I can’t sleep. So I am up while everyone else is sleeping.

Remember when I posted about not liking this tag on Sei’s bulletproof vest?

Well, I was going thru his bag of stuff from the hospital and his vest was in there. I had forgotten when I saw what he had written on his vest tag, that I had written this on the other side:

I brag on my husband all the time. He is an incredibly awesome man. But I’ve been holding in a secret for almost a month… and I am NOT good at that!!! I mean, if it’s a secret that’s gonna get me in trouble, I can hold it in forever. But when it’s something A.MA.ZING it’s HARD!!! So now I can finally spill it– even though I already spilled it on Facebook.

My husband was awarded OFFICER OF THE YEAR for 2010 at his police department. There’s almost 200 officers and MY MAN won!! Woot woot!! I am so proud of him. I’m always proud of him, but this is super exciting because this means others are noticing how wonderful he is.

Congratulations Babe!!! You are such a stunningly beautiful person and it still amazes me that you picked me. I love you.

1. Roller Derby looks awesome. But I would suck at it. Why?  I’m tough enough. I’m definitely competitive enough. But I’m too nice. I can’t just take someone out for the heck of it. Even in basketball when I’d elbow a chick in the face I would apologize- not until after the game, but still... Heck, I apologized for saying mean things to that mom that was mean to me- and I wasn’t even mean!! I talk trash, but when it comes down to it I’m a really nice person and don’t like to hurt people.
2. Motocross. I would sooooo have done this before I had kids, but now I’m like, “Crap, if I break my neck who’s gonna take care of my kids?” Same with bungie jumping and skydiving. I’m no fun. So, I just watch the X-games.
3. Playing the drums. I would love it, but I think I have like adult-onset ADD or something. I’d totally forget I was keeping the beat and just space out. Rick Allen (Def Leppard) can jam with one arm and I don’t think I could do it with 4. I tried to start practicing on the guitar but I suck at that too. It’s the practicing that kills me. I lose interest too quickly. If I was like Sei and could just play without learning then I’d be awesome. I was not blessed with a musical gene in my body- although I rock at remembering the words to songs and we all know how handy that can be… if I’m ever on a game show or something.
4. Being a cop. The biggest thing that would make me suck at this is… I think guys should protect girls. lol I do. I’m a reversed feminist. I totally think there are some jobs that are for girls and some that are for guys. For the record- that male nurse I had after giving birth to Liv kinda wigged me out.  Say I’m a cop and there was a bad guy and I was right there and then a male back up came… I’d totally be like, “Yeah, you got it. I’ll wait back here...”  And can you see me trying to cuff some 6’4″ 300 lb guy? What I would LOVE is the detective work. I can’t wait for Sei to do criminal investigations so I can solve all his cases at home. I’m an expert ya know, because I watch Investigation Discovery… haha

My husband started at the LPD Dec. 2007. He was a sheriff’s deputy in Utah County for 6 years before moving to Texas and joining the PD. He was on SWAT and all that good stuff that makes a wife worry more. He’s been tased, maced,  and he’s married to me. He is TOUGH. So, needless to say I feel safe with this hot, tough man.

But he’s leaving me.

For nite shift that is.

Yep, that’s right. He’s going back to his old shift. He’s been on weekday-DAY shift for 6 months and I hated it when he started because I was used to having him gone WEEKEND nites and home during the day. But now I’ve been spoiled with him in bed with me and weekend dates… Idk what I’m gonna do.

I’m NOT a chicken. I don’t mind being home at nite without him. I mean, hello, I have a GUN. (Hear that bad guys? I have a gun and even though I’m married to a cop I still believe in: 9 mm, then 9-1-1.) Anyway… moving on. I’m not scared, but sleeping alone at nite (not counting a kid or 2 who may end up in my bed) sucks. I have trouble. I feel kinda uneasy. I end up having conversations with myself. Thankfully, Sei listened to me when I told him I wanted a home security system  so when we bought our house Sei called up ADT and they hooked us up! It makes me feel better to know that I have a security system installed.  And it works well. I’ve set it off on numerous occasions. Once when Sei and I weren’t home Tristan set it off and didn’t know the code to turn it off.  ADT called the house to make sure everything was ok. Niiiice.

Anyway… I know NOTHING is gonna take the place of Sei and his guns (biceps) being there at nite, but I do feel better knowing my alarm is set and on.

Again… BAD GUYS: I have a gun and I will use it. Just sayin’…

Dear Livie,
Yes, you will one day “Get big boons.” But could you maybe refrain from asking about them and touching my “boons” when we’re in line at Kroger? Also, when I am in the bathroom with the door shut it is totally not your business if I “have pees or poop.” Besides, chicks don’t poop.

Love you.
Mommy
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Dear Alec,
I love you and you’re awesome, but will you please, please, please cut your hair? You’re really starting to look like Napoleon Dynamite. And although you’re still handsome & I love your curls, I really wanna take you to the “Cuttin’ Corral” to get yer hair did.

:)
Mom
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Dear Tristan,
I’m sorry that the bishop wasn’t diggin’ your fo-hawk at church. I loved it and thought you looked great. Don’t worry- I took the blame. He knows I’m a troublemaker, so it’s all good. I told him he was lucky I didn’t use the red hair gel. I’m just sayin’… I gotcho back.

xoxo
Mom
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Dear Isabel,
You are so beautiful and I love laughing with you. I also don’t mind that you choose the music from my iPod to listen to when we get in the car. But do you think we could play something different than “Poker Face” occasionally? It’s gettin’ a little old. Plus, I don’t really want you to learn all the words. I still feel bad that you sing “Gives You Hell.” I blame myself for that.

Love you!
Mom
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Dear Taj,
I really need your teeth to stop falling out. The Tooth Fairy called and said that a 5 year old losing 7 teeth already is unheard of and she is going broke. She also would like to request you NOT lose any more teeth on Saturday evenings.

Love,
Mommy

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Seiuli,
Um, hi. Could you do me a favor? Stop lookin’ so hot in your police uniform. It’s getting ridiculous. You come home, dinner’s on the table and all I can think about is you. Much yummier than the meatloaf. You know I can’t trust all those badge bunnies out there. So, tone it down a bit Officer Gorgeous. Love you.

Your wife