2008 Christmas Card December 15, 2008

Seriously Naughty or Nice?  If I could just get the kids isync with either one– I of course would chose NICE!

Cookies Please December 15, 2008

So this week I had my 2nd annual Christmas Cookie Exchange.  I invite friends and family over, and we all bake 6 dozen cookies (of one particular cookie), bring the recipe and exchange.  Everyone leave with AT LEAST 1/2 dozen of everyones cookies for the holidays.  Its great- you get a little of everything and end up with about 100 cookies to enjoy or give away as gifts!!  This year I made a special treat.  I call it Lovely Bites…. more details to come…. but they were a huge hit!!!  They are like a truffle, cookie & cake type of thing.  hmmmmmm.  If your lucky enough to stop by our place throughout the holiday you can have a bite!!!

Sssss Poopy November 11, 2008

Today my oldest did not have school. So this morning looking at my little guy and my daughter.  Frustrated in finding something to do today- I yelled out lets have some fun!!!  We got dressed and took off to Knotts Berry Farm.  With no expectations at hand as to what the day would be like.  Having a toddler tends to do that to you. You think something would be so fun and for some reason they fight it.  Other times they have fun at the most simplest things.

Now finding something fun for a 9 year old and almost 3 year old can be difficult. NOT today.  We had so much fun.  My little guy rode his first ride by himself as his sister and I cheered him on.  He got to see Snoopy for the first time as well.  Although he stomped on Snoopy’s foot ( I think he couldn’t figure out if he was a stuffed animal or not). Well when he stomped on his foot security came out and escorted us away from Snoopy.

By the way- he pronounces it Sssss-poopy!  

Ahhh these are the days to cherish!!

Go Long…… November 11, 2008

My husband went out of town the other weekend.  He came home to me having my hair 8″ longer. HAHA. I did it.  I had been reading and looking into it for about 2 months, and took the plunge.  I got hair extensions.  I thought it would be fun for the Holidays!!!  I will post pic later!!

I want that……. October 22, 2008

I always see things that I want for my Birthday or Christmas, and when the time comes and I am asked “What would you like for your Birthday and Christmas (both are in December)?” I always reply with that I don’t really want anything due to lack of a memory!!!!  So I am going to start my list here- that way it is out there and I don’t lose it in my mind.

1. A book called “The Big Ass Book of Crafts”- I changed my mind!

2. A book called “Hello Cupcake” Thanks Mandy- got it for my Bday

3. Seven Jean (The Ginger Style)- well I think- I need to try them on to know for sure.  Saw them definitely not my style!

4. To be professionally fitted for a bra- per Tim Gund- it is a great foundation to looking fabulous!  Daddy-o Took me to Nordstroms for our date and had it done for me.  Im sure he will have my list way done before Christmas.

5. Someone to take my kids overnight so that Daddy-o & I can take off for an over night get away!

6. Cooking Lessons My hubby and I did a private cooking lesson last month- SO FUN

7. New Designer Jeans

8. New purse  Thanks Mom for the Ed Hardy for my Bday

9. Cupcake Decorating lessons Taken care of by Hello Cupcake

Touch of Love and some brownies! October 22, 2008

So last night Daddy-o needed to sleep in the evening since he was going into work at midnight.  So I tried to keep the kids busy up until bedtime.  Well Alex was off to her room to read, and Duke looked at me like “ok so now what Mommy?”  I racked my brain, and then decided we would make brownies.

So I propped Duke up on the counter- he was naked- which made this that much cuter.  I gave him the brownie mix and had him pour it into the kitchen aid.  He looked amazed- that he actually had permission to pour something out!  He poured the oil in, cracked two eggs and tossed them in .  He then had my permission to pull this industrial kitchen aid switch.  He was so excited.  It was then time to pour the fudge in while it was mixing-(shhhh my secret to the recipe)- as he was putting the fudge in I urged him to lick his finger.  He hesitated and then did it. The biggest smile spread from ear to ear on his face. That is when it happened.  He  is two and a toddler so he couldn’t help it. While licking the fudge off his finger over the bowl the flood gates of drool opened up.  YEP- drool I tell you.  Into the brownies.

 Yes they are the most moist brownies you will ever have- with that special touch of love!!! But the moments I spent making brownies with this naked little boy was priceless!

 

My Man June 11, 2008

My husband. My one reader thus far wants to be included in my blog. Since I am not naming names in my blog – we will call him “DADDY-O”. He would like the kids to call him this but it hasn’t caught on yet. So that is how he will be reffered to here- DADDY-O.

So hey babe. Thanks for the beautiful roses, and chocolates the other week. (It was very sweet- and for no reason- the best reason of them all).

The things I love about DADDY-O:
1. I love the physical attraction I have with him- I am always drawn to him- even so many years later.

2. I love his honesty, morals and ethics. (I can be shady- so this works out for both of us)

3. I love that everytime he comes home, the kids, dogs and I are all tripping of each other trying to get to him before he even makes it through the door.

4. I love that he is not that friendly. Weird-huh? But he just doesn’t give himself away – it’s kind of earned- so if your in-your special.

5.I love the kind of father he is. He takes his job seriously- he is the back bone of this family- and DAMN IT- it is going to be a good one.

6. I think its sexy that he carries weapons=)

7. I love that he laughs at my jokes

8. I love that he will dance with me in the middle of a store

9. I love that he calls me a million times during a day

10. I love that he always likes me no matter how mental I am being

11. I love how he gets involved and supports any little thing that I do- down to what color I get my toes painted.

This is just 11 of the things- and with more to come.

Lovely loves her DADDY-O!!!

Lesson Learned- A treasured Memory June 11, 2008

I am blessed with a wonderful husband and his many gifts. One of which is his Grandmother. I lost my grandparents at a young age-so yes I was the kid who had to borrow grandparents on Grandparents day in elementary school.

NaNa (nah-nah) is my husbands grandmother. She is a classy women, who speaks her mind and sweeps nothing under the rug. She holds this unsaid power over the family- she is definitely heiarchy of the family. Which at this point in her life is well deserved. She also has great accessories. Classic sunglasses from the 50’s, jewelry from the most unique places. I walk into her house knowing she has so many little treasures I will never know about.

Anyhow, on my sons 2nd birthday party. I was cleaning up after the party. NaNa was standing there complimenting me on the pary. She is always the first one to notice the little details and goes out of her way to tell you the good and sometimes the bad. At the same time I was vigrously shoving left over salad down the garbage disposal. With much horror NaNa started yelling “NO”, “Stop”. When I just smiled, she grabbed my hand and siad “No, darling stop”. I couldn’t really hear her over the gurgling, and chomping of the garbage disposal. So I turned it off. Nana then proceeded to tell me I was using the disposal all wrong.

I personally could not understand how anyone could possibly the use garbage disposal incorrectly. My mentality was- if the food could possibly make the garbage smell, had no bones , then you throw it down in there with some water- and VOILA-gone!

I must make this disclaimer as well: My husband is not a huge disposal user- he throws everything in the garbage can. But this is also a man that pretty much washes the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. We have this discussion on a regular basis. We have the disposal use it- and damn it- stop wasting water by washing the dishes beforehand. But- since he is so helpful- I usually let it go as everyone does it differently.

But this day was special. I looked at Nana, and asked her to explain this silly discussion to me. She said ” Darling, you are to use the garbage disposal like a french hankey”. I said “WHAT?” “A FRENCH HANKEY?” Nana’s lesson was this:

“You use the garbage disposal like a french hankey. You only use it to clean up small, delicate messes. Everything else goes into the garbage.” She then gave me tips on how to clean and what not. But I just thought what treasured little tid bit- a french hankey.

Thanks NaNa- as silly as it sounds that is something I take from you, that is ours. My french hankey and small messes. Something in which I know this lesson will be passed on!

Freedom June 5, 2008

Exciting news in our household.  My toddler son has found his way in and out of his crib.  Mind you this is life altering.  He now has the power to get in and out of bed as he pleases.  That one sacred place my husband and I could place this little energetic person that he could be contained safely.  It is gone.  No more placing him in there while I attempt to get ready, or take a phone call.  Gone just like that.

My son now has this look of power in his eye.  A whole new world has opened up.  It is like when a teenager gets their license at 16- oh…. the places you can go.  At 2 my son has this look, and let me tell you the places he goes.  One hint- it’s not BED.  Napping….not on my time schedule.  I put him in bed, and I hear knocking on his door, with a muffled MOMMY, MOMMY.  I have to answer this sweet little voice.  I open the door and he has a bright eyed look , like “what were you thinking- naptime-HA”. 

We have rigged his crib into a semi toddler bed.  He has a little step stool to assist him in entering and exiting his BIG BOY bed.  I feel like there should have been some warning.  Just a sign so that we could of had a plan.  NOPE. Not in this house.  We live for the shock value.

 
Another layer of his babiness shed. Sigh. Sniffle, sniffle.  My little man is becoming a big boy.  He didn’t ask and I am a little sad.  But, I am positive he has some great stuff instore for me around the corner.

Stay Tuned!!!!

Hello World! June 2, 2008

So I am giving this blogging thing a try.  I think this will be a good place to gain insight, reflect and ahhh vent!  My life as a wife and mommy of 2, I often find myself at the end of each day reflecting. 

I should go ahead and make a disclaimer:

Since this is  MY blog- there will be typos, grammar errors and – oh yeah the occasional swear word.  Although Spongebob Squarepants and his friend Patrick claim swear words are sentence enhancers. SO – ok not the occasional swear word, but frequent sentence enhancer!!!

So there- first blog entry- I set the ground work. I also refrenced Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Starfish!  Gotta love it.

By the way- what really is in the Krabby Patty?