Old Babies Old

Once upon a time, before cell phones, iPods, Laptops, and emails...there was a college student trying to get an English paper written on a typewriter.

That, my friends, ages anyone who can remember that! My daughter laughed so hard an told me..."no wonder you have a few gray hairs Mommy!" Trust me my girl will be taking care of my hair ASAP! Here's what I figure. I'll just get more blond highlights put in so if a stray one pops through it will be completely unnoticeable!

Welcome to life with a 13 year old daughter! She's soooo me sometimes. LOL.
xoxo
Christie

Does your heart ever hurt so much that the pain just travels to the bottom of your throat an just settle? Yes...it happens to me, too. Throw in a pit in in the stomache and anxiousness, and you'll have my last few days. I'm so happy with so much in my life. I just wish I could figure out the 20% that makes me crazy sometimes. I know we all wish for that at some point.

I just finished a Danielle Steel book. It was a good easy read. Second Chance was a perfect escape for this lady. Maybe I'll be able to dive into one of the really good ones waiting for me in the nice stack next to my bed. :) Yes...book whore...I knew you'd remember.

Until next time my friends,
xoxo
Christie

My Teeth, A Reunion, and Teeth...Oh My!

I've been MIA due to the mouth issues. I'm feeling much better now, though! Woohoo!

Who knew my mouth would hurt so much from "tooth pain?" It should be considere tooth hell an torture. Yes, you know the whole backstory on the wisdom teeth issues...so I won't go into it anymore. Let me just say...Holy Crap. Ok..I'm done. :)

Now, to go to the 20th reunion or not to go? I'm curious..yes. It's just a little bit of a logistical issue. Hmmmm. Ok, I'm going to make a final decision super soon. I'm just not totally sure.

Finally...I just thought I'd share some pics from Mocha's birthday party. What...you don't have birthday parties for your dogs? I'm a push over. The kids totally talked me into this one an I said...why not? It was cute, though...and we had cake. :)







Talk to you soon....I'm going to bed.
xoxo
Christie

A LIttle Tag Fun!

TAG YOU ARE IT
If you opened it, you have to do it. Send it back to the person who sent it to
you and the rest of your friends!

Two names you go by:
1. Christie

2. Mommy

Two things you are wearing right now
1. Yoga pants

2. Yellow Tshirt

Two longest car rides:
1. San Diego to Dever! (through "God's Country" Utah..ugh)
2. San Diego to Quantico VA..major UGH...!

Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Spend time with Tom
2. Imagine being able to spend my time with my favorite friends back in Cali!

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. To have the kids go play with their friends outside!
2. To finish writing "the" manuscript.



Three animals you have or have had:
1. Dog

2. Cat

3. many dead goldfish

Three people who will fill this out:
1. Lori

2. Melanie

3. Brandy


Three Things you ate today:
1. Coffee

2. 1/2 and 1/2

3. sweet n low


Two people you last talked to
1. Kelsey

2. Ava


Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. Ummmm Laundry
2. Pre-Op at hospital


Two favorite holidays:
1. Christmas

2. MY BIRTHDAY!


Favorite Drink:
1. Diet Coke
2. Wine

3. Coffee



You know what you are supposed to do and please do not spoil the fun.
Delete my answers and type in your answers.

Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know INCLUDING the person who
sent it to you.

Blisters From Mac N Cheese

What do you think happens when you decide to make your kids Mac N Cheese for lunch and then go to stir noodles only to have scalding water splash on your light cotton blouse you're wearing? Well as soon as you can grab your burn ointment...you'll have a nice little blister develop on your sensitive tummy skin.

How do I know this.....I have said little blisters on my tummy as I type.

I'm one little lucky duck, with all the smoothness of Marth Stewart..LOL.

Oh and I choose not to discuss the war tonight. The husband has totally fired me up tonight by telling me...keeper of the barackobama.com daily emails...that he is voting for...mmmmmmm I better not say who, but I'm pissed.

That's a topic for another day.

Until next time.
Go Barack....
xoxo
Christie

Iraq...Again...

The husband is leaving "again" for Iraq. Ugh. This time we're the lucky ones that get to endure 16 MONTHS of separation. I can't even believe it. Yes he is a marine and yes this is what they do, but OMG. Enough is enough already. If anyone has the audicity to say he should get out, just don't. It's not possible.

There's nothing to say except that this just sucks.

This is why I will be supporting Obama.

Sigh...And life goes on....

I'm soooo in the mood for some Van Morrison right now.

XOXO
Until we meet again...
Christie

Notes Notes and yes more Notes....

It seems I have notes all over the place. Sometimes I'll even find them in my purse. Some are notes, stories, jokes, or one liners from the kids. I love paper and pen. I don't do notes on the computer, because there's something about just unloading on paper when the mood hits me. I'm lucky that those manic times and a little darkness come through the fingers saying exactly what I'm feeling. Today is one of those days. The creative ones out there must know what I'm talking about. I love little journals, yellow note pads...or even the black and white composition books my 3rd grader uses.

Today is a day of notes. Notes are everywhere. I must be feeling today, don't you think? My iPod is playing some David Gray right now...and memories are flooding through the pen.. Hmmm... well right now through the keys. I know this doesn't make sense to you bloggies, but my Irish story telling is that of legends...in my own mind, at least. :)

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Have you ever been so tired that you don't know what to do with yourself. Falling asleep is not an option, because the kids are up and playing. I've had some diet coke and I just might go pour myself a cup of coffee. Ok..back coffee in hand. I haven't slept well in days and I guess I can say it's been anxiety. I had a doctor appt today that had to do with my mouth surgery I get to have in July. Lucky lucky me. I've just been worried about the pain and help when I'm done. I worry too much. I'm working on that.

Here's a tip for you my friends. If you're going to have wisdom teeth pulled ( i am plus a couple of molars they've moved into...) then don't look up the surgery on Youtube. Not a good idea. lol! I have to go under general anestesia and it's going to be a real surgery. My jaw is just not big enough for the teeth. Yes..bring on the jokes. My sister told me she knows for a fact I have a big mouth. LOL. The real problem is that I can barely open my mouth. Good news is that the scale showed the results of that. Wooohoooo. Hmmm. What else? Not much.

Ok friends just typing made me wake up a little. Happy Monday All...
XOXO
Christie

Chicks...

My Husband.. Hunny do you like The Princess Bride?

Me.... Ummmmm Of course!!!

My Husband...I think all chicks like The Princess Bride...unless they're freaks.

Me...That's right...chicks.

LOL...the world of movies according to my husband.

Watch And Think!

Simply put everything I want to say. I drove around with a McCain Sticker on my Volvo wagon back in 2000. I wanted him to be president so badly. Now...things are different. I have always stayed away from politics on my blog. It's so important to our country now. I will share anything I feel strongly about. :)

Now, I'm off to the beach with the kids.
xoxo
christie

If I Could Go On A Trip I'd Choose Ireland

The travel bug is biting again...I'm going to start planning again!

It only took one cup of coffee and listing to Here Comes The Sun to figure this one out. I want to go to Ireland. I want to see all the places I've read about in books. My mind can place me on a cliff taking in the view and the smell. Just once I want to see where Half Of Me is from. Hey I got the Irish gene good bad and crazy all rolled into one, then sprinkle in the same amount of Italian and you have Christie.

I find myself falling in love with my favorite authors who are what...Irish ladies. :) Marian Keyes is a kindred spirit. She has to be. I get her on such a level that takes me away.

There's some exploring that needs to be done. County Kerry,is where I still have family. Of course we even have a Father Paddy. :)

I just need and crave a little soul searching. Nothing wrong with a little soul reflection in life.

Until Next Time...
XOXO
Christie

I've Come To A Decision!

Alright, a final monumental decision has been made. I am going to embark on the whole podcast idea I've been toying with. It's the perfect time, considering I'm hitting an anniversary of sorts. I woke up this morning with so many questions that I figured the path was in front of me.

I write about everything. I mean everything. I even get paid for it sometimes. I know, imagine that. The thing is that I need more. I want more. The need to just let the mouth go further and faster than the fingers ever can. I have thoughts and ideas on so many topics. This past week I've been piecing together scripts, topics, ideas, crazy ideas, and have come up with some sort of semblance of a program.

It took a few cups of coffee, a pop tart, and a diet cook around noon to figure out that podcasting is what I need to be doing. I may have a total of 5 listeners (relatives minus my mom because I know she'll never figure out how it works,) but I'll be developing something that's mine! Woohoo!

My list of things to do today is huge. I had a horrible experience at church a few weekends ago and it's become apparent that it's time to move on to somewhere else. Huge decision. Ugh. Another story for another day. Let's see what else...hmmmmm....I need a mani and a pedi, along with some seriously cute sandals.

Ok, I'm missing an old friend today. I've connected with one long lost friend and let me tell you...I wish I could with the other. It won't happen, but hey...the dreams sure are nice.

Happy Tuesday...It feels like Thursday....
xoxo
Christie

Monday Thoughts...

A few thoughts for a Monday!

• So many people I love in my life. Why do I worry about one?
• Have you chosen to love the one you're with?
• Do you fake it well? Hmmm?
• My heart aches today.
• Time just doesn't make it go away.
• Do any of you get really excited when the kids are off at school and you get some quiet time? Maybe I'm just getting ready for summer time.
• Who knew that putting a LEGO Indiana Jones building could make a 7 year old boy cuss.
• How does an almost 2 year old decide to pick up the biggest poop from the lawn and dump it in a dog's water bowl? YUCK!
• Is my skin that sweet that the mosquitos just flock to me?
• Can I really be almost 38?!
• Am I really into birthdays or am I selfish and just want birthday attention? Hmmm I just like birthdays. :)

It's Been A LOOOOONG Time!

This has been my 14th anniversary week. Yes, I just aged myself greatly. I have no idea how 14 years passed fast. WE decided on small sentimental gifts. Something that means something. Well, we came up with a joint gift. It was going to be a visit
Color Me Mine. We're going to go together next week and do a plate together or something cute like.

My sister asked me if I was serious. LOL...She laughed at me. I told her to do 14 years and then come up with something interesting. He'll do anything for me, really EXCEPT watch a chick flick. He refuses to do that on a dvd at home. It's crazy.


Anyway, that wasn't really good enough for him. I told him no jewelry,lingerie, or clothes to see what he could come up with. He bought me the most gorgeous pen. I write in my journal everyday. I'm constantly making notes for my writing. He gave me this beautiful Waterford Crystal Pen. I love it. It's been a great week.

Happy Friday.

Yummmmm

I called my mom to thank her for my beautiful anniversary flowers. They were gorgeous. If you ever want to send someone something, just include some Stargazer Lillies in the bouquet. They are my all time favorite. You only need a few and your room is full of the most gorgeous fragrence. It's heavenly.


My mom started telling me about my nephew. She happened to be watching him while my sister was in school. My sweet little up to boy stuff, nephew decided to play on the grass in the backyard. He's always exploring. My mom was out there, too. This boy is in love with my parents' dogs. So, he must have decided to give them a treat. He walked to the grass and picked up the biggest piece of POOP, from their German Sheppard...TITAN. I hope that gives you some kind of idea how big the Poop was. He took the poop and put it right into Titan's water dish. Then he said, "I do it!" He was so happy he clapped for himself.

How's that for a cute toddler and dog story! Poop in the water! I Do IT!

My Kids Just Crack Me Up!!!!!

They Just Crack Me Up!

Driving in the car with my second child.

Mommy LOOOK Hooters. (she gives her non existent little chest a double lift.)

Yes Ava...Hooters. Lovely.

I Want To Work There.

(GASSSPPPP)

Just kidding Mommy. You know I want to be a Doctor...hmmm Model...hmmmmm or a singer.

Ok Ava that sounds good. You know this is your life and if you work really hard you can be anything you can imagine or want.

Oh good Mommy. I really want to wear one of those tight little Hooter T-shirts.

(Holy Crap...I'm speechless.)

In relaying this story to my husband, my oldester daughter is listening.

Mommy and Daddy don't worry about Ava and Hooters. Her chest is going to be to flat to work there!

There you have it friends. That's what we talk about in my family. :)

Lovely.
xoxo
Christie

How Was Your Weekend....?

I started planning a vacation this weekend. Actually, I'm planning two trips. The first is an actual vacation with the family. The second is to my high school reunion. How can it be 20 years? The reunion wasn't really in the summer planning until I connected with some friends from back in the day...or as my daughter refers to "back in the 80s." Who knew the 80s would be so reviled. LOL...Our Hair! It just makes me laugh. We know how the ozone started to open up, don't we? It was like the more crusty the better.

We should all post our senior pictures tomorrow, Monday, and look at the bangs. That is for those of us that are old enough to remember "the 80s." LOL.

BTW...We were up early on Saturday and went to the Farmers' Market. When we got there it was early. All the booths were still open. There were only two booths with veggies. How can they have a Farmers' Market with only two veggie stands? They had a dog snack stand, candles, candy, pastry booth, a blue grass band (at 8am,)and only two veggies stands. Hmmmm? All I can say is that hopefully as the summer arrives they'll have more.

Anyhoo, I'm off to relax. The kids are cuddled in their beds, the hubby is doing some work, and Mocha is snuggled next to my tush(his favorite spot.)It's time for me to put a movie on and chill with my glass of wine.

TTFN..
xoxo
Christie

Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood...

We walked down to the harbor for lunch today. How about that for a view? It was a gorgeous day today. I ordered a crab cake sandwich, a glass of wine, and did a little people watching. It was senior tour day in the Historic Triangle.

xoxo
C

Things For Thursday

Just a few notes from me this morning.

1. On the surface it might seem like a good idea to watch
PS I Love You, instead of the Today Show, but it's really not. Sure the kids are at school, the house is quiet, and it looks like it's going to rain. However, is crying a way you want to start the morning? Hmmmmm. Not Really. How is it possible for me, the Book Whore, to enjoy the movie much more than the book? Hmmmm.

2. Laundry never ends. If you think it does, you're simply wrong. For one that keeps up with it, like me, it still never ends. It's a crappy thought,I know. Embrace the chore with some good smelling detergent, like a nice TIDE and some Downey. Then sniff as you fold for some great Aromatherapy. Just a thought. LOL. :)

3. I LOVE FED EX! Gifts for the mothers in my world and grandmother will be on the way today. :)

FINALLY...

4. I really love my morning coffee. It's yummy this morning.

FINALLY FINALLY!!!!!

5. I wore my WOMEN FOR OBAMA T-shirt to the bus stop this morning, amongst all of the super conservative parents. LOVED IT!

Happy Thursday!

Closer...

June 6 is rapidly approaching! How did 38 happen so fast? I'm not obsessing about it, though. It's going to be a great day. I love birthdays. I love celebrating. The presents, the cake, and all the cards made by the kids make it worth gaining another year. Plus, I think I'm holding up pretty well. :)

On to other things...TICKS! They are the most disgusting things, next to rats and mice of course, that I've ever encountered. I'll leave that alone now, because it gives me chills just thinking about how they don't like to die. My poor little Mocha. He has the no tick and flea medicine, but I need to get his fur trimmed a little so they aren't attracted to him. Oh and let's not forget how last week one managed to end up on my little Sammy's nuts (as he calls them.) YUCK! Mommy had the joy of removing it from the nut sack. Lucky Me.

Well Flickr isn't cooperating with me today. Actually, I bet it's probably Blogger. That wouldn't surprise me at all.

I'm off to tuck the little ones into bed and do a little work.

Bye Friends,
Christie