Here is one of my favorite poems. Have you ever really read this one. It's Robert Frost's classic, but I don't know too many people who've read this gem. I love the last lines.
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

The Road Less Traveled

Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Cute?

I think so.

I've just been trying to get one to work.

xoxo
C

Back to Simple....Until later

Back to the original. Has it really come full circle. Well, I'm not sitting here with a stack of sticky notes feeling as if I've lost my mind. I'm sipping some coffee working on the holiday list and writing some cards. If you're on my list you can expect a card this year. :) We're not cruising or taking any other fun trip this year. We're just going decorate the house and enjoy the holiday here on the water.

Ok friends, I must go and pick up the house. The sunroom needs my serious attention. I need to get some sort of disguised bed/cute sitting arrangement, because I'm expecting company. The basement just seems to chilly. At least in the sunroom the heaters work wonders and the water view is perfect. Hmmm..Maybe Ikea. LOL. Yep..handy old Ikea.

XOXO
C

I LOVE MONDAYS! yes I really do!

Edited 10AM: Some parts of this post I seem a little pathetic, but trust me..it's my own way of sarcasm and humor..lol. Life is really good. One more thing though. Kelsey tried out for Cheerleading. She was cut at the very end. She was terrific and brave for trying out. Here's the thing that just boggles my mind. She made it through the grueling two week tryout process. They only cut her at the very end and told her she didn't make it because of her kidney, or lack there of one. How on Earth does having only one Kidney make a little girl ineligable for cheer. I'm stumped. Her doctor didn't have a problem with her and soccer or swimming. Her doctor (pediatrician) passed her on the physical. It's not like it's a co-ed high school team. I guess I should have had her urologist sign her off as ok. I'm just bummed for her. However...she's ok today.

Why do I love a Monday? Everyone is at school...I can enjoy a hot yummy cup of coffee and get some writing done. My brain rejuvenates. It's good. We all know how good my coffee is..:) I wish I could make you a yummy cup.

How about that snow..? I have a hard enough time dealing with the 50s that I'm getting today. If we had an inch here, there would totally be a snow day. I'm serious.


Hanukkah starts this week. I've decided on a portrait of the kids for the family gift this year. It's adorable. I'll have to get it scanned in to show you all.




My sister has a cute t-shirt like this one. I guess it states to the world that yes..some of the girls in our family will be accepted by the parents of the Jewish boys we fall in love with and the schiktza in the group won't be. :)Sigh...another story, but I digress. She's safe with the new boyfriend, because she celebrates both. Sigh..lol. Funny when my sweet Half Phillipino Jewish Nephew is more of a celebrater of both than me LOL. Crazy Family. LOL.

Poor Mocha is getting his identity confused. It's really not his fault.
Ava: Mommy when you're out buying me some shirts today, can you get Mocha another girly outfit, too?





He does look so cute, though, doesn't he? It's not like he knows what a boy is..you know?

What else..?
Just have a good safe day in that awful weather. I can't even fathom that much snow. Oooooh I did have some interesting dreams last night, but I'll save the past for another day.
XOXO
Christie

R.I.P

Rest In Peace my sweet friend.

You were loved. You were loyal. I will miss you and your cuddling at my feet when I sleep. Sweet dreams forever Reeses.

He was sick. His neurological system was completely diseased. We all miss him so much.

Love Always...

And Gobble Gobble To Us...

First of all...Thanks Giving!
I was reading some news online this morning. It's in the middle of me getting the family packed to go away for Thanksgiving. I have suitcases surrounding me. I'm alone in the quite house, ok sexy Matt is in the background, but I need a little eye and ear candy to get this task done!

Back to my story. So I come across this article. NOt only does the TSA want us to take off our shoes, coats and everything else (not complaining) they want us to
PACK NEATLY AND IN LAYERS!!!!
Holiday airline travelers urged to chuck carry-on clutter


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WASHINGTON — Airline passengers, who already are required at airport checkpoints to remove their shoes, take off their coats and carry only small bottles of liquids, now have a new task:
Pack neatly.In anticipation of the most popular holiday for travel in the USA, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today launches a campaign urging travelers to eliminate clutter in carry-on bags. Pack in layers. Keep items neat.
Messy travelers could spend more time in line if their carry-ons are cluttered because such bags are more likely to be pulled aside and searched by hand, TSA spokeswoman Ellen Howe says.

The added search could add up to three minutes to time in the security line, Howe says.

"Whether or not the (TSA) campaign is effective, the effort is certainly welcome because, with 27 million-plus people scheduled to fly over Thanksgiving, every effort to speed up the security checkpoint will help," says David Castelveter, spokesman for the Air Transport Association, the major airline trade group.

She Is One Of My Favorite Things.....

Ok so I was humming the song.



Here are a few things....

She is trying out for cheerleading today! I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I'm sneaking in to tryouts to watch her with the camcorder. Time just flies.

She just Kicks Ass at math! "Kick Ass" really does describe it.

She always gives me a new myspace layout to surprise me. She choses the song and everything. (Yes I have one to keep my eye on hers.)

She changes my ringer on my phone to surprise me when I get a call. LOL. Try answering your phone when you're not sure it's yours ringing..LOL.

She tells me all about "Tyra!" Don't worry I know all about ANTM and The Tyra Show. LOL.

Oh...and I'm her Hero on her Myspace Page. How's that for love.
XOXO
Christie

Mommy..I Have Another One

Mommy (shaking me) wake up...I have another chicken pox. (Yes..One More.) She is totally counting every single one. Daily counts. Ummmm...I think she's up to 20. LOL. The funny thing is that she doesn't have too many at all. Really only on her face and a few on the arms. It's the pox with the vaccine type of outbreak....hardly any, but enough to have to stay home from school. They're only visible on the face...so bingo...she's home sick.

This is about as bad as it has gotten. Not bad at all! If you squint really hard you may see a few on her pretty face. Oh yes, but enough to be considered sick. LOL. Oh my.




Hmmmm...to send her to school tomorrow...or not? That is the question.

I'm leaning towards sending.

My Head...

Well my head has been scanned. Hmmmm. I will know something soon, I guess. I'm sure everything is fine. Ok..so now I'm tired. I'm taking up my Chicken Pox Princess and we're going to take a nap.

Have a great Friday you guys..!
XOXO
Christie

Pox...Again!

Did you all have a great Halloween last night?!

My little Tinkerbell and Jack Sparrow were sooo fun. They just ran house to house. It was quite the workout keeping up with them. There weren't that many kids out, which surprised me. Needless to say, my candy girl (teenager..i'm old) had tons of cany left over to stash.

Well, I woke up this morning to a voice wispering she had more dots on her face. Crap! You guessed it correctly. My totally vaccinated daughter has the chicken pox. So that would make the running total of three vaccinated children and three cases of chicken pox in three years. Wow...huh?

We're the holiday special even Pox kind of family. Kelsey had hers on Easter one year. Sammy Richard aka Jack Sparrow broke out the week before school..(not contagious when school started..thankfully.) Now, Ava aka Tinkerbell is the Halloween Pox girl. She's totally sorting all the candy in front of me right now. LOL. Sooooo serious.

I have some great pictures, but of course for some reason my camera isn't loading. Crap Crap Crap. Ok...that was the remainder of my vent. I was read to break my camera about 30 minutes ago. However, knowing me, it's nothing technical...just me f***ing it up somehow.

Well, I'm off to confirm an appointment. The Head lump is probably nothing. I have a scan tomorrow, though. So I haven't heard a thing. I had one of the scans and they wanted it checked down in Portmouth..a bigger better hospital. Nothing I'm sure. :)

Alright friends...my distinct 220ish visitors a day...(no comments..lol) have a great day.
xoxo
Christie

I love this! Having said that, I'm not a huge Celine fan..at all. Here's the thing, though. It's cool that she's mid 30s, like me...and I think the reinvention is cool! I'd love a little reinvention, taking a chance again....you know all the cheesy stuff that she sings about in the song.

Getting ready for the young one's birthday tomorrow. Cupcakes are bought and bagged for school, because you know moms can't bring in "made" ones. His cake is ready for the after dinner party and his gift is wrapped. Sooooo exciting! I didn't turn seven until second grade! It must be the October Birthday thing.

Finally...There's a lump in my head. I'm sure nothing. My sister said since I can feel it, then it can't be in the brain. Who knows. Doctor's appointment tomorrow at 8:20!

Anywhoo friends....xoxo
Christie

Another Conversation Averted For A Little Longer...

"Hey Mommy, If you have a baby in your tummy does the doctor cut off the tummy to get the baby out and then put the tummy back?"

Uuuuuummmmmmm

No...

"Ok well where does the baby come from them. I reaaalllly want to know. I'll be 7 in 3 days. Plllleeeeeaaaaasssseeee."

Ugh....Later....We'll figure it out later.

"Ok Mommy I'm going to watch Zack and Cody. (Thumb in mouth he goes with his blanket in hand."

Whew. I better figure that one out.

Have You Started?

...Christmas/Holiday Shopping that is!

I'm totally on it this year. Did you know that so many toys go on Clearance about right now? I didn't until I walked into Walmart through the garden entrance. They have Barbies, Fairies, Babies (even Baby Alives.!) Tons of boy stuff, but my boy is easy. So that is my tip of the day to you. Oh...I love to do my Xmas shopping online. Check there too. Same clearance items, Plus more! How can a toy be clearanced...hmmm....no clue, but they are. Deals for us.\

Ok Baby Alive is the toy of the year in this house. My girl wants one badly. Remember when we were little the Baby Alives were the dolls! They pooped peed andt we got to change diapers! She wants the one that poops and pees. Ok...I'm going to opt for the peepee one, because Lord knows I don't need anymore poops to clean up. They both sip and eat...so, I'm sure she won't miss the poop. Then again..maybe that's the part that makes it fun for the little girls. Ok...i just changed my mind. The poopy one it is!

Has It Really Come Down to Boobies And Thongs?

Hmmmm.....

Maybe I should go back to talking about Boobies and Thongs! I'll throw in a little sex. We can discuss favorite positions. Ooooh we won't forget favorite toys or the sexual playgrounds.

Hmmmm....

Maybe I'd start getting comments again. Sigh.....

Guilting you? Of course I am..:)

Mrs. Moskowitz

My Youtuber of choice is Mrs. Moskowitz. She's teaching me how to knit. That pic you see is an illustration of my "cast on row." I 'm working on the throw knit stitch. I think that's what you call it. Pretty cool.

Anyhoo...waiting for the plumber. My washer is done. I threw a blanket in there, oh yeah a chenille blanket. Yep. You guessed. It melt/died/disintergrated. The drain is clogged. Sigh.

I'm back to coffee, Mrs. Mosckowitz, and my Matt (Lauer that is.)

xoxo

C

Geekified!

In an attempt to become a more well versed reader of blogs, I've been searching for some new ones to add to my blogroll. Why...no clue...somehow I ended up on this one. It's about streamlining tasks and becoming more "geekified." Ok, well that's how I put it. I'm sure the blogger means to help his reader, but I don't know one woman who would go to this trouble for a shopping list.

I barely write a list, let alone have time for his "Manly" idea listed below:

"Here's an example. When I run out of cleaning supplies, I don't make a shopping list. I snap a photo of the empty container with my iPhone (however any old cameraphone will do). Then I email it into Flickr, which is free. I mark all the photos as private. In addition, I tag them "todo". Oh and the emails get backed up into the Gmail nerve center since I use their SMTP server. I could probably add a filter and a label here too."

Alrighty then my friends...LOL. Now that really will save us some time. :) He soooo means well in a man kind of way..don't you think?

Just for the record..I do find Geeks to be very sexy. The loves of my life...ALL GEEKS!
So There.
XOXO
C

Not feeling it huh...lol

Ok so my Podcast post sounded lame, huh? SOoooooo not feeling the love with it. Maybe it was admission of the Mary Hart wannabe fantasy from the 90s. I'm still working on it, though. Maybe you all will show me the love then...lol..rather than the 0 comment love I'm feeling now.

xoxo
C

Podcast For Me....!

I'm working on a Podcast. I've got the equiptment and working on the pieces! If you read my blog at all then you kind of get the personality. Topics are in the works and hopefully I can get some of my girlfriends to join me. Podcast.

I'm excited. It's the closest to being the Next Mary Hart that I'll get. Being the next Mary Hart was my goal in college. Does that age me? ummmm yes. Only one person new about the

Mary Hart idea. Now all of you do. Whew!

October 8, 2007...the first day!

I've done it! I figured out what it is that I'm going to do.

There will be a Podcast link in the sidebar, hopefully with a new template. You won't need an iPod. You can download and just listen.

Ok Ladies and Guys..

xoxo

C

Template Needed!

I need a new temptlate. This is the worst looking one. I wish I still wish I had my hot pink one with the woman sipping wine curled up on her cozy couch. Yep...that was me.

So I pretty much spent the day doing a few errands. Looking for and arm band thing that the hubby uses when he throws his 55lb kettle bell around. If it's so important, I told him to keep track of his stuff. I know it will never happen, but maybe. Yeah, I know...never happen. I did a little laundry. Put off ironing a few shirts. Oh and here's the best part...NO BLEACH SPLASH MARKS!

That's all for now!
XOXO
C

Ode To My Favorite Duck...

I may only get 5 comments these days but I have well over a hundred reads every day. Most of them come through TWK. The oldies on here know her as Mama Duck. She is amazing. Her blog is fabulous. I love her. When I found out she was done yesterday my heart dropped. I'd miss her. However, she went into withdrawals and came back. For how long...only she knows.

Regardless...I will miss her.

I adore her.

I too have a SD. I relate. She has an amazing little business. Beautiful little ones. Oh and did I mention the way she just cracks me up. Sigh...

Mama D...I will miss you if you go. It's been 3 years on here for us. Wow.

There was a day when it was a few daily consistent reads.....
TKW
Cat
Jewel
Peanut(Ihope she's well.)
Lizzie(busy and working)
Mat
Bethy Girl
Heather (who designed my favorite fabulous template..now recovering from Brain Cancer!)
MamaLum
Dottie
Those were my first real blogrollers....

I love connecting you guys...
XOXO

WHERE DID I GET THIS FROM.....

I have had many of these days, but today I realized I am my Mother's Daughter!

Why...?

1. I used to laugh that my mom would do laundry and it would never fail that somehow she would ALWAYS end up BLEACH splattered on her Tshirt! WE do laundry and we're in comfy clothes, right? Right. So here I am and in one of my comfiest coziest pink Tshirts that is covered in little bleach marks! UGH! LOL.

2. Bleach on the Tshirt first time? Nooooooooo. How the hell have all my coze Ts gotten "Christified?" I seem to be having a collection in the making.

3. Sheets with bleach marks? Who knew you could have sheets not bleach worthy, not my mom and me. (just a little bleach now...a tiny amount in the bleach slot.) My mother again.

4. A towel here and there with a splash mark. Yep...I have those too.

5. Hmmmm we'll throw a good one in. NO WRINKLES! That my friends is a lovely thing my Mom has given me. We don't get wrinkles. Crows feet....non existent. Ok I use some killer eye cream and moisturizer, but some good genes help. :) Freckles..yes...wrinkles...ummmm no.:)

If my sisters are reading....I know you get it!

Thanks Mom...
I love you,,
Christie

No Peanut Zone!

Do you know anyone allergic to peanuts? I was clueless until this week. My neighbor is and it's serious! I never realized how fast one could die with such a serious allergy. He went from 0 to anaphylactic sock in like no time. I had to call 911 and was a mess. He went from talking to not talking or communicating before I figured out what was wrong.

Scary Shit! Seriously. I just wanted to say that if you hear about someone wanting a no peanut zone for their child, then listen to them. I saw a perfectly healthy boy almost die because of lousy peanut butter crackers before my eyes.

Wow...

ps...he's feeling much better...

xoxo

Christie.

MY COMPUTER WAS SICK!!!!!!!!

I WAS HIJACKED! LOL! Ok not me personally, but my blog! Then...my computer w as totally completely sick. So, I decided I'd use the upstairs computer. Do you know where the is is going? Yep...I gave it the bug, too. I'm convinced it happened when I tried to update my template. I must have downloaded something really horrible. Bug infested...it was!

So, here I am. My computers have gone to get cleaned and now they're back! Wooohoo! I was totally and completely going through a panic. Glad that's over with.

Let's see....I've been busy:

• Had a fabulous party on Friday! I threw the most wonderful party. Tons of great food and drinks. It was so good no one would leave!
• I rearranged my living room.Totally loving it.
• Decided I'm thisclose to doing a Doctoral program that seems to be calling my name.
• Oh and yes...my dreams are alive and well. Sometimes I wonder what it is I'm telling myself with all the other person in the past stuff. LOL.
• Finally...I had the most fabulous Mani and Pedi on Friday! I was massaged, served diet coke lol...pampered....and totally relaxed. OMG. The best one ever. Just had to share.

Oh well friends.....I'VE MISSED YOU!

I will write later.

XOXO

Christie

Today

Things I Did Today....

1. Drank Coffee...
2. Drank a little more Coffee..
3. Watched Today
4. Took kids to get hair cut and "styled" for the teen
5. Went to Open House
6. Listened to the middle daughter AVA have a meltdown about her new teacher
7. Bought some groceries at the market
8. Watched a tree fall all on its own
9. Sipping some more coffee.....
10. Off to make dinner...

Yep...pretty boring...

I'm Baaaaaaack!

Hello!!!!!! I'm baaack!!!!!!

After a long long vacation to visit the Mother In Law and getting the kids back into school, I can say I'm back. I'm working on laundry, dinner, and the affair is back on! Yes I love my Diet Coke, and he has snuck his way into the fridge. Maybe I'll get rid of him some other time. :)

I hope you are all well and enjoying the little ones back in school.

Love
Christie

Good Bye My Diet Coke!

See you later my friend. That's right our affair is over. It's been a long 20 years, but it's time. I'm officially through my withdrawls and loving my tea. Ok, not loving like I did you. You're just not good for me anymore. It's been a long two weeks, but you're out of my system. So my friends that's why I've been away for a few days. LOL. It's just been a heck of a few weeks. Hope you've all been great. It's almost time for school to start! You know what that means. They're almost back in school!!!!!!

My Little Moments....

That Brad Paisley Song has meaning. My hubby sent it to me one Sunday afternoon. SO many of the lyrics are me...

• All the smoke alarms in the house going offf.....Yep. We have a Mommy Smoke Alarm scenario! Open the windos and put the ceiling fans on. LOL. But he laughs.
• Backing into the mailbox. We had the only mailbox in our Nashville house that was at a wonderful little tilt. He didn't fix it, because it didn't matter. He knew I'd knock into that big white thing again and again!
• Me driving over the curb in his Volvo and knocking out his alignment! LOL. Then his next car...the same. He just shakes his head.
• I'm soooooo complicated yet not and how "borning would it be if I was just normal?"
• Directions! I can't even get somewhere with the GPS! The dings screw me up. SO I have my lady who talks me through me now. LOL. Lost Christie. He just doesn't know how it's possible to get lost with a GPS! I'm here to tell you it's possible!
• He says I snore. Of course I don't. HE just buys me the Breathe Right Strips. LOL. I wear them to humor him. LOL.

Just sharing..

xoxo

Christie

I'm so glad I have no plans for today. I'm sitting here with my cup of coffee. My head is pounding a little bit, but I'm sure it's recovering from the last few days. My girl (all my little ones actually) is so amazing. She was so scared for the last few days. When we got there for her surgery, though, ...she was FABULOUS!

The day went off without a hitch and we were home about 6 last night. Whew! What a day. They did three biopsies and we'll just see what happens. She's on some new medicine that hopefully will help her with all her pain. Soooooo things are looking better.

Happy Summer Day to all of you!
xoxo
C

My Girl...

What a crazy few days. My poor sweet girl.

She had a horrible esophagus. It started with acid reflux. It's moved up her throat. Now instead of just having the stomachache she has a horrible time just swalowing. I've been so busy with appointments that include the initial appts, consults, pre ops...all of this an hour away from us.

Tomorrow she has surgery and her throat biopsies. I know it will be a rather easy procedure. I just hope hope hope they figure out what is wrong. On that note...Have a great few days everyone!


xoxo
Christie

WILDCARD WEDNESDAY!!!!!

WHICH WINE WOULD WE WELCOME WITH WET WONDER?! WOW WOW!

WILLIAMSBURG WINERY!

LOOK AT MY W'S!!!!!!

Why Do I Need A New Camera?!

I wish you all could see this, because one of the girl's bikini bottoms had the confederate flag on her Ass! Why????? So hick and sooooo southern!




Let's see what else happened today. Oh, I had to remind my son that big boys don't put their wiennies out and say..."Wiener Dude Alert...Wiener Dude Alert!"

Finally, I'm almost ashamed to say this. I'm addicted to Big Brother 8! Yes...I know...loser.
xoxo
C

My SPF....

SPF FRIDAY!
Your SPF: Your SPF. How do you protect yourself? from the sun? from the bugs? from all things bad? alarms? sprays? from the evils of FRIDAY THE 13th!!??



I could go easy and post my sunscreen and bug spray. I...will post my safety net, though. The thing that makes everything ok when the kids are screaming...dogs are barking...and I feel like my mind is becoming mush! My Books!


I love reading. As you all are aware..I'm a whore....a Book Whore! :) So here's a sampling of my books I've devoured this summer.

• I love my Marian Keyes books. The Walsh girls are Five fabulous and different Irish sisters. If you take these in, I suggest you start with Watermelon then go to Rachel's Holiday followed by Angels.....and so on. They're good reads, being funny, sad, quirky, and yet the plots just deepen and grab you. I can never put them down.
• If you want a funny, sexy, great read then I suggest Susan Elizabeth Phillips. She uses supporting characters from the stories and builds them into they're own books! Love that. My two favorites "Match Me If You Can" and "Natural Born Charmer." Read in that order.
• Hmmmm...now for some serious fluff I suggest Bergdorf Blonds and Debutant Divorcee. They're funny. Not literary greats, but fun.
• Oh and if I can suggest one Danielle Steel book let it be Toxic Bachelors! Three single men who are best friends and they're lives are turned around by women. It's a spin on the whole female looking for love story.

There are many others, but that's all for now.

So when it's nasty out and the 13th is here and freaking me out, I'll be in my book escaping.

XOXO

Christie

Bitch and Vent

Read at your own risk. I just need a vent!

I'm feeling like a failure these days. Ok, not a total failure, but like I just can't get it going these days.

Why?

It's easy to say put ourselves as a priority. How? Sometimes when I have an extra half hour I'd like to just stay quiet or enjoy quiet, rather than go out for coffee with a friend. Do you feel like that?

I had a great idea of making slip covers. How come I can't do it? Fabric is great. Beautiful, actually. I just can't get them to look right. So after hours and days of sewing I feel like I accomplished ZILCH.

Then I'm stuck with the feeling of...Wow...am I just capable of slip cover making. What else? I'm being really being self-indulgent right now, I know. It's not PMS. Hmmm. I'm raising my kids. I'm doing well at that, but I'm just thinking about me right now. Me. I soooo don't know who I am right now. My mistakes haunt me sometimes. I try to let them go, but why did it take me until 30 to get the wisdom and insight soooo needed in my twenties? Another major source of reflection for me. Ahhhh well...screw it.

One thing is...It's just that I miss that friend of mine. I love you friend. I wish you were here. I need your voice.

Ok I'm done. Tears are wiped away. I'm done. LOL. Whew.

We're off to the beach. Let's see if I can get the sunscream all over the kids this time, without leaving a strip of skin bare. LOL. Yep...been there done that and it left one with a nice little red stripe. Bad Mommy!
xoxo
Christie

Then and Now!

Then and Now...

Then...I always used to make sure I didn't go out without Mascara and Lip Gloss...
Now...I make sure my mositurizer has SPF and my legs have bug spray.

Then...Getting my Victoria Secret Catalogs was something I looked forward to!...
Now...I can't wait for my Pottery Barn, PB Kids, and William Sonoma!

Then...I loved shopping ...I mean loved!
Now... Give me my garden, my patio to relax...and some time with my friends and I'm good for a long time!

Then...I made sure my hair was done every 6 weeks and my mani and pedi biweekly!
Now...Hmmmm...I try for the mani and pedi...and the hair looks good, but not done as timely as before.

Then...Shoe shopping was fun and I loved the sexy ones.
Now...I'm to busy telling my oldest that she will not wear heels that high!

Then...My car radio was mine.
Now..."Mommy can we listen to our music!"

Yep...this is what happens. I'm not fighting it, but crap if it doesn't make me feel my age.
xoxo
C

Lunesta For Dreams

Edit: Spam blogger commentor..hey if you're going to do it, I'm sooo guessing you'd have a better chance if it was in english! WTF...trust me buddy peole don't buy things from spammers. You were already screwed by just wasting your time, but then in Spanish...? Brilliant Buddy...just brilliant! I'm done...

Happenings In My World.

1. I have been eaten alive by mosquitos! Not kidding...I am mosquito bait. I'm dying. I was nextdoor having a little wine last night with the ladies and my girlfriend lit the citronella candles. They didn't work. I'm here to say that citronella is crap. It never works! Ok, I'm done. It was my own fault for not spraying down with all the bug killer, but I'm trying to keep carcinogens off my body. Go figure!

2. Insomnia has taken ahold of me tonight. I had to resort to some Lunesta. I'm typing as I wait for it to work.


3. If I have to look at one more Plasma or LCD TV and choose between a 47 and some other monsterous size...hmmmm....I think I'll scream. Oh didn't you know that football season is around the corner and this year it would be awesome to watch his "Sunday Ticket" on a 50ish inch flat screen HDtv. SUCH A GUY THING! He doesn't watch tv, EXCEPT for all of the football games. LOL. OMG. I'll take a picture of the schedule he "thinks" he's putting on the side of the fridge. Hmmmmmmm. Funny, though.

4. I walked 4 miles today in less than an hour! I kicked ass. I think I'm looking better at 37 than at 27...just a thought.

5. Let's see...mmmmm...the Lunesta has hit! Night Night....xoxo
Christie

The 4th and Changing Gears!

Hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July!

We had a great day yesterday. There were friends, yummy food, and fireworks that made the day great. I'm a little holiday'd out there, if truth be told. It just seems like I need a break from it all and start working out again tomorrow. I've got the iced tea going, and tons of water. I've been putting a yummy juicy slice of orange in my tea and it's a totally different taste. I love it.

Changing gears...

Yesterday while we were at the party Kelsey was telling one of the neighbors about the way she's working out and training for Cheer tryouts. I'm so impressed with her dedication. I, the mommy, sat down with her and told her the pros and cons. After all of this she may not be chosen. After that talk it's only been positive and encouraging. It's what any of you would have done. ok...so the issue...

My neighbor, the "perfect one," had the nerve to tell Kelsey all of the cons in public. She told her she may not make it and not to worry she could be good at plenty of things. The odds were really against her. She may not have the right body type! WTF! I was right there and I just wanted to slap the lady. What nerve. I'm sure Kelsey was oblivious, but I wasn't. Ok..really what a bitch! Ok...that's all on that subject.

Ok one more thing...How can a grown up be a bitch to a 12 year old?! Look at her...so not worthy of such crap from the "Perfect One!"



Ok..I'm going to sip a little glass of wine and watch one of the Netflix dvds. Choices Choices. It's a nice night and it's cooling off nicely outside. I love this time of night. The kids are in bed. It's quiet in the house and I'm going to sip a little glass of wine and chill.

Love to you guys...
xoxo
Christie

Happy 4th Everyone!

I hope you're all taking in the day and having some fun. We have two parties and fireworks to go to tonight. It's gorgeous here today. There's a breeze, not too hot, and simply fabulous today. I even did two miles outside with the big dog today and feel like I may be able to indulge a little in the cocktail festivities tonight! :)

My Boy With The Camera...Smile Mommy...Hmmmmm..I don't see Mommy from the waist up!


Enjoy my friends. Use sunscreen! Here are some more beach pictures from the last few days.



XOXO
Christie

SPF: Whatever you call it

Thanks Kristine from Random and Odd! Another day of a topic for my blog given to me! Woohoo!

Today it's something ugly, yet totally loved from a loved one.

Mine is newest/most recent gift from my daughter. I love it, but what it is it? LOL! It's something she made in art class and painted the most wonder shades of throw up. LOL. Gotta love it, though. She is so proud of it and it's right there next to her picture on the mantle.


Next is what I walked into on Monday night. I was out at the market for a little while. I came home and he (my non handy hubby) had my pans hanging on the wall above my sink with "NAILS" not " !!!!!!!! Ok,he was trying to make things easy for me. My last two houses I owned I had kitchens I could renovate. Now that I live in officer housing (in an amazing home,) in an area that I wouldn't buy in, I'm left with undesirable storage. So he thought he'd help. LOL...Love it?


Did you play!
XOXO
C

Crabs Anyone?

As I get ready to go to the beach today I thought I'd share some pics from yesterday. It was hotter than hell, but sooo fun. My kids were in heaven, though. I need more coffee, too. Ok, so here they are...and yes those are crabs my son found in the water. Eeeewwwww!

Letter H! How did he Figure That out!

TKW's Wild Card Wednesday....Imagine cool card image here!
How did my boy figure that out?! The Timer?!When the mommy is away they find the camera and play. My boy has figured out the timer on the camera while he was supposed to be sleeping last night! How did he figure that out?! So here's the post for the day. Oh and yes food. They decided to post their half eaten food, as well! My kids...gotta love them.

Mommy Hannah's Mommy Doesn't Like You!

I have spent an entire day searching for my camera.

Me..Hunny do you know where Mommy's camera is

K..Mommy it's in my purse.

Me..Hmmmmm

K..You know how I love taking pictures of myself.

Me..(Me just laughing.)

K..Don't worry Mommy if I broke it then I wouldn't have anything to take my picture with.

Me..Thanks Hunny for taking such good care of my camera from such a selfish spot in your heart. LOL.
(She's got some long arms!)


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Next, is a conversation with my youngest daughter.

A..Mommy Hannah told me a secret and told me not to tell you.

Me..Oh come on...you can tell me anything.

A..Her Mommy doesn't like you!

Me..Wow. (She's a such a cold aloof nonwaving kind of out of her house at 7:30 every morning..i'm surprised.)

A..Don't worry Mommy.

Me..Oh baby I'm not worried. Sometimes people don't like you. Trust me..it's not the end of my world.

A..Mommy Hannah's Mommy thinks you yell.

Me..(Hmmm..I think that's her other neighbor. Maybe she doesn't hate me afterall. Fuck it..who cares.)

A..Mommy I don't think you yell at all. Remember...Daddy thinks you're a pushover!


And how is your day? Does anyone "Not Like You" near you? In all my moving around in this crazy life of ours in the military, I've learned there's always a few crazy nuts around. It's always good to feel around for the bitchy ones before you end up soooo close and sharing too much.

Ok, I'm off to get more coffee before taking A to the doctor.

Sorry I was so political yesterday. LOL..like anyone cares...I know.

xoxo
C

Cheney and My Mom!

Cheney Needs A Class In Civics 101!!!!


The Office of Vice President Dick Cheney told an agency within the National Archives that for purposes of securing classified information, the Vice President's office is not an 'entity within the executive branch' according to a letter released Thursday by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

In case he was mistaken about the executive branch maybe he should look up the White House website. His picture is there. What an ass. He has his own office and staff...Hmmmm. That would be an "entity" to me. Ok done with politics. I'm not looking for a fight here..just a little tiny bit of common sense.

Hmmmm...Maybe we should just give Cheney a Pink Highlighter and let him mark up The Constitution with all the Articles he'd like to change.


Ok, on a lighter note. My mother has left! She was upset that I didn't bring any Xanax to give her at the airport. OH but I didn't get mad when she made me go inside with her at 4AM only to find out that my Dad made the reservations for JULY! Total accident, but trust me....what a pain in the ass. HOly Crap!

That's about it! Happy Monday Friends.
Oh and I'm thinking of doing a Podcast. I'll let you know more about that tomorrow!
I'm excited about it!
xoxo
C

Mommy Guess What's In My Hand?

I'm cuddling my sweet boy. I'm enjoying the moment. He says to me:

Hey mommy guess what I have in my hand?

I don't know buddy what do you have?

Guess!

Ummmmmm

It's in between my thumb and my pointy finger!

Oh Buddy....A buger!

Bingo!

There you have a conversation with a 6 year old. Ok...when do boys stop being so gross?!

Shrek 3 for 5

Today we're going to see Shrek. I couldn't put the boy through Nancy Drew. So we compromised and now it's off to see Shrek's baby.

The visit is going great. I have no pics right now because I'm on the upstairs computer. Let's just say that My mom sure is taking it easy and relaxing during her vacation. LOL.

I've got the whole ovarian/uterine pain thing going today. I should go to the doctor..I know. I, however, need to be mommy and get them to the movie. I figure I can relax there...but holy crap if It doesn't hurt like a M-Fer. UGh.


Happy Tuesday My Friends...
xoxo
C

"Have You Found Me?"

Hope you all had a fabulous FD weekend. We were here and just played it low key. He grilled grilled and grilled some more.

My mother invaded, also. She flew into the wrong airport about an hour in the wrong direction. Put that with the fact that we were already at the airport an hour in the opposite direction from my house...it was another 2 hour drive to get the Parental! LOL.
Ring Ring...
Mom. I'm here at baggage claim where are you?

Me. I'm at baggage claim too looking for you?

Mom. Christie I don't see you. You're making me worry. I'll sit down. Just drive around and I'm sure you'll find me.

Ring Ring
Me. Mom what does the sign say outside of the building where you're sitting?

Mom. Have you found me?!

Me. Do you see me?

Mom. No.

Me. Then no mom...I haven't found you? (Holy Fuck)

Mom. It says Airport and Baggage Claim.

Me..(Well That helps.) I'll find you. Let me drive around and look some more.

Ring Ring to MY Phone
Mom. Have you found me?!
Me. Ummmmm Mom, If I found you then you'd be in the car and not on the phone with me.

Mom. Christie I'm next to a yellow curb.

Me. (Thinking something is for sure f-d up now.) Mom...which airport are you at?

Mom. (In the duh tone) Richmond!

Me. Ummmm Mom...I live near Norfolk...not Richmond!

Mom. Well Daddy bought me the ticket.

So my friends...welcome to the world of my mother.
XOXO
Christie

SPF...Back Back Back...

Thank you lovely Kristine for the SPF today...Back / or something like that!


This was taken in the shadows with the flash off in case any new gray strands decided to pop up. My new take on "Gray Management" is to lighten and do awesome highlights so the light grays could mimic blond highlights! Awesome or what?!

Sorry for copying you Kristine, but my ass is in no mood for a "Baby Got Back" pic. The roots are hear and basically just blended into red. Everything is going to get lightened up in the next few days. Red is for winter and everything needs to be lightened up for the summer!

Ok, now that everyone knows my styling/coloring secrets...then hell what else does a girl have to hide. Aaaah...nothing!

Well my darling friends...Thanks for visiting and caring.

Love you guys..
xoxo
Christie

Summer Summer Summer....

One more day and my kids are out for the Summer. This week they have half days. Halfway into the day when they came home I realized I better get some things planned or it's going to be one loooonnnnnggggg Summer. The beach is going to be top on the list and the pool. The only thing is that I miss TN. Yes, I miss TN. I had my Country Club Y's there. I have some pools at the gyms here, but nothing like that.

Ok so let's see...

Oh, I grabbed my camera in pure horror. I was looking out my kitchen window as I was doing the dishes. All of a sudden I see this creature hanging upside down...clawed feel hooked to the branch...and it was eating. I swear it looked like an upside down rat at first. UGHUGH UGH UGH UGH UGH. No...it was just one of my friendly little squirrel friends. They love to freak me out. I'll open my blinds in the moring and there's one in a little tree right outside my window looking right at me. HOLY CRAP that's something to wake up to.

Well, after I saw the hanging creature I ran and grabbed my camera. Of course he no longer was upside down. He was just staring at me. Here's one of my friends. I need to name them. They spend enough time in close proximity to my windows that I can figure out who is who among the squirrels.

If one of you says "How Cute" I'm going to....well I don't know what I'll do, but YUCK. LOL.

Meet My Wanna Be Friend....Who needs a good name!





That's all I have. Happy Wednesay!
xoxo
Christie

Ouch!

Bug bites are horrible, but none are as bad as what my poor little one suffered today.


He had to have mommmy in there getting it off. That poor sensitive area and I was getting that little tick off. You know how they grip in and hold on to the skin tightly. This is my reason for never letting them miss a day of baths/showers. This is the third time since mid May that I've found a tick. Even after a good scrubbing in the tub or shower...they'll still be there. So my friends...check your kids. Check check check....

Ok sorry for the icky tick talk.

I'm sure he got it at field day today at school. It was hot sweaty and in a field at school today. My baby is getting ready to go into first grade. I'm just shocked at how fast time goes.

Have a great day my friends...
xoxo
C

Bouncing Into Friday!

SPF Friday .. Thanks Kristine for such a good one!

I was feeling a little sluggish this morning, probably because of the cake I had had for breakfast with my coffee! Soooo not kidding. I sliced myself a piece of my strawberry cheesecake that was my birthday cake. Yummy! Who cares. Thanks to the following I was able to bounce into Friday...Regardless of the sugar stuffed into me because of me.


1 If you haven't heard of Robin Thicke...well you must! You soooo must! I heard his one song Without You, but his CD is soooo sexy. Oprah had to have him on a second time because he's just so the fucking hot. It's true. He's hot and sexy. How could one not was to bounce a little to his sexy smoothe hot sikly voice. Yuuuummmmmy!

2 My new iPod with the Dixie Chicks blaring got me soooo bouncing. I love them. Enough Said.

3 My coffee of course! A little coffee and I was off.

Now on to something funny.


My daughter is famous for her self portraits. I find them on my camera every single day. Then I read TKW and her take on the bounce subject. She mentioned "Girls on Trampolines." Any of you sick enough like us to know about the Man Show and the girls know what we're talking about. So my daughter was out on the tramp the other night. This is how it went.


"Mommy Daddy look at me! Let me show you what I can do."
"Ok hunny...we're watching."

Then it started. My poor girl is just clueless. In the air splits. Jumps everywhere. I looked at my hubby. He was horrified. LOL...! We're too young for this. Way too young. Ok maybe not. LOL!

With that....If you played let us know....
Happy TGIF
XOXO
C

More Dreams..New York?

So the dreams are at it again. I love my dreams. It really is escapism at its best. Last night it was about New York. It wasn't about the next home to buy, but rather me just taking in all the sites. Crazy! It was awesome. I was with a friend and just traveling, sipping drinks from spot to spot....and exploring.

Interesting.

The birthday was great. We didn't go out to dinner, as we do with all birthdays. The weather was perfect so I lit the bug candles and we just sat and watched the boats on the water. Gorgeous Night. The kids jumped on the Trampoline, we played Bocce Ball and BBQ'd. I didn't even get eaten alive by my bug friends. I know I'm so sweet they can't resist. They just don't know how tricky I am. I did the Off and Bug Candles (Citronella.) I know...sneaky. :)

I'm sipping some coffee now and getting ready to load some songs on my iPod. I didn't get to it yesterday. I need to finish these damn slipcovers. Sooooo not done yet. Life happens you know. They will be so cute, though.

I'm off...Have a great Thurday friends...
xoxo
Christie

When I'm 80....

Just maybe I'll get this card in my 60s....


It's been a fabulous morning. I'm just sipping some yummy coffee right now and loading some music onto my new birthday present. My kids gave me a new video IPOD. Sooooo awesome. The best part of the gift was the card. Each one of my little ones wrote me a great little note on the inside. My little boy can write. It's amazing. He loves his mommy and wrote his name in Cursive. It's a big deal! My girls decorated my gift bag and used every print of tissue paper in my gift wrapping center. LOL. They are soooo my mini me girls.

Happy Birthday To Me (obnoxious to wish myself this, but I love bdays) ...Screw it....37 might just be the best year ever. I'm hoping for some surprises, some great stories...and great love.
XOXO
Christie

Still 36!

I look at myself in the mirror everyday and think I'm holding up pretty well. The exasperation of time flying is ever present, but life is pretty good. I just have to keep my hair the light strawberry blond, rather than more of the reddish color to keep the gray away. Doing so means that If I have an univited guests in the color of gray then the highlights will disguise them.

Now I'll tell you what really knocks me onto my ass with a huge thump. I have the daughter in the picture below. I guess that is proof that yep...37 I am. When did she wake up and become this! My gorgeous daughter in one of her famous self portraits.




I'm looking forward to my kids and their smiles as they love to celebrate my day with me. It's just so much fun. Let's not forget the cake and ice cream. Screw the low sugar day tomorrow. :)

Kisses...
Christie

Sunday Fun..

I enjoy a nice glass of wine and a little more than a glass once in a while, but drunken jerks don't do it for me. If you're a faithful friend/reader than you know what I'm talking about. Enough said.

Ugh...

I'm sitting here with an icepack on my head. For some reason I've had this headache all day. We had clams yesterday and I think the salt content (enemy) was really really high. That mixed with m-fing hormones do make for a happy me. (yeah right)

I'm craving chocolate.

This does pose one problem. I can't read my fluff! Bummer. All the Tylenol...non headache drugs and ice pack on the head, haven't budged it. I take that back. The icepack is finally working.

Did I mention I'm craving chocolate. I soooo am.
I'll post tomorrow!
xoxo
C

Life and my Dreams

It's been one of those weeks. I can't believe I went to bed and woke up to a Friday morning. I've had sick kids home from school, a dead school duck, and almost killing little Mocha and some crazy DREAMS. Where to begin.
Edit Add On: Oh and my birthday is coming fast and furiously! I'll be 37 and that just brings all kinds of stuff to mind! Oh my...sorry...I'll be 20/17! Hmmm...does that make it any better? I don't know? I'll let you know as the day approaches. That's right friends...that sweet little duck died. It died in my hand within two hours of the kids and me bring it home. When I called the teacher she told me she thought that Squeaky was looking sick and knew one his legs wasn't working right. It made sense to her. Well let me tell you this. I was heartbroken. Trying to save his little life....the kids walked in on me. It was just too much. Of course we had to have a funeral for Squeaky. Just when I thought I could relax...Mocha (shih tzu) decides to freak out.

I had given him some flea control medicine from the doctor. It nearly killed him. I was up until 4AM in the morning on Saturday taking care of him. I had to give him 4AM. After 4 baths with Dawn liquid dish soap (info I googled) it worked and he finally stopped having seizures. No sleep for me.

Then I had two nights of consecutive no sleep with the two little ones. No sleepagain.


I've been dreaming some really really vivid dreams . We all have that time in our life that we don't speak about anymore, because we can't. You know what I'm talking about. Anyway...my dreams have been crazy. It's like I have another life going on in my dreams. I felt this closeness and sweetness that I haven't had in my world in so long. Questions are answered there and time just goes on with us there. I can't explain it. Crazy. I miss my friend, but I have my dreams. When I wake up I have to wait for a second to realize the dream is over. I'm a dreamer, but nothing like this. Is it the future hinting to me..doubt it. If only I could email, maybe it would make more sense. Regardless, it's sweet. I can't begin to explain anything about it, but say it's WOW. Hmmmmm....

If you happen to be wondering,the answer is no. I'm not drinking. :)

Ok friends...happy weekend.
xoxo
C

Ducky For The Weekend!

My sweet boy volunteered us to get the Ducky for the holiday weekend. Hmmm. He's so excited that he couldn't even sleep last night. First I heard of the Duck staying here was when his teacher called me and couldn't stop thanking me for Duckling Sitting. LOL!

He/She is sooooo cute. My little guy told me they're not sure if it's a boy or a girl. They named him Squeeky. He waddles around if you let him out of the cage. Such a sweet sweet little thing. Let's see what happens when I bring him home tomorrow. I have dogs. God Help Me!

I went today and checked out the Duck sitting responsiblities. Easier than a child. I just need to make sure the dogs don't take him out for playtime. Should be easy enough.

Happy Thursday!
xoxo

I'm Boring...I know

I'll paint the scene.

I'm here a little high from some combo of medicine and coffee/and diet coke.

I have the dogs barking at the gardners. Not just barking, though. There's barking running and paws on the window sills to make sure they scare the poor men.

Laundry is just here waiting for me to fold.

I had the urge to buy the Martha Stewart Home Keeping book, but then thought..WTF am I thinking?

My house is glossy from my fabulous dusting.

The recycler guys came early!!!!!! Somehow I'm going to have to find something to put my recyling in, and make sure I label it well enough so the guys to recyle it like they did with my extra Plast Bin last week.

Ummmmmm.....

The kids are screaming in the backyard on the trampoline.

My boobies are feeling especially big today.

Finally...I'm having a little coffee right now and it's tasting especially good!

I had nothing else. LOL. I'm so boring. It's a given.
xoxo
C

Concert, Girl on Girl, and Gardening!

It's Monday and I need to plan my week!

I have nothing to complain about, in the great scheme of things. It's fabulous. Yes. Given. Ok, so I'm not being self-indulgent...just a little introspective. Let's move on.

Just a few things ...I'm thinking of today.

First, I had a great weekend with fun and shock. We did the Bodeans concert on Friday. FABULOUS! I totally felt like I was back in my 20s. I guess it was just relaxing, listening to good music from the college days, and not worrying about much.

Next, we ended up at a great party this weekend. It was one of those mandatory events. Hubby had to go to promote someone. It was a family kind of party. Anyhoo...there was food, drinks, games...and yes naughty naughty straight laced conservative couples, hididng there true selves.

I was getting ready to pack up my two youngest kids and let hubby stay with his guys. He never does that, so what the heck. I'd get to read my book at bedtime in peace ( so exciting..i know.) Well, before I knew it the hubby emerged from the Master bedroom from a bathroom stop. He was stone cold white. Shocked! Eyes bulging. There was some serious girl on girl/ couple action going on! Holy Crap! LOL! There were kids still at the party and you had orgy action going on. No fucking way! He assured me it was actually happening. I was dying.

He told me whatever fantasies he had about "chick action" was left in that bathroom stop! LOL! Poor poor baby. (yeah right!)

Ok, so today I'm going to garden. That's right girl on girl action to gardening. I'm going to prune some plants and weed a little. On that note I'll sign off and hope you all have a great great weekend.

SPF Framed!

This one of my favorite, non picture, frames in my house. It's a "Congratulations On Your Wedding" letter from Bill and Hillary Clinton. It was hand written and I love it. My mom gave it to me, FRAMED, when we got back from our honeymoon. Being in the military, we have tons of people come and make fun of Clinton. So rude. LOL.


Also...I love a nice mantle. So many decorating shows and magazines tell us to stay away from pictures on the mantles. Forget that. Our little ones are only little for a short time. So I always keep one good one of them up there. It's funny, because if I'm having a rough day or just feel drained then I glance up at them and smile. Soooo screw the decorators.



Anyhoo...tonight we're going to see the Bodeans. (Thanks to TKW for letting me know their playing a free concert really close by! I can't wait!)

I'm off to Costco. Happy Friday.
xoxo
C

It's been a busy few days!

First of all my baby sister graduated from Law School! Congratulations my sweetie!
Now she's busy studying for the Bar.

Next, I've been working on some slipcovers for the couches. Quite the endeavor. LOL. Who knew. I guess if I wanted easy throw over your couch type ones, like you see on a tlc show it wouldn't be so time consuming. I, however, want mine with a tailed skirt and fitted arms. I'll take pictures.

I've been looking for just the right anniversary gift. It's going to be 13 years! I can't believe that. It makes me feel old for some reason. Yeah, well, if I want to feel old I just have to think of my daughter who just received her first CosmoGirl magazine. Yep. LOL!

"Mommy our style is different. It's not like you have no style, but it's just not my style. I like "prettiful" things." Yes friends "Prettiful!" A made up word.

I love her. She cracks me up. She's me. I see me in her. It's the most amazing thing.

Finally, it's late, but I Hope you all had a fabulous HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

I was given the most amazing gifts. They were all made by my kids for me. My oldest princess made me the most gorgeous ceramic hearts. She made them, they were fired, she painted them....I lvoe them. The younger princess made me tea and a poem. She was so proud of that. She couldn't wait to give it to me. My boy painted a pot, planted the flower, and told me I was the best mommy ever. Then he asked me if I had a baby in my boobie. It felt like I did because it was so big. LOL!!!!!!!!


Happy Today!
xoxo
C