I'm Jealous!

I'm feeling like a high school girl again, competing for attention from the boy I love.  Trying every possible thing to make him like me and want to be with me. I try to be fun, exciting, nurturing, but nothing seems to work. Oliver still chooses his dad over me :(

To be honest I never thought I'd be jealous of Oliver wanting Sean over me. At first I thought it was adorable that he's a daddy's boy, but now it's just getting ridiculous. Honestly, does he not remember the fact that I carried him in my belly for 9 months!!! Does he not remember all the night time feedings, the diaper changes, the bathes, the constant holding and tending to his every need? Where's the appreciation?

Lily was always a mommy's girl and I loved it to some extent.  Sometimes it would bother me because she wouldn't let Sean do anything, like carry her, buckle her seat belt, push the stroller, brush her teeth, wipe her bum. I had to do it all. Now I'm thinking that it's better than the alternative. Oliver shakes his head at me and pushes me away when Sean's holding him, and he cries at me if I come too close or talk to him when Sean's around, makes me sad. But ya know what? I'm trying to be a good sport about it,  I guess Sean deserves his turn to be the favorite:) Gotta overcome my jealousy... on second thought, scratch that idea.  I have a new plan. I'm just going to try harder to be the fun one :)

Any tips on how to win him over?  I've gotta come up with some new tactics. I was thinking I could wake up at 6am every morning to plan out my day full of activities ALL for Olly. First we'll start out by having cookies and milk for breakfast, fresh baked, followed by a 2 hour ride on the 4 wheeler,  then we'll go to the pet store and buy a puppy.  We'll pop over to the candy shop, then swimming, then the zoo, and of course stop for ice cream on the way home. Who cares about the dishes, laundry and list of things that need to be done, making dinner for Sean and Lily, or spending time with them. It's all about Oliver now, I've got to focus on the goal here, can't have any distractions.

FAB Friday~ Jewelry Giveaway!!!

I'm so excited to tell you about this fashionable jewelry I love so much!!!  I own a few of these  Jewel Kade Charmz and Chainz and they are definitely my most favorite jewelry to wear. Guarantee you're going to love them all!!! I'll let my friend Kathy tell you a little more about herself and how she got involved in selling this jewelry. Oh and she's also offered to sponsor a giveaway. The lucky winner will get to choose an item of their choice up to $60. Pretty generous of her don't you think?

My name is Kathy Andrews- I started my Jewel Kade business last September. Jewel Kade is a new direct sales company out of Utah. Janet Kinkade is the designer of this unique, vintage style charmware. She is a mother of  5, that has been in fashion and jewelry designing for many years. She made a photo charm of her 5 children and everyone noticed her work. She made the decision to perfect that design and produce unique charmware during the summer of 2008. In July of 2010, Jewel Kade went National. There are only 600 Stylists in the entire country.

I am so proud to be one of those fortunate stylists. I was awestruck when I noticed someone wearing this line, and made the decision that day to get involved. I have never looked back. This charmware is so fun to wear. There is not a day that goes by, that people don’t compliment my jewelry.  The jewelry makes you feel so pretty! What I love about it- is that you can wear it with jeans, work casual, business/professional and even formal. It is so versatile.

The charms are all hand crafted, made out of pewter that encases cut, beveled glass. Many pieces have German glass glitter- a very high quality coarse glitter. The artwork is applied to canvas. The front of the charm is always different from the back- so it is like wearing 2 different pieces. The chains are a mixed metal, silver and gold, and also, there are georgous pearls (white, chocolate and champagne colors) to choose from. The chains and charms are all interchangeable- as each chain has a claw to attach the charm- so you mix and match everyday. Layering is “the look”- mix silver and gold, with pearls and chains etc. It is so incredibly fun!  It is truly like wearing a piece of art. And what could be more personal than a photo charm of your kids, or your new baby, or your grandchildren, or your wedding day, or your anniversary—the list goes on!

My business is primarily home parties, on-line ordering, and vendor/expos. You can do a business part-time (as I do, I have a full time nurse job) or full time—you decide! It requires no education, previous experience or prior knowledge.

Joining the Jewel Kade team is an incredible  “timing” opportunity- as there are so few people that even know about it. This is a grass roots business, and I am certain, Jewel Kade will be a “household” name in a few years. So much potential also- especially, because, at this point, Janet has only focused on chains and charms- there are lots of ideas on the horizon, including more bracelets, earrings, and other accessories.

Jewel Kade is a perfect option in this down economy- sales are wonderful- you would never know there was a recession!! You can start your business with as little as $400 and most reps make that initial cost after 2-3 parties. The business is very simple- I carry my collection in my car everywhere I go!

I am looking to grow my team and have reps in every state. I can coach on the phone, and I am willing to travel.

Thank you for your time- this should be helpful as it gives you a bit more insight to me, my Jewel Kade business, as well as the uniqueness of the Jewel Kade quality charmware.

Kathy Andrews----248-895-0046

www.jewelkade.com/kathyandrews

kathyandrews@wowway.com 

“Charmz n’ Chainz” on Facebook

So here are some things you can do for us to help spread the word. Leave a separate comment for each thing you do. I will be selecting a winner using random.org. You can pick just one thing to do, or you can do all and increase your chances of winning!  We sure appreciate your support, and GOOD LUCK!!!

• "Like" Charmz and Chainz on Facebook, and leave a comment on her wall so we know you're a fan.
• Suggest to at least 5 of your friends to "like" Charmz and Chainz on facebook.
•  Follow my blog, or follow me on twitter
• Vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs.
• Tweet about this giveaway, copy and paste the following. 

$60 Charmz and Chainz giveaway!!!@balancedmomshttp://www.wannabbalancedmom.com/2010/08/fab-friday-jewelry-giveaway.html

Thanks again everyone!!!!

Kids won't eat healthy?

Are you Worried that they are not getting the proper nutrition? Think the Standard diet of chicken nuggets, hot dogs and Mac and Cheese is going to provide the nutrients for their brains and bodies to develop properly? Check out this little video Sean and I put together of our little Oliver.
This is a typical night for us.

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Loft~ House Update (3rd Edition)

To see other rooms in our house that we've updated. Click HERE

Now for the Loft. This room was pretty easy to update. Just needed a little paint. I used a chocolate brown for the walls, and a light cream for the little nook, then just painted the banister black.

BEFORE

AFTER

I've actually done a little rearranging lately, so here is the UPDATED updated version :)

I'm pretty proud of this because I did it all by myself. I painted this built in bookshelf with the cream color I used in the nook. Then after that, I rubbed brown stain over the top and wiped it off, that way it gives it the antique look by leaving the dark stain in the cracks and creases. 

This loft actually doubles as Lily's room for now. Since there are only two rooms upstairs and the rest are in the basement, we decided to make Lily a bed closer to us. Once her and Oliver get a little older I will move them both down to the basement together. I've been working on their rooms downstairs.

We got this couch bed at IKEA, and it has been awesome!!!

And when I want it to be a couch I easily through her pillow and blanket into the storage area as seen in the picture below.