HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE! We are heading out the door in a little bit to attend a birthday party until midnight. We'll see how long we really last. Being on the roads is not my favorite activity to do on a day like this, although I am trusting that common sense has become more common in 2008.
BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! Whether you are home alone on the couch tonight, sitting with someone you love, partying like no tomorrow, or on vacation, enjoy every minute of it! 2009 will be a great year!
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SAPPY WARNING!!! STICKY, SAPPY WORDS AHEAD... WATCH OUT!
Yesterday, I got about 50 love letters written from my grandfather to my grandmother. They brought a new prospective to life for me. My grandfather passed away on December 24, 1942, a few months before my dad was born. My dad never met his dad. To read the love letters from my grandfather to my grandmother dated 1931-1942 is a bit surreal.
I bring this up to remind you (and remind myself) to love more, care more, and do it in an obvious way. Put it in a letter, take a photo hugging the ones you love, turn on the video camera. These things sound goofy in the moment, but mean so much down the road.
My New Years Resolution... CONNECTIONS. To have stronger connections, reconnect lost bonds, and hold on tight to the connections that mean the most.
I told ya I was sappy tonight. Hey, I love my family, I love my friends... what can I say?!
HAPPY 2009 EVERYONE!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A HUUUUUGE STEP!
We had a busy day with plenty of pictures, BUT today's biggest news... KEVIN ATE PASTA FOR THE FIRST TIME! Yes, he is nearly 3 1/2 and I am happy that he ate pasta!!! This is a huge step for him. He lives off of liquids, and some other basic foods, which makes him tiny for his age, and his BMI (Body Mass Index) too low to show.
He only ate about a full string of spaghetti, but he did it totally on his own. It was gobbed with tomato sauce, which is a good thing too. He has NEVER (I said NEVER) swallowed a fruit or vegetable in his entire life. As I said, he pretty much lives off of basic foods, and liquids. He was shaking as he was eating the strand of spaghetti, but he got it down for the first time.
His pediatrician will be sooooo happy to hear this news since he has been diagnosed with "oral aversions". Just yesterday we received his referral for OT. Speaking of happy, you should have seen all of us at the table. You would have thought he was having another birthday by the way we were praising him, even Juliana was in complete shock. Whooo hooo!
What a great way to end 2008! It seems odd, ok VERY odd, to be so excited about my son eating pasta, but I am. Did I say, YAYYYY?!!?
He only ate about a full string of spaghetti, but he did it totally on his own. It was gobbed with tomato sauce, which is a good thing too. He has NEVER (I said NEVER) swallowed a fruit or vegetable in his entire life. As I said, he pretty much lives off of basic foods, and liquids. He was shaking as he was eating the strand of spaghetti, but he got it down for the first time.
His pediatrician will be sooooo happy to hear this news since he has been diagnosed with "oral aversions". Just yesterday we received his referral for OT. Speaking of happy, you should have seen all of us at the table. You would have thought he was having another birthday by the way we were praising him, even Juliana was in complete shock. Whooo hooo!
What a great way to end 2008! It seems odd, ok VERY odd, to be so excited about my son eating pasta, but I am. Did I say, YAYYYY?!!?
Monday, December 29, 2008
Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives
Guy Fieri would be proud of us! Tonight we went to eat at one of his "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives". It was yummy for my tummy!!! The burgers were absolutely amazing! Juliana loved to watch the beef be sliced right in the butchers window. I kinda thought it was nasty, but she thought it was super cool.
She asked me, "How long does he have to go to college to cut a cow like that? .... 8 or 10 years, right? Just like a doctor?"
"Yup, you're right kiddo. He is like a doctor or an artist for meat."
"I wanna cut cows when I get older... but what is that red stuff all over the place?"
"That's blood."
"Ewwwwwww, I don't wanna be that anymore!!!"
Phew, thank goodness my daughter doesn't wanna be a butcher.
I am sure all of you vegetarians, reformed veggies, or plain ol' carnivores are totally disgusted. Ehhhh, it wasn't that bad, it was actually a good feeling to know the meat we were eating was fresh, and very yummy too.
(We began the afternoon watching the sea lions at Pier 39 and watching jellyfish swims around the pier too. Oh, and did I mention the monstrous starfish that was clinging to the wall beneath us? Whoaaa, that was huge!)
She asked me, "How long does he have to go to college to cut a cow like that? .... 8 or 10 years, right? Just like a doctor?"
"Yup, you're right kiddo. He is like a doctor or an artist for meat."
"I wanna cut cows when I get older... but what is that red stuff all over the place?"
"That's blood."
"Ewwwwwww, I don't wanna be that anymore!!!"
Phew, thank goodness my daughter doesn't wanna be a butcher.
I am sure all of you vegetarians, reformed veggies, or plain ol' carnivores are totally disgusted. Ehhhh, it wasn't that bad, it was actually a good feeling to know the meat we were eating was fresh, and very yummy too.
(We began the afternoon watching the sea lions at Pier 39 and watching jellyfish swims around the pier too. Oh, and did I mention the monstrous starfish that was clinging to the wall beneath us? Whoaaa, that was huge!)
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Dec. 26 adventure
Yesterday's adventure was so much fun! We headed to Point Reyes, simply so we could get out of the house, do something that didn't require spending money (except gas), and do something different. Jason had never been there. Sooo, we headed up the road to the lighthouse. Once we found a parking space, we walked the 1/2 mile to the view of the lighthouse, then we look down. Yikes, there are countless stairs. All four of us headed down the stairs to catch a view of the lighthouse. Jason and Kevin turned around about 1/3 of the way down. I think Jason was anticipating having to carry Kevin all the way back up, which is why they turned around. Juliana and I went to the bottom, enjoyed the views, looked for whales, dolphins, seals, anything... then we headed back up the stairs. When we reached the top of the stairs, I noticed a sign that I wished I noticed BEFORE we took the first step. The sign said something like this, "WARNING: WALKING THESE STEPS IS EQUIVALENT TO CLIMBING A 30 STORY BUILDING!" I suppose that was payback for not going to the gym.
After catching our breath, we headed back down the long road to the car, and headed to the beach. Once again, it was gorgeous! We just wrote our names in the sand, ran around, and looked for crabs.
We took Highway 1 all the way back. We passed through some beautiful places. That was our day-after-Christmas adventure. On to our next one.
After catching our breath, we headed back down the long road to the car, and headed to the beach. Once again, it was gorgeous! We just wrote our names in the sand, ran around, and looked for crabs.
We took Highway 1 all the way back. We passed through some beautiful places. That was our day-after-Christmas adventure. On to our next one.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Christmas... our way
Christmas is over. Bummer! Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year! Rarely is it a day full of fireworks, but I guess we create our own holiday excitement, which makes it worth looking forward to each year.
This year was no exception. We enjoyed each other as a family of four for two days. No visitors (except from Nana and Grampy on SKYPE when they watched us open gifts from 3000 miles away), no traveling, no parties, no obligations, just playing Santa, playing games, opening toys, baking, and eating too. A perfect Christmas for us!
Who knows what we will be doing for the rest of 2008. I am sure we will come up with something blog worthy. We'll see. Until then, enjoy these photos of our Christmas.
(Yes, I erased the last post. No reason, I just thought it was bloggy Christmas clutter.)
This year was no exception. We enjoyed each other as a family of four for two days. No visitors (except from Nana and Grampy on SKYPE when they watched us open gifts from 3000 miles away), no traveling, no parties, no obligations, just playing Santa, playing games, opening toys, baking, and eating too. A perfect Christmas for us!
Who knows what we will be doing for the rest of 2008. I am sure we will come up with something blog worthy. We'll see. Until then, enjoy these photos of our Christmas.
(Yes, I erased the last post. No reason, I just thought it was bloggy Christmas clutter.)
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
To the North Pole
Dear Santa,
I have been pretty good all year. I've had my moments when I yelled at the kids, or maybe had too many martinis, but I really want you to come to my house tonight. There are two little munchkins that are holding out hope that they have impressed you too.
I got a stern reminder recently from someone that reminded me that Christmas is not about a jolly fat man putting presents under the Christmas tree. I know, I know. To that, I say POO POO! I couldn't think of anything more mature to say, even under my breath. Oops, maybe that was not such a nice thing to say or to even to think. I'm sorry, sooooo so soooo sorry. Will you still come to my house?
I may need some help being a better role model for the munchkins about what Christmas really means. I'll work on that. Until I can nail that down, I'll keep having you in my heart all year long, and Christmas music as CD 5 all year long too.
Love,
your biggest fan
I have been pretty good all year. I've had my moments when I yelled at the kids, or maybe had too many martinis, but I really want you to come to my house tonight. There are two little munchkins that are holding out hope that they have impressed you too.
I got a stern reminder recently from someone that reminded me that Christmas is not about a jolly fat man putting presents under the Christmas tree. I know, I know. To that, I say POO POO! I couldn't think of anything more mature to say, even under my breath. Oops, maybe that was not such a nice thing to say or to even to think. I'm sorry, sooooo so soooo sorry. Will you still come to my house?
I may need some help being a better role model for the munchkins about what Christmas really means. I'll work on that. Until I can nail that down, I'll keep having you in my heart all year long, and Christmas music as CD 5 all year long too.
Love,
your biggest fan
Monday, December 22, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Claus
What are your middle names?
Haaaaa, nice try! His middle name is Christian.
How long have you been together?
Since 1996. That would be 12 1/2 years.
How long did you know each other before you started dating?
We met in Nov. 1995. Soooo, about 8 months.
Who asked who out?
We didn't. Just kinda happened.
How old are each of you?
In our 30's.
How tall are each of you?
I'm 5'6ish and he's 5'10" I think.
Whose siblings do/did you see the most?
Probably mine, although it's a toss up. It doesn't help that his brother is 3000 miles away.
Do you have any children together?
Two crazzzzzzy munchkins and one on the way.... haaa, gotcha! Kidding y'all, kidding!
What about pets?
We used to have fish that we really bonded to. We had Fred, Derf, Pearl, Opal, Hoover, Plecko, Shadow (yikes, that is our doggy too), Bob, Bob Jr. and soooo many more. Then we had our wiener doggy Slinky, and now our lab Shadow.
Did you go to the same school?
Never.
Are you from the same hometown?
He's from NJ/MA and I'm a California girl.
Who is the smartest?
We both have our moments where the light blub flickers on and off.
Who is the most sensitive?
MEEEEEE!
Where do you eat out most as a couple?
Huh??? We go to different places.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Hawaii.
Who has the most friends?
Me. Although back in the day he had more than he knew what to do with.
Who has the craziest exes?
I'm not sure he had crazy exes, although I've heard some pretty funny stories. As for me, I don't really have exes. Before Jason I dated, but never gave anyone the title (or the time) of a boyfriend. Hey, Jason and I met when I was 18, what can I say.
Who has the worst temper?
I guess he does.
Who does/did the cooking?
I DO! He does a decent job when he is left alone in the kitchen though.
Who is more social?
Both of us. We can both be shy, although both of us can't shut up either.
Who is the neat-freak?
NEAT FREAKS DO NOT EXIST IN OUR HOUSEHOLD! EVEN OUR CHILDREN! We aren't dirty people, just messy and packrats.
Who is the most affectionate?
Jason, without a doubt!
Who hogs the bed?
ME!
Who wakes up earlier?
His alarm goes off to wake... ME UP! What is wrong with that picture?
Where was your first date?
in the car. HAAAAAA! It was too late to go anywhere. We went to a friends house to hang out for a little bit, then left around midnight to go on a car ride. Romantic, huh? Haaaa!
Who has the bigger family?
That's tough. I'd say he does. His dad comes from a family of 8, wait maybe 6 siblings, and TONS of cousins, 2nd cousins. My family is just complicated.
How do you spend the holidays?
Christmas Eve until Christmas Day at noon we are in lockdown at home.
Who is more jealous?
Neither one of us.
Do you have little pet names for each other?
Kinda. He calls me Lovebug (Bug).
How long did it take to get serious?
About a year. My definition of serious may be different than yours.
Who eats more?
he does
Who sings better?
LA LAAAAAA LA LA LAAAA.. how'd I do?!
Who’s older?
He is 6 months, 1 day older.
Who does/did the laundry?
Braaaaahhhhhh haaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Let me catch my breath from laughing....
Who does/did the dishes?
Mostly me.
Who snores?
Neither.
Who’s better with the computer?
He's a computer geek sometimes.
Who drives when you are together?
Depends.
Who picks where you go to dinner?
He forces me hog tied to go places. :)
Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?
Me. Although he will apologize first. I hate apologizing.
Who kissed who first?
He did.
Who wears the pants in the relationship?
He does.
Who has more tattoos?
We both are covered. We lost count! I'll send a picture of our most recent drunken tattoo stunt... it's not pretty! (Kidding blogland, we both have ZERO. I'm TOO MUCH OF A WIMP!)
Who eats more sweets?
me.
Who cries more?
meeeeeee.
Who has bigger dreams?
He does.
Are you two still a couple?
Ummm yeah. Isn't that why I filled this out?!
Haaaaa, nice try! His middle name is Christian.
How long have you been together?
Since 1996. That would be 12 1/2 years.
How long did you know each other before you started dating?
We met in Nov. 1995. Soooo, about 8 months.
Who asked who out?
We didn't. Just kinda happened.
How old are each of you?
In our 30's.
How tall are each of you?
I'm 5'6ish and he's 5'10" I think.
Whose siblings do/did you see the most?
Probably mine, although it's a toss up. It doesn't help that his brother is 3000 miles away.
Do you have any children together?
Two crazzzzzzy munchkins and one on the way.... haaa, gotcha! Kidding y'all, kidding!
What about pets?
We used to have fish that we really bonded to. We had Fred, Derf, Pearl, Opal, Hoover, Plecko, Shadow (yikes, that is our doggy too), Bob, Bob Jr. and soooo many more. Then we had our wiener doggy Slinky, and now our lab Shadow.
Did you go to the same school?
Never.
Are you from the same hometown?
He's from NJ/MA and I'm a California girl.
Who is the smartest?
We both have our moments where the light blub flickers on and off.
Who is the most sensitive?
MEEEEEE!
Where do you eat out most as a couple?
Huh??? We go to different places.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Hawaii.
Who has the most friends?
Me. Although back in the day he had more than he knew what to do with.
Who has the craziest exes?
I'm not sure he had crazy exes, although I've heard some pretty funny stories. As for me, I don't really have exes. Before Jason I dated, but never gave anyone the title (or the time) of a boyfriend. Hey, Jason and I met when I was 18, what can I say.
Who has the worst temper?
I guess he does.
Who does/did the cooking?
I DO! He does a decent job when he is left alone in the kitchen though.
Who is more social?
Both of us. We can both be shy, although both of us can't shut up either.
Who is the neat-freak?
NEAT FREAKS DO NOT EXIST IN OUR HOUSEHOLD! EVEN OUR CHILDREN! We aren't dirty people, just messy and packrats.
Who is the most affectionate?
Jason, without a doubt!
Who hogs the bed?
ME!
Who wakes up earlier?
His alarm goes off to wake... ME UP! What is wrong with that picture?
Where was your first date?
in the car. HAAAAAA! It was too late to go anywhere. We went to a friends house to hang out for a little bit, then left around midnight to go on a car ride. Romantic, huh? Haaaa!
Who has the bigger family?
That's tough. I'd say he does. His dad comes from a family of 8, wait maybe 6 siblings, and TONS of cousins, 2nd cousins. My family is just complicated.
How do you spend the holidays?
Christmas Eve until Christmas Day at noon we are in lockdown at home.
Who is more jealous?
Neither one of us.
Do you have little pet names for each other?
Kinda. He calls me Lovebug (Bug).
How long did it take to get serious?
About a year. My definition of serious may be different than yours.
Who eats more?
he does
Who sings better?
LA LAAAAAA LA LA LAAAA.. how'd I do?!
Who’s older?
He is 6 months, 1 day older.
Who does/did the laundry?
Braaaaahhhhhh haaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Let me catch my breath from laughing....
Who does/did the dishes?
Mostly me.
Who snores?
Neither.
Who’s better with the computer?
He's a computer geek sometimes.
Who drives when you are together?
Depends.
Who picks where you go to dinner?
He forces me hog tied to go places. :)
Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?
Me. Although he will apologize first. I hate apologizing.
Who kissed who first?
He did.
Who wears the pants in the relationship?
He does.
Who has more tattoos?
We both are covered. We lost count! I'll send a picture of our most recent drunken tattoo stunt... it's not pretty! (Kidding blogland, we both have ZERO. I'm TOO MUCH OF A WIMP!)
Who eats more sweets?
me.
Who cries more?
meeeeeee.
Who has bigger dreams?
He does.
Are you two still a couple?
Ummm yeah. Isn't that why I filled this out?!
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