tornado season

I realize it's been a ridiculously long time since I've posted. I've been meaning to, but nothing much has changed since I last posted. Still looking for a job, still dealing with family court, still enjoying spending every day with my mischievous little man.

But last night was a bit scary. I've been through many natural disasters and usually I think they are rather exciting. But I've never been through one as a mom. Especially as a mom whose child is not with her during ravaging tornadoes, flooding, etc. Especially because my son's father wouldn't answer my calls or texts. And thankfully, while tornadoes ravaged areas in a ten mile radius where I live, my home and my family were safe. However, the dipshit man I procreated with told me later when he dropped off my baby, that he let him play outside on a playground during a time when the entire county was under a tornado watch and it was recommended to get into a basement if possible. I am still seething even though my baby is okay. And sadly, since my son came home okay, it probably won't matter in court...it's just very frustrating.

(I live in the area right above the red area)

While my home, car and family were left without a scratch, the area I grew up in just one town away was devastated. It will be so weird to go back and see it. Luckily, most of my friends and family moved out of the neighborhood a while ago.

It was just shocking, and a reminder that anything can happen anywhere...

favorite week of the year

I have always loved the week between Christmas and New Year's.  Usually, when I have a job, I get this week off and see lots of friends. This year, I don't have many plans, actually I've been in hibernating mode lately. I need to snap out of it and have more fun.

Obligatory christmas gift list: (things I got! )

• Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter (and therefore Netflix!!!)
• A gift certificate to a swimming class for Theo (and me) at the local Y
• A Rice cooker (with vegetable steamer attachment)
• New comfy pjs
• Apples to Apples
• Framed adorable pics of Theo
• Christmas candy galore

Theo was sick on Christmas morning and I was so disappointed because he was completely disinterested in the presents (and the fact that I stayed up so late assembling it all).  But after some tylenol and breakfast, he was loving the tent and his favorite toy seems to be the racetrack. Success!

I am loooooving Netflix. My only complaint is half of the things I want are only on DVD. 

I need to get out and do something today! Is anyone else experiencing post-Christmas laziness?!

holiday cheer

Happy Holidays everyone!

I have been super into Christmas this year and I am eagerly awaiting everyone's faces when they open their presents.  I have wrapped all of the gifts and put them under the tree and I am getting impatient like a small child for the big day...

Our holiday tradition is for the family to have a fondue dinner on Christmas Eve and then exchange gifts from one another. And this year I am super antsy for this special evening, as I feel I've got awesome presents for my whole family (plus I get to be Santa for Theo!)

Since I am dying to tell them about their presents (but won't) I will just list them here:

• Dad - a sweatshirt that says "Nonno" and a deck of cards with an adorable picture of Theo (it also says Merry Christmas Nonno) things that say "Nonno" are rarely found, so I hit the jackpot
• Mom - incense, a special journal to capture her most hilarious moments, and a deck of cards with another cute picture of her grandson
• Sister - the newest Richelle Mead novel and a flower car magnet
• Brother - practical joke set and gift certificates for 10 hours on my Xbox 360
• Theo - a toddler race car set and a moose pillow pet
• From Santa Claus - a play tent with a tunnel, a bounce and spin zebra, a toddler basketball hoop, a hammering toy,
• Theo's Stocking - more balls for his gumball machine, a mini chuck car, and this neat sock/shoe combo called Skidders

Maybe I went a bit overboard when I shopped for Theo this year, but I bought these things little by little since the summer, and when I finally got everything together, I was a bit shocked, but I still have trouble going through a store without finding another thing he would love. I've cut myself off tho. So has my shrinking bank account, heehee. But I did get incredible deals on everything. 

My favorite shopping deal was back in September or October when there was a grand reopening of the Babies R Us/Toys R Us store nearby. Not only were there tons of characters for Theo to hug (namely Brobee and Geoffrey Giraffe) but there were also crazy sales including this gem: Fisher Price Infant Toys: Buy 2, Get 3 Free. I thought, seriously??! So my mom and I each picked out five toys and just like that major birthday and christmas shopping was done. When we got to the cashier, it turned out that the sale was supposed to be Buy 2, Get the 3rd Free, and they promptly took down the signs, but honored the deal for us. Score!

I hope everyone else has had successful shopping and are looking forward to their holidays!

so here's what happened

I've been neglecting my blog almost as much as I've been neglecting my houseplants. Sorry blog.

A few days ago, I turned 26. (woohoo) I had a wonderful birthday with college friends which was super fun. We went to Evo in Worcester and I tried kobe beef. I normally never eat beef, but the kobe burger was totally yumgasmic. My friends got to see my little man, and by a birthday miracle, he fell asleep at 10pm and slept soundly until 7am while mommy partied herself out till 3am and had an amazing time.

I haven't gotten any jobs I've applied for which is getting super frustrating and chipping a bit at my self confidence.  It's just annoying, I want to go back to work and be productive and make some money and be in my own place again. (On another note, I really need to get laid.)

In baby news, he is standing up by himself regularly and even took his first steps today!! I love him so much, he just gets cuter every minute and he is such a ham.

I'm also super excited for the Christmas season. Most of my shopping is done and I am so excited to be Santa this year. Actually, I got most of the shopping done in one day, and I had everything piled in one red shopping bag and wound up carrying it over my shoulder. While I passed the glass doors of the shops, it looked like I was carrying Santa's bag of gifts. My friend Alison and I finished the 10 hour shopping spree with sushi and GoBerry which serves the most delicious frozen yogurt ever. And the most exciting thing ever happened that day: I found my first two pairs of NON-maternity JEANS!!! I am a normal woman again, after a long maternity pants year and a half.

these are the jeans I bought (not on me though, haha)

So, I guess life is going pretty good. Just continuing my search for a job (and a man. maybe?).

trouble?

So, I've been dating again. It's pretty fun. My date said something to me which sparked an old memory. He said, "You are trouble, aren't you?" But it didn't seem to phase him, haha.

Here is a similar sentiment from the past (my college livejournal):

Saturday, September 16, 2006

3:18AM - ...you'd think I was a siren... 

So I went to the bar with my housemates Phil and Bill.  They're awesome guys.  Bill and I get into a conversation while drinking about his perception of me.  He says, "I would know better than to buy you drinks, you're a siren".  And I responded that I don't lure men to their death.  Nor to anything harmful at all.  In fact most men who are lured into bed with me (although I don't think I lure anyone, I'm rather shy) have a rather enjoyable experience.  Or so I'm told.  And then he said "fair enough, (which is very Bill fashion) but you look so innocent that that you seem like you'd be trouble."

Do I really seem like trouble?

I don't think I am.

goodnight!
love, trouble
=P

Current mood:  drunk

big steps, baby steps

Today, I started looking for a new job in a new city.  I have found two interesting leads. So far, I've written a cover letter for one, but haven't sent it out yet. My resume is all snazzy.  But I am oddly hesitant and I can't figure out why.  Maybe I don't want to go back to work yet. I do, and I don't I guess...

In baby news, Theo finally drank regular milk! Hopefully now it means it less will wind up everywhere else. He also drank juice from a sippy cup willingly today! This all sounds very mundane to anyone else, but since I took away the formula, it has been a struggle to get any liquids in this little man.

As I type this, I am trying to get him to bed. This is always a tricky time. I put him in his crib, and at first he resisted, but then happily starting playing with toys. But then I made a huge mistake...I looked at him. Eye contact was made. Whenever I make this mistake, I feel as horrified as Orpheus and Eurydice. Because as soon as I make contact, he started screaming. He remembered, oh she is trying to put me to bed, I am in bed, Arggh! Waaah! Tantrum! If you ever, have a child, resist the temptation.

I gave in and let him out of bed. Now he is hugging my chair, and holding onto my shirt. Adorable!

I will leave today's post on a hilarious note from a scummy man (on OkCupid):

Hi,

Would you ever consider getting together with a married man?

Mark


Wow, Mark, nice pickup line. My response was simply: No.

Positively adorable

Haha, it was pointed out that my last post what still rather negative.  I guess it was. So, my new goal is to post about something positive for every time I have a negative one.

My baby usually sleeps in his crib until about 5 or 6am, at which point I bring him to my bed where he snuggles with me and catnaps until about 9am (if I am lucky).  Most often times he will wake me up by saying "HI" as loudly as possible and then pulling my hair. A few days ago, he woke me up by nestling his stuffed animal (a peter rabbit lovie) into my face. It was so adorable!  These are the cute moments I live for!  We also followed with our normal routine of reading the Peter Rabbit snuggle book, saying hi to our goldfish, our bunny rabbit, his favorite painting, every mirror we pass, and then Grandma. I love my mornings with him.