Today is my brothers 30th birthday. I REALLY can't believe he is that old! I used to think that 30 was, you know, just plain old. Now that my brother is officially 30 and I am only a few years away, I don't view 30 as old anymore.
I feel really bad my brother has no idea we have a surprise get together for him tomorrow night. I got a text from him a few days ago that said "turning 30 on friday just doing a low key happy hour at Bay Cafe." I feel terrible. I hope he doesn't think his friends would let this golden opportunity slip on by without celebrating.
We are going to NcDevin's tomorrow night around 8 and my brother is supposed to show up at 8:30. We will see if that will actually happen. My mom is worried he is going to go out tonight on a bender and not be able to make it out for a 2nd night of celebrating tomorrow.
I can't wait. I hope he is surprised. We have made sure all of his best friends from high school, college and current have heard of the party. The only bummer is the new woman in his life already had plans to attend a wedding, so she won't be able to make it out. But, cute thing is my brother finally wants to introduce her to the family and wants to bring her out for his family birthday dinner on Sunday night.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
The puppy diary
Yesterday was the first time I questioned our decision of getting a dog. I feel trapped with her and it sucks. She is crated for 9 hours while we are at work so I feel terrible putting her back in the crate if we were to go out on a Friday night. At least a baby is allowed to go where adults are allowed to go. We can't take Izzy out to dinner, to the mall or the movies and I feel bad asking to take her with me to friends' houses unless they specifically invite her. No more happy hours after work on Friday since I have to rush home to let her out. Don't get me wrong I love her, and she is so happy to see me, but life was so much easier without her. Not to mention my broken finger because of her and the trip to the "hospital" Thursday night.
Damn dog thinks it is funny to steal the dish towels from the kitchen so we chase after her. I finally got the towel back from her on the steps, I went to swat her butt with the towel and caught my finger on the top step. I thought I was going to die, well at least throw up or faint from the pain. I called my mom crying to see what to do for a broken finger. . . duh, ice and then maybe an x-ray. I called to make an appt after it swelled and hurt worse after an hour than when I originally hurt it. I am such a baby. Friday morning was so much fun getting ready. Marvin had to help me get dressed. I had to decide on clothes that were easy to get off in case I would have to go the bathroom. It feels a little better now, but is still swollen and bruised and I can't really move it without any pain. Really I am such a baby.
I am working sat school today from 8-11 so the dog is crated once again, but at least I won't feel bad crating her tonight while we go out. Marvin and I have reservations at Real Seafood in Annapolis. It is in the new parole shopping mall near PF Changs and The Chophouse. The menu looks great so I am excited!
Damn dog thinks it is funny to steal the dish towels from the kitchen so we chase after her. I finally got the towel back from her on the steps, I went to swat her butt with the towel and caught my finger on the top step. I thought I was going to die, well at least throw up or faint from the pain. I called my mom crying to see what to do for a broken finger. . . duh, ice and then maybe an x-ray. I called to make an appt after it swelled and hurt worse after an hour than when I originally hurt it. I am such a baby. Friday morning was so much fun getting ready. Marvin had to help me get dressed. I had to decide on clothes that were easy to get off in case I would have to go the bathroom. It feels a little better now, but is still swollen and bruised and I can't really move it without any pain. Really I am such a baby.
I am working sat school today from 8-11 so the dog is crated once again, but at least I won't feel bad crating her tonight while we go out. Marvin and I have reservations at Real Seafood in Annapolis. It is in the new parole shopping mall near PF Changs and The Chophouse. The menu looks great so I am excited!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
In honor of Guiliana and Bill. . .
So I don't think it is any surprise that yes, I am addicted to reality TV. Some of my favorites are The Hills, Guiliana and Bill, Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kendra (but only because she was married the same day and on the same flight as marvin and I to St. Lucia for our honeymoon. Now I think we are some sort of soul mates so I am forced to watch her show) etc.
In honor of the latest Guiliana and Bill and the Rancic challenge, I think we should come up with some challenge or a few mini challenges and have a couples competition. I think it would be so fun to get a couple of couples together and hang out. We should try and plan a (warm) weekend where we all get together. Not sure what we could compete in, but we could do a couple of miscellaneous events that are nonathletic. A few ideas are jenga (random I know), relay races, tennis, some sort of softball throw or soccer/football kick, maybe even a kickball game. If anything it would be nice to have a "friendly" kickball game where we can bring the kids (or puppies) and maybe a picnic. I have a pavillion and kiddie ball field right near our house on the water with breath taking views :)
Let me know what you all think. I feel like I haven't seen any of you for a LONG time. I know we are all busy with our own lives, but I think if we schedule a date for far in advance, maybe this idea would work!
Are you in?
In honor of the latest Guiliana and Bill and the Rancic challenge, I think we should come up with some challenge or a few mini challenges and have a couples competition. I think it would be so fun to get a couple of couples together and hang out. We should try and plan a (warm) weekend where we all get together. Not sure what we could compete in, but we could do a couple of miscellaneous events that are nonathletic. A few ideas are jenga (random I know), relay races, tennis, some sort of softball throw or soccer/football kick, maybe even a kickball game. If anything it would be nice to have a "friendly" kickball game where we can bring the kids (or puppies) and maybe a picnic. I have a pavillion and kiddie ball field right near our house on the water with breath taking views :)
Let me know what you all think. I feel like I haven't seen any of you for a LONG time. I know we are all busy with our own lives, but I think if we schedule a date for far in advance, maybe this idea would work!
Are you in?
Monday, February 8, 2010
So I guess it is time for me to submit another post since I haven't in a LONG time.
I do enjoy reading the blogs of my friends, but while I am at work the kids keep me so busy I can never find time to commit to writing.
I had the greatest work week last week. I was off monday, 2 hour delay tuesday, off wednesday, full day thursday, and an in-service on friday (no kids, just staff) although I worked from 8 until 11:15 because of the snow. It was the best week ever! This week has proven to be just as great, although I will be hating life if we have to make these days up in the summer. I have heard the rumor we may not need to make them up since it was declared a state of emergency for the dec 19-20 snow storm and this new storm. I hope the rumors are true!
Marvin and I were all snowed in (like everyone else) sat and sunday. YES, that is right, Marvin gave himself a day off Sat! We had a nice relaxing weekend together with Izzy of course. She loves the snow and likes to play king of the mountain. She is such a tough little girl. . . well she is 13.4 lbs now. That reminds me, I found Izzy a boyfriend. His name is Rodney and he is 5 months old. He is a little pug. I exchanged numbers with the woman in case we do decide to whore out our dog. Every ounce of me is saying I should. I think my baby would make BEAUTIFUL puppies! We (really I, since I haven't involved Marvin in much of this planning) will wait until next year around this time so Izzy can grow up a bit and be the best mommy ever. I love dogs so much and I would love to have a few puppies running around for 8 weeks. No, I would not be doing it for the money and yes, I do know there are complications that can arise with a small dog pregnancy, but I think we could handle it, at least financially. I may have just jinxed us, but I will keep my fingers crossed. There is only about a 10% chance possibility of this really happening, but it is up from 5% last week. It is getting close to the 6 month spaying timeline so this needs to be under discussion ASAP!
I am currently snowed in at my parents house. Of course Marvin had to work today so I had him drop me and the pup off at my parents on the way. God love my husband, I think he is one of the hardest workers on the planet. I have to give him credit for running the shop on his own for almost a year now and having really no help from anyone. He works 6 days a week and most of the time way past the 6 pm closing time. He busts his butt running around fixing cars and then has to go behind the other workers to make sure everything is done right. He just hired his first mechanic since his Dad and Uncle passed away. He has been taking on the workload of not only his regular mechanic work, but in addition to now running the place and losing his uncle as a mechanic. He has stress of producing the workload of 3 people. Not to mention the nagging wife that calls everyday around 3 pm to complain about her day. He must think she is crazy for the "stress" she thinks she has :) This is in addition to trying to renovate the house. Marvin tries to get things done when he gets home late on the week nights and then on the weekends, but again that nagging wife just wants to have everything her way and hang out with friends, go out to eat etc. He really deserves a break. We have talked about applying to HGTV curb appeal or something. We would really like to add a porch onto our house and landscape the yard. I have also tried to talk Marvin into applying to Survivor. I broke down and finally watched this past season. It was pretty good and I think Marvin would have a good shot since he is such a sweet person and such a hard worker.
I love him!
I guess this enough blogging for now. Maybe again tomorrow since I have the day off :)
I do enjoy reading the blogs of my friends, but while I am at work the kids keep me so busy I can never find time to commit to writing.
I had the greatest work week last week. I was off monday, 2 hour delay tuesday, off wednesday, full day thursday, and an in-service on friday (no kids, just staff) although I worked from 8 until 11:15 because of the snow. It was the best week ever! This week has proven to be just as great, although I will be hating life if we have to make these days up in the summer. I have heard the rumor we may not need to make them up since it was declared a state of emergency for the dec 19-20 snow storm and this new storm. I hope the rumors are true!
Marvin and I were all snowed in (like everyone else) sat and sunday. YES, that is right, Marvin gave himself a day off Sat! We had a nice relaxing weekend together with Izzy of course. She loves the snow and likes to play king of the mountain. She is such a tough little girl. . . well she is 13.4 lbs now. That reminds me, I found Izzy a boyfriend. His name is Rodney and he is 5 months old. He is a little pug. I exchanged numbers with the woman in case we do decide to whore out our dog. Every ounce of me is saying I should. I think my baby would make BEAUTIFUL puppies! We (really I, since I haven't involved Marvin in much of this planning) will wait until next year around this time so Izzy can grow up a bit and be the best mommy ever. I love dogs so much and I would love to have a few puppies running around for 8 weeks. No, I would not be doing it for the money and yes, I do know there are complications that can arise with a small dog pregnancy, but I think we could handle it, at least financially. I may have just jinxed us, but I will keep my fingers crossed. There is only about a 10% chance possibility of this really happening, but it is up from 5% last week. It is getting close to the 6 month spaying timeline so this needs to be under discussion ASAP!
I am currently snowed in at my parents house. Of course Marvin had to work today so I had him drop me and the pup off at my parents on the way. God love my husband, I think he is one of the hardest workers on the planet. I have to give him credit for running the shop on his own for almost a year now and having really no help from anyone. He works 6 days a week and most of the time way past the 6 pm closing time. He busts his butt running around fixing cars and then has to go behind the other workers to make sure everything is done right. He just hired his first mechanic since his Dad and Uncle passed away. He has been taking on the workload of not only his regular mechanic work, but in addition to now running the place and losing his uncle as a mechanic. He has stress of producing the workload of 3 people. Not to mention the nagging wife that calls everyday around 3 pm to complain about her day. He must think she is crazy for the "stress" she thinks she has :) This is in addition to trying to renovate the house. Marvin tries to get things done when he gets home late on the week nights and then on the weekends, but again that nagging wife just wants to have everything her way and hang out with friends, go out to eat etc. He really deserves a break. We have talked about applying to HGTV curb appeal or something. We would really like to add a porch onto our house and landscape the yard. I have also tried to talk Marvin into applying to Survivor. I broke down and finally watched this past season. It was pretty good and I think Marvin would have a good shot since he is such a sweet person and such a hard worker.
I love him!
I guess this enough blogging for now. Maybe again tomorrow since I have the day off :)
Monday, January 4, 2010
Back to work
It's back to work today after a long 16 day break. I thought I would be dragging and dead tired this morning, but I got up early (the puppy needed to go out) and I was out the door at least 20 minutes EARLY. This never happens! I am just anticipating what I will feel like by the end of the day or tomorrow morning. I keep telling myself to think positively!
I do like the thought of having a routine, I guess I am just OCD. But, on the other hand it is nice to be able to sleep in (after I get the dog back to sleep after she goes out and eats. . .) and do whatever I feel like during the day. It gets old quick, but in the moment it is GREAT! I can't wait until this Sat morning when I can sleep in and do nothing. . .except clean the house and catch up on the laundry.
One thing I did notice today is my work pants were a little tight today. Although I don't think Marvin minded since he stared at me while I got ready this morning. Usually he falls back asleep, but not today. There is a fine line between having curves and being plump. I don't need help in the curves department, God knows I was blessed with hips. It is when I feel my butt, hips and thighs jiggle when I run, which I did notice yesterday when I had the dog outside and as soon as she was done we would sprint to the front door. I haven't felt my thighs jiggle like that forever. Back to the grind I guess. I was hoping the work out stage would end just like acne is SUPPOSED to end after you end puberty. I guess not :(
I do like the thought of having a routine, I guess I am just OCD. But, on the other hand it is nice to be able to sleep in (after I get the dog back to sleep after she goes out and eats. . .) and do whatever I feel like during the day. It gets old quick, but in the moment it is GREAT! I can't wait until this Sat morning when I can sleep in and do nothing. . .except clean the house and catch up on the laundry.
One thing I did notice today is my work pants were a little tight today. Although I don't think Marvin minded since he stared at me while I got ready this morning. Usually he falls back asleep, but not today. There is a fine line between having curves and being plump. I don't need help in the curves department, God knows I was blessed with hips. It is when I feel my butt, hips and thighs jiggle when I run, which I did notice yesterday when I had the dog outside and as soon as she was done we would sprint to the front door. I haven't felt my thighs jiggle like that forever. Back to the grind I guess. I was hoping the work out stage would end just like acne is SUPPOSED to end after you end puberty. I guess not :(
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