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Is it wrong?

So wedding #1 for the summer starts this weekend. And if you know me… you know I HATE to dress up! At this point, I don’t really have anything to wear for the wedding. One child is coming along for the festivities, the little one, so that means I’ll be toting her upon my hip or my lap for the majority of the day/evening. So I pose this question to you… is it wrong if I wear pants? I’m not talking jeans or cotton chinos here. I’m talking slacks with the right strappy kinda shoes and a saucy kinda top. I’m just so used to wearing a dress of some sort, and I just don’t feel like it. And I’m sure I’ll still feel out of place even when I do wear my pants… LoL.

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The Crush Files

So I saw my first crush today while in passing. Funny huh? I don’t get the flutters like I used to, but man this boy used to get my heart all a flutter and the stomach a turnin .

I’ve known him since I was 6. He was friends with my cousin. They were in the same class, a grade older than me. We would all walk to and from school together. of course I was only 6. What did I know about boys then, or care for them? HA! My cousin left the school and I went on with my life. At this school, people in the 8 grades normally didn’t intermingle. It was just weird like that, unless it was afterschool and you were walking home with your neighbors and such. That’s what I did, with the T sisters, who later I would carpool with in college. That was some weird stuff.

Okay so back to my reminiscing… yeah for some reason in 6th grade or so a “friendship” of sorts was rekindled. Heh, where the 4 years in between went, I don’t know? Soon I found myself walking home with him again. He moved across the street from my grandparents. We would talk about nonsense and every now and then someone else would join us in the walks. I would tell my dad not to pick me up just so I could walk with him. On his practice days it was so lonely.

My school was NOT big so everyone knew everyone’s business. He eventually found out that I liked him. School girl crush at a Cath.olic school HA! Words were whispered here and there. The inevitable “Do you like her too?” was asked… and my heart was all a flutter to hear that he said “Yes!” and then soon to be shot down by other girls in his class that were jealous, “He doesn’t really like you he was just saying that to be nice.” Well alrighty then. Nothing ever came of it. He graduated and left. A different crush (the first boy to break my heart) ensued… but that’s a whole ‘nother story.

I saw him, crush #1, again in high school. He acted as if he never knew me. How heartbreaking . Oh well no big loss. I ended up being a lot taller than him. Heh. He’s still got that babyface that I thought was so cute. But unfortunately he’s still got those big old bucky teeth too. Braces just didn’t do anything for him.

It’s funny the big mister would have run ins with him every now and then at the clubs. Oh what a small world we live in, huh? Oh well… it’s just funny is all.

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Of all the things you find in a Targ*et Ad

Did you get your weekly Targ*et ad? Did you spot him? #3, Mr Orange shirt. Mr cute hapaness!!! Yeah I’m a dork so what. My niece and I spotted it yesterday while perusing the ad and look to our surprise some yummy eye candy. Mr Mic*hael Cop*on. He’s from One Tree Hill, Ra*ven’s video, and he also was on “B*ut Ca*n They Si*ng”, and most remembered for his stint on Po*wer Range*rs.

Seriously I found it in the add. I was sooooo surprised. If you don’t believe me go look at the ad online. Poor guy is now subject to modeling lame tshirts though *sigh*

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We’re back

Vacations are nice. Getting away is good. Waking up early to bypass the HORRENDOUS LA traffic and getting to the airport BAD . LoL. Yeah Dland was much fun. Lil miss was THE perfect traveller. Most photos are in Flickr. Any of the ones with our faces will require a Flickr account and being added to my F&F list. Lil man kept saying how much he LOVED the trip.

The weather was most of the time perfect, and there were times where it was just tooooo hot for us Bay Area fog loving folks . Good thing for being right across from the park and an inviting swimming pool. And WTF??? Why were there so many people there. We were hoping for less of a crowd and planned it right before the Me.morial Day rush next week. I guess everyone had the same things in mind huh?

I can’t wait for the next vacation!!! Lake Tahoe this summer. Hawaii for the winter.

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Living out of a bag…

Starting tomorrow, we’ll be living out of a bag for the next few days. As much as I don’t like it, I’m rather excited about it b/c I haven’t been on a vacation in quite awhile !!!! There are a few things here and there that I still need to throw in there but more or less we (me and the keiki, big mister handles his own) are packed!!! I like to overpack for “JUST IN CASE” situations or unexpected weather changes, but we’re restricted to one bag for the 3 of us. It’s not a small bag, but with a wee one and all her necessities, those things take up a lot of space. So just the carry on backpack needs to be filled as well as the snack bag.

I’m so excited you don’t even know! The weather is supposed to be nice, I’m hoping it’s NOT super hot, b/c me and hot is not fun. I hope the lil miss allows us an enjoyable flight. It’s a short one I know, but still?!?!

Lots and lots of pictures, I know! Camera is packed. Battery charger is packed.

We’ll be back on Thursday, until then, have a lovely week and don’t miss us too much .

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Do you hear it?

Do ya? Do ya? I’m taling about the silence. There is no crying. There is no incessant babble. For the time being anyhow!!! The keiki are asleep! All before 8PM. Niiiiiiiiiiice!

Actually it’s been quiet like this tsince last night. Lil man had a slumber party at a friends house last nigth so it was just me and the lil miss. They took him to see a movie and even to the pool. How exciting for him! He had a wondeful day and I’m sure that’s why he’s so pooped out on the couch. I couldn’t even move him.

Kinda sorta been prepping things for our vacay in a few days. Laundry, laundry, and more laundry… OH BOY *sense the sarcasm*.

Oh yeah CONGRATS to the S family… their lil delivery made his appearance today at 4:18PM. YAY!!! Another playmate to add on to our ever growing family of friends!!!

It’s actually a slow weekend around here. Kinda nice. Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend.

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I’ve banned myself

I am not allowed to purchase any more clothes for baby N until after the birthday party in August. Our trip doesn’t count though! As I am allowed to buy all the obscene licensed paraphenalia I want, within reason of course . Gold ears are a must for all of us, well maybe not the big mister, but yeah the 3 of us… fo’sho! I even banned myself from allowing my mom to purchase anything for her, unless she plans on keeping it for her until the birthday. Otherwise I’m not even going to look. That is going to be sheer torture! You don’t even know!

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Mother’s Day

Another Mother’s Day is soon coming to a close… but appreciating your Momma and your baby’s momma and any other momma in your life should be EVERYDAY! Right???

I got to sleep in today . But it’s a deal that S and I have agreed to for EVERY Sunday, as I have to get up even on my supposed sleep in days *sigh*. Anyhow yeah the lil miss of course got up around 7ish and I just oohed and awwed at how beautiful she is. J was already up and watching telly in the living room. S rolled over and heard the noise and asked if I wanted him to take her to the front. I said NO, as I thought I was awake. Not quite . I guess I had fallen back to snooze mode and the lil miss was crawling around. He took her to the front and closed the door.

Oh the sweet slumber . I even had a good dream , which reminds me that I should get in touch with a long lost friend! Well not exactly but I haven’t heard from or of or about this certain somebody in a lil while. I heard her whines and cries, which woke me and I knew it was b/c I had to feed her. And probably J too.

Got up and my day as Mommy began again. After breaskfast and showers, we headed out the door to S’s grandma’s house. Sat with her and S’s mom for a bit and then off to pick up Chinese food to bring to my mom’s. We all ate and then kinda just hung out. J and my mom went to walk the dog. My dad, my brother, and S were in the other room wtching the Gi.ants, and the lil miss and I we fell asleep on the futon. Oh some more sweet slumber .

The weather was absolutely LOVELY today. Even a lil warmer than I care for… but still lovely. My brother BBQed and we just did a lot of ohana time and lounging. I’m so sad to think, that my mom won’t be here next year and that a couple hundred miles and an ocean will be separating us *sigh* . That’s why I think J finds Friday night dinners with my ‘rents to be important, even he gets upset when we miss Friday nights with them to be elsewhere.

So yes another Mother’s Day to log down in the books as being well spent and well celebrated. We didn’t do anything spectacular but the time spent together was all that I needed.

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My sweetheart

I always wonder if my keiki will turn out alright. I hope so, but that’s all I can do is hope right? I treat them in the best ways possible. I teach them (well at least J for now) right from wrong. I provide a good loving home, right? I can only hope!

Today, J proved to me that I’m doing something right with him. He thought of someone else aside from himself… and that someone was ME. He wasn’t thinking of Mother’s Day, or so he says .

In his class, his teacher has a tally system. You get good tallies for good behavior, listening, and just being a good citizen. Those same tallies can be taken away if you’re talking too much or you’re not listening. Or if you don’t have any good tallies you can have a “bad” tally placed in your envelope. At the end of 5 good tallies, you get to visit the prize box. The lil mister brings something home every week. Nothing much… marbles, a small stuffie, a figurine… but something enough for the kids to get excited over. Incentive to continue the good behavior.

Well I got excited today . He told me that he got the prize for ME today. To thank ME for all the hard work that I do.

A Hello Kitty Happy Meal toy that I don’t have! Was that not sweet or what?

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Picture w.hore

That I am NOT.

But I would like to put my camera to better use. Or maybe use it MORE.

So I leave YOU with a task. I’m not original in this task, but hey who is actually original on the i-net anymore?

Name something you’d like me to take a picture of. Sorry no nekkid body parts. No pictures of me or my keiki either, you can find those on Fli.ckr if you’re on my Friends&family approved.

So yeah I want to use my 7 megapixel camera and you’re going to help me….

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Berry Trifle

INGREDIENTS:
1 prepared pound cake, cubed
2 packages frozen mixed berries
2 small packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cans milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
DIRECTIONS:
Place cubed cake in bottom of large glass serving bowl. Layer the berries on top of the cake.
In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix, condensed milk, use can to measure milk and add to mixture, and 1 cup of whipped topping, stir well. Pour mixture over frozen berries. Top custard with remaining cool whip. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour or in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, enough for the berries to thaw before serving.

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Another Tuesday to log down in the books

I call Tuesdays my HELLISH days b/c I’ve gotta run around so many times. Luckily it’s my sleep in day, but I never get to sleep in . I cannot wait for May to be over, although I am totally anticipating our trip!!! June is when I can take back PART of my Tuesdays. Lil man has karate and hula back to back and there’s a small break in which we can get to and from each and throw in parking as well. But once June rolls around, I won’t have to worry so much b/c his class is moving to Sunday mornings. Which isn’t so bad, except for those weekends where we have the weddings to attend. UGH, I’m just trying to think of what I can do??? One of those weekends he won’t be coming to the wedding, but he’ll sleep at my ‘rents, which means I’ll have to haul ass over there in the morning to get him and bring him. He’s got a show coming up and there is NO WAY he can miss any of the Sunday practices!!!

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Birthday location secured

Yes I we finally got off our tooshes and secured a spot for the big birthday bash. We didn’t get the first date we wanted and settled for the next date we had in mind. And then we didn’t get the side we wanted. But that’s what WE get for waiting so long. Oh well… better than nothing.

Initially we I wanted it in a hall, since it’s going to be a big shindig, or at least I hope so! But the prices are just ridiculous!!! The halls that I was researching were like $500 for only 4 hours. Uh no! And that includes set up time and all that. So instead we reserved a spot in a park, close to the house and we’re having it there. And with the money saved that can get go to the food (THAT I’M NOT COOKING B/C WE’RE GETTING IT CATERED) , the decor, the goodies, and the jumper!!!!

Now to just get some invitations out, or together.. and some favors… which have already kinda been blueprinted, they just need to get put into action!!! YAY!!!!

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Ohana Weekend

So BBB was Friday. We (the keiki and I) took part in 2 Bs as the birthday girl switched things up and we couldn’t go to bowling . And I was so looking forward to a few strikes. Oh well… next time? This was one of those outtings with the girls that wasn’t as good as the last, and times like this make me question why I go out in the first place *sigh*. Oh well we only meet up a few times of the year, so I can suck it up I suppose.

Saturday was a much needed slow start to another day. The wedding shower didn’t start til 2PM and there was no rush to get up there. Normally we are the first ones there. This time we weren’t !!! The Tootles Family was there!!! And I think N was excited to see her boyfriend b/c she was all smiles and giggles, too funny ! Hung out with some friends, ate some food, played some games, didn’t win any prizes and made our way home. C called and we met up with them over at Denn.y’s so the boys could have some quality time together. Heh. Miss N had her very first Den’ny’s kid’s meal and all for FREE!!!! Yeah Tuesdays and Saturdays are kids eat free days and 1 adult can bring 2 keiki. SCORE. So I only had to pay for my meal and J’s drink. I ended up ordering N some breaskfast thing and man she chowed down. We had more than enough for us to bring some home!!! Strolled around Tarjey with them to work off the meal and then headed home.

Sunday was an early start kinda day. Had to get up and make the broccoli beef and berry trifle. And YES!!! I took photos of the trifle, but I managed to leave the camera in San Jose . Mama Toots has my camera though, so I should be getting it soon. Another fun day of hanging with friends, eating, and games. The big mister managed to win 2 games. He’s such a nerd. Heh!

So yeah I feel so nekkid without my camera. There was a wonderful camera opportunity today and it’s not here. The lil miss was crawling around and found her way over to the newspaper recycling bin. I left her alone. She pulled herself up and was playing for a bit and then sooner than we know it, she’s IN the bin! The big mister was running around the house LAUGHING at her and asking for my camera! It was so mean and sooooooooo funny at the same time.

The camera only left my bag on Sunday! Today was supposed to be a rest kinda day… but that didn’t happen. Oh well. Hope you’re having a lovely week!

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Another BUSY weekend on our hands.

UGH!!! It’s that time of the year again that we can’t call weekends our own anymore. Things have been popping up here and there and I think we’re nearly busy every weekend give or take a Saturday or Sunday, maybe until the end of August. Then J goes back to school. 5 weddings this summer, not to mention baby showers, birthday parties, etc, etc. UGH.

The weekend starts today as me and the keiki are going to a burrito and bowling birthday: BBB. Then tomorrow were’ off to a wedding shower. And Sunday we’re off to a Baby Shower. I’m tired already and NOTHING has even happened yet. I’ve gotta make a beef dish and a dessert and I finally decided on Broccoli Beef and Berry Trifle.

Hope your weekend is eventful too and if not enjoy your weekend nonetheless. I will attempt to rememeber to bust out the camera, but don’t hold me to it… mmm’kay!

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More snacks

I was actually in search of the chocolate stick and vanilla cream Yan*Yan that Ms Monica mentioned. I’ve seen them but haven’t found them again. Instead… I came across these yummay concoctions…

Oh man the Pine pocky are YUMM-o! The box was $1.49 and so worth the price. A special treat that I only shared 1 stick with each child and hogged the rest to myself . I’ve still got one more package to go b/c the box came with 2.

I finally cracked open the Green Tea ones and those are YUCKY >.<. I did NOT like those one bit. Sucks! But don’t base it on my tastes, if you like green tea (matcha) flavor, then by all means give it a go.

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We are booked

Oh can I just say that I am UBER excited? Our trip is booked!!!! We’re going! We’re actually going and it’s happening THIS MONTH too!!! Wahoo. I am sooooooooo happy. And we’re flying. I won! Well actually I played my Mother’s Day Gift “card” with him and said that I wanted to fly for Mother’s Day. but we’re not going on Mother’s Day. Does that make sense? A vacation. A change of scenery. YAY !!!!

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The scarlet letter L

S gets the big scarlet letter L for today. L standing for LOSER!!!! Why? First of all, today was MY sleep in day. Not that it happened b/c N woke up with the rest of the house at about 7AM. I let her crawl around the bed while I snuck in some snoozes here and there. I turned on Litt.le Ein’steins for her and at about 815AM the house phone rang. It was S, I thought maybe he was calling to ask me if I wanted him to pick up breakfast or something. WRONG! He was calling to tell me that he needed me to get up and go to the gas station, purchase a gas can, get some gas, and bring it to HIM!!! Why? B/c he was stuck in the middle of an intersection at the bottom of the hill from J’s school. LOSER! Mind you he had the nerve to yell at me on the phone b/c I said he had to wait so I could brush my teeth and change my clothes. I don’t remember even washing my face!

And so there started my busy Tuesday.

From there, we came home and ended up getting ready, b/c he had to drop off his car to get the radio thinger fixxed. So I told him he owed me breakfast. We went to IHO.P and he ended up trying the stuff French Toast while N and I shared the basic breakfast. Can’t go wrong with pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon. YUM! The dealer still hadn’t called so we went over to Be.st B.uy just to browse around. They called and I dropped him off.

Came home and teetered around here and there, then it was off to Cop.eland’s to do a return on something S got for his birthday but didn’t really want. I eneded up scoring and getting 2 things!!! I’m pretty excited. Then from there we went to S’s karate class. I went up to the Saf.eway and got some POM Pomegranate Lychee Green Tea. YUM. They’re BOGO right now, actually only til today I think. But yeah YUM . A little pricey but worth it for BOGO. And the glass you’re supposed to reuse at home. So we now have 2 Pom Tea drinking glasses . I think I might have to buy 2 more.

In a bit we have to head to J’s karate class and then to J’s hula class. Busy, busy day.

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