Carroll Family Life

This one makes me cry - is he really standing up by himself! Where did the time go?

Ugh - who knew you could love someone so much?

Oh - I found someone to watch Jax after Aunt Caidi gets married - Yay!!! Her name is Brooke. We've known her for a couple years and I knew she was watching babies at her house... but I was struggling with the idea of anybody having my baby that I didn't know super well.

Well.... we happened to see her this evening, so I chatted her up a bit about her childcare business. I got the warm and fuzzies that I can only describe as mommy intuition. So, after the wedding, Jax will be hanging out at her house two days a week. Thats a huge stress off mommy's back.

Moving on... have a little prayer request... I've been getting dizzy the last few days and I couldn't put my finger on why. After some thinking and talking to mom... I think we've decide its an iron deficiency or anemia (not sure if those are the same thing). I put up my vitamins about a week ago (not sure why) and so I forgot to take them. Out of sight out of mind I guess. So, that may be the problem. I'm back to taking them, had a hamburger for lunch, and a big steak for dinner - just to be safe :) Mom is coming to babysit Jax on Friday so Clint and I can go on a date and she is bringing me some iron pills. Anyway - I think we have it figured out, but I'm still getting dizzy and it just kinda worries me a little.

Just a note - these are my "unmommy" jeans. I had never paid more than 40 bucks for a pair of jeans - but I promised myself when I shed the baby weight - I was going to get some cool jeans. I had gone to Buckle once with Sierra, and the folks there were soooo nice. So, I paid them a visit. They were great, and they helped me pick out these cute jeans (if I don't say so myself).

Funny thing has happened. Ever since Jax was born (well, once I started showering again), I've really been in touch with my woman side. I play with makeup, accessorize, and shop. Oh boy, do I like to shop. Its amazing what a well coordinated outfit can do for your mood!

It was SUPER hard... but here are a few of my faves...