Want To Know Something?

I’ve never done a meme before but have enjoyed reading them. So, I have been inspired by some cool mommies to join the meme world. This means I am tagging myself so enjoy…

I AM: very fortunate to have such a wonderful husband and super cute baby boy.

I WANT: the democrats to pull themselves together and do something…anything!

I WISH: people would communicate better with each other.

I HATE: that George W. Bush was “elected,” not once but twice.

I MISS: my high school friend who lives on the other side of the country.

I FEAR: that George W. Bush has ruined this country beyond repair.

I HEAR: those very annoying and loud birds at 5 am every morning.

I WONDER: what my son will be like when he grows up.

I REGRET: anytime I was purposefully mean to someone.

I AM NOT: as young as I look (and love every minute of it).

I DANCE: as if no one is watching.

I SING: every song I possibly can.

I CRY: when I’m frustrated.

I AM NOT ALWAYS: as patient as I’d like to think I am.

I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: signs so my son can learn how to communicate with me.

I WRITE: but not as often as I should.

I CONFUSE: easily.

I NEED: more sleep.

I SHOULD: write the review I promised to Parenting Ideas.

I START: each day wondering why I didn’t go to bed earlier.

I FINISH: each day exhausted yet satisfied.

1 comment May 16th, 2006

Guess Who’s Bringing Over Dinner?

Today was a busy day.

First we took Aiden to the local gardening center to pick out some new plants for our front yard. Aiden went down for a nap, which gave us time to wrestled the juniper plant out of the front yard and finally make the front yard ours. It only took 6 years.

We gave our friends Tara and Drew a call to see what they were up to, but they weren’t home. We thought that we would get some errands done after Aiden woke up since they weren’t available. As luck would have it, they called back and decided to bring us dinner. It was so nice of them since we haven’t seen them in a while and I didn’t have to cook!

We hung out and stayed up way too late. It has been a while that we have stayed up past midnight without a baby dictating the events of the evening. I felt like I was back in college…talking and giggling. Drew fits right in, which is so cool since the three of us have been friends since college. Hooray for friends!

Add comment May 13th, 2006

Shalom In The Home

I recently watched a new show called, “Shalom in the Home” and it was surprisingly interesting. I really didn’t know what to expect from the previews, l but was curious to see exactly what it was all about.

With all these types of reality shows, please fix my family/marriage/children, I find it interesting that every couple/family involved really believes the problem is everyone else’s fault but their own. Not only that, but they allow their problems to be broadcast for the world to see. It just amazes me.

Now, I was skeptical of what this show was going to accomplish, but I have to say it was enlightening. The rabbi, Shmuley Boteach, is a riot! I was impressed with how funny and yet poignant he was with the family. The show was entertaining and insightful for those who need a little guidance in their relationships. All in all, I won’t be watching this show religiously (pun intended), but it is worth catching at least once.

I wish everyone Shalom in their home!

Add comment May 9th, 2006

Deja Vu

I can’t believe I’m sick again! This has got to be the worst spring ever!

Since last week was such a bust I thought for sure I would be able to accomplish something this week. Silly me for thinking that. The house is going to have to wait yet another day to be cleaned. This feeling of not being able to breathe, taste or stay awake is so reminiscent of my youth…

I remember when I was younger and the teacher would ask us what exciting things we were going to do on our summer vacation. I would always say how much I hated summer because I was always stuffy and sneezy and really tired. My teachers thought I was crazy, saying I hated summer. I wasn’t aware that I had allergies and my mom kept telling me I was fine. For a while I thought I was going crazy. How sad is that, a 10 year old thinking she is going nuts.

Little did I know that it was going to plague me for the rest of my life. I really hope Aiden lucks out and doesn’t have them, or at the very least doesn’t have them as bad. Between Chris and I and our symptoms, I think he is doomed.

1 comment May 8th, 2006

Allergies Stink, Not That I Can Smell Anything

Today was a wash due to lovely springtime allergies. Yesterday’s outing completely threw my system into a whirlwind of sneezing, coughing and losing my voice. I swear that Aiden has allergies too as he has been super stuffy and sneezing like crazy. I think I need to check with the doctor when we go.

Chris was so good to me while we took turns being tired and lazy, oh yes and taking care of Aiden, he perked up in the evening, made dinner and took us out for a Rita’s run. He thought the water ice would soothe my ever burning throat and boy was he right!

Aiden has yet to experience water ice or even ice cream. We thought he was close enough to his first birthday that it couldn’t hurt. We purchased 2 grape gelatis and a quart of grape water ice to take home. We sat in the car on wither side of Aiden and shared our gelatis with him. I wish you could have heard him, “Yum, Mmmmm!” with every bite and every time we took a bite for ourselves he would protest with a scream. It was pretty comical.

I felt much better after my gelati and thanked Chris profusely for taking us out. He is the best guy ever! Now I’m off to bed because I just can’t keep my eyes open anymore.

1 comment May 7th, 2006