What 'cha doin', Mama?

Ok, so we still had ice in some places yesterday and I was in a parking lot trying to get to my car, holding Emalyn. Well, we had almost got to the car when my foot flew out from under me. I bumped Emalyn's head and then slammed my face into my car. When I say my face, I mean my right eye, my nose and my forehead. It hurt. So, I didn't fall and as I regain my balance, my daughter says to me "What 'cha doin', Mama?" I told her I was trying not to fall and her response is "Don't drop me, Mama." As I made sure that I didn't hurt her head when I bumped into her, I assured her that wouldn't happen and got her in the car. I went around the car and got in, got her strapped in and had to sit there for about 5 minutes to get my head cleared. I thought I was going to throw up or pass out...and during this time, Emalyn is sitting in the backseat eating pretzels and singing "Jesus Loves Me."

So, anyway, I'm fine and Emalyn's fine; I just have a headache. But, I just wanted to share what Emalyn's thoughts were as I was trying to knock myself out in a parking lot...with an audience. ;)

Oh, and John didn't seem worried about me when I got home...I still had to cook dinner, do the dishes and the laundry!

Emalyn at the Fun Forest

10 Random Facts

John's Additions
1. I call my daughter "Poo" all the time. People think I'm saying "Pooh" (as in Winnie the Pooh), but it's not...it's short for "Pooter"...she can really let 'em rip! I also call her "Angel Bear," which is what she calls her baby dolls when she is talking to them or rocking them (soooo sweet!).
I call her Baby Doll, but...she can really let 'em rip!

2. I have 31 years, 10 months and 6 days until I reach 65 and can afford to retire (based on my pay now and my current cost of living).
I have 61 years, many months, and many days until I can afford to retire (based on my current pay and Becky's current rate of spending).

3. When I first met my husband, we were in college (1998 or 1999) and we didn't like each other AT ALL. I mean, really, not AT ALL.
I didn't know Becky was old enough to have been in Vietnam, but she still has flashbacks from time to time. I have yet to determine what triggers them, but I am hoping for my safety that I do someday soon.

4. My husband's name is John. I have a brother-in-law named John. My brother's name is Jon. My father-in-law's name is John.
I was an only child growing up, but the voices in my head made up for that. The funny part is I grew up and the voices went away, but Becky (who has many siblings) must have found them because she carries on conversations with herself all the time. I don't have a problem with the voices, I just wish they would either agree from time to time or Becky would wait until after their closing arguments to decide which one she agrees with.

5. I have 2 moms. Yes, 2. That is possible. And, I have a mother-in-law.
I only have one mom, but I have two mother-in-laws and I am related to Frank and Jesse James.

6. When I was in high school, I said I wouldn't get married until I was out of high school for 10 years. I did it...not because I said I would do that...because that was what God had planned for me. I got married 10 years, 2 months and 2 weeks after I graduated high school.
I think Becky had a 10 year countdown clock built in her head, because I had to chase her for over two years before she finally opened her eyes and said "man, he's hot! I think I'll quit running."
DALE WHO?

7. No, I've never been married before. John is my first and last husband. Yes, he is still my favorite.
It's true, I am her favorite, but she was my favorite first. If you have any questions refer to number 6.

8. Yes, I have converted to Catholicism. Don't knock it until you understand it. Ask me questions. If I can't answer them immediately, I'll find the answer.
Translated: she will call and ask me if she can't find it on the internet.

9. My daughter's name is Emalyn (pronounced Emma Lynn). Yes, you can call her Emalyn or Em for short. Not Emi or Ema...we named her what we wanted her called. Her middle name is Bella...you can call her Emalyn Bella if she is in trouble.
I would like to veto the Em. I agree with everything else.

10. I work at Farm Credit Midsouth as a Customer Service Representative. I answer the phones, take money, disburse money, balance the money, etc. I don't have an important job that is "climbing the corporate ladder" - I used to want that and I was doing it...then I became a Wife and Mom...my priorities changed. I do like my job. It's low stress and it's 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, so it is family friendly. If my kid is sick, they understand. I work with good people.
Becky is a lot happier when she comes home from work than when she was climbing the corporate ladder. I am glad that she works for a good company, with good people and likes her job.

Blow By Blow!

Emalyn has started narrating now...every little thing. It's cute and funny, but sometimes she repeats herself several, several times.
Some of the things I have heard recently:
"Daddy cut wood."
"Mama take Libby outside."
"TazzCat eats."
"Papa drive truck."
"Emalyn ride in Mama's truck."
"Emalyn watch Bella (which is her word for Cinderella!)"
"Emalyn and Meme cook."
"Emalyn potty with Mama."
"Daddy gone to kitchen."
Yes, it know is it so sweet and she is learning so fast to put sentences together, but sometimes the narrating grates a bit on Mama's nerves!

Christmas!

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So, I'm a little late posting pictures from Christmas...it's been a heck of a holiday scene for the Streets. But, here are a few of my favorites...hope you enjoy! I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you and your family well for 2009.

Girlfriends mean so much.

There are 11 of us girls that have known each other since Junior High. Some of us go back even longer than that...up to 31 years!

We still get together on a regular basis. I am so blessed to have these wonderful women in my life and know that they are my true friends through thick and thin.
I hope that others in this world have bonds like we do. I know that in my happiest times and worst of times, these women have helped make me into the woman I am today...friend, wife, mama, sister, daughter, child of God.

What would I have done without each and every one of you? I love you, ladies. I'm proud to call each of you my friend.

Kelly & Autumn couldn't be at our get together last night...we missed you!

How cute!

John snapped this picture this morning when he dropped Emalyn off at school. She had her milk and juice and joined her buddy Tate on the couch for a few minutes of TV watching before breakfast. They only get 30 minutes of TV time per day, so she doesn't waste any time in the mornings getting settled to get in a little Wiggles or Mickey Mouse watching!