New TV tonight, yeah!

Last summer there was nothing good on TV. Nothing. Thus, I resorted to watching two shows that, under normal circumstances, I would not waste my time with.

Show #1- The Bachelor(ette)

Previously I had not watched the show for more than an episode or two per season, usually right around the finale time. I thought it was pointless and lame. However, once all the good shows ended (American Idol, Survivor, Law and Order SVU), Marissa convinced me to watch the Bachelorette with her. I admit it, I was hooked. We even threw a party for the two of us the night of the finale. Tonight the show starts up again, with the guy pictured above (Jason, the rejected bachelor from this summer's "Bachelorette," my personal favorite!) as the new Bachelor. Marissa isn't able to come over tonight to watch the two hour premire with me, so she is coming over tomorrow night. Lemon herb roast chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and a wonderful friend that I haven't seen since the beginning of December- should make for a great evening!

Show #2: "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"

Another show that, had there been no other options, I would not have previously wasted my time with. A high school drama involving a freshman getting pregnant after a one night stand, meeting a new guy and falling in love, having loser friends and a cheating father. Why would I, someone that has been out of college for nearly 8 years, and is happily married with a perfectly legitimate baby of my own, watch this? After one episode I was hooked. As was my husband, who happened to be in the room with me when I turned it on. (This was a major shock to me!) We spent the summer counting down to "Secret Life" night and now it's coming back again tonight. ABC Family was running a marathon yesterday of Season One, and Louis claims that this show was way lamer than he remembered and wants nothing to do with it now, but we'll see what happens =)

Tomorrow one of Louis's high school best friends is moving back out to southern California from Denver. The last time we saw him was 2 1/2 years ago when we went to Denver for Shiloh and Ryan's wedding. I believe that was the only time Louis has seen Mando since their graduation in 2000, because Mando joined the military not too long after graduation, and moved to Denver following his (less than honorable) discharge. He's beyond excited to have his friend back, and I believe all of their old group are going bar hopping on Friday night. That just means I get to have a girls night =)

We survived!!

Christmas is officially over! Part of me is always a little sad the day after Christmas because, as tired of snowmen and jingle bells as I am come Christmas Day, it means that the holidays are finished and we have nothing but dreary January to look forward to. I am NOT a huge fan of New Years for that very reason as well. I don't like New Years parties, because well, I am not really a party-going kind of girl. I hate staying up late, I hate crowds, noise, dancing, and getting drunk. And being cold. Louis tends to feel the same way as I do about New Years (minus the dancing and getting drunk part, haha). We have the perfect New Years Eve planned this year, just like last year- we are going to stay home, I'm going to make a fabulous dinner (most likely my baked ziti), and we are going to watch movies on our projector until the countdown comes on TV. And no, we will not be going to the Rose Parade. I went every single year as a kid. To a ten year old, waking up at 5 in the morning and sitting out in the freezing cold, sipping hot chocolate and eating donuts is an adventure. To this almost 26-year old mommy- HELL NO. I don't think I have fully recovered from the one insane New Years my sophomore year of college when Louis, my brother and his ex girlfriend and I all camped out on the parade route New Years Eve. That did me in. Most miserable New Years eve of my life. We weren't even awake for the parade. However, when Jeremiah gets older, we will be taking him. It's something every kid needs to experience.

Anyway, needless to say, Christmas was amazing. Spending time with our family is always a plus- when they are adorning us and our only child with presents- even better! Jeremiah was more than a little overwhelmed with all of the running around (we had 5- yes 5! celebrations starting on Christmas Eve straight through last night, including our own here on Christmas morning). He wasn't awake for the 11:00 p.m. exchange at my MIL's house on Wednesday, and refused to sit still for any of the other exchanges. However, he was enchanted with his "Santa" presents, which I didn't wrap. Those were the Fisher Price Baby Grand Piano (which he wouldn't leave at all during our exchange!), the play-skool swing and score musical t-ball set, Sesame Street rubber ball and Fisher Price laugh and learn vacuum. Our son made out like a bandit, receiving toys galore (toy cars and trucks seemed to be the more popular present), especially since a lot of my relatives gifted him not only his Christmas present but his birthday present as well. I don't plan on taking out all his presents at once; aside from his Santa presents, a new Fisher price musical table from my uncle, and this amazing Fisher Price crawl and cruise musical jungle from my grandma (which I ordered from Amazon for her and have been counting down the days til I could play with it with him!), one other toy will be taken out each week (or as they become developmentally appropriate).

As for me? Well I was quite spoiled this year from my husband. Quite spoiled. I have been dropping hints that I would love a Garmin GPS for my car (which, by the way, we sold earlier this week! More on that tomorrow). I was fully expecting that to be my one and only present, since it was rather pricey. Well, not only did he get me the GPS, he also got me the greatest outfit, shoes, and BOOTS! I got compliments left and right yesterday. My husband has stellar taste. And he loved his presents from me =) I could go on about presents forever, but I will say that I am counting down til next weekend (hopefully) when Louis and I have a date to Outback! My wonderful brother and future sis gifted us with a gift certificate to there and promise of babysitting services, so pending my brother's Target schedule, we will have a night of relaxation and romance coming our way.

Anyway, my camera battery is dead or else I would post pictures. I'm off to delve into the world of "Twilight!" My wonderful Sister in law, Lisa, got me the first two books from the series, because I really want to have them read before I see the movie. Goodnight!