Nieces

I have been blessed with wonderful nieces.

When I was pregnant with Zach and for a year after the pregnancy, I had several health problems. I won't bore you with all of them today but when we discussed having more children, my husband was afraid I would have these problems again and possibly worse the second time around. I argued with him about it for a while, mainly because I still wanted to have a little girl. But he looked at me and said, "We are a happy and healthy family, why mess with that?" What could I say? He was right. God had blessed us with a happy and healthy family and I was grateful, however, I still long for a girl sometimes.

But again, God blessed me with nieces. Over the last 3 days, I have had the pleasure of spending time with three of them. Lainie, 4; Kolbi, 12; and Kelsey, soon to be 18.

I was with Lainie on Tuesday night. Lainie's mother is pregnant with another niece or nephew of mine. I personally think it will be a boy, but what do I know. Anyway, Lainie wants to know when I am going to have a baby brother/sister for Zach. What do you tell a 4 year old? I had my tube tied and I can't have more babies, just didn't seem appropriate. But we had lots of fun. She wanted to wear my lipstick, so I applied it for her. Then she told her Dad that she didn't do it, that Aunt Vickie was the one that did. She looked really cute with purple lips.

Yesterday, I had the wonderful experience of shopping with 2 teenagers and a senior citizen. What a day. We were suppose to be shopping for back-to-school clothes and Kelsey's birthday. Kelsey is very difficult to shop for - especially when it comes to clothes. She is a big tomboy and doesn't care about the latest and coolest styles. She is happy with jeans/shorts and t-shirts. However, we were not even lucky enough to find that yesterday. But, we had a good day and I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with her.

Later in the evening, Kolbi called and asked if I needed help with my kitchen. (We have been remodeling our kitchen - as I will discuss in another post later) I was delighted that she was willing to help, because I was really tired from shopping all day and was fighting a headache. She came over and while I was cooking supper, she organized all my can goods and my spices and put them in the cabinets. I might finally cook a complete meal in my new kitchen. While we were working, we had some girl talk, which I really enjoyed since I only have a 16 year old boy.

All in all, I must say I have enjoyed the time I have spent with each of them. They are all very different but very special to me. I am blessed that my brother's share their children with me. Also, Zach is lucky. He never feels like an only child because he had the benefit of cousins. Sometimes, they all act like brothers and sisters.

2 Kentucky Girls go to Washington Nationals Game

Marcia and I went to the Washington National Game tonight. It was fun. We had a great time. However, to get there we had to take the metro. Very interesting. I will never again complain about Lexington traffic. Give me my own air conditioned car any day over the metro. Marcia or I either one had ever been on the metro. We were packed in like sardines, but we finally made it there and back without any problems. We had help from some of our fellow classmates. They are alot more travel than us girls from KY.

We did get to see Austin Kearns play. I have some pretty good pictures considering we sat in the second to last row from the top. The Nationals were loosing when we left but I understand they tied up in the last inning and had to go into extra innings, but ended up loosing 5-2. We had fun and had a new adventure. I think we are going to the Mall tomorrow night. I think we can handle that. We are very experienced shoppers.

Birthday Shopping with the Fashionesta

I am very lucky to have 2 wonderful sister-in-laws that let me share there children. I have only one son. They have girls. Now, don't get me wrong, I love my son very much and I love my nephews as well. But I love shopping for little girls and my sister-in-laws let me share in there shopping trips with their girls. Sometimes they even let me take them on my own. What fun!

Last night, I had the pleasure of shopping with Kolbi, my middle school niece, and my mother. We were on a shopping trip for Kolbi's birthday. She is truly a fashionesta. She loves accessories. Anything from headbands, purses, funky socks, jewelry, sunglasses and every other kind of accessory you can think of. She also likes clothes.

When Kolbi and I get together, watch out. The dressing room will be stuffed with all kinds of outfits. We have an understanding, she will try on everything, she doesn't have to like it, just try it. Sometimes we get a good laugh out of an outfit and sometimes she is really surprised when she likes something after she tries it on that she thought she wouldn't like. I have to say that some of my favorite times with Kolbi have been spent in a dressing room.

Last night, we were very successful. Kolbi will be in high fashion this spring. She will be the envy of all middle school girls and all the little boys will like what they see.

I must again reemphasize my thanks to my two brothers and their wives for sharing their children with me. I am very fortunate to have these kids in my life.