It has been FOREVER since I've gotten on this thing. Was inspired to write a new post by a wedding blog I saw on FB.
So what's new? Ummmmmm A LOT!
On April 2 we had our son's first birthday party. It was so much fun. The theme was Toy Story which was pretty neat I guess. Already thinking about theme's for next year but I think we'll wait to see if Dominic has any favorites around that time as well. Dominic had so much fun I think. The food was great, family was there! I have the best friends in the entire world I think. Joey and Chris went out of their way to make the day so special and everyone that showed up is amazing! =] Also Dom got some great gifts and toys! He loves them all and our apartment is officially his. There is not a room in the whole place that is not somehow devoted just to him. =P
His real birthday was the 9th of April....which we got to spend in FLORIDA! That was so much fun. My brother and my new sister-in-law had their wedding on that day but it was a week-long event really. Mars, Robert, Dominic, Marcus, Melanie, and myself drove to San Antonio together (Don't ask how we all fit in a 5 seat car, there are some legal implications). Then, my parents and grandparents had rented a 15-passenger van. So, here is everyone we managed to fit in the van in order from front to back, left to right: Dad, Mom, Nathan, Kevin, Mona, Dominic, Robert, me, Marcus, Melanie, Marissa, suitcase, suitcase, Michelle. The all-day drive was horrible, uncomfortable, and never-ending. But we made it! We spent a lot of time on the private beach to which we had access, in the pool, in the three story house. We also tried to go out. Hands-down the most amazing experience for the year! The wedding was soooooo beautiful! The church was great, the reception was in a hall right by ocean (or some body of water I think). And we saw DOLPHINS right in the middle of the reception. My dad swears they were sharks. =) Was so sad to leave and come back to the "real world."
But about a month later I GRADUATED! Yep, graduated from college. I received a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. It was really exciting and I was so happy some family was here to see it. My uncle, aunt, and cousins came in from Arlington, TX. My parents and grandparents came in from San Antonio. We had brunch after the ceremony at Track One then a party at Robert's cousin's house. The best day in all of May!
Next thing happening this year: I'm turning 23! I don't feel old or anything I just don't feel 23. Oh well. This year I've decided to have a theme song: Lol only because I'm 23. It is Blink 182's "What's My Age Again?"
Hopefully it isn't months till I come update. Hopefully it isn't months until I have something to update...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sunday, August 15, 2010
My Tale of Two Cities
I'm from Poteet, TX. And Robert is from El Paso, TX. Naturally we each have family (important family) in our respective hometowns. I thought living in one city and visiting the other 3 or 4 times a year was hard BEFORE we had our beautiful baby boy.
I recently visited all of my family in San Antonio for my nephews birthday party. We were there for two weeks. Prior to this visit my mom was the only one who had seen Dominic in person; not in only pictures, and he was already 3 1/2 months old! Needless to say we had so much fun! Dominic went to the zoo for the first time with his mom, grandma, aunts Mona and Mari, Uncle Albert, and his cousins Marcus and Nathan. Even though he slept through half of it I'd like to believe he had fun. He also went swimming for the first time! He was a natural. He would lean forward and kick his feet and splash his arms. The only time he cried was right before we got out and only because he was hungry. He went to Peter's to celebrate Marcus's 2nd birthday and met a lot of his grandma's family.
When it came time to leave, I was so sad. We weren't going to be back in San Antonio for another 4 months! Dominic would be 8 months already, eating different foods, crawling (hopefully), and so much other fun stuff! We were all very sad and of course there were tears falling. Also in four months my new niece will be born! Melanie will be 2 months by then. I'm getting all weepy just thinking about how fast time flies and how fast babies grow!
Four months after that Dominic will be one year old and we'll be seeing family again when they come to El Paso to celebrate his birthday!
I think even harder will be when we have to leave El Paso. I will soon be applying for schools to get my Master's Degree and if I get accepted to one in San Antonio I will be jumping at the opportunity. But that will mean leaving behind Grandma Alice and Aunt Jessie, all of Robert's family, and all of the friends we have here.
Either way, we will always be missing someone and will have to travel 3 or 4 times a year to visit someone. The visits will always seem to short and too far between. The goodbyes will always be sad and unwanted. If only there were vehicles fast than planes and cheaper so we could visit every other weekend!
For now, this is the story of our lives.....our tale of two cities!
I recently visited all of my family in San Antonio for my nephews birthday party. We were there for two weeks. Prior to this visit my mom was the only one who had seen Dominic in person; not in only pictures, and he was already 3 1/2 months old! Needless to say we had so much fun! Dominic went to the zoo for the first time with his mom, grandma, aunts Mona and Mari, Uncle Albert, and his cousins Marcus and Nathan. Even though he slept through half of it I'd like to believe he had fun. He also went swimming for the first time! He was a natural. He would lean forward and kick his feet and splash his arms. The only time he cried was right before we got out and only because he was hungry. He went to Peter's to celebrate Marcus's 2nd birthday and met a lot of his grandma's family.
When it came time to leave, I was so sad. We weren't going to be back in San Antonio for another 4 months! Dominic would be 8 months already, eating different foods, crawling (hopefully), and so much other fun stuff! We were all very sad and of course there were tears falling. Also in four months my new niece will be born! Melanie will be 2 months by then. I'm getting all weepy just thinking about how fast time flies and how fast babies grow!
Four months after that Dominic will be one year old and we'll be seeing family again when they come to El Paso to celebrate his birthday!
I think even harder will be when we have to leave El Paso. I will soon be applying for schools to get my Master's Degree and if I get accepted to one in San Antonio I will be jumping at the opportunity. But that will mean leaving behind Grandma Alice and Aunt Jessie, all of Robert's family, and all of the friends we have here.
Either way, we will always be missing someone and will have to travel 3 or 4 times a year to visit someone. The visits will always seem to short and too far between. The goodbyes will always be sad and unwanted. If only there were vehicles fast than planes and cheaper so we could visit every other weekend!
For now, this is the story of our lives.....our tale of two cities!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The True Story of Jesus
There once was a couple a VERY long time ago. Their names were Mary and Joseph and they were some pretty cool people.
The "proposal" was so romantic. When Joseph and Mary were barely old enough to talk, their parents sat down together and betrothed Mary to Joseph. So they grew older with the understanding that when they were old enough, they would be married.
But when they were old enough, Mary decided she wanted a Big, Fancy, EXPENSIVE wedding and reception. Seeing as how Joseph's job as a carpenter would require years and years of saving to afford this type of affair, they decided to try something unconventional...
Mary and Joseph decided to rent out Mary's uterus...that's right, Mary became a surrogate mother.
You see Abraham and Sarah down the road (I know there's time conflicts, whatevs) could not have children of their own. They were very sad and very willing to spend the money to be able to have a child of their own. So the four of them walked a few hundred miles to the nearest fertility treatment center and "did the deed."
When they got back to town there was a lot of talk about this situation. Realizing many people did not approve, Mary and Joseph came up with a more probable story about how Mary became pregnant out of wedlock...It was God's son, of course!
With this new story, they were unable to hand over Jesus to Abraham and Sarah and had to give them back all of their money; Mary was pretty upset.
Then on a roadtrip to Mecca one day Mary went into labor and they had to stop at the nearest stable to give birth. Mary fell in love with him instantly and demanded the Biggest, Fanciest, MOST EXPENSIVE babyshower ever. To her dismay only 3 old guys and their nephew who was learning to play the drums showed up.
Down the road, Abraham became so obsessed with having a baby that he slept with Sarah's maid and eventually kicked Sarah out.
The "proposal" was so romantic. When Joseph and Mary were barely old enough to talk, their parents sat down together and betrothed Mary to Joseph. So they grew older with the understanding that when they were old enough, they would be married.
But when they were old enough, Mary decided she wanted a Big, Fancy, EXPENSIVE wedding and reception. Seeing as how Joseph's job as a carpenter would require years and years of saving to afford this type of affair, they decided to try something unconventional...
Mary and Joseph decided to rent out Mary's uterus...that's right, Mary became a surrogate mother.
You see Abraham and Sarah down the road (I know there's time conflicts, whatevs) could not have children of their own. They were very sad and very willing to spend the money to be able to have a child of their own. So the four of them walked a few hundred miles to the nearest fertility treatment center and "did the deed."
When they got back to town there was a lot of talk about this situation. Realizing many people did not approve, Mary and Joseph came up with a more probable story about how Mary became pregnant out of wedlock...It was God's son, of course!
With this new story, they were unable to hand over Jesus to Abraham and Sarah and had to give them back all of their money; Mary was pretty upset.
Then on a roadtrip to Mecca one day Mary went into labor and they had to stop at the nearest stable to give birth. Mary fell in love with him instantly and demanded the Biggest, Fanciest, MOST EXPENSIVE babyshower ever. To her dismay only 3 old guys and their nephew who was learning to play the drums showed up.
Down the road, Abraham became so obsessed with having a baby that he slept with Sarah's maid and eventually kicked Sarah out.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Despicable Me....Disaster, Delight, Near Disaster
I had this whole day planned out. We were going to get up, pay rent, go to the bank, the card shop and then Wally World. Then we were going to come home, give Dominic a bath, shower ourselves. Then we would drop Dominic off at Grandma Alice's, go to Applebees for dinner at 6, the movies to watch the premier of Despicable Me at 8:15, and then to pop fireworks outside of Horizon City.
Things never go as planned.
Doug didn't show up to pick up rent until about 3 hours after we had planned. Thus, our whole day was set behind. We didn't get to Applebees till about 6:30. Even so we made it to the movies on time. However, our seats weren't great because it was already packed, we were in the third row and now my neck hurts =/
DISASTER
So, when we were at Wally World we bought some candy and drinks to sneak into the theater to save money. Right before the movie started I opened the drinks to avoid the fizzy noise during the movie. I put mine in my cupholder and handed Robert his but he says he doesn't want it and asks me to put them in my purse until the movie starts so we don't get caught. I am sitting with my purse in my lap for a few minutes and then I feel this "puddle" sensation through the lap of my dress......Oh no please no....... Yep sure enough the Dr. Pepper had spilled in my purse. I wasn't too upset until I realized that my phone was in the side pocket of my purse. It has gone into a coma we're not sure if it will make it.......
DELIGHT
The movie was sooooo good. I laughed throughout and it was too cute! Heartwarming, hilarious.
NEAR DISASTER
Then, we went to this truck stop called the Flying J. Robert dropped my phone's battery between his seat so we were looking for it for a few minutes. Then we were looking for his phone which I swear I had just had in my phone. Then, we close the doors and about to go inside when Robert asks me if I had locked my door. "Of course." Then, panic sets in. Oh shit please tell me we did not just lock the keys in the car. Yep the keys are in the car. Thankfully, Robert had left the back driver's side door unlocked.
And then there were fireworks. Or works fire. Or ireworksfay. Whatever floats your boat.
Things never go as planned.
Doug didn't show up to pick up rent until about 3 hours after we had planned. Thus, our whole day was set behind. We didn't get to Applebees till about 6:30. Even so we made it to the movies on time. However, our seats weren't great because it was already packed, we were in the third row and now my neck hurts =/
DISASTER
So, when we were at Wally World we bought some candy and drinks to sneak into the theater to save money. Right before the movie started I opened the drinks to avoid the fizzy noise during the movie. I put mine in my cupholder and handed Robert his but he says he doesn't want it and asks me to put them in my purse until the movie starts so we don't get caught. I am sitting with my purse in my lap for a few minutes and then I feel this "puddle" sensation through the lap of my dress......Oh no please no....... Yep sure enough the Dr. Pepper had spilled in my purse. I wasn't too upset until I realized that my phone was in the side pocket of my purse. It has gone into a coma we're not sure if it will make it.......
DELIGHT
The movie was sooooo good. I laughed throughout and it was too cute! Heartwarming, hilarious.
NEAR DISASTER
Then, we went to this truck stop called the Flying J. Robert dropped my phone's battery between his seat so we were looking for it for a few minutes. Then we were looking for his phone which I swear I had just had in my phone. Then, we close the doors and about to go inside when Robert asks me if I had locked my door. "Of course." Then, panic sets in. Oh shit please tell me we did not just lock the keys in the car. Yep the keys are in the car. Thankfully, Robert had left the back driver's side door unlocked.
And then there were fireworks. Or works fire. Or ireworksfay. Whatever floats your boat.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Life
.....sucks. Life really isn't fair, is it? I follow this one blog and this woman just lost her baby to ALS. It's heartbreaking to read; I literally cried at work reading it today. No mother should ever have to go through that. But she seems so strong and it's inspiring and hope-inspiring.
Marissa is going through a really hard time too. I think most of all that is what has kept me in an almost constant state of depression these past couple of weeks. I talk to her a lot now on the phone, twice a day. And on the phone I'm happy for her, I have to be. I tell jokes and cheer her up and I really am happy but then we hang up and I cry. Dominic keeps me from falling apart. Also I'm looking forward to a trip home to San Antonio for two weeks soon. Dominic will get to see his Grandma Pena again and he'll get to meet his grandpa and aunts and uncles and cousins!
My mom worries a lot. About Marissa mostly. But I know she knows I'm taking it hard even though I reveal nothing when I talk to her. She knows. I feel like I have to be strong for a lot of people. Sometimes I feel so alone. Even though I know I should be so happy this summer: I was just blessed with a beautiful life. I wish she wouldn't worry it's not healthy for her.
Then, there's people like Stephen. He deserves nothing special. He shouldn't be happy. What has the world come to where Marissa is sad a lot and has to raise a two year old while 6 months pregnant and her cheating husband is running around with some UGLY a** b***h!??! Usually i wouldn't blame the other girl but she knew he was married and had a toddler and still continued on with this relationship.
Marissa is so strong; she had the strength to kick him and keep him out. But I know she has her moments where she wishes....
She gets angry, she gets sad, she's frustrated, she's hurt. I wish I could take away all her pain. I would if I could. I want more than anything for her to find happiness again. I wish I could look into the future and know and promise her that she will find a great guy, she will find love again.
I am a strong believer in Karma. "What goes around comes around" kind of thing. I know Life isn't fair.
To Karma: Here are my suggestions for those two: He does the same thing to her (well, leave out the two kids this time) and he ends up in his late-twenties alone, broke, and living with his mom off the government in a trailer whose sink has rotted through the floor.
Marissa is going through a really hard time too. I think most of all that is what has kept me in an almost constant state of depression these past couple of weeks. I talk to her a lot now on the phone, twice a day. And on the phone I'm happy for her, I have to be. I tell jokes and cheer her up and I really am happy but then we hang up and I cry. Dominic keeps me from falling apart. Also I'm looking forward to a trip home to San Antonio for two weeks soon. Dominic will get to see his Grandma Pena again and he'll get to meet his grandpa and aunts and uncles and cousins!
My mom worries a lot. About Marissa mostly. But I know she knows I'm taking it hard even though I reveal nothing when I talk to her. She knows. I feel like I have to be strong for a lot of people. Sometimes I feel so alone. Even though I know I should be so happy this summer: I was just blessed with a beautiful life. I wish she wouldn't worry it's not healthy for her.
Then, there's people like Stephen. He deserves nothing special. He shouldn't be happy. What has the world come to where Marissa is sad a lot and has to raise a two year old while 6 months pregnant and her cheating husband is running around with some UGLY a** b***h!??! Usually i wouldn't blame the other girl but she knew he was married and had a toddler and still continued on with this relationship.
Marissa is so strong; she had the strength to kick him and keep him out. But I know she has her moments where she wishes....
She gets angry, she gets sad, she's frustrated, she's hurt. I wish I could take away all her pain. I would if I could. I want more than anything for her to find happiness again. I wish I could look into the future and know and promise her that she will find a great guy, she will find love again.
I am a strong believer in Karma. "What goes around comes around" kind of thing. I know Life isn't fair.
To Karma: Here are my suggestions for those two: He does the same thing to her (well, leave out the two kids this time) and he ends up in his late-twenties alone, broke, and living with his mom off the government in a trailer whose sink has rotted through the floor.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Father's Day
Today is Robert's first Father's Day. And he's at work. All I have to say is "Lame." I was tempting him to call in and take the day off but we're a bit broke at the moment so we wouldn't be able to do anything anyway.
It is his first official Father's Day that he is able to celebrate though. This time last year we had already lost our precious Jayden.
So both Dominic and I are both home alone while everyone else in our neighborhood seems to be having a barbecue and spending quality family time together. It's just us two and we're both spending the day without our fathers. Lame. A fatherless Father's Day. At least Dominic will spend some time later on (around 11pm) with his dad. Mine is 600+ miles away. =[ And yes, they're enjoying a barbecue too.
It is his first official Father's Day that he is able to celebrate though. This time last year we had already lost our precious Jayden.
So both Dominic and I are both home alone while everyone else in our neighborhood seems to be having a barbecue and spending quality family time together. It's just us two and we're both spending the day without our fathers. Lame. A fatherless Father's Day. At least Dominic will spend some time later on (around 11pm) with his dad. Mine is 600+ miles away. =[ And yes, they're enjoying a barbecue too.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Haircuts
Take it from me: NEVER get your haircut at WalMart! I like(d) it because for only $3 more than MasterCuts they give you a shampoo =] But this B!+<# cut my hair crooked! She was being super lazy when doing my layers that my shortest layer on my right is probably about 2 to 3 inches shorter than on the left!
This reminds me of a WalMart haircut I got about 7 months ago. Not all haircuts from there are that bad actually. This WalMart was in Pleasanton, TX though so maybe just the ones in El Paso such. Anyway, at the time I was four months pregnant with Dominic. I was waiting in line for forever and then this lady barges in complaining about how long the wait is. She's talking about "I'm from Austin and we're visiting for the holidays! This is ridiculous! I'm sorry I'm cranky but I'm pregnant and we've been waiting forever!" So the hairdresser kind of gave her an attitude back. Then, when it's my turn and I stand up the hairdresser says, "Oh no not you too!" I just laughed it off. I was determined to clean up the image of pregnant women everywhere for this poor WalMart hairdresser. We ended up talking smack about the other preggo.
Bottom line: Being pregnant is not an excuse to treat other people like $#!+
This reminds me of a WalMart haircut I got about 7 months ago. Not all haircuts from there are that bad actually. This WalMart was in Pleasanton, TX though so maybe just the ones in El Paso such. Anyway, at the time I was four months pregnant with Dominic. I was waiting in line for forever and then this lady barges in complaining about how long the wait is. She's talking about "I'm from Austin and we're visiting for the holidays! This is ridiculous! I'm sorry I'm cranky but I'm pregnant and we've been waiting forever!" So the hairdresser kind of gave her an attitude back. Then, when it's my turn and I stand up the hairdresser says, "Oh no not you too!" I just laughed it off. I was determined to clean up the image of pregnant women everywhere for this poor WalMart hairdresser. We ended up talking smack about the other preggo.
Bottom line: Being pregnant is not an excuse to treat other people like $#!+
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