Scene: I am getting ready for bed and H, already snuggled under the covers, peers out at me. H: Wow that must be an old bra.V: Excuse, me? What are you talking about? I've worn this bra, like, twice. Ever.H: Well, it's all see-through and worn out looking. V: Oh geez. (I snort) You poor man! This is not an old bra, I just never wear it and it's not the super-nude or basic black ones I normally sport. Two things people. One, even when I play things up with my bra I rarely choose see-through for daily use as it just isn't practical to me. I like a smooth line and not something that is going to show how cold it is or the exact shape of my areola, you know? Since this third pregnancy, I've discovered a great need for pretty underwear on a daily basis. I want coordinated, colorful, sexy pieces … [Read more...]
The Snow is Beautiful. Just Don’t Be an Idiot.
It is snowing in our part of the world again. White flakes big and small swirl around as heavy winds beat against the screens helping to form icy drips that coat them. All around me, I hear the same thing. A chorus of, "I hate this! I'm sick of snow!" It goes on and on in a never-ending cacophony of voices that I really do not understand.I hate winter. I hate the cold, the icy rains, sleet, slush and grayness of it all. The black, bleak branches of trees reaching up to an impervious grey sky make me shiver and bemoan winter's very existence. What I do not hate is snow. Snow to me is still a magical gift. It is Mother Nature's way of telling us to stop, look around and take a breather. The snow is a perfect way to get outdoors and see the world in a very different way. Everything is clean, … [Read more...]
Overheards- I’m Huge
Yesterday, I took the girls out for some play time with friends at an indoor play area. While there a young woman struck up a conversation with my friend and me. When she found out I was having my third she looked at me and said, "Wow! You are showing already! You are going to be HUGE!" I smiled through my teeth and laughed it off thinking, "Sweetie, I'm still smaller than you. And ten years older."Cut to this morning when H said to me, "You're my hot wife." I smirked and jokingly asked, "Even though I'm already SO HUGE?" He replied, "You're not that huge."Excuse me, what?He then said, "Wait. No, wait! What?! I didn't. I'm so confused. It's still dark out, it's too early. Don't get mad at me already...."Well, if I'm huge now then wait … [Read more...]
We Vant to be Alone
Being woken up at 5:30 in the morning by a four year-old whining that she is hungry is maddening. When that said four year-old is accompanied by a waving long-beamed flashlight that glows across your room making it feel like your being invaded by aliens? Well, that is just a recipe for evil. Throw in the four year-old then knocking on her sister's door while calling her name and you have two parents who can only dream of the fact that they are going away A-L-O-N-E this weekend while they grumble into their pillows and bemoan their early morning existence.That's right. Bright and early Friday morning we are dropping TD and The Comedian off at their grandparents house for a weekend of spoiled, late bedtimes, chicken nugget, juice box … [Read more...]
It’s Her Birthday
Lying across a green and orange paisley and floral couch, I would twist and turn always trying to find a cool spot to rest my face against the fabric. The music was always there. Playing softly, sometimes loudly, always there carrying me along as if I was floating down a river. The soft pumping of the foot pedals accompanied it all in the distant background.Sometimes I would rouse myself from my own little world of imaginary friends and lost lands to request a tune, most often it was, "Play the mosquito song! Play the mosquito song!" She would laugh and wordlessly pull out the children's music book and play the juvenile tune that buzzed across the keyboard. After it was over it was usually her favorite Chopin that she would play. Sometimes if I was lucky, I could pick out my favorite … [Read more...]
The Non-Drinkers Club
Last month I proposed a thirty day challenge of sorts. No sugar and no alcohol for the entire month of January. H was first on the bandwagon and then a few fine bloggers decided to join me on this crazy train. I wanted to see if eliminating sugar and drinking from my diet would improve my workouts, help me lose a few pounds and generally change the way I felt internally. Essentially it was a month long cleanse. H decided to go all balls to the wall insane though and throw in the "no fried food" thing too. Egads. What started out easy peasy with me just desiring sugar and even dreaming of it became a nightmare. I thought it would be hard to get rid of the alcohol, I mean what is bath time without wine? I cook with wine so why not pour a glass during the process too? Girls night … [Read more...]
Open Your Ears & Minds. It’s Your Country at Stake.
Reprinted from DC Metro Moms. It's part two in my week long social/social media experiment. Results are forthcoming.January, 1961 John F. Kennedy asked the following question during his inaugural address, "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country." Forty-nine years later the same question is still being asked. Not by a President this time but by our very own citizens of this great country.Looking back, I find it interesting to note that Kennedy proposed this during the early sixties. Times were indeed a'chan-gin' and it would give way to less of the "greatest generation's" mindset of service and being bound to our communities but to the "me" generation, the 1970s and 80s, a time full of self-fulfillment, … [Read more...]
Republicans, Democrats and a Social Media Experiment
I'm going to conduct a social/social media experiment here and I would love it if you would play along. Over the next few days I will post the following question on Facebook, blogs and Twitter to name just a few. Please submit your comments and thoughts here or on those outlets. I'll compile the results and we'll see how successful we are in both the social media and social arenas.QUESTION:When you think of the terms 'Republican' and 'Democrat' what words, adjectives and/or phrases jump to mind?Be honest. You will see the results in a few days. Thanks for helping me out, passing it along and hopefully we will all learn a thing or two when this is complete. … [Read more...]
Is There a Plan C?
A week or so ago I mentioned that I had some "stunning" news. That news would be that after the debacle that was Mirena and some malfunctions on Lifestyles part and Plan B, it has come to our notice that now we need a Plan C. I'm pregnant. This my friends, was not planned. We, well I, was done. No more pregnancies, no more babies and puking up my insides for months on end. No more ginormous boobs to contend with as well as puffiness, cankles, or pants that don't stay up. My breeding days were over. Ha! I feel like the Grand Pumpkin that comes to life in the Simpsons Treehouse of Horrors spoof. He is fed pumpking bread by Milhouse and then screams, "Revenge!" and sets out to eat all the little children at the Halloween party. Yes, Lifestyles and … [Read more...]
The 90’s
Next week I will be journey into the cold, arctic North known as New England. My grandmother is turning ninety. Ninety, y'all. That's a big-time, lets all party down event. Cake and ice cream will be served. There might be a sash or crown. Like my grandmother, this event will be ...wait for it...LEGENDARY.Sorry, I couldn't resist.Here is four generations of the family right here. Many more will be present and I can't wait. … [Read more...]