My Sister Elizabeth and More

I am so happy for my sister Elizabeth. Yesterday she got pictures from Samantha her biological sister. I know for her it has to feel just great to get them. She hasn't quite gotten the same outcome that I have, but I am so thankful she does have Samantha. A connection to her blood. I of all people can understand the need for that. Samantha lives in Wisconsin (what's up with all the northerners?) and I have no idea when either of them will ever be able to meet in person.

I don't know why but the past week edema has crept up in my ankles. I haven't had this happen since my pregnancies. Actually, it's been 2 weeks now. Off and on. Mom was here when it first happened and I checked my blood pressure with my machine but it was at 80. I thought for sure it would be blood pressure related. I know I need to go to the Dr. and see what may be causing it. I just hate it because I can feel the tightness.

Last night I called dad while watching the Georgia/Tennesse game. Ouch! It was a really good game, but I guess none of us got the outcomes we wanted yesterday (well, except for OSU, blah). Dad was trying to get Jackson to say "Go Dawgs!". I can't believe I actually encouraged it. Jackson was so adorable because he'd see a play on the field and then he'd take his arm and act like he was throwing a football. Sooooo cute! He couldn't quite get the "Go Dawgs!". I am a little relieved. We had mom and dad on speaker phone and Jackson kept the phone to his ear. We attempted grandmama and grandaddy, but he only could get out the mama.

I've already vacuumed and cleaned the kitchen. At some point today I'm taking the kids to get some fall clothes. Mackenzie got 2 cute outfits for her birthday and I need to find a pair of brown boots to go with them. Not the tacky raunchy looking kind on a 6 year old, but just short brown boots. I hate having to find her clothes b/c they all look so grown up on her. And besides the fact that every pair of pants we have to get altered. Not only does that at 15 bucks a pop get expensive but it's tiring. I personally like buying her 3/4 length shirts because I don't have to hem the sleeves.

I also need to go to the grocery store. Now to the average person who would look in my cabinets now I've got plenty, but I still need some things. I finally ran out of my $2 and $.89 diapers. Yes, my dirt cheap stock and the amazing stock I got last year for practically nothing is gone. I used the last one. Do you know it about killed me to pay full price for diapers? Now of course I had a coupon, but it was devestating.

On the way home yesterday Jackson started pointing to the water. He now says "wawa". He's a little behind in talking as compared to Mackenzie. I know I shouldn't be worried at all because he's saying more and more and Mackenzie ust did things so much earlier than most kids anyway.

Jackson woke me up snuggling this morning. Nothing is sweeter than snuggling with your little one. He was so cute and so soft. He kept saying "mommy" and it made my day. My neck has hurt the past 2 days but I know it's because of how I've slept. Between the 2 of them they drive me nuts at night. I get kicked off my pillow, my neck pillow and almost the edge of the bed.

I have yet to decide if this blog is a good idea or not. I mean I enjoy it, but I feel pity for anyone who reads it because it's long, yes, I'm long winded and full of ramblings. But it does make me feel better to get all my thoughts out. I'm going to go look at the grocery store ads and make up my lists for the day. I know I won't be leaving for a while, well, at least until after Lee leaves for work.