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
Saturday, June 18, 2005
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
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Long long summer!
Let me just say...It's going to be one long summer! I have thoroughly planned out things for the kids today. I, officially, feel like Julie McCoy...the cruise director.
Oh, and my daughter just had a 20 minute conversation about how she couldn't be a vegetarian. Uhhhh, I told her it wasn't mandatory. "Mommy...those sweet animals are sooo cute and I feel so badly eating them," she told me with tears in her eyes. She just can't seem to give up hamburger or ribs. LOL. Hmmm. She still will be a veterinarian, but she says she'll hopefully get sick of meat by then. OMG! Yes, I know. To answer your next question, no I'm not a Veggie.
Well, I just got a gift card in the mail from my parents to Outback. So, I guess we'll be going there tonight, because I soooo don't want to cook. See how nicely things work out. Life has decided to cooperate for a change.
Let me just answer the final question you may have...yes I'm PMSY! UGH! After three kids it just comes on like the plague. Ugh. Ok, maybe i'll have a cocktail, too. Mmmm now that sounds good.
XOXO
C
Oh, and my daughter just had a 20 minute conversation about how she couldn't be a vegetarian. Uhhhh, I told her it wasn't mandatory. "Mommy...those sweet animals are sooo cute and I feel so badly eating them," she told me with tears in her eyes. She just can't seem to give up hamburger or ribs. LOL. Hmmm. She still will be a veterinarian, but she says she'll hopefully get sick of meat by then. OMG! Yes, I know. To answer your next question, no I'm not a Veggie.
Well, I just got a gift card in the mail from my parents to Outback. So, I guess we'll be going there tonight, because I soooo don't want to cook. See how nicely things work out. Life has decided to cooperate for a change.
Let me just answer the final question you may have...yes I'm PMSY! UGH! After three kids it just comes on like the plague. Ugh. Ok, maybe i'll have a cocktail, too. Mmmm now that sounds good.
XOXO
C
Monday, May 30, 2005
Game Time...!
I know some of you have played already, so you don't have to play...but I tag everyone who hasn't played!!!! (Thanks Peanutt.)
1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions.
5. Don't search around and look for the coolest book you can find.
Do the one thats actually right next to you.
From: Sushi For Beginners. Marianne Keys.
'Okay, everyone thought she was a bitch, but they had no conception of the pressure she was under. '
Now, I tag whoever wants grab a book and write a line.
XOXO
1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions.
5. Don't search around and look for the coolest book you can find.
Do the one thats actually right next to you.
From: Sushi For Beginners. Marianne Keys.
'Okay, everyone thought she was a bitch, but they had no conception of the pressure she was under. '
Now, I tag whoever wants grab a book and write a line.
XOXO
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Happy Anniversary to Us...
May 28th, 2005 is our 11th wedding anniversay. Wow, 11 years. We went out tonight with the kids to a great baseball game. Didn't you know that Nashville has a AAA baseball team that feeds into the World Famous Brewers..LOL. I thought it would be crappy, but it ended up fabulously! We had food, fun and when the game was done we saw the most AMAZING fire works. It was better than some 4th of July parties.
Tomorrow the 28th we'll celebrate our first anniversary together in 4 years. He was deployed for the last 2 during the War....and with Sept 11th...and other military crap...we've been apart! So, this is going to be a great day. I am surprising him with a replica of the top of our wedding cake and we'll have it after dinner with some fabulous champagne. That along with some pictures of us...and it's going to be a sweet day.
Happy Weekend!
XOXO
Christie
Tomorrow the 28th we'll celebrate our first anniversary together in 4 years. He was deployed for the last 2 during the War....and with Sept 11th...and other military crap...we've been apart! So, this is going to be a great day. I am surprising him with a replica of the top of our wedding cake and we'll have it after dinner with some fabulous champagne. That along with some pictures of us...and it's going to be a sweet day.
Happy Weekend!
XOXO
Christie
Thursday, May 26, 2005
My body is a launching pad!
My husband took today off, so it was nice to not be totally alone with the kids on day 2 of summer. Well, I feel like I have a summer cold. I'm a little out of it. You know that foggy feeling behind your face...and feeling like the last thing you can do all day is take care of three kids alone.
I made them a wonderful lunch, because I am Superwoman! LOL. Mexican for all of them. Then it was naptime. So, I put a show on for the little ones so they could have some quiet time and I quickly fell asleep. One was snuggled behind my knees (always touching..lol), another on the other couch, and one on the floor. All of a sudden, I woke up. I felt something strange. There he was. Spiderman was balanced on my hip bone ( I was on my side) and then he took a flying leap off my body to the floor. I was in shock. Before I could say anything....He was up on me again. Woosh...He flew off again. That's right friends, I've become just another launching pad.
He had a great excuse. I had told him not to jump off the couch...and Mommy isn't a couch. So, what's wrong he wanted to know? Such logic! This all came after he (four years old) ran out to me naked from the bathroom to show me his penis that had "growed"!!!! That's right friends...a boy erection at 4 1/2! The pediatrician told me not to worry the last time it kept "growing", but ugh...we had a talk about how the sisters are not to see the "growing penis"!!!!! Such conversations these kids are making me have with them!
XOXO
C
I made them a wonderful lunch, because I am Superwoman! LOL. Mexican for all of them. Then it was naptime. So, I put a show on for the little ones so they could have some quiet time and I quickly fell asleep. One was snuggled behind my knees (always touching..lol), another on the other couch, and one on the floor. All of a sudden, I woke up. I felt something strange. There he was. Spiderman was balanced on my hip bone ( I was on my side) and then he took a flying leap off my body to the floor. I was in shock. Before I could say anything....He was up on me again. Woosh...He flew off again. That's right friends, I've become just another launching pad.
He had a great excuse. I had told him not to jump off the couch...and Mommy isn't a couch. So, what's wrong he wanted to know? Such logic! This all came after he (four years old) ran out to me naked from the bathroom to show me his penis that had "growed"!!!! That's right friends...a boy erection at 4 1/2! The pediatrician told me not to worry the last time it kept "growing", but ugh...we had a talk about how the sisters are not to see the "growing penis"!!!!! Such conversations these kids are making me have with them!
XOXO
C
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Were we such a handful?
My 10 year old princess got her bangs cut! We have been in the growing the bang out phase forever and it's been driving me crazy. I know, I know, pick your battles! This is one just got under my skin. I know I never was such a pain at 10. I mean, come on, I was a naive 10 year old. My daughter was explaining what a lesbian is to my 6 year old. Yes, that had me spitting my drink out of my mouth when hubby and I heard that one. Soooooo....she is a straight A student. She is gifted and a miracle (my 17 surgery girl who was a 31 week preemie.) She's precious and really good. However, she tells ME I don't know about style!!!!!!! What?! Me!!!!!? No way! Has it come to that? I don't need to be a "cool" mom, but come on....not know about style. UGH.
Ok...so she was backtalking. You know, when girls just don't know when to stop. So, I warned her. I warned her again....and finally told her that if she kept it up I'd cut her bangs. (Yes hoping she'd keep it up..bad I know.) Well, she granted my wish and kept it up! Wooohooo!!!!! Her hair was going to be trimmed...and look sweet again. And so it happened...she cried, but it was ok. I sucked it up with a smile. Oooooh and she looks so nice. I told her how cleaned up it looked...and she told me she LOVED it! She didn't know why we didn't do her hair like that sooner! DUH!!!
Girls...!
Good luck all you girl mommies.
XOOX
C
Ok...so she was backtalking. You know, when girls just don't know when to stop. So, I warned her. I warned her again....and finally told her that if she kept it up I'd cut her bangs. (Yes hoping she'd keep it up..bad I know.) Well, she granted my wish and kept it up! Wooohooo!!!!! Her hair was going to be trimmed...and look sweet again. And so it happened...she cried, but it was ok. I sucked it up with a smile. Oooooh and she looks so nice. I told her how cleaned up it looked...and she told me she LOVED it! She didn't know why we didn't do her hair like that sooner! DUH!!!
Girls...!
Good luck all you girl mommies.
XOOX
C
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
It's fixed...
So, I fixed my three in a row. However, the damn post is gone all together. I just wanted one to stay. Well, the kids are home and Summer is here. They're crazy wild summer kids. LOL. I know for a fact I wasn't this crazy to my mom. :) Let's just not ask my mom.
Well, now it's time to get the bathing suit and a wax. Ugh....where does time go. I swear I was just wearing my pink Uggs in the snow. Time is flying and it's almost my birthday.
XOXO
C
Well, now it's time to get the bathing suit and a wax. Ugh....where does time go. I swear I was just wearing my pink Uggs in the snow. Time is flying and it's almost my birthday.
XOXO
C
Three in a row...
Three in a row posts and hell if I can figure out how to get rid of them. LOL. That's right, I deleted them and they're still there. Oh well, just so you know...I know.
XOXO
C
XOXO
C
Monday, May 23, 2005
No on the Hybrid...
Well, he doesn't like the Hybrid. I didn't see that coming..lol. Yeah right. He liked it, but it wasn't what he wanted. Soooooo I think he's back looking at the Acura. Men and their cars.
I'm just having a nice cup of tea and relaxing.
XOXO
C
I'm just having a nice cup of tea and relaxing.
XOXO
C
Happy Monday...
Today has already given me one child faking sick on the second to last day of school, a husband ready to buy a new car, and another Star Wars DVD with the boy. After I took the non sick one to school, I am finally enjoying a cup of coffee.
So, I guess we're going to buy a car today...(i'm working on getting him to look at a hybrid..and if you knew my hubby you'd be cracking up.) Yes, I am the more liberal, green one of us..lol. When I really was fed up with the war and him being on tour #2 to Iraq...I just threatened to put a Kerry for President sign in the yard. LOL. Yep I just laughed. I know how to get to him. LOL. I'm a total smartass. He wants an SUV (trading in the Volvo) and I'm talking Hybrid. Yes. Don't even get me started on Nashville not giving residents Recyclers! Even the military bases given their residents, on base, recyclers! Ok, I digress.
Now, don't go feeling sorry for the hubby. He knows I'm a handful.
Happy Monday my friends...
XOXO
Christie
So, I guess we're going to buy a car today...(i'm working on getting him to look at a hybrid..and if you knew my hubby you'd be cracking up.) Yes, I am the more liberal, green one of us..lol. When I really was fed up with the war and him being on tour #2 to Iraq...I just threatened to put a Kerry for President sign in the yard. LOL. Yep I just laughed. I know how to get to him. LOL. I'm a total smartass. He wants an SUV (trading in the Volvo) and I'm talking Hybrid. Yes. Don't even get me started on Nashville not giving residents Recyclers! Even the military bases given their residents, on base, recyclers! Ok, I digress.
Now, don't go feeling sorry for the hubby. He knows I'm a handful.
Happy Monday my friends...
XOXO
Christie
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Wow..35!
I can't believe in 15 days, June 6, I'm going to be 35. When did that happen? Ok, so if 40 is the new 30, does that mean 35 can be the equivilant of 25? LOL...Well, I hope not. I love my 30's more than my mid 20's. I must admit, I'm getting better with age.
I am wistful of the years gone by, but one can't live in the past. I'm glad for all my success, my mistakes...my life. It's been quite a ride, so far. I wonder what the adventure holds. If you would have told me I'd be 35 and living in Nashville a few years ago, I'd say you were high! However, this time of my life is giving me some of the sweetest memories yet.
I wish for a wonderful new year. I hope to weed out the hurt of and lows of 34 and move on to the sweetest time yet. :) I'm the eternal optimist, it's got to be good for something.
Ok Ok..enough of me being deep about superficial age. LOL..My coffee hasn't kicked in yet, either has the zoloft. LOL!!!!!!! So, let me curl up with my coffee and paper, while the kids are outside looking at the veggies Mommy is trying to grow. Spiderman is really taken with Starwars, and the Princesses are already wearing the cute little outfits we got yesterday. They are such little fashion cuties, just like the Mommy.
Ok friends, I'm off to the coffee...and let me just share they carried in a dead worm just now! ICK! I'm off to my day...Happy Sunday.
XOXOX,
Christie
I am wistful of the years gone by, but one can't live in the past. I'm glad for all my success, my mistakes...my life. It's been quite a ride, so far. I wonder what the adventure holds. If you would have told me I'd be 35 and living in Nashville a few years ago, I'd say you were high! However, this time of my life is giving me some of the sweetest memories yet.
I wish for a wonderful new year. I hope to weed out the hurt of and lows of 34 and move on to the sweetest time yet. :) I'm the eternal optimist, it's got to be good for something.
Ok Ok..enough of me being deep about superficial age. LOL..My coffee hasn't kicked in yet, either has the zoloft. LOL!!!!!!! So, let me curl up with my coffee and paper, while the kids are outside looking at the veggies Mommy is trying to grow. Spiderman is really taken with Starwars, and the Princesses are already wearing the cute little outfits we got yesterday. They are such little fashion cuties, just like the Mommy.
Ok friends, I'm off to the coffee...and let me just share they carried in a dead worm just now! ICK! I'm off to my day...Happy Sunday.
XOXOX,
Christie
Friday, May 20, 2005
I can't believe I did it...
I actually bought my son, Spiderman, the Star Wars trilogy today. The girls were at school and everytime he saw a SW commercial on tv he'd ask me if I tivo'd SW. It went on for days. So, I said...fine...let's go get the DVD. Well, they don't just sell one DVD. It's the trilogy. So, yes, I spent $45 for them (last one in stock.) On our way out we walked past the SW section in the toys. You can already see it coming....huh? "Mommy I need the light saber," he begged. Fine Fine Fine. I guess he deserves one boy toy for every 5 Barbies in the house. LOL. I'm a sucker.
Now, he's upstairs standing on my bed watching his dvds and doing the SW light saber dance..lol. Yes, the one I made fun of yesterday! See....karma just came and bit me in the ass.
XOXO
C
Now, he's upstairs standing on my bed watching his dvds and doing the SW light saber dance..lol. Yes, the one I made fun of yesterday! See....karma just came and bit me in the ass.
XOXO
C
One more before I go to bed...
Follow your bliss....
I think that says it all. It's been working for me lately. :)
XOXO
Christie
I think that says it all. It's been working for me lately. :)
XOXO
Christie
Thursday, May 19, 2005
A few thoughts for today...
I was watching the news last night and theyhad guys dressed up as Star Wars characters and doing choreographed Light Saber dances, for loss of a better word. Riddle me this...what kind of person camps out for days, dresses like their favorite Jedi character, and then performs the "routine" with a light saber before Star Wars opens? They're a bunch of geeks. These guys are officially tied with the people who dress up and go to Star Trek conventions! LOL. It's just the funniest thing. Where do they get so much time? Do they work? Go to school? LOL...I'm sure they brought their wireless computers,Macs of course, to play SW games while they waited.
I do have a good memory. It was 76 or 77 and it was the original Star Wars. My mom and her girlfriend (single hotties) were going out, so I was getting babysat by the girfriend's son and his friend. We watched Star Wars at Manns Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The guys were aspiring film makers. They taped the movie with a tape recorder. It was too funny. I remember it to this day. It was quite the life I had growing up. I am a lucky girl. It didn't hit me until this morning that I, too, had special Star Wars memories...but you won't see me dressing up like Princess Leah and camping out. Although, the thought of the sexy Princess Leah costume would be fun...lol.
TTFN...XOXO and to my Geeky Star Wars friends....Let the force be with you!
Oh and PS...My hubby gave all the guys at work the day off so they could go watch the movie...Yeah I know....UGH! LOL
XOXO,
Christie
I do have a good memory. It was 76 or 77 and it was the original Star Wars. My mom and her girlfriend (single hotties) were going out, so I was getting babysat by the girfriend's son and his friend. We watched Star Wars at Manns Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The guys were aspiring film makers. They taped the movie with a tape recorder. It was too funny. I remember it to this day. It was quite the life I had growing up. I am a lucky girl. It didn't hit me until this morning that I, too, had special Star Wars memories...but you won't see me dressing up like Princess Leah and camping out. Although, the thought of the sexy Princess Leah costume would be fun...lol.
TTFN...XOXO and to my Geeky Star Wars friends....Let the force be with you!
Oh and PS...My hubby gave all the guys at work the day off so they could go watch the movie...Yeah I know....UGH! LOL
XOXO,
Christie
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Summer is here...
Well today was Spring/Summer cleaning. LOL. Wow...I got in the nooks and crannies. I just finished and it's 8:30. I am here to tell you that under my couches are clean, under the cushions are clean, there isn't a thing under my bed, the kids rooms are immaculate......and they're all bathed and in bed. I feel good. Don't you love it when everything is just right. I have always have a clean house, but this is clean clean we're talking. Ok, I have to admit I have the carpet cleaners coming tomorrow, so they will be under things and everywhere...lol. So, there was a method to my madness.
Now the hubby is tinkering with the surround sound. UGH...lol. Just what we need. Men and their gadgets. I'm ready to finally relax and he's tinkering.
I have to get things together, because my kids are on Summer Vacation as of Tuesday. Can you believe it? Another school year has come and gone. Time is flying. It feels like only yesterday I was studying for finals at U of A and planning a summer of sun and the beach. Mmmmm I can't believe that my oldest is going into 5th grade and my baby is going to be in PreK.
Life is too short to dwell on the past. Living for today and tomorrow is where it's at. :)
XOXO,
C
Now the hubby is tinkering with the surround sound. UGH...lol. Just what we need. Men and their gadgets. I'm ready to finally relax and he's tinkering.
I have to get things together, because my kids are on Summer Vacation as of Tuesday. Can you believe it? Another school year has come and gone. Time is flying. It feels like only yesterday I was studying for finals at U of A and planning a summer of sun and the beach. Mmmmm I can't believe that my oldest is going into 5th grade and my baby is going to be in PreK.
Life is too short to dwell on the past. Living for today and tomorrow is where it's at. :)
XOXO,
C
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Monday, May 16, 2005
Important Household Items!
Here's a thought for you? What are the 3 most important items in your house (excluding humans, pets, and books?)
This came to me yesterday morning as I was waking up at 6:15 on Sunday morning. My lovely children decided it was time to get up and get in all their tv time before church. I went about my morning. My routine was normal. I walked downstairs, waking up I put the dog outside, walk into the kitchen and put on my coffee, and then make the kids breakfast. On my way out to driveway to get my Sunday paper, I noticed the counter full of water. That's right....the Coffee Maker died!
Starbucks wouldn't work, because I'd have to get out of the car. I was in no mood for that. Well, Sleeping Beauty (hubby) woke up to my screeching and I sweet talked him into getting us coffee. After all of this, though..there was no time for church. I needed to sit, enjoy my bought coffee, and read the paper. Sooo...this got me to thinking about the most important things in my house.
Here they are:
My laptop! I don't need to go any further. We all get that!
My Tivo! If you have Tivo...you soooo know what I mean. There's nothing like it. If you don't have it....You need to seriously think about it. It's awesome. One of my favorite things is watching Desperate Housewives and Alias the morning after.
Finally, and most importantly....MY COFFEE MAKER! Life just isn't the same without one. Yes, I'm addicted. I admit it. I just enjoy wrapping my hands around the warm cup and sipping away.
Those are my 3 favorties...What are yours?
XOXO
C
This came to me yesterday morning as I was waking up at 6:15 on Sunday morning. My lovely children decided it was time to get up and get in all their tv time before church. I went about my morning. My routine was normal. I walked downstairs, waking up I put the dog outside, walk into the kitchen and put on my coffee, and then make the kids breakfast. On my way out to driveway to get my Sunday paper, I noticed the counter full of water. That's right....the Coffee Maker died!
Starbucks wouldn't work, because I'd have to get out of the car. I was in no mood for that. Well, Sleeping Beauty (hubby) woke up to my screeching and I sweet talked him into getting us coffee. After all of this, though..there was no time for church. I needed to sit, enjoy my bought coffee, and read the paper. Sooo...this got me to thinking about the most important things in my house.
Here they are:
My laptop! I don't need to go any further. We all get that!
My Tivo! If you have Tivo...you soooo know what I mean. There's nothing like it. If you don't have it....You need to seriously think about it. It's awesome. One of my favorite things is watching Desperate Housewives and Alias the morning after.
Finally, and most importantly....MY COFFEE MAKER! Life just isn't the same without one. Yes, I'm addicted. I admit it. I just enjoy wrapping my hands around the warm cup and sipping away.
Those are my 3 favorties...What are yours?
XOXO
C
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Kids Kids Kids
Rainy days and kids inside are quite a mix. At the moment, Spiderman is gargling Diet Coke and Princess #2 is making him laugh so it's coming out of his nose. Delightfu, huh? The coffee has done nothing to help me today. Oh now they're chasing each other around the couch. LOL...let it stop!
Calgon take me away!
If I hadn't had PMS days ago..I'd think I had PMS right now. The kids, as much as they're being little wild rugrats right now, they crack me up!
The rain needs to stop, because I have things to do today. The last thing I need is to drag the kids out in the rain and listen to the arguing about who gets to hold which umbrella! LOL...Life with kiddies, fun. Moms must have strategic planning on the outings. Without a plan...we'd all be screwed. You know what I mean mommies...dont' you?
XOXO
C
Calgon take me away!
If I hadn't had PMS days ago..I'd think I had PMS right now. The kids, as much as they're being little wild rugrats right now, they crack me up!
The rain needs to stop, because I have things to do today. The last thing I need is to drag the kids out in the rain and listen to the arguing about who gets to hold which umbrella! LOL...Life with kiddies, fun. Moms must have strategic planning on the outings. Without a plan...we'd all be screwed. You know what I mean mommies...dont' you?
XOXO
C
Friday, May 13, 2005
Want a workout?
Well all of you striving for thong worthiness....I've got it figured out.
With all the Y workouts, cutting out anything white, and all the gadets you can come up with have nothing on gardening!
I've just been out in the melting heat working my ass out pulling weeds and planting flowers. Yes, I melted, but hopefully it was just fat. This was all after my Y workout. LOL. My abs were even put to work in the garden. Whoooooo!
That is my little tip for you guys this weekend. Plus, you get to make your house pretty and get the nice smile every time you drive up. You guys know I'm a house hunting whore, but Martha Stewart has nothing on me. I love the decorating and gardening, but with the edge of sassiness! I'm not perfect, but like things cozy and pretty!
Ok, there you go. I hope you're all having a nice weekend.
Love,
Christie
With all the Y workouts, cutting out anything white, and all the gadets you can come up with have nothing on gardening!
I've just been out in the melting heat working my ass out pulling weeds and planting flowers. Yes, I melted, but hopefully it was just fat. This was all after my Y workout. LOL. My abs were even put to work in the garden. Whoooooo!
That is my little tip for you guys this weekend. Plus, you get to make your house pretty and get the nice smile every time you drive up. You guys know I'm a house hunting whore, but Martha Stewart has nothing on me. I love the decorating and gardening, but with the edge of sassiness! I'm not perfect, but like things cozy and pretty!
Ok, there you go. I hope you're all having a nice weekend.
Love,
Christie
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Hot Hot Hot
I'm here to tell you that it is possible to MELT! It's in the 90's today and I swear I'm melting. My husband always tells me not to worry that I'm not going to melt....he's wrong. Ok Ok, I'm a little HM. It's a given and I fully admit it. However, I did go to the University of Arizona in Tucson and don't think I ever complained about the hot hot heat like this. Having to lug the kids in and out of the car probably has something to do with it.
I can't believe I'm the same person who used to lay out on top of the 10 story dorms in 100 degrees with baby oil! LOL. Now I make sure sunscreen is at hand and it's always on my face. (I'm working to keep the wrinkles away.) Soooooo, other than that complaint it's been a nice little day.
Here are a few things only heard in the south....
Fixin' (thanks Mama D) I can't even imagine saying fixin.
Right Quick....that doesn't even make sesne.
Rick and Bubba...Radio guys. UGH..Bubba
Y'all in California are on the left coast.
Just a few little southerisms. LOL....TTFN
XOXO
C
I can't believe I'm the same person who used to lay out on top of the 10 story dorms in 100 degrees with baby oil! LOL. Now I make sure sunscreen is at hand and it's always on my face. (I'm working to keep the wrinkles away.) Soooooo, other than that complaint it's been a nice little day.
Here are a few things only heard in the south....
Fixin' (thanks Mama D) I can't even imagine saying fixin.
Right Quick....that doesn't even make sesne.
Rick and Bubba...Radio guys. UGH..Bubba
Y'all in California are on the left coast.
Just a few little southerisms. LOL....TTFN
XOXO
C
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Time....
I've spent my life chasing something.
I'm done chasing the elusive something.
I'll smile more knowing it's ok.
Mmmm I wonder what is next and I can't wait for the adventure.
So many things floating around in my brain right now....so I'll just end this little note and say TTFN.
My sweet friend...breathe.
XOXO
Christie
I'm done chasing the elusive something.
I'll smile more knowing it's ok.
Mmmm I wonder what is next and I can't wait for the adventure.
So many things floating around in my brain right now....so I'll just end this little note and say TTFN.
My sweet friend...breathe.
XOXO
Christie
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Oh no...!
It's happened.
Stop everything.
I've been so worried about my kids, but I should have worried about me! Holy Crap!
I caught myself. I'm embarassed. Mortified. Feeling like a Southerner!
Here it is. Once again...Holy Crap!
Whenever I say my Son's name....Sam......It sounds like Saaahhhhm.
There's a slight TWANG! FUCK FUCK FUCK! I can't get it to go away. FUCKITY FUCK FUCK FUCK!
That's about all I have today. LOL! Yes tons of F words. If you look through my blogs...I dare you to find me ever saying FUCK, but finding the twang when I say my son's name is totally cuss worthy. LOL Get me back to So Cal before I turn into a redneck!
XOXO
C
Stop everything.
I've been so worried about my kids, but I should have worried about me! Holy Crap!
I caught myself. I'm embarassed. Mortified. Feeling like a Southerner!
Here it is. Once again...Holy Crap!
Whenever I say my Son's name....Sam......It sounds like Saaahhhhm.
There's a slight TWANG! FUCK FUCK FUCK! I can't get it to go away. FUCKITY FUCK FUCK FUCK!
That's about all I have today. LOL! Yes tons of F words. If you look through my blogs...I dare you to find me ever saying FUCK, but finding the twang when I say my son's name is totally cuss worthy. LOL Get me back to So Cal before I turn into a redneck!
XOXO
C
Monday, May 09, 2005
Crazy Love
This is wear my brain is today. I'm smiling and remembering.
Crazy Love...Van Morrison
I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that’s where I belong
Yet I’m running to her like a river’s song
Chorus:
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She’s got a fine sense of humor when I’m feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
Chorus:
Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
And when I’m returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin’ brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
Crazy Love...Van Morrison
I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that’s where I belong
Yet I’m running to her like a river’s song
Chorus:
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She’s got a fine sense of humor when I’m feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
Chorus:
Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
And when I’m returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin’ brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
I am loved..
Sometimes we need to stop the searching for love and fulfillment and just cherish what is right in front of us. I am loved. I was pampered, cuddled, and taken care of today. I love my family and when I'm having a hard time I'll smile knowing how loved and appreciated I am. :) When we're happy and loving one another...anything is possible.
XOXO
Christie
XOXO
Christie
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Happy Mother's Day..
Aaahhh tomorrow is Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day my friends. I look forward to spending the day tomorrow with my little ones and hubby. It should be a wonderful day. I haven't spent the a MD with my husband in 4 years. Can you believe it? The deployments and war have kept him away for soooo many holidays.
I know I talk about sparkly things, handbags, and luxurious gifts...but I really only care about my family. Just spending time together will be the most wonder gift of all. Some of the best fun was today watching the little ones look for gifts and flowers with me there. They were hiding them and finding cards. They were so excited...it was precious. They just love me.
Oh yeah and the PMS is gone away...so wooohooo for me. I'm feeling a little better.
PS...Don't forget to treat the Moms with love and tenderness tomorrow. We all need it. Making them Queens for the day wouldn't hurt either :)
Love,
Christie
I know I talk about sparkly things, handbags, and luxurious gifts...but I really only care about my family. Just spending time together will be the most wonder gift of all. Some of the best fun was today watching the little ones look for gifts and flowers with me there. They were hiding them and finding cards. They were so excited...it was precious. They just love me.
Oh yeah and the PMS is gone away...so wooohooo for me. I'm feeling a little better.
PS...Don't forget to treat the Moms with love and tenderness tomorrow. We all need it. Making them Queens for the day wouldn't hurt either :)
Love,
Christie
Friday, May 06, 2005
A few thoughts filling my brain.
My brain is full of so much this morning I don't even know where to begin.
Who knew that Mother's Day isn't "Sparkly Worthy!" According to my hubby anniversaries (May 28th) and brithdays (June 6) are Sparkly Worthy...lol. Hmmm So I sure hope it's cute purse worthy..LOL! I do hope for something sparkly during my month of special days.
This morning the coffee addict is in withdrawls a little. I don't have any creamer! I am stuck using skim milk! Let's just say, thankfully for everyone in my world that I had sweet n low. Otherwise, I'd be one grumpy Mama.
I'm working on the Purpose Driven Life for the third time. I love this book. It's color coded for the different studies. It's amazing how I can get something different out of it every time I go back to it. My thought for today......Day 16.....Life is about love. Mmmm if that isn't the truth.
When will this war in Iraq end. My husband is talking about going over again. Ugh. He is an active duty Marine, for those of you who don't know. He's a Major and he's been in 11 years. This will be the third trip over. That doesn't even include the other deployments. UGH. I support everyone and I'm not allowed to go negative with him, but enough already. You all know I don't get political, but I can see it now. After Iraq...then on to Iran. It will never end. I pray for peace.
I need yoga today. I need the meditation at the end.
Mmmmm...what else....I'm thinking of all my friends this morning and wishing you all a beautiful day!
Love,
Christie
Who knew that Mother's Day isn't "Sparkly Worthy!" According to my hubby anniversaries (May 28th) and brithdays (June 6) are Sparkly Worthy...lol. Hmmm So I sure hope it's cute purse worthy..LOL! I do hope for something sparkly during my month of special days.
This morning the coffee addict is in withdrawls a little. I don't have any creamer! I am stuck using skim milk! Let's just say, thankfully for everyone in my world that I had sweet n low. Otherwise, I'd be one grumpy Mama.
I'm working on the Purpose Driven Life for the third time. I love this book. It's color coded for the different studies. It's amazing how I can get something different out of it every time I go back to it. My thought for today......Day 16.....Life is about love. Mmmm if that isn't the truth.
When will this war in Iraq end. My husband is talking about going over again. Ugh. He is an active duty Marine, for those of you who don't know. He's a Major and he's been in 11 years. This will be the third trip over. That doesn't even include the other deployments. UGH. I support everyone and I'm not allowed to go negative with him, but enough already. You all know I don't get political, but I can see it now. After Iraq...then on to Iran. It will never end. I pray for peace.
I need yoga today. I need the meditation at the end.
Mmmmm...what else....I'm thinking of all my friends this morning and wishing you all a beautiful day!
Love,
Christie
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Sunny Wednesday
I had a great lunch with a wonderful girlfriend yesterday! She reminded me that my doctor is right. I will only have relationships "On My Own Terms." It was nice to know that my real girlfriends are truly wonderful. We had the last lunch before she went in today to be induced to have her baby! It was just a sweet lunch.
So, things are better and I"m treasuring my real friendships. I don't have to keep the unhealthy user people in my world. It's funny that at my age I'm just now getting it.
It's ok to change my mind! This I know for sure, if I can't change my mind...then who will change it for me. Sooo...it's going to be a wonderful Wednesday. This I know for sure...:)
XOXO
C
So, things are better and I"m treasuring my real friendships. I don't have to keep the unhealthy user people in my world. It's funny that at my age I'm just now getting it.
It's ok to change my mind! This I know for sure, if I can't change my mind...then who will change it for me. Sooo...it's going to be a wonderful Wednesday. This I know for sure...:)
XOXO
C
Monday, May 02, 2005
Days like this...
Some days are easier than others. It's hard when you've had a friend for so long and you finally have to just let them, because the relationship is not healthy. I've typed it before and I'll type it again...I miss my friend.
I just love my friend so dearly, it just has to be this way. No pity party...just deep breaths.
Ok, I need my coffee...:)
XOXO,
C
I just love my friend so dearly, it just has to be this way. No pity party...just deep breaths.
Ok, I need my coffee...:)
XOXO,
C
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Car Shopping...
Who has been car shopping with a man lately? OMG!!!!!!
My husband is a crack up. It's like a woman shopping for shoes that will match the perfect dress...and then finding the perfect bag to match. Let me say he has expensive taste. Right now he drives a Volvo S80 T6. Ok, soooo nice little man car. I drive a minivan with crushed goldfish under the carseats. Ok...back to the story. So, he decides his volvo is done. I do agree with this, because it's time to get something with a warranty again. Mine is paid off and a few years old...but if you have a luxury anything...you need a warranty.
Soooooo today we went to many a dealership. Did you know soooo many are closed on Sunday?! Welcome to the south. LOL. So, now he's looking at an Acura, Saab, or who knows. LOL. Welcome to the world of shopping with my hubby. Some of you might remember he went in for a laptop and came out with 2 (0ne for each of us.) He works so hard and deploys to wars...and if he wants a nice car...then I want that for him. He deserves nice things after living in the hell hole of a desert that is Iraq. He's Mr. budget and the sugar daddy for me. He hands me cash and always makes sure the car is not on E for me. :)
Welcome to carbuying with Tom. LOL. Oh did I tell you he loves a great deal. So, I pity the poor sales person when my "always wanting a deal" hubby walks in.!
Happy Monday tomorrow!
C
My husband is a crack up. It's like a woman shopping for shoes that will match the perfect dress...and then finding the perfect bag to match. Let me say he has expensive taste. Right now he drives a Volvo S80 T6. Ok, soooo nice little man car. I drive a minivan with crushed goldfish under the carseats. Ok...back to the story. So, he decides his volvo is done. I do agree with this, because it's time to get something with a warranty again. Mine is paid off and a few years old...but if you have a luxury anything...you need a warranty.
Soooooo today we went to many a dealership. Did you know soooo many are closed on Sunday?! Welcome to the south. LOL. So, now he's looking at an Acura, Saab, or who knows. LOL. Welcome to the world of shopping with my hubby. Some of you might remember he went in for a laptop and came out with 2 (0ne for each of us.) He works so hard and deploys to wars...and if he wants a nice car...then I want that for him. He deserves nice things after living in the hell hole of a desert that is Iraq. He's Mr. budget and the sugar daddy for me. He hands me cash and always makes sure the car is not on E for me. :)
Welcome to carbuying with Tom. LOL. Oh did I tell you he loves a great deal. So, I pity the poor sales person when my "always wanting a deal" hubby walks in.!
Happy Monday tomorrow!
C
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Caffeine is my drug of choice...
Am I an addict?
Hmmm, now that's the question. I love my coffee. I can't imagine my morning without my little jolt of cafe. LOL. I love it. It's a love affair. I look forward to my moments with my hands wrapped around my favorite Longaberger Mugs...or my Princess Mug sipping it slowly. Mmmm the scent of a nice roasted bean can get the endorphines pumping with no exercise needed. It's my morning ritual. If there isn't creamer or sweet n low in the house...my morning can really suffer. My morning can be set off on a negative tone. So, I'm sure I always keep the coffee cupboard stocked..even if it means a special trip to the market for my "stash."
So, yes...It's my drug of choice. I gave up my daily diet coke, but replaced it with iced tea. Hmmm. What's a girl to do? I thought I'd blog about my yummy friend sitting next to me this morning. I wish I could pour you a yummy cup and chat about the run away bride. Instead, I'll just have to watch CNN and the story of the crazy lady who ran away from life.
XOXO Happy Saturday friends...
Christie
Hmmm, now that's the question. I love my coffee. I can't imagine my morning without my little jolt of cafe. LOL. I love it. It's a love affair. I look forward to my moments with my hands wrapped around my favorite Longaberger Mugs...or my Princess Mug sipping it slowly. Mmmm the scent of a nice roasted bean can get the endorphines pumping with no exercise needed. It's my morning ritual. If there isn't creamer or sweet n low in the house...my morning can really suffer. My morning can be set off on a negative tone. So, I'm sure I always keep the coffee cupboard stocked..even if it means a special trip to the market for my "stash."
So, yes...It's my drug of choice. I gave up my daily diet coke, but replaced it with iced tea. Hmmm. What's a girl to do? I thought I'd blog about my yummy friend sitting next to me this morning. I wish I could pour you a yummy cup and chat about the run away bride. Instead, I'll just have to watch CNN and the story of the crazy lady who ran away from life.
XOXO Happy Saturday friends...
Christie
Friday, April 29, 2005
Tag I'm it...
Thanks Holly..I had nothing to type about today....
What follows is a list of different occupations. Select at least five of them. Add more to the list if you like, and then pass it on.
Of the five you selected, you are to finish each phrase with what you would do as a member of that profession. Then pass it on to three other bloggers.
If I could be a scientist…
If I could be a farmer…
If I could be a musician…
If I could be a doctor…
If I could be a painter…
If I could be a gardener…
If I could be a missionary…
If I could be a chef…
If I could be an architect…
If I could be a linguist…
If I could be a psychologist…
If I could be a librarian…
If I could be an athlete…
If I could be a lawyer…
If I could be an innkeeper…
If I could be a professor…
If I could be a writer…
If I could be a backup dancer…
If I could be a llama-rider…
If I could be a bonnie pirate…
If I could be a midget stripper…
If I could be a proctologist…
If I could be a TV-Chat Show host…
If I could be an actor…
If I could be a judge…
If I could be a Jedi…
If I could be a mob boss…
If I could be a personal trainer…
If I could be a professional race car driver…
If I could be a stand-up comedian…
If I could be an artist…
What follows is a list of different occupations. Select at least five of them. Add more to the list if you like, and then pass it on.
Of the five you selected, you are to finish each phrase with what you would do as a member of that profession. Then pass it on to three other bloggers.
If I could be a scientist…
If I could be a farmer…
If I could be a musician…
If I could be a doctor…
If I could be a painter…
If I could be a gardener…
If I could be a missionary…
If I could be a chef…
If I could be an architect…
If I could be a linguist…
If I could be a psychologist…
If I could be a librarian…
If I could be an athlete…
If I could be a lawyer…
If I could be an innkeeper…
If I could be a professor…
If I could be a writer…
If I could be a backup dancer…
If I could be a llama-rider…
If I could be a bonnie pirate…
If I could be a midget stripper…
If I could be a proctologist…
If I could be a TV-Chat Show host…
If I could be an actor…
If I could be a judge…
If I could be a Jedi…
If I could be a mob boss…
If I could be a personal trainer…
If I could be a professional race car driver…
If I could be a stand-up comedian…
If I could be an artist…
- If I could be a chef...I'd cook the yummiest food and have my own show on the Food Network.
- If I could be an inn owner....I'd have it be on my west coast and then I'd have my very own getaway.
- If I could be a Jedi...I'd ban all Star Wars geeks from lining weeks beofore the movie premiere.
- If I could be an athlete....then I'd have to get a boob job so my boobies wouldn't hurt from all the running..lol.
- If I could be a professional race car driver....my car would be sparkly pink!
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Where Is Spring?
I just turned on the heater, because it's freezing! Where is the nice weather? Come back soon!!!!
At least I can sip coffee and curl up while typing my blog.
So, things are coming along. I've finally finished a little project I've been working on and it's looking great. I've figured out the graphics and I love it. If you love what you do, then life is that much easier.
Theme week is going well. Today was tacky day! LOL...My 10 year old thought tacky meant layering every single piece of clothing i her drawers on her body. Ugh...no. After that was fixed the little one decided she'd just forget tacky day and wear her crown. She'll do anything to wear her princess clothes or tiara.
So, life is good and the hubby finally went back to work after a few days off! WOOOHOOOO.
I love him, but I just need a little time to myself.
Happy Thursday...
Christie
I know I'm so boring the last few days. XOXO
At least I can sip coffee and curl up while typing my blog.
So, things are coming along. I've finally finished a little project I've been working on and it's looking great. I've figured out the graphics and I love it. If you love what you do, then life is that much easier.
Theme week is going well. Today was tacky day! LOL...My 10 year old thought tacky meant layering every single piece of clothing i her drawers on her body. Ugh...no. After that was fixed the little one decided she'd just forget tacky day and wear her crown. She'll do anything to wear her princess clothes or tiara.
So, life is good and the hubby finally went back to work after a few days off! WOOOHOOOO.
I love him, but I just need a little time to myself.
Happy Thursday...
Christie
I know I'm so boring the last few days. XOXO
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Anything else?
Who out there loves the notice we get from schools about what our kids need to bring?
This week is Field week for the elementary school and Circus Week at preschool. On Friday I received the theme list for the elementary school. So, from blue and gold, to jersey day, hat day, mix match day and then field day....it's quite a bit of work for a mom to get together over a weekend for two girls. Follow that with a pledge sheet for the kids to get money for the school. UGH! Yearbooks are out, too. Yes in elementary school. Today I received the sheets for money for flowers for the teachers. I don't think it ever ends. So, when I read my son's preschool note said he was going to be a "prancing pony" and needed a horse on a stick....I thought I'd scream. The pony is only needed the day after tomorrow.
Would it hurt them to space out the "stuff" a little. I do the best I can just to make sure I pack the "right stuff" in the lunches, send in the pictures for Mother's day projects, and make sure they brush their teeth before they leave the house for school.
I don't ever think our parents did this much! LOL. My mom would sure disagree, but I'm sure. Ok, the complaining is done. I just feel like somehow I'm always missing something. I keep it all organized, but someone I'm always reminded of something I'm not doing just quite right.
Not a pity party...just a little reality time.
I'll try and perk up...
XOXO
C
This week is Field week for the elementary school and Circus Week at preschool. On Friday I received the theme list for the elementary school. So, from blue and gold, to jersey day, hat day, mix match day and then field day....it's quite a bit of work for a mom to get together over a weekend for two girls. Follow that with a pledge sheet for the kids to get money for the school. UGH! Yearbooks are out, too. Yes in elementary school. Today I received the sheets for money for flowers for the teachers. I don't think it ever ends. So, when I read my son's preschool note said he was going to be a "prancing pony" and needed a horse on a stick....I thought I'd scream. The pony is only needed the day after tomorrow.
Would it hurt them to space out the "stuff" a little. I do the best I can just to make sure I pack the "right stuff" in the lunches, send in the pictures for Mother's day projects, and make sure they brush their teeth before they leave the house for school.
I don't ever think our parents did this much! LOL. My mom would sure disagree, but I'm sure. Ok, the complaining is done. I just feel like somehow I'm always missing something. I keep it all organized, but someone I'm always reminded of something I'm not doing just quite right.
Not a pity party...just a little reality time.
I'll try and perk up...
XOXO
C
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Oh my!
Ok, TMI!
"Mommy, what's a virgin?"
Do you think I was even close to being ready to asnwer that?!!! GO ahead start laughing. I, who is never without words for anything, was speechless.
My precious daughter was there holding my US magazine with a story on Britney Spears. I love my smut, but it's soooo not ok for my 10 year old. Ugh. What did I do?
It was a simple answer from and she said ok. She put the magazine down and walked away to "play" lol. God help me.
There is the start of my day. :)
XOXO
C
"Mommy, what's a virgin?"
Do you think I was even close to being ready to asnwer that?!!! GO ahead start laughing. I, who is never without words for anything, was speechless.
My precious daughter was there holding my US magazine with a story on Britney Spears. I love my smut, but it's soooo not ok for my 10 year old. Ugh. What did I do?
It was a simple answer from and she said ok. She put the magazine down and walked away to "play" lol. God help me.
There is the start of my day. :)
XOXO
C
Peace and quiet
Well, last night I had the tummy bug and it has officially carried over. YUCK!
Here's something good though...the kids are sleeping, I get to have the TIVO, and I'm drinking some peppermint tea. (thanks Holly.)
Oh yeah...and it's now 34 out! Where did spring go?
Off to relax and watch Alias from Wednesday and sip my tea.
TTFN
C
Here's something good though...the kids are sleeping, I get to have the TIVO, and I'm drinking some peppermint tea. (thanks Holly.)
Oh yeah...and it's now 34 out! Where did spring go?
Off to relax and watch Alias from Wednesday and sip my tea.
TTFN
C
Saturday, April 23, 2005
When the Mommy is sick...
It's a rainy and cold Saturday here. The temp is in the 40's right now and two days ago we had 90! I feel like I've been hit in the gutt or have the worst food poisoning ever. Last night was horrible. I can't figure out if it was a change in medicine or something I ate. Hmmm.
Maybe I'm just sick with the flu. Go figure. When the Mommy is sick life just seems "boring." That is what my little ones told me. I am sorry, but they're lucky boring is all it is. LOL. My poor poor tummy.
So, as I suffer the end of whatever is attacking the tummy I have my People, Us, and a few other smutty magazines. One girly is asleep in the nook of my curled up legs, recovering from her sleep over and the boy is watching something on TIVO. I'll take boring.
Hope it's nice whatever you're doing.
C
Maybe I'm just sick with the flu. Go figure. When the Mommy is sick life just seems "boring." That is what my little ones told me. I am sorry, but they're lucky boring is all it is. LOL. My poor poor tummy.
So, as I suffer the end of whatever is attacking the tummy I have my People, Us, and a few other smutty magazines. One girly is asleep in the nook of my curled up legs, recovering from her sleep over and the boy is watching something on TIVO. I'll take boring.
Hope it's nice whatever you're doing.
C
Friday, April 22, 2005
It started with a bang...
This morning started with thunder and lightening like it was going out of style. It was a good old fashioned thunderstorm. All the kids wanted to know was if I thought school would be out today for a "Rain Day." It may sound crazy, but they were convinced since they stayed home on snow days that for sure it was a good idea to stay home during a horrible thunder and lightening storm. My sweet kids. They tried.
The house is looking sparkly and I'm feeling like I've accomplished quite a bit today. The endorphines are pumping and things are looking up. There's so much to be said about depression and that's a story for another day. Today is a good day.
Well, I'm off to fold the laundry...and be the yummy domestic goddess that I try to be, because Superwoman is sooo not what it's chalked up to be.
XOXO
C
The house is looking sparkly and I'm feeling like I've accomplished quite a bit today. The endorphines are pumping and things are looking up. There's so much to be said about depression and that's a story for another day. Today is a good day.
Well, I'm off to fold the laundry...and be the yummy domestic goddess that I try to be, because Superwoman is sooo not what it's chalked up to be.
XOXO
C
The end of the day...
What a long day. Doctor appointments with myself for a change. I decided that it's time to take care of me and my damn cough. Take care of myself is the first step in loving myself.
Yes yes...all about me again, but we know it's my log. I'm in HM Christie mood. I've just had this cough going (no never smoked) since September. Through the holidays I figured it was flu, cold...etc. Then I blamed it on allergies. Well now, I'm just not sleeping well and the top of my throat on either side gets scratchy and I have these coughing attacks. Soooo I just sucked it up and went in. What am I afraid of?
Results will be coming, and no it's not strep. It's just this chronic cough. I need to figure it out and get it taken care of. My fingers are crossed and we'll see what happens.
It looks like another long weekend with solo parenting duties. It will be good, though and maybe I can figure out something exciting for the kids to do. LOL..yeah right. At least a movie.
Well, nothing more from my "exciting" world.
Peace,
C
Yes yes...all about me again, but we know it's my log. I'm in HM Christie mood. I've just had this cough going (no never smoked) since September. Through the holidays I figured it was flu, cold...etc. Then I blamed it on allergies. Well now, I'm just not sleeping well and the top of my throat on either side gets scratchy and I have these coughing attacks. Soooo I just sucked it up and went in. What am I afraid of?
Results will be coming, and no it's not strep. It's just this chronic cough. I need to figure it out and get it taken care of. My fingers are crossed and we'll see what happens.
It looks like another long weekend with solo parenting duties. It will be good, though and maybe I can figure out something exciting for the kids to do. LOL..yeah right. At least a movie.
Well, nothing more from my "exciting" world.
Peace,
C
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Working Wednesday...
Well in about 5 minutes I'm going to be alone for 5 hours in a row! Wooohooo for me! I know know..I won't gloat. I do have things to do, like brunch with a friend, a few loads of laundry, and then maybe to the Y for a workout. It's beautiful and sunny here. It's already 66 with a high of 75 expected for today. Sooo...I'm going to get out in it and get the endorpines going.
Happy Wednesday my friends.
XOXO
C
Happy Wednesday my friends.
XOXO
C
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
The whole day to myself...
In a few minutes I'm off to take Spiderman to Preschool. Aaaahh. I'm going to get the whole day to myself. Three days a week all three are in school. Woohoo for me. After he is in school, I"m going to Starbucks and getting a latte. Then I'm going to work on my website design. I'm building a website for the business (trying is the key word.) Anywhoo...just wanted to check in and say hi. I may even go for a mani and pedi. That's right HM Christie in action today.
TTFN
XOXO
C
TTFN
XOXO
C
Monday, April 18, 2005
Monday Monday.....
I love Mondays!!!!!!
Kids are off at school and I'm recovering from the three day weekend. So, I today for fun I'm off to look at model homes. I'm a looking for a house junkie. I love it. I love my house, but I need a bigger kitchen. I know it's not going to happen. I know we're not going to sell and buy, but I just love taking in the homes.
Yes, I know...I'm a little High Maintenance at times. However, never a dull moment. I will come home with wonderful ideas for some nook in the house to change. :)
I'll let you know how it goes and what I fall in love with. Let me just stress...yes I love my house. Yes, I am blessed...YES YES YES YES. I'm just a HOUSE HUNTING WHORE. OK..LOL.
XOXO
C
Kids are off at school and I'm recovering from the three day weekend. So, I today for fun I'm off to look at model homes. I'm a looking for a house junkie. I love it. I love my house, but I need a bigger kitchen. I know it's not going to happen. I know we're not going to sell and buy, but I just love taking in the homes.
Yes, I know...I'm a little High Maintenance at times. However, never a dull moment. I will come home with wonderful ideas for some nook in the house to change. :)
I'll let you know how it goes and what I fall in love with. Let me just stress...yes I love my house. Yes, I am blessed...YES YES YES YES. I'm just a HOUSE HUNTING WHORE. OK..LOL.
XOXO
C
Sunday, April 17, 2005
My favorite part of the day....
I love this part of the day. The kids are in bed. The house is quiet. I'm relaxing and watching Desperate Housewives on Tivo. It's quite a nice little night. It's nothing spectacular, but I'm loving it right now. I'm needing a spa day. I need a little massage, mani and pedi....and some serious alone time sometime soon.
Yes...I know what you're thinking, but I need a vacation. Since that's not happening soon and the yoga studios are not here in TN....then Spa Day it is.
That's all I have for tonight. Yes, all about me. :)
XOXO
C
Yes...I know what you're thinking, but I need a vacation. Since that's not happening soon and the yoga studios are not here in TN....then Spa Day it is.
That's all I have for tonight. Yes, all about me. :)
XOXO
C
Sunday and My Coffee...
My wonderul coffee tastes perfect this morning. I love curling up with my coffee and just sipping it and enjoying it on Sunday mornings.
I had a little adventurous weekend. The children were in full throttle this weekend. It was a three day weekend, because the teachers had an inservice day on Friday for report cards. I said yes to a sleep over for Friday. Oh wow! I'm used to letting them go out to sleep overs...but my three plus a children added oh man. This mommy was exhausted. LOL. They had fun, though. I know that I won't be doing this every weekend.
I figured out why I was so out of it yesterday, too. Friday night I took some allergy medicine and knocked me out until 4pm yesterday. I'm telling you I was down for the count. It was horrible. I couldn't even keep my eyes open. No amount of anything was going to wake me up..lol. I was a sight.
So, today is a beautiful day out. The sun is out and it's already 60. I do miss cali on days like today, because the kids would love to just hang out today there. They keep asking for the beach and my oldest just rolls her eyes and tells them to get a clue there's no beach in TN. She could be nice but no way.
There is nothing exciting in my world. I just thought I'd check in and type a little. We'll see what happens after the coffee, the rest of the house wakes up , and the day gets started.
Bye for now...
C
I had a little adventurous weekend. The children were in full throttle this weekend. It was a three day weekend, because the teachers had an inservice day on Friday for report cards. I said yes to a sleep over for Friday. Oh wow! I'm used to letting them go out to sleep overs...but my three plus a children added oh man. This mommy was exhausted. LOL. They had fun, though. I know that I won't be doing this every weekend.
I figured out why I was so out of it yesterday, too. Friday night I took some allergy medicine and knocked me out until 4pm yesterday. I'm telling you I was down for the count. It was horrible. I couldn't even keep my eyes open. No amount of anything was going to wake me up..lol. I was a sight.
So, today is a beautiful day out. The sun is out and it's already 60. I do miss cali on days like today, because the kids would love to just hang out today there. They keep asking for the beach and my oldest just rolls her eyes and tells them to get a clue there's no beach in TN. She could be nice but no way.
There is nothing exciting in my world. I just thought I'd check in and type a little. We'll see what happens after the coffee, the rest of the house wakes up , and the day gets started.
Bye for now...
C
Friday, April 15, 2005
Rosey or Grey?
Sometimes things aren't the way they seem. I wonder how it is I paint such a rosey picture on my reality when some parts are just light shades of grey.
I realize now that my friend isn't coming back. I miss that friendship more than I could have ever dreamed possible. I have compartmentalized it for months now, but the last few days it's come back to bite me in the ass. I figured if I put that pain out of my head it would leave my heart. No such luck.
I'm learning to listen to my inner voice, follow my heart....and I know I'll be ok...
I realize now that my friend isn't coming back. I miss that friendship more than I could have ever dreamed possible. I have compartmentalized it for months now, but the last few days it's come back to bite me in the ass. I figured if I put that pain out of my head it would leave my heart. No such luck.
I'm learning to listen to my inner voice, follow my heart....and I know I'll be ok...
Happy Friday!
Well today is supposed to be a gorgeous day! The kids are home for day off, because the teachers are doing report cards. I'm sure they'll be out and enjoying it. The difference a little sun can make.
I'm sipping some coffee and watching a little CNN right now just taking the morning in. The kids are going lightly with the Mommy. They know i'm on my first cup. :) They're trained well.
I was too reflective yesterday. I thought about the what ifs. I don't live my life like that, but the last month seems so relfective and stressful that it's the natural next step for the brain to go there. In doing so...I'm emotionally exhausted. I have a great life...don't get me wrong. I've got it good.
XOX
C
I'm sipping some coffee and watching a little CNN right now just taking the morning in. The kids are going lightly with the Mommy. They know i'm on my first cup. :) They're trained well.
I was too reflective yesterday. I thought about the what ifs. I don't live my life like that, but the last month seems so relfective and stressful that it's the natural next step for the brain to go there. In doing so...I'm emotionally exhausted. I have a great life...don't get me wrong. I've got it good.
- My kids are wonderful
- I've been loved and have loved passionately
- I have amazing friends
- I'm wildly creative and educated
- According to the latest quiz....I'm a little Tinkerbell sexy
- My business is starting out wonderfully....
XOX
C
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Spidey and his boy stuff...
TMI (too much information) Beware.
First, let me start by telling you all that I am the oldest daughter with younger sisters. They're still in their younger 20's. I have three children the two older are girly girls 10 and 6. Spiderman was the first and only boy to enter this family by birth in forever he's 4..lol.
Ok. So you can understand that I am learning the boy stuff as we go. I live in a girly house. I'm a girly girl myself. So, when my son did what he did to me the other day...I really felt like I was going to faint. Seriouly, I almost died.
"Oh no Mommy...My____ _____ Growed!" Spiderman is4! OMG!
"Mommy, Look!" He came over and yelled!
"Hey, Ava....!" He Screamed.....
I shot up out of my frozen horrified state and screamed for the Princess to stay put. Then I had to calmly explain to him that I understood he was excited for an amazing event to happen! He was just watching in amazement. (They fall in love with it so young)
The next day came and he said, " Oh no, not again...It growed."
OMG! What?! UGH! UGH! My girlfriends tell me it's natural, it's normal, but please so young,
and he's aware. No wonder men are so wrapped up there and make sure it's still there all the time. It starts so early.
I have to tell you all that I told this to the pediatrician yesterday when I took him for an appointment for an ear infection. I was laughed right out of the room. I felt like an idiot. Ok so it's normal, but jeez....! I had to share that. It's an almost daily thing now. I'm going with it and not making a big deal out of it. I am the daughter of hippies..so it shouldn't be that big of a thing for me to be open, right. LOL. Ugh...but still.
TTFN,
C
SORRY FOR THE TMI (too much information)
First, let me start by telling you all that I am the oldest daughter with younger sisters. They're still in their younger 20's. I have three children the two older are girly girls 10 and 6. Spiderman was the first and only boy to enter this family by birth in forever he's 4..lol.
Ok. So you can understand that I am learning the boy stuff as we go. I live in a girly house. I'm a girly girl myself. So, when my son did what he did to me the other day...I really felt like I was going to faint. Seriouly, I almost died.
"Oh no Mommy...My____ _____ Growed!" Spiderman is4! OMG!
"Mommy, Look!" He came over and yelled!
"Hey, Ava....!" He Screamed.....
I shot up out of my frozen horrified state and screamed for the Princess to stay put. Then I had to calmly explain to him that I understood he was excited for an amazing event to happen! He was just watching in amazement. (They fall in love with it so young)
The next day came and he said, " Oh no, not again...It growed."
OMG! What?! UGH! UGH! My girlfriends tell me it's natural, it's normal, but please so young,
and he's aware. No wonder men are so wrapped up there and make sure it's still there all the time. It starts so early.
I have to tell you all that I told this to the pediatrician yesterday when I took him for an appointment for an ear infection. I was laughed right out of the room. I felt like an idiot. Ok so it's normal, but jeez....! I had to share that. It's an almost daily thing now. I'm going with it and not making a big deal out of it. I am the daughter of hippies..so it shouldn't be that big of a thing for me to be open, right. LOL. Ugh...but still.
TTFN,
C
SORRY FOR THE TMI (too much information)
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Theme Day...
Let me begin by saying this is a little rant with tons of sarcasm!
My husband came up behind me as I was doing laundry and folding (I don't fold t shirts the right way, btw) and said, "You know hunny we should have Theme Days."
I thought wow, he's feeling good. What would you think? I start thinking to myself Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Throw it on the grill Thursday, F--- Friday, you get my drift...lol.
Oh no.....he wasn't even thinking like that.
He was thinking more on the line Monday Spiderman's laundry, Tuesday Princess Laundry, Wed. HM Princess Laundry...etc. I was just livid.
What a stupid fucking theme day. It seems that with all the trying, I just don't seem to be cutting it these days. I don't know. Ugh. How did SuperWoman lose her powers and become a mere mortal. :) I have given up the perfection and hubby says he likes me this way, but with Theme day comments you can tell he Craves for Super Woman, once again.
LOL...Men! I wish they would just make up their mind. Oh and let me just say...I'm supposed to remember that tons of women would love to have my life and not to work or have to worry about money...so Theme Day shouldn't be that hard to fit back in. LOL....what a f-ing man. UGH! He's not a dick, but when I type it and read it back it does come out dick like..LOL.
Happy Wine Wednesday!
My husband came up behind me as I was doing laundry and folding (I don't fold t shirts the right way, btw) and said, "You know hunny we should have Theme Days."
I thought wow, he's feeling good. What would you think? I start thinking to myself Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Throw it on the grill Thursday, F--- Friday, you get my drift...lol.
Oh no.....he wasn't even thinking like that.
He was thinking more on the line Monday Spiderman's laundry, Tuesday Princess Laundry, Wed. HM Princess Laundry...etc. I was just livid.
What a stupid fucking theme day. It seems that with all the trying, I just don't seem to be cutting it these days. I don't know. Ugh. How did SuperWoman lose her powers and become a mere mortal. :) I have given up the perfection and hubby says he likes me this way, but with Theme day comments you can tell he Craves for Super Woman, once again.
LOL...Men! I wish they would just make up their mind. Oh and let me just say...I'm supposed to remember that tons of women would love to have my life and not to work or have to worry about money...so Theme Day shouldn't be that hard to fit back in. LOL....what a f-ing man. UGH! He's not a dick, but when I type it and read it back it does come out dick like..LOL.
Happy Wine Wednesday!
Sunday, April 10, 2005
I have nothing left today, but my Gratitude...
I've been pondering the whole day. So much has gone through my mind. I need to look forward. That's why my Gratitude Entries (GEs) are going to help me get moved me passed this place.
I am grateful for ......
Knowing how to love.
Having been loved.
Knowing I can cry.
My heart feels everything.
My friends love me. XOXO
Love,
C
I am grateful for ......
Knowing how to love.
Having been loved.
Knowing I can cry.
My heart feels everything.
My friends love me. XOXO
Love,
C
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Spiderman , Paper, and Tivo...
First of all I've been up since 5:45, because Spiderman woke up wet! He was so upset because he was wearing the favorite Spiderman outfit, the one with the webs under the arms. So, after I managed that crises asleep....I realized he was asleep in the Spiderman sleeping bag on the floor with the Spiderman pillow. Yes, I know...we have a theme going. The good thing ...he went to sleep. Bad thing...I was up!!!!!!!!
Screw Super Woman..., yeah I know!
Ugh!
After I put the dog out and put the pot of coffee on, I went out and grabbed the paper. Ever since moving here from San Diego I have been known to talk about things "back in California." Yes, those of you who know me are shaking your head....not you Christie..LOL. Shut up. Ok, so none of you will be surprised when add yet another thing. "Back in California" we at least have a good newspaper! Here are some headlines from today's paper...:
Gospel gathering gives nod to youth
Post office asks for 39 cent stamp
Baptists to take the street for Christ....
Thank God the Pope was ,given an above the fold story about the funeral.
My rant is over. This is Nashville...not the back woods...get a paper!
Thank God for Tivo! That's all I can say. I know I'm a geek, but at 5:45 this morning at least I got to choose between the Pope's funeral, Camilla and Charles, a plethora of Law and Orders, a 30 minute meal , Oprah, or General Hospital. Yep...I chose smut and Camilla and Charles. I'll never change.
BTW...Spidey is now up eating waffles that I have now made and my priceless TIVO is playing Backyardigans from yesterday! Woohoo for some more stolen moments for the Mommy. Kelsey is still sleeping. Ava just called to tell me she stayed up until the morning at the sleep over and she wants Lucky Charms. Ok, Princess...noted.
Mmmm...Now off to some coffee and my hillbilly suberb paper! Gotta love it.
Love,
C
Screw Super Woman..., yeah I know!
Ugh!
After I put the dog out and put the pot of coffee on, I went out and grabbed the paper. Ever since moving here from San Diego I have been known to talk about things "back in California." Yes, those of you who know me are shaking your head....not you Christie..LOL. Shut up. Ok, so none of you will be surprised when add yet another thing. "Back in California" we at least have a good newspaper! Here are some headlines from today's paper...:
Gospel gathering gives nod to youth
Post office asks for 39 cent stamp
Baptists to take the street for Christ....
Thank God the Pope was ,given an above the fold story about the funeral.
My rant is over. This is Nashville...not the back woods...get a paper!
Thank God for Tivo! That's all I can say. I know I'm a geek, but at 5:45 this morning at least I got to choose between the Pope's funeral, Camilla and Charles, a plethora of Law and Orders, a 30 minute meal , Oprah, or General Hospital. Yep...I chose smut and Camilla and Charles. I'll never change.
BTW...Spidey is now up eating waffles that I have now made and my priceless TIVO is playing Backyardigans from yesterday! Woohoo for some more stolen moments for the Mommy. Kelsey is still sleeping. Ava just called to tell me she stayed up until the morning at the sleep over and she wants Lucky Charms. Ok, Princess...noted.
Mmmm...Now off to some coffee and my hillbilly suberb paper! Gotta love it.
Love,
C
Friday, April 08, 2005
No more hibernating...and cute shoes...
Well, I seem to have found my blog, once again. I guess I've been in a funk and have wanted nothing more than than to hibernate. Ok, it didn't help. Writing helps.
I've decided...when in a mood...I'm just going to write what I'm grateful for. Remember Oprah's famous "Gratitude Journal"? That's what I'm going to do if nothing comes to mind.
We'll see...lol.
I'm sipping coffee. Sammy is watching Blue's Clues. I had a sweet mani and pedi yesterday...and they are looking hot. Something needed to look hot so I thought..mani and pedi time. The sandals are in full gear.
Note to girls....shoes are a great pick me up. I know most of us totally get this, but trust me there are some out there clueless. I bought these adorable pink flipflops, with pink rhinestones on the V toe slide.! They made my day! Try it sometime . I dare you!
PS... Richard Steinacher you are on my mind today. How is your life? I miss you, if you can believe it. It's been years and years, but I guess you always love your first love. I figured if you ever Googled yourself you'd see this. Be well my old friend. Say hi if you ever decide to.
There are my thoughts for the morning.
XOXO,
Christie
I've decided...when in a mood...I'm just going to write what I'm grateful for. Remember Oprah's famous "Gratitude Journal"? That's what I'm going to do if nothing comes to mind.
We'll see...lol.
I'm sipping coffee. Sammy is watching Blue's Clues. I had a sweet mani and pedi yesterday...and they are looking hot. Something needed to look hot so I thought..mani and pedi time. The sandals are in full gear.
Note to girls....shoes are a great pick me up. I know most of us totally get this, but trust me there are some out there clueless. I bought these adorable pink flipflops, with pink rhinestones on the V toe slide.! They made my day! Try it sometime . I dare you!
PS... Richard Steinacher you are on my mind today. How is your life? I miss you, if you can believe it. It's been years and years, but I guess you always love your first love. I figured if you ever Googled yourself you'd see this. Be well my old friend. Say hi if you ever decide to.
There are my thoughts for the morning.
XOXO,
Christie
Friday, March 25, 2005
Lovely Friday...
It's so gorgeous today! I love that Spring is here, happiness is in the air...and we are on the last day of Spring Break! We may have the weekend, but Monday is a few days around. LOL. This week has showed me that I better get plans together for Summer! Note to everyone... Summer is around the corner.
YMCA...Here I come!
Happy weekend!
YMCA...Here I come!
Happy weekend!
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Spring is in the air...
...and so are the allergies..! :)
Seriously, though...I love this time of year. Tennessee has blooming trees, just another one of the many things different than California. Since I'm not used to it Claritin has become my best friend this time of year.
The kids are officially bored on "Spring Break." "Mommy...I'm bored." Ugh...I better do some serious planning for summer. That's all I can think of.
The fun for today is that we're going to see the Robots! It 's a good outing and the little ones are excited. So, Mommy to the rescue for the "Boredom!"
Happy Springy Wednesday!
Christie
Seriously, though...I love this time of year. Tennessee has blooming trees, just another one of the many things different than California. Since I'm not used to it Claritin has become my best friend this time of year.
The kids are officially bored on "Spring Break." "Mommy...I'm bored." Ugh...I better do some serious planning for summer. That's all I can think of.
The fun for today is that we're going to see the Robots! It 's a good outing and the little ones are excited. So, Mommy to the rescue for the "Boredom!"
Happy Springy Wednesday!
Christie
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Yes this is true...
My sweet girl is feeling much better. She's in pain, but not feeling like she'll keel over any minute. At least she's at school and the kidney is functioning! Besides the pain being gone, I can't ask for anything else right now. She's back to being 10 going on 16...so we know she's feeling better.
Now for the drop your jaw part. My dad, who I haven't seen since I was 4, called me this week! I'm going to let him back into my life and I want him back in my life. Go figure.
Life is to short for all the crap we create. He wants nothing but to love me. He wanted me all these years. Whatever the problems between he and my mom...they both are happy we're all going to get along now.
So, I'm back and on fire...XOXO.
And life goes on...
Christie
Now for the drop your jaw part. My dad, who I haven't seen since I was 4, called me this week! I'm going to let him back into my life and I want him back in my life. Go figure.
Life is to short for all the crap we create. He wants nothing but to love me. He wanted me all these years. Whatever the problems between he and my mom...they both are happy we're all going to get along now.
So, I'm back and on fire...XOXO.
And life goes on...
Christie
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Sleep...what's sleep....
I wish I could figure out how to sleep through the night and why my cough is back!
I've spent my week at the hospital or on the phone getting help for my daughter and it's just so hard here in Nashville. We're out of our comfort zone of San Diego or DC with doctors we know. Most of the time we're used to people bitching about insurance, but this time it's the insurance company is willing to help in any way they can. Ugh. It's exhausting.
Ok...good stuff...is there anything good?
I have sold some new items from my product line and they seem to be a hit. I love it. I'm not freaking out about the kidney like I normally would have in the past and I seem to be holding it together. I'm being grateful for the easy things in life these days and for how blessed I am.
Deep breath...
XOXO
C
I've spent my week at the hospital or on the phone getting help for my daughter and it's just so hard here in Nashville. We're out of our comfort zone of San Diego or DC with doctors we know. Most of the time we're used to people bitching about insurance, but this time it's the insurance company is willing to help in any way they can. Ugh. It's exhausting.
Ok...good stuff...is there anything good?
I have sold some new items from my product line and they seem to be a hit. I love it. I'm not freaking out about the kidney like I normally would have in the past and I seem to be holding it together. I'm being grateful for the easy things in life these days and for how blessed I am.
Deep breath...
XOXO
C
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