Ordinary Day

One of the reasons I love to scrapbook is because I get to document these types of memories :

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36 | Loved

Today was a day from HELL. Everything about this day has sucked. I think the worst part of it was my attitude and how I have been dealing lately. After I gave Aubrey a bath I noticed "baby" had a pretty bad day as well. However, baby was over loved. . . maybe that's my problem too much love.

February 5

"God loves us the way we are, but not too much to leave us that way"

Leighton Ford

34 | Out At Sea

Today was going to be a good day. I took Aubrey to my mom's early this morning so that I could have the entire day to get caught up on everything. I just can't seem to get my head above water. On the way home I got a speeding ticket . . . which set the tone for the rest of the day. Needless to say not much productivity happened.

I decided to relax in the tub only to lean back on Aubrey's toy - do you see the horns on this thing? Yeah I didn't either.

February 3

“You know it's a bad day when

you put your bra on backwards and it fits better.”

33 | Adventure

Today we went outside. Only because we had to pick up Joey from work - lol. When we got home Aubrey insisted on walking in the "snow" and it was the funniest thing. Thank God JoJo had on shoes that didn't slip because my poor baby was sliding all over the place!

February 2

"When in doubt take more time"

John Zimmerman

28 | Plans

Today Aubrey and I hung out at the house. She is getting to be more and more of handful everyday. She has discovered the toilet and that things can go in there and disappear. . . this is not a good thing. She also has taken up a love for JoJo's Football and Basketball. This is quite cute- they are so big but she tries her hardest to throw them - in the bathtub. As a result I trip over a football everytime I go into the bathroom.

JoJo had an interview today at a local high school. He has always wanted to be a coach and I really hope that he gets to do this. He was late to the interview because the person that was suppose to fill in for him didn't show up but they didn't seem to hold it against - at least I hope.

January 28

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it.

If you can dream it, you can become it."

-William Arthur Ward

27 | Sunrise

This morning I tried a new schedule. I woke up when Joey left for the gym. I wanted to see how much I could do before she woke up so that I could spend more time watching and playing with her. I was surprised to see the sun come up. . . . its been a long time since I have seen the sunrise. This early morning time was good, I was really productive!

January 27
"With each sunrise, we start anew."

26 | Drenched

So much for the beautiful weather. It feels like it will never stop raining and at any moment an ark is going to come down the street. I spent a lot of the day taking photos of our backyard and the neighbors yard. We are trying to get the city to come out and fix a drainage problem. The hill behind our house turns into Niagara Falls whenever we have heavy rains and floods everyones back yard. It is driving me insane!!

January 26
"Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet."
~Roger Miller

24 | Individuality

We had most of the day to ourselves so we did what any couple who hasnt had any alone time in months. Joey cleaned and I worked - HA!! That afternoon my mom brought Aubrey home and we ate dinner and put her to bed. Of course she found the 3D glasses and had to wear them throughout dinner - such a ham!

January 24
"If I'm going to sing like someone else
then I don't need to sing at all"
~Billie Holiday

22 | Good For You

Every day I get up I tell myself this day is going to be different. This day I am going to spend more time with her, I am going to eat better, I am going to exercise today. . . . everyday life gets the best of me. I get my work done while keeping and eye on her, I eat what is quick and I am too tired to make it to the gym. I have to make the decision that I HAVE TO DO THIS!!

January 22
"Do not consider painful what is good for you"
Euripides

21 | Nourishment

I spent the entire day at home - just Aubrey and I. I was so excited because for the first time since we met I had dinner cooked and on the table for Joey when he got home. . . .he was late, Aubrey and I ate by ourselves. I had a frustrated housewife moment later that night!

PS its funny that butter and Salt have prime position - hahaha!

January 21
"When you discover something that nourishes
your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself
to make room for it in your life"
Jean Shinoda Bolen

20 | Reflect

This day was INSANE!!!! My mom came up so I could take her to the fabric store we were rushed because a friend of mine was coming over to take some photos of Aubrey and show me some tips on the camera. We set up a make shift studio in the garage turned the iPod on and watched Aubrey ham it up. We then had to rush downtown to pick Joey up from work and since I didn't do a bit of work when I got home I stayed in front of the computer ALL NIGHT!!!

January 20

"You will never find time for anything.

If you want time you must make it. "

~Charles Buxton

19 | Standoff

I had so much to do today so Aubrey and I decided to stay home. That afternoon we had to pick up Joey from work and Aubrey got to wear some of her new "spring" clothes - she is so freaking cute. That night she was on the floor playing and sat on Dakota, who doesn't like to be sat on at all. Of course she immediately got up and their was a brief stand off before Aubrey gave in and moved. Poor Dakota!

January 19
"Focused. I'm a hustler.

And my hustle is trying to figure out

the best ways to do what I like

without having to do much else. "

Mos Def

18 | Open Doors

My sister has this great opportunity. . a local vintage shop is looking someone to sell their items on Etsy and blog about vintage items - THE PERFECT JOB FOR HER! In order to help her prepare for the interview I took her out and showed her how to shoot product shops. She has some great ideas all I had to do was show her settings on the camera. While out I got this shot of an old building near my mom's house.

January 18

"Every wall is a door. "

Ralph Waldo Emerson

17 | Silver Lining

The weather has been awful the past couple of days. For about an hour today I thought that we were going to have a beautiful. When I walked outside I saw the light peeking through the clouds but very quickly the weather turned awful again.

Toya brought Jordan over today to spend some time with JoJo. He thinks the world of him and they never get to see each other it was much needed time by both of them. He was suppose to only work a couple of hours but as usual he had to stay late and take care of problems. He was so upset because he missed calling and telling Ayden Happy Birthday!

January 17

"After every storm the sun will smile;

for every problem there is a solution,

and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer. "

~William R. Alger

16 | Happiness

Joey kept all the girls entertained today and still managed to clean the house! That night I decided I wanted to take photos of him and Aubrey and I caught this one of him while he wasn't paying attention and I just fell in love with it. I love the expression his face, it reassures me that he is where he wants to be :)

January 16

"All men have a sweetness in their life.

That is what helps them go on. It is towards

that they turn when they feel too worn out."

ALBERT CAMUS:

15 | Expression

This day was way too busy! From the moment we got up we have been going full speed. Joey had a client this morning, then we had to pick Jordy up from school, Aubrey up from my moms, back home so Joey could teach his FIRST set of classes. Yes, I took the classes and YES I AM TIRED. We then picked all 3 girls up from my sisters for a slumber party. That night I caught Aubrey and Riley drawing on the walls - Thank God for the magic eraser!

January 15

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul,

and paints his own nature into his pictures."

~Henry Ward Beecher

14 | Style

We are back to our regular schedule today - going to my moms. While waiting for Joey to pick us up Aubrey walked into the room and sat down on her bear to read a book. However she had altered the outfit I put on her. I put a white tshirt on her and she apparently thought it wasn't stylish enough so she pulled one arm out of the sleeve and wore it. Her daddy didn't like this style at all and immediately put her arm back in the sleeve. . . .hahahahaha

January 14

"Create your own visual style let it be

unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others"

~Orson Wells

11 | Independence

Mondays are always a low key day for us. Gym, home, Yo Gabba Gabba, Nap, Pick up daddy, dinner, bath bed. However tonight Aubrey decided to throw a little twist into dinner - SHE ATE WITH A SPOON ALL BY HERSELF!! We usually give her one to play with and hope that she will figure it. She can get the food on the spoon, up to her mouth and then she usually dumps it in her lap - NOT TONIGHT it made it to the mouth!!!! We are so proud of her!

January 11

Your child will be better prepared to tackle the bumps on the road

of life if he has been given the gift of guided independence.

Jacquie McTaggart

10 | Instinct

It was daddy daughter date day. Joey and Bre were gone most of the afternoon which gave me some much needed time to get caught up on some custom orders. When they got home that evening we all headed down to the kitchen to cook dinner. While we were cooking Aubrey grabbed her doll and sat in the middle of the floor to play. It's amazing how quickly she became interested in dolls and how much of a little mommy she is. Maybe thats a good sign that I am doing something right.

January 10

A girl is Innocence playing in the mud,

Beauty standing on its head,

and Motherhood dragging a doll by the foot

9 | A Birthday Surprise

Today we attended Nona's 2nd Birthday Party. It was a Yo Gabba Gabba theme and we knew that Aubrey would love it. However, EVERYONE was so surprised to DJ Lance show up and hand out goody bags. Aubrey was in aww and freaked out at the same time.

January 9

"Children learn to dance before

they learn there is anything that isn't music"

~William Stafford