Thursday, January 14, 2010
Please Explain
Why is it that my baby can only be consoled by me holding him while STANDING. I know I'm not the only parent to go through this. I think this must be one of the great mysteries of life. Kobra woke up today at 5:30 (not normal for him) and would only be quiet when I was standing. I have no problem cuddling with my baby, but he doesn't seem to understand that I still need my sleep at that hour. So family, forgive me for being a cranky mom today. It's not my fault.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The Dishwasher
What is it about loading dishwashers that is difficult for some people? Please explain why people don't see the obvious order of loading dishes. I have three plates in a row and just opened the dishwasher to find one loan plate just randomly stuck inside. WTF?! I'm too much of a control freak to let this go.
Keeping the Enemy Close...
Here are two pictures of Chelsea before last week. As a BAMA student and part of the crazy SEC, she is celebrating this week. I hope you make it to class sometime! I still love you, Chelsea! I'm not speaking for Baby Hulk though...he might be worse than me with the grudges, plus you left town while he was sleeping! :)
Saturday, January 9, 2010
No Baby in 9 months!
Everyone knows the story by now...Colt McCoy was out by his 5th play of the game. True Freshman QB with essentially NO experience is running around trying to find his helmet so he can play. After a painful first half where the coaches didn't let Gilbert pass the ball and continued to run it up the middle, the Longhorns were behind by 18. At half time, I turned to Lance and asked him if we could win this game. I didn't really think we could, and he didn't even try and make me feel better.
Then came hope. Bama failed to move the ball in the third quarter and Gilbert finally experienced some success. With a little more than three minutes to go in the game, the score was 24-21. I knew we could win, then Gilbert was sacked, fumbled the ball and all was lost. Bama immediately scored and our chances were gone.
My friend asked me what the fans were like during the game. In the first half, I don't think the fans knew what to do. (Except for the one idiot girl who started crying. Really, crying????) They were just shocked that we got this far, to the National Championship Game, only to have McCoy go out within minutes. In the second half, most people around us came alive and we could all taste a win. Then we were just crushed.
I'm not one of those people who say..."we could have won with Colt" or that the "best team won tonight". First, I think we could have won with a freshman. If we had scored on our first drive and Bama hadn't scored right before the end of the half, we could or rather would have won. As for those who say Bama was better, well, let's be real, Bama didn't kill us until the last three minutes of the game and that was WITH the true freshman playing. They had no passing game, and no offense in the third quarter of the game. Sure, Texas hasn't looked great the entire season, but neither has Bama. They just happened to have the game of their lives against Florida. Who knows if Colt would have played better. I don't care, he wasn't playing. I just know we had a chance and lost it. That is what sucks for me.
As for Bama, well, now I have a new school to hate. Sorry Chel and Alexis! You know I love you!
I just have one last thought...what the fuck is with the SEC schools? You win a National Championship and the first thing you chant is "SEC, SEC,..." Lance tried to explain to me how the SEC works and all I could hear was there aren't any Pro teams, this is all they have except Nascar, but so what? No matter what, when my team wins their next championship, (and I will be there again,) I won't be chanting BIG 12. Nor would I EVER in my life cheer for OU to win a championship. Who does that? Why would I ever want my most hated rival and recruiting rival to win? Did Auburn really root for Bama? Did LSU fans really forgive Saban and root for BAMA? If so, I don't even want to understand it. It makes no sense. Here's a thought, you win a national championship and start chanting your own school name.
So, I'm home and not going to the Bear Bryant Awards next week. I have a Bear Bryant hat that I sometimes wear for Lance. Gone. I hold a grudge, ask any ex.
Meanwhile, I am so proud of Baby Hulk, the first thing he told me when I walked in the door Friday morning was "I hate Bama, mom." The kid is a freaking genius.
Maybe I'll have grudge sex and have a baby anyway. Oh, Lance, where are you?
Then came hope. Bama failed to move the ball in the third quarter and Gilbert finally experienced some success. With a little more than three minutes to go in the game, the score was 24-21. I knew we could win, then Gilbert was sacked, fumbled the ball and all was lost. Bama immediately scored and our chances were gone.
My friend asked me what the fans were like during the game. In the first half, I don't think the fans knew what to do. (Except for the one idiot girl who started crying. Really, crying????) They were just shocked that we got this far, to the National Championship Game, only to have McCoy go out within minutes. In the second half, most people around us came alive and we could all taste a win. Then we were just crushed.
I'm not one of those people who say..."we could have won with Colt" or that the "best team won tonight". First, I think we could have won with a freshman. If we had scored on our first drive and Bama hadn't scored right before the end of the half, we could or rather would have won. As for those who say Bama was better, well, let's be real, Bama didn't kill us until the last three minutes of the game and that was WITH the true freshman playing. They had no passing game, and no offense in the third quarter of the game. Sure, Texas hasn't looked great the entire season, but neither has Bama. They just happened to have the game of their lives against Florida. Who knows if Colt would have played better. I don't care, he wasn't playing. I just know we had a chance and lost it. That is what sucks for me.
As for Bama, well, now I have a new school to hate. Sorry Chel and Alexis! You know I love you!
I just have one last thought...what the fuck is with the SEC schools? You win a National Championship and the first thing you chant is "SEC, SEC,..." Lance tried to explain to me how the SEC works and all I could hear was there aren't any Pro teams, this is all they have except Nascar, but so what? No matter what, when my team wins their next championship, (and I will be there again,) I won't be chanting BIG 12. Nor would I EVER in my life cheer for OU to win a championship. Who does that? Why would I ever want my most hated rival and recruiting rival to win? Did Auburn really root for Bama? Did LSU fans really forgive Saban and root for BAMA? If so, I don't even want to understand it. It makes no sense. Here's a thought, you win a national championship and start chanting your own school name.
So, I'm home and not going to the Bear Bryant Awards next week. I have a Bear Bryant hat that I sometimes wear for Lance. Gone. I hold a grudge, ask any ex.
Meanwhile, I am so proud of Baby Hulk, the first thing he told me when I walked in the door Friday morning was "I hate Bama, mom." The kid is a freaking genius.
Maybe I'll have grudge sex and have a baby anyway. Oh, Lance, where are you?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Awwww....How Sweet
Lance just walked in with a card and dessert. I almost went straight for the dessert, but he made me read the card first. Turns out today is the anniversary of the first day we met! And he remembered! (I remembered too, just a few days early. But really, I have a lot on my mind right now! BCS, anyone?)
Lance had an appearance at BW3's, and I went to meet him and John. (I might add that I was so late, I almost missed him.) I had no clue what he looked like, I just knew that he loved football, movies and that he didn't really like the Longhorns. My then boyfriend introduced us, and Lance recognized my name from my emails. There weren't too many "Nicoles" writing in at that time. I had no idea, but four different girls were hitting on Lance that night. I guess I was safe since I was with someone. Regardless, I sent him an email that night about concert tickets I was hoping he could get, and he responded when he got home that night. I spent the next day analyzing every line of his email, just like any OCD girl would.
Within the week, I had broken up with my boyfriend and went on the most amazing first date: two movies, dinner, cheesecake at Copeland's and talking at the cars until midnight. It might not seem like a big deal, but this date started at 4 pm. Going on that date with Lance was the best decision I ever made.
Showing up at BW3's was a lifesaver for me. And him.
Lance had an appearance at BW3's, and I went to meet him and John. (I might add that I was so late, I almost missed him.) I had no clue what he looked like, I just knew that he loved football, movies and that he didn't really like the Longhorns. My then boyfriend introduced us, and Lance recognized my name from my emails. There weren't too many "Nicoles" writing in at that time. I had no idea, but four different girls were hitting on Lance that night. I guess I was safe since I was with someone. Regardless, I sent him an email that night about concert tickets I was hoping he could get, and he responded when he got home that night. I spent the next day analyzing every line of his email, just like any OCD girl would.
Within the week, I had broken up with my boyfriend and went on the most amazing first date: two movies, dinner, cheesecake at Copeland's and talking at the cars until midnight. It might not seem like a big deal, but this date started at 4 pm. Going on that date with Lance was the best decision I ever made.
Showing up at BW3's was a lifesaver for me. And him.
My Daybook~ The Eyes of Texas
For Today...January 5, 2010
Outside my window...the sun is shining, but it flipping cold outside. I love it! I'm not a huge fan of bringing all the plants inside, but that is a small price to pay for real winter weather. They say it will be in the 20's by Thursday.
I am listening to...Boot Scootin Boogie by Brooks and Dunn. I am not a country fan, but the old DJ from New Year's Eve played this. I can't remember the last time I heard this song and who I was dating when it came out. Usually, I can date a song that way, but I have no real memories associated with this song, which I think must be a good thing! The funny thing about this song is that Lance played it for me last night to show me that he downloaded it for me, and Jessica was all "I love this song!" Okay, on to something new...The Thermals.
I am wearing...my longhorn fleece and black yoga pants.
I am thankful for...my friend Greg. I haven't talked to Greg in a few months, but he truly is that type of friend that you just pick up where you left off. Plus, he is one of like three people who knows EVERYTHING about me, the good, the bad, the embarrassing, the stuff I wish I could forget and so on. I always say that when I die all of my friends will have to get together and share stories they know b/c none of them really know all of it. He knows it all and still loves me! Anyway, we finally had the chance to catch up this weekend and made plans for next week.
To be fit and happy...Trying to get back on track after over eating during the holidays. I'm so excited about the class schedule for the Spring. Now, if I could just get a flat tummy and stop being so tired all the time. Maybe some sleep is in order. And sit-ups.
From the kitchen...no plans yet, but I'm thinking soups or stews to go with this cold weather. I'd say healthy, but I can't even pretend.
I am thinking...that I hate the boys being back at school. The big boys went back this morning and Baby Hulk and I were just devastated.
To live the liturgy...We celebrated the feast of the Epiphany at church on Sunday. We continued at home with several books to highlight the feast and a coloring page. We'll start Super Saints next week. I need to make some plans for the rest of the year.
On keeping home...the Christmas decorations came down yesterday. The tree was dying and trash was coming today so everything but the nativity scenes have been put away. I am trying to convince myself to keep them out until January 6th, but am having a hard time. I figure if the church can celebrate the Epiphany early, then so can I and put everything away. I'm ready for one of my super cleans!
One of my favorite things...Snoopy and puzzles and Christmas. I bought the following puzzle last year and forgot about it. I took it out this year and left it on the desk for most of Christmas break so I wouldn't forget about it. And then, I forgot about it, again. I finally started it two days ago. It was a simple puzzle, but I wanted to finish it so that I could put it away with the Christmas stuff last night. So as soon as I finished it, I took a picture, then promptly destroyed it. Lance just shook his head at me. What can I say, I'm a bit OCD about things.
A few plans for the rest of the week...There is really just one plan and it's the National Championship Game! Nothing else matters.
A picture thought I am sharing...
Outside my window...the sun is shining, but it flipping cold outside. I love it! I'm not a huge fan of bringing all the plants inside, but that is a small price to pay for real winter weather. They say it will be in the 20's by Thursday.
I am listening to...Boot Scootin Boogie by Brooks and Dunn. I am not a country fan, but the old DJ from New Year's Eve played this. I can't remember the last time I heard this song and who I was dating when it came out. Usually, I can date a song that way, but I have no real memories associated with this song, which I think must be a good thing! The funny thing about this song is that Lance played it for me last night to show me that he downloaded it for me, and Jessica was all "I love this song!" Okay, on to something new...The Thermals.
I am wearing...my longhorn fleece and black yoga pants.
I am thankful for...my friend Greg. I haven't talked to Greg in a few months, but he truly is that type of friend that you just pick up where you left off. Plus, he is one of like three people who knows EVERYTHING about me, the good, the bad, the embarrassing, the stuff I wish I could forget and so on. I always say that when I die all of my friends will have to get together and share stories they know b/c none of them really know all of it. He knows it all and still loves me! Anyway, we finally had the chance to catch up this weekend and made plans for next week.
To be fit and happy...Trying to get back on track after over eating during the holidays. I'm so excited about the class schedule for the Spring. Now, if I could just get a flat tummy and stop being so tired all the time. Maybe some sleep is in order. And sit-ups.
From the kitchen...no plans yet, but I'm thinking soups or stews to go with this cold weather. I'd say healthy, but I can't even pretend.
I am thinking...that I hate the boys being back at school. The big boys went back this morning and Baby Hulk and I were just devastated.
To live the liturgy...We celebrated the feast of the Epiphany at church on Sunday. We continued at home with several books to highlight the feast and a coloring page. We'll start Super Saints next week. I need to make some plans for the rest of the year.
On keeping home...the Christmas decorations came down yesterday. The tree was dying and trash was coming today so everything but the nativity scenes have been put away. I am trying to convince myself to keep them out until January 6th, but am having a hard time. I figure if the church can celebrate the Epiphany early, then so can I and put everything away. I'm ready for one of my super cleans!
One of my favorite things...Snoopy and puzzles and Christmas. I bought the following puzzle last year and forgot about it. I took it out this year and left it on the desk for most of Christmas break so I wouldn't forget about it. And then, I forgot about it, again. I finally started it two days ago. It was a simple puzzle, but I wanted to finish it so that I could put it away with the Christmas stuff last night. So as soon as I finished it, I took a picture, then promptly destroyed it. Lance just shook his head at me. What can I say, I'm a bit OCD about things.
A few plans for the rest of the week...There is really just one plan and it's the National Championship Game! Nothing else matters.
A picture thought I am sharing...
Illustration of why it took us over 500 shots to get our Christmas card picture! This is just two of the six. You can imagine how bad it can get.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
2010!
Ten years ago, I was praying for someone at midnight mass. This year at midnight, I was in the arms of that special someone. Okay, I've been in his arms for a while now, but I was reflecting on that since we're starting a new decade. I am so happy to be starting another year with Lance. Happy New Year, Baby. I love you! Thanks for a great night. I think Frank and Bryan are bad influences on us!
The men and the women behind them
The oldest DJ in town
Btw, I am so glad you got to sleep in while I got up with the kids this morning. Payback is coming soon.
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