Mama's Corner: January 2005

Sunday, January 30, 2005

Coming up soon...

1 more day until my Birthday.

1/30/2005 04:38:00 PM | Permalink |

Friday, January 28, 2005

Friday Night Dinner

Tonight, Charles' dad came over for dinner. We've invited him to come every Fridays. We all enjoy having him over. The kids love it. I miss my family. Family, is important to me. I want to be as close as I possibly can with all my family. I'm an only child so I was fortunate to have so many friends while growing up that they kept me busy...Course there were times when I was bored...But I'm Thankful to have such great friends around me all the way through Jr. High and High school....Up until now...I really don't talk to any. That's why it's so important to have the family over and interact with them. The kids need to know that they have family here and that everyone loves them. :) I like Friday nights. They stared off real shaky after not having aiyana. It seemed we didn't know what to do with ourselves...But now we have fun. The kids hate to see him go. So, we ate well and had a good time. More tomorrow.

1/28/2005 09:04:00 PM | Permalink |

Hunt for Aamya's bed

On Wednesday, we went to look again,for a new bed for Aamya. So, we went to the furniture store to see what they had. http://americanhome.com/index1.html They had tons of toddler beds. I've already checked Babies R Us and Toys R Us...And not much there. I wanted to get her something like Brevin has. He picked out his own fire truck bed. I didn't want Aamya just to have something plain and dull. I found a "princess castle bed," but very expensive...While at the furniture store, we started looking at bunk beds. We're thinking this might be another option. They had one set for 50 dollars more than her "princess bed" and they're twin size beds!!! The other bed was just a toddler bed. In a couple of years we'd have to buy both of them twin beds anyway...So, it might be more economical to just get the twin, bunk beds...That's what we're thinking anyway...We'll have to see. They are cute, all wood...And Brevin, loves the fact that he'd get to sleep on top! Ha! Not a bad deal. Of course, this would mean giving up his fire truck bed. Hmm...Lots to think about! :)

1/28/2005 09:56:00 AM | Permalink |

Thursday, January 27, 2005

My Birthday is coming....

YAY!!! LOL-4 more days until my birthday. I'm excited!! I get a manicure and a pedicure...That's all I want...After putting up with a two year old and a three year old, I think I deserve that much- at least. :) Something relaxing! Anyway, my parents asked what I wanted and that's what I said. So, that's that...I really don't need anything. No sense of sending things I'm not going to use--ya know! Things, are looking good. I don't know what Charles is planning but he's up to something. He's usually not the type to surprise me, even though that would be nice...I don't know what he's got up his sleeve, but something tells me I'm going to find out. :)

1/27/2005 04:25:00 PM | Permalink |

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Dad's Day

Today is my Dad's Birthday! I was excited to call and wish him a Happy Birthday. I'll have to wait until he comes home after work. I miss him. I wish I could make him a cake and have some decorations around the house. Brevin, wants to go to NY so bad. After all that snow they got, I do too. I haven't seen snow like that in years. I miss it. I miss them. Next year it will all be different and that's what I'm looking forward to. Right now phone calls and annual visits have to do. Except last year, we went twice. That was nice!! We'll see this year. Happy Birthday, Dad!

1/25/2005 12:44:00 PM | Permalink |

Sunday, January 23, 2005

<3 Baby Days <3

Today, was a productive day. Charles and I, went through the garage and got out all of Brevin and Aamya's baby clothes. My cousin Jessica is having a baby and I can't wait to give her all of Brevin's clothes. Seeing some of that stuff brought back so many memories. He was such an "easy" baby. He even slept through the night when he was a new born- I mean not at first, but when he was a couple of months old he got the hang of it right away. How many newborns do that? Not many! We couldn't have asked for an easier baby. Giving him baths and getting him dressed was something he enjoyed as well. I saw so many of his little body suits and mittens (newborns scratch their face.) I found a lot of tiny, tiny socks and lil shoes. There are so many other cute and tiny outfits. I wish he was a new born again. I can actually say that and smile. :-) Aamya, on the other hand was the complete opposite. She was a baby that never stopped crying. She never slept through the night unless her daddy held her...She was a "needy" one. Ha! She's grown out of that- Thank God. We didn't get any sleep with her until she was like one! Ha! No, but she was definitely going to have us running raged right away. She's my lil Mama. I wouldn't have it any other way. I wish I knew someone that was having a baby girl. That would be nice to actually SEE the clothes going to someone you knew. It looks like my friends aren't going to have babies any time soon. lol. Thanks, Jen! Thanks, Jenice! So, I'll probably give them to The Arc. www.arcnm.com We have so many things to get rid of. It has to go sometime and better now then any time. This way when we move we're not lugging baby items and clothes with us. I mean let's face it- Charles and I are done having children!! We have 1 boy, and 1 girl together and Aiyana is my God's gift. I didn't have to go through labor with her, but I've been in her life since she was one. She's just like my child. :) And we have Marisa. She couldn't be a better teenager. So, we're happy with 4 children. Time to let go of some of the baby items. I, of course, have their outfits from when we brought them home from the hospital. And the baby blankets we wrapped them up in. I even have 2 newborn diapers (un-used of course.) I saved them so I can frame everything. When we finally move, it will go on their wall in their new room. Now, that I have dust in my contacts from that crazy garage I think I'm done for today. I've sorted everything out and I'm just waiting word on Jesse. Let me know what to do, Girl! :)~

1/23/2005 02:25:00 PM | Permalink |

Friday, January 21, 2005

Work Out

Went to the gym tonight. I worked out good. The only thing is hard about working out is actually going to the gym. I joined in October and I have yet to meet with a personal trainer-up until now...I just made an appointment. We'll see how that goes. There's just too many people around. How do you possibly feel free to explore when there are wall to wall people everywhere. Personally I think they need to make the gym bigger. I think the only place in there that has room is the swimming pool. Who wants to go swimming when it's 40 outside? Not me...But at least I went. I'm going again tomorrow. It's good to get away and do something good for your body. I wish I had someone to go with. That would be better! :)

1/21/2005 09:11:00 PM | Permalink |

OUR DAY

I'm so excited!!! Tomorrow, Charles and I get to go on a date. We're going to lunch and a movie. Marisa, is going to come over early and watch the kids for the afternoon!! YAY! Finally....time to oursleves. We're pretty lucky though, she comes over and watches the kids a couple times a month. It's nice. We need that time to ourselves. All parents do! :-) I'm happy!

1/21/2005 04:52:00 PM | Permalink |

Recipe

Something easy and really good to enjoy! Easy Chiken and Vegetable Skillet Recipe Rating: Prep Time: 5 minTotal Time: 20 min. Makes: 6 servings 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, divided 6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.) 1-1/3 cups water 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Lower Sodium Stuffing Mix for Chicken MELT 2 Tbsp. of the butter in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. ADD water, vegetables and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter to skillet; bring to boil. STIR in stuffing mix just until moistened. Top with chicken; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes or until heated through. KITCHENS TIPS Great Substitute Substitute 3 cups chopped fresh vegetables and add to skillet with stuffing mix.Healthy Living Save 4g of fat by preparing with less butter. Decrease butter to 2 Tbsp. For More info. visit:http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&recipe_id=54816

1/21/2005 11:30:00 AM | Permalink |

Thursday, January 20, 2005

DON'T BLAME ME, I VOTED FOR KERRY! :)

1/20/2005 05:17:00 PM | Permalink |

Presidential Inauguration

I wish it could have been Kerry, but what can I say...It's Bush! Last year he looked so nervous and this year he looks confident. Go Figure! He smiles with a little crooked grin... http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=427914

1/20/2005 09:32:00 AM | Permalink |

Me

Hillary, ~A Beautiful Butterfly~ Waiting for her wings to dry~ So she can fly~~

1/20/2005 09:08:00 AM | Permalink |

Aamya's new Bed

Last night was fun. We went shopping for Aamya's new bed. She's so naughty that she's been jumping and her current crib has been falling apart. LOL. She's so crazy. I don't know what she does in it, but it isn't safe much longer. We had to tighten it up like every morning, because it would separate. She's a lil naughty one. :) She just smiles like, "yeah, I did it!" So, her grandpa wants to buy her a BIG girl bed. She was excited to go and search for one. Although we didn't find much. Brevin, has a fire truck bed and he loves it...But they didn't have anything like that for Aamya. Just some regular wooden beds. Nothing too fancy. So, we're going to keep looking. We also went to Best Buy to get my Baby a Dyson for his fitness center. I want a Dyson, except they cost too much...But it's the best vacuum ever. I love them and I'm pretty confident he's going to love it, too. It has the BEST suction you'll find out there. Lucky Duck! :o-P~ http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1051384413232&skuId=4837476&productCategoryId=cat05040&type=product

1/20/2005 08:00:00 AM | Permalink |

Tuesday, January 18, 2005

Our Night :)

Tonight was fun. I cooked dinner for all of us and my future Father-in-law. I made a chicken-veggie skillet. It was good. :-) I thought tonight was going to be us talking about the fact that Aiy didn't want to come over tonight, but it turned out to be really fun. That Aiy, always missing out on a night of fun. She says, "I'm scared," but I know that's not the reason she doesn't want to come over. We all know it's not the case. When she's over she has so much fun playing hide 'n seek and reading books, playing video games...She sleep through the night...And for her that's GREAT....She's 7 now and just started doing that. (Don't look at me I had nothing to do with it...I'm the Step mom....LOL) But she really does do great when she's over....This excuse thing isn't believable. It's upsetting! It's like we're here for you too. We're your family....But I think her "mother" is holding her back. I don't understand that. We're a great family and she learns so much from us. They just won't let her breathe. She's going to end up hating them in the end. I just feel sorry for her. I wish she's just let go and be with us....But instead she says she's scared. All kids want is to know that they're safe. That's all they want. And we let her know that when she's with us. She's confident when she's with us...And over the phone it's like, "I can't" I think she just doesn't want to disappoint her mother...I mean, she's a child and children don't want to disappoint the one they look up to. See it from her eyes. It's just a sad situation. I wish it would just all work out and have things go as planned, but it never does. The great thing is when she's with us she's having so much fun....Ahh, I dunno. It will eventually be civilized. :P~ But we did have fun tonight. She would have enjoyed herself. Maybe next time. That's all for tonight. I'm going to watch "The Forgotten." I've been waiting to see this movie since it came to the thereaters and we rented it tonight. YAY!

1/18/2005 08:54:00 PM | Permalink |

~A Beautiful Day~

Today, was a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day. 60 degrees out there!!! I had the windows open!! Can you believe it, it's January and I was able to do that?!!! That's crazy. My mom is in NY freezing her tooty off...And I'm soaking in the sun. I got a lot done today...Nothing FUN...I vacuumed and mopped. It was like pre-Spring cleaning or something. I mean we mop regularly which is a pain because most of our home is tile floor...But today I was just in the mood to clean. I know, weird...Then, brevy and Meesa got up and the first thing brevin said was, "The floor is nice, Mama!" How cute is that? He's going to be a good lil hubby when he's 40! Ha! He's a sweet heart. So, today was a cleaning day, but at least I was able to enjoy the nice weather. The kids also went outside to play in the sun. They must have worn themselves out, because they slept three hours for nap time. Usually, brevy only sleeps two hours. Wow....Growth spurt maybe? Well, that's it for now...

1/18/2005 04:56:00 PM | Permalink |

Monday, January 17, 2005

Racing Stripes

We just came back from Racing Stripes. GREAT GREAT GREAT kids movie!!! It's about a baby Zebra (voiced by Frankie Muniz) that gets left behind accendentaly, by a traveling Circus in the middle of a thrunderstorm. The gangly little foal is rescued by horse farmer Nolan Walsh (BRUCE GREENWOOD), who takes him home to his young daughter Channing (HAYDEN PANETTIERE). Once a champion thoroughbred trainer, Walsh has given up horse training for a quiet life with Channing on their modest Kentucky farm. To read more: http://movies.channel.aol.com/movie/main.adp?mid=18581 The kids loved it and I must say we enjoyed it as well. It's hilarious at times and teaches a GREAT lesson; It doesn't matter what's on the outside, it matters what's on the inside. "Stripes" had heart! <3 We had fun. :-)

1/17/2005 07:11:00 PM | Permalink |

Saturday, January 15, 2005

Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, as most people know is Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday. He would have been 76 years old today. To this day, King remains a controversial symbol of the African American civil rights struggle. He believed that non violence was the only logical way to the solution of the race problem in the United States. Dr. King's words still ring true today. We can give new life to "The Dream," following the path of Dr. King. He had a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live true to it's creed that all men should be treated equal. He had a dream that his own children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. He hoped that with faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day. We still struggle with racism today, not as bad as it was, but Dr. King's words still live on and they always will. Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" " Evil can be cast out not by man alone nor dictatorial God who invades our lives, but when we open our door and let God through Christ to enter."--Martin Luther King

1/15/2005 08:59:00 PM | Permalink

Great dinner!

We're eating P.F Changs tonight and I can't wait. LOL. It's a China Bistro. It's great food!!Charles and I, went there on our night out one time...It wasn't that long ago and since I've been craving it. http://pfchangs.com/It's really good. I can't wait to get the kids up and head on out. I can't believe I've been in the house for two and a half days...Like, with out going out anywhere. It's amazing how time fly's...First of all....And when you do think about it, it's like: How could I have possibly been in the house for 2.5 days with out going out anywhere? I guess that's what happens when ya have food in the house. Plus, Charles runs basketball league on Thursdays and doesn't get home until late...Well 8pm....But who's going out then? Not us, Not with the kids. They go to bed at that time. (I tell them it's the BEST time of the day...) They just laugh! Ha! So, I guess that's how that happened. Today, we actually all got out of the house today. We finally got them their V-Smile, by V Tech! They're doing great things with technology these days. It's a great learning tool for lil ones. I know Brevin is going to love it. Anyway, I should probably get ready so we can go eat...I'm hungry! :) I still have to wake up lil handsome. More later...

1/15/2005 05:33:00 PM | Permalink |

Friday, January 14, 2005

Wedding Plans

Charles and I, are getting married in August at the Mohonk Moutain House in New Palz, NY. It's so beautiful there. It's HUGE!!! There are so many things you can do....It's endless. When we were there they were building a SPA!! Now that's good thinking! I could use something relaxing like that. :) I think it's perfect for us. We're still thinking to get married outside in the gardens. We've checked it all out and that's what we're sticking to. (hehe.) Since, we can't book yet- I feel helpless. It's so hard to just WAIT!!! I mean we can do the lil things, but I guess it's just hard trying to plan a wedding over 2,000 miles away. That can be challenging! :-P I'm getting advise from other people and find it helpful. If you have experience with long distance wedding planning, feel free to comment. :) http://www.mohonk.com/lowband/weddings/weddings.asp We're happy! We can't wait! I'm also planning a carriage ride. I've always wanted to do that...Maybe I'll get my chance if everything goes as planned. :) Yay!

1/14/2005 02:04:00 PM | Permalink |

Thursday, January 13, 2005

NeWs

Serve Weather has hit and hit hard. What's happening to this world? My goodness!!California and the Mid West. All that rain...We could use rain here in NM. Albuquerque gets nothing. All the higher elevations get everything. We're lucky if we see a drop. It's awful. I wish we could apply where the rain and precipitation could go. Mother Nature I guess has another plan. It's just awful though. Price Harry wearing a Nazi custom? What was he thinking? My god....Young and dumb? He doesn't deserve to join the military!! You would think he'd have a FIRST CLASS education, but apparently NOT! At least he apologized- I guess. People these days need to think before they act. *shaking head* :-{}~

1/13/2005 05:35:00 PM | Permalink |

Brevy

Brevin, this boy is full of so much energy. He reminds me of myself when I was younger....But as I say, he's the BOY version of me. He loves to talk and drive us all crazy. I can remember a time when my parents picked me up from my babysitters (I know, pa - I tell this story all the time) and I got in the back and I must have talking and going on and on....And my mom turns around and says, "You haven't stopped talking since you got in this car, my god! What got into you?" And she seemed bothered...lol. I just remember being so happy, I couldn't shut up- I guess. Ha. That's exactly how Brevin is. He gets up talking and screaming at the top of his lungs...That's how I wake up...The very loud sound of Brevin and Aamya hollering at each other. Ugh...But it's bitter sweet, because that's kind of what my mom went through. If you ask her today what kind of a child was Hillary? She'll tell ya nothing but good things. I was a good baby!!! How come I got stuck with two lil naughty ones? hahah...That's why I always need to say, thanks mom for putting up with me and my crap! I still think I was a pretty good kid and a teen. Teens these days scare me. I don't know half of the things there talking about... Brevin and Aamya, will have a bunch of different things to deal with...It's sad that it keeps getting worse in our schools...I just heard the other day that a middle school child brought a bunch of drugs (crack) with him to school. These are babies we're talking about. It breaks my heart. It's really sad. We need to raise our children to make good decisions and to overcome our temptations...

1/13/2005 01:50:00 PM | Permalink |

My Handsome son

1/13/2005 12:56:00 PM | Permalink |

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Time

I had a doctor's appointment this morning. Everything is GREAT and I'm happy. Yay...Anyway, just felt like writing. My lil ones are sleeping and I actually have some time to myself, which is always nice. They ware me out. They have so much energy. I can't wait until it's nice outside and I can watch them play. They're always asking to go outside and play with their Hummer. It sucks, because lately it's been "NY cold." I don't miss the cold. The wind is blowing and the temperture was like 30 degrees today. I mean, it's usually nicer than that...But today was a NY day- as I call it. I miss NY so much. I can't wait to go back and see everyone. There isn't a day that passes that I don't think about my family and everything going on out there. I'm so far away and things need to change. My children should be able to see their Grandparents everyday! I mean, they have Charles' parents here- which is GREAT. They are great grandparents...But I miss my parents. I need to be around them. They aren't going to be around forever....None of us are. I just miss them. I miss my dad and the silly stories he tells. He told me he got another cell phone ( I think that's his 7th phone.) He looses them, and Lord knows what else...But he doesn't know how to do certain things on it...It's like, I could help him, but I'm way over here. Simple things like that. I just miss him. I love to see him around my children. The crazy things they do and say. It's so cute. I didn't think he'd step up and BE a Grandpa, but he has. You can't help but to love Brevin and Aamya- even if you are a stranger...ya know! And I just want them to be closer to him and my mom. She talks about them everyday. I call her everyday. I have to!! I miss her so much. I wish we could go out and shop and get lunch. The simple things...Just to enjoy each others company. I just can't wait to move. That's all I think about these days. That and getting married to the love of my life. Charles, is the sweetest thing and I am so lucky and blessed that we're together and he feels the same way. Everyday, he says: "I can't wait to marry you!" I get butterflies in my tummy. I just can't wait until I can call myself his wifie (for reals...) I just love him to pieces! Ha!

1/12/2005 03:54:00 PM | Permalink |

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

A time of Giving

I like to give donations where ever we can. Just today we gave food to support Storehouse West. On Thursday, The Arc is coming around to accept clothing items and some other things...It feels good to donate. I mean--everyone could use something. Including us! But what kind of American would I be if I didn't help out?? Especially, when I know I have things in my closet, I haven't warn in years and extra can goods in the pantry. I feel better knowing I helped someone. A total stranger, but you just know you're doing a good thing. :-) Just thought I'd share that.

1/11/2005 10:52:00 AM | Permalink |

Monday, January 10, 2005

1/10/2005 01:04:00 PM | Permalink |

Sunday, January 09, 2005

Weekend

I made more Enchiladas last night. Mild for me though. This time it was just for us. Ha! I'm getting good... :-) They were yummy, too. This is the first weekend with a changed schedule...It was different without Aiy over Friday nights and Saturdays. We all just kept talking about her. I guess it's going to stay like this until she changes it again. Ugh... We watched TROY! It's a REALLY GOOD movie. If you haven't seen it- go rent it. We want to buy it. :-)

1/09/2005 09:32:00 AM | Permalink |

Friday, January 07, 2005

Meesa's Success

Aamya, aka "Meesa" did well on her evaluation today. She was reluctant to do some of the exercises (due to her brother waking her up so early this morning-Thank You, Brevin!) Other than that she did well. She's 100% and it's confirmed. They are going to write up her discharge papers and we can't wait! We're so happy!! She just has to keep working on that left leg and make sure she leads with it when she's walking up stairs so it can stay strong. Right now her legs are the same. She's been so active trying to keep up with her brother that she passes him right by these days. It's really funny to see. She'll keep it up, because in the upcoming months she'll be more active. As it gets warmer they'll be able to play outside. They're learning how to ride their bikes and that's GREAT movement in her legs and ankles. Plus, we do at home PT. She does great with jumping off of her foot stool and so much more. I can't see her going backwards, only room to move ahead in her progress. :0) Yay, Aamya! We're so proud of you! :-)

1/07/2005 12:17:00 PM | Permalink |

Thursday, January 06, 2005

Meesa's Update

Meesa, has her last RCI appointment tomorrow...She's 100% now. You can't tell her ever had stiffness in the leg. She's running around and jumping all over the place. We think since it took her so long to walk, she finally figured out - in order to run, jump, and play effectively- she needs to BEND her leg. I think it just took her a little while. She's so happy running faster than Brevy now. We're all happy that it wasn't anything serious. Her Physical Trainer is leaving to Hawaii and won't be with us anymore. She said she's going to evaluate her one more time and make sure everything is still GREAT and then she's going to discharge her. YAY! It's really up to us if we want her to continue. I've had her in it this long, I don't think it's necessary for anymore home visits. I'm sure there are other children that really need it. I'm just so glad that Messa, is doing so well. She had us scared when she was younger for awhile. It was the strangest thing. No one could figure it out. (??) I even brought her to a neurologist and everything was a.o.k! Thank God! Whatever it was, it's gone and we're all thankful and happy for that. Go Meesa, Go! :-)

1/06/2005 07:10:00 PM | Permalink |

Big Time Fun

The party was GREAT! Aiy, had a blast and that's all I care about. Her mother brought her late and dirty...But we fixed that. Once, she saw her decorations and her food, she was all smiles. Almost everyone came on time- which is good, it counts! Their older sister got there a little late, but she's a teenager...I don't think teenagers go by time...At least I didn't when I was one. The kids were so excited. They were running around everywhere. Aiy, ate two Enchiladas, which made me happy to see that I made them okay. Not bad for a first time. :) It was fun! Everyone liked everything. Aiy, got some neat things, too. Clean up wasn't too bad. Charles, pitched in. Thank God for him. :) No more parties until my Birthday. :)

1/06/2005 09:26:00 AM | Permalink |

Wednesday, January 05, 2005

Birthday part 2

Did I mention that the Birthday surprise was ruined by Aiy's mother? Oh, yes- she told aiy even though I asked her not to...Real nice- huh? I tried not to mention that, because I don't want to bring negative into my positive world. She ruined the surprise though....Very sad, but true! What I don't understand is, why take the fun out of it for Aiy? I really don't get that...I guess she doesn't care. I don't know. *sigh* On a more positive note, I'm doing Aiy's whole Birthday party. I've cleaned house...All of it, for our family that's coming over. (I like a clean house.) I made her Enchiladas...First time making those. Charles, used to make them at the old house and I helped a lil...It's pretty messy. So, this was my first time making these by myself. I don't even EAT HOT food...Did I say there were hot? Yep! They're hot...She better enjoy them. Hehe. I'm also making her a Devil's Food cake...Her favorite. Right now she's in school. I started decorating the house his morning. Lots of balloons all over. She's got a Minnie Mouse banner that says, "Happy Birthday!" This is our first time having a party for her at the house. Usually, we go to Chuck E. Cheese, but Chucky is getting old now. I do small parties for the kids at the house, too. We try to change it up a bit. So, I hope she likes everything. I'm exhausted. Between cleaning house, taking care of my two children, and cooking for the party...Ugh. I'm tired. Did I mention I had to get up at 6:30am this morning? Oh yea-- very true. My children are now taking a nap. Once, the cake comes out- I plan on taking a nap as well. The party isn't until 6:30pm. Let's hope everyone comes on time. Wish me luck!

1/05/2005 01:18:00 PM | Permalink |

Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Birthday

Today, is Aiyana's birthday. I can't believe she's seven years old already. She's growing up so fast. We took her out to eat dinner. She had a nice time and Brevy and Meesa love spending time with her. That's how it should be. She should be able to come and go as she pleases....But it's not like that. Something needs to change. Tomorrow, we're having a Birthday party for her. We've invited her whole family. I'm making her favorite, enchiladas. I'm also baking her a chocolate cake, also another favorite. It should be fun! :-)

1/04/2005 09:39:00 PM | Permalink |

Monday, January 03, 2005

Tsunami Diaster

As everyone knows about the awful Tsunami diaster that happened last week is very sad. 155,000 pronouced dead and the numbers are still rising. It's nice to see Bush and Clinton come together for a national private fund-raiser. They are asking everyone to help, even if it's a small amount of money. 350 Million dollars is supposed to be what they are stopping at for public gatherings. I plan on donating very soon. Americans are compassionate people. I just think we all need to come together at awful times like this.

1/03/2005 01:40:00 PM | Permalink |

Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2005! I can't believe 2004 is gone. The year went by so quickly. I'm excited that it's a new year....I'm looking forward to this year, because my Fiance` and I, are getting married. I can't wait!! We've been engaged 1 year on Christmas Day. It's about time. I've been ready to be his wife for quite some time now. I'm not rushing things though. It's just he's the love of my life and always will be. I think this year will have some challenging issues. We have some things coming up with custody and money that will probably go to court with Charles' daughter. It's so sad. I wish everything could go smoothly, but it never works out like that. I guess God doesn't give you anything you can't handle. I'm sure we'll get through it all...

1/03/2005 01:14:00 PM | Permalink |