Worth A Read

Amazing Idea and worth a read. I went and bought a T shirt. It's amazing how much medicine can be bought with the profits from one T shirt.

What a day...

Do you ever just take in the view? Breathe it in and just take it in so you don't forget how good life is sometimes? I suggest you do that right now. If you're having one of those days...find a good view and breathe it in deeply. I've just been looking at the ocean drift by and life is good to me.

Just enjoy whatever view you have near you. It's worth it. I promise.

Notice all the Power Ranger gear..and Lego Star Wars 2 for his XBox.

Yesterday was wonderful. My boy turned 6. I felt like the hole I'd been in was at least a mile away. I turned out to be quite the mommy with the perfect gifts for the boy. Do you remember Power Rangers? They, like so many other things, are back!

Well I'm off now. I need a nap. I went shopping all morning. (I know..poor me..lol) So now It's time for the mommy to relax before everything starts at 3 when the little ones arrive.
xoxo
C

Happy Birthday Baby!

In honor of the birthday boy...his favorite song, by THE WHO! LOL...you should see him sing this song! I need it on video.

I can't believe I have all three children in school. My baby is 6 today. He amazes me every single day. Last night when he was running up and down the soccer field, and enjoying it, I just smiled. My baby is growing up.

Time just flies. Ejoy it and soak it as much as you can.

I have the presents bought, wrapped, and ready for cake and ice cream tonight.

He woke up to his birthday morning...big in my house...and he's off to school to wear the birthday crown.

He's so cute! (PS...don't even start about the white socks. The black ones were in the dryer..lol)

xoxo
C

MOMMY YOU'RE NOT THAT OLD YET...

Just wait...your time is coming, too.

I'm not Thaaaat old, yet. LOL. Oh just wait. We're doing the how old will you be when games. So very good for my soul.

Let's see...
Another soccer game and this mom screwed up the oranges at halftime. Yep. I did apples and was quickly told how soooooo not ok that was for many reasons. I managed the after game snack and drinks...so give me a break. I tried.

Next, why do some parents get so f-ing crazy at under 7 league soccer games? I'm clueless. Ugh. It's rather disgusting.

I'm watching The Last Samurai right now. I've never seen it and I love it! Love it!

Happy Birthday to you...

Hmmmm....The Home Sweet Home Yankee Candle is what is lit in my living room right now. Yumm.


XOXO
Christie

To Give Advice...or Not...Now that's the Question!

Ok...I gave it, even though it's totally none of my business. :)

Two of my favorite READS broke up a while ago. I've never met one of them...ok. LOL. You just need to read them both to realize how special these two are to one another. He still loves her. Sigh......

It's moment I always talk about. It's the one where if the call was made or the trip taken...what might have been. Sigh..... again. :)

I love a good love story. Don't you?
Love to you all my friends...
Christie

I LEFT MY DAMN CAMERA AT HOME!

CRAP CRAP CRAP! The boy had a fabulous soccer game! FABULOUS!

The only problem is that I left my camera at home! HORRIBLE! Back to the fabulous... He had a great time. Here's the great part...HE MADE HIS FIRST GOAL!!!!

Here's another funny thing from the boy.
"Hey Mommy I asked the HOTTIE Girl to come to my park," said very a matter of factly by the boy.

"Who's the Hottie Girl hunny," said the mommy in her floored voice.

"She's Sarah and mommy....she's such a hottie...and my girlfriend," announced the boy proudly.




That's about all I've got today.
XOXO
C

Finally The Money Pit Is Sold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a gorgeous house, but the damn buyers just want so many little things done, and of course we're so tired of owning it...we'll do almost anything to get rid of it at this point.

Let's just recap the last few homes we've owned and give me your best guess to the following question.

Which one looks to be the more expensive home?!!!!! Anyone...
Below you'll notice a nice little colonial that has 2400sq ft, built in 93. New carpet, paint, HVAC and new roof repairs. LOL...oh and did I mention new lightbulbs, per the buyer's request. LOL...


This little beauty is a southern California gem. Tiny...but a gem. It's a three bedroom with all new tile downstairs. New carpet is upstairs. Fabulous paint. The house is about 1436 sq ft. LOL...a little smaller huh? LOL. Oh you'll notice the tiny little backyard.


Ok...well the answer is....the little gem on the bottom went for 150k more than the one on top. Lovely..huh?!


Soooooo now i'll just enjoy my ocean view and my fabulous house I'm in now. The house is sold and I get to enjoy this one in peace.


The happy dance can begin...The house is soooolllld. The house is soooollllddd!
xoxo
C

Out of the hole and back to the living...

You all know that hole. We all seem to stumble in it from time to time. I'm obviously no different. It's been hard getting out of it, but here I am. I still don't want to pick up the phone or "just talk," but I'm out and that's a good thing.

I had some crazy crazy dreams last night. Sweet dreams, actually.

I can say...

I've loved, been loved, lost love, discovered love....and you know what they say. Life goes on friends...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Breast Cancer Awareness is what I'm passionate about! It's been something that has touched me personally. If it could happen to me...then it could happen to you! I'm young. Soooooo check those boobies! Go to Komen.Org and check out the self exam video. I'm serious my friends. Just do it! :) I say in my sweetest pain in the ass voice.


Love to you...
Christie

Shopping ...two days in a row! Holy crap. My hubby gives me an allowance. What the hell am I thinking..lol. The thing is..he's encouraging me. He's just totally in that MOOD these days. LOL. He's just gifting me to creative fun. :)

• "Go get a mani and pedi"
• "You haven't gone to get your nails done yet...come on."
• "Hunny while I was out I bought you this"...To which he gave me a velvety box with a gorgeous rolo necklace. Shocked me!
• "Hunny you're going to have a gift delivered on Monday. Want to know what it is?" Here it is my friends...from my hubby who's wanting to get creative. The Gift. (it's a sexy toy..so don't click if you're going to be offended.)
• A text came in today from the hubby..."3 days until the big O day!" LOL!

So, all I can say is Chicka chicka bow bow...chicka chicka bow bow...lol. Trust me if I let him get the camcorder out...i bet he would. LOL.

xoxo

C

1. I've had too much coffee this morning.
2. The windows are open this morning, and the weather is perfect!
3. I keep avoiding making the Gyno appointment for the mass on the ovary. Ugh!
4. A vacation sounds perfect right now.
5. Sometimes People.com is the first sight I read every morning.
6. I'm craving some good yoga.
7. My kids both have a soccer game at the same time and different places on Saturday. There's only one of me, because the hubby is out of town. Clueless how to handle it.
8. Grey's Anatomy is on tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9. I hope Elizabeth is pregnant with Jason's baby. LOL! GH reference.
10. I feel the need to do a little shopping.
11. Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen is perfect for the daytime read.
12. I've peed more times today by 10:30 than most people do in a day! Fuck!
13. Hmmmm....I wonder what book will be next on my reading list?

Not much today....

I did the Ross/Marshalls/TJ Max thing. Hmmmm I chose one, Ross. They're all in the same mall. Ok, after the cart was full..I just walked away. I found cute things, but just wasn't in the mood to buy. Do you ever do that?

Sooooo....today was Soccer day. Hmmm which day isn't Soccer day? That would be Friday and Sunday. LOL.

I need to find someone to do my hair here. It needs color and highlights. I have a few of those non my color strands coming in! I refuse to say the name of the color. It makes me feel old. LOL.

Well...just wishing I could have a girlfriend's lunch with some of you. Can you believe it's almost October!!!!!? Holy Crap! Where is time going.

That's about all I've got.
XOXO
C

Coffee with friends....

Ok friends...

Who's in the mood to meet halfway for a good cup of coffee...or diet coke on ice..lol?

Anyone Anyone....?

• I miss living close to any friends. I don't have any here yet. It sucks.
• The ocean is calm this morning. The sun is glistening off so sweetly.
• Mmmm my coffee is yummy. I'm cradeling my sweet mug like it's my good old friend.
• Getting ready to do the whole hubby away thing again. Ugh.
• Going for my mani and pedi today. I soooooo need it.
• Thank God for Tivo!
• I'm starting to enjoy the blogging again. :)
• Thanks you guys...

XOXO

Christie

Monday Monday...

If you know anything about me by now, then you know I'm a music junkie. If you see that I'm listening to a little Van Morrison...then you know it's one of those mornings. LOL...come on ladies....one of thooooosssse mornings. When I just think..shake it a little...sip coffee....hmmmm and smile at my life.

They're all off to school and it's me left here with the pups, my coffee, clean house, and my thoughts. I really have to figure this alone time thing. LOL..however, according to Jewl...I should just take a nap. LOL..maybe I just will.

Finally, note to the bus driver...

My sun was kicked, punched and stepped on during the ride home on Friday. So, rather than yelling at him and sending him to the office...how about asking what happened. Stupid ass! Snapping of your fingers, like you told me you did to him, isn't the wisest or most sensible way to communicate with a 5 year old! (yes he is my boy and he isn't an angel..but what the fuck! he gets the shit hit out of him and cries and she threatens him? bitch)

Ok...back to shaking my money maker..LOL.
TTFN...xoxo
C

Things to do...

Things to do today...Friday September, 22..2006

Just breathe.
Try and smile when life is feeling a little too much.
Walk. Walk. Walk.
Breathe Some More.
Call an old friend.
Only dwell on the what ifs for the smallest of moments.
Follow the what if dwelling with a memory of joy.
Try and find the sexy part of me. It's in here somewhere...isn't it?
Sip a yummy cup of coffee.
Dance some more. I've already danced in the kitchen with A this morning.
Hmmm....oh and curl up to my Grey's Anatomy that I Tivo'd.

Anyone doing anything good...:)

NOW I'M HAPPY!

Now that my blog is looking good again, I feel I can blog. I'm feeling passionate again. Here's an update of what's going on in my world.

1. SOLD THE HOUSE! WoooooHooooo! Enough said.
2. Thet cast is off the girly and the mommy is happy.
3. I'm still not sure what to do with myself, but that will come when it's time.
4. Hmmmm...I'm up to 4 miles a day. Pretty good...:)

XOXO
C

Ok...let's see where I am. LOL...Ummm not here, obviously.

I've lost myself. I'm plugging away with life and doing all kinds of things with the kids, but when they're at school I'm having moments of "WHAT NOW?" It's that fine line. I'm happy they're all in school, however now I need to figure out what my place is in the big picture. Ok...Ok...I only have from 8AM until 3PM to figure out my world! LOL...Yes, the rest of my life is pretty booked.

Enough of that. :)

I need to figure out the blog template. My computer is now working..I needed to order another battery. Did that and now I'm plugged in again.

Happy Wednesday my friends!
XOXO
Christie

Can I hear a WOOOHOOOO!

I probably should be sad. I'm not! Today is the day all my little ducklings waddled off to school! Ok, waddled onto the bus...! They were happy, excited, and wearing the cutest outfits. My babies are out of here!! Summer is over! WooooooHOOOOOOOO!

Yes...I'm happy.

Very happy. It's just been a loooonnnnnggggg summer. A major move. Ernesto and my house. The other house still on the market. (BTW..we're thinking of renting it out after all of this craziness. Input...please.)

Here they are...
Love you guys...
XOXO
Christie

Ernesto GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!

We're getting slammed. Nothing like Katrina...but a kick ass strom on the coast. There's been a few inches in my basement (thank GOD I have no clutter or anything down there.)

I've never ever been through anything like this. We've had 10 inches since midnight. Holy crap! LOL..

TTFN

Poor Thing!

She's totally BUMMED! My girl has been waiting for the cast to come off for 6 long long weeks. We took her in yesterday and the Orthopedic doctor told her she needed a NEW cast for another 3 weeks.

The most upsetting part of it was that the cast is BLACK! She was pissed they didn't have a choice of colors like they did at Children's in Denver. She went from cute hot pink to black.

Look at that face. Soooo sweet, beautiful...and pissed about black! LOL.

HERE COMES THE SUN....

Here Comes The Sun....
Porch View
My Swing (Can you seee it?)

Same View From The Dining Room....Sweet isn't it?

Due to my Mama D comments..lol. As much as I'd like her to come and take a peek for herself..I guess I'll just post a few a day. I'm completely moved in to the house. I love it here. The house needs some decorating. It needs color! You'll notice all the white. The funny thing is that in person the white has character. All the paned windows fabulous old molding around the doors. The wood floors have been kept up with each family. I'm sure they've been redone a few times, but the original wood is here.

We have the ocean on one side...ok actually the York River...but we're right next to it feeding into the Atlantic. Yorktown is where the American Revolution was won. It's an amazing little spot where an amazing piece of History took place. Across that river in the pictures, is where Cornwallis took his stand against Washington. I live where Washington and his army won the last battle of the war. Just a little piece of info for you all. If I got any of that wrong my teachers out there will let me know..I'm sure. :)
Dining Room (Decorating to be done...)
Living Room

Golf View from that window in the living room. Look beyond that first tree line. :) Golf view.

School clothes and a Glimpse!

Mama D...here's a little glimpse at the living room and one of the doors to the sunroom. I know I know..I've sucked with the pictures lately. I think it's because I HATE my camera.

Here, my friends, are just a couple of pictures of the girls. You will notice thier "Stylish" ensembles. Yes, those are leggings under the skirt. It's what they're wearing. LOL. They gave me a full on fashion show, but I couldn't take pics of all the outfits. If I did...then I'd have to hear all the different combinations they could do with all their clothes. OH MY! The mini me girlies.
School isn't until the 5th. ONE MORE WEEK! WOOOOHOOOO!!!!

Right this very second.....

RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND

• The kids are screaming at the top of their lungs. Yep..chasing the dogs...running back and forth (mommy it's too hot outside), oh taking a moment between snacks 15 and 16 of the day. Ok, not really 15 and 16 but it seems like that many.
• Now the kids are chasing one another for the right to handcuff the other one! Lovely!
• I'm watching this group of guys on the golf course playing speed golf.
• I'm waiting for the Orange Glo'd floors in the hall to dry! They look soooo cute!
• I'm breathing slowing in order to not feel the urge to take a Valium!
• Also trying not to stress the fact that we took another 10K off the house. We're getting pretty close to just giving the house away.
• Hmmmmm What Else.....
• Watching my Ava dance to London Bridge....that song is slightly disturbing..for my 7 year old to be dancing to.
• Now I'm going back to reading "The World Is Flat."

TTFN My Friends...

Christie

Thirteen Things I See When I Turn On My TV!

1. Anything JonBenet. All the lawyers got it wrong the first time with her Parents and now they feel the urge to talk Karr all the f-ing time!
2. Debby is a Dud. Ugh! Hurricane info..yes! Constant info on something that isn't anything yet. Hmmmm...Not so much!
3. Will Mel Gibson make a comeback? Holy Crap.
4. Tom Cruise is over. Yeah Right..lol.
5. COOLED OFF HOUSING MARKET! Oh Fuck Off! LOL...yes I want to sell my house!
6. The war isn't going to be over anytime soon. Just Sad.
7. Back to JonBenet...The DNA might not match.
8. Pussy Cat Dolls any time and all the time. LOL. They're everywhere. Or I have girls that think that dancing like them is the way to dance. God Help Me!!!!
9. Breastmilk tasting at the airport. OMG! LOL. I know safety is serious, but tasting breast milk..lol.
10. What did you do for your Summer Vacation?! I need a vacation. I find these especially on Today or GMA.
11. Bare Esentuals. Hmmmmm I wonder if swirling and tapping and buffing can give me a better complection. Hmmm? My sisters swear by the swirling powder.
12. Record Heat! No explaining necessary.
13. Last and Not NOt Not Least...The Suite Life of Zach and Cody. That is the Tivo show of choice with the kids.

Happy Thursday!

They're Everywhere!!!!!!!!!

I have seen more wildlife creatures in the last two weeks than I have in my entire life!!!!!

I'm from California. Coastal Cali, for that matter...and I'm not used to this. I've had the trash gone through about 7 times until we discovered the bungie cord to keep it closed. LOL.

The Squirrels have thrown Acorns from the trees down at me!!! They've knocked on the door! YUCK YUCK YUCK. Squirrels are rodents...I think..lol. Anyway...I'm rodent phobic. LOL.

Ok...house hasn't sold. Crap crap crap. Ok...it will.

I have all my smut right here...US, People, the two I'm embarassed to admit to. Ok..ttfn.
xoxo
C

I DON'T GET IT!

Here's my boy and his self portrait. LOL. Ok, back to my confusion. How is it that 5 year olds can be on "hardcore" soccer teams? I'm at a loss. My husband tells me I'm easy on the whole competitive thing. Shouldn't they just have fun? They're sooooo serious about soccer here for the 5 year olds. There are some little kicking machines out there. They're going to win, ball hog, slide and steal from their own team. I'm getting used to this whole mom of a boy thing. (5 years in) He doesn't know what to make of the whole mean team thing. I was proud of him, though..he told one boy he wasn't sharing. LOL. Oh well..I know...I'm stressing the small stuff. Oh and if I didn't make this clear...my boy is soooo far from being a wuss. He's a tough little dude. I just wasn't expecting this kind of team.

At least he's not like his oldest sister. I remember when she was 5 and was playing. She stood near the goal during games singing Britney Spears songs, along with some cute little moves. Needless to say, she didn't make it many years with the fall madness..lol.

So, today's the princess's day to begin with her new team. She is so not like me...she won't take crap from the boys on her team...so they better be nice..lol. Yes....Co-Ed Teams.

Finally...SOMEONE BUY MY HOUSE! It's a great deal, gorgeous, great schools, great investment property..lol...New Carpet, New Pain, New Air Conditioner....hmmmm yep we're basically giving it away. LOL.

That's about all I have. Me stressing about small stuff and the house. SO, I guess life is pretty good. :)
xoxo
C

Our new playground

Just a few shots from our little harbor around the corner. How cute cute cute is it?

Friday thoughts....

• Kids are ready to go back to school Sept 5th!!!!!!! Wooo hoooo!
• Soccer starts on Monday. One has practice M&W and the other T&Th. Games are on Saturday. LOL. Busy Busy.
• The oldest is doing Swim Team Development. That's right ...more.
• Quick thought...I did girl scouts (free) and was happy. Hmmm wait, no,my mom had me in Acting classes in LA, repatory theatre at South Coast Plaza...dance, and ok they were busy too..lol. WOW...I forgot all of that.
• I'm completely and totally unpacked.
• As I watch "What Not To Wear" I'm thinking how totally frumpy I am these days. Oh and the few little pieces of gray hair...suck! I need a serious colorist!
• I need some friends here or I'm going to go out of my fucking mind in solitude. LOL.
• Anything else...hmmm....oh yes...How do I find another Dr. Calm?!
• Oh and take a look at my baby Mocha. He looks nothing like my fluffy baby. Let's just say I will be finding another groomer. He's been traumatized...LOL. Poor Mochs.

Just A Few Little Pics Of The House and Water...

There is it my friends...a view from my windows. My house is cute, too! Don't you think? LOL. I love the little Geese, too. They waddle all over the Golf Course. I'll get better pics, but I've been waiting for the whole computer connection thing to get set up after the move! TaaaDaaaa!

Home Sweet Home..

We are here. I'm almost entirely unpacked...and we're getting settled.

My hubby really found us an amazing home. It's beautiful. We have a view of the golf course in the front and a view of the ocean. It's tranquil and perfect. I love it here.

Ok, off to finish my room. Computers are hooked up and now to find my camera computer cord. LOL.

Hmmm...maybe a picture or two might be on the way!
xoxo
C

Tales From The Money Pit Part 4

In the never ending saga of the house in TN (my cute sweet house,)we have yet another thing to day.

On a quick recap...here it goes. First new paint (all one neutral color all through the house.) Then it was new carpet through the entire house. Lovely, I know. Let's not forget the fact that we had to have a friend go in and unclog the toilet and change some filters for us. Finally....the air conditioner...is fried. LOL. If we don't laugh we'd just cry. LOL. Hopefully we can get the $2,000 covered with the HVAC contract or with the home warranty. The paint and the carpet are in...soooooo hopefully this will be gone soon!

Hopefully we don't have any money pit reports....:)

One More Day..!!!

I have one more day in this hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait and I think my kids can tell. LOL. It's a fabulous hotel and yes the dogs are boarded, but I'm ready for a little less together time. Not much hot sex to be had or fantasized about, for that matter.

It's hot all over and I hope you guys are staying cool. I'm ready to set up my desk and enjoy my ocean view. Oh by the way...if I didn't already mention it..I have an ocean view from most windows of the house!

Ok....I'll write more when I get out of here!
XOXO
C

Cravings Anyone??

Things I'm craving.....

Diet Coke with ice!

Coffee from my coffee maker

My Bed

My sweet spot in my house

Dinner out with my girlfriends...in person

Hot Sex

Some great Os

Some kid free time!!!!

Oh...and let's not forget some hot sex!!!!!

"You've Arrived"

"You've arrived," the GPS said calmly. How dare she! This is no calm thing! We're here now! Time to begin life again, as we know it, is not a calm thing.

Ok...so we're here. LOL...you should have seen us in the hotel last night. One queen, one pull out...oh and a chair. Let's see...2 parents, 3 wild kids...oh and two dogs. LOL! That's what happens when you move to a tourist destination and your house isn't ready for a week...oh and you don't want to spend 400/night at the residence inn...too funny.

So, i'm getting ready to venture out. The hubby is taking the dogs to the kennel as I type. I'm sipping some coffee(not as good as mine...i am craving a good cup!)

Ok I have the camera ready for picks..and I'm getting ready to take the oldest princess out with to explore!!!!!!

Love you guys! I'll post later!
C

Finally!!!! It's The Day!!!!!

Move Day! It's finally here!

We're getting packed up and moving. Finally. The house hasn't sold, but after the 15K we're putting into paint and new carpet..lol..i'm sure it will and so is our realtor. Lovely...huh?

Sooooo I'll take pictures along the way and keep you sweeties updated.

Love
C

Not From The Lips of This Sweet Girl!

"Squeeze me hard Mommy!"

I do...and slowly the longest loudest fart comes out of her! Again again...not catching on to her game. I do..and then another.

"Mommy I can fart when you squeeze me!"

And did your kids learn today?

Moving Day Is Quickly Approaching!

Front of our new house1


Back of the house!


Ocean view from our house!


Living room with pretty hardwoods!


Sunroom view of ocean!


Yes...I'm excited! How could I not be?! My house will be on the ocean! I can have coffee in my sunroom and watch the water. I can enjoy the hardwoods in my old home and imagine all the families that went through the same military life that we are going through.

Crazy...I know. I'm watching CNN, though and taking in the Marines getting the Americans out of Lebanon. We need Marines. So, I take this life as giving back to this country that has given me a fabulous life. I'm getting a little mooshy, but it's true.

We all know I'm probably one of the most liberal military wives, but I must say...this military wife thing..has given me quite a nice life. We move...yes, but my husband has a great job. We're not together all the time, but I have a nice home to share with my family. It's dangerous, but life can be scary. Soooooo here it is..I'm feeling less in the complaining mood and more in the grateful mood.

Plus...I have you wonderful ones.
xoxo
C

WELCOME TO THE WORLD!!!!!!!!

JACOB "MUDGE" HAS ARRIVED! Melandie and her hubby have called him Mudge the entire pregancy. Well, Mudge has arrived.

It was a horrible labor of 20 hours!!!!! They wouldn't let Melanie have anything for the pain, because of our bleeding disaster (our proof we really are royalty..lol!) She's such a brave girl. She ended up having a C-Section...and at 6:28 last night our Sweet Baby Jake was born. Isn't he just the sweetest. I'm officially
Ti Ti Christie! WE say ti ti instead...aunty..lol. When my first was a baby she couldn't aunty..she she'd say Ti Ti. It's stuck...what can I say.

Mommy and Baby are healthy, fine, and happy!

Love,
Christie

Baby Watch!!!!!

My sweet beautiful sister is in the hospital! She's soooooo ready for the baby. She and her hubby have nicknamed him "Mudge" but his name is Jacob. Little baby Jake!

I can't wait to see him. Sooooo today is baby day! She's being induced. She went in at midnight and had the first pill inserted. I haven't talked to her! She's two hours behind me...and I can't wait!

TTFN....XOXO
Christie

Buy This House Already!!!! Please.....

"I'm sorry, but $214,000 might still be a little overpriced." WTF??!!!!!

That's right friends, in Nashville 214...is considered a little overpriced. Our last house we sold for a few hundred thousand more than that. SOOOOOO we have yet again dropped it in price by 5K, thrown in 2K for new flooring...oh and a $500 bonus to a realtor who can get us a contract before the end of July!

Oh did I mention we're moving two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Life just comes at you..and it's ok if you can learn to roll with it. I'm rolling..lol.

Thinking of you guys..!
xoxo
C

Isn't This My Blog???!!!!

Here's the scoop. The reason for my lack of blogging, isn't because of lack of things to share. No. It's because I'm read by the "inner circle!"

It shouldn't matter, should it? I should be able to just say what it is I want to say..but It isn't is such a free feeling. So here I am, working towards that freeing feeling. I've hidden the archives. I'm being less personal with names...hmmm oh and that's right...no talking about faking the Os with sex. LOL. Not that I do..!!!! LOL. Oh who cares...we've all faked once in our lives right?!

Today is another open house day for the house. No offers, yet...but maybe one is around the corner. We're moving soon, before the end of July. I just want an offer and to be in Escrow. Not much to ask for is it?

Anywhoo....I'm blogging again. I just have the few ground rules and therefore I won't have to hear how mean I am.

Love You Guys..
C

Moving Moving...

Wow...the move is really coming up soon. I even got a new cell phone number. I wish we'd get an offer on the house quickly, but it's going to happen. I has to.

Anyway...I don't really have much more except for ....

My oldest broke her arm and had to have surgery to fix it. Not to worry she asked for a HOT PINK cast and she got it. LOL.

If we had one more Barbie or Polly in this house we could open our own store.

Oh...and did I mention what a pain in the ass it is to keep the house "perfect" and show ready while we're selling it. LOL.

Hope you all had a fabulous 4th! We lit some little flowers, fountains and worm fireworks. We all also threw in a few sparklers for the kids. It made for a great day.

xoxo
C

Thank You Hunny...

I know that I do complain and bitch quite a bit on here. It's my place to say what I need to, when I don't feel like I can in my real world. So the hubby has read me. (Hi Hunny!) He's known about my blog, but has never read me. So now he has.

So in keeping with my full disclosure mode of the recent past...let me share this. My hubby has been gone for a few weeks. He bought me a little gift ... I begged him to show me...so above is a picture. Yes...I am somewhat spoiled. He'll say very spoiled. I just wanted to say he is a wonderful man. I love him.

Oh and if any of you talk about faking or not faking...just remember your hubbies might read your blogs someday! LOL!

My Grand Love Affair...

I must admit this. It's a deep dark secret. I have this love affair....with the Big Black Trashbag.

Yes! Trash Bag!

Here's the thing. If you have clutter...grab a big blag trash bag. I love them. I guess if you've moved as many times as I have..then you get good at it. I don't know where I'd be with them.

All trash bags are not the same.

• They must be black..big..and thick, so they won't break under pressure.
• White bags are too small and rip easily
• The clear ones (found at costco) just don't do it. The neighbors can see all your shit on trash day through the bags that don't fit in the can.
• The bigger the better! More to hold your crap with.

MOVING TIP #1

Get the bags and throw away the clutter. You'd be amazed at how fast you can just clear a room out!

Riddle Me This...

How could I have used baby oil on the top of my dorm in Tucson, when I was young? Now I burn with 30spf and get a little crispy.

Who else has this happened to?

LOL...that's what I have today.
xoxo
C

Sanity...

Things that are keeping me sane...

• My Friends
• Smutty Magazines (keeps my mind off things)
• Diet Coke
• The pool for the kids
• My Best Friend
• Sudoku
• My Cross Word Puzzle when I'm freaking out.
• Oh and let's not forget....Zoloft! LOL

That's about all I have time for these days. Nothing exciting to add to this list.

SELLING SELLING.....OR MAYBE NOT

Soooooo....my realtor wants me to give my house away! I'm soooooo frustrated, sad, and basically unglued. I live in a beautiful house. We worked our asses off getting it together. It wasn't shabby. It just needed some fresh paint, decluttering, and "STAGING!"

I feel so shitty about it all. What now?! I think I'll just really just do a "For Sale By Owner!" Houses in my neighborhood are selling...so why not? Ugh!

So, that's where I've been. Busy as a bee, only to find out that someone would want me to give it away. Crazy.

Ok chickies...Thinking of you guys.

PS...Thanks Lizzie for the fabulous idea of the FSBO.

xoxo
Christie

Treasure Hunters!

Call me lame! Call me a groupie! Call me a puzzle freak! Who cares!

I'm soooo looking forward to watching Treasure Hunters tonight! I've got Tivo set and it's about time. I can't believe we'll actually have something on and I can quit buying Pay Per Views. PPVs you ask? Oh yeah. That's what those of us who have kids do to watch movies. LOL. I suck at returning movies...so when I'm home by myself I catch up on some I haven't seen.

Let's see what I've recorded in the last few days.

• Shopgirl. Haven't seen it yet, but looks adorable.
• Family Stone! LOVED IT! LOVED IT! Sarah Jessica was ok..but Luke Wilson did it for me.
• Little Manhattan. Sweet movie. I never heard of it before, soooo it was a great Saturday night, snuggle up on the couch movie.
• Rumor Has It. I don't care what anyone says. Jennifer Aniston just soooo does it for me in her movies. Loved Shirley Mclaine, too. Not the greatest, of course...but a good weekend chick flick.
• Say Anything!!!!!!!! it was a 1.99 special. How could I not. I graduated from HS in 88. This was our movie.
• The Thing About My Folks. Hmmmm. I love Paul Reiser, but this movie I didn't even make it through 20 minutes.
• Ok..and some other recommendations. If you haven't seen Walk The Line, then see it. The best movie. Memoirs of a Geisha...See it! Oh and I'm tivoing The Hills and Runs House. I know...such a loser.

LOL...

All of this, with paint and trim, decorating and alone with kids. I'm not a tv-aholocic, but it's good for the nights I'm alone.

xoxo

C

Trim Trim and more Trim

I've got the painting going. The hubby did all the high vaulted spots. All I have to really do is clean up his mess with the trim of the base boards. Then to do a thorough cleaning. The rooms are in really good shape...just maybe a little "Staging."

LOL...I love the word Staging. Getting ready for selling. Love it!

The "Mommy Can I Help," factor is in full gear. I just have to find little things for them to do. Little Ava cleaned out the fridge and did a fabulous job of it! Kelsey cleaned out the cabinets. Soooooo we're making progress.

TTFN....Thinking of you guys!

FIRST TIME MOMMY THOUGHTS FROM MY SISTER

Here's my sister at her wedding on the Gondollas in Cali. Isn't she gorgeous. You can see Ava in one of the pics, too. It was just a beautiful day. You can see little Jacob in the belly. :)

Well my sister told me tonight about how it's going to be with the new baby Jacob, who's about ready to arrive.

She told me:

1. Her baby will not have a Binky.
2. Her baby will not touch a bottle AT ALL until he is 4 weeks.
3. There will be no breast pumping for the first 4 weeks.
4. Her "Lactation Consultant" has given her all the info she needs.

However she told me she's not that much of a hippy because she's not using cloth diapers. Well, thank God for that!!!!!

I Love You my baby Mellie. I hope this works for you. LOL...but baby...sometimes things just aren't that easy. I guess I get a little upset, because we are led to believe that breastfeeeding is sooooo easy. I don't know one person who's had it be a breeze. God Bless You...if any of you reading this had a "natural experience." It's just not that easy for so many women. I pumped..pumped...cried...cracked..hurt..and did it. I'm sure she'll be fine. I know you will hunny! It's just ok if you have to give up on one of your rules. LOL. :)

So, Melanie if it doesn't go totally as planned...I'm here for you sweetie. Those binkies are life savers hunny! I'll make sure I get you a nice stash for that night when Jacob is needing a little soothing. Ooooooh just remember you were a thumb sucker...so there's always that! :)

I love you!
xoxo
C

Tuesday..another day...

Yes, my friends, I am a pain in the ass. I do realize this. I have been up and down these days, but that is life. With that being said, I've been a busy woman. I'm feeling pretty good and I hope you guys are, as well.

At this very second I'm watching my boy get in and out of the Pack n Play. Yes..you read it correctly...pack and play. First of all, it's out because of Mocha. He's freaked out with the carpet cleaner and to keep him pain free while the finishing touches are being done. The house is going on the market this weekend. Sigh.

The house is looking good and I have made a huge decision. I am not going to buy a house in Virginia Beach. I'm tired. We'll only be there for 3 years....and the market there is getting ready to take a nose dive. So, and I know Jewl will know what I'm talking about, I never thought I'd live in base housing again! I am, though! I'm actually happy about it, too. I'll be living in small little development. The York River and Chesapeake with be my backyard (literally) and we'll be right there on the ocean. I put two of the maybe houses we'll be living in.

What A Week!

Whew! It's over!

Ok, we're onto the weekend. Did I ever think today would come? Ugh..no..LOL! Spirits are lifted and I'm feeling sooooo much better.

My heart is feeling healing. My mom is out of the hospital and home. We'll just see what happens.

Summer is also in full gear over here. The kids have been just swimming away and getting such amazing little tans. Soooo cute. It's sooo funny..."Mommy Sunscreen Me." I think when we were little our moms knew nothing of sunscreen. I can put 30 on and still fry..lol..and to think I used to use baby oil at the beach on a daily basis.

Well, today I plan on relaxing. Oh, relaxing and getting things ready for a move. I think the two are possible simultaneously. It will just take planning..lol.

Ok friends..remember to smile! Whatever angst you have..Remember...This two shall pass.
xoxo
Christie

Clarity...

So, I guess when I said that my parents weren't doing well..I didn't explain. Here's the thing.

• The basis of there not doing well is the serious mental illness part from my M.
• Secondly..the continual overdosing drug use.
• The not working is a symptom of the real issues.

Mental Illness is sooooooo neglected and not easy to understand. This is where my angst has been lately. I'm a strong cookie. I'll be fine. I, just have the character flaw as the caretaker of the family.

I worry about my sister, my mom, and I know I'm just me. It's been going on since before the girls (sisters) were born. I was the one making sure everything was ok. It sucks. I'm trying to break out of it, but it's a bitch.

Ok...so let's see what else.

My favorite LUMMIN Mommy...I am up to 15 words on todays crossword puzzle! How about that.? I am reading Marley & Me. Hmmmm...and I'm having a fabulous cup of coffee. So, Happy Wednesday.

Love,

Christie