Nap Time = Blog Time!!

Ready, Set, Post!!!
Parker is down for the count, so I'll try to write a bit.  It's been a tough few weeks.  Obviously Ryan is in AZ for spring training with the Diamondbacks.  He is absolutely, positively miserable without the loves of his life with him of course.  He's being forced to sleep whenever he wants, lay out in the beautiful sun shine, golf, and not get puked or pooped on.  I mean....how terrible.  I wouldn't want that miserable life.  Haha!!  He really is missing his baby girl though.  I can not even imagine going 4 whole weeks without seeing our sweet girl.  Yes, we have Skype, but it's just not the same.  She is growing like a weed and has widely expanded her vocabulary with such words as "uh ooooh" (yes it's a word), "apple", "duck".....and the list goes on.  She's gifted, what can I say.

Sunday was an amazing day.  We went to church (which was actually the only amazing part) and then went out to lunch with my parents.  Parker decided that it would be really fun the throw up aaaaalllllllllllllll over me after she ate mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, and some green beans.  I mean, come on kid.  If you're gonna vomit could you at least do it BEFORE we eat such a hearty meal?  I came to lunch in a black dress with a tank top and tights underneath, and I left in the tank top and tights, and not like super thick leggings.  Tights that you could totally see through.  Thank the Lord I wore undies.  :)  Just kidding.....well....maybe.  Hehe.  Parker came to lunch in a cute dress and leggings and pink John Deer boots, and left in her rain jacket and diaper.  We were a real classy group.  Anywho.  We survived and she is feeling MUCH better thank you for asking.

Any traveling baseball wife/gf/fiance can agree that being apart is one of the toughest parts of this wonderful game.  I must say that when it comes time to actually pack up and leave to go join them for the season it is really hard as well.  How do you pack up your house without taking the entire thing with you?  I can barely decide what I'm going to need for a week away from home.  How on earth can I decide what I'm going to wear 4 months from now?  Haha!!  I go through this every year.  And every year I'm just fine when I get there, but it truly is tough. Thank God for Target and Walmart.  Especially when traveling with a baby girl.  Leaving the family is really hard as well.  My parents seem to think that Parker is going to stay here.  Baaaaahaaaaaahaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaa Baaaahaaaaaahaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.  Sorry Mom.....ain't gonna happen.  She's going with me.  End of story.

Well, I hear a sweet baby yelling "DAAAAD".  That's right.  She yells "DAD" when she wakes up.  Heeeeelllllloooooooo I carried you for 40 weeks, birthed you via c section (ooooouch!!!), and I take care of you every day.  Can I just get a "HEY MOM" every once in a while?  Nope.  That's daddy's girl in there and I'm actually totally okay with it.  It melts my heart every time she says it.  :)

Hope everyone is having a great week, month, year,  whatever.  Catch ya lata!

Insomnia = Awesome text messages

Insomnia is a crazy thing. It really makes me a better wife though. Well..... I am a better house keeper and laundry folder for sure. It also makes my text messages to my sleeping husband quite interesting..... to say the least. He's gonna wake up and either laugh, or wanna slap me.


Laying here unable to sleep. Not like me at all I know. So a few things to remember tomorrow. 1)Hit the ball hard...every time. Only triples and homeruns are acceptable. 2)Throw everyone out....everyone. Even when you aren't catching. Just throw it from the dugout. 3)Be a bad ass....all the time. Just walk around cursing at people and occasionally hit someone in the face. Maybe even a coach or 2. But not Naggy. We like him. 4) Make the team. Seriously. I'm not joking. 5) Forget (1-4). Those were jokes. 6) Remember how much I love you. 7) Have a great day. :)


Oh.....and it also makes you do other crazy things. Like post text messages to you husband on your blog. :)

Here we go again

Hello everyone. Well, it's that time of the year again. Ryan left this morning for spring training in AZ. Waaaaaa waaaaaaaaa. (In my best Debbie Downer voice.) Every year it gets harder to watch him go, but this morning was probably the toughest departure yet for Ryan. Leaving Parker was probably the toughest thing he has ever had to do. She is quite the daddy's girl. But we will see him very soon. I have been very blessed to get to travel with him the last 2 seasons. One while pregnant....and puking....and one with a sweet 4 month old baby girl. Parker and I will be visiting spring training in a month for about 2 weeks and then we will be joining him when the season starts. Wherever that may be. I can't remember what I have posted in recent posts, but Ryan is now with the Diamondbacks. So this will be another new team and another new group of ladies for us to meet. Meeting the new girls is always fun, but a bit intimidating at the same time. I've been on both sides of it now. We were with the same team (Angels) for 10 years, so I knew pretty much everyone. Last year we were with the Blue Jays so I was the "new girl" if you will. I was so blessed to have met such an amazing group of women last season in Vegas. I will get to see a few of them this year at spring training. I can't wait!

It's always interesting...and to be quite honest it's entertaining....to just sit in the family section and just take it all in. There are the proud parents that sit and brag (as any parent would) about their baby. The new girlfriends that are sooooo excited to be there. The veteran wives that have seen enough baseball to last a lifetime. Maybe the girlfriend and wife are both there. JUST KIDDING! I told Ryan he better tell his other girlfriends the dates that I'm coming so our paths don't cross. Haha! Seriously though, spring training is always a blast and I'm really going to miss this life when it's over.

I have found myself thinking more and more about "the end". Ryan is....well.....older than he was when he started this fabulous game. I'm not of course. I'm still 18....or....let's say 21. That age is much more fun and legal. I tend to enjoy my coctail every now and then. Haha! We have been blessed beyond words. I have memories that will forever be etched in my mind. The first call up, actually EVERY call up (That excitement never goes away.), the first hit, the first home run, the walk off against the Yankees (Yeah baby!), the friends we've made, the crazies I've met (and ooh I've met a few), the places I've traveled, flying all over the country, flying all over the country with a baby, watching Ryan sign autographs and watching kids faces light up when he even looks their way. There are just so many wonderful aspects of this game, but let's not forget the heartache and struggles along the way. It has been a crazy ride, but I wouldn't change a single thing. I can honestly say that Ryan is the same quiet, sweet, shy, country boy he was when he started this game. I love him more everyday and watching him with our daughter makes my heart melt. He is the best dad and husband...well the husband part is questionable.....but he's an awesome dad. :). Not that he will ever read this, but he'll love me for that one. Hehe. I'm just trying to take it all in and really cherish each season because i know each one could always be the last. I know we crave a "normal life", but there are so many guys that would kill for the opportunities my husband has been given. I never want him to look back and have any regrets. So my advice to all of the girlfriends/fiancé/wives is to be supportive and encouraging. Because once it's over, it's over. We have the rest of our lives to live a "normal life". Just sit back and enjoy the ride. No one rides a roller coaster because it goes 2 mph on a straight track. We ride it for the speed and the sharp turns and the loops. And oooooooh what a ride it's been. I can't wait to see what this year has in store. I'll keep ya "posted". Baahaahaaaaa......

My new/temporary gig.

Okay....I'm just gonna say it. I have been doing something that I'm not very proud of. It's really hard to talk about, but I figure I should just openly talk about it and get it over with. I.....have been........su.......su......substitute teaching!!!!! There I said it. It's official. Everyone knows now. Hehe. Seriously though. If you are a teacher, or have EVER subbed, then you know what I'm talking about. Subbing is hard and you definitely don't get paid enough to do it. But I miss my teacher friends and I get a little bored sitting at home all the time. So I decided to sub a bit. And guess what? Kids is CRAZY. No, you read it correctly. They IS crazy. Kids have NO respect for adults, or each other for that matter. They need a reality check, and I like to give them that every so often. :) I don't know why kids are so disrespectful, but if Parker EVER talks back to a teacher, then I WILL regulate! No a lighter note, they do say the funniest things. I would be happy to share if you would like for me to. You would? Well alrighty then.


1. Kindergarten Class - Me -"Did everyone tell their parents to bring a pumpkin to class this week?" Student - "My mom is broke. Broke as a joke. Well, that's what my dad says. She ain't got NO money. So she is definitely NOT bringing a pumpkin."

2. 4th Grade - (After the counselor had talked to them about long and short term goals.)
Student - "My short term goal is to get out of this corner and move back to sitting with the class." (The child has been secluded for acting CRAAAAAZY!!) Counselor _"Well that is a great short term goal. Now how can you achieve that goal?" Student - "Yeeeeah.....that's the part I struggle with."

3. 4th Grade - Student - "Mrs.Budde, what do you want to be when you grow up?" Me - "Well....I'm a teacher. I'm already grown up." Student - "Oh, I thought you were in high school." Me - "If I were in high school, then how would I be here teaching you?" Student - "I just thought maybe you ditched a lot like my brother does."

4. High School - Me - "I don't want to hear that language again." Student - "Sorry. My mom doesn't care if I talk like that though." Me - "Do I look like you mom?" Student - "Actually you do." Me - "I got nothin for that and now I feel really old. Just watch your mouth."

Well hello there strangers!!!

Hey!!! I'm baaaaaack!!! You're welcome. Hahahaaaa!! Just kidding. I have obviously been a little side tracked for a while. I've been the worst blogger EVER. But Ryan and I have had a few things going on in our life. Ya know.....like babies and stuff. Baseball is still crazy and so is life. Our daughter is ONE!!! CRAZY!!! Her name is Parker Ryan. She was born January 4, 2011. She is perfect in every way. We are so blessed. Baseball is about to start up again. Ryan is now with the Arizona Diamondbacks and he is about to leave for spring training in Scottsdale. 12 years of baseball and counting. So heeeeere we gooooo again. Haha! Parker and I are staying here in OK for a while and then we will be visiting him in AZ. Once he gets settled and the actual baseball season starts, then we will be joining him. Parker is a daddy's girls so she is going to have a really hard time not seeing him for a month. But thank God for Skype. If anyone out there is doing the long distance relationship thing, or just apart for a few weeks at a time or something you HAVE to try Skype. It is amazing and totally makes the days or weeks or months apart seem so much easier. It works for us. :)

Well....I have some hilarious stories to share with you about Parker, Ryan, myself, and lots of life that's happened since i've posted last. But that will have to wait, because I have a baby to put to bed. I can't wait to start blogging again to capture my memories and thoughts. I love going back and reading old posts. Time flies!!!

Rain rain....don't go away....come on over and PAAAARTAAAAY!!!!

Well it's looking a bit dreary outside. I'm HOPING for a rain out tonight. Yeah yeah yeah. I'm a bad baseball wife. Get over it. Haha!!!! I would LOVE an evening just to hang out with Ryan. Maybe go see a movie or something. I'm leaving on Friday to head to Colorado Springs for my friend Kate's wedding and then I'm heading home for the rest of the month. The boys are on the road quite a bit and I have my 10 year high school reunion coming up. I know....I look so youthful. There's no way I've been out of high school for any more than 4 years right? But it's true. It's been 10 friggin years. Holy cow balls!!! I'm excited to see everyone, I just wish I could party hardy and being 6 months prego isn't really the best time to throw back a few. It will be fun though.

I've been really trying to workout everyday since my ass and thighs and arms have started to look more pregnant than my belly, but it's so hard to be motivated when you know that gaining weight is inevitable (and necessary). Don't get me wrong. I love that I have this amazing miracle inside me and I am truly grateful, but I would love to look like a Victoria's Secret model throughout this process. Is that asking soooooo much??? I don't thing so at all. Hehe.

Having a liiiiiiiittle bit of anxiety about not going back to work. Today would be my last day of summer break. Loving being with my man. LOVING IT!!! Gets a little boring at times, but I'm loving it. I know when Baby Budde arrives I will be fine, but until then....I'm freakin out. I'm considering getting a job at Hob Lob (Hobby Lobby to the rest of the world) or Baby Gap (Lord help us all) or maybe ....subbing....okay.....maybe not. I just threw up in my mouth when I typed the word....subbing.....ohhhh there it went again. Haha!! I'm terrible.

Well I've run out of exciting things to talk about. I'll update you again soon!!!

Well hey there stranger.

Hello Hello Hello!!!!

I'm updating you after a loooooong break. I know, I know, I know. You have missed me. Who wouldn't. Haha!!

Ryan is on the road. The Bees are in Portland. He went to the Nike store today...as he always does in Portland. I threatened him not to buy me any more tennis shoes. He buys me 4 pairs every time he goes. I'm not complaining, but dang Gina. I have soooo many shoes. And what does he do....he buys me 4 more today. He said he "just couldn't help himself". I think he is just trying to get in good. Not that he has to try very hard to do that. I don't know what it is about that man, but I can not be anything but smitten when it comes to him these days. I don't know if it's that he is the father of my unborn child or my hormones or what, but he can do no wrong these days. He better enjoy it. Because I'm sure it can't stay this way for much longer. Haha!!

Well, the baby is growing like a weed. He/She is almost the size of my hand now. I am planning on going to the doctor back home (in the m-dub) on August 10th. I can find out the sex (twig or hot dog bun) but I really want to wait until Ryan can be there with me, so we might just have to go get a 4D ultra sound done, so he can be part of the experience with me. I kinda think that the baby has a va-jay-jay. I'm not gonna lie. If it has a twig and berries, I will be shocked. Truly shocked. I just can't wait to meet him/her. The suspense is KILLING me!!! I really don't get how people can wait to find out the sex. I am sooooooo ready to call him/her by name. Right now we are thinking Gage Dean for a boy or Parker Rae or Parker Ryan for a girl.

Random....but I'm watching he bachelorette right now, and I'm puking in my mouth. I haven't watched any of the show except for this final episode. I just think that this show is so cheesy. It's killing me. I HATE watching kissing and making out on tv. It weirds me out. But I must say that I weren't already knocked up, then I would hunt Roberto down and spike his drink and date rape him. Just sayin. He is HOT!!!! SMOKIN HOT!!! Thank God Ryan doesn't read my blog. Haha!! I must say that proposing after 2 months of living in dream destinations doesn't really seem realistic. I mean....have they not learned anything form the last 50 shows??? Hellooooo....it's not going to work if you don't give it a shot in the real world. Real work does not equal Bora Bora. Just FYI. That said...go ahead and get down on your knee and propose Roberto. But know....I'll be here if things don't work out. (Again...don't tell Ryan.)

Went to TJ MAX today....love that store!!! Asher pooped through his diaper and outfit. Learning new things about babies everyday. Haha! He is so cute. Tanner had to buy him a new outfit while we were there. Good thing it didn't happen at Noodles Co. I guess. We would have had to wrap him in a napkin or something.

Well, that's all I got for now. Talk to ya soon!!!!