MY CRAZY-HAIRED LIL' MAN

"TUKI"

LOVELY IN LONG ISLAND

"CHI CHI"

NEW YORK TRIP

So I finally went to NY with my mini-me and we had a great time. I really missed my lil'man but boy when I was in the security check point at the airport I knew I had made the right decision. Oy! and then waiting to board the airplane, the screaming, crying children waiting. I felt so much better knowing he was home safe and being well taken care of instead of dealing with the dreadful hassles of traveling. And as a wise friend told me, he wouldn't even remember the trip anyway. So I was able to relax and enjoy myself.

I worked half the time but it was well-worth it. We stayed in Long Island and I finally saw my hubby after 3 weeks, which was nice :o) We had a great time with family on the Island.

On our last day before leaving Chi Chi and I ventured out into the City alone. We took a train into Manhattan, which she loved, then we arrived at 34th street and had to make our way to our destination which was Central Park. This is when the fun began.

We started walking as I've done before in the past when I've been in NYC, except this time I didn't find it as invigorating and exciting. Perhaps it was because I'm getting old or perhaps because I had a whiny 5-year old saying "I'm tired, I don't want to walk," every five seconds! Nonetheless, this time around it was torture in the City. It was HOT!! and getting a cab took us more than half an hour. Actually it took forever, because we never got one. Also, note I'm probably a big time rookie at hailing a cab. Chi Chi was so frustrated at waiting for a cab that never stopped that she stepped out into the street herself to wave one down with her recently acquired transformer toy from McDonald's. Every time a taxi cab zipped by us she was ready to throw that toy at the window.

After much convincing and coercing I finally got her to walk to 40-something street. By then we were BOTH frustrated and exhausted so I decided to blow $20 and take one of those bicycle rides, where they pedal you into where you want to go. Quite the adventure on those bumpy crazy Manhattan roads.

Almost 2 1/2 hours after my E.T.A. we arrived at Central Park! From there on end, it was pure fun. I was able to meet my cousin, originally from NC who I hadn't seen in forever, have a hot dog at the Park and Chi Chi played in the fountains of water and got blissfully drenched as she made new friends and climbed "the rock."

Here are some of our shots:











AT THE TRAIN STATION (left)

NY

In the BIG APPLE will be back to blog soon!

AMOTZI LECHEM

This afternoon when I pick up Chi Chi from camp at the JCC I ask her what she did,if she had fun etc...and I say, "Oh, it's Friday, did you guys do anything for Shabbat?"
She's like yeah, we had challah and sang a song. I say, Oh the AMOTZI LECHEM song?

She says, Yes but I don't like that song it's for babies! I say, "Well, it's a nice song and it's for everyone and you were just simply singing to give thanks to G-d for the bread you were eating."

She says, "Well, isn't there a Macaroni & Cheese song? Then she says, besides G-d doesn't make bread, people do, he just makes the nature stuff!"

~END OF CONVERSATION!

BABY TRAVEL

Okay so am I a terrible mother for not wanting to take my 1 1/2 year old on a plane ride? I have to take a plane ride to visit the hubby who is working and refuse to take my baby. I have someone who is perfectly capable of taking care of him who I trust 100%. He stays with her all the time. I simply do not want to deal with the airport hassle, security and tantrums aboard an airplane. Don't get me wrong, I've done it before with my daughter. When she was a baby she traveled everywhere with us but not all children are the same. My baby, he cries hysterically in the car and throws up if he cries too much. Can you imagine that on an airplane? I have visions of ending up on You Tube like the lady who got kicked off a Southwest Airline plane recently!

Basically, I'm trying to convince myself I'm not a terrible mom for leaving him behind a few days. People go on trips all the time some with kids some without, right? I'm the one who is going to have to deal with the crying, vomitting and tantrums, not the people criticizing me, right?

SLANG

I can't believe I'm out of the loop on slang. I didn't think that time would ever come because I considered myself pretty hip (or is that passe!) but yesterday my daughter told me to "Chilax and I had no clue!" Now, are you guys up to date with this terminology or am I the only dinosaur in the room? NO, don't answer! It means, chill and relax! You see, you learn something new everyday! Now go chilax!

MIAMOON PHOTOS BLOG

Hello my loyal readers!

I have decided to start a new blog. I am going to continue writing here as I always have and posting pictures sporadically but I have decided to start a blog exclusively for my photos! Hope you enjoy it!!

http://miamoonphotos.blogspot.com

STAMPS

Not everyone is clueless like me in the world of postage stamps but in
case you missed it stamps went up AGAIN!!!!!!!!! I missed that date and just found out! Yikes! See below:


Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42¢ on May 12
Forever Stamp Will Still Get Your Letter Delivered

WASHINGTON, DC — The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to
42 cents on May 12.

Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change (see chart below). The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. “The Postal Service developed the Forever Stamp for consumers to ease the transition during price changes,” said Postmaster General John Potter. “We encourage Americans to buy Forever Stamps now for 41 cents, because like the name suggests, they are good forever.” The price goes up to 42 cents on May 12.

DISCO IN SOUTH F.L.A.!

Okay people, how excited am I on this news!?

Miami Disco Fever Explosion - On Sale Today!

“Boogie Nights” return to the Bank United Center for one night only. Miami Disco Fever Explosion brings disco back as some of the genres most popular groups including; The Trammps, Tavares, Heatwave, GQ, France Joli and Lime come to the Bank United Center on Saturday, September 13 at 8pm.

I love "Come To Me" by France Joli,,,remember that? Ah come on,some
of you out there reading my blog have to like disco. Anyone??? Don't care,
I love it!!!!!