Good Times...

8/07/2007 09:39:00 AM 1 Comment »


We went camping last weekend at Cuyamaca. It was great fun; we even brought the dog. She was pretty awesomely dirty! My husband threw her in the lake a couple of times to try to get some of the dirt off of her, but I don't think it helped much! We had a great time with the kids. Everyone really had a good time spending quality time together. We played cards and cooked things on the open fire. We went for a couple of walks and paddle-boated on the lake. Mostly, we talked and relaxed. It was nice to be away from things for a while and chill. My camera is broken, which really super sucks, so I don't have any pictures. Sadness.

Peace Out,

Mom

Old and Married...

8/02/2007 09:39:00 AM 3 Comments »

After a great night, a thought crossed my mind...One of the downsides to being married is that I can no longer call my girlfriends and share with them how great the sex I have is. Once you get married, you move from being a sexual being to someone who is a wife and mother. Sometimes I'm just itching to share intimate details of my marriage...let's say that I just want to brag. BUT, I have noone in my life that wants to hear about it. Bummer.

Peace Out,

Mom

I've Finished

7/25/2007 10:54:00 AM 1 Comment »

I am so very happy to report that the spoiler that I read last week before the book came out was a complete fake. A good fake, but it was still a fake. So, I read the book with a joyful heart. I'm not going to post any spoilers because again, I don't do that sort of thing, but it was pretty darn good. I pattern my mothering skills after Mrs.Weasley. I think she was an awesome, real character. I don't know how I fell about the ending, but I do know that I am sad that the series has ended. While reading the book, I openly laughed, wept, and cheered. JK Rowling really has an amazing imagination. She has created a world with complete backstories, amazing characters, and a serious attention to detail. Anyway, to sum it all up...It was great. Bye, Harry...I'll be seeing you again when I reread your story to little man in a few years!
Peace Out,
Mom

I Can't Believe I Did It...

7/19/2007 01:20:00 PM 0 Comments »

(Don't worry, I'm not posting any spoilers here. After all, I am a true fan...)
I looked at spoilers a couple of weeks ago that were obvious fakes. I found them amusing, really. People are so hungry to find out how it all ends, you know...I guess I was just curious to find out other people's theories. So Tuesday, I happened upon a new "leak" and read it... Kept reading...Scrolled down a bit...And there it was, actual pictures of the new book. I was reading what happens in the new book!!! Son of a b*!! I found out later that some internet company had "accidentally" sent out pre-ordered copies early. And these people posted them all over the internet. It serves me right for being so GD curious! I'm still excited about the midnight release of the new book. Really, I am. I'm just a little sad that I know how it all ends. I should have been patient. *Sigh*
Peace Out,
Mom

Random Thoughts on a Slow Monday...

7/16/2007 06:27:00 PM 0 Comments »
So, I am here at work and it is very, very slow...It is a beautiful day outside, and I'm really longing to go out and enjoy it, but I won't be out of here until 8. Then, it's time to get the kiddos ready for school tomorrow. I don't know why I am so happy for them to return. Looking back, I'm always shocked that I am happy they are returning to school, but I don't really know why. This time, they were bickering with each other in the end. Also, middle son has taken to arguing with little man. It's really ridiculous considering they're seven years apart!
Last week, My hubby and I went out on a little date. We dropped the kids off at G-parents and went to the batting cages. Now, I haven't been to the batting cages in eons, so I forgot all the rules. Number one rule being: Take off your wedding ring before you proceed to bat. I was rewarded with a nice blood blister on my left hand. Yeah, gross.
AND, in the process of carrying the treadmill upstairs, I dropped it on my foot. This getting healthy things sucks. Or is it getting old that sucks? Whatever.
Peace Out,
Mom

One Down, One To Go..

7/15/2007 11:03:00 PM 0 Comments »
My oldest is going back to school tomorrow!!!! Thank God for year-round school!!!! Middle Boy goes back on Tuesday. This is going to be a glorious week. I can just feel it...
Peace Out,
Mom

I Feel Like a Death Eater

7/11/2007 10:15:00 AM 0 Comments »





I went to the midnight showing of Harry Potter last night, and boy am I tired. The little man did not want to sleep in this morning, so I am running on empty and I look like a zombie! :-) HP5 was really fantastic. I think it is one of the best HP movies yet. Of course, just like the rest of them, there are parts left out that I thought were important, but hey, what do I know?!? I'm really getting too old for staying up late and getting up early, you know?


Anyway, I took the two big boys, and my mom and sister went, too. The line was wrapped around the entire theater an hour and a half before the movie started. I had a friend who went to a different theater's showing and she had been there for four hours! I was really hoping for more costumes, but alas, there weren't too many nerds out last night! I proudly wore my "Dumbledore's Army" shirt, as did my sister. I love it!


I am now re-reading the sixth book, so that I will be prepared when the next book comes out next week. I swear, if she kills off Harry, I am going to organize a mass "book-sending-back-party!" I don't know if I'm ready for it all to end...


Peace Out,


Mom

He's in the Middle

7/03/2007 07:38:00 PM 1 Comment »



My middle son is now 11! I'm a couple of days late with this post, mostly because it took me this long to recover from the slumber party that took place at my house to celebrate his bday! There were five extra boys over, so altogether, there were seven boys! I was lucky enough to get my oldest sent off to a friend's house! They were little beasts all night. It started after they got there, and my sister's boyfriend picked up a knife off the floor that one boy had dropped. I identified the owner of the knife and assured him that it would be kept in a safe place until he left my home. What kind of 10 year old carries a knife??? WTF??? What kind of parent allows their child to carry a jackknife? He's also the same kid who bought my son fish for his birthday. Live fish. Aren't parents supposed to call before they do such a thing??? Needless to say, this child has been put on my list of children not allowed over. Another reason for this is that he, and another boy, were up long after the other boys were asleep and proceeded to go under my kitchen counter and get cleaning products to spray in the sleeping children's faces. This was their way of hazing them for falling asleep first. Again I say, WTF???? What happened to dipping hands in water??? Am I just getting old, or what?

Aside from all of this, my son is happy and older. I adore him. He is so imaginative and optimistic, and so ready to have a good time. He loves to read and share his stories with all of us. He's a good brother and an awesome son. I am so happy to have him in my life. So, Happy Birthday my wonderful middle child! You make me proud.

Peace Out,

Mom

I Missed Gay Pride Day

6/25/2007 07:18:00 PM 1 Comment »

I hope one day that everyone will be able to marry whomever they want, regardless of their gender, and no one will give a damn. The definition of family should just be a group of people who come together in love. I'm weary of right-wing conservatives imposing their beliefs on the masses.

So, although I am not gay, I support everyone's right to love, get married and create a family. Happy Pride Day Everyone! Write to your Congressmen and tell them your beliefs!! Right Now.

“Heterosexuality is not normal, it's just common” - Dorothy Parker

Peace Out,

Mom

He's Such a Big Boy

6/24/2007 10:43:00 AM 4 Comments »



My little man is getting so big! Today is his fourth birthday!! When he was born, he was only six pounds, six ounces. After two months of nursing, he weighed 15 pounds! In the picture on the top, he was only four months old! And now, for the past year or so, he has been a pound an inch. So now, he's 42 inches and 42 pounds. Time is going by so fast. He is getting big and rough and smart. He wants to read and play outside and do all the big boy things his brothers do. I remember cradling him and kissing his fat little cheeks while he was bundled in his blankie. I remember making coffee at the business while he was nestled in his snugglie on my chest. I also remember that his cry was the fiercest of my boys' cries. He had this way of hitting some inner nerve in my head with that cry. That may be why he is so spoiled. When he cried, everyone rushed to give him whatever he wanted, just to stop the shrieking! Happy birthday, my little man. I love you so very much, and you make me so very happy.
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Mom

Dads

6/19/2007 10:39:00 AM 0 Comments »

My Father's Day post is a little late this year. These three men effected my life in different ways. My dad taught me what a man is supposed to be. He taught me how a man should treat his family. When I was younger, and in the throes of my teenage years, I would often scream and shout and say that I hated him. Looking back, I know those words hurt him, even though I don't think he'd ever admit it! When my kids were born, I realized just how much I put him through. He is such an invaluable part of our lives now. He is still a great dad, a great grandfather, and a wonderful husband to my mom. My husband says he's not too shabby as a father in law, either!

My Father-in-law raised my husband to be a wonderful man, so I must give tribute to him, as well. He passed away last year, and I don't think our lives will ever be the same. My husband has changed since then, and it has changed the way we all think about life and love. When I knew him, he was quiet most of the time, but never afraid to offer up his opinion. He held strong beliefs and I admire him for that. When he passed, the curch overflowed with people who had come to pay their final respects; that has to say something about how well-liked he was.

My husband is just awesome. He is a wonderful provider and an amazing father and husband. I write about him on here all the time because he is just so fun to spend time with and he makes me happy. I'm not one of those freaky women that maks her life revolve around her husband, but I do enjoy spending my free time with him. He's fun! He is raising my sons to be good men and showing them what a father is supposed to be, which is so important!

SO...Happy Belated Father's Day!!!
Peace Out,
Mom

It's Summer

6/14/2007 05:42:00 PM 0 Comments »

I was driving back to work this evening, listening to my John Legend CD, when I noticed that dandelion petals were blowing in the breeze. I was stopped, waiting to turn right and I was next to a hillside covered with wild brush. Of course, it is a beautiful day in Sunny San Diego, about 76 degrees with a wonderful breeze, and I am sitting in my car with the air conditioner running. So, I rolled down the windows and felt the glorious breeze blowing through the passenger-side window and rushing over me. In came the dandelion petals and I looked to my left to watch them tumbling over the hoods of the cars stopped at the light. I wondered how many people noticed.

Now peace is so hard to find
We're terrorized and victimized
But that's when I close my eyes
And think of you to ease my mind
You take me to another place
There's no more war (no more war)
Just love and grace
Baby you restore my faith
I know the struggle's not in vain
You know and I know
Through all the battles
Baghdad to Israel
There's one thing I know for sure

When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry cuz
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
Cuz we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright

It's amazing that, even in the middle of all of the rush and worry of real life, I can feel the love of my family and the glory of life all around me. My husband is the light and heart of my life. I listen to John Legend and I hear my husband. I hear my sons' laughter and see their smiles. On the way to work, while driving the same ordinary path I always drive, dandelion petals tumbled over my car today.
Peace Out,
Mom

Life

6/14/2007 09:53:00 AM 3 Comments »
I have some time on my hands. I'm applying for other part-time jobs because the Writing Center hours are limited in the Summer, and I need money. I was thinking last night about how I hate the idea that money rules most of what we do. I want things, and even though those things don't directly cost money, they need money to work. For example, I really want another baby. Really. The boys talk about it all the time, too. And I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't have another one after I turned 35, which is two years away. Not only for my health and the health of the baby, but because who wants an old mommy and daddy?
I also need to finish school.I want to get on with my life. BUT, I don't know how much school I could get done with a new baby. I don't know. Maybe I'm incredibly selfish.
Really, I'm very happy. My family rocks and my marriage is just wonderful. My husband is the best. We have begun the process to have him adopt the big boys. They have considered him their dad for so long, it seems silly to have to jump through all these hoops to make it happen. It's time that they have his last name. We're a family.
Anyway, everything is good. Just thinking out loud.
Peace Out,
Mom

Nice Quote

6/12/2007 11:09:00 AM 4 Comments »
"Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo."
- H. G. Wells (1866-1946)

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Mom

End of the Soccer Season...

6/09/2007 01:26:00 PM 0 Comments »

Oh, the soccer season is over. They had their playoff game today. They were tied for first place, but after a very exciting game, they lost. No worries, they played really well and my boy is getting bettter every week. The next season doesn't start for a whole year, so we are thinking about putting him in AYSO. I liked this league because they weren't overly competitive and it was a lot of fun. Maybe next year, I'll coach. I may have gotten bitten by the soccer bug!;-) His dad was so excited and kept running down the field coaching him on. It was so cute! I think he wanted to jump onto the field to help him out! Anyway, our boy took it really well and is ready to play another season.
Next month, football season starts for our oldest. I can't wait to see how that turns out. I'm letting him start in eighth grade because he wants to play in high school, but I think he needs an early start. His dad is really excited about football because he played in high school. To be honest, I'm a little nervous. We'll see!
Peace Out,
Mom

My honey

6/04/2007 04:05:00 PM 2 Comments »
Our anniversary was yesterday, and we had a great weekend celebration!!! We got a hotel room overlooking beautiful San Diego Bay and had dinner at Seaport Village. This last year has been a test of our marriage, and it seems as if we came out of it stronger than ever. We had such a great time together and I feel like we really connected again. I think it's important to get back to that place every once in a while...The place where you remember why you got married in the first place. We got married because he's awesome! He's such a great father, a wonderful provider, he's my very best friend, and he rocks in the sack!;-) So, I can't wait to see what the next 50 years has in store for us. It is such a great roller coaster ride, and I'm so happy that I bought the tickets to the theme park!!! Happy Anniversary, honey. You make my life interesting and a lot more fun!!
Peace Out,
Mom

Rosie

5/25/2007 10:42:00 PM 1 Comment »
I don't often blog about things that are happening on TV, but I just can't bear it. It makes me so sad. I hate this administration. I hate this war. It breaks my heart that so many have to die. I want our troops to come home. I am a Navy brat, and I am very proud of that. I love this country, and I support our troops 100 percent. That doesn't mean that I have to support the war or our president. If the war was being fought on our own soil, people would be singing a different tune. It broke my heart to watch the View on wednesday. Not because I couldn't stand to listen to them fight, but because Eliz. just wasn't listening. It was about friendship, and she just couldn't understand. I saw the hurt on Rosie's face and it made me sad. I'm even more sad that she has decided to leave early. People suck.
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Mom

He amazes me every day

5/15/2007 09:38:00 AM 0 Comments »

My big boy. I can't believe that he is 13. I can't believe that I'm the mother of a 13-year-old. I look at him and remember holding him for the first time. I really do remember it like it was yesterday. I used to hear mothers say things like that and just think how crazy they were. Now I know. He is everything I wanted. When he was born, everything that I ever wanted and dreamed for was transferred right over to him. I want him to dream big. He is so very handsome and charming. He is also so smart if he could stop looking at girls long enough to look at a book! One day, he'll know everything that I did to make sure he had the best chance possible. Everything that I am doing is all for him and his two brothers. They are the reason I aspire to greater things. It is an interesting time in your life when you realize that you've stopped trying to make your parents proud, and you are just hoping that you can make your children proud.
Peace Out,
Mom

I Had the Time of My Life

5/02/2007 12:00:00 PM 3 Comments »




To celebrate my 33rd Birthday, my mom, my sister, some friends, and I went to the 20th anniversary showing of Dirty Dancing in the theater. It was so fantastic seeing it on the big screen again. It brought back so many memories of when I was thirteen!! My sister said, "I don't think I ever saw this in the theater!" I had to tell her that indeed, she had, because I took her when I was dating my first boyfriend so that I had an excuse to go to the movies. I would plant her firmly five rows ahead of us and Darren and I would kiss and grope our way through Baby's deflowering.
I'm sure that last night, our recital of half of the movie's lines did not annoy the movie goers around us at all! And when Johnny said, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner," the audience cheered! It was just so great! So, happy birthday to me and happy anniversary to Dirty Dancing!
Peace Out,
Mom

John Legend

4/04/2007 11:38:00 PM 1 Comment »

I saw him in concert tonight. Corrine Bailey Rae opened for him. It was so fantastic. He's dreamy. It's so great to spend time with my honey under the stars. (I'm talking about my husband here;-) This is our second time seeing him and every time, he is just wonderful!
Peace Out,
Mom
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