Post Vacation Bummer

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We had a fun time and I have money saving tips to share. Just leave me a comment if you want to know more!

So Tired

I have no idea why, but I am so lazy today that I shouldn't even have ever gotten out of bed. I have no food in the house, no Diet Dr. Pepper, a pile of laundry, and have not even showered. Yeah. It's like almost 4pm.

It is hotter than hell here. It wasn't even this hot in Mexico. And even if it was there was a pool or an ocean to get in.

Speaking of Mexico, after we swam with the dolphins I noticed that I had small itchy bumps all over my body. I spent the rest of my time chugging Benadryl and scratching. Thankfully, it was just my ankles and inside of my arms. The itch is gone thank goodness.

Is this why I'm tired?? It honestly took me two vacation days to unclench my jaw and relax. Two full days. I should have stayed a few extra days to make up for those, don't you think? This was the last day and as you can see I had relaxed.

I don't know how I am going to entertain kids this evening. I better find some caffeine.

I've Been Home for Four Hours

And I've changed a poop in the big girl panties and picked up two piles of dog puke.

Thankfully, the house was clean when we got home and clean sheets are waiting for me. I still need to finish unpacking, laundry, and get our pictures uploaded.

We had a fantastic time. We swam with dolphins, parasailed, massage on the beach, ate like it was going out of style, and drank like college kids. OK. Responsible college kids because we drank during the day and were in bed by, oh, 10:30pm. It was heavenly.

The resort was beautiful. It was around 40% occupied, which meant great service and plenty of room to roam around. The activity staff was fun and funny!

I can't wait to share more!

Vacation Report Day 2

We are at the Grand Sunset Princess on the pool balcony. It is beautiful, the room is right by the swim up bar. We just take a short water journey there and back with our bevs. DDL has chosen the Corona, and try as I might- I just can't like the Mexican Cerveza. So, it's lime daiquiri's for me. They are very tasty.

The food has been good, the hotel is huge and we've been relaxing. That's what we came today!

Forgive me for not posting pictures. No time, must get back to sun and relaxation.

Live @ 7:19am CST

I don't have anything to share today except that I'm in the car on mah blog. I will be keeping you posted with pictures and tales of good times from Playa del Carmen!

The Momma's are with their Mimi and Papa. The dogs will also go over this evening- they are quite busy today excavating in the back yard. They like to dig close to the house for their cool spots. I even put a baby pool out for Beverly.

The Sister Contest Gets Ugly

We have a normal sister competition that goes on daily. Mainly, they compete in who gets to turn on the TV, who gets their hair fixed first, who gets to turn off the TV, and who gets out of the bath tub first. I'm an only child, but I've come to the conclusion that the Sister Contest is normal. I also expect it to get worse at times.

This evening, the girls were waiting on their room service (chicken, corn on the cob). The Little Little Momma took a small eraser (one of the colorful ones that was shaped like a damn unicorn or something) that belonged to the Big Little Momma. The LLM took a bite and bit the eraser in half. This pissed BLM off Big Time. She threw the eraser at LLM and hit her in the head with it.

All hell broke loose. LLM had a meltdown that needed an ice pack (not a scratch on her but she still needed an ice pack).

The BLM didn't even get scolded. She ran to me crying and begging me to ground her (?) because she was such a bad girl. Total come apart. Ran to her room- crying- snotting -the whole 9 yards. SHIT! I didn't even say anything other than, "what happened?" and this is what I got! Slobbering and hysterics (God Bless this child, she is SO like me).

Finally everyone apologized and hugged and kissed. I explained that sisters sometimes fight and told her a story about Mimi stabbing her sister with a fork when they were little. I hope she doesn't think about stabbing LLM with a fork, but the story made her feel better.

Long ass busy day at work. More of it tomorrow! The day will fly by!

Do What?

Been doing my pre-vacation rituals again. Tonight- on the computer looking at pictures and reading reviews from Trip Advisor.

I love reading message boards/forums and I found one for Playa del Carmen and the hotel we are staying. Some folks are saying that if you give the front desk clerk a $20 handshake, you could get an upgrade.

What is this about? What would I say? "Senor, can you see if there are any possibilities of an upgrade?" Or should I say, "Senor, can you see if you have any possibilities of a free upgrade-- I am on my 10th Anniversary trip."

I need to know how this works. As much as I love the idea of walking out to my pool... the Platinum Suites has a jacuzzi on the balcony. PLUS room service, concierge service **hey, my turn!), a private pool just for the Platinum Suites guests.

I've spent the weekend painting with Mimi. We are rock stars.

Check my form:

The only thing is, I forgot to point my toes. Pointed toes is a key factor in how good your painting efforts will come out. The color is called Chocolate Sparkle by Behr. It is rich!

DDL and I took the girls swimming this afternoon at the public pool. Um. Uhhhh. How do I put this in a nice way? It is not our scene. Sorry. Thankfully, Mimi and Papa's pool should get started next week. Thank God. We always got to swim at the Country Club pool when DDL was the Manager. That was a super perk!

I stifled my cleaning urges. I couldn't stifle my packing, and I wanted to try out my space saver bags. So, I chose to pack my bathing suits and cover ups. Those bag work! I can for sure take my pillows with me!

DANGER

Everytime

Every.Stinking.Time I get ready to go on vacation, I get a urinary tract infection. What is the deal? I wonder if my over-stimulated and over-active mind plays a part in causing this?

Inside of my mind, I have packed and unpacked and repacked my bags a few times. It is a pre-vacation ritual for me. I have to pack it and unpack it and repack it again just to make sure I am maximizing my space.

I've purchased some of those airtight bags that are supposed to compress your clothing so you can pack more. I'm thinking of packing my own pillows. Is that a good idea? Or can you take pillows on the airplane? That would be even better. I should do a pre-practice practice pack. Then I can do a practice practice pack, then a practice pack and by then I'll be ready to pack.

Back to the pillows, they are 10 years old. Don't you judge me. I love them and I can't find any like them. They are not replaceable, but don't worry- I will never let you sleep with them. I don't let the LLM's sleep with them nor does DDL get to sleep with them. They are the flattest featheriest floppy pillows. I can't go without them.

What do you think? Pack them or carry on?

Debris on the Ground

We had a real toad-strangler this afternoon. The sky turned black, the power went out a few times, and the wind whipped around like crazy. I thought when I left work I was going to encounter big debris and massive destruction. It was loud and there was lots of lightening (and heavy rain!)

Look at the debris in my yard!

If the storm is headed your way, I hope the debris trail is just as mild.

AGAIN!

Our trip got re-arranged for us AGAIN! I got an email saying that our hotel was closed and we had been moved to the sister hotel with the same room. I'm trying to find out if we will still have a pool suite, but I have yet to get that question answered.

Here is a photo of the pool bar. I will concentrate on that for now.

The Girls Night

Hard Core Party Chicks

Ahhhhh, a girls night! Special friends and relaxing times. It was totally low key and relaxing, exactly what this Momma needed. We had some Beverlies at On The Border. Slimberly and Sasha have been my girlfriends since, oh, 1980.

We got back to Sasha's around the ungodly late hour of 9ish? Mom's Gone Wild! We enjoyed a few more Beverlies and went to bed a the late late hour of 12:55!

I have been in serious working on my fitness lately. Do not think that 4-5 beverlies stopped me, either.

Yes, those are "Gongles" and they help your fitness. It's the new craze. What? You haven't heard about it?

Wearing "gongles" and carrying a pumpkin full of Easter Eggs (plastic, mkay) can tone your biceps.

And when you have exhausted your bod from the extrasize with the gongles, you can just chillax on the couch with one or two more beers.

It was fun ladies! I can't wait to do it again!

My Purse Needs a Purse

How do you know when you have too much stuff in your purse? That's when your purse needs a purse of its own.

I like a big ol bag just as much as the next girl, but sometimes it slips off of my non-existent shoulders. I have this problem with bra's, too. I can't wear a bra because the straps slip off and I'm yanking all day long.

Now, don't get me wrong- I do wear a bra, the girls are not "free balling" it all day long. I just wear a too-tight sports bra. The straps don't fall off, the girls stay lifted, a little cleave magic is made, and I don't spend the day yanking at a stupid bra strap. Nor do I feel the gouge of an underwire. I hate underwire and I hate padded bras. I understand the purpose of a padded bra, but why can't they make a padded sports bra? If this exists, please let me know.

I wear the sports bra to sleep in, too, just in case you didn't know. As stated earlier, I do not allow the ladies to "free ball". As a mother, I feel that it is OK to admit this.

The morning is beautiful today, I woke up without fighting with my alarm clock, and I did not have to play musical beds last night with the LLM. I even extrasized this morning.

I hope the rest o my day AND yours is great.

Please to Read

Ty Wilsone's Fun With Craigslist post entitled Do Not Want.

I am sorry I cannot entertain with my own thinkings. I am too busy reading Ty Wilsone's blog.

Fun With Craigslist

A new feature to use in my tool box of things to chase away sadz. I haven't had any sadz as of late, but I have laughed my ASS OFF at this blog: Fun With Craigslist.

The blogger contacts people via email and engages them in hysterical conversation. Craigslist is FUNNY and I just found out today? How rude of people to not point this out to me earlier.

Here is a sample from the blog:

Chief Frosty DrinkApril 25, 2009

Soda vending machines FOR SALE – $100

Reply to: ***** Date: 2009-04-23, 3:01PM PDT

needs a little work but it holds cans good for five selection i used it for my boys room its 65 cent machine so you can charge your friends a drink .. i did its a great piggy bank

First Email
How many cans can it hold? Can you use beer? Can you adjust how much it costs for a drink? Do you think it would look good with a native American warrior airbrushed on the front?
Oh and has anyone famous ever used this???
Thanks – very interested!
Namaste,
Ty

Reply
it can hold over 120 cans it .. as long as the can is a 12oz can then beer or what ever you want will work.no one famous owned it ..it is possible to change out the cost of the can but you have to order the parts for the machine to do it .. if you personalized it . it would be authentic air bushed or what ever you want….
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How informative, I suppose it would be “authentic air brushed” or whatever I want. I’m sold!


Awesome, I’d almost actually consider buying this.
Namaste.

How to Party

Laugh your ASS OFF while reading "Stuff on My Cat" sent to me by one Lacy Panties.


Enjoy some time on the boat with your best girlfriends.

Eat two smores and two burnt to a crisp marshmallows.

Cheers to Marshmallows in the Raw!

Stay up as late as you can!

Make sure Daddylicious is there!

Good Birthday- check!