We Are Having ANOTHER Boy

I really can't believe it either. Scott is super excited about having another one. Now, the difference between this one, is that he is 33 years old, and I am pretty sure he will be a little bit easier to take care of than the other ones. My brother in law, Robbie, will be staying with us while he gets things situated down here. We are all shocked that he is even willing to live here, since we are the most annoying family on earth. It is impossible to sleep past 7 am here, and privacy will be limited. Everytime Robbie tries to eat a meal it is guaranteed that either Charlie or KC will be climbing on him. I am the first to admit that I am not the easiest person to live with.....but I am pretty sure Robbie is aware I am a bit volatile. I am also very nosy, and I think he is prepared to be interrogated about every girl, activity, etc. I joke with Robbie that he is my favorite sister-in-law.....but he and I both know we will be watching a few chick flicks together....those are his FAVORITE!!! He is doing job interviews, but I am thinking my live in nanny would be perfect....I always wanted one. Just kidding Robbie. Anyways, I hope he can stand us, and vice versa...haha.

Now, because Robbie and I have a couple of things in common, I am pretty sure he would be sad if I didn't post a picture of him for this......so here ya go Rob...

Fun In The Sun

Anyone in Southern California this weekend was reminded why we should never leave this glorious state. The weather was so perfect. I was so glad Curtis chose the day he did to be born! It was a great birthday celebration out on the boat. We didn't get to the lake until early afternoon, but the wind didn't bother us. The boys challenged the rough waters and took on the wake board. The water was a bit on the chilly side, and I was such a girl and didn't go in. Did I mention I was a bit outnumbered as the only girl with EIGHT boys.....

Now these are the cute ones.....let me show you the other 2 I got to spend the day with...

That is Robbie and Scott....they are both goofballs, but is was a fun time. They are not only brothers, but good friends.....if you asked my opinion, it is sometimes like Dumb and Dumber......as I was pulling these 2 on the tube, Robbie jumped on Scott's back, let go of the tube, and held on to Scott's neck. In my head, I pictured Scott passing out (since he was put in the sleeper hold position) and drowning infront of us all. I don't know why Scott thinks I am a bit on the dramatic side....I always go to worst case scenario. I immediately stopped the boat - told all of the boys if they ever did anything that stupid I would kill them, and then we brought the two knuckleheads back in the boat. Anyways, that is common behavior with these two......at least they keep me laughing. Here is a picture that for sure makes me laugh.....

All I know is he kept yelling out "yee haw" as he was circling his right arm......thank you Robbie!!! I am laughing as I look at it now.

It was a great day!

I Am Soooo Getting an "A"

I am so proud of my 1st grade project George had to turn in today. George got the project assignment a good few weeks ago, and of course I am instilling very good values in him by doing it the day before it is due. He had to do a report on tarantulas, and make a model of one. I was not in the mood to have to run to the store to get pipe cleaner and all of the appropriate items to make one, so we got creative. If you don't know, tarantulas are hairy and have 8 eyes. (My kids teach me stuff all the time) So, this is what we did.......took some foam from a flower arrangement I had, washed off an SOS pad (for the hairy body), and painted 10 straws (tarantulas apparantly have fangs). We glued the SOS pads onto the foam, stuck the straws in the foam, glued paper circles for the eyes,and there you go....tarantula. Here are some pics.....

When my brother went to Cal, I wrote a paper for him. I didn't do very well....I think I got a D. Marcus was not very happy with me. So, I'm not exactly cut out for Cal Berkeley, but I think I will shine in 1st grade....can't wait to get my A!!! ps...I didn't do it all.....George painted, put everything in their place, and cut the legs. All I did was work the glue gun for the eyes so he didn't burn himself, but I am still taking the credit!

Bon Jovi Rocks!

Wouldn't it be great if this was the view we had at the Bon Jovi concert? I wish it was, but that is a pic from the jumbo screen. We were lucky to be in a suite, which is way more comfortable, but our actual view is in the next pic.....






That little lighted figure is Jon. Scott is a total Bon Jovi fan, and I am pretty sure if Jon were up for it Scott would definitely leave me for him....which is totally ok, because then Richie and I could double date with them. Yes, I know he is a bit older, but he looks good playing the guitar. I also know he got a DUI about a week ago, but I am willing to stand by him. Which, by the way, my cousin went to the Irvine concert and she said Jon had the leather pants on.....this time Richie did.....that didn't bother me either. I also wouldn't mind if Richie came over and sang his solo of "I'll Be There For You". We had a great night, and they are really impressive. They performed for 2 1/2 hours....Jon never stopped jumping around (which is how he dances......he is not exactly the best dancer, but he is so fun to watch) I have to confess that I could not stop yawning once it hit 10:30 - I am such a loser! I also love that Jon has been married to his wife forever. Scott doesn't understand why that makes me love Jon more, but it does....in a respectable way! Here is one with Jon waving to me.....

Here he is pointing to me....This is me so happy!

Thanks for the fun night Scott!!!

Go Ali and Kelly!!!

Oh my gosh, I am sooooo excited. Is anyone else a Biggest Loser fan? I am well aware that I have a problem with getting really involved in these reality shows. Biggest Loser is one of the more tasteful ones that I enjoy. I am so happy that 2 women are in the finals. I have been a bit irritated that the guys were clobbering the girls with weight loss, and these women have totally been the underdogs. Well, they have totally kicked booty the last 2 weeks. I LOVE this show....but for some reason, I eat so much crud as I watch it. It is not good. Tonight it was tootsie rolls and Mike n Ikes. Oh well, I'll just have to spin a little bit harder tomorrow. I love this show for 2 reasons....1. I love to watch the workouts and use the moves in my classes, and 2. I love a happy ending. Yeah for the girls....can't wait for the finale!
OK.....I don't get out much. You might have figured that out on your own considering I watch almost every reality show. (Tivo is the best EVER!) Scott managed to get Bon Jovi tickets for tomorrow night. He comes in handy once in a while. Plus, he got them for free, with free food...which makes it that much sweeter. I have no idea what to wear.....when you go to a concert it is fun to wear a cool, rocker outfit, but I was so cold at the boys' baseball game tonight I am thinking Uggs and my comfy sweatshirt might be the way to go....but then Jon might now ask me to go up on stage with him. Oh well, I will figure something out. It should be a fun night!

I'm A Hypocrite!!!

So, this totally contradicts my last post. I thought I would give a shout out to my second son, Curtis, because he turns 9 next week. As you know, I don't like it when parents talk about how perfect their kids are, but Curtis is pretty close to perfection.

So, lets talk about how great he is for a second.....Curtis is just a neat guy. He loves people, and making people happy. He is always up for a fun time. When Curtis is not home, there is a definite change in the mood. Every single one of his brothers really like him. He is one of those people that I wish I was, because he is smart without putting any effort into it. Curtis was an easy baby, and is a great kid. I tell him he was a pain in the butt at first, and that he was a big tease. At the end of my pregnancy, I was having tons of contractions, and then they would stop. This kept going and going. So, I finally went to the hospital, and they were about to send me home, and then he decided to be born. He came so quick, he is the only child I did not get an epidural with! Now, that is a whole other story in itself, but this post is not all about me. We like to tease Curtis....as most of you know, we are not the nicest people in the world, and we call him our little Auschwitz victim....
No explanation needed. He'll hate me for posting this picture, but it is so Curt. Anyways, I love this kid! He is a big source of my happiness. Happy Birthday next week Curtis!

Getting Real

One thing that annoys me the most is when people act like their lives, or their children are perfect. I also don't think it is in good taste to share how rotten everything is either. Let me start by saying that I love and adore my kids, but they are real children and do naughty things...often. I was thinking about this as I had a friend telling me how wonderful and perfect her son is. I don't know what my problem is, but I feel I have to balance things out and tell her how rotten Charlie was the other day. We call Charlie our angry, little black child, because his skin has a beautiful darker tone to it, and he has anger management issues. Honestly, I try to avoid eye contact with his school teacher when I pick him up, because I am afraid she will tell me about his bad behavior. I prefer ignorance on most days. The other day we were leaving the gym, he was walking out with his shoes on the wrong feet and was in pain as he walked. I told him to change his shoes, he refused, and I was too tired to fight that battle, so I let him walk to the car like that. When we got home, he took off his shoes, and we discovered he had stashed a couple of toys from the gym in his shoes. That is when I realized he was a total thief! Yesterday at preschool he took another kid's money and put it in his pocket. When I asked him why he took it, he said he wanted to buy something at the snackbar at baseball. Well, at least he knows what he wants, hopefully we can instill a bit more honesty in him.

Now, I understand that when us parents are bragging about our children, it is just because we are proud. I am very proud of my boys, they are good kids, but they find ways to test my love for them quite a bit!