Finally fixing him up

So Im sure you ladies remember me mentioning how Nick tore his meniscus back in June, and it's been a long drawn out process due to a idiotic flippant mistaken Urgent Care doctor thinking Nick had a knee contusion & was absolutely completely sure of this. He told Nick to walk it off for 4-6 weeks. Welllllll, that 4-6 weeks came and went and Nick was still in pain, so after a few tests and doctor appointments, a torn meniscus was the issue. So today was the big day he got it fixed - HALLELUJAH! I am one of *those* wives that genuinely love their husbands and think of them as their bestie, so I hated seeing him in discomfort and was stoked he was getting it fixed. Go figure that his surgery was on September 11th outta all the days. 

Prepped and ready to go!

Someone is feeling that anesthesia....

 Recovering and reviewing the pics the doc took of his knee from the internal camera

He did awesome and they had to completely remove his meniscus since it was inoperable. Had he come in within a week of it happening, he coulda gotten it fixed no problem. Guess I can kiss those dreams of him being my running buddy bye bye. That's okay, he can keep on being my eye candy!

Lazy Rainy Day

So guess who just got a whole lot sexier? My man!! He bought us an iPad!! Its about time we have one of those babies, Nick does work for the good ol' fruit company. It should be delivered today. As well as a bottle warmer I ordered from Babies R Us, some teeth whitening strips for Nickmeister and some more Mothers Milk Tea. My review on the tea - it worked for me. I noticed my supply went up at least 2 extra ounces per pumping session. The taste doesn't bother me at all like I thought it would. It smells like black licorice (BLAH!), but doesn't taste that way , it's just bitter which I actually like. Speaking of things that help milk supply - OATMEAL. I read it awhile back on babycenter.com, and tried it once I ran outta Mothers Milk Tea and it's been doing the trick. I was a total sceptic about that, but hey, you don't have to tell me twice. Especially with this chilly rainy weather - pass me a steaming hot bowl of oats, 1 spoonful of almond butter and a healthy squeeze of honey, and I'll devour the stuff!

A lot of randoms - this weekend us and the fam are going to San Francisco!

SO excited for a change of scenery ad to just get outta the house and do something fun with the people I love. This will be Troy's 1st road trip, and we're being smart by easing him into it. Frisco is about 2 hours from here, so we'll be planning the 6 hour trip to Disneyland sometime down the road. I've been pumping like a mad cow trying to build up a supply of bottles for the little milk guzzler for our trip. I even plan on pumping on the way there (dad, you will not be allowed to turn around from the front seat when this occurs). Like my sister told me earlier, when you become a mom, all your modesty goes out the window. Gotta keep my milk supply up and I don't think walking around SF engorged sounds like a good time. I can't wait, you can bet your bottom dollar you will find me with a nice steaming clam chowder bread bowl and this bad boy -

{Side note - yes this is Julia Roberts, and yes, I recommended the Ergo baby carrier to her}

The man of the houses, birthday is this week (the 23rd) and it's the big 2-7! Most def will be doing something special for the man, once he can tell me what it is that he wants to do that day. Sitting around the house will not be happening, birthdays are a cause for celebration. I will be making him a fabulous yellow cake with vanilla frosting like I do every year to keep his stomach happy (and mine!). He is also taking a week off of work to be with me and the little man and get a little R&R. It's no joke that Nicky poo works hard for his family and when you count in his commute, he is working 11-12 hour days 4 days a week. The man leaves when it's dark and comes home when it's dark. I am SO excited he'll be home this week, things are always better when he's home. I know Troy misses him too. You girls shoulda seen the two in bed this morning - Nick talking to Troy and Troy talking in his baby jabber. I'm convinced he was venting to his dad about how boring I can be during the day with all my attempts are trying to make him smile.

The pic of the day

Don't ever forget

I want to thank every man and woman out there defending our freedom "over there". N had the privilege of serving 4 years in the United States Marine Corps and he did 1 tour over in Iraq as well as being stationed in Japan for 2 years. Today is important to remember why we are over there and remember all those that were in New York City on September 11, 2001. We should all keep the families of those effected by 9/11 in our prayers and thank every service man/woman you see. I think everyone can remember where they were when they heard of the tragedy. I can remember not even believing it. I was a sophomore in HS and can remember not even comprehending the extremity of what happened and what would happen next.

I want to say thank you to my husband who is my biggest hero and who I think is so brave to have done what he did for our country. I love you baby

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You give me Fever...

Babies that is. A little background on N and I...we have been married for almost 5 years (yes I got married young, don't wanna hear flack) and we both want to start a family in the near future. I am beyond ecstatic because when N was in the Marines when we first got married, I was ready then. I have always always always wanted to be a young mom/wife. N and I both want for me to stay home with our kids. #1, it is SO important to raise your kids in my opinion. I am not bashing any womans choice in working while having young kids at home, but for me, it is so important for me to stay at home and raise our kids. When I look back when I'm 80 years old, I don't want to be in my bed with N next to me in bed reading Stephen Kings 100 millionth book, and regret not raising our kids because we HAD to have a new car. Or we put them in day care because we couldn't budget correctly or frankly just going out to dinner/lunch 1 time too many times a month. I hate to get Dr. Laura on everyone, but even that woman pushes how important it is for YOU to raise your kids, not your mom or dad, not your sister or brother, a friend or neighbor. Being around Bon Bon and her little Aly, I watch them and Aly loves Bon Bon so much and Aly is SOOOOOO close to walking its not even funny. I can't imagine missing my babies first step because we were at work.

Now on that note, like I mentioned earlier I want to be a young mom. Let me rephrase that, I don't want to be a young mom like I really want a new purse, my maternal clock or whatever you want to call it is ticking and has been for about 4 years. I don't believe there is any time that is the "right" time. People make it work constantly and you have to BUDGET and MAKE SACRAFICES. But in the end it pays off and you get to raise the kids. I think if you keep saying "lets wait until the car is paid off" or "I want to be in this job for at least 1 year" or "I want to wait until we buy a house", you will keep putting it off and putting it off and putting it off. Lets face it, there are ALWAYS things that are going to come up. A car that needs major work, a freezer that breaks and you need to buy a new one ASAP, just about anything and everything can come up. Heck, you could even LOSE your job. Nothing is ever guranteed. Plans change so you have to make what YOU want/need in life work. I don't mean give up any fun weekends or dinners with your hubby (these you should most def keep to stay connected. VERY IMPORTANT). You are going to be fine no matter what happens and you can always make it work.

Well hello Monday morning

Its here again! MONDAY!!! N woke up and went to work!! Yay for N!! Even though the drive is a little bit of a commute, I know he enjoys working now. I on the other hand am continuing my job search as a I lay here in bed. I woke up when N did, and can't go back to sleep, which is odd since I had some wine last night and that usually always makes me pass out after 1 glass ( I know, I am a light weight).

So yesterday my boyfriend whom I keep in the back room, was calling my name so loud! "KARLI!! YOU BETTER GET IN HERE AND RUN!!" I kept that door shut. I tried to tell him, "Tred Mill, I have ran 3 miles from Tuesday to Saturday faithfully, but he wasn't satisfied. He wanted more than that and when I told him that Saturday I had actually ran outside, well then I could tell he was jealous. So today I HAVE to visit him, and I am sure he is going to take out all of his aggression on me every second of those 3 miles!

So how was your weekend beautifuls? Mine was pretty uneventful. We rented I love you, man and it had some funny parts, but I would rate it a 6 outta 10. It didn't have me rolling on the floor. On Saturday I went for a run in the country (much better than watching tv while your run)for about 35 minutes(it was SOOOO HOT!!), then I came back and washed my car since it was a mess, then layed out by the pool. It was most def a hot one and a made for working on your tan. Sunday was church and laying out again :) Man it's gonna be a harsh wake up call when I work (But the paycheck/security) will make up for it all :D

Have a GREAT Monday lovelies!

Productive Friday!

I love La Bou. I feel for any of you who don't have a La Bou, as I was once one of those people. NOT ANYMORE THOUGH!!! I met my Bestie Bon Bon for lunch today and had a delicious turkey on wheat w/avacado, lettuce, tomato and onion. SOOO delicious!! Then I got a half garden salad that had tomato, avocado and the usual lettuce and such. In the words of Rachel Ray, "Yum-O"! Bon Bon and I pretty much closed the place down too!! We were there from 12 to 3:15 and the closed at 4:30! There is nothing like 2 girls when they get talking and laughing.

I had an interview call today!! Next Tuesday at 2:30!! Its for a CPA firm and its not too far from my house which is amazing!! That's what I've been looking for! Something not too far and pays great. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but I've never NOT gotten my hopes up. Just the ABC's of me baby!

Today N started his new job!! So exciting! He said it went great and next week will be is offical 1st whole week working. Today was more of orientation where he got his clearence badge and stuff. Totally off topic, but man I hope I get a job next week. I had a feeling something good was coming this week so I'm thinking that good feeling was connected to this interview I have on Tuesday. Also my hiring agency also submitted my resume to another place today, so hopefully I wil be getting an email with that company soon too! Things are really starting to look up! :)



I hope you all have a great weekend!! I will let you all know how the interview goes!
XOXOXO

Productive Day!!

Happy Monday beautifuls!! I had a wonderfully productive day today with N. We spent the day at the wonderful DMV! LOL! I of course mean wonderful dmv in a sarcastic way :D So N and I got there before my sister and it was already getting super crowded. It was Monday AND its the DMV, it was bound to be packed! So we wait in line and show the super giddy, happy go lucky woman at the counter (another sarcastic moment I just had), get our cars inspected by the Mr. Inspector, go back, stand in line, see the same super giddy woman and get a number and wait to get our registration on our cars and my new California drivers license. I love to people watch, so to be honest, it really didn't bug me too much to sit there. A pleasant surprise walked in the door too.....MY FAITHFUL READER, MY GRAMMA!! She stayed around for about 10 minutes and kept N and I company. I will tell you, I was SO nervous for those 2 hours prior to our number being called. My stomach was in knots! I knew I had studied, but still. I get crazy nervous right before anything that matters. Like Dr. and dentist appointments. I am silly I know, but anything like that makes my stomach twist. N was trying to calm me down the whole time(thank you baby xoxo), so towards the end I was doing my yoga breathing and it works! Believe it people, yoga breathing is something you should practice and put to use when you feel the urge to flee to the nearest bathroom and risk losing your place in a government run building. So, anywhooo, after all of that, I PASSED!! Just like N and I knew I would! I missed 1 on my test and you can only miss 3. N and I were starvin marvin after the long successful day, with our registration done and my offical California license(we got there at 9:15AM and left at 1pm), N was wanting to try those new jalepeno nachos over at Taco Bell, so I got 2 fresco crunchy tacos and he got his nachos. A great way to celebrate the productive day!

After we got home and devoured our Taco Bell, N crashed on the couch with his book and I grabbed the laptop and cozied myself on it to apply for some jobs. My mom read to me that California is #43 out of the 50 states where its hard to find a job. YIKES!! I thank the good lord above every night that N got his job. Such a blessing in so many ways. I can feel something good is coming this week though. I can just feel it! Oh speaking of this week: I have a goal. To run 3 miles EVERYDAY and pick a DVD to do (Either shredding it up with Ms. Jill Michaels or Bootcamp with Bobby Harper) 3 times. I have 5 days, so I confident in my capability to do this. N starts his job on Friday (more like orientation, work offically starts on Monday), so that will be a day that I run and do a DVD. Maybe I'll meet Bestie Bon Bon and little Miss Aly for lunch on Friday? Hmmm..... La Bou *drool*.

I hope you all had a fabulous Monday and have an amazing work week! Trust me, I am a bit jealous on all you guys that have a job...with health insurance :D

Interview and picy pic's

Happy Monday everyone!! I hope your weekend was fabulous!! My little Bunny Boo was dropped off at 5th grade today and we got to walk her to her class and all!! It was bringing back hella good memories being back at my old elemtary school :D Oh they were the best years of my life! 5th grade was by far my favorite!! I had the best time with Bestie since we were 4 years old and the field trips were awesome! So after we dropped her off, my sister and I went to pick up our driving manuals to take our California test to get our licenses back! Oh I can't wait cause I think the CA licenses are prettier than the NC one's. So I have to study up and hopefully I can take the test and get my car registered either this week or by next Monday....we shall see. So when I got back, I had a message on the answering machine and guess who it was from?! Another hiring agency and they wanna meet with me on Thursday to interview for a couple receptionist jobs they have avilable!!! The lady who I spoke to sounded promising :D So I am excited about that.

Oh and N and I have a date night on Thursday!!! I am so excited!! I am taking him to that Afghan restrauant I told you guys about that I went to last week. It's also a hooka bar, so we are gonna do a hooka while we are there. I am happy cause N and I need a date night just the 2 of us. Maybe have a glass of wine or 2 as well :D

So here are the pics of us driving across country like I promised :) I am at the coffee house so I have mucho internet connection to post them all

PS: You guys would be so proud. I am doing great with my workouts!!! I plan on working out this afternoon on the tready (treadmill) and then visiting Ms. Jill!