this is just the start. Summer is almost here and short of them blocking off the street, I will never allow her to ride up and down in the road by herself! My daughter is far to precious to risk anything happening to her! She is a blessing and I will always treat her as such. Even if I am the mean mom! I am really frustrated with the parents being so lax around here. It really makes things more difficult for others who have rules against things like this! Sigh!

Kids Say the Darndest Things #2

The other day we were at Papaw's on our regular Tuesday visit. Regan was being cuddly that day and wasn't being very careful of how she sat on me. I told her she had to move a little, that she was on my bladder. She asked what. I repeated, "you're on my bladder baby and it's hurting me". I continued chatting with the family, she continued to wiggle. Then she asked.......

"Am I on your ladder momma?!"

I had to ask her to say it again to ensure I didn't hear wrong. But I heard right. She thinks I have a "Ladder". LOL




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Our dog Samara is a mixed breed. I have to explain quite often that she is half Chihuahua and half Cocker Spaniel. (you'd be surprised how often I actually am asked her breed) Well, after hearing it told so many times, Regan decided that she can now answer people when they ask.

So, from the mouth of babes (Regan) "Samara is half Chihuahua and half of a Cockle Spaniel"

It is Friday night, about midnight! I am sitting on the computer, listening to the rain and the ocassional clap of thunder. I love it! For some reason the sound of rain make me want to crawl into bed and get the best sleep I've ever had!

Today has been a great day! Not unlike any other Friday, but a great day! We went to see our playgroup friends at Kart Ranch, one of our favorite hangouts. There is much to do and we love going there, Regan and I! Plus, seeing our friends is always a treat! After our naps, yes I even took one today, we got ready to head out. Regan was going to Cousin Billy's to hang out and I headed to Zea's for a few drinks and a great dinner with some of my girlfriends. It was nice! ...well except when Shari got mad at the waitress, but the chocolate mousse pie fixed that bad mojo! Oh and the 1 1/2 margaritas helped on my end! hheehee

After supper I went to pick up my kiddo and spent about an hour with the cousins! Billy and Jared are fun to be around! Plus, it is fun to pick on guys bigger than me that won't punish me back! lol Regan and I dashed to the truck about 10 because it was starting to flicker outside and the sky was about to open up. And boy did it! A great day to have a garage for sure!

We got home, Regan ate apples and fell asleep watching Angelina Ballerina. I chatted on Facebook with Kelly and then decided I felt like blogging. As you can see, nothing really compelling to write about. Just a day in our lives. It was a good day. I am missing Bub though. Which is all the time really. But I am used to being on my own for half the time. It's just what we do!

The next few days are going to be hectic. I need to finally prep the guest room for guests! I have been putting that off since we moved in around the 1st of November! lol Bub will be home at the end of the month and then shortly after his dad and step-mom will be coming for a visit. End of May my mom and sister should be down and then beginning of July Bub's mom will be here! Dang, I should start charging for that guest room! We might be able to fund one of our projects for the house! lol

Anyways, in addition to the guest room I need to get everything ready for our trip to San Antonio! So if I am MIA for a while, that is why. BUT......there will be lots to report and tons of pictures to share I am sure!

Be Blessed!!!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Stop & Smell the Flowers

Regan went out front to walk Samara before we left for playgroup. When she came in I said, "you were smelling flowers outside?" Confused at how I might have known this she hesitantly said yes.




The evidence....................

Don't forget to take time to smell the flowers!!!!

Want to Know Me?!

My all time favorite song is Creep by Radio Head

I am addicted to chips and salsa.

I have two recipes that I REFUSE to share with anyone!

I strangely love wooden or bamboo cooking utensils.


I am completely incapable of doing things half-assed!

I think people should come with a warning label. Let people know what to expect before hand, so no one is ever hurt or disappointed by that person's habits or ways. I wonder what mine would say......

I am a true believer in Karma. And have actually had the privilege
to see Karma at work! Sad to say, it is quite enjoyable!

I am jealous of no one! What is the point?! If I want it, I will work to
achieve or get it. If it isn't meant for me, then I move on!

I support the death penalty. Could be being raised in the South, but I do!

I find a strange satisfaction in having a clean house, but more so clean floors!

I try to convince everyone I know that is/gets pregnant to name their baby
after me......which wouldn't be so strange.... if I actually like me own name! lol

I am the least patient person I know. And I'm okay with that!

I am unable to tan. I stay a golden red color, even after laying out for weeks
at a time!

I am scared of getting pregnant with twins......because I would have to get rid
of my Element......and I don't think I can do it! Do they make carseats for
the trunk?! :o) lol

I wish I had a closer relationship with my mom.

As a child I would always wish that all of my family lived in the same state.
I am 30 and I still wish for this!!

Life & Family

It's been over a week since I last blogged! Wow, I think life just got too busy for me to sit down and write!!

Bub went back to work for Tetra about a month ago. He worked a while at the shop, then he headed offshore! It was only a matter of time and hey, 7 months was VERY nice extended family time!! In the end things got tight, but we were blessed. He was home for the move and all the holidays! It was a blessing! Now he is back out and life has returned to our normal routine!

Regan is still in dance and now T Ball season has started! Her 1st game was yesterday! They played the Astros, it was a good game! All the kids did really good - most hit the ball on first swing too!



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Next week we are heading to San Antonio with my family! Going to do some visiting and I think we are officially doing Sea World, unless the weather doesn't allow it! Bub and I talked about bringing Regan, so I am a little bummed he will miss out. But there are always other trips! I am excited to get out of town for a little while. I need a break!

Good Friday - Uncle Jr, Papaw, Uncle Chad

Easter weekend was pretty eventful! Friday we had a crawfish boil with the Pellerin side of the family, and then Saturday we went to a boil with the Guidry side. My little cousin (well, not so little really) will be going to Afghanistan in a few months and this was his send off! The Guidry side of my family isn't the side I regularly get to see. Everyone lives in different cities between here and Texas. So it is a special treat to get to spend so much time with them. One because they are family, and two, because they are just beautiful and wonderful people!

David, our Marine

Aunt Lena

Aunt Zoe

Aunt Belle

One special treat from the day was my Aunt Belle singing songs that were written by my grandmother (my mom's mom). She passed away when I was 9 and I have a lot of bottled up emotion regarding all of it. Sometimes I am angry because I know how amazing she was, but as an adult, I was never able to get to know her the way everyone else knew her. I don't remember what her voice sounded like, how she laughed.......and as of recently I have forgotten what she smelled like.

Anyways, here is a song written by my grandmother, sung by my Aunt Belle:

My Whine for the Week

I love to write!

I love my blog!

I love hearing that my friends and family read my blog!

Every now and then someone will quote something I have written in a blog, or tell me they really enjoy my writing, or that my blog is good......... (ready for it?)


Why doesn't anyone ever comment?! .......I am truly pouting! I used to think no one read this. But I see I get many views and I hear how people read. But I guess I just wanna see! I wanna know what people think about the blogs they read!

My blog is really an outlet for me.

To write about my life.

To share it with others.

And too, to get out all these things in my head or things that are troubling me. Believe it or not, there are more than a handful of drafts sitting here. When I have been angry, I was able to get things out! I don't necessarily think they are proper to be put on here. But once written, I released all the emotions and was able to move on!

Anyways, I am rambling. The point is, if you read my blog, and enjoy it at all - take the time to "join" Blogspot so you can post a note every now and then!!

It would make me so very happy!!

Too Big Too Soon

Today has been another one of those days where the reality of Regan growing up hits me!

The funny thing about these realizations lately, is that they are stemming from Regan being GOOD! lol

I guess asking her to clean her room and her doing it with very little "threats" or fussing means she is growing up!

Asking her to lay in her bed to take a nap, allowing her to watch TV for a little while before, and then walking in and saying turn the TV off and go to sleep..........and her doing it without hesitation............I guess she is really growing up.

Her being able to figure things out on her own or even understanding cause and effect means she is just too big!

Knowing her schedule and what we do on Mondays verses Tuesdays means she is a smart little big girl.

Accepting the fact that daddy has to leave for weeks to go to work because that is just the way it is...........means my little girl is growing up!

Sigh.....will it get any easier? Why am I so compelled to wrap my arms around my little girl and close my eyes and wish to the stars and pray to the heavens that she can just stay little for a little while longer..........

Grateful for the Memories & Another Year!

So today is my Papaw's 70th birthday! Last night we got a bunch of the family together and headed to Pat's in Henderson. It was a great time! He didn't think anyone would go to his birthday shindig, but I think we and they all surprised him! I think he must think he is a bother, or that no one loves him.......I wish he would realize how loved and needed he is! He is a wonderful man, who is generous to a fault and is just a neat, neat man!! Anyone who knows him should be proud they do!

Here are pictures from our night. It was a fabulous time!!

Thinking Out Loud Thursday

There is so much going on in my life and in my head that I am unable to conform to one thought. I feel too scattered to pick a topic and run with it.

So as you can tell from this entry's title, this will probably be pretty random. So bare with me!
....not sure if this will be a periodic title, guess we shall see....

TBall.......it's T ball season again. Regan is with a new association since we now live in Broussard. I am a little sad, because I am truly going to miss Coach Christian from Willow Wood last year for sure. He and his family were great! My one reason for being excited about changing to the BYYA (Broussard/Youngsville Youth Association) is that I assumed they would be more organized than Willow Wood was. Well, so far that isn't the case!

We were contacted by our Coach a few days prior to practice, which ended up be rescheduled to the Sunday.... Well, from the 1st day we spoke to the Coach, till our first practice they changed up the team's names! We were originally told Regan would be a Red Sox. Well, in case you haven't met me I am ALL about supporting Regan and buying things early, etc. Well, I had already found a Red Sox hat and ordered it for me. Before it even comes in I find out we are now the Tigers! Again! Ugh! At least our colors are blue and orange. Not Gold like last year which automatically made us "The" Tigers!

Anyways, the hat is still cute, but the point is, get your shit together! I found out it was more than just our team the switched around - but seriously, isn't this something that should be worked out far before assigning stuff?!

We are scheduled to have practice tonight, but just like last week, it poured buckets today. Chances are good they will reschedule.....again! Thankfully we work with Regan here at home, so it's really no loss. I guess my hang up is the fact of planning on something and arranging (or rearranging) my schedule to suit something and it changing.

It is now the time for all those birthday parties!! We went to one last weekend and have 3 to go to this weekend! Well, one is Papaw's - but it's still a party and still counts!

I am going to have to start buying presents ahead of time to save me the regular trips to the store! lol Speaking of gifts, we decided we are getting Regan a Nintendo DS for her birthday! When I went look at it today, the lady said they were coming out with the new one in a few weeks. I thought 'Hmm, maybe I'll just wait', but I remembered overhearing her tell a coworker they would be priced at $180! Ha! This is for a 5 year old! I think $130 is plenty for starters! lol Anyways, it's pink, which she will love. And she will definitely be excited to see the carrying case I bought......it's a PURSE! lol Can you believe!? I swear they made it with her in mind!
And now at least when everyone asks what to get her for a birthday, I'll for once have something to tell them! Cause she'll definitely need some games!


I just got off the phone with my Aunt (like in the middle of blogging)! We are planning a little vaca!! Woo Hoo! She cannot do long trips and hours of driving like she used to. And has been wanting to make her way to visit a few people in San Antonio for some time. Well, lucky for her I am ALL about driving and road trips! lol I think I might be more excited about it than her....and I don't even know any of the people we are going to see! lol But you know, a road trip, time with family, a hotel and a pool......what's there to gripe about! :) So by the end of the month we will be Texas bound!



And man, my camera finger is already getting twitchy!! I haven't been able to absorb myself in my photography in a while!! This will be nice!!