We really should have our own reality show...

Let’s see…since I last posted there has been only one visit to the dog park, which I am pretty sure is because of one know-it-all owner that irritated me, nevermind that all his stories somehow revolved around other dogs being aggressive towards his. Noone else seems to have had a problem with the dogs he has, so I wonder who is really to blame? His ugly schnauzer gets my vote. It’s pretty sad when my precious babies with a combined weight less than 30 pounds can hold their own and play nicely with all the big dogs. Actually, it’s pretty awesome! My furbabies rock! Oh yeah, he also got peeved because we had Sydney in the enclosure with us because the park was EMPTY when we got there. Another couple came with their lab and didn’t bother with her at all but as soon as the jackass got there (not knowing he was a jackass at the time) Doug decided to leave with her. Just about the time Doug was at the fence with the stroller, said jackass approaches and starts berating me and spouting off park rules, oblivious to the fact that it was EMPTY when we got there and that’s the ONLY reason we brought her in and he didn’t seem to care that she was already outside of the gate at this point! UGH! I’m getting all worked up again just thinking about his jackassery. Oh yeah, jackass and all it’s derivatives are my new favorite word. Anyway.

There always seems to be drama in our house. Last week Doug went to the doctor because he wasn’t feeling well. He was given medicine to take for allergies and a cold, which he proceeded to leave at work so he was miserable ALL weekend. Well, Monday afternoon he picked me up at the park and ride and we went to pick up Sydney. He told me he was happy I was there to get her. I asked why. He simply pointed to his eye and said that’s why. Yep. Pinkeye! And he wasn’t happy about it. We were riding down the road when he also told me that one of the pills he’s taking got jammed in his throat, the same pills the doctor warned him about that can cause numbness, choking, etc., if broken. He somewhat panicked. After we got Sydney, he went to the pharmacy to get some eye drops while Sydney and I went home. He was also convinced his throat was closing up because of the pills and the pharmacist told him to go to the ER. He did. They said he was fine and thought he was having a panic attack. Which is funny. All I could think about the whole time (other than I really hope he’s ok) was the Seinfeld episode where George thinks he’s having a heart attack because he watched the special on television. Lesson learned: don’t tell Doug the side effects of medicine, just take pill x three times a day with a glass of water. Don’t chew. Don’t ask questions.

So now that I have filled you in on our drama-filled week, enjoy these pictures!

Here’s Sydney all kicked back enjoying the dog park.



I love it when she laughs so hard she gets all squinty-eyed!



She thought she’d go for a ride on Remi. Much to our surprise, he didn’t run!



Hmm. What do we have here?



Why yes, it is apple juice.



BTW, has anyone else noticed that she favors her left hand??? Will she be a lefty like Mommy?

Promise you won’t drop me Daddy!



I’m not too sure what y’all put me in here, but I like it!



Again with the left hand!!!



“I said consummate v’s!” (since I can't access the actual homestarrunner.com site here at work - I resort to visiting youtube)



Mommy will never find my broccoli in here!



Sydney giving Mommy her birthday card last night, but not before gnawing the corners of the envelope.



Mommy’s birthday loot! Just look at that cake…it was HEAVENLY! DIVINE! And to keep with Seinfeld references, SPECTACULAR! And check out the gift bag. Guess How Much I Love You...that's the book I read Sydney every night before she goes to bed. Perfect :)



I also got this beautiful engraved locket.



Y'all are pretty special to me too!

Are you sure it's only Tuesday?

Have you ever crammed SO much into a few days that you feel like more time has passed than actually has? That’s what I’m feeling right now as I look at my watch and note that it is only Tuesday. I also checked my cell phone twice and my computer because I don’t believe my trusty Ironman (they should make an Ironwoman. I’m just saying. Equal opportunity and all that other sexism crap). I swear my brain is telling me it should be at least Thursday. So what all did we cram into the last few days to get into this weird time/space continuum? Observe.

We did a LOT of chewing on things.



And went on a few walks.



And chewed on things while we walked.



And went to the farmer’s market.



And took a nap in the park.



While Daddy played on the swings.



Sydney woke up and ate lunch.



And decided she wanted to swing too.



Don’t worry. She was well supervised once Mommy demanded Daddy go hold on to her!



A wonderful family self-portrait.



I think Daddy was trying to get creative. More likely, Sydney wouldn’t look straight at him from any other angle.



Sydney got lots of love from Mommy while she was looking at the rocks and water under the bridge.



And entered a staring contest with her rings.



And chewed on some purple blocky goodness.



Then we drove up to the Metro to pick up Aunt Kate. You would never know it was their first time meeting! I can’t decide who adored who more...







Sydney showing off her first tooth.



And yesterday we had a picnic at the dog park.





While Daddy, Remi and TJ were inside playing with some new friends.



Then we all went for a walk around the track.





Here's to pretending it's Friday!!!

Thoughts and stuff and things...

What better way to get to know me than to read my thoughts. If you can follow my train of thought, well, I suppose that scares me a little! Hmmm. Where to start?

1. I have always been a quiet, shy person.
2. That doesn’t mean I am unhappy or miserable or don’t like you. It's just my nature. The way God made me.
3. The exception to the quiet/shy rule is when I’m inebriated.
4. Fortunately, I grew out of that stage and no longer enjoy getting shotty and waking up with monkey breath and a hangover.
5. I do, however, enjoy the occasional frozen strawberry margarita.
6. And chocolate.
7. Especially of the peanut m&m variety.
8. And the double chocolate chip muffin.
9. And all things Ben & Jerry.
10. Or anything from Taco Bell.
11. Such guilty pleasures.
12. As is Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
13. And Gossip Girl (books and tv series).
14. And Justin Timberlake.
15. I will always make room on my ipod for Led Zeppelin.
16. I need to charge it so I have music for my bus ride home.
17. Kashmir is one of the best songs. EVER.
18. EVER!
19. In case you didn’t hear me, EVER!
20. I made the cutest little cupcake bites to celebrate my officemate’s promotion and our departing summer intern.



21. I hope everyone likes them.
22. I enjoy baking, even though I fail miserably in my attempt to decorate most of said baked goods.
23. But I don’t care because taste usually trumps aesthetics.
24. I like to sit back and observe people.
25. You can learn a lot that way. More people should try it.
26. I hate being the center of attention.
27. But because I was raised with all that southern hospitality, I will never act inappropriately if put in that position.
28. It’s the polite thing to do.
29. Sometimes I wish I wasn’t always so nice.
30. But my mom raised me better than that.
31. I miss seeing my parents and sisters and nieces and nephews.
32. I wish we lived closer so Sydney could get to know them better.
33. So much changed the moment I found out I was pregnant.
34. Even more changed the moment I gave birth to my daughter.
35. I have never loved something or someone as much as I love her, except Doug and my family, of course.
36. They are my reason for living.
37. Jennifer Anniston has great hair.
38. I can’t believe Victor Kuriokos is her dad.
39. I miss watching soaps all day in my sweats with a towel wrapped around my head.
40. I miss going to the ballfields and playing tennis even though Garry usually kicked our butts with his Andre Agassi serve.
41. I want to take Doug and Sydney to the park and ride on the swings and maybe play tennis.
42. Where the heck did I put our rackets?
43. I guess I’ll be going to Target for some tennis balls too.
44. Knowing my luck it will probably rain all weekend.
45. Oh well. There’s always Borders or Target to walk around and get some exercise.
46. I love all things Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn related.
47. The passion between Bella and Edward is so hard to ignore. I’m addicted.
48. Team Edward!
49. Team Dr. Horrible! The only thing keeping me from Team Captain Hammer is my loyalty to How I Met Your Mother and Barney Stinson.
50. Suit up!

So thank you for taking a little trip with me and my random thoughts. Now I must turn all my attention back to work. And how I'm not going to vomit all over myself in exactly 4 hours when I have to stand in front of my division and give another presentation. Joy.

R.I.P. Porky. Or is that Petunia?

This past weekend was pretty eventful compliments of introducing Sydney to Doug's family in PA. Early Saturday morning we headed down to his grandparent's house and we got a 5-for-1 deal. Sydney got to meet her great-grandmother, great-grandfather, great-aunt and 2 of her cousins! I'm not sure, but I think she won their hearts, especially her great-grandpa. She could not take her eyes off of him!



Especially when he made kissy faces at her!



They gushed over her while she had breakfast.



As soon as she was done eating she got mad love from her Mimi...



And her cousin Dara...



And her cousin Daniel...



If they could only see what comes out of that diaper, she would NOT be allowed to sit on the table :)



Getting a ride on daddy's shoulders...



Getting love from daddy...



And then we went to Marty's surprise 60th birthday party.

Where we met Porky...



And cousin Debbie...



And Aunt Pat...



And Uncle Mick...



And Aunt Jo...



And the rest...



Even the birthday boy himself...



And then she took a nap...thanks Kim for letting us borrow the Pack and Play :)



Mommy took the opportunity to feast on Porky while Sydney took a nap...if it wasn't so damn good, I might be a little more disturbed seeing the face of something I am putting in my mouth!





Sarah and Sydney



Sydney on her very first swing



Sydney and her Heffalump from Mike (thank you Mike!!!)



Something got Uncle Timmy's attention...



Uncle Timmy doesn't have a highchair, so we improvised with Daddy's belt...



All in all a good weekend, but I have to say I am glad to be back home. I am exhausted all over again just looking at all these pictures!