35 Things....

Just like my last post...I feel the need to post...but this is not as personal, so it's easier! :P


1 WORD ANSWERS

1. Where is your cell phone? near
2. Your significant other? who?
3. Your hair? up
4. Your mother? busy
5. Your father? plants
6. Your favorite thing? rain
7. Your dream last night? lonely
8. Your favorite drink? yum
9. Your dream/goal? happiness
10. The room you're in? living
11. Your fear? alone
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
13. Where were you last night? bed
14. What you're not? happy
15. Muffins? fat
16. One of your wish list items? love
17. Where you grew up? everywhere
18. The last thing you did? worked
19. What are you wearing? skirt
20. Your TV? pay
21. Your pet? none
22. Your computer? tablet
23. Your life? kids
24. Your mood? low
25. Missing someone? tons
27. Something you're not wearing? pants
28. Favorite Store? Target
29. Your summer? emotional
30. Your favorite color? blue
31. When is the last time you laughed? friday
32. Last time you cried? today
33. Four places I go over and over? work, home, daycare, moms
34. Four of my favorite foods? breakfast, fruits, crab, mexican
35. Four places I would rather be right now? lake, mountains, Tahiti, northwest

I need....some time.....

I have so much going on in my mind. And I've wanted to start blogging...I almost just started a new blog....and Maybe I will. In the mean time, I needed a distraction....but I wanted to put something out there so people (the non-existant ones that read my blog) know I still exist.


ipod shuffle/answer game:

How am I feeling today?: Bloodied up (Alkeline Trio)

Will I get far in life?: Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin)

How do my friends see me?: Don't let me down (311)

Where will I get Married?: Stop (Pink Floyd)

What is my best friend's theme song?: Different People (No Doubt)

What is the story of my life?: Lookin' out my back door (CCR)

What is/was high school like?: The Song Remains the Same (Led Zeppelin)

How is today going to be?: No Woman No Cry (Bob Marley)

How can I get ahead in life?: The Rain Song (Led Zeppelin)

What is the best thing about me?: Maybe Not Forever (Vanladylove)

What is in store for this weekend?: I feel you (Depeche Mode)

What song describes my parents?: Back to me (All American Rejects)

My grandparents?: A conversation with the Devil (Gatsby's American Dream)....EEK!

How is my life going?: Hey Ya (Outkast)...LOL ok??

What song will they play at my funeral?: Ground on Down (Ben Harper)

How does the world see me?: Crash Burn (Blues Traveler)

Will I have a happy life?: Black Bird (Sarah McLachlan)

Do people secretly lust after me?: Good Enough (Sarah McLachlan)

How can I make myself happy?: Ashes (Pepper)

What should I do with my life?: Smoke (Alkaline Trio)

Will I ever have children?: A Pillow of Winds (Pink Floyd)

What is some good advice for me?: Pal-Treaux (RX Bandits)

What is my signature dancing song?: Yeah! (Usher ft. Lil' Jon and Ludacris)

What do I think my current theme song is?: Echo (Incubus)

What does everyone else think my current theme song is?: Guava Jelly/This Train (Sublime)

What type of men/women do you like?: Gives you Hell (All American Rejects)

**Its funny how some of these worked out... LOL
*Sigh*
I'll be back soon, my (imaginary) friends....

Make It Stop!!!

I've been wanting to share this song/video on my blog for a while. Didn't get to by the end of September, but then I realized October 17th would work. Oct. 17th is "Spirit Day"., a day to wear purple to represent taking a stand against not only bullying, but also bullying against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. I don't care if you don't agree with the latter. But being someone who was bullied throughout school, I feel bullying has gotten out of control and NEEDS TO STOP. The story behind "September's Children" breaks my heart. At the worst in school, besides being made fun of, on sometimes a daily basis, I was once kicked in the face by a girl on a bus. I cannot stand bullying. And sometimes when I see teachers saying "Oh, kids will be kids" I want to shake them and make them see its MORE THAN THAT!! And if they'd take a stand, they could HELP! Bullying hurts deep!

Whatever the bullying is about, it hurts. There were plenty of times I was fully DONE with it. And wanted a way out... but I am glad I am still here and have the life that I have. IT DOES GET BETTER!!!!! It doesn't matter what the hate is about....how much money your family has, what you wear, what you look like OR your sexual orientation...Bullying is NOT OK.

Catch the Train--April 2013

I know I'm behind on this, but I had to document something that was so awesome for Kai! When I heard that there was a traveling "Thomas the Train" that you could RIDE on and enjoy Thomas-related-activities....I KNEW I better figure out a way to get Kai in on that! So we made it work and made a day of it. We wanted to get there early enough that we weren't melting, so we got an earlier ride. I thought we'd get there with plenty of time to spare, but life happened and we got there JUST in time! We didn't tell Kai what we were going to do, but he saw a big sign with Thomas on it just outside of Boulder City, and Kai said, "Are we going to see Thomas??!!" We kind of ignored the question, and kept going. But then he saw the actual train going alongside the road. We still kind of didn't really answer his questions, but when we got to the parking lot, I said, "Kai, do you know what we're doing today?" He said, "What?" I said, "We're going to ride Thomas!" And he was so happy. Rob's parents really wanted to see his reaction, so they met us down there and rode the train and hung out with us. Kai was excited to have them there. There were tents with activities. One was full of Thomas items to buy, one had face painting/tattoos, and stories, another had tons of tracks and trains to play with, and one had food. They also had a bounce house, games and a small train ride. Kai would've stayed in the tent with the tracks and trains for HOURS! He was so sad to leave it. The line for the face painting was sooo long, so he got a tattoo on his face instead. He didn't want it to wash off. He's so cute!

Even Kirra had a good time! She only through a couple fits in the car when she was DONE with the driving.

 

We also stopped by the Hoover Dam for a quick look. Kai thought it was cool

 

We made a day of it, and went to the Silverton Casino to see the mermaids that swim in the fish tank. We ended the day stopping at Toys 'R' Us and got Kai a Thomas the train tent (it was about $20 cheaper than at the event) and got Kirra her first baby doll. They were exhausted after the day was through.

 

We'll definitely taking them again to see the mermaids, when Kirra is old enough to enjoy more. I'd REALLY love to take them to Thomas's day out again too. It was an amazing day!

 

Update

KIRRA: (17 months)

Stood in the middle of the floor without holding anything 5/4/13

Took 3 steps at daycare 5/14/13

Took several steps for mom and grandma on 5/26/13

I think she's taken forever because she's afraid of Kai plowing her over! It took her until she was 16 months to walk on a regular basis. She just wouldn't do it.

She's been throwing fits like MAD lately. Assuming its teething. She's had 8 teeth for some time now, and I finally now has at least 4 molars in.

 

 

KAI: (3 years, 11 months)

Pooped on the potty at daycare: 5/30/13

Pooped at my mom's house: 6/1/13

Pooped on the potty at our house, first time ever: 6/6/13. He had a couple accidents after that (he'll get "too busy" and forget) other than that, underwear all the time except at nights (we'll work on nights soon after he's got days down good). Has not had any kind of accident since Father's Day.

**didn't think I'd ever have to blog about bodily functions so much, and I appologize, but this is a huge accomplishment since Kai will be 4 in August!! (Its been rough)**

Kai was first saying he wanted a "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory birthday, but he's now decided he wants an "Aquabats" birthday (his new obsession).

Kirra is ONE!!!

Well...actually she's 14 months old now....not that I'm slacking...
Some pictures of the occasion...

Of course Amanda made a beautiful cake! :)

 

She liked the candle....

 

So....she grabbed it...and I hurried and blew it out. I don't think she really burned her hand, I think it just scared her when we all freaked out.

 

When we finally calmed her down, she was very prissy about eating her cake, she'd grab it with 2 fingers.

 

Pretty Josh...

 

It was a good day.