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November 29, 2006

Sixteen Candles

Today is Jake's big 16. He's been such a good kid this year that I dare to mention just how good. Sure, he still leaves his boxer shorts in the bathroom after he showers and he sneaks to get on the phone w/ his girlfriend at night and he has black hair hiding his beautiful blue peepers, but this kid is genuinely nice. Tomorrow he's going w/ Becky and Aaron to see My Chemical Romance. He's tickled to death that he gets to go. I'm tickled to death that he's going...uhh, not that I want to get rid of him. I do think it's pretty cool that my friends are fond enough of him to take him along. THANKS!

Pretty much everything I've learned in the 16 years I've had Jake can be said for turning 40. I've learned that things I think are huge at the moment usually just pass and do not mark the end of the world. I know that I have to be ever diligent with my kids balanced with showing patience and kindness...it's a hard mix. I hope I get it right one day. I've also learned that boxer shorts on the bathroom floor are just a sign that a teenager lives there, but it'll never stop me from bitching about it. There are some things in life I refuse to change.

Posted by krystal at 11:40 AM | Comments (2)

November 28, 2006

I'm baaaaaaack!!!

After taking a second job, raising 4 kids and changing from one server to another on my web hosting...I'm finally back in innernet land. (HI!!!)

Things are going pretty well. Tess can now say that cats say "meow", cows say "meow", monkeys say "meow" etc. Jake turns 16 tomorrow. SIXTEEN. omgnfw. We had a party for his birthday last weekend and all I can say is that goddamn, those 16 year old girls sure can make a mess with cake icing. Trevor has decided that growing his hair over his eyes is the best way to not have to look at us. And Kendall, as always, is perfect. Dan and I are frantically looking for a d-o-g for christmas for the kids. We want a beagle puppy or something equally short-haired and medium sized and young enough that we can ruin it ourselves. Do NOT tell my kids. It's a sprize.

I'm learning about wine since I'm now a wino and it's been very fun. I think hobbies that involve drinking are the best.

And with that, I have to get back to my yobby yob. caio bellas.

Posted by krystal at 9:47 AM | Comments (0)