First Doctor's Appointment

So, I had my doctor's appointment on Tuesday!! This is funny: The nurse comes and gets me. I get weighed. She asked me: "So, how many pregnancy tests did you take?""One digital one." "That's funny because you can always tell when first mom's come in because they take 5-6 tests. Mom's that have had kids before only take one" I started to laugh. I bet that is true. I think I took 3 or 4 when I was pregnant with Emma.

So, I get met the doctor. I'm due August 2. Funny thing is, Gary's birthday is August 1st. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY! Interesting because Emma was born 2 days before my birthday. Abby was born 4 days before Mark's birthday (Gar's brother). The neat thing was I got to get a sonogram done because I was in the sonogram room. All I got to see was the sack and this little tiny heart beating. Total Miracle! Puts a smile on my heart!

I have a little morning sickness and I'm definitely tired. (its only the beginning) I think I'm totally nutz because I'm going to be pregnant in the summer time! Can you say Air Conditioner.

Turkey day in a nutshell

Wow that was fast. Its been pretty eventful! Gary made his first turkey. We had so many sides and pies. YUMMY! I think I've had my fill of turkey! My parents were great! Emma made cookies, played with playdoo, made a glitter picture, and made a mess. :) She had a great time with my mom and dad. Abbster was have a great time with my mom and dad.


The day before Turkey day, I wasn't feeling very well. I have had this feeling before. So, i stopped at the store and got a pregnancy test (the digital one). I came home, said hi to my dad, went up stairs, did my thing and called Gary... "Ummm honey - remember when I told you I thought I was pregnant.. Well, I was right.. I'm pregnant" Gary's response: "Are you sure?" My response: "yes, i got the digital test and it took a minute to say PREGNANT" LOL! I think Gar was in shock.

I came down stairs and asked my dad how the trip was and how is he feeling.. He asked me the same things. My response: "I'm good. I'm pregnant." His response:" When did you find this out?" My response:"About 5 minutes ago" His response: "You're going to give me a heart attack! Congratulations!" Funny day.

We are very excited. My first doctor's appointment is Dec. 4th.

The holidays are right around the corner!!!

So the holidays are right around the corner. I can't believe that turkey day is almost here and then Christmas.

Holiday plans go as followed:

Turkey day- We will be celebrating Turkey day at my Aunt's house in Old Town.. This will be the last Thanksgiving in this house. She and my mom are going to sell it. Don't worry they built another house right next to it. YAY! I'm hoping my parents come up. My dad is not really fond of driving up during that holiday because it is so busy.. But I got Emma to ask him. (she has him wrapped around all ten of her fingers) Funny thing about that.... I recall prior to having kids I was his little girl. After she was born, she became papa's little girl! When we went to visit this summer, we pulled up to my parents house and they literally went straight for the pickles. About 10 minutes later, I get this "Oh, Sarah how are you doing?" I've been pushed to the side by my own kids! Its awesome because the pickles LOVE their grandparents!
WOW that was a long rant! Anyways back to the subject at hand. Gary is going to do the turkey this year. Or so I think. We will see. If not, Sue and Boon (nannies) will be doing the turkey and he will make something else. My little Martha Stewart! :) So, we will be eating like royals for like 4 days after. Turkey sandwiches all around!

Christmas - Side note about Christmas... I get a week off for Christmas at work. Yes its true... I get from Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 off. How cool is that!!! YAY for me! Okay so this year... Gary decided he wanted to go to Connecticut for Christmas. We haven't been up there for Christmas since 2002. (long ass time) Last year we spend it with my family in South Carolina so, its only fair that we go to Connecticut this year. It will be nice! The pickles will LOVE IT. I just REALLY hate the cold. I think its cold down here.. Up there is like REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY cold. We have decided to start doing our Christmas shopping now. Usually we wait. We do know what Santa's bringing Emma. Abby is alittle different. She's small and doesn't understand that stuff yet. What to do!!! I feel the stress coming on!! We will have to see. As for Gar, I have to really think about it..... Any ideas, let me know!

Halloween

So, every year for halloween I drive my happy ass up to Gaithersburg MD. to go trick or treating with one of my best friends. This year was no different. Well it was because we have Abbster. Plus, every year at the same time Gar has a conference in PA he has to go to. This year he came down and met us in Gaithersburg. It was nice for the girls to see him.

Abby the Lovebug

Minnie Mouse and The love bug

Minnie Mouse

Can't wait to do it again next year! YAY!! I love candy!

Long time no blog...

Let's see....

Last weekend we went to the pumpkin patch with the girls. That was fun! Emma had a blast. We got 4 pumpkins. One huge one and 3 smaller ones.

We were pretty busy this past week. I had some meetings at work and Gar stayed late one night. Abbster is getting some more teeth so, she hasn't been feeling that great.

This week will be a little hectic. Gar is traveling Tues-Thurs. He is meeting us at The Ech's for trick or treating with the girls. I'm taking Wednesday to just chill for a bit. Sarah time...
Emma is going to be Minnie Mouse and Abbster is going to be a bumble bee.

Gar and Emma carved the HUGE pumpkin. VERY CUTE!!!

My first conference

I totally forgot how tired you can get working a conference. I loved working on site. (totally missed it) We were just in DC but it was like we were away. The first day we were there, there was a rally for Hilary Clinton. That was interesting. Let me tell you how safe I felt at the Hilton.

The conference was a success!

Work and School

I've been working for almost 2wks. I'm still getting used to the idea. I do like it. The people are really nice and I have A LOT of stuff going on right now. We have a fancy meeting in DC this week. We have a reception at the State Department and a black tie event on Friday night. I will be away from the pickles for 3 nights. This should be interesting. I also am working on stuff for our annual conference in April. I'll be traveling for about a week. I have my own office, flat screen monitor and lots of room for stuff. I can't wait to decorate.

Gary has pickle duty. Speaking of.... They are still adjusting to the fact that they go to daycare. (actually, i think we all are adjusting to that fact that I'm working now) I do miss them during the day but I think they enjoy it. (omg I hope they have fun) I'm sure the pickles will be fine.... Its Gar I'm worried about. Let's just say he's the sleeper in the family. I'm sure he will be just fine.... :) He has to get up now, right!!! :)

First day of work and daycare for the pickles

Thursday was a big day for the Gajewski girls. The pickles first day of daycare and I was off to my new job. I was totally sad. I think it finally hit me that I wouldn't be hanging out with them anymore.

Abbister was good and Emma was a little "freaked" out. But she did good after we left. We checked in with the director most of the day. I had a good day. Everyone was really nice and I got to meet alot of people. Not sure if I'll remember all their names but I will... LOL

When I went to pick up the girls, they both ran up to me. It was SO sweet! I love that they missed me. Emma had a good day after we left. Abby was good too. This is a big change for all of us. It will take sometime to get use too.

AAAALLLLLOOOOOOOOIIHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

I'm back! OMG - it was awesome! We had the best time! We definitely missed the pickles.

We stayed up the night before we left. Couldn't really sleep!! We flew to LAX then on to Kona/Hilo/Big Island. The flight was SOOOOOOOOOO LOOOONNNNGGG! But we got there. I didn't like flying over the ocean but you got to do what you got to do! We got there and off we went to the bed and breakfast. That was pretty cool. We didn't really do much the first day.

Wednesday - was REALLY awesome! We actually swam with the Dolphins at the Hilton at Waikoloa Village. I had the best time! The dolphins were SO friendly and SO curious! The day we were there, one of the dolphins was pregnant and due. It was AWESOME! That night we did a Luau. That was pretty cool.

Thursday - was more adventurous. We did the OPEN DOORED HELICOPTER RIDE over the volcano. Holy Crap! It was crazy! Let me tell you.. For the first 30 seconds these were my thoughts..... "HOLY SH**! What the heck am I doing up here. Its cold and the wind is kicking! What the HELL was Gar thinking when he decided to do this... If this thing crashes, I'm SO toast!" Mean while, Gar was holding my hand and squeezing really hard... Notice I trusted the pilot (who was a woman) and felt comfortable, I wanted my hand back... Gar seemed to be fearless... WOULD NOT LET GO OF MY HAND. I thought it was because he was trying to be sweet and supportive.. Little did I know.. He was TOTALLY scared shitless... I was the one that was like dude relax its okay... He finally let go and I got some awesome pictures. After that we ate lunch at this awesome restaurant calle Hilo Bay Cafe. If you are ever in Hilo GOOOOO!!! Totally organic.... I was worried at first but it was great. I actually had heart of palm sorbet. AWESOME! (I know you are probably sayin gross but sooo good) We checked out the volcano. You could actually drive around the park and tour it. It was cool.

Friday- We left the Big Island and headed to Maui! The plane that we took was a "petal jumper". When I got on to the plane, I thought if I can fly in a helicopter with no doors, this flight will be cake. It wasn't bad until we were about to land... The winds kicked up! It was truely like a roller coaster ride. We landed safely, got the convertible and headed to the Grand Wailea. We got there and it was slamming! We checked in and it went something like this... First, we get up to our room.. 2 double beds. We booked a king so we changed rooms. The girl at the desk said to check back and we could see if we could up grade. So, after we walked around the HUGE ASS resort and had dinner, I told gar we should check with the front desk and see if we could up grade from the view of the mountain and the buses. So, we checked and we got upgraded to the Napua Tower. You have your own person gate, conceige, and Cont. Break., snack and pu pu's. The room costed $1700 a night. We had to queen beds but gar and I didn't care.. The suite was SWEET!!! OMG - it was great! We had a view of the ocean! We didn't leave the hotel! It was great! They had a swim up bar! Lazy river! WATER SLIDES! Water elevator! Spa! (which on our anniversary we had a spa day!) It was pretty sweet.

Saturday - We had breakfast on the lanai, I got a pedicure... We spent all day at the pool! We did nothing! It was awesome! Drink some blue hawaiians and mai tai's. For dinner we went to Cafe Ciao at the Fairmont Kea Lani. I really didn't want Italian but Gar did so, we went! After dinner he said "I should've listened to you" The food wasn't that good at all!

Sunday - We did spa day! We got massages and sandal wood wrap. We wrote our 10 reasons why we love each other. We went shopping too. After shopping we had a romantic cabana dinner near the beach. It was sooo beautiful! The food was really good! Awesome dessert! They chef signed the menu and made an awesome dessert!

Monday- Gar decided to do a scruba dive and class. I just got sun! :) (actually got sun burned on my back) lol.... We did a little shopping and had a sushi buffet dinner... YUMMMMMMMM! We packed and just chilled. I got this beautiful necklace of a floating flower! :)

Tuesday - We spent all day on 3 different flights! It was crazy!

Wednesday - I'm back. We did have a busy day. I took 2 naps.. LOL Gar and I didn't feel good about this daycare that we had the pickles signed up at. So, we went to look at this other one. It was nice. I really like it. Its not fair from either of our jobs. I start my new job tomorrow. I'm so excited for the pickles and ME!! I'm TOTALLY exhausted!

Wish me luck! :) Aloha!

4 hours and counting

4 hours to go and we will be on our way to HAWAII!!!!! I can't believe its actually here!! I had a pretty BUSY day!!! I got a phone call from my new job asking me to come in and meet the Executive Director. I made the interview for 2pm.

1:30pm - Go for the interview
2:30pm - Go to the bank
3:30pm - Line up daycare
5:00pm - fix dinner
6:30pm - give pickles a bath
7:30pm - pick up Gar
8:00pm - Cleaned bathroom/bedroom for the rents
9:00pm - ate a piece of cake!!!!!!! :)

Now I'm just counting down the time until we leave!! Of course Emma is waiting up with us! :) She's going to miss us I think! Abby on the other hand is PASSED OUT!!!!! :) I think we will go in and kiss her good bye!!! :( Actually, this is good bye until I get back from Hawaii!!
ALOHA!!!!!!!!

New Job!!!!

I got it!!! I start my job on the 4th of October. A day after I get back from Hawaii. The pickles will start daycare on the 4th. We picked somewhere that was close to Gary's work and mine. I can't believe this is happening so fast. I'm pretty excited about this new challenge! I look forward to working at this association.

Last minute things

One more day until we go to Hawaii. My rents come this am, which will be good because I REALLY need to finish some stuff. I have so much on my mind, I woke up at 5:30 am.. I don't ever do that. At least I got my ipod fixed. We packed last night. Of course I have the large suitcase. (for some reason I have more crap to carry... I can never decide what to wear)

I'm nervous about flying. After having kids I get a little more freaked out. It's the fact that I'm not in control and it scares the crap out of me. I worry about who's going to take care of the girls. Gar and I have been having this debate. Definitely not the rents. Both sets have enough to worry about then 2 little ones. So this is the debate... His brother or my brother. Obviously, I would like Rob (my brother) to take care of them... And He of course wants Mark (his brother) to take care of them. Its a huge responsibility for both brothers. They both are young families now. I'm torn..... Part of me says okay fine... Mark has a good job and Rob does but still needs to be a little more financially stable. I love both or their wives. They both are great sets of parents.. If only I had a sister.... I did think about one of my best friends but I don't wan to burden them. The girls love her and she's great with kids but I know they would be in great hands but I think both sides of the family would FREAK! Things you think about when you wake up so dang early!

Still excited about my trip!!!

HAAAAWWWWWWAAAAAIIIIII

I'm totally excited about going to Hawaii! I do hate flying but I'm looking forwarded to going. There's so much I need to do. I typed up a schedule/things to know for the rents. (I know they won't listen but it sets my mind at ease... a little)

Reason for the trip: Gary and I have been married for 7 years on Sept. 30. He traveled there on business and from that point on, he wanted to take me there. I told him that if he wanted to do this.. He needed to plan everything. And he has.. I told him I wanted to do 3 things... Swim with the dolphins, visit a volcano, and go to a luau!!! He planned all three! I'm sure this will be a fun trip. No kids..... I know I'm going to miss my little crazy pickles! I'll take lots of pictures!!

I think the scariest thing that I'm freaking out about is..... The helicopter ride..... I hate flying to begin with.. Can you imagine me on a helicopter with NO DOORS!!!!!!!! It makes my stomach turn just thinking about it.... I'm sure we will be fine but did I mention the helicopter has NO DOORS!!!

We arrive on Tuesday around lunch, hop in our jeep and head to the bed and breakfast. We have a luau that night. Wednesday- we swim with the dolphins!!! WOOO HOO!! I'm very excited about this. Thursday-We are going to the volcanoes and site seeing. Friday-we fly to Maui. We arrive in Maui and head to the hotel! I'm sure what we do after that.... I'm sure he will have something planned for our anniversary. So, I told him that he needs to come up with 10 reasons why he loves me and I will do the same. On our anniversary we will tell them to each other.. (cheesy I know but hey!!)

Last thing.. Did I mention that the helicopter has NO DOORS!!!!! NO DOORS!!!!!

second interview

Today I had my second interview. I believe it went well... I hope to hear something tomorrow or by the end of the week. WISH ME LUCK!!

Daycares - OMG its expensive but we can totally do it. I'm just waiting for the go ahead with the job. :)

Emma's a genius!

Today was pretty cool. Went to Sue and Boon's house (they are the ladies that came over from Thailand with my parents. They took care of me when I was Abby and Emma's age)


We were on our way to Target and Emma says.. "Mommy, there's Popeye's" "I'm like how do you know that??" Her response "Because I'm a GENIUS!" I just said "Yes Emma you are a genius!"

She is SO funny!!!

Weekend

Friday - We really didn't do anything. In fact, it was just a night to chill. Until we had to put Emma to bed. OMG - I'm not sure what is going on with her. She doesn't want to sleep in her room. We tried everything. Finally. she fell asleep.

Saturday - Didn't do much. Emma hung out with Gar! We grilled out. Everything was going good until we had to put Emma to bed. OMG - it was a battle. She was freaking out. We couldn't get her to calm down. It was 12am when she came downstairs and hung out with me and Gar. At this point I was SO upset I didn't know what to do. SO, Gar decided to let her sleep in our room. I'm thinking to myself, this is not going to be good (not good at all). I can't keep having this fight with her about sleeping in her own room. She gets way too upset and she cries. I thought we could let her cry until she would fall asleep... That doesn't work because she screams.. "MOMMY I WANT YOU!! MOMMY NO!!!" I thought this would be a battle when we got back from the beach. And of course it is. I've tried not to freak out on her because she is just a kid and doesn't really understand what she is doing. I think the worse part is that Gar doesn't really know what to do or have the patience to deal with her. So, I'm the one who gets to go up and "try" and get her to calm down and go to sleep in her own room. But of course it doesn't work. I know the little girl is EXHAUSTED from the crying and the screaming but she just doesn't want to go to sleep in her own room. Do I give her want she wants or do I try and stay strong?????

Sunday - We slept in late. We actually went out and looked at some houses. Just to see what was out there and how much. GOOD GRAVY! Gar and I saw one house that we just fell in love with. Of course it was at Crosspointe, Fairfax Station. This house was amazing. It was HUGE! I could totally see me living there. The ONLY problem is this. The house was $835,000.00. So, Gar and I have decided to sell some of our lungs or kidneys. Oh and play the lottery! Oh yeah, tonight Emma is asleep in our room. (no yelling, crying or mommy and daddy freaking out) WHAT AM I GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS???? I feel like such a horrible parent or that I'm doing something completely wrong. I know this a minor issue. I believe this is an attention thing. She wants mommy and daddy's attention... But bed time is not the time to do this. It just makes me upset. I get to the point where I just want to break down and start crying. (I actually have)
We both know that it will be worse when we get back from Hawaii. Spending time with my parents, Sue and Boon with totally screw them up. I'm totally dreading that. Okay, enough of me ranting about Emma....

TOTALLY EXCITED ABOUT GOING TO HAWAII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 days! I can't wait to sleep!!!!

what do you do when your 4 year old wants to sleep with you

Ever since we got back from the beach, Emma has been saying that she can't sleep in her bed. She wants to sleep in our room. I tell her that she can't and it turns into this HUGE battle. I know why she is acting like this. At the beach she slept with us and my parents. OMG-she's just screams her head off. I don't want to go back in her room because I know she is tired. Its going on 11 pm and she is still crying. I don't want her to wake up Abby.

This is totally heartbreaking.. "MOMMY WHY!!! MOMMY I NEED YOU!!! MOMMY I WANT YOU!!! MOMMY WHY!!!" soooo sad. What do I do??? Part of me is like OMG kid go to SLEEP!!!!! I know I should let her cry but its just hard b/c I really don't want her to wake up Abby. I want to save her but I just can't do this EVERY NIGHT... This is been happening! Part of me thinks this is all attention because she is still crying. WOW am I heartless?

I know she wants to be with us but she's a big girl and she needs her sleep. It just kills me.

Things look good!

WOW - It went really well! I believe I got it. It was really nice. The director and I hit it off. It looks like we will work well together.


Daycare - I'm on the hunt for daycare for the girls. I went to look at a couple of places today. I want them to be in the same place. I kind of wish we would go back to Brentwood but part of me doesn't. Emma would love it but some of her other friends have left. all these decisions. :)


I'm pretty excited about this! I like a challenge and this will definitely give me one. You know when you feel like things just fit.... That's how I feel.

Job Interview

Tomorrow is the big day. Another job interview! YAY! Its for an association in Old Town. (where I really want to be) All my friends are in OT. I really hope this one works out. The last couple of interviews I've had, I've thought that I would be offered the job.. But it wasn't meant to be. And I do think things happen for a reason. They were just not the right places for me to be I guess.

I'm hoping this is the place for me. :) Wish me luck!

September 11

I'm a little late but better late than never. I sat there watching MSNBC. They were replaying the live Today Show on 9/11. I didn't ever get to see what was happening because like everyone I was at work. I listened to it on the radio. The worse part is that you couldn't see what was actually happening. Watching this for the first made my heart break all over again. I feel for all those families!

I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing. Gary was on his way to Crystal City. When the plane hit the pentagon, he was sitting at his desk talking to some co-workers about the twin towers. I just remember not being able to get a hold of him. Actually, you really couldn't a hold of anyone. It was pretty scary. I felt helpless and lost. I'm sure alot of people felt that way.

Even though it was 6 years ago, I feel like it happened yesterday. Let's us never ever take anyone for granted. Love, live and be happy. Stop sweating the small stuff! Even if you don't agree with why we are in Iraq, remember that the troopers are doing what they can to make us safe. I definitely support our troops! President Bush..... Well.. that's a different story....

Job

So I didn't get the job. Its okay! I have another job interview on Thursday. It's in old town on Duke Street. I hope this one works out. I'm starting to feel like a loser. LOL SOMEONE HIRE ME!!! I'm a good employee!!!

Back from vacation

We are back from vacation. It was really cool. I got to meet my little nephew Alex. He's SO cute!! He has the biggest blue eyes. I think the best part was that I got to make him laugh. It was nice to see my brother too. Strange to see him as a daddy. He's a great dad. Just really strange.

We got to the beach house on Sunday. It was nice. We spent most of the time chilling at the beach and the pool. Emma went under in the ocean. She didn't like that too much. Abby did the same thing in the baby pool. She didn't like that to much either, but they both survived. Gar and the girls flew a kite, we looked for shells and just relaxed.

If you have ever been to Kiawah Island, you would know that there is wild life everywhere. There is this alligator that lives in one of the ponds near my parents beach house. So we went gator hunting. Gar likes to get out of the van and look in the pond up close. He decides to get out of the van and walks up to the brush next to one of the ponds. "Emma, do you want to see Daddy freak out?" "YES!" I had a piece of candy in my hand, I waited for Gar to get right next to the bush and I threw it in the bush. Gar thought it was an alligator. I have never ever seen Gar move so quick. He came running back to the van. I was crying with laughter. Emma thought it was the funniest thing EVER!!! He called me a jerk but it was so funny!! We also saw a deer. He was just chilling by the side of the road.

After we left the beach on Saturday, we headed to Camden SC for a wedding. My cousin's daughter was getting married. I'm getting so old! I remember when Melissa was Abbster's age. Even Emma's age. My cousin and his wife made the wedding cake. It was amazing!!! The girls had a blast dancing! They both have great rhythm (they get that from me)! Congrats Melissa and Todd!

That's pretty much my vacation. Now I'm back!!! YAY!! I know, everyone missed me! LOL :)

Second interview

I think my interview went good today. They called my references. I'm not sure what that means. I over think everything and I'm trying really hard not to do that.... I'm just relaxing and breathing. Plus tomorrow is the day!!! I GO ON VACATION!!!!! WOO HOO! This will help me take my mind off the job thing.

I hope to hear from them at the end of next week. If I don't... it will be okay! (I'll be sad) but its okay. :)

Second interview

YAY!! I got a phone call for a second interview for tomorrow. First they wanted me to come in next week but I'll be on vacation. I told her that I could come in this week or it would have to wait until I got back. She called me back and asked me to come in tomorrow. YAY!! Now I need to think about daycare for the kids. This will definitely be a great opportunity. I had to send references too. :)

Wish me luck!!!

Interview waiting game.....

Today was the day... I had an interview. I think it went really well. I had a panel interview. Which is kind of intimidating. All these eyes are on you. But I did feel very comfortable and I was relaxed. It seemed like a good fit. Now its the waiting game. I don't mind waiting. I just hate it. :) I want to know now.. :)

I'm hoping to hear something soon in the next couple of days. Hopefully before I go to the beach. If I don't hear from them I'll be a little bummed but its okay. Even though I really want/need it.

If I did get it... I would need to find daycare for the pickles. LOL that will be a fun search. :)

Today, Lauren came over to watch the girls. OMG-When Emma and Tater get together its like a scream fest. OH LORD give me strength. I don't know how many times I had to tell them to lower their voices.... They are kids.(I just need to keep telling myself this! EVERY 2 MINUTES)

Its going to be a deja vu on Thursday!! GIVE ME STRENGTH!!! :)

Too much to do before going to the beach!!!!! AAHhhhhhhhh

So we are going to the beach on Friday night. I can't seem to get my "S**t" together. This is a busy week for me.

Tuesday: I have a job interview at 11 am. I over booked myself for lunch... Which means I need to let the people know that I won't be able to go to lunch because I'll be at my interview. (bad lunch planner) I'm glad my friend Lauren is coming over to watch the girls. I need to start my laundry. (I HATE DOING LAUNDRY)

Wednesday: One of the lady's that raised me is becoming an American citizen. We are going to the swearing in and a friends house for a little party. (stilling doing laundry)

Thursday: Lauren's birthday!! Since Lauren is coming down to watch the pickles on Tuesday. I will be heading up to MD to watch Tater while she gets a massage! (hopefully done with laundry and began packing)

Friday: Finish packing and get everything ready for the beach trip. We leave at 12 midnight. Due to arrive at my rents house at 8 am. (we like going over night because the kids are asleep)

Saturday: Hang out with my rents.. I get to see my nephew!!! Little Alex :) Oh and my brother and Sister in law. We hang out there and spend the night. Hanging out with Noni and Papa... (Emma is SO excited)

Sunday: VACATION BEGINS: We head to the beach house!!!! YAY!!!!! THE BEACH!!!!!!! I can't wait... It will be Abbster's "first" time at the beach. She was too little last year to remember the beach. Emma is ready to make a sand castle.

Weekend

Friday: okay, I didn't do anything exciting because I can't remember. (or its just cause I'm old)

Saturday: My husband got rid of some furniture on craigslist. People came to pick the stuff up. At first I was a little scared. I don't know these people but they seemed really nice and "safe". I went grocery shopping!! YAY!

Sunday: We actually met some of Emma's friends at a park and had a play date. It was nice to hang out with other parents and watch the kids play. I've tried to keep in touch with kids/parents from Emma's old school. She's grown up with them and they are like her family. You don't realize what an impact they have on each other until one of them leaves. :(

Minnie Mouse

So, here I am walking at Tysons Corner today with Emma... Of course we have to stop by the Disney store. (can't get around that one) They have their Halloween costumes out. So, I ask Emma who she would like to be for Halloween. She tells me "Mommy, I want to be Minnie Mouse". I can see her as Minnie Mouse. I look at the price of the costume that she's going to wear one time... $39.95. That's not including ears but it does include the gloves. I would have to buy shoes too. GOOD GRAVY!!!!

So, I'm on the hunt for a Minnie Mouse costume LESS than $55.00 (ears/costume).. Wish me luck! :)

The Fab Life of Young Hot Royals

So, I'm sitting here watching this show on VH1. The Fab Life of Young Hot Royals. Its amazing to see how many young, hot and royals there are. And here I thought it was just Prince William and Prince Harry!!! First of all, OMG I want to be young and hot. Second, I want to be rich and royal.

Why couldn't my parents be King and Queen of Madrid. I would love to be able to live in a castle or yacht. I could see myself spending lots of money on Gucci or Prada. I could totally see it.. "Princess Sarah, would you like cristal with you lunch" "HELL YEAH!"

I did it!!

Saturday was the day.. Yes, I got my tattoo!!! It's on my left shoulder blade. I went with one of my best friends... (Keya) We went there on Friday night but Cory (manager) was busy and couldn't fit me in. He told us to come back tomorrow at 11:30 am. I was like okay... So, we went to eat.

We got there and there was a line. I couldn't believe it. A line.. So, we got let in and Cory saw us and said we were next. He told us to come back at 1pm.. At this point I thought I was going to die. The anticipation was totally killing me. Mainly, I wanted to know how painful this was going to be.... When we got back to the tattoo place, Cory was ready for me.

We walk back to his room. Keya sat down, he placed the tattoo trace on my shoulder blade and I laid on the table. I thought I was going to cry. Keya offered me her hand to hold. I told Cory that I might cry.. I'm a pretty big wuss. "It might hurt for the first moment but you'll be fine after that" Cory said... I was thinking.. OKAY I CAN TOTALLY DO THIS.... I gave birth twice.

To my surprise, it didn't hurt at all. I mean it was a little uncomfortable but I would totally do it again. So... maybe it isn't may last tattoo. Keya has new found respect for me. I didn't cry/scream/flinch or move. Cory was awesome and would totally go back there. He did a great job!! YAY for me!

One of the reasons why I love my oldest pickle

I was putting Emma to bed tonight and I realized how much I love this kid. Every night we read books. She reads one, I read one and daddy reads one. (when he's home and not working late) Anyways, tonight it was just me and Emma. It was nice to have this time with her.


I usually dread it b/c she plays me like a violin. "MOMMY DON'T LEAVE ME!!!!! I DON'T WANT TO GO TO SLEEP!!" she does this screaming/crying at the top of her lungs. Remember Abbster is sleeping in the next room. I usually get frustrated and start yelling (bad mom) but its like please don't wake up your sister...... Plus, at that point I'm tired and I just want to get it over with.. I know HORRIBLE MOMMY!!!


But tonight was different! Tonight it was cool to put her to bed. I actually enjoyed it. As I read her the story, she was asking me all these questions. She was SO animated and happy to have all my attention. I can see her smile and being happy before she goes to bed. Much better than the screaming/crying/whining... I realize that she just wants to be with me by herself. I also realized how much she actually loves me and wants to spend her time with me. I knew she loves me but I think its different when you look in her eyes and you can see it. How excited she was to read me her story. I know cheezy but I love her so much!!

Yes I'm 33 and getting my first/only tattoo!!!!

I'm doing something on Friday that I should have done when I was in my 20's. I'm getting a tattoo. Yes that's right... I'm going to get a tat. Am I scared... HECK YES!!!! Its taken me awhile to figure out what I want and where I'm going to put this bad boy. So, here we go...



I want a hibiscus flower (as you see to the left) and 2 ladybugs on the leaves to represent the pickles. Where you ask? Well, you'll just have to wait and see. I'm very excited that I'm doing this. The best part: I'm going with one of my best friends in the whole world... She has 2 tats. I know she will take care of me. She knows what a chicken I can be. I'm hoping she will be there holding my hand as I scream "OMG WHAT AM I DOING!!!" (just kidding) I'm good.. I can handle it. Its just a needle poking me 50 million times in one spot. ;-) So, say a prayer for me on Friday!!

Jon and Kate plus 8

OMG-I love this program. I look at Kate and say "WOW-You're a Rock Star"! I couldn't imagine having 8 kids. She's SO organized! She should be Mother of the year! She's my hero! If you haven't watched it yet.. Tune in on Discovery Health Channel.

I think: What do I have to complain about.. I only have 2 kids. I only have to worry about 2 kids in a public place. Only 2 meltdowns, 2 baths, feeding 2 kids, and 2 of everything... Hmmmm should we have another one... That would be 3.. Can I handle it? I have a couple of friends that have 3 kids. I'm amazed how organized and well behaved!! One friend has 3 boys.. She's great and her boys are the sweetest!

Mother of the year.. that's me

Okay, so today I should get the Mother of the Year award. I woke up at 9:45am.. Yes, that's correct... I said 9:45 am. Emma was keeping Abbster company. I think the sad part is that my husband woke me up. I felt so bad. You see, the pickles usually wake up at 7:30 am. That's when my day begins. For some reason, I was sooo exhausted that I didn't hear them at all. Or they were being very sweet and letting mommy sleep in. Needless to say... We are all off schedule.

So, now that my schedule is all thrown off... What do I do... I have errands to run and I can't because Abby is asleep. Oh well, such is life. I'm still in shock that I woke up so late. If you know me... You know I wake up early and I get my things done before 2pm. So, I can relax before I need to fix dinner for the kids.

The little pickles

Everyone knows what pickles are... But you haven't met mine. My pickles are my girls, Emma (4) and Abby (13 months). Why do I call them pickles you ask... Well, sometimes they can be sweet and sometimes they can be sour.

So here's my story: I've been a stay at home mom for the past 13 months. After Abby was born, we decided that I would stay home. We still had Emma in a pre-school. It was great.. Emma would go to "school" and it would be me and abbster.

Well, everything changed at the end of June. My husband and I decided to take Emma out of school for the summer and maybe forever... (well not forever but she would stay home with me) I was so sad to take her out. That's all she knew. Plus, she's made some awesome friends. My heart was breaking but I knew that we needed to do this. I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. I have friends that stay home and I thought if they can do it.. I totally can but was I really cut out to be a stay at home mom?

Well, its been almost 2 months and I can safely say I'm doing okay. I have my good days and bad days. I think the hardest thing is to entertain Emma. These questions run through my head... Was it a good idea to take her out of a structured environment? Am I giving her the attention she needs/wants? Is she happy being at home with me and Abby? And am I a good mom? I know all these questions and doubts are just floating around my head everyday. I think the main question in my head is... Do I go back to work and put the pickles in daycare?

I do know one thing: All I can do is my best and that's what I'm doing. I take it one day at a time and cherish every moment with my kids. I realize that life is too short to sweat the small stuff. If Emma picks out something to wear and it doesn match... At least she put her clothes on herself. If Abbister wants to go into bathroom, and plays with the toilet paper... Don't sweat it :-)