May Pictures

Happy Birthday, Larry!

CC is 23 Months Old Today

Where has the time gone? CC is such a big girl and is changing every day. She certainly has her own personality (a good mixture of mommy and daddy). She's lovable and kind like her daddy and persistent and opinionated like her mommy.

Her vocabulary grows on a daily basis. Recently, CC and mommy were sitting at the desk in the office with their laptops. When Ms. Amy arrived, CC promptly told her "Ra Ra Work." On Thursday, CC grabbed her laptop and began to walk out of the office. She turned around and looked at mommy and said, "Ra Ra work."

CC LOVES the beach, the pool, the park (any swingset is referred to as a park), and the mall. And, she'll quickly tell you what she wants to do. She loves to color and she loves company when she colors. She'll say "momma color" or "daddy color" when she wants us to participate. She also is very particular about which chair we sit in: "momma blue" means I need to sit in the blue chair. CC also loves babies, books, bubbles, play doh, trains, and cars/trucks.

She doesn't mind sweeping the floor or mowing the lawn. Thanks to Ms. Amy, CC is a big helper when it comes to unloading/loading the dishwasher. She also likes to help set the dinner table and clean the table afterwards. She really likes to carry her own plate to the kitchen; miss self-sufficient. Her mommy is proud!

I'm sure there are others but you get a quick glimpse into the life of our little CC! She's a sweetie and we love her very much!

Check out the May 2009 Album to see some of the cool things CC's done this month.

Sclerotherapy Injection

Yes, you read right! Today, I had round 2 of varicose vein "work" done. If you don't remember, last August/September I had laser therapy done on both legs to take care of some UGLY and PAINFUL varicose veins. Well, that worked great but I still had some smaller vericose veins (and spider veins) that I wanted to have removed. So, today I had sclerotherapy injections done. Before the doctor started, he used a "vein light" to identify all of the veins in my leg that I wanted injected. WOW! It's amazing what you could see. Basically, for 20 minutes the doctor injects this medicine into as many veins as he can. When he was finished, we looked at my legs again and already I could see some of the veins were gone. It will take a little longer for the larger veins. I have to wear support hose for the next 5 days and right now, I'm in bed with my legs propped up so the blood can "drain." If you live in the area and are looking for a great doctor, I go to Dr. Noel Parent; he's GREAT!

Things that may you go hmmm....

There's a product for everything. Check out the Kush Support website. I wonder if it works?! :-)

Cinco De Derby Party

This afternoon, mommy and I attended my very first Cinco de Derby (combo Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby party). In good Kentucky Derby tradition, mommy and I made hats. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, we used sombrero's (thanks daddy for the idea) but decorated them with silk flowers and a butterfly on mommy's hat. We had a great time even though mommy's horse, Pioneerof the Nile, came in second.

Daddy's First Nascar Race

While mommy and I were at the Cinco de Derby party, daddy experienced his first Nascar race in Richmond, with the Rajin Cajun.

Margaritas-on-the-Beach

This afternoon was our first margaritas-on-the-beach of the season. As you can see from the pictures, we had a great time! A few of the regulars were missing and we really missed you!

Happy 8th Birthday, Cayleb!

I love you, Cayleb, and can't wait to see you in July!
P.S. For those of you who don't know Cayleb, he's in the green/blue striped shirt.

Updated Face Pictures

So, it's one week later and I'm amazed at how different I look. I added a "1 week later" picture to the before/after collage. Check out the difference! I also find it amazing at how fat my face got when I was on prednisone for allergies. UGH!

So is Momma a Cougar or is Daddy a Cinnabon or Both?

martinis for milk: Cougar Crossing

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Cougar Crossing

*This post has been edited since its original posting.

Full disclosure: On my "work from home" day, the huz and I try to grab a coffee at the cafe where I sometimes go to work. We drop Nate at school, take the Goose along and try to have a bit of husband and wife time (while she tears the place apart and we futilely bribe her with a chocolate chip cookie). Then they walk home while I get some work done. It's a sweet ritual actually.

Some weeks it's packed in there. Others, not so much. Last week it was just us and a pair of moms avec enfants nearby. Lucy was, without a doubt, in their way as they were leaving. J wrangled her wriggly self out of the way and the mom was all, "That's OK. She's so cute..." and then the reckoning came.

"Oh, I recognize you from the drop-in," said the mom blushing. I subconsciously narrowed my eyes in her direction and she was quick to recover. "--Your daughter! I recognized your daughter... ahem... from the drop-in."

I am not the jealous type. I don't entertain the thought that my recently un-jobbed husband will end up in some kind of Little Children-esque neighbourhood tryst. (OK maybe I do sometimes, but then I kind of giggle. Because really? The huzzle? He generates enough belly button lint to knit a sweater. Only I could still find the sexy in that.) But I was totally offended by this woman trying to play me like I don't know what goes on at the drop-in centre.

Bitch, you think I don't know? You think I didn't spend the last five years checking out the hot dad ass at the music class, the gym class, the library? You think I don't have the lake to the Danforth covered? You think I haven't given a select few worth mentioning nicknames like Bon Jovi Dad and Chandler Dad? Shiiiit.

I have always said that my husband's target market was gay men and cougars. Those are the two groups who are wise enough to see his awesomeness. They have been around the block, battered around and know a nice guy when they see one.

This was not an issue in our twenties -- for me at least -- except when we'd go one cottage benders with our gay friends and some bold acquaintance would inevitably try to crawl into bed with J. Yes, with me in it. But the cougar drool would only appear if we were at say... a Huey Lewis concert at Casino Rama. (J LOVES Huey Lewis! His CHFI taste in music only makes him more appealing to cougars.)

But now that my peers (and myself included) are on the doorstep of cougardom (perhaps we're still pumas), I've been wondering whether women my age would start noticing my husband as a catch. Add the boredom of motherhood to the mix, a pinch of the huzzle's amazing way with kids and ding ding ding -- this cake is baked. The huz suddenly has the appeal of a Cinnabon with extra frosting on the side.

J, of course, eats this up. "Oh, we're on our way there right now!" Say what? After years of being "just a friend" he's loving the "hot dad" neighbourhood celebrity status. But drop-in mamas, watch your backs. This cougar's got sharp claws.

CC Updates

Just recently, CC started saying "Daddy, I love you." Granted, it's not super clear but you know what she's saying. Also, in the morning when she wakes up she tells me, "daddy work." Each day I'm amazed at the new words in her vocabulary. Right now, she only has 2 or 3 word sentences but she likes to talk.

CC loves to color. A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a table and 4 chairs at Big Lots. She loves it! It has become her area: to color, work with Play Doh, etc. The great thing about the table/chairs, it only costs $39.00 so who cares if she draws on it. This morning we were coloring (which has become a morning ritual) and I tried to sit in the blue chair. Oh no! She immediately said, "No, Ra Ra." I quickly moved to "my" chair, the red one.

She's a sweet girl and I feel very fortunate to have a job that is flexible enough to allow me to spend time with her. We love you, CC!

You're never too old...

to participate in the President's Challenge. Remember participating in this challenge when you were in school? I do. So, I thought what the heck. I created an account and will document my fitness activities to "win" an award. :-)

Great Website

CC loves this website, Starfall.

Lots of New Posts and Pictures

I finally took some time this morning to download/upload/post pictures. To see all of them, scroll down on the page. I must have the events on the correct day or it makes me crazy.

CC's mommy

A Weekend of Fun

Mommy and Daddy kept me very busy this weekend! On Saturday, after a tasty breakfast, we went to the Larchmont Spring Carnival. Here, I rode a pony, ran an obstacle course, met a boy and some of mommy's friends. I even got to get into a police car and fire truck! Cool.

After a busy morning, it was off to lunch at Cogan's in Ghent. Mommy and daddy like this place and were a little "out of the box" when they ordered the Pirate Pizza and not their normal 5 cheese. I liked the pizza but could have really used a beer to wash it all down.

This of course led me to our final Saturday event, the Norfolk Beer Festival. Did I have fun or what!? There were lots and lots of people,, it was hot, and I even cheered on the boy scouts. Daddy enjoyed the beer, even though he should have drank more. I even think mommy had fun; however, it was a little on the warm side and she looked uncomfortable. Did I mention that I did not have a nap at all on Saturday?

Sunday was more exctiment. We went to the Airshow at Langley Airforce Base. I saw some really neat hardware and watched some good looking pilots turn dinosour poop into noise! I love jet noise; however, the music to my ears is the rumble of a Wright Radial Whirlwind engine! Awesome. Airshows are fun and I got away with alot. Mommy bought me a 9 dollar Dove bar and I got it all over my face! I was looking cool until she had daddy wipe it off.

We left the show early to avoid the traffic and went to Sam's Club. I am glad Daddy was driving because it gave me the opportunity to take a nap; I needed one. It was hot and today and yesterday was busy.

We finally got home and Mommy suggested we should go to the pool. So we did! I like swimming. Well ok, it is bobbing around in the pool on daddy's arm. We had fun and mommy was able to get in a quick workout. She is looking fine! She tells me behind daddy's back that she is getting into shape for my wedding. The whole mother-of-the-bride thing, I guess.

Daddy fixed some brats and Mommy some beans for dinner, so tonight will be fun. Please pull my finger?! We played on the hammock in the back yard before bathtime and bed time. I had a great day with my parents. They are alot of fun!

I am sure Mommy will have some pix here shortly so check back soon. I want everyone to check out my icecream face!!

Beerfest 2009

Airpower Over HR 2009

Exercising with Mommy

Today after mommy's walk/jog/run, I worked out with her on our deck. As you can see, I've got the form down quite well.

A Sunday morning with daddy....

and a good book. Auntie Anne gave me the book, Princess Baby, and I LOVE IT! This morning when I woke up, I hung out with mommy and daddy bed. At my request, daddy read the book to me several times. Isn't he great?