Poof! You’re Two!

From this to thisin what seems like 0 to 60 in no time flat.Look at you, you are two today. Because of that, I suppose I should write some sappy hearts and flowers post about how it is hard to believe that two years ago on this very day, you my sweetie face munchkin dumpling with cheeks so cute your Aunt E wants to bite them, was born. Right, then. Let’s get started shall we? I think that’s what the midwife said when I asked if it was OK to push. To T.D., my tiny dictator, who I wouldn’t have any other way. I love everything about you no matter what I may say under clenched teeth and furrowed brow. I love your big brown eyes that mirror my own. I love your tiny teeth and even the fangs. Actually, I am quite proud of those and I must say, a bit envious. You have the most infectious … [Read more...]

Now you know my secrets

So you are getting a meme. Feel free to laugh and mock at my answers all you want. Hey it was either this or I was going to have to tell you all about H's dead toenail. The one that he kept scratching last night as I tried to watch Medium. Scritch, Scritch, Scritch... it was too awful.1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No, just victory. It was a victory in the family that I was a girl. 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Tuesday night, sadly watching Scott Baio is 46 & pregnant- oh the shame.3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? For reals? I never thought about it. I'm still not thinking about it.4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? This is a question? Turkey but none of that smoked stuff. Plech!5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? I have a daughter. She is a tiny dictator.6. IF YOU WERE … [Read more...]

Angel Pins & Mardi Gras Beads

I'm all over the place today. I actually allowed myself to flop back into bed this morning thinking, eh... I've got a post topic or two rattling around in my bean, I'm fine. Psssht. Then I went to the gym and had my ass kicked by one cheerful instructor who likes it when we silently curse her. When I came home I had an email from my mother, my aunt passed away at 4:45 a.m. She was 94. We knew it was coming, in fact, I said a silent prayer this morning asking that my aunt be made at peace. By the time I said it, it was already done. So allow me a moment to regroup and greeve a bit. She made a mean martini. She wore Mardi Gras beads all year long, no matter what the occassion.She drove a white, zippy little car with a red racing stripe and a spoiler on the back for extra edge.Her cat, … [Read more...]

Whoo Whee! The Excitement Cannot Be Contained.

I'd like to think I lead the kind of exciting life that provides endlessly funny and entertaining blog fodder but lately not even Target runs or treks to the low-budget grocery store produce more than mild annoyance or wild moments of elation (incredibly cute shoes for $7!!!) and the hum drum moments that make up everyday life. Really. Do you really want to know that I almost snapped after my daughter discovered her first paper cut and proceeded to say, "paypah tut" about ninety times, and that is a minimal estimate, in a row that made me slowly crazy. The dog has not peed in our bed this week so, Huzzah! I have just been working, staying in line with the 10 week challenge and no one at my gym has even done anything remotely amusing. I cannot count the block of Dire Straits … [Read more...]

Is it Worth It?

Because I really worked it this weekend. Here's a riddle for you. What do you get when you combine- Three friends spendingThree hours bakingTwo batches of browniesOne batch of sugar cookiesOne batch of peanut butter kiss cookiesOne batch of chocolate chip cookiesOne batch of chocolate covered peanut butter barsA couple of baskets, one poster, a batch of pink ribbons andFour hours spent standing outside in the early morning cold outside of a Wal-mart?The answer: $54 and some change. Yes, my friends, after all that we raised $54 for the Avon Walk this weekend. It is true. We are, as a nation, giving less this year than in years past. Last year when it rained and I froze my tookas off in the freezing cold I raised $100. The year before that? $200 in the winds of January complete with … [Read more...]

It’s The Random Facts Edition

I was asked to list ten random facts about me in an interview recently (I'm as shocked as you that someone wanted to interview me) and since it is Friday, my WIFI is still messed up and now I have a lovely sty taking up residence and taking over my right eye, I'm taking it easy to day-Random Facts About Me- (because I'm that fascinating)I believe in E.T.'sI hate the dark.I love fluffernutter sandwiches, especially for breakfast when training for the Avon Walk.I wish I played the bass violin.I have been a Titanic nut since I was nine which also makes me never want to take a cruise nor do I like deep ocean water.I have medium skills but please don't ask me if your Aunt Mildred is nearby or if you have a ghost in your house. It doesn't really work like that.I prefer purses over shoes. In … [Read more...]

Please pass the schmaltz

Yes, Internets, I will admit it. Valentines Day turns me into a total sap. Me. The person who shuns hugs and has to remind myself to pet my dog. Me, the person who swatted their own mother away moments after birth, loves Valentines Day, the most commercialized day of the year.I love Valentines Day for all its schmaltz too. It coconut-crème filled, shiny foiled lined, candy coated goodness. I love it not only because it is my father’s birthday or the day my daughter was supposed to be born but because I can show my soft, sappy side and blame it on the 14th of February rather than the fact that sometimes I can be soft and cuddly. Sometimes.Without further ado my top picks for Valentines Day songs and movies. I do love my lists!Possession, Sarah McCachlan -is there anything sexier than that … [Read more...]

It’s SUPER TUESDAY- For Me!

"It's the most wonderful time of the year..."Aside from Christmas and the actual Election in November this is quite possibly one of my most favoritest, bestest times of the year! I was a bit sad last week when all the excitement was flowing on every news channel, newspaper and all over the Internet. I felt left out living here in the DC Metro area. Today, it is a jubilee!So if you live in the DC Metro area, remember today to VOTE! It's your first right as an American and one that is very important. Know that you are participating in something that really does matter and could quite possibly make history. Exciting, no? I'm even excited about reigning in a crazy toddler while standing in line so you know this must be a big day for me. I'll report back later! I'm wearing my Baby Brewing … [Read more...]

Mayday! Mayday! Mom Down!

Sometimes I wish, secretly hope for and yes, beg for a Command Center of sorts that would monitor my home (only for purposes of good and well-being) from a remote location. They would be able to hear and see what is going on and see what a nightmare lunch time can be. Yeah, it's not always that cute when your child smears sour cream on EVERYTHING. Life with kids is not always one cute photo op after another. Just when it looks like Mom is about to lose it a little alarm would go off in my house sending out a signal of distress to the Command Center. The Command Center would be on high alert on the days I'm alone for long hours with a million things to do. Like when my husband has decided to change plans or just not call to say he isn't bringing people by our house for a visit, people that … [Read more...]

Cherry Nyquil Makes Me a Donkey’s Patootie

You know those moments that you wish you could take back? Those times when you laugh at a really inappropriate point and then you just can't stop laughing. Everyone around you looks at you like your a total ass and in fact you probably are? I had one of those moments last night. H has been sick this week. The cold is a bad one. The man has been a trooper all week including last night when he took care of the infamous T.D. while I had a party for a friend (Silpada anyone?). I'm very grateful for that. Is it my fault that I actually found it funny rather than repulsive when he burped cherry Nyquil in my face last night as I fell asleep? It happened once and I thought, "Huh. Never had that burped in my face before. Of all the things my kid, strangers or family has burped in my face … [Read more...]