This is it! The last day of 2010 ever! I'm hoping for a great new year, even though I don't like odd numbered years. I'm feeling better every day. I am sleeping well. Using a daily tracking record of food intake on my iPad, which has me eating better. It also keeps track of my water intake. I'm just about perfect regarding that. I'm also drinking 2 16-ounce mugs of green tea per day. 4-6 6-ounce cups are what you're supposed to shoot for. People can say what they want, good or bad, about superfoods, and I'd agree with most of it, but do not discount the benefits of green tea. When it comes to health, I'm sorry, I am going to side with ancient Chinese secrets over western medicine any day. And they drink WAY more than 36 ounces per day. I just can't do it. I'm already peeing at least once an hour. I do have a life that requires me to be in my vehicle a lot and having to pee all the time is not very convenient.
I'm very excited about my WonderFILE. I see it as being very very handy plus creates quite an effective work station while at the beach or park.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
12/30/10
I suppose I should recap Christmas for proper record, as it was Bella's first. Being sick for most of December, first with MAJOR allergies and second with a moderate cold that has left a lingering cough, noticeable when I go in or outside and at bedtime, definitely made me lose my Christmas time enthusiasm early on. I rallied a few times, but it never got to usual proportions. Christmas isn't much fun without that magical essence.
The snow came AFTER Christmas. What's the point of that, right? Plus we were gone so we missed the whole storm. Some would call this good luck. I call it unfortunate. There's something magical about getting stuck in your house while there's a good old fashioned storm raging just on the other side of the door. Instead, we came back to about 10 inches of snow waiting in our driveway. You know what they say about all work and no play.
Christmas morning was fun. I got some cute pics of Bella and Zach. She seemed to know what she was doing and was cute playing with her toys. She definitely exceeded expectations for a baby's first Christmas! She loves her new toys. Let's just say Nonni has some experience picking out toys. I've spent loads of money on things I thought the kids would love and they'd end up being a dud. She loves toys that make noise and that she can bang around. She's beginning to walk and talk. She loves dogs. So we picked toys that were appropriate for her. Huge success, I'd say. The other three were much easier to buy for. Very happy with their new possessions.
We saw both sets of parents. The visits were short and sweet. Just like I like them. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see friends or extended family as we were stuck at the hotel for two days due to the storm.
The weather forecast looks good for the next two weeks or so. Low to high 40s. Should melt this snow right quick. 8 weeks till March! Very much looking forward to that first beach day. That unexpected warm early spring day that puts that bounce in your step and you break out the flip flops and find a warm sun baked rock to lounge on down at the beach. That one day that peeks out between more seasonable weather. That one day when you don't have to worry about pollen or hay fever or ozone levels. The only enemy is the bee or hornet that wakes up confused by the unexpected temperature, unless you count sea gulls as enemies, and I DO, after one brazenly broke into an unopened container of cookies and ruined them for human consumption by getting sand in the whole thing. I buried those cookies. If I couldn't eat them, that gull was not going to get them either! I'm still bitter and it happened like 3 summers ago!
As you can tell, my spring fever has hit early.
I know I've mentioned what a bitter taste 2010 has left in my mouth, but goal wise, I did pretty well. By tomorrow, I will have completed reading the Bible in a year for the 5th(?) time. I planned weekly menus and cooked at least 4 dinners per week. Thursdays are pizza night, and we either order out or Mitch makes pizza. Fridays are fast food night. And I'm gone Saturday nights, so hubby and the kids fend for themselves. We've consistently bought and prepared organic foods, virtually iliminating processed foods, except for the occasional lean cuisine or package of Kraft Mac and cheese. I've found that I'm even more susceptible to MSG since eating healthier. I can almost immediately identify it by taste alone, but certainly by the headache and hangover like feeling after consuming it. I've blogged pretty regularly again, so I feel sort of 'back' so to speak. I haven't bought any amount of books. I promised my husband I'd actually read the ones we own before buying anymore. I was buying 5 or more a week. I still pick up books for the baby and the occasional book at Savers if it is a title or author I'm looking for. I made a significant donation of books that I read this year. Felt good to finish a book and put it in the box to pass along to other readers.
New goals are: continue with previous ones, craft more, participate in the memory verse challenge on one of the blogs I read, do at least three yoga poses every other day, have one miser week per month in which the goal of that week is to see how little money we can spend on groceries, gas, etc, not because we need to, but to break the habit of just spending money because it is there, have a 'go crazy' shopping day once every three months, compost and have
one new experience per month.
Should keep me busy.
The snow came AFTER Christmas. What's the point of that, right? Plus we were gone so we missed the whole storm. Some would call this good luck. I call it unfortunate. There's something magical about getting stuck in your house while there's a good old fashioned storm raging just on the other side of the door. Instead, we came back to about 10 inches of snow waiting in our driveway. You know what they say about all work and no play.
Christmas morning was fun. I got some cute pics of Bella and Zach. She seemed to know what she was doing and was cute playing with her toys. She definitely exceeded expectations for a baby's first Christmas! She loves her new toys. Let's just say Nonni has some experience picking out toys. I've spent loads of money on things I thought the kids would love and they'd end up being a dud. She loves toys that make noise and that she can bang around. She's beginning to walk and talk. She loves dogs. So we picked toys that were appropriate for her. Huge success, I'd say. The other three were much easier to buy for. Very happy with their new possessions.
We saw both sets of parents. The visits were short and sweet. Just like I like them. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see friends or extended family as we were stuck at the hotel for two days due to the storm.
The weather forecast looks good for the next two weeks or so. Low to high 40s. Should melt this snow right quick. 8 weeks till March! Very much looking forward to that first beach day. That unexpected warm early spring day that puts that bounce in your step and you break out the flip flops and find a warm sun baked rock to lounge on down at the beach. That one day that peeks out between more seasonable weather. That one day when you don't have to worry about pollen or hay fever or ozone levels. The only enemy is the bee or hornet that wakes up confused by the unexpected temperature, unless you count sea gulls as enemies, and I DO, after one brazenly broke into an unopened container of cookies and ruined them for human consumption by getting sand in the whole thing. I buried those cookies. If I couldn't eat them, that gull was not going to get them either! I'm still bitter and it happened like 3 summers ago!
As you can tell, my spring fever has hit early.
I know I've mentioned what a bitter taste 2010 has left in my mouth, but goal wise, I did pretty well. By tomorrow, I will have completed reading the Bible in a year for the 5th(?) time. I planned weekly menus and cooked at least 4 dinners per week. Thursdays are pizza night, and we either order out or Mitch makes pizza. Fridays are fast food night. And I'm gone Saturday nights, so hubby and the kids fend for themselves. We've consistently bought and prepared organic foods, virtually iliminating processed foods, except for the occasional lean cuisine or package of Kraft Mac and cheese. I've found that I'm even more susceptible to MSG since eating healthier. I can almost immediately identify it by taste alone, but certainly by the headache and hangover like feeling after consuming it. I've blogged pretty regularly again, so I feel sort of 'back' so to speak. I haven't bought any amount of books. I promised my husband I'd actually read the ones we own before buying anymore. I was buying 5 or more a week. I still pick up books for the baby and the occasional book at Savers if it is a title or author I'm looking for. I made a significant donation of books that I read this year. Felt good to finish a book and put it in the box to pass along to other readers.
New goals are: continue with previous ones, craft more, participate in the memory verse challenge on one of the blogs I read, do at least three yoga poses every other day, have one miser week per month in which the goal of that week is to see how little money we can spend on groceries, gas, etc, not because we need to, but to break the habit of just spending money because it is there, have a 'go crazy' shopping day once every three months, compost and have
one new experience per month.
Should keep me busy.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
12/29/10
I'm so glad to be home today. I slept well last night. I had fun playing Glee Karaoke for the Wii!!! I got some fun new games for the Wii this Christmas. Super Mario included! Tiger Woods PGA 2011. We have some new DVDs to watch. Lots of Family Guy. The Vampire Diaries. The Waltons Season 2. The Sorcerer's Apprentice. So the next 8 weeks and 1 day till March will be enjoyable!
I'm also going to practice with my Instyler. It is much easier to do someone else's hair than your own with it, but I'm getting the hang of it.
I'm also going to practice with my Instyler. It is much easier to do someone else's hair than your own with it, but I'm getting the hang of it.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
What Day is It?
I've been trapped in a hotel in Bangor, ME due to a blizzard and I know it is Tuesday. Let's see, Saturday was the 25th so that makes today the 28th. We have about a foot of snow waiting for us in our driveway in Narragansett, RI. They get about one big storm every 10 years or so. This is the 2nd since I moved there 4 years ago.
We going to head back today. I've missed my Wii. I've missed my bed. I hate the heat in hotel rooms. I'm going to play in the snow when I get home. Sorry Zach has to miss the snow but then again, VA got some too!
I am going to chill out at home tomorrow. It'll be in the 30s and40s so I'm going to navigate the neighborhood and see the storm damage. Fun fun.
We going to head back today. I've missed my Wii. I've missed my bed. I hate the heat in hotel rooms. I'm going to play in the snow when I get home. Sorry Zach has to miss the snow but then again, VA got some too!
I am going to chill out at home tomorrow. It'll be in the 30s and40s so I'm going to navigate the neighborhood and see the storm damage. Fun fun.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
12/24/10
My last gift got delivered today. The one I ordered first! Go figure. Everything was here before Christmas. Everything was exactly what I ordered. Nothing broken. Perfect.
I ordered myself a year's subscription to The Rolling Stone for a huge discount of only $20 for the whole year. This used to be one of my favorite magazines during my high school years. That and Seventeen magazine! I was so sad when I out grew Seventeen and Teen and Tiger Beat. I quickly latched on to Cosmo. Still love me some Cosmo, but it isn't necessarily applicable since I'm married. It is more for the single girl. I mean really, I've been reading it religiously for about 20 years and in those 20 years I've collected a LOT of great sex tips. Just ask my husband. Pretty much hit the ceiling on sex tips. I'm really not a Woman's Day or whatever they're called kind of lady. I love US Weekly and People but I usually buy them at the checkout.
I ordered myself a year's subscription to The Rolling Stone for a huge discount of only $20 for the whole year. This used to be one of my favorite magazines during my high school years. That and Seventeen magazine! I was so sad when I out grew Seventeen and Teen and Tiger Beat. I quickly latched on to Cosmo. Still love me some Cosmo, but it isn't necessarily applicable since I'm married. It is more for the single girl. I mean really, I've been reading it religiously for about 20 years and in those 20 years I've collected a LOT of great sex tips. Just ask my husband. Pretty much hit the ceiling on sex tips. I'm really not a Woman's Day or whatever they're called kind of lady. I love US Weekly and People but I usually buy them at the checkout.
Merry Christmas Eve
Can't believe it is finally here!!!
Maybe midnight mass tonight. I'd like to go to midnight mass with my husband in my old church, but that would require me to be in Old Town right now.
My shopping is done. The presents are wrapped. It is all kind of surreal. Doesn't really feel like Christmas. Feels like any other day of the week.
I will be so glad when the stores are normal again. Actually the stores have been fine. It has been the parking lots. Crazy.
Today I'm going to clean and get organized for tomorrow. I need to clean the bathroom. Hayley will do the kitchen. Kayla will do the living room. Zach will deal with trash and pack.
Headache. I had a bad one last night and it is lingering today.
Maybe midnight mass tonight. I'd like to go to midnight mass with my husband in my old church, but that would require me to be in Old Town right now.
My shopping is done. The presents are wrapped. It is all kind of surreal. Doesn't really feel like Christmas. Feels like any other day of the week.
I will be so glad when the stores are normal again. Actually the stores have been fine. It has been the parking lots. Crazy.
Today I'm going to clean and get organized for tomorrow. I need to clean the bathroom. Hayley will do the kitchen. Kayla will do the living room. Zach will deal with trash and pack.
Headache. I had a bad one last night and it is lingering today.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Making a List
All of my packages arrived yesterday except one! Wouldn't you know it is the one I ordered in plenty of time before the holiday rush? All of the packages I ordered Sunday and Monday even came last night. Goes to show you, procrastinate and wait for all the stores to offer free upgrades on their holiday shipping. That's actually how they reeled me back in, guarenteeing the order would be here before Christmas Eve. So let's see...I don't need to leave my bedroom, the presents will be here for Christmas, AND you're going to give me a free upgrade on shipping? Heck ya! The deals are much better the last few days, too!
Hayley is going shopping with Janice and me today. I have to pick up some more wrapping paper and Hayley has to pick up a few gifts for her brother, sister and niece. I also have to pick up the turkey breast and appetizers for Christmas dinner. Everything else is nestled away in the cupboard. Zach leaves early Christmas morning, so it is just going to be a small group for dinner.
Lots more wrapping to do! I thought I was close to being done. Let's just say I'm super glad I did what wrapping I did the other day!
Hayley is going shopping with Janice and me today. I have to pick up some more wrapping paper and Hayley has to pick up a few gifts for her brother, sister and niece. I also have to pick up the turkey breast and appetizers for Christmas dinner. Everything else is nestled away in the cupboard. Zach leaves early Christmas morning, so it is just going to be a small group for dinner.
Lots more wrapping to do! I thought I was close to being done. Let's just say I'm super glad I did what wrapping I did the other day!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Today
Today I could almost convince myself it is spring. Our lawn is still green. No snow to be seen. The winter's been mild...30s, 40s, even some 50s and 60s. There's snow to the north and snow to the south and snow to the west. Maybe if I put the lawn chair out and go sit in it like it is a normal spring day, I can convince mother nature that it IS spring!
It's weird. Last week I wanted snow for Christmas. Then again, last week I wanted it to be Christmas. I'm over it. Glad that crazy hibernation mode is done for me. I want spring. I want long warm days. Is it still 9 weeks for us here in RI? Sometime in March, God gives me my first beach day of the year. I just have to get through long boring can we just skip this month January.
It's weird. Last week I wanted snow for Christmas. Then again, last week I wanted it to be Christmas. I'm over it. Glad that crazy hibernation mode is done for me. I want spring. I want long warm days. Is it still 9 weeks for us here in RI? Sometime in March, God gives me my first beach day of the year. I just have to get through long boring can we just skip this month January.
12/22/10
Happy Birthday to My Bailey-boo. I already sent her a facebook birthday wish! She loves that she can talk to me on FB whenever she wants on her iPod touch. This little girl and I go back almost her entire life!
Our staff meeting/holiday party is at 11 this morning. Should be a good day. Mitch is coming home from work early today. I miss him. We've been doing so much shopping apart during our free time I feel as if I haven't seen him in a month. He kissed me goodbye this morning and told me to keep in touch! Four sleeps till our hotel room sex fest. I'm sure it'll be anything but, but here's to hoping!
Our staff meeting/holiday party is at 11 this morning. Should be a good day. Mitch is coming home from work early today. I miss him. We've been doing so much shopping apart during our free time I feel as if I haven't seen him in a month. He kissed me goodbye this morning and told me to keep in touch! Four sleeps till our hotel room sex fest. I'm sure it'll be anything but, but here's to hoping!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Grrrrrrr!
Looking like tomorrow and Thursday will be the big gift delivery day according to my UPS package tracker. Only one package came today, but it was the "expensive" one. Hope Hubs likes it!
Work was awesome today! How often do those words come out of my mouth??? Not often enough. I wish every day were as fun as today!
Work was awesome today! How often do those words come out of my mouth??? Not often enough. I wish every day were as fun as today!
8 Months Old!!!
Hard to believe how quickly the last two months flew right by! Bella has learned how to climb stairs! What a stinker! I have a wooden stair stepstool to get up into my bed and she climbs it and waits till you pull her up into bed with you.
I do not want to work today. Why did I agree to this?
I do not want to work today. Why did I agree to this?
Monday, December 20, 2010
Regretting
Completely regretting my decision to fill in at work tomorrow for a couple of hours. It is only three hours, with an additional hour for commute. Still.
A lot was accomplished today. Presents all wrapped except for the ones that haven't been delivered. I'm going to thank myself on Christmas Eve for this. I feel good about what we bought. We bought things we wanted but that would keep us entertained for the next 8 weeks of winter. Even less of winter if we vaca in Florida again.
I played like 15 games of mancala with Zach on my iPad tonight.
I saw The Fighter at the movies on Friday. It was great.
I can't believe that no packages were delivered today. I've checked online and they've been checked in at the Wakefield center, which is the next town over, and have been in transit from this location since 11AM. Seriously? It takes 8 hours to cross a town line? Frustrating.
The kids are playing Harry Potter Scene It. I'm in my room, enjoying the fact that most of the presents are out of my closet and wrapped under the tree. Yes, the presents go under the tree as they accumulate. My kids didn't get into the whole Santa thing. I see no positive outcome in lying to kids about where the presents come from. Santa is a historical figure but has nothing to do with the birth of Jesus. We do celebrate Christmas with presents and I DO have Santa decorations and pictures of the kids on Santa, but they knew from the start that he is make believe and just a fun tradition. Now, I DO have issues with some of my friends that are self-proclaimed atheists or agnostics, yet they still expect Christmas presents from their families. Check out their FB profiles, and yet they're wrapping and shopping away. If I didn't believe in Jesus, I would not be celebrating his birth.
Anyway, I'm excited for the big day to finally come and go so life can get back to normal. I have some trips coming up that I'm excited about. Some adventures to live. Some shopping to get back to, once all the stupid people get out of stores.
A lot was accomplished today. Presents all wrapped except for the ones that haven't been delivered. I'm going to thank myself on Christmas Eve for this. I feel good about what we bought. We bought things we wanted but that would keep us entertained for the next 8 weeks of winter. Even less of winter if we vaca in Florida again.
I played like 15 games of mancala with Zach on my iPad tonight.
I saw The Fighter at the movies on Friday. It was great.
I can't believe that no packages were delivered today. I've checked online and they've been checked in at the Wakefield center, which is the next town over, and have been in transit from this location since 11AM. Seriously? It takes 8 hours to cross a town line? Frustrating.
The kids are playing Harry Potter Scene It. I'm in my room, enjoying the fact that most of the presents are out of my closet and wrapped under the tree. Yes, the presents go under the tree as they accumulate. My kids didn't get into the whole Santa thing. I see no positive outcome in lying to kids about where the presents come from. Santa is a historical figure but has nothing to do with the birth of Jesus. We do celebrate Christmas with presents and I DO have Santa decorations and pictures of the kids on Santa, but they knew from the start that he is make believe and just a fun tradition. Now, I DO have issues with some of my friends that are self-proclaimed atheists or agnostics, yet they still expect Christmas presents from their families. Check out their FB profiles, and yet they're wrapping and shopping away. If I didn't believe in Jesus, I would not be celebrating his birth.
Anyway, I'm excited for the big day to finally come and go so life can get back to normal. I have some trips coming up that I'm excited about. Some adventures to live. Some shopping to get back to, once all the stupid people get out of stores.
12/20/10
Miss Bella will be 8 months old tomorrow!!! She's crawling all over the place and cruising along all furniture. She says mama and dada pretty consistently and waves hi and bye. She eats baby food and grown up mashed food. She also feeds herself the puffed up dry cereal. She has four teeth and her hair is getting longer and thicker every day.
Christmas shopping on my part is essentially done. I'm going to wrap some today. Some stuff has to wait till it gets delivered. Obviously.
I lost a whole day yesterday. This cold is fast and furious. I felt a little better but so exhausted and really out of it. I fell asleep yesterday at 2 in the afternoon and slept till about 6:30. Woke up for a dinner of homemade chicken soup and a movie. I was out again by nine pm. Slept till midnight. Got up to pee then out again till 9:30 this morning. Feeling better but still on the weak/dizzy side. Definitely staying off the cold medicine today. I hate when my brain feels fuzzy.
Kayla is making some homemade hot chocolate and some Chex mix. It is good to smell and taste things again even if only a little.
Christmas shopping on my part is essentially done. I'm going to wrap some today. Some stuff has to wait till it gets delivered. Obviously.
I lost a whole day yesterday. This cold is fast and furious. I felt a little better but so exhausted and really out of it. I fell asleep yesterday at 2 in the afternoon and slept till about 6:30. Woke up for a dinner of homemade chicken soup and a movie. I was out again by nine pm. Slept till midnight. Got up to pee then out again till 9:30 this morning. Feeling better but still on the weak/dizzy side. Definitely staying off the cold medicine today. I hate when my brain feels fuzzy.
Kayla is making some homemade hot chocolate and some Chex mix. It is good to smell and taste things again even if only a little.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Congestion
Well this is a quick moving cold! My nose and sinuses are draining/clearing today. Slept horribly, but I think that was for the best. Feel much better up and moving around. Making chicken and dumplings for dinner. Hot soup will help! And hopefully bed early tonight. I have lots to do tomorrow whether I'm feeling it or not!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
12/18/10
Feeling blah today. Woke up with a stuffy nose. My husband is doing some of my (our) Christmas shopping. The gift cards that I said I'd pick up. Definitely NOT feeling good today, so I thank him and Zach very much for dealing with that task today, the last Saturday before Christmas. I will finish up hubby's shopping on Monday morning, when it will hopefully not be so crazy.
I'm working on my day off Tuesday for about three hours at one of our day programs on the west side. Wednesday is our staff meeting, but at least it'll be at Hopkins and not in Jamestown.
This week I will just be waiting for more deliveries to arrive. The next few days will prove to be insanely busy in that regard.
Did I mention how blah I'm feeling? This is NOT the week for bronchitis. I still have to get groceries for Christmas dinner. This will be a Thanksgiving Lite. A turkey breast, gravy, potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce and stuffing. Chips and dip, cheese and crackers. For breakfast, I thought we would have the usual cinnamon rolls plus bagels toasted in the oven with various cream cheeses. Sunday, we will head to Maine for a mini trip. It is pathetic that I'm more excited about a night alone in a hotel room with my husband than any other Christmas activity!
I'm working on my day off Tuesday for about three hours at one of our day programs on the west side. Wednesday is our staff meeting, but at least it'll be at Hopkins and not in Jamestown.
This week I will just be waiting for more deliveries to arrive. The next few days will prove to be insanely busy in that regard.
Did I mention how blah I'm feeling? This is NOT the week for bronchitis. I still have to get groceries for Christmas dinner. This will be a Thanksgiving Lite. A turkey breast, gravy, potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce and stuffing. Chips and dip, cheese and crackers. For breakfast, I thought we would have the usual cinnamon rolls plus bagels toasted in the oven with various cream cheeses. Sunday, we will head to Maine for a mini trip. It is pathetic that I'm more excited about a night alone in a hotel room with my husband than any other Christmas activity!
Friday, December 17, 2010
12/17/10
I have lots to do today, but should be all done with Christmas today!!! Yay!!! After today, I can sit back and enjoy the holiday. Really looking forward to that!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
12/16/10
I woke up at 5 am this morning, convinced this whole Christmas thing was a bad idea. Glad I fell back to sleep and woke up with a change in attitude, as I have some wrapping to do!
One of my favorite traditions is staying up till midnight, wrapping gifts, drinking a glass of wine, and then going to midnight mass. I haven't gone to midnight mass in about 7 years or so, but I always miss it. Maybe I will drag my husband to it this year, even though I'm no longer a practicing Catholic. It is a very peaceful service and a perfect time and place for reflection and meditation.
I have no idea what I'm going to wear tonight. I won't have time to change clothes so I'm going to have to leave the house wearing what I will wear for the Christmas party. Oy! This is going to be a long day!
Hayley comes home tomorrow for winter break!
The shower is calling my name.
One of my favorite traditions is staying up till midnight, wrapping gifts, drinking a glass of wine, and then going to midnight mass. I haven't gone to midnight mass in about 7 years or so, but I always miss it. Maybe I will drag my husband to it this year, even though I'm no longer a practicing Catholic. It is a very peaceful service and a perfect time and place for reflection and meditation.
I have no idea what I'm going to wear tonight. I won't have time to change clothes so I'm going to have to leave the house wearing what I will wear for the Christmas party. Oy! This is going to be a long day!
Hayley comes home tomorrow for winter break!
The shower is calling my name.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Okaaaaaaay
I'm a little late on the coffee this morning so maybe that will prove to be at the bottom of this mood. Not really a mood as much as a lack of motivation. I'd like a snow day please. We have bright sun shining away with freezing cold air. It is looking like it won't be a white Christmas this year. Christmas 2007-no snow. 2008-dusting of snow. 2009-big snow. 2010-no snow. It is making me feel a little bah humbug, because really? If it ain't gonna snow, then I'd better be able to lay in the sun! And I could desperately use a beach day! Just one and we can get back to the regularly scheduled season already in progress.
Okay, I'm now drinking my much anticipated coffee. I literally have the slowest coffee maker known to man. Krupps sucks. Save your moolah and just buy a cheap Mr. Coffee. Plus it is acting all Franco-American now. It works, but it's quirky. You have to add one more cup of water than the number of cups you intend to make, except on the rare morning it actually works like it is supposed to, in which case your coffee will be weak. I'm Franco American AND Irish so spare me any racial diatribes. I've grown up in a French speaking home with wonky appliances that my grandmother refuses to throw away. You gotta jiggle the toilet handle three times so it stops running. You gotta stand on one foot, close one eye, hold your breath and push the lower left corner of the power button on the microwave. Spoons go in the jar in the cupboard, not the drawer with the rest of the silverware. Duh. Never trust a leftover or a condiment in the fridge without first checking labels or asking the exact date she cooked something and then having my grandfather verify. Or medicine. You're likely going to be given something dating back to the Korean War. Love my memere. Don't love her expectations of usefulness or lack of conscience regarding expiration dates.
Okay, I'm now drinking my much anticipated coffee. I literally have the slowest coffee maker known to man. Krupps sucks. Save your moolah and just buy a cheap Mr. Coffee. Plus it is acting all Franco-American now. It works, but it's quirky. You have to add one more cup of water than the number of cups you intend to make, except on the rare morning it actually works like it is supposed to, in which case your coffee will be weak. I'm Franco American AND Irish so spare me any racial diatribes. I've grown up in a French speaking home with wonky appliances that my grandmother refuses to throw away. You gotta jiggle the toilet handle three times so it stops running. You gotta stand on one foot, close one eye, hold your breath and push the lower left corner of the power button on the microwave. Spoons go in the jar in the cupboard, not the drawer with the rest of the silverware. Duh. Never trust a leftover or a condiment in the fridge without first checking labels or asking the exact date she cooked something and then having my grandfather verify. Or medicine. You're likely going to be given something dating back to the Korean War. Love my memere. Don't love her expectations of usefulness or lack of conscience regarding expiration dates.
12/15/10
This will be the only time I mention this today. It has been a year since my grandfather passed away. A long and not particularly great year. I'm not going to dwell. This is a busy time of the year and I have hundreds of reasons to be thankful.
Tonight, Zach is cooking dinner for his family for a homework assignment. He's making stuffed orange peppers. Sounds yummy. I will buy the ingredients today.
I should be just about done shopping by Friday. I'm almost done now, but don't want to spend my day off today in crowded stores or on the busy road. I'm going shopping with Janice tomorrow anyhow, before her Christmas party. I will finish up my gift card buying on Friday. That will just leave me to pick up a few odds and ends extras for my husband.
Tonight, Zach is cooking dinner for his family for a homework assignment. He's making stuffed orange peppers. Sounds yummy. I will buy the ingredients today.
I should be just about done shopping by Friday. I'm almost done now, but don't want to spend my day off today in crowded stores or on the busy road. I'm going shopping with Janice tomorrow anyhow, before her Christmas party. I will finish up my gift card buying on Friday. That will just leave me to pick up a few odds and ends extras for my husband.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
12/14/10
It is a sweatshirt and dorm pants kind of day. Minimal make up. Hair tied back. I did shower and brushed and flossed my teeth. The floor is swept and washed. I'm slowly straightening things up. We're going to have taco salad for dinner. Other than that, I'm doing nothing! Not a thing! Not anything useful anyway.
It's About That Time
I have to admit, I will not be sad to see 2010 leave. WHAT A YEAR! Tomorrow will be a year since my grandfather passed away. With the exception of the loss of Papa, it started out ok. We took a lovely vaca to Florida. Of course, the best news of the year was the birth of our sweet Annabella!! Exciting as her arrival was, it was stressful beyond belief for me, worrying about Kayla. Things are slowly settling down on that front, and we're enjoying the gift of having this precious baby in our home. It won't be forever, but what a blessing, to be an every day part of her first year!
Hayley graduated high school. She's away at school now. Stressful, stressful, stressful! Deep down, I know this is the best thing for her, but it is scary to give up control.
Zachary turned 16 this year. He only cuddles about a few times a month for just a few minutes, till he remembers he's 16. I'm finally "getting the game" so to speak. He wants to cuddle, but can't because of the whole age boy thing, but is unhappy if I don't try to make him cuddle. My thought is, why bother, he's obviously too grown up for this, so I gave him space. This is wrong. He wants me to make him, so he has an excuse to still cuddle without looking like a weenie. So why can't you just tell me the rules of the game??? Stressful.
My husbands job? Stressful. My job? A stressful year to be sure, but the schedule change has me hopeful for a better 2011. Thanks to my husband and boss for finally taking me serious that I needed a change so I could focus on some personal areas.
Despite the outside stressors, my husband and I don't have any real problems. It is odd how if you could erase everything, and just leave the two of us standing there, we'd be perfect. Obviously, that's not how life is supposed to be. I really just want to spend time with him. HIM. Only him.
So New Years resolutions for 2011:
Continue with healthy habits, modifying as necessary
Keep up with my daily Bible reading. January 2011 will mark the 5th time I've read the Bible through.
Spend QUANTITY time with my husband. It is always quality.
Get to the beach often. (please no record hot and humid summer like last year) (and no dead whales washed up on shore)
Craft a lot
Write more
Finish reading at least one book a month
Sew more
Meditate
Make new memories
Hayley graduated high school. She's away at school now. Stressful, stressful, stressful! Deep down, I know this is the best thing for her, but it is scary to give up control.
Zachary turned 16 this year. He only cuddles about a few times a month for just a few minutes, till he remembers he's 16. I'm finally "getting the game" so to speak. He wants to cuddle, but can't because of the whole age boy thing, but is unhappy if I don't try to make him cuddle. My thought is, why bother, he's obviously too grown up for this, so I gave him space. This is wrong. He wants me to make him, so he has an excuse to still cuddle without looking like a weenie. So why can't you just tell me the rules of the game??? Stressful.
My husbands job? Stressful. My job? A stressful year to be sure, but the schedule change has me hopeful for a better 2011. Thanks to my husband and boss for finally taking me serious that I needed a change so I could focus on some personal areas.
Despite the outside stressors, my husband and I don't have any real problems. It is odd how if you could erase everything, and just leave the two of us standing there, we'd be perfect. Obviously, that's not how life is supposed to be. I really just want to spend time with him. HIM. Only him.
So New Years resolutions for 2011:
Continue with healthy habits, modifying as necessary
Keep up with my daily Bible reading. January 2011 will mark the 5th time I've read the Bible through.
Spend QUANTITY time with my husband. It is always quality.
Get to the beach often. (please no record hot and humid summer like last year) (and no dead whales washed up on shore)
Craft a lot
Write more
Finish reading at least one book a month
Sew more
Meditate
Make new memories
Tuesday Already
I have today and tomorrow off, too, so I'm going to relax today. Clean my house. Take a quick trip to the grocery store to buy tonight and tomorrow's dinner. I will pick up wrapping paper and finish up stocking stuffers on Thursday. Friday, I will pick up gift cards, Family Guy volumes 5, 6, and 8 (I think), The Waltons season 2 and The vampire Diaries season one. Then I will just have to worry about shopping for my husband. Really no idea.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Puppy Love
Yes, this is THE cutest picture ever!!!
Look at our vicious pit bull! Seriously, have never had a better dog! Support your local animal shelter! Spay and neuter your dogs AND adopt a rescue if you can. You won't regret it!
Look at our vicious pit bull! Seriously, have never had a better dog! Support your local animal shelter! Spay and neuter your dogs AND adopt a rescue if you can. You won't regret it!
Finally
What a long day!!! Bella's Christmas presents are all bought and in my closet. Very proud of myself!
Also got my nails did...and actually did my hair and wore make-up today! Feeling a lot more like myself. Two co-workers have the same rash/bubbles on their lips and eyes. LG was told hers was an infection. R was told hers was poison ivy. I just assumed mine was an allergic reaction to something because I have a history of eczema and asthma. This is kinda what happened with the H1N1. I know we ALL got it at the day program. Plus Hayley and Zach got it. This was before it was diagnosed as H1N1. Anyway, we were all told it was the flu, except Ive HAD the flu and the symptoms were like the flu but different. Anyway, I told the kids, just wait and watch, they'll announce a new virus or strain before the year's out and they did. Sad when a regular person can figure this out but doctors think you're crazy till they decide for themselves somethings off.
This rash doesn't appear to be contagious because my husband and children have no issues. I'm wondering if it environmental since it seems to be affecting co-workers. Two of us did use the same brand of chapstick, though. Kind of a weird coinky dink. I'm gonna laugh if the CDC comes out with a new kind of viral strain of something causing chicken pox like itchy rash.
Ok back to happy blog post. Enjoying a yummy dinner I like to call one dish chicken. Homemade pumpkin mini pies for dessert. Sierra and Bella are flipping adorable. Bella was laying on her tummy playing and Sierra felt it was necessary to lay on top of her. What can I say, Bella, except paybacks a bitch. Literally. Right now we are watching A Christmas Carol...again! Jim Carrey version. Looks super on the big screen. So glad boxed tv days are over!!! I'm very pleased with the turn technology has taken.
Also got my nails did...and actually did my hair and wore make-up today! Feeling a lot more like myself. Two co-workers have the same rash/bubbles on their lips and eyes. LG was told hers was an infection. R was told hers was poison ivy. I just assumed mine was an allergic reaction to something because I have a history of eczema and asthma. This is kinda what happened with the H1N1. I know we ALL got it at the day program. Plus Hayley and Zach got it. This was before it was diagnosed as H1N1. Anyway, we were all told it was the flu, except Ive HAD the flu and the symptoms were like the flu but different. Anyway, I told the kids, just wait and watch, they'll announce a new virus or strain before the year's out and they did. Sad when a regular person can figure this out but doctors think you're crazy till they decide for themselves somethings off.
This rash doesn't appear to be contagious because my husband and children have no issues. I'm wondering if it environmental since it seems to be affecting co-workers. Two of us did use the same brand of chapstick, though. Kind of a weird coinky dink. I'm gonna laugh if the CDC comes out with a new kind of viral strain of something causing chicken pox like itchy rash.
Ok back to happy blog post. Enjoying a yummy dinner I like to call one dish chicken. Homemade pumpkin mini pies for dessert. Sierra and Bella are flipping adorable. Bella was laying on her tummy playing and Sierra felt it was necessary to lay on top of her. What can I say, Bella, except paybacks a bitch. Literally. Right now we are watching A Christmas Carol...again! Jim Carrey version. Looks super on the big screen. So glad boxed tv days are over!!! I'm very pleased with the turn technology has taken.
12/13/10
Kayla and I put a small dent in the shopping. Today I want to get my nails done and then finish up the baby at Toys R Us.
The rain and wind stopped so today should be more enjoyable. I'm going to enjoy probably the last 50 degree day before "winter" hits. No snow for us yet.
The rain and wind stopped so today should be more enjoyable. I'm going to enjoy probably the last 50 degree day before "winter" hits. No snow for us yet.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Listamania
This is more for me because writing helps me see things in print and helps me remember things plus will allow me to see any missing holes.
Mitch:
Gold
No idea
Me:
Uggs (yes, pair number 3)
Bean boots
Hickory Farms meat/cheese/cracker basket
Wonder file
Zach:
Jacket
Sneakers
Family Guy season
Ski gloves
Hayley:
iPod touch (maybe)
Family Guy Season
Gift card
Yoga pants
Kayla:
Gift cards
Book
CNA class
Yoga pants
Bella:
Play and learn kitchen
Activity walker (the baby carriage one)
Baby Gap clothes
Other assorted toys that we find cute and adorable
House:
printer ink
New house plant to replace one I dropped
Wii games
Stocking Stuffer Gifts:
Razors
Body wash
Loofahs
Fancy mugs
Favorite chocolate
Mitch:
Gold
No idea
Me:
Uggs (yes, pair number 3)
Bean boots
Hickory Farms meat/cheese/cracker basket
Wonder file
Zach:
Jacket
Sneakers
Family Guy season
Ski gloves
Hayley:
iPod touch (maybe)
Family Guy Season
Gift card
Yoga pants
Kayla:
Gift cards
Book
CNA class
Yoga pants
Bella:
Play and learn kitchen
Activity walker (the baby carriage one)
Baby Gap clothes
Other assorted toys that we find cute and adorable
House:
printer ink
New house plant to replace one I dropped
Wii games
Stocking Stuffer Gifts:
Razors
Body wash
Loofahs
Fancy mugs
Favorite chocolate
Presents
I SO have not felt like shopping. Granted, the allergic reaction had me out of commission for a good bit of time, but still not feeling like it. So I vow that tomorrow, hubby and I will attempt to get at least the stocking stuffer presents taken care of. Razors, hair dye(for the girls), shaving lotions, loofahs, shampoo/conditioner for the girls, especially stuff like that for Hayley while she's away at school so she doesn't have to spend her money on it. We can probably get Bella all done too and maybe pick out Mitch's gold jewelry. There's a book Kayla would like and then I figured a gift card or two for her. Family Guy and Wii games are for the house. Zach wants Nike Air Force sneaks I guess and a North Face jacket. I also figured he'd get some new ski gloves. Fancy mugs and cocoas, coffees, and teas for all. I'd like to get Hayley a new iPod since Zach and I basically ruined hers. He borrowed it and left it in his pocket. I washed and dried it. It still works but it needs to stay plugged in to do so. She consistently borrows mine and consistently uses it. I use mine working out and laying in the sun and am still happy with my 3rd gen. Zach has the touch. Kayla has the 4th gen nano. I'd like to get her the touch but really don't want it stolen. She leaves her net book home for this reason but the iPod would probably be safe in her purse. It is something I need to talk to her about. She may not even want a new one, and if not then gift cards for her as well. The house needs printer ink.
So it'll look light under the tree but what can you do? We're not interested in junk just to make it look like a lot on Christmas morning and future Christmases there will be more as Bella will want more specific toys. But as a mom, I just don't feel right not having a lot under the tree, even if what is under the tree costs more than lots of junky presents that nobody really wants. If you ask my kids though, they will tell you they don't care, that they get what they want, usually when they want it, so for them, Christmas isn't a big deal. I try to remember that, but Christmas WAS a big deal when I was a kid.
The 80s were a time of having to have certain items upon your return to school after the holiday. Specifically, walk mans, leg warmers, rubic's cube, cassettes, stereos, tv's, atari games, cabbage patch doll, designer jeans, popcorn stitch mittens with fluffy fur on the inside, new ice skates, Nikes, and for me, lots and lots of books. If I wasn't playing outside, I was reading. Favorite family gift was the VCR and video camera. Personal fave gift: my middle school letter jacket with my name, track letter and pins, it was awesome!!!
So it'll look light under the tree but what can you do? We're not interested in junk just to make it look like a lot on Christmas morning and future Christmases there will be more as Bella will want more specific toys. But as a mom, I just don't feel right not having a lot under the tree, even if what is under the tree costs more than lots of junky presents that nobody really wants. If you ask my kids though, they will tell you they don't care, that they get what they want, usually when they want it, so for them, Christmas isn't a big deal. I try to remember that, but Christmas WAS a big deal when I was a kid.
The 80s were a time of having to have certain items upon your return to school after the holiday. Specifically, walk mans, leg warmers, rubic's cube, cassettes, stereos, tv's, atari games, cabbage patch doll, designer jeans, popcorn stitch mittens with fluffy fur on the inside, new ice skates, Nikes, and for me, lots and lots of books. If I wasn't playing outside, I was reading. Favorite family gift was the VCR and video camera. Personal fave gift: my middle school letter jacket with my name, track letter and pins, it was awesome!!!
Thursday, December 09, 2010
12/9/10
I'm going to hop in the shower in a few but thought I'd blog for a bit since I didn't yesterday. I'm feeling infinitely better! The humidifier I bought for the bedroom is doing a great job. I'm not waking up all tight feeling on my face.
Still feeling crafty. Now that my schedule has changed for the better, I'm looking forward to investing some time in crafty projects. The picture blocks were a big hit with some of my friends and they've been making them for themselves and friends and family. Sophie burned me Mariah Carey's newest holiday cd. I have to say, little things like this are the most fun at Christmas. I read a blog somewhere that some people abide by these rules for gift giving under the tree: something you want, something you need, something homemade, and something to read, and something from Santa. As the kids get older, and have their own families, I think this is something Mitch and I might adopt. Now, I do NOT want to adopt this rule for Bella. I'm so looking forward to Mitch and I being able to go crazy when she's older and can understand the whole concept of presents. I want her to know that she can ask her Nonni and Pop for anything. My Grandpop was like that with me. Anything I wanted, no matter how frivolous or trendy it might be, he made it happen.
Grandpop loved me more than anyone. I was his favorite. Every time he saw me, and I mean every time, even if it was four times in the week, he'd tell me the story of the first time he saw me in the hospital, how I was the most beautiful baby he'd ever seen. He's been gone since
October 1998. I lost my biggest fan. Or so I thought. My husband loves me like that. I know if my grandfather were alive and I told him about Mitch, his exact words would be, Can he play ball? Grandpop lived and breathed baseball, playing minor league until he joined the Air Force during WW II and then chose to play ball for the army. He coached little league in Old Town for 20 plus years, which made me a popular girl with the boys, except for when he'd say, "Jennifer, get out there and show that clown how to throw a ball." Except he would have called him Alice and not clown. PC my grandfather was not. If you were a pre-teen/teenage boy in the 70s or 80s and lived in the OT area, you wanted to be on my grandfather's team.
This was an era when Atari was cool, but not a time suck. Playing outside with your friends began at sun up and ended at sundown. I remember laying in bed at night and my legs would ache. Would ache so bad sometimes it would wake me up. They would ache because I never stopped moving when I was a kid. Roller/ice skating every day. Double Dutch. A game of baseball or kickball (my preferred game of ball), skiing, swimming, hours upon hours perfecting my gymnastics routine. Oh yeah, and riding my bike everywhere I needed to be. I would literally bound out of bed each morning, so excited to greet each day with energy and enthusiasm. What happened to that girl? I knew no fear. I could have died every single day of my life when I think back on my adventurous youth. I'm so scared as an adult. What will this person think. What if this happens. How will this look.
I want to be that kid again, but with some grown up boundaries.
Still feeling crafty. Now that my schedule has changed for the better, I'm looking forward to investing some time in crafty projects. The picture blocks were a big hit with some of my friends and they've been making them for themselves and friends and family. Sophie burned me Mariah Carey's newest holiday cd. I have to say, little things like this are the most fun at Christmas. I read a blog somewhere that some people abide by these rules for gift giving under the tree: something you want, something you need, something homemade, and something to read, and something from Santa. As the kids get older, and have their own families, I think this is something Mitch and I might adopt. Now, I do NOT want to adopt this rule for Bella. I'm so looking forward to Mitch and I being able to go crazy when she's older and can understand the whole concept of presents. I want her to know that she can ask her Nonni and Pop for anything. My Grandpop was like that with me. Anything I wanted, no matter how frivolous or trendy it might be, he made it happen.
Grandpop loved me more than anyone. I was his favorite. Every time he saw me, and I mean every time, even if it was four times in the week, he'd tell me the story of the first time he saw me in the hospital, how I was the most beautiful baby he'd ever seen. He's been gone since
October 1998. I lost my biggest fan. Or so I thought. My husband loves me like that. I know if my grandfather were alive and I told him about Mitch, his exact words would be, Can he play ball? Grandpop lived and breathed baseball, playing minor league until he joined the Air Force during WW II and then chose to play ball for the army. He coached little league in Old Town for 20 plus years, which made me a popular girl with the boys, except for when he'd say, "Jennifer, get out there and show that clown how to throw a ball." Except he would have called him Alice and not clown. PC my grandfather was not. If you were a pre-teen/teenage boy in the 70s or 80s and lived in the OT area, you wanted to be on my grandfather's team.
This was an era when Atari was cool, but not a time suck. Playing outside with your friends began at sun up and ended at sundown. I remember laying in bed at night and my legs would ache. Would ache so bad sometimes it would wake me up. They would ache because I never stopped moving when I was a kid. Roller/ice skating every day. Double Dutch. A game of baseball or kickball (my preferred game of ball), skiing, swimming, hours upon hours perfecting my gymnastics routine. Oh yeah, and riding my bike everywhere I needed to be. I would literally bound out of bed each morning, so excited to greet each day with energy and enthusiasm. What happened to that girl? I knew no fear. I could have died every single day of my life when I think back on my adventurous youth. I'm so scared as an adult. What will this person think. What if this happens. How will this look.
I want to be that kid again, but with some grown up boundaries.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Tree 2010
Zach did a superb job with the tree. Pretty much I put hooks on ornaments. He did the rest.
12/07/10
Been up since about 5:30 but that's perfect since I fell asleep at about 9:30. So beautiful outside with the clear bright blue skies. Pretty cold though. Not looking forward to venturing out in it and I don't have to if I don't want to.
I'm feeling crafty again. I really think I need to start using the sewing machine more often. I also need printer ink. I mean, I guess I'm glad we use it up as opposed to it drying up but jeepers creepers.
First and foremost, gotta decorate! Need a tree! I think we'll just do tree and stockings this year and forgo on my fine Christmas decor because some of it is irreplaceable and we got a Bella in the house! Plus this house is so stinking crappy to decorate. Hate this house. Hate ranch style houses as a rule. So can't wait to move. One more year. One more year. One more year. June 2012 can't come soon enough. Maybe sooner if something incredible becomes available. Never again will I be boxed in. Who wants to live in an ugly little box? Give me a colonial or give me a condo. I'd even take our previous cape over this monstrosity. But I will spend the new year dreaming of my big girl house and all the ways I'm going to decorate.
I'm feeling crafty again. I really think I need to start using the sewing machine more often. I also need printer ink. I mean, I guess I'm glad we use it up as opposed to it drying up but jeepers creepers.
First and foremost, gotta decorate! Need a tree! I think we'll just do tree and stockings this year and forgo on my fine Christmas decor because some of it is irreplaceable and we got a Bella in the house! Plus this house is so stinking crappy to decorate. Hate this house. Hate ranch style houses as a rule. So can't wait to move. One more year. One more year. One more year. June 2012 can't come soon enough. Maybe sooner if something incredible becomes available. Never again will I be boxed in. Who wants to live in an ugly little box? Give me a colonial or give me a condo. I'd even take our previous cape over this monstrosity. But I will spend the new year dreaming of my big girl house and all the ways I'm going to decorate.
Monday, December 06, 2010
So
So I'm not completely disgusting anymore but in my opinion, I have a bit to go still. I'm not wearing my glasses, so that is a sign in the right direction. I just haven't tanned in almost ten days, wisely so, and I hate that vampire like appearance. It more of the I've been sick all week appearance. Kind of lost that healthy glow.
I've decided to just take it easy today. Clean a little. Relax a lot. I need to pick up some groceries for dinners this week. I will be home to cook dinner every night this week, so that's neat. I can't remember the last time that was the case!
In 9 days it'll be a year since my grandfather passed away. It's been a crazy year but my family has gotten closer because of it. 2010 was pretty much crap. Except for the birth of my beauty!!!
I think the kids and I will play some Wii tonight. We're going to have Asian Cole slaw with mandarin oranges, cheesy meatloaf and squash. None of it really goes together but that's what the kids want! Haha.
I've decided to just take it easy today. Clean a little. Relax a lot. I need to pick up some groceries for dinners this week. I will be home to cook dinner every night this week, so that's neat. I can't remember the last time that was the case!
In 9 days it'll be a year since my grandfather passed away. It's been a crazy year but my family has gotten closer because of it. 2010 was pretty much crap. Except for the birth of my beauty!!!
I think the kids and I will play some Wii tonight. We're going to have Asian Cole slaw with mandarin oranges, cheesy meatloaf and squash. None of it really goes together but that's what the kids want! Haha.
12/06/10
Our niece Gabby's birthday is today. I used to be her favorite person. In fact, she's been known to say, "I couldn't wait to get outta my mother's belly because I KNEW you'd be right there waiting to take care of me, Aunt Jenn!" (She's not exactly close with her mom. My brother has had custody of her since she was 1.) But lately, Uncle Mitch has usurped my glory. She will text him, using MY phone even, and say, you're the BEST uncle. I love you.
My mother's birthday is tomorrow. She will be 58. My nephew Charlie's 2nd birthday was Thursday and my niece Grace's is coming up this week. I'm surrounded by Sagittariuses in my family. I'm the only Leo. As it should be!
I think I'm going to take my shower now. Maybe go for a nice walk today and enjoy this lovely sunny day! Snow storm in Maine right now. What a difference a five hour drive (south) makes!
My mother's birthday is tomorrow. She will be 58. My nephew Charlie's 2nd birthday was Thursday and my niece Grace's is coming up this week. I'm surrounded by Sagittariuses in my family. I'm the only Leo. As it should be!
I think I'm going to take my shower now. Maybe go for a nice walk today and enjoy this lovely sunny day! Snow storm in Maine right now. What a difference a five hour drive (south) makes!
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Pizza Rolls
It is a pizza rolls and fries kind of night. Zach and I are just getting home. Enjoyed Harry Potter this afternoon. Sunday afternoons are a nice time to go to the movie theater. Sunday afternoons during Christmas shopping season. Definitely not as crowded as usual.
Right now we're watching My Girl 2. Chilly out there tonight. No snow for us. I also have a headlight out but it is too dark and chilly for me to try to figure out how to replace it.
Going to snuggle down for the night.
Right now we're watching My Girl 2. Chilly out there tonight. No snow for us. I also have a headlight out but it is too dark and chilly for me to try to figure out how to replace it.
Going to snuggle down for the night.
12/05/10
Watching Eclipse this morning. My work is all caught up. Database done!!
My face is just about back to normal. Some dry areas but learned how to NOT treat my skin!
I don't have to really "work" again till next Saturday!!! Love time off.
Playing with a cute little Bella this morning. She's saying dada. Of course she's saying it to Zach, so she clearly doesn't have much understanding of the word. She also stares intently to your lips and teeth when you say the ABCs to her. Sometimes she tries to copy you. Yes, I am convinced this 7 month old baby is a genius! She waves hi and bye. She claps her hands and says "yay". Right now she's playing quietly in her pack and play.
My face is just about back to normal. Some dry areas but learned how to NOT treat my skin!
I don't have to really "work" again till next Saturday!!! Love time off.
Playing with a cute little Bella this morning. She's saying dada. Of course she's saying it to Zach, so she clearly doesn't have much understanding of the word. She also stares intently to your lips and teeth when you say the ABCs to her. Sometimes she tries to copy you. Yes, I am convinced this 7 month old baby is a genius! She waves hi and bye. She claps her hands and says "yay". Right now she's playing quietly in her pack and play.
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Grrrrrr
Glad to know PMS symptoms don't stop for other illnesses. Boobs hurt, head aches, and grouchy as all get out. Just have to do that stupid data base crap at work and then I'm hiding till Wednesday.
Seriously wish I could live alone sometimes. No kids. No husband. So when I put something somewhere it stays there. My clothes stay my clothes and stay where my clothes go. I wouldn't have to share anything. Food, chocolate, soda. A place where my shit doesn't get broken. Where all my dishes match because half of them haven't already been broken. Where a roll of toilet paper lasts me forever. Where I never go to the fridge or cupboard and find empty cartons or boxes. Where I'd never notice if I were in a bad mood because I'd have nobody to yell at.
Seriously wish I could live alone sometimes. No kids. No husband. So when I put something somewhere it stays there. My clothes stay my clothes and stay where my clothes go. I wouldn't have to share anything. Food, chocolate, soda. A place where my shit doesn't get broken. Where all my dishes match because half of them haven't already been broken. Where a roll of toilet paper lasts me forever. Where I never go to the fridge or cupboard and find empty cartons or boxes. Where I'd never notice if I were in a bad mood because I'd have nobody to yell at.
List
General list of gifts I need to buy:
North Face jacket
Family Guy (seasons that we don't already have)
Wii games
Bean boots
Gold jewelry
Stocking stuffers
Toys for Bella
Fancy cups/coffee drinks and hot cocoas for me and the girls. (Probably Mitch and Zach too because they're girlie.)
I want a frikken Pepperidge Farm meat stick/assorted cheese/cracker basket. I've waited my whole life to be a grown up to receive one of these things and have still never gotten one!!!
Wonder Files
Wow. We're fancy! Haha. It is mostly because Mitch and I don't wait till Christmas to get what we want. Already have the 37 inch tv mounted on the wall in the bedroom. Already have the 55 inch tv in the living room. Had the iPad since July. We're all set on the iPods. Got a nice digital camera last Christmas and all set on the video camera. My MacBook is three years old. Will probably get a new one next year or so.
Really I just want time. Time to enjoy each other and time to play the Wii games and watch Family Guy and listen to music and read and time to eat my meat stick and enjoy my fancy coffees and cocoas.
North Face jacket
Family Guy (seasons that we don't already have)
Wii games
Bean boots
Gold jewelry
Stocking stuffers
Toys for Bella
Fancy cups/coffee drinks and hot cocoas for me and the girls. (Probably Mitch and Zach too because they're girlie.)
I want a frikken Pepperidge Farm meat stick/assorted cheese/cracker basket. I've waited my whole life to be a grown up to receive one of these things and have still never gotten one!!!
Wonder Files
Wow. We're fancy! Haha. It is mostly because Mitch and I don't wait till Christmas to get what we want. Already have the 37 inch tv mounted on the wall in the bedroom. Already have the 55 inch tv in the living room. Had the iPad since July. We're all set on the iPods. Got a nice digital camera last Christmas and all set on the video camera. My MacBook is three years old. Will probably get a new one next year or so.
Really I just want time. Time to enjoy each other and time to play the Wii games and watch Family Guy and listen to music and read and time to eat my meat stick and enjoy my fancy coffees and cocoas.
12/04/10
I think I fell asleep early last night. I was watching Harry Potter. Just waking up now.
Next week, I have an inservices 9-10 am on Wednesday, followed by a staff meeting 11-1. That'll be a short day. Thursday is shopping with Janice. No Salve. Friday is shopping with David. This light schedule will allow me to get things ready for Christmas. Zach changed his mind a bit. Still wants a winter coat but thinks he wants a North Face like mine, and not the one with the outer shell and inner fleece. Just not pink he said. Hahahaha. Really, Zach? You mean one like Mitch's?
I want Bean boots. I have no idea where mine went. Possibly in storage. We moved here in August 2007, so my memory is dimming. However, im almost certain no clothing was put in there I probably gave them away. The reason I want them is because even though it rains more than snows, the rubber foot part will stay dry. Newport and Jamestown have horrible drainage when it rains and I was quite ticked off when I had no choice but step in a 10 foot wide puddle about six inches deep, to get into my car. This puddle was not there before the storm about two hours earlier. And I had to drive home with cold, totally drenched sneakers and socks. So gross!
Last year, we did get about 12 inches os snow dropped on us in one storm. Supposedly that happens about once every ten years or so around here. Our first winter here, we got zero snow. Such a great treat for me! I had had literally tons of Maine snow every year of my life up till that point. By the next year, I was missing a white Christmas and we had about four inches that winter a few days before Christmas, so another nice treat for me. Last year, I was missing big snow. We almost missed it too because we were in Maine at the time for my grandfather's funeral. We were met with a foot of snow when we returned to our driveway.
We will see what this winter brings. It needs to get below 40 before any action can happen. Most days it is still in the area of 45-55 degrees, occasionally dipping to 40. It is probably in the 30s at night but who is out at night?
Wow, is it actually Saturday? Seems like it should be Friday.
Does anyone else hate people this time of year? I do my Christmas shopping online or at night or early morning, so I forget sometimes about the crazy people. It is so frustrating when you're only running in for effing deodorant or what have you and get stuck in line behind people who do their entire Christmas shopping at Walmart. I do utelize the self checkouts whenever possible but those lines get long because inevitably you get behind some douche that has to use cash. It is only a speedy self checkout when everyone has credit/debit cards. Since I'm really only there for beauty/health supplies or the occasional electronic, I can probably skip the experience till after New Years all together.
I did break down and buy Bella's pack and play there yesterday. I hate buying Walmart baby items. Just a personal thing.
Next week, I have an inservices 9-10 am on Wednesday, followed by a staff meeting 11-1. That'll be a short day. Thursday is shopping with Janice. No Salve. Friday is shopping with David. This light schedule will allow me to get things ready for Christmas. Zach changed his mind a bit. Still wants a winter coat but thinks he wants a North Face like mine, and not the one with the outer shell and inner fleece. Just not pink he said. Hahahaha. Really, Zach? You mean one like Mitch's?
I want Bean boots. I have no idea where mine went. Possibly in storage. We moved here in August 2007, so my memory is dimming. However, im almost certain no clothing was put in there I probably gave them away. The reason I want them is because even though it rains more than snows, the rubber foot part will stay dry. Newport and Jamestown have horrible drainage when it rains and I was quite ticked off when I had no choice but step in a 10 foot wide puddle about six inches deep, to get into my car. This puddle was not there before the storm about two hours earlier. And I had to drive home with cold, totally drenched sneakers and socks. So gross!
Last year, we did get about 12 inches os snow dropped on us in one storm. Supposedly that happens about once every ten years or so around here. Our first winter here, we got zero snow. Such a great treat for me! I had had literally tons of Maine snow every year of my life up till that point. By the next year, I was missing a white Christmas and we had about four inches that winter a few days before Christmas, so another nice treat for me. Last year, I was missing big snow. We almost missed it too because we were in Maine at the time for my grandfather's funeral. We were met with a foot of snow when we returned to our driveway.
We will see what this winter brings. It needs to get below 40 before any action can happen. Most days it is still in the area of 45-55 degrees, occasionally dipping to 40. It is probably in the 30s at night but who is out at night?
Wow, is it actually Saturday? Seems like it should be Friday.
Does anyone else hate people this time of year? I do my Christmas shopping online or at night or early morning, so I forget sometimes about the crazy people. It is so frustrating when you're only running in for effing deodorant or what have you and get stuck in line behind people who do their entire Christmas shopping at Walmart. I do utelize the self checkouts whenever possible but those lines get long because inevitably you get behind some douche that has to use cash. It is only a speedy self checkout when everyone has credit/debit cards. Since I'm really only there for beauty/health supplies or the occasional electronic, I can probably skip the experience till after New Years all together.
I did break down and buy Bella's pack and play there yesterday. I hate buying Walmart baby items. Just a personal thing.
Friday, December 03, 2010
Ahhhhhhh!
My lips are back! Yay! My skin feels so much better too! So much for that fancy pricey Eucerine face wash and night cream. I was using that stuff too around the same time frame as this nightmare. Gonna stick with the Johnson's baby bath thank you very much.
Had a very yummy salad tonight for dinner. A mandarin chicken salad with sweet and sour chicken that I made. Kayla made hers into a wrap and Zach ate his on rice.
Bought Bella-boo a pack and play today. So cute. Got it to keep her out of trouble when one has to make coffee, go to the bathroom, etc. This girl is on the move! Giving up on crawling on her hands and knees. Why, when she can run on her hands and feet. Yeah, like a baby gorilla. She also walks along all the furniture.
We're going to clean tomorrow. Super clean in preparation of our Christmas tree probably Wednesday night. I asked Zach if we could forgo the tree this year since there's a Bella in the house. He said, "no tree this year means two trees next year!"
Had a very yummy salad tonight for dinner. A mandarin chicken salad with sweet and sour chicken that I made. Kayla made hers into a wrap and Zach ate his on rice.
Bought Bella-boo a pack and play today. So cute. Got it to keep her out of trouble when one has to make coffee, go to the bathroom, etc. This girl is on the move! Giving up on crawling on her hands and knees. Why, when she can run on her hands and feet. Yeah, like a baby gorilla. She also walks along all the furniture.
We're going to clean tomorrow. Super clean in preparation of our Christmas tree probably Wednesday night. I asked Zach if we could forgo the tree this year since there's a Bella in the house. He said, "no tree this year means two trees next year!"
Maybe...
Feeling better I think. Maybe. That could change in five minutes or so, so I don't want to get too excited yet. I'm up to about 50-60 ounces of water a day right now. Urine output and color is suggesting no dehydration so that is good. May pick up a humidifier for my bedroom. Usually this area is ultra humid in the winter being right on the ocean but the air is definitely dry out there and has been for weeks. The electric heat probably isn't helping much, but we really haven't needed to have it on much this year yet, so I'm not sure if I should bother factoring that in or not. Plus, I don't have the heat on in the bedroom. I DO think the major culprit is the amount of time i spend in my vehicle driving and using lots of heat. My face has been tight and dry. I think I over scrubbed and over medicated which resulted in an allergic reaction. Significantly, my lips and eyes. Lips are much better. Just Vaseline on the actual lip area to prevent future over licking. Letting nature take its course with the blisters around my mouth. Pretty much all gone. Just a few trouble areas.
My eyes are feeling a little better. I think the washing twice a day with the baby bath solution is soothing a lot of the discomfort. I put a very small amount of Vaseline on the lid area to help hold the moisture in and prevent further wind/cold dry air and hot dry air in the car from doing further damage. They also recommended hot moist compresses on the lids up to four times per day. I'm thinking maybe tonight before bed, I will give that a try. Beginning to think there might be an end to this tunnel. Really missing my five minute make-up routine though. Allergies are HIGH MAINTENANCE!
I did my hair and the rest of me is feeling a bit back to my normal self.
My eyes are feeling a little better. I think the washing twice a day with the baby bath solution is soothing a lot of the discomfort. I put a very small amount of Vaseline on the lid area to help hold the moisture in and prevent further wind/cold dry air and hot dry air in the car from doing further damage. They also recommended hot moist compresses on the lids up to four times per day. I'm thinking maybe tonight before bed, I will give that a try. Beginning to think there might be an end to this tunnel. Really missing my five minute make-up routine though. Allergies are HIGH MAINTENANCE!
I did my hair and the rest of me is feeling a bit back to my normal self.
12/03/10
Yes I'm awake. Not really up. Still in my warm bed and drinking my coffee. I was thinking of dozing off for a bit, but that would probably screw up my evening routine. Besides, first thing in the morning is when coffee tastes its best.
Shopping with David today. A quick and easy dinner tonight and then this very weird week is OVER! Talk about stressful. I can have mild anxiety on any given day and usually do, but I'm busy so it passes. My anxiety increases when health issues arise, but as long as the rest of my life is status quo, I'm usually good to go. My anxiety increases when my regularly scheduled life gets out of whack, easy peasy if I'm not sick or dealing with other stressors. But once in awhile, all planets converge to try and stop this mighty Leo. Talk about taking some cheap shots! Mess with a Leo's hair or face and that's the equivalent of hitting below
the belt. And I really don't care if you're not as vain as I. I am who I am. Deal. Or don't. Being called vain is not an insult to me.
My hair and my face are my shields and weapons from and against the world. Wasnt it Solomon whose power from God was in his long hair? Must have been a Leo! When I don't look good, I don't feel as confident and nobody likes an unconfident Leo. So anyway, sometimes when I'm sick, if I force myself to get ready, out of pajamas, showered, hair did, make up did, etc, I
end up feeling better. But in this health instance, that option was an impossibility. See? Astrological cheap shot number one.
Throw in an altered schedule, a lion cub leaving the den, the hint of IRS bologna, and a MIA husband and that would be astrological hits two, three, four and five. Almost feel like I'm in an old school nintendo video fighting game playing against my brother, who has the cheat book and won't stop using the stupid combos. I expect some stupid dark computer voice to say, "perfect combo, extreme combo...Victory!" as I am pummeled to the edge of the roof and then fall to my death.
However, this Leo doesn't depend on her power alone anymore. I have a supreme power. The power of powers. And He's carrying the load right now. People pray for miracles. People ask why God doesn't perform miracles like during Jesus' time and I have two answers for this, first answer is, He does. Second answer is, you just asked to witness a miracle from God. Oh, what you meant was, you wanted somebody else to be inflicted with suffering and watch God fix things from the sidelines. Oopsies! You kind of have to pay attention to the fine print with this supreme being.
That being said, I know better than to ask to witness miracles. My guess is this current affliction is a lesson to be learned. Better get studying.
Shopping with David today. A quick and easy dinner tonight and then this very weird week is OVER! Talk about stressful. I can have mild anxiety on any given day and usually do, but I'm busy so it passes. My anxiety increases when health issues arise, but as long as the rest of my life is status quo, I'm usually good to go. My anxiety increases when my regularly scheduled life gets out of whack, easy peasy if I'm not sick or dealing with other stressors. But once in awhile, all planets converge to try and stop this mighty Leo. Talk about taking some cheap shots! Mess with a Leo's hair or face and that's the equivalent of hitting below
the belt. And I really don't care if you're not as vain as I. I am who I am. Deal. Or don't. Being called vain is not an insult to me.
My hair and my face are my shields and weapons from and against the world. Wasnt it Solomon whose power from God was in his long hair? Must have been a Leo! When I don't look good, I don't feel as confident and nobody likes an unconfident Leo. So anyway, sometimes when I'm sick, if I force myself to get ready, out of pajamas, showered, hair did, make up did, etc, I
end up feeling better. But in this health instance, that option was an impossibility. See? Astrological cheap shot number one.
Throw in an altered schedule, a lion cub leaving the den, the hint of IRS bologna, and a MIA husband and that would be astrological hits two, three, four and five. Almost feel like I'm in an old school nintendo video fighting game playing against my brother, who has the cheat book and won't stop using the stupid combos. I expect some stupid dark computer voice to say, "perfect combo, extreme combo...Victory!" as I am pummeled to the edge of the roof and then fall to my death.
However, this Leo doesn't depend on her power alone anymore. I have a supreme power. The power of powers. And He's carrying the load right now. People pray for miracles. People ask why God doesn't perform miracles like during Jesus' time and I have two answers for this, first answer is, He does. Second answer is, you just asked to witness a miracle from God. Oh, what you meant was, you wanted somebody else to be inflicted with suffering and watch God fix things from the sidelines. Oopsies! You kind of have to pay attention to the fine print with this supreme being.
That being said, I know better than to ask to witness miracles. My guess is this current affliction is a lesson to be learned. Better get studying.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Heavenly Goodness
I often often often have itchy eyes. Allergies. I'm not a fan of medication and often just endure. So online, I read several places where Johnson's Baby Shampoo is what doctors even eye doctors, suggest you wash your eyes twice a day with. Well, we have a baby in the house. Only Johnson's Baby Bath stuff though, but tried it anyway. My skin and eyes haven't felt this comfortable since this summer. Oh my ahhhmazing!!!
My body is killing me! Safety Skills went well. Jim let me train a few and introduced me as one of the new trainers. Of course my face is a wreck, but my teaching nature took over and success. Demonstrating restraints is tiring and causes very achey thigh muscles, when done properly. Yup, got them!
Now, I'm going to relax. I have great kids. When I got home, Kayla had cleaned the house, done the dishes, had done some grocery shopping and picked up stuff I like to help me feel better. The baby was sleeping by herself. Zach was sleeping in my bed. His fever finally broke. I'm convinced Mommy's bed is the magic cure for him! He's now out in his own bed. Hopefully he's better tomorrow. And Hayley called tonight. She's adjusted seamlessly. Not sure why my kids can't seem to be able to act like this when Mitch is around.
Nighty night.
My body is killing me! Safety Skills went well. Jim let me train a few and introduced me as one of the new trainers. Of course my face is a wreck, but my teaching nature took over and success. Demonstrating restraints is tiring and causes very achey thigh muscles, when done properly. Yup, got them!
Now, I'm going to relax. I have great kids. When I got home, Kayla had cleaned the house, done the dishes, had done some grocery shopping and picked up stuff I like to help me feel better. The baby was sleeping by herself. Zach was sleeping in my bed. His fever finally broke. I'm convinced Mommy's bed is the magic cure for him! He's now out in his own bed. Hopefully he's better tomorrow. And Hayley called tonight. She's adjusted seamlessly. Not sure why my kids can't seem to be able to act like this when Mitch is around.
Nighty night.
Welcome Back Anxiety Old Friend
The upside of anxiety?? Getting back down to size. I've been pretty anxiety free since meeting and marrying my husband. Not that this recent resurgence has anything to do with him. It is a part of who I am. Just like the tough attitude that I sometimes project is a part of me as well. God forbid if I let someone see how scared I am on the inside. That was sarcasm by the way.
I get anxiety attacks when I choose to ignore whatever is bothering me. Forever the Scarlett O'Hara syndrome I guess. I will worry about it tomorrow is often my mantra, yet tomorrow never comes and then my body forces me to stop, slow down and evaluate.
I only have about ten more minutes before I have to leave for safety skills. I am grateful and thankful that I do not have to get up and be into work at 7 am tomorrow.
Will (maybe) blog again at 9ish tonight.
I get anxiety attacks when I choose to ignore whatever is bothering me. Forever the Scarlett O'Hara syndrome I guess. I will worry about it tomorrow is often my mantra, yet tomorrow never comes and then my body forces me to stop, slow down and evaluate.
I only have about ten more minutes before I have to leave for safety skills. I am grateful and thankful that I do not have to get up and be into work at 7 am tomorrow.
Will (maybe) blog again at 9ish tonight.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
It is 11 o'clock
And that's a good thing because it means I have a few more hours left before heading out. A few more hours to heal. I took a nice bath and focused on the parts of me that aren't horrendous currently.
Cuddled with Bella for a bit. She's so yummy after her bath! And I'd go through a million times worse if it meant she'd never have an ounce of pain. I do need to find something to eat. It won't do any good to pass out. Hopefully I will sleep well tonight. I have to be in Jamestown by 9.
My anxiety is right at the edge. Little attack in the middle of the night but kept control. I have maybe had one or two mild attacks in the last ten years. Far cry from what they used to be like. I just don't like feeling like they're lurking there, waiting for the perfect moment to bring me crashing. All I kept saying over and over again last night was, worry about nothing, pray about everything. It helped. I definitely prayed for healing last night! My heart, my soul, my mind, and yes my face. Let's see what He does!
And not only did the praying help me last night, it was nice to roll over and hug my husband. Reminded me I'm not alone in any of this and that is definitely something to be thankful for and protective of.
Cuddled with Bella for a bit. She's so yummy after her bath! And I'd go through a million times worse if it meant she'd never have an ounce of pain. I do need to find something to eat. It won't do any good to pass out. Hopefully I will sleep well tonight. I have to be in Jamestown by 9.
My anxiety is right at the edge. Little attack in the middle of the night but kept control. I have maybe had one or two mild attacks in the last ten years. Far cry from what they used to be like. I just don't like feeling like they're lurking there, waiting for the perfect moment to bring me crashing. All I kept saying over and over again last night was, worry about nothing, pray about everything. It helped. I definitely prayed for healing last night! My heart, my soul, my mind, and yes my face. Let's see what He does!
And not only did the praying help me last night, it was nice to roll over and hug my husband. Reminded me I'm not alone in any of this and that is definitely something to be thankful for and protective of.
12/01/10
I'm officially a wreck. Mentally AND physically.
I absolutely do not want to cover Renie's shift today. I absolutely do NOT want to go to safety skills tomorrow. Tomorrow night is the last night of Salve for about a month. So basically tomorrow I will be gone 9-9.
Next week will hopefully be better.
The lip pain is gone. They are tight feeling and dry in some places but most of the scabs are falling off. Really it looks like chicken pox all over my lips. A faster moving cycle of chicken pox.
The only good news from this is that it has killed my appetite.
In a couple of hours, I'm going to attempt to get ready for work.
I could just really use some good news right now.
I absolutely do not want to cover Renie's shift today. I absolutely do NOT want to go to safety skills tomorrow. Tomorrow night is the last night of Salve for about a month. So basically tomorrow I will be gone 9-9.
Next week will hopefully be better.
The lip pain is gone. They are tight feeling and dry in some places but most of the scabs are falling off. Really it looks like chicken pox all over my lips. A faster moving cycle of chicken pox.
The only good news from this is that it has killed my appetite.
In a couple of hours, I'm going to attempt to get ready for work.
I could just really use some good news right now.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
11/30/10
Today is my brother Adam's birthday. Today is the day Hayley goes off on her own. My lips are a mess but the pain isn't nearly as bad as yesterday. It finally subsided a little without the use of a painkiller around 10 last night. I took advantage of that and fell asleep quickly. Right now, the pain is tolerable. I could take some Tylenol and it'd probably disappear but I've been on it every 4-5 hours all day yesterday. Some of the blisters have healed up and been reabsorbed by my body. I still have some of the late appearing ones causing some trouble, but the worst seems to be over.
So yeah, pretty much yesterday was one of the least enjoyable of my entire life, and that is saying something!
Today is just going to be blah. After dropping Hayley off, I intend on only recuperating.
So yeah, pretty much yesterday was one of the least enjoyable of my entire life, and that is saying something!
Today is just going to be blah. After dropping Hayley off, I intend on only recuperating.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Life is Great!
Despite the angry rash on my lips and my itchy eyes, I'm feeling immensely better! Why you ask? My work schedule has changed!!! No early mornings and NO day program shifts! I can go back to working with David on Fridays. Janice on Thursdays. Staff meetings and/or committee meetings on Wednesdays. When no meetings, I have the day off. It starts this week! However, I'm covering Renie's shift on Wednesday, so my hours will be the same this week.
I've been doing a lot of searching regarding my allergic reaction. Literally hundreds of people with my exact same symptoms and complaints. They've all been to doctors, dermatologists and allergists to no avail, so I guess I will save myself the trip. Prednisone is prescribed and is only a temporary fix. Symptoms come back after you come off the drug. The best course of action is to do nothing. Use cold compresses. Drink lots and lots of water. Pain killers for the pain. Stress is a major factor. Already feeling better about that. I've read a few reports that my nail polish/acrylic nails could be causing some of this? Not sure. I've had them for about 4 years with no problems.
In the future, if my lips feel dry from wind or sun exposure, I will use Vaseline or a little olive oil. Definitely staying away from sunscreen lip balm of any sort. Which also means not kissing my husband if he's wearing it! So he better figure something out! I would rather have sunburned lips than go through this again!
Also going to get back on track with a good sleep schedule. We've been doing better with that but I'd like it to really continue for the long haul.
I've been doing a lot of searching regarding my allergic reaction. Literally hundreds of people with my exact same symptoms and complaints. They've all been to doctors, dermatologists and allergists to no avail, so I guess I will save myself the trip. Prednisone is prescribed and is only a temporary fix. Symptoms come back after you come off the drug. The best course of action is to do nothing. Use cold compresses. Drink lots and lots of water. Pain killers for the pain. Stress is a major factor. Already feeling better about that. I've read a few reports that my nail polish/acrylic nails could be causing some of this? Not sure. I've had them for about 4 years with no problems.
In the future, if my lips feel dry from wind or sun exposure, I will use Vaseline or a little olive oil. Definitely staying away from sunscreen lip balm of any sort. Which also means not kissing my husband if he's wearing it! So he better figure something out! I would rather have sunburned lips than go through this again!
Also going to get back on track with a good sleep schedule. We've been doing better with that but I'd like it to really continue for the long haul.
11/29/10
I hope everyone had a great Thamksgiving. Ours was good. Lots of food and family.
So apparently I'm allergic to chapstick. Started out with four little blisters on my lips and severe itchiness around my lips two days ago. Today is morning three and my lips had ballooned up to Lisa Rinna proportions. In case I ever want injections or an implant, I'm going to remember this morning, especially when I silently complain about my very thin upper lip. If they didn't burn and itch, I might enjoy this trout pout while it lasts. Everything seems to be making it worse so as of right now, ice for swelling, drinking lots of water to get my hydration back to par and Tylenol for pain. Not going to go the benedryl route unless absolutely necessary, as the dye in benedryl gives me a rash on my face and yeah, I have enough going on there right now. I do have dye free benedryl but still not comfortable with the risk. I have two days before anybody HAS to see me, and I will probably cancel with David Wednesday, but I still have to pick up Tonya in Middletown and do the bowling run for Renie because she's taking this week off and she had nobody to cover for her. That'll be like 2-7. Hopefully this gets under control by then.
I have pictures. I took one yesterday. Mild damage. This morning...lots of swelling. After ice and Tylenol, a little improvement. After saying a prayer, lips are back to lip-like proportions. Pretty much they just ache right now. Itchiness is gone for now.
Zach is home from school today. Fever, severe headache and vomiting yesterday. Fever's gone. Headache is better, vomiting stopped but he's very congested and his tonsils are swollen again.
In other news, Bella is so frikken cute lately. She waves hi. She loves to be sung to. She loves having secrets whispered in her ears. Loves commercials. Pulls her ownself up to a standing position. Cruises along the furniture. She lets go and stands for a few seconds before grabbing back on. She turned 7 months old a week ago.
Sierra is so frikken cute as usual. What a good dog she is!!! You can tell her to kiss the baby and she will go to the baby and stand patiently while the baby roughly gropes her, and then licks her a few times before laying back down.
Right now, I'm watching Toy Story 2. Trying to keep my mind off my painful prediciment.
So apparently I'm allergic to chapstick. Started out with four little blisters on my lips and severe itchiness around my lips two days ago. Today is morning three and my lips had ballooned up to Lisa Rinna proportions. In case I ever want injections or an implant, I'm going to remember this morning, especially when I silently complain about my very thin upper lip. If they didn't burn and itch, I might enjoy this trout pout while it lasts. Everything seems to be making it worse so as of right now, ice for swelling, drinking lots of water to get my hydration back to par and Tylenol for pain. Not going to go the benedryl route unless absolutely necessary, as the dye in benedryl gives me a rash on my face and yeah, I have enough going on there right now. I do have dye free benedryl but still not comfortable with the risk. I have two days before anybody HAS to see me, and I will probably cancel with David Wednesday, but I still have to pick up Tonya in Middletown and do the bowling run for Renie because she's taking this week off and she had nobody to cover for her. That'll be like 2-7. Hopefully this gets under control by then.
I have pictures. I took one yesterday. Mild damage. This morning...lots of swelling. After ice and Tylenol, a little improvement. After saying a prayer, lips are back to lip-like proportions. Pretty much they just ache right now. Itchiness is gone for now.
Zach is home from school today. Fever, severe headache and vomiting yesterday. Fever's gone. Headache is better, vomiting stopped but he's very congested and his tonsils are swollen again.
In other news, Bella is so frikken cute lately. She waves hi. She loves to be sung to. She loves having secrets whispered in her ears. Loves commercials. Pulls her ownself up to a standing position. Cruises along the furniture. She lets go and stands for a few seconds before grabbing back on. She turned 7 months old a week ago.
Sierra is so frikken cute as usual. What a good dog she is!!! You can tell her to kiss the baby and she will go to the baby and stand patiently while the baby roughly gropes her, and then licks her a few times before laying back down.
Right now, I'm watching Toy Story 2. Trying to keep my mind off my painful prediciment.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Vitamins
For the most part, the foods that make up my daily diet are very healthy choices. However, there are lots of days in a row where I'm lucky if I get more than one meal into me. Healthy? Probably not, but it is what it is. If I have the day off, I'm definitely more of a grazer. Couple of wheat thins here, slice of cheese there. I'm not overweight. Not underweight. I tend to lose and gain the same ten pounds several times a year. Anyway, this isn't about weight. It is more about deficiencies. I can't imagine I'm getting all of my nutritional needs met by that one meal, so I take a Woman's One a Day multivitamin. I picked up some Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplements.
Vitamin D helps maximize calcium absorption. So if you think you're taking enough calcium, which you may be, you won't be getting the maximum benefits of it if you're low in Vitamin D. Doctors are seeing alarming trends of low D because of the increase of awareness of sun exposure. Sunblock limits vitamin D production, as does obviously avoiding the sun. Vitamin D prevents breast cancer and colon cancers. So basically, my understanding of this research implies one is going to have to choose your own cancer. Do you want skin cancer or breast cancer? Hmmm, I will take skin cancer, thanks. Obviously, I'm not a doctor. Do your own research. I'm interested because I tan artificially and have paid attention to real health reports, versus what the media and government peddle. For instance, yes, tanning beds can cause skin cancer. No, sun exposure does not cause the deadly form of melanoma. Melanoma can happen at any age, any skin color, and whether or not you use sunblock or not. But melanoma is skin cancer. And tanning beds cause skin cancer. See how confused you are now? I'm not saying tanning can't be problematic in some people, causing premature aging, sun spots and carcinomas which need to be removed and can lead to scarring. What I'm saying is that they could actually be saving lives, too, at a far greater rate!
I've artificially and officially tanned regularly since around the age 26. Do I look 38? So pish posh on the premature aging shpeel in my opinion. I've contended for awhile that I'm healthier mentally and physically when I don't limit my sun exposure. Now, I'm beginning to understand that that is because of the vitamin D production. Like 20 minutes of sun can cause like 10,000 iu of D production naturally. A person with a healthy diet only produces like 400 iu (with no sun). Studies suggest in order to get protection from beast and colon cancer, one needs at least 10,000 iu a day, and most physicians, when adked, said they take approximately 10,000 iu daily Mind you, these are estimations. I'm running off memory. I read the report Saturday. I trust you're smart enough to look into this on your own.
My conclusion? Everything in moderation. Vitamins are good, but nature is better. The sun is our friend!!! I am more opposed to rubbing dangerous chemical compounds into my flesh than using the gifts God has provided!
Vitamin D helps maximize calcium absorption. So if you think you're taking enough calcium, which you may be, you won't be getting the maximum benefits of it if you're low in Vitamin D. Doctors are seeing alarming trends of low D because of the increase of awareness of sun exposure. Sunblock limits vitamin D production, as does obviously avoiding the sun. Vitamin D prevents breast cancer and colon cancers. So basically, my understanding of this research implies one is going to have to choose your own cancer. Do you want skin cancer or breast cancer? Hmmm, I will take skin cancer, thanks. Obviously, I'm not a doctor. Do your own research. I'm interested because I tan artificially and have paid attention to real health reports, versus what the media and government peddle. For instance, yes, tanning beds can cause skin cancer. No, sun exposure does not cause the deadly form of melanoma. Melanoma can happen at any age, any skin color, and whether or not you use sunblock or not. But melanoma is skin cancer. And tanning beds cause skin cancer. See how confused you are now? I'm not saying tanning can't be problematic in some people, causing premature aging, sun spots and carcinomas which need to be removed and can lead to scarring. What I'm saying is that they could actually be saving lives, too, at a far greater rate!
I've artificially and officially tanned regularly since around the age 26. Do I look 38? So pish posh on the premature aging shpeel in my opinion. I've contended for awhile that I'm healthier mentally and physically when I don't limit my sun exposure. Now, I'm beginning to understand that that is because of the vitamin D production. Like 20 minutes of sun can cause like 10,000 iu of D production naturally. A person with a healthy diet only produces like 400 iu (with no sun). Studies suggest in order to get protection from beast and colon cancer, one needs at least 10,000 iu a day, and most physicians, when adked, said they take approximately 10,000 iu daily Mind you, these are estimations. I'm running off memory. I read the report Saturday. I trust you're smart enough to look into this on your own.
My conclusion? Everything in moderation. Vitamins are good, but nature is better. The sun is our friend!!! I am more opposed to rubbing dangerous chemical compounds into my flesh than using the gifts God has provided!
11/24/10
Gonna be a super busy day. Had fun at The Rockettes. Ate at El Tapatio before we went. My husband and I really need to have more dates.
Going to enjoy some coffee, tan, take David to Swan Point, drop him off and then turn around and head back towards Providence and beyond. Beyond being Portland. Excited for tomorrow. All the food is bought. Just need to pick up drinks and snacks. I've had to hold off on that in this house. We'd have nothing left for tomorrow!
Bella's a bit cranky right now. Poor baby has blisters on her top gum where her top teeth are pushing through. Dosed her up with some Tylenol. She wanted me to hold her. Then she wanted to get down and stand. She cried because she wanted me to hold her. I picked her back up. She cried because she wanted to stand. I put her back down and she insisted I stay hunched over with my arms wrapped around her, hugging her, while she stood. Pathetic and super cute at the same time!
Going to enjoy some coffee, tan, take David to Swan Point, drop him off and then turn around and head back towards Providence and beyond. Beyond being Portland. Excited for tomorrow. All the food is bought. Just need to pick up drinks and snacks. I've had to hold off on that in this house. We'd have nothing left for tomorrow!
Bella's a bit cranky right now. Poor baby has blisters on her top gum where her top teeth are pushing through. Dosed her up with some Tylenol. She wanted me to hold her. Then she wanted to get down and stand. She cried because she wanted me to hold her. I picked her back up. She cried because she wanted to stand. I put her back down and she insisted I stay hunched over with my arms wrapped around her, hugging her, while she stood. Pathetic and super cute at the same time!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
11/23/10
This is going to be a long day, but I suspect, lots of fun!
I've done something to my finger that has rendered it useless. You don't realize how much you need a pointer finger till you can't use it!
I need coffee. As in, I'm going to have to get up and make some.
I need to make a list of the last minute items that I need for this grand holiday. Mostly for hors d'oeuvres. I think we're all set for the main meal.
I've done something to my finger that has rendered it useless. You don't realize how much you need a pointer finger till you can't use it!
I need coffee. As in, I'm going to have to get up and make some.
I need to make a list of the last minute items that I need for this grand holiday. Mostly for hors d'oeuvres. I think we're all set for the main meal.
Monday, November 22, 2010
High Heels and Lucky Brand Jeans
Proud of myself! I wore heels today!!! And my sweet fitting Lucky jeans. What a difference heels make for an attiude change! Got my strut back for at least a little while.
11/22/10
Caught up on lots of sleep this weekend. Had a weirdish kind of nightmare. Weird because if this happened in real time I wouldn't have been scared!
Today=errands (pick up baby pics, groceries, etc)
Tomorrow=shopping with Janice, dinner out with Janice and Sophie, seeing the Rockettes with Janice and Sophie)
Wednesday=pick up Lex and Cody in Portland
Thursday=spend my most favorite day with my husband!
My life at work may just have gotten infinitely better!!!
Zach wants a new jacket for Christmas. Seriously?? Thats it? He doesn't want a new computer. Was really unsure about what new Wii games. Wants the new Call of Duty game for his ps3, but thinks his dad is getting it for him. He is interested in a mini fridge for his room. While he'll need one for college anyway, his bedroom is currently 3 steps from the kitchen.
My ever-loving Italian wants gold jewelry for Christmas.
Everything I really really am dying to get my hands on from Apple gets released after Christmas.
Zach uses my snuggie often. OFTEN!!! I suggested I'd get him his own for Christmas and he said no way. So I guess I will get a new one! Oh yeah, and I want the Wonder File. Love As Seen on TV gifts!
Today=errands (pick up baby pics, groceries, etc)
Tomorrow=shopping with Janice, dinner out with Janice and Sophie, seeing the Rockettes with Janice and Sophie)
Wednesday=pick up Lex and Cody in Portland
Thursday=spend my most favorite day with my husband!
My life at work may just have gotten infinitely better!!!
Zach wants a new jacket for Christmas. Seriously?? Thats it? He doesn't want a new computer. Was really unsure about what new Wii games. Wants the new Call of Duty game for his ps3, but thinks his dad is getting it for him. He is interested in a mini fridge for his room. While he'll need one for college anyway, his bedroom is currently 3 steps from the kitchen.
My ever-loving Italian wants gold jewelry for Christmas.
Everything I really really am dying to get my hands on from Apple gets released after Christmas.
Zach uses my snuggie often. OFTEN!!! I suggested I'd get him his own for Christmas and he said no way. So I guess I will get a new one! Oh yeah, and I want the Wonder File. Love As Seen on TV gifts!
Friday, November 19, 2010
11/19/10
Well for a Friday, it was an ok day! Glad to be home relaxing! Hubby is bringing home some kind of fast food. KFC probably. I'm ready for bed. The last two or three nights have been hellacious for sleep. As in, I'm not sleeping.
Going to see Harry Potter this weekend. Pick up the baby's pics. Get Christmas cards addressed. Monday relax. Tuesday shop with Janice, then the Rockettes with Janice and Sophie. Wednesday, run to Portland to meet sister-in-law and pick up Lexi and Cody for Thanksgiving. Spend some much needed time with my husband!!! Enjoy some Black weekend madness at Providence Place mall.
This husband and wife need a hot tub. Maybe Santa will read my blog!
Going to see Harry Potter this weekend. Pick up the baby's pics. Get Christmas cards addressed. Monday relax. Tuesday shop with Janice, then the Rockettes with Janice and Sophie. Wednesday, run to Portland to meet sister-in-law and pick up Lexi and Cody for Thanksgiving. Spend some much needed time with my husband!!! Enjoy some Black weekend madness at Providence Place mall.
This husband and wife need a hot tub. Maybe Santa will read my blog!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
11/18/10
What a long night! My husband and I need to get back on our regular sleep schedules that is for sure! And we wonder why we have days we sleep for 12 straight hours!
Hmmm, what am I thankful for today...this mild November weather we're having in SoCo for one. It hit 70 yesterday in Providence. A little snow around Christmas and an early Spring will equal a perfect weather situation in my opinion.
I really haven't stocked up on Thanksgiving groceries like I wanted. Grrrrr. I'm going to try today. Like stuffing, turkey, potatoes, rolls, squash, parsnips, cranberry sauce, green beans, cranberries and almonds. We'll see what I accomplish. I have no idea what to do about Christmas shopping. It seems so unnecessary. We get new stuff every week, so to "stock up" for one day just feels like extra work. If Zach wants a new video game, he rarely waits long, and certainly not for Christmas. Bella gets what she needs when she needs it and then some. Her birthday will be a bit different and Christmases when she actually knows what's going on will be different, but really, what do we need?
We all want new snuggies. I'm set on candles and clothes. I have requested one particular pair of shoes. No idea for my husband. He's going to have to help with his shopping this year. Zach wants the rest of the seasons of Family Guy. We'll get some new Wii games I guess and another controller. Some new board games. I'd say new books, but we have access to several local libraries with stellar collections. The one thing this former Maine girl was spoiled with was two fantastic libraries. Tabitha King was from my hometown, Old Town and spent lots of money on the OT library and both Kings spent lots of money improving the Bangor library, so my expectations are high.
Tanning, shopping with Janice, and Salve Regina University are on the agenda for tonight. And then hopefully some sleep!!!
Hmmm, what am I thankful for today...this mild November weather we're having in SoCo for one. It hit 70 yesterday in Providence. A little snow around Christmas and an early Spring will equal a perfect weather situation in my opinion.
I really haven't stocked up on Thanksgiving groceries like I wanted. Grrrrr. I'm going to try today. Like stuffing, turkey, potatoes, rolls, squash, parsnips, cranberry sauce, green beans, cranberries and almonds. We'll see what I accomplish. I have no idea what to do about Christmas shopping. It seems so unnecessary. We get new stuff every week, so to "stock up" for one day just feels like extra work. If Zach wants a new video game, he rarely waits long, and certainly not for Christmas. Bella gets what she needs when she needs it and then some. Her birthday will be a bit different and Christmases when she actually knows what's going on will be different, but really, what do we need?
We all want new snuggies. I'm set on candles and clothes. I have requested one particular pair of shoes. No idea for my husband. He's going to have to help with his shopping this year. Zach wants the rest of the seasons of Family Guy. We'll get some new Wii games I guess and another controller. Some new board games. I'd say new books, but we have access to several local libraries with stellar collections. The one thing this former Maine girl was spoiled with was two fantastic libraries. Tabitha King was from my hometown, Old Town and spent lots of money on the OT library and both Kings spent lots of money improving the Bangor library, so my expectations are high.
Tanning, shopping with Janice, and Salve Regina University are on the agenda for tonight. And then hopefully some sleep!!!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
11/17/10
It is a new day. Drinking my coffee. Have to get ready in a few for my eye doctor visit. Just a routine visit.
Thanks to my love for the beautiful diamond and gold key pendant and chain. I really love it. And thanks for being perfect, even when you make me mad.
I really don't know what I was thinking when I scheduled the appt. today at 10. I think I was thinking I just want my contacts ordered as quickly as possible, when choosing the 10 o'clock over the 11. Glad my husband likes me in my glasses.
I was feeling downright yucky yesterday afternoon. I've had a headache for a few days and yesterday it was making me feel nauseous for a time. Feeling much better today. Headache is gone.
I have so much to be thankful for, but most importantly, I have a husband that gets things done. If something is broke, and I say get it fixed, he does it. He is definitely not useless. He is a problem solver. Some women end up with husbands that are essentially just another kid to take care of. I'm a problem solver as well, so it is very nice to feel confident in letting him take the lead. I don't have to worry about him mis-managing our money. Most of his "unauthorized" purchases are gifts for me. We always have food on the table, gas in our cars, money in the bank, and a roof over our head. He even takes care of most bills online, so our mailbox isn't filled with depressing bills. He is a wonderful person and I love how he takes care of me. I love that I actually let him take care of me. I know of no one that I would trust enough to do this and yet somehow he's managed to weave his way in. I have THE highest expectations of a life mate and he exceeds those expectations. Plus, he's super romantic. He writes me poems, songs, gives me flowers and cards and stuffed animals just because. I love this man.
Thanks to my love for the beautiful diamond and gold key pendant and chain. I really love it. And thanks for being perfect, even when you make me mad.
I really don't know what I was thinking when I scheduled the appt. today at 10. I think I was thinking I just want my contacts ordered as quickly as possible, when choosing the 10 o'clock over the 11. Glad my husband likes me in my glasses.
I was feeling downright yucky yesterday afternoon. I've had a headache for a few days and yesterday it was making me feel nauseous for a time. Feeling much better today. Headache is gone.
I have so much to be thankful for, but most importantly, I have a husband that gets things done. If something is broke, and I say get it fixed, he does it. He is definitely not useless. He is a problem solver. Some women end up with husbands that are essentially just another kid to take care of. I'm a problem solver as well, so it is very nice to feel confident in letting him take the lead. I don't have to worry about him mis-managing our money. Most of his "unauthorized" purchases are gifts for me. We always have food on the table, gas in our cars, money in the bank, and a roof over our head. He even takes care of most bills online, so our mailbox isn't filled with depressing bills. He is a wonderful person and I love how he takes care of me. I love that I actually let him take care of me. I know of no one that I would trust enough to do this and yet somehow he's managed to weave his way in. I have THE highest expectations of a life mate and he exceeds those expectations. Plus, he's super romantic. He writes me poems, songs, gives me flowers and cards and stuffed animals just because. I love this man.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
And...
To the many many commenters on many technology sites. How can you NOT see the importance of a front facing camera? Who the heck wants to walk around carrying a laptop or ugly netbook around for video conferencing. As it is, even the iPad is kind of gaudy for that. The point is this...the opportunity to change communication completely has presented itself. One expects Apple to blaze the trail. Technology evolves folks, like it or lump it. Otherwise, I'd be walking my dog listening to a portable 8 track player.
New iPads
As of last night, we're still waiting on the 2nd generation iPad. I'm curious to see if it will have the camera. Flash would be awesome but I guess that is a pipe dream from the rumors I've been listening to. Personally I would be happy keeping my 1st gen, buying the camera connection kit for $30 and some kind of software/hardware/firmware update to use that kit to use an external webcam. Rumors have it that this has already come to fruition with jailbreak...HOWEVER, the Verizon iPhone is not a rumor. Just waiting on the release. There seems to be a hold up with the new iPad release. Apple isn't talking. 1st quarter 2011 is the expected release of Verizon iPhone. I won't need a new iPad because the new phones will have Face Time and I suspect are also compatible with Skype and other video IMing. It is only a matter of time before these devices do it all. Waiting is just hard. It is like knowing the technology exists for say water powered cars and yet everyone is sitting on it because there's more money to be had to just sit on it. The problem with that is that the consumer is only a little stupid and will remain loyal to the company that first releases the tablet that has everything everyone wishes the iPad had. Flash, built in apps, two cameras, USB ports.
List
I'm still mad, so there will be no lovey dovey birthday post for my husband today. But I will make a list of the many reasons I like and/or love about him and this is not in any kind of order so if for example, I put his large man parts on the list first, that does not mean I love that the most. Ok?
Things I like/love about my husband:
-he's tall
-he's dark
-he's handsome
-he smells incredible
-he thinks I'm witty
-he's my biggest fan
-he is super generous when he's buying me gifts
-he's a meiser otherwise
-he thinks 55 inch televisions are too small
-he can't wait to buy me a BMW x5
-he has a good sense of humor and doesn't take me too seriously
-Bella thinks he's the bee's knees
-loving me is his business, and business is gooooooood!
-he makes good pizza
-he works very hard to take care of me
-he gives great hugs
-he gives "magic" massages
-his dream job is to be my personal assistant
-Zach thinks he's the coolest guy on the planet.
-all his little imperfections make one giant perfect person
-he appreciates that I'm often willing to have sex even if I'm angry, but knows when to stay on his side of the pillow barrier.
-our favorite thing is to be together
-sexting with him on long boring days at work
-all the flowers he brings home
-the last second chocolate trips to the store
-he makes great lattes
-he loves taking me on trips
-his enormous man parts
Yes, he's perfect and he's mine. I love him more than anything.
Things I like/love about my husband:
-he's tall
-he's dark
-he's handsome
-he smells incredible
-he thinks I'm witty
-he's my biggest fan
-he is super generous when he's buying me gifts
-he's a meiser otherwise
-he thinks 55 inch televisions are too small
-he can't wait to buy me a BMW x5
-he has a good sense of humor and doesn't take me too seriously
-Bella thinks he's the bee's knees
-loving me is his business, and business is gooooooood!
-he makes good pizza
-he works very hard to take care of me
-he gives great hugs
-he gives "magic" massages
-his dream job is to be my personal assistant
-Zach thinks he's the coolest guy on the planet.
-all his little imperfections make one giant perfect person
-he appreciates that I'm often willing to have sex even if I'm angry, but knows when to stay on his side of the pillow barrier.
-our favorite thing is to be together
-sexting with him on long boring days at work
-all the flowers he brings home
-the last second chocolate trips to the store
-he makes great lattes
-he loves taking me on trips
-his enormous man parts
Yes, he's perfect and he's mine. I love him more than anything.
Optimists Need Not Apply
A for instance for ya...a friend posts a Confucious quote...wherever you go, there you are.
Ummm, duh. (This optimism brings out my pessimism.) What I'm secretly commenting in my head? "I seriously have no idea how I'd get through my day without all these useless sayings. Thank you for stealing some wise wisdom. Thank you."
Ummm, duh. (This optimism brings out my pessimism.) What I'm secretly commenting in my head? "I seriously have no idea how I'd get through my day without all these useless sayings. Thank you for stealing some wise wisdom. Thank you."
11/16/10
Happy Birthday to my husband.
Rarely do I censor my writing. Ever. Especially my facebook statuses. Seriously. If you're offended by what comes out of my head then there are many options available to you. The top of which are delete, delete, delete. Honestly, I will get over it.
I find the older I'm getting, the less I care what some people think. So tired of the "oh, I'm so poor" updates or the "only positive thoughts today" posts. I'm not poor and I'm rarely positive. Deal. Or don't. Why're you creeping my page anyway. FYI, I have a lot of friends and family that aren't poor or sickly, or positive and sometimes my updates are for them. We like to read about the good, the bad and the ugly in each other's lives and we love comparing our new toys, kind of like the first day back to school after Christmas break and everyone tells everyone what they got. Only now we have grown up expensive toys. And I hit the jackpot when it comes to husbands who like to buy their wives lots and lots of toys. And I like to brag about them.
What is most important to me isn't necessarily what, but whom, and that would be my husband, my family and my dog. If you're not on that list, then you only have access to the superficial me. The end.
Rarely do I censor my writing. Ever. Especially my facebook statuses. Seriously. If you're offended by what comes out of my head then there are many options available to you. The top of which are delete, delete, delete. Honestly, I will get over it.
I find the older I'm getting, the less I care what some people think. So tired of the "oh, I'm so poor" updates or the "only positive thoughts today" posts. I'm not poor and I'm rarely positive. Deal. Or don't. Why're you creeping my page anyway. FYI, I have a lot of friends and family that aren't poor or sickly, or positive and sometimes my updates are for them. We like to read about the good, the bad and the ugly in each other's lives and we love comparing our new toys, kind of like the first day back to school after Christmas break and everyone tells everyone what they got. Only now we have grown up expensive toys. And I hit the jackpot when it comes to husbands who like to buy their wives lots and lots of toys. And I like to brag about them.
What is most important to me isn't necessarily what, but whom, and that would be my husband, my family and my dog. If you're not on that list, then you only have access to the superficial me. The end.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Yummmmm
Chocolate filled chocolate chip cookies. So flipping great!
I've had a headache all day.
I love my dog. More than most people.
I have the sweetest Bella ever!
I tore a contact this morning.
My eye appointment isn't till Wednesday at 10 am.
I can't order new contacts till after my exam. Booooooooo!
Wonders how I became friends with some people in the first place, but glad to have renewed some friendships I'd written off.
Super excited to see the Rockettes with Sophie and Janice.
I have a super family.
I love how loud I can yell.
I'm in love with the hot pink nail polish on my nails right now.
I love manis and pedis for that matter. Love that I can indulge twice a month.
I hate my period.
I hate my husband's crappy schedule and wish he'd get a different job.
I love onions. I'm going to cook every meal from now until forever with lots and lots of onions.
I'm taking a vacation. Alone.
I'm in the mood to watch The Wizard of Oz and I don't own it.
I really like my mint green tea that I'm drinking.
I love Jesus.
I've had a headache all day.
I love my dog. More than most people.
I have the sweetest Bella ever!
I tore a contact this morning.
My eye appointment isn't till Wednesday at 10 am.
I can't order new contacts till after my exam. Booooooooo!
Wonders how I became friends with some people in the first place, but glad to have renewed some friendships I'd written off.
Super excited to see the Rockettes with Sophie and Janice.
I have a super family.
I love how loud I can yell.
I'm in love with the hot pink nail polish on my nails right now.
I love manis and pedis for that matter. Love that I can indulge twice a month.
I hate my period.
I hate my husband's crappy schedule and wish he'd get a different job.
I love onions. I'm going to cook every meal from now until forever with lots and lots of onions.
I'm taking a vacation. Alone.
I'm in the mood to watch The Wizard of Oz and I don't own it.
I really like my mint green tea that I'm drinking.
I love Jesus.
Standing Bella
Yes this baby is still 6 months old. Standing and letting go, thinking she can just take off running! Very much ahead of the game with her physical milestones! She will most definitely be walking by nine months, if not sooner.
*SCREAMS*
I once again made the mistake of reading comments on a BDN story. Grrrrrr! What gets my fur up? Dog bite stories. The story clearly, very clearly, states the dog being an American bull dog. Attention dumb asses! This is not a pit bull aka an American Staffordshire terrier. American BULL dogs are their own breed. They are bigger than American Staffordshire terriers (pit bulls) by about 40 pounds in some cases. Not every dog bite is inflicted by pit bulls. Not every bully breed is even a pit bull. Golden retrievers inflict more bites than the vicious pit bull according to statistics. Google it. Kudos to BDN for trying to state the facts.
My pit bull Sierra currently is taking this story in stride, unlike her owner, as she is laying on the floor with an almost 7 month old baby crawling all over her, pulling her ears, poking her eyes and now they're licking each others' faces.
The issue is irresponsible dog owners. If my dog was known to be vicious, I would be the first to have her put down. Like people, animals can have personality flaws. Unfortunately, we can't put people down to protect the good name of many. Let me tell you, you piss me off, and you're going to wish it was my dog that bit you.
My pit bull Sierra currently is taking this story in stride, unlike her owner, as she is laying on the floor with an almost 7 month old baby crawling all over her, pulling her ears, poking her eyes and now they're licking each others' faces.
The issue is irresponsible dog owners. If my dog was known to be vicious, I would be the first to have her put down. Like people, animals can have personality flaws. Unfortunately, we can't put people down to protect the good name of many. Let me tell you, you piss me off, and you're going to wish it was my dog that bit you.
11/15/10
I think my husband and I were drugged last night! We ate dinner and had been feeling kind of headachy anyway so we laid down together and were just cuddling. Next thing I know, it is 11 pm. We turned off the lights, put a movie in, and both were out like a light again until this morning.
I have a lot to do today. Pick up groceries, cake and ice cream for Mitch's birthday tomorrow, tan, mail, some last minute shopping. Pick up the few items I can for Thanksgiving that aren't perishable. I'm going to try to get some cute pics of Bella and her pillow pet today. She loves her dog. If it were bigger, Sierra would love it too, as a dog bed!
I have no ideas for dinner tonight. I'm in the mood for salad, so I will probably buy the fixings for that. Thursday is the release of the Beaujolais. Excited, except for the fact I have to be at work Friday morning at 7.
I have a lot to do today. Pick up groceries, cake and ice cream for Mitch's birthday tomorrow, tan, mail, some last minute shopping. Pick up the few items I can for Thanksgiving that aren't perishable. I'm going to try to get some cute pics of Bella and her pillow pet today. She loves her dog. If it were bigger, Sierra would love it too, as a dog bed!
I have no ideas for dinner tonight. I'm in the mood for salad, so I will probably buy the fixings for that. Thursday is the release of the Beaujolais. Excited, except for the fact I have to be at work Friday morning at 7.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
11/14/10
Bella's been extra cute the last few days. Playing like crazy. She loves to be sung to and read to. She loves peek a boo still. She is a crawling machine right now. She pulls herself up to a standing position. She loves loves loves Sierra! Mitch brought home the dog Pillow Pet today for her. Oh my goodness, she keeps hugging it, laughing at it, pulling its ears and then looking at Sierra to see if she's watching. So funny. Little Miss Sassy Pants will be 7 months in a week. She's growing up so fast. Her first year will be over before we know it.
Mitch is making lasagna for dinner tonight. I can't wait. Garlic bread too! I wish I was feeling better this weekend. Period you know.
Mitch is making lasagna for dinner tonight. I can't wait. Garlic bread too! I wish I was feeling better this weekend. Period you know.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
11/13/10
Ahhhhhhh, Saturday! I slept in with my husband this morning. Yes, 7 is sleeping in. Then I kicked him out of bed to get me a latte. Right now, he is at Zach's football game with Bella. I'm not there, even though the weather is beautiful for it. I'm having my period and that's all I'm going to say on the subject.
I'm looking forward to shopping with my husband tomorrow.
Bella is getting her Christmas pics done on Monday.
Alrighty, I'm really not in the mood to blog so bye for now.
I'm looking forward to shopping with my husband tomorrow.
Bella is getting her Christmas pics done on Monday.
Alrighty, I'm really not in the mood to blog so bye for now.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
11/11/10
This is my last week of "normal" I guess. Next week is Mitch's bday. The week after I'm going with Sophie and Janice to see the Rockettes on Tuesday, and Thursday is Thanksgiving. And then of course, it is a very fast downhill slide after Thanksgiving till New Years.
Ah well.
I have new oil in my car. Yay!
Going shopping with Janice today and Salve Regina University tonight.
I'm starting to get excited about the clothes in my closet. My little project is working! Now that I have great looking actual outfits, I'm willing to further purge the stuff that up till this point I haven't wanted to get rid of. I have a ton of clothes. Jeans, tees, hoodies, yoga pants. All these separates but nothing tying them together, so I usually end up throwing on jeans and a tee or jeans and a sweatshirt, while the really cute stuff just sits in my closet. In the fall, I love the old-is-new-again layered look but layering is tricky business if you have any kind of body. I like showing off curves but that is hard to do with a lot of layers. Plus lots of bulk is rarely flattering on anyone. Anyway, I've worked hard at taking an article of clothing that I particularly like and building an outfit around it. It has been fun because it is kind of like shopping in your own closet. Most importantly, I don't open my closet and stare at its boringness or say I have nothing to wear anymore. Of course, this will only work for fall, winter and spring. This summer, I will be bored. Tees, tanks, shorts and flip flops. My wardrobe May through October. I'm going to incorporate more skirts and sun dresses this summer on the days I don't have to work.
Also, I love heels and I have a lot, but I never wear them. I'm going to commit to wearing an outfit that requires heels at least once a week. Maybe once every two weeks to start. I used to wear heels all the time. I could even run in them. Now, not so much.
Next step will be accessories. I'm so not an accessory person anymore. I don't wear earrings. I like a simple necklace. I DO wear rings and my belly button ring everyday. The 80s were fun for accessories. Colored pearls to match every outfit. Big colored bangles, again to match. Big chunky belts in coordinating colors to wear over tunics paired with stirrup pants. Or maybe it was just that I only had to worry about me in eigth grade so hunting for the right accessories was fun. We'll see.
Ah well.
I have new oil in my car. Yay!
Going shopping with Janice today and Salve Regina University tonight.
I'm starting to get excited about the clothes in my closet. My little project is working! Now that I have great looking actual outfits, I'm willing to further purge the stuff that up till this point I haven't wanted to get rid of. I have a ton of clothes. Jeans, tees, hoodies, yoga pants. All these separates but nothing tying them together, so I usually end up throwing on jeans and a tee or jeans and a sweatshirt, while the really cute stuff just sits in my closet. In the fall, I love the old-is-new-again layered look but layering is tricky business if you have any kind of body. I like showing off curves but that is hard to do with a lot of layers. Plus lots of bulk is rarely flattering on anyone. Anyway, I've worked hard at taking an article of clothing that I particularly like and building an outfit around it. It has been fun because it is kind of like shopping in your own closet. Most importantly, I don't open my closet and stare at its boringness or say I have nothing to wear anymore. Of course, this will only work for fall, winter and spring. This summer, I will be bored. Tees, tanks, shorts and flip flops. My wardrobe May through October. I'm going to incorporate more skirts and sun dresses this summer on the days I don't have to work.
Also, I love heels and I have a lot, but I never wear them. I'm going to commit to wearing an outfit that requires heels at least once a week. Maybe once every two weeks to start. I used to wear heels all the time. I could even run in them. Now, not so much.
Next step will be accessories. I'm so not an accessory person anymore. I don't wear earrings. I like a simple necklace. I DO wear rings and my belly button ring everyday. The 80s were fun for accessories. Colored pearls to match every outfit. Big colored bangles, again to match. Big chunky belts in coordinating colors to wear over tunics paired with stirrup pants. Or maybe it was just that I only had to worry about me in eigth grade so hunting for the right accessories was fun. We'll see.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
11/10/10
Unfortunately today, I don't have all morning to blog. Staff meeting at 11. Blech! My days off go by so fast. We'll be back to Friday before I know it. Friday is the most dreaded day of the week for me, but at least it usually goes by fast! I'm not going to complain because I have a job and a pretty sweet schedule, but I can still dread Friday mornings in particular!
I'm literally drinking the best cup of coffee ever. It tastes perfect and it is homemade. It is a good thing when you can outdo any coffee shop. Cheaper too!
Goals for the rest of this week are:
+ turn in mileage sheets
- attend staff meeting
+/- get my files organized including my calendar
+ take my husband shopping on Sunday
Dinner last night was a toss up. The girls gave it a 9 and a 10. Zach gave it a 2. Mitch didn't give it a number, but said he's not a fan, even though he ate it. I gave it a seven. Not my fave but would consider making it again for the girls. We had turkey moussaka last night, which is a traditional Greek meal. We're not Greek. I liked the feta on top after I broiled it for a few minutes. Zach said that was his favorite part.
I attacked the bathroom yesterday. I feel good about that. For such a small room, things sure can get behind quickly in there. I finally got the Thanksgiving decorations out. I will be glad to trade them in for Christmas decorations! I picked up two wine glass ornaments yesterday at the Christmas Tree Shop as well as tiny velvet stocking ornaments with everyones initials except Zach. Couldn't find a z. I bought two felted snowmen ornaments and two cute knitted stocking ornaments.
I guess I have to get moving. I want to head out around 10. I really dislike staff meeting days!
I'm literally drinking the best cup of coffee ever. It tastes perfect and it is homemade. It is a good thing when you can outdo any coffee shop. Cheaper too!
Goals for the rest of this week are:
+ turn in mileage sheets
- attend staff meeting
+/- get my files organized including my calendar
+ take my husband shopping on Sunday
Dinner last night was a toss up. The girls gave it a 9 and a 10. Zach gave it a 2. Mitch didn't give it a number, but said he's not a fan, even though he ate it. I gave it a seven. Not my fave but would consider making it again for the girls. We had turkey moussaka last night, which is a traditional Greek meal. We're not Greek. I liked the feta on top after I broiled it for a few minutes. Zach said that was his favorite part.
I attacked the bathroom yesterday. I feel good about that. For such a small room, things sure can get behind quickly in there. I finally got the Thanksgiving decorations out. I will be glad to trade them in for Christmas decorations! I picked up two wine glass ornaments yesterday at the Christmas Tree Shop as well as tiny velvet stocking ornaments with everyones initials except Zach. Couldn't find a z. I bought two felted snowmen ornaments and two cute knitted stocking ornaments.
I guess I have to get moving. I want to head out around 10. I really dislike staff meeting days!
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
11/9/10
I got quite a lot accomplished yesterday. Today I'm feeling less ambititious but I really do want to make it to the Christmas Tree Shop in Newport today. That is my main goal with the exception of finishing cleaning the house. I also want to tan, drop off paperwork at work, and finish the last few pages of the book I'm reading. Oh yeah, I also need to go to the Hallmark store.
I bought an absolutely adorable ornament yesterday. It is a glass(?) ornament in the shape of a white I Love NY tee-shirt, like the one I own, that I got on our first anniversary spent in NYC. I want to find a horse and carriage to represent our carriage ride through Central Park, and other ornaments that reflect our life together. I also want to get some ornaments for Bella.
I scored about $400 worth of cardigans yesterday for just a fraction of the cost. It's looking like it'll be a cozy winter for me! They'll be perfect with my leggings and my Uggs.
Right now I'm enjoying a cup of coffee and watching Beauty and the Beast. I have to jump in the shower in a few. Tonight we're having turkey moussaka for dinner with some fancy rolls from the bakery to go with. We're patiently waiting on the release of the 2010 Beaujolais Nouveau. Statistically, it'll be an epic fail, but it is fun waiting for it nonetheless. Just in time for Thanksgiving. We'll surely have some back-up just in case.
I bought an absolutely adorable ornament yesterday. It is a glass(?) ornament in the shape of a white I Love NY tee-shirt, like the one I own, that I got on our first anniversary spent in NYC. I want to find a horse and carriage to represent our carriage ride through Central Park, and other ornaments that reflect our life together. I also want to get some ornaments for Bella.
I scored about $400 worth of cardigans yesterday for just a fraction of the cost. It's looking like it'll be a cozy winter for me! They'll be perfect with my leggings and my Uggs.
Right now I'm enjoying a cup of coffee and watching Beauty and the Beast. I have to jump in the shower in a few. Tonight we're having turkey moussaka for dinner with some fancy rolls from the bakery to go with. We're patiently waiting on the release of the 2010 Beaujolais Nouveau. Statistically, it'll be an epic fail, but it is fun waiting for it nonetheless. Just in time for Thanksgiving. We'll surely have some back-up just in case.
Monday, November 08, 2010
11/8/10
Just waiting on some coffee. I am wide awake! Love this time change! It should be 8 and instead it is 7! Doesn't necessarily mean I'm motivated to do much. It is a cold rainy day and wouldn't you know, I put off getting gas yesterday, when it was dry and warmer, so whatever I have planned for today, will require a trip to the gas station first!
Cold enough for my Uggs, but too wet. I don't want to stain them. Completely throws off the whole outfit I was going to wear today. I actually need a rain jacket. I don't know if I still have the LL Bean catalog kicking around or not. A rain coat with a hood, so I can wear my fleece or a sweatshirt under it. I don't know. I just hate feeling damp all day. Maybe I will go to the marine store and get a nice cozy fisherman raincoat in yellow. I will be sure to stay dry under that!
Don't even get me started on the uselessness of the umbrella! Ok I'm started. They're not appropriate for any kind of wind driven rain, as the wind tends to shift and you find yourself walking blindly in circles trying to not let the wind catch the underneath to flip the whole thing inside out. But that always happens despite how careful you are on your one minute walk through the parking lot, into the grocery store. Now, you've wasted three minutes of a one minute walk, standing in the wind driven rain trying to right side out our umbrella, shaking all the collected water on you, only to discover your device is now broken, as in the material now doesn't attach to one of the sharp wires currently protruding out of the rubberized safety end that normally protects a person from getting stabbed in the eye. And you know exactly what I'm talking about because it has all happened to you. This is assuming you even get the umbrella opened without pinching your finger on the locking mechanism. But it is bad luck to open an umbrella INSIDE?
Cold enough for my Uggs, but too wet. I don't want to stain them. Completely throws off the whole outfit I was going to wear today. I actually need a rain jacket. I don't know if I still have the LL Bean catalog kicking around or not. A rain coat with a hood, so I can wear my fleece or a sweatshirt under it. I don't know. I just hate feeling damp all day. Maybe I will go to the marine store and get a nice cozy fisherman raincoat in yellow. I will be sure to stay dry under that!
Don't even get me started on the uselessness of the umbrella! Ok I'm started. They're not appropriate for any kind of wind driven rain, as the wind tends to shift and you find yourself walking blindly in circles trying to not let the wind catch the underneath to flip the whole thing inside out. But that always happens despite how careful you are on your one minute walk through the parking lot, into the grocery store. Now, you've wasted three minutes of a one minute walk, standing in the wind driven rain trying to right side out our umbrella, shaking all the collected water on you, only to discover your device is now broken, as in the material now doesn't attach to one of the sharp wires currently protruding out of the rubberized safety end that normally protects a person from getting stabbed in the eye. And you know exactly what I'm talking about because it has all happened to you. This is assuming you even get the umbrella opened without pinching your finger on the locking mechanism. But it is bad luck to open an umbrella INSIDE?
Sunday, November 07, 2010
A Most Boring Day
Boring and it is only 3:30! Came up with some ideas for some tree decorations. The kids and I like to make new ones to add to our collection. We'll make these new ones in the upcoming weeks. Watched a couple of movies. Browsed online for some new clothing ideas. I know what I want and what I like, but I'm kind of picky about style, cut, MATERIAL, and finally I guess price. If it is a classic/timeless piece, I will go neutral color and spend more on quality. If it is just a trend, and not a trend I HAVE to have, I will either end up riding it out because of my indecision, or find a cheaper version of it. If it is a trend I HAVE to have, then I get it, with all the bells and whistles.
Right now I'm in the market for cardigans. Lighter weight cotton/cashmere blends. Blacks, charcoals, possibly some brighter colors in royal blue and a peachy orange. A pearl button crew, or maybe v-neck. No zippers. Some are cute, but too expensive because they're super trendy. Besides I'm not really into zippers. Or ornamental items on my sweaters. Again, super trendy right now and bordering cute, but the trend will fade and I will get stuck with an expensive sweater with an ugly flower that I have to end up removing without destroying the sweater. Wool need not apply. It is itchy and uncomfortable. And too hot for this area. I had an LL Bean rag wool crew that I had forever, because I used to wear it skiing. I only wore it skiing. Then one day, someone did my laundry and shrunk it and my little girl ended up with a very nice wool sweater. Acrylic need not apply either. Not interested in Walmart or Target sweaters.
It was nice getting up this morning and seeing sun and not darkness. FYI, I've always hated going to school or work when it is still dark. Unfortunately, now I come home from work and it is dark.
Anyway, tomorrow I'm going to Marshall's, Christmas tree shop and Savers. I also have to complete this week's grocery shopping, and maybe stop at AC Moore.
Right now I'm in the market for cardigans. Lighter weight cotton/cashmere blends. Blacks, charcoals, possibly some brighter colors in royal blue and a peachy orange. A pearl button crew, or maybe v-neck. No zippers. Some are cute, but too expensive because they're super trendy. Besides I'm not really into zippers. Or ornamental items on my sweaters. Again, super trendy right now and bordering cute, but the trend will fade and I will get stuck with an expensive sweater with an ugly flower that I have to end up removing without destroying the sweater. Wool need not apply. It is itchy and uncomfortable. And too hot for this area. I had an LL Bean rag wool crew that I had forever, because I used to wear it skiing. I only wore it skiing. Then one day, someone did my laundry and shrunk it and my little girl ended up with a very nice wool sweater. Acrylic need not apply either. Not interested in Walmart or Target sweaters.
It was nice getting up this morning and seeing sun and not darkness. FYI, I've always hated going to school or work when it is still dark. Unfortunately, now I come home from work and it is dark.
Anyway, tomorrow I'm going to Marshall's, Christmas tree shop and Savers. I also have to complete this week's grocery shopping, and maybe stop at AC Moore.
11/7/10
Grrrrr. My period is due to start in a week. Realized where my bad mood is coming from. Just a short fuse today. The time change was relatively painless. I was just up at 6 instead of 7. Didn't sleep great anyway. Not tired though. I'm taking advantage of my energy. Kids are doing their laundry. Grocery shopping done. I just bought stuff for tonight's dinner and snack stuff for today and breakfast stuff for tomorrow. I will do the real shopping Monday morning when the majority of the people that drive me crazy in this town will be at work or in class.
Tanning at noon. Cleaning up the house a bit. Burning some candles. I need to finish off two of my Autumn candles that are almost out. I have four more coming. Plus, my Scentsy catalogues should be coming from Courtney. Most of the people I have to buy for will be getting that. Mom, sister, boss, etc. I also need to pick up Sunday's paper for all the flyers, even though I'm pretty certain what we're getting Bella this year. It doesn't hurt to look. I think I'm asking for another pair of Uggs. To replace my shoe ones. I want the exact same pair I have, just in a more appropriate size. Uggs tend to be a size bigger than one normally wears. They were the last pair to be had last year and they were a size 7. I wear a 6, so technically they're two sizes too big for me. Literally, they were back ordered for like 2 months last year, so it was wait 2 months or get the last pair on the planet. I opted for the last pair. This year, hubby learned his lesson and got my Bailey triplet Uggs for our anniversary back in September. The shoe ones I want should be available for Christmas this year, as they are last years model. Get it? Good!!! Ugg school is over for the day.
Tanning at noon. Cleaning up the house a bit. Burning some candles. I need to finish off two of my Autumn candles that are almost out. I have four more coming. Plus, my Scentsy catalogues should be coming from Courtney. Most of the people I have to buy for will be getting that. Mom, sister, boss, etc. I also need to pick up Sunday's paper for all the flyers, even though I'm pretty certain what we're getting Bella this year. It doesn't hurt to look. I think I'm asking for another pair of Uggs. To replace my shoe ones. I want the exact same pair I have, just in a more appropriate size. Uggs tend to be a size bigger than one normally wears. They were the last pair to be had last year and they were a size 7. I wear a 6, so technically they're two sizes too big for me. Literally, they were back ordered for like 2 months last year, so it was wait 2 months or get the last pair on the planet. I opted for the last pair. This year, hubby learned his lesson and got my Bailey triplet Uggs for our anniversary back in September. The shoe ones I want should be available for Christmas this year, as they are last years model. Get it? Good!!! Ugg school is over for the day.
Pretty Princess
Love this Ralph Lauren dress! She'll be able to wear it as a shirt over leggings as she grows.
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