Too busy to blog?

Is this the first step in preparing for parenthood? Giving up things that aren't uber important and necessary (blogging)? I haven't posted anything for nearly 2 months; that's craziness! As my stomach is growing, my thoughts are increasing at a rapid pace too. What will Samuel be like? Will he have Josh's patience? My randomness? A little mix of both? As we are going through the pregnancy, what is so important is that he is healthy. We had a scare with choroid plexus cysts, but thank you God, they were nothing to fear. Whew! I really admire people and look at them in a new way if they know their babies have a health defeat, or genetic abnormality in advance. How do they remain strong throughout the pregnancy? Amnio was discussed, but Josh and I decided against it, as there is a heightened risk for losing the baby, and we didn't want to risk anything with our Samuel! I know God will never give you more than you can handle, but going to the hospital to meet with a genetic counselor was more emotional than I thought. We are so blessed that he is okay :)

Cheese 1/2 Ink a Baby

That cheese (she's)? is me, I'm having a baby! What a ridic way to tell everyone on fb. I couldn't be boring snoring and just post, "I'm pregnant," people expect more from me, and I get that. So it is true though, Josh and I are going to parents. Wow, craziness! I'm sure my next few posts will be about pregnancy, who am I kidding, probably all of them, however, I will try to make them as entertaining as possible. Here are a few things that have happened so far, and why I pray to God this baby comes out (ugh can't even think about delievery yet) in one piece.

-One morning I walked into the bathroom, and for some reason, I thought I saw something in the toliet that resembled what a baby would look like at 6 weeks. I hadn't gone to the bathroom yet, and I freaked out yelling to Josh,"What is THAT? What is in the TOLIET?" Again, I had not used the toliet, but my brain wasn't telling me that whatever was in the toliet could not be from me, I didn't get it. He said,"Oh that's my contact, I must have missed the garbage." Ugh disposable contacts and a bball shot like Shaq, make for one distressed prego in the A.M.

-Banana peppers sounded phenominal one day, so I started placing them neatly on my salad. In no time, I was a scavenger, eating two at a time, four at at time, until eventually the whole jar was gone. Talk about disgusting. Baby and digestive system were not feeling that decision a few hours later.

-My Glee dreams are continuing, but they also have included, llamas, EatN'Park, and coffins. A weird mixture of things, and I literally wake up sweating and almost in tears due to the content. I'll leave it at that for dreams.

We are beyond excited for this next chapter! Not sure about Bella, our number one dog baby, especially since the baby's due date is on her birthday. I promise her everyday she will not be neglected. I am giving her extra treats lately too. Oh no, I'm basically bribing my dog with treats, which is probably parenting mistake 101....

This is Why I'm Random

This is the first of a few segments of why I'm random.... I don't know if other people have random quirks they do, and maybe just aren't as open as I am about them. I'm not embarassed by them, because they make me, me. These are for your reading enjoyment:

1. I definitely use specific silverware and coffee mugs because I think food/drink tastes better with the use of certain things. If I were to eat with one of my boring forks, food would NOT be as tasty as using the intricately designed ones. My yellow Pottery Barn mugs make coffee out of this world. Think Starbucks, with a Dunkin like after taste.

2. When I was ten I told my mom I had something in my eye that was bothering me. It was a popcorn kernel, but I wasn't eating popcorn at the time.

3. I have straightened only the front of my hair and bangs for my license picture, because go figure, I was running late. The back was a knotted mix of morning hair and tangles.

4. When I work out, I dry out my sweaty sports bras and rewear them a few days later. It's such a waste to wash something just from having water on it once.

5. I do not own dress socks, so I usually wear Josh's gold toes. I freak out when I enter someone's house I'm not really familiar with, because I know at least one person will notice the gold on my sock toe and wonder if I know I'm wearing men's socks.

6. I once met a homeless man in Pittsburgh, and somehow talked him into giving me ten dollars, and talking him into finishing his half full bottle of vodka (at least I didn't say half empty, see I'm an optimist).

7. Even though I'm a teacher, you will not find one functioning pen on my desk. Most of the time I write in Sharpie.

8. I'm ending on an even number, because I really like even numbers. The only time odd numbers are acceptable is if I'm buying apples, lemons, or some other type of fruit, or if I'm setting my alarm clock in increments of five.

Edition 2 is soon to follow...... am I crazy or what?!

Mil/Glee!

Hola! For all of you non Spanish speakers, mil is 1,000! 1,000 hits on my blog, how exciting! I haven't "blogged" in awhile, and it's good to be back. I don't know how I haven't written about Glee yet, or my Spanishesque future. I am a total Gleek, and proud of it. I admit, I was skeptical watching a few minutes of the show if I was channel surfing, but now I'm hooked. Ugh if only I could sing like Rachel. I've thought about it, and if you are a good singer/dancer, you could be uber cool in certain situations, such as: weddings, a long car ride, and you would most likely get that golden ticket to Hollywood on American Idol. I'm sure there are more, but as I'm trying to sing a Streisand tune, my thoughts are escaping me. Sometimes I think I sound like the Dixie Chicks if I'm trying really hard, other times, Evanescence, but only for about 3 seconds. I've tried to wow Josh with my vocals, but to no avail. If only Bella could talk, she's heard some real screechers while I'm in the shower, but anyways back to Glee.

I was so obsessed at one point watching the first season, I contacted community college about getting my Spanish minor and becoming a Spanish teacher. (The glee director on the show is a Spanish teacher). I even had my kids call me Mrs. Shuster...okay that's a lie, but the first part is true.

The shows that stick out to me where I was downright obsessed include: Full House, Saved by the Bell, Dawson's Creek, and Salute Your Shorts. Glee is making it's way to number 5 on my list. Are there any other silent Gleeks out there? Gleek is about as annoying of a word as tweeting by the way. :)

Memo and Pepo

I have so many fond memories of my grandparents, Memo and Pepo (said with a long e in case you weren't sure). I still regret in my not so wise high school days, asking if I could call them Grandma and Grandpa instead b/c I was that cool, and Memo and Pepo was so ten years ago. They seriously crack me up, and there is never a dull moment.
They recently bought a burnt orange Kia from some hot car salesman. My grandpa backed into the garage, dented the bumper, and busted the tail light within the first two weeks of purchase. Also, he knocked the siding off the passenger door. My grandma on the other hand, smashed the mirror on the driver's side.
When my grandfather broke his hip a few months ago, my grandma assumed responsibility as the driver, scary scary thing. She did not know how to use the air conditioning in the car, (much less anything else) so I drove to her house at least twice a week to show her what to do. I guess my instruction, and the picture I ended up drawing for her of the a.c. controls, was not helpful because she continued to sweat all summer in the Kia Rio. She had never pumped her own gas before either, so that became my new summer job.

A few highlights of things my grandparents do that make them my favs....
-My grandma brings her own bags/Styrofoam containers when we go out to eat and is insulted when the waitress offers the restaurant's to her...

-My grandpa always has anywhere from $1.50-$2.00 in fuelperks on his Giant Eagle card. What he is buying, and why does he always give his perks to me? :)

-After I had my rhinoplasty (sounds so much better than "nose job") and I walked down the steps from the surgeon's office after having my bandages removed, my grandma said, "Wow, I thought it would be smaller."

-My grandpa buys and gives me random things including: Crocks and coats from Aldi's, peanut butter filled pretzels by the gallon, and his own special stew. This stew equates from finding leftovers in the fridge, including lunchmeat and throwing it in a pot to simmer all day.

-They are the most generous people I have ever met, and I am blessed to have them as my grandparents. :)