Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! I hope you’re wearing green.Send a little extra Irish luck my way, will ya? I’m on my way to Vegas for my annual girl’s trip!
St. Patty’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! I hope you’re wearing green.Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! I hope you’re wearing green.Thoughts From The Massage Table
Anyone that knows me will tell you that I have a really hard time relaxing.
A glass or three of wine usually does the trick, as does a long walk, sitting down for more than five minutes at a time, a long car ride, as long as I’m NOT the one driving and there is ZERO traffic and a massage.
I LOVE getting massages so I was thrilled when my husband told me that he booked us spa appointments for the day before Valentine’s day. It had been over eight months since my last massage and I was really looking forward to it!
While it was very relaxing, my mind was in a million other places… here are my thoughts from the massage table:
Did I remember to lay out Lucas’ jammies and overnight diaper for the sitter? Oh, why would I need to do that, she has put him to bed before.
I wish I had had more time on the treadmill before coming in here. Oh well, there’s always tomorrow.
No, tomorrow, there will be no time for exercise. Music class followed by play date…
Dang it! Why didn’t I pee first?
At least I brushed my teeth. Whew!
Ouch, ouch, ouch, ahhhhh….
Why don’t I get massages more often?!
I have to remember to drink more water tomorrow.
I should drink more water anyway.
I can’t believe I haven’t had a Diet Coke in six days!
Okay, that really hurts! What is this lady doing to me? I don’t think my leg is meant to bend that way.
Shoot, I forgot to call my mother-in-law back. Again. When was it that she left that message? Oh yes, the day I took Lucas up to LA to visit Leah. Over a week ago. Gulp.
I hope Leah’s interview goes well tomorrow. But, Malibu? That would be a hellish commute. I guess for the right job…
How do massage therapists do this every day? Touching so many people’s feet would gross me out.
I hope the pants I brought to wear to dinner fit. I can’t remember the last time I wore them.
Did I bring the right bra?
What should I order for dinner?
That tickles.
Stop wincing.
Stop wincing.
I really wish I had peed first.
What is that heavenly smell? Is it lavender? Jasmine? Hmm… do I dare ask her? No, I do NOT want to engage!
Besides, I’m suppose to be relaxing.
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Love Is In The Air
Love the perfectly worn in jeans.
Love girl time.
Love toasting to anything, as long as it’s with champagne.
Love surprising my husband at work.
Love the comfort of home.
Love ooey gooey cheesy pipping hot pizza.
Love seeing dolphins glide in and out of the water as I walk along the beach.
Love freshly painted toe nails.
Love getting lost in an epic novel.
Love dancing in the backyard with my son.
Love the first bite of a red velvet cupcake.
Love the moment right before Dave Matthews gets on stage.
Love when new episodes of Grey’s Anatomy are on.
Love enjoying a Kronenbourg and an omelet at Les Deux Magots cafe in Paris.
Love my son’s infectious laughter.
Love warm sunny days that make me happy to be alive.
Love fresh crisp sheets.
Love the smell that envelops me when I walk into a spa.
Love the UPS man arriving on my doorstep with a package.
Love sandwiches on Squaw bread made with turkey, Swiss and tons of veggies.
Love hearing National Anthem.
Love the feeling you get after a hard work out.
Love a big bowl of popcorn and settling in to watch a movie in bed.
Love hitting every green light.
Love spending time in a book store and walking out with nothing but a sense of peace.
Love visiting with a dear friend.
Love ordering room service.
Love a nice glass of Cabernet with Trader Joe’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups on the side.
Love watching my husband and our son play.
What do you love?
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! May love surround you today and always.
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My Forever Valentine
This photo was taken seven years ago.
This photo shows up on my phone two to five times a day and causes me to light up like a Christmas tree, roll my eyes or breathe a sigh of relief. Sometime days, it’s all three.
This photo is of a younger version of us, but us just the same.
This photo was taken three years before we were even married.
This photo is of me and my one true love, my forever Valentine.
We have spent eight Valentine’s Days together.
I love this picture and I love this man.
This post is for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop: Prompt 4.) Share a photo that captures your special Valentine(s).
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Perfect Balance
New Year’s Eve used to mean buying tickets to the hottest party, scoring an invitation, going all out to have one of our own, or having a nice, long romantic dinner for two followed by drinking like a fish.
This year, we had an 18 month old and had no babysitter, so our New Year’s eve was quiet and spent at a nearby Mexican restaurant. We were home by 7:00.
The salsa and margaritas were free flowing, but one hour is about Lucas’ threshold for dining out.
I was able to capture these cute photos of him with a balloon using my new favorite iPhone app, Mobile Photobooth. 
However…
If the first week of the 2011, is any indication to what the rest of the year has in store for me and my little family, I’m thrilled!
So far, Lucas and I have been to Pretend City Children’s Musem, explored a new park, went to a friend’s house for a fun play date and have made several successful trips to Target together in an effort to stock and organize our new home.
I’ve worked out four times, had lunch with a friend, a date night with Todd, have seen four awesome movies (The American, Inception, Rabbit Hole and The Town), one was even in the theater and spent a glorious hour in a spa chair!
It’s been the perfect balance of family time, friend time, me time and exploring our new surroundings. What more could I ask for?
This post is for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop: Prompt 2.) If the way you spent your New Year’s Eve is any indication of how the rest of the year will go, how would you say your future is looking right about now?
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2010 was a year of highs and lows for our household. Luckily the highs outweighed the lows and in many cases I shared them on Letters For Lucas
Here are (just) the highlights:
January – Leah moved to Los Angeles.
March – I got my third tattoo.
April/May – We took a very memorable trip to Australia and New Caledonia, where I got to see my dearest and oldest friend, Sophie again after 10 long years.
May – A fun girl’s weekend to San Luis Obispo.
June – Lucas turns 1 year old.
August – Lady Gaga in concert with Leah.
August – A very intimate backyard BBQ featuring my all time favorite singer, Dave Matthews.
August – Letters For Lucas turned one.
September – Todd started his new business, European Classic Cars on PCH.
September – I gave Seattle another shot, fell in love and got to see my friend Siobhain again after 25 years.
October – I participated in my third Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk, second with my sister and I got to cross ‘walk over the Golden Gate Bridge’ off my Bucket List.
December – We moved to Orange County.
December – Leah and I took Lucas to Disneyland for his visit time.
Looking forward to 2011, but not a big proponent of New Year’s Resolutions per se, my goals tend to be very similar from year to year:
- Exercise more
- Read more
- Cook more
- Be present no matter what I’m doing or who I’m with. Be in the moment.
And this year, I am on a mission to declutter our home starting with Lucas’ toys and books, but more on that in another post.
What’s on your agenda for the next 364 days of the year? Let’s make ’em count!
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You know you’re a mom when…
- No matter how many solo flights you take with your child, you are amazed at what a great little traveler he is. I think the new toy, book and endless snacks help a lot! Oh, and the fact that it’s only an hour flight to Grandma’s.
- Playing Santa is really fun and Lucas’ face on Christmas morning was priceless.
- You don’t care if you give your child your cold, you will not, under any circumstances stop hugging and kissing him.
- Seeing your son run across the backyard with his face lifted to the sky makes you realize how much you, too have missed the sun.
- You are thrilled beyond belief when your child takes to a new babysitter.
- It’s December 29 and you’re still watching the Elmo holiday special because you don’t have the heart to delete it from TiVo.
- You think to yourself every day, I could not love this child more and then do.
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Christmas jammies #1
We spent the week of Christmas in the Bay Area at my in-laws house. My sister drove up from LA to be with us too. My sister-in-law and her husband and two daughters live nearby, so they were a big part of our holiday. Our visit was full of food, family and fun.
Here are some photos that tell our Christmas story…
Watching the nightly news with Grandpa. One of my favorite photos ever.
Christmas jammies #2
Spending Christmas Eve with my two favorite aunts.
The tree.
The loot.
Christmas morning.
The wrapping paper is the best part!
Christmas jammies #3
The Day After – Tilden Park choo choo ride.
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Another lovely holiday with lots of goodies in tow,
We had over 400 miles to go.
You slept the first two hours full of bliss,
And then suddenly awakened, you were completely pissed.
We stopped for a break, new diaper and food,
Jammies, we thought surely would help achieve an improved attitude?
Then back in the car,
Mommy and Daddy became the ultimate rock stars!
Your expression was priceless and your face all aglow,
As a tiny TV came out of the roof and there appeared your favorite show!
Was it Thomas the Train that saved the day,
Or that nice Toyota dealer who said we couldn’t buy it any other way?
We made it home safe and sound, but the secret is out,
And I think it’s safe to say, car rides will never be the same for our little sprout.
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Lovely thoughts for a happy holiday.
Let’s all try to remember and practice these throughout the New Year.
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