The Little Things in Life

     I don't even know where to begin with this post. So many great things have happened lately that I don't know what to say first! Isn't that such a wonderful thing? When life is so fabulous that you don't know how to express it in words? It's truly the little things in life that make it worth while. So that is what I will dedicate this post to. After typing all of that I have decided where to start....
     SOOO.....this past weekend the whole fam dam went to our camp. Fun, right? Although I felt like this would be the worst thing everrr, it was actually super fun and relaxing! I had the opportunity to bake my dad his favorite dessert, a pecan pie, for his birthday (which I forgot for an hour that morning. That part of my life was not fabulous), we went to our friend's camp down the road, and my sister DROVE FOR THE FIRST TIME. What has the world come to? Is my baby sister actually old enough to drive? The answer to that would be no. She is only 14, therefore that was not exactly legal, but whatevs, we were in the back country. Although my mom and I thought we scraped some trees and skid past mailboxes, my baby came out relatively unscathed (my baby as in my car of course). After the little excursion, the family all gathered inside the camp and ate dinner with neighbors, watched the Aggies beat Alabama, and played games. It was so fun. Like SO fun. There's nothing like fellowship, good food, and football with your family and friends!
     The start of the week was fairly meek, but today was AWESOME. One of my best friends, Haley (www.morrismemories2.blogspot.com), and my sister, Claire, and I went shopping for the perfect game day outfit for them. Did I mention we are all going to the LSU Ole Miss game this weekend? Well we are! It's Haley's first, which makes it all that more exciting! So I took my role as a personal stylist and picked out the cutest tops for the girls which they will pair with colored denim and gorgeous riding boots (pics to follow of course!). Following the shopping trip, we went to Orange Leaf where the three of us devoured holiday flavored frozen yogurt. YUM. So, in short, this week is obviously going to be great because my Monday and Tuesday have already been great!
     And if this day couldn't get any better, my mom asked me to take my little brother to his basketball practice (again). I of course groveled and complained (is that redundant?) but hopped in the car and off to practice we went. As Drake and I are singing along to "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift (so tender, I know) I realize that these are the moments that make living worth while. Moments like these: driving with my brother, on the verge of tears at my overwhelming love for him, without even uttering a word besides T-Swift's sweet lyrics, riding in the backseat as my sister drives ME around for the first time, having great friends and sharing first time experiences and all that those entail, and lastly, spending time with my wonderful family. How blessed am I to live this life?
     I originally did not intend for this post to be so tender and heartfelt (I'm sure you are enjoying this right now, Haley), but I just felt like expressing my life with you all! As if this week couldn't get better, just remember that the last installment of Twilight comes out at midnight on Thursday. Whoop whoop. AND the Rebels play the Tigers this weekend. HOTTY TODDY! More to come this week but I think I have exhausted all of my stories for the night.

XOXO,
Kayroll

10 Things To Do Before You Go To Bed

Are you bored? If so, you are in luck! Here is a list (yay! my first list on here!) of 10 things you should do to pass the time before you go to sleep.

1. Eat something good with no regrets. Like seriously. Make it like a mini vacation (because there are no calories on vacation). Go to your pantry and get that cookie you've been eyeing for the past two days, or eat a bunch of Halloween candy! Because who doesn't love a Reese's in the shape of a pumpkin?

2. Watch your fave show. I'm sure that, like me, you have a ton of shows backed up on your DVR and now is the perfect time to watch last week's Modern Family (personal favorite) or Grey's Anatomy. Better yet, go on Netflix and watch a movie! But make sure you complete the other nine tasks while doing so.

3. Make a craft. If you have a friend that has been in a bad mood lately or is just having a no good very bad week, make him slash (yes I actually say slash in everyday life) her a craft! Everyone enjoys little happys in their life and this small gesture may speak volumes to the Debby Downer, Pitiful Pete, Negative Nancy, etc. etc.

4. Clean out your closet. I'm not talking like an extensive clean. Just a tidy little clean up. Straighten the shoes on the shelves, make all the hangers go the right way. If you're really OCD like me, consider color coding all of your clothes. It makes it much easier to pick out the perfect outfit depending on your mood for the day!

5. Fluff your pillows. That's right. Fluff those suckers. Nobody, or at least not I, like a squishy, delapidated pillow. If you are a princess, check for a pea under your mattress (Kate, this is for you). A fluffed pillow will ensure a great night's rest and an undisturbed beauty sleep.

6. Read a picture book. Go to your childhood book shelf and pick out your favorite book. Mine would be either Amelia Bedelia or the ever famous and sweet I Love You Forever. My mother read this to my brother and sang the song to him every night before bedtime up until 2 weeks ago. Just kidding, like two years ago. But still, I think it's one of the main reasons he is such a sweet heart and appreciates his mama. Whether you're 50 or 5, you should buy it tomorrow if you don't already have it.

7. Tell someone that you love them. "I love you forever, I like you for always, remember my baby, you'll always be." (Credit to I Love You Forever) Call your mom or dad if you don't live at home. And if you do, get out of bed and go tell them. Grandma, grandpa, sister, brother,your bestie. Whomever. You never know when you or someone else will breathe their last breathe. Sorry....I wasn't trying to be morbid.

8. Paint your nails. Maybe it is just me, but I feel like a much more complete and put together person when my nails are polished to perfection.

9. Think. I am starting to run out of things to do before you go to bed and I'm currently thinking "why did I even decide to write this post?" Soooo just sit back and ponder upon life. If you don't want to go that deep, just reflect on the eventful happenings of your day or about the things listed in your agenda. It is always good to mull over your day or week's plans.

10. Thank God.  And last, but certainly the most important. Thank God for everything he has given you and bestowed upon you and your family and friends. Forgive me for using this old cliche, but what if you woke up with only the things you thanked God for yesterday? Well yay for you (I say yay alot. like alot alot.) because I am reminding you right now to say your prayers and thank God for the life you have!

So there you have them. The first list in the history of this blog. If you didn't do all 10 I hope you at least did a select few. I am tired and need to get to bed. Oh wait....I have to complete this list! I think I will begin my painting my nails and read Amelia Bedelia while I let them dry. Then  I will do the rest of my list  I guess. This night is about to get WILD.

Night night. Don't let the bed bugs bite!
XOXO,
 CAROL

P.S. If you have bed bugs you should seriously consider calling the US bed bug detector.

Mom? Is that you?

My current obsession is this blog. If you can't tell. I am on it 24/7. I am on it at school, at home, on my phone. All. the. time. Therefore I am posting again. That will make three in three days! That's like one per day. Don't get used to it. Also, I have had many "moments" today that I would like to share with you! Seauxxx, you don't truly know me until you understand that I am suffering from a premature case of mommyhood. Besides being known as Carol, most of my friends and family call me Mommy. Some clever souls even combine the two for an equally witty nickname, Mama Carol. Funny right? I'm not gonna lie, I mostly enjoy it because I dream of becoming a great mom one day. I must have this "mommy-esque" about me, or even that special mommy glow, because my friends tell me that even my clothing makes me look like a mom. Even when I wear norts and an oversized tee I still seem to appear mommy-like. Evidently it is because of the way I carry myself. What? What does that even mean? Because I have good posture and look cute most of the time I am dubbed a mom? I don't know why I am rambling about this, because like I said, I do think it's kinda funny that people perceive me in this light. However, today I went to pick up my little brother from his basketball practice (a mom story already, I know), and I made a mommy faux pas. My actual mother told me that the coach would need me to fill out a sheet with her contact information, Drake's uniform size and his number. He gave me the chart and I proceed to fill it out. As I move from left to right on the paper, I notice that the coach has made this a very easy progress. He listed each player in alphabetical order so you could match your kid to his line and badah bing badah boom (sp?) you’re done! Well…. I did not realize this and filled out the next available spot. Once I have realized this it is already too late and unfortunately I have a pen in my right hand (I’m right handed by the way) and not a pencil. So then I begin to say aloud “Omg why are you so stupid gah Caroline why why whyyy” (like it was the end of the world). A fellow mommy overheard and approached me and said, “Oh what happened?” I told her and then she says “Awe I guess you aren’t ready to be a mom just yet!” Ummmm…..DUH. I am a teenager. Why in the world would I already want to be a mother? Practice makes perfect but still. She is a new mom in the mom circle at the school so she may have even thought I was a step mom or something idk. Silly mommy. Tricks are for kids.
XoXo
Mama Carol

Who is Sweet Caroline?

Who is Sweet Caroline? you may ask. Well. I am no ordinary girl. Or maybe I am. I guess that is for you to decide. Just by looking at my name you can already tell I am just super sweet! Like DUH. I am informally known as plain ole "Carol." I am a serious shopaholic that needs help. I love love love babies and children that have not learned to talk yet (just kidding I love every type of kid). Baking is what I do in my spare time, which is few and far between, yet I still find myself up at 11 o'clock at night baking for people at my school. There MUST be something wrong with me. I am a dancer and on student council. I hope to run the whole school one day, then the world (baby steps). I cherish my deep south roots and hope to grow up to sip sweet tea on my front porch swing and watch the grand kids play in the yard (is that a country song?) I am huge Rebels fan and can't wait to live in Oxford one day and yell "Hotty Toddy Gosh Almighty" in the stadium. Expect lots of lists because I make one at least everyday and I just know that you (yes you, the only one reading this) will be thrilled to read them! Oh and one last thing..... I have two siblings, one of each. I am the oldest and I have two dogs. One is terrible (post to follow), and one is quiet and lives outside. So I like him. My parents are great examples for me and my sister and brother, and are firm believers in the aphorism (that's a fancy word for an old wise saying in case ya didn't know) "Do as I say, not as I do." So there. That is me in a nutshell. I really have so much more to say and tell all of you (HAHA jk just you) but then I would have nothing to tell you on my most boring and drab days. And last but not least, how could I forget? I am best best best friends with the author of morrismemories2.blogspot.com! Y'all should go check her out!
 XOXO,
    Caroline

I always wanted to blog....

Yes it's true. I have always wanted to blog. I am big headed enough to think that someone, just one, or even everyone will read the things I say about my life, yet humble enough to realize that no one probably will. So here I am. Writing my first blog. I, unlike many bloggers, do not have a sole purpose. I am not chronicling my life story, or even my path with God, but simply treating this like a scrapbook of everything I do and experience! So until next time....

 XOXO,

  Carol