Yacht rock party, what more could you ask for?

Me and the hubs actually get out sans children a few times a year. I am ensconced in lots of black enamel and gold jewelry while he chose an all white get up with jeans and a muscle tee. We only needed the ocean air in our hair to complete the mood. Oh, a yacht too but I get sea sick so I wasn't missing that action.

Third times the charm! Knock on wood and all that stuff for luck.

At new years we decided f$ck you 2011 was a good theme. At first I thought - Every year gets better for me. But my friend reminded me i just had 3 surgeries in 4 months and haven't seen my kids in a year. But this glass half empty girl thought - I have great kids, supporting husband, a few wonderful friends, a job and a new beautiful place to live but then...F U 2011! Seemed better bc I'm tired of being recognized at the hospital, wearing the funny gown that the vacuum hose in reverse blows hot air into your gown if you get cold, poked, prodded and cut open. I also am missing my little ones where one is not so little anymore. My job keeps me for at least 10 hours a day and now I have the extra commute. The old house would not sell which put us in a giant hole while paying for two places to live for months. The last kicker, the vintage jag - bucket of bolts money pit! Oh, and my flat stomach now looks like it has been shanked. You don't appreciate something until it's gone.

But then, the kids are still awful cute, their birthdays are this month and I scoured craigslist and found them nice bikes for cheap! Despite working late my kids will call for their dad when they want some thing so they rely on him too. He also has the flexibility to be there for them while I work away. I live in a lovely eichler.

I am 51% F U! Because this year will have to be better.

There is a freaking coyote howling right outside. It's a sign. Doesn't seem like a good one but I will pretend.