The Erb Garden: May 2010

Friday, May 28, 2010

What do you think?

I love my husband. He is very good about trying not to hurt my feelings. That being said, this is the funniest conversation that I have had with him. I am trying to grow out my hair (very frustrating at times) and I tried a new hair style. He came out of the room and the following conversation ensued:

Me: What do you think about how my hair is done? (this was not supposed to be any kind of a trap)

James: What do YOU think about it?

Me: I already know what I think. I am wanting to know what YOU think about it.

James: Well, it sounds to me like you are not sure, or you would not be asking me.

Me: That is not an answer. What do you think. I promise, I will not get my feelings hurt or be upset. I honestly want to know.

James: *pause* Weeeellllll........it is okay if you are not going anywhere.

Me: I was going to!

James: Then it is not really my favorite. *slight cringe while waiting for the backlash*

Throughout the rest of the day I kept saying things like "Well, at least I like your hair" or "Way to smash my hair feelings to the ground". hahahaha He so did not want to say it and it turns out he was right. I will take that honesty, but I will always want to here how slim an outfit makes me! lol

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Hola!

A conversation between Kylee and me.

Kylee: Hola amigo!

Temaire': Hola amiga! Hola chica! Hola nina! Hola mija!

Kylee: Hola chancha!

Temaire': Hey!!!!

Kylee: *insane maniacal laughter*

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Bad Week

Last Friday I took Parker in to the dentist. His spacer broke and he needed a new one. I also made an appointment for me at the same time. About a year ago 1/2 of one of my crowns broke (just the porcelain part) and a few weeks ago the rest came off and I figured it was time to go in. I had a full set of x-rays taken and was told 'no cavities, but you need two crowns'. The joys of having a tooth full of old filling. More filling than tooth. Sigh. So, on Monday I went in for the work. I got the shots (ouch) and started to fill like I had just taken a Percocet. They started drilling in to the metal part of the old crown. OUCH!!!!!! So the dentist gave me some more medication. All of a sudden I burst out laughing and could not stop for about 5 minutes. Seriously? Who laughs while sitting in the dentist chair? It should be impossible. Kind of like being short and tall all at once. After I got calmed down, he got back to work. Some time later (numb on half of my face from the middle of my neck -starting at the middle of my chin- all the way up to the lower half of my ear) he informed me that there was tooth decay under the crown and the filling and there was a 2% chance that I would end up needing a root canal on both teeth. Lets hope my luck with this is better than my luck of no rain while camping. Hours later, when the Novocaine (is that what they still use?) wore off I was so sore! My jaw felt like it had been punch repeatedly.

I had to go back in the next day for a cleaning. Again, can I say ouch?! I was still tender and let me tell you, that water drill that they use HURTS!!!! She finished doing that and informed me that a cavity had been hiding underneath plaque and that it was so close to the nerve that I would need a root canal and a crown. Nice. Seeing as how the kids and I are leaving to Salt Lake in less than two weeks they had to hurry. So, today I went in again. Over 4 hours on the chair! Again, I felt some pain, so he reapplied some medicine. It is now 5 1/2 hours after they finished all of the work and I am still numb. It has worn off some and I am in some pain. I really don't like going to the dentist. He informed me that I was an excellent patient. As I had a bunch of stuff in my mouth I could only think 'yeah, I am just laying here. What can I possible do that is good?' and he said 'You are probably thinking that all you are doing is laying there. But you don't move at all and you keep your mouth open. I don't have to fight you about anything. It makes my job much easier'. Here is the secret to my not moving. I am tense from the moment they have me open my mouth until they are done. I couldn't possibly move! I am like a board! Let me tell you, this goes to making one extremely tired after 4 hours. Does that count as exercise? Here's to hoping!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Earthquakes

I have to say it again. I am so sick and tired of earthquakes. I am tired of my kids being scared to go in their rooms, go to the bathroom, hear the people upstairs walk around, etc. I am tired of feeling our home shake and hoping that it doesn't get any bigger. In case you didn't know it, you do now. I hate earthquakes and really wish they would just go away!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Great Joy

One year and nine months ago Parker and Kylee started gymnastics and Imperial Valley Gymnastics Club. Almost nine months ago Kearney and Ireland joined as well. They have all loved it and I have enjoyed watching them learn and grow. In March I started taking their adult boot camp class and it is amazing! I absolutely love it and it helped me to feel a lot better, both about myself and just in general. About a month ago I started learning how to train and spot the girls. I am there 4 nights a week and I am just LOVING it! I love working with the girls and the coaches. I love learning new things. It has just brought me great joy. I also love that I am able to spend time with the kids at the same time. So, thanks IVGC! I love you!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Isn't It Ironic?

Our apartment managers have posted signs all around our complex. It is a heavy laminated sign of a girl, walking her dog. The dog is obviously trying to go to the bathroom and the girl is holding a pooper-scooper under its bum. The sign reads:

Someone is walking their dog inside the complex and not picking up after it. Please pick up after your dog when walking it inside or outside the complex. Be considerate of others. Some don't like to see it, smell it, or step in it.

Thank you,

The Management.

This has been staked in the grass out front. I was walking my dog, he went up to the sign, sniffed it, promptly lifted up his leg and went to the bathroom all over the sign.

Ironic?

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