Mouse in the House

I never thought I'd be one of those girls that would see a mouse and immediately jump on a table and scream... but that is EXACTLY what I did last night. I have probably never screamed so loud in my life. Good thing my husband was home, otherwise I would have probably died. Seriously though. It was terrifying. Mostly because it caught me SO off guard! So earlier that day, before I left on an errand, I had grabbed the trashcan out from underneath the sink, and taken the trash bag out of it. (Thank goodness for smiths/walmart bags reused. Saves money on buying trash bags! ;)  I was in a hurry, so I didn't replace the bag right then. Skip ahead probably 3 hours. I decided my gum had no more flavor, and definitely needed to be placed in the garbage. Ugh. No bag. I hate when I'm lazy. Anyways, I grab a bag to replace it, and pull out the black garbage can. My hair is long, and had fallen in front of my face, obscuring my view of the whole container. Imagine my surprise when something starts squeaking and jumping up in my face. I didn't actually take time to figure out what it was... I just screamed loud, and ran directly up onto the coffee table, and pointed screaming to Clarke that there was something big and scary in the trash can. I thought maybe it was some seriously huge cockroach! He ran over there, and told me it was a mouse.... I freaked out even more! He came back into the living room and I jumped into his arms, and wouldn't let go. My heart was pounding, and I felt sheer terror. Now I know this sounds ridiculous, but even when Clarke convinced me the mouse couldn't get out of the trash can, I STILL wouldn't come off of the table. Or any chair in my apartment. Just as long as my toes didn't have to touch the ground, where there might be more potential scary critters. I did this for probably a good hour. Even after my husband had saved the day. EWWW it was just so gross. Seriously, if Clarke hadn't have been there, I probably would have grabbed Ty and left the house for good. Either that, or evaluate my options for help. Which would probably consist of the group of big black men next door, OR the loud music playing Mexicans that live next door. Which I'm sure both groups of men were probably wondering what was going on last night anyways, with all the screams going on... 

Overall, it was a very scary, and funny experience. I don't think Clarke has ever laughed so hard at me. He totally enjoyed the experience. AND he got a real live, "You're my hero kiss" too, so I'm sure it was worth it to him! :)

Things I'd like to brag about:

1. I have the most amazing husband anyone could ever ask for. I've been married for a year and a half, and I STILL can't believe how lucky I am to be married to Clarke. We are so great together. We just "fit." He's everything to me. I can't imagine a life without him in it. I am so in love with him, and I'm so excited to spend the rest of eternity with my best friend. How great is that?!!

2. My baby Ty. I can't even describe the amount of love I have for this sweet blessing that entered my life just a few short weeks ago. I never knew my heart could be this full. I absolutely love being a mom more than anything. He is so precious to me. I love everything about him. From his full head of hair that sticks straight up all over the place, to his cute "not so little" feet. (He was a big baby!) He is perfect. I can't believe we made him. I can't believe he's actually mine to raise. And even though I'm tired most days, and still adjusting to being on "Ty-time" instead of "Lanaya-time," I don't think I've ever been as happy as I am right now.

3. My family. I'm the luckiest. I was blessed to be raised by incredible parents, with 7 brothers and sisters. THEN as if it couldn't get any better, I married into an awesome family with 4 other siblings, and great in-laws. I've always known I was blessed, but lately I've been especially grateful to my family for all their help with my pregnancy, and after, with baby Ty. I honestly could not have done it without them. I'm so grateful for all the hours spent babysitting so I could sleep, the meals, the visits, phone calls, prayers, and time spent with me adjusting to life with a baby. I must say though, that my mom has absolutely been amazing. From the pregnancy, to labor, to now... She's totally outdone herself, and been there for me every step of the way. I love my family.

I am the luckiest! :)