What would you do?

So I've had my eyes set on one of
these dogs for a while now. I know, I know, I'm crazy for even thinking about adding another dog to the mix. I think I just like chaos. I really don't but my other personality must make me do crazy things. The people on that website go to our church and breed really great dogs. They're like gentle giants and don't require a great deal of exercise. like a couch potato basically. Moderate shedders. The big thing, they carry a hefty price tag of $1,600.But you pay for a really great dog. So tell me, am I stupid. Mom, you don't have to answer that.

You know you've had to much food...

Over the holiday when you get out of the tub after taking a bath with your two little girls and your five year old looks at you disgustingly and says Hailee: "eeeewww mom"
Me: "What?"
Hailee: "your butt is jiggling!"

At least it's not quite as bad as some of the things from this post last year:

(DEC 05') KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS

So I was taking a shower and I started feeling light headed. I needed to eat a little su in' su in'. I dried off a little but walked downstairs naked to the kitchen. I passed Hailee on the way and she just looked at me. After I crammed a bunch of peanut butter in my mouth, I headed back up only to be stopped by my eldest daughter (4):

Hailee: "Wait Mommy"

Me: "Why?"

Hailee: "Because, I wan't to see them" (reaching up quickly and squeezing one)( Me jumping )
"Do they still have milk in them?"

Me: "No Hailee, not any more"

Hailee: " Please can I touch them"

Me: " No More HAIL!"

Hailee: " I wan't to cut them off and keep them forever, I have scissors"

Me: "Um, thats a little gross Hail"

Another day:

I was getting dressed after a shower and she was sitting on my bed.

Hailee: Looking at my stomach, " Mom you need to pull those up" ( talking about my shorts)

Me: "Why?"

Hailee: "Because it doesn't really look that good"

When she's like 2 1/2: I was getting out of the shower about to shave my legs. I put one leg up on the sink, as I looked down she was under me, looking up and pointing to you know where "Mom, why do you have pink gum stuck to your hiney?" Lovely huh?

Anyway,
I'm done with the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potoes, maccaroni & cheese, watergate salad, cranberry sauce, gravy, keilbasa, corn, rolls, apple dumplings, pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin rolls and pumpkin trifles. Yes, I've said it, I'm done with pumpkin before Christmas this year. I've OD"d. There will be no relapsing on them until next year. My ass is going to start walking TOMORROW! I need energy. I need to double the endorphins in my brain! I NEED EXERCISE!

Decorating

Decorating
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

This is my favorite time of year. I think one of the reasons being, I had a wonderful childhood and Halloween to New Years reminds me of my childhood. I love sharing this time with my husband (who loves it just as much) and my children. I love the smells, the decorating , THE EATING (which I've been doing a lot of since the beggining of fall) , the music and spirituality of it all. We decided to decorate early this year since we're having Thanksgiving at our house. Which reminds me, maybe I should start some cleaning. Or laundry. HMMM. I think I'll wait until the last minute :0) We've had a busy day of running here and there. Take Hailee to school, run to my friend Marissa's, go to the grocery store, run home, let dog out, feed Gianna, pick Hailee up, drag both girls to anual Gyno appointment, complete with breast exam, from there go to bank, sign some papers and now, here I sit. Not getting dinner ready for hungry children and husband , but typing on the computer. So it's been busy. I did happen to mention to the doctor that I was concerned I hadn't gotten pregnant yet. It's been 6 months since my last miscarriage and we've been trying. He seemed to think maybe I ovulate later than I think bacause my cycles run anywhere from 28- 32 days. He said to try an ovulation kit for the first month. And do it every other day from day 10- 20. Looks like Aaron and I will be pretty sick of one another COME next month.

I'll leave you with some decorating pictures :0)

Hailee

Hailee
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

O' Christmas Tree

O' Christmas Tree
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

H & G

H & G
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Only ONE ornament broke!

G

G
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

She's fascinated by the liitle house that lights up.

Kiss, Kiss

Kiss, Kiss
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

Stomach Bug

Stomach Bug
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

So word on the street says
Jenny at Mama Drama is having a "weird crap" contest. I thought I'd enter a picture of the Stomach Bug stuffed animal that someone gave Hailee when she was little. Weird Huh?

I stole this from a lot of people

1. FIRST NAME? Kelli
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? I don't know.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Yesterday listening to "O' holy Night" The Celine version gets me every time when she wails "Christ is the lord!" Just listen to it. I'm not normally a Celine fan :0)
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No it's like chicken scratch.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Primo Taglio salsa turkey
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I think so. I feel like I pretty much get along with everyone. Until you do me wrong.
7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This is my journal. Kind of. When I keep up with it!
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Possibly. My brother was a paratrooper. I asked him if he ever got used to jumping out of planes and he said"NO"
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Honey bunches of oats w/ strawberries
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? I don't usually wear shoes that tie.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? YES.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby or chocolate mint cookie.
14. SHOE SIZE? 9-9 1/2
15. RED OR PINK? Pink.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Procrastination:0) Also when I'm irrational and blow up at my husband during PMS.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My dad! He died three years ago:0(
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? It's up to you.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Pink and white striped pajama pants with a blue shirt, whie slip on Skechers(to take the dog out)
20. LAST THING YOU ATE? Two Gingerbread cookies.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Gianna saying "mommy, mommy, mommy" If you mean music than lately it's been Christmas music and Nelly Furtado"Loose" If you haven't heard the whole CD, I highly suggest it .
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? sky blue
23. FAVORITE SMELL? My kids after they've had a bath.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My husband, he's at Ikea getting the girls bunk beds.
25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? I have to say face.
26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON you stole THIS from? MOS DEF
27. FAVORITE DRINK? Iced Decaf grande soy caramel macchiato
28. FAVORITE SPORT? Soccer
29. EYE COLOR? blueish/greyish/greenish
30. HAT SIZE? NO IDEA
31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?NO, but I should! I'm just used to being blind!
32. FAVORITE FOOD? Too many to choose from. I LOVE FOOD! I can't say that enough!
33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? I get too freaked out from scary movies as of lately. I do love a happy ending though.
34. NO 34? Would you like some random person to send you $10,000? Yes I would!
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? When summers done I'm ready for winter and when winters done I'm ready for summer. I get excited about the season changing.
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs but it depends on who I'm kissing ;0)
37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Profiterols(spell?) in a white chocolate sauce. YUM!
38. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I haven't a clue.
39. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? SAME.
40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Just magazines lately. Haven't had time to read.
42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? The Davinci Code.
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Christmas music right now :0)
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Thats a hard one. I like them both!
45. THE FURTHEST YOU’VE BEEN FROM HOME? Our Honeymoon in The Dominican Republic,Punta Cana. Wow that was Sarah's answer too! Sarah, your cool.
46. WHAT’S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? I think it's illegal in the state of Maryland. Just kidding. I can make some really gross hideous faces.
47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Baltimore, Maryland
48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? I stole it all by myself.

Aaron & Hailee

Aaron & Hailee
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

Isn't this sweet

Sisters
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

So Gianna has been sleeping in our bed for the past few weeks since she was sick a while ago. She had a high fever , so I felt more comfortable with her being in my bed. Well she got used to it quickly and I had to let her cry for a while in her crib. The other night I heard her crying and I went to pee before going in and getting her and she met me halfway. It scared the crap out of me because at first I thought. What is this midget doing coming out of my daughters bedroom! Tired, I scooped her up and put her in my bed. The next morning I thought maybe I was dreaming. Neither of my kids have ever climbed out of their crib before. The matress was practically lowered to the ground. I have many friends whose kids did this quite early, still my kids never had. So the next night I put her in the crib, thinking maybe it was a one time deal. Closed the door and listened to her bounce for a minute, a few seconds later she was coming out of her room. Well now that she's a danger to herself and until we find a solution like getting her a toddler bed. The solution pictured above seems to be working well. I think it's sweet . I might get another bed and put it in Hailee's room. If we're planning on having another baby we might as well leave G's room open. Not that a new baby would actually be sleeping in the room for a long time. Due to breastfeeding my kids don't usually try out their crib for about 7 months, maybe longer. Until then you can read on below about the effects of a toddler bouncing in her crib all the time.

The crime scene

G's crib
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

The results of a bouncing two year old

HMMMM
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

I went to change her matress cover and found this!!!! She's been bouncing in the same spot for the last year. This is only a five year old crib matress. Sealey Posturpedic too! I was horrified! Really it's only had two (good) years of use. Hailee always slept in my bed. If she hadn't climbed out of her crib the other night I probably would have found this later. Is this normal? You would think it would have held up better than this. * Mom, if your seeing this for the first time here. LOOK WHAT GIANNA DID!

Strange

Tell me why my kids will not eat mashed potatoes, but they'll eat tomato & lentil cous cous like it's going out of style?

O'Reilly is the man

Check out this link and click on Tiller the baby killer to watch

O'Reilly

My friends wedding was this weeked (Here are some pics)

Father & Daugher
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Lauren and her dad

Hailee before ceremony

Hailee before ceremony
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Mommy & Hailee

Mommy & Hailee
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Hailee & Samuel the ring bearer

Hailee & Samuel
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Hailee - Flower Girl!

Hailee - Flower Girl!
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Aaron & I

Aaron & Kelli
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Me & Aaron

Aaron & Kelli
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Looks like I need to tone up my arms. Thats what happens when you eat like it's the holidays before the holidays get here.

My brother and beautiful mama

John & me
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

My brother, Mom and moi

John, Kelli and the mom!
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Boys will be boys

So we were just sitting down for a nice dinner of sausage, peppers ,onions, garlic and sauce over farfalle when my husband decided to be the manly man he is. My mom came by to pick up Hailee to spend the night with her and was going to stay for dinner too. As I was putting food on one of the plates I heard it cracking right down the middle. I quickly removed the food and put the plate in the trash. I had my back turned for a second when I hear a HY-AHH! Since there was a crack in the plate Aaron wanted to karate chop it in half. Well it did break, but so did the skin on his knuckle. He sliced it down to the bone and there was glass under his skin. I just shook my head and sent him on his merry way up the street to Express care. The rest of us finished our lovely meal. They are stitching up his finger as I type this. It's really comical because he does stuff like this quite often. Like punching a hole in the wall he just built downstairs. And he thinks I'm psychotic! Oh well, I still love him and at least he makes me laugh. Even if it's at his expense :0) Can anyone relate?

"Squirt"

DSC00195
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

He was "Squirt" from "Finding Nemo"

DSC00189
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

My nephew came over for pictures too.

DSC00184
Originally uploaded by Mama Chiquita.

Breakfast

Breakfast
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

If she'd only stop feeding the dog from her high chair. Maybe the dog would stop stealing their food!

Halloween Night

Halloween Night
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

Super Girl

Super Girl
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

Snow Princess

Snow Princess
Originally uploaded by Ciao Bella.

My baby