More joys of motherhood

Why are teenagers so difficult? I mean, when I was a teenager, I wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, you know, cuz I knew everything, duh, HA!

How do I get through to them? How do I get them to see that I can actually help make their lives easier? I wish at their age that I had a mom like me, which could somehow relate or give me advice that worked.

Lord knows that if I had the knowledge I acquired at the School of Hard Knocks then, my life now would be totally different now. I tell them all the time that the decisions that they are making now, in years 0 - 18 are nothing in comparison to their whole lives, but you know, I dont know nothin'...riiight

Yes, I know I am the mean mom that refuses to sit back and watch them get bad grades, have bad friends and put themselves in dangerous situations. I know the horror?!

Last night I prayed that God would somehow populate my brain with the knowledge that I need to get though to them…..Are you there God? Its me Mrs. Every Woman…i'm gonna need you to help me out on this one

How many "count to ten's?

How many?

How many I'm sorry's, I forgives you's, clean slates, chances and passes can you give out before you lose your damn mind?

Does anyone out there have an instruction manual for teenagers?

I just hope on day before I am gone, they will realize that I am really not as bad as they make me out to be in there little teenage mind.

Thanksgiving was awesome!

Wow, we had sucha great time. All of the food turned out great...nice vibe in the house. I seriously couldnt have asked for a better Thanksgiving. Actually, this is the best Thanksgiving in Miami thus far. Now, with that being said, boy oh boy and I sick of left-overs already.

19 Days til my surgery (tapping my fingers on the table)...I have my pre-op appt this week, then my appt with the doctor for my medical clearance. Wow, its almost here. Everyone kepps asking me if i'm nervous....not at all, not yet anyway.

It was nive having my hubby around for a whole 4 days during the holiday, I almost forgot what it felt like to have someone around that has the same amount of responsibilty for Kai as I do, I needed a break big time! I love watching Kai & Al interact, so beautiful....I only with my girls could have had the same thing.

here are some pics

"It's not my fault"

Wow, how crazy does that phrase make me? Seriously, why is it now that people seem to think that and answer containing that phrase has the ability to erase all liability. What ever happened to good ol' fashioned owning up and taking responsibility for your actions? I guess thats soo yesterday huh?

Hypothetical scenario #1:

You have a "F" in class....excuse me hypothetical person, why do you have an "F" in class, (they express a serious, yet pathetic face), "its not my fault"...what!? Seriously, that’s not your final answer right? Doncha wanna call a friend or something? You know what an "F" means to me, you went to class, didn’t do any class work or homework.....what is the correct answer? I have an F because I slacked off. Will this response make me happy? No..but it will make me respect you more.

Being a mother, my job is to get my children ready for the "real" world, its brutal out there. Your boss will not except "its not my fault" as an answer, your landlord will not be willing to give you an extension on your rent, and the police will not take "I didn’t mean to" as a valid response. If I allow my children to think that phrases are acceptable is doing them a disservice.....they might think I am being a jerk, but I hope that one day, one day while I am still around, they will appreciate it.

Yet another customer service rant

Dictionary.com defines Customer Service as:

Definition: assistance and other resources that a company provides to the people who buy or use its products or services

Maybe I should mention this to those jerk-off's that act like they are doing you a favor?

The clock is ticking

and boy am I excited......... the "new me", really really wants to look like the "new me". I have to admit, I am a bit nervous too, after all, it is major surgery. One month and one day away (sigh)

Kai is talking away a storm, he repeats everything and its just soo cute, he is such a sweet baby, sometimes ;)okay all the time

Thanksgiving is almost here and I soo cant wait, it by far my fav holiday, here's what’s on the menu this year:

Turkey (Duh)
Cranberry Sauce (Homemade)
Cornbread
Colombian Stuffing (Stuffing, Ground beef, walnuts, raisins, green peppers, onions & garlic)
Baked Mac & Cheese
Creamed Spinach
Mashed Potato
Candied Yams
Coconut Rice (Arroz con Coco - Colombian)

Cheesecake
Flan
Pumpkin Pie

Hungry yet? Wish you were invited huh? Cant say that I blame you :)

With all honesty, I miss the Holidays in NY, not only because of the weather, but because I feel like there was soo much love there with my husband’s family...sadly I feel more at home with his family then with mine.

Your family doesn’t necessarily need to be blood related, family is about love, a sense of security and togetherness.

Hi, its me again

Your local Mrs. Everywoman, just checking in...

The mood in my office is awkward after yesterday’s lay-offs, hope they are done :( This really puts me in an uncomfortable position, to start circulating my resume or not, that is the question.

My hubby is coming to visit this weekend, I will be soo happy when this training is finally over.