http://adubsthoughts.com Thoughts of a wife and mother Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:20:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today was Xavier's preschool Christmas party.  Aaron and I both had the chance to go with him which was so much fun.  There where so many kids there it was chaotic.  Nikki put me in charge of the Gingerbread House station.  I think I will be dreaming of frosting for ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/12/christmas-party/ Today my baby turned 5.  I can't believe that he is already a big kid.  I never expected to have such a sweet, well verbed, yet totally off the wall son.  He keeps us going at all times, what should I have expected Aaron is his father.  I just wanted ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/12/a-tear/ I just want everyone to know that I have greatest group of friends.  I am so very blessed to be surrounded by such love and support. Four and half years ago my husband and I decided to move to the desert.  Usually when you move to the desert you don't find ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/12/who-knew/ Happy Thanksgiving! I am so glad that we are having a rainy Thanksgiving.  It helps put me in the baking and decorating mode.  I am just so happy that the new meds that the doctor gave me are starting to help.  I was so worried that I wasn't going to be ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/11/turkey-day/ (Warning: Contains a woman's rant on her personal possessions.) We now have two dogs and they have the mob mentality which makes it very hard to figure out who's done what.  Last night one of my favorite brown kitten heal sandals became victim to the harsh environment of the teeth and ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/11/shoe-love/ [caption id="attachment_90" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="X's New Bunk Bed"][/caption] Xavier's bunk bed finally got delivered today!  He is so excited.  His new bed has his own desk, eight drawers, and a book shelf.  He says that he will be ready to do his paperwork in no time.  He was really excited that ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/10/new-digs/ [caption id="attachment_83" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Our New Friend"][/caption] Sunday a cute little face came knocking at our door, well not really he came roaming. We are not quite sure where he came from but he is very friendly. He doesn't seem to want to leave. Aaron tried to ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/10/cat/ I am reading a great book by Dr. James Dobson, bringing up Boys.  I started reading it because my friends and I have a "book club," really it is an excuse for us to get together to eat and talk.  But this time around I am missing the lunch because ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/10/i-am-not-a-feminist/ [caption id="attachment_61" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Xavier Flying His Kite"][/caption] Today we had a break from the heat, it was awesome.  Our house is located near some small mountains, so we get some pretty good winds going every couple of days.  Today was a perfect day to fly. Xavier said "You thinkin' what I ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/10/time-to-fly/ [caption id="attachment_54" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Xavier Making French Toast"][/caption] X's loves to help in the kitchen, it doesn't matter what I am making.  For being only four he know his way around.  He was pretty excited the other night 'cause I let him be in charge of flipping the french toast and ... http://adubsthoughts.com/2008/10/order-up/