Raining....

While most of you are freezing away, I have the a/c on for my son, who needs it to sleep. Waking up hot just isn't enjoyable.

But I heard thunder. Thank goodness, the noise WILL STOP. If you can only imagine, I have construction going on all around me. And these folks...yes they start EARLY...like think 7am. WAY before I even want to think about getting up. Yuck.

Nothing new is going on. We did go to a few places this weekend, with my husbands friend/collegue from England. It was a good time, lots of eating out and with a 9 month old...it's a bit harder these days. He doesn't sit in the highchair. And he won't sit in your lap. But put him on the floor and he's like a puppy...zooming around as fast as he can.

I have a friend thats not doing good. He's in the hospital. I grew up with him and his sister. I'm not a praying kind, but I'll be sending him lots of get well soon vibes. He's been there a week and they aren't sure whats wrong with him. They are working on it, but its hard when your not sure whats going on. They emptied out a can and a half of fluid from his lungs and think he might suffer permanent lung damage. He's in his 30's.....scary stuff.

So for all of you freezing...I'm sorry, but I'm sweating over here. But now the rain has REALLY started..I hope it cools off!!

Birthdays and kid birthday parties

I think December is when the most kids are born. I have been invited to about 4 child birthdays, my husband bday is in December and so is one of our dogs too.

Whats going on in March people?? I can tell you this...I'll be practicing safe sex in March. I don't want to jump on the December baby bandwagon. Plus its just a bad month here...traffic, people..I think they come out to get you about now.

OH well. I'm going to an ADULT PARTY tonight. No, doesn't mean strippers are invited, just means, alcohol, and grownups. Since I dropped my husband off at a dock today to get a boat out to an island with a couple other guys to dig up soil..he won't be going.

Fortunately I have a babysitter. She stayed late yesterday too and I got home from the husbands birthday dinner to a quiet house with a sleeping baby boy. I was thrilled...Totally worth it.

So yes, adult party. TONIGHT. What am I going to wear? No idea. I'll find something. In fact. I tried on this dress I'd had for a while. I won't be wearing it. Know why? Cause its glittery. Which means...I've got itchy glitter ALL OVER ME. Yeah. I remember why I didn't like that dress so much now.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. Apparently Its Mothers Day here tomorrow. Everyone has the day off. Well except me. I'll be working on keeping my baby entertained, while my maid has the day off...hmm and my husband digs soil....yeah, um...not fair?!!

Packed malls anyone??

So with the fun times and great deals (free shipping and whatnot) for online shopping. How many people are actually braving the malls...on gulp...a WEEKEND????

Um. Not me.

I'm going to a Christmas party by myself on Thursday. My man will be digging up soil in the forest, with a nice collegue from England. We visited this family during our trip there in July. Oh yes, but he'll be on an island..therefore, unable (probably unwilling) to come home for something he deems tedious. And yes. Dressing up and Christmas parties..along with kid parties are something he's not all that in to. Unless it revolves around football (soccer) and BEER...Forget it.

Oh yes, back to the Christmas party. You realize...this will require a trip to the mall?? I'm getting there right when they open. 10am. I will buzz in and out. I will be cash. I hate these packed places and don't want to be lingering around too long.

My little boy is getting another tooth. Aren't babies supposed to sleep through the night by now? Mine has seemingly forgotten how. Please tell me its teething thats waking him up..discomfort or whatnot. Because my boobs are not a pacifier. And he shouldn't BE hungry at midnight. 1am. 5am. etc. He can wake me up at 8am, because I deem that a reasonable hour.

Yes wish me luck please. I need to sleep at night. I'm tired. I also need to go to the mall tomorrow too. Yes I need luck. And I will be bringing my camera to show you a few pictures of what I'm facing...fair enough right??? I moan about it, migth as well SHOW you all how awful it REALLY is!!

HAPPY DECEMBER!! So the countdown begins!

I'm in shock, its December already? Where has the time gone?

Actually I know its December here, you know why? Traffic. It goes CRAZY. Exploding like a blowout diaper or something with the people, taxis, buses, cars, trucks, SUV's on the road...its utter chaos. Not a fan of chaos either. Especially when I still need to run to the mall for a money order. Oh happy happy, joy joy.

NOT.

Screaming children...so not my thing. Bad enough I've got one of my own. At least his crying doesn't completely get on my nerves...ok thats a lie.

So, back to December. Everyone have their tree up yet? Everyone finished shopping? Are you prepared and ready to send out gifts and christmas cards?

I am.

Sort of. Guess I'll go see what Christmas cards I've got laying around.

The days of handstamping Christmas cards are GONE...GONE GONE GONE...Toodles. No time for it now. Its regulated to the shelf. Along wtih all the inks and paraphenilia that went with it. What a shame.

The husbands out of town. Have to admit, I'm enjoying the peace and quiet. The lack of someone to cook for. The tv NOT turned on every second. Not whining at him to get out of bed at 10am. Yes, its nice.

Quiet. I like the quiet.

Happy December!!!!!! 25 days until Christmas!!!

I've been TAGGED!!!

I've been tagged by Freckle Face Girl and here are the rules:

Each player of this game starts with the "6 weird things about you." People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

1. My 2nd toe is substantially longer than all my other toes, including the big toe which freaks out my husband to no end (And his greatest fear that our child would get those toes...and he did!)

2. I do not like Flan...or Cheesecake...or anything "weird" including rice pudding and tiramisu. Dessert to me should be cake...or icecream. There is NO inbetweens in my book.

3. I only drink water. VERY RARELY Juice..and even more rarely...soda (Like think, 1 time a year max for soda drinking).

4. I still sort of search online for the goings on of past boyfriends. anyone else do that? google their names and see what happens??

5. I'll spend like $500 on a new hobby...in a week! (ie...Stampin Up, then scrapbooking...)

6. I hate jelly, jam, marmalade,..whatever you want to call it...keep it AWAY FROM ME...EWWWWWWW

I'll have to tag people when I get my regular viewing list sorted through!!

starting out...again

Well I did have a blog before, but I apparently was found. So now I'm going to be a bit more secret I guess...if thats possible. Plus no more complaining of people that I know that might read this too. Doesn't that equal...BORING?

Well I'll try.

I'm mommy to one. Living abroad. One small boy can so dramatically change lives. He has just been such a little joy.

I have to admit. This parenting is getting tougher the older he gets too. The crawling, now the subsequent standing up on things. Its more work now, which means less computer time than I'm used to.

Hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving. We have lots to be thankful for!!