May is over already

WOW how time flies. Lately I feel like I need a remote that stops time so I can get all the stuff done that I need to and then life can resume as normal. Anyone got one of those or some extra arms. What was that movie where that guy kept cloning himself and each version was wackier than the other. Even that sounds good right about now. My friends quote movies left and right they probably know which movie I talking about. ANYWHO...

May was a busy month for me: Retreat the first weekend, Home the second weekend, Sea Camp the third weekend, Camping the fourth weekend, Home this last weekend.

Camping was awesome last weekend. We were up in Pine Valley Utah and it was the worst weather ever. It snowed, it hailed, it rained, and it was sunny. We froze! Four families attended this Miserable Memorial Day Weekend camping trip. Two of us slept in campers and two of us slept in tents on the very wet, very cold ground. I am so proud of my friends and their families for sticking it out in the uncomfortable conditions. We had been planning this trip for a few months and it was touch and go there for awhile. I took some positive pills or something last week because I kept saying, it's gonna be great, don't worry about the weather, dress warm, we can stick it out. God knows we have been planning this...

8th year of marriage

is starting today May 20, 2008. I love you Mo~ Thank you for my beautiful life.

So many blessings have been bestowed upon us over the years.

We made it over the 7 year itch...
We have a rich man's family. One son and one daughter, 2 years apart just like I wanted.
We have two homes and a great renter.
We are successful teachers.
We drive across the country with our kids and plan to do it again. and again and again.
We are pursing new adventures in our careers.
We dedicated those precious gifts from the Lord.
We are still involved with our church and praying more as a couple & family.
We continue to take pleasure in traveling to Utah, Cali and anywhere else kids are allowed.
We are still indulging on wants and in debt because of it.
We touched both oceans last summer and would like to make that a tradition.
We enjoy hanging out with each other while in front of the TV, in the backyard, while shopping at REI, biking, hiking, camping, cooking, and of course disciplining.
We can still laugh and cry with each other probably even more now.
We are still madly in LOVE.

Happy Anniversary Mo Mo~ Forever Yours~JoL

Sea Camp Weekend

This past weekend I flew with 45 5th graders and 4 chaperons to Sea Camp http://www.seacamp.com/ in San Diego. I took a personal day on Friday, so I could hang out with my kiddos and get ready for my weekend away. It was a wonderful morning. I was up at 7 am, threw in a load of laundry, filled the kids blow up swimming pool and we played outside for a couple hours before it became too hot. Then we headed to Target to get a few things. We headed home for lunch, took the kids to the sitter and hitched a ride to the airport to meet the rest of the crew.

Friday we were delayed at the airport so we had to hang around for a few hours more than we wanted. While waiting for our plane we ran into TONY HAWK!! The 5th graders were extremely star crazed. Our drama teacher convinced him take a picture with the group and then the kids would leave him alone. He was flying on our flight to San Diego and went to hide after that. Finally the plane arrived and we were off to sunny California!

The Sea Camp vans were ready and waiting for us when we arrived in Cali. We helped the kids with their luggage and then sent them on their way to camp. We had to figure out where one student’s bags were but then we were off to get our rental car and check in our hotel! DOLLAR rental car SUCKS, we waited over an hour to get our car. At last we arrived at the hotel, but it was now 9 pm and I was starving. We checked in, freshened up and then went to Old Town for a yummy Mexican dinner and margarita. We were all so tired we went back to the hotel and crashed.

Saturday was a fantastic day of relaxing. We went to breakfast at a really yummy restaurant that we always go to and then walked around Sea Port Village. http://www.seaportvillage.com/ It was beautiful weather and perfect for strolling the shops. It was only noon so we drove over to our favorite nail salon to get manicures and pedicures. I was looking forward to this part the most. I needed a pedicure badly. We had a few hours to kill before checking on the kids at the camp so we went back to the hotel pool for some happy hour drinks and appetizers. A very nice young man and his pretty pregnant wife bought our drinks and shrimp plates. His mom was a teacher and said we work too hard for too little pay! AMEN! Our time by the pool went rather fast. We rushed up to the hotel room, freshened up and headed off to see the kids at camp. They were all very excited about the fish eyes and heart they had tasted. It’s so fun to see them in a different environment than school. The teachers were off to Anthony’s Fish Grotto http://www.gofishanthonys.com/grotto.html for some yummy seafood. I love their crab cakes. We were able to grab an early dinner so we could see a movie. We drove back to the hotel and walked over to the movie theater next door. We decided to see What Happens in Vegas with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher.
http://movies.aol.com/movie/what-happens-in-vegas/30164/video/trailer-no-2/2092322
It was seriously so funny. We couldn’t stop laughing the whole movie. Since we ate an early dinner we were ready for dessert after the show. We spoiled ourselves once again and indulged ourselves with scrumptious slices of cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory. It was now midnight and time for us lame teachers to crash. I wrote out a few cards and then drifted off to sleep in the biggest, most comfortable bed ever. I slept so soundly from 1 am until 7 am that I don’t even remember dreaming! No little ones crying out for me in the middle of the night was a plus too. It was HEAVEN!

Sunday Morning came too fast. We woke, got ready, checked out, got our daily dose of Starbucks and head to LaJolla Shores to enjoy some beach time! The kids were getting ready to go boogie boarding and it was so funny watching them get their wet suits on. I loved standing on the cold sandy beach, sun kissin my skin, kids screaming with joy around me and the ocean waves crashing. It too was HEAVEN! The 5th graders were finished and going to indulge in lunch and the aquarium so we were off to shop some more. For the past 4 years I have found some good deals at Gap & Banana Republic so I was very eager to shop. Yep, I did find a great dress and cute tank tops at the Gap. Banana had a really cute dress too, but I am saving for a camera so I walked out of the store knowing my limits! Lunch time and then hurry to the airport to receive the kids from those Sea Camp vans. Fun in the sun was done.

At the airport we were delayed again! I read my book and chatted it up with another fellow traveler. The 5th graders were becoming very restless. We convinced Southwest airlines to provide some snacks for the kids since it was their fault we were starving. Flight was good and all of the parents were there waiting for their kidlets in Vegas. I made it home before my family. who were driving back from Pine Valley, Utah. It was so great to see them and love on my babies. Get aways are great, but I sure missed my adorable family!

Happy Mother's Day

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of the great mom's out there. I have the best mom in the world, but she is very far away from me. I miss her very much. Thank goodness I can share my friends mamas. My friend Wendie has a fantastic mother named Dorothy that is like a mom to me. The three of us drove to our churches retreat last weekend. It was so nice to be spoiled by her. Grammy who watches my kiddos during the week is my friend Kristi's mom and is also like a wonderful mom. Lastly is Mama Kris, my friend Shontell's mom. She is awesome. I have spent several holidays with her and her kids, Shontell, Kristopher, George and Shane. She is so awesome to our family. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful step moms on the west coast! Thank you so much ladies for all of your love.

reece~isms

Reece was full of funny things to say today.

He was scrubbing the tub with the bottom of his boat saying that his scrub a dub a thub was the best cleaning thing ever. I asked him how much it cost, he said three thousand thirty dollars. I said I better get me one of those, that's a good deal. He said, yep and it cleans really well.

I told him he could only watch a little bit of his TMNT video and then got distracted doing the dishes. He came running out of the room and said Ha Ha Mama I tricked you and watched the whole show.

He was eating dinner and told me his broccoli looked like the trees from Horton.

Reece was throwing up Monday night and part of Tuesday, so it was nice that he was back to his old silly self again today.

Oh yeah, Mo buzzed his head and then did the same to my son. I'll take pics this weekend and post them. The only one who hasn't got a new summer do is Rainey Roo. I won't be touching her hair for a long while.

Soccer

Reece had his last Saturday morning soccer class. I wonder how much he really liked it because he likes to come down from the field and get drinks as often as he can. He would roll down this little hill and sit by me instead of play. Mo came to check in on him after a taking a break from a landscaping job. That’s all it took Reece stayed on that field the rest of the session. He pushes me to the limits and tries to get away with murder. All in all, he did great for his first six week session of organized sports. Next session, he will try a tumbling class maybe he will like that one a little bit more.

From 20 to 2

How can one go from posting 20 times in March to 2 times in April. Relatives, Work and Life I guess. Plus no real challenge like during the BufBloPoFo 2008. Shontell asked what I got done this weekend on her blogg and so here it is. Lots of nothing.

I felt like I couldn't get myself motivated. Friday night I babysat the daughter of my pregnant girlfriend;so she could have one last date with her hubby. Reece and Amaya are great friends and played really well together. Saturday we played outside a lot. We enjoyed watching our neighbors baby tortoises eat broccoli and rose petals. They also ran sprints from the shade to the sun and back again. Reece really enjoyed observing how fast they were for being so little. They are the size of your palm. It was so awesome all of us hanging over the fence staring for almost a half an hour. Mo wants to get some for our yard, but why when we have some right next door. ;)

After Amaya left, I tried to clean up a bit but it was a fruitless effort. I got one load of laundry done and some put away. I finally did the dishes and cleaned one bathroom. Then it was time to get ready for our night out. Mo and I were meeting with friends at Agave to plan for our Memorial Day Camping trip. It was good times and great margaritas. As we were walking to our cars, I saw the sign for Carvel ice cream and we all headed over there. We felt like highschoolers sharing a six pack of chocolate ice cream cookie sandwiches. It was hilarious. I guess we are old since it was 10:30 and we left for our respectable residences. All in all a great date night!

Sunday was a great day. Church was awesome. Mo was a sinner and landscaped so he skipped church. The kids and I had a fantastic time hanging with God. Reece ran into his class without even giving me a kiss goodbye. Yes, I called him back for one! Raine on the other hand wouldn't let go of her mama. Thank goodness for Trisha & Caleb and their patience in the nursery. I played with Raine for a few minutes on the floor and then snuck out the door; similar to when we go out on dates and have a sitter in our home. Raine just knows there's no one better than me!! ;) Mo & Reece agree with her too! She cried for a few minutes and then was fine. Trisha took a few pictures of Raine and her daughter Laila on her lap with their blankets. Those babies are so stinkin cute with their blankies.

PG had an amazing sermon on JOY and I was so thankful I was there to hear it. I have been complaining about stuff a lot and needed to be reminded of all the JOY I have in my life. Like the fact that my daughter won't let go of me to play in the nursery. I could go on but I'll make that another post for later... It was a really moving sermon for me. Then it was time for DONUTS!! We like to get the apple fritter and Raine refuses to share with her mama. I was trying to eat an orange instead but couldn't resist annoying the child by taking bites of her donut. She would yell NO, MINE! several times, as she was pulling her hand away from my mouth. It was quite hilarious. Off to the playground and home for naps.

Raine napped like a champ, she always does. She is like her Grammy Babs and loves her bed. Reece on the other hand found every excuse or reason to stay up. I'm hungry, I'm thirsty, I wanted to color a picture for daddy, can't I watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pleeeeeaaasse...

I received a few phone calls in the middle of his napping mayhem and boy did he take advantage of them. Every time I hung up and went to check on him he was missing from the bed. I must of spanked him a dozen times; probably should of stopped at half dozen since it didn't seem to bother him. After two hours of trying, he finally fell asleep but only for one short measly hour. It was not enough time for me to read my book and take time for me because then Raine woke up.

We ran to the grocery store for veggies and ordered pizza for the kids. The Russo's were coming over with their kidlets and we were going to walk over to Jared & Jess Massanari's for a surprise birthday party for Eli. It was a great get together and nice way to end and rather relaxing weekend.

Sleepy Sunday

I sit here at my computer reading emails & bloggs and I can't keep my eyes open. My kiddos are napping and I think it is time for mommy to do the same. I have been meaning to update but keep forgetting to email my entries from school to home. Yes I journal at school, no not when I should be teaching, on my prep when I should be planning! I will have lots of funny stuff to read soon, I promise. Now I am off to rest my sleepy eyes.

Easter Part 2

So after we found our baskets and looked through them rather quickly; we headed off to church. It's always so great at church on Easter. They have a big egg hunt for the kids with prizes and treats. Reece couldn't wait to collect his 12 eggs. Raine was excited and collect them also.

Mo helped the kids collect the eggs and then cashed in on a prize for Reece. He was so excited about his soccer Easter basket! Then it was time for a yummy brunch. Cornerstone always has the yummiest Easter brunch for all who attend service.

Family photo after we ate. Raine did not want to sit and look pretty, she was so stinkin' cute all morning. Reece had to have a shirt & tie for Easter, so he could look like his daddy. I didn't get a very good pick of the two of them.

When we got home from church we put the kids down for a nap and tried to relax a bit ourselves. Once the kid work up we had a super quick egg hunt in our back yard and then headed to the Castillo's for a delicious Easter dinner. The kids had so much fun searching for eggs. Raine found a bunch, Reece kept getting frustrated with her. It was funny.

All in all it was a wonderful Easter. Dinner was so scrumptious and the kids had yet another Easter egg hunt. It was quite comical. Our kiddos fell asleep in the car on the way home from Castillo's. I think all of the excitement wore them out. Was your Easter as blessed as ours?

Horton

Today Mommy and Reece had a very special date! We went to see Horton Hears a Who. It was Reece's first time seeing a movie in a theater. He was so excited! We came home from church, called a sitter ate a snack and waited to leave. I showed Reece the trailer to the movie on the computer and all he could say was, "THAT"S AMAZING MAMA. We are going to watch this movie on the biggest TV ever." Raine stayed with Shelby since only big kids who were 3 years old could go to the movies. Reece was kind of bummed about that, he really wanted Raine to come. Shelby arrived and we headed out the door. My purse was full of snacks, wipes, a sippy cup and a blanket drooped over the top of it. I was praying the whole time Reece would be ready for this. He is a squirmy fella full of endless amounts of energy. During the drive to the theater I explained how we must be very quiet and sit very still because we will have popcorn, candy and a drink on our lap. I told him we will have to come home if we can't follow the rules. He was very interested in the popcorn and candy. We bought our tickets and headed in for the snacks. Reece kept saying, "Come on Mama, were gonna miss the movie." He ran ahead of me and handed the guy our tickets and then said, "Where is it mama?" We went into the theater and Reece immediately picked out our seats. The last two in the row, right on the aisle; perfect I though just in case he has to pee or doesn't make it through the movie! But he did! He was in awe during most of it. His eyes were glazed over, eating his popcorn and sucking on his ring pop. It was so stinkin cute. I think I watched Reece watch the movie instead of watch Horton myself. All in all, I can't wait to take him to another movie. Those were also his last words, "Mama can we see that again."

Easter Excitement part 1

Was your Easter a whirl wind like ours?
Friday night we colored Easter Eggs and had so much fun. I should have hard boiled more of them. Reece loves hard boiled eggs. Raine kept trying to drink the dye off the egg dipper. It was funny. She would also slam the eggs down on the table. Several were cracked when we went to hide them on Sunday.

Saturday night it was like getting ready for Christmas at our house. We started a new tradition this year by leaving our baskets full of the plastic eggs out on the back patio for the bunny to come fill. Reece also wanted to leave some carrots for the bunny so he’d have a snack like Santa did. It was very cute. Reece yelled out to the bunny, “We left some carrots for you, come fill our baskets please. I’ve been a good boy.”

Mo and I were getting baskets & gifts ready for our spoiled lil ones. I was busy preparing 5 baskets! One little tiny basket for the hubby. 2 normal sized ones from the grandparents and 1 for each child from the big bunny! I made a basket of the stuff that Noni and Pa Pere sent from Philly. I made another basket of stuff from Grammy & Pops in Florida. Then I got to put goodies I bought for Reece in his basket; man was it heavy! Raine’s basket is bigger and was full of books, pink eggs and yummy chocolate. I set them up for the picture taking moment and then hid them away for the kids to find them. My mom always hid our baskets and that was the best part of Easter for me as a child. I loved finding my basket and then helping my siblings find theirs.

Mo was cleaning up the back yard for our Easter egg hunt. Then we had to assemble this great step 2 picnic table with umbrella and a sand/water table with an umbrella for the kids. They were a combo present from both grandparents. I bought it a Sam’s club a month ago and have been dying to put it together.

Saturday night when I put Reece to bed I told him he needed to stay in his bed all night so the Easter bunny would come. If he got out of his bed the Easter bunny might hop right over our house. Well, wouldn’t ya know that in the last month the boy hasn’t spent a full night in his bed; but, he did it Saturday night. He snuck down at 6 am and asked if the bunny came. I said I don’t think so go back to your bed. He climbed back up stairs and we slept for another hour.

I got in the shower to started getting ready for church. I still need to iron the kid’s new clothes. I could hear Reece talking to Mo when I got out of the shower. Mo & Reece climbed in while I ironed and got Raine up. She was full of energy. After we were all cleaned up looking sharp. I told Reece to check the table for a basket from the grandparents. He was so excited he screamed this is the best Easter Day ever! Then he said but mom these aren’t the baskets we left out for the bunny. What did he do with those? He ran outside to see if they were still on the patio. “MAMA, the baskets are gone,” he yelled. "Oh my, well let's look for them," I responded with great enthusiaum.
more to come...

Egg Decorating & Easter goodness

We hope you had as much fun as we did decorating eggs and celebrating Jesus being alive. Reece was really hoping Spiderman was going to help him find the eggs during our Easter egg hunt. No such luck though. Hope your holiday was blessed!

New bikes

We went down to REI and finally purchased our bikes. We have been saving since January and were ready to get them. Mo researched each one pretty extensively and knew just about every detail about each bike.

Upon arriving at The District to buy our bikes, Raine fell asleep; like she always does when we drive 30 minutes to REI. No prob, Mo would test drive his bike first, I would walk around The District with the kids for a a little while. It was a beautiful day and Raine was still sleeping. Reece and I hit up the Ethel M store for a piece of delicious chocolate. YUM-O. Then it was off to Gymboree and some really ritzy toy store where these annoying little toy dogs were barking and flipping. Never would I want that toy in my home!

Mo passed us on his fancy Safari bike, as we were strolling around the shops. He was headed back to REI and it would be my turn to test drive the Flirt, as my bike is named. Mo says appropriately so, since I was voted Senior Class Flirt of 1992! YES, those were the days. Sorry, back on topic. Raine woke just as we walked back into REI and both kids were ready for some lunch. Mo held them hostage in a display tent and fed them granola, while I rode all over the parking lot. AHHHH FREEDOM :)

I did not want to return the bike, I wanted to ride for hours! Member my bike was stolen right out of my backyard; so I haven't rode a bike in quite some time. It felt so good to get back on a bike. I told Gregg our salesman, SOLD! Except this, this and this felt funny, can you check those things before I take this home? Of course, Gregg was surprised I knew what I was talking about and was very glad I caught the weird front tire, the squeaky brake and the gears that wouldn't shift in to place. Mo's bike was in a box, much like how he received his bike when he arrived in Africa for the Peace Corps. I said no prob babe, take it home and build it! REI wouldn't let him so we had 2 hours to kill while they built Mo's bike.

GOOD~ I was starving and so were the animals; so it was off to Lucille's for lunch. A BBQ joint with outdoor seating so the rugrats could be 3 & 1 years old and not disturb too many other customers. It was delicious! We all shared a plate of pulled pork, chicken and corn on the cob. YUM-O once again. Then we let the kids run around this patch of grass and get some of their energy out. We ran into a old friend and her beautiful kids. It was so nice to see her and those gorgeous kids. It was now 3:00 and we headed back to REI to pick up Mo's bike. It took a bit longer because some things still weren't perfect so I loaded up Reece and Raine and we made up songs about how long it was taking Dada to the tune of Take Me Out To The Ball Game. You wish you were in the truck with us don't you! FINALLY, he arrived with his awesome bike and we were ready to roll. Our favorite high schooler was coming over to babysit at 4:45 and it was 3:45.

Cruisin' home Reece fell asleep but chatty Raine talked our ears off from her seat in the back. It was quite entertaining. Home by 4:40, straightened up , put away purchases, set up dinner and jammies then Taylor knocked on the door. She rocks. Reece was a cranky pants, so I moved him into my bedroom to watch his favorite movie this month, 101 Dalmations. He seemed much happier when I did that. I had to distract Raine with Elmo on the other TV and snuck out the door to a waiting hubby sitting passenger in my car. I guess I was driving to meet our friends for our dinner, hockey game & bowling date. No biggie, he drove all over town all day. More about our awesome date later! Raine is awake saying Mama, Mama, Mama over and over. I really wanted to nap but typed this instead, oh well.

Park City Snow

We had such a great time relaxing at casa de Kara & Brian. It was just what I needed to get away from the to do list here at home. Reece loved playing in the snow. He jumped right into it the minute we got out of the car. He asked several times throughout our stay "Can we go outside and play mama?" I was in the middle of cooking us a yummy Italian meal when he asked to go play in the snow. The sun was getting close to setting so I had to stop what I was doing and go outside for one more snow angel! It was priceless. Raine hated the snow. She would look at me like, "Why did we come out here again?" She just kept saying Mama, Mama, Mama with her arms extended ready to be picked up. It was too cute. Dublin was hesitant but played well in the cold stuff. She loved seeing all of the other dogs. I think that is a requirement when you buy a house in PC, must own dog. Here are some funny pics of our great times with Aunt KarKa as Raine calls her.
Thanks for having us sis. We love and miss you already!

Super Mom does it again!

YES, I am braggin'; I did it! I travelled 7.5 hours in a car with 2 children; 3.5 years old, 1.5 years old and one 8 year old chocolate labrador retriever Dublin dog. I AM A SUPER MOM!! Saturday, Reece had soccer, lunch, naps and then an Easter egg (candy) collecting activity. I ordered pizza for dinner. Fed & bathed the lil ones and then packed for our journey to Park City, Utah. (PC is how it will be known the rest of my posts!) We would have left on Sat. but there was too much we would have missed. Wait till I scan our picture with the Easter Bunny!

Reece sleeps in my bed when Mo is away so he woke me at the usual 6:30 am wake up call. We started to get ready for our day. Packed the rest of the car and fed the animals, I mean lil ones. I quick showered while they grazed. Out the door by 8:15 am. A few minutes past my goal; but I soon realized I have no schedule, I am on break! Drove through my favorite coffee shop and got the usual, white chocolate peppermint mocha. I also purchased a bite to eat since I forgot to do that before I left! Chocolate chip banana bread YUMMY! Raine enjoyed it also. Reece didn't like it. His loss.

ON THE ROAD!! We said our prayers that the Lord would guide us and keep us safe. Then I sent a text to my friends: drivin' to park city with 2 lil ones-PRAY! I know I gave my girlfriends a great laugh. But their prayers worked! We made it there in 7.5 hours. We stopped for gas and lunch in Cedar City. We hit Walmart for a few necessities and got back on the road. The weather was wicked. It would rain for 20 miles then be clear as day. Then we'd go another 20 miles and it would be snowing! Crazy! Reece and Raine had plenty of snacks, toys, books and movies to keep them busy. Reece selected 5 of his favorite movies for the trip: Lion King, 101 Dalmatians, Cars, Ratatouille, and Mickey's Christmas (not trip to PC is complete without that one).

Raine fell asleep right before we stopped in Cedar City. Reece slept about 5 hours into the trip. They were both excellent. Raine enjoyed playing peek-a-boo and looked at a Big Bird book. Reece watched 3 out of 5 movies and read some books too. We made it to Brian & Kara's house at 5:30pm and the first thing Reece did was climb up to the top of the biggest snowbank on the side of the driveway. He loved it. He didn't care that he wasn't wearing snow pants or boots. He was in the snow! I unpacked the car, fed the kids, played a few games and put them to bed. They were exhausted and so was I. I relaxed in front of the TV. It was so nice to get away and be in the fresh mountain air. More to come tomorrow. Good night ;)

Where we were a year ago...

So I looked back at this time last year and here is what we were doing. http://joellehauguel.blogspot.com/2007_04_01_archive.html

I was not into blogging for a few months. Just trying to live life with a 2 1/2 year old and 6 month old. LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER THIS MARCH!

I am on top of things now. My kids are more self sufficent and so stinkin cute! Next year I hope to be in the same place with a little less debt! Next spring break we are planning a cool family vacation. Not sure where yet, but someplace we haven't been.

Completed BufBloPoFo Class of 2008 with a 4.0; straight blogging for 14 days! Don't be alarmed of you don't see me a few days. But it is SPRING BREAK, so I'll probably have some funny stories to share. I hope to take Reece to see Horton Hears a Who, go to the Shark Reef and the Children's Musuem. I was going to head to Park City, Utah but Bri isn't there and Kara is working plus helping a friend move. Driving 7 hours in a car with a 3 year old and an 18 month isn't my idea of Spring Break either. So maybe we will go when Mo get's back from Mexico, doubt it though. Pray for my sanity while he's away. My son is already being a lil pill!

TV

Boy do I love me some TV, but it sure is a waste of time. I miss my shows but don't mind this writer's strike too much. I can barely keep up with my DVR so when I have real TV to watch life gets stressful. Think I watch too much TV? Yeah, me too.

I am really missing my Grey's, Private Practice, and Desperate Housewives. I love House but Idol has taken over Fox so I won't be seeing that for another 11 weeks. I went back to watching cheesy teenage shows like One Tree Hill cuz nothing else was on. Not the biggest fan of reality TV but Mo and I are enjoying this season of American Idol. Oh and I enjoy Survivor, of which I need to go watch or at least DVR.

One more day...

Me

What you might not know about me:

• My husband and I are both Geminis. Both my kids are Virgos.
• I played field hockey in college and was even a captain for 2 years.
• I student taught in Ireland and can't wait to go back.
• I have been teaching 11 years and have taught spec ed, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 4th grade & 5th grade.
• I love road trips and vacationing on the east coast with friends and family.
• I stood 8 feet away from Ty Pennington and yelled "MOVE THAT BUS"
• My dream job would be staying home with my kids and going back to teaching when they go to school.
• I wish lived closer to my family on the east coast.
• I rock climb and can't wait to start up again since having kids.
• I don't enjoy soaking in a relaxing bath but love a nice long hot shower.
• I snore because I have the worst allergies.
• I miss playing in the snow, but don't miss driving in it.
• I have great friends who are my west coast family.
• I go to a great church where I met most of those great friends.
• I wore Birkenstocks in my wedding.
• I dislike a lot of seafood and my hubby eats it once a week.
• I love Saturdays when I can stay in my jammies and not have to leave my home.
• I love to swim and enjoy teaching little ones how to do it!
• I am tired and can't think of anything else.

Two more days of required posting...

Questions

BufBloPoFo Topic for Day 11: Answer these questions:

1. What is your favorite word? I'm not sure about favorite words, there are a lot of them out there. I'll have to think about that one a little bit more.

What is your least favorite word?
OOOOOO my good friends have a ton of these and I can’t wait to hear their comments on this one. I have a few like the vulgar ones for parts of a woman’s anatomy. Curse words grate on my nerves if used as a adjective in every sentence. My brother Matt does this when he's really annoyed with his ex-wife. Can’t really blame him. I have more problems with my students saying Can I, instead of May I. Does that count?

2. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Wow, good question? Days with nothing to do turns me on and allows me to feel free to create, pray or love. Those are few and far between but Spring Break is only 3 days away so hopefully I will be able to create. Mo's cologne ;)

What turns you off? Huh? Stinky smells & exhaustion, I guess?

3. What sound or noise do you love?
My kids voices saying mama. Rain drops gently tapping on my window. Waves crashing on the beach. My hubby whispering, I love you babe. The school bell ringing at 3:25. Birds chirping outside our my bedroom window. The palm trees that line my street behind my house blowing in the breeze. Music-all kinds-especially Dave Matthew Band in concert.

What sound or noise do you hate? Cars screeching and horns beeping. Babies or kids crying. Annoying yippee dogs who never stop barking. We seem to be neighbors with them everywhere we live. Kids talking after I said to be quiet and get to work. Any type of noise after a long week of work, remember I work with 20 students who want to talk rather loud all day long.

4. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Not sure about this one. I would love to be a photographer like my friends. I think I would like to work in anything that deals with creating, design, advertising, scrapbooking. Sometimes I consider teaching at the college level which would be pretty cool. That one is right at my finger tips, I just need my kids to grow up a little more. I would also like to be a Field Hockey coach, but also at the college level. Can’t do that on the west coast though!
A professional skier or surfer would be pretty cool too!

What profession would you not like to do? Anything on that dirtiest job show. Professional wrestling wouldn’t be too much fun either.

5. What is your favorite curse word? One of the worst ones in the book. F * # K! Said with enthusiasm over and over again!

6. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Welcome home! I love you my daughter, with his arms stretched wide open to embrace me with the biggest hug I have ever felt! You have been a good and faithful servant, come see your family. (Typed with tears streaming down my face.) I can’t wait to meet my Lord and Savior. Well, I’d like to wait until I have seen my kids grow into beautiful adults but if I were to die, I am ready.

Cool thoughts I rarely think about. Here are some for you.
If you could live anywhere in the world with money being no object, where would you live?
What is your dream vacation?
What's the best way to spend a lazy Sunday in the spring, summer, fall, & winter?

Random thoughts

No specific question to answer today just random thoughts.

Good ones indeed!

Before I begin, I must get my latest delicious dessert. 3 thin mint cookies mixed into mint chocolate chip ice cream. I'll also share some of my favorite funny pics of my beautiful kids. ENJOY:)

Finally finished report cards at 4pm today. Printed out each one (4 pgs each x 20) and then each one had some type of typo in the comments section. I guess that's what I get when I PROCRASTINATE!!

Raine is feeling much better and has her appetite back. She has also been enjoying the warm weather. She loved listening to Elmo sing in the car this morning.

Reece & Raine are spoiled lil ones who always seem to walk out of Target with something new in their hands. Today is was a .99 Spider man toothbrush. I tried to hide it in the cart for the Easter basket. No luck when the 3 yr old is sitting in the cart sifting through the goods. He also spotted the Elmo and Spider man Easter eggs. I am hoping to hide them away while he sleeps and maybe he'll forget about em. Doubt it.

Mo is about to go in the bathroom and shave his beard! HALLELUJAH!!! I asked him if he was going to help with the dishes, he said he was going to go do something better! PRAISE THE LORD his face will be smooth again! It's only been 4 months.

I think I'll go cuddle with that clean shavin' man o mine. Yum!