Kat's Playbook: Between a Kat and a Gator

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The Golden Eagle

This is the Golden Eagle. I love this Eagle. Love love love. It is huge, gold, and sturdy. It used to be in my Mom's office when she was at the state Capitol. Very fitting.

Gator Guy hates it. Hates. So does my Dad. They both wanted to see it off to a donation center death. I was appalled.

I have saved The Golden Eagle and gave it a new home in my classroom. I am going to make my students tap the Golden Eagle for good luck before a test. You know...kind of like the Notre Dame Sign.

Test like a champion today. Test like a champion.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Classroom, Teaching on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 8 comments

Mother's Day = Spa Day

Today my card from Gator Guy said:

"Today, I'm remembering how you looked that very first time you held our newborn son so tenderly in your arms. In that moment, I didn't think I could love you more...but I do."

Definite tears with that one. It was then complete with a gift certificate for a day at the spa. A DAY!! Massage, facial, mani, pedi, and lunch. I cannot wait and I will be booking that as soon as school is out for summer in two weeks!!!

Thanks Mr. T and Gator Guy. I could not be happier than I am with you two boys in my life.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Deep Breath, Motherhood, Mr. T on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 1 comments

Calming Jam of the Week: This Life by Ryan Huston

In a week where everyone is pumped up for the New Year and celebrations, I'm just a little off and have been in a bit of a funk the last couple of days. Just not my normal self...not really "here"... not having my normal mojo. But one thing that just changes it all is these two boys coming home with tulips (yes, beautiful tulips even in the middle of winter) and a loving card from my Gator Guy. They truly are everything to me. And the Calming Jam of the week by Ryan Huston says it all:

I love you more than you will ever know,

How sweet this life, I'll never let you go.

Nothing compares to holding on to you,

I love you more, this I confess to you.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Deep Breath, Gator Guy, Mr. T, Must Have Music, The Jams on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 0 comments

The Stare Down and Black Hole Sun

Yesterday at yoga, we were asked to completely step out of our comfort zone....And to make connections. We partnered up with someone we did not know and sat on ONE mat with our knees touching. Yes...awkward. And when the class finally got all the awkard giggles out of the way we stared into each other's eyes.

Just stared. And probably for a full 4 minutes. Now, that's a really long time to look into someone's eyes, let alone someone I did not know a single thing about. All I knew about my partner was her name was Maria and well...she must like yoga. But I can still picture Maria's eyes and I almost feel like I do know her better now, and not just because we both like yoga and happened to show to this class. I have seen Maria in many classes before, but I am certain that I will now see her in a different light after 4 minutes of the stare down.

Now that I think about it....I don't know if it have ever looked into Gator Guy's eyes for a solid 4 minutes. Or really anyone aside from staring competitions when I was 12. Guess what is on our agenda for our next hot date Gator Guy???

I also loved in class this version of Black Hole Sun by the Section Quartet.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Inspire, The Jams, Yay for Yoga on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 1 comments

McPerfect, Chinese Food, and **143

This weekend, Gator Guy and I celebrated our Anniversary. Six years since we said the big "I Dos" and Twelve years since our very first date. Awww....I know...we are uber cute (and cheesy). We spent the night eating lots of sushi, going to comedy works, stopping by a local bar for a night cap, and then a dance party for two back at our place. It is by far my favorite thing to do...Dance Party.

So in honor of our 12 Amazing years, here's 12 facts about Kat & Gator Guy:

Our first date was to see the movie, "For the Love of the Game". I was a Senior and Gator guy was a Jr. I snatched him up nice & young ;)
Our wedding song was Nora Jones - Come Away With Me...but our True Wedding song is Al Green - Let's Stay Together. When we practiced our first dance, we just couldn't get the beat down, so we changed to good ol Nora.
Gator Guy massages my back at least 4 times per week. Ah-mazing.
We first said "I Love You" by sending **143 to our pagers. Yes...Pagers.
We order Chinese food every year for Valentine's day.
Our reception was at Mile Migh, I wore a Bronco garter, and we went the Bronco Game the day after....Can you say, Super Fans???
WAY before McDreamy came along we called each other McPerfect and McSexy. I still to this day write cards to my McPerfect.
I went back to Gator Guy's prom as a college Freshman. Pretty damn cool I must say. (Yeah...not really. But anything for my man, right??)
We have only played on the same beer pong team once. Once. If it is up to us, we prefer to play on opposite teams every game night.
We go to bed at the same time...every night.
We secretly compete at everything (see #9)...We even compete with who brushes their teeth the longest. (Dr. Taylor would be so proud).
In high school, I would always buy Gator Guy orange and green TicTacs because I thought that was the Gator colors. It wasn't until well into our first year of dating that I figured it out. So embarrassing to admit at this point in my Gator Fan Lifehood.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Marriage, Wedding on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 2 comments

Instant Messaging with Gator Guy

Monday I stayed home with a sick Mr. T. Yesterday, it was Gator Guy's turn. Here's our conversation on Google chat. I would say our chat has definitely changed since our cute notes passed in high school or our flirty texts in college.

Gator Guy: Worst diaper ever

Kat: haha, sorry!

Actually....not really

Gator Guy: Thanks

Looked like a big mess of pesto

But smelled like a sulfur plant

Kat: Gross bubby. Did not need the detailed description.

How to you feel about yourself for typing that one out???

Gator Guy: Pretty Damn Good.
Boom.

Yes...he ends many thoughts with "boom".

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Boys will be Boys, Motherhood, Only a Mother Would Say on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 0 comments

Learn How to Park

Today I got to my car to find this:

And as this poor person was probably enraged while searching for a piece of paper and pen to write such a beautifully scripted message... I simply looked at this note....and laughed...out loud.

The best part...I am not alone. Here's a note that was left on Gator Guy's car this summer. We are a match made in heaven. Perhaps we should start a collection.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 10 comments

You Got What I Need

Its a song like this that makes me smile and reminds me that I have the most amazing man.

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Marriage, The Jams on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 0 comments

Direct quote from Gator Guy

"I can't seem to get my Sunday buzz. Screw it, I'm bringin in Pabst"

Posted in: Between a Kat and a Gator, Must Drink on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 1 comments

Must See, Must Do: Hawaii

1. Helitour - Gator Guy and I splurged for an open doors Helicopter tour over west Maui and Molokai. That's right, no doors. Ah-freaking-mazing. I just might be considering a career as a traffic reporter just so I can experience the copter more!!

2. Snokeling - It has always been a little tough snorkeling in places after seeing the Great Barrier Reef. I mean, quite the place to live up to. But I must say that Maui did...and then some. We took a snorkel tour with the Pacific Whale Foundation, stopped by Molikini and Turtle Town. I was convinced that we wouldn't see any turtles and it was just a way for us to cash in that moolah. Wrong! We saw green sea turtles everywhere. What beautiful and peaceful creatures!

Sadly I turned down the water camera, but this is just what it was like

3. Bellow's Beach - Best kept secret on Oahu. Skip those crowded beaches and head to Bellow's Beach. It is actually on Bellow's Air Force Base and is open to the public on weekends. Great view. No crowds. Damn good time.

4. The North Shore - There is just something about the North Shore on Oahu. Surfers. Slow pace. Surfers. Dole Pineapple. Surfers. Wiamea Bay was the first beach that we hit up on our trip and it was the best. Beautiful waves.

5. Road to Hana - There are not kidding. The Road to Hana has twists and turns that will definitely make your stomach cry for a dramamine. In fact, 600 curves and 54 bridges to be exact. But it is a definite must see. And feel free to take a little adventure off to one of the off road waterfalls.

6. Hiking - Gator Guy and I just couldn't get enough hiking. Diamond Head, Coco Head, Manoa Falls, and much more. Just make sure you bring your Keens.

7. Lahaina, Maui - Oh Lahaina...How I love thee. We stayed at Lahaina Shores. We didn't really know what to expect when we booked it online, but this small little fisherman's town is my new love. Restaurants everywhere and beautiful art galleries on every corner.