Homecomming and Halloween

So I'm a little behind on my blog. We are going to go back to homecoming. Gabe and I went to the Parade which was fun we sat on top of a parking garage and watched from above. He really enjoyed it. We also went to Shelter Gardens that same day and just walked around. It was just a nice day with my baby boy.

So on the 30th for Halloween I went to Lauren & Greg's party, and Sean had Gabe. They carved pumpkins. :D Then on Halloween night we went around and saw a few family members. Gabe isn't patient enough to go around and see very many people yet. He was a monkey just about the cutest one ever. :D
My baby Boy :D So Sweet

Separation :(

I figured it's about time to let everyone in on whats going on. Sean decided a couple months ago that he wasn't happy anymore and that he needed to be more on his own. About 1 month ago he moved in with his dad. This was all brought to my attention very suddenly and was very difficult for me at first. However Sean seems to be happier now. :( I am dealing with everything at my own slow pace. I'm doing OK with him at his dad's and I'm glad that he has his own room now :) We are not divorced yet, but I do see it in our future. I know that many of you are going to want to say awful things about him and that's fine but please keep it to your selves. I do still care a lot about Sean.

We are separating our money so that we can be more individuals. Now Sean does make more money than I do and I'm not sure if I can make it on my own or not. I do think it will be a little tight for awhile. He's not just dumping me on my own though he wouldn't do that. He offering to help me if I need a little extra money. We are splitting any Gabe related bills like his food or Doctor Appointments, and Sean is paying for his own car ins and Cell phone and stuff.

Gabe is living with me at home. Sean still watches him during the week while I am at work and on Sundays and anytime I might need him too. I don't want anyone to think that he is leaving Gabe because he's not. Sean is a very good daddy and would never do that.

I think that overall I am dealing with everything very well. Don't get me wrong I do have days where I break down but that's to be expected and other days when I am pissed off to high hell, but I really am doing OK. I just focus on Gabe he's my world and always has been. In all of this he is what matters and what gets me through the day.

Pumpkin Fest

This week wasn't to eventful. My mom and I took Gabe to the Pumpkin Fest. We got pumpkin fudge :) Gabe got a new book, I got a new purse and a new necklace :) oh and of course we got some pumpkins.

Today is my parents 30th Anniversary. They went on vacation without me. I guess thats allowed from time to time ;) They are out getting massages and riding horses and just relaxing. Sounds good doesn't it?

A busy weekend and a new McDougal

Last weekend started early on Friday. I got off at noon, went to lunch and went shopping. I found a dress and off to Tony & Keri's wedding we went. It was at the Columbia Country Club. It was very beautiful. After the ceremony we went inside for the reception. Each of the Tables was a different city that the happy couple had traveled to. There was a suite case on each table decorated for that city, it was very cute. The biggest surprise of the night was Keri's sisters speech, she got Truman the tiger and 5 MU cheerleaders to come out and do the MIZ-ZOU cheer. If you couldn't guess they are Tony and Keri's favorite team. It was very cool.

Saturday was a very busy day. Sean & I found Gabe a Halloween costume. Then My mom and I took him to the corn maze. It was a good time we found 5 of the 8 checkpoints, and about that time Gabe fell asleep in the stroller.

We went back to my house and my mommy helped e clean. :) Which of course isn't very exciting but in this case it is because we got the office cleaned up and made some sense out of it. The room now looks like a REAL guest room. I'm so proud of it. :)

Abbi had her baby girl yesterday at 7:04pm. Lorelai Elizabeth McDougal was 7lbs 2oz & 20-3/4in long. she is very sweet.

Halloween

We picked out Gabe's Halloween Costume last weekend, isn't it cute. :D

The last couple of weeks

Hello everyone it's time to update you on the last two weeks. So two weekends ago was the family reunion. It was a fun time granted Sean's allergies were acting up and Gabe was hot and sleepy. My grandpa came. Its been really nice lately, he has been going to all of the parties. He hasn't done that in 10 years. It's really good to see him out and about.

Last week my car died, and then it died again, so I had buy a new battery.Which of course wasn't in the plan but I'm just glad that, that is all my car needed. :)

Last weekend Gabe stayed with Grandma and Grandpa while Mommy and Daddy went to Indianapolis, Indiana for UFC 119. It was a pretty good drive up there about 6 hours, but we had a good time. Our hotel room had a jacuzzi tub which was a great treat after the long trip in the car. Our seats were pretty high up but we had a great view of the octagon. By the time we got back to the hotel room I was worn out and had a GREAT nights sleep, which i think is my favorite part of any trip :)

Yesterday, I finally got a call from Gabe's doctor. He is going to have his surgery on November 12. It looks like everything is going to work out this time, so keep your fingers crossed. We have already talked to the Ins company and it looks like we are going to have to pay about $3000 of the $7000ish that it actually costs.

This weekend we are going to take Gabe shopping for his Halloween costume. I think he is going to be a monkey :) and then Gabe and I are going to go with Grandma to the corn maze. I'm looking forward to a fun weekend.

Scrapbooking

Ok so I went to hobby lobby yesterday and was completely surprised by the scrapbooking section. I had been there before, however at that time it only took up about 2.5 isles and now it takes up around 5. I was totally amazed by the number of stickers.

Now for my problem...I can't find what I'm looking for. Don't get me wrong it's a great selection and I know they group things by brand or whatever but wouldn't it be easier if all of the zoo stuff was together or if all of the princess stuff was together and so on. You know like they do with the birthday cards, for him, for her, funny, etc.

I also saw this "scrapbooking tote" that has compartments for everything which would be nice because right now I have all my stuff in a suitcase and it just has one big compartment and all my stuff gets jumbled around. My only problem is that it is $70, and you can buy a lot of stickers and paper with that money. We need a scrapbook store that's cheep for all of us poor people who love it :)

It's been a while since I have scrapbooked probably around 2003 so starting up again was tons of fun :) but as you get started again you find things that you need and being a mom its hard to find an hour to sit down and do it without anyone bothering you, and its even harder when you waste your hour buying what you need and not getting to sit down and actually scrapbook.

Oh well I am having fun doing a book for Gabe, he is getting so big and I feel like I need a page for everything in his life. I also have a Girl Scout book that I haven't finished and I'm also thinking about doing a book for Abbi with her baby shower, belly bump pictures and of course hospital pics of Lorelai.

Now to find the time. Wish me luck. :)