LOVE......HATE

A friend of mine posted a love/hate list and that made me really want to do that. So here we go....

I love.......when Glenn holds my hand..........my boys run and give me a "sqeeze"............my friends......to see a rainbow.......smell the air after a summer rain.........the first sight of the ocean when we are driving to the beach........ranch dressing on my baked potato..........listening to music.....going for a Sunday afternoon drive........but yet my Sunday afternoon nap...........to make my boys smile........my job for the most part........to be needed.........taking pictures..........Diet Dr. Pepper and Diet Pepsi........myspace and facebook (i'm addicted)........to swim in a clean swimming pool........to take a hot long bath.........cappacino in the winter...........the color pink.......the number 14 (don't ask why just always have)..........singing and dancing with my boys..........reality TV.......to do for others and make others happy.

I hate......slow drivers........rude people who work for the public........meatloaf.........when Glenn and I fuss/fight........sick babies.........hot, humid weather (so does my hair)........when Glenn watches wrestling.......the cost of gas these days........having to drive so far to go on a real vacation..........having to try and work out babysitters.........DHEC.......classical music.......jealous people......anyone who is rude/mean to my children......bills......sweet tea when it has just been made.......housework.......my hair most days.......being fat........that I cannot give my boys more that they have already!!!

Just wanted to share these thoughts. I also want to add that my friends have played a big part in my life. I have been so lucky to really find some real true friends. It is so hard in life to have one true friend and I have been so blessed to have a few. I have enjoyed spending time with them so much lately. Glenn does not mind it when I go out and have "girl time" or "girl's night out." I think that all moms and wives need that time. Although I don't get to see them all as much as I would like, I don't forget them at all. This may seem a little weird to blog but just wanted to get my feelings out there. Gosh, I'm such an open book huh??? I really admire my friend Stephanie. She has been through so much in her life at such a young age and she always seems to move forward in a way that I don't understand. She is such a strong person and I am so very blessed that God has put us in each other's paths. Not sure that I am the best person for her but she has been one of the best people for me. And for "mean girl's" I love you both so much. What in the world would I do daily without having you both. Oh well, gonna run and stop all of the mushy stuff. Just wanted everyone to know what life has been like for me lately.

It's been a while!

Boy hasn't life been so busy lately. We went camping this past weekend at Hawe Creek. My mom and step dad and brother and his family all went too. We had a great time. It was really nice to spend that time with my brother since I don't get to be with him much these days. The weather was wonderful, hot during the day but not unbearable. At night, it was warm but wind blew and that made it very nice in the evenings. The boys of course enjoyed having Nanny and Papa and Allison and Karrie there to play with. I think that by Sunday afternoon we were all ready to get home to our homes though. Now, it's back to the nitty gritty of life. It's going to be a short week since the 4th of July is Friday. That is nice. Well, not much more to share right now but will keep posting as I have time. WOW, where do the days go???

"Busy Bees" as usual

This past week has been really busy in the Shaw household. On Friday, NHC had their annual golf tournament at Stoney Point and we were all out there from about 9:30 am until about 7:30 pm. We had alot of fun but it was so very hot!!! The boys spent the night with Nanny and Papa, thank goodness. Saturday morning we had a t-ball game and then a birthday party. Saturday evening we went to VBS kickoff pool party and then Sunday was full of Father's Day stuff. We were in Honea Path all day. The boys start summer camp tomorrow at The Learning Express and then another t-ball game tomorrow night. Gosh, should I just keep going???? Life is so very busy. I did manage to get in a little swimming with the boys today at the Lander pool. Not much else to tell other than I am really ready for a vacation away. We are planning to go camping in the next couple of weeks for a few days but I'm really ready to get out of town further than Hawe Creek in McCormick. Oh well, hopefully soon. Well, gonna run. Eli is having a hard time going to bed tonight and it is already 9:45pm.

My T-Ball Star!!

Will had his very first t-ball game this morning and PRAISE THE LORD, he played the entire game without crying that he was hot, hungry, tired or he just didn't want to play. He did so well and Glenn and me were so very proud of him. He had to hits and two runs. Of course both teams were winners and there were no losers but the Dodgers (Will's team) really won. I could not have told him enough how very proud I was of him. Glenn was pretty excited too. Next week will be another story. Who knows from day to day how he will act. I guess that is a 4 year old for you. Right now he is trying to get me to say "CHEESBURGER" and he is pretending to take my picture. Eli has my duster and is using it and saying "tickle tickle." Okay now it is "mommy say french fry." Guess what, he got a good picture of me. These boys are so funny sometimes. I got some really good pics of Will this morning at his game and I hope and pray that I will get them on here to share. If by chance I don't get them here, please check out myspace at myspace.com/lorishaw1. Well, gotta run and finish cleaning house. My Daddy's side of the family is coming over tomorrow for lunch after church. Gotta have a half decent house for the fam. Later................

Surgery Update!

We had to be at The Outaptient Surgery Center yesterday morning at 7:00am but they did not take Eli back until about 8:00am. This made for a long wait, especially for him since he could not have anything to eat or drink that morning. He did well in those circumstances though. Finally Dr. Rust and Dr. Harwell (LOVE BOTH OF THEM) came and talked to us and the nurse took him back. Eli never blinked an eye. He went right with the nurse. Glenn and I told him that he was going to see another room in the Dr's office. After about 7 minutes or so, Dr. Rust came and got us and said that everythink went great and that he was still asleep in recovery. He even gave me his old tubes in a cloth napkin. HOW GROSS. I actually threw them away once we were home. Once we walked into the recovery room, out little boy was laying there sound asleep with those beautiful little lips puckered out. He looked so precious. Then the nurse had to put drops in his ears and tried waking him up. He was a little disoriented from the anesthesia and cried just a bit but once I gave him his "pappy" and he saw and heard Glenn and me he was fine. He drank some apple juice and even started talking and pointing at the "elphants" and "pooh" on the wall. He did so well. He only had to stay in recovery for about 30 minutes. Once home, he ate, drank and played. He never missed a beat. Just wanted to let you all know how he did and thank you for all of the thoughts, prayers, phone calls and emails and of course the peach pie from Holly. We are so glad that it is over and hopefully his ears will not bother him anymore. I will blog later about Will's t-ball pictures and practice tonight. I have some pics that I need to post but who knows if I will ever get them on here.

Relieved!!

I'm so glad that it is Friday and the end of this week. It has been pretty stressful at work this week with Pre-Survey going on. I'm so glad that is over. We have had a pretty busy week otherwise. We have had hair appointments, picture appointments, t-ball practice, end of school parties and the last day of school was today. Today is my 33rd birthday and I have been very blessed to have so many family and friends call or send cards wishing me a happy birthday. That means so much!! Tonight we will be going to my niece Carrie's 1st birthday party. Gosh, where does the time go?? It is so sad that my baby Eli is getting so big. I don't really have a "baby" anymore. He is getting to be so big. I just wish that I could get him to sleep all night and get his passy away from him. If you are reading and have any ideas, please let me know. He has his surgery for tubes on Monday and hopefully after the surgery he will sleep all night. I wonder if his ears bother him at night. Will is doing much better with t-ball practice. He still has a way to go but don't they all. He runs after every ball that is hit no matter where he is on the field. The coach has to "remind" him to run after hitting the ball. Then he just keeps running when they are suppsed to stop at each base. It is actually pretty amusing. Cannot wait until his first game. It ought to be very interesting.

Please pray that Eli does well with his surgery. It will only take about 5-10 minutes but I just hope that it fixes the problem and he can sleep and be pain free. He is such a happy boy to be so miserable at times. Well, I will update next week on the happenings of our family. Until then......

Tons of Fun!!!!

I had so much fun this weekend! On Friday night, me and the boys spent the night with my mom in HP since we were having a yard sale on Saturday morning. I did not do all that well but that was ok. I just enjoyed being with moma and my klone, Stephanie. On Saturday evening, me, Glenn and Steph went to Freedom Weekend Aloft to see Montgomery Gentry. We had SOOOO much fun. Of course we acted like a bunch of teenage cheerleaders but it still was a blast. Glenn enjoyed laughing at us!! The boys stayed the night again with Nanny and Papa which allowed for a couple of extra hours of sleep on Sunday morning. After church, I went to the race in Charlotte with my sister-n-law Suzy and her mom, sister and brother-n-law. We had a great time! The weather was great, while the sun was up. We laughed alot!! Suzy and I got a little worried when we found ourselves being invited to some party in a tent on Moorehouse Road. Where is that anyway??? JK. I did not get home until 3:30 this a.m. so naturally I am exhausted. But I guess when you play you pay. I am looking forward to spending a quiet evening at home with my family tonight and getting some much needed rest. Steph, if you are reading, you are SOOO my hero. Love ya bunches girl!! DUDE, slow downe COWBYO! HAHAH JK!! Suzy, tell your mom thanks a bunches I had so much fun laughing at the 3 of ya'll. Well enough jibber jabber. Gotta go get some quick rest before the boys wake up. OOPS! Too late for that! Until next post...............

Oh yeah, don't want to forget to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. Thank you Eddie for the sacrifice you made while being deployed. Glenn and I love you and appreciate you even more since going to Kuwait!! You are a true HERO!! Memorial Day takes on a new meaning when someone you love makes a sacrifice for you and your country!! Take time today to remember all of those who have served, who are serving and those who have lost their lives so that you can be FREE!!!

Our Busy Life!!!

Wow! Where do I start. We have been so busy and don't seem that there is a break anywhere in sight anytime soon. We have been going to birthday parties, starting T-ball practice for Will and end of school parties/events. Yes, Will is playing T-ball for the YMCA this year. He has only had one practice so far but did really well. It is definately going to be interesting. He only has 7 games. FUN FUN FUN!! We had a great time at their end-of-school program on Monday night. Will sang and Eli was in a short slide show. Then we had hotdogs and ice cream off of the ice cream truck. It was a fun night! We are going to have another yard sale on Saturday and whatever is left will be given away. Between school, ball, church, working, parties and get togethers with families, there is not much time for anything else. The boys will be going to "Camp Curiosity" this summer which is a 7 week program at the Learning Express. Looking forward to that. Couple of vacations planned, camping and the beach. Eli has his surgery for tubes on the 2nd. Cannot wait to get that over with. I started him on ANOTHER antibiotic b/c his ears have been hurting him. Hopefully it will aleviate the pain until the surgery. Well, enough jabbering. Nothing special. Oh yeah, I did have a great Mother's Day. The boys (& daddy of course) gave me a chimnia (spg??) and took me out to eat at Nagoya's (Japanese). It was SOOOO yummy and I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new chimnia. I could sit out by it every night. Well, gonna run and put another load of clothes in the washing machine and one in the dryer. Will keep you updated on the Shaw clan!!!!

My Poor Eli!!!

We just got back from seeing Dr. Rust at the E.N.T. and did not get good results. Eli is going to have to have ANOTHER set of tubes. We scheduled to get them on June 2nd. I really hate it for him but Dr. Rust said that his hearing is now suffereing. He said that Eli's hearing is the noise like me putting my fingers in my ears. He also had fluid on both ears. He was SUCH a good boy though. Our appt was at 1:45 and we were there until about 3:45. Neither boy had a nap but is out like a light now. Please just pray for my sweet little baby. I already know that the surgery will do a world's good but I just hate for him to have to go through this again. Just ready for him to feel like himself. He is always such a happy boy!! Just a short post today.

Mountain Madness!!!!

We are back from a well needed vacation. We headed to the Tenessee mountains with friends, Zonya and Kevin Helms and their 2 kids, John Ayden and Kiersten Daye. We left out on Sat. and came back yesterday. It was a very relaxing vacation!! The guys fished every morning on the lake which was where our cabin was. Zonya & me just kinda hung out with the kids during the day. We played outside, played in the hot tub, layed out in the sun, watched movies and cartoons and caught up on much needed sleep. The evenings were filled with dinner out and a couple of nights of taking the kids to ride rides. Zonya and I did get a few "mommy moments" without the husbands and kids. We shopped at the outlets for what was supposed to be about 6 hours and ended up being only about 4 (you know daddy cannot do it alone for very long). They did take the kids to the Bass Pro Shop to see the fish (honestly who was that for, they had only been 2 times already since we had gotten there) and then took them to a walk through Dinosaur Museum, which the boys absolutlely loved and talked about. We also went for ice cream one night and the boys loved playing with the fish that Glenn and Kevin caught. While the guys were trying the clean the fish, the boys would pick them up and put them into the kiddie pool. They thought that they needed to swim. They had a blast doing that. The trip was fun filled. Will did get car sick as we were coming down the mountain to leave. John Ayden got sick once while in hot tub. Other than that, everything really went smoothly. I think everyone was ready to get home as you always are. I will try and post pics so that everyone can see. Now I am ready for my next vacation..... hahahahhahahah!!!

Funny Moments!!

Hello everyone. My Will has said some hillarius things lately that I just HAD to share. Of course, I am sure that they will not be as funny to you as they were at the time but just had to share anyway. Yesterday, I ran out of gas while driving Glenn's grandpa's old car. Thought that I could make it but obviously couldn't. As I was turning into the gas station, with both boys in the back and asleep, the car just stopped. I tried numerous times to get it cranked again but with numerous attempts it just would not start. I had the air condition cut off while trying to get it cranked. All of the sudden, the car jerked really hard and woke Will up. By this time I was on the phone with Glenn trying to determine what to do and Will started to cry. He said, "But Mommy, we need a tow truck, we need a tow truck!!!" In the midst of crisis, my sweet fellow made me laugh and guess what, the car FINALLY cranked just to get me to the gas tank. Then of all things, I was on the wrong side. But finally got gas in the car.

This morning as I was getting ready and putting on my makeup, Will was talking to the cat. I saw him take Tiger's face and talk to him as I do to him and his brother at times. Then out of no where, Will said, "Mommy I was born at the hospital right?" Yes son you were. "Mommy, I came out of your tummy right?" yes son you did. Then he looked at me as serious as he could and asked, "Mommy, the cat came out of your tummy too right??" Now how do you explain THAT to a 4 year old. Laughing, I explained how we got Tiger and how he came to be. What a life lesson for first thing in the morning huh?

He is growing up so very fast and seems to be such a sponge!! He is becoming a real little man. Eli just follows behind and wants to be like his big brother so much. Eli is really forming his own little personality. They are the loves of my life, along with their daddy. We are going to a Sunday School party tonight to eat Low Country Boil, other known as Frogmore Stew and tomorrow the plan is to go to the Riverbank Zoo. Nanny and Sierra are going with us. Hopefully after tomorrow I can get more pics on here for you all to see. Until then or until something else funny happens (which may be in moments)................................

My Superhero to the rescue!!!

Well, today I am mommy to a SUPERHERO, "Will the Fireman." He has super powers that put out fires and save people. Boy, do we have an imagination huh??? It is amazing at how his little mind has really been racing lately. He admires my brother Hank and our friend, "Mr. Todd" b/c both of them work for the fire department. Anyway, that is his thing these days. As for Eli, he cannot stay out of a cooler of ice that we have. Every time that I turn around he is in there getting ice. It would not be THAT big of a deal but every time that he gets a piece it drips on my BRAND NEW hardwood floor. I am trying my best to get his "pa" (passy) away from him. He does not get it all day at school and I try and not give it to him during the day. However, he does get it at nap time and bedtime. He asks for it all of the time but I am trying. I am worried that if I take it away too quick that he may start sucking his thumb like Will and once that is started I can't take his thumb away. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know. We are going to attempt to have family spring pictures made tomorrow evening. We will see how that goes. You NEVER know what to expect when we attempt pictures. Well, everyone here is doing well for the time being. I will keep you updated and will hopefully have some more pics on here soon. Until then, I am flying away with my superhero: HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

"Pokey the Turtle"

Easter Day at Nanny & Papa's

My poor baby!!

Well, today I took Eli to see Dr. Rust at the ENT today and one tube has fallen out and the other is about to fall out. Dr. Rust offered me 2 options, to put another set of tubes in or to try some preventative meds to try and get him through the summer. He was so wonderful!! He gave me 5 weeks of Singulair FREE and then took a pill (prednisone) out of his pocket and gave that to me. He also gave me an anitbiotic to use just in case I needed it so that I would not have to get another appt with a Dr. just to get an antibiotic. I was so thrilled!!! Then as if the appt could not get any better, when I got up to the front desk to pay my scheduled $120-200, the lady told me that I had a credit there are that they would file my bill. I was ecstatic. Anyway. Just wanted to update everyone on by baby. Please keep him your prayers as we will be going back in 6 weeks for check up to see how he does.

End of Spring Break Week

Boy have we been busy with life this week. The boys have done so much this past week, it will be hard to get them back into the swing of things. Mommy was at an overnight women's conference in Greenville on Friday and Saturday. The boys were with Glenn for 2 days. The conference was good. We got to see Mandisa, from American Idol, in concert and she was unbelievable. It was GREAT!! We also got to see Mark Shultz in concert which was also a big treat. Some of the speakers we got to hear were Chonda Pierce, comedian who was hillarius as usual, Lisa Welchel from Facts of Life and Carol Kent who has an unforgetable testimony. The weekend was good and fun just to be away with the girls.
After church today, Will and mommy went to the BiLo Center to see the Doodlebops with friends Zonya and John Ayden. We had so much fun seeing them live. Well, not much more to share so I will leave you with what I have shared so far. I just thank the Lord that he has blessed me with such a wonderful and loving husband who is also a wonderful daddy and 2 beautiful and for the most part healthy little boys. By the way, I do have to take Eli back to the ENT this week to have his ears checked. Looks like we will possibly replacing tubes in his ears. He had them put in at 8 months old and apparently has lost one and the other is almost out and not working. I think that he may be in some pain these days. I will keep you all updated to what happens. Please just pray for us. I am hoping that Dr. Rust will try everything and hopefully see how he does through the summer before we jump to 2ns surgery. Oh well, God already knows what will happen so no need to worry. Leaving for now...............................

My Sweet Bunny!!

Mommy & Will at The Learning Express Easter Egg Hunt!!!

Loving My Life

Tonight I am sitting here thinking about how lucky that I am to have the life that I do. Don't get me wrong, I don't always feel that way. I am just thinking of all that I have to be thankful for and I am so content and feel so blessed. We had a wonderful Easter. The boys loved their surprise Easter baskets from the Easter Bunny (although Will's favorite quote of the day was "but I don't like it" when it came to the candy that he had in the basket. He is NOT a candy lover (except tootsie rolls) and the Easter Bunny did not put ONE tootsie roll in his basket. Eli could not get his candy chewed up fast enough before he was attempting to put another piece in his mouth. He is so like his daddy. Eli LOVES Peeps and you should see him eat them. We went to church all decked out in coordinating green clothes, which I did not plan. REALLY!! Then we had lunch with my mom and Joe and then went to Anderson to have dinner with the Powell's. We all had a ball there. The boys played with real bunnies, chickens (one was trying to lay an egg ALL day), a HUGE turkey & rode a tractor and a gator (or ALLIGATOR as our nephew Ethan calls it). The boys love being with their cousins and being able to run and get dirty. We also had an Easter egg hunt that they enjoyed. Tomorrow Glenn and I are taking the boys to Monkey Joes in Greenville to just spend the day together. Will loves to go and play there.
Well, I have added one picture with hopes of getting more on here. We'll see how that goes.

Moment Alone!

I thought that I would post while I had a few minutes by myself. The boys stayed with Grams and Papa last night which gave Glenn and me a "date night." We went to dinner and I attempted to do a little shopping but did not buy a thing. I did however shop Thurs. and Fri. during the day. I had a conference in Columbia and went down a on Thurs. to get a little shopping in. I found out today that our cruise has been cancelled. Oh well, things could definately be worse. I guess we will try and plan another trip for just the 2 of us. Well, I hear the boys now and I am so ready to hug and love on them so bye.........................................

TAG!!

Tag...
Tag...Here's how you play: Once you have been tagged, you have to write a blog with 10 weird, random things, facts, habits or goals about yourself. At the end, choose people to be tagged, listing their names and why you chose them. Don't forget to leave them a comment ("You're It") and to read your blog. You can't tag the person who tagged you. Since you can't tag me back, let me know when you've posted your blog so I can see your answers!

1. I dream of going up in a hot air balloon!!
2. I LOVE to clean my ears.
3. As my closest friends know, I like to eat nuts by themselves but don't like them in my sweets (except p-nuts)
4. I love the smell of gasoline.
5. I bite my nails on occassion (I know, how gross!)
6. I talk too much (SURPRISE, SURPRISE)
7. Someone just gave me the nickname "spoon"-that is not nice
8. I am a follower not a leader.
9. I eat mayonnasie (DUKES) with pinto beans and cornbread.
10. DRUM ROLL.........................My husbands deoderant (&muscles) turn me on!!!!

Michelle-We share the love of blogging-my friend who lives too far away (miss you)
Stephanie-B/C not only are we knew best friends, but we just found out we are kin (HAHAHA)
Crystal-New mom who does not have ANYTHING AT ALL TO DO, Right???
Julie-She is the only friend who lets me ignore her phone calls and still loves me.
Jeremy-Someone who has known me for a long time