Happy Halloween

Cuteness overload....

I can't stop looking at this sweet little girl :)

She didn't go trick or treating obviously, but we still had fun dressing her up!!

Things I've Learned Part II

It's been a few weeks since my original post Things I've Learned so I thought I would make some additions to my experience with motherhood.


- Sometimes your Mom knows best.

- Baths are interesting.  I'm still giving them in the kitchen, on the table, in the tub they gave us from the hospital.  For me it's easiest. 

- It's ok to want to punch your husband in the head for not getting up quick enough when you ask him for help.

- Time away is ok.

- Opinions are like assholes, every body has one and some are just plain shitty.  Do what you feel is best for your family.

- If you thought you slept light before having a baby, you got another thing coming.  I swear I can hear Persephone pee in her diaper...ok that's an exaggeration, but still.

- Baby eats first, no exceptions.

- No matter how well you know someone, you'll still be nervous about leaving your baby with them.

- I don't like it when people wearing perfume/cologne hold my baby because I'm stuck smelling them the rest of the day instead of that sweet baby smell.

- DO NOT let someone discourage you or guilt you into doing something you don't feel comfortable doing with your baby.

- Put your foot down when it comes to the way you expect and want things done for your baby.

- It's ok to stare at baby, soak it up because they change day by day.

- I still find it mind boggling that I gave birth to a baby.

- Babies really do fart as loud as adults, so you could easily blame one on them (but I haven't yet).

Separation anxiety

I've stepped away for a few minutes here and there since Persephone was born, but nothing over an hour. It feels good to get away sometimes, have a moment to myself and feel human again. I love the time alone with my daughter, but you don't realize how off track you become when your daily activities consist of baby talk, bottles, dirty diapers and laundry!

So this past Friday my younger brothers dad offered to watch Persephone so Hardy and I could step out and have dinner alone. I was so thankful he did because Hardy and I really haven't had any alone time as a couple. Even though we just went around the corner to Chili's we were still "away", lol.

Then Saturday we asked Hardy's mom to come babysit so we could finally make a trip to the haunted house. This was our first year not being involved physically. I'll admit I have missed it, but I don't miss the drive to Dahlonega and I know I would miss Persephone more.

So we left the house at about 6:45 and didn't get home until some time after 10. While we were waiting in line I tried calling his mom to check on the baby and she didn't answer, I was so upset. I know she was fine, but I wanted to be able to check on my baby when I want! After that point I really started having Persephone withdrawals...even as precise as not being able to remember her smell.

I can only imagine how tough my first day back at work will be...yowsa

In love...

Flashback Friday

I am linking up with my friend Emily this week!  My flashback is to February 20, 2005 

From the start of my relationship with Hardy it was obvious he was a music lover - as am I.  But he used to talk non-stop specifically about this little ole' band by the name of Mötley Crüe.  I'll be honest when he first mentioned them I had no idea who they were...no worries, he was kind enough to explain and still does to this day! 

 

Just so YOU are in the loop.  Mötley Crüe is a "hair metal" band from the 80's.  With *hits* like "Shout At The Devil", "Dr. Feelgood", "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Home Sweet Home".  The band consists of Vince Neil (singer), Nikki Sixx (bassist), Mick Mars (guitarist) and Tommy Lee (drummer yes who was once married to Pamela Anderson and is known for his private part).  In the 90's Vince Neil left/was kicked out...that's still up in the air according to who you ask and Tommy Lee left to pursue another musical path.  Hardy had seen them once before we met, but it was with a different drummer as Tommy Lee had just left.  In 2000 his parents took us to see them in Charlotte, NC and again it was with another drummer.  Of course Hardy's dream was to see the ORIGINAL Mötley Crüe just once in his life, but that was wishful thinking.  Fast forward to 2004, rumors on their message board were saying the band was planning to reunite and tour in 2005.  Finally an official statement was released and a tour was announced.

 

Thank God we were living with his parents at the time, because as soon as tickets went on sale he bought them.  The closest date on the tour was Greenville, SC and he bought 2 VIP packages (to the tune of $400/piece).  The package included a pre-show tour of the stage, a t-shirt, guitar picks, lanyard, guaranteed seat within first two rows AND a meet and greet with the band).  I kind of felt sick about the money spent, but it was too late to cry at that point.

 

February 20, 2005 rolls around - we head up to Greenville, SC and get our passes.  We were in a small group with maybe 12 other people and began our tour.  The guide showed us the stage, their props and instruments and then took us backstage to some room where we awaited the arrival of the band.  Funny thing was I was getting nervous and they weren't even my favorite band!  Being in a room surrounded by Crüe fans who were all sweaty and fidgety waiting to see their idols I guess rubbed off on me.  A few moments later the four of them walked in and I think every one did a synchronized gasp - haha.

 

One by one we were called up to take a photo with the band and we could have something signed.  I had them sign an 8x10 poster and Hardy brought a CD book.  We were able to shake their hands and speak to them briefly.   I took my opportunity and told Tommy Lee that Hardy and I had met at a Methods of Mayhem concert (for those of you who don't remember or know...he had a hit in 1999 with the song "Get Naked" haha) and we were still together.  Surprisingly he acknowledged what I said and told the rest of the band.  I remember Nikki Sixx asking "So when is the Mötley wedding?"  If I were smart I would have said "HOW ABOUT TONIGHT ON STAGE?!" but instead I just laughed like a little kid and smiled.  Damn I blew my shot!

 

 

 

Afterward we were all giddy and called our families to tell them how awesome it was to meet the band.  We went back to our car to stow away our autographs and came back to get our tickets for the show.  The tickets said ROW A, but as some of you may know...you never quite know where A starts.  Each venue sets up seating their own way.  To our excitement and surprise though, for us this WAS - FRONT ROW AND CENTER!!  We couldn't believe it.  Literally we were just in front of Vince Neil's mic stand.  I know Hardy was happier than a kid in Disney World and I was excited too.  There's something about meeting someone famous even if you didn't like them before, you magically like them now (I guess that's true, unless they were sleazeballs during your encounter). 

 

They put on an AMAZING show and by default it was the best show ever since we had shaken their hands and talked to them an hour prior.  At the end of the show, Nikki Sixx smashed his bass and we caught a couple pieces - yahoo!

 

We have seen Mötley Crüe what feels like a million times since then (when really it's like 8 or 9 more times).  They've put on a great show every time, but we will never forget THIS one.