How old is he anyway?

Tonight Bradley (who is 14) and I were riding in the car. I had the windows down and the music up. Bradley says "Mom, can you turn it down? It is too loud!"

What the heck is that all about? He liked the song so it wasn't that. Whatever! Crazy teenagers!

JB's wedding

JB's wedding, originally uploaded by cucsmom.

Here is a picture of Eric and Diane at JB's wedding. You can't tell, but I have a drink in my hand too!

One step, two step, three step, four...

...soon Diego will be walking out the door. Finally he is walking.

We were helping him yesterday, and all of a sudden, he was more sturdy. He quit throwing himself at whomever he was walking too. He even turned a corner yesterday. One year and three days old, FINALLY!

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Huh?

Dr. Dr. give me the news

Well, I went to the Dr. today and he said everything looks good. I have two pains and he doesn't know why but he doesn't think they have to do with the surgery. I am not sure how they could have to do with anything else, but what do I know.

He said it takes 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to feel yourself again. Why couldn't they have told me this before now? I have been feeling bad for feeling so tired for days now. I thought I should feel great!

Anyway, all is well. The plan is to return to work tomorrow. I like returning on Friday's, little to do and it helps me get back into the swing of things.

Eric and I are planning to go to Mexico over Father's Day weekend. Can't wait!

Got Milk?

I love the new Got Milk commercial. The one where all the men are buying ALL the milk because it helps with PMS. That is funny. Luckily for my husband (and me) I don't get PMS. And I better not see some comment on here stating otherwise Eric!

Not as tough as I thought

Okay, I always thought of myself as tough. Tough cookie, I can handle what comes my way! I am beginning to question that. My gallbladder surgery was a week ago today. I am still in pain. If I could, I would just lay in bed ALL day (instead of most of it). I seriously thought I would be up and as good as new in a few days. I stopped taking the pain meds because they weren't helping, but I am tired of say "ow" or "damn that hurt", especially when I cough or sneeze.

I am so ready to be over this whole thing. I had four children with nothing during labor, and here I am complaining day in and out. (poor Eric). I am one who is always saying, "You don't know until it happens to you" and I guess I just assumed I would do fine.

So, two more days before I go back to the Dr. I hope to be one hundred percent by that time. (okay 82% would be good)

Don't try and google "tough cookie", you won't find me there!

Where does the time go?

Diego will be one tomorrow? How has a year passed so quickly?

Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I can't wait until..."? I have decided not to do that anymore. I realized that even if I am simply wishing for next weekend, I am wanting a whole week to pass by. A week of hearing Siobhan sing, of "Mommy, I love you", seven days of having a freshly bathed child, seven chances to see Krystal and Bradley before they are adults. Seven days I might not remember to tell my husband how much I love him.

Really, what is the rush? Everyday is special. Even those boring, at home, doing nothing days, could contain some of our best memories. You just never know.

Happy Birthday little man. I can't believe we have been blessed with a whole year of those so cute little smiles. My life is so blessed (and I will do my best to see that next time I want to explode!) I love you, Eric, Krystal, Bradley, Siobhan and little Diego. I am thankful for everyday that we spend together.

Ms. Universe

Okay we were watching, I can't believe it either. But anyway, the girls had about 30 seconds to answer a question. One girl was asked what book she would recommend. Another was asked what mistake she made that she learned from. Another was asked "What is wrong with your country and what would you do to fix it?"

What the hell is that? How fair are those questions. I am against these kinds of contest just as a general rule, but come on. At least make them fair!

Diego and Siobhan

Diego and Siobhan, originally uploaded by cucsmom.

No, she does not have lipstick on! Blessed with red lips.

Mr. Big

I just saw a preview for a movie that has Mr. Big from Sex and the City in it. He was my favorite. I am going to have to watch that. I love Mr. Big!

Mr. Big! Mr. Big! Mr. Big!

amazing

I try really hard not to judge, but I don't know how people can do this. All I have to say is, damn that MUST hurt!

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art827.asp

Yes, those are IN the flesh!

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Hush Little Baby

It worked! Diego has been sleeping through the night. Oh happy days (nights really!). Last night at about 2am, Eric heard him making some noise and he went right back to sleep. What a good boy!

Where are those past blogs?

That said Diego slept 10 hours? I need to look at those. He has been waking up every night at least once, but most of the time twice a night. Well no more Mister. I can't take it! Tonight I let him cry it out. I think it took about an hour or a little more. The odd thing is, we ALWAYS lay him down for a nap or bedtime awake. So you would think he is used to laying there in his bed.

I don't know if it is the change. His Nana usually watches him and she isn't right now. Maybe that really makes a difference. Whatever it is, MY body doesn't seem to understand. I blame his teeth. I blame this. I blame that. Forget it. I can handle a few sleepless nights knowing it should all blow over in a day or five.

We moved Diego in with Siobhan so of course he woke her up. She is in our bed. Looks like I will be hitting the couch!

Sad to see Gomez go

Gomez lost on The Contender tonight. I was so sure he was going to win. He has been my favorite all along. A family man through and through. He seemed to be the only one there who really enjoyed being there. He had a smile throughout and was a tiger in the ring. I do not follow boxing, I have never enjoying seeing boxing. This show has something more. For me, that something more, is now gone.

I know we will see you in the ring out there fighting the big fights. (I will be on the lookout!)

gallbladder, how about painbladder

Wednesday night Eric took me to the ER because I had severe stomach pains. After a mere three hours (although pain meds were given sooner) we found out I have gallstones. OUCH! I have never been in so much pain in my life! I just want to say thanks to my wonderful husband for making me to go to the hospital.

Surgery is scheduled for May 31st. Seems as though everyone at least knows one or two people who have had it done if it wasn't themselves. I can't wait! It is still really tender and bland food sucks!

Mouth of babes

Siobhan was telling me that there is a bird outside building a nest in the tree. She told me "you will see it when you open the door because it will fly in, open the fridge, and put the eggs in the fridge". hee hee how cute is that?!

Jaci and Krystal

Jaci and Krystal
Originally uploaded by cucsmom.

Here is a photo of Krystal with her favorite singer, Jaci Velasquez. We had the pleasure of hearing her sing one of her new songs and actually meeting her. Krystal was so pleased. Jaci was really sweet!

Dora's a big sister

If you are anything like us, you are watching Dora along with your little one (or at least hearing it!). Dora recently became a big sister. The whole show she keeps talking about how her Mommy is having a baby (a baby, a baby, a baby!). When Dora's Dad calls Dora's cell phone (nice!), Dora and Boots rush home to see the baby (a baby, a baby, a baby), and what a surprise there are TWO babies. Is it just me or does this translate into the fact that Dora's Mommy had no prenatal care? Otherwise she would be aware that there were going to be TWO babies!