Monday came and Monday can GO

I woke up this morning not feeling so perky. Not sure if it was the weather change or what but my throat was scratchy, and I just didn't feel quite "right." I decided I would lay on the couch while Reis ate and threw his cheerios on the floor. I closed my eyes for half a second and smack, my son is standing there and whacks me on the face. I am up now. I have baby proofed my cabinets in the house and also in my bathroom. Baby seems to enjoy Oil of Olay lotion and my rejuvenating facial peel. These gadgets are so good, I think I cuss half the time trying to get into my own cabinets. Well, one of the knobs came off of the cabinet and me the genius that I am decided to try and smack it back on with my plastic paddle brush. So, now no knob and no brush. Needless to say, I am not looking too pretty today. Then, he decides to snatch the plug in out of the wall...disclaimer-I don't know what I was thinking still having it in except that I enjoy the smell of fresh linen flowing through my kitchen. This bottle of smelly goodness breaks and glass is all over the floor. Good thing for my handy-vac, it has seen more cheerios, goldfish, and now glass in the last couple of months. I feel like all I have done today is try and fix things to no avail. Finally, I was leaving today with Reis on my hip and knocked half a bottle of red wine on the floor. I have glass and Petite Syrah EVERYWHERE!!! Once again, handy-vac to the rescue. Only now when I am sucking up cheerios, goldfish, and whatever else comes my way, I get a whiff of red wine...not so good. So, I have thrown in the towel and am going to get in bed and read my US Weekly. Nighty night:)

Please explain

Our family has been through hell lately and I literally mean it. Not myself, Alan, and Reis but my mom, dad, and sister. My parent's divorce should be finalized soon and if that wasn't enough, they have to deal with my sister's antics. I have no idea who all reads this and she probably doesn't even know I have a blog, but if she reads this maybe it will do her some GOOD and at this point I don't care! I don't understand how someone can continually make bad decisions, have the parents bail them out constantly, and then say that no one has ever done anything for them? I get so FRUSTRATED! Basically, my dad is the only one that is willing to still deal with her and he has no home right now, the stress of work, and a divorce. It makes me so mad. What do you do to make someone realize they need to get their act together even though they are in a vulnerable state? Do you still chew their ass and wonder if they will be there the next day? Or, worry that the last thing you said will in fact be the last thing and then you have to live with that. How do you deal with that type of situation? Write them off? Keep bailing them out? I have no idea but something has got to give...it's getting ridiculous. I am airing out dirty laundry but right now, I simply don't give a crap.

I also don't know what I did to be so blessed and peaceful while my family is going through such drama. How come my life has been a gift from God over the past couple of years? Not meaning my whole life hasn't but one would think that these first couple of years would be trying and it actually hasn't been so bad. Everything has fallen into place for us. Yes, we have had some bad spots over the years but things have always fallen into place....a good job for Alan, a house to buy, our finances, my parents being generous, able and more than willing to help us out whenever we need something. I am so thankful for both of them even if that means they live separate lives. I cannot remember a time when I said, "mom and dad, I need this" and them not doing their best to make that happen. Even now that I am 26, it is still the same way. I look at that and hope that I can do the same for Reis one day just because we can and think he deserves it.

Looking forward

The next couple of weeks are going to be busy but I am looking forward to it. Sometimes I wonder how I am not crazier than I am being stuck in the house or maybe it is just the everyday, mundane routine I am sick of? Anyway, glad things will be busy soon. My in-laws and Pa are coming for Labor Day weekend. I always enjoy when they come not only just to see them and hang out, but also someone else to HELP. Sometimes momma just needs a break and it definitely does me good.

The weekend following Labor Day husband is going to a bachelor party so I am headed to Gainesville to the Florida-Miami game. I am going to be forced to wear orange and blue(gasp) but then again, I don't want to get beat up or my car keyed. So, I figured I would just join them. I am not a traitor just a mom willing to do about anything to get out of the house. Another note...told husband if he spends one dollar on a skank that weekend...don't come home:)

Then, the end of Sept. we get an all inclusive vacay to the Omni Resort near Orlando for a wedding husband is in. Got the mother in law on stand by to babysit that weekend so I am overjoyed at the thought of husband and I by ourselves for 3 days at the beach. Oh, what a joyous occasion that will be:)

Batteries, water and MRE's

Husband was cute yesterday watching the latest news on Tropical Storm Fay and saying we should be fully prepared. So, he went to Publix and stocked up. I was joking with him because he's been in Germany and Iraq for the last 6 years prior to us getting married and not too many hurricanes blow through over there. I jokingly told him to check to see if Publix sold Army issued MRE's since we are likely to be without power for a couple days. His response, "smart ass!" I sure hope it doesn't get bad, if I'm stuck in this house for too many days I'll be a monster.

We had a good time again this weekend at the Hard Rock. Didn't win any money actually lost it all. But the drinks were still tasty:)

Another thought

I haven't been watching Big Brother from the beginning but have for the past 3 or so seasons. Every season I think to myself there's no way this season could top the last with drama, but it always does. I love it! And, Michelle and her mouth are so annoying...go back to the Bronx or wherever with that accent...it's annoying. I've said my peace and shall go now.

Husband knows how to work it

So, as I said yesterday husband decided to go to the gun show(every time I say this, I think of Anchor Man) and made a purchase. I absolutely HATE guns and am terrified of them. I have no idea where he plans on keeping this thing, but it won't be anywhere near me and my baby. Anyway, to suffice my bitching I was given the green light to go shopping...not complaining now. So I took my happy butt to International Plaza and got some blinged out Ed Hardy sunglasses. They are big, obnoxious, and sparkly so I am happy:)

Peace and quiet

Alan took Reis and went to a gun show in Tampa...maybe it's the redneck in him or the army man he still is, but I don't care momma gets some ME time. It is NICE!! Anne and Jed are coming this weekend and I pray it doesn't rain. This will be our second attempt at Busch Gardens so hopefully we can avoid the rain. It's open at night now so I thought it would be neat to go. No rain, no rain I say. We also got pre-approved for our loan so I am soooo relieved. Everything pretty much depends on that obviously so that's good. Looks like we will sign our contract in September and they will start building it. It will work out perfectly if everything goes according to plan as far as our lease being up and the townhouse built. Sigh of relief on that. Well, I am off to enjoy my quiet time although it will include my vacuum cleaner. The joys of being a mom:)

Soooo...I did something a little crazy today

I got a tattoo on my wrist. I got Reis' name tattooed on my inner wrist. Maybe it was momma gone wild or something, but I just decided I wanted to do it. It didn't hurt too bad but after giving birth, nothing hurts in comparison to that.

I need sippy cup help

Reis has been transitioning to a sippy cup, but I can't find any that don't leak. I have been using the Nuk brand with a soft spout which he likes, but anytime he throws it down the top gets loose and milk spills out. He doesn't like the hard top ones yet and of course we have Nascar cups that daddy insisted he have. Any suggestions moms? I don't want my carpet and car to smell of nasty milk.

Money can't buy happiness but it can sure get a man out of the dog house

As mentioned in my earlier post, husband met his friend, Billy, at the cigar bar which is not even a mile from our house. Reis was already down and I was in my pj's so I figured why not let him blow off a little steam and have man time. Well, he got home a lot later then he was supposed to and caused a ruckus when he got in, but I won't go into details. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper this morning. I got Reis up and decided to head to the gym. I looked in husband's wallet in hopes that he might have a little cash I could steal. To my surprise, there was a $100 in there. When he finally pulled his lazy butt out of bed, I asked why in the heck he had all that money and he said he went by the atm on the way home so the Suskey peace talk in the morning would go a lot smoother. Smart man indeed...I was no longer angry and took my white, mommy butt and went and tanned on husband's dollar. Sometimes, a little sun and some unexpected cash makes things all better.

A little premature but hopefully it will work out

I have always been one of those people that doesn't want to say anything until I know things are set in stone but I think everything is going to work out perfectly. Alan is at the cigar bar around the corner so I am in the bed watching horrible reality TV and thought I might blog a bit. We have found some really nice townhouses in pre-construction and I think we are going to sign a contract on one. I am really excited because it seems like for the length of our marriage we have been tied down to the military and their way of life and then moving down here and not knowing what to expect or where the nice places to live are located. So, we came across this through some friends who have already signed contracts and decided to check it out. Come to find out, we could really do this and our mortgage would be the same as what we are paying now...hello? Why not? The great thing about pre-construction is that we can pick and choose what we want the house to look like...ie....granite counter tops...nice. I guess I can't say all things military are bad because the housing company has a program called Hometown Heroes that will give $4700 towards upgrades on top of the $4000 the company already offers for new home buyers. They also pay all closing costs if using their lender which is awesome. I guess the lull in the housing market has it's advantages for those looking to purchase their first home. So, in October we plan on signing the contract if all goes well and have a plan for when our lease comes up here. I think I have officially hit "grown up" stage when looking at refrigerators and cabinets makes me excited. Hopefully all will go well and we can finally have our home.