Past Stories: Throwing My Back Out

Note: Written in past tense - January 2009. In honor of my broken leg, I will reminisce about the last time I held the position...family supervisor. Or we could say my back is throwing me out of the moving game!!! I am officially done with lifting boxes for the next few days. This is just a perfect way to start off the year. For the record, Steve, my dear husband needs to take my answer to his question seriously. No means no. Not yes. "Can you lift the dryer one more time?"...uh..."No, I think I pulled something." "Yes, you can just one more time. Lift with the knees. I just need your help one more time." "Fine." Of course, as I lifted a short quick pain shot through my back...I had graduated from a minor pull to a state of uselessness. And believe when I say the ceiling is quite boring to stare at for hours on end...but the good news is I am no longer floor bound. My couch is quite comfy if I do not move... On the bright side, I was promoted to lazy supervisor...point and direct. That should teach my husband the meaning of NO.

Happy Valentine's Day, Babe

Happy Valentine's Day to my awesome and loving husband. I am definitely a lucky girl. Some atta boys are due in honor of my valentine.
*Great father to the kids - makes them laugh everyday
*Cooks dinner most of the time
*Shares in the household duties
*Works on the house
*Gives hugs and kisses
*Spend family time with us
*Plays soccer with me for quality time
*Lets me sleep in sometimes
*Can be social with anyone
*Has done great keepin' the weight off by maintaining our healthier lifestyle

Thank you, Steve for our great life. Many more years to come. I love you.

Happy Birthday, Steve

This year, I wish you a happy birthday with all my love. I am truly a lucky lady to have you as a husband. You really do know how to love your family.

Thank you so much for being my LOVING HUSBAND. My OCD antics can be stressful at times but you handle it with such patience and discipline (on occasion). At least, we will have many many hysterical stories to keep us entertained for years. Falling into your arms for hugs and snuggles make me feel so happy and safe. I love you.

You are my partner in crime. My partner in parenthood. Thank you for being such an incredible dad to the kids. I hope to see our life in a more upbeat way. Not that I am expecting to hear a catchy, move to the beat type of song in my head every single day...

Cheers! To our life my sweet and loving babe...

Your birthday two years ago...not pretty

Yes...I got the "Worse Wife of the Year" award. I may have forgotten your birthday by accident but just know I did remember it was coming the whole week before. You know me, sometimes the important things are left out of my overloaded head when crazy ocd thoughts, moving chores, kid schedules, work items, and absolute trivial information is crammed in there. I definitely had to make it up to you.

Here is to hoping it never happens again...

(note: this helped me but not him, at least i was not the only one who forgot his birthday. so did the rest of the extended family. this helped my guilt about 0.1%...)

Crossword Puzzles Are One Way To A Happy Marriage

Steve may be older than me and I may dwell on the fact that we will not technically spend our golden years together but I am happy knowing that we will make up a significant amount of time. Imagine our life...

Carpooling together. Working together. Eating lunch together. Playing soccer together. Taking our RDO together.

There is never too much of a good thing in my mind. waah...hah...hah..hah...

Yes, I was kidding. There are times we need to get away from one another. Or else...something along the lines of cussing, strangling, and beating one another may occur.

And yes I know you are trying to figure out where crossword puzzles come in...well...without the puzzles, our talking could turn into a fight if we are already in a bad or stressful mood.

Crossword puzzles allow us to have a relaxed and enjoyable lunch...

And now I am off to enjoy my lunch date with my husband.

Parted Hearts Grow Fonder

Or it could just be desperation that wants to yield your man back home from a trip. Either way, I miss him. Are you here yet?

Must do this again - Amateur Photoshoot

New Year's Day 2008 - Where does the time go? I need to make time to do this again. New Year's Day Coloma, California: Amateur photoshoot with our new D80 Nikon. Pictures with great clothing, natural light, soften background, frozen action, and colorful landscape. Must admit I did good for the first time. However, back flashing, shutter speed and aperture setting needs work. That photoshoot which included quality time with the family made me happy. Nothing materialistic about it. A great start to a new year.....