Your Bra Size

If you know me at all, you know a few years ago I would have given anything to have a breast reduction. I struggled with finding the right bra and bra size. A few years ago I finally did. And now I don't mind my size and they honestly don't feel nearly as large as when I was wearing the incorrect bra size.

I did a lot of research on how bras are supposed to fit and what the different changes in band and cup sizes mean. I stumbled upon this today on the web and it gives such a great description on why these ladies bras do not fit properly and how to fix the problem. They also show you before and after pictures and even tell you the before and after size.

Don't get fit at Victoria's Secret...if they don't have your true size they will size you in the closest they have. For years I wore a 34D and that is far from what I wear now. After figuring out my size I went to a bra shop in Green Hills to double check I did it right (and I did!) and I have never been happier with the fit of my bra.

Please read that article and flip through if you are struggling with your bra fit.

Lunch got boring

My lunches got really boring. I am trying not to eat out at lunch time. I try to keep it to every other week or only once a week if it is really hectic. But I needed something new and interesting.

My new favorite lunch pick?

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread
• 1 slice of Swiss
• Thinly sliced turkey breast (Boar's Head Mesquite Smoked is my favorite but today it is Ovengold)
• A few thinly sliced purple onion rings
• A bit of shredded lettuce
• And some peach jelly (Don't over do it. It only takes a little to get the taste you want without the sliminess)

At the office I eat it cold but at home I throw it on the George Forman grill and get it all melty and hot. The sweetness of the peach jelly and the smokiness of the turkey go great together.

I like to add to it some pita chips and strawberries if we have them.

I plan on introducing this combo to Colin soon - minus the onion and lettuce. Grilled cheese can get boring too!

New Orleans

The trip started out exactly like I planned. I made it through security with no issue and boarded the plane. The stewardesses were so nice helped me install C's car seat. I got him settled and he seemed happy munching on his goldfish. Not even two minutes into taking off he was out. It lasted about an hour and so I read my book. With 30 minutes left in the flight he woke up hungry. I reached into his diaper bag to give him his already prepared bottle to find that the darn thing leaked. EVERYWHERE. It was even in its own little bottle case that matches the diaper bag and it leaked through that. I hate those Dr. Brown's bottles they always leak. Anyway - everything in the bag seemed to wet.

I gave him what was left of the bottle and then it got even more interesting. I noticed a smell. It was time for the diaper change. The diaper change I have forever feared would happen mid-flight. They had just announced that our descent would he rough and that they were ending drink service early so the stewardesses could take their seats early. I called one of the over to see if I could still change C in the bathroom. She said it was up to me and I decided it was a much needed diaper change. She set up the changing table in the tiny bathroom (I didn't know they had these in there!). I got him to finally lay down and there was they worst thing ever. A HUGE blowout. And the kid doesn't sit still for diaper changes. So I am wrestling C to get the diaper and romper off him and he is sliding around and managed to get poop on me. I finally get a clean diaper on him and clean up our area. I carry my son who is only wearing a diaper to the seat as I pray that the formula didn't leak all over his back up romper. Luckily it didn't and I got him changed into something clean just in time for landing.

I had never been so happy to see Andrew. I wanted to change my clothes and take a shower. Worst flight ever. I didn't cry though. As much as I wanted to I didn't.

Once we got to the hotel we got ready to go out. Wednesday night we ate at Bubba Gump's and visited Cafe du Monde and walked around a bit.

Thursday Andrew had some client meetings so C and I braved New Orleans alone. We walked the French Quarter and the river front. That afternoon when Andrew was finished with his meetings we ate at Primo's where C had his first taste of white pizza and the best chicken parm ever. We let C nap and headed to shop a little and to meet Andrew's assistant for dinner at Applebee's. That night we hit Cafe du Monde (again).

Friday Andrew had the day off so we hopped on the trolley and spent the day at the zoo. It was a great zoo. Puts the Nashville Zoo to shame. Not as big as the San Diego Zoo but you were able to get so close to the animals. It was extremely clean and even the zoo food was good. After the long day we had dinner at Deannie's Seafood and took one more walk around the city and the river front.

The flight home was way less eventful. We were all exhausted and C fell asleep so quickly as we took off. I had a wonderful week and plan to go back again!

Tomorrow is the day

I board an airplane with Colin alone. I know it really shouldn't be a big deal, but it stresses me out. As in I can't get anything done today b/c I am worried I don't have my stuff or myself together for tomorrow. I have a game plan for tomorrow but it doesn't always happen the way I want. My plan?

• My grandfather bring us to the airport at Noon
• Load Colin into the sling and carry him on my hip. Attach diaper bag (only carry-on) to the stroller with all liquids on top ready to go. Put Colin's little suit case in the basket of the stroller. Rest the car seat in the seat of the stroller. Push the stroller of junk with one hand and pull my small roller duffel (Colin in sling so hands free OK) to the ticket counter. Try to look bad ass and not clumsy while doing this. =)
• Check my roller duffel and Colin's small suite case.
• Head to security. Unload the car seat first. Then remove the diaper bag and pull out the liquids. Fold and send through the stroller. Kick off flip flops and keep Colin in the sling unless they ask me to remove him. No biggie if they do.
• Once through security reattach the diaper bag and put liquids back. Put away sling and load Colin into the stroller. Carry the car seat (no worries. It is a Britax Roundabout so it is pretty small and light.).
• Locate the Family Restroom. Nothing else happens until I know where this is.
• Find lunch (probably Whitt's) and buy a bottle of water to make bottles.
• Locate gate and let Colin play on the floor or the little play area.
• Pit stop at the Family Restroom before boarding for a fresh diaper and for me to empty my bladder.
• Pray to God that he takes a nap on the plane - at least for a little bit.

Oh, and I am also stressing about the fact that before all that, I need to take Molly to Safari Pet Resort to have her boarded. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but she gets so excited when we get there that she goes wild. With Colin in my arms this is dangerous. I think I will bring in Colin and her food and have someone come out to get her for me. I don't know what else to do...

I don't like the unknown. It scares me. I like to know what to expect. Along with that I am also afraid of bees, heights, and driving in unfamiliar places.

Our Busy Weekend

This weekend started off with Colin's first hair cut! He didn't have much hair - at least up top and front - but the back was in serious need of some trimming. He was such a good boy and really didn't care that we were messing with his hair. He was totally into the watermelon dumb dumb sucker.

Then we headed home and Andrew and I worked on an outdoor project while Colin napped. After working outside in the heat we wanted something cold to eat so we headed to Dairy Queen where Colin got his first dish of soft serve. He loved it.

We were still hot so we headed to my parent's house and tried out the pool. The water was FREEZING and Colin wasn't a fan of the cold water. I don't blame him. I didn't like it either.

Then Sunday we played outside on his new play set! It was a pain to assemble but I think it is perfect. All we really do is swing in it, but it is toddler sized so eventually he will be able to play on it by himself without us lifting him up to turn the wheel.

During C's afternoon nap that day I cleaned the house. Not the inside. The outside. I had my bucket, rags, gloves, bleach/water mixture, and a ladder and scrubbed the siding. It was gross. I never realized until I cleaned it. There must a more efficient way. I only got about 1/4 of the siding cleaned. I am afraid of the bushed in the back b/c I keep finding huge bumble bees around them. Any tips on how to clean the siding and how to keep it clean? This is very new to me.

And then we watched LOST - which I was disappointed with. I think they could have answered more questions. We were just glad that we only invested 1 year of our lives watching the series instead of the 6 years most people had. It was a let down for us.