Well, I'm not sure if I can say that I kept my resolution of updating more often...
However, at least it hasn't been over a year since my last post!
The last time I wrote was in November so I'll try to think of some fun anecdotes that have happened since then:
November:
I hosted a small Thanksgiving dinner. A lot of our families were spending time with their in-laws and there were a few of us left so we had a feast together and played games. I did not want to be held responsible for a turkey gone wrong- so my Abuela made it and it was "muy delicioso!"
December:
I love Brian's work and I love that he loves to work there- but November and December are HARD for us. He works for a big online retail company so it's their busiest time of year. It's the time of year when I become a true "solo mom." I get just a small sample of what it is like to be a single mom and let me tell you something- Single Moms out there... YOU ARE SO TOUGH! I was feeling sorry for myself and then I thought,
"Hey- for me this 'solo-ness' has an expiration date that I am working towards. Single moms don't have that luxury. So quit feeling so sorry for yourself and WO-man up!"
**Side note: I have been teasing Brian lately and whenever you would use the phrase, "Man up" or "like a boss" I say "Woman/Mom up" or "like a Mom"--- I think it's gonna catch on. **
My parents came to visit for Christmas! It was a huge surprise. Brian kept it a secret for weeks and I am honestly so stinking impressed. He is a terrible liar- but he did it! Maybe I shouldn't be so enthusiastic about him improving his lying skills... haha!
Rylan was, unfortunately, sick this past Christmas. She started screaming on Christmas Eve and saying her tummy hurt. It got to the point where we were feeling extremely uneasy so we ended up taking her to the ER. After 4 hours, $600 and a couple of ultrasounds we learned that Rylan had moderate constipation. We gave her some prune juice and that was that. The next morning we went to our ward's Christmas program and afterwards Rylan starting getting a fever and throwing up. My mom hadn't spent Christmas with her family in almost 20 years so we told her to go to my abuela's and we might stop by. We did end up stopping by but it was late so there was no more food :'(
All I got for Christmas dinner was a couple of bags of potato chips...
January:
We held our annual day trip to Antelope Island. We like to go in the Winter to avoid the gnats (and smells) that I have heard so much about. It's always a good time and this time we even saw 2 coyotes! We started doing once a month groups with our friends. For the last few years, we have held a Christmas party but we wanted to see our friends more often. Last month's theme was "Soup & Bowl Championship" Brian's sister reigned "soup-reme" and won a gift card to Starbucks. Tonight is our second one. Theme: Something Sexy. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
February:
For Valentine's Day, I surprised Brian with a family trip to San Francisco. I scored some pretty cheap tickets: $29RT! Only catch? We had to drive down to Las Vegas. It was totally worth it. Brian and I hadn't been to Vegas in like 5 years and we didn't remember that the drive down really isn't that bad. Rylan had a ball running aroundVegas. It really is a place that could have been designed by toddlers- it has everything they love!
The first day we went to the SF Zoo then we drove down to Monterey and had Ghirardelli's ice cream! Worth the trip if only for that!
The next day, we went to the Monterey aquarium and then went out to dinner and ice cream again!
The next day, we spent beach hopping. We went to Shark Fin Cove, Panther Beach, Santa Cruz Pier and the cliffs in Monterey. Then we got some super yummy sushi and chicken terriyaki! So freaking delicious.
Then next day we drove back to San Francisco. We went and saw the Golden Gate Bridge. We walked around Pier 39--is it 39 or 49? I have no clue. Rylan liked the walruses but she was also a bit scared of them. Then we headed back to the airport and went home-- well we landed in LV and then Brian drove until 4AM and then we got home!
All in all a really fun time!
