Cause I Just Did

Do the Swim Strut

Yesterday was the start of swimming lessons for my oldest.   I think I was dreading it more than he was.   I was anticipating the onslaught of "I don't want to" or "Why?" or "I REALLY don't want to go" comments.    Which of course would be delivered in his best whiny voice.    But it actually went a lot better than I thought it would have.    As if on cue when I told him it was time to got to his swim lessons, which meant he had to get out of the little pool and go into another pool, that request was declined.     My son did not want to leave his BFF who was in the little pool.  But after coaxing him, gently to come out he did.   

Next he did even more convincing that he should try to do what his teacher, was asking him to do.    My oldest politely said "no" to each request.    Then after about 5 minutes of trying to get him to go in the water with his instructor, my oldest sees his daddy and tells Miss Swim Teacher, "I want to go by Daddy".   "Ok!" was Miss Swim Teacher's reply.    The oldest jumps to her arms and then they proceed to swim over to Daddy.    That was the ice breaker.  From then on, he was participating 100% and suprise surprise was actually having a lot of fun.    He even practiced what he learned in the little pool after his lesson was done.   

The oldest was the only one in his class because 2 students did not show up, so it was like having a private lesson.     The oldest did extremely well and I made sure that I told him every chance I had.   I clapped ... I shouted "Great Job!" ... I told him "You're awesome!".   I'm sure I sounded like the mom who obviously had the "My child is not a fish yet" child.    The other mommies around barely said a word to their children who were having lessons in the same pool.   Oh well, hell, I'm mighty proud of him and made sure he knew it.   

Ask me to put my head underwater and my reply will be "Do you know how long it took me to do my hair?!  Hell with that!".

What Did You Eat?

The other night I got sick from what I think was food poisoning.   I felt dizzy and nauseaous.  As always puking everything out makes me feel better, strange but true.    After the toilet worshipping I told husband about feeling sick.

H: You think it's something you ate?

Me: Possibly.

H: What did you eat?

Me: Japanese food.

H: What was it?

Me: Some bbq beef, sashimi (raw fish), shrimp tempura, broiled mushrooms/broccoli, rice, California roll, seaweed salad, garden salad, and miso soup.

H: Geesh, what didn't you eat?

Me: (inside voice) Remind me to puke in your lap the next time I feel like vomitting.

Lice Buddies

At my boys' preschool there were a couple of kids who had lice.  Yech.  Sorry but that's the first thought that pops in my mind.  Yech.   Even thinking about those tiny white creatures makes my head itch.   So of course the teachers let the parents know about the lice infestation so that we parents can go home and obsess on what items to launder.   Well a few days passed by and fortunately my boys are in the clear.   Is it wrong to say that I'm glad my children do not play with the lice infested kids?    Well in this case I think it is warranted somewhat.    So after a few days I noticed the infested kids being escorted back into their cars during morning drop off.   Come to find out that they were inspected again after coming back and found out they were still crawling with lice.   Yech.   My first thought is are the parents doing anything?    It wasn't as if they had a few creepy crawlers in their head, they were still infested, majorly infested.    The kids leave the school and I bring my children, warily of course.    Then I found out a couple days after that the parents try to bring the kids to school ... AGAIN, they are still found to be infested.   C'mon parents, do something!   

It's been a couple weeks now since they were first sent home and the kids were found to be lice-free, for now.  They're back in school playing with the other kids, but hopefully not mine.  Sorry, I know ... cruel.     But I can't help it, my head itches everytime I think about it.   

Photo: Headlice.org

Twilight!!!

The last time I got this excited about a movie being released is when they started with the Harry Potter series.    Now I have Twilight to look forward to.    If you haven't read the book and/or the series, give it a try.    It's not a worldwide bestseller for nothing.     I'm writing about this movie's release date of 12.12.08 in my calendar using pen!

Photo: Collider.com

Chatty Cathy

We all have them, don't we?    At our gyms across the world ... our own "Chatty Cathy".    I don't think her name is Cathy but she sures does chat ... a lot.    Poor thing though.    I've seen women avoid her when she walks toward them, or they switch lockers because they don't want to be near her.   She's really a nice woman, but she just talks way too much.   I'm curious as to what she does in her life outside of the gym.   Granted she's at the gym practically every day, all morning.    One time I saw her walking in the local mall and I changed directions, fast.  I felt guilty but I just didn't have time to make idle conversation.   

But I don't think life is so bad for her.   For every five women that won't talk to her, there's one woman who will.   Bless her, but it ain't me.   

Eviction

No cause for concern, the eviction's not for us, but rather for a woman that lives in a condo we purchased about five months ago.    The property was up for grabs at a foreclosure auction and we grabbed it, at a pretty decent price if I might add.   Then we hired a lawyer to handle the eviction process.    Now it's been a few months since we got the lawyer and by the way, they suck, but the woman is still living in the condo and we're still waiting for the eviction.   

I won't go into too many details but combine the lack of response from the present occupant plus the f*c% up's from the lawyer's office, that gives us a negative balance for us every week.    There is no money coming in and the occupant is living for free.    The occupant should send the lawyer's office a fruit basket for her extended free time there.   

Like I mentioned earlier, I won't delve into this situation too much as it pisses me off to high heaven and back.  But please for the love of Chrysler, let's get this woman out!

Pineapple a Hawaiian It Does Not

I never understood the whole pineapple = Hawaii link.  Yes yes, I have heard of Dole and it's pineapple fields, geesh I was born and raised in Hawaii.       That being said,  I do not know of one single person while growing up in Hawaii who put a pineapple on a burger and said that it tasted good.   I'm sorry but for me, pineapple does not equal to Hawaii.    Sigh.    I laughed everytime I saw an ad for the Teriyaki burger from Carl's Jr. (shown above) or the huge Maui Zaui pizza from Round Table.     I mean have you seen the commercial?    It's so lame.    I wonder if they show it in Hawaii.   It's so insulting.       

I'm not saying that adding a pineapple to a burger with teriyaki sauce or putting pineapple on pizza does not taste good (though I'm not saying it's delicious as well), all I'm saying is stop with the Hawaii association.   I mean there are other things Hawaii is noted for ... the weather, the beaches, the people, the seafood, fresh fruit and produce, etc ...      Marketing/advertising people, let's work on finding something else we can put on a burger or pizza ... how about poi?

No Place to Put our Hands

I wish there were more "hands-on" type children museums in my area.   Granted I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, but most of these places are over 45 minutes away.   Not very convenient if you're looking to kill a few hours, especially if you are spending most of those free hours driving.      As a parent it's one of my least favorite things to do ... riding in a car with two screaming boys ... "I want juice!!!!!!!!" ... "I want my Speed Racer car!!!!!!" ... blah blah blah.    My husband and I think it would be a money maker if we were to open up a place like Tumble and Tea in our neck of the woods but I'm the cautious type.   I'm not too comfortable dishing out a whole bunch of money for a new business with the economy the way it is now.   

I think for now I'll just bitch and whine about the "lack of ..." until someone opens one up near me.

Above photo taken at Kids Quest Museum Seattle   

Neighbors Not So Neighborly

This is reason #418 why I can't stand my  neighbors.    A bunch of them and their friends are having a party in the cul-de-sac.    They started this afternoon and they are still going.   It's 9:30pm and my children are trying to sleep.    HELLO people, try some courtesy.     I hate it when people are just so overly rude and selfish.   They know there are families that live around here who have young children whose bedtimes do not normally run after 9:00pm.    WTF?!      

I'm THIS close to stomping my angry ass out there and bitching those people out.   Aaargh!   SHUT UP!

My Favorite Shoe

My foot flavor of the week is the Palladium Adventura Sandal.      I have this thing for gladiator sandals but a lot of them are too flat and my feet ache despite the glamour.    But with the Adventura sandal there is absolutely no aching.  There is an almost 2" heel which gives me that needed extra height.   I also get the stylish strappy details with the mix of tan and yellow with contrasting stitching and adjustable buckles.   Adjustable buckles are a huge plus for women like me who lean more towards the wide widths.      One thing to note is that this shoe runs a bit big so size down if possible.    Get your pair from Endless who in turn will give you FREE overnight shipping.   Cool deal!