Grace is ready for a Saturday afternoon walk with Mommy and Daddy...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Random Tuesday Thoughts
It's Tuesday, 1:37 in the afternoon and my mind is overflowing with so many random thoughts. I ususally write with a particular theme, kid, event or happenstance in mind, but every now and then I just have to let all the little thinking ants crawl out of my mind onto this blog.
1. I paid the bills today. As I commented on Facebook, doesn't it just seem easier to breathe once the final check has been sent and the bill folder isn't an inch thick anymore? I seem to have more patience with my babies, my husband, and am in an overall better mood. So what that there's not much left in the bank account...I'm just glad the lights, water and cable are still on.
2. My husband dropped by my office. Larry brought me his leftover pizza from the lunch he had with my dad. Larry and my dad are like two peas in a pod. And I'm NEVER right in any argument Larry and I may have. I think my dad secretly loves Larry more than me. Of course, he'd never admit to that, but I sure do think that sometimes.
3. My son should be an actor. My Angel came home from a fun-filled weekend of 24/7 swimming, movies, and late nights at Grandma Silvia's house yesterday. He had All Star practice at 5:00 (to which he was late) and that was the LAST place he wanted to be. So what did the boy do? "I have a headache, my tummy hurts, I think I'm gonna throw up..." What was my caring and compassionate, loving husband's response? "Suck it up, boy, you had your fun and now it's time to work!" He is the coach, afterall. Needless to say, Angel made it through practice and eventually smiles and laughter broke through, but when he came home all the pains and woes came flooding back to him. When he walked through the door he had one hand on his forehead and the other on his stomach, kind of bent over with his eyes almost squinting shut, trying to force out a single tear. He glanced into the living room to make sure I saw him in his agony. I called him over to me, hugged him and said I missed him and then told him since he didn't feel well I thought he should take a nice, hot shower and then go to bed. His eyes bugged out and he said, "Bed? It's only 7:30!!" Yep, bed. I think Angel was tired from the weekend and cousin Daniel came to stay at our house for the week and Angel wanted to stay home and play - not go to practice. I almost went out and bought a fake little award because that acting was superb!
4. My birthday is Saturday. Yes, another year and, thank God, no gray hairs yet! I'm going to be 37 and, actually, I really don't have any feelings about that. Three years from 40, I guess. Now when I turn 40 I will throw the biggest party FOR MYSELF! I'm looking forward to 40. I've heard that you are your true self when you reach 40. For now, I'm just going to enjoy being 37 and work on the goals I set for myself to accomplish before I reach 40. I can't tell you what they are because then you can hold me to them. LOL Only Larry knows. And I think there's a few that HE doesn't even know. Anyways, what do I want for my birthday? I couldn't think of one thing that I don't already have that would make my life more wonderful. Don't get me wrong, I'd take some cash in a minute, but really, I am very content with all I have and in all honestly, I should get rid of some stuff for my birthday. All I asked for is a round, three layer chocolate cake with one candle in the center. I have my husband whom I love with every fiber of my being, my children who are the lights of my life and my family and friends who love me unconditionally and support me. What more is there to want?
So there. Those are my random Tuesday thoughts. My lunch is over and I have lots to get done before quittin' time so ...Have a good Tuesday!
1. I paid the bills today. As I commented on Facebook, doesn't it just seem easier to breathe once the final check has been sent and the bill folder isn't an inch thick anymore? I seem to have more patience with my babies, my husband, and am in an overall better mood. So what that there's not much left in the bank account...I'm just glad the lights, water and cable are still on.
2. My husband dropped by my office. Larry brought me his leftover pizza from the lunch he had with my dad. Larry and my dad are like two peas in a pod. And I'm NEVER right in any argument Larry and I may have. I think my dad secretly loves Larry more than me. Of course, he'd never admit to that, but I sure do think that sometimes.
3. My son should be an actor. My Angel came home from a fun-filled weekend of 24/7 swimming, movies, and late nights at Grandma Silvia's house yesterday. He had All Star practice at 5:00 (to which he was late) and that was the LAST place he wanted to be. So what did the boy do? "I have a headache, my tummy hurts, I think I'm gonna throw up..." What was my caring and compassionate, loving husband's response? "Suck it up, boy, you had your fun and now it's time to work!" He is the coach, afterall. Needless to say, Angel made it through practice and eventually smiles and laughter broke through, but when he came home all the pains and woes came flooding back to him. When he walked through the door he had one hand on his forehead and the other on his stomach, kind of bent over with his eyes almost squinting shut, trying to force out a single tear. He glanced into the living room to make sure I saw him in his agony. I called him over to me, hugged him and said I missed him and then told him since he didn't feel well I thought he should take a nice, hot shower and then go to bed. His eyes bugged out and he said, "Bed? It's only 7:30!!" Yep, bed. I think Angel was tired from the weekend and cousin Daniel came to stay at our house for the week and Angel wanted to stay home and play - not go to practice. I almost went out and bought a fake little award because that acting was superb!
4. My birthday is Saturday. Yes, another year and, thank God, no gray hairs yet! I'm going to be 37 and, actually, I really don't have any feelings about that. Three years from 40, I guess. Now when I turn 40 I will throw the biggest party FOR MYSELF! I'm looking forward to 40. I've heard that you are your true self when you reach 40. For now, I'm just going to enjoy being 37 and work on the goals I set for myself to accomplish before I reach 40. I can't tell you what they are because then you can hold me to them. LOL Only Larry knows. And I think there's a few that HE doesn't even know. Anyways, what do I want for my birthday? I couldn't think of one thing that I don't already have that would make my life more wonderful. Don't get me wrong, I'd take some cash in a minute, but really, I am very content with all I have and in all honestly, I should get rid of some stuff for my birthday. All I asked for is a round, three layer chocolate cake with one candle in the center. I have my husband whom I love with every fiber of my being, my children who are the lights of my life and my family and friends who love me unconditionally and support me. What more is there to want?
So there. Those are my random Tuesday thoughts. My lunch is over and I have lots to get done before quittin' time so ...Have a good Tuesday!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Growing, Growing....
I wanted to post some updated pictures of my babies. They are growing amazingly fast and this blog is one way I am keeping the memories of their childhood. I figured out a way to print this blog and, even now, going back to read entries from last year bring tears to my eyes - just thinking about how much they've grown, how much they've changed in just under one year. Here they are....
Angel is our baseball star. He's upstairs right now playing video games while the rest of the family is down here in the living room. I'm told that I need to get used to it, because as he grows he'll be spending more time up there. He misses us every now and then though because he'll pop his head in the room and say, "Hey Mommy!" Yes, I think I'll always be "mommy" to him. :D
As for Miss Alliah....she is such a fashionista lately. She takes almost a 1/2 an hour picking out her clothes and then pants have to come down to a certain length, her shirts can't be too small (hallelujah) and her jackets have to match her outfit. She's seven. She is learning to make new friends and is becoming more responsible everyday. She's such a good girl.
And Miss Grace? The girl weighs 17.4 pounds, is 27-1/2 inches long and, as you can see in the picture, can hold her own bottle now. We get to start baby cereal and baby rice in just a few days. I'm looking forward to that; I know it will be hilarious to see. She brings so much joy into our family and we fall more in love with her everyday!
Angel is our baseball star. He's upstairs right now playing video games while the rest of the family is down here in the living room. I'm told that I need to get used to it, because as he grows he'll be spending more time up there. He misses us every now and then though because he'll pop his head in the room and say, "Hey Mommy!" Yes, I think I'll always be "mommy" to him. :D
As for Miss Alliah....she is such a fashionista lately. She takes almost a 1/2 an hour picking out her clothes and then pants have to come down to a certain length, her shirts can't be too small (hallelujah) and her jackets have to match her outfit. She's seven. She is learning to make new friends and is becoming more responsible everyday. She's such a good girl.
And Miss Grace? The girl weighs 17.4 pounds, is 27-1/2 inches long and, as you can see in the picture, can hold her own bottle now. We get to start baby cereal and baby rice in just a few days. I'm looking forward to that; I know it will be hilarious to see. She brings so much joy into our family and we fall more in love with her everyday!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Beach Day!
We had the most beautiful day at Del Monte Beach yesterday! It started off a little windy, but by mid-afternoon the waves were big, the sand was warm and the snacks we took were simply delicious! :D This was our second trip to the beach this year. Twice in one week, mind you. We had so much fun watching the kids jump and splash in the frigid Pacific Ocean. There were lots of boogie boarders, surfers and skim borders everywhere catching some great waves, and even some dedicated joggers hitting the ocean sand. We, on the other hand, spread on out on the blankets under our umbrellas and watched the tide roll in and out. We stayed until almost 8 o'clock. Thank God for the awesome pizza delivery guy from Me-n-Eds Pizza who brought us dinner! (Yes, they deliver to the beach!!) It was a day of much needed rest with our family we love so much.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Congrats!
Congratulations to my baby sister Nicole and my newest brother Corwin on their Wedding Day, May 30, 2009!!!
My Cutie Pie!
Me and the girls had a quick to visit to Fresno for my nephew Jesse's high school graduation last week. We stayed with Grandma Silvia and Grandpa David (well, it's actually Tia Sandy' house)and got to swim in their wonderful swimming pool. Tia Sandy bought Alliah and Gracie new suits and we hit the pool! It wasn't quite hot enough for Grace to swim, believe it or not, but me and Alliah got a few hours in. We swam and danced and played games...it was so fun. Alliah loved floating in Tia Sandy and Uncle Laz's swimming pool. She's just like her Mama...she's just got to be part fish!
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Here's a pic of my handsome nephew Jesse James Valadez Jr. in cap and gown. We're so proud of this young man. He has great things in his future. We love you, Jesse!!
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
I don't remember having a better time with the kids than we did at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Thursday, June 18th. It was Alliah's first time on the Giant Dipper and the Double Shot and oh did she love it! Angel felt like a professional ride "rider" as he led us all down the Boardwalk recounting all the memories of the many times he's ridden each ride in good times past. Larry and all the fam hung out at the beach while I walked all the kiddos from ride to ride. Poor Uncle Tom got burnt like a lobster (sleeping in the sun) but we had a BLAST! I don't know if there is greater joy than seeing the child-like smiles on my babies' faces. They were in pure delight. I also loved seeing the "I think I'm gonna puke" look on their faces while the rides were spinning uncontrollably and then watching them break out in laughter when they held it in and made it through the ride successfully. We had pizza, corn dogs, ice cream, icees, shaved ice, etc. We truly lived the Boardwalk experience. Yes, that day is a day I will never forget. Grace was amused by all of the people and all of the bright lights and spinning colors. She'd let out an occassional giggle all by her little lonesome when something stimulating caught her eye. Yes, I definitely will take the kids again. And soon...
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