Simply the Smith's

Weekends go by too fast. I say that we implement a 2 day work week 5 day weekend! Anyone with me? Friday- I got out of work 2 hours early because I had an appointment. That went super fast and only took half an hour so then I headed over to Target! I needed new jeans in a bad way and since we were going out the next night I then needed a new outfit. I got the cutest jeans and shirt from Target. Sadly I could not find any boots I liked soooo I bought a couple more shirts! It was so nice to take my time in Target and not fight feeding times or naps or my hubby saying that he is hungry. I got 3 shirts, one pair of jeans, a gel nail polish kit, Almay CC cream, 2 pairs of pants for G, some undergarments for myself, and new make up brushes all for $116.00. Cartwheel which I wrote about in my 5 on Friday saved me $9.00. Plus you can stack cartwheel with target coupons so I saved over $30.00 on my shopping trip!Then I had to get supplies for the next night aka jello shots! I picked up a pizz...

It's time for 5 on Friday One Candle Guys try this fo' real. It's from Bath and Body Works. It smells so wonderful I cannot get enough of it! Plus I love the little mason jar ones! Two Jimmy Jams How awesome are these. Now that we have cooler nights I have been dressing G in the comfy fleece jam's. He loves them Three This book   I know I'm probably way late to the game but I just found these on amazon (it popped up in my "things you might like" section, the sucker me in every.single.time!) I got one for me and one for Michael and we will be working them into our night time routine. Four Target Cartwheel    You get more savings from Target and you can stack coupons with it? I'm so there! Five  This picture   Yes he fell asleep like that and stayed asleep through the grocery store holding that AND did not let it go until I took him out ...

Grayson had his 6 month well visit yesterday My boy is getting BIG, well he has always been big but he is getting bigger We played while we waited for the Doctor...... Then my boy amazed me when getting his shots. Before she could even get the band aids on he was done crying and back to smiling. He did however wake up in the middle of the night screaming so I gave him some Tylenol and rocked him to sleep and he was back out within 5 mins. I love our Doctors office. They are so friendly and they are relaxed which I love. They also give us formula when we go there because G is on the AR version of enfamil and they get free samples so they gave us those and $30 worth of coupons! Grayson is in the 90th percentile for height and 80th for his weight. The doctor said he is a good boy and is hitting all of his milestones. He told us that once he crawls and/or gets his first teeth to move him onto what they call 2nd foods. I cannot believe that he does not go back until he is 9...

I'm saying So What today So What............ .....If still cry everytime I see someone else cry ....that if I didn't cook last night and we had cereal for dinner at least it was healthy cereal and not Fruit Loops.....yummmmm Fruit Loops ....If I'm leaving work early on Friday to go shopping for a new outfit for our night out on the town. My body is changing at a rapid pace and I want to look good for a night out with my man ....If I let Grayson talk in his crib for 30 mins so I could relax in bed a little bit longer. Some days I just need that extra time. ....I went out last night after our volleyball game and I was wearing yoga pants ....I'm nervous still every.single.time we go to the doctor's and G has to get shots. It breaks my heart when my baby boy has real tears (see first line and imagine the shit show that is us at the doctor's) .....If I don't get all the rage that is PSL......I'm not a pumkin fan I much prefer a vanilla fr...

Friday- I grabbed my bambino from daycare and when I got home I took a nap! I needed it. Some weeks are just crazy. I had had a headache all day and closing my eyes for 45 mins was just what I needed. I woke up and felt amazing. Then we ordered food hung out put G to bed and then watched a movie. I slept like a rock that night. Saturday- G woke up at 5 in the morning because well let's put this in a PG way he did is business. So I changed him and then put him back down. He finally fell back asleep at 6 and I went back to sleep for about an hour. I got up showered did a load of laundry and vacuumed the floors. Then we got ready to pick up Libby! Finally we got a day with her. We hung out at her house so MK and B could visit with G before we went about our day. Then we went grocery shopping and to Tim Horton's for breakfast. Then home. Gigi came by to see the kiddos and while she was there she put G down for a nap. Lib and I made apple crisp and decorated the house ( I will do ...

I'm thankful for............. a healthy baby boy who smiles and lights up my world a husband who works hard for our family and truly is our rock my job because it helps our family and keeps me sane my family they truly are such a great support system our house, it's not our dream house but it keeps us warm and we have memories there our friends who are like family and love my baby  pictures because just looking at some of them takes me right back to how I felt in that moment I'm thankful everyday that I wake up and get to enjoy the people that mean the most to me I read this on the back of our church bulletin and it made me think. Last year around this time we were house hunting. Hoping to move before the baby came. Trying to be closer to work and move into a slightly bigger home with a more open floor plan. I just had it stuck in my head that I had to move and I began to hate the house we were living in, so much so that I thought I was in love with...

It's time for the link up with 5 on Friday Here we go............. One Food Containers My mom got these for me when I told her I planned on making G's baby food. Well let me just say these rock. The caps screw on so you know they are on tight plus they all lock into each other and come with a locking base. It helps keep my freezer organized!! I'm thinking about ordering another set because they are such a breeze Two Food Processor I got his a few years ago for my birthday and I have used it here and there but recently when making baby good it is amazing!! I love it! Three Blog Post This blog post. My baby is 6 months old and well that ranks as a pretty big deal in my book Four This and These I snatched them up from Zulily yesterday and then earned free shipping and ordered These   If anyone needs an invite here you go. It's free to join and I have gotten some great deals plus the kids stuff is to die for! Five Sangria T...

I changed the name of my blog because well today I got hit in the face with the fact that Baby Smith is just not so baby baby any more. And I really do blog about our family as a whole even though most of the spotlight is on that adorable being I call my son. So Simply the Smith's seemed good enought for me! I know double post day but I just wanted to explain the name change and all! Enjoy the day!

I have had this wonderful little man in my life for HALF A YEAR!!!!! I just about die every time I think about it. Dear Grayson. Where do I even begin my sweet baby boy. Even at 6 months you are very sensitive. When someone is sad, so are you, when we are happy you have the biggest smile. I know it seems weird to say but you are very in tune with peoples emotions. Just the other day Momma got some sad news and was upset I know you could tell and you reached out and touched my face and gave me the best smile. All my sadness melted away and all was right in my world. You will be a helpful, selfless person when you grow up because you are already like that now. You are fiercely independent and like to play on your mat. However there are times where you just want to cuddle and we soak up those moments like a sponge. You are also a big boy. We have your 6 month check-up on Monday so I will update with those stats when be get them but I'm guessing your a whomping 20 lbs by no...

I have faith and I know that it is not my place to judge anyone. People are free to do as they please as long as they are not harming anyone, or themselves. However the other day I was judged. I was buying my sweet almost 6 month old (Not until Thursday) baby formula at Target the other day. (BTW they run great specials where you get a $10 gift card if you buy so many containers of formula!) The lady next to me in the isle was buying breast pads. I smiled at her, like I do with all mom's, and she gave me a dirty look. My inner self was all "WTF beyotch" But I just looked away and went about putting my formula in my cart. I saw her moving closer and she came over to me and said " You know breast is best, shame on you for pumping your baby full of processed foods already". I stood there with my mouth open for a second and she started to walk away. I yelled out to her "Have a nice day". I finished shopping still in shock that someone would be that r...

Friday- Grabbed Grayson from daycare and headed to my Aunt's house. We went to say goodbye to my cousin who is leaving for the navy today. He is nervous but excited for the new chapter in his life. We promised him letters and pictures and I can't wait to see the man that this experience helps form. After we left there I grabbed dinner because once Friday comes I'm over cooking. Thank goodness I had the right mind to budget a take out night!!! We went home and snuggled up in some blankets while we watched a movie. Then I we put G down and Michael and I worked out. I'm really starting to see results from the shred! Saturday- We got up and sent Libby Lou this picture...... Then we started to groove on some laundry and house chores. G went down for a nap and I vacuumed all the floors. Then we played are little hearts out until his afternoon nap. Then I just relaxed while he slept. Then Michael came home and we ate dinner and got ready for the birthday party. Libby ...

Linking up once again for the fabulous 5 on Friday!!! One Nylon Blanket We just ordered this for G and we love it. He has a play mat that he loves but he is on the move so much now that he rolls off of it with in .25 seconds. This blanket is big enough and easy to wipe down. Plus when he outgrows it, it turns into a cooler!!! I mean talk about double duty. Two This shirt I cannot wait to put this on Grayson when he sees my dad next.  It is so rare to find something that says Papa and not Grandpa. I could not order this fast enough Three Apples. I have been eating them everyday since we went apple picking and cannot wait to make an apple cake this weekend! Four Fresh baked bread. A new shop called The Bread Basket opened and we walked in and got a loaf straight out of the oven! It smelled divine and tasted even better with our dinner. OK full disclosure it was my dinner! I can't wait to try the other goodies they have there. Five This picture......be st...

This weekend is busy like the rest. Friday I'm pretty sure is free but as I type that I fear that the hubby may call saying "hey girl we got plans". I really just want to pull out my fall decor Friday night and decorate. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Saturday- My baby girl Libby turns 8!!! I can't believe it. I remember when my sister-in-law went into labor with her. I mean I die every time I think about it. So we have her party on Saturday night. So Saturday is the clean and laundry marathon. Sunday- Is football and shopping. Our dear friend is turning 21 and we are all going out in a limo!!! So I want to run to the store and get some fun "21" stuff for her. We go out on the 28th. Michael has the next day off and my mom will have Grayson. I'm excited for a night out without having to worry about driving home and getting up with a baby at the ass crack of dawn . I had a light bulb moment the other day when thinking about Grayson. I'm tr...

It's Wednesday!!! Half way through I can do it I can make it through. Grayson woke up in the middle of the night last night screaming! Now normally this kid self soothes with the best of them but I'm afraid that teething may be the culprit so I gave him 2 Hylands teething tablets. They say they are instant but it took him a good half an hour to get back to sleep. He did stop crying right within minuets of taking them so I think they work. I got my haircut last night and then we had volleyball so I feel like I did not get to see G at all. I can't wait to pick him up today and love on that baby. I may not have mentioned this but my bestie is getting married in a year and it is starting to be wedding craziness. I know it's a year away but the good spots go that fast. So far she has the reception hall booked and rooms blocked off which I think is half the battle. I'm beyond excited for her. Speaking of wedding I'm going to attempt to make her a personalized ...

Tuesday.....blah I have been getting up and working out before work and I love it. Still humping along on the 30 day shred. In relation to that I hate Jillian Michaels but I love her we have a complicated relationship. I get my hair cut today!!! And my eyebrows waxed! Praise the Lord because I'm starting to look like a sesame street character with my brows. Speaking of hair I have long hair and I love it but recently G thinks it is his own personal jungle gym and likes to hang from it with both hands and his feet. So now my long hair must always be up when that monkey is around. We went apple picking this weekend and I'm la loving having the fresh apples. We will be going back and getting more so make and freeze mini apple pies and make baby G some applesauce.  It is warm out today!!! Squeezing out the last of the shorts weather. But by the weekend back into the 60's and low 50's yuck but at least I can put G in his vest again! I love Blake Shelton nothing...

So Friday we relaxed. My sister stopped by to love on Grayson. She misses him since she is not with him 3 days a week at daycare. We played with G and then went into our bed time routine. Saturday G slept until 7. Ate is bottle which he now holds on his own (insert small tear here because he doesn't need momma anymore) Then he was back asleep by 8:15. He never naps after is first bottle but momma rolled with it. I cleaned the living room top to bottom. Did 2 loads of laundry. Shower and drank my cup of coffee. He woke up at 9:50!!!! That is an almost 2 hour nap which was majorly awesome. Then we are cereal, got dressed and went shopping with Gigi. We hit up Maurice's so Gigi could get a few tops for school. I did not buy one thing!!!! So proud of myself sticking to my budget! Then we went to Target to get Libby's birthday presents because she will be 8 on 9/14. It seems like yesterday she was just born oh time slow the eff down. Anywho a little side story, back at the ...

Linking up again for 5 on Friday Love it!!! One Sam Adams OctoberFest My husband says that this is his beer because his birthday is in October so we drink it from the time it comes out until we run out. I'm talking we buy at least 3 cases of it! It just says fall to me! Two Mike's Hard Smashed Apple Cider I neeeeeeed to try this!!! I love me some apple cider Three I mean football is here and the Broncos won their game which means my hubby is still in our sudden death pool! Four This  swag  I mean football is here and I'm loving being able to bust out all my red white and blue bills swag Five This hat I bought this hat for G and it fits perfect and I love it. Happy Friday Everyone!!!!