Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
A Conversation With My Husband This Morning On My Way Out the Door For a Jog
I may take longer than usual, I'm not really feeling it today.
Have you eaten anything?
No.
Why don't you eat something? Or at least drink some orange juice for a little bit of energy?
(the "cold tone" can be added for extra effect here)
I drank some orange juice earlier. Stop talking to me like I'm 2.
I wasn't talking to you like you are 2. I just wanted you to have a bit of energy.
No. You just want to control my life!
That poor man will probably be walking on eggshells for the next 5-7 days (if you know what I mean)...
Have you eaten anything?
No.
Why don't you eat something? Or at least drink some orange juice for a little bit of energy?
(the "cold tone" can be added for extra effect here)
I drank some orange juice earlier. Stop talking to me like I'm 2.
I wasn't talking to you like you are 2. I just wanted you to have a bit of energy.
No. You just want to control my life!
That poor man will probably be walking on eggshells for the next 5-7 days (if you know what I mean)...
Friday, September 14, 2007
I Heard Laughter...
To those of you who don't know my Pudge,
He is a very happy baby. He is also a very shy, attached to mama (especially in a new environment) baby. Which unfortunately means that many people don't get to see the aforementioned side of him. I'm just glad that I was able to catch him being his ole self so that y'all can see the Homer that we here in the Vega home know, and just absolutely L.O.V.E.!
I'm assuming you should click on the pic..
o.k, I think you have to double-click play button...
(the banging in the background is my sweet Gabi. Notice how he laughs along with his brother!)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Top Ten Reasons Why I Think Cleaning House is Over-rated (courtesy of Cheri)
10. Cleaning houses is now considered a profession by many people. So are being a mom and a student. Why would anyone in their right mind work three full time jobs?
9. Let's all just admit we never got why you make the bed that is just going to get messed up again anyways...
8. Does anyone even notice the floorboards?
7. Linoleum is evil and cleaning it is Satan's entertainment. I'd rather not entertain Satan.
6. "If mom's not happy, noone's happy." And mom doesn't clean the house with a smile on her face.
5. I can think of 3 good places to hide a LOT of things.
4. I never got a uniform for this team, so I don't think I should be considered the "star player".
3. You know the expression, "This floor is so clean, you could eat off it." I can't remember the last time we entertained guests to dine on my spanking clean floor.
2. Most people start a project to finish it. This ongoing project will never get finished and will always start from square one. I'm not a strong believer in counterproductivity.
And the number 1 reason why I think cleaning houses is overrated....
1. I'd rather blog.
I don't think anyone I know will ever walk into my house and have the audacity to mention how untidy it happens to be. In fact, in the words of a very wise lady:
"I figure if a mother of little ones has a clean house all the time either she has a housecleaner or she's not spending enough time with her kids!"
(thanks for the post title, Cheri...and quote)
please keep the post titles coming. that was fun
9. Let's all just admit we never got why you make the bed that is just going to get messed up again anyways...
8. Does anyone even notice the floorboards?
7. Linoleum is evil and cleaning it is Satan's entertainment. I'd rather not entertain Satan.
6. "If mom's not happy, noone's happy." And mom doesn't clean the house with a smile on her face.
5. I can think of 3 good places to hide a LOT of things.
4. I never got a uniform for this team, so I don't think I should be considered the "star player".
3. You know the expression, "This floor is so clean, you could eat off it." I can't remember the last time we entertained guests to dine on my spanking clean floor.
2. Most people start a project to finish it. This ongoing project will never get finished and will always start from square one. I'm not a strong believer in counterproductivity.
And the number 1 reason why I think cleaning houses is overrated....
1. I'd rather blog.
I don't think anyone I know will ever walk into my house and have the audacity to mention how untidy it happens to be. In fact, in the words of a very wise lady:
"I figure if a mother of little ones has a clean house all the time either she has a housecleaner or she's not spending enough time with her kids!"
(thanks for the post title, Cheri...and quote)
please keep the post titles coming. that was fun
Monday, September 10, 2007
I'm Changing It Up A Bit... a little help is appreciated
Well, I'd love to post a new post. That darn writer's blogck I mentioned in a previous post is revisiting. So, I'm asking for some help.
Send me a comment with a post title. Be creative.
I'll do my darndest to complete the rest! Please don't give me a title with anything related to government....it will just be stupid and embarassing since I am ill qualified in that arena.
Send me a comment with a post title. Be creative.
I'll do my darndest to complete the rest! Please don't give me a title with anything related to government....it will just be stupid and embarassing since I am ill qualified in that arena.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
I've Been Tagged
I've been tagged...here are the rules:
1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.
2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
Eight Random Facts About Me
1. If I have time on my hands, I am so not productive. It's odd, but when there are a million things going on, thats when things seem to get done.
(Who knows, I may have been granted some angels that finish tasks for me while I sleep.)
2. I am obsessive about keeping the house clean, especially for company. When I was in college, my best friend came over and my apartment was in such a mess that I didn't answer the door. :(
3. My bedroom is ALWAYS messy. (the closet is just sad really) I am coming to terms with this. But visitors don't really see it because I have to have my dog holed up in there so he won't injure anyone.
4. I love to dress up and look pretty, I just don't do it much if at all.
5. I actually just cried after typing and re-reading number 4.
6. I have had a few different jobs.
*I was an aerobic instructor for years, and at one point was teaching classes at U.T., World Gym, Saint David's Hospital, and Lost Creek Country Club- all at the same time.
*I was a receptionist at the gym
*I was a waitress
*I worked for Dell inside sales
*I was an anesthesia tech in surgery
7. I hate to be late. "On time" to me is 15 minutes early. My husband is the polar opposite, and we deal with this issue quite a bit...
8. I once got a return phonecall from the producer's of Wife Swap. This is a sad story really, but I can laugh about it now. One night after watching the show, (and coincidentally getting into an arguement with my husband) I threatened to (and did) call the number they were flashing on the screen.
Basically when you call, you get to leave a voicemail.
1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.
2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
Eight Random Facts About Me
1. If I have time on my hands, I am so not productive. It's odd, but when there are a million things going on, thats when things seem to get done.
(Who knows, I may have been granted some angels that finish tasks for me while I sleep.)
2. I am obsessive about keeping the house clean, especially for company. When I was in college, my best friend came over and my apartment was in such a mess that I didn't answer the door. :(
3. My bedroom is ALWAYS messy. (the closet is just sad really) I am coming to terms with this. But visitors don't really see it because I have to have my dog holed up in there so he won't injure anyone.
4. I love to dress up and look pretty, I just don't do it much if at all.
5. I actually just cried after typing and re-reading number 4.
6. I have had a few different jobs.
*I was an aerobic instructor for years, and at one point was teaching classes at U.T., World Gym, Saint David's Hospital, and Lost Creek Country Club- all at the same time.
*I was a receptionist at the gym
*I was a waitress
*I worked for Dell inside sales
*I was an anesthesia tech in surgery
7. I hate to be late. "On time" to me is 15 minutes early. My husband is the polar opposite, and we deal with this issue quite a bit...
8. I once got a return phonecall from the producer's of Wife Swap. This is a sad story really, but I can laugh about it now. One night after watching the show, (and coincidentally getting into an arguement with my husband) I threatened to (and did) call the number they were flashing on the screen.
Basically when you call, you get to leave a voicemail.
I have no idea what I said on that message to this day. I do know this. Whatever it was must have been t.v. worthy, because that producer called me the very next morning!
Well, there's my 8 random facts. Looks like everyone in the blogging ring has done it so I'm tagging my sister, Vanni.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Monday, September 3, 2007
A Quote Worth Noting
We told Sebi that he would be getting a haircut before he went back to school and it has been the one thing that he has been looking forward to for DAYS. When Sebastian finally took him, he was ecstatic to say the least.
Later on when they got home, Sebi was being 3 and getting himself into trouble. Sebastian was at his wit's end and he finally declared:
"You better shape up RIGHT now, or I'll make your hair grow back and you won't have a haircut anymore!"
I bit my lip to hold back the laughter...
Later on when they got home, Sebi was being 3 and getting himself into trouble. Sebastian was at his wit's end and he finally declared:
"You better shape up RIGHT now, or I'll make your hair grow back and you won't have a haircut anymore!"
I bit my lip to hold back the laughter...
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Weekly Sunday Posts for September '07
Sunday September 2, 2007
Well everyone, school is back in session for me! I am only taking two classes and a lab this semester, so hopefully things won't be so hectic. My physiology professor is "winded" and tends to be very disorganized and scattered jumping from one subject to another. The good news is that he also likes to get off topic with nonpertinent information - so that just means less material that he is able to cover.
Our first lab was eventful. (insert sarcasm) We got to introduce our neighbor! We were given about 15 minutes to find out some valuable information about someone at our lab table such as:
1. What is their name
2. Where they live
3. What their major is
4. An interesting fact about them
When asked my interesting fact, naturally I thought I'd rock the boat and mention that I have implants. Eyes dropped south, two ladies laughed, one declared "you do NOT".....so to all you Seinfeld fans: They are real - just apparently not spectacular.
(Of course) I explained that I do indeed have dental implants, and they seemed to accept that fact with much less criticism...Two of the 3 girls at my table I already know and consider to be good friends, but that status is currently under review now...
Sunday September 9, 2007
The weeks are seeming to fly by these days. Sebastian is settling in to his work and enjoying the various personalities of all of his students. Also, he is on a mission to get the kids to learn to tie their shoes! I believe he said, "Go home, and PRACTICE" after tying what probably was about 100+ shoes for the day.
Homer and Gabriel have best friends now, Anthony and Henry. They have been having "playdates" with their new twin friends since July on a weekly basis! The real benefit (I think) has been for myself and Angela. While they play, we get to do fun things like talk & watch Grey's Anatomy. It's nice to connect with another adult during the week:)
Sebi is back in school and apparently a friend to many. I can't tell you how many parents have told me that their child is always saying Sebi this or Sebi that.Gabriel has learned to walk. I think being around Henry and Anthony has really been a big influence on my sweet Gabi. He is soo determined. He practices from sun-up til sun-down.
Homer has made it a personal responsibility to wean Gabriel from his pacifier. He simply will not stand for his brother to have it in his mouth. He will travel oceans to remove it. Well, not oceans. But if ya'll know my Pudge, moving from one end of the house to the other for the sole purpose of removing a pacifier from his sibling's mouth just about equates to his very first 2k.
Well everyone, school is back in session for me! I am only taking two classes and a lab this semester, so hopefully things won't be so hectic. My physiology professor is "winded" and tends to be very disorganized and scattered jumping from one subject to another. The good news is that he also likes to get off topic with nonpertinent information - so that just means less material that he is able to cover.
Our first lab was eventful. (insert sarcasm) We got to introduce our neighbor! We were given about 15 minutes to find out some valuable information about someone at our lab table such as:
1. What is their name
2. Where they live
3. What their major is
4. An interesting fact about them
When asked my interesting fact, naturally I thought I'd rock the boat and mention that I have implants. Eyes dropped south, two ladies laughed, one declared "you do NOT".....so to all you Seinfeld fans: They are real - just apparently not spectacular.
(Of course) I explained that I do indeed have dental implants, and they seemed to accept that fact with much less criticism...Two of the 3 girls at my table I already know and consider to be good friends, but that status is currently under review now...
Sunday September 9, 2007
The weeks are seeming to fly by these days. Sebastian is settling in to his work and enjoying the various personalities of all of his students. Also, he is on a mission to get the kids to learn to tie their shoes! I believe he said, "Go home, and PRACTICE" after tying what probably was about 100+ shoes for the day.
Homer and Gabriel have best friends now, Anthony and Henry. They have been having "playdates" with their new twin friends since July on a weekly basis! The real benefit (I think) has been for myself and Angela. While they play, we get to do fun things like talk & watch Grey's Anatomy. It's nice to connect with another adult during the week:)
Sebi is back in school and apparently a friend to many. I can't tell you how many parents have told me that their child is always saying Sebi this or Sebi that.Gabriel has learned to walk. I think being around Henry and Anthony has really been a big influence on my sweet Gabi. He is soo determined. He practices from sun-up til sun-down.
Homer has made it a personal responsibility to wean Gabriel from his pacifier. He simply will not stand for his brother to have it in his mouth. He will travel oceans to remove it. Well, not oceans. But if ya'll know my Pudge, moving from one end of the house to the other for the sole purpose of removing a pacifier from his sibling's mouth just about equates to his very first 2k.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
And in Other News (September addition)
The community college that I attend is promoting weight loss. Not so much in the form of free information sessions, pamphlets, or exercise regimens.No, they discreetly moved the vending machines from that nice little vending machine room right out to the hallway.So now everyone can see that you chose the snickers over the granola bar at 9:00 at night...Outed or not, in the words of Shakira, "The hips don't lie."
And in more news...
I don't know if any of ya'll have a myspace. Several of my family members do. With some of us being so far away from each other, this happens to somehow keep us connected.Anyway, tonight I got a friend request from "Sassyminks".
That don't sound like family...
Week of September 16
Today, I fell down outside. I was carrying one of the babies. It was Homer.
Everyone breathe. Homer is o.k.
But that can only be attributed to the fact that I strongly believe that had I been born a male, I would have rocked the football arena. I sacrificed my body for that child. And oddly enough, I think I heard fans cheering as I scrambled for footing (only to lose it) and then awkwardly landed with my Homer held high.
...........
Sebastian got to coach his first game tonight. They won! He was very excited and hoarse when he got home tonight. I can't wait until I am able to go and watch him and the players in action.
Monday September 24, 2007
There is a place in my kitchen where our dishwasher used to be that is now empty.
Why? Because our nice new landlord told us on Thursday evening that they would be replacing the one that we had.
It worked. It just looked very sad and dilapidated.
First the black front that sordof gives you a mirror image of yourself fell off. The very next day, the cardboard underneath that black front also fell off. Two boxes (which I'm not sure what purpose they served) followed on days 3 and 4, and we pretty much had gotten used to the eye sore. But Saturday, they showed up with a new dishwasher!
The babies admired their reflections, I loaded it up and ran the cycle, and we headed out the door for a stroll to the park with the kiddos.
When we got home there was water all over my kitchen floor.
And long story short- now I have NO dishwasher. Or hot water. I am still trying to understand the second loss, but will hold off on that conversation with Mr. Landlord until after my class this evening...
And in more news...
I don't know if any of ya'll have a myspace. Several of my family members do. With some of us being so far away from each other, this happens to somehow keep us connected.Anyway, tonight I got a friend request from "Sassyminks".
That don't sound like family...
Week of September 16
Today, I fell down outside. I was carrying one of the babies. It was Homer.
Everyone breathe. Homer is o.k.
But that can only be attributed to the fact that I strongly believe that had I been born a male, I would have rocked the football arena. I sacrificed my body for that child. And oddly enough, I think I heard fans cheering as I scrambled for footing (only to lose it) and then awkwardly landed with my Homer held high.
...........
Sebastian got to coach his first game tonight. They won! He was very excited and hoarse when he got home tonight. I can't wait until I am able to go and watch him and the players in action.
Monday September 24, 2007
There is a place in my kitchen where our dishwasher used to be that is now empty.
Why? Because our nice new landlord told us on Thursday evening that they would be replacing the one that we had.
It worked. It just looked very sad and dilapidated.
First the black front that sordof gives you a mirror image of yourself fell off. The very next day, the cardboard underneath that black front also fell off. Two boxes (which I'm not sure what purpose they served) followed on days 3 and 4, and we pretty much had gotten used to the eye sore. But Saturday, they showed up with a new dishwasher!
The babies admired their reflections, I loaded it up and ran the cycle, and we headed out the door for a stroll to the park with the kiddos.
When we got home there was water all over my kitchen floor.
And long story short- now I have NO dishwasher. Or hot water. I am still trying to understand the second loss, but will hold off on that conversation with Mr. Landlord until after my class this evening...
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