Long long summer!

Let me just say...It's going to be one long summer! I have thoroughly planned out things for the kids today. I, officially, feel like Julie McCoy...the cruise director.

Oh, and my daughter just had a 20 minute conversation about how she couldn't be a vegetarian. Uhhhh, I told her it wasn't mandatory. "Mommy...those sweet animals are sooo cute and I feel so badly eating them," she told me with tears in her eyes. She just can't seem to give up hamburger or ribs. LOL. Hmmm. She still will be a veterinarian, but she says she'll hopefully get sick of meat by then. OMG! Yes, I know. To answer your next question, no I'm not a Veggie.

Well, I just got a gift card in the mail from my parents to Outback. So, I guess we'll be going there tonight, because I soooo don't want to cook. See how nicely things work out. Life has decided to cooperate for a change.

Let me just answer the final question you may have...yes I'm PMSY! UGH! After three kids it just comes on like the plague. Ugh. Ok, maybe i'll have a cocktail, too. Mmmm now that sounds good.
XOXO
C

Game Time...!

I know some of you have played already, so you don't have to play...but I tag everyone who hasn't played!!!! (Thanks Peanutt.)

1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions.
5. Don't search around and look for the coolest book you can find.
Do the one thats actually right next to you.

From: Sushi For Beginners. Marianne Keys.

'Okay, everyone thought she was a bitch, but they had no conception of the pressure she was under. '

Now, I tag whoever wants grab a book and write a line.
XOXO

Here's my anniversary cake! Mmmmmm Sooooo Goooood! Strawberries on the inside.  

Spiderman looking for some trouble... 

Beauty girl....She sooo doesn't want bangs! 

Gardening Angel Ava her first herb...Sweet Basil.  

Happy Anniversary to Us...

May 28th, 2005 is our 11th wedding anniversay. Wow, 11 years. We went out tonight with the kids to a great baseball game. Didn't you know that Nashville has a AAA baseball team that feeds into the World Famous Brewers..LOL. I thought it would be crappy, but it ended up fabulously! We had food, fun and when the game was done we saw the most AMAZING fire works. It was better than some 4th of July parties.

Tomorrow the 28th we'll celebrate our first anniversary together in 4 years. He was deployed for the last 2 during the War....and with Sept 11th...and other military crap...we've been apart! So, this is going to be a great day. I am surprising him with a replica of the top of our wedding cake and we'll have it after dinner with some fabulous champagne. That along with some pictures of us...and it's going to be a sweet day.

Happy Weekend!
XOXO
Christie

My body is a launching pad!

My husband took today off, so it was nice to not be totally alone with the kids on day 2 of summer. Well, I feel like I have a summer cold. I'm a little out of it. You know that foggy feeling behind your face...and feeling like the last thing you can do all day is take care of three kids alone.

I made them a wonderful lunch, because I am Superwoman! LOL. Mexican for all of them. Then it was naptime. So, I put a show on for the little ones so they could have some quiet time and I quickly fell asleep. One was snuggled behind my knees (always touching..lol), another on the other couch, and one on the floor. All of a sudden, I woke up. I felt something strange. There he was. Spiderman was balanced on my hip bone ( I was on my side) and then he took a flying leap off my body to the floor. I was in shock. Before I could say anything....He was up on me again. Woosh...He flew off again. That's right friends, I've become just another launching pad.

He had a great excuse. I had told him not to jump off the couch...and Mommy isn't a couch. So, what's wrong he wanted to know? Such logic! This all came after he (four years old) ran out to me naked from the bathroom to show me his penis that had "growed"!!!! That's right friends...a boy erection at 4 1/2! The pediatrician told me not to worry the last time it kept "growing", but ugh...we had a talk about how the sisters are not to see the "growing penis"!!!!! Such conversations these kids are making me have with them!

XOXO
C

Were we such a handful?

My 10 year old princess got her bangs cut! We have been in the growing the bang out phase forever and it's been driving me crazy. I know, I know, pick your battles! This is one just got under my skin. I know I never was such a pain at 10. I mean, come on, I was a naive 10 year old. My daughter was explaining what a lesbian is to my 6 year old. Yes, that had me spitting my drink out of my mouth when hubby and I heard that one. Soooooo....she is a straight A student. She is gifted and a miracle (my 17 surgery girl who was a 31 week preemie.) She's precious and really good. However, she tells ME I don't know about style!!!!!!! What?! Me!!!!!? No way! Has it come to that? I don't need to be a "cool" mom, but come on....not know about style. UGH.

Ok...so she was backtalking. You know, when girls just don't know when to stop. So, I warned her. I warned her again....and finally told her that if she kept it up I'd cut her bangs. (Yes hoping she'd keep it up..bad I know.) Well, she granted my wish and kept it up! Wooohooo!!!!! Her hair was going to be trimmed...and look sweet again. And so it happened...she cried, but it was ok. I sucked it up with a smile. Oooooh and she looks so nice. I told her how cleaned up it looked...and she told me she LOVED it! She didn't know why we didn't do her hair like that sooner! DUH!!!
Girls...!

Good luck all you girl mommies.
XOOX
C

It's fixed...

So, I fixed my three in a row. However, the damn post is gone all together. I just wanted one to stay. Well, the kids are home and Summer is here. They're crazy wild summer kids. LOL. I know for a fact I wasn't this crazy to my mom. :) Let's just not ask my mom.

Well, now it's time to get the bathing suit and a wax. Ugh....where does time go. I swear I was just wearing my pink Uggs in the snow. Time is flying and it's almost my birthday.

XOXO
C

Three in a row...

Three in a row posts and hell if I can figure out how to get rid of them. LOL. That's right, I deleted them and they're still there. Oh well, just so you know...I know.

XOXO
C

No on the Hybrid...

Well, he doesn't like the Hybrid. I didn't see that coming..lol. Yeah right. He liked it, but it wasn't what he wanted. Soooooo I think he's back looking at the Acura. Men and their cars.

I'm just having a nice cup of tea and relaxing.
XOXO
C

Happy Monday...

Today has already given me one child faking sick on the second to last day of school, a husband ready to buy a new car, and another Star Wars DVD with the boy. After I took the non sick one to school, I am finally enjoying a cup of coffee.

So, I guess we're going to buy a car today...(i'm working on getting him to look at a hybrid..and if you knew my hubby you'd be cracking up.) Yes, I am the more liberal, green one of us..lol. When I really was fed up with the war and him being on tour #2 to Iraq...I just threatened to put a Kerry for President sign in the yard. LOL. Yep I just laughed. I know how to get to him. LOL. I'm a total smartass. He wants an SUV (trading in the Volvo) and I'm talking Hybrid. Yes. Don't even get me started on Nashville not giving residents Recyclers! Even the military bases given their residents, on base, recyclers! Ok, I digress.

Now, don't go feeling sorry for the hubby. He knows I'm a handful.
Happy Monday my friends...
XOXO
Christie

Wow..35!

I can't believe in 15 days, June 6, I'm going to be 35. When did that happen? Ok, so if 40 is the new 30, does that mean 35 can be the equivilant of 25? LOL...Well, I hope not. I love my 30's more than my mid 20's. I must admit, I'm getting better with age.

I am wistful of the years gone by, but one can't live in the past. I'm glad for all my success, my mistakes...my life. It's been quite a ride, so far. I wonder what the adventure holds. If you would have told me I'd be 35 and living in Nashville a few years ago, I'd say you were high! However, this time of my life is giving me some of the sweetest memories yet.

I wish for a wonderful new year. I hope to weed out the hurt of and lows of 34 and move on to the sweetest time yet. :) I'm the eternal optimist, it's got to be good for something.

Ok Ok..enough of me being deep about superficial age. LOL..My coffee hasn't kicked in yet, either has the zoloft. LOL!!!!!!! So, let me curl up with my coffee and paper, while the kids are outside looking at the veggies Mommy is trying to grow. Spiderman is really taken with Starwars, and the Princesses are already wearing the cute little outfits we got yesterday. They are such little fashion cuties, just like the Mommy.

Ok friends, I'm off to the coffee...and let me just share they carried in a dead worm just now! ICK! I'm off to my day...Happy Sunday.
XOXOX,
Christie

Ooooooh...check out my Crayon!

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What Rejected Crayon Are You?

I can't believe I did it...

I actually bought my son, Spiderman, the Star Wars trilogy today. The girls were at school and everytime he saw a SW commercial on tv he'd ask me if I tivo'd SW. It went on for days. So, I said...fine...let's go get the DVD. Well, they don't just sell one DVD. It's the trilogy. So, yes, I spent $45 for them (last one in stock.) On our way out we walked past the SW section in the toys. You can already see it coming....huh? "Mommy I need the light saber," he begged. Fine Fine Fine. I guess he deserves one boy toy for every 5 Barbies in the house. LOL. I'm a sucker.

Now, he's upstairs standing on my bed watching his dvds and doing the SW light saber dance..lol. Yes, the one I made fun of yesterday! See....karma just came and bit me in the ass.

XOXO
C

One more before I go to bed...

Follow your bliss....

I think that says it all. It's been working for me lately. :)
XOXO
Christie

A few thoughts for today...

I was watching the news last night and theyhad guys dressed up as Star Wars characters and doing choreographed Light Saber dances, for loss of a better word. Riddle me this...what kind of person camps out for days, dresses like their favorite Jedi character, and then performs the "routine" with a light saber before Star Wars opens? They're a bunch of geeks. These guys are officially tied with the people who dress up and go to Star Trek conventions! LOL. It's just the funniest thing. Where do they get so much time? Do they work? Go to school? LOL...I'm sure they brought their wireless computers,Macs of course, to play SW games while they waited.

I do have a good memory. It was 76 or 77 and it was the original Star Wars. My mom and her girlfriend (single hotties) were going out, so I was getting babysat by the girfriend's son and his friend. We watched Star Wars at Manns Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The guys were aspiring film makers. They taped the movie with a tape recorder. It was too funny. I remember it to this day. It was quite the life I had growing up. I am a lucky girl. It didn't hit me until this morning that I, too, had special Star Wars memories...but you won't see me dressing up like Princess Leah and camping out. Although, the thought of the sexy Princess Leah costume would be fun...lol.

TTFN...XOXO and to my Geeky Star Wars friends....Let the force be with you!

Oh and PS...My hubby gave all the guys at work the day off so they could go watch the movie...Yeah I know....UGH! LOL
XOXO,
Christie

Summer is here...

Well today was Spring/Summer cleaning. LOL. Wow...I got in the nooks and crannies. I just finished and it's 8:30. I am here to tell you that under my couches are clean, under the cushions are clean, there isn't a thing under my bed, the kids rooms are immaculate......and they're all bathed and in bed. I feel good. Don't you love it when everything is just right. I have always have a clean house, but this is clean clean we're talking. Ok, I have to admit I have the carpet cleaners coming tomorrow, so they will be under things and everywhere...lol. So, there was a method to my madness.

Now the hubby is tinkering with the surround sound. UGH...lol. Just what we need. Men and their gadgets. I'm ready to finally relax and he's tinkering.

I have to get things together, because my kids are on Summer Vacation as of Tuesday. Can you believe it? Another school year has come and gone. Time is flying. It feels like only yesterday I was studying for finals at U of A and planning a summer of sun and the beach. Mmmmm I can't believe that my oldest is going into 5th grade and my baby is going to be in PreK.

Life is too short to dwell on the past. Living for today and tomorrow is where it's at. :)
XOXO,
C

i lost my blog

I can't seem to find my blog...I hope this works.

Important Household Items!

Here's a thought for you? What are the 3 most important items in your house (excluding humans, pets, and books?)

This came to me yesterday morning as I was waking up at 6:15 on Sunday morning. My lovely children decided it was time to get up and get in all their tv time before church. I went about my morning. My routine was normal. I walked downstairs, waking up I put the dog outside, walk into the kitchen and put on my coffee, and then make the kids breakfast. On my way out to driveway to get my Sunday paper, I noticed the counter full of water. That's right....the Coffee Maker died!

Starbucks wouldn't work, because I'd have to get out of the car. I was in no mood for that. Well, Sleeping Beauty (hubby) woke up to my screeching and I sweet talked him into getting us coffee. After all of this, though..there was no time for church. I needed to sit, enjoy my bought coffee, and read the paper. Sooo...this got me to thinking about the most important things in my house.

Here they are:
My laptop! I don't need to go any further. We all get that!

My Tivo! If you have Tivo...you soooo know what I mean. There's nothing like it. If you don't have it....You need to seriously think about it. It's awesome. One of my favorite things is watching Desperate Housewives and Alias the morning after.

Finally, and most importantly....MY COFFEE MAKER! Life just isn't the same without one. Yes, I'm addicted. I admit it. I just enjoy wrapping my hands around the warm cup and sipping away.
Those are my 3 favorties...What are yours?
XOXO
C

Kids Kids Kids

Rainy days and kids inside are quite a mix. At the moment, Spiderman is gargling Diet Coke and Princess #2 is making him laugh so it's coming out of his nose. Delightfu, huh? The coffee has done nothing to help me today. Oh now they're chasing each other around the couch. LOL...let it stop!

Calgon take me away!

If I hadn't had PMS days ago..I'd think I had PMS right now. The kids, as much as they're being little wild rugrats right now, they crack me up!

The rain needs to stop, because I have things to do today. The last thing I need is to drag the kids out in the rain and listen to the arguing about who gets to hold which umbrella! LOL...Life with kiddies, fun. Moms must have strategic planning on the outings. Without a plan...we'd all be screwed. You know what I mean mommies...dont' you?
XOXO
C

Want a workout?

Well all of you striving for thong worthiness....I've got it figured out.

With all the Y workouts, cutting out anything white, and all the gadets you can come up with have nothing on gardening!

I've just been out in the melting heat working my ass out pulling weeds and planting flowers. Yes, I melted, but hopefully it was just fat. This was all after my Y workout. LOL. My abs were even put to work in the garden. Whoooooo!

That is my little tip for you guys this weekend. Plus, you get to make your house pretty and get the nice smile every time you drive up. You guys know I'm a house hunting whore, but Martha Stewart has nothing on me. I love the decorating and gardening, but with the edge of sassiness! I'm not perfect, but like things cozy and pretty!
Ok, there you go. I hope you're all having a nice weekend.
Love,
Christie

Hot Hot Hot

I'm here to tell you that it is possible to MELT! It's in the 90's today and I swear I'm melting. My husband always tells me not to worry that I'm not going to melt....he's wrong. Ok Ok, I'm a little HM. It's a given and I fully admit it. However, I did go to the University of Arizona in Tucson and don't think I ever complained about the hot hot heat like this. Having to lug the kids in and out of the car probably has something to do with it.

I can't believe I'm the same person who used to lay out on top of the 10 story dorms in 100 degrees with baby oil! LOL. Now I make sure sunscreen is at hand and it's always on my face. (I'm working to keep the wrinkles away.) Soooooo, other than that complaint it's been a nice little day.

Here are a few things only heard in the south....
Fixin' (thanks Mama D) I can't even imagine saying fixin.
Right Quick....that doesn't even make sesne.
Rick and Bubba...Radio guys. UGH..Bubba
Y'all in California are on the left coast.

Just a few little southerisms. LOL....TTFN
XOXO
C

Time....

I've spent my life chasing something.

I'm done chasing the elusive something.

I'll smile more knowing it's ok.

Mmmm I wonder what is next and I can't wait for the adventure.

So many things floating around in my brain right now....so I'll just end this little note and say TTFN.

My sweet friend...breathe.

XOXO
Christie

One more thing...

I'm seriously craving chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh no...!

It's happened.

Stop everything.

I've been so worried about my kids, but I should have worried about me! Holy Crap!

I caught myself. I'm embarassed. Mortified. Feeling like a Southerner!

Here it is. Once again...Holy Crap!

Whenever I say my Son's name....Sam......It sounds like Saaahhhhm.

There's a slight TWANG! FUCK FUCK FUCK! I can't get it to go away. FUCKITY FUCK FUCK FUCK!
That's about all I have today. LOL! Yes tons of F words. If you look through my blogs...I dare you to find me ever saying FUCK, but finding the twang when I say my son's name is totally cuss worthy. LOL Get me back to So Cal before I turn into a redneck!
XOXO
C

Crazy Love

This is wear my brain is today. I'm smiling and remembering.

Crazy Love...Van Morrison
I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that’s where I belong
Yet I’m running to her like a river’s song

Chorus:
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love

She’s got a fine sense of humor when I’m feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief

Chorus:
Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight

And when I’m returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin’ brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul

I am loved..

Sometimes we need to stop the searching for love and fulfillment and just cherish what is right in front of us. I am loved. I was pampered, cuddled, and taken care of today. I love my family and when I'm having a hard time I'll smile knowing how loved and appreciated I am. :) When we're happy and loving one another...anything is possible.

XOXO
Christie

Happy Mother's Day..

Aaahhh tomorrow is Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day my friends. I look forward to spending the day tomorrow with my little ones and hubby. It should be a wonderful day. I haven't spent the a MD with my husband in 4 years. Can you believe it? The deployments and war have kept him away for soooo many holidays.

I know I talk about sparkly things, handbags, and luxurious gifts...but I really only care about my family. Just spending time together will be the most wonder gift of all. Some of the best fun was today watching the little ones look for gifts and flowers with me there. They were hiding them and finding cards. They were so excited...it was precious. They just love me.

Oh yeah and the PMS is gone away...so wooohooo for me. I'm feeling a little better.

PS...Don't forget to treat the Moms with love and tenderness tomorrow. We all need it. Making them Queens for the day wouldn't hurt either :)
Love,
Christie

A few thoughts filling my brain.

My brain is full of so much this morning I don't even know where to begin.

Who knew that Mother's Day isn't "Sparkly Worthy!" According to my hubby anniversaries (May 28th) and brithdays (June 6) are Sparkly Worthy...lol. Hmmm So I sure hope it's cute purse worthy..LOL! I do hope for something sparkly during my month of special days.

This morning the coffee addict is in withdrawls a little. I don't have any creamer! I am stuck using skim milk! Let's just say, thankfully for everyone in my world that I had sweet n low. Otherwise, I'd be one grumpy Mama.

I'm working on the Purpose Driven Life for the third time. I love this book. It's color coded for the different studies. It's amazing how I can get something different out of it every time I go back to it. My thought for today......Day 16.....Life is about love. Mmmm if that isn't the truth.

When will this war in Iraq end. My husband is talking about going over again. Ugh. He is an active duty Marine, for those of you who don't know. He's a Major and he's been in 11 years. This will be the third trip over. That doesn't even include the other deployments. UGH. I support everyone and I'm not allowed to go negative with him, but enough already. You all know I don't get political, but I can see it now. After Iraq...then on to Iran. It will never end. I pray for peace.

I need yoga today. I need the meditation at the end.

Mmmmm...what else....I'm thinking of all my friends this morning and wishing you all a beautiful day!

I feel like I said something and expressed a little that's filling my brain this morning. I'm thankful for my friends. You know who you are...and I'm glad I have you in my world.
Love,
Christie

Sunny Wednesday

I had a great lunch with a wonderful girlfriend yesterday! She reminded me that my doctor is right. I will only have relationships "On My Own Terms." It was nice to know that my real girlfriends are truly wonderful. We had the last lunch before she went in today to be induced to have her baby! It was just a sweet lunch.

So, things are better and I"m treasuring my real friendships. I don't have to keep the unhealthy user people in my world. It's funny that at my age I'm just now getting it.

It's ok to change my mind! This I know for sure, if I can't change my mind...then who will change it for me. Sooo...it's going to be a wonderful Wednesday. This I know for sure...:)

XOXO
C

Days like this...

Some days are easier than others. It's hard when you've had a friend for so long and you finally have to just let them, because the relationship is not healthy. I've typed it before and I'll type it again...I miss my friend.

I just love my friend so dearly, it just has to be this way. No pity party...just deep breaths.

Ok, I need my coffee...:)

XOXO,
C

Car Shopping...

Who has been car shopping with a man lately? OMG!!!!!!

My husband is a crack up. It's like a woman shopping for shoes that will match the perfect dress...and then finding the perfect bag to match. Let me say he has expensive taste. Right now he drives a Volvo S80 T6. Ok, soooo nice little man car. I drive a minivan with crushed goldfish under the carseats. Ok...back to the story. So, he decides his volvo is done. I do agree with this, because it's time to get something with a warranty again. Mine is paid off and a few years old...but if you have a luxury anything...you need a warranty.

Soooooo today we went to many a dealership. Did you know soooo many are closed on Sunday?! Welcome to the south. LOL. So, now he's looking at an Acura, Saab, or who knows. LOL. Welcome to the world of shopping with my hubby. Some of you might remember he went in for a laptop and came out with 2 (0ne for each of us.) He works so hard and deploys to wars...and if he wants a nice car...then I want that for him. He deserves nice things after living in the hell hole of a desert that is Iraq. He's Mr. budget and the sugar daddy for me. He hands me cash and always makes sure the car is not on E for me. :)

Welcome to carbuying with Tom. LOL. Oh did I tell you he loves a great deal. So, I pity the poor sales person when my "always wanting a deal" hubby walks in.!

Happy Monday tomorrow!
C