ABC's of Mrs. Toro

A- Age: 28


B- Bed Size: King


C- Chore I Hate: Cleaning the restrooms!


D- Dogs: Lucee


E- Essential to Start my Day: Coffee, please!


F- Favorite Color: Pink


G- Gold or Silver?: Silver or White Gold


H- Height: 4'11" Don't laugh!


J- Job Title: Mom, wife, homemaker, nanny, taxi driver, chef, maid, you name it....waiting ever so patiently to use my hard earned degree!


K- Kids: Two daughter...almost 9 & 10 years old! Yikes!


L- Live: TeXas!


M- My Mom's Name: The kiddos call her NeNe!


N- Nickname: Maime, Aims


O- Overnight Hospital Stay: None, thankfully!


P- Pet Peeve: Whiny people!


Q- Quote from a Movie: The entire move, Office Space! ha ha

R- Right/Left: Left


S- Siblings: 1 sister, 1 brother, 1 step sister, and 2 step brother. We're like the Brady Bunch!


T- Time I Wake Up: 6:35am


U- Underwear: Target!


V- Veggies I Dislike: Spinach


W- What Makes Me Run Late: Checking FB ;)


X- X-Rays: teeth, kidneys, spine, and tailbone


Y- Yummy Food I Make: I'm not a huge cook ;)


Z- Zoo Animal: Zebra


What are your ABC's?

I Want...

• A vacation
• To blog more
• A career...using my hard earned degree
• A new house (or new to us house)
• Big glass of wine
• To see my true friends more often
• A girl's weekend, away!
• Maid service
• To lose 5-7 lbs

What are some of your wants?!

Out of the Mouth of an Intern..

With that Intern being me!

Me: John Doe! Pull your pants up! Right now!

Me: Please don't stick your finger in that!

Me: Bring your paper to me so I can cut the snot off the bottom!

Me: Seriously?! You just did that?

Me: Please stop, now! (said approximately 1,547 times a day)

Me: I love you too but please don't pet me!

Me: Get the scissors out of your mouth now, please!!

Me: Don't lick that!

Just a few of the things I heard myself saying today....

Another One Down

Well friends...another semester down...and ONE more (not including a summer class) to go!! I can't believe I'll be graduating in 7 months!! This has been a veeeerrryyy long process for me. Sometimes I feel like "ok, really, most people are finished with medical school in the amount of time it is taking you to complete your bachelors degree." But then I think, "who cares?! AT LEAST I'm finishing my degree!"

My parents got divorced when I was 16 and I promised myself that no matter what...even if I'd never use my degree...I WOULD complete it. I unfortunately had to witness my mom, who was a SAHM of 3 kids for 20 years, take life on all alone and with no college degree or work history. It broke my heart and since that point I've wanted a degree to fall back on!

And at the risk of sounding INSANE...I think I may get my Masters degree...why stop now? ;)

So Long, Lil Kim

After 10 years and 107,700 miles..."Lil Kim" (don't ask), my 2001 Civic, is NO longer mine! My fab husband bought me a GMC Yukon! I am so stinkin' excited...it's not even funny! We kept Lil Kim for hubs to drive to work because his truck is getting a lot of wear and tear and miles on it...so she's not far...but don't think I'll be driving her anytime soon! I looove looove my truck!! And she needs a name...

And this is what the kiddos said when I got home with it, before hubs got home...."Ummm, does Daddy know about this?!"

And the Vomit Continues...

Evidently our youngest daughter likes to keep us on our toes with....vomit! This is how it went last night about midnight...

Youngest Daughter: ::yelling from her bedroom:: Daddy!! Daaadddyyyy!!

Hubs: ::running into her room:: What?! What's wrong?

Youngest Daughter: ::standing by her bedroom door:: My belly huur....::projectile vomit:: hurts.

Hubs: Go into the restroom!!

YD: ::walks into restroom...stands in front of the toilet and vomits all over the lid...without raising it::

I enter about this time: What's going on?!

Hubs: She just threw up ON the toilet.

Me: Well, better than her bed...

And then I begin scrubbing vomit off of her bedroom wall and carpet and hubs begins scrubbing the bathroom...at midnight....and then she continues to vomit all night...BUT she made it IN the toilet the rest of the night....HOPEFULLY she has the concept down now...vomit goes IN the toilet....

And the joys of motherhood continue!!

Stupid

The washing machine is dinging, the dryer is buzzing, the dog is running damn circles in the living room, the cat is banging her scratching toy against the bedroom door, my husband is at work for 36 hours (seriously), the dishwasher won't drain (still), my child keeps getting in trouble at school for not listening, running, etc., and my computer just froze up and I lost my homework I had been slaving over....seriously? Oooh, and the stupid weather won't make up it's mind. News flash...this is TEXAS, it doesn't snow 3 times in one winter here!! This is stupid. I want to pout like a 2 year old...or drink a lot of wine.

Internship...

Woo...long time...let me see if I still know how to do this! I know I said I'd be back after my self-inflicted horrendous Fall 2009 semester was over...but I did nothing, well, nothing productive, for two weeks! I just didn't feel like typing when I didn't have to...I knew my computer time would be back soon with Internship 1 starting. I totally got ripped off on my winter break. The university doesn't go back until January 19th but intern started...TODAY...and yesterday I had professional development alllllllllll day...and I have it again next Tuesday...and Friday. Needless to say...it was a way too short break. I spent the first half of it in El Paso visiting in-laws....yes, it was as exciting as you think.

My bff of 20 years had her baby girl on December 18 and my sister is scheduled for a c-section next week because baby C is breech and he's not moving into the correct position! Boo for that but yay for him coming!!

I think I'm going to abandon this blog...yes, more than before...and start keeping an internship blog....anonymously, of course...because I have kindergarten (btw, it was the grade I threatened to slit my throat if I go)...and we all know kids say the darnedest things! I want to remember the good times in intern...and hopefully if I blog the funny things I'll remember WHY I wanted to be a teacher in the first place. ;) I'll let my huuuuuuuuuuge group of blog readers know if/when I start this.

BTW...I graduate on December 18, 2010...not that I'm counting or anything!

Is That Light?

I'm starting to see some light at the end of this tunnel I call school...I'll be back when I reach it! 3 finals down, 4 to go!

Happy Anniversary to Us

One year ago today I was busy getting ready to marry the man of my dreams...



Then I got really tired...



We finally headed to the location and it was almost time!! I wasn't nervous or scared...just READY! When my dad walked upstairs to get me...I got scared! lol



Before I knew it...it was over! And we were MARRIED!!



I wouldn't change a thing about our wedding...everything went perfect! The only thing I wish is that it would have lasted longer!! Happy Anniversary Baby!! I love you!!

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Oh, my dear readers (all two of you) I hate to break the news to you this way but I didn't know how else to do it......the time has come for me to end my beloved relationship with....Amazon. I know I've talked about my love of Amazon on here before and I was madly in love with their "one click shopping" feature...but never again will I click that sweet little yellow button. Shall I explain?

I lost faith in Amazon all because of ONE person. I know, I'm being a little hard on them but I'm THAT mad about it. I've been selling Hubs' used video games and my old textbooks on Amazon for quite some time...I have a perfect 5 star rating as a seller and I was proud of that. It's not often that you see a seller who has perfect feedback. Anyhow, about a month ago I sold one of hubby's PS3 games to a person we'll just call "B"...of course that "B" means nothing ;)...a week later I get an email from "B" saying they got a PSP game from me when they ordered a PS3 game. Umm, no! We don't own a PSP...now had they gotten the wrong PS3 or even a Wii game I could MAYBE understand....because we do have many games and I normally ship a lot out at a time...but no, they said a PSP game...this immediately threw up a red flag to me...I clicked over to their storefront and their feedback was HORRIBLE...many people complaining about them as a buyer and a seller....awesome. I emailed them back and tell them there is NO WAY, for one we don't own a PSP and for two...NO...I didn't send the wrong game. They argued back and forth...finally I said just send my game back and I'll refund your money...they said "ok, ill send it back tomorrow." Well three weeks later I got the game.......the WRONG game...it's a PSP game. I emailed them and said I got the game but it's not mine and I will not be refunding their money but will gladly ship the PSP game back to them because it's not mine. THEY FLIPPED...emailed me calling me a liar and saying they would report me to Amazon and blah blah....ladies....if you want to ever piss me off and never be my friend again...call me a liar. I may be many things but I am NOT a liar. That word really ticks my timer. I couldn't even respond to them because I was that mad. I get an email from Amazon saying someone is disputing my sale and blah blah blah....so anyway, this "B" person left me HORRIBLE feedback and basically called me a liar on a public website. They are requesting I refund them immediately, I'm not going to!! And I won't...Amazon will have to debit my credit card themselves...I will NOT click on that "refund" button for this "B" person....will not I say! I am currently disputing the claim with Amazon and depending their decision...we may or may not attend counseling to work on our relationship but as of right now....we're done! All because of one person! All because someone is trying to rip me off...IF Amazon takes the money out of my account I will be out a PS3 game AND $47 bucks!! Oh sweet Amazon, don't do it!

Show Us Your Life - Wedding Shower

For the simple fact that I'm not ready to discuss my overwhelming school schedule because I could possibly freak out...I present you with Show Us Your Life - Wedding Showers!

My original bridal shower was set for September 13, 2009...but Hurricane Ike changed that for us! I had to suck it up and have my shower the weekend BEFORE my wedding! A lot of people weren't able to attend and the facility my sister had spent a great deal of money on was booked for that weekend but they managed to stuff us in a teeny tiny back room...but, whatever, it worked!

Here's me and my best friend working hard on the shower favors! She has a weird texture phobia...she can't stand the way terracotta feels so she wore some nice blue gloves. ;)



Final product! We filled them with M&M's that had our names and wedding date on them!



My cake and favors



Me opening presents



Me & my bridesmaids

Purrrrr

Our cat, Daisy, wants NOTHING to do with me normally...that is, of course, unless I'm sleeping!! She will bite me, she will purr in my face, and she will do this....



She will sleep on my back, my legs, and most recently, my neck! Seriously Daisy!!

Eye Test Exam

Our oldest daughter and I went to the eye doctor last week. I was way over due for a vision exam and my contacts were beginning to grow stuff on them...sick! My glasses are about 5 years old so I was in a bind. I've been putting it off for two reasons...first reason being it's so expensive! Even with vision insurance! And secondly, I get stressed out when I go! Seriously! My heart start racing, my palms sweat, and my foot starts moving back and forth very quickly! Does anyone else feel like an eye exam is a test that the eye doctor is setting you up to fail?! Or am I a freak? That, "1 or 2, 3 or 4? Better or the same? The same or worse?" Those questions totally freak me out!! What if 1 and 2 look the EXACT same?? Or what if it's not better or the same and it's actually worse? Worse wasn't an option per the doctor! And then that dreaded instruction, "Read the smallest line you can" and my response is, "I can't see anything" then the dr says, "Nothing?!" Yep, you heard me...nothing! Not even that big ass E that I KNOW is on the top. Ugh, see...I'm stressing out again. Right when I think the exam is wrapping up the doctor says, "Did someone drive you here?" Ooooh, no...I know what that means! My eyes will be dilated! Baby girl had her eyes dilated too! BTW, she no longer has to wear glasses. Lucky girl!



After the drops are in and my eyes start dilating the little assistant comes in and says, "While your eyes dilate would you like to go pick out frames?" Ummm, yeah lady, excellent idea! I can't focus on anything so I'd LOVE to go pick out some frames...not to mention I don't have contacts in so I'm TOTALLY blind so can't see the frames on my face and my eyes are now so dilated the sun that is shining through the windows is killing me! I have no idea what my new glasses will look like...I took the genius' word on a pair I tried on! If I hate them, I will totally blame her...or the hubs because he said, "Sure" when I modeled them for him with my eyes tightly closed.

So, that's my eye doctor story...oh, and if you're wondering what an eye exam, glasses, and contacts cost now days with insurance...it's in the ball park of $400!! Those glasses better be cute!

80's or 90's?

My husband collects coins. Awesome, I know. ;) Anyhow, he was sitting on the floor going through them and sorting them...however you sort old coins....money you can't spend! Our youngest daughter sits down beside him and starts asking two million questions as usual. She picks up some ancient coin and says:

YD: "How old is this one

Hubs: "Really really old. Before there were a lot of people around

YD: "Oh, so from the 80's or the 90's? Because that was a looong long time ago!"

Nice. I was born in the early 80's and Hubs was born in the late 70's...guess we're ancient.

Dog Whisperer

We've had Lucee, our dog, for almost a year and a half. She has umm somewhat settled down, is finally able to stay in the house unattended, of course totally house trained, and also our oldest daughters BFF!

Hubs and I play "fetch" with Lucee, if you want to call it that. We throw her rope toy, she runs to get it, runs back to us and just stands there with it in her mouth. She won't drop it and most times will run off when we try to take it from her. We throw the toy in the air and she watches it hit the ground then picks it up. Hmm, ok..maybe she just doesn't have the concept down yet.

Enters our oldest daughter...she throws the toy...Lucee runs and gets it and returns it to C and promptly drops it. C throws it into the air...Lucee jumps up and catches it mid air. Seriously?! These two have a special little bond going on. They will cuddle up on the floor together, C will sit on the floor next to Lucee's water bowl and watch her drink, she takes her outside to potty...they are stuck together!

It's so adorable and Hubs and I have started called C the dog whisperer...all in love!

Socks & Shoes

Conversation between Hubs and I last Saturday:

Hubs: Did you clean the house today?

Me: Uh, yeah! Didn't you see me and CAN'T you tell?? (frustrated because the day before we busted our butts in the house...steam cleaned carpets, moved every piece of furniture, cleaned baseboards, windowsills, ceiling fans, window treatments...EVERYTHING)

Hubs: Oh, k...just wondering why my socks are still here? (On the fireplace)

Me: Weird, I was wondering why YOU left them there...

Hubs: So, why didn't you pick them up?

Me: Why did you leave them there?

Hubs: (No response)

Needless to say...I left the socks there...so did he...until TODAY...4 days later...

Text to Hubs today while he's at work from me: Lucee (the dog) is carrying your sock around in her mouth.

Hubs: Little shit, at least she picked it up though.

Me: Yep...and I think I'll let her carry around the two pairs of shoes you left in the living room next.

I haven't heard from him since...

Show Us Your Life - Wedding Dresses

Kelly's Korner is hosting Show Us Your Life and today is Wedding Dresses! Yay! I haaaad to play along because I love wedding dresses...and everything wedding related. I'd do it all over again if my husband would let me. ;)



These are a few of my prebridal pictures. I had the BEST photographer! She doesn't normally do prebridals because she doesn't do weddings but she agreed to do mine! Yay! Check her out here.



I loved my dress. It was champagne and ivory...we had a Fall wedding and I thought the colors fit. I had always wanted a wedding dress with a splash of color....way before it was popular and by the time it was my turn to get married dresses with color were/are super popular so I lost interest in that.



This is the only one I have of the back of my dress. This is of course my daddy walking me down the aisle!

What's In That Thing?

I looove BIG purses...I'm small...but just love big purses...my husband always says, "What's in that thing?!" so I decided to share...







1. My new black wallet. I love it!
2. Car keys
3. A flyer from Hobby Lobby showing how to decorate for a Pirate birthday party for my BFF's little ones birthday party.
4. Wintergreen Chapstick...I used more than half of it in Vegas!
5. Germ-X...don't leave home without it!
6. Excedrine Menstrual ;)
7. Nasonex...also used more than half in Vegas...not used to the dry air there.
8. Pressed Powder...you know, for my shiny face when my husband asks if I showered!
9. Sample of the new Coach perfume that the lady in the store gave us today.
10. Avon lip gloss...loooove this stuff!
11. Glasses case
12. Sunglasses
13. Cell...never leave home without it!
14. Huggies wipes...they are so soft and come in handy for sticky kiddo hands!
15. Pens & pencils
16. Candy & gum...those Altoids are lethal!
17. The $1 I have to my name right now. ;)
18. Checkbook...that's pretty useless. LOL

So, what's in YOUR purse?!

Dirty

This is what my husband said to me yesterday...

Hubs: "Did you shower today?"

Me: "Um, yes. I shower everyday (almost). Why?!"

Hubs: "You look dirty."

Seriously, wtf?! My face was a bit oily but c'mon, I had just hiked across the school parking lot in 125 degree heat!!