The Author :)

The Author :)

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Sunday August 7th, 2011.

I'm bad.. i know
i am sorry :(

It's been a while, but i have been oober busy with some really stressful things going on so i havent had the energy to post anything. I am going to be wrapping things up soon with the whole situation and i will be back to explain.. promise :)

<3

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Sunday July 3, 2011

Oh how i missed Blogger.....
Really... i did.

I have been SO busy with a situation with my work and my baby girl. She is definitely keeping me busy. She LOVES to go out and have a good time.

We went to my parents today.. just the two of us. She went for a dip in the pool my mom bought her and then fell asleep on the Hammock my dad made. She had a good day.

We are going to plan to go to the zoo sometime next month. I am looking forward to it. I want to take her to Centre Island too but the hubby thinks she's too young for that.... i don't think so.

Anyway, i am going to try to update this thing daily. I know i slack off a lot but there is so much going on i don't really have the time to chime in. If i really do have any readers, then i apologize for the waits. (i doubt i do because i never get any comments.. lol) One day i am going to go all out on this and have a MOAR followers.. hehe.

Well the Hubby is putting baby girl to sleep right now so i am going to go lay down on the couch with a mug full of chocolate icecream and ENJOY it!

Until my next post (hopefully tomorrow)

Tina

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Wednesday June 15, 2011

SWAG BUCKS!!!!!
I signed up today :)

I always heard people talking about swag bucks and had no idea what they were or what it was all about. So i asked someone i know and she told me what i should so to sign up and how  i can earn swag bucks... it's pretty cool especially for us new moms who are home and not back to work yet. If you are reasing and want to sign up, please comment and i will send you my referral link :)

I am looking forward to this summer with my family... i need to enjoy it because i have been miserable so much lately, and i really need to let my guard down and love life. I am hoping to go to the zoo, centre island and maybe the CNE or Ontario Place. Wherever, as long as we get out and i can bring Amaya out to enjoy herself instead of being in the house all day.

Father's Day is coming up. It is this Sunday. SO far i got my father a $25 gas card. I'm going to get about $20 worth of scratch tickets and lottery and throw those in too.. There is nothing that my father ever needs so we get him gas cards all the time.

I am watching extreme couponing and these stores in the US are SO NICE to their customers.. lol stores here would NEVER double coupons or let us use more then one on a product. Even the sites that mail you the coupons on ly send you ONE of each coupon... Ughh i'm moving to the states.. lol

Anyway, off to clean up around the house before the hubby gets home.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Sunday June 12, 2011

FML!!!!
No really... FML!

I am still so sickened and cannot wait to go on some job interviews. There is no wahy i can go back to work where i was working before i went on Mat leave... I cannot work with the same man.... My "Boss" (or soon to be x boss) is such a decietful man.. He claims he is an involved Christian and he lives for Jesus, but the things that he has done to me should not have been done by a Christian Man or any man that claims he lives in the name of the lord (i am not very religious but i believe in God..just not religion).. well maybe he is an ASS because he isn't afraid to go to hell? pfft. He's a liar (and i am going to prove it) a 2 face and he has a heart made of stone. It's okay though because if i have to go back to work for him i will make sure that i let HIS boss know EVERYTHING that he doesn't want him to know... ;)

Anyway, i don't have to go back to work until October but i have already emailed my resume to a few employer's ads that i found on Workopolis. I am hoping for a call back tomorrow or Tuesday so i can go in for an interview and see if it's worth going back to work early and for another company! My Resume SHOULD look good to them because of my abilities and experience.... We'll see.

My daughter is in her room fightimg my huband... She doesn't sleep for more then a half hour during the days (she only has 2 naps a day) and then at night she fights to go to sleep even though she is exhausted... WTF?

She is at the ae where she is hitting.. lol (i thought that comes later then 7 months but apparantely not) SHe slapped me in the face, i said no firmly then she looked at me, smiled and slapped me again. I had to turn my head because it was so cute and funny at the same time.. But what do you really do when a 7month old doesn't listen? All i could do is say NO! but she is starting to sense my weakness....


Well, she sounds quiet now, so i am hoping she is fast asleep or at least falling asleep.. i need some time to relax and enjoy myself before bed time because tomorrow will be a day of studying and i need to be rested because all the reading gave me a bad headache today.

I need this diploma so i can apply to the Toronto Police Service for 911 dispatch... Hopefully i can find something that i am happy doing so i can actually enjoy my life instead of be miserable all the time and make everyone else around me miserable :(

Until next post......................

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Thursday June 9th, 2011

ANNOYED!
Why do little brothers have to be such asses?

Sooooo my brother CONSTANTLY walks all over my mother and she lets him. It f*cking pisses me off. Her car is HIS car, her home is HIS home and her life is basically HIS life. She treats the little PITA like he's a baby. He's going to be 21 soon and has everything done for him all the damn time.

I am not saying she doesn't do anything for my sister and I but she goes out of her way to go overboard for this kid. Ugghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh SO mad at the entire situation right now. I need to vent and that is the purpose of this post...

Hopefully my day gets better because the stress i am enduring right now from my situation with work is enough to drive me to my grave.. i really don't need anymore.

[ MAD FACE GOES HERE]

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Thursday June 2nd, 2011

Exciting!!!!!!
More babies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


No not me.. lol
My cousin is due to have her baby any day now and so is a good friend of mine. I spoke to my friend this morning and she told me that her labor has somewhat started and she was heading up to her moms house because she lives close to the hospital she will be delivering at. It's so exciting and i am sure she is glad to have her pregnancy over and done with.. lol Today is her due date so she may have him / her tonight!

 
My cousin is due on June 6th. Her first child came right on his due date so maybe this one will too?
She hasn't found out the sex yet, but i am sure....and was the only one to say it's a girl... She is positive it's a boy (even without finding out the sex) so we can only wait and see... As long as the baby is healthy i'm sure everyone will be happy:)


I have been thinking about another baby... As hard as it was for me with Amaya when she was first born i think i could do it ONE MORE TIME (no more then 2 kiddos for me..lol)


It's so nice to have that little new born in your arms, but the work with it all is so hard.. We'll see what happends...


On another note, i am thinking about making Manwichs' for dinner tonight. The hubby loves them but i haven't made them in a very long time so maybe i will to make him happy.


The little one is down for her afternoon nap (it's 12:45pm here now) so i am going to get the dishes done, put some food in my belly then off to clean up..


Here is a pic from the other day. I love my little cookie.


Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Wednesday June 1st, 2011

Wow!!! It's June ALREADY!!!!
Where does the time go?

I did some grocery shopping this afternoon. I got some goodies for some awesome prices. It's 1,2 and 3$ sale at the grocery store i go to so i got some good stuff for a buck or 2........ or 3 :)

My little girl is growing up so quickly. She will be 7 months tomorrow and had 6 teeth that have popped through the gum.. about 4 of those are through completely.. Their so cute!

She is already munching on Farley Cookies and Graduates Peach, Banana and Strawberry puffs... She loves 'Big Girl Food' I even shared my cherry popscicle with her yesterday...

She has been pulling herself up on things for a little over a month now.. She loves standing or sitting up.. not so much into laying down anymore.. lol She absolutely loves to go out.. it doesn't matter where but as soon as i strap her into that carseat she is all smiles.

My sister hasn't seen her in a few days. I was busy last weekend with BBQ's and Babay Showers so i didn't have time to bring her by or have company. I am looking forward to it!

Well, off to do something while she is sleepign because i have a feeling she isn't going to leave me alone when she gets up :)

Until next post....... Take Care!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Tuesday May 17th, 2011

Mmmmmmm Ice Cap!!!
And it was homemade too.....It was DELISH!

In the Magic Bullet combine:

1 tablespoon of instant coffee
1 1/2 (or more) tablespoon(s) of sugar
1 1/2 cups of milk
4 ice cubes

Blend it all up, top with whip cream ( chocolate is optional ) and serve.

So refreshing on a warm day!

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So i think i may go and grab a box of those Huggies Jean diapers. I am not a huggies fan but these diapers are so cute i need to buy at least one box....

I got my 2nd holes pierced yesterday. It didn't hurt one but and i was terrified to get them done.. lol i am such a wuss. I have my nose, tongue and eyebrow pierced (well i took out the eyebrow and tongue) i have had surgery 4 times and i was scared to pierce my ears.. lol

Anyway, time to do some shopping....

Thanks for reading:)

(I will fix all the mistakes later.. hahahaha)

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Thursday May 5th 2011

LED TV... YAY!

Finally..............

We finally bought our new TV today. We got a 47" LG LED HDTV. The hubby is working on putting together the stand and then we are going to prob that bad boy on the stand and admire a nice picture.

Our current TV is not bad. It's also a HDTV just a rear projection and the picture is slightly off because we have had it for a little over 6 years so it was time for an upgrade.

I am drinking a nice ice coffee from Mc Donalds right now. my hubby is the best!!! He also got me a grilled chicken ceasar salad from Mickydees too so i will be chowing down on that in a bit.

My mouth is still hurting. I don't know what the hell is causing the problem. I need to make another dentist appointment and see if she can find the problem. I thought pulling the tooth that was originally causing the pain would solve the problems but i guess i was mistaken.

I am still stressing about my work situation which i am not sure if i posted here oe not but my X Boss is a real jerk and i cannot believe he deceived me the way he did but i guess what is done in  the dark always comes to the light and now i see. I am happy that i know now what kind of person he is. (I will get to the story some other day because the more i think about it the more upset i get.)

So until that 'other day' i am signing off.......


Thanks for reading :)

Monday, May 2, 2011

Monday May 2nd 2011

OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!!

Well, so they say. I don't know if i believe it. They claim they threw his body in the sea because no country would burry him under their soil. C'mon WTF kind of garbage story is that? I don't believe it one bit.

This will be interesting to see how it all unfolds. I hope for the American people this will bring Peace and not another 'war'

On a better note, my daughter is 6 months old today... How fast does time fly right? It's crazy.

She can get into her crawling position and then sit right up. It's amazing how fast she is learning. I love her so much. I cannot wait for her to start talking because she has the cutest little voice and to hear her say anything puts a smile on my face <3

SHe's still doing great on solids. I am going to introduce Oatmeal because she is getting sick of the regular rice cereal and rasberry rice. She LOVES creamed corn but i don't give her too much of it. She loves watermelon, grapes and plums in her net feeder too. It's so cute to watch her when she gets it.

We are about to head out and shop for a new TV, so more to post a little later

:) Tina

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wednesday April 27th, 2011

BLACKBERRY's SUCK:( But i am anti iPhone  hehe


Well, not all but it seems like i am the one that keeps getting stuck with the lemons.


I have sent back 2 blackberry's so far because they were defective and now i will be sending another one back for the third time because i cannot make or receive calls... POO! I am going to lose most of the apps that don't copy over when you back up your phone.... The company gave me a $25 credit but it's still SO annoying.


I am really looking forward to summertime. It's so close i can smell it. I can't wait to walk along the streets of downtown and got to Centre Island and CNE with Amaya. I hated staying inside the entire winter with her, but at least she was too young to go out and enjoy the outdoors:)


I made Oxtail and white rice for dinner tonight. It was really good. The meat was falling off the bones. YUM! I am still too full for dessert, but that will either be Vanilla Ice Cream or just some baby spinach salad.


My head is pounding today. We had some good friends over that we haven't seen in a while. SUch good company... i love them, but with Amaya being fussy because she doesn't "know" them and all her crying made my head POUND. I am going to take a nice LONG hot bath with some epsom salt and just relax my muscles.


Tomorrow is another day...


<3

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Saturday April 23rd, 2011

PROCRASTINATING... i know (Is that even how you spell it?)

Well Good Friday passed and tomorrow is Easter Sunday. We didn't do anything special because Amaya is too young still. We're going to my parents house tomorrow for Easter dinner.

Mom is making TWO prime rib roasts, Pasta al forno, potatoes and bell peppers in the oven with sausage, brocolli, salad, apple pie and easter cake. Oh and Lamb for her and my dad (no one else eats is.. lol)

That is A LOT of food for 6 people and i don't know why she is making so much. I guess she is expecting us all tot ake some home with us. Well at least there is a variety and i won't get sick of eating the same thing for 3 days.. lol

I'm having trouble with my boss... not to get into the whole thing, lets just say i was treated like a piece of crap and i'll be damned if i let then continue. I am really looking forward to the outcome of this to be honest.

My teeth still hurt :( i dont know what is causing the pain because i thought the tooth they pulled was the culprit, but i still feel a lot of pressure down under my molars.. i don't know.. my dentist screwed up my mouth... ughh. Next appointment i am making her take X-Rays of EVERYWHERE and telling her to FIND the problem.. tooth aches SUCK.

Oh a good note, am keeping the weight off. Its hard to lose it though but at least i am keeping what i lost off. Since the day i had Amaya i have lost 32 pounds and i am hoping to lose another 30. That is my goal before i go back to work in October.

I am off to bed.. i am exhausted, but if someone really is reading this i will leave you with a video i found pretty funny... g-night!


It's HILARIOUS... He's got moves;)

Monday, April 4, 2011

Monday April 4th, 2011

UGHHHHHHHHHHH MONDAY'S...............

The start of a new week.. Hopefully a GOOD week!

We went for a stroller ride this afternoon. We grabbed some groceries and something to eat real quick for lunch.
Tonight we are having pasta, meatballs and garlic bread. I haven't cooked in a few days because i have been so sick. I am just now feeling better. I thought i was better the other day but boy was i wrong...
I have lost 9 pounds from getting sick every night. I can't complain but i wish i didn't have the nausea feeling all the time. Hoepfully last night was the last of that!

My Aunt is in the hospital. She has been there for 3 weeks now and i feel so bad. She went in with pnemonia (sp*) and caught a bunch of other things while in there and anti biotics weren't helping. They drained water from around her lungs TWICE. The first time they drained 720ml and the second time they drained a litre and a half! I couldn't believe that.

It looks as though the anti biotics is starting to work and her white blood cells are starting to decrease slowly... I am so thankful for that and i cannot wait until she is home and feeling better.

I am going to start getting Amaya's baptism in order. We are going to get her baptised the first or second week of June so i am going to have to book the restaurant and call the church (probably a united church) That is the next big thing i have to get out of the way.

I am really looking forward to this summer. We are going to get out more and do more. I hate staying in all day but that's Canada.. lol The weather is starting to warm up now though and i am loving it... i just hate the rain :(

My older Cat has diabetes :( Poor little guy has to get 2 shots of insulin everyday.... He doesn't feel the needle but i feel so bad for him. I can't find it in me to actually give him the shot though, so hubby has been taking care of that....

Well, time to do dishes and laundry before my little angel wakes up.....

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Wednesday March 30, 2011

HUMP DAY!!!!!
Gotta love Wednesdays... :)

I have been so sick the past couple days. I think it was some sort of stomach bug because i was so dizzy and light headed. I couldn't leave my bathroom for more then an 5 minutes at a time. It was AWFUL!

Gravol helped but it took a while to kick in and i would just let it out after i had taken it :( I feel much better today. I actually feel like a whole new person.

My hair is falling out like crazy. Everyone is telling me it was because of the pregnancy and it had happened to them too, but this is getting ridiculous. My daughter is almost 5 months old and it is still happening... It doesn't look like i am losing it though.. my hair still looks like it always has but when i brush it or put it up it just falls out in handfulls.. Ughhh it gets SOOO annoying.

I am going to get back to my workouts.. i have really been slacking. I'm just exhausted all the time. It's not like i don't have help ot i don't sleep at night, i just cannot find any energy... I am going to start eating a crap load of veggies and take my multi vitamins everyday because i need my energy back....

I'm going to go grocery shopping tomorrow and i need to figure out what we are having for dinner tonight.. heh. Probably processed crap but i just don't have the energy to cook from scratch tonight.... maybe tomorrow :)

More to come-

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Thursday March 24th, 2011

MORE BABY LEGS!!!

I made another pair tonight.... They look really cute on Amaya and it kills time when i need to:P

Yeah i messed up a bit at the bottom but you can't tell the difference when their on her :p

I am picking up my cousin tomorrow and we are going to have a little b day fun (her b day was on Mar 22)
We are going to the liquor store tomorrow... mixing drinks and then Saturday the hubby, Amaya and myself are taking my cousin to The Mandarin. My mom might come too!

Saturday is our 8 year anniversary.. I can't believe 8 years have passed already. I guess the time flies when you are with the ones you love...

OK... Finale of Jersey Shore is coming on soon.... more to come-

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Wednesday March 23, 2011

BABY LEGS!!!!

I have a new addiction.. lol

I bought some from this woman on a site i go on and while i am waiting for them to come i decided to try to make my own just to see how they turn out.

Here they are!!!!


I'm actually pretty proud of myself....

I had to hand sew them because i don't have a sewing machine so it takes waaaay longer but i think i just might stick to buying them from the ladies and make a few pair when i have nothing to do (that is like once a month.. lol)

The hubby thnks i am crazy to sit here and do it but i actually enjoyed it!

The snow is crazy out there today.... it's storming out there and i just feel 'blah'.. going to cuddle up and watch a movie with the man tonight...Looking forward to relaxing!!!!!!

-More to come.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Tuesday March 22, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAT!!!

Today is my bestie's birthday... I LOVE her to bits and have no clue what to do for her b day.. We will probably got to this All You Can Eat Buffet called The Mandarin this weekend (Chinese food) It's sooo good there... The hubby and i are going to bring Amaya. This should be interesting.... Her first time in a restaurant.. hopefully she doesn't fuss.... *fingers crossed

We went grocery shopping today and she LOVED being in there... She likes to stare at someone until they notice and make a funny face and then she starts laughing with them... it's the cutest thing.

I have some stew steak (yes stew steak AGAIN) on the stove right now. I have to throw in a load of laundry *rolls eyes* and get some bottles washed and sterilized. Hopefully Amaya stays napping until i get this all done... Wishful thinking... i know.

Here is a pic from March 19th before we went for a walk to get a coffee @ Timmies...


She LOVES her walks...

She has 2 bottom teeth through the gum now.. i wonder how much longer until the top teeth poke through.. This child is growing up so fast it's scary.... I always rolled my eyes at the people that said 'Cherish every moment because they grow so fast' and now i find myself saying that.... Geez.... So depressing... lol

Anyway, off to slave around the house.. lol  Until next time- ;)

Friday, March 11, 2011

Friday March 11th, 2011

SUPER EXCITED TODAY!!!!

I am going to see my good friend and her two babies... She has a 16 month old and a 4 month old.. They are such cuties... Because her son was born not long after my daughter i haven't had the chance to make it down there because of the weather and i don't like driving with Amaya in bad weather..So the hubby is driving and i cannot wait to see them!

After that i am going to my moms.. She is going to do my tax return and i am going to help her set up her new LCD TV.. (big move for my mother.. lol)

After that i will probably come home and sleep because we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow at my cousins son's birthday party... He turned 3 a few days ago.. i can't believe how fast time flies.. like really....  Amaya is going to have such a good time with the other babies there.. Mickey and Mini are also making an appearance and i cant wait to get some pics with Amaya and them.... Hopefully she's not scared. heh

Well, time to get ready and get my little girl ready and off we go:) Will post pics of the party tomorrow and maybe some from tonight.

More to come.................

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Wednesday March 9th, 2011

SO TIRED!!!

Well we got up super duper early so we could go and get our daughters passport done. It wasn't as bad as i thought and the wait time was just over half hour before our number was called.... Amaya did so well and didn't fuss one bit but she managed to take a HUGE poop while there so i got to take her ot the abthroom and change the stinky thing... lol
We are going to Florida to visit my inlaws late April so we had to get it done... i am looking forward to the trip but a little scared about it all.. heh

It's snowing here today.. the weather SUCKS and i cannot wait until it warms up so I can take my daughter out and see the world! Just going to the mall is super fun for her so i am looking forward to taking her to the zoo this summer.. She LOVES animals and i think the zoo is really going to WOW her. <3 She's my everything.

Tonight is left over pasta from last night.... it turned out really good too.....

Tomorrow I am making Chicken Parm with more leftover pasta.... (ugh pasta 3 days in a row but i won't let it go to waste) I made a lot of sauce so hopefully there is enough for the chicken parm.....

Here is how we make it...

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 
  • Sliced mozzarella cheese, or more
  • 1 jar of pasta sauce (straight tomato sauce.. no added spices)
  • Parmesan cheese-grated

Preparation:

In a pot, bring your sauce to a boil. Add the spices you prefer when making your sauce. (i put salt, pepper, chili flakes, garlic salt and a pinch of chili powder) Once boiling, turn it down and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Whisk together the egg and milk. Dip the chicken breast into the milk and egg mixture and then into bread crumbs.
Heat your olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the chicken breast in the hot oil on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Set the chicken in a baking dish.
Slice your mozzarella into 1/2 inch slices and put two on top of each chicken breast.
Pour your cooked sauce over all pieces of chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese and a little more mozzarella (grated if prefered) and bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve and enjoy!!!

Makes a nice side for pasta.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Sunday March 6, 2011

HOLY EFF!!! IN PAIN!

So the day before yesterday i started to experience some sensitivity to my teeth after the dentist did some adjusting to the filling from my cavity.

Then the pain progressed and it was so bad that i couldn't bare it anymore. I called TeleHealth and they said i can go to emerg to get something for the pain until my dentist opens saturday morning. Well i stuck it out and dealt with the pain... i stayed up until 8am then called my dentis and they said to come in at 9am.

So in March 2009 I had had to molars (side by side) worke don. I got 2 root canals and they have bothered me ever since.

So my dentist shows up not that long adfter i did and she takes some X-Rays to see what's going on. Then the dreaded wortds "I have to take them out" WTF??!?

I went through 2 root canals AND paid $700 that my insurance didn't cover just to have them pulled? FML.

So she decided to pull only one at the time because that is the one that is the main problem.. IT HURT LIKE A MOTHERBLEEPER. OMFG NEVER AGAIN.

I am TERRIFIED that i will have to get the other one pulled. Hopefully the antibiotics help and i can save the other tooth.

My mother came up and met me at the dentist just incase i was unable to drive home but i was fine. She came over and helped out a bit then i went to sleep and slept like a baby.

The pain is slowly going away but i can still feel it and it sux.

More to come.................

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Thursday March 3, 2011

YAY! JERSEY SHORE NIGHT!!!!

Today is going well.... so far.

I got up, fed my daughter, got dressed and went to the grocery store to get a few things. I came home and hubby and i started cooking lunch.

We made brocolli cheese soup.. it was soooooooo good!

Here is the recipe we used.


Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped finely
1 small carrot, chopped finely (optional)
Splash of olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk, room temperature
1/2 pound chopped frozen or fresh broccoli
2 cups of chicken stock
1/2 pound of cheddar or marble cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in soup pot on medium low heat
2. Add onion, carrot, and salt. Saute until onions and carrots are soft.
3. In separate pot, melt butter on medium low heat.
4. Add flour to melted butter a bit at a time. Mix well to prevent lumps.
5. Cook flour and butter mixture for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Slowly add milk to flour and butter, mixing thoroughly as you go to remove lumps.
7. When all the milk is added, return it to the heat, and gently warm it up.
8. When the milk, butter and flour mixture (white sauce) is hot, begin to add the cheese a bit at a time. Allow it to melt in before adding more.
9. When onions and carrots are done cooking, add chicken stock and broccoli. Turn up heat to medium-high.
10. Slowly add the cheese sauce to the soup, mixing thoroughly as you do so to avoid lumps.
11. Add pepper, and more salt if necessary.
                                        Here is my bowl :) ... It's great served with garlic bread!

Now i am waiting for Snow Leopard to install on this macbook i am selling then i am going to throw in a load of laundry, do the dishes and head up leftovers (oxtail) from last night.. YUM!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Wednesday March 2nd, 2011

4 MONTHS JUST FLEW BY!

My daughter is 4 months old today.. She's growing nicely and is still such an awesome kiddo!




She still sleeps 10-12 hours straight through the night and up for most of the day. She smiles A LOT.. She thinks the words 'poopie' and 'peepee' are HILARIOUS. lol
She's 14 pounds now too. I have to clear out her drawers and add all the 9 month clothing.. She's so tall she barely fits into 6 months anymore.

I'm STILL sick. Colds / Flu's SUCK.
When we were at the doctor yesterday i begged him to give me something to make it go away (antibiotics) but he told me to drink lots of fluids and get lots of sleep... Yeah but sometimes that doesn't so sh!t.. lol

I do feel a little better today though. I was able to get some groceries, cleaned up, did 2 loads of laundry, sterilyzed bottles and boiled her drinking water..i'm on a roll.

I want an iPad 2 but we are going to Florida next month and i would rather buy clothing and shoes for all three of us... we'll see how things work out. Plus i think if i get an iTouch i will be happier.. meh we'll see...

I jsut gave my little bugger a bath and put her down in the crib.. hopefully she will take a little nap so i can get some things done...

Oxtail is in the slowcooker cooking away... still has 4 hours on it and i am STARVED.. lol Maybe i'll make a bagel or something in the meantime.

Tomorrow's menu will be Bacon and eggs for breakfast, brocolli and cheese soup for lunch and left over oxtail and rice from today (There is no way we will finish all of it today unless FIL comes over.. lol)

I dis 50 jackknife site ups and 40 side crunches today. I have to get back on it. I gained back 3 pounds... how is it so hard to keep the weight off now? Before i got pregnant i was able to gain lose easy.. FML...

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Sunday February 27, 2011

SOOOOOOOOOOOO SICK!

I have been sick with a nasty cold for the past three days. I have to wear a mask when i am holding / feeding / playing with my daughter.. i HATE it. I just want to kiss her all over her face. I can't wait to feel better.


I am still doing well with my eating habbits. I don't eat nearly as much fast food as i use to. I have been cooking a lot lately and i think my husband is loving it.. lol

My cousin / best friend came over for the weekend. I love her. She always knows how to help when help is needed. She always knows what to say when something needs to be said and she always knows how to make me laught when i really need to. Love you Cat.

We did some shopping and we cooked some dinner. She got me addicted to Marvel VS Capcop for the PS3 and i am going to buy it tomorrow afternoon before we take Amaya to the doctor for her 4 month check up.

I am hoping our doctor can give me something for this damn bug. I don't think i can last another day feeling like my head is plugged.

I'm dying my hair tomorrow. I am going dark again. I haven't put dye in my hair for about 3 years and i cannot stand the light brown that it is so i am darkening it. Hopefully i will give it a good cut so i can start wearing it down again. I can't stand hair in my face.. plus Amaya enjoys pulling it out of my head... lol

Well tomorrow is a new day. I'll fix all the errors in this entry tomorrow.. lol too tired to do it now.. :)
Night!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Tuesday February 22, 2011

I haven't posted in a few days.. i have been so busy around the house. I got a lot done overe the weekend though. I have been cooking dinner more often and keeping up with the laundry... Thankfully.. I have also started shopping with coupons and i can actually save a little at the end of the day.

I have been doing good with eating too. So far i am 6 pounds less then i was the first time i weighed myself. I am trying to take off at least 20 pounds and hopefully with smaller meals 3 times a day with 2 small snacks between will be better then the one big meal and a bunch of crap i was eating before.. lol

We had leftover Pasta with meat sauce this afternoon for brunch (we slept late) and then i made Macaronni and cheese, brocolli and steak for dinner.  Hubby had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in between brunch and dinner...  I didn't have breakfast or snacks today but will be back on track tomorrow.. Today was a day of shopping, laundry and some cleaning... i HATE cleaning bathrooms ughhh. I still have to do the one in my bedroom... i'll probably save that for tomorrow.

I bought some clothes for me today!! Yay!  I also got 3 little outfits for a boy... 2 Phat Farm and 1 Ecko for $8 each. They come with a cute tee and a pair of jeans. SCORE!!!! Their going to make some nice gifts from a friend of mine and my cousin when their little boys are born.

We have a dentist appointment Thursday.. hopefully they can take care of this pain i have been feeling for the past 3 weeks... SO scared of the dentist.. lol

Monday Feb 28 Amaya has her 4 month appointment. I am so nervous because she has to get her second round of vaccinations. Poor little thing. i hate hearing her cry :( I am going to have to leave the room again. I jsut cannot be there when she is in pain. I cry :( Hopefully she will do better then she did at her 2 month appointment.

I am STILL waiting for forms from hubby's bank that we need to do our taxes.. I HATE when companies wait until the last fucking day to send things out. I wanted to file our return like yesterday aleasdy and another year i get stuck WAITING.

Our TV is 6 years old and going and we need the $$ to buy a new one. I guess it's not a big deal at the moment but i just like getting things done sooner rather then later. heh.

Well, Amaya should be up from her mini nap soon.. I'm going to feed her her last feeding for the night then it's off to bed for me. I am exhausted. Hopefully the hubby stays up with her until she's out for the night.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Friday February 11th, 2011

I can't believe I am actually getting the time to keep up with this blog! That's surprising!! I enjoy looking back a week or 2 to see what my days were like.. it's going to be fine going back months or even years depending on how long i really keep up with this..lol

Went to Costco with mom to buy a few things and then came home and set up her new laptop for her while she played with Amaya....

Amaya hasn't been feeling well the past couple days. She has been vommiting and even had a little bit of a fever. I gave her some Tempra today and i hope that helps her a little.. I'm going to keep monitoring it to make sure it not climbing.. poor sweetie.

Today's Menu

Breakfast- NIL
Lunch- Left over stew steak with vegetable rice
Dinner- Everything bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese
Snacks- Crackers and Cheddar Cheese, salad with vinegar dressing
Purged- NIL!!

I was too busy today to do anything else so i skipped exercises today AGAIN!.. i know i have to keep it up;.. i need a flat tummy by Summer!

I will be adding some cardio to tomorrow's schedule.. i need half hour on the bike at least 4 timers a week!

we'll see how exhausted i will feel tomorrow..

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Thursday February 10th, 2011

JERSEY SHORE DAY!!!! YAY!!

The episode was a good one. I am glad that Sam left and got out of that house. Her and Ron ARE NOT made for eachother, but eventually she will be back and they will be back together again.. lol

Today's menu:

Breakfast- Nil (slept in)
Lunch- Left over chicken stirfry (no rice)
Dinner- Stewed steak with veggies and vegetable rice
Snacks- Beef Jerky, nature valley granola bar, salad with vinegar dressing.
Purged- a chocolate chip muffin from timmies

I am skipping the exersise for today.. my legs still feel tight and i should just take it easy and take a break but it will be back to regular tomorrow.

We switched Amaya to Nestle Good Start POWDER forumla today.. she was drinking the canned liquid but seemed to be getting sick more then usual so we will see how this takes to her little tummy... bless her heart. She's the best!

Hoping to go to the mall tomorrow. I need to get out and do something.. hoping the hubby comes so we can get the baby out for a bit.... we'll see.

Wednesday February 9th, 2011

Wednesday was a LONG day... i was so tired i didn't feel like doing ANYTHING. i didn't want to go out and get the groceries even though i ended up doing it heh.

Yesterday's intake

Breakfast- skipped
Lunch- 1 can of clam chouder with a half a cup of ginger ale
Dinner- Chicken stirfry with veggies and brocoli, side of rice and corn on the cob (1 ear)
Snacks- Cheese and crackers, half of a mini chicken wrap from wendeys
Purged- 1 slice of chocolate cake

Exersise:

50 side stomach crunches on ball
40 leg lifts (rear- 40 each leg)
40 leg lifts (side-40 each leg)
50 Jackknife situps
50 situps with ball

my legs and tummy were BURNING when i was done but i am glad that i got that done.... We'll see how tomorrow goes.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tuesday February 8th, 2011

I finally got my laptops.. yay! I am up and running properly now. Tomorrow morning i will go back and make sure there is nothing that i should save that i may have forgotten to transfer on to the removable harddrive and then wipe out that other laptop and hopefully fix it so i can give it to my brother. I am going to try to make tomorrow a productive day. I have a lot to do too....

I am starving right now but exhausted at the same time so i am going to avoid eating anything because it is not that good to eat right before bed when you are trying to lose a few pounds.. lol

I did well today.

Breakfast- I skipped it because i slept real late today
Lunch- Leftover pasta w/ half of a pepsi
Dinner- 2 pieces of chicken, macaroni salad, french fires (no salt) and a half of a pepsi.
Snacks-1 Recees peanut butter cup

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Workout:
40 leg lifts (rear)
40 leg lifts (side)
30 Jackknife crunches
40 situps on the ball
10 sit ups (regular)

I NEED to have a flat tummy and sexy legs  by summer.....

Monday February 7th, 2011 (NEW PLANS)

So as of Feb 7th i decided i am going to start DAILY workouts.. not the once in a while thing i was doing before....

So i am going to use this to log my day to day workouts and meals. so this was yesterday (Feb 7th)

Breakfast:- 2 fried eggs w/ 2 pieces of pork bacon and 4 pieces of rye- toasted
Lunch:-Nil ( I was too bust cleaning to eat )
Dinner:-Pasta with tomato sauce (no meat) topped w/ parm cheese 1/2 pepsi
Snacks:-Cheddar cheese & crackers
Purged:- A slice of chocolate cake

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Workout:
40 leg lifts (rear)
20 leg lifts (side)
50 sit ups with ball
10 push ups
20 jackknife crunches

I feel good.... !

Sunday, February 6, 2011

February 6th, 2011

SUPERBOWL DAY!!! I HATE Football .. lol But i LOVE when there is a big game and everyone is dying in anticipation while watching it.. lol So i decided to make a little bet with hubby... He is rooting for the Packers to win and of course i am going for the Steelers.. my prediction is 31-28 Steelers. We shall see.

I am trying to watch what i eat because i have 10 pounds of pregnancy weight to lose (well i lost it all and then gained back 10 when my hormones were out of wack and all i wanted was chocolate) But because of the "occasion" we are having store bought Pizza and wings we got from the grocery store last night.

As of tomorrow (Monday) i am going to get serious about this weigh loss and i am going to work hard to get tones and have my flat belly agin.

I will post my progress on here weekly just for me to keep track of before and afters. I will get some pics up too and hopefully the first ones will not be too horrifying.. lol

I am not really going to put myself on a strict diet, just do a lot more cooking and less eating out. We'll see how that goes.

Tomorrow's dinner is pasta. I was going to make a rose sauce but why would i do that when the cream is going to be so heavy?.. So i am going to stick with just the regular tomato sauce with lots of onions and garlic..Mmmmmmmmm

I was so bored last night i started messing around with some pics... :)

LOL.. This one kills me


My baby girl.. i love her to the moon and back a million times over!!

One of my closest friends kiddos. They are a year and 12 days apart! LOVE THEM!

Some weird effects to a pic of me... 


Saturday, February 5, 2011

February 5th, 2011

WTH!!??!! It's a BLIZZARD out there. They called for 3-5 cm of snow but it's looking like it's going to be a foot!

The drive home from my mothers house tonight was ridiculous. It usually takes 8-10 minutes with no traffic for me to get home from there but tonight it took us AN HOUR AND A HALF. It was so scary because you couldn't see a thing in font of you except for the lights from the other cars but still they looked so far away when they were so close... it was scary with Amaya in the car with us, but we got home safely.

I spent the day at my moms house with Amaya.. my brother came by for a bit too. Nothing special but i had a good time... i love my parents.

Tomorrow is the Super Bowl... *Sigh i'm not really a football fan but i am looking forward to pizza and wings with my family... should be fun!

I'm going to wake up and make a nice breakfast too! LOVE LOVE LOVE Sundays!

my neck still hurts.. i don't know what i did.. i probably pulled it in my sleep or something... by arm is starting to hurt now too..... i need to take a hot bath and relax tonight... we'll see if that will happen considering it's almost 11pm :)

Thursday, February 3, 2011

February 3rd, 2011

Today was an ok day... I did some grocery shopping, came home bathed my little girl, had tummy time then started dinner when she fell asleep.

Jersey Shore was on tonight... nothing really special in this episode... GOD Sam and Ronnie annoy the crap out of me. IU would DIE in that relationship..... I don't think they are really together.. i think they put it on for the show.. maybe get a little more cash for all the extra "acting" heh

I am having problems with stuff not getting done in my apartment and it's really starting to piss me off.... to the point where i am going to tell someone where to go and ho fast to get there.

My laptop was finally shipped today and is suppose to be here tomorrow before 7pm.... it better because i am not waiting until monday for it to come.. i'm afraid something would happen to it over the weekend. I can't wait to use a "normal" computer....

Time to change a stinky diaper and then i'm going to lay down.. it's already after midnight and i am exhausted.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

February 2nd, 2011 (NAILS)

I have neglected my nails since getting pregnant.. I am going to have to start making them "pretty" again. I use to be so good with it and never had my nails unpolished. It's been almost a year with no polish on them.. lol

My cousin Cat would always get me to do her nails too.... Here are some Random pics of my designs... They are not the best but i try.....


Done for my cousin to match her dress she wore to a wedding

I did this last year for Christmas.. loved how the snowflakes looked!

The snowman i put on each thumb..

I needed to fill my nails, but i did someting to take the eye off the groweout... lol

A 2 second design on her big toe after we slapped some polish on it.

A better look at my cousins nails...

My Sexy ZEBRA print.. i love this with multicolors for the stripes!!!

This was just random. I didn't like it very much bu left it on for a day or two.

My lime green craze. For some reason i really liked that color... not so much anymore.. lol
The same lime green just tried somehing a little bit dfferent...
                                     

This was cute... i could have left out the silver but it gave it a little "pop"

I did this at work.. i was soooo bored that i decided to paint my nails.. lol

Ever play Nintendo? If you use that same lime geeen it turns into the 1up guy!!!

Paint Spatter-This looks better on a white background but i did black to tone it down a bit
I got to get back into it. I just can't keep them too long anymore because i don't want to scratch my little one while changing diapers... well.. I can alwas get hubby to take care of the diaper changing.. lol (YEAH RIGHT).. lol Well he does change more diapers then i thought he would... <3

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Randomness!!!

I HATE when people crave attention and will do anything to get it. Some people act out maybe because they are alone or jealous of what they see knowing they will never have it.  Sad but true.

I really feel bad for people like that. I know that one day they will grow up and realize that a lot of what they did was uncalled for and unnecessary. If they ever do grow up.. that is......

My neck is killing me, I had a VERY long day today and i think it would be smart if i went to bed early so thats what i am going to do...  That's if my little one doesn't wake up after her last feeding for the night.

My tooth hurts too.. might be time to set an appointment with my dentist.

February 1st, 2011

I have been annoyed ALL DAY. I went to Zellers to buy formula and fast flow nipples because i had a gift card. So after being stuck in traffic and being annoyed because people cannot drive i finally get there only to see that they don't have the damn formula i need. So i go to look for the nipples and of course they are out of the fast flow ones. I walk over to the Pets section to get cat litter because my cats are shit machines and go through so much litter and the damn shelves are bare.. Like WTF!!??!

I storm out of there cursing every bad word i know and head over to Walmart. They had everything i needed and the littler was on sale! BONUS! I even picked up 2 gumdrop pacifiers for my little girl on sale for $3 / pack!!!

I came home fed her, tried to eat my lunch  and the carpenter came in here to replace the closet doors that were damaged when i moved in. Finally that's done. I am just waiting for a couple doors to be replaced and then i can actually enjoy living here without people in and out every week. (this is a whole other story i will have to write about...)

Well, tonight is Stew Beef with broccoli and rice. Going to get that started.

Monday, January 31, 2011

January 31, 2011

Today was Amaya's 3 month check up. She is now a whopping 12 pounds.( I know.. she's small) Doc said she is average and doing well. She's eating 8oz every 6-7 hours but we decided to cut it to every 4-5 hours during the day and letting her sleep as long as she wants during the night.

We put cereal in her bottle for the first time this afternoon. She did so well on it. She didn't spit up! I was shocked!!! I love my little girl.. she's growing so fast. I really can't believe how fast time is flying right by us.

Hubby is looking about a job tomorrow. A co-worker of my mother's linked him up on it. I am hoping he gets it but at the same time don't want him to because that means i will have to put my little angel in daycare in October when i go back to work... OR i don't go back to work and stay home and that is not what i want to do. As much as i get annoyed at work, i LOVE my job. People think i am nuts because of the shit i have to tolerate, but if that shit wasn't there for me to tolerate then i don't think i would like it as much.. lol

Well, I am probably going to end up putting her in Day Care :( And that sux.

As i type this my little princess is singing along to Jasmine Sullivan. She LOVES her music.

I am so tired. I think tomorrow is going to be a very lazy day and i am going to try to stay in bed as long as Amaya will let me.

My Toshiba laptop broke down on me :( The thing acts ridiculous when i hibernate it so every time i use it i have to shut it down even if i am going to go back on it in 10 minutes. If i close the lid the thing messes up. *Sigh

I bought a new one (well used but new to me) from a friend of mine and i should be getting that on Wednesday / Thursday. Right now i am using our Macbook and i cannot get use to a Mac. I miss my XP Pro. haha

Well, until tomorrow (or whenever i remember to post) Have a good night!

Monday, January 24, 2011

January 24, 2011

What a lazy day.. I feel so...... BLAH!
Snow is coming down out there and it is freezing!
I have to go out to pick up my best friend in a bit, hopefully the roads aren't too bad when it's time to go.

My baby girl lifts her head during tummy time now. She has been doing it for a while, but she holds it now for a good 2+ minutes. I can't believe how fast she is growing.

People always told me.. make sure you cherish every moment because she will grow up way to fast for your liking. Boy where they right. The first month of motherhood went by so fast and was a blur. I can't even remember the first week of it all because i was so sleep deprived.. lol but i would do it all over again (just not anytime soon.. lol)

My baby will be 3 months old in 8 days!! I still can't believe I am a mommy! It's the best thing in the world...

This weekend will be another girls night out. I actually enjoy some time to chill with the ladies and have a few drinks, i just feel bad that the hubby is stuck home.. i guess it makes up for it when he goes to the gym :)

We are doing dinner and a bar. Not sure how that will work out unless i cab it. HA or be the sober one for the night *rolls eyes*

Tonight's dinner was fried chicken, french fries and macaroni salad. Tomorrow will be Red Pea Soup... again. Hey its super easy, fast and cheap to make so why not right? plus it taste's good!!!

Cat's are still driving me crazy.... i HATE vacuuming the cat hair all the time. I swear they never use to shed. ughhhhhh

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Braid pics!!!

What i do in my spare time.....


















January 18, 2011

Today was a good day. I got so much done (except laundry.. but that will be done tomorrow) I got groceries, came home, cleaned, did dishes, sterlized bottles, studied and then cooked dinner. We had Red Pea soup... It was really good!

My cousin called me this afternoon. She is pregnant and due in June. She told me they went for their anatomy scan and the tech said it's probably a boy but the baby wasn't cooperating so she couldn't be too sure. Well if it is, that is boy #2 for her...I'm happy because that's what they wanted.

My computer is acting up.... something is wrong with the hibernate option so i haven't even been on it that often because it's annoying. Let's hope i can find a good deal on a new one...i can't live without my laptop.. lol

So tomorrow is Wednesday and the hubby has a meeting in the morning so this means as long ans the baby goes back to bed after eating i get to sleep in to at least 12 noon...I am sooooooooo ooking forward to that. I have been exhausted.

Time to bathe, feed an rock the baby to sleep.... it's getting late!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Braids!!

I will be uploading a bunch of pictures of my cornrow designs. Stay tuned!!!

January 16, 2011

Life has been so busy. I am trying to unpack all my things still... It's a never ending journey. I HATE moving but love my new place!!!!

My baby girl is doing so well. She sleeps all through the night now and gets up when we do in the morning. She is learning how to use her hands too! It's the cutest thing because sometimes she gets soooo excited when she holds something. it's so fun to watch.

The hubby is so good with her. I knew he would be a good father. They are my entire world.

I am going out to dinner with the girls tonight. It;s going to be the first time since Amaya was born that i am going out. I know she will be fine with daddy but i cannot believe i am going to leave her. Hopefully she  sleeps the entire time so she doesn't know i am gone.. lol

We are going to Mandarin. One of my most fav restaurants. It's an all you can eat Chinese food. They have the best Won Ton soup EVER..... I think Crab legs are also in the buffet offerings tonight too!!

My Cats are driving me nuts. Not so much the older one but Ziggy is acting out big time. Since we brought the baby home he has been acting different. He howls all night long (yes howls like a dog) and then tries to sleep in her stroller which is folded up in the closet. He is acting SOOO weird and i hope he gets out of it soon.

The older one is not that bad but he has been trying to go into her room when he knows that room is off limits. I think he just now got the hint that i am serious.. lol

We'll see how dinner goes tonight!! Hoping i can enjoy it and not stress too much about being out!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

January 1, 2011- Happy New Year!!!

So today is January 1st and i am going to start making better decisions with everything.. NO MORE CHOCOLATE, more excersise and less stress!

I am not going to let the small things bother me anymore and i am going to set a good example for my daughter.

I already quit smoking when i found out i was carrying that little bugger so that was scratched of my 'Things to do in 2011' list.

I cooked yesterday and today! I am so tired of eating out. plus we need to save money. Today's dinner was oxtail, white rice and fried plantain. It was yummy and i cooked it in my new slow cooker i bouht at Costco the other day. My husband, our daughter and myself sat infront of the television and welcomed in 2011 together. It was such a great feeling! I hope 2011 is our year! I hope things look up for my hubby with his Real Estate and he sells some houses! He worked so hard to get where he is and hopefully now his hard work will pay off. I love him so much!

So all in all i had a great start to my new year with my little family.