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Maybe she will be a chef...

2009-08-20T13:03:00.003-04:00

Yesterday, Kennedy decided that she wanted to make dessert for mommy & daddy. She wanted to create her own recipe. It started with milk, sugar & graham crackers. Doesn't sound so bad.

Then she decided that it needed something else. So she added pickles & pickle juice.

Still not right, so she added sprinkles. Doesn't it look delicious? She added some more ingredients after I stopped taking pictures. She added hot sauce because "daddy just loooves hot sauce". Then she topped it with a dab of whipped cream & sliced bananas. I told her it sounded so delicious but unfortunately I couldn't eat it because I was allergic to pickles ; ). "oh well" she said "that just leaves more for daddy"!

while i am waiting for my dumbass computer...

2009-08-15T13:00:00.003-04:00

to finish whatever it is that it is doing, i thought i would talk your ear off for a bit. I seriously hate this computer. and i dont hate anything or anyone( not that there isn't anyone who deserves to be hated by me, it just isn't my style!) I wonder if anyone finds it weird how passionately I feel about "things". If it were possible, i would totally make out with my camera & my iphone. Maybe even at the same time if I was feeling extra frisky! I would also choke my computer until it turned blue, let it go & then do it again just for shits & giggles. You know how they say when children torture animals it can be a sign that they will grow to become serial killers? I wonder if this means that I will grow into one of those crazy old ladys who talks to inanimate objects? Whatever, i'm weird & i'm fine with that!

Speaking of crazy old lady's, last night when I was at Super Walmart (don't laugh it's awesome!) I had a very serious 10 minute conversation with the 60-something year old check out lady about Twilight & Rob Pattinson. I am admittedly obsessed with the Twilight series. I never saw the appeal of Rob Pattinson before reading the books. Then I got it. And then it grew much worse when I heard him sing. Go ahead, click the link & then try to tell me that isn't one of the sexiest voices you have ever heard. It's like a mix between Van Morrison & John Mayer(douchebag). And, he is amazing on the piano & the guitar. I could continue but you get the point. Now, I am growing quite found of Taylor Lautner. He's only 17 & i feel like a dirty old woman so I won't say anymore about that! I will be one of those nerds standing in line at midnight when the new movie opens. I will try my hardest not to paint my face white & wear black contacts though, I wouldn't want to embarrass whoever goes with me! The movie isn't even that good but a lot of it was filmed in parts of Oregon that I went to with Tavia. And anytime i see photos of those places I start to feel all warm & fuzzy inside!

Now on to something else that has been on my mind alot lately. My last cancer screening came back as only "midly abnormal" so there was no need for another surgery and I didn't have to come back for 6 whole months! While that is great news, it freaks me out to think about waiting 6 months to get checked again. If it was up to me, I would be there once a week just to make sure everything was ok. One of my scars has started to become raised & itchy. It's super ugly but I kind of like to show it off. I like when people ask me what happened so I can hopefully scare them in to wearing sunblock & stop baking their asses in the sun. I get so pissed when I see people do that. And I was the WORST when I was younger. I slathered on the baby oil and layed out all day long all summer. And i was a regular at the tanning salon. My best friend used to lecture me about wearing sunscreen (in the nicest possible way of course). I eventually listened because she has the most beautiful skin of anyone I have ever seen and she NEVER tans. (i'm sure those of you who know Tavia would agree with me on that one). It didn't matter though. I was diagnosed with Melanoma & just a year before I had no signs of it. I was lucky we found it early. It wasn't quite deep enough to need Chemo or Radiation but it wasn't far off. Just all the more reason I would like to try to convince my doctor to move in with me & stare at me naked all day. Plus, she's super funny & I like funny!

Hi there

2009-07-31T08:15:00.003-04:00

It has been over a month since I have posted. I have been SUPER busy with work, which is awesome. Then, i had some computer issues. All of my files seem to have been "misplaced". I do back my work up so I figured it wouldn't be a problem, I just need to plug in my external hard drive & retrieve my files, right? WRONG! For some reason, that isn't working either. Yeah, it sucks & I have been trying really, really hard not to lose my effin mind for the past few days. She is being tended to by my very generous friend who has a networking company. I emailed him with a short explanation & he said something about the programs they use to find child predators & that my hard drive hasn't been erased so it should be no big deal to find my shit. Let's hope so because I have a buttload of work to do! Keep your fingers crossed, or I might be sleeping on your couch soon!

I am sick of summer. I think the older I get the more I hate summer. Actually, it is just the heat & humidity that I hate. The beginning of summer was fantastic, I don't think we even broke 82 degrees until the past 2 weeks. But now it is gross & disgusting & I can't even walk to my mailbox without breaking a sweat. And I don't sweat! Plus, I am ready for the kids to go back to school. Kennedy will be in FULL DAY kindergarten this year! And Hayden will be in preschool 3 days a week for a few hours. That means me & the Moose will finally get some alone time.I don't think we have had that since she was born. Sounds dreamy, doesn't it?

Most, or all of you know that I am a photographer. I have a lot of camera equipment. There is one thing that I have been wanting more than anything lately. This. I don't have a skinny little point & shoot that I can carry around & just take snapshots of my kids with. GASP... a photographer that wants to just take snapshots on auto mode without having to worry about exposure, shutter speed, editing or creating beautiful shots. I think that is one of the things that I hear pros say the most. Obviously, we love our jobs and feel extremely lucky to be getting paid good money to do something that we love so much that we would probably pay you to let us do it while other people slave away at jobs that they are miserable at. ( i swear, i am not trying to rub it in). But, the (self-inflicted) pressure of always getting that perfect picture is exhausting sometimes. Anyway, that's enough rambling from me for one day. Mason just dragged out a pack of diapers to me so I guess she is trying to tell me something. I will leave you with a few recent snapshots from my beloved IPhone.

Mason & a mullet wig.

Taking a break on our walk yesterday. This is Hayden's new favorite way to wear her hair. I did it as a joke one day but now she makes me do it like this everyday. Oh, and check out her Michael Kors shoes. I don't even wear Michael Kors shoes. But, Marshalls has adorable kids stuff for really cheap. Aren't they cute?

I peaked in the playroom & saw this the other day. It was way too quiet for way too long so I thought for sure I would find them doing something mischievous. I love that they are best friends!

Boo Hoo!

2009-06-26T09:43:00.002-04:00

Call me a heartless bitch but am I the only one who isn't all the sad about Michael Jackson's death? As far as I'm concerned, the MJ I loved has been gone for a very long time. I will not mourn the loss of anyone who harms any child. I know it has never been "proven" but come on! I'm sad that his children have lost a parent but that's about it. In the end, they are probably better off.

SHOCKER!

2009-06-12T14:47:00.002-04:00

why are people acting like this is really that shocking? Nothing more sexy than a disease-infested shot in the eye!

Happy Birthday Hayden!

2009-05-10T21:19:00.006-04:00

Today, Hayden turned 3. If you ask her how old she is, is will tell you four. We celebrated her birthday last weekend with a "pinkalicious" party. Although, we did have another cake today! As I was going back through old pictures I couldn't believe how much she has changed over the years. Enjoy:

Just born:

One:

Two:

And the big 3:

7 on the 7th

2009-05-07T15:43:00.000-04:00

It's that time again. Click here to donate.

Perfect Mothers Day Gift

2009-05-04T20:54:00.001-04:00

What better way to thank the mother of your children than with a nice pair of sperm earrings?

Cutest Baby EVER!!!!!!!

2009-05-03T22:10:00.002-04:00

I am sitting here going through photos from the birthday party and I had to stop and post these. I LOVE THIS BABY!!!!!!!!! She sooooo beautiful and so happy. I could take pictures of her all day. Thanks for coming Tav, I wish we had more time together. I miss you guys and love you lots.

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

2009-05-01T14:55:00.003-04:00

I can't believe my first born is 5 today! This morning she told me that since she is old now she wants to call me mom instead of mommy, wants to watch the news instead of cartoons in the morning and she drank her oj out of a wine glass because she is "too big for kid cups"! Tonight, Bobby and I are taking her and a friend to Fuji for dinner. Tomorrow, we are having a party for her and Hayden with 30 of their closest friends. Sunday-mommy will be drinking herself into a coma!!!!!!!!! Her a are few pics of the last five years. Enjoy!

Newborn:

One:

Two:

Three:

Four:

And today:

waiting for Kennedy to get off the bus...

2009-04-30T15:26:00.001-04:00

She isn't special , she just really likes baseball!

I want to blog...

2009-04-29T20:43:00.007-04:00

really. i think about it all of the time and feel guilty that it has been over a month. i don't have anything super interesting to write about. ( i could tell you all about the biotch parent of one of the kids on my tball team but I am above that!) so, how about a few random thoughts thrown into a blog post so I can stop feeling like a lazy ass? here goes:

1. i try not to keep a lot of sweets in my house. if they are here, i will eat them all. and there is a good chance that i will eat them all in one day.

2. i have 2 empty McDonald's hot fudge sundae containers on my bedside table. there are also a few traces of caramel in them as well. see, i told you i had a problem

3. i made an appointment with my doctor because i have been working out 5 or 6 days a week for 1-2 hours a day for 3 months and haven't lost ONE SINGLE POUND!! (i have also been watching what i eat with the exception of those last couple sundaes)

4. i have been having an absurd amount of sex dreams lately. if i didn't know any better i would think i was pregnant.

5. my baby is turning 5 on Friday.

I decided to only invite our closest friends and the kids she plays with on a regular basis instead of all the kids from her class like last year. there will still be almost 30 kids here!

6. my other baby is turning 3 on may 10th. i can't believe it

7. nothing is really going on with my other baby but i felt guilty leaving her out. she is wildly funny and makes me laugh all the time. she makes this face every time i pull out my camera. oh, and she is starting to potty train. YAY!!!!!!!

8. I am amazed that people actually want to pay me good money to take pictures for them. Grateful..but amazed.

9. um, i think that's it. I have been staring at the screen for a few minutes trying to think of something else but i can't. anything you would like to share?

NEW BLOG

2009-03-17T10:33:00.000-04:00

I HAVE A NEW BLOG. CHECK IT!!!!

Cinco de Friday

2009-03-13T12:51:00.002-04:00

1. my new less-complicated-than-my-blackberry cellphone. I had to have the Pearl and I hated every minute of it. Yesterday I got a free"upgrade" and it is so nice!

2. Photoshop. I learn something new everyday and could spend hours upon hours playing on photoshop.

3. My new cowgirl boots. They're dope!

4. My new favorite word-"dope".

5. Your mom.

Kids R Funny

2009-03-12T19:22:00.003-04:00

Cut and paste these questions and ask your kids their answers....it is a RIOT!You have to put the first answer your child says...By: Kennedy-4 and Hayden-2

1. What is something mom always says to you?
K- I love you
H- I love you

2. What makes mom happy?
K-when I make funny faces
H-mommy's happy? no!

3. What makes mom sad?
K- when I hit her
H- hayden stopped participating at this point

4. How does your mom make you laugh?
K-when she makes funny faces

5. What was your mom like as a child?
K-she was like me

6. How old is your mom?
K-500!

7. How tall is your mom?
K-67 inches

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
K-do work

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
K-sleep

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
K-for daddy

11. What is your mom really good at?
K-doing cartwheels

12. What is your mom not very good at?
K-not good at taking a shower

13. What does your mom do for a job?
K-sell houses

14. What is your mom's favorite food?
K-spaghetti

15. What makes you proud of your mom?
K-nothing

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
K-spongebob

17. What do you and your mom do together?
K-play barbies

18. How are you and your mom the same?
K-we have the same eyes

19. How are you and your mom different?
K-because we don't have the same eyebrows

20. How do you know your mom loves you?
K-because she is my mommy

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
K-when they are in love

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
K- the Outlets

Hoooooot!

2009-03-11T22:15:00.000-04:00

Have you ever seen something so sexy?

The Friday Five

2009-03-06T17:59:00.002-05:00

I lifted this idea from another blog (although I am not sure which one). Every Friday I will list 5 things that I am totally digging right now.

1. Percocet: had some more surgery this morning and thanks to that special little pill i am feeling pretty good!

2. I am thrilled that we finally got a decent snow. I think we got about 12 inches! But, I am happy it is warm enough for it to melt now.

3. My Canon 50mm 1.8 lens. It was my vday present and it totally rocks!

4. Ace of Cakes: I love this show!!! I wish I could make cakes like that!

5. The IRS: That's right, I said it. This is one of my favorite times of the year. We get a nice refund!!!

$7 on the 7th.

2009-03-06T17:36:00.003-05:00

I am sure most of you know about Matt & Maddie Logelin and his foundation. Just wanted to encourage everybody to participate in $7 on the 7th. Donate $7 on the 7th of every month and make a difference. Please post on your blogs and websites and social networking sites and encourage others to do the same. Thanks!

hmmmmm...

2009-02-27T09:25:00.001-05:00

so, hayden is naked (as usual) and she came and sat down next to, spread her legs, showed me her um..."button" and told me she had Santa Claus in her whoo-whoo! I can't even begin to guess what she is trying to say. anyone?

People Never Cease to Amaze Me...

2009-02-26T20:14:00.002-05:00

Did anyone else read this? I mean really? This is why I believe people should be implanted with birth control when born until they can prove they can be a good parent

A ? For All You Real World Watchers...

2009-02-25T22:36:00.002-05:00

When the heck did Katelyn (the transgender girl) get the ghetto accent? I was just wondering.

psst...

2009-02-25T09:17:00.001-05:00

hey guys, look over here

Too Funny To Get Mad

2009-02-24T15:05:00.003-05:00

I was working hard at finishing one of my online classes the other day. Kennedy was out with my mom, Mason was napping and Hayden was sitting next to me. She got up to throw something in the trash. A few minutes went by and she hadn't come back. I yelled to her and asked her what she was doing. Her response was " give me a minute mom". (never a good sign!) So I went into the kitchen and this is what I found. She had taken the box of baking soda out of the fridge, dumped it on the floor, stripped down and started making snow angels! I am so glad I had my camera in hand. She did have to sit in time out but I'm sure she didn't take me very serious because I couldn't stop laughing.

(please excuse the black bars but you never know what kind of weirdos are lurking around here!)

3rd of the day

2009-02-16T14:01:00.004-05:00

I got the idea for this post after reading the comments on Loras latest blog entry. I am fascinated by dreams and nightmares. I have alot reoccurring nightmares. Here are a few

1. when i was living in Philly i had a reoccurring nightmare that there was a tidal wave in the Delaware River that leveled the whole city.

2. after 911 (still living in philly) i dreamed that there was a terrorist attack on the subway while I was on it and I couldn't escape

3. i have a lot of dreams about bees flying up my nose

4. when I was a teenager, a bug crawled in my friends moms ear and she had to have surgery to get it removed. I had nightmares about that for years.

5. the most common one that I have is about people breaking into my house. I had this one just last night. In my dream, I was pushing all of the furniture against the doors and windows before i went to bed just to make sure no one could get in.

What are some of your dreams/nightmares?

Here is a fun site about dreams

Where do kids come up with this stuff? (some people may find this offensive)

2009-02-16T13:19:00.002-05:00

School is out today and Kennedy has her friend Lauren over. We love having her over because she is a really sweet kid and they play great together. I just finished giving the girls a bath and this is how the conversation went:

Lauren: Miss Nicole, can I borrow some of Kennedy's clothes?

Me: Sure. Go upstairs and pick something out.

Kennedy: Can you get me something Lauren?

Lauren: I'm not your maid!

Kennedy: Well you look like a maid!

Lauren: Just because I look Mexican doesn't mean I am a maid! (she is half white and half Korean)

AHHHHHHHH

2009-02-16T09:18:00.003-05:00

Hayden is driving me nuts! She has been whining since she woke up. I am trying to get her dressed and she doesn't want to wear anything I pick out. She keeps telling me she wants a ferris wheel! WHAT THE EFF DOES THAT MEAN? Toddlers can be so frustrating sometimes! I might need to spike my coffee this morning

Two Five

2009-02-05T09:13:00.002-05:00

I have also been tagged a zillion times with this meme. I am supposed to tell 25 random facts about myself. This might take a while, I'm pretty boring!

1. I am terribly claustrophobic. I hate driving through tunnels. My heart even starts to beat faster when I see people on TV in tight spaces.

2. If I could take everyone I loved with me, I would move to Oregon. I love it there.

3. My all-time favorites movies are Almost Famous and The Goonies.

4. My celebrity crushes are Chelsea Handler (hot & funny-can't beat it) and Andre Benjamin- you know, the weird guy from Outkast. My husband thinks I'm crazy. He is not even that good looking but there is just something about him.

5. I think my husband is the sexiest man on the planet. (even though he needs a little smacking around sometimes)

6. My dad passed away when I was 14. I miss him more today than I ever have. I didn't have a traditional wedding because he wouldn't be there to walk me down the aisle. I hate the my kids will never know him.

7. When I was younger, my dream was to be a photographer for National Geographic. My dad use to keep every issue of the magazine. I could sit there and flip through them for hours.

8. I hope my three girls stay best friends their whole life. Watching them interact (when they aren't bickering) is such a joy. It makes my heart do flip flops!

9. My two best friends mean the world to me. I am so inspired by both of them. Tavia is a fantastic mom, wife and friend. If there is anyone on Earth who is just all all around fantastic person, it is her. Tesa is one of the strongest people I know. She does it all. She has a successful job, runs her house and still makes time for lots of girl-fun with me. And, she is getting ready to go to dental school. I don't know how she does it!

10. Another place that makes my heart skip a beat is the Florida Keys. I use to go twice a year and every time I get on that two lane road in Key Largo, all my stress melts away. And I cry every time I have to leave!

11. Since becoming a parent I have become a total sap.

12. I bite my nails and I kind of enjoy it!

13. I have about 11,000 pics on my computer right now. And that is after it crashed once and I lost everything

14. I miss developing my pictures in a real darkroom. Don't get me wrong-digital photography is amazing. I learn something new everyday. But, I miss the smell of the chemicals, the glow of the red light and watching that image first appear. I turned my bathroom in my apartment in philly into a make shift darkroom. I would stay in there 8 hours sometimes developing pictures and listening to music. I still have all my equipment and would love to set it up again when my kids are all off to school.

15. this is starting to get hard- I was a gymnast for 14 years. And I was really good. I never placed below 2nd. I am still really flexible.

16. I have a small shoe addiction. I have definitely passed that trait along to my daughters. They might have more pairs of shoes than I do.

17. I am also addicted to blogging. I think I have 41 on my bloglines that I read regularly.

18. I am in love with technology. If it were possible to make out with it, I would have an orgy with my camera, laptop and ipod!

19. I hate running with a passion but would still like to run a marathon one day.

20. I have always wanted to sky dive. The thought of it scares the snot out of me but I swear I will do it one day!

21. I miss living in Philly and going to the book store late at night when I had nothing to do and looking at all the photography books.

22. I also miss sitting in Rittenhouse Square with my Pub girls between shifts on fridays.

23. One thing that always makes me cry-when I see a child crying out of happiness.

24. I did it at the Southernmost Point in The US and got caught by the cops. Luckily, we didn't get in trouble!

25. I love watching my kids grow but it terrifies me at the same time.

Wordle

2009-02-04T20:45:00.002-05:00

I Feel Like I Am In The Twilight Zone

2009-01-29T12:57:00.002-05:00

For those of you that don't know Kennedy, I will just say she is a little needy. I am pretty sure someone snatched her in the middle of the night and replaced her with a look-a-like. It is 1:00 and so far, no tantrums. A little while ago she told me she was going to play in her room. She called me up 20 min later and her entire room was SPOTLESS! I mean, she organized, hung up her clothes and made her bed. Usually when she cleans her room everything just gets shoved in the corner. Then, she made her own lunch, gave herself a bath and helped put the dishes away. Every time I bring up a finished basket of laundry, she gets all her clothes out and puts them away. Now, she is sitting here with me eating spicy pretzels and drinking ice tea(which she poured herself). This is weird, but I like it!

Remember Them...

2009-01-19T13:30:00.002-05:00

There is a man who lives in Chestertown that puts a little white flag in his yard everytime a soldier dies in the war. It is pretty incredible. Today, I was able to stop and take pictures and I thought I would share them with you.

I can't help but wonder: how does he cut his grass?

Not What I Expected to Hear

2009-01-09T08:13:00.002-05:00

Last week I went to my dermatologist to have some moles removed and biopsied. No big deal, I have had it done before. My doctor called me yesterday to tell me the results: Melanoma. What? I have skin cancer? I can't believe it. I doesn't even sound real when I say it. When I hear the word cancer I think of old people and smokers. Not only do I have skin cancer, I have the most serious kind of skin cancer. If it progresses it will have to be treated with chemo and radiation. My doctor says I am lucky because we caught it very early, it is very small. I have to go back in Wednesday to have some more removed. Keep your fingers crossed that we don't find anymore.

Did I tell you I broke my tailbone on New Years Eve? I did. So far, 2009 gets a big, fat thumbs down!

(it isn't all bad. I got accepted to be a photographer for Operation: Love ReUnited. I am super excited about that!)

For You Aunt Tav:

2008-12-19T09:56:00.003-05:00

Hayden modeling her new earrings

Mason: telling us not to tell Hayden that she is drinking her juice

Kennedy modeling her new do.

Mason modeling her favorite thing in the world: her blanket. ( thanks for making it Tavia and thank you Lora for mailing it to us)

One thing you should never ask a girl

2008-12-05T16:31:00.004-05:00

"Sooo, when are you do?" I say, unless you see a limb hanging out of her vagina, NEVER ASK THIS QUESTION!!! I have always had a little buddah belly.( we will call it that because it sounds cuter than big fat gut). I remember when I was 17 a homeless man in Baltimore asked me when my baby was due. Fine, whatever. It doesn't usually bother me. Well, in a week two different woman have asked me the same thing. Here is the convos:

1st time:

Stupid Biotch One: When is your baby due?
Me: Oh, I'm not pregnant.
SBO: Oh, I'm sorry, you just really look like it.
Me: Well, I guess I can't use the excuse that I just had a baby because she just turned one.
SBO: Oh, So you just haven't lost all the baby weight yet?

Are you friggin kidding me? Wouldn't you have just shut your big dumb mouth after I told you I wasn't pregnant.

2nd time:

I was working ( i work at a kids clothing store once a week) and this little old lady came up to me and was frantic because she didn't know what to buy her granddaughter. I helped her pick stuff out and then when I was ringing her up I gave her a big discount. Needless to say she was thrilled and told me I was so helpful and she appreciated it sooo much. THEN she reached ACROSS the counter, rubbed my belly and said"good luck to you and your little one"!!!!

She is lucky that counter was there or she would have gotten a swift kick to the throat. Who does that?

You know what's fun?

2008-12-04T09:59:00.001-05:00

Making an amazon wish list of stuff you REALLY want but can't afford. I added a little widget of mine for any of you rich people who need something to do with your money!

Bad Blogger

2008-12-04T09:20:00.002-05:00

It has almost been a month since I have posted. I might have a case of the winter blues. I HATE the cold. We have been stuck in the house for weeks and we are all starting to get cabin fever. It sucks. We got outside yesterday for a bit and took a walk to town to pick out our christmas tree. They deliver them for free to your house, another reason why I friggin LOVE this little town.

I am taking Hayden and Mason to get their ears pierced today. I might have to walk away and make my mom do it. I took my friends little girl to get hers done and almost cried. I will post some pics later.

A couple pics of my little ham & cheese:

I want full fat...

2008-11-05T08:15:00.003-05:00

Can anyone tell me why Dunkin Donuts stopped serving regular veggie cream cheese and now has reduced-fat? Have you tasted it? It is disgusting. The first time I got it I took it back because I thought it was rotten. Then I thought it was just the Dunkin Donuts here in Centreville that made the switch. NOPE. The one on Kent Island did too. Why can't I choose what I want? I don't even eat there anymore. Is it a coincidence that I have lost 14lbs since I stop eating their bagels? Maybe. Do I want my regular cream cheese back? Hell Yes!

Oh, and by the way, YAY for Obama!!!! Don't tell anyone around these parts that I said that or you might find my mangled body underneath a John Deere somewhere.

Happy Birthday Beautiful!

2008-10-27T22:00:00.002-04:00

Mason turned one today! I can't believe it. I can remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. It feels like yesterday. It is exciting and sad all at the same time.

Um...What?

2008-10-10T15:11:00.004-04:00

Kennedy and I were sitting in the living room, playing make-up. She was putting mascara on and she got some in her hair and on her cheek. This is what she says:

K: Mommy, do I look black?
Me: What?
K: Do I look black?
Me: Blank Stare, Speechless
K: My eyelashes, Did I make them black?
Me: Ooooh, yes baby. They look beautiful.

whew!

We've Been Booed!

2008-10-10T14:26:00.002-04:00

Centreville has a fun tradition. Every year at Halloween someone starts it (I'm not sure who). You make two goody baskets, two letters with instructions, and two pictures of the ghost. After dark, you pick two people and put the baskets on their door step, knock and run away. Those people then do the same. It is supposed to be anonymous. After you get booed you have to hang the picture of the ghost on your door so you don't get it twice. Our basket was awesome. We got Halloween candy, silly straws, coffee mug, Halloween shirts and stickers. It was REALLY fun doing it to other people. We took Kennedy and one of her friends. They were so funny. Kennedy said "I'm scared but it's so fun". I encourage you to start this in your neighborhood. If you want a copy of the letter leave a comment and I will email it to you.

I Have No Words

2008-10-03T13:03:00.001-04:00

As you can probably tell by my last few posts, I have nothing to write about. So I will share some pics from the week:

Funniest Man We Know!

Fun with The Blow Dryer

2008-09-26T21:47:00.001-04:00

Have you ever...

2008-09-26T12:51:00.002-04:00

wanted to hold someone by the ears and squeeze them so hard that their eyeballs bulge out of their sockets? No? Me either, that's weird. I was just wondering.

P.S. don't worry, I am not talking about my kids. This is a "grown up" and they deserve it. (not talking about my husband either).

Hey World...

2008-09-25T22:18:00.001-04:00

FUCK YOU!!!!!!! Thanks for kicking me when I'm down. I'm going to be bed, let's hope you can be a bit nicer tomorrow!

mason's new trick

2008-09-24T12:25:00.002-04:00

Guess what Mason has learned to do? Take off all her clothes and her diaper. She only does it at nap time.

She thinks she is funny!
So do I!!!!

I dont get it.

2008-09-22T12:11:00.002-04:00

You know those people whose houses are always immaculate, their kids are always clean and impeccably dressed, their own hair and make up always done. How do they do it? Why can't I be one of those people? I feel like I clean 24 hours a day and my house is always a wreck. As we speak, I have been doing laundry for the past 4 hours and I still have about 4 loads left. Laundry has got to be the WORST. CHORE. EVER. I hate carrying it to the basement, I hate putting it in the washer and then switching it to the dryer, I hate folding and I REALLY hate putting it away. I can't wait to get rich so I can pay someone else to do it for me.

Seriously?

2008-09-15T21:51:00.003-04:00

I came across this while browsing the local college catalog. Do people really take this class? What kind of people need to take this class? Probably not the kind of person I will be tailgating with anytime soon!

Wanna Taste Something Delicious?

2008-09-09T10:34:00.002-04:00

Try this:

Popcorn dipped in Balsamic Vinegar. HEAVEN!!!!!

Tis the Season

2008-09-09T10:30:00.003-04:00

The football season is upon us. Almost always good, except when the Cowboys lose. Luckily, they won the first game. This is how I will see my husband for the next four months: Why do men always stand when they are watching football?

My kids are strange.

2008-09-05T11:25:00.003-04:00

I have heard of kids having imaginary friends but this is just weird. Hayden has been pretending the fan and the fireplace are her friends. She talks to them, sings to them and when she goes outside she kisses each of them and tells them she will be back soon. She isn't weird, she is just creative. Right, RIGHT?

Another Quick Question...

2008-09-04T22:21:00.003-04:00

Why does every politician speak like that? You know, like there is a period. after. every. word. I can't stand it. I am watching the Republican National Convention and I am pretty sure when John McCain just said he will earn our trust, he threw up in his mouth a bit. I did. And doesn't he have a stylist or someone to tell him not to wear that yellow tie because it matches his teeth? Just wondering. ( sorry that was mean, so unlike me!) And why do all these douche bags have to yell and scream after every sentence? If they would all just shut up this would be over a lot sooner. Anyone else think Palin is kinda hot? I'd do her.

Mean Girls

2008-09-04T21:50:00.003-04:00

Kennedy has not wanted to talk about school since it started. She talks about riding the bus alot but if I ask what she did in school she always says "nothing". (she did tell me that Hannah Montana is in her class! There is a Hannah and I tried to tell her that she is not Hannah Montana but she doesn't want to hear it. I wonder who she inherited that 'don't try to tell me otherwise because I know it all' attitude from? Not her mamma).This was our conversation tonight at bath time:

K: Mom there is this boy in my class who follows me around all day.

M: Well, he probably wants to be your friend.

K: Um, no mom. He wants me to be his girlfriend. He tries to hold my hand while we are in line.

M: You can tell him that you would love to be his friends but you aren't allowed to have boyfriends.

K: But all my other friends will laugh at me if I am his friend.

I went on to tell her that it doesn't matter what other people think of it, you have to be nice to everyone, especially the kids that get left out.

I don't know what is more disturbing about that conversation. The fact that they are ONLY 4 and this crap is already starting, the fact that in just a matter of days she is already getting self conscious about what people think of her or the fact that I am freaked out that my four year old is talking about being someones girlfriend. I don't know if I am ready for this growing up stuff.

The Big Day

2008-09-04T10:34:00.004-04:00

Kennedy started Pre-K on Tuesday. She was very excited about it but much more excited to ride the bus, or as she calls it "the big cheese". After I put her on the bus I headed up to the school for donuts for the parents. We got to watch them get off the bus and sit in the cafeteria while all the classes got together. She didn't cry and I was so proud. I thought I would have cried but I didn't. That was until I looked over at the next class and saw my friends little girl sobbing while holding onto her mommy. Koree looked up at me with teary eyes and mouthed "i gotta get out of here". I looked back at my baby sitting at the table with her classmates, gave her a kiss and got the hell out of there before I lost it.

I must admit, it has been nice for her to be in school. She only goes for half the day and while she is gone Mason naps and Hayden and I get alot of one-on-one time. We read books and lay on the couch together and watch cartoons. I am really enjoying this!

Waiting for the bus:
Proud Papa:

So Excited!
Getting a little impatient:

Their back packs look HUGE!

Happy 30th Old Man!

2008-09-04T10:13:00.004-04:00

We spent this past weekend celebrating Bobby's 30th. (that's right, allll weekend. That's how we do it around here). We had friends and family over all weekend, had a few parties, cookouts, drinking games, and racked up a gigantic tab at the local watering hole. It was a great time. Happy Birthday Baby!!

(i took this at midnight on his birthday. He gets cuter every year!)

Whatev...

2008-08-28T10:30:00.001-04:00

That is Kennedys new favorite word. Anything I say to her I get a "whatev". Not whatever, just whatev. Where did she get that? I can't wait to see what else she picks up when she starts school next week!

Cash

2008-08-21T23:15:00.003-04:00

A Little Bit O Cash Fo That Ass...

2008-08-21T22:52:00.002-04:00

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I am such a dork! Anyway, baby Cash was born this morning around 6:30. I have always heard people say that full moons put people on labor but I never really believed it until yesterday. We got to the hospital around 11:00am. The doctor sent Tesa straight to the hospital from her check up because her blood pressure was through the roof. She was to get straight into a room and set up for an induction. YEAH RIGHT!!! We waited in the waiting room for about an hour. After getting into triage, we waited for SEVEN hours to get a room. Tesa got bumped out of line for a room TEN FRIGGIN TIMES! Everytime we thought it was her turn another woman would come rushing in with a head hanging out of her cooch. One lady almost delivered in the elevator. There are only 17 rooms in the birthing center. They delivered like 20 babies yesterday. Every room in the birthing center was full, most of the rooms in the Pediatric units were filled with Labor & Delivery patients and they were beginning to take up some rooms in the ER. It was pure chaos. All the nurses were running around like a chicken with its head cutoff. ( i have never actually seen that but it is a pretty popular saying and I imagine some of these nurses looked like that) We managed to keep ourselves entertained. At one point, Tesa's sister and I had her laughing so hard so peed all over herself! That was great.

Around 10pm nothing was going on so I decided to head home. As soon as I pulled in my driveway, Tesa called me and said they just broke her water. At 6:00 she texted me: "getting ready to push, hurry up and get here and bring me a huge cup of coffee". I didn't make it in time. Koree and I got there about 20 minutes after. She pushed for like 6 minutes.

Anyway, after all the madness, bed wetting, tears, hemorrhages the size of volleyballs and "oh my god his balls are HUGE" talk, He is here and everyone is happy, healthy and hopefully getting a good nights sleep before they get booted out tomorrow. Congrats guys!!!

Quick Question...

2008-08-21T15:58:00.002-04:00

Who else is sick of hearing about Beijing? How come every time the Olympics comes around all we hear about is that country? Who at the Today Show thought it would be fun to watch Matt, Meredith, Al and Ann talk about all-things Chinese for weeks? Whoever it is should be fired. Can we please move on to more important topics? Like 'How not to look fat in your jeans' or some other type pf serious journalism.

Still A Bit Of An Outsider...

2008-08-16T21:38:00.003-04:00

I have been living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for about a year and a half. Before that I lived in Philly and before that I lived on the other side of the Bay Bridge in Maryland...more like the other side of the world. I have adjusted quite nicely to this life. We absolutely love it here and will probably never leave. I love that I can walk to everything, we have Thursdays in the Park and the Farmers Market every Wednesday. The kids that Kennedy goes to school with now will be the same kids that she graduates with. Everyone knows you here.

Tonight, I realized I am not a true Eastern Shorer yet. As we walked through the 4H Fair all I could think about was how bad the animal stench was and how the men running the rides creeped me out when they were a little too friendly with the girls. I had to keep a close eye on the ground to make sure no one stepped in the heaping piles of horse shit. My jeans were covered in dirt up to my knees and unfortunately I decided to wear flip flops. I saw tractors bigger than houses and people bigger than tractors. One guy stared a my chest so long I had to check to make sure a boob hadn't fallen out of my shirt. I am pretty sure all the dust I inhaled was not only from the dirt kicked up at the truck pull but also from all the farm animals and their droppings. WHY, at such a redneck carnival was there no liquor being served? Doesn't that kind of go hand and hand?

As i watched my girls squeal in delight on the rides and get so excited to watch the rodeo I knew that this place would become a yearly ritual for us. This is where they will be raised and I must admit, I am smitten with this little town.

Next year, i will certainly have a flask stashed in my purse!

Alcoholism Can Be a Beautiful Thing...

2008-08-11T08:26:00.002-04:00

I was standing in line at the grocery store yesterday. On the belt was stuff for dinner, a magazine for me and a Maxim for Bobby. The man behind me was extremely drunk. He picked up the Maxim and asked me if that was me. Have you seen the girl on the cover? Maybe everyone should be this drunk all the time!!!

You should be ashamed of yourself

2008-08-11T08:00:00.002-04:00

Yesterday, there was a tragic accident on the Bay Bridge. Unfortunately, when something happens to the bridge the entire Eastern Shore/Annapolis area comes to a screeching halt. Every article I read or television interview I saw was people complaining about the traffic that the accident caused. I was in my office yesterday and the view from my window is of Route 50. I watched the traffic creeping by all day. I know it sucked. But you know what sucks harder? DYING. Why are people so concerned about how it was inconveniencing them rather than the poor man who lost his life yesterday. I didn't hear one comment about that or his family. Why don't you shut your whining mouths, be happy you have a family to go home to and just hope you make it over the bridge without someone pushing your ignorant ass over the side!

Dare I say it?

2008-08-08T15:52:00.006-04:00

I can almost feel fall approaching...Almost! I love days like this. When the ac goes off, the windows go up and the warm breeze fills my house with the scent of fresh cut grass. When the sweltering heat and suffocating humidity breaks way for breezy 79 degree perfect days. Fall is hands down my favorite season. I love the first few days that you have to wear a sweater or jacket. I love sitting outside on the porch, wrapped in a blanket drinking a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. I love warm apple cidar (sometimes with a splash of Captain Morgan), anything and everything pumpkin flavored or scented, and all the beautiful colors of the season. This Fall, my baby turns one, my marriage turns three and my oldest girl is off to school on the big girl bus. I can't believe how quickly time passes. I am trying to slow down and soak up every moment of it. Here are some of my favorite moments from the past week:

Playing with friends:

Hayden fell down and scraped her knee. This is when I asked her if she wanted to go outside and play, she said No, because she was broken!

Thursdays in the Park:

Centreville Farmers Market:

A few pics from the past week...

2008-07-23T10:39:00.011-04:00

I wish I had something interesting to write about but I don't. So, here are a few pics from the last week.

Showing off for Daddy:

Singing on the dining room table while waiting for dinner to be ready:

Funny Face:

Sleeping in Mommy and Daddy's bed:

"working". Their laptops are dvd cases!

tag...

2008-07-21T15:41:00.002-04:00

What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was 18, living in Palm Beach. I wasn't doing a whole lot except for lying on the beach, lying by the pool and drinking with my friends.

What were you doing 1 year ago?
I was 27, 6 months pregnant, being a stay at home mom and part time real estate agent

Five Snacks You Enjoy
1.) guacamole and chips
2.) Turkey Hill Cookie Dough Ice Cream, it has to be Turkey Hill because the ice cream is molasses and brown sugar flavored instead of plain old vanilla
3.) cantaloupe
4.) does steak count as a snack?
5.) what about beer?

Five Songs That You Know All The Lyrics To
1.) Hotel California
2.) Should of Said No by Taylor Swift. It is Kennedys favorite and we listen to it ALOT
3.) Anything by Biggie
4.) All of Hannah Montana's songs
5.) Most Grateful Dead songs

Five Things You Would Do If You Were a Millionaire
1.) Pay my bills
2.) By a house on the water but I would stay in this town, it is pretty perfect
3.)Open my own business
4.) Hire a maid
5.) send my husband and some of his friends to see the Cowboys play in Dallas

Five Bad Habits
1.) biting my nails
2.) pretending there is no laundry to do
3.) worrying
4.) impatience
5.) cursing like a sailor when i am pissed the eff off!

Five Things You Like To Do
1.) it
2.) sleep
3.) eat
4.) drink
5.) play with my kids

Five Things You Would Never Wear Again
1.) dreadlocks. Not because I didn't love them but I dont think I could pull it off anymore
2.) hypercolor tshirt
3.) a size 3
4.) jelly shoes
5.) big chunky heels

Five Favorite Toys
1.) I have such a dirty mind, I will just leave it at that
2.) my camera
3.) the computer
4.) my husband
5.) my ipod

I tag Tavia, Lora, Heather. I think those might be the only people who read my blog so if anyone else does, have at it!

Today, I fell in love...

2008-07-19T15:39:00.003-04:00

I was sitting in the living room drinking a cup of coffee and watching the Today Show. All of the girls were in the playroom watching cartoons. Mason started to whimper a little and it quickly turned into a full blown cry. I poked my head around the corner and said “what’s wrong Maci Moo?” She looked up at me smiled, started bouncing up and down with excitement and then she reached for me for the first time! I picked her up and she laid her head on my chest, looked back up at me and smiled and then laid her head back down. I was done! That was the moment I fell in love with Mason. Of course, I have loved all my girls since before they were even born but I can clearly remember the moments that I really fell in love with each of them.

Kennedy was just a few weeks old. I was sitting on the couch in the living room, holding her in my arms. I was singing “you are my sunshine” to her. She looked at me and stared into my eyes for what felt like forever, and smiled. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life, it was heaven!

Hayden was a little older. I was lying on the sofa watching TV. Our dog, Daphne was curled up next to me and was bouncing around, climbing back and forth over me. After entertaining herself like this for a while, she crawled over to me, rubbed my cheek with her little hand (she still does this when she is sleepy), stuck her two fingers in her mouth and fell asleep. That was it!

I thought I knew what it meant to love a child. My niece had lived with me for a few years and I loved her so much. I could never imagine being capable of loving like I do today. Lately, I have been catching myself getting choked up when I realize how fast they are growing. Kennedy will be in Pre-K this year at the elementary school and she will be riding the school bus! I can’t believe it! I just want to be able to remember these moments forever.

Remebering...

2008-07-17T09:28:00.002-04:00

This idea was inspired by a blog I read pretty regularly. Here's my story:

There is a guy Jeff that I met during my first year of high school. He was friends with everybody.He was one of those people that was always happy and joking around. In high school he dated and eventually married a girl Kelli who was just as happy and outgoing as he was. They had two kids and moved near Ocean City, Md. He was on dialysis for kidney problems. He died in a car accident a few months ago. Him and his younger brother were both in the car and they both passed away, Jon instantly and Jeff a week later. The funeral was one of the most heartbreaking experiences you can imagine. The pastor told a story that I will never forgot. I will sum it up for you (not in his exact words but close enough):

There is a church in the center of Crofton, the town we grew up in. One day Jeff went into the church and said to the pastor " all of my life I have heard the bells of this church ring daily. I noticed I haven't heard them recently and was wondering why". The pastor told him the bells needed to be repaired but were so old that the pieces weren't made anymore and they just didn't have enough money to replace them. "Is that it? Money is the only thing from keeping those bells from ringing?" Jeff said. He left the church and came back a week later with a handful of money and told the pastor that was just the first donation. Within three weeks he had raised enough money for the church to get the bells fixed. He had a son Jeff Jr. who is now five. They were outside playing one day and Jeff Jr. heard the church bells ringing and he said "my daddy makes those bells ring!" It was such a beautiful story, to think everytime his kids hear those bells they will be reminded of their father.

We live right by a church whose bells ring every hour and everytime I hear it I think of Jeff and his family. It reminds me to lighten up, to be grateful for what I have and when I think I am having a really shitty day it is not that bad. I think of him and his family everyday. He will be greatly missed by many, many people.

Feeling Much Better...

2008-07-17T08:13:00.006-04:00

Thanks to:

Life is sweet!

BLAH

2008-07-16T11:22:00.002-04:00

How did my wonderful morning of three cups of vanilla coffee, singing with the girls and coloring pictures turn into an afternoon of feeling grumpy, wanting to do something fun but having no energy to actually get all my kids together to do anything and wanting my husband to come home early just to hug me? I wish I was able to push a mute button on my kids so that I didn't have to hear anymore of the arguing that is going on in the playroom, I wish my kids knew the meaning of "quiet time", I wish the pile of laundry by the basement door would walk downstairs and wash itself, I wish my headache would go away, I wish Mason could change her own diaper. It is 11:33 and in 27 minutes I am going into the kitchen and getting myself a beer! Maybe I will feel better then. Or maybe I will pour a second beer into my coffee cup, walk the kids to the park and let them run around while I sit on the bench and enjoy my "coffee!"

Tavia Sue, I Love You!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-16T09:45:00.003-04:00

Happy Birthday Tavia. The world truly is a better place just because you're in it! I miss you. xoxo

Weight Loss Update...

2008-07-14T08:33:00.002-04:00

This morning, I weighed 13.5 lbs! I guess my scale needs batteries. I have been eating well but not been running all week. I pulled a muscle in my neck. Wanna hear how I did it? Sitting at a bar playing one of those video game things. That's right, I'm old! I pulled a muscle while I was sitting still!

SOMEONE MIGHT WANT TO STAGE AN INTERVENTION...

2008-07-10T17:12:00.002-04:00

I'm in too deep! I just started a new blog. http://letinthelight.blogspot.com/. I need help.

THE CREATURES AMONG US...

2008-07-09T13:32:00.008-04:00

Has anyone ever seen Enchanted? Remember when the princess comes to the city and all the creatures flock to her? That's what it feels like at our house. We live in a pretty small town, but we live in the "downtown area" of that town. We live on the main street where all the big beautiful Victorian houses and shops and restaurants are. However, we live a couple hundred yards back off the street and it is like a whole different world.

First, we had deer. They have a baby now and it is soooo cute!

The girls love to watch the deer.

Then came the bats. This guy lives between the window and the storm window in the bathroom. He wakes up in the evening, crawls out the little crack, flies around for a few hours and comes back. We don't open this window, EVER! The picture is a little blurry because of the film of dirt on it. I AM NOT CLEANING IT!!! The girls like the bat too, it grosses me out

Now, we have owls. They are really cool. They first came a few weeks ago and now they come and go every few days. They sit in the trees and sometimes on our porch roof and they splash around in the puddles in the yard. Did you know owls hiss? They do, its a little scary but I like the owls, they can stay. Plus, I heard they eat bats!!!

ON THE BANDWAGON...

2008-07-09T13:20:00.006-04:00

The girls are following my lead and getting their butts in motion.

Great work out sis!

Time To Get My Butt In Gear...

2008-07-07T08:00:00.002-04:00

So, a few weeks ago while feeling particularly disgusting I thought about how much weight I have gained (and kept) since having kids. I had three kids in three years. When I first got pregnant I weighed 140lbs. Now I weigh 189lbs. THAT IS 49LBS IN 3 YEARS!!!!! Did you just throw up in your mouth? I did. So, I bought a treadmill super cheap-thanks to a nice co-worker and started eating better and running. I HATE RUNNING! Anyway, in 3 weeks I lost 9 lbs. Then, we went to OC, ate alot drank, a whole lot and I gained a few back. So, now I am back to 186lbs. They say it is healthy to lose 1-2lbs a week so I figure to get down to 145lbs it should take about 20ish weeks, depending on how much beer I drink that week. I decided to document it on here so when I get lazy everyone can give me shit. Anyone care to join me?

OCEAN CITY, MD

2008-06-30T21:45:00.000-04:00

SWEET!!!!!!!! I'M IN!

KENNEDYS FIRST PEDICURE!

2008-06-30T21:11:00.004-04:00

she was mesmerized by the vibrating chair.

GOOD NEWS...

2008-06-25T20:14:00.002-04:00

The One legged man lives! I saw him this evening as I pulled into my driveway, looking as mean as ever!!!!!

THE ONE LEGGED MAN

2008-06-25T10:57:00.002-04:00

I haven't seen my neighbor in at least week. He is about 91 years old and only has one leg. His car hasn't moved and his grass hasn't been cut ( he has a riding mower in case you were wondering how he cuts the grass with one leg). He lives alone. The only light I have seen on in the house in the one in his sun room. But it has stayed on for at least a week. Here's the thing. He is horribly mean. I want to go check on him but I am scared he will yell at me if he is alive! What do I do? Do i ring his door bell anyway and hope like hell he doesn't chase me off his stoop while swinging his prosthetic leg at me or do I call the police and let them deal with it?

EWWWW

2008-06-24T12:59:00.002-04:00

Kennedy: "mommy, you know what's gross?"

Me: "what's that?"

Kennedy:"when you grow black hair in spots"

WHAT? Apparently she saw someone with a crew cut who had black spots dyed on his head. Totally, not what I thought she was talking about!

IT IS A CONSPIRACY

2008-06-24T11:34:00.001-04:00

Let me just start this off by saying how much I adore my children. I love them more than anything and feel so lucky to have them. Most of the people who read this blog are mothers and will understand and not judge what I am about to write. Let’s face it, if I really cared that much about being judged I wouldn’t have a blog posted on the internet for anyone to read.

Today, I feel like my head is going to explode if I hear “mommy” one more time. “mommy I cant find my shoe”, “mommy I want some popcorn”, “mommy Hayden isn’t sharing”, “mommy can I watch cartoons”, “mommy can you blow up my pool”, “mommy I want a drink” “mommy jkdhfuihkjbf”( that is Hayden when she talks really fast and I cant understand her). All of this within the first 15 minutes they were awake. I mean, give me a friggin break! It is taking all my strength to pour a cup of coffee instead of a shot of tequila, or 5. They have a huge playroom filled with a ton of toys and a TV. They have a 2 acre yard that they are free to run around in, they have a bedroom with super cool bunk beds and a radio, why do they insist on being shoved up my butt all day? Some days I am convinced they are trying to send me to the nut house! I need some grown up interaction, immediately!!!!!!

WHAT'S CUTER THAN CUTE?

2008-06-23T10:44:00.006-04:00

When babies raise their short little arms over their big ol' heads!

When she falls asleep in your lap (even though you are about to piss in your pants, but she never does this so you can't bear to move her!)

Your daughter shopping for multi-cultural babies ( just like Angelina!)

Little tiny girl toes!

WHY I LOVE MY HUSBAND...

2008-06-22T15:42:00.007-04:00

i love my husband because...he understands my need for quiet time (right now I am sitting in my comfy, quiet bedroom and he is down stairs dealing with 3 whining girls, bless him)

i love my husband because...he's not afraid to be silly

i love my husband because...he cleans the ENTIRE house (laundry and grass included) every saturday.

i love my husband because...he gives me endless amounts of back rubs, foot rubs and head rubs.

i love my husband because...when i throw on a cotton dress, flip flops and my hair is a mess he sends me emails like this: you look amazing today baby. i love u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love my husband because...he gave me this:

and this:

and this!

i love my husband because...he has beautiful hands.

i love my husband because...he reminds me how important it is not to get stressed out about the things I can't change.

i love my husband because...understands that there are just some days when I need to go out with my girls and drink...ALOT!

i love my husband because...he loves me!

Oh, and he's great in bed!

i wish...

2008-06-19T14:36:00.004-04:00

i wish...the DHL lady would get here with my new camera so I could stop looking out the window every 5 minutes.

i wish... i had more patience.

i wish...the real estate market wasn't so crappy so i wasn't so broke.

i wish...i had the ability to turn off my hearing.

i wish...my kids whined less often.

i wish...the girl who cuts my hair didn't move to a fancy new salon and double her prices, I can't afford her anymore. ( even though I can't afford her doesn't mean I won't go there anyway!)

i wish...all our friends would move to Centreville, it's a fantastic place to live!

i wish...it were January and I was sitting on a beach in Key West with some type of alcoholic beverage in my hand.

i wish...for my kids to always have a happy life and to look back when they are grown ups and be thankful for having such awesome parents.

i wish...my kids and husband knew how crazy I am about them.

i wish...my best friend would hurry up and have her baby, i need to do a little partying and it just isn't the same without her.

i wish...the weather was like this everyday.

i wish...my husband and I could take a looong vacation by ourselves.

Oh, and I wish for world peace!

WHERE THE EFF IS MY CAMERA????

We Shall See How This Goes...

2008-06-19T14:31:00.002-04:00

I have been ready other peoples blogs for a few years now and decided to start one of my own. Unfortunately, I am not very good on keeping up with stuff like this so I am not sure how long it will last...