Beach BUMS

I realized something about my blog, I NEVER post any pictures of my kids crying, and they do that A LOT-cry, whine, fight, bicker, moan, etc etc etc. I am usually too aggravated and annoyed to grab my camera, but this time the crying took place right when I had my camera handy.

Jackson LOVED the beach, and had he had the appropriate attire on, he would have stayed out there all day. Small problem, he was knocked down by a wave while digging for crabs about five minutes into the experience. He was NOT happy, he was covered in water from shoulder to toe. Mommy didn't bring any extra clothes with because she wasn't very smart. Oh well, we survived. Thankfully, daddy had a sweatshirt for Jackson to borrow. It was slow motion when he got knocked down, I SWEAR! I wish I could have caught him, it would have made for a much more exciting trip to the beach, but it wouldn't have created the story we have today!



Tyler HATED putting her feet in the water, but as always, I MADE HER! I didn't want her to miss the opportunity to stick her feet in the Pacific. She screamed and cried for awhile, but once I showed her the seashells, she was in heaven, she loved hopping through the sand and finding seashells, give the girl a bucket, and she would have been set! Here she is screaming "NO!" at me and running away!




Overall, I got some great pictures, and I have to say the one at the top ROCKS since I am not a professional or anything! Some of my favorites. . .







I am happy we went to the beach, the kids talk about it all the time, my only regret is that I didn't get to try out any highly recommended restaurants in the area because we had to go back to the hotel and change their clothes. In other news, I got to have Eggs Benedict at Mrs Knott's Chicken Restaurant, and it was amazing, so it all works out!

More to come about Knott's Berry Farm tomorrow!

Ruminations

If you follow Aaron Karo, you know what I am talking about, if not, this is just a bunch of RANDOM things I have been thinking about.

1. I need to plan something for July and August, if I don't, and I have nothing to look forward to, I will die. If anyone wants to take me on an all expense paid trip, please contact me PRONTO!!! I cannot imagine being responsible for these children, ALONE for EIGHT FLIPPING WEEKS (probably more, but I am not willing to count!)

2. I don't do camping, but I do enjoy LONG walks on the beach and luxury beach house rentals! Preferably with a king bed, but I will sacrifice and make Pat sleep on the floor :-) If people would like to share a beach house, also email me, I may be willing to contribute to the bill, but think I should pay less because Pat and I are so fun(ny)!

3. Am I making anyone laugh yet?

4. I am REALLY scared that Pat will HATE the chicken dinner when we get to Knott's Berry Farm!

5. The day after Easter, Pat and I have a date with a sushi restaurant BECAUSE a lot of sushi contains cream cheese and mayo! NO WONDER I HAVE BEEN CRAVING IT!

6. Is it terrible that I enjoy hearing Pat get frustrated with the kids because I like knowing it take 3 seconds for them to annoy him, when I am here with them ALL DAY LONG!

7. I like tweeting celebrities, it makes me feel as though I am part of the in crowd!

8. Listening to Jackson read is enough to drive me to drink, I HATE listening to kids sound out words! WORST PART OF TEACHING, hands down!

9. All the fish are DEAD-THE.END.

BEST JEANS EVER

I have been wearing Old Navy jeans for years and years and years and years, and I really don't like them all that much. Finally last week, I decided to try some on at different places, and I couldn't really find any I liked, until I hit the denim JACKPOT at TARGET of all places!!!

$24.99-I was willing to spend up to $100 if they fit right!

Merona Fit Solutions No Gap Waist Jean-Dark Wash

OMG, how dorky do those sound, INCREDIBLY, but I am telling you, I can bend over without my butt hanging out, they are soft and stretchy, ALMOST as comfortable as my black pants. . .almost! Basically, I can be a mom in them and look cute at the same time!

I left them on all day yesterday, I didn't rush home and put pajama pants on, it was AMAZING! I am in love!



Hurry, go try them on today and tell me what you think! I can't WAIT to hear what you all think of my awesome mom jeans!

Our Newest Additions

At the auction on Saturday night, I bid on swim lessons with my favorite lady Mrs. Wyse! The swim lessons came with the fish or the other way around. Anyway, my kids have named them Jack and Puppy Girl. Really creative, I know!

Ten on Tuesday

1. Jackson had his first tball game on Saturday. It was a BEAUTIFUL day.






2. I should have put sit next to the glass at a hockey game on my things to do before I am 40. . .we bought two glass tickets at the school auction to the Coyotes game on April 3rd. I am SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!

3. Real Housewives of NYC is my second fav (New Jersey will always hold a special place in my heart) Housewives group. I swear when Bethenny and The Countess were having their "reconciliation" at the bar/cafe. I was dying. For those of you who missed it, The Countess was explaining that if you invite someone to go out and do something, surfing for example, then you are expected to pay for the activity! Sorry all, if these are the rules, I am DONE inviting people to hang out, and trust me when I say that if you invite me somewhere, I don't expect you to pay!

4. Karl Rove and Matt Lauer going at it on the Today Show is hysterical. It is so obvious that Matt can't stand Karl. I love when Matt does these types of interviews.

5. I should NOT be trusted with a checkbook. I cannot remember to turn in checks. If I can't Bill Pay it, I should NOT be allowed to sign up for the event/activity!

6. Did anyone else want Kathryn Bigelow to yell SUCK IT to James Cameron at the Academy Awards? (A) He has been married FIVE times! (B) He seems like an arrogant ASS! (C) He continues to marry people who play roles in his films, who is next, Sigourney Weaver? GROSS, I just don't like him an ounce!

7. Pat loved Avatar, and we disagree strongly on this topic!

8. Is anyone surprised that Pat and I disagree on something????

9. I am kind of bummed that Melissa Rycroft Strickland (the Melissa from the Bachelor) didn't get the Dancing with the Stars hosting job. I like her, and I think she is GENUINE!

10. How about I almost threw up a little last night watching the The Bachelor:Jason and Molly's Wedding!? They are so disgusting and gross together, they deserve one another and their TORTURED life! BLAH!

Ten on Tuesday

1. Seriously who has an hour and a half t-ball practice. I was bored watching them after like 45 minutes, I think that is sufficient. Especially when all the parents are expected to stay and watch, Tyler is running around, spinning, doing handstands, picking up what looked like moldy pinecones. Just reminds me of how much I cannot STAND the outdoors!

2. I sign Jackson up for these things because Pat swears to me that he will help out, take Jackson, and what do you know? I am sitting at tball two or three times a week! BLAH!

3. It is really hard not to LOVE watching 5 year olds play tball though because they are all so flighty, not paying attention, TALKING, and just overall HUMOROUS!

4. Day One of Pat's trial apparently went well. He looked very relieved after picking the jury and doing his opening statement! Day Two started about an hour ago, keep your fingers crossed, for him and for me that I am able to keep up this "supportive wife" facade, when really I just want to punch him in the face and say, "I need some flipping help around here!" This trial comes on the heels of much pre-trial prep, and I feel like I haven't really talked to or seen Pat in like three weeks! He's here, but not really, know what I mean?

5. Pat has been very kind about the whole trial thing and has thanked me NUMEROUS times a day for doing everything around here. I am pretty sure he is aware just how much extra work it is for me! I am still confused why stay at home moms aren't paid by the state!

6. Do you like how number 1-5 have been contradictions? I think that's ok though. I think tball is very cute, I just don't like going 2-3 times a week for 1.5 hours. Pat has been nice about all the extra work, but I am sick of doing it!

7. I cannot keep the Master Bedroom clean for the LIFE OF ME!

8.I just spent an hour filling out the registration forms to re-enroll Tyler at the SAME SCHOOL next year. Shouldn't the paperwork be less substantial once you have already gone there?? SOOOO ANNOYING!

9. I want a new BIGGER house-STAT! I feel like there isn't a place for everything in this house.

10. I don't want to go look at houses at all! How's that for another contradiction!? Why can't some relative I have never met, die and leave me their house in the one square mile I am willing to live in? Is that too much to ask????

Happy Tuesday All!

When I Grow Up

I have gone through the motions of my life for the past 12 years or so, trying to figure out what I "want to be when I grow up". I have tried on many different hats. I would have to say any sort of RETAIL position sucked the big one, and I freaking hated everything about retail: customer service, cleaning, stocking, inventory, OMG-NONE of those words sound remotely appealing. I have a degree in Psychology, a minor in Religion, a Education Certificate, 2 Kids, a Husband and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. What I am trying to say is that I still have NO IDEA what I want to be when I grow up. I think I am content. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be a food critic, but who wouldn't. Well, I don't think my husband would because he won't try anything new, but can you imagine the glory of walking into a restaurant and having the wait staff, chef, hostess, etc. CRINGE because you are there to eat at their restaurant, bringing you plates and plates of food, signature drinks, and dessert. To me, this would be my defining moment.

Today, is Pat's moment. His first trial as first chair. I imagine the entire time you are in law school, you imagine what it would be like to go to trial and what you would do or say. Today is a HUGE hurdle for him. It is not so much about whether or not he wins or loses, but about never having to say that it's his first trial ever again! Much more goes into the whole trial process than you would think after watching something like Law and Order, or my current fav, The Deep End. Pat's trial is a big deal because it is a trial, but my heart goes out to those families of attorneys or judges who have been involved in high profile trials: OJ Simpson comes to mind. The ENDLESS hours and energy that is expended getting ready for trial is INSANE!

So, if you are the praying type, or if you just want to send a few good vibes his way today, I know he is NERVOUS as all get out, and would appreciate all the good energy he can receive!

No matter what happens, you are still a super star in our eyes! WE LOVE YOU!