Saturday, April 29, 2006

Why... why.

I am not offended too easily when it comes to being a woman. I can take jokes pretty well. I'm all about strippers doin' their thing for a livin' and I don't get too upset when women act like idiots by pushin' up the boobs and wearing short skirts... because its not me, and they can do what ever they want if thats the image they like to portray... but why the hell do I feel offended by this Eminem video? I love it at the same time.. I love this song.. and I love the video... but I feel violated at the same time.... very confusing feelings. But here ya go... enjoy. Every line in the song is disgusting... yet I'm shakin' my ass in my chair... Eminem is a music genius...

if you don't like to be bored, don't read this post. You've been warned.

GRRR. The Husband and I were heading to Sams Club and we were making a left turn on a considerably busy intersection without stoplights (I know, stupid) but there was a VERY impatient guy in a very large white truck behind us, he was so close he took up the whole back window, he was huge. Kevin made a comment "that guy is way too close" so he scooted forward, as did the asshole, and next thing I know I feel a big bump. That asshole nudged us with his incredibly large truck. Mind you we were in my car a 2000 Cavalier... oooo that made me so mad. we were waiting for ony about 15-30 seconds. Then the traffic broke, and we made our turn, I tried to get the guys plates but I couldn't see cause it was raining. Then, of course, Kevin and I played out what SHOULD of happen. We should have gotten out of the car with a bat and bashed in his damn windows and lights, or took an ax to the hood of his car. But then we decided that people that own big white trucks are probably big people, and we are not. But it was fun thinking of all the things we could have done.

Anyway. SO I think Mr. Pie doesn't like me because I'm pregnant. Seriously. He doesn't cuddle with me, he yells at me, he turns his back to me, and he doesn't suck on my hair anymore and he doesn't sleep above my head any more. He hates me. I swear, he knows whats goin' on and he wants nothing to do with me. I'm sure he's going to hate the baby, but I guess we'll just have to see.

I went to the eye doctor yesterday because my tear duct is still icky and not working right. He said it can be fixed with a surgery, but I can't do that because I'm pregnant, so I have to go back every 3 weeks or so and get it irrigated... I.E. Big needle in my eye. Not so happy about that.

It is May 1st on Monday... that will be exactly 1 month SMOKE FREE!! How very exciting is THAT!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Week 7... our baby is officially a fetus. So thats pretty exciting... to me anyway. Not just an embryo anymore...oh no. I am told that I should be puking my guts out by now... and because I'm not, it looks like I may not get sick at all. I guess my mom never got morning sickness with me or my sister and thats another really good sign. I am noticing that everywhere I go, I see babies. I think I spot every baby in a 100 yard radius. I hear every baby cry.

Last night, we hung out with Amber, Ben, Tilly and Ren. So, yes, I can confirm that Amber is still alive and not missing as some may have thought, as she has not posted on her blog for so long. They made us their world famous (or it will be when I'm done telling everyone about it) "Ooooy Gooy Popcorn" A-MAZ-ING. This coming from one of the worlds largest popcorn fans.

So that was a very random post. I know, you laughed, you cried and now I'm leaving you with a sense of awe and amazment... I guess I'm just that good.

Friday, April 28, 2006

I am BATMAN!!!

I stole this from Jessica Rabbit. Its a squirt gun from the 60's. If you don't think this is funny, then there is something wrong with you.

Thursday, April 27, 2006

creepy video.

I found this video... it is creepy. But I like it.

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Suzie Q. Homemaker....

We've added another title role to our lives... not only are Kevin and I new parents to be... but we are now official HOMEOWNERS! Out of about 7 offers, we won! WOW.... I can't believe all that happened in one week... so now I can be barefoot and pregnant in the comfort of my own home. (one we own) I'm baking, I'm cooking, I'm decorating and I'm giving birth.... holy crap, I'm Martha Freakin' Stewart.

Look at how big that yard is... perfect for a swingset, (or a hot tub... says The Husband)

I'm still not regretting snagging this house up quick. We weren't planning on buying a house this soon, but our this one was just perfect. I know we're going to love it. Its better than the "starter home" we had in mind.

Now when the electrical box blows up, or tree roots grow into our plumming, or the roof leaks, we'll have only ourselves to blame :)

Our NEW HOME!!!! Posted by Picasa

back yard and garage and patio... Posted by Picasa

living room/dining room and front door.  Posted by Picasa

Master Bedroom... it really isn't a minty green, don't know why it looks that bright in the pic.  Posted by Picasa

hall to bathroom, nursery and bedroom. Posted by Picasa

view of dining room, kitchen and in the back.. master bedroom Posted by Picasa

bedroom Posted by Picasa

nursery. Posted by Picasa

Kitchen...love it! Posted by Picasa

View 1 of the basment Posted by Picasa

view 2 of basment... that is a recessed ceiling... only part of it falls down like that, I dont' know why. Posted by Picasa

basement room not counted as a bedroom because the windows are not up to code Posted by Picasa

Monday, April 24, 2006

3 hour and $3,000 LATER.....

Today, there was a new house goin' on the market. So we set up a meeting with our realitor, Jerry, and met him at 7:30pm to take a peek at this house that just went on the market today. Well, there is already an offer from earlier in the day, so we knew it had to be good. I walked in, and OMG, what a cute house!! Its on the smaller side, but everything is freshly painted, and the kitchen is beautiful. It has ceramic tile. The living room and dinig room has original hard wood floor that is in very good condition. The bedrooms are medium size... the master bedroom isn't too small, but not as big as we hoped.. but we don't NEED a big room. There was a nursery too. There are three bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, finished basment with a very nice laundry area. A den. Its just soooooo cute!!!

The backyard is amazing. There is a 6ft privacy fence all around it. and it is huge. There is a beautiful mosaic cobblestone patio with a 2 car garage. I LOVE IT! I felt nervous coming into it because its in such high demand (they have 10 more people coming tomorrow) and I didn't want to just jump right in to the first house we look at. But when we walked in, we just knew it was our house. Its soooooo cute. I love it so much. I would never regret not looking at other houses, this one is perfect for us. PERFECT. We couldn't find anything wrong with the house.

SO we went back to Crary (Realitors office) and began the long process of making an official offer. Mind you, this is at about 8:30pm. We were there until 10:45pm. If you've ever bought a house... you'll know that this is not a simple process. I mean its not like we were BUYING it today, just putting in an offer, but OH NO... there is TONS of paperwork involved. Contracts galor. I can't count the number of times we had to sign our name. They're asking for $138.900. I don't know why, because honestly, we've seen houses half that nice for twice as much... but we're not argueing. Now, judging by the popularity and the fact that there was already an offer on the table... we were advised to go above the asking price because not only are we competing with the one offer today, but ALL the offers that will most definately come in tomorrow, all of which will be landing in the sellers lap in a big bunch together... ours and theirs... so we had to stick out. Then there was a whole bunch of legal talk... and insurance... and bank... and who pays who to where and why and disclosures... and yeah, I understand most of it, but its not neccessary to type it all out.

The house is in excellent condition. we know we love it. and so we knew we had to jump. no time to hesitate. What we did NOT know is that we had to pay some mooooola tonight... for part of the down payment. We decided to pay a little more than average because it jumps out at the seller, and besides if we do not win the bid... then we get all that money back. Its money we would have to pay sooner than later when it came to closing costs and downpayments.

I won't tell ya how much we offered. Thats non of your stickin' business. But Jerry said he thinks we have a fighting chance. I hope he is right. Judging by the sellers and the attitude of their realitor, it sounds like we may know as early as tomorrow afternoon if we are at least in the running.

wow, so now I can add mommy AND homeowner to the resume!!

This is a funny converstion I got at work today...

Caller: I applied for a job there, and I'm wondering if I got the job

ME: What is your name?

Caller: _____Powers.

ME: Well I'm sorry _____ but the position has been filled.

Caller: What? Why the hell didn't your manager call me back then? Is that how she treats her employees? Because thats really rude.

(Um... okay, soooooo glad we didn't hire her.. because she totally got a freakin' attitude. Seriously lady, you were applying for a JOB that works with PEOPLE... learn to communicte) it continues....

Me: um... no she isn't like that, but judging by your attitude I can see why you didn't get the job.

Caller: I was polite up until this point, I've called like 5 times, and no one told me that I wasn't hired.

Me: Well, like I said, the position has been filled so I guess you don't have to worry about it anymore huh?

Caller :FUCK YOU! *Click*

Me: LMFAO!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA...

seriously who the hell acts like that when they're trying to get a job... that they applied for only last week, the position was filled on Friday for crying out loud... she probably would have gotten a letter or somethin, but chill out lady. But I laughed because she was so freakin' stupid.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

24 hour get-a-way

We went to Jamestown yesterday to see Em, Jeremy and Kruz. Last night we went out on the town...crashed a weddng dance that Em's sister was a Bridesmaid for... I actually got a lot anxious walking into that place... I kind of freaked out with all those people that I don't know, very loud and busy and at first I was ready to turn around and walk back outside, but once we sat in the back and started talking it was okay. Went to the bar and watched the guys play pool, and I didn't last too long... I think the whole "getting tired easily" thing is starting to kick in, because I called it a night at 10:30.

Today, we met Em and the fam and we went to see the "worlds largest buffalo" everything in Jamestown is called the buffalo something or other.. .its called the Buffalo City... so you get the point. For instance we went to "The Buff" bar last night. Anyway, they also have the "frontier village" there but that part isn't open yet for the season, so we played in the park and walked around, it was a beautiful day today so I'm glad we were outside for so long. Then we went back to their house and Em made a delicious lunch, and we left around 3-stopped in Fargo and had dinner with Liz and Erik and Emily. Emily is so big, she's getting ready to walk, she's very cute.

We got home, went grociery shopping to buy healthy food for me and baby, and now we're home and I'm tired, its been a long day.

The three hour drive to Jamestown yesterday and then three hour drive today gave me time to read some of the hundreds of books people have given me about pregnancy. THank you everyone who have given me books, they've helped and I find them VERY interesting. Em even had a binder full of stuff that the hospital had given her.

This week of pregnancy (6th) baby is about ¼ of an inch in length and triples in size this week! baby is now starting to show recognizable physical features and is completely enclosed in the amniotic sac. (crazy, my body totally made that all by itself.... well, and Kevin helped too!)

Daddy in Training. Kevin shows off his Mad Skills as a wannabe professional bubble blower. Hell yeah!!! Posted by Picasa

Em and Kruz.  Posted by Picasa

"Worlds Largest Buffalo" Jamestown, ND. Posted by Picasa

No shitting ya... he pointed up and yelled "LOOK HIS WEE WEE!" and he would be correct... that is the buffalo's not-so-proportionate "wee wee" I laughed my ass off. Posted by Picasa

Kruz very excited about the big leg of the Buffalo.  Posted by Picasa

Exploring the "CHOO CHOO Caboose" He can name MANY parts of a train. Posted by Picasa

Me and Kevin in the Big Chair. We have a picture of us when I was about 15 and he was 17 sitting in this chair... I'll have to scan the old pic in and you can compare. I'm a big dork and think its cool that we have the same pic of us 10 years ago! Posted by Picasa

Kevin being a big dork in the big chair. Posted by Picasa

Kruz sitting in the big rocking chair Posted by Picasa

Kruz decided to go off on his own and find adventure in the wild west....  Posted by Picasa

Thursday, April 20, 2006

my sista and more baby babble

My lil' sis came to visit with her b/f Ryan. We went out to Applebees and had some fun.

I'm beginning to fear for my life living in this house. I think it has something against us, its trying to tell us to get the hell out. First, the plumming backs up and floods our bathroom. Then our Roof leaks all over our bed... and I'm not talking little drops.. I'm talking steady stream, THEN the electrical box starts on fire just from flipping a breaker. Plus, I keep snagging my pants on the damn door latch in the bathroom... which is just annoying. A couple of weeks ago, Ben stepped on our step going into the living room, and the things just cracked... (you can't see it, it split inside) thats not safe.

So we're contacting our realator, and looking for a new house. This time to buy, not rent. The house we were looking at in January is still up for sale, and went down in price to 105K which is REALLY GOOD. WHich makes me wonder, what is wrong with the house that we didn't see? and is it going to be hard to sell when we want to move again? You know what our realtors name is? Jerry Weletsgo... and when he introduces himself he says "I'm Jerry Weletsgo as in "Well lets go" buy a house!" That is when we knew we liked him.

So I'm waiting for some sign that I'm carrying a human being inside of me. I'm not sick, I'm not tired. I have to pee a lot, but thats it. So Its really hard to think that there is all that mirical stuff going on in me, and I can't even feel it. I guess I'm just going to have to be patient. I'm just excited that the baby will get its neural tube this week :) WOO HOO yay for the nervous system, am I right? I'm so right.

Work is... meh. I love my job.. I really do, and I couldn't have asked for a better manager. That woman has the patients of a saint. If I were her, I'd be going home and hittin' the bottle hard, because that job can be very trying at times. However, its hard to stay positive when every week that I've been back, I've been told by someone who has NO freakin' athority to do so, that I'm not doing my job very efficiently. Actually I've had to hear these things second hand. To be honest, I can take constructive critisism and advise most of the time when it comes to work. I really want to know if there is something that I can do better, or improve on.. and I keep trying to remind myself that when this person claims that I'm not doing my job well enough, but its getting harder. I could sooooooooo rant on about this for a long time, but details are not important beings as I am trying to learn to blow things off more and not let things get to me as much as they do (mommy in training)

But still, my manager has told me that she is the only person that can evaluate my performance and she says that I'm efficient and that I work hard. But its tough to think that, even when I try my best to get everything done, some people may think that I'm slacking. I'm trying to think of a way that I can be more efficient, or move faster or maybe I'm just in the wrong routine... need a different routine and things will work better. Any ideas?

All I know, is that this baby thing is on my mind all the time, never a moment that its not, I just manage to squeeze other daily activities and thoughts in there too. Distracting, yes. Do I care that it is distracting.... nope. because everytime I think about it, I get in a better mood, nothin' wrong with that!

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

No, I didn't forget...

About American Idol!! Although this whole baby thing is all I can think about every millisecond of my day, I still squeezed American Idol in there... because thats what addicts do, they find the time to enjoy their vices. I don't want to tire you all out right away with the constant baby talk, so I'll try my hardest to mix in normal, nothing-to-do with baby topics.

First of all, I HATE ROD STWERART. I always have, I hate his voice, I hate how he looks, I hate how he dresses and I hate his cocky attitude. I hate his 80's persona that he has dragged with him this far. so when I found out American Idol was doing a themed "rod stwerart" episode, I almost gave up and mailed in my AI fan club button. But when I realized they were doing his new "classics" cover albums, I relaxed. No, we didn't have to sit through a whole hour of original Rod classics.... we got to listen to real classics.. mostly jazz. My favorite was Katheryn McPhee who did a beautiful version of "Someone to Watch Over me" Which, if I'm not mistaken" is a Gershwin tune. If you have ever watched the movie "Mr. Hollands Opus" you'd know what I'm talking about. I LOVE THAT MOVIE.. it is very easily one of my favorites... top five at least. I love that song, and I think Katheryn did it very well. Well enough, I'm almost thinking I like her more than Chris Daughtry. Kevin calls Katheryn "Miss Disney" because her voice reminds him of every Disney song ever sang. and he's right, she would be a great Disney singer. But I think she's more talented than that. Oh and she's HOT. My prediction is that we'll FINALLY see Kelly Pickler go home tonight. She sucked it up big time last night. She even said that she "butchered" the song. Now, everyone knows, that if you do bad on something, you act like it was the best performance you've ever done, you lift your head in confidence. but no, Kelly gave a horrible look into the camera, and when asked how she thinks she did, she said "I butchered it" well, now even people who think she did well are just convinced by Kelly herself that she doesn't deserve to be the next American Idol.

so there you have it.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Screaming it from the Mountain Tops....

Its official, you don't know how hard it was for me to keep this a secret. now all of you will know! I'm pregnant!!! Thats right, I'm gonna be a mommy. WOW. And some people told me that It couldn't happen the first month off of the pill... well it did, surprisingly... sooner than we thought, but I'm way excited!. I guess Kevin and I are just that good. Went to the doctors today to confirm and sure enough... I'm 5 weeks along. I'm due December 17th. We're at Karissa and Dougs right now, Karissa made VERY yummy stuffed chicken and potatos Theres lots more to write, but we're going out to look at houses.... I'm so excited!!!!!!

Monday, April 17, 2006

Mariah

I present to you: Mariah Jo. She is my cousin. Here is her senior pics. I don't like most of them (she's super cute) its just most of them were overexposed... but they looked fine in the display... That teaches me to depend less on the digital view and go with my instinct and skills, to ensure better pics. But like every shoot, there are good ones and there are bad. WHen I looked at them again, I realize some of them are way too bright so I'll have to fix that. What do you think? I drove to DL on Friday and hung out with Mariah all day. I had a blast, she is a great person, and so fun to be around. She's coming to UND in the fall for school, so I'll get to see her all the time!

Easter was okay. I worked so it wasn't too eventful I guess. Janelle, Cassie is getting a REALLY late easter basket.. I lost you address. I thought it was in my car, but apparently its not, so email me your mailing address please.

Kevins parents came to town on Easter, and we went out for dinner. Nothing special, just a buffet resaraunt that Kevin's dad DEMANDS to go to everytime they are in town and we go out. We've never been anywhere else to eat, when they come it is buffet or nothin' odd how people get into routine like that.

Thats all I got for now. Tune in tomorrow, I'll have something more interesting to talk about I'm sure.

one of my favorites Posted by Picasa

Yup... its too bright outside, but its not too bad. I've seen worse. Posted by Picasa