Everyday Colleen

Drinks Anybody?

2011-08-12T00:23:00.000-07:00

I have been posting what we eat but what about drinks....Well for the most part we drink H20.

Water. Sometimes we add crystal lite for a treat.

I also like coconut water a couple of times a week.

Occasionally pick up a gourmet soda as a treat and we share it.

Some mornings we have Ovaltine, I will have to do a post on that....

Groundhog Day

2011-08-12T00:09:00.000-07:00

Wed and Thurs was like a repeat of Tuesday, but that's part of a pantry challenge.

Menu for wedensday:

BF-Pumpkin muffins

Lunch:
Caitlyn had Tuna patsa before going to the babysitters house.
I made a hummus sandwich = whole wheat bread spring mix & hummus!

Then we headed off into the big world Missy got to play with her friends at the babysitters and I got to get some stuff done. After I picked her we headed over to Target to look at school supplies. They had sharpeners for .20 and those big pink erasers. Pencils for .50 and Comp books for .40 ... not bad. I may have been talked in to some squinkies but I plead the 5th on that one.

While we where at Target, My friend Joanna called and invited us to pizza, so we had to go. Its a fun little place with games for the kids (not the dreaded mouse place, trust me I do my best not to step foot in to that place!)

Thursday was an off day, we started with muffins again (don't worry we are almost out of them) I made another egg dish for lunch, the thing I like about eggs is you can eat them often and they can taste different all the time. Today I made them with sauteed broccoli and mushrooms and topped with some Pepper Jack cheese. We had seedless watermelon on the side. TJs has a great price on them 3.50!
Missy had tuna pasta salad and broccoli salad with some peanut dressing.

When we reconvened for Dinner we were blessed enough to be taken out for Five Guys, they have some of the best burgers and fries!!!

I have pictures!!!

2011-08-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

Tuesday went well, I cooked all of our meals at home from Items we have had on hand, for those of you not familiar with "A Pantry Challenge" Here is a link. Read it after you finish this post ;)

To begin BF, we had eggs, I bought 3 dozen at the 99cent store. I used eggs, mushrooms, salsa, s+p, a little olive oil and Monterrey jack cheese. ( no mushrooms in caitlyn's eggs)

Doesn't look so pretty but it tasted great!
Served with peaches.

Lunch/Dinner
I ended up making a 2 for 1, Pasta salad w/ tuna & peas.

It's yummy but more for a child's taste. Caitlyn

There was plenty for lunch, dinner and leftovers.

I made a pumpkin cupcakes/muffins for snacks, it came out to about 20 cupcakes/muffins.
Just a box of cake mix, a can of pumpkin. (ps don't tell I added chocolate chips)

We had some for BF this Morning ;)

I'm thinking of making a roast, maybe Thursday or Friday. We'll see....

Am I too late...The pantry challenge, Summer 2011

2011-08-09T01:02:00.000-07:00

Well I have been meaning to do a pantry challenge for sometime now and today is the day!

How many days do you think we can last... Are there any exceptions ie: eggs, bread or milk, or do you think it going to the store breaks the challenge?

I will list what we had along with a pic and The ingredients used.

Here's what we had today:(I didn't take any pics but I will from this point forward.)

Day 1 - we got a late start today.

For our ~~Breakfast~~ Lunch: Left over Spaghetti, its so yummy the next day! I used WH pasta and an organic sauce from Fresh and Easy, w/ 1/3 lb of ground turkey.

Late Midday: Smoothie 3 cups soymilk, 1 frozen banana, cocoa powder (eyeballed) 1 pack truvia, mix all in blender. serves 2

Dinner: Omelette 2 egg whites & 1 whole egg 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms and a little mozzarella + salsa. Plus a few salt free chips with salsa.

Since I didn't take any pics today, here are some other dishes I have made in the past to get you in food mood!

mmm Turkey

Farmers Market Goodies

Salmon w/ wh pasta and broccoli

Cooking With Coupons! Dinner for 7 -Grand Total $2.58

2010-09-15T17:00:00.000-07:00

Dinner Tonight: Barilla Piccolini w/ sauce

To begin let me break down what I used and how much I paid.
(All of the prices are after sales and coupons)

1 box Barila Piccolini .33 (on sale for $1ea bought w/ $2off 3 boxes coupon)
1 jar Ragu (I used tomato & garlic, but you could use any flavor) $1.00 ($1ea when you buy 6)
1/2 of a sausage $1.00 (I paid $2.00 but only used half.) (on sale 2 for $4.00)
1/4 of a bag of Kraft shredded Monterey Jack .25 (cost .98 but used 1/4) (on sale 1.98 used coupon $5 off when you buy 5)

This is so easy a child could make it, well almost, we don't want any children near boiling water!
Total time: 20 mins, if that!

Make pasta according to directions = 7 mins cooking time
While pasta is cooking:
Cut 1/2 of the sausgae into bite size pieces (freeze the rest)cook for 1-2 mins in the microwave
In a large glass bowl pour in Ragu (or any sauce) add cooked sausage and put in microwave for 1 to 3 mins
Add in half of the pasta and the cheese then the rest of the pasta and stir.
Serve with a little Cheese on top (just enough to look pretty)

Tastes even better than it looks...

Nutrition Facts
7 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories		434.3

Total Fat		15.6 g

	Saturated Fat	6.0 g

	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g

	Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g

Cholesterol		22.9 mg

Sodium		788.6 mg

Potassium		0.0 mg

Total Carbohydrate		60.3 g

	Dietary Fiber	4.9 g

	Sugars	10.0 g

Protein		15.4 g


Vitamin A	10.3 %

Vitamin B-12	0.0 %

Vitamin B-6	0.0 %

Vitamin C	5.1 %

Vitamin D	0.0 %

Vitamin E	0.0 %

Calcium	9.1 %

Copper	0.0 %

Folate	34.3 %

Iron	16.6 %

Magnesium	0.0 %

Manganese	0.0 %

Niacin	17.1 %

Pantothenic Acid	0.0 %

Phosphorus	0.0 %

Riboflavin	17.1 %

Selenium	0.0 %

Thiamin	40.0 %

Zinc	0.0 %



Recipe Calculator *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Rolling with Safeway

2010-09-14T10:38:00.000-07:00


$5.80+.39 in tax

I was able to purchase everything in the picture above for only, 5.80+.39 in tax.

This is how it all went down... I was shopping for some other deals in Safeway and the shopper in front of me purchased about 150.00 dollars in groceries and a bunch of Catalinas printed out. (Catalina's are the coupons that print out with your receipt.) Well, she just left them on the counter, so of course, I picked them up and looked through them.

One of the was a $2.00 of 3 boxes of Barilla Piccolini , knowing that it was on sale for $1.00 a box I went and picked up 3 boxes and got back line, where I then paid $1.00 for 3 boxes, then what do you think happened, the same coupon printed out!

I had to leave but decided to go back before the sale was over. Back at home I read over the rest of the coupons and one offer was buy 4 Hallmark Cards and you will receive a 3.00 Catalina good on your next purchase and one was 1.00 off 3 jars of baby food.(Chrissy's cats like to eat these. I know. )

I went back today and that is where the rolling comes in at I bought 4 of the Hallmark cards for .99 ea (4.35) and the Catalina did not print out, so I showed the cashier the coupon and she handed me the 3.00 in cash!

Then I put the 3 boxes of Barilla and 3 jars of Baby food (.59 ea) on the counter along with the $2/3 boxes coupon and $1/3 baby food coupon, and paid $1.77 (from the 3 she just handed me). Well another $2/3 coupon printed out , I had planned for this so , I took 3 more boxes out of my basket and along with the coupon and paid $1.00, you know what happend next, another coupon ....LOL so I put 3 more boxes up and paid $1.00.

Well that was the end of that, no more coupons printed out, so I am guessing 4 is the limit.

If you are going to try this be sure to start out by purchasing 3 boxes of "Barilla piccolini " and dont forget to use your Safeway card. The sale on the pasta ends today.

Sweet Potato Pies

2009-11-25T23:28:00.000-08:00

I am making my family's sweet potato pies, growing up my Dad would make them from his Dads recipe and as I got older, he would have me call my Grandfather in Philly and get the recipe, each year. We could have written it down, but that was part of the tradition. I just have to make them each year. Today I made 4! I am including the recipe below:

2 cups mash sweet potatoes
4oz melted butter
5 oz evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 eggs beaten
11/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp nutmeg

mix in a bowl and transfer to a blender to make smoooth. (Back in the day, they didn't have blenders and when I grew up we used a hand-held mixer, which gives it a more authentic texture)

pour into 2 9 in pie shells

bake at 350 for 1 hour (cover the edges with foil so that they do not become too dark)

I will add a picture tomorrow!! Yum Yum , I will be dreaming about pies!!!

time flys + delicious smoothie

2009-11-17T16:08:00.000-08:00

Time flys once you have kids, Chrissy turned 19 on Halloween, (but I am still 26) We took her to the Zoo as she loves the Zoo, We = Andrea, Zachy, Emily, Caitlyn and myself. We all had so much fun, the TIGERS were awake, Chrissy's favorite part. We had a wonderful lunch of Hummus, veggies, crackers, cheese,nuts, dried fruits and fresh fruits. It is so funny Andrea and I think so much alike that we brought the same foods and bought some of the same things for Chrissy for her Bday, Luckily she didn't mind as one of her repeat items was a large Toblerone bar!! score!! Andrea even painted her car. You can see the pics on face book. If I ever find the cord to my camera, I will upload lots of pics!!!

Caitlyn is doing great in school, she got her 1st report card and she did very well I am sure this is the 1st of many.

I cant remember what else I have been doing except looking for a job/career. Which ever comes 1st. In the meantime I been doing some of the SAHM things Like cooking from scratch and crafting, we had a all day craft day at church and I was lucky enough to be on the committee and teach a simple class.

ok now for what you have been waiting for the smoothie...

1/2 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup greek yougurt
1 bannana
1 cup milk
1 cup rice milk
4 splendas
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup ice or less

blend and drink talk about yummy and healthy!!!!!

Taco Night Wins, Just Because!

2009-10-28T21:15:00.000-07:00

We have not had taco night in forever, it was worth the wait!!! I used ground turkey, fat free sour cream and FF cheese, no one could tell the diff. We also had FF re-fried beans and brown rice. The brown rice was taking 4ever so we did not eat it , we will have to have it tomorrow.

I found this internet station where you can choose your genre, so I picked 80's Urban, It brings back memories, then we listened to 90's urban, and Chrissy remembers the songs from back then I use to let Chrissy listen to whatever I listened to (Hmmm, Mother of the year award)

Time out : Caitlyn is break-dancing to GrandMasterFlash .. LOL. See picture above.

Anyway this is the link to the site.

On sweet note: Yesterday, my girls played "go fish" in the car. It was nice to see them playing together.

Another reason I love Costco: We went to Smart and Final, Petco and WalMart, to buy cat food but no one could come close to their price. So you know where I need to go!

BTW, We have a cat in heat and she is getting on my last nerve!!!

Cheers!

As requested ...

2009-10-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

Here is the recipe for Overnight Oats, I did not invent this, I saw on blog Called Kath Eats Real Food.

If you click on her blog it will take you right to the recipe.

It is equal parts oats (not quick oats) yogurt and milk. You can add any thing you like, Today I had mine with diced dried apricots, Yummy! I heated mine for a min and they where perfect.

Here you go!

Long Monday...

2009-10-27T10:15:00.000-07:00

Caitlyn had to go tot the dentist yesterday, she is so afraid of the dds and the Dr., that I did not tell her until we where on the freeway. (we go to the dentist at Children's Hospital) it took us an hour to get there. She got one filing and they did some sealants.

Afterwords we went to Grocery Outlet in Oakland, the one out there is waaay better than the one in Fremont. I got some Brie and some bear naked granola, some hummus, nuts, dried fruit and a ton of other groceries. All healthy. I have to say their fruit and veggie selection is awesome!

While I was putting all the food in the car, a window washer guy came and asked me if he could do my windows, so I said Yes. He then told me all about his daughters one who is premed and his little one who gets straight A's. That was interesting.

We went and picked up Caitlyns homework up and then picked Chrissy up from school. We stopped at Trader Joes for a Special few things, like fresh meat, Parmesan cheese, and No pudge fudge, definitely try this! Chrissys Bday is Friday and we love to get our cakes there, she picked out a New York Cheesecake only 6.99. I love TJs, they have the best stuff and I don't care what anyone says they are not expensive!

When we finally got home, we had dinner, Creamy corn and roasted bell pepper soup from TJs, I added about 1/2 a cup of diced chicken and a cup of frozen corn. Yum!

Caitlyn played Barbies and dolls , Chrissy ~~played on the internet~~ did homework, I was sad because Big Bang Theory was a rerun.

We went to bed too late, we have to do better.

Sorry, I don't have any recent pictures, I can't find the wire for my camera. (That's why I inserted the bonus cute kitty picture)
Tonight is Biggest Loser!
CHEERS

It's been along time... (borrowed from Eric B. and Rakim)

2009-10-25T21:17:00.000-07:00

I have not posted in so long that I to reset everything! Today I taught at church, so I have another month before I have to teach again, I spent like all day messing around and not really getting anything done. I did make a delish dinner.I will post the recipe below, if you are interested. Speaking of recipes there is this site call $5 Dinners, she shows a different $5 dinner each Day and they are not all crap like a lot cheap eats tend to be, at our house we are eating whole foods so it is very important to use fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains and little or no meat.

Ragu

1 stalk of celery diced
1/2 a head of califlower
1 cup of mushrooms halved

saute veggies

1/3 of a pound of ground turkey (add into veggies after a couple of mins.)

dried basil, red pepper flakes, garlic (all to taste)
2 cups red sauce (any kind)
1 sm can tomato paste + 1/2 cup pasta water + 1/2 cup chicken broth (this is all optional, we just like ours with extra sauce )
1/3 a bag of Trader Joes whole wheat pasta (make this separately, add in at the end)
top with grated parmasen

Hope you enjoy!

Cheers

merry christmas

2006-12-20T12:37:00.000-08:00

Hi guys i have not been here forever, I am working all the time and have no internet at work or home... I wish I could blog more! This will be the first christmas w/o my Dad. kinda sad.. my kids are doing good. I hope to blog some more before christmas... if not Merry Christmas!!!

new stuff

2006-10-21T02:12:00.000-07:00

I have been at my new job for about a month now it is cool, the ladies there are cool there are 4 "sisters" there that keep the day entertaining! the only bad part is not enough hours! I got my car fixed cost about 8 hun... but a girl (with kids) has got to have a ride I also got a new purse D& B it is pink.

My litttle is adjusted to child care I just do not get the "woman" in charge-- but really that is a whole blog for another day. The other ladies are great and my daughter loves them, she knows everyones name she is such a little star, when we are leaving she has to say bye to everyone and they all know her even in the other class. ok I will stop bragging.

My older ones band is off to another winning year - yeah! They have won their 1st competition and have one saturday I will up date "when" they win!

oh yea... I bought a crockpot so we can have some hot home cook meals this winter, I had an old one but I did not like to leave the house with that one plugged in.

I must say I really do miss blogland and I am going to try keep up a little more I think it really is a positive activity -- thanks for reading I have to go catch up on my reading....

2006-09-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

I missed you guys... I have been doing so much, lately. I started a new new job. I left the job at the school it was a really hard decision, I loved the kids, even the little bad ones. and the staff they are just the nicest group of people. I told them I could sub for them on my days off.

But I had to look out for my own children and this new position seemed, like a good opportunity, I am doing fraud prevention. It is pretty cool.

Between the two jobs in the past month I have been finger printed, TB tested and security tested, sheesh! I am good to go!

My car is still broken, I will have to wait on that for a minute, It is going to be between $700.00-$1100.00 to get the repairs done. If anyone knows how much a clutch in a Camry should cost let me know so I do not get ripped off.

The bus.... the bus... the bus... do not get me started! It sucks. I can barely get 15 mins away in one hour. ridiculous!

If any one has the link for Mwabi or Krafty Koolbreeze hook me up, I lost 'em and I dont want to have to do a search! Thanks in advance.

Ps baby is enjoyng school and her big sis is on time everyday so far (Knock on wood) must be a cute boy in 1st period LOL

Of all the days to go...

2006-09-05T20:29:00.000-07:00

The day before my first day at my new job, my car's clutch gave out. Not only did it go out but it went out on the other side of the bay. So I had to get towed across the bridge, luckily it was only $90.00, trust me I called around and the was the cheapest.

Good thing is my friend and her husband where in the car behind me, took my kids and myself home. Even let me borrow their 2nd car for the 1st day of work. Work was cool, I work at an elementry school and the little kids are very interesting and so cute.

My exhusband watched my little one(he works eveings), he acts like he is doing so much. I "watch" her everyday. When will men understand. He knows I don't have anyone to watch her tommorrow - think he volunteered- NO. Oh well I shall figure it out.

First day of school - 2006 -

2006-08-30T08:23:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of 11th grade for my oldest. She is excited, isn't the first day of school always exciting?! I had to get a pic. the boy next door was waiting for her, so they could walk together. She is in the band agian this year (so is he) and she is playing the french horn. I guess I will get all the scoop, after school.

I have to go to a meeting today so that baby can start preschool tommorrow. Her dad wants to come to her first day (yippe - said with scarcasm) It is wonderful for her, but sometimes he gets on my nerves.

I hope everybody has a great holiday weekend!!! I might take a day trip to Pacifica.

2006-08-28T22:06:00.000-07:00

I know its been along time... I have been so busy looking for a job. It is so stressful, seeing as I have been home for 3 yrs. Employers don't really value being the caregiver to an ill parent.

Today I was gone all day and my 2 girls stayed with a friend. I have to say I missed them, I missed baby and watching noggin. on the other hand I think my daughter is going to like being around other children her age, she is so into dramatic play her dolls are "real" to her it is so cute to watch.

My friend is so sweet she came and picked up my girls so I would not have to worry about it before my interview, then she had my daughter bring the luandry with her and wash it at her house, now this may sound weird, we have have a washer and dryer but she wanted to help her get ready for the 1st day of school.

I watched the emmys last night, my Dad always watched them so I did, they were pretty good. I really do miss my dad. We still have his room, I dont think we will use it. It is to sad. Sometimes it is funny, I think I should call him or then I am like "oh yeah I can't" After someone dies you realize how important that person was to holding the family together and what a big role they played.

Check it We are in the paper!

2006-08-04T20:43:00.000-07:00

This is an article about myself and my younger daughter. Thought you guys might get a kick out of It!!!! The hard copy of the paper had a picture of myself and the baby, which she (and I) thought where pretty cool.

The fight against formula
Latch-On promotes breast-feeding
By Matthew Artz, STAFF WRITERInside Bay Area
UNION CITY — As the Tri-City area celebrated National Breast-Feeding Week Thursday, Caitlyn might as well have been named Little Miss Union City.
At age 21/2, she uses the toilet, twirls a hula hoop and never passes up an opportunity to drink her mommy's milk.
"She just wouldn't take to a bottle," said her mother, Colleen, a participant in Union City's second annual Latch-On.
About 15 mothers breast-fed their babies Thursday outside the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center to promote breast-feeding as a healthier alternative to baby formula.
"In some places, women do it for five years. We're fighting for just one," said Esther Najarro, breast-feeding coordinator for the Women Infant Children Program.
The federally funded program provides healthy food vouchers, breast-feeding instruction and nutritional advice for 5,425 women in southern Alameda County. The vouchers, which can be for as much as $166 per child a month, ensure that low-income children receive key nutrients from the womb to age 5.
Since its inception more than 20 years ago,the program has been in the trenches of a battle with formula companies concerning the bellies of infants across the country — a fight that breast-feeding advocates say they are starting to win.
Far more women are breast-feeding today than did 20 years ago, said Janet Watson, a lactation nurse at Kaiser hospital in Hayward.
She said drinking breast milk facilitates brain development and immunity in infants, and also helps prevent juvenile diabetes and obesity. For mothers, breast-feeding reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, she added.
That is the message the WIC Program gives to expecting mothers, but they say it isn't always successful.
"The formula companies try to make women think that they are not enough to feed their infants and that formula is the greatest thing," Najarro said.
Angie Ollendorf of Union City said formula samples started arriving in the mail after she subscribed to Parenting Magazine. She ultimately chose to nurse her infant daughter, a decision that was sometimes difficult for her mother, who had opted for formula.
"When I was still learning how to do it, she would just look at me, like, 'I don't know what to do for you.'"
After 21/2 years, Colleen, who probably could teach her own class on breast-feeding, is preparing for retirement.
"(My daughter) is getting a little too heavy to lie on me," she said. "I think three years will be long enough."
Staff writer Matthew Artz

New New New

2006-07-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

Well I have been making alot of changes since my Dad passed away, I like some, some I do not like.

I think it is hard for people when you change, I guess they don't know what to do because they are used to the same old you and then all of a sudden you are doing different things. I don't know and I don't want to point out anyone imparticular. Lets just say people are changing.

So I have two interviews this week. They both sound cool and they both are a little more then what I was looking to make so that is cool! We shall see, wish me luck. I want to make the right choice and not just go with the money cuz later you can really regret that.

I also have to go look at preschools, My daughter is getting excited, every day she tells me I wanna go to school. She is already so smart and talking like she is 4 years old. We went to her doctor on friday and the doctor said she is very advanced and will likely be ahead in school.
Every mother likes to hear that. The funny part is she hates going to nursery at church, well let explain she loves going as long as I go also. Her Dr recommend I stay home with her for at least 3 mos, as she just lost her granpa. but I told her the longest I could most likely stay home is until, the end of Aug.

So My FEH* is going to mississppi, to look into some job opportunites working with the Katrina reconstrution, I hope he gets something good. I am all for higher pay cuz it equals higher child support. LOL (in the evil tone)

My best friend said he is planing on moving back to the bay area in the next year (yea) he said is tired of arizona.
(although it has been hot as ---- this week us folks in the bay area are not used to 100+ weather for days on end. including an awful 107!!! on saturday!!!

I almost forgot I recieved 3 cds this past week
India arie - luv it!
and
Mariah (no explaination needed)

FEH = Future Ex-Husband

p.s. married guy got the point and has not called!

ok I gotta go read some blogs

Randomness at its finest!!!!!

2006-07-20T00:12:00.000-07:00

well on tuesday I went to lunch with my (husband) we went to chilis. Then we went to the movies he wanted to see superman and I didnt care what we saw well 10 mins into the movie I had to leave cuz baby was commenting on everything. so we (me and baby) went and watched Cars, it was very cute. (husband) stayed and watched superman. I guess he liked it. it is hot as ... so baby and I went to walmart I think everybody and their mother was there. My older daughter is at summer camp so it is just me and the baby. she is a handful for one person!! I went and picked up my dads cremated remains on monday that was odd. i got so lost it was funny I had to ask some guy what city I was in (It was albany) any who I met this guy (yadayadayada) gave him my # 1st time I have done that since me and hubby split, he called me on wedensday and guess what turns out hes married -bye bye to him, what is up with mens these days! I went to Frys Electronics on wed that place is so cool me and my mom where there for 3 hours! I got 2 Mariah carey cds , I have to replace my scrached ones. yes I love mariah that much, to rebuy her cds!!!! I am playing her rianbow cd right now. I tried to put this post up last night but baby threw up 2 times. she feels better now. My older one snuck and called from camp she was 7000 ft up on the top of a mountain they had hiked up the night before and slept and where hiking back down today (must be her white side cuz u know us folks don't hike or sleep in mountians) LOL Happy friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would say dont do any thing I wouldn't do but then you would have nothing to do, so instead live it up!!!!!!!!!!

My Birthday

2006-07-09T23:58:00.000-07:00

My Birthday was on Saturday.

It was a fun day. My friend Andrea, had to go to a wedding so she brought my gifts over on friday and I was able to open them a little early. She gave me a purse vase, I have started a collection, a box of sees' truffles, a set of bath and shower gels, a poofy (thats what I call it but it's really called a mesh sponge) and some cute scrapbooking embellishments, as well as a gift card to walmart, the girl is setting the bar high, but at least I have until november to get her gift together.

Now my freind Joanna, took my girls and I, out to lunch at my fav. resturaunt which is a big deal be cause she cannot stand this place, she does not like fish and it is a sushi place. Her husband and kids also came. It is called Todai. She also gave me a purse with matching coin purse and make up bag and a really cutepowder brush it is like pretty big and has shimmer body powder in it,as well as some bath and body works cucumber melon shaving gel, with razors, I used it this morning!Lunch was fun I ate so much sushi and laughed it was good.

I think my friends spoiled me because, they know my dad always would, I got some calls and a couple more offers of lunch this week, so uknow I will be enjoying that. Tonight my friend Vince brought me over a cake.

I am never going to lose any pounds! oh well! I put some new pics up on the flicker, including bday pics. check em out.

The 2 pics are my gifts and my cute shoes.

Remember when I wrote about our friend Ron?

2006-06-29T00:27:00.000-07:00

Two men to be charged !

I could not believe it when I read it.

I am still going through my Dads belongings and such, I really miss him I guess that will just have to become a given, my little one told the librarian"my bapa passed away" and you should have seen how the librarian looked at me. very confused. I just said Yes he did on the 7th and she said the expected. My daughter is 2yrs and 4 mos, she is just so smart that people often look at me and ask me how old is she? well I guess I will start putting some stuff on ebay.

Originally, A note to Mwabi.

2006-06-21T17:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry I havent been blogging lately,
I think I have too much write! My Dads funeral was very nice, very inspirational.
We believe in enternal life and that evryone will meet agian. I do miss him very much.
My dad was a collector of everything thing so I have major work to do. I do not even know how I will get it done.
Plus I have to move and get a job before the end of the summer, so needless to say I will be busy.
I think just writing this has helped I will post it. I am such a blog cheater.
Thanks for being a (blog) friend. I always look forward to reading your posts.
Ps I am going to get that new India Arie. My husband told me, She is giving a free concert in Oakland. I am not going, I have lost all my cool. LOL

2006-06-12T09:04:00.000-07:00

A few hours before my Daddy died, My little one did the sweetest thing... We all had gone to the Hospital but I had my girls stay in the waiting area and when I came out of the room I said come on lets go, (I had already had them say goodbye and give him a hug and a kiss the day before) but my little on said "Mommy I want to see baapa, so I took in the room and she folded her arms and put her head down then she rubbed my dads arm, next she closed her eyes and said Heavenly Father, my baapa my daddy my baapa, Amen. then she said Bye baapa I love you. Talk about being close to the spirit and making us cry. I really believe children can feel the spirit. My older daughter has had a couple dreams one was her and her grandpa racing, her on her bike and him on his scooter, and another was that he was sitting talking to his friend Ron. (the one who was killed in Jan, I wrote about it, you can check the archives) that made us both cry cuz I was like, He probably is. I had some dreams to, one was that he was here and I said Dad they told me you died and he said " well after they took all those tube out of me and took me downstairs I was Ok" I think was a dream to help me feel comfort and know he is Ok. I called my cousin on the eastcoast to tell her and she told me "I dreampt about him last week and I was crying in the dream" now I do not talk to her often she did not even know he was in the hospital. She spent her childhood with my dad so they had/have a bond. My mom also had a dream about him unfortunetly I forgot what her dream entailed. I told my friend Andrea about these dreams and she was all "he is making the rounds!" I thought that was cute. We are doing ok , we have had so many dinners and flowers brought to us and calls, that yesterday I just stayed in the house all day. I needed a down day. I have some stuff to get done today. Thankyou all for your wonderful comments!

2006-06-08T01:56:00.000-07:00

04-30-40 --- 06-07-06

I already miss you, Daddy!

2006-06-06T20:06:00.000-07:00

My dad asked me to read this to him last night. He does not look good today. The doctor has basically ordered comfort care for him.

Update

2006-06-03T00:28:00.000-07:00

edit ---day 13, the hospital called and said and your dad is awake watching tv luckily my husband had stayed over so I left the kids and got to the hospital in 15mins when I got there he was all slouched over and I said hi dad and he said pull me up so the nurse and I did the I put some moistend swabs in his mouth and he said whats that and I told him he has said yes and no but thats all and he looks at the people you tell him to which is big. Rite aid called and said I was the grand prize winner of a disney TV way cool I just picked it up it is pink! I am on my way back to the hospital now.
My dad has not been very responsive the past 2 days. On wedensday he told me he was glad I was there and we hung out and watched Tv, thursday and friday he was nonreponsive and his doctor has given us the "talk" so I have been very sad to say the least. Camping out at the hospital is not easy with a 2 yr old but I have to say she has been on her best behavior. I bought her a portable dvd player and some new movies plus I bought a ton of snacks and a little chair that is just her size. I also got myself one of those tri fold lounge chairs. Makes things a lot more comfortable. friday night my friend Joanna and I went to the hospital and my dad was semi consious and moving around I did not know what to do but I noticed his tougne was all dried out since he is on a feeding tube. so I got some moistned swabs and did his whole mouth and put vasiline on his lips, he opened his mouth for the swab and follewed me with his eyes, which he had not done for 2 days. then I gave him a shave and put the tv on for him. He calmed down and went to sleep I felt so much better by the time I left. I am very blessed women from chuch have brought dinner to us for the past 5 days and 2 days last week. People have driven my children to and from the hospital and offered to watch them as well as just checking in on me daily as well as visiting my dad. With out church I do not know how I would handle this. I am still hoping for a miracle. Even though I understand reality, I refuse to just give up. Even his doctor said he will not give up on him.

2006-06-01T08:47:00.000-07:00

My Dad is not doing any better, the doctor has given him a negitive prognosis. These are trying times for us, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Dad is in the ICU

2006-05-24T18:19:00.000-07:00

My Dad is in the ICU, we have been back and forth in the hospital for the past 3 weeks and know they have him in the ICU. It could be hepatorenal syndrom, which is very bad! I hope it is not, I love my Dad, he has taken being a father very seriously, not like 98% of the men these days. I just want him to be better so we can annoy each other again. Without my Dad I will be lost, lonely & afraid! Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts.

Mothers Day 2006 Style!

2006-05-15T08:57:00.000-07:00

The whole lead up to Mother's day kills me it is so commercialized...

But none the less I had a great mothers day. My dad paid for new church outfits for myself and the girls and my girls gave me some hand made chocolate flowers in a flower pot (my oldest made them at a young women's activity) I also received a cute purse. My husband gave me a card and some money.

The day started out nice I was in bed and the baby was laying down watching "Dora" my oldest came in with my gifts and the baby said I want to eat that candy so I gave her so her some.

My oldest then said mom grandpa's in the bathroom with the light out, I told her to ask him if he is ok. She did and said he said yes. then she was going to start making us breakfast so we could get ready for church ....

well I looked in on my dad and he was not ok he was shaking and and not talking, I ask him a few questions and he did not respond, I then called an ambulance, they came and he ended up in the hospital by the time I left the hospital (5pm). He was awake and talking so that was good.

He had high blood sugar levels, high potassium levels and high ammonia levels.

I talked to him this morning and he is making sense and sounding well!

You say haw can that be a great mothers day? Well I was with my girls and my dad is doing better, plus I did not have to cook cuz, the hospital cafeteria is good.

I hope you all had a happy mothers day!

Gas prices are killing me!

2006-05-08T17:31:00.000-07:00

Ok folks be happy, you don't live in California, Bay Area! I just Paid $3.37 per gallon of gas and that was for 87 octane. My feelings are hurt. I am going start walking and I am not kidding.
Ok tell me what you paid. So I can feel even more sad....

Its friday!!!

2006-05-05T12:26:00.000-07:00

So that means my child can stay home, tomorrow and we can do things together.

School just takes so much time away from the parent - child relationship.

I think we will go shopping for some clothes and and maybe go out to eat.

I hope you all have a great weekend and enjoy your families!!!!!

HAPPY 66TH BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!!!!

2006-04-29T23:39:00.000-07:00

Well Dad you made it another year, and even though I may get fustrated and tired I am glad you are my daddy and that you are here with us. Happy Birthday let's do it again next year!!

My new shows

2006-04-26T23:38:00.000-07:00

So I like this new show;
It is called King of Cars.
Its on Bravo.
Its about this young guy who has the #1 car dealership in Las Vegas.
It is a reality show.
I think it comes on Tuesdays.

2006-04-26T01:58:00.000-07:00

I added new pictures to my flicker... Including Easter, Grandpas Hospital stay and My princesses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day!

In the midst of ...

2006-04-18T01:03:00.000-07:00

I am potty training right now so I have to tell you last night my little one stopped playing took off her pants and went poopys on her potty, with out being asked or with telling anyone it was so exciting I have been telling her if she goes poopy on the potty I will give her a dollar, so after all the hoopla, she ask "wheres my dolla" I gave it to her she has been carring it all day. Have you seen the comercial with david spade where he says "whats in you wallet?" Well the other day little one says "no I have money in my wallet." It was too funny! She is also telling knock knock jokes they are not very funny they consist of knock knock, who's there, banana, banana who, apple. you can insert any word into this sentence, she thinks its funny!

Happy Easter

2006-04-16T02:33:00.000-07:00

Since it is Easter, I thought I would look up a few Easter Symbols:

The Easter Hare:

Germany- Once upon a time there was a woman who loved children and hid easter eggs in her garden for them. As the children searched for the eggs they saw a hare hopping by and thought he had left the eggs for them. Now German children make nests for the Easter Eggs. In America, the Easter Bunny brings eggs and other treats in baskets.

The Lamb:

Jesus is associated with the paschal lamb in the Exodus story. The blood of the Passover lamb caused the angel of death to "pass over" the Israelites. John the Baptist calls Jesus "The Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world" (John 1:29).

The Egg:

The shell can be seen as a nurturing, life giving tomb. The hatching chick represents Christ emerging from the tomb. The resurrection symbolism of the egg is enhanced by the legend of the phoenix.

The Resurrection of Jesus
The universal resurrection became a reality with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (see Matt. 27:52-53). On the third day after His death and burial, Jesus came forth out of the tomb. He appeared to several men and women, and then to the assembled Apostles.

The Book of Mormon:
Another Testament of Jesus Christ records the experience of hundreds who saw the risen Lord in person and touched Him, feeling the prints of the nails in His hands and feet and thrusting their hands into His side. The Savior invited a multitude to have this experience "one by one" (3 Ne. 11:15) so that they could know that He was "the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and [had] been slain for the sins of the world" (3 Ne. 11:14).

Have a wonderful Easter!

Sorry Blog, I have been neglecting you.

2006-04-13T01:02:00.000-07:00

My name is pink_princess7873 and I have zero days... I am so addicted to Ebay it is not even funny I swear it is all I think about. I even dream about ebay. I am buying and selling.

I have had to force myself to go to bed and in the morning I have to check my bids.

I even make sure to be home in time to get that last minute bid in.

Between that and mary kay, I have been neglecting my blog. I think up things I want to write about but then that pesky ebay link calls my name.

I did get out side, They opened up a WINGSTOP, by my house, now I have never been a wing fan cuz I am like why eat a wing, when you can have a breast. All the meat with out the work. Plus my dad was always antiwing, he prides himself on not eating "certain" foods - including wings, chitlins, pig ears, catfish, you get the idea. BUT.. Wingstop is yummy, I have the original and the hawiian, (you can mix the flavors in the order) I am going to have to force myself not to go there, because those are some serious calories. (but so good)

Today I went to:
Joanna's house
wingstop
riteaid
starbucks
library
postoffice
highschool (pick up daughter)
BofA
Wells Fargo
safeway
church (to drop off my daughter)
home

Was that enough places for one day.

Well American Idol was ok I thought Ace should have gone home, Bucky sang better.
I still like Chirs.

Ok I guess I will go to bed now even though I want to go on ebay.
PS The name in pink is my ebay name.

White or Black

2006-04-11T02:53:00.000-07:00

Ok so this was my response to a post on Koolbrezze blog I liked the topic so I thought I would put it here and see what you think.

memoirs of a non-geisha said...
Ok I could go on for days about this subject ... As far as the N word it is not aloud in my house, period. Growing up we where not aloud to say it either or The C word (cracker)As for Biracial children, I grew and was always taught I am Biracial saing I am black would deny my mother and saying I am white would deny my father. I am the same with my daugters. They are Biracial because, I am. As far as how the world sees me screw them, I will never be "enough of any race" to make any of them happy, I just have to be me.

It's payday! ( for most)

2006-04-07T12:44:00.000-07:00

That's the cool thing about a real job you have a payday, now if you are like me; you have to be on the hustle, so pay day can be any day or no day!

I have two Mary Kay Parties this weekend, wish me luck!

I really enjoy selling Mary Kay and if I do good this weekend

I am going to pay for a MK website its any 25.00 for a year but

I only want to use money I make from MK on MK.

That way I do not go into the hole, I do not keep an inventory I only buy

When I make a sale.

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This morning I walked my older one partway to school and on the way back my little one pointed at our car and said "mommy lets go to Starbucks"

is it funny or sad , I do not even drink coffee. She likes the vanilla milk and I love the black and white hot chocolate. I like meeting my friends there, so I guess its not that bad, plus our Starbucks has a big water fountain in front so my little love getting to throw pennies in it. I bet I give her about 100 pennies a week , to throw in there.

We are going at 2pm, to meet my friend, Danisha we started weight watchers yesterday and I have all the points book that I bought awhile ago, so I am going to let her look at them.

I hope to lose about 20 lbs... Summers coming, got to be cute you know I needs me a MAN, A real Man.. (that's a whole-nother blog unto its self)

Peace, have a great weekend!

Do some stuff I wouldn't do!

Excuse me for the shameless plug!

Anybody need a new dooney, cheap?

Then click here.

All profits will benefit me.

OK and my kids,

They are always spending

my money.

I cant believe she is gone!

2006-04-06T07:40:00.000-07:00

Why America? Mandesa was one of the best singers on AI. It was evident that no one could believe it the whole audience was shocked. I guess Thats how the show goes. No one is safe. I am also Chirs Fan, I hope he lasts.

I went to Starbucks and other stuff I did on Tuesday.

2006-04-04T22:51:00.000-07:00

Tuesday was an interesting day I kinda woke up in a bad mood... I knew that my (not yet ex)husband was planning on coming over and that my dad was going to want to go some places. I didn't feel like doing anything and the house was a mess!

Well he called and said he was on his way so I started cleaning up (not just because he was coming over) but I have to say I did move faster than I usually would have!
My husband must have been in a good mood or maybe he missed us or something cuz...
He actually did some yard work (he cut all the hedges along the walkway-they were growing over),
He changed a poopy diaper! (and took it outside)
He dressed baby after her bath,
He carried my moms shopping bags to the car, (I had did some shopping for her) ,
He sat in the nail shop, while I had my nails and toes done.
and We watched American Idol.

Now this may all sound like no big deal but let me tell you he is not usually a very personable person. Don't worry we are not getting back together or anything.

I did not end up having to take my dad anywhere his friend came over and they went some places. Lucky me! I love my dad and he is a good dad but some times it is good for him to hang out with his friends and for me to hang out with my friends!

I even invented a new dinner...

1 large can season diced tomato (don't drain)

1 can corn (drain)

1 large can (rinsed) black beans

1/2 box small pasta or 2 cups rice

1 6oz can seasoned chicken (you can use fresh chicken if you plan ahead)

teaspoon onion powder

red pepper flakes (add to your taste, I like mine spicy)

put everything except the pasta in a pan, start heating make pasta or rice in a separate pan (drain pasta) add to other pan , stir and serve, this makes about 6 or 7 servings.

It is yummy and inexpensive, I would say this dish costs about 3.50,
I made it because it is so easy and only takes a few mins.

So my day did not end up all that bad after all.

I almost forgot my new business cards came, they are so cute, and one of my ebay purcahses also arrived. (the mailman must think I am an ebay junkie)

How I save money or I don't look broke, do I !

2006-04-02T20:51:00.000-07:00

I have been told more than once that I should share, my money saving tips with others.

I really do not want to start a whole new blog so I think from time to time I will post them here. I am not sure if I will do always on Mondays, but maybe I will.

Now I have Prada taste on a broke B's budget. I always worked from the time I was 14. I started out with my 1st job at taco bell making about 5.00 hr($10,400/yr) (multiply 2080 -thats the work hours in a year by your hourly rate of pay or divide your yearly salary by 2080- to see what you really make ex 80,000/2080=38.46/hr) and my last job before the baby, selling advertising space for about $80,000/yr. I now stay home with my Dad (who is ill) and my baby! But I still carry a designer bag and umbrella and my kids still rock designer clothes. We still eat out weekly and enjoy Direct TV.

You can Have It All, If You Shop Smart!

I will list some of my strategies right here for YOU!

Groceries-Get the newspaper and look at the coupons-Only save the ones for things you already use or really want to try out! That is so important. Otherwise you are wasting money, Find a Quality dollar store there are some out there, with good merchandise in them. Go there 1st, alot of times they have things I would have paid $2 for at walmart, You say whats the big deal it's only 2 bucks yeah but times that by 10 items that's 10.00 bucks toward that Coach Bag you have been eyeing at Nordstrom! See it all adds up and cleaning products can almost all be bought at the dollar store expect Gain(laundry). I buy that at walmart - gotta smell - good! All basics can be bought at Food max (might have a different name where you live. Then go to your regular grocery store and get those thing you just love you know you specialty items. If you do all your shopping in one store I am warning you what you save in one department you are paying for in another! Don't forget most medicine like Tylenol and claritin all have a generic sitting on the shelf right next to them, same for cleaning products and trust me they all work just as good!

Clothes and Shoes- Never buy from the front of the store that is where the most expensive items are. Better yet, Go to the 2nd hand store or a resale shop, these are really beginning to be trendy, I get almost everything there. Take the time and go out to your wealthy neighborhoods (they have them) They call them consignment shops. I have gone to some in areas like Blackhawk and Danville for those you out of state people these are the areas where The Niners and Raiders buy homes E40 lives out there. I have bought many nice items out there, like cashmere sweaters and banana republic skirts for less then $10.00. That's where I got my Gucci sunglasses. I picked up 3 pairs of Steve Madden open toe high heel sandals for 3 bucks each and my dad was with me so we got the Senior discount. This was a one closer to my house. I also bought a brand new dooney for 45.00 on Saturday at a white elephant sale.

Yard sales- These are great for household Items, We just bought a cannon printer for 10.00 and the ink cartridges for 5.00 at a yard sale. You can look these up on Craigslist. Go early and if you see they are charging to much leave and go back at the end of the day, they are tired they don't want to put all that "junk" back in the house. I bought my little one a cute pink American Idol shirt, khaki pants and some cute black shoes all for $1.50.

Ebay I love ebay they have everything thing on there but becareful always add up cost of Item and shipping before you bid and go check the items website sometimes it cheaper on the original website ie: I wanted a Kate Spade diaper bag, I saw one on Ebay then went to Kate spade web site and found out that item was clearance I could actually go to the Nieman Marcus outlet and get it for less than ebay! Don't get me wrong you can get some great deals on Ebay ... Put the item On your watch list and do not bid until this last minute otherwise you are just driving up the bids. I just Paid 9.99 for about 65.00 worth of Mary Kay. (not make up but things I need when I hold my skin care classes).

I could go on and on but I won't. These was an overview of some of the things I do.

The reason I added in the equation for hourly pay is so that you can realize what your money means to you.

Off to read your blogs! Tell what you think of my ideas!

Tell me why...

2006-03-31T02:03:00.000-08:00

That's my Daddy, all dressed up!

This is how most of my friends and I start sentences. I know its poor grammer but its a habit.
So.. Tell me why... am I going to do a Tell me why post.

Tell me why am I addicted to buying stuff on Ebay... this week alone I bought 4 things.
and sold 5.

Tell me why do old people get dressed up to go no where!

Tell me why is my 2 yr old more well behaved when her 15 yr old sister is at school.

Tell me why will I spend $250.00 on a purse but was mad that celery was $1.50.

Tell me why do I want Chris. (the one from American Idol)

Tell me why do I love the rain. (Maybe its cuz I get to use my dooney unbrella)

Tell me why has it rained 26 days out of this month and yet I still wore open toe shoes almost everyday!

Tell me why swear words upset my inner peace now, but when I was in my 20s I listened to TuPac on a daily basis.

Tell me why in my dreams I am so hot I mean super model hot! ;) (I mean my real dreams at night when I am sleeping, not my fantasy dreams)

One more... Tell me why did I get "New york" in the "Which flavor of love girl are you?"
(dont forget to watch this weekend- the reunion show)

Ok tell me some of your "tell me whys" dont forget to tell me which girl you are!

Ok its 218am so I had better go to sleep. I'll watch Nick at night and get some zzzzzz's.

New Pictures!

2006-03-29T23:25:00.000-08:00

I added a whole bunch of new pics on to my flikr. If you like you can check them out.
There are some of my kids I also put up a picture of the chicken and dumpling soup I made last night. I don't know what else to wright about today so I hope you enjoy the pictures.

WHY???????!!!!!

2006-03-28T23:54:00.000-08:00

So I was trying to get my hustle on and The man is just not trying to feel me. I have been selling some things on EBay, and pay pal does not credit money into your account for 3-5 days. But... When I pay for something they take that money out instantly--- Whats up with that.

I took some (OK a whole box) of books - good ones - you know I only read the best. To half price books (it's a store where they buy books.) Damm them trying to give me $5.00 yes that's five bones for the whole box... chumps I took my books back home with me and told them I would rather give them away then let them rip me off!

So I went to my Mary Kay meeting it was OK, I don't know my last director was cool I don't really know about this one yet, we shall see. (that's my other hustle)

Stupid baby daddies they don't know what kind of s--- I do just to keep these kids looking straight! I do everything on the up and up, it is so hard. I want my kids to be happy and have everything and more. I try to balance church, family, school, real world (non church) and keep a semblance of normalcy, all while being a single mother, this is not what I planned, I got married for reason,

Ok you could say you should pick better men. I married an Air Traffic Controller with zero children, parents who where still married, he went to college and did nearly 10 yrs in the navy, perfect credit and no debt, he was nice to me and my daughter, everything you could hope for... so I thought!

I blame it all on media... idiots watch to much BET MTV and listen to too much commercial radio. Not to mention Maury, judge joe brown, all the court shows for that matter. It is all poison... people we are being played, this is destruction of our children and ourselves.
Pay attention to to what you watch and more importantly what your children watch I don't care how old you are or if you are in "your" room , I will still monitor what is being watch.

Is there someone you loved and have never gotten over?

I can say yes. I don't know, well maybe I do,
It probably would have never worked out but its nice to think maybe it would have.
Its too late now, so I will just have to imagine, what if?
But if its all me, it would not have lasted anyway.
So maybe it is better that it never was.
At least this way we can still have the memories.

Yes that picture is my baby.

My Weekend

2006-03-27T11:55:00.000-08:00

This weekend was jam packed…

Saturday morning The boy scout troop at our church hosted a pancake breakfast at 8am, My dad likes to go to Breakfast so you know we got up and went it was cool 10.00 for the family and the food was actually good (you can count on LDS people to cook some yummy food) Then we went to my moms and hung out with her for about 1 hour.

In the afternoon, we had an emergency preparedness fair, it was cool there where topics including Food storage, Water Storage, How to use wheat, 72 hour kits, I did the “Family emergency plans” booth , Basically how to locate family members if you are separated from each other. We also had the Fire Dept do demonstrations on how to turn off the gas and other things. The also had samples of food made from food storage.

If you guys are interested I can put up some links on these subjects… Don’t forget what happened during Katrina.

The rest of the evening I watched TV, I watched Dr 90210 and LittlePeopleBigWorld. I like both of these shows. You should check them out.

My Daughter went to a young womens’ event. They had dinner and listened to inspirational talks.

On Sunday My older child was sick, she stayed home from church, I went with my little one we where late but it was ok I enjoyed it, my little made me proud (I am such a stage mom) The teacher ask “who made the animals” and my baby yelled out Heavenly Father, and then said He made the rainbows (it just so happened that we saw a beautiful rainbow on Friday and I told her all about how Heavenly Father makes rainbows after it rains.) Her lesson was on Noah’s Ark – Perfect Timing.

In the Evening, There was a baptism, It was the first baptism That I actually cried not cry cry but little tears coming down, They had to put her under 3 times because 1st the 2 times her knees did not get fully submerged, And every part has to under for it to count.
But All in all it was beautiful; she is 21 with a 9 mo old and a 21mo old.

I guess that is all for now as you can see this was very churchy weekend.

Off to check out your blogs!!!!!!!!!

Am I strange? + American Idol the recap!

2006-03-22T07:57:00.000-08:00

First of all you, will all have to forgive me for some reason the return button is not working. (in blogger only)
SO I thought I would share some of my wierdness with you ....
Before I go to the potty at home I have can of scrubby bubbles next to the potty and I wipe down the seat everytime. I just have this thing I don't want to sit my bottom wear any one eles has. I found out that one of friends does this also. ...
I also wash every (clean) dish before I use it, pots and pans included. ...
I keep purell in my purse and my 2 yr old has known how to apply this since she was about 15 months.
I wipe the bottom of my feet and my babies with baby wipes before we go to bed.
Ok that is some of the strange thigns I do. ...............
On to American Idol the recap...
Mandesa Looked good & sang good, I liked her hair, Simon gave her props.

Bucky sang Oh Boy, He was OK He has done better.

Paris sang Fever, Cute look great song made my dad sad reminded him of his mother.

Chris sang Walk the line now I am a Johnny Cash fan and I have to say Chris is the BOMB! I would buy that album today!

Katharine sang Rain or shine, it was ok she can sing.

Taylor Sang not fade away, this was ok I have heard him sing better, I liked the suit.

Lisa sang Why do fools fall in love, Not orignal did not keep my attention, she needs something...

Kevin sang When I fall in love, I guess Im not 12 or old so he was kinda boring my dad liked him.

Elliot sang teach me tonite, he pulled it out, I like him he can sing. In a wierd way he's cute. Sooner or later he will get his teeth fixed.

Kelly sang always walking, She can blow, not everyone likes country but this girl is going to be a country star. I think they put too much make-up on her.

Ace sang in the still of the night, I liked it but I think he is a little full of himself.

Who do you think is going home, I will say Bucky or Lisa or Taylor That is my bottom 3, we shall see.

its potty time

2006-03-16T23:46:00.000-08:00

Today was very exciting for my 2yr old she turned 2 last month and we have been practicing going on her potty well........ today she went on the potty 3 times and all 3 times she asked to go! For all you parents out there you know how thrilling this is.

On Monday watched Trump. My friend came over and picked out some make up, she had a facial class at her house on Saturday, ( I sell Mary Kay) and she wanted to take advantage on her gift with purchase. She stayed until about 11.

Back to Sat. the facial class was really fun there where 6 ladies there and we had a Greek style lunch and chocolates, the facials and makeovers came out beautiful and everybody bought something.

I hung out with a new girl at church she is 21 and has a 21 month old and a 6 month old, both girls they are so cute, and tiny. My daughter sitting in the middle in the back seat of the car poked the baby in the eye, but then she patted her hair and told her not to cry how could I be mad at her, We went to the park and McDonald's. Then the dollar store.

On Tuesday I did not do much, My daughter had a concert at her school. I stayed for her part and then went home to watch AI, ran and picked her up on the commercial lucky we live close to the school I did not miss any one! I did not really dig Stevie night, I like Stevie just not sung by "idols". Chris was the best of the men and Paris and Mandesa and the best of the women.

On Wednesday I went to a scrap-booking group at one of the ladies in our church's house. It was cool, I finally got all the babies pictures in a book, I still have 9 cameras to develop. I do 35 mm and digital. This lady is also my 2 yr olds Sunday school teacher so the whole time she calls her "teacher" The teacher also has a husky (dog) he is so pretty, I told her, I would come over and walk him sometimes. Huskys are my favorite dog! Then I went to food max and stocked up I forgot how cheap they are I have been shopping at Safeway, well no more I filled my entire cart up for 87.00 dollars. I also stopped by the auto body shop and had my trunk fixed. It wasn't opening they didn't charge me, so I tipped the guy who actually worked on it ($10.00). He was a cool Mexican guy told me grew up in San Fran. My daughter went to her church activity they the young men where in charge this week so they did an obstacle course, and had treats afterwards, She was home in time for AI, I could not believe Ace was in the bottom 3, Wake up call~! Cute doesn't win every time. I like Chris, myself. That boy can rock!

Side note: Why is my dad watching BET right now and he put it on!

And that brings us to Thursday, I did so much to ripping and running, If you need a print out of your bank statements for the past 6 months and a money order where would you go...
If you said the the bank you are wrong, that's what I thought but it turns out b-of-a does not sell money orders and If you need a statement print out you have to call customer service!
So I went to the liquor store and picked up a m.o. and ran over to the library and printed out my own statement. I watched The Office, I think it is really one of the best shows (sitcom) on TV right now. Everybody loves Chris was funny also! My older daughter says she is Chris. I think we can all relate in some ways.

Sorry I have been having a blogging slump.... thanks for still checking me out!

P.S. BD blew another car so he is rideless now, I don't know what he is going to CS has kicked in so there goes new car money, Hope he doesn't skip out to TX, Mama needs her mula!

2006-03-11T22:28:00.000-08:00

1. What time did you get up this morning? 420am thats my 2yr olds new wake up time, made her a sandwich and a sippy cup of milk and went back to bed at 6am then got up at 9am.

2. Diamonds or pearls? diamonds

3. what was the last film you saw at the movies? Memoirs of a giesha

4. what is your favorite t.v. show? Two and a half men (for some reason I like Charlie Sheen), Apprentice, AI, News, The Soup.

5. what did you have for breakfast? Egg whites with red and green bell peppers and salsa.

6. what is your middle name? My mom will kill me if I put it on the internet, Sorry.

7. favorite cuisine? Real Italian.

8. what foods do you dislike? Lazy thrown together food.

9. what is your favorite chip flavor? Don't eat chips

10. what is your favorite cd at the moment? According to my 2yr old The wiggles, when she lets me, Janice Kapp Perry . (Look it up,thats what the internet is for)

11. what kind of car do you drive? Camry
12. favorite sandwich? #9 Turkey + provolne+olive mix+ lettuce+tomato+red onion with a little mayo on a dutch crunch roll.

13. what characteristic do you despise? Sneaky

14. what characteristic do you love most? Humor and trust-worthy-ness

15. favorite item of clothing? Do shoes count?

16. if you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? If I wasn't afaid to fly I would go to england and france.

17. what is the color of your bathroom? ALL
18. favorite brand of clothing? I like talbots, Lizwear, Bannana Repulic but I am broke so I wear whatever.

20. what was your most memorable birthday? Thats Hard. I think I will say my last one, I went to lunch with my best friend at Todai and a makeover at macys compilments of my dad.

21. favorite sport to watch? None, but Sometimes having football on in the back reminds me of being a kid. Tennis also.
22. when is your birthday? July

23. are you a morning person or a night person? night

24. what is your shoe size? 7 ½

25. pets: fish, turtle, cat (he ran away, but a new one replaced him)

26. what did you want to be when you were little? A mommy and a Teacher.
27. how are you today? go go go

28. what is your favorite candy? Dove bar

29. what are your favorite flowers? Tulips

30. what is a date on the calendar you are looking forward to? Whenever Mothers day is I will prolly get something.

31. where is the furthest you have ever been from home? Philly, Land wise but Texas felt futher.

32. a small thing you really enjoy? Remote controls, There small right?

33. favorite restaurant? Pasta Pomordora, and Elephant Bar

34. the feature you like most about yourself? ??????

35. what is your favorite thing you like to do in your spare time? Duh...internet

36. what is your favorite color? Pink

My 'puter is back!

2006-03-03T08:02:00.000-08:00

I have too many things to talk about today. Last night I went to open house it was ok, I have to say my daughter has some strange teachers, one of the is her chemistry teacher he is a black guy about 5'2" and is also the BBall coach can we say "complex", He has triplets with a hispanic women and thinks he is cool I can see why my daughter cant stand his class, it is 1/2 full of kids that aspire to be in hip hop videos if you know what I mean. Well, I just hope she passes so she does not get stuck with him again.-- Her geomytry teachers where pretty cool, they co-teach, how that works I don't know?!! --Now her English teacher, he is a black guy kinda young Im guessing about 25-26, he was ok diddn't say too much, that I didn't already know, funny part is when we left my daughter said mom that is not my teacher I mean it is but he does not act like that, during the day he is crazy, he was acting for the parents.-- My daughters school is huge there are about 4000+ students (yes that's thousands) so I think I logged about a mile just walking from class to class. --Her band teachers raved about her which is no surprise. Her sign language teacher loves her. --She conviently forgot to take me to her 1st peroid class which is History, and which I am sure she is always late to. I thought about it this morning but it is too late.-- We did run into this cool teacher that was one of my brother and myself's favs we talked for a few mins and exchanged emails. (yes I went to the same school my daughter goes to, I am a townie) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am in to Idol this year I was sad to see Sway leave, he is from here and I thought he was cool . I like and hope to see in the top 12 Ace, Bucky, Chris, Elliot, Mandisa, Paris, Taylor and Kellie. If you want to put a face with the names click here. I am glad they kicked off Brenna she was to full of herself and not that cute. Oh and the one from last yr she made me cry with her song, Jesus take the wheel, Her name is Carrie Underwoos see I didn't watch Idol last season so I did not know her. But I bet her single is #1 today, I'm going to get it! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I almost forgot "Trump" as I call it, it was good they started out with a bang. I like the russian guy he is too funny I could watch him make side remarks all day, Right before the board room he told 'ol girl to keep her month closed and he would make sure she didnt get fired well Trump was just bout to fire the PM and she opened her month camera pans over to the russian he is just shaking his head, Well Trump is all, why did you say anything I was just about to fire him, she keeps talking so Trump fires her, and then proceeds to tell the PM she saved your a--, and get this the russian says "not for long" with the russian accent and ala Tony Soprano, I am telling you that is my new quote, they have to keep this guy around just for sound bites. Ok,I guess I will wrap this up and go check out your blogs.

The DMV

2006-03-01T07:57:00.000-08:00

I know you will not believe it but I did have a good experience at the DMV, I only had to wait about 20 mins and the lady was hecka cool, she grew up in the same hood as me, about the same age as my mom,she help me get everything squared away, I "only" dropped about $400.00, But I have to be able to drive, you really find out alot about people when you do not have transportation.
Anyway I had to take a new pic, which I did not know and guess what my hair and make up was done and the pic came out cute, even the lady who took it said "Now thats a good picture" If I can I will try to post it.
I cant post alot right now my dad is waiting for me to take him some places.

Help, I am at the library!!!

2006-02-23T16:23:00.000-08:00

OK folks Why is my low budget, blog addictted butt up at the library use the internet!
My stuff is not working so here I am,

Child support court was very interesting I can not tell you the whole thing because the Library has a time limit (1 hour) and I an down to 31 mins, but me and Bd went together and we had to wait for 2hrs 45mins we got to here peeps drama some was hecka funny, do you know hard it is to not laugh laugh in court at some gettho baby daddy drama. (yes you get to listen) These men they all claim they have no income thats some bull!!!!!

Well any way, me and BD ended up settling on 300.00 a month for now. Seeing as I have 2 bd's (dont laugh) I will be recieving 300.00 from each one not to bad but best believe we will be going back to court next yr.

He was supposed to pay 475.00 but some how through, thier computations they decided that 300.00 was fair for now. I know this sounds like I am greddy but I live in Cali And it not cheap here.

He was kinda pouty after we left but he said he understands its not personal.

I watched AI last night I like #5,#6, #9, #8 , #11, #12 of the men, you know I had to include olboy fron cali up in there I was hecka down with the guy who sang wanted dead or alive and guy who looks old but is younger than me.

Man when your are on a time limit.....

Well I guess that is all for now I guess I will have to come back to the library tommorrow,

Man how did I become so ghetto!!

I miss you Guys and Gals!!!!!!!

2006-02-21T15:43:00.000-08:00

I have not been posting too much, because I have been having terrible back pain and headaches, I think it has to do with my sciatic nerve. I also have been to the Dr's a couple of times but they keep telling me it's stress.

I have to go to Child support court tomorrow Bd #2 ( my current husband) is ordered to pay 500.00 dollars a month, let's see what he ends up paying. BD #1 was ordered to pay 600.00 a month and got away with paying 300. The funny part is we are going together, since I can not drive for 3 more months. (That should be fun) He is coming over tonight to spend the night, we have to be there at 9am. He will be sleeping on the couch, no funny stuff.

I have been looking on Myspace there are a lot of fellas on there, but #1 - I am still legally married and #2 - I think I have lost my never cuz I am scared to meet some one online. Back in the day I would go anywhere and meet anyone.

My little one is doing good with her potty training, she is sitting and going at least once a day. She is still nursing everyday, I don't want to do too many things at the same time, so I think the potty training is the most important.

Funny clip to start out your week!

2006-02-19T22:57:00.000-08:00

You have got ot watch this, it's too funny. Bad part is my 2 yr old swears it's me , I am not that chubby but my hair does look like hers, lets hope that's what it is!Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/?v=UzCb1aDSvIU

Happy Valentines Day, Everyone!

2006-02-13T23:08:00.000-08:00

For Valentines Day, I made gift bags for my friends and we are going to meet at Starbucks, in the morning and exchange gifts, it should be fun! I made bags for my girls and parents also. (mom if you are reading this yes I made you one I hope I can get it over there to give it to you, soon) Who Knows, I might but myself something, if I see something, I did get my nails done with the white tips and and picked up "co-ch" bag. (you can figure out why it has no a) It looks pretty good though. It is a good size too fits all the baby's stuff and mine! I am terrible I always buy myself gifts, maybe I am a brat, but I like things that, cost a little more than what people would really want to spend, and to be honest I don't want to have to reciprocte at that level. So every is happy!

My dad has been home since wedensday, he is feeling pretty good. I wasn't to thrilled with the Dr's they didn't tell us anything or change his meds, just sent him home. I know he will end up back, I just hope it won't be for a long time.

We went to the Zoo today, It was my 2 yr old daughter's first time at the Zoo, She loved it! Every animal, Every display, She was into it. This Zoo has a chidrens zoo with lots of hands on exhibits. and a ponds with man made lilly pads to walk across, ofcoarse my daughter had to step in it 3 times on-purpose!

Since it was her first trip, I let her get a monkey watch and a elephant and tiger finger puppet and a bookmark with all the animals on it, she also picked out tiger bookmark and butterfly toe ring for her sister.

I am usally a cheapskate when it comes to gift shops, cuz I can find most of the things they sell at the thrift stores, but sometimes you have to let the kids have the experience of the real "gift shop".

Is anybody eles watching the Olympics, I saw some of the skating and those snowboarding hippys-- meant with love. I might watch some more, who knows!
Speaking of tv, Boondocks was funny. I think flavor of love is over they got rid of hottie and smiley. On MTV that "The Shop" is odd, I dont like it, also "game killers" is a wierd. Now I know why I don't watch MTV. I still like my reruns, cheers, sienfield, rosanne, fresh prince.

The Weekend

2006-02-06T12:49:00.000-08:00

The party was a success, they kids all behaved and everyone told me they had fun. My older daughter and I worked our butts off and it was worth it, the baby has been going around telling everyone its my birthday.

She loved all her gifts, my friend all got her clothes and some little toys, I had told everyone she does not need any toys, My Dad bought her some dora shoes and scoks, My Mom got her some blocks and a really cute Elmo music/coloring book. My husband got her a dora chair, which she loves she screamed and hugged it when she saw it. Myself and my daughter picked her out some toys a CPK kid and a memory game, some dora slippers, and some other things.
I am glad I did simple but good food it was all laid out so when people came in the could just eat.

There was a funny part when we sang happy birthday a little boy blew out the candle so we relit it and my daughter blew it out then he cried, he is only 2 so he didnt know any better.

The Party lasted about 2 hours which I think is perfect for little ones and then we still had the rest of the saturday left, we went out to dinner and my daughter got her hair done in long layers.

In the moring when the baby woke up she said come on sister lets go see my birthday party, she loves the ballons and the decorations so I am going to leave them up for a few days.

On sunday I went to church and my dad called me and said he did not feel well and would I come home so I did and we ended up going to the ER, We waited for 1.5 hrs to be seen, it was a full house.

They all know my dad B/C he has been in the hospital so much in the past 3 yrs. So they took him back and then did a compleate work up on him turns out his blood sugar was critically high , his blood Count was reallly low so he needed a transfusion and his amoina leves were really high so they started him on some lactose to bring them down, needless to say he is in the ICU, I am going back when my older one gets home from school, Last night the baby was really concerned for her grandpa or Bapa as she calls him. She wore his hat home and told him she would bring it back tommorrow, She is real protective of her family and did not want any one to touch her bapa but I explainned that the doctor was going to make her bapa feel better, she understands the her bapa is sick she will ask him if he needs help and put her hand out to help him off the sofa.

I guess its because he has been sick all her life the 1st year of her life we were in the hospital at least once a month, and then he would be there for 3-5 days each time, I am the kind who camps out at the hospital , my kids know how to pack a bag ( snacks, toys, books, blanket) cuz they know we are going to be there awhile.

I like to make sure I get all the info and ask the Drs questions. My dad might forget or something. Well you are probably wondering what is wrong with him, He is on the liver transplant list for chirrosis of the liver and he has diabetes, he did not get diagnosed with the liver problem for a long time because they just thought it was the diabetes at first and he was not a big drinker and once he was diagnosed with the diabetes he stopped drinking even socially.

I could fill pages with all that we have gone through in the past 3yrs but I will spare you, but if you ever need to know any thing about liver failure please ask. I can tell you what to ask the doctor and what are some of the early signs, one thing I can say is be careful with your drinking, cirhosis of the liver is no joke. Only 1/3 of the people who need livers will get one and the whole give someone a part of your liver thing is not as easy as it sounds.

Sorry to be so dramatic but I see people drinking and dirinking and not knowing that in 25 yrs when they are getting ready to retire and and enjoy thier grandkids they will be too sick to even pick them up. Never mind that medicare does not cover the medicine they will need, My Dad has to pay for that out of his pension. His wasn't preventable from what we know, but cirhosis from alcohol is.

2006-02-04T21:07:00.000-08:00

Happy 2nd Birthday, Caitlyn !!!

2006-02-03T07:17:00.000-08:00

Well yesterday I turned into Japanese day.
I went to lunch with my 2 yr old, We went to The Sushi Boat, It was really good I love those little boats with all the yummy sushi floating past. We had a little of each. I also had the salad, I do not know what that dressing is but it is the best.

After lunch we where walking past the movie theater (they are right next to each other) and I decided to go in, Now I have never gone to a movie by myself (yes I had my little one but I mean some one to talk to or decide on the move with) so as corny as it sounds, it was kinda exciting.

We saw Memoirs of a Geisha, I am sure all the people in there where like great a baby, but she did pretty good, I bought her some candy and some sunny D, not a good idea she threw up, but other than that she did good and fell asleep half way through the movie.

The movie was good, now I did read the book about 4 yrs ago, so I knew what they left out. But I still did enjoy the movie, I rarely go to the movies but, I would see this agian or buy the dvd. It is a sort of cinderella story; if you will. By the way, Ken Watanabe is hot. If you are guy and are looking to see cute asian women half naked, don't go see this movie that's not what it is about! Ladies this is the kind of movie to see with your girlfreinds. All in all, I give it 9 out of 10.

Ps. Read the Book

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My older daughter has switched over to the French Horn, Yesterday was her first day with the instrument. I think it is pretty, I dont know about the sound yet. She is excited, she says she hated the clairenet. I hope she does well.

Tommorrow is the baby's 2nd b-day, so I have to get everything done today, as the party is at noon, tommorrow. I will post about that on monday. It should be fun!

Side note: This is the coolest thing, I bought it at rite aid after Christmas for 75% off and just started using it this week, you can mix your smoothie or anything right in the cup then turn it over put on a ring and drink up. I am sure you have seen the infomercial, late at night!

If I don't blalk to you, have a great weekend.
Blalk = (blog+talk)

2006-02-02T07:55:00.000-08:00

It's almost #2's Big day!

She's going to be 2! (already)

I was just yesterday that I brought her home.

It goes by so fast, I remember when i could not put her down, and I had to take the worlds fastest showers and she would not take bottle until she was 5 months. Now she is talking in full sentences telling us what she wants for dinner and what we are going to watch on TV. I will have to do a full post on her milestones on her birthday. But for now here is the birthday run down!!!

THE THEME:
We are having a sesame street party for her, she loves her some SS. Believe it or not it is hard to find party supplies with all the characters on them most are Elmo olny and I wanted the whole gang. So I did find some plates, cups and napkins with Elmo, Big bird and Cookie Monster on them, At the dollar store( that place never fails me) I went to the party store 1st and they only had elmo or items with one of the SS monsters on them and they are 3.59 ea pack of 8 vs 1.00 a pack of 8 at the dollar store. I got the all the little toys and candy for the gift bags and red and yellow utensils and a red and a blue table cloth. I did get the Ernie gift bags, Zowie napkins, the Happy birthday banner and SS steamers at the party store. I ordered ballons at the party store and a giant Dora ballon, I know she's not from Sesame street, But when we where at the party store she really loved that ballon.
My husband also bought her a bubble blowing machine its pretty cool it blows about 100 bubbles a minute. I think the kids will love it.
THE CAKE:
I am going to bake and decorate the cake myself I bought some Elmo, cake toppers and today I am going to look for some other characters to add to it.

THE GAMES:
The kids are all 4 and under so, I am going to let them decorate a foam door knob hanger with some of those foam sickers and glitter and When they 1st arrive there will be crayons and SS pics to color on the coffee table. After they eat (depending) I also have a little tub of playdo for each of them.

THE FOOD:
Its at lunch time, So for the kids, Crustless PB& J, Cantalope and grapes and juice or milk.
For the adults , a veggie tray, pinwheel sandwiches, hummus and pita bread and juice, soda and bottled water to drink.

I am also going to get her a pinata, if I find a SS one. Seeing as the kids are so little I will probably just let them grab a couple of hand fuls of candy out of it.

The gifts:
After Chritmas, I hit the 75% off sales and picked her up a bunch of toys, I even got a cabbage patch kid for 75% off.

^^^This is the party I "planned".^^^

We shall see how it really turns out seeing as I will have a 4 yr old, three 3 yr olds, three 2 yr olds, and a special needs 7 yr old, and a 11 month old and thier parents my parents and my 15 yr old. It may be kids running around screaming knock & my Dad's thrift store finds onto the floor. :)

Has any else braved the 2 yr old b-day party, how did it go?

2006-01-30T19:42:00.000-08:00

So What do you think of these shoes? I kinda like them although I doubt I would have any where to wear them. Her toes are funny looking! If you want to see more cute shoes click here.
Pin up girl clothing

2006-01-25T22:54:00.000-08:00

Tonight I went with my daughter to her young womens program,

I really enoyed it began with the song "I'm trying to be like Jesus" and then the opening prayer given by my daughter. The first talk was given by my Freind Andrea, who is the YW President, basically she went over what the girls will be doing for the upcoming year and some of the things they have already been doing such as making baby blakets for women in the church who have babies, and working on thier personal progress books, Personal Progress is a goal they set and by doing certian things in their books, they can earn a medallion and more importantly learn values they will use for the rest of thier lives.

Next the YW Presented the Young Women Values:

The Young Women Theme

We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us,and we love him.
We will "stand as witnesses of God at alltimes and in all things, and in all places..." as we strive to live the Young Women Values, which are:

Faith

Divine Nature

Individual Worth

Knowledge

Choice and Accountability

Good Works

andIntegrity

We believe as we come to accept and act upon these values,we will be prepared to strengthen home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, receive ordinances of the temple, and enjoy the blessings of exaltation.
(See Mosiah 18:9)

One girl at a time went up and said a value.

They then presented a really cute skit , I will condense it and just say, They where pretending to have a slumber party and talking about boys and the prom, while one girl was trying to make a dress, they all encouraged her and talked about the young womens values while she compleated the dress. They even had little songs for the values.

Then a women from our church (Mary) gave a talk on being more like Jesus, One of the parts of the talked that I liked was when she was talking about dealing with her children or things in her home the needed to be done and when she get upset or not want to do something she would think would Jesus get upest like this or would Jesus live in a house like this? She also told a story about a crippled boy who worked at a trian station many yrs ago and how a man in a hurry knocked over his stand and kept going and the another man stopped to help the little boy clean up and gave him $5 and told him this should cover your loss. The little boy looked up at the man and said are you Jesus Christ, He said No son but I am trying to do as he would do.

She told the girls we all understand that they are living in times that are very different, but that they still need to keep this thought in mind.

She then gave each girl a trian car with this quote tied around it;

"the man stopped as the boy asked, Are you Jesus Christ? "
"By the look on his face, It was obvious the commuter was embarrassed by the question. But he smiled and said "no son. I am not Jesus Christ, But I am tring to do what he would do if he was here"

There where two more Speakers one from the Bishopric and the other from the 1st conselor (susan) to the YM. They where also good but basically reiterated the theme of being like Jesus.
There was also a hand out from susan it said;

Many times true winners in life are those who have been hurt and dissapointed but have risen above these challenges. Very often in life God gives us difficulties to bring out the best in us. Life does not determine winners. Winners determine life!!

The closing song was "Come, Follow Me"

A closing prayer and refreshments summed up the night.

The refreshment were, bite sized pumkin pies, and kripy kreame donughts with lemon aid.

If you would like to know more about The Young Womens Program, click there or please ask me.

What about me?

2006-01-20T00:05:00.000-08:00

I wasn't tagged, but I did it any way. Thanks LaaLaa.

WHAT ABOUT ME
Q: WHO'S BED DID YOU SLEEP IN LAST NIGHT?
A: mine
Q: WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
A: black
Q: HOW MANY PEOPLE ON YOUR FRIENDS LIST DO YOU KNOW 'IN REAL LIFE'?
A: 1 but they never blog
Q: WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR UNDIES RIGHT NOW?
A: (let me look) hot pink
Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?
A: 7 one cat & one that thinks he live here, a turtle and 3 or 4 fish they are always dying so I never know for sure.
Q: MOST RECENT MOVIE THAT YOU WATCHED?
A: elf
Q: WHAT'S THE COLOR OF YOUR BEDSHEETS?
A: peach
Q: HOW MUCH CASH DO YOU HAVE ON YOU RIGHT NOW?
A: 71.05
Q: WHO'S THE 4TH PERSON ON YOUR RECEIVED CALL LIST?
A: Andrea
Q: WHAT'S YOUR MAIN RINGTONE ON YOUR PHONE?
A: I don’t have that kind of phone its one of generic rings.
Q: WHAT WERE YOU D0ING AT MIDNIGHT LAST NIGHT?
A: blogging
Q: WHAT DID THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE ON YOUR CELL PHONE SAY?
A: amount due 54.22
Q: What is your favorite part of the chicken?
A: Breast
Q: What's your favorite town/city?
A: Walnut Creek
Q: I can't wait to....?
A: Drive my car legally!
Q: When was the last time you saw your mom?
A: The 16th MLK day.
Q: What did you have for dinner LAST NIGHT?
A: In N out
Q: How long have you been at your current job?
A: 15 yrs
Q: What's the last thing you said out loud?
A: They’ll figure it out.
Q: Look to your left. What's there?,
A: My Dad and a lamp.
Q: What is the last thing/person you spent over $100 on?
A: Ceramic flat Iron, I have never used, but my daughter does.
Q: What's the last piece of clothing you borrowed from someone?
A: Sweater from my dad.
Q: What website's do you visit the most during the day?
A: blogspot
Q: Do you have an air freshener in your car?
A: Yes , Betty boop
Q: Do you have plants in your room?
A: NO
Q: If you could drink anything right now what would it be?
A: Jamba Juice, mango
Q: Does anything hurt on your body right now?
A: Yes, my back
Q: What city was your last taxi cab ride in?
A: I live in cali, we rarely take cabs
Q: Do you own a picture phone?
A: no
Q: If I don't like you...
A: You are narrow minded.
Q: Who do you love?
A: Heavenly Father & My family and a few other people who now who they are!
Q: Have you ever cheated?
A: Not in a long long time
Q: Admit something about yourself
A: I like to watch Cheers every night.

I am not tagging any one but if you do it let me know cuz I would love to read your answers, is there anything about me that susprised YOU!?

2006-01-18T23:48:00.000-08:00

Ok I need some Ideas, where do you like to troll,

I like forward thinking people...

people who like to go against the grain...

and funny people!

If you know of some sites I should be reading please let me know, don't

forget I need their web address or blog title.

Thanks!

(Like I don't already spend too much time on the 'puter.)

Random Thoughts

The count down has to begin, My baby will turn 2 in 2.5 weeks

and she is still nursing, What am I going to do!

I said she would be weened by 2!

The BD is coming over today, I shall have lots to post about. :) or :(

Can someone give my Dad some happy pills please!

I just want him to be happy. Maybe he needs a women!

I have a project due on friday (I mean my daughter has a project due on friday)

its on lord of the flies, we are going to recreate the island, (I mean she is)

It should be fun, we went to Micheals (craft store) and got all kinds of stuff, I will take a pic when we are done.

Ok I guess thats all for now

See ya on the flip side!

2006-01-17T18:26:00.000-08:00

This is the flyer/card my daughter brought home from school. This is an event for 14-17 yr olds!
Yes it says Tempted 2 touch! www.fresh2defevents.com Check out thier web site you can see it really is for teens.

This started as a response to my comment section, and turned into a post.

Hello everyone my daughter got the 411 at school today and said she is so glad she did not go & I was right! Wow!?

She said her friends told her most of the kids showed up drunk and dressed for a xxx movie, that the "young ladies" where getting grouped on & pulled on by the "young men" and there was a girl only kissing contest, that was broken up by the police, who cleared the place out.

I had a friend come over yesterday and tell me how mad her daughter, was at her because she could not go. Her daughter had not showed her the flyer and she was pissed when I showed it to her - she said "see she knew if she had showed me that I would have said no, right off."

Her daughter is 6 weeks older than my daughter and they use to be friends but are no longer cuz my daughter will not hang out with the kind of kids she hangs out with, her mother was even susprised that my daughter had asked to go and told her "thats not the kind of place for you."

Don't worry my daughter is allowed to go to a lot of events, she goes to young womens (kinda like girl scouts) every wedensday and she is allowed to go to school dances and events. Plus she has traveled all over the west coast with her school marching band.

I just had to do a follow up post because I did not want you guys thinking I was crazy superstrict mom, I pick and choose my battles. Hey My daughter even helped me with input for this blog-I asked her if she had anthing she wanted to add to this post and she said she lost respect for the guy she likes and she is disgusted that girls she knows where having a making out contest.

Ok tell me what you think.

Clubs for 14-17 olds ??!!!!

2006-01-17T01:13:00.000-08:00

My daughter brought home a flyer (card) from, a teen night club, let me tell you it had a half naked women on the front and said it was for 14-17 yr olds, and the event was to be held on a sunday night. I thought the flyer was for a strip club. My dad and I just laughed at her, Like she ever had a chance of going....

Frist off - it was on a sunday, now I am old fashioned but on sunday there is no shopping clubbing, or hanging out. Sundays are for family and church.

2nd - the women on the glossy card was only wearing a tiny tube top barely covering her boobees , with all her mid-drift showing.

3rd - it cost 20.00 bones to get up in there-- please!

I do not need any more reasons, cuz I am the Mom.

I am mad at the school for allowing these cards to be handed out during the school day, they will be hearing from me. Our children have enough distractions to deal with on a daily basis with out a (bleep) trying to make a buck off of them and poison thier minds at such a young and impressionable age.

I may not have the popular opinion for this day and age, but I would rather be unpopular than complacent, that is how our people and our country got to the state it is in now. Just think back 20 years, you would not even see 1/8 of the disgusting crap you now see onTv or hear on the radio.

I have a lot of opposition from the world, All I can do is try. When we become complacent, we lose and the advasary wins. It is kinda like boiling crabs, if you put them in nice warm water and and slowly, slowy turn up the heat, they will just hang out and die.

2006-01-13T01:38:00.000-08:00

This post has been edited...

Thank you to everyone who left me comments; Regarding our friend Ron Morris.
I have not been feeling like posting much this week I kinda wanted to just leave Ron's post up. Today is the funeral & and I am sure it will be hard, the strange thing is I have gone to 2 baby showers in the past 7 days. www.theargusonline.com has a very nice feature where people can leave messages in a guest book for Ron, People from all over have signed it. Very nice tribute.
I will tell you about the funeral Monday.
We went to the funeral today, There had to be over 1000 people if not more, I was able to find a seat upstairs, they did a picture show and I was crying, everybody was! The part I really took in was the diverse people there, I am not kidding there where rich people all the way to a few homeless people, every race of people, bikers in harley shirts and people in suits, guy in raiders jerserys, including his brother. Everyone was there for one reason to honor Ron. My favorite part was how everyone treated everyone like brothers and sisters. Some of the people we knew hugged us and one guy told my dad Ron loved you. That made my dad feel good. I was able to hug Ron's son and tell him how good his dad was to my dad, it was very sweet, he is so young but I could see he has had to grow up in this past week. He patted my daughter on the back as we walked away. I did not think I would cry so much. Ron loved his sons and I hope they will find a way to continue and grow, so they can have the lives they deserve to have and not let these thugs, take that in addition to thier Father.
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My daughter is talking in full sentences; it is pretty funny she says things like Excuse me mommy, I need to go nite nite, can I have some milk. or I miss my ______ insert any name.
She is really in to saying her prayers also she will fold her arms and say mommy, daddy, Ena-(her sister), gamma, bop-pa, chi-yi, elmo, amen. then everyone has to say amen and if you don't she will remind you. OH One funny thing she will do is -- I will ask her to wake up her sister and she will say NOW ENA, GET UP! Wonder where she learned that ;) .

I went for a walk on wedensday at 7am, Now I know Most people do not like rain but I love it, It was a drizzle and light rain mix, I have a stroller cover (thats not my stroller) and my D&B umbrella mine's pink(not that that matters but I love it). I am lucky to have a really great stroller, It pushes so nicely with one hand. So I walked to Starbucks and my little one also loves the rain so 1/2 the time she was singing - "its raining" I have to put rain boots and a rain coat on her because she loves puddles.

At starbucks I had chantico- now this is not for the average hot Chocolate drinker it is called drinking chocolate for a reason! I have invented my own version, I have them pour it into 1/2 a cup of steamed milk and it becomes a rich hot coco. Try it you will like it. we watched the rain and then when the dollar store opened we went over there, they have some great Valentines day items, for your girlfriends. If you do an exchange, check it out, you might be susprised.

I also had lunch at Panera with my friend Andrea, it was her treat so that makes it even better. Thanks Andrea! With took all 3 kids they where pretty good, Well my daughter did dance around the store so I put her in a high chair, Andrea --- I won't mention that Brayden poked me till I had to move over. ;) I had the baked potato soup and the bistro steak salad. With out knowing Andrea had picked out the same thing! Too funny. We brought the the kids food, pb and J, bananas and raisans and capri sun. I know how tacky but , a Pb and J there is like 4 bucks!

I also went to a baby shower on thursday it was fun, we played a game, where you have to match the names of famous people babies to the parents, it was cool. I got 17 out of 21.

I was the only one with pink on, so I did get a prize!

Have a great Friday and an even better Weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rest in Peace, Ron.

2006-01-08T01:00:00.000-08:00

On Friday at 11am, My Father's freind of nearly 30 years, was murdered.

He was shot in the head, during a take over robbery at his Pawn Shop. The Burgulars took about six guns and fled.

He was a kind and generous man who my father met while doing business in his store, as long as I can remember we have know Ron. On Saturday, my daughter went out to get the paper and when I opened it there on the front page was his picture and the words "Owner killed". It was really a shock. I ran in my dad's room to tell him and at the same time my mom had called so my daughter told her what had happened. We got ready and went to leave flowers at the store.

He ran a succesful Jewelry and loan that his father had run before him. Most poeple think of these types of places as shady, dark hole in the walls, where people go to sell, stolen items, Not so, Ron treated people with repect, gave people deals and gave people chances.

I remember when my Fathers mother died, My dad went in there to sell some things, so he could send money back east, and Ron asked what's wrong? What's going on? My dad told him and he gave my dad the $500 to send, this was in the 80's so $500, was worth more back than. I remember my dad crying. (One of the few times.)

I remember When NWA was out, And Ron had some cds for sale, yes back then you could pawn cd's. I wanted to get it and He said these guys are glorifing guns, why do want to listen to them? I was a teen, I didn't care, but he was right. (It was that cover where they are standing looking down at the camera with machine guns in there hands. )

I just bought my Daughter her pink Ipod mini with the acessories for $130.00, I went in and ask Ron " do you have any ipod's I need one for Chrissys Birthday and he said "oh yeah those music playing things, I have a pink one, son go get that for her.(his son worked with him after school), I only had a few bucks so he let me put 20.00 on it, and held it till I got the rest.

He would give the kids movies at christmas time or video games, He was one of the only places I remember having mixed drinks for his customers on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. I am sure a lot of you would have liked that!

I guess I could go on and on but really He will be missed by everyone in our community. He leaves behind 2 teen sons, His Father and Mother and a brother and a sister, And a lot of people that will miss him dearly.

If you would like to read more about this go to yahoo news and type in Fremont Jewelry and Loan.

We love You Ron.

Just some fun stuff for Friday!!

2006-01-06T00:35:00.000-08:00

See what Care Bear you are. That link won't work so here it is.

You are Napoleon Dyanamite and a buttload of gangs
are trying to recruit you.

Which Napoleon Dynamite character are you?
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Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!!

2006-01-04T00:30:00.000-08:00

Today is the 2nd anniversary of the day my "lovely" husband walked out on me. I have kinda written on this before; but it was such a life chaging day.

I do not really want to go over that day agian. Its draining.

So what have I done since that day?,

I moved in with my Dad when my daughter was 3 weeks. , which was really blessing because he became serverly sick and twice, there where times if we had not been here he would have died, for real! He has been put on the liver transplant list at Stanford and I know we are meant to be here.

I am able to stay home with my girls, My Daddy has a good "teamster" retirement ( Yea for unions!) and with that and the child support, my girls don't want for anything.

I was able to get my car paid off and and my "husband" signed it over to me, it was in both our names. It's a camry - perfect mommy car. Lots of trunk room.

I also made friends with alot of other Stay at home Moms, which is nice, except thay all have hubbies - which can be real annoying sometimes.

I also found out it is not that easy being home and entertaining a baby and a granpa- never mind cooking all day! Sometimes- I am all "where's my resume I gotta get a JOB!" (That passes quickly)

Blogging, I found blogging, I enjoy getting so many different takes on things. I also love having other types of women and men to interact with. Sometimes the cookie cut'er people around here don't have a clue as to my kind of issues- you know BD's, DWB, hip hop in general, basically being a black women & raising black children.

Anyway my "husband" is moody- check out the pic of him on my flick'r, thats the norm, for those of you who read C&D, Our pics always look like Mr. Dash and his woman. Those pics always have me rolling on the floor! Thanks to Fresh for the picture.

Well I guess after writing this I can say it is a Happy Anniversary!

I just had to add this - this my horoscope for today -brought to me by earthlink.

If by chance you still have some resentment against someone, it will probably come out today, dear Cancer. You may be uncompromising, or even vengeful. So vent your anger in a healthy way, such as in some form of intense physical activity. Picking up the telephone to tell that person how you're feeling will accomplish nothing, other than cause you both pain and regret. Besides, they really mean what they've been saying for so long now. That's right, they do care about you. To quote my little one-"TOO FUNNY"

2006-01-03T00:02:00.000-08:00

Its already tuesday. WTH? (H=heck)
My daughter goes back to school today, she is going to be SLEPPY! She has been staying up late and getting up even later. Oh well, we all did it. Some still do.

I am going to go somewhere today. I have been staying in the house except for church on sunday. It has been raining here in Ca, maybe you heard? Thank goodness for the internet, what did we do before.
That reminds me, direct Tv is also helpful. I watched the flavor of love (kinda like a gettho version of "the bachelor"), starring Flavor Flav, its almost as good as Being Bobby Brown. A train wreck you can not look away from. I also watched celebrity fit club- some funny stuff, I will have to say thank to the BD he told me they where on - he is up on every thing entertainment ( a little too much if you ask me) .

On the home front my little one who has not had a bottle for like a year, saw some in the closet and told me "I need a baba" Who am I to argue, maybe if she drinks out of a bottle I can get her to stop nursing; she will be 2 in a month a 2 days!

You are White Chocolate

You have a strong feminine side with a good bit of innocence thrown in.Whether your girlish ways are an act or not, men like to take care of you.You are an understated beauty, and your power is often underestimated!

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

I will finish this later baby wants me to come lay down with her.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-01-01T19:42:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone. I am happy to say; the old year is behind us and the new year is here. I have been trying to think of "Good" resolutions. I guess my list will go a little something like this:

1. Be more patient w/ all of my family members.

This is a big one cuz sometimes they really do get on my nerves.

2. Be more dedicated to the Gosple.

I need to read every day and really listen, with out the gosple in my life, I do not know where I would be.

3. Say things outloud.

You know what I mean.

4. Talk thigs out with Anwar(BD).

He will not like it, he may even act like I am not talking; but it has to be done.

5. Get in shape!

Now I am not ugly, but I want to look extra cute. I know, I know, that is superficial but it will make me happy, and if I am happy, It will make #1 eaiser.

Now this list looks small, but these are some huge goals for me. I am glad I have found these blogs, thanks to C&D. I enjoy reading them and can not believe poeple take the time to read mine. Stay tuned, Cuz when #4 comes around; I am sure, I will have pleanty of drama to write about.

Ps - My real #1 goal, Find all of the cable box remotes, I am tired of sharing. ;)

A day out with the BD!

2005-12-29T23:50:00.000-08:00

So the BD spent the night on the couch, He came over to take me a bunch of places. (If you wonder why I am not driving read yesterdays blog.) Anyway it only takes a few hours of him to remember why I am glad we are not together any more. He drove me crazy(pun intented) , I also have to sit in the back because he has a convertable and the carseat really only fits in the front, I put it in the back before but baby complained her legs where squished. so instead I have to be squished.

He listens to rap music non stop! I love rap too but I don't play it front of my baby there is NOTHING cute about a baby rapping! I have to ask him over and over to turn it down. He knows how I feel, he just does it to bug me.

The other complaints are those "we know each other so well we can bug the hell out of each other and no one eles understands" kind of complaints. So I wont even begin. just know he was buggin me!

Then the baby cried while I was fillin out some papers he calls me from the deli 1 door down and says I need to come and get her.
I am like -I am busy bring her here.
He's all (in a whiny voice) -I am waiting for my food.
I am all- are you kiddin me.
So he brings her to me, she just wanted mommy.

Well 3 hours later and 4 more stops, We got to my house and
he's all- I gotta go.
I am like- I thought you didn't have to work ?!
He's all Oh, they called me in.
Whatever. He always tries to leave when baby is asleep, I don't like this but I guess it's easier for him, and that's what really matters. (yes I am being sarcastic)

Ok the rest of the day was good I just hung out with my family.
Oh yeah- My brother (he lives in santa barbara) Sent me a gift card to Borders! I will have to go tomorrow.

My daughter and I baked cookies (from scratch) Butterscotch chip, just like chocolate chip except the chips are butterscotch. Baby ate all the chips out of her cookies and left the cookie part. The recipe makes a ton of dough so we will have cookies for a good few days!

It's over, so get over it!!!

2005-12-28T13:55:00.000-08:00

I finally decieded to write today. Chiratmas is over. I am so Tired of hearing about it. Yes I had a great Christmas, I will give a little recap just for those who really want to know or you can just skip down to the real reason for blogs!!!

Ok the recap.

On the 24th I stayed up till 4am

wrapping gifts and baking cookies

then I put the turkey in to slow cook while we slept

In the morning I let the kids open 2 gifts each then

we got ready for church, church was great!

When we came home my mom

(She gave me an antique tea cup!)

was here, we finished opening gifts

had some ham and eggs and then I finished dinner. My dad gave me a Nikon cool pix 950 digital camera. Thanks dad!

My husband came over at 3pm.

We opened the gifts from him

I got a Mary J Cd, yeah

We had dinner at 4pm

Turkey, cornbread dressing, cranberries, greens, mixed veggis, cornbread muffins, gravy & mash potatos.

The rest of the night was just us hanging out.

The Drama

I Hope to have my DL back by the end of the week even though it will still be restricted at least I will not have to depend on the (kindness) of others to get simple places, like Wal-mart. I am use to going somewhere every day so this whole not having my DL is getting real old.

OK some background, I got hit from behind right at the cornerof my street, it was totally the other drivers fault, her insurance paid for everything, only one problem I did not have insurance so the Fing Dmv suspended my DL without telling me I drove around for 5 mos With out knowing, I found out when I went to renew my DL, needless to say I was pissed, I had Proof of insurance but they wanted it for the accident day, so now I need $700.00 to take care of this, well I had to save up so I have not been driving snice that day!! in august. I did not even drive home from the DMV. I am either law abiding or paranoid, I think it's the later. I have walked to the store a bunch of times and my friend Joanna has called to offer me trips to walmart and the grocery store. (thank you ) I really mean it. I hate having to get rides, I am an independent person. It's just not the same as going by yourself.

You may say , What about your dad? are you kidding me that is like taking your life in your hands, He has never had a ticked or been in an accident, but lately with the diabeties and the liver problems, he has come real close, but you can't tell him that. He says it is all the other drivers' fault. ok dad.

I have learned so useful lessons from all this.

Did I rant enough? Maybe not!

I also am going to get more child support, I can not support these kids on this little bit of money, I know Why dont I work. OK, I can work and pay the day care the same amount of money I get for child support and them some; but why, that's just bad math! Plus my dad is ill, there are days he can not even get out of bed. I can not in good conscience leave him home alone every day, while I am out working , not to mention a new job will not let go home when my dad calls and says he does not feel well. So I am going to look into Ebay and some other (legal) avenues to make some money.

I am also going to get back to my cute self, the me that had man drooling, I may not be 21 any more but, I do not look my age. I remember when I could barely get through the mall , I have been so busy with the kids and the dad and the BD drama that I have stopped getting myself all cute'ed up!

Stay tuned I might have some more... to rant about...

Merry Christmas!!!!!

2005-12-23T10:40:00.000-08:00

I know most of you will be very busy un the next few days, so..... I wanted to wish all a very Merry Christmas

I hope you find all your family and friends in good health and good spirits. I am looking forward to enjoying my children and going to church, after church we will have brunch and enjoy our presents, & I will make dinner. (I will fill you in on that on monday).

Have a great weekend!! Knowing me I will still be around the blogs, so if you are also, see ya later.

This beautiful picture is from,here.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Newborn twins found in church

2005-12-22T14:44:00.000-08:00

Newborn African American Twins Where found in a church In Illinois, today.
They are very adorable. I can say this is one of those stories where you say "how can some one just leave them", but I am happy they did not find them in a dumpster as we had heard about too many times. The hospital staff has named them Mary and Joseph.
CNN is reporting that the parents can face criminal charges if they are found because a church is not considered a safe haven. ??—Ok, Maybe technically it is not. But how many times have we all seen on TV, Babies left in churches or people running in churches yelling sanctuary. There are a lot of people that base their decisions on what they see on TV.
I think who ever did this knew they could not care for these children and they did what they thought was best for them. I just hope, a couple who has been longing for children will be able to adopt them. I wish I could. If I had the money and the means, they would be mine.

I added new pictures to my "my space". & I added a fliker, I will put more pics in it soon.

What day is it?

2005-12-22T12:48:00.000-08:00

I am all out of it. With the teen home and the colds. I am just not keeping up on all my blog work! LOL , I will have to catch up Tonight.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good Blog.

Random Wedensday

2005-12-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

My allergies are getting the best of me.
I cancelled my tea party; told the girls we will do it next week.
Woke up at 6 am, my head was all congested, I think everyone in the bay area is sick.
Went back to bed.
My "husband" came over today to take my dad to the DMV for his driving test. I hope he passes. Now my husband will be over all day. He works eveings- but it's OK. He can paly with baby while do whatever.
My older daughter went to go baby sit my friends little boy. So she can make some money for herself.
I think I will do laundry today -- or I might be pantyless soon. :)
Good news- We took my older Daughter to her follow up Appointment for her Scoliosis, She does not need surgery-pays to get a 2nd opinion. Dr. said she will not curve anymore and the cruve she does have is really not noticeable. We where there for 4hrs.
Yesterday, baby threw a cantolope- it did not break she siad" I like that ball" it was pretty funny.
Well I guess that is all for now.

2006 = divorce

2005-12-20T00:13:00.000-08:00

Why do I always want to be the nice guy?

My current husband and I have been separated for 23 months. My Daughter is 22 months old.
Hmmmm ..... that’s right He moved out when I was 8 mos pregnant. We had a fight the night before and he was doing that damm basketball blocking and would not let me down the hall, I was getting upset and called him a bunch of names. Anyways it got real heated and I called my Dad, he told me to call the police, because he did not want me to go into labor. (Now I think he set this up on purpose because he already had a place and had not paid our rent for 2 months)
When I called the police (not the 1st time) Dum-dum took the phone from me and hung it up. Well that means they automatically come out. So they came, and he was pissed!! They said, “We can not make him leave” But did ask him if he would just spend the night somewhere else, my dad said he could go over there (my dad is a real even keeled guy). He did end up going some where.
The next morning I got up and went to church. I needed to be around good people. I then went home; my church lasts for about 3hrs. Well…… When I walked in the door this nigga had cleaned us out. Left me with the crap Even took the scale and the blender. 2 things I used on a daily basis. OK Imagine You are 8 mos pregnant & walk in to your house with your 13 yr old who immediately bursts into tears. I called my dad 1st then his mother she was mad, kept saying he will be back. I was like -- too late. I next called some people from my church including a DA. He told me what rights I had as far as changing the locks and such.
Now this fool did not even call for a week, you know why he called; I changed the locks on the mail box. He gets paid in the mail, he is a consultant. Well you know I went off on him, I was in the car bringing my dad home from the hospital (poor Dad). Then I stopped getting mail!? I go to the post office this fool put a vacation hold on the mail, well the ladies at the post office were pissed and gave me all the mail and told him he no longer could make changes on that address.
Then He had the nerve to call me and say Why WAS I MAKING THINGS BAD!? I just hung up on him like 10 times, told him next time he moves get a change of address 1st , (baby due any day).
After a lot of prayer and discussions I called him and asked him if He wanted to be there for the birth of his 1st child. He said he didn’t care and that was up to me. So I did not call him. I had my mom, my dad & my daughter in there, (something every teen should see!) I called his mom after the baby was born. (She has always been good to me) Of course she called him then He called to ask if he could come see her, I told not until my family left.
So late that night he came; saw his daughter, the daughter he did not want, the daughter he abandoned. We did not even talk. The next night he came and I tried to be decent to him.
There is a ton more to tell you about this but I will have to do a part 2, 3, 4….
This is just the easy version of the story; there are a lot more details. I am getting stressed just writing it. More on another day.

He called today to tell me he is going to a work party near my house and after he will come by. OK, at 2am? The baby will be sleep.
He knows that because of my religious beliefs I will not date any one until we are legally divorced. So, I guess he thinks it’s all good. It’s not!
2006 = divorce!

I finally figured it out!!

2005-12-19T02:00:00.000-08:00

Am I the only one blogging on the weekend? I guess it is a good thing though; I was able to figure out some things.

I got my links in place.
I put up my, my space link.
& I created one of those cute little dolls, thanks to koolbreeze.
I named mine Veronica that was my clubbin name back in the day.Now if I could only put up some pictures.

I wore my new black boots, everybody liked them. They are pretty cute they have a low heel (for me) and a med. size buckle on the side. I have gotten so use to dressing for "mommy mode" I almost forgot what it's like to look like a regular person.
I wore my hair in a pony tail. Right now my hair is flat ironed, so it is pretty long. I like to wear my pony tail kinda high. My daughter wears her real low. She says I like mine this way because I am from a different generation. She's right I like to have some body to my hair; these kids now like it flat, flat, flat. Most of the time my hair is not flat ironed so it is all curly and I end up with it in a bun. How boring. I know. That's price I pay to be at home, irregular salon visits. Anyway I go to the Beauty College; I always get ripped off at the salon. Even the beauty college, charges me double. The listed price is 20.00 for a flat iron they charge me 35-40.00. May not sound like a lot but it’s the principle. these are students and they are not getting paid. I always tip them. Plus they are paying to be there, so the school is making money off the both of us. "Shysters"

Well I am all ready for Christmas, I might pick up some little things. Just because they are there but as for the real shopping I am done. My Daughter would like some itunes for Christmas and we already have an account with them, so I figure why buy an Itunes gift card that she will have to set up. When I can just make a little card that says you can buy 10 itunes.

Ants--- Am I the only one with like 5 billion ants in my house? It is raining here (Rain 58° F H61°/L51°) and I think they all came to my house.

My daughter and I watched Oliver Twist, the original & Bachelor Mother staring Ginger Rogers. Can you believe my daughter did not know who Ginger Rogers was? It is a cute movie from 1939-- Blacks, Mexicans and Asians did not exist back then. (According to Hollywood) Even the butler was white. I guess some things have changed.
Edit -- I am so addicted to this blog, it's 3:54am and I am forcing myself to go to bed. C ya lata.

How'd they Know?

2005-12-16T23:06:00.000-08:00

Your Icecream Flavour is...Chocolate!

You are the all time favorite, chocolate! Turning white kids black since the 1800s. Staining carpets, car seats, and bed sheets for centuries. One thing is for sure, you will never go out of style. You can't go wrong with chocolate!

What is your Icecream Flavour?
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2005-12-16T21:37:00.000-08:00

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A little about, Princess #2.

2005-12-16T02:09:00.000-08:00

I did not feel that good today; I stayed in bed a lot. I talked on the phone a lot, also.

Bad part is I have to watch what baby wants to watch. So we watched Sesame Street, they did a "Grouch apprentice" wasn't half bad. Kinda funny- the Donald Grouch had a bad wig and he was firing everyone even Elmo. I am not making this up. He was all "your fired, yo taxi, & and don't forget your bags!" I guess it was teaching how to be a good sport and that is good to help. We also watched wiggles and little bear I like little bear - this show is very relaxing has great family values. Next was lazy town - it's actually about not being lazy and selfish. Then came OObi this one was kinda weird until I figured out it teaching speech skills my daughter loves this one. This channel also has no commercials. In between shows they have songs and math games.

I teach her ASL (American sign). I started when she was 1 month old and she could communicate with us at 3 mos. I 1st taught her all done, then eat, more and water, she uses water for all drinks, it really makes for happier children they can tell you much sooner what they need so they do not get as upset, which equals less crying. She uses "more" all the time. she uses it for again, also. Like when we tickle her she will say and sign more.

She has been talking since she was 6 mos and now at 22 mos. She is uses full sentences. Last night she came out of the room, and announced “I fall but I OK" It was so cute. She just learned to say "I busy" (wonder where she picked that up). I asked her today to do something and she said "I busy, I watching TV. Too funny! (Until she's 6 and says it.)

The other thing that amazes me is - There are four phones in the house one regular and 3 cell, she knows whose phone is whose.

This week she found a picture of my husband in Japan, he is standing in front of McDonalds, She pick it up and is all "hey that's my daa". (That is what she calls him) "He eat food" OK I don't like McDonalds but she has been there a couple of times, I just thought it was neat that she put the two concepts together. Ps she has been carrying that picture around all week.

Maybe I just need to be around some more adults.

OK just a few more - When she wants to be changed she will come and say I sorry, my butt ewww. And proceeds to undress if you are ready or not.

She loves the Christmas tree, and will not stop touching it; luckily it is anchored to the wall.

She also loves basketball (threw my cell dead center into the toilet from the doorway (WMBA?)And football and soccer and sticks and little cars, she gets all this from daddy. I am a girly girl.
But then a little while later she playing mommy and feeding her babies and pushing them around in the stroller, Funny part is she tells her babies "you heavy" I always say that to her.

I guess if kids have toys they will play with them, boy toy, girl toy they don't care.

A DMX song just came on, those where the days. Wouldn’t trade for these days, though.

OK I tried for like an hour to put picture on and it did not work! Sorry

Well I guess that is all for now.

I have to get some sleep...

2005-12-14T22:05:00.000-08:00

So I am going to use the same idea as Tam

Think Three

3 screen names I have:
ddsprncs ( stands for daddy's princess)
cccd------@.com
I know I have had some at work but I forgot them.

3 physical things I like about myself:
My face
My hair
My feet

3 physical things I don't like about myself:
my tummy
my butt
My fingers with out my nails done.

3 parts of my heritage:
black
english
Irish

3 of my everyday essentials:
noggin
My cell phone
My Dooney bag

3 of my favorite musicians:
Mariah Carey
old skool R.kelly
The wiggles

3 of my favorite songs:
We belong together
Down Low
Fruit salad

3 things I want in a relationship:
love
trust
respect
sorry I have to have 4 -money, yes it really does matter nothing cute about 2 broke (bleeps)

3 lies:
I didn't hear that.
I'm on it.
I told you.

3 of my hobbies right now:
blogging
making flower pens
bargin shopping

3things I want to do real bad right now:
go to bed
stay up and blog
have some tea.

3 careers I've considered doing:
Don't ask ;)
real estate agent
personal shopper

3 places I would like to go on vacation to:
England
France
The whole US

3 kid's names I like:
Matthew
Caitlyn
Chrissy

3 ways that I'm a stereotypical dude/lady:
I love purses and shoes
I never expect to pay
I do expect to cook and clean (Sorry please no hate mail)

3 people I would like to see take this quiz:
Krafty
Andrea
ecstasy

Have fun !!!!!!!

Potpurri -- a little of everything.

2005-12-14T01:34:00.000-08:00

OK like a dummy I stayed up until 3:30 am watching the news and reading blogs. So I am hecka tired today,

I still had to get up with my daughter at 5am (by now you prob-ly know shes always late), well this is too funny she calls me at like 6am and says "mom they left me" I'm like- "where are you?" she's all -"at the door". good I am glad they left maybe she will hurry up next time!

Only bad part is I go to church with these people so she is making me look bad.

BTW why didn't she have her keys? So she missed seminary class and just had to sit around until 7am to walk to school, we live across the street. (seminary is like 2.5 miles away thats why there's a carpool).

I originally wrote this for Krafty , (ok I can not believe this link worked)
Then I thought maybe someone else might like these ideas.

Here are some gift ideas for people you have to get gifts for, they pretty much work for any one and they come out looking relly cute, I am making some for ladies at church and some of my friends mothers & fathers & husbands, as well as extras to go with store bought gifts.
oh yeah --- keep a few handy for people who stop by unexpectedly.

1st off we made mugs with packs of hot chocalate and candy (kisses& butterscoch& mints)& candy canes in them. wrapped in cello bags. I bought the mugs for about .50 ea at the thrift store, you can find all kinds of mugs to fit everyone or buy christmas mugs at any store and the candy at wal-mart, so total for these is about $1.50 (unless you buy more expensive mugs)

Then we made flower pens - take a pen and snip off the top of a fake flower with a little bit of stem & with floral wire attach flower to pen then wrap w/ floral tape covering all but the tip of the pen. Throw away the pen cap. You can fill a flower pot with dried beans arrange 10-15 pens in pot. looks pretty and you will always have a pen. These are great for the office. cost about $2.50 (buy all the stuff at walmart)

Then we made heating pads Just sew up some pretty material into a square, I forgot what the stuff we put in them is called but I know it came from the feed store, they hold heat when microwaved I think they cost about four or five dollars to make.

Lastly we took whisks ( the kind you use in the kitchen) put about 10 hersheys kisses in them ( if you want to be sure not to lose the kisses, put them in a sandwich bag 1st) Attach a note that says -- We whisk you a merry Kissmas. cost about $1.25

ps buy the whisks at the dollar store.

Hope you enjoy

My estranged husband came over and we went to my daughters winter concert, he was here, the concert was today so he came,I didn't plan this. I don't need him messin up my (lack of) action. Any way this is a whooole 'nother blog. stay tuned!

The concert was wonderful, my daughter is in a top notch band, and they blew my scoks off. they even had a dramatic reading of Twas the night befor christmas accompanied by the band (190 kids) I would love to show you guys their web site but I am "scary" of anyone knowing where my daughter goes too school. I donated a "Christmas" flower pot pens to the silent auction, It sold for 15.00. Not bad.

This was suspossed to be a short blog. Oh well.

Being a single mom can really suck sometime!

2005-12-13T00:00:00.000-08:00

Now that I got that off my chest. I decided to decorate tonight, What a process.

1st we had to dig out all the decorations - tell me why didn't I label the stupid rubbermaid boxes. We had to move like 20 boxes. I stuck a bunch of stuff outside with a free sign. That works in my 'hood.
Then we had to dig the tree out of the garage. We have too much crap. I guess this is what happens when you move in with your dad. Well I couldn't find the stand. Just my luck.
I started putting up other decorations. I found out I have five different kinds of nativities, I like them all so I put them all out kinda like a display. I aslo have a santa collection and a little trian I bought at the dollar store, It really goes around the tracks.

On to the drama,

I asked my kids, If they wanted to go buy a real tree, thinking this would be eaiser than putting up the fake one I WAS WRONG! I did get a good deal on the tree- a 6.5 foot douglas fir for only $17.95 at rite-aid. Then I had to load it into the van myslef& unload it at home,(my dad is ill, trust me he wanted to help) I did not know you had to saw a 1/4 inch off the bottom nor did I know how freakin hard it is! I am glad I am not a Lumber Jack. That crap took me a half an hour.

Nor did I know how hard it is to get the tree straight. Finally, I anchored it to the wall. That was about 45 mins.

After all this I have come to some conclusions:

#1 - I was lucky to grow up with a real father, he did all this& worked hard every day, same job for 30 yrs. My mom was able to be home with us.

#2 - I have great kids, they were very patient. My older daughter even put the lights on by herself.

#3 - My estranged husband (and most part-time, no-time dads) have no idea what Single Mothers go through. Everyday we are doing the work of 2 people, there is a reason it takes 2 people to concive a child.

I am happy to have the tree up. I looks pretty and now it feels like Christmas. I wish I could put some pics up maybe in the next fews days after we decorate it, I will.

I was a party animal this weekend.

2005-12-11T19:10:00.000-08:00

This weekend, I went to 2 Christmas parties, the first one was held at my church.

It was really nice. The activity committe went all out. They did a wonderful job. There where lights strung across the celings and decorations all over the walls. Each table seated about 10 people and was decorated with a theam of "home for the holidays". They also took the time to set each place setting properly with real dishes, The way we do the food, is there is a set menu and people sign up to bing a certian dish. The menu was as follows:

Tri tip

Chicken breast

Baked potato or rice

Green bean cassarole

mixed veggies

rolls

mac and cheese

Dessert:

Bread pudding

Cookies W/ ice cream.

I made two green bean cassaroles, I have to say it was my first time and I am not a big fan. I like my GB plain w/ a little butter. I also made bread pudding, I got the recipe from Martha Stewart and it was really good.

After the eating we had a program consisting of a duet of : Mary did you know? and a skit with sing alongs. It was a grandmother teaching her 5 grandchildren the meaning of Christmas. We sang:

Little town of bethleham

Away in a manger

It came upon a midnight clear

Frosty the snowman

Joy to the world

There were also, family activty folders and crayons on the table to keep the little ones busy. Then while desert was being served in walked Santa, played by our bishop. The kids loved it they all got to sit and take a picture and tell him what they wanted. As I have said before my daughter is always late, so guess who was last in line-- my two girls. Well My baby wanted nothing to do with Santa and screamed bloody murder the entire time, but she got her candy cane and said through her tears-- Tank u santi. (thank you santa)

Then on sunday night my friend Joanna had invited us to her Chirstmas party, she is a different religion but we basically believe the same things, and I am a pretty open minded person, so really don't care what religion you are - as long as you don't scrafice cats or eat babies. ( I have one of each) I like to support my friends.

Side note: Joanna also came to the party at my church.

At her party there where about 30 tables (the rectanlgle kind in rows of 3) with garland down the middle. Looked pretty. They had a potluck so there was everything form lumpia to broccili salad, palobak, potato salad, lasanga, fired rice ( made by me) chicken rice soup, waldorf salad (yummy) and cake, cookies and flan. and more.

After we ate, they had a tribute to the priest (father). He will be transferring in a few weeks, he has been with thier parish for 12 yrs. They gave him a nice gold watch. Then there was a raffel for prizes, My friend bought me 5 tickets, but I did not win. boo hoo. There was also a silent auction for homemade goods Joanna won a knitted scarf.

All in all, I have to say both parties were nice, It was good to get out and dress up my kids. Most Important to feel and celebrate the spirit of the holiday and the Birth of Jesus Christ.

I hope you all can enjoy the holidays - each in your own way, or the way of a friend.

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Blog is the new Crack.

2005-12-09T16:29:00.000-08:00

Ok I am sure you all Know what I mean. I cannot stay off of this thing. If I am not looking at blogs, blogs and more blogs. I am attempting to write some of my own.

I drempt in blog, I can not explain it but trust me. I even think in blog, People are going to get tired of me, I have more opinions now, than ever before.

I am even picking up some blog lingo in my every day conversation. (bad words included)

The bad part is -I am trying to make that list, alot of you have on the side with your fav blog sites and the weather. I can not figure it out. I went the to the help and everything I swear I am not dumb. :) I am sure some 12 yr old could come here and do it in 10 mins. Oh well One day.

Same for my pictures, thank you to everyone who too the time to look at my "my space".

I guess I have to read some more now. By the way, at least this is good pratice to get my typing skills back. For that inevitable day of work work work!

The 1 million things I need to do today. I think you'll like this.

2005-12-09T10:27:00.000-08:00

(Please read the bottom its the real blog.)

1st off

Feed granpa & baby

give granpa medicine

vacum

Feed screaming cat

Then:

Go to the Dollar store.

My moms list:

5 boxes nutra sweet

3 coffee creamers

paper towels

Coffee

sugar free candy

any SF products

Bleach

My list :

Soymilk

Canned meat

Canned tomatos

Canned beans

Instant rice

SF candy and cookies

wrapping paper

doll toys

garbage bags

TP , napkins, paper plates and cups

baby wipes

desitin

baby tylenol

stocking stuffers

candles

Next I need to go to Rite Aid:

pick up lotion for baby

inhaler for teen

Go to mall:

-buy mock sweater for my teens dress maybe shoes and pantyhose.

When I get home I need to finish:

washing dishes

do 5 loads laundry and put it away!

make dinner

make gifts for tonights craft night

Clean bed room; sort out books - magizines - papers, get rid of!

Go to craft night. & Enjoy my freinds.

Side note:

Now that I wrote this I have to say hats off to working Moms, I am able to stay home right now. but I worked for years and looking at my own list I don't know how I did it. if I had to go to work first, and then come home and do all this , I would need a Personal Assistant. In the next year I will have to go back to work, so I guess It will all get done. Don't get me wrong Being at home is no piece of cake either, I am expected to do a whole lotta stuff that annoys me (i.e. my teen always forgets something, and wants me to bring it to her, as well as having to cook 3 times a day plus snacks. Not mention entertaining a 65 yr old and a 2 yr old.)

I guess being a women is just hard --- work.

So hats off to Mom's all over!!

Top 10 things that scare the crap out of me!

2005-12-09T09:57:00.000-08:00

10. The police in my rear view mirror. (I follow the law, I just think it's an instilled fear. I even have a friend who is an officer. I just don't need a DWB)

9. 15-20 yr old boys. ( I have a 15 yr old girl)

8. An empty wallet. ('nuf Said)

7. Losing my cell phone. (Either lost or turned off)

6. spiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. Not getting old. (sounds wierd hun?)

4. Star Jones- matter of a fact all them, of the except Joy.( The View is on right now)

3. Germs!! (I have large size 40oz hand sanitizer in every room. and lysol. I was the dishes with bleach. &I check, my familys hand when they come out of the bathroom)

2. My 2 yr old getting out of the house alone. ( Trust me she tries, I have had to put extra locks on the doors)

1. Hospitals, Doctors, Dentists and Illnesses.

So what are yours, Even if its just a few or more let me know.

Wanna see some pics of me?

2005-12-08T15:16:00.000-08:00

http://www.myspace.com/mommys_world or go to www.myspace.com and look up mommy's world. Since I can not figure out how to pics on my blog.

A to Z -

2005-12-08T06:31:00.000-08:00

A to Z
A is for age -32
B is for Booze - not at all
C is for Career - mommy and nurse to my daddy
D is for Dad's name - John (the 6th, my bro is the 7th)
E is for Essential items to bring to a party - diapers and a sippy cup ( these days its all toddler parties)
F is for Favorite song at the moment - I am so out of it ? We belong together.
G is for Goof off thing to do - read blogs
H is for Hometown - Philly but grew up in the Ca bay area
I is for Instument you play - I once played the flute.
J is for Jam or Jelly you like - Strawberry jam
K is for Kids - 2 princesses
L is for Living Arrangement - My girls and my Dad -
M is for Mom's name - Sunny
N is for Names of best friends -Andrea and Joanna
O is for Overnight hospital stays -When I had my girls
P is for Phobias - Bugs I hate um, and Germs!!!!!! hot days.
Q is for Quote you like - But for the grace of God go I. And Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
R is for Relationship that lasted longest - My husband 10 (long)years.
S is for Siblings - 1 little Brother.
T is for Texas, ever been? - Yes, To met my future inlaws. So it was awhile ago. Did I mention it was hot!!!
U is for Unique trait - I can find anything for cheaper than you got yours, to the point where I have lost friends. So I stopped telling people but I still know mine cost less. Dont get me started.
V is for vegetable you love - All of them, This week I am in a califlower mood.
W is for Worst Trait - I can sometimes be opinonated.
X is for X-rays you've had - In Nov. I had 2 one for my ankle I tripped in a hecka high heels Sometimes I think Im Mariah. In the same week I fell in walmart and had to get one on my elbow. What a klutz!!
Y is for Yummy - according to my daughters I make alot of yummy stuff.
Z is for Zodiac - Cancer and yes its all ture.
Tag your it.

I guess I need to work on my love life.

2005-12-07T12:09:00.000-08:00

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	5.9
Mind:	6.7
Body:	5
Spirit:	8.4
Friends/Family:	5.7
Love:	0
Finance:	2.6
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How much is a wafffel? Just try and guess.

2005-12-02T18:57:00.000-08:00

Ok, I went to IHOP with my dad today, because he wanted to have a waffel. How much could a waffel cost? 1.99? 2.99? I don't know? Couldn't be too expensive, I order with out asking and usally am a big ole penny pincher, but for once I did not want to look like a broke B. We order 1 waffel each (3) one for baby, and a sprite, an ice tea and a cup of fruit. When we get the bill, I notice it is like 27 something. So I look at it closer, Drink 1.89 ea, ok that's normal. 3.49 for a cup of grapes, one cube of melon and 2 slices orange. 5.99 ea for waffels !!! WT...... . I should have ordered a full meal. Now we eat out alot so, I know you have to pay for service, and we always tip 20%. but come on 5.99 for a waffel, am I being petty? For the cost of 3 waffels I could have bought a waffel maker. guess it's just a lesson. I don't even know why I am mad my dad paid.

Mickey Mouse ???!!!!!

2005-12-02T18:55:00.000-08:00

Mickey Mouse

Which DISNEY character are you most like?
brought to you by I got this from CharlesX, I can not believe it. Mickey is my least fav.

TV is my best friend.

2005-12-01T02:38:00.000-08:00

This week I watched alot of TV.

I don't even know where to begin.

King of Queens --- Why are all the dudes on this show wearing 50 cent shirts ?????????
I mean I know Deacon is black -I kinda like like him.

Martha- She is upsetting me, I expected more.

Oprah - I had to change the channel, You just can't watch a show about porn with your dad in the room.

Tyra - I am not feelin her show and I am trying - I am really trying. The whole superhead episode- What a waste of my time no revalations. I read the book. She treated her like crap. Then Dennis Rodman comes out, Talks about the same stuff (being a hoe) and she is jockin him!!, What is that! Tyra is on high horse. (I am not buying her in the new Vickkis commertial, either.) I turned after this.

The biggest loser- Ok I am guilty, I watched every episode of this show and I really like it. It is crazy to see these people transform, Well, Except for the one chick who only lost 16lbs. She coulda done that at home. I could not belive black dude lost 185 lbs, how is that even possible.

The Office - wasn't on this week because of TBL. It is really funny, more so if you have worked in an office before.

Court Tv I have been Watching the trial du'jour. In the morning.

The Apprentice -- I really enjoy this one (trump). I love it when he fires 2 people at once. This week was really good 'cuz Alla, Just knew she was free and clear, When all of a sudden Trump says "sit down Alla" and proceeds too to fire her smug butt. Felisha looked like a little kid when they get that lollipop they where just told they couln't have. Well Randall better win or I might not watch the season.

I also like nick at night and Tv land.

Cheers is my all out fav. for reruns I watch it every night. It just feels right, I have been watching for so long.

I am starting to to watch Fraiser and Becker.

Well I don't want you to think, I lay around on my but all day, most of these shows are just background noise for my day.

An average Tuesday.

2005-11-29T16:57:00.000-08:00

So I Decided to list some things I do on an average Tuesday, inorder for you to get to know me better.

Today we got up late 5:20 am ( normal ) My teen hates getting up. She really is a good kid but she is just not a morning person.

She got ready for her day, and was on time for her ride but of coarse after my nagging the carpool was late. (great makes me look stupid)

- let me give you some back ground. She is in the top west coast marching band, so she has to take an extra class in the morning, to make up for the two hours of band during the school day, also she goes to seminary before school. Which means her school day starts a 6am.

Well my 22 month old adores her sister and has to be UP with her so we are all up and we have to bundle up. ( yes it gets cold in CA) I walk Chrissy outside and wait for the car, ( I'm paranoid, I have to be sure she is safe, plus its still dark at 545am).

Yuck, We see a possum!! (wth) we live in a semi suburb how'd a possum get here? oh well Explains the cat food mystery. For me I will say "what the heck" instead of wt...

Back in the house give baby - kix and milk, settle in to watch sesame street, that's my baby's fav, we sometimes watch 3 xs a day. We also watch Dora the explorer, Oobi ( dont ask), Little bear, Franklin, And let's not forget THE WIGGLES-- These guys saved my life. Well at least my sanity. You can check out www.noggin.com to see the complete line up.
I turn on the computer check the news, email, and the BLOGS. I am so addicted. Crunk and disorderly ( www.crunktastical.blogspot.com ) is my FAV.
Well around 945am baby falls back asleep, so I clean up the house, make my dad something to eat and vacum.

At 11:00 my Visiting teacher comes over, I am not crazy, this is something we do in our church everyone is some ones VT. I have 4 poeple I go visit with my friend, Andrea. We visit poeple so if they need something we can find out and help as well as poeple who may be lonely or sick and other wise no on would have know. It is done on a monthly basis. She left at 11:40, I make lunch.

My dad wakes up & comes in the living rm, watches the news. ( He is on the liver transplant list)

around 12:15 baby wakes ups want to nurse I am trying to cut back so I try to distract her with some milk in a cup.

1pm lights go out ( it's raining here ) My dad's friend stops by so we all go to starbucks for hot chocolate. YUM (Yippe; me, 2 old guys and a baby in starbucks, you do the math)
Pick up some soup from safeway.com their soup is great!

3pm go home wait for the teen to get home. ( she had detention B/C she is always late for something) ok lights where are you.
go check on the nieghbor kids whose parents are at work, their fine.
I also talk to Andrea on and off through out the day. She has two boys 2 and 4 as well as a 3 yr old nephew she wathches, we can vent to each other. :) She also watches noggin!

340 LIGHTS thank goodness
355 Chrissy comes home, finally some help with the baby! see durning this whole day I have the worlds most demanding baby, asking me for milk (mommys). And running from me in all the stores. not to mention she love the rain so she does not want to go inside any where, she want to "plaay peas" in the rain.
I almost forgot my estranged husband- called to tell me about working at a bank and so on. Hope it works out for him, I could use the money :)
It's 5 30and my girls are painting their nails ( baby always has to be entertained)
Well my teen wants to go on her www.myspace.com so I have to give up the internet for awhile.

Well now, I can go make dinner and reclean the house.

Hope this gives you some insight into my life, well a dull day in my life. This just means tomorrow will have DRA-ma!-- HOPE NOT