I know, I know, I need to get over the hump and start blogging regularly again. Stuff happens, ya know? Its not like I have a job, 2 kids in school and a husband to visist with at the end of the day or anything...
Anyway, the topic makeup has been on my brain lately. I love it! So, of course, now the "in" think is to be photographed WITHOUT make up!!! What???
Check out my recent post over at All Kinds of Pretty and let me know what you think...
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Parenting FAIL or yes, we were totally THAT FAMILY this morning during church...
Sometimes I feel like a complete failure as a parent. Today was one of those days...
We have been attending the 9:30 service at our chuch - Faith Church in Oakland. A few months ago, Faith started a second service, so that there is a modern/contemporary service at 9:30 and traditional worship at 11:00. I spend my teen years attending churches with a contemporary worship - so I was very excited about this new service. I attend most Sunday mornings with the girls.
I reallly love the format of the modern service. There is just a teensy problem though.
Right now since attendence at the modern (early) service is pretty low there is no children's service for the kids during the sermon. Now, I know what you are thinking - when I was a child, there was no such thing as children's church - we sat through the entire sermon and we were quiet as little church mice...or else!
Well, there is where the FAIL part of this post comes in.
It seems like we have yet to have a Sunday where I have not had to take one (or both) of the girls out of the service for not being quiet or just flat out being disruptive. Most of the time, I am pretty philosophical about it - they try to behave for the most part. But today...oh, today...
It was awful! I took Tara out twice during the praise service - she kept wanting to go back and forth between her seat and her friend - the preacher's daughter...of course. Who is always perfectly quiet... After the second time she came back to our seats, I told her she could not go back to her friend. Much drama ensued, leading to the first visit to the vestibule. The second time, she literally made a break for it and went all wet noodle on me when I tried to keep her in her seat. Cue the second visit to the hallway.
After a sterm lecture from me and a pop on her bottom that she sullenly told me she was going to wipe off...she settled down and started coloring in a coloring book quietly. I'll take it.
Then Savannah, who up until this point was behaving perfectly, decided to snatch the coloring book from Tara and, when Tara (understandably) protested, she stage whispered that she wanted to show her something. She began flipping pages - loudly - and after a moment, I notice several disapproving glances our way. I realize she really doesn't intend to show Tara anything and to settle it, I take the book back.
Cue the drama - and just plain out orneriness from Savannah.
I had had it at that point. I was near tears with embarrassment. I had not been able to listen to the message and I knew that they were being disruptive to others there trying to worship. I yanked them both up and we left right in the middle of the sermon. Well, not really yanked, but you know what I mean.
I have never been so embarrassed by my childrens' behavior!! I fussed all the way home and sent them both to thier rooms until I calmed down enough to talk to them about it. Actually, Dan took Tara and I took Savannah.
Intranets - if there is some secret to getting your kids to behave during the church service, PLEASE let me in on it. Nothing I do seems to make an impression.
I love our modern worship, but right now, I feel the only alternative is to attend the traditional service from now own, so that the girls can attend children's church during the sermon. Honestly, I think that is the only way I will be able to actually spend my time in worship and not as referee. And the traditional service is beautiful and the girls love children's church, so maybe that is where I am supposed to be. I will go back to getting my praise fix from K-LOVE.
I am pretty sure that after today the other attendees of the modern service will not be sad to see us go...
We have been attending the 9:30 service at our chuch - Faith Church in Oakland. A few months ago, Faith started a second service, so that there is a modern/contemporary service at 9:30 and traditional worship at 11:00. I spend my teen years attending churches with a contemporary worship - so I was very excited about this new service. I attend most Sunday mornings with the girls.
I reallly love the format of the modern service. There is just a teensy problem though.
Right now since attendence at the modern (early) service is pretty low there is no children's service for the kids during the sermon. Now, I know what you are thinking - when I was a child, there was no such thing as children's church - we sat through the entire sermon and we were quiet as little church mice...or else!
Well, there is where the FAIL part of this post comes in.
It seems like we have yet to have a Sunday where I have not had to take one (or both) of the girls out of the service for not being quiet or just flat out being disruptive. Most of the time, I am pretty philosophical about it - they try to behave for the most part. But today...oh, today...
It was awful! I took Tara out twice during the praise service - she kept wanting to go back and forth between her seat and her friend - the preacher's daughter...of course. Who is always perfectly quiet... After the second time she came back to our seats, I told her she could not go back to her friend. Much drama ensued, leading to the first visit to the vestibule. The second time, she literally made a break for it and went all wet noodle on me when I tried to keep her in her seat. Cue the second visit to the hallway.
After a sterm lecture from me and a pop on her bottom that she sullenly told me she was going to wipe off...she settled down and started coloring in a coloring book quietly. I'll take it.
Then Savannah, who up until this point was behaving perfectly, decided to snatch the coloring book from Tara and, when Tara (understandably) protested, she stage whispered that she wanted to show her something. She began flipping pages - loudly - and after a moment, I notice several disapproving glances our way. I realize she really doesn't intend to show Tara anything and to settle it, I take the book back.
Cue the drama - and just plain out orneriness from Savannah.
I had had it at that point. I was near tears with embarrassment. I had not been able to listen to the message and I knew that they were being disruptive to others there trying to worship. I yanked them both up and we left right in the middle of the sermon. Well, not really yanked, but you know what I mean.
I have never been so embarrassed by my childrens' behavior!! I fussed all the way home and sent them both to thier rooms until I calmed down enough to talk to them about it. Actually, Dan took Tara and I took Savannah.
Intranets - if there is some secret to getting your kids to behave during the church service, PLEASE let me in on it. Nothing I do seems to make an impression.
I love our modern worship, but right now, I feel the only alternative is to attend the traditional service from now own, so that the girls can attend children's church during the sermon. Honestly, I think that is the only way I will be able to actually spend my time in worship and not as referee. And the traditional service is beautiful and the girls love children's church, so maybe that is where I am supposed to be. I will go back to getting my praise fix from K-LOVE.
I am pretty sure that after today the other attendees of the modern service will not be sad to see us go...
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
All Kinds of Pretty
All Kinds of Pretty is the name of a great blog where I have recently started blogging. The whole idea of it is so awesome - real women, real bodies, real budgets. When I saw Snarky Mommy talking about it, I had to check it out and once I did, I knew I wanted to me a part of it.
Since I came across All Kinds of Pretty, I have really been thinking alot not so much about WHAT I wear, but WHY I wear it. Not just WHAT are my fall backs, but WHY they are? I don't know about you, but I have slightly strange relationship with my clothes. I have certain ones that are make me feel like a goddess and onces that I put on when I want that MILF status. I have jeans that I only wear when none of my others are clean and sweaters that I don't really love but I know they look nice for work.
I think being a part of this site is going to be great for me. There are lots of great women posting there, moms like me, some who balance work outside the home with raising thier families, some whose full-time job IS taking care of thier - we are all so different, but it makes me realize that everyone has that "thing" with thier clothes - clothes help us show the world who we are and they make us feel good. And that is a good thing.
So check us out. I think you'll like it.
Since I came across All Kinds of Pretty, I have really been thinking alot not so much about WHAT I wear, but WHY I wear it. Not just WHAT are my fall backs, but WHY they are? I don't know about you, but I have slightly strange relationship with my clothes. I have certain ones that are make me feel like a goddess and onces that I put on when I want that MILF status. I have jeans that I only wear when none of my others are clean and sweaters that I don't really love but I know they look nice for work.
I think being a part of this site is going to be great for me. There are lots of great women posting there, moms like me, some who balance work outside the home with raising thier families, some whose full-time job IS taking care of thier - we are all so different, but it makes me realize that everyone has that "thing" with thier clothes - clothes help us show the world who we are and they make us feel good. And that is a good thing.
So check us out. I think you'll like it.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
It's Dazzling...
So, this comes as no surprise to those who know me, but I am something of a shoe wh0re. It is a something of a joke between Prince Charming and me - and I will say that he is a pretty good sport about it. He indulges me when my shoes encroach upon his shoe storage space [in our micro closet, a whole other story...] and doesn't laugh [much] when I am trying to decide between the black boots with the block heels, the black boots with the skinny heels or the black boots with the pointy toe.
There is a point to this, I promise. Having 2 little girls tends to cut into my shoe shopping time. Just sayin... So, it was very interesting to me when, while volunteering at an event for St. Jude recently, I happened to overhear some of the field representatives [okay, I was eavesdropping] talking about one of the girls shoes [which I had noticed] and she was telling them about this shoe "club" that she had joined.
Okay - shoe club - now I am really listening. So, I butt into the conversation and get the scoop about ShoeDazzle! Now, you might ask, just what exactly is ShoeDazzle!? It is a shoe "society" with a membership fee of $39.95 a month. Each month, you are sent an email containing a link to 4-5 different shoesm which are selected for you based on criteria that you provided when you joined the site. If you want a pair, you select them and voila! You are the owner of a new pair of shoes for $39.95. If you don't want any shoes, you just make sure to respond by the 5th of each month and decline. And you can cancel at any time. Sounded reasonable to me, so I joined.
The first month, I got the cutest pair of brown ballet flats - something I had been looking for and just never had the time to shop for (thank you, Savannah and Tara...those girls just do not understand that it is important to try on ALL the shoes in your size when going to a shoe department...).
But, it is the second month where I truly fell in love. Just look what showed up in my inbox on Feburary 1:
I adore these shoes!!!! They are the most gorgeous, shiny, leather, RED heels and I am in love! Again, something I have been wanting and just haven't had time to shop for recently.
So, I am a huge fan of ShoeDazzle!!! And it is rubbing off on my co-workers because several of them have joined recently, too!
And, no, ShoeDazzle! is not paying me for this...lol...although I certainly wouldn't mind if they wanted to comp me some shoes...
There is a point to this, I promise. Having 2 little girls tends to cut into my shoe shopping time. Just sayin... So, it was very interesting to me when, while volunteering at an event for St. Jude recently, I happened to overhear some of the field representatives [okay, I was eavesdropping] talking about one of the girls shoes [which I had noticed] and she was telling them about this shoe "club" that she had joined.
Okay - shoe club - now I am really listening. So, I butt into the conversation and get the scoop about ShoeDazzle! Now, you might ask, just what exactly is ShoeDazzle!? It is a shoe "society" with a membership fee of $39.95 a month. Each month, you are sent an email containing a link to 4-5 different shoesm which are selected for you based on criteria that you provided when you joined the site. If you want a pair, you select them and voila! You are the owner of a new pair of shoes for $39.95. If you don't want any shoes, you just make sure to respond by the 5th of each month and decline. And you can cancel at any time. Sounded reasonable to me, so I joined.
The first month, I got the cutest pair of brown ballet flats - something I had been looking for and just never had the time to shop for (thank you, Savannah and Tara...those girls just do not understand that it is important to try on ALL the shoes in your size when going to a shoe department...).
But, it is the second month where I truly fell in love. Just look what showed up in my inbox on Feburary 1:
I adore these shoes!!!! They are the most gorgeous, shiny, leather, RED heels and I am in love! Again, something I have been wanting and just haven't had time to shop for recently.
So, I am a huge fan of ShoeDazzle!!! And it is rubbing off on my co-workers because several of them have joined recently, too!
And, no, ShoeDazzle! is not paying me for this...lol...although I certainly wouldn't mind if they wanted to comp me some shoes...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Is there a 12-step program for this?
That is 10, count 'em, TEN lunch boxes (and there is one is our fridge at work that is not pictured). This is what happens when someone with a purse obsession starts packing school lunches. My newest faves are the little paper-bag styled ones (the pink one with the peace signs and the blue with the small flowers).
I think I keep the school lunch crowd of teachers entertained - not just with what is IN the lunch box, but in WHICH lunch boxes the girls will be carrying that day. What can I say? I like to change it up...
Saturday, January 9, 2010
60:1 - Sweet Revenge - Nora Roberts
Even though this is technically the 52 in 52 Reading Challenge, since I finished 2009 with a total of 63 books read, I set my goal this year at 60. You might think that I should have pushed myself a bit more and set it for 70 (ahem, Anita...), but I also have several other things I want to challenge myself to do this year (learn to knit, blog more, focus more on my hair clippie hobby) so I am going to go with 60. Here is my promise - if I exceed this year's goal of 60, I will pick a goal of 70 for next year!
Hmmm, what else has been going on with us? It is COLD - I mean COLD. Did I happen to mention it is COLD. And I am not even being a whiny Southerner (okay, maybe a little), but I think it is fair to say that single digit temps qualify as COLD anywhere... I am ready for Spring, but for now, I will settle for the moderate Florida temps we will be enjoying in a couple of weeks at ...DISNEY!!!
Yeah, after months and months and years of Savannnah begging to go to Disney, we are finally going. Honestly, I am probably more excited than the girls. I love Disney. I worked there a semester when I was in college through the Disney College Program. It was absolutely the best experience of my college days and only made me love Disney more than I already did. So, yeah, we are going for the girls, yeah, that's it. Expect more in the coming weeks of the Great Booher Disney Vacation of 2010.
Well, that is all you get for now. Everyone is up and moving around this morning and for me, that means a trip to Wal-Mart is in order. The weekend has begun. Yeah, I live a wild life...
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Christmas in pictures (lots of pictures...)
We had a wonderful Christmas 2009. The girls are at that perfect age for the magic and excitedment of the holiday season and it was impossible to be around them and not get caught up in thier joy! Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year, but this year was extra special because of my little princesses. Here are some pictures from my mom's annual Christmas Day - this year we coined the term Merry Mimi Christmas - and from our house on Christmas morning.
The girls - Savannah, Mia, Zora, Tara and Caitlin
The little girls - Caitlin and Tara
The big girls - Mia, Savannah and Zora
My girls - Tara and Savannah
My sister's kiddos - Mia and Tripp
The boys - Tristan, Gabriel, Christian, Chance, Chaz and Tripp
The whole crew - Tristan, Gabriel, Chance, Christian, Chaz, Tripp, Caitlin, Mia, Savannah, Zora and Tara
Me and my girls!
Bliss!
Yep - it really is that chaotic - and really that fun!
Ready for Santa!
Look out - she has wheels!
Look - Santa was hungry!
Showing off thier dolls!
Prince Charming got something too! No more instant coffee at 'Dega!
Showing off thier gifts for Mama!
My little artist!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
More Reading = Less Blogging
I have so many topics to catch up on - Savannah's birthday, the children's Christmas Program at our church, Tara's surgery (tonsils and adenoids removed and new tubes put in), a bento lunch update and of course, Christmas is right around the corner.
But, I am eyeball deep in the Sookie Stackhouse novels and for better or worse, I just don't have the attention span for blogging. I am on book 7 of 10, so it won't be long! Of course, then I am getting a Kindle for Christmas - that could be dangerous!
In the meantime - here are some pics:
Sliding down the jumpy slide at Savannah's birthday party!
Spoiler alert: Can you say Christmas Card?
An actual picture with Santa!! I never thought I would see the day!
But, I am eyeball deep in the Sookie Stackhouse novels and for better or worse, I just don't have the attention span for blogging. I am on book 7 of 10, so it won't be long! Of course, then I am getting a Kindle for Christmas - that could be dangerous!
In the meantime - here are some pics:
An actual picture with Santa!! I never thought I would see the day!Monday, November 30, 2009
Mission accomplished!
I feel a little like Dora!!! I did it - I set my goal and I did it!! 30 posts in 30 days! Yay me!!!
So, what did I really accomplish here?
1. As a new blogger, I really did not have the habit of sitting down and blogging every day - now, I will admit, it has kind of worked its way into my routine after I get the girls down to bed at night.
2. It helped me learn more about what kind of blogger I am. I don't think I will ever have one of those blogs that becomes a "go to" gotta read like Snarky Mommy or Love that Max are for me, but it is a good place to record my musings and share them with the Cyberworld, for whatever that is worth. (Hey, I know I have at least a handful of regular readers. My people - I love you!!!
3. It taught me what I am not - one of those hang it all out there and everyone's opinions be damned. I have lots of off-limit topics that I don't discuss here. I don't curse on here for the most part, because while I don't seem to have any issue with popping off with a word or phrase of the four-letter persuasion when in a close gorup of friends, I tend to automatically not write the same words that I sometimes say. Who knew???
4. I met a goal! Nuff said - big or small - an achieved goal is always a rush for me!
Where do I go from here? I am not sure. I really don't know if I will continue with the Post Every Day Or Else approach I have followed for the past month. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. But I do think that I will be a more regular post than I was. And at least for me, that is enough.
So, what did I really accomplish here?
1. As a new blogger, I really did not have the habit of sitting down and blogging every day - now, I will admit, it has kind of worked its way into my routine after I get the girls down to bed at night.
2. It helped me learn more about what kind of blogger I am. I don't think I will ever have one of those blogs that becomes a "go to" gotta read like Snarky Mommy or Love that Max are for me, but it is a good place to record my musings and share them with the Cyberworld, for whatever that is worth. (Hey, I know I have at least a handful of regular readers. My people - I love you!!!
3. It taught me what I am not - one of those hang it all out there and everyone's opinions be damned. I have lots of off-limit topics that I don't discuss here. I don't curse on here for the most part, because while I don't seem to have any issue with popping off with a word or phrase of the four-letter persuasion when in a close gorup of friends, I tend to automatically not write the same words that I sometimes say. Who knew???
4. I met a goal! Nuff said - big or small - an achieved goal is always a rush for me!
Where do I go from here? I am not sure. I really don't know if I will continue with the Post Every Day Or Else approach I have followed for the past month. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. But I do think that I will be a more regular post than I was. And at least for me, that is enough.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
52:52 Challenge, continued...
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post. Since then, I had read three more books, bringing my total for the year so far up to 55. They are:
52:53 - Bed of Roses - Nora Roberts
52:54 - Dead Until Dark - Charlaine Harris
52:55 - Living Dead in Dallas - Charlaine Harris
I am halfway through Club Dead - Book 3 of the Sookie Stackhouse novels - they are great. Quick reads, funny and engaging. Since I only started Book 1 Monday, that should tell you something!
52:53 - Bed of Roses - Nora Roberts
52:54 - Dead Until Dark - Charlaine Harris
52:55 - Living Dead in Dallas - Charlaine Harris
I am halfway through Club Dead - Book 3 of the Sookie Stackhouse novels - they are great. Quick reads, funny and engaging. Since I only started Book 1 Monday, that should tell you something!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Around the world in 80 days...
Well, around Memphis is 12 hours, anyway.
I am zonked so you don't get much tonight - I'm sorry!
We were up at 4 a.m. to go to Walmart.
Then, after dropping the girls off at Kid Station, me and my mom headed to Kohls, then Toys 'R Us, and Target. Took a break for lunch and a mimosa at Olive Garden, then off to the mall for round 2.
We hit Sears, Dilliards, JC Penney's and Macy's.
I am worn out - my feet are killing me and I can't hardly string 2 coherent thoughts together.
My favorite way to spend the day after Thanksgiving!!!!
I am zonked so you don't get much tonight - I'm sorry!
We were up at 4 a.m. to go to Walmart.
Then, after dropping the girls off at Kid Station, me and my mom headed to Kohls, then Toys 'R Us, and Target. Took a break for lunch and a mimosa at Olive Garden, then off to the mall for round 2.
We hit Sears, Dilliards, JC Penney's and Macy's.
I am worn out - my feet are killing me and I can't hardly string 2 coherent thoughts together.
My favorite way to spend the day after Thanksgiving!!!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Cinderella on trial
Interesting article in the New York Times from Decemeber 2006 - What's Wrong with Cinderella by Peggy Orstein.
I don't know why this article bugs me, but it does. We love all things Princess around our house - heck, to me that is one of the great things about having girls - I get to indulge my inner "princess." Isn't that the point?
Maybe it makes me feel defensive or criticized - like we are raising the girls in some way that is going to be harmful to their self-worth as they grow up.
But, I think we are raising our girls with great values. Yeah, it is fun to be a Princess - but in our house, Princesses are strong and brave and figure out who to solve thier own problems. The point is that I don't think "girly" and "princess" have to equal weak or helpless. Savannah and Tara both love the whole "princess" thing, including Tinkerbelle - who is really a fairy, but whatever. They love the Barbie movies and all of those princess stories include a female lead that is good and kind. She may not always start out strong and brave, but she finds that in herself by the end of the movie.
They love tutus and ribbons and glitter and magic wands. And I love that about them.
They believe in fairy tales. I wouldn't trade that for anything.
I don't know why this article bugs me, but it does. We love all things Princess around our house - heck, to me that is one of the great things about having girls - I get to indulge my inner "princess." Isn't that the point?
Maybe it makes me feel defensive or criticized - like we are raising the girls in some way that is going to be harmful to their self-worth as they grow up.
But, I think we are raising our girls with great values. Yeah, it is fun to be a Princess - but in our house, Princesses are strong and brave and figure out who to solve thier own problems. The point is that I don't think "girly" and "princess" have to equal weak or helpless. Savannah and Tara both love the whole "princess" thing, including Tinkerbelle - who is really a fairy, but whatever. They love the Barbie movies and all of those princess stories include a female lead that is good and kind. She may not always start out strong and brave, but she finds that in herself by the end of the movie.
They love tutus and ribbons and glitter and magic wands. And I love that about them.
They believe in fairy tales. I wouldn't trade that for anything.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
You oughta know...
1. I detest Sarah Palin.
2. I struggle to balance being green with the convenience of disposible items.
3. I don't spank my kids, but I will admit to the occasional swat on the bottom - which I always regret...
4. I don't see anything wrong with having an adult beverage in the presence of my kids. In moderation, of course.
5. I voted for Obama.
6. I don't regret my vote.
7. I think whiteknot.org is a great organization.
8. I used to have really lousy self esteem.
9. I think it is disgusting the way they "airbrush" photos these days - no wonder girls have an unattainable idea of beauty these days.
10. Even though I am a lawyer, I detest conflict. It makes me uncomfortable and I will go out of my way to avoid it.
Not sure what brought this on, but most of it comes from articles I have read recently - things I am mulling around in the back of my mind. Some of them may become future blog topics, so this is a way for me to get them out there. This is my blog and these are my opinions. Feel free to share your own thoughts, but I didn't put this out there for debate, so if your comment is about how wrong I am about anything, please don't bother posting it here. If you don't agree with something, that's fine, but go write about it in your own blog - I'd love to read it.
2. I struggle to balance being green with the convenience of disposible items.
3. I don't spank my kids, but I will admit to the occasional swat on the bottom - which I always regret...
4. I don't see anything wrong with having an adult beverage in the presence of my kids. In moderation, of course.
5. I voted for Obama.
6. I don't regret my vote.
7. I think whiteknot.org is a great organization.
8. I used to have really lousy self esteem.
9. I think it is disgusting the way they "airbrush" photos these days - no wonder girls have an unattainable idea of beauty these days.
10. Even though I am a lawyer, I detest conflict. It makes me uncomfortable and I will go out of my way to avoid it.
Not sure what brought this on, but most of it comes from articles I have read recently - things I am mulling around in the back of my mind. Some of them may become future blog topics, so this is a way for me to get them out there. This is my blog and these are my opinions. Feel free to share your own thoughts, but I didn't put this out there for debate, so if your comment is about how wrong I am about anything, please don't bother posting it here. If you don't agree with something, that's fine, but go write about it in your own blog - I'd love to read it.
Friday, November 13, 2009
In under the wire...
I was getting ready for bed when I realized that I had not done a post for today. Ha! But here I am with 59 minutes to spare!!!
Not for lack of good intentions - it has been a really long day! Up at 5:30 - get dressed, get the princesses dressed and off we go to school and work. I spent my lunch hour with Savannah reading to her class. Then meetings at work in the afternoon.
After work, I headed over to The Red Fish Gallery where I have some of my hair clippies for sale. They were having an open house Friday evening and I needed to drop off some cards. Then, I went to the pet store to pick up dog food for the canine royalty that so graciously lets us share space with them Amazing what I can find to buy in a pet store when all I really needed was dog good! I have no idea when I seem to think our dogs needed two MORE types of doggy treats, but I assure you, they do.
So, by then it is 6:00 and I am off to join my mom at a jewelry party she is presenting. She sells Premiere Jewelry and it is gorgeous stuff. Of course, I found a bracelet that I just HAD to have.
I finally got home about 9:30 and found the two princesses and thier exhausted daddy all asleep in our bed! Poor Prince Charming - those girls keep him hopping when he is being Mr. Mom!!!
I got thegirls all tucked in and picked up some around the house, get the dogs and FINALLY got to go relax in the tub!!!
That is when I remembered that I had not done a post today. Well, now I have.
Tune in tomorrow for our new regular feature, Savannah Saturday, a double feature that will be combined with Tara Tuesday.
What is Savannah Saturday, you ask? I will let you know when I figure it out...
Not for lack of good intentions - it has been a really long day! Up at 5:30 - get dressed, get the princesses dressed and off we go to school and work. I spent my lunch hour with Savannah reading to her class. Then meetings at work in the afternoon.
After work, I headed over to The Red Fish Gallery where I have some of my hair clippies for sale. They were having an open house Friday evening and I needed to drop off some cards. Then, I went to the pet store to pick up dog food for the canine royalty that so graciously lets us share space with them Amazing what I can find to buy in a pet store when all I really needed was dog good! I have no idea when I seem to think our dogs needed two MORE types of doggy treats, but I assure you, they do.
So, by then it is 6:00 and I am off to join my mom at a jewelry party she is presenting. She sells Premiere Jewelry and it is gorgeous stuff. Of course, I found a bracelet that I just HAD to have.
I finally got home about 9:30 and found the two princesses and thier exhausted daddy all asleep in our bed! Poor Prince Charming - those girls keep him hopping when he is being Mr. Mom!!!
I got thegirls all tucked in and picked up some around the house, get the dogs and FINALLY got to go relax in the tub!!!
That is when I remembered that I had not done a post today. Well, now I have.
Tune in tomorrow for our new regular feature, Savannah Saturday, a double feature that will be combined with Tara Tuesday.
What is Savannah Saturday, you ask? I will let you know when I figure it out...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
He's makin' his list...
...checkin' it twice.
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice...
Santa Claus is coming to town!!!!
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year. Always has been! And now that we have little girls, it is even more fun!
I love everything about it - the songs, the old movies, the smells and sights - seeing Christmas lights - everything!!!
Some of my favorite clips from my favorite movies:
Sisters - from White Christmas (my sister and I used to sing this one... I still know all the words!)
Christmas in Connecticut - my absolute favorite!!!
Holiday Inn - need I say more!!!
Miracle on 34th Street - the 1947 version - the original!!!
My favorite part of this movie is the courtroom scene where the prosecuting attorney objects to the admission of evidence and the judge tells him "Overruled!"
And the film that needs to introduction - Its a Wonderful Life
The whole time I am watching this scene I am going "Would he just kiss her already!!!"
And most importantly - a reminder of what Christmas is really about, brought to us by that fountain of wisdom, Linus...
Ahhhh, can't wait!!!
What's your favorite Christmas movie?
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice...
Santa Claus is coming to town!!!!
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year. Always has been! And now that we have little girls, it is even more fun!
I love everything about it - the songs, the old movies, the smells and sights - seeing Christmas lights - everything!!!
Some of my favorite clips from my favorite movies:
Sisters - from White Christmas (my sister and I used to sing this one... I still know all the words!)
Christmas in Connecticut - my absolute favorite!!!
Holiday Inn - need I say more!!!
Miracle on 34th Street - the 1947 version - the original!!!
My favorite part of this movie is the courtroom scene where the prosecuting attorney objects to the admission of evidence and the judge tells him "Overruled!"
And the film that needs to introduction - Its a Wonderful Life
The whole time I am watching this scene I am going "Would he just kiss her already!!!"
And most importantly - a reminder of what Christmas is really about, brought to us by that fountain of wisdom, Linus...
Ahhhh, can't wait!!!
What's your favorite Christmas movie?
Monday, November 9, 2009
Rebellion
I have decided I do not like this feeling that I MUST post every single day. I just feel like my blog is becoming less about posting that that interest me and more about posting something becuase I have to. I have to many other things in my life that I HAVE to do to add one more thing to the list! ARGGGGHHHH!!!!
Today was Monday and it was an okay day. Both girls had a good day at school - Savannah is coming along so great in her reading and Tara, well, Tara just enjoys life - what can I say? While Savannah worked on homework this evening, Tara did "homework" too - coloring some pictures for the fridge. Her scibbles are starting to look more like people and things now, so it is so sweet to hear her descibe her work. Her latest was "Girl dress up as a spider." And, if you look a moment, you can totally see that!
I have spent most of the evening working on hair clippies and my newest thing - ribbon headbands. Don't ask me why I spend time making hair accessories - it is just relaxing for me in a way - my own creative outlet, I guess. I have them in a gift shop downtown and am hoping to have them in another store soon. Not quitting my day job, but I do get a satisfaction from doing something creative that people are willing to pay money for.
In other news, going to see Jason Aldean this weekend (YAY!!!) and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I have a theory that people fall into 2 catogories - those who shop Black Friday and those who do not. My mom and I fall into the Those Who Shop catagory! I can't wait! I am hoping to get a large part of our Christmas shopping done. I have picked up a few things here and there for the girls, including a Madame Alexander play doll for each! Planning to hit up etsy.com for some cute clothes for the dolls - course, Tara's will probably end up naked anyway!!!
So, one more post down. I guess the thing to decide is whether I keep up my daily posts at least for the duration of November or if I decide to go back to only posting when I want to. Any thoughts?
Today was Monday and it was an okay day. Both girls had a good day at school - Savannah is coming along so great in her reading and Tara, well, Tara just enjoys life - what can I say? While Savannah worked on homework this evening, Tara did "homework" too - coloring some pictures for the fridge. Her scibbles are starting to look more like people and things now, so it is so sweet to hear her descibe her work. Her latest was "Girl dress up as a spider." And, if you look a moment, you can totally see that!
I have spent most of the evening working on hair clippies and my newest thing - ribbon headbands. Don't ask me why I spend time making hair accessories - it is just relaxing for me in a way - my own creative outlet, I guess. I have them in a gift shop downtown and am hoping to have them in another store soon. Not quitting my day job, but I do get a satisfaction from doing something creative that people are willing to pay money for.
In other news, going to see Jason Aldean this weekend (YAY!!!) and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I have a theory that people fall into 2 catogories - those who shop Black Friday and those who do not. My mom and I fall into the Those Who Shop catagory! I can't wait! I am hoping to get a large part of our Christmas shopping done. I have picked up a few things here and there for the girls, including a Madame Alexander play doll for each! Planning to hit up etsy.com for some cute clothes for the dolls - course, Tara's will probably end up naked anyway!!!
So, one more post down. I guess the thing to decide is whether I keep up my daily posts at least for the duration of November or if I decide to go back to only posting when I want to. Any thoughts?
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Annual De-lurking Day
My friend over at SnarkyMommy has declared today Annual De-lurking Day. Since I have never been shy to borrow from genius, I think it works fine for this blog too! So, if you have been reading, please post a comment and let me know!
I was thinking the other day about all the stuff that goes on in my life that I don't put on my blog. I don't talk about work except in the most general of terms and I don't talk about things with my Prince Charming. And like everyone else, I have work issues and married life issues.
No work because, well, because it is work and I am an attorney and I know better than to talk about it behind its back.
No married stuff (except the good stuff) because there is something in me that feels wrong putting stuff like that here. I really admire the bloggers out there that can let it all hang out and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly on thier blog. Everyone's marriage is different - so, everyone has differnt boundries of what to air in the public forum. For us, though - we keep that type of stuff for a smaller select crowd. In my case, it is my sister - so if you want to know all my dirty laundry, go find her...
Is that just me? Am I approaching this wrong to not talk about the thing that Prince Charming did the other day that made him oh-so-no-charming? What about y'all? Any boundries for you? I'd love to know...
I was thinking the other day about all the stuff that goes on in my life that I don't put on my blog. I don't talk about work except in the most general of terms and I don't talk about things with my Prince Charming. And like everyone else, I have work issues and married life issues.
No work because, well, because it is work and I am an attorney and I know better than to talk about it behind its back.
No married stuff (except the good stuff) because there is something in me that feels wrong putting stuff like that here. I really admire the bloggers out there that can let it all hang out and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly on thier blog. Everyone's marriage is different - so, everyone has differnt boundries of what to air in the public forum. For us, though - we keep that type of stuff for a smaller select crowd. In my case, it is my sister - so if you want to know all my dirty laundry, go find her...
Is that just me? Am I approaching this wrong to not talk about the thing that Prince Charming did the other day that made him oh-so-no-charming? What about y'all? Any boundries for you? I'd love to know...
Friday, November 6, 2009
Random thoughts
I cannot take credit for these - I stole...ummmm, borrowed, them from a friend on my mama's forum (thanks, Kristine!!!). I swear I have had all of these thoughts at least once and some of them made me laugh out loud!!!
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear
your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you
realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was
younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty
sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the
person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10.. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work
when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the
rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I
don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me
if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I
did not make any changes to.
14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this --
ever.
15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn
it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to
voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
18. My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day "Dad what would
happen if you ran over a ninja?" How the hell do I respond to that?
19. I think the freezer deserves a light as well..
20. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or
Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear
your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you
realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was
younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty
sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the
person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10.. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work
when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the
rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I
don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me
if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I
did not make any changes to.
14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this --
ever.
15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn
it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to
voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
18. My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day "Dad what would
happen if you ran over a ninja?" How the hell do I respond to that?
19. I think the freezer deserves a light as well..
20. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or
Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay
Nothing if not predictable...
I just realized that I have 2 blog posts entitled "Seriously" - clearing I overuse that word.
Other words in my very own repertoire of overuse - "frankly", "fabulous" and "absolutely".
Maybe I should declare a moratorium.
Other words in my very own repertoire of overuse - "frankly", "fabulous" and "absolutely".
Maybe I should declare a moratorium.
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