A Single Parent for 2 1/2 Months

I have one more week before Kyle leaves for Georgia. I must admit, I'm not looking forward to being a single parent for 2 1/2 months. Kyle and I can make it without each other. We've done it before, but never this long with kids. Fortunately, I'll see him when we go on our 8-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. I'm looking forward to that. And then he'll be able to come home for Christmas for a few days. But still, he won't see Keegan and Nolan until then. That bothers me. I pray I maintain some sanity while he's gone. I'm going to do some traveling to Nashville and then to Illinois in November before leaving for the cruise. That'll keep me sane, right? The traveling in a car may send me over the edge.

World Series 2006

I don't know about you all, but we've been watching the World Series every night. They need to clinch it tonight for a big party at Bush Stadium. We're Cardinal fans, so if you're not and don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all! Go Cardinals!

It's Fun To Be A Kid

When we were at the Pumpkin Patch, they have these backdrops where you can stick your head through. Keegan and I decided to do it. Here we are being mice. Of course, I'm more into it than he is. This kid's excitement level better calm down, huh? What can I say, he's got Kyle's personality. Not much excitement in daddy's world either.

Carrie

To my friend, Carrie, a pilar of strength. I miss you and I pray for your sanity! Hugs and kisses to the kids. Blessings to you and Bryan.

Bryan and Carrie Hudkins
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A Question to Ponder?

Have you ever thought what life would be like without kids? I believe it would be boring, uneventful, peaceful, clean, stressfree, richer, etc. I try and think back almost 3-years-ago, which wasn't very long, and I can't remember what Kyle and I did with each other. We were married almost 7-years before Keegan came along and for the life of me, I can't remember what it was like. Of course I miss the "easy" life of getting in the car and going without having to think of kids. But is that really important? Maybe for some.

All this to say, I'm loving my life with kids, but there are days where I would like some peace. I hear boys are supposed to be easy. Really? Who said that? A philosopher? Someone that wrote a book? Keegan bosses and pushes Nolan. Nolan pushes and bites Keegan back. There's always tears coming from someone. I wonder what they would do if I started screaming and crying like they do? Would they take care of me? Of course not! Only when I'm old and gray and have bladder problems will this happen. And by then, they'll have me in a HOME. If I had a girl, I might have a chance staying out of a HOME. Oh well. I'll have to play my cards right. Until then, the vicious life cycle continues.

Gilmore Girls

Ever watched the show, Gilmore Girls on WB? It's a must see show. Ask Art Hudkins, who has guilted us all into watching this "soap opera" show on Tuesday night. It's really funny. I'm not too sure about this 7th season though. Any thoughts out there about the Luke and Lorelai breakup? It's on in a few minutes. Better get myself ready, if the children will let me watch it.

A "Bug"

I wish it were this kind of bug. Unfortunately, this family got a bug and it started with Keegan last Thursday night, ending with Kyle starting his round today. By the time he's well, it'll be a weeks time of having this "bug" in the house. I hate being sick. There's nothing worse than throwing up until you have nothing left in your gutt. And of course having the opposite end working just as hard. Might as well have both ends looking at the porcelain god, right? Nice picture I painted for you too. Don't want you feeling left out. So, this is making a bit cranky.

Stirring the Pot

Dedicated to my family photographer and closet reader friends:

There are some people (not naming names), but you know who you are, who like to stir the pot and get people, like me, all kinds of crazy. Kyle and I have a good marriage. We compliment each other on a lot of things, like I'm right and he's wrong. One thing, which we knew before walking down the aisle, we are both subborn people, according to the Taylor Johnson test we took during our premarital counseling. Which by the way, I didn't think was too helpful, but that's another whopper story. So we have our moments and our moments have shined brightly in front of others. It's quite commical to those watching us. I even think Kyle and I have fun with it, but there's times too where I just want to ring the big guy's neck, b/c I'm right and he's wrong. So, we're coming home from Branson on Sat. and our friend, riding with us, is listening to this story that Kyle is somewhat butchering. I felt it needed to be corrected. Unfortunately, he didn't think so and we had a little disagreement in front of her. Of course, she's laughing at us. She goes home and shares the car ride stories with him and the next day, they stirred the pot, and got me going on it again. Kyle and I are now having a little fun with each other on another blog. At least we're talking, right John. Visit: http://amundson.blogspot.com Thanks John and Erin for keeping life interesting for all of us. Good thing we're all close friends!

PS: This is my blog so I'm right!