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!