"Tars" & Church Business

It's been a heck of a week already.  And it's only Tuesday.  I'm super stressed and feel so behind ever area of life.  Ever feel that way?  (And your thinking...she's here. Blogging. lol.)  

Hey, I have awesome time management skills!  Just kidding.  For me personally, I feel like sometimes it's important to take time to do things that you enjoy to destress from tough days.  Blogging is one of those things for me.  Not to mention a cutie patootie that loves guitars ("tars"), shoes, and "cars."

Here's a peek at our weekend and this week's Pearl of Wisdom.   We ended up taking Cam to the Fun Factory and to his first concert:)  He was in hog heaven and a complete blur the entire time (as you can see below) literally sprinting to every car and "tar" he seen.  We had such a great time!

And I have a few funny stories to share about church on Sunday...
If your a reader, you know Cam is "tar" obsessed.  We've just started getting the nerve up to attempt to sing in the choir at our church right in front of the "tar" players.  Cam loves it.  He is mesmerized the entire time.  That is until, he starts yelling "tarrrrrr" and reaching for them.  As I tried to distract him with a song book, he snatched the book out of my hands and began scream singing at the top of his lungs.  HOW can anyone keep a straight face?  Could we be any more distracting?  Yes.  Yes we can.  The Cam kisses I beg for all week long, came unexpectedly.  He out of the blue puckered up and started pecking me like a chicken with kisses after he had everyones attention from his choir solo.  I can't take it.  I lost it!

And that night.  Long story short...there we were in the choir again and this time he pooped all over my cardigan, and his clothes.  We had locked his extra clothes in the car.  And our keys?  They were in the sanctuary.  Thank God my mom was in a classroom!  So we ended up having to go home with a naked Cam in his diaper and shoes.  He grabbed his bare belly all the way home and said, "Cooooooolllld, Cooooooollllldd, Cooooollllddd."

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It's Favorite Time

I feel like I have had a very productive weekend!  It feels so good to get some things done around the house.  Talk about a stress relief.  And maybe I've worked hard enough to just enjoy today?   Not a chance.  Still have therapy planning to do!

In my productive state, I thought I might should put up a post since I have been slack this week!  Up today...some our recent, most favorite things:)  Sorry in advance for the crappy picture quality in this  post...

Ebay Since I ended up with a job switch this summer, we are at an in-between time as far as our budget (what budget) goes.  We are really trying to pay off a lot of bills  survive and still have money to live on.  Anyone else feel like it's impossible sometimes?  It certainly doesn't help to have a little boy growing like a weed!  I have so many adorable things for him picked out for fall and winter...but we just don't have the funds right now to splurge.  SO.  I decided it's about time I part with some of the things he has outgrown.  I've had good experiences with ebay in the past, so here is to hoping for some profit for all my hard listing work! 

I listed all Saturday morning... he colored and slept:)

Smoothies:  Typically, the only reason you will find me in the McD's drive thru is for a big yummy cup of coffee (i'm a little obsessed-my coffee at home just doesn't taste the same).  These days, Cam is joining me with a newfound love for smoothies.  A small smoothie has made for a fun treat on these last few (I hope) hot days of summer.  It's something like the perfect toddler treat.  And he thinks he is SO big getting a drink like mommy.  15 days til official start of Fall btw!

Shoes This is one word Cam has mastered.  He LOVES shoes.  He will sit for hours and hours and try the same shoes on over and over.  I am not sure if it is the actual "shoe" he likes, or if it is the fact that we always end up going somewhere when he has to put shoes on.  Nonetheless, he is obsessed!

He loves to try on his hats too...

Peanuts We watch Peanuts "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," every time we are home.  Cam's face lights up and he gets so excited when I put it on.  (Can't say I don't do the same).

{garland}

Fall decorations under construction

Goldfish Another budget influenced favorite.  I'm pretty sure I could now consider goldfish a part of my main food groups.  It was beginning to seem that Cam was always in need of snacks to pack.  The little containers of puffs, graham crackers, and such always seemed to disappear in a few days.  Into our life trots the Jumbo Carton of Goldfish.  I eat them, Cam eats them, and it seems we now have an endless snack supply for the both of us.  It's a win win situation;)

Have a lovely Sunday:)

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalms 118:24

This Time Last Year

We were, as we are now, already itching for Fall!  I think the only cure is to decorate early and bring out the festiveness as soon as possible.  What's more festive this time of year than monsters and apple cider?  Nothing in my book.  So that's just what these past couple of days have called for.

And for your information...football season has begun (Go Vols and Panthers!), the first day of fall is in 19 days, and you better have your Halloween costume ready to roll in a mere 57 days.  I'm not that crazy;)

{Love Monster}

When I started looking at these pictures from last year, I couldn't believe how much Cam has changed in one year.  It is unreal at the difference...

Ahhhhh, how I miss those baby rolls and that little critter sitting beside him.  But so blessed to have captured such a sweet moment in time to add to our memories!  These pictures, both then and now, are priceless.  Another year, another Monster book!  Or, errrr, monster onesie...;)  We are trekking through the Toddler years now, folks.  I've only heard about how much more interesting it gets from here on out.  Better stay tuned;)

Until next time...here is your Pearl of Wisdom printable for the week!  This is dedicated to anyone around the world who is suffering persecution.  My heart is heavy and broken for the Christians and others, who are being killed in Jesus name.  May God forgive me for every complaining or feeling "bad" when such things are happening in our world.  Let's remember to lift these, our brothers and sisters in Christ, up every chance we get.  And pray for those who persecute them as well!

Wishing everyone a happy "Hump Day!"  Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day:)