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October . . .

October 29, 2011 By Kim Filed Under joys of motherhood, sneaky peeky

This really, really, reall-yyy is the busiest month of the year. Always has been. But this year, it has been busier than ever. When I looked at my calendar for this month, there wasn’t a single day that didn’t have something going on. From dental appointments to field trips. It really has been some kind of crazy around here. I’ve actually got several posts about art that were ready to go up, but my heart has been so far from the computer. I’ve been absent from twitter, pinterest and even facebook.

On Tuesday the 18th, I had to put my dog down. Yesterday was actually the first day that I haven’t cried. And I’ve done great today, too. I have been a total wreck. She woke up fine that morning, but within 30 minutes she was puking, pooping, breathing heavy and couldn’t really stand up. I took her to the vet as soon as I got everyone else to school. Since she had been fine, I was really hoping it was viral. Apparently, she had a massive tumor that had ruptured causing her to get sick – QUICK. I chose to have her cut open before I made a decision to put her down. Needless to say, she had been sick for a very long time and I had no idea.

This dog was so loyal. I have had her since she was 5 weeks old. I got her for my other dog – Frenchie. That is what dog owners do – get a dog for their dog. I was devastated when French passed. But this time has been awful. I think where I didn’t have a dog to come home to made it so final. When I came home from dropping off the kids two days after she died, I screamed out, “TIDDLES! COME GIVE ME SOME LOVE!” I’m sure it was only a split second, but I actually had the complete thought run through my head, where is that dog and why isn’t she killing herself to get to me! Because that is what she did when I came home. She would hang out with me, at my feet the entire time I would paint during the school time when the house was empty. She would even follow me to the bathroom when I was cleaning out all my brushes. She was the type of dog you didn’t need a leash for. She always walked beside me. There was no need for a doorbell. And I swear when you said “bye,” she would always say “bye” back. I think eventually we will get another dog. And I’m sure it will be a Sheltie. But 8 1/2 years was such a short amount of time with my dog. It might take me that long to accept a new one.

For all those who left me such sweet messages about Tidbit, thank you. And to all those who cried with me, that means more than you will ever know.

The day after the Wheelers all were traumatized by the loss of our pet, Carson and Lawson turned 5. I can’t believe my twins had another year older. We had a party outside the home this time. And I’m soooooo glad I did. With Tidbit’s passing there was noway that I would have been in any shape to clean my house and cook for everyone. We privately rented the Discovery Center. It is one of those hands-on type museums for little people. It was fantastic!! I wish I would have taken more pictures so that you can really see this place. We had the whole place to ourselves and we had a substantial amount of people. AND none of my kids flipped out on me – miracle!

I love posting pictures like this! It blows me away how much Carson and Lawson look alike. Which really is probably one of the stupidest things I’ve ever said since they are identical! But those jokers have my head and everything on it {Poor kids!} It is hard to see it in this picture, but the parts in the hair are actually on the opposite sides of the head. These two are what is called mirror image twins. Lawson’s {the middle picture} part follows mine. And amazingly, his hair has crazy body in it like mine. I’m sure it would hang in ringlets if I would let it grow it out. {Not gonna happen.}

And like I told you guys in the last post, I swear that I’ve been painting. And somehow, I’m going to have to pick up the pace because . . . .  My van has the doors that will automatically open with a push of a button and the passenger side door has blown a motor. A teeny, tiny part. A part that is going to cost me $1600 to repair. You read that right – One thousand, six hundred dollars. Because it wasn’t bad enough that it got stuck open when I was rushing out the door to pick up the kids from school while it was raining, the joker will open up while I’m driving down the road!! Hopefully, I’ll be able to push some paintings out this month!

And proof that I have been working, I’m going to show you guys some sneaky peekies for your viewing pleasure!

There are a few sneaky peekies for you to wonder about. I’ll start posting them individually during the next few days!

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My real life . . .

August 28, 2011 By Kim Filed Under sneaky peeky, this is me . . .

I’m in my bathroom. The door is shut. I’m sitting on the floor, leaning against my closed closet door. And I’m trying to blog. Funny thing is – I’m hiding out. I’m hiding out and everyone is asleep in my house!!! Definitely preparation. Although I have great sleepers, you never know when one of the jokers will get up. And when they get up – they are up.

I actually had an art post planned – since I am still painting even though I’m not blogging {consistently.} But as I’m hiding out, I thought today might be a good day for real life. I know you like to hear some of these stories – like the time the garbage disposal attacked me or Lawson wrote out the word “sh*t” on the magna-doodle or how I like to fold up like a taco and sleep while my husband takes secret pictures of me. I think it is nice to know how crazy it is for others – makes it comforting for each of you to see the ridiculousness that we all call life.

This week has been one strange week for me. I’ve just felt yucky. For about 2 weeks, I’ve laid on the couch and slept for about 15 to 30 minutes everyday after I picked Hudson up from school. The assumption is that this school schedule is kicking my butt. Then I started feeling nauseated. BUT I do take a medication that is known to make me feel this way. Then it happened – I was late. No need to go into details – after 4 kids . . . you know the feeling. There were so many other symptoms and after going 16 weeks and NOT knowing you were pregnant with twins, you vow to always know your body!!

Let me state 2 facts to you all – since having Em, I’m never late. And the small {very important fact} that my husband has had a vasectomy.

I tried hard not to think about it. But finally, I did mention it to my husband. “Lonnie, I’m late.”

“huh?”

“Yes, I’m late. And I’m slightly concerned.”

And I’m not kidding when I say that the next words out of his mouth were, “I think it’s a girl.”

“Me, too! If it’s going to happen to us, it will have to be a girl – because we do have the extra bed in Em’s room! But if it is a boy, I guess we can get a 2 sets of bunk beds in the boy’s room.”

“Yeah, but it is probably a girl. I still like the name Hadley.”

“I do, too. But I don’t want another “H” name. I’m liking the name Brooksley. Emsley & Brooksley – that has a great sound to it! I never once thought of a boy name when we were pregs with Em, so it can’t be a boy or we are in trouble.”

“Yeah, three boy names is our limit. But I’m not really feeling the Brooksley. More and likely we are having twins anyways.”

“Are we having a real conversation about having a baby and what we are going to name her/them?”

“Yep, because if it is going to happen, it will happen to us.”

The conversation went on for about 20 or so minutes as we talked about other names, the chance of multiples again and how we will practice abstinence from now on! It was ridiculous! We were having a real convo about having another kid(s)! We agreed we were done after we got pregnant with Emsley! And we have said we were done – and meant it – over and over the past 4 years! Yet, we both just accepted it instantly! We have no idea where we would put another body or how we would pay for another mouth to feed, but we knew that this child would not be loved any less than the other 4. The thing is, I have a plan next year – the boys will all be in school and I was going to put Em in pre-K all day instead of the 4 hours she is currently enrolled in. I will have a real day to WORK! And because of that plan – I knew I had to be pregnant. The times I’ve ever had a “real” plan – a big plan, I know God busts out laughing at me! And shows me who is boss!

We were out of our minds! And we were not pregnant either. I was just late. And although we were totally okay with another kid, I wasn’t disappointed when I realized I wasn’t pregnant, but relieved. The thought of being pregnant again and having to nurse a baby for a year, just doesn’t sound like anything I want to tackle right now. And I can’t be more happier that God is letting me have the hope that my plan next year just might work!

And a little sneaky peeky for your viewing pleasure!

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Seriously!!!

July 22, 2011 By Kim Filed Under keeping it real, sneaky peeky

Why didn’t anyone tell me that Wednesday’s post was titled “Dylan?” When the name on the canvas was “Carsten!” Seriously, not a single person said a thing to me.

Too funny.

Dylan is one I’m finishing up – just in case anyone was wondering!

And yes, I’ll be back shortly with another completed piece!

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