Life is back to normal. Hubby is working, I'm being the Mommy and the kids ask when we're going to the pool every 5 minutes (literally.)
A few thoughts for the day...
*Who else is their Mother's Therapist? It's exhausting. Trust me.
*How many bikini wearing Mama's are there out there? I don't know. I want to wear one, but for some reason regardless of the hot body or not body...a bikini at a kids pool just doesn't make sense to me. I'm soooooo far from a prude...trust me, but showing off the abs for the kids...I don't get it. What's up with advertising yourself as a MILF? Now, if I were at a beach with adults or tanning, on a cruise...that would be soooo different. With my luck my son would hop on my back and my boobies would come flying out.
*Why do I hate bubbles and having the kids blow them all over the deck? Hmmm maybe because I'm the one who ends up blowing them all the time and the sticky hands are just all over the mommy.
*Who has discovered drink a nice Riesling is a wonderful way to unwind at night. It doesn't hit like a red wine...it's just smoothe, light, and slightly sweet.
*Why must my boy continually check to see if his penis is present? LOL!!!! Help me now!
*Hmmmm...oh and let me say...I got in my 10,000 steps yesterday!!!!!!! I did 3.8 miles on the treadmill.
Nothing else really...that's enough!
XOXO
CHristie
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Happy Tuesday!
WoooHoooo! Happy Tuesday! I say this, because yesterday was a long long day.
Well the hubby is home and the princess is off to camp. I have Frick and Frack left here with me and we're having a good time. Today we're going to Target (that place loves my money) for a new suit for the girlie and I'm feeling like a new one, too. Hmmm Note to all...All bathing suits will be 50% off at Kohls tomorrow. That's a good thought!
We're going swimming, getting a little sun, and doing lessons today. I need to get my 10,000 steps in, so I'll do it before we go swimming. I love my Y!!! Free childcare! Need I say more?
The hubby stocked up on wine yesterday. So, needless to say, I was a little toasted last night. Totally by accident, of course. :) He bought this great new wine (for us at least.) It's called Koala Blue and it's a nice Australian Shiraz. Mmmm. It has the cutest blue bottle. It made for a toated Christie Monday night.
I hope you're all well. I need to go, because the little shopper is ready!
TTFN
Christie
Well the hubby is home and the princess is off to camp. I have Frick and Frack left here with me and we're having a good time. Today we're going to Target (that place loves my money) for a new suit for the girlie and I'm feeling like a new one, too. Hmmm Note to all...All bathing suits will be 50% off at Kohls tomorrow. That's a good thought!
We're going swimming, getting a little sun, and doing lessons today. I need to get my 10,000 steps in, so I'll do it before we go swimming. I love my Y!!! Free childcare! Need I say more?
The hubby stocked up on wine yesterday. So, needless to say, I was a little toasted last night. Totally by accident, of course. :) He bought this great new wine (for us at least.) It's called Koala Blue and it's a nice Australian Shiraz. Mmmm. It has the cutest blue bottle. It made for a toated Christie Monday night.
I hope you're all well. I need to go, because the little shopper is ready!
TTFN
Christie
Sunday, June 26, 2005
She's Growing Up...
Tomorrow morning brings my oldest 10 1/2 year old the day she's been waiting for all year? She is heading for sleep away camp!!!!!!
All together now....Scream! It's with church, but it's coed and let me tell you there are hormones running! I'm excited for her, though. I remember my days way back when and going to Girl Scout camp. :) LOL...yes I was a Girl Scout until I was in 6th grade. I'm just glad she has somewhere she loves to go and a camp that will give me one less child during the week! Woohooo! Yes ladies, I'm cheering thinking that 2 kiddies are soooooooooo easy.
Just wait my dear friends until they ask you where the baby comes out of...the pee pee or the butt. Yep, I got that one during the week. Or when the boy says hey Mommy my pee pee is growing again, as he has the Lava Girl happy mean toy in the waist of his pants using it as a weapon. Oh, and when the middle one comes down and tells me that the older one is a liar, because she says boys that kiss boys are gay. Yep...all in the span of a few days. Welcome to my world...and someday yours!
Ok, back to camp! I was lucky if I had matching outfits!!!!! This camp list has everything on it! However, no bikinis for the girl, they get a super soaker water gun..! She's on the Purple team...so we need lots of purple things. Hmmmm, and imagine if you had a boy he'd be on the boy's purple team. LOL..that makes the girls crack up, but not as much as the Pink Team does.
Let's not forget the hubby is coming home today and we're all excited. The thing he doesn't know is that on the way home we're heading right to TARGET!!! LOL..not his favorite place. I don't get it, but it's true. Poor poor men, they have no idea what they're missing!
Talk to you soon!
XOXO
Christie
All together now....Scream! It's with church, but it's coed and let me tell you there are hormones running! I'm excited for her, though. I remember my days way back when and going to Girl Scout camp. :) LOL...yes I was a Girl Scout until I was in 6th grade. I'm just glad she has somewhere she loves to go and a camp that will give me one less child during the week! Woohooo! Yes ladies, I'm cheering thinking that 2 kiddies are soooooooooo easy.
Just wait my dear friends until they ask you where the baby comes out of...the pee pee or the butt. Yep, I got that one during the week. Or when the boy says hey Mommy my pee pee is growing again, as he has the Lava Girl happy mean toy in the waist of his pants using it as a weapon. Oh, and when the middle one comes down and tells me that the older one is a liar, because she says boys that kiss boys are gay. Yep...all in the span of a few days. Welcome to my world...and someday yours!
Ok, back to camp! I was lucky if I had matching outfits!!!!! This camp list has everything on it! However, no bikinis for the girl, they get a super soaker water gun..! She's on the Purple team...so we need lots of purple things. Hmmmm, and imagine if you had a boy he'd be on the boy's purple team. LOL..that makes the girls crack up, but not as much as the Pink Team does.
Let's not forget the hubby is coming home today and we're all excited. The thing he doesn't know is that on the way home we're heading right to TARGET!!! LOL..not his favorite place. I don't get it, but it's true. Poor poor men, they have no idea what they're missing!
Talk to you soon!
XOXO
Christie
Friday, June 24, 2005
JUST ADD SOME HOT SHOES....
Alright you OBA Members..founding members of course...Here's the top. Don't you think it would look so totally adorable with some cute little hottie shoes.
Now, I'm not sure we'll remember bar protocol. You know those of us that are entirely involved with children. That's why we have our SINGLE CUTIE Marie to show us the ropes again. LOL.
How fun does that sound. Dreams are good girlies...but I sooo need a little getaway by the end of summer! Mmmm! Ok, I'm in dream mode. You guys are so fun!
XOXO
Christie
Thursday, June 23, 2005
OBA Blogger Balooza....
I've been thinking! Dangerous...We know!
You know how our hubbies go on business trips, seminar trips, blah blah blah....well we need that too! Who else thinks so? I know those of us that are hard core OBA members...we do! WE are the founding members. We could make a "Seminar" of it. You know the kind of seminar where you go, gab, booze it up, soak up the sun....and gab some more. There will be no "but mommy", or poonamis, no girl on girl action with Barbies, and no hubbies or boyfriends needing us home to change a diaper or wonder if we have any clean towels. There will be serious OBA time. LOL!
How good does that sound? Come on...Ebay-ers have there Ebay convention. Why not have a Bloggers Balooza. We can start with the founders...lol. Then let it grow and sell the tshirts..make a little moola to add to the allowance stash! Such thoughts I'm having. It must be a manic moment!
Ok..we can dream my dear friends. It does sound so fun, though! Mama Duck has the local and a beach:)!
You know how our hubbies go on business trips, seminar trips, blah blah blah....well we need that too! Who else thinks so? I know those of us that are hard core OBA members...we do! WE are the founding members. We could make a "Seminar" of it. You know the kind of seminar where you go, gab, booze it up, soak up the sun....and gab some more. There will be no "but mommy", or poonamis, no girl on girl action with Barbies, and no hubbies or boyfriends needing us home to change a diaper or wonder if we have any clean towels. There will be serious OBA time. LOL!
How good does that sound? Come on...Ebay-ers have there Ebay convention. Why not have a Bloggers Balooza. We can start with the founders...lol. Then let it grow and sell the tshirts..make a little moola to add to the allowance stash! Such thoughts I'm having. It must be a manic moment!
Ok..we can dream my dear friends. It does sound so fun, though! Mama Duck has the local and a beach:)!
Books....
Thank you F for the Meme. I'm a book whore. Yes..I am. These are some of my current favorites.
1) Number of books I own: Hundreds
2) Last book I bought: The Mermaid Chair, Susan Monk Kidd
3) Last book I read: Girls Poker Night, Jill Davis
4) Books that mean a lot to me: Canterbury Tales, Chaucer... Hidden Coast of California, Just because... Good in Bed; In her Shoes; Little Earthquakes all by Jennifer Weiner I love anything by her.... He's Just Not That Into You, Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo and Pat The Bunny, the first book I read to my babies.
I'm tagging anyone who wants to...
XOXO
C
1) Number of books I own: Hundreds
2) Last book I bought: The Mermaid Chair, Susan Monk Kidd
3) Last book I read: Girls Poker Night, Jill Davis
4) Books that mean a lot to me: Canterbury Tales, Chaucer... Hidden Coast of California, Just because... Good in Bed; In her Shoes; Little Earthquakes all by Jennifer Weiner I love anything by her.... He's Just Not That Into You, Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo and Pat The Bunny, the first book I read to my babies.
I'm tagging anyone who wants to...
XOXO
C
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
YOU ARE ALL WONDERFUL!!!!!
I have to tell you all...Thank you! The only thing that sucks is that we are all so spread out! Did you all think we'd connect with such a wonderful group of Funny, hot, intelligent, sweet....always ready for a cocktail group of women? We need to have a Bloggers Anonymous weekend. LOL.
Just know that with each entry you all just perked me up. I had nothing. I felt low and tired. You guys are great.
All right. Now, take notes. The cure last night was the kids' bedtime, a simple glass of wine to soothe the nerves, then some microwave popcorn (even though I was craving chocolate) and a nice diet coke! This mommy/calm woman is feel much better.
Ok...Who's next....? :) We're all here for you Sweetie!
Just know that with each entry you all just perked me up. I had nothing. I felt low and tired. You guys are great.
All right. Now, take notes. The cure last night was the kids' bedtime, a simple glass of wine to soothe the nerves, then some microwave popcorn (even though I was craving chocolate) and a nice diet coke! This mommy/calm woman is feel much better.
Ok...Who's next....? :) We're all here for you Sweetie!
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Yes...I'm a loser!
So, my dear friends...it's been a busy busy day. I had my appointment with "Dr. Calm"...figure that one out smart ones. It went well. He's the one who helps to keep me "calm" during the witching hour! My children should really thank him. LOL.
However, the calmness has eluded me right now. This is the time of day I call the "Witching Hour."
I am on edge...they're running around literally, the boy was in the backyard and he wet himself completely with the hose, and my girls are playing hide and seek that includes a nice dose of fighting. Ugh.
Calgon take this mommy away. I did have a girlfriend call me and say we need to go on a getaway without the kids or hubbies. How good does that sound.
I know I'm grumpy and venting...but I'm sorry. I just want the kids fed, in bed sleeping sweetly and to watch my ATWT and General Hospital that I tivo'd! Girlie yes, but I sooo don't care.
All of this and I'm out of Diet Coke! UGH!
So, I was cooking dinner. Then I realized I just couldnt' do it. I mean...I sooooo can't seem to get it together. So, I'm going to have to get them something. Loser, yes...but that's just what's going to happen.
I'll be back and hopefully post something to say that I've recovered from my meltdown. Oh and words to the Spiderman boys trying to be Luke Skywalker. When you hit the ceiling fan, standing on the couch arm, with your light saber...something is going to fly!
:)
XOXO
Christie
However, the calmness has eluded me right now. This is the time of day I call the "Witching Hour."
I am on edge...they're running around literally, the boy was in the backyard and he wet himself completely with the hose, and my girls are playing hide and seek that includes a nice dose of fighting. Ugh.
Calgon take this mommy away. I did have a girlfriend call me and say we need to go on a getaway without the kids or hubbies. How good does that sound.
I know I'm grumpy and venting...but I'm sorry. I just want the kids fed, in bed sleeping sweetly and to watch my ATWT and General Hospital that I tivo'd! Girlie yes, but I sooo don't care.
All of this and I'm out of Diet Coke! UGH!
So, I was cooking dinner. Then I realized I just couldnt' do it. I mean...I sooooo can't seem to get it together. So, I'm going to have to get them something. Loser, yes...but that's just what's going to happen.
I'll be back and hopefully post something to say that I've recovered from my meltdown. Oh and words to the Spiderman boys trying to be Luke Skywalker. When you hit the ceiling fan, standing on the couch arm, with your light saber...something is going to fly!
:)
XOXO
Christie
Monday, June 20, 2005
I DID IT AGAIN......
I went to bed entirely too late. I was sooo into my TIVO'd CSI (they show a bunch of them on the weekend) that I totally lost track of the fact that I have early risers. Yep..my kids who know nothing about sleeping in past 6ish.
So, as I was watching CSI, I decided to revamp the ringers on the cell. That's right..something that couldnt' wait. Oh yeah, I have great ringers on the phone to distinguish all my friends and family. I love it.
Monday Monday.....and my coffee is yummy. I hope your days are starting out as decent as mine is. The paper is awaiting me and the kids are asking for food. LOL..go figure. One wants cheerios, one wants french toast and the other one is just pissy because she doesn't like milk or eggs. Hmmm. Who knew after all that education I'd be a short order cook and taxi service....mixed with a little Julie McCoy the cruise director. (does that age me..lol)
TTFN...
XOXO
Christie
So, as I was watching CSI, I decided to revamp the ringers on the cell. That's right..something that couldnt' wait. Oh yeah, I have great ringers on the phone to distinguish all my friends and family. I love it.
Monday Monday.....and my coffee is yummy. I hope your days are starting out as decent as mine is. The paper is awaiting me and the kids are asking for food. LOL..go figure. One wants cheerios, one wants french toast and the other one is just pissy because she doesn't like milk or eggs. Hmmm. Who knew after all that education I'd be a short order cook and taxi service....mixed with a little Julie McCoy the cruise director. (does that age me..lol)
TTFN...
XOXO
Christie
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Father's Day Thoughts..
This Father's Day is a little different. I have My Dad, My Biological who has come back into my life, and the hubby who is gone (4th year in a row.) All I can say is wow. Some people don't know their father and now I have not one, but two.
My Mom loves me more than anything, but yes she's a little nuts. Ok, more than a little. I'm so thankful for my Dad that raised me, went to everything I ever did. All my cheer competitions, awards ceremonies, school awards, a wonderful education, hunting me down in Huntington Beach when I decided to stay out all night with the other cheer leaders, and cooking every meal was my dad.
My biological is here in my life now. I feel badly for him. He wanted me in his world and it just didn't happen. I can't judge my Mom about everything, because she did the best she could. It is what it is.
So on this Father's Day...I'm blessed. My children are blessed. It's just a little bittersweet. It's a good day, though. At least the hubby will be home next weekend for the kids.
Oh and for the funny moment of the day. I wore white cute pants today. As soon as I got home from church they were dirty. They were dirty with little finger prints all over my thighs. I began to think...who wears white with kids? Then there was Mama Duck who brought me back to reality. We only wear then when we're not with the kids! Ahhhhh! Now I remember! They were cute, though, while they lasted. :)
XOXO
C
My Mom loves me more than anything, but yes she's a little nuts. Ok, more than a little. I'm so thankful for my Dad that raised me, went to everything I ever did. All my cheer competitions, awards ceremonies, school awards, a wonderful education, hunting me down in Huntington Beach when I decided to stay out all night with the other cheer leaders, and cooking every meal was my dad.
My biological is here in my life now. I feel badly for him. He wanted me in his world and it just didn't happen. I can't judge my Mom about everything, because she did the best she could. It is what it is.
So on this Father's Day...I'm blessed. My children are blessed. It's just a little bittersweet. It's a good day, though. At least the hubby will be home next weekend for the kids.
Oh and for the funny moment of the day. I wore white cute pants today. As soon as I got home from church they were dirty. They were dirty with little finger prints all over my thighs. I began to think...who wears white with kids? Then there was Mama Duck who brought me back to reality. We only wear then when we're not with the kids! Ahhhhh! Now I remember! They were cute, though, while they lasted. :)
XOXO
C
Saturday, June 18, 2005
MORE CRAVINGS!!!!
- *Yoga, Massage, Mani, Pedi and Sleep at a nice Spa in California.
- *A nice glass of wine, bedtime for the kids, and the feel of my crisp clean sheets.
- *Sweet Kisses.
- *A laundry fairy to come and do my laundry THEN put it away.
- *Yes the Beach.
- *Yes the cool ocean beach.
- *My son to learn how to sleep in past 5:30 AM, because the Mommy is TIRED.
- *Mmmmm a good movie on DVD tonight.
- *Some friends to come over and chit chat with me, since I'm alone for a few weeks.
- *Sex and the City to still be on!!!!!!
- *For a nice cup of coffee on a deck far far away tomorrow morning.
C
My Sweet Ava...
A little conversation with my 6 year old sweet Ava.
"Ava baby would you like Chinese for dinner tonight," I missed her so much that it was her turn to choose dinner out.
"Yes Mommy..I love Chinese. Can we cuddle, because we haven't cuddled today," She asked as she crawled into my lap.
"Well, I guess your right. We haven't really cuddled except for all morning when I had my coffee. What yummy food do you want from Tang's then?"
"Mmmmm, Mommy I'll have my usual. "
"Mmmmm, Remind me what that is?"
"Duh...Mommy....The cheese enchilada."
That from my sweet Ava cuddled in my lap. Gotta love it.
XOXO
C
"Ava baby would you like Chinese for dinner tonight," I missed her so much that it was her turn to choose dinner out.
"Yes Mommy..I love Chinese. Can we cuddle, because we haven't cuddled today," She asked as she crawled into my lap.
"Well, I guess your right. We haven't really cuddled except for all morning when I had my coffee. What yummy food do you want from Tang's then?"
"Mmmmm, Mommy I'll have my usual. "
"Mmmmm, Remind me what that is?"
"Duh...Mommy....The cheese enchilada."
That from my sweet Ava cuddled in my lap. Gotta love it.
XOXO
C
Friday, June 17, 2005
Spidey and Mommy...
Happy Friday Friends!
I am spending the day alone with Spidey. You know...boys are so much easier than girls. Trust me on this. He loves to hang out with me, but he loves to do his own thing. We're getting ready to go outside and run in the sprinkler thingy I got for him. That's all he wants. He's not hormonal like the girlies and he's just happy to hang out.
The girlies are off with their friends today. I have wonderful friends. Brave friends. They think nothing of adding another high maintenance princess to their bunch. :)
I hope it's a good one for all of you. You all have brightened my week and I'm glad when we're feeling like we're having a moment...we can just look on here and lift on another up. Whether it's through hubbies gone, baby worries, baby poonamies, or being thong worthy. It's nice.
XOXO
C
I am spending the day alone with Spidey. You know...boys are so much easier than girls. Trust me on this. He loves to hang out with me, but he loves to do his own thing. We're getting ready to go outside and run in the sprinkler thingy I got for him. That's all he wants. He's not hormonal like the girlies and he's just happy to hang out.
The girlies are off with their friends today. I have wonderful friends. Brave friends. They think nothing of adding another high maintenance princess to their bunch. :)
I hope it's a good one for all of you. You all have brightened my week and I'm glad when we're feeling like we're having a moment...we can just look on here and lift on another up. Whether it's through hubbies gone, baby worries, baby poonamies, or being thong worthy. It's nice.
XOXO
C
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Oh no it's gone!
Well, I've discovered that Spiderman is too smart.
"Holy Crap!!!! Where's my engagement ring."
" Oh mommy let's look," said the sweet girls.
We're on our knees searching. The boy starts laughing. Hmmm.
"Sammy, where's my jewelry."
"The tooth fairy is going to get it."
"Don't worry mommy. She'll give it back to you like she does all the teeth."
Holy Crap!!!!! He hasn't lost any teeth, so he figured it was a good way to get a little money for church. What a boy! Just look at his great hiding place. :) He does get points for creativity!!!!
"Holy Crap!!!! Where's my engagement ring."
" Oh mommy let's look," said the sweet girls.
We're on our knees searching. The boy starts laughing. Hmmm.
"Sammy, where's my jewelry."
"The tooth fairy is going to get it."
"Don't worry mommy. She'll give it back to you like she does all the teeth."
Holy Crap!!!!! He hasn't lost any teeth, so he figured it was a good way to get a little money for church. What a boy! Just look at his great hiding place. :) He does get points for creativity!!!!
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Margaritas and thongs...
Now, I know we all talk about wine...cocktails...and thongs...right? MD? Peanutt? Yes right. Ok, so what happens when you have a nice margarita with friends, come home and put the kids to bed, pour a little glass of wine and then your thoughts are focused on that yummy margarita and your thong worthiness?
I organized them, talked about them, and then figured out how to look better in them. See what wine and margaritas will do to a girl.
Today my focus was on cardio mixed up with a little hill action walking the dog. Kids, a dog, a leash, and some hills is quite the workout. Just a tip. You want to increase the intensity..(sounding smart huh), well then get a jogger, an ipod, and a dog and I dare you to work them all at the same time! It takes quite the talented woman!
Well, I'm off to the day camp at night...wooohooo for the mommy. I have one totally naked, one napping, and one counting money with a calculator. Welcome to my world. LOL. I'm off to get them dressed and fed.
I hope you're all doing well tonight!
Love,
Christie
I organized them, talked about them, and then figured out how to look better in them. See what wine and margaritas will do to a girl.
Today my focus was on cardio mixed up with a little hill action walking the dog. Kids, a dog, a leash, and some hills is quite the workout. Just a tip. You want to increase the intensity..(sounding smart huh), well then get a jogger, an ipod, and a dog and I dare you to work them all at the same time! It takes quite the talented woman!
Well, I'm off to the day camp at night...wooohooo for the mommy. I have one totally naked, one napping, and one counting money with a calculator. Welcome to my world. LOL. I'm off to get them dressed and fed.
I hope you're all doing well tonight!
Love,
Christie
A few thoughts for today...What I'm craving
Sand between my toes.
The ocean breeze through my windows.
My sweet friend.
Rubio's Tacos. (Thank you Marie for having some for me.)
Peace, my deck, a cup of coffee and the view.
My Bunko Drunko Group.
Drives up the coast.
Knowing everything like the back of my hand.
Mmmm...That's a good start.
Today is a great day. I'm glad I can crave such wonderful things.
XOXO
C
The ocean breeze through my windows.
My sweet friend.
Rubio's Tacos. (Thank you Marie for having some for me.)
Peace, my deck, a cup of coffee and the view.
My Bunko Drunko Group.
Drives up the coast.
Knowing everything like the back of my hand.
Mmmm...That's a good start.
Today is a great day. I'm glad I can crave such wonderful things.
XOXO
C
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Happy Tuesday!
Last night was a great night. I found a little something for the kids to go for three hours for the rest of the week. A little day camp..at night. :)
I went for a salad with a girlfriend, ordered a glass of shiraz, and then realized I was still hot all over from working out! Woohoo...I'm burning calories again. I did 4 miles on the treadmill and then came home to walk the dog. I fed the kids, took a shower...then realized it was time to drop them off.
My point is, yesterday turned around! Not only did I get out into the sun and my brain got those endorphines pumping. I sooned realized that I was soooo going to be able to do another year of him in Iraq. I'm a strong cookie.
Well, today is going to be a good day. All the suits are washed and I think we're headed to the pool again. If any of you have a Y, Just Join! It's wonderful. Free child care while you work out or even enjoy the sun without them...and tons of activities. Most of them have parents' night out twice a month for 4 hours. Sooooo, my friends....it's totally worth it.
Today there will be no pity parties, but I have hats and cocktails for anyone that needs them.
XOXO
C
I went for a salad with a girlfriend, ordered a glass of shiraz, and then realized I was still hot all over from working out! Woohoo...I'm burning calories again. I did 4 miles on the treadmill and then came home to walk the dog. I fed the kids, took a shower...then realized it was time to drop them off.
My point is, yesterday turned around! Not only did I get out into the sun and my brain got those endorphines pumping. I sooned realized that I was soooo going to be able to do another year of him in Iraq. I'm a strong cookie.
Well, today is going to be a good day. All the suits are washed and I think we're headed to the pool again. If any of you have a Y, Just Join! It's wonderful. Free child care while you work out or even enjoy the sun without them...and tons of activities. Most of them have parents' night out twice a month for 4 hours. Sooooo, my friends....it's totally worth it.
Today there will be no pity parties, but I have hats and cocktails for anyone that needs them.
XOXO
C
Monday, June 13, 2005
Summer summer...
Well it's sunny today. The kids are fighting. The dog needs to be walked and I'm secluded up in the bonus room listening to them below. Ahhh what does the day hold for us? It's Hot hot hot outside, so I'm guessing we're off to the Y. I need to workout and then let the kids swim outside. It's like Country Club Y here. Also......I'm going to pick up all the info I need for Summer Day Camps! It's going to be an organized outing.
LOL..yeah me organized on an outing. Deeeeep Breath. I'm going to smile until I feel it and get the kids going already.
TTFN...I hope to be perky later..:)
Christie
LOL..yeah me organized on an outing. Deeeeep Breath. I'm going to smile until I feel it and get the kids going already.
TTFN...I hope to be perky later..:)
Christie
How Cute Is This!!!!!
I love this new design! Heather from Radical Mama designed this and hooked me up all in a day! She's amazing! Thank you Heather for being so wonderful. I just love this new look and it's exactly what I wanted!
If you want a new look...go see her. I dare you!
XOXO
Christie
If you want a new look...go see her. I dare you!
XOXO
Christie
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Long day long day...
It's Sunday and it feels like it's been Sunday forever. It's stormy and it's raining. Please tell me how we managed to get through Summer without being total maniacs. Oh, I'm sorry....that's right....kids used to be able to play outside, ride their bikes, run free, and there were neighbors with kids!
Do you know what this weekend has made me think about....?
I'm not ready for another deployment with T going to Iraq in January again. Ugh. Sooooooo Not ready. Sorry I'm in a crappy mood. It's just a long week.
XOXO
C
Do you know what this weekend has made me think about....?
I'm not ready for another deployment with T going to Iraq in January again. Ugh. Sooooooo Not ready. Sorry I'm in a crappy mood. It's just a long week.
XOXO
C
Thanks Peanutt! No thinking for me today!
1) My uncle once:
Took me for my driver's license and I scored a whopping 71% and passed !
2) Never in my life:
Will buy a home with any white carpet in it!
3) When I was five:
I was an only child to a single mom.
4) High school was:
I southern Cali and a painless fun time, but I never remembered my locker combo!
5) I will never forget:
The birth of my children.
6) I once met:
Jewel at the San Diego Airport and didn't even realize until she walked away.
7) There's this girl I know who:
Doesn't know it's ok to polish your toenails.
8) Once at a bar:
I met my hubby on a date with another guy. LOL...I was so bad!
9) By noon I'm usually:
On my 7th hour of being up.
10) Last night:
Watched more than enough tivo'd kids shows, put them to bed, sipped some wine, read my smut and watched CSI.
11) If only I had:
More shoes.....
12) Next time I go to church: I will leave my house 10 minutes earlier.
13) Terry Schiavo: Was murdered and married to a heartless man.
14) I have a confession to make:
Everyone in my cell phone has a personalized ringer. I'm nuts.
15) When I turn my head left:
Spiderman is jumping on the lazy boy I only allow in bonus room.
16) When I turn my head right:
I see my sweet dog Reeses looking out at the non stop rain.
17) You know when I'm lying when:
I say...oh go ahead buy Dorittos I wont' eat them. I hate them. LOL. Yeah right.
18) Everyday I think about:
How I'm frazzled and blessed all at teh same time.
19) If I were a character written by Shakespeare I'd be:
A man .... dressed like a woman.
20) By this time next year:
I'd love to be on my way back to So Cal.
21) A better name for me would be:
Sugar Mommy..it's what my kids call me.
22) I have a hard time understanding:
Why math is so hard.
23) If I ever go back to school I'll:
I won't...so not to worry.
24) You know I like you when:
You find me calling you hunny or sweetie...
25) If I won an award the first person I'd thank is:
My hubby for being my Sugar Daddy and let me do whatever I wanted with my life.
26) Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro:
Brilliant, Brilliant, not for me, and bad timing.
27) Take my advice, always:
And too bad if you don't realize I'm always right.
28) My ideal breakfast is:
On a deck with a cup of coffee, a nice view....and good company.
29) A song I love, but do not have is: Romeo and Juliette...
30) If you visit my hometown, I suggest:
You know how to relax and enjoy the ocean.
31) Tulips, character flaws, microchips & track stars:
All have an S in them.
32) Why won't anyone:
Invent the clapper for the channel changers!
33) If you spend the night at my house:
Get ready for being up early!
34) I'd stop my wedding for:
mmmmmmm I didnt have to.
35) The world could do without:
Terrorists
36) I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than:
Eat my own flesh..lol..see it will never happen.
37) My favorite blonde is:
Sitting at the other computer desk playing house.
38) Paper clips are more useful than:
Real toilet parts...apparently according to the previous home owners!
39) If I do anything well:
Being a good mommy and giving birth to beautiful sweet children.
40) And by the way:
God gave me great hair...
41) The last time I was drunk:
I didn't conceive a child...like I usally do. The hubby was snipped. LOL!
Took me for my driver's license and I scored a whopping 71% and passed !
2) Never in my life:
Will buy a home with any white carpet in it!
3) When I was five:
I was an only child to a single mom.
4) High school was:
I southern Cali and a painless fun time, but I never remembered my locker combo!
5) I will never forget:
The birth of my children.
6) I once met:
Jewel at the San Diego Airport and didn't even realize until she walked away.
7) There's this girl I know who:
Doesn't know it's ok to polish your toenails.
8) Once at a bar:
I met my hubby on a date with another guy. LOL...I was so bad!
9) By noon I'm usually:
On my 7th hour of being up.
10) Last night:
Watched more than enough tivo'd kids shows, put them to bed, sipped some wine, read my smut and watched CSI.
11) If only I had:
More shoes.....
12) Next time I go to church: I will leave my house 10 minutes earlier.
13) Terry Schiavo: Was murdered and married to a heartless man.
14) I have a confession to make:
Everyone in my cell phone has a personalized ringer. I'm nuts.
15) When I turn my head left:
Spiderman is jumping on the lazy boy I only allow in bonus room.
16) When I turn my head right:
I see my sweet dog Reeses looking out at the non stop rain.
17) You know when I'm lying when:
I say...oh go ahead buy Dorittos I wont' eat them. I hate them. LOL. Yeah right.
18) Everyday I think about:
How I'm frazzled and blessed all at teh same time.
19) If I were a character written by Shakespeare I'd be:
A man .... dressed like a woman.
20) By this time next year:
I'd love to be on my way back to So Cal.
21) A better name for me would be:
Sugar Mommy..it's what my kids call me.
22) I have a hard time understanding:
Why math is so hard.
23) If I ever go back to school I'll:
I won't...so not to worry.
24) You know I like you when:
You find me calling you hunny or sweetie...
25) If I won an award the first person I'd thank is:
My hubby for being my Sugar Daddy and let me do whatever I wanted with my life.
26) Darwin, Mozart, Slim Pickens & Geraldine Ferraro:
Brilliant, Brilliant, not for me, and bad timing.
27) Take my advice, always:
And too bad if you don't realize I'm always right.
28) My ideal breakfast is:
On a deck with a cup of coffee, a nice view....and good company.
29) A song I love, but do not have is: Romeo and Juliette...
30) If you visit my hometown, I suggest:
You know how to relax and enjoy the ocean.
31) Tulips, character flaws, microchips & track stars:
All have an S in them.
32) Why won't anyone:
Invent the clapper for the channel changers!
33) If you spend the night at my house:
Get ready for being up early!
34) I'd stop my wedding for:
mmmmmmm I didnt have to.
35) The world could do without:
Terrorists
36) I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than:
Eat my own flesh..lol..see it will never happen.
37) My favorite blonde is:
Sitting at the other computer desk playing house.
38) Paper clips are more useful than:
Real toilet parts...apparently according to the previous home owners!
39) If I do anything well:
Being a good mommy and giving birth to beautiful sweet children.
40) And by the way:
God gave me great hair...
41) The last time I was drunk:
I didn't conceive a child...like I usally do. The hubby was snipped. LOL!
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Yummmm
It's raining it's pouring...my wine glass is flowing....
That's right, I made it to the "liquor store" to buy my wine. It's funny because I have the kids and Ifeel like a bad mom taking the kids into the wine store....but what's a mom going to do in a state where you can't buy wine in a grocery store or on Sunday. Let me just add...quite an adventure with my children.
Now, I'm getting ready for my Tivo'd CSI..which I haven't seen. Miracle. I'm sipping some yummy wine that is much needed after today and I have smut in hand.
Exciting night here in the world of Christie. :)
XOXO
C
That's right, I made it to the "liquor store" to buy my wine. It's funny because I have the kids and Ifeel like a bad mom taking the kids into the wine store....but what's a mom going to do in a state where you can't buy wine in a grocery store or on Sunday. Let me just add...quite an adventure with my children.
Now, I'm getting ready for my Tivo'd CSI..which I haven't seen. Miracle. I'm sipping some yummy wine that is much needed after today and I have smut in hand.
Exciting night here in the world of Christie. :)
XOXO
C
Things to do...
Happy Saturday! Here's a list of things to do. I don't have too much, but let's see where this takes me.
- Wake up early, because the kids don't sleep in. Done!
- Put the dog out so he can go.....but crap I hope it's not raining. Done..but pouring!
- Make my yummy coffee and wake my sweet ass up. Done! Yummy Coffee!
- Make 3 different breakfasts for the kids, because they don't like the same thing! Done!
- Make my egg whites...and tomatoes. Yumm. The things we do for the bod. Done!
- Avoid the leftover chinese the kids ate last night! Done, but it's still calling my name!
- Figure out what to do today to keep the kids from making me nuts! Done! Library!
- Walk the dog so we don't have an accident, because the invisible fence doesn't hold him.Done
- Continue to look for the umbrella, because the dog was walked in the rain!
- Go to the market and buy my smutty magazines!
- Vow to never watch "The Knot" on Oxygen again. Spoiled Bitchy Brides. Ugh! Done!
- Remember hubby said take out and frozen foods are not cooking for the children. Bite me!
- Just relax, soak in the tub, light some candles, and buy some wine because in TN you can't buy it on SUNDAY!
Friday, June 10, 2005
Pictures for Share Picture Friday! I did it this week!
Too many of....
I have soooo many oranges! My husband is into buying tons of fruit. This is just one bowl of one type of fruit. I've been making fruit salad....yummy yummy. :)
Friday Shmiday....
Happy Friday my friends.
When the kids are in school, one looks forward to the weekends of relaxing and catching up. Now that it's the Summer it feels like we must wait until the kids are back in school for that to happen. Not complaining, but it's raining and the munchkins are in for some rainy day Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays...:)
The hubby is getting ready to leave for training for a few weeks. Oooooooh I get the kids alone! LOL. I think I'm just going to go with the flow and not make any serious plans. I sooo need a nap! Ok, I need to perk my sweet as up.
Hmmm...I think I'm going to get my site perked up and redesigned. I'd love to learn to do it myself. Oh BTW...I have a marketing business...how about the name of "Savvy C Marketing and Design." I like it. I've just been doing business under my name, but I'm getting ready to go legit, because my client base is building up. I love Savvy C. Advice will be gladly taken. Be nice!
Off to take the hubby. Talk to you guys soon.
XOXO
C
When the kids are in school, one looks forward to the weekends of relaxing and catching up. Now that it's the Summer it feels like we must wait until the kids are back in school for that to happen. Not complaining, but it's raining and the munchkins are in for some rainy day Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesdays...:)
The hubby is getting ready to leave for training for a few weeks. Oooooooh I get the kids alone! LOL. I think I'm just going to go with the flow and not make any serious plans. I sooo need a nap! Ok, I need to perk my sweet as up.
Hmmm...I think I'm going to get my site perked up and redesigned. I'd love to learn to do it myself. Oh BTW...I have a marketing business...how about the name of "Savvy C Marketing and Design." I like it. I've just been doing business under my name, but I'm getting ready to go legit, because my client base is building up. I love Savvy C. Advice will be gladly taken. Be nice!
Off to take the hubby. Talk to you guys soon.
XOXO
C
Thursday, June 09, 2005
The smartass is back...
"Daddy, Hi It's Ava. Can you put a little extra money in Mommy's slush fund. We want to go to Target. Ok Daddy...here's Mommy," my precious said as she handed me the phone. I told him I told her that I was out of cash for today, so she would stop begging me to go get a treat. My Sugar Daddy proceed to direct me to the DVDs and Dr. NO (James Bond...which he knows I don't watch at all.) So, I open it and there he has 5 20s stashed. LOL! I told him...no way. He told me to use some of that but not all of it. He laughed...I hung up.
That got me thinking.How much more $ does he have stashed throughout the house. LOL. Hmmm. I'm going on a treasure hunt...after Target, of course. :)
XOXO
C
That got me thinking.How much more $ does he have stashed throughout the house. LOL. Hmmm. I'm going on a treasure hunt...after Target, of course. :)
XOXO
C
Day In The Life Of A Marine Wife
This morning I woke up feeling much better. I feel like I'm grounded. My husband's comment of getting me a money manager, so I won't even have to worry about money during this deployment kind of just broke the grim reality of another deployment to Iraq. He is such a man..lol! He even has his Quicken/Excel spreadsheets on his Palm. Too funny.
Ok, so January is far enough away. The kids have totally just got into a comfy zone, though. Middle Princess, who has had the worst time with the leaving and returnings, is finally doing great and doesn't scream so much when I leave her with Daddy for a quick run to the market.
I have to watch my words around the kids, because if I mention Iraq or War...we're going to need immediate therapy. Not that I have given up my therapist or the Zoloft. Thank God for Zoloft. Literally!
I think I'm ready to write my book. Yes, I can actually write. I may not edit my blogs or think to hard about what I write, because I just let my fingers fly on here. I think people need to know what this is doing to families and how little support there is. Actually, what kind of support would could we expect? I'm not one for handouts. I won't exploit the fact that I have a deployed hubby in Iraq. I just don't like that. It's just that it's getting to the point of no return with the Daddieis and the Mommies out there.
To those of you who say...he should just get out...well not everyone can get out. My Major Dad decided to get his MBA and the Marine Corps gave him a "little" tuition assistance. For that you can tack on some years. He still has 1 1/2 years left in the place we are now. You can't just quit. If he were in the Army he'd be screwed. The Army has a stop loss in effect. Which means, you can't get out even if you want to or if your retirement time has come. So it's a mess.
I'm not truly venting, because it's going to be a good day. Tomorrow he leaves for 3 weeks of annual training. He's a full time Marine and has been for 11 years. He has to go and train the reserve guys, because they're used all the time now. The word draft is actually making it's way into the vocabulary of military recruiters. Can you imagine?
Ok...so now....this isn't a pro or anti war blog. I'm a wife and mom. I married my husband right out of college and knew nothing of military. I didn't even know there were enlisted and officers. I was clueless. So, please no, "You knew what you were getting into when you got married." I didn't!
I'm off to live my life behind the smile on my face. I am in a much better place than last year at this time. I don't expect any breakdowns any time soon. So, life is ok, better than most. As I always say....And life goes on...
XOXO,
Christie
Ok, so January is far enough away. The kids have totally just got into a comfy zone, though. Middle Princess, who has had the worst time with the leaving and returnings, is finally doing great and doesn't scream so much when I leave her with Daddy for a quick run to the market.
I have to watch my words around the kids, because if I mention Iraq or War...we're going to need immediate therapy. Not that I have given up my therapist or the Zoloft. Thank God for Zoloft. Literally!
I think I'm ready to write my book. Yes, I can actually write. I may not edit my blogs or think to hard about what I write, because I just let my fingers fly on here. I think people need to know what this is doing to families and how little support there is. Actually, what kind of support would could we expect? I'm not one for handouts. I won't exploit the fact that I have a deployed hubby in Iraq. I just don't like that. It's just that it's getting to the point of no return with the Daddieis and the Mommies out there.
To those of you who say...he should just get out...well not everyone can get out. My Major Dad decided to get his MBA and the Marine Corps gave him a "little" tuition assistance. For that you can tack on some years. He still has 1 1/2 years left in the place we are now. You can't just quit. If he were in the Army he'd be screwed. The Army has a stop loss in effect. Which means, you can't get out even if you want to or if your retirement time has come. So it's a mess.
I'm not truly venting, because it's going to be a good day. Tomorrow he leaves for 3 weeks of annual training. He's a full time Marine and has been for 11 years. He has to go and train the reserve guys, because they're used all the time now. The word draft is actually making it's way into the vocabulary of military recruiters. Can you imagine?
Ok...so now....this isn't a pro or anti war blog. I'm a wife and mom. I married my husband right out of college and knew nothing of military. I didn't even know there were enlisted and officers. I was clueless. So, please no, "You knew what you were getting into when you got married." I didn't!
I'm off to live my life behind the smile on my face. I am in a much better place than last year at this time. I don't expect any breakdowns any time soon. So, life is ok, better than most. As I always say....And life goes on...
XOXO,
Christie
Pictures of Poop!
I've decided to spare you all the picture of poop in the potty! Yes...that's right poop in the potty. My boy...Spidey....had a big poop. Then he asked me if he got all the poop off his butt. Yes, as usual he did. Then he grabbed the digital camera and told me he was going to shoot the poop! It didn't hit me he mean't with the camera. I thought he was just going to pee on it. UGH! So, I downloaded some pics...and there it was....poop in the potty! Lovely!
And how was your night?!
XOXO
Christie
And how was your night?!
XOXO
Christie
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Whew...
I am feeling better. Sometimes getting out of the house is all I need to recharge. I do have the post girly hormone drop...sooooo I'm sure that's it. Plus, I had a piece of my BDay cake. Yumm. Not two pieces..just one. If I could fedex all of you a piece I so would. Then, I'm sure you'd have a little smile too. :) That's right..emotional eating, but who cares. LOL.
XOXO
Christie
XOXO
Christie
Bloggers Anonymous Vent Day
Well, thank you MD for starting the pity party, but I'll continue it over here.
Hubby came home last night and told me he's heading out for the war in January. Yes he's an active duty Major in the Marines(for those of you not knowing this.) He was gone for a year(sold cali dream house because unexpectedly had to move to nashville), home for 5 months, gone for a year, and now he's been home for 7 months. He wasn't even supposed to deploy here in Nashville. We were supposed to be home together, after all the time away. Now, we're going on deployment #3 to the war...with the 2nd in Nashville. UGH.
I just feel crappy. It just sucks.
Let's not even get into the war being right or wrong. I just know my kids are going to freak out. Just when they get settled with Daddy home, a suprise deployment comes along. Hence, the need for Zoloft. I need more than a drink. I need a bed and to be able to cover my head and no get up all day long. That's soooo no possible, as you friends might know. Hmmm I could go eat cake until I can't stand the taste anymore..that might make me feel better. LOL. Ugh no.
So, on that note...I'll say party on all you venters. I don't even have anything funny to add, except if I have to watch one more disney show I'm going to scream. There's nothing worse than humming a Wiggles tune alone in the shower.
Bye friends. I'll write more later when I can find my smartass self.
XOXO
Christie
Hubby came home last night and told me he's heading out for the war in January. Yes he's an active duty Major in the Marines(for those of you not knowing this.) He was gone for a year(sold cali dream house because unexpectedly had to move to nashville), home for 5 months, gone for a year, and now he's been home for 7 months. He wasn't even supposed to deploy here in Nashville. We were supposed to be home together, after all the time away. Now, we're going on deployment #3 to the war...with the 2nd in Nashville. UGH.
I just feel crappy. It just sucks.
Let's not even get into the war being right or wrong. I just know my kids are going to freak out. Just when they get settled with Daddy home, a suprise deployment comes along. Hence, the need for Zoloft. I need more than a drink. I need a bed and to be able to cover my head and no get up all day long. That's soooo no possible, as you friends might know. Hmmm I could go eat cake until I can't stand the taste anymore..that might make me feel better. LOL. Ugh no.
So, on that note...I'll say party on all you venters. I don't even have anything funny to add, except if I have to watch one more disney show I'm going to scream. There's nothing worse than humming a Wiggles tune alone in the shower.
Bye friends. I'll write more later when I can find my smartass self.
XOXO
Christie
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
I've got nothing today..
Well, I'm sitting her listening to the kids beg me for cake (surprise, i know) and it hit me I only got dressed from the waist up. I still have my jammie bottoms on. Ugh. Ok..so I'll fix that, but I'm still stuck with giving the kids a piece of cake. I can't hold out any longer. The begging is getting to me.
As you can imagine, if I forgot to get dressed from the bottom down...then I obviously am braindead today. I have nothing good to note today.
I do, however have a little observation to point out. Scroll one picture down and look at those candles. That cake was ablaze and all those candles really heated me up when I went to blow them out! Hmmmm the joys of 20/15! If you look really closely you can see have they melted right into the cake it was so hot! LOL.
XOXO
C
As you can imagine, if I forgot to get dressed from the bottom down...then I obviously am braindead today. I have nothing good to note today.
I do, however have a little observation to point out. Scroll one picture down and look at those candles. That cake was ablaze and all those candles really heated me up when I went to blow them out! Hmmmm the joys of 20/15! If you look really closely you can see have they melted right into the cake it was so hot! LOL.
XOXO
C
Monday, June 06, 2005
Coffee and Kids..
Yes today is the day. I'm too tired to even thing about anything expect my dreams last night. It's so strange. I feel like my life played out in my dreams last night and into this morning. The faces of my past and present were everywhere to be seen. WOW!
What was that all about?! I feel like I need a nap to recover from my 8 hours last night. Then my lovely children woke me up at 6. That was followed by coffee and a tantrum from Spidey. My eyes won't stay all the way open. LOL. Maybe an iv of coffee would work. Help!
Seriously...It's a lovely morning. I was just able to kick the kids out of my sanctuary of my nook and send them upstairs to watch tv and use the computer. Oh, they've woken up in rare form.
Well...I'm off to sip coffee and try to avoid the screaming children. Happy Monday! I have nothing amusing yet...maybe as the morning progresses and my brain starts firing.
Love,
Christie
What was that all about?! I feel like I need a nap to recover from my 8 hours last night. Then my lovely children woke me up at 6. That was followed by coffee and a tantrum from Spidey. My eyes won't stay all the way open. LOL. Maybe an iv of coffee would work. Help!
Seriously...It's a lovely morning. I was just able to kick the kids out of my sanctuary of my nook and send them upstairs to watch tv and use the computer. Oh, they've woken up in rare form.
Well...I'm off to sip coffee and try to avoid the screaming children. Happy Monday! I have nothing amusing yet...maybe as the morning progresses and my brain starts firing.
Love,
Christie
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Heating Up!
This is just a warning. In case I never blog again....it's because I've melted!
Yes...Melting is possible. I went to college in AZ and I know heat. This, is hotter than hell heat with humidity! It's just icky!
Ugh...and I'm supposed to go to a baseball game and melt, I'm guessing...lol. Lovely!
XOXO
C
Yes...Melting is possible. I went to college in AZ and I know heat. This, is hotter than hell heat with humidity! It's just icky!
Ugh...and I'm supposed to go to a baseball game and melt, I'm guessing...lol. Lovely!
XOXO
C
I love Sundays
My favorite thing about Sunday is the coffee and the paper. Mmmmmm. I am sipping the best damn cup of coffee. My hubby brought home some Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. Granted it's from Costco...but it is soooooo good! I ruin it, i'm sure, with my creamer and sweet n low. However, it's just the way I like it. Yummy.
My kids woke up so early this morning my eyes aren't even open all the way. My paper is still on the driveway, which is so not like me. Ok, so I'm on the last day of Twenty-fourteen. It's going to be a blowout. We're going to a baseball game and ending with fireworks. It's going to be so fun.
I need to go get the the paper and look at the Target sale ad. I love that place.
XOXO
C
My kids woke up so early this morning my eyes aren't even open all the way. My paper is still on the driveway, which is so not like me. Ok, so I'm on the last day of Twenty-fourteen. It's going to be a blowout. We're going to a baseball game and ending with fireworks. It's going to be so fun.
I need to go get the the paper and look at the Target sale ad. I love that place.
XOXO
C
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Correction!
I'm sorry everyone. I gave you all the wrong information regarding my age as of June 6, 2005. I will be turning Twenty-Fifteen! I'm sorry if that caused any confusion! It makes me feel a hell of a lot better, though! Thanks MD for the reminder!
XOXO
C
XOXO
C
My Birthday Weekend...
Well, I should be nervous about the number. Yes, I really should. I'm not going to be, though. Life is what it is....and I'm owning it.
The 34th year of Christie has been quite adventurous. It's been filled with deep love, excitement, lonliness, self-discovery, renewel, and serious loss. Mmmmm. Life is an adventure.
I've made wonderful friends and lost a cherished one. I even found an old Dad who wants to be in my life again. I didn't think I'd be able to feel ok again...and I'm starting to. I've finally figured out that I'm worthy of so much. It took 35 years to discover that. The self doubt is leaving, and my confidence is back. My health is sooooo much better, too. I'm mentally and physically better than ever. So, how can I dread 35. I think it will be the best year ever.
As it's been said...I've loved Truly, Madly, and Deeply. So many people don't ever know what it feels like. I, happily, do. I don't have to give that up...and I can hold on to it. I'm taking my deep breaths and doing life. I'm a lucky girl. I know how to be thankful and grateful. Very good things to know about. Trust me.
On this weekend I wish for peace and happy memories. I promise to give myself love and attention from this year on and I promise to accept love in all forms. I will cherish it all past, present, and look forward to the future. I'm lucky I know happiness is possible. Peace is at hand. Love is all around me and in me, spoken and unspoken.
Ok...yes mooshy. It's just what I needed to write for me.
Oh the emotions are flowing today. H.
XOXO
Christie
The 34th year of Christie has been quite adventurous. It's been filled with deep love, excitement, lonliness, self-discovery, renewel, and serious loss. Mmmmm. Life is an adventure.
I've made wonderful friends and lost a cherished one. I even found an old Dad who wants to be in my life again. I didn't think I'd be able to feel ok again...and I'm starting to. I've finally figured out that I'm worthy of so much. It took 35 years to discover that. The self doubt is leaving, and my confidence is back. My health is sooooo much better, too. I'm mentally and physically better than ever. So, how can I dread 35. I think it will be the best year ever.
As it's been said...I've loved Truly, Madly, and Deeply. So many people don't ever know what it feels like. I, happily, do. I don't have to give that up...and I can hold on to it. I'm taking my deep breaths and doing life. I'm a lucky girl. I know how to be thankful and grateful. Very good things to know about. Trust me.
On this weekend I wish for peace and happy memories. I promise to give myself love and attention from this year on and I promise to accept love in all forms. I will cherish it all past, present, and look forward to the future. I'm lucky I know happiness is possible. Peace is at hand. Love is all around me and in me, spoken and unspoken.
Ok...yes mooshy. It's just what I needed to write for me.
Oh the emotions are flowing today. H.
XOXO
Christie
More Questions
Copy the questions to your blog and fill them out. Tag a few people to do the same!
1. Blogger that you most want to meet in person? -- I'd love to have cocktails with all my Blogger Anonymous girlies. You all know who you are! If I outted you...we wouldn't be anonymous! We do have one little underage friend...lol...anyone have any titty tickets...don't send them her way!
2. Blogger who makes you laugh the most? -- Mama Duck and Peanutt crack me up every single day!
3. Blogger whose template(skin) is the coolest? -- I love Julianna's site. Beautiful. She's beautiful.
4. Blogger you can't wait to read a new entry from? -- Fej, , Bart, Peanutt, Taylor, Diana, and Julianna. I read my whole list, but these are the ones I read with coffee every morning. I used to read a few more regularly, but they are true drama queens and if I need drama...I can look around here for it. LOL :)!
I pass this MeMe along to any that has the patience to do this..! :)
1. Blogger that you most want to meet in person? -- I'd love to have cocktails with all my Blogger Anonymous girlies. You all know who you are! If I outted you...we wouldn't be anonymous! We do have one little underage friend...lol...anyone have any titty tickets...don't send them her way!
3. Blogger whose template(skin) is the coolest? -- I love Julianna's site. Beautiful. She's beautiful.
4. Blogger you can't wait to read a new entry from? -- Fej,
I pass this MeMe along to any that has the patience to do this..! :)
Friday, June 03, 2005
Allowance...
Now, let me just start by saying this is a semi-rant! LOL.
I stay at home with the kids. Yes on our 1040 my occupations is "House Wife!" UGH! I am so not a screaming liberal, but I think I do have quite liberal tendencies considering my hubby is a Marine Officer. All that being said....I am wondering something.
How many of you get an "allowance?" Hmmmm! It sounds sooooo dominating of him, but we all know who runs this house. LOL. Yes, me. So, this morning I had to email him for some money. Yes, after I made $625 from my MK on Wednesday. His email back to me was ....Where did the $60 go from Wednesday? Got to love it. I don't know.
First of all $60 just goes so fast on Wednesdays. All my magazines come out on Wednesdays. Yes, I read all the smut. I don't drink or do drugs (except a little Z), so reading is my fix. Yes...magazines and books. Ok. Then, there are the kids. Goodies. Treats. You get my drift. (Oh, yes..I was informed last night how much of a push over I am). LOL..well thanks.
Back to today's request. Yes I asked for more money. He called, finally...and told me he popped $100 in and would prefer me to use cash instead of my cards. He says i'm not too good with the cards. Yeah yeah yeah. Something about me not keeping track. He is a total anal money hubby. Oh yes we look for $45,000 cars, but I am questioned about my magazine purchasing habits.!!!!! Men. My man! He told me, though, when we buy our next house (probably moving who knows where next year) it will be my dream house and I'll thank him. Well ok, then. :)
I wonder what he has in store for my birthday! Hmmmm.
Ok...my rant is done. I know most of you probably do the money. Mmmmm not me. I used to, but it's much easier this way. He's got spreadsheets, Quicken, and who knows how many accts. I guess I'll stick to having a little slush fund (yes that's right) and promising to buy a cute bra or thong if he throws in a little extra! :) It always works for me.
That's all for now. Just don't forget I was the one who did all the house buying...so I'm not as weak as one might think. LOL!
XOXO
Christie
I stay at home with the kids. Yes on our 1040 my occupations is "House Wife!" UGH! I am so not a screaming liberal, but I think I do have quite liberal tendencies considering my hubby is a Marine Officer. All that being said....I am wondering something.
How many of you get an "allowance?" Hmmmm! It sounds sooooo dominating of him, but we all know who runs this house. LOL. Yes, me. So, this morning I had to email him for some money. Yes, after I made $625 from my MK on Wednesday. His email back to me was ....Where did the $60 go from Wednesday? Got to love it. I don't know.
First of all $60 just goes so fast on Wednesdays. All my magazines come out on Wednesdays. Yes, I read all the smut. I don't drink or do drugs (except a little Z), so reading is my fix. Yes...magazines and books. Ok. Then, there are the kids. Goodies. Treats. You get my drift. (Oh, yes..I was informed last night how much of a push over I am). LOL..well thanks.
Back to today's request. Yes I asked for more money. He called, finally...and told me he popped $100 in and would prefer me to use cash instead of my cards. He says i'm not too good with the cards. Yeah yeah yeah. Something about me not keeping track. He is a total anal money hubby. Oh yes we look for $45,000 cars, but I am questioned about my magazine purchasing habits.!!!!! Men. My man! He told me, though, when we buy our next house (probably moving who knows where next year) it will be my dream house and I'll thank him. Well ok, then. :)
I wonder what he has in store for my birthday! Hmmmm.
Ok...my rant is done. I know most of you probably do the money. Mmmmm not me. I used to, but it's much easier this way. He's got spreadsheets, Quicken, and who knows how many accts. I guess I'll stick to having a little slush fund (yes that's right) and promising to buy a cute bra or thong if he throws in a little extra! :) It always works for me.
That's all for now. Just don't forget I was the one who did all the house buying...so I'm not as weak as one might think. LOL!
XOXO
Christie
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Pink Eye and Ticks! A little TMI!
Oh, my friends, the joys of my world! After my wonderful night, one knew the other shoe was about to drop.
I woke up to a crusty icky eye. I knew immediately it was Pink Eye, because Spiderman had his last week. Lucky Lucky Me!!!! As I was in bed, I felt that the eye was a little heavy and puffy. Nothing prepared me for what I was about to see. I scared myself. My left eye was so swollen shut it made my husband jump. LOL. Delightful, huh?
Then as I'm washing my face and digging for the leftover pink eye cream Spidey walks in with his pants around his ankles. My daily readers are probably thinking what I was. I thought he was going to show me his "pee pee that grew"....no not even close! (Thank goodness for small miracles.) It was however totally disgusting! Let's all remember I am from So Cal and am new to all this outdoorsy tree filled land.
Ready...
He had a tick on his penis! OMG!!!!!!!! I almost hurled. I freaked out. I'm still wondering if I need to take him to the doctor, but haven't a clue. So, I guess I'll call. Well, I picked that boy up so fast, put him on the counter, and grabbed that black bug just like the hubby told me to. UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH! That damn tick was still moving his legs when I got him out. You have no idea how disgusting it was!
Hubby immediately said he thought we would have to do tick checks whenever we came inside from now on. I told him to have fun! All of this before 7:00! So, now I'm drinking my coffee and waking up. I have banned all tick talk from the kids and hopefully the day will bring better things than the early morning did. :)
XOXO
C
I woke up to a crusty icky eye. I knew immediately it was Pink Eye, because Spiderman had his last week. Lucky Lucky Me!!!! As I was in bed, I felt that the eye was a little heavy and puffy. Nothing prepared me for what I was about to see. I scared myself. My left eye was so swollen shut it made my husband jump. LOL. Delightful, huh?
Then as I'm washing my face and digging for the leftover pink eye cream Spidey walks in with his pants around his ankles. My daily readers are probably thinking what I was. I thought he was going to show me his "pee pee that grew"....no not even close! (Thank goodness for small miracles.) It was however totally disgusting! Let's all remember I am from So Cal and am new to all this outdoorsy tree filled land.
Ready...
He had a tick on his penis! OMG!!!!!!!! I almost hurled. I freaked out. I'm still wondering if I need to take him to the doctor, but haven't a clue. So, I guess I'll call. Well, I picked that boy up so fast, put him on the counter, and grabbed that black bug just like the hubby told me to. UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH! That damn tick was still moving his legs when I got him out. You have no idea how disgusting it was!
Hubby immediately said he thought we would have to do tick checks whenever we came inside from now on. I told him to have fun! All of this before 7:00! So, now I'm drinking my coffee and waking up. I have banned all tick talk from the kids and hopefully the day will bring better things than the early morning did. :)
XOXO
C
Finally!
It might have taken 4 days, but the headache is finally gone! I think I just made myself a nervous wreck because I had a huge Mary Kay class tonight. Not only is it over, but it went well. Why do I worry so much? I need to have more faith!
I can't believe how well things went tonight and I showed the hubby all the checks and his mouth dropped. So wooohoo for me. I can't believe I was able to do $625 in two hours with only 5 guests! WOW! I'm happy. I'm off to bed.
XOXO
Christie
I can't believe how well things went tonight and I showed the hubby all the checks and his mouth dropped. So wooohoo for me. I can't believe I was able to do $625 in two hours with only 5 guests! WOW! I'm happy. I'm off to bed.
XOXO
Christie
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