Tiger's Game and New York

Friday we went to a Tiger’s game with my daddy.We went and ate at El Zocalo downtown. The food was awesome I love real Mexican food.  It was really nice I don’t like baseball but it gives my Dad and Steve time to talk. They get along really well. Sitting there listening to them go back and forth is a site to see but Steve will go out of his way for my father. It was Christopher’s first game with us. They had fireworks at the end. I will try to post the video I took. Christopher slept though the fireworks until the end. He wasn’t scared at all he was so brave. He liked them.

Saturday morning we packed up to head to New York for Justin's Birthday. It took us four hours to get to Pennsylvania. We stop to eat at this restaurant Primanti Bros. To get there famous sandwich it wasn't that good but it was something new to try. We waited in line for about 25 minutes to get the sandwich not on a plate. lol

It then took us another 6 hours to get to New York. We stop so many times just to get out of the car and to go pee. Why may I ask is there always a line for the ladies bathroom? It doesn't make sense go pee and leave. Justin liked going though the tunnel.

Once we arrived in downtown New York it was a mob full of people. Our hotel was only three blocks away. It took us a good 45 minutes to get there. There were people everywhere! Take a look at this McDonald's you would think we were in LA or something. Yes, we took about a thousand pictures while we were there. When we finally were able to get checked in at our hotel which was a block away from the Empire State Building I was exhausted. We all took a shower to venture out in the big city. First off this is not a stroller friendly place. You have to fight the crowd to get anywhere. Even at 10 o'clock at night there where people out like it was noon. We decided to go to the Empire State Building to see it at night with all the lights on the building.

There was a line to get in the place to buy our tickets about 45 minutes. A line to get half way up another hour or so there. Once we went though the security scanners another 35 to 45 minutes to get to the elevators. That took us up to the 80th floor. Then we had to wait again by this time I lost track how long we waited. Once we were on the observation deck it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. You could see the whole city from the top. It was gorgeous to be that high up and look over. At the same time a little nerve racking too. Well this is only part one so stay tune for more.

I just can't seem to be mad at this man.

I'm talking about my wonderful hubby Steve. I swear it's so hard to try or stay mad at him it's impossible. This morning we were talking about our trip and he pissed me off over something that needed to be printed out. I walked away from him and I can't look at him either. If I do he has this funny look on his face with those brown puppy dog eyes looking at me melts my heart. He is too goofy to try and have my I'm pissed at you look on. Never fails he always has the one question "Honey why you are mad at me?" Then I try not to laugh but can't help it. Then I forget why I was mad. Anytime I want to be mad another statement comes out of his mouth like" You look so sexy when you are mad." Heaven forbid I turn around "Dame you have a nice ass shake it!" I swear there is nothing I can be mad at him for. He always wants to try and give me a kiss as I push him away. He will make a heart with his fingers over his chest to tell me" This is my heart and it's breaking for you!"What where did that come from Really? He then slaps my butt and says “Baby this is nice!" Among others thing I would rather not say its a little Rated R. I still get butterflies in my stomach when he walks in the room. Steve can still make me laugh after all these years. It's something I cherish many people don't have this. I'm glad we work on us to keep it this way. I love how we don't fight or have a disagreement about anything. It's because no matter how serious it is it's not. Steve comes up with some whoppers I tell you. He is funny with some well all of the stuff that comes out of his mouth. I remember the first time we went to pick up his bike. I was nervous about following him in the car. I told him that I'm sorry ahead of time if I run him over. He looks at me in awed that I just said that. He says “Okay I hope you still love me after I yell at you for running me over. You better be nice to me." "I didn't mean it I swear!" That would have been a conversation for the medics to talk about. They would be saying wow! Still I love this man to death. Last night at this Thai food place he tries to get our son to believe he was eating cow tongue. He jokes with Jay all the time it's hilarious! I can't wait for our family vacation with the boys. It is going to be fun.

Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo was a bit confusing I would suggest go to Toledo Zoo instead. However we all had a great time with  my mom,niece and nephew who went with us.  This sign  for example you can go right or left. My question to you is what way is straight? When the sign leads you no where. Just a thought. A couple stop me to ask where something was I couldn't answer them we were just walking letting our feet lead the way. The Dino exhibit was pretty neat had to be one of my favorite. The peacock top it off who almost took out the boys.

Pretty bird they were just walking with the crowd of people. The kids wanted to touch them but we kept them away.I'm not sure what they would do. The one in the picture was moving it's feet like a bull would making funny noises. lol

I do like how there is no glass unlike Toledo but with lots of walking. My niece thought a ant eater was an elephant. She is four and too cute.

This was just Sunday then we came home to finish up some yard work. We were going to go to a friend's bbq but we all fell asleep. I guess being out in the sun mad us real sleepy. All the walking was alot to do in one day. Justin is so silly he wanted to stay the night in the zoo. He really liked the lemurs there. Steve and I were thinking about buying one after we took care of a client who had one along with lots of other animals.They are cute.

We seen the fireworks this weekend too. I was happy to see that Christopher was okay with them this time. We went to my aunt's house where my sister almost blew her hand off with a bottle rocket. I told the boys this is why we don't play with fire and let Aunt Nikki near it.
Gotta love her for trying even her husband said this is why there will not be fireworks at his house.He can't watch everyone and his wife. Love ya Andy.

I think I'm getting use to driving our new truck we just brought. My Tahoe is awesome! Now I'm a Mexican like my sister says.  I like when my hubby drives makes me feel a little safer. I should say the people on the road are safer. I feel like running over some people Michigan drivers are the worst. They don't know that red means stop. Yellow means slow down a stop sign means just that STOP. I can't forget that when you are driving 50mph that you should keep your speed instead of just stopping for no reason. Turn signals are great to use that's why they were put in the car to begin with. I'm just throwing this out there some rules need to be followed unless you don't speak or read English but still was able to get a Michigan driver's license.

12 pounds to go

I'm happy that I have only 12 ponds to go before I'm pre Justin and Steve weight. LOL However I think it should get easier as you work out everyday.  I have been for the last three months. I'm so sore today it feels like my arms weigh a ton. My girlfriend and I go to the gym together for support which is great. It's easy to go when you can talk about how much you don't want to be there in between pouring sweat from your face. I know gross! I can now fit into a two piece bathing suit. I can fit in my size 5 jeans.  I'm almost there. My hubby tells me all the time how great I look. It's nice to hear that all the time. I think I'm getting a big head from it. I'm sexy for just having a baby if I don't say so myself. There is this little old lady maybe in her 70's or so. Her hubby drops her off so she can workout. It's cute I will be that old lady walking in the gym at that age just not with a cane.  I hope I stay in the same shape I'm in now when I'm that old. Age is just a number. Right honey?

Last Night

Okay Steve and I go a little over board with the 4th of July we always have. The first year we were together my hubby went out and bought over a hundred dollars in fireworks that year. He put on a show at the open field by my aunt's house. The neighbors all came out of their house to watch. They were better than the Wyandotte fireworks that year. Anyhow we love the fireworks I just hope Steve doesn’t set the house on fire this year like he almost did last night with the low ones he set off with Jay. We went to a place in Monroe to get  fireworks we seem to clean them out every year. It’s so funny we need to go back the picture below is just not enough.

We are having a BBQ and bonfire tonight with friends so Steve can show them off. We need to get the house spray for mosquitoes again those dame bugs were out for blood at 10 o' clock. Poor Christopher and I only stayed outside to watch big brother and daddy setting them off for maybe twenty minutes or so. . They are crazy running back and forth.

Christopher

Boy oh Boy does my baby boy have a temper. Coming back from the olive garden last night he screamed his head off. He wanted out of the car seat. He kept saying momma and dadda it broke my heart. I hate hearing my baby cry anytime. I never let my children cry I always have them right by my side. Steve was rubbing my leg telling me he will be okay as he drove home. We don't live far from the restaurant like maybe five minutes. Still it seemed like forever before I was able to take him out and hold him. Once I had him in my arms he stop. Christopher has some lungs big brother put his head phones on. Once I had him in my arms Justin came and gave his baby brother a kiss on the forehead. Justin was upset that he couldn't do anything to help. I told my son that it was okay sometimes he just needs to be held. Steve curled up in bed with him last night. It was so adorable. They said their prayers. Then I hear laughing then signing. I had to walk in there to tell them to go to sleep. Laughing they said okay Mom. I hate having to brake up a happy moment. Christopher eats pretty good without teeth. He is almost walking and drinks from a cup. He is growing up so fast.  He stands up and jumps in his crib.  Christopher thinks he is a monkey by trying to crawl out of the crib. Then he gets stuck between the bars. Poor baby of mind sometimes I wonder what he is thinking.  Christopher fell asleep by my side as his daddy came up to cuddle with me. Steve lay his head on my belly and was out. I think I put him to sleep by running my fingers though his hair. Justin is making Chris laugh right now as I write. I love these moments in life where you can just sit back and watch.

Jilted ex-boyfriend puts up abortion billboard

I read this story on yahoo which has been a very heated debate on the radio and the news. I’m not for or against abortion I do however think it should always be the woman right to choose.  It’s not the man who has to go through nine months to carry a child around. The man doesn’t have to worry about how to rearrange plans for work. There are a lot of emotional and physical things that happens to a woman when she is pregnant.  It takes two to tango. I do believe a father should take care of the child if it is his but I guess that can be argued to. How can a man be held responsible for the child when they are born and not before. I’m torn over this subject as I talk to Steve.  I believe there should be a limit on abortion at one. You get one chance to make this unbelievable choice that will change your life forever. A woman can’t use this as a form of birth control that is not right at all. In that case she should be focused to tie her tubes. There are many reasons a woman may choose to have an abortion such as rape. I know it’s not the child’s fault and many will fight the fact that if god didn’t want you have a baby he wouldn’t choose you. It sucks that children can’t choose their own parents. It’s also sad that anyone can have a child. I think that if more people where open minded about this issue instead one being one sided things would change. This guy however went too far.  I’m glad Steve stood by me both times we got pregnant with our kids.  Even though being pregnant with my first son a lot of issues arise that I wasn’t expecting. I’m ashamed to say that it did cross my mind. I’m glad with my husband by my side I was able to make the right choice. I wouldn’t change it. I’m grateful I was able to make that choice for myself and not focused into something like that.  Life is really only what you make it. You really need a good support system when a child is involved.

http://beta.news.yahoo.com/jilted-ex-boyfriend-puts-abortion-billboard-194142831.html

This past weekend

The cub scouts went camping it turned out to be great. We have never been there before Justin had a blast. Christopher went swimming in the lake for the first time he loved it. However I liked it when I took the boys to the Y to swim I feel better that I can see the bottom. The weather was hot but I liked it not so much my hubby or the boys. As we drove there Saturday we past though Monroe. I seen that there is a Sonic at the corner of my old block. They don't have very good food but the ice is the best in town.  That's all I ate with Christopher it was like a food group to me.We should have stoped by to see some old friends of ours I'm sure they would have been surprise to see us! Oh well maybe next time. There is alot of stuff for the kids to do like fish, face painting, riding bikes, board games with these huge chess pieces ect. Justin spent most of his time in the water and at the park playing. Christopher has his first tan lines. We had alot to do this weekend like digging and tilling up our garden. That was a lot of fun. Poor Steve he was drenched in sweat then tryed to give me a kiss. I walked away. He was still too cute not to give him one. I gave in how can I not. He is so sexy! It is twice the size it was last year. I can't wait to plant everything today. School is almost out just planed Justin's birthday pool party. He is going to love it! Thinking about going to the great wolf lodge later in August. That is a indoor water park. We missed when the cub scouts went there last year it was too close to my due date we decided it would be best to wait. Now we can take Christopher it looks like it will be a blast.

I just heard the song Rub You the Right Way by Johnny Gill I wanted to post the video but somehow youtube won't let me hun I will have to post it at a later date. Any how I love this song I can remember listening to this when I was just about Justin' age. I was jamming to it on my way to the gym. This past weekend Justin moved from being a wolf to a bear in cub scouts. The Pack had a camp out and it turned out to be better then what I thought last year it rained. Christopher didn't dig it he is still young. I'm so proud of Jay. He is so persistent both my boys are I think they get that from us. Mostly from their daddy. Jay is such a happy child I love hearing that he is a joy to be around because he is happy all the time. Jay loves to meet new people he is helpful with just about everything. He is starting to like girls I took him roller skating and he was flirting with the lady behind the counter. She was an older lady it was so funny he had to tell her bye he even got off the floor to talk to her several times. I text Steve a picture of his boy at work. I told him it's you all over again. As a man would reply that's my boy he can teach Chris when he gets older. I'm not ready for the dating thing or my boys getting older. It's true he is growing up way to fast. I have a video of Jay playing when he was two telling me he was a monster. What happen to those days he was so little and still cute as ever.  I love the many questions Justin comes up with for now no more penis one although Christopher is trying to pull his off now. Not to mention he is hard as hell to get dress. He is a wiggle worm. Justin cares about his hair now he wants a Mohawk. Once school is out then we will talk.  The other morning Jay accidental put salt in his cereal instead of sugar they are in alike containers.  I couldn’t help but laugh I told him he could get new cereal and not to worry I did that many times rushing out of the house with my coffee.  I’m going though what I would like to call a overlook of my life. I have to say it has been a good wait great life being a mother. Every day brings  a smile to my face. I like the fact that Steve and I told Justin a baby comes from doing your taxes. At the time it seem to be a good thing to tell him where babies came from. Paperwork gets filed and bam a baby is born. We still laugh when someone mentions taxes.  Being a mother also means that whatever they say in rush hour movie won’t be said at school. Dad seems to get all the easy questions I’m okay with the hard ones because I don’t lie to my son. It’s cute to hear him ask why are girls mean then like you the next minute. Women are all evil it doesn’t change some are worst then others.  He just told me yesterday that when he thinks it’s like files on a computer he scans though to get what he wants. Justin remembers everything me not so much I just go with the flow sometimes. I know I’m not perfect no one is whatever you do in life you will never be perfect at it you only get better. I have always tried to live my life to fit me no one else.  I’m emotional at times and fly off the handle rarely unless it’s about my kids. My friend Heather and I are just alike in that department. We tend to think after are temper gets the best of us. Hey what can you say I would die for my children.  I feel  like my heart is in two places when it comes to the boys.  I wish I could say I love them the same but I don’t my love is just right for them and who they are.  Christopher is something I thought would never happen after losing two before him.  Justin and I have grown up together he has made me a better person.  Looking back at pictures of us we are so happy still are because of my hubby. He is a gift from god him self.  Steve is a wonderful man in two months we will be celebrating being together for seven years.  Believe it or not the road has been long,rough and great all at the same time.  I wouldn’t change it. Everyday makes us as a couple stronger. Our kids keep us young that’s for sure.  Gotta go now Christopher needs to be changed motherhood is great!