The Case of the Missing Lost Tooth!!

With 3 more days left of Kindergarten, Sierra has FINALLY lost a tooth. She has been trying the entire year! Every time someone in her class lost a tooth she would come home devising ways to take out her own. Antics ranged from eating 2 apples a day to having Shaggy pull it out for her. That's right! I was involved in something one day when i heard her at our back door yelling at the dog to "GO" . She was on her hands and knees and when I investigated a little further, I noticed she had tied floss around her tooth and the other end was around the dogs collar!! Once I was able to control my laughter, I asked what in the world she was thinking??? Her response "I have to lose a tooth". Her determination comes as no surprise to me because she is MY daughter.

So today it happens and she was completely beside herself. We got home and she ran to put it underneath her pillow. I told her the tooth fairy would only take it if it was in an envelope which I then ASSUMED she got one. About an hour later, she comes to me saying she cant find her tooth!! What do you mean you cant find it? Didn't you put it in the envelope? The response of course was  NO. Well where did you leave it I ask, then we try to retrace the steps... NO TOOTH. Her solution was first to try to pull out another tooth but when I explained this wasn't an option she settled for a letter to the tooth fairy which she wrote herself.

(The diamond she's referring to is actually a little toy gem.)

She then asks if I think the tooth fairy will still leave her some $$$$$. I tell her I don't know, usually the tooth fairy just takes teeth. So the search continues, tears fall, and I find "a" tooth. Now this tooth wasn't the one she lost, it is actually Jacob's tooth. LMAO!! You see, I  write my kids letters every year on their birthdays and I had saved Jake's first tooth along with his letters. Who knew it would come in handy??? I know its wrong, but whats a mom to do? I can tell you that in Sierra's pile of letters that she will receive on her 18th bday, will be a letter in place of her first tooth; a letter about the case of her first lost tooth!!!!!

Thought this was way too funny not to share!!!!!

End of the world???

Well yesterday came and went and after an awesome day at the beach, I as well as all my family and friends still appear to be here. I have to say that NO part of me believed the world was ending on May 21,2011. After all, the bible clearly states we wont know the time, day, year when the world comes to an end. Can you believe that people quit their jobs because some 89 yr old said the world was going to end? Freakin Crazy!!!

In light of all this talk about the world ending, I've found myself thinking about all the natural disasters that have occurred in 2011. There have been ALOT of them with the majority causing major devastation and the year is not even half over yet. I personally am dreading hurricane season!!! What is the cause of these disasters and devastation? Is it global warming or is God really trying to give us warning??? Just something to ponder........

Happy Mothers Day!!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Being a mom is the most important job Ive ever had and its also the most rewarding one.  Jacob and Sierra have brought me more smiles and laughs than I ever knew was possible. They have taught me lessons about life without ever saying a word; kids have a way of doing that! On this mothers day, my son made me this awesome awesome cake!!! I cant believe he did the decorating himself.

 Sierra wrapped up half of her toys and gave them to me because that's what she does. The best part was this note that came with the gifts

My loving husband got me any awesome photo hanging jewelery box!

You don't realize until you have children yourself how much your mom really loves you. You will never understand the sacrifices she made for you or the tears she has cried for you until you become a mother. I wanted to say a little THANK YOU to my mother.

To this day, she has remained my rock. She has been my cheerleader when I was ready to give up. She has been my psychotherapist during times of breakdowns. She has given me wisdom, not with her words but with her actions. I cant imagine a day where she isn't just a phone call away. She is an amazingly strong woman, a woman I admire. She has gone from being just my mother to being one of my very best friends. I cant imagine life without her. Thanks for everything MOM! You are a truly amazing woman!

I know I am blessed to not only have the kids I do, but also to have my mom still around. I know there are many of you that aren't able to pick up the phone and call your mom. Just know that on this mothers day, your mothers are looking down from heaven,smiling because they are so very proud to be your MOM.



Tu Habla Ingles??? Our trip to Puerto Rico!!!

I know you all have been patiently waiting for this bliggity blog. :) Our spring break in Puerto Rico could not have been more FUN. It was totally action packed and a complete blast. Imagine a Spanish speaking Hawaii, that's what Puerto Rico reminds me of.  We got tons of sun therapy and also went on some really awesome hikes.

This was a really cool waterfall that we hiked to. The kids were jumping off the cliffs and swimming. FUN!!!

My baby boy climbing up the rocks.

The hikes weren't the only thing to die for... The beaches were so beautiful.

Have you ever gotten a parking ticket with instructions entirely in Spanish? I still have no idea what to do with the ticket, I only know it was $15.00. If anyone ever comes after me for not paying it, my reply will be " no comprende espanol". Thankfully, my friend Arelis speaks espanol and was able to tell me it was for parking in the wrong spot and not to worry she has about 6 of them lying around her house. LMAO. Ordering food  through the drive thru window was pretty interesting especially when the person on the other end does not speak or understand English. How do you say muffin in Spanish? Thank goodness my friend was behind us in the line and so graciously descended from her vehicle to order our food.

Speaking of food... I have NEVER eaten so much fried food. Bacalaitos, crunchy cod fritters; surullitos, sweet plump cornmeal fingers; and empanadillas, crescent-shaped turnovers filled with chicken, crab, conch, or beef, plaintains(my favorite), and mofungo were some of the main cuisines.  I honestly think i could go the rest of the year without eating anything fried!

Aside from gaining at least 5 lbs, getting sun therapy, and hiking, we traveled to old San Juan. The kids got to fly kites at EL Morro. They had a blast!!!!!

Here's a picture of Old San Juan. Lots of shops and restaurants!!!

On the way to El Morro, sits this totally packed cemetery

The kids got to fly kites!!!!! There were tons of people flying kites there.

I love going to new places;there is always so much to see and learn. Its the ultimate adventure and I feel so blessed that this time we were able to spend it with great friends, who just happened to be the ultimate tour guides. Thank you so much Mike and Arelis!!! We really had a terrific time and quite honestly the pictures and this blog just don't do it justice. I will post more pictures (A LOT MORE) on facebook.

My BC/AC Personality Disorder.

I never thought growing up would be so hard, after all we dream about it from the time we  learn to play house. How many times do you remember saying to your parents..."I cant wait till Im an adult!", "I cant wait to move out of this house". We have all said it and at the time we really meant it. Then eventually it happens. LIFE happens. We are forced to get "real" jobs to pay our "real" bills. We fall in love, get married, and have children, not always in that order. :) Out of all these, children change our lives profoundly! We become role models to these awesome little beings. They watch every move we make, they hear every word we say, and we have a responsibility to society to not raise them to be disrepectful little brats.(Obviously some of us parents are better at this than others) I for one, have taken my job as a parent very seriously...dare I say too seriously.

I admit, Im a little extreme. I will sacrifice my happiness if I feel it is not condusive to my role as a mother. Repeatedly doing this has left me feeling pretty torn. I think every mother is essentially composed of two parts, BC and AC. (Before Children and After Children). While I LOVE being a mom, there are times I would just like to be that person I was before children. That person is not better or worse than the person I am today, its just a different person. A less responsible, more of a good time, kind of person. A person who doesnt really care if dinner is on the table before 6pm. A person who doesnt worry about the hangover I might ensue from a night of drinking. So Is it possible to be both?? Thats the question I find myself revisting. I have always believed the answer was NO. Once you become a mother there is no turning back. I think alot of women are feeling this way. Is it fair or necessary that we lose some of our "fun selves". I love that part of me just as much as a love being a mother.

I am a good parent, so I will ultimately lean towards my super responsible AC side. However, Im thinking I may just find a way to nuture that BC side seperately, at least some of its elements... I encourage all of you to do the same. You just never know...You may be better parents because of it!!!!! If you are already doing so...Hooray for you and please feel free to share your tips. :)

I mean really......how could I be anything less than perfect for these two crazy awesome kids. :)

Bliggity Bloggity BLAH

***Caution.....this blog may depress you or piss you off ***

I'm finding it very hard to maintain my positiveness this week so I thought I would share my negativity.(You're welcome) I am just outright grumpy and disgruntled. Have you seen the price of damn gas? I am seriously over it! $3.50 a gallon, you have to be shitting me!! It makes me want to revolt and never by a damn gallon of gas again. I promise you that I would bike my ass to work or take public transportation if this was at all possible. However its not, because I work 50 miles away  and the south lags behind in the public transportation arena. I guess I could bike to work but I would have to leave 4 hours before my shift starts and quite frankly I just don't have that kind of time to allott to transportation purposes.

It's not enough that my family spend 700 bucks in gas a month, but we are also expected to pay more for our groceries, airfare, and dinners out. McDonald's has even raised their prices!!!! Our wages on the other hand, have either stayed the same or decreased.  Americans have always seen the U.S. as a powerhouse. Are we though??? We import billions of goods from China, outsource work to the Philippines, and depend on other countries for oil. We fight other countries battles while our own country falls apart. Compare the children in China to American children and you will find our kids are lagging drastically behind, yet because of budget cuts many states are going to a 4 day school week. This country is in some serious trouble. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!

Thanks for letting me rant ...feel free to put your two cents in, it may just make you feel better. :)

My thoughts about Sundays!!!



Sunday.... we loathe it because it's an official reminder that our weekend is OVER!! Sunday simply says, "Haha, it's back to the grind tomorrow". Sunday reminds us that work,school, and deadlines, await us. With its laughter comes speed; it's always amazing how fast Sunday flies by!!! Yes, like the rest of you, I have been known to loathe Sunday... until recently that is.

My family and I have been spending our Sunday mornings at church. Ok before I go on, I want you to please place your right hand underneath your chin and push your mouth closed. Yes, I know it's shocking, especially to those that know me as the "non organized religion" type of girl. Even more shocking than me stepping foot into a church, is the fact that I truly enjoy going!!! It has changed Sundays for me! I look forward to Sunday. Sunday lately has brought a sense of clarity as well as peace within me. It's a feeling that is hard to describe. It's an awesome feeling, like the kind of feeling you have on the first day of your much needed vacation.

So Sunday is almost over and the week ahead is jam packed with things I have to get done, an interview I hope to ace, and trying to squeeze some exercise time in. Even knowing these things await me, I still feel relaxed and happy. I have spent my Sunday exactly as I have wanted. I feel at peace and ready for whatever the week brings me. HAPPY SUNDAY FRIENDS!!!!!!