Them vs. Me

I have written the intro to my blog, and now I'd like to introduce my little family.

Kerry and I aren't married, and Rilynn has his last name. So I like to joke that it's them versus me, in an attempt to guilt this sucker into marrying me. ;) (Keep your pants on Kerry. It's only a joke.)

So I won't keep you waiting any longer. I know you're on the edge of your seat and all.

Here is Kerry:

Mmmmmm, shmexxy. ;) (He hates his picture taken, and won't take a serious picture to save his life.) We dated twice before this, (Before I got knocked up. Third times a charm, eh?)and we're going on over a year. This handsome man pictured above is by far one of the greatest guys I have ever had the leasure to meet. He's selfless, and generous. He's fun, happy, and such a big kid. He is also an awesome father. I rest assured that if Rilynn ends up being an only child, she will be deprived of an awesome playmate. As corny and cliche as it is, I never knew what happiness truely felt like until this big lug asked me to be his girlfriend. He puts up with me, so what more could I ask for in a man?

This chubby-cheeked, beautiful baby girl, is my pride and joy; Rilynn

When I found out I was pregnant I was:

1. SHOCKED. Kerry and I were being pretty safe about it, I was on the pill at least.  I guess you can just call me Fertile Mertle.
2. Scared. I had worked at a couple daycares and all I could think about was those awful, discipline-lacking  hellions. I wasn't sure if I would be good at being a mom, or if I'd even know what to do.

But I quickly became very excited. I always had a fear that I would never be able to have kids for some reason. Even though it wasn't the ideal time for a family, I realized I was very blessed.

  Rilynn made her way into this world at 3:37pm on December 23rd, 2010.

She isn't anything like those stories some people tell you about no sleep, or constant crying. She is an awesome baby. She sleeps great, hardly ever cries and smiles all the time now that she has figured out how. I am grateful for every smile, squeal, sleepless night and diaper change that takes place. I love this little girl.

Last but not least there is me, the most important member of this little family. There wouldn't be a family without me, right? :)

That is a pre-pregnancy picture by the way. I don't remember the last time I put makeup on, and I'll be damned if anyone catches a photo of me these days.

I'm going to start school again in the fall. I can't decide if I want to get my teaching degree, or business degree.

I love music, all of it. I lget excited when I come across a new artist.

I try to be creative and I wish I had the means to be all crafty and try diy projects.

I could eat cereal for every meal of the day because I love it and I hate cooking. Luckily Kerry loves it as mush as I do.

I don't have a tolerance for ignorant and close minded people.

I am a reality/trash tv junkie. I also greatly enjoy the history channel and A&E.  

 I suck at being a stay at home mom, I have to force myself to do laundry and clean up. I'd rather play with Rilynn. I have an obsession with buying tons of things for her, even if it ranks a negative on the necessity meter. I can't help it, and I won't apologize for it. :)

Well, now that I wasted some of your time and filled your mind with useless facts about me and my family it's time for me to go. :)