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Brothers

This week I ordered the MacBook Air for Jes and it arrived yesterday in the mail.  Last night I caught him surfing the internet in “hands-free mode”.  So I snapped a photo and sent it to his brother with this message: “Hands-free with MacBook Air”.  Minutes later, we got a photo back from Jia with this message: “Call.”  I kid you not, it was NOT staged.  Jia happened to look over at Jason and this was the position that he was in at that moment.  They really are brothers…same toy used the same way.  Awesome.

Zippy Fun

This afternoon we attended a BBQ in Moraga where one of Jes’ co-workers lives.  It’s a nice spacious house with a large backyard big enough for a little zip line.  The kids had a lot of fun on it and Jimmy wanted to give it a try too.  It was the end of the afternoon so it was like a little grand finale for everyone to see.  (Click on the four arrows on the bottom right for full screen view).

Unfortunately, the rope gave way and he was on the floor in no time.

Jes managed to repair it with his skillful sailor knot tying skillz.

He even gave it a test ride and luckily it worked.  (Click on the four arrows on the bottom right for full screen view).

My Christmas Story

Back in November, Jes managed to convince me that it was a good idea for him to buy an overpriced jacket from Superdry.  Fortunately, he LOVES this jacket and wears it every chance he gets.  I admit, it’s a pretty cool jacket and saw how much he liked it, so I quickly got over the price.  A couple weeks ago, Ryan commented to Michelle that it was a cool jacket.  He NEVER comments on clothes so she thought it would make a good birthday gift for him.  So, now they’re twinsies and it drives Jesse a little nuts to think that someone else has his coolio jacket and has been threatening to buy a new jacket.  So this afternoon I got a photo texted to me of him in a new jacket and a message that said he was going to model it for me tonight. This is VERY typical of him…a guy who never waits for anything and thrives off of instant gratification.  During the whole ride across the bridge, I kept thinking how this was going to be how he was going to make us poor.

When I picked him up from work this evening, he was carrying a big box that held his new jacket.  I was SO annoyed that he went ahead and bought ANOTHER jacket that costed even more than the first one!  During the short drive home, I threw a minor hissy fit and vowed to go shopping for myself this weekend and to forget about trying to save money by buying $20 Target bags instead of the fancy Kate Spade that I saw in the window. In his usual fashion when he gets in trouble, he just laughed it off while I practically had smoke coming out of my ears.

Once we got home, I was about to make him put on his new jacket to walk the dog for me until he finally admitted that it was actually a gift for me.  I thought he was lying to get out of walking the dog but it was true.  I opened the box and it turned out to be a fancy Michael Kors Hamilton Tote!  I didn’t know whether to punch him in the face or give him a big hug.  Lucky for him, he got a big hug and I felt really embarrassed while he had a smug look on his face.  He doesn’t surprise me very often and this was certainly his best “Bazinga” yet.  I got a memorable gift and he got a really good laugh.  Apparently, I fell right into his trap and everything went exactly as he had planned all day long.

Here’s a photo of the my Christmas present.  Isn’t it lovely?  I have the best (and worst) husband ever!!!  Love you!

 

Why hello there, Kumquat.

I’m officially 18 weeks preggo today and Kumquat is now 5 1/2 inches long (the size of a pear).  I also finally got the nerve to take (and post) my first belly bump photo.  I have a short torso and wide hips so I’m curious to see how my body is going to accommodate for a growing Kumquat.  I guess you can say I’ve “popped” this week and my belly is now showing whether I want it to or not.  I’ve always been a little weirded out by other people’s pregnant bellies and that holds true with my own.  This weekend my tummy went from squishy to firm and has rounded out.

Here’s what I see from my perspective.  The wide camera angle makes me look HUGE!  Not sure I’m looking forward to the day that I won’t be able to see my feet.

Strangers are also calling me out on my new figure.  Just last week, the cashier at my hospital cafeteria said to me, “I usually get in trouble for this but I’m noticing you’ve got a bump there.”  Also, just last night as Jes and I were picking up snacks and beer for the Pacquiao fight, the cashier asked, “Would you like a bag?”  I said “no, it’s ok” and grabbed the two bags of Ruffles off the counter.  Then he looked at me and said, “OH.  I see why you don’t need a bag.  You’re pregnant.”  What’s that supposed to mean?!  Does he think I’m going to take these out of the store and devour both giant bags of chips on the sidewalk by myself?!  *sigh*  I guess it’s just a sign of more “experiences” headed my way.

By the way, I went shopping with a Gap Friends & Family 40% off coupon today and scored a pair of maternity pants for $11.38 and one of my tops costed $1.78!!!!

Three and a Half

On Wednesday night (6/29), I hung out with Little J while his parents went out on a date.  After enjoying a McNugget Happy Meal, we

played baseball,

he gave me a concert,

did a little crazy pants-on-the-head dance, and then we watched Dora before sending him off to bed.  Babysitting him is just as easy and probably even more entertaining now.  I can’t believe he’s almost 4.

Day Off


Yesterday was President’s Day and while I went to work, Jes had the day off.  Before I left for work, I put a Post-It on the computer that said “Dog needs a walk and food.  Store opens at 11.”  When I got home, I asked him how his day was and he replied, “Meh.”

Today I got an email from the Husband with the subject line stating: “My Day Off” with a link to this picture.  I think this is what he wished he did yesterday because he actually did walk the dog and picked up two 5-pound bags of dog food.  On top of that, he vacuumed the house, bought groceries at Safeway, and made that delicious roasted chicken in yesterday’s post.  I’m not sure I’ll be this lucky next time.