Mom x 2 needs....

So I’ve been kind of out of the loop this week. You would think after an AMAZINGLY beautiful, wonderful weekend that my week would have been a good one. Well it started off bad, and went downhill from there. I won’t spend a lot of time venting about everything, only to say work sucks – don’t get me wrong- I love my job- just not this week. Some people just don’t get it- EVER!!! You would think in a company with educated people, someone would have a clue- nope! Definitely not the case! I’ve dealt with teenage boy drama- it really sucks when your little girl is hurting. She’s better now, so therefore, am I. I’ve dealt with school drama- what is it with some teachers? Do they just not get that some kids need a little extra instruction?? At least the courtesy of answering a damn question with out making them feel like they just asked if the grass is green? I’m speaking specifically about a CALCULUS teacher!!! I know this doesn't apply to all teachers- actually not most of them- just my daughters Calculus teacher. I would like to note that the grades on this teachers last quiz ranged from a 16% (yes that is a 1 and a 6) to a 100%. But questions are frowned upon?? I am not generally a stressed out person- like everyone, I have stress, but for the most part I cope. I am coping this week, I have just been EXTREMELY pissy about it and not much fun to be around. Today is a MUCH better day- and tomorrow is Friday and my good friends BHE and Cool Breeze are coming over to have dinner with the Salesman and me so I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Whew! With all of that said, BHE did this last month, and I kept forgetting to go back to do it. Today seemed like as good of a day as any. Google your first name followed by the word needs and list the first 10 things that come up. For example “Momx2 needs” Here is my list.

Momx2 needs to go back to school- aw hell nah- did you see the part above about calculus teachers?

Momx2 needs to get out of the house- most definitely, to someplace warm and tropical that serves fruity drinks with cute little umbrellas in them

Momx2 needs to come chill- okay- with whom and where? I’m game :)

Momx2 needs advice. Probably about a lot of things. Anyone have any they would like to share?

Momx2 needs sleep. Yep! I need to sleep until BHE and Cool Breeze show up at my house with drinks in hand.

Momx2 needs to realize she has a problem. I don’t have a problem (nevermind that ½ the things mentioned above- and below- refer to alcohol- what’s the problem?)

Momx2 needs a considerable raise in salary – see above! Duh :)

Momx2 needs to blow off steam. Hahah didn’t I just do that? Enough already!

Momx2 needs to get a life of her own. As if the life of my children is not enough ;)

Momx2 needs help getting to Cambodia. Wtf? Is it warm and tropical and do they serve drinks with cute little umbrellas in them? Anyone want to come along?

I hope everyone’s week is going well!

Ps- Wow! I should have been blogging all week. I feel MUCH better! Leave me some love, I feel my mood improving with every word I type!!!

Because I am not real focused today......

• Why do I always seem to catch myself staring out the window at work? Wishful thinking I guess.


• What the heck is wrong with Chris Brown? Is he stupid? Oh wait never mind… I’m pretty sure I know the answer to that question! By the way Did you hear they got back together?


• My 401K- now it is only a 201K ;)


• I think it’s weird that they have special cleaners for front load washers…. I mean it is a WASHING machine. I wonder where I can buy them, my washing machine needs a good wash.


• Why don’t teenagers come with an instruction booklet and a money back guarantee?


• Can you believe there is actually a West Virginia legislator who wants to BAN BARBIE? Why? Because he thinks it gives young girls an image that if you’re beautiful you don’t have to be smart. It’s freakin’ BARBIE!


• I think I’m addicted to Vitamin Water. I love to read the stories on the sides of the bottles. Plus it’s something to drink with fewer calories than soda or sweet tea but taste better than regular water.


• I never realized how many Tom Petty songs I really like and that I actually know the words to until they had a song block on the radio today.


• I’m glad it’s Friday and I can enjoy the beautiful WARM weekend. Even if there is still snow on the ground! I hope all of you enjoy yours as much as I plan on enjoying mine!!

Cheers everyone!

SNOW

It SNOWED! A lot! Well, a lot for us. Its the most snow we've had in several years. The kids have been out of school since Monday- 3 DAYS! I am going to have to apply for government bail out money to continue to feed them. They go back tomorrow! Thank goodness :) I got one snow day out of it.... that was enough for me.

Sunshine had a BALL in the snow! She chased the snowballs and wanted to be outside ALL the time. That wouldn't be a big deal except that she didn't want to be outside by herself and it was TWELVE degrees. Now, we ski, so we know about snow- we even like it- but TWELVE degrees is freaking cold.

It will be gone by the weekend- Spring is on the way with 75 degree temps for Saturday. Gotta love Virginia weather right?

Secret Pal

As you may know I've been sick- I know you are tired of hearing me whine. I am trying to get over it. I no longer feel like I've been hit by a truck, only bumped by a car. I've been back at work for 2 VERY long days (and the 2nd one is only 1/2 over), but today... my secret pal left me this.......

She said that "Mark was hoping I was feeling much better soon"

Hmmmmm, now that you mention it.... I do feel a little better ! I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with Mark and EVERYTHING to do with the fact that the Salesman returns today from Nashville/Atlanta after being gone since Monday! Yea!!!!

Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend.

Fabulous Drinks, Amazing Food and Awesome Friends

So I've been sick all week... it sucks! I'm over dealing with it, whatever, I'm movin' on! ugh

But I have been dying to share my evening out with BHE, Cool Breeze, and our good frineds Beach Chick and her hubby Napoleon. (I've named him this because of a certain picture from face in the hole that his daughter made of him. He would appreciate the nickname). There was supposed to be 8 of us, but Wild Child and hubby Sargeant couldn't make it :(

Because our schedules are always busy and we are always working around the schedules of our children, we decided last year that we would make every effort to celebrate all of our birthdays with in a month or so of the actual date. We usually end up combining a couple, or three, into one dinner, but none of us seems to mind sharing in the celebration. Friday night it was out to celebrate Cool Breeze, the Salesman and Napoleon's big day!

All week we had been debating on where to go, and and a girl I work with suggested a place called 3 Monkeys located in our historic Fan District. The menu looked amazing with everything from burgers to pizza to seafood.... The atmosphere looked appealing- a bar and grill with a "fan flare" (that actually means that after 10pm, its more a bar than a grill, with most people from the age of 19 with a fake id to 25ish). And the drinks sounded even better. I mean how could you pass up something called Hear no Evil? I. Could. Not. Wait.!!!!!

So it's off to the Fan to meet up with Beach Chick and Napoleon.... The Salesman is driving with Cool Breeze in the front, and BHE and myself in the back... the GPS leading the way. Which is all fine an dandy except that the volume on the GPS is turned DOWN and the Salesman is paying NO ATTENTION to where we are supposed to be going. Now, the Fan, like any other historic district has off street parking. What does that mean? Yep, you probably have to drive around the block several times to find a parking spot, or park a block or 2 away. Again all fine and dandy if your driver is PAYING ATTENTION to the number of blocks away you are from where you are acutally going! By the way, have I mentioned I am an AMAZING back seat driver? yep just ask the Salesman (or BHE or Cool Breeze) After I realized we were driving around in a circle FOUR blocks from the restaurant, I finally got him to drop BHE and myself off at the door. It all worked out since we had to wait for a table anyway, but still- hmph!

So we arrive at our destination, (go figure Napoleon finds a spot RIGHT out front.) and its drinks all around- It's small, it's loud, it's crowded- It's perfect! After a short wait, we are seated at a great table. Another round of drinks .. this was mine :)

and yes those are monkeys hanging from my drink glass... how cute right? They are even cuter hanging from the Salesman ;)


Then came the amazing food- It was appetizers first... calamari, which was some of the BEST I have ever had, seared tuna- not a big fan but BHE inhaled it, so I'm guessing it was good, and lamb chops! For my entree I had the Macadamia nut encrusted Mahi with a Mango sauce, mashed potatos and vegetables. IT. WAS. AMAZING!!!! I don't have a picture, it didn't last very long... sorry :( I guess I will just have to go back so I can share my delicious meals with all of you....

The drinks were fabulous, the food amazing and the company could not have been any better.

BHE and Cool Breeze

Beach Chick and Napoleon

The Gang!!

It was a night to remember..... the freak show AFTER 3Monkeys was welll.... a post all in it's own.... to be continued.......................................

Next time, we will bring you all along to enjoy in our celebration!! Are you ready?

Ugh!

I'm sick! It sucks :( More posts later in the week .

Hope everyone is feeling chipper out there in bloggy world!

Happy Monday everyone!

To God, From Dog

Dear God: Is it on purpose our names are the same, only reversed?

Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another?

Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story?

Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a Dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the 'Chrysler Beagle'?

Dear God: If a Dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad Dog?

Dear God: We Dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?

Dear God: More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.

Dear God: Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?

Dear God: Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must remember to be a good Dog.

1. I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw it up.

2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell.

3. The Litter Box is not a cookie jar.

4. The sofa is not a 'face towel'.

5. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.

6. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.

7. Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is an unacceptable way of saying 'hello'.

8. I don't need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm under the coffee table

9. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house - not after.

10. I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt.

11. I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch.

12. The cat is not a 'squeaky toy' so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.

P.S. Dear God: When I get to Heaven may I have my testicles back?