Horton Hears A Who March 15, 2008

Last night we went to go see the new Dr. Seuss movie and I thought it was great.  Sweet Pea loved it and of course now she wants the book and can’t wait for the movie to come out so we can buy it.  Monkey was surprisingly good during the first half and then the second half he kept going from me to Mimi, and then to Grumps.  And of course during the last 20 min he decided to chill out and watch.  I can’t believe I actually went because that meant taking Monkey and the last time I took him he was terrible, but David was working late last night and I really wanted to go, and I’m glad I did.  Ooo before I forget I have to tell you the previews I saw: Nim’s Island-I’ll pass; Kung Fu Panda-It’s going to be hilarious; Wall E-Can’t wait to see this latest Pixar movie; and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaur; I really like the first two and I think this one will be good, oh and it said that it will be coming out in 3-D too.

Oh and before I forget no one has left me any rude comments about me getting a ticket but you know how some people can be so that’s why I said don’t leave one.  Thanks for leaving me your stories and comments.

I See You March 12, 2008

I received some interesting mail today.  I don’t know about where you live but a few months ago at major intersections they installed cameras to enforce red light safety.  And can you guess who violated this safety rule–yes that’s right me.  It seems that last Tuesday I was caught on camera going through a red light.  Now please before any of you out there jump down my throat this is not a normal thing I do and to be honest I don’t recall doing that.  What I do recall is trying to shop for Easter outfits and Monkey not being very cooperative; I know that no excuse.  Just to make sure that it was me I had to go back to the calendar and sure enough I was the one who had the car that day, crap now I have to tell David.  Well surprisingly enough he wasn’t mad but did tell me to be more careful.  Oh and to make it worse you can go on the website and watch the video and you know what I never slowed down!  I still can’t believe it and yes I’m mad at myself.  I know what was going thru my mind “must hurry home before I lose my mind” because from what I do remember is Monkey throwing a fit and Sweet Pea yelling at him to be quiet.  Oh and the price of this ticket is $75. 

Before I go for any of you that are reading this and plan on leaving me some type of rude comment-don’t.  I’m not a reckless person nor am I perfect and it just so happens that I made a mistake.   Anyway hopefully everyone is having a good week.

Thanks for the advice March 12, 2008

I want to thank everyone who gave me their opinion on the things I listed to get Sweet Pea.  As cute as the Littlest Pet Shop is I did worry about all the small stuff since Monkey still puts things in his mouth like his nightlight.  He unplugs it and then has figured out how to unscrew the light bulb and then puts one or the other in his mouth–what am I going to do with him!  So now I have to wait until he’s asleep before I can plug his nightlight in; seriously Sweet Pea was never like that. 

Ok back to the toys issue.  The one thing I never thought of was American Girl dolls, I’ve heard of them but never thought to get her one so thanks Jess.  Also I was thinking of getting her a couple of Barbie dolls.  Alright last question–am I making this harder than what it should be?

What do y’all think of this March 11, 2008

**I know many of you had said that you can’t see the picture-sorry.  See if you can click on it and maybe it will take you to the website.  http://www.camillesboutiqueshop.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=63

 I don’t remember when I first saw this but I think it’s really cool.  To look at more of these just google kreative kids plush backpacks and a whole variety will pop up.  Anyway it’s a plush rolling backpack w/a detachable cat and on the back of the cat is a zipper for the kids to store stuff in.  This also comes in as a regular backpack.  So my question is do you think she would like this and would it be useful (either in a backpack or a rolling backpack).  When I showed Sweet Pea she said she wanted to use it for school but I’m not sure.  Again I would appreciate some input–and thanks Burg for your comment.

What to get. March 10, 2008

In little over a month Sweet Pea is turning 5 and I still can’t believe it.  She has alredy decided on her birthday theme and for sure this year we are doing The Backyardigans.  Because wouldn’t you know that’s what she wanted to do last year and I couldn’t find anything but right after her birthday that stuff was popping out everywhere.  So we have that covered now it’s just telling everyone what to get her.  Sure there are clothes but every kids needs toys.  So here is the list she gave me but of course I had to give her a list of things because she couldn’t really tell me what she wanted.

The Littlest Pet Shop: This is one that she asked for.  So I’m wondering for those of you who have little girls do they really like this toy and is it worth buying.  I don’t really like the idea of a bunch of little things everywhere but if she really wants and she’ll like it then I can get over it.

Item 2 that I think she will like but she’s kind of so-so about it.  I really think she’ll like it once she gets it because it has princesses all over it and it’s purple. 

If this helps she doesn’t watch Hannah Montana, so that knocks that out.  So please if you have any suggestions on what to get her I’m all ears.  Thanks for all your help. 

A Little Bit of Snow March 8, 2008

Yesterday was such a busy day for me and I wanted to make sure I posted my party post that I forgot to tell y’all what happened.  The kids and I wake up around 7 and to my wonderful surprise there were snow flurries coming down!  Now I know for those of you who live up north that’s a not a big deal but I on the other hand live in Texas (not far from Houston).  So you know that stuff like that doesn’t happen very often.  Anyway the kids and I ran downstairs to look out our windows in the veranda and it was absolutely beautiful (even if very little stuck to the ground).  I ran out and took a couple of pictures because well this should be documented.  I would post a pic but honestly I just don’t feel like this morning.  Anyway there was enough snow packed on our windshield that you could actually make a few snowballs.  I’m sure some of you northerners are laughing at me and that’s cool because I’m laughing at myself.  Oh and for the record I have seen real snow and I have played and shoveled it–which is no fun task.  Alright well I’m off to go read some new blogs–have a great weekend!

Hello is anyone out there? March 4, 2008

I know I don’t post everyday and there have been a few times when I’ve gone almost a whole week but where are you guys.  I guess I’m feeling left out because Burg was the only nice one to comment on here in the past couple of days.  Anyway I’m sure y’all are busy doing grown-up stuff.

As for me I’ve been doing grown-up stuff as well; you know take care of the kids and the never ending mounds of school work I can’t seem to dwindle down.  Oh and I hit up Target today for some Easter outfits for the kids.  Did y’all realize that Easter will be here in a little less then 2 weeks!?!  Surprisingly enough I was able to find an outfit for each my kiddos and let me tell you the selection for Monkey was slim pickings but I like what I bought him (he has a blazer and a clip-on tie).  Which started me thinking that I don’t know how to tie a tie so I guess it will be left up to David to help him out.

Oh and did you know that today 101 Dalmations came out along w/Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium?  Sweet Pea has already said that 101 Dalmations is the first thing she wants to watch tomorrow.  As for other I haven’t seen it but I can’t wait to sit down and watch it with her.  I don’t think Monkey will be that interested but who knows he could surprise me.  Alright well I hope y’all are doing well.

Stuff About Me Meme March 3, 2008

Tracy tagged me for a meme the other day because she knows how much I like to do them and it gives me something to write about without having to think of something–so here it goes.
 

1. What is your occupation?
I’m a sahm to two beautiful kids who keep me on my toes and are the light of my life.

2. What color are your socks?
They are fuzzy pink and white stripped socks.

3. What are you listening to right now?
I’m on the phone so no music right now.

4. What was the last thing you ate.
Corn Pops for breakfast-yumm.

5. Can you drive a stick shift?
No, unless you count the fact that every time I’ve tried I’ve stalled a million times.

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? If I could be any color it would be Scarlet, I love the color red and there are times when I think of myself as bold and sassy (sometimes anyway).

 7. Last person you were on the phone with?
I’m talking to my sister right now.

8. Do you like the person that sent this to you?
Hmmm let me think-of course I do that’s why I always tag her and have her on my sidebar.

9. Favorite Drink?
Non-Alcoholic: Coke; I have to have one everyday.  Alcoholic: Crown and Coke

10. What is your favorite sport to watch?
I like to watch football and sometimes soccer and hockey.  But don’t think I understand everything that going on.

11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
So many times that I don’t like my “natural” hair color which is black.  I think it washes my face out so if anything it’s a med-dark brown color.  However that being said I think I want to go and get my hair done–I’m think black hair with purple highlighted near the front.  I saw a girl yesterday at luch and I loved it.

12.Pets?
No not right now, I don’t feel like having to potty train a dog and my Monkey at the same time.

13. Favorite Food?
I love, love, love Italian. 

14. Last movie you watched?
I watched Little Women the other night; I like the movie and the book.

15. Favorite day of the year?
Ok I have a few: my birthday, the kid’s birthday, my anniversary.

16. What do you do to vent anger?
I call my sister who is always there to listen and sometimes I’ll blog about it.

17. What was your favorite toy as a child?I loved Barbies, Cabbage Patch, Rainbow Brite, My Little Pony, and Care Bears-gee was a kid of the 80’s or what.

18. What is your favorite? Fall or Spring?
That’s a tough one but I prefer Fall because I love the cool weather.

19. Hugs or Kisses?  Both thank you.

20. What kind of pie?
I have two Apple and Cherry.

21. Living arrangements?
Right now we live with David’s parents out in the country.

22. When was the last time you cried?
Last week, I was having a bad day and David and the kids just seemed to be hitting all the wrong buttons.

23. What is on the floor of your closet?
Let’s see, boxes, shoes, blankets, and a big duffle bag.

24. Who is the friend you’ve had the longest that you are tagging?
Catwoman, next to Tracy she’s the other blogger I’ve known the longest.

25. The friend that you have known the shortest amount of time that you are tagging?
Jessica, she’s my newest blogging buddy who I think is awesome and she liked to do meme’s.  26. Favorite smell?
I love the smell of babies; there is just something so sweet and pure about the way babies smell.
 

27. What inspires you?
I love books.

28. What are you afraid of?
Aside from roaches because they are creepy gross, I don’t want to look back at my life and have a lot of regrets.

29. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?
Cheeseburger please with ketchup, lettuce, and tomatoes.

30. Favorite cat breed?
I don’t know the name of the breed but I want a ginger colored cat.

31. Number of keys on your key ring?
I only have two but there are like 4 or 5 key chains on there.

32. How many years at your current job?
I’m going on 3 1/2 years right now.

33. Favorite day of the week?
Fridays

34. How many provinces have you lived in?
A few.

35. How many countries have you been to?
Only one the U.S.

Beowulf February 28, 2008

Alright so last night David and I finally watched Beowulf, and it wasn’t at all what I had expected.  I did know that it would be all done in CGI and I thought that it looked pretty cool, however, I didn’t know that it wouldn’t follow the poem.  I remember reading this poem a long time ago and it was never one of my favorites-I thought it was a little boring.  Anyway while watching the movie I started thinking this is not how I remember the poem being, so of course after the movie I went and googled Beowulf and sure enough I was right.  The movie wasn’t really like the poem at all, I mean sure they had followed some of the stuff but overall they changed quite a bit.  Well David liked it but couldn’t see why I bothered me so much since I didn’t really like the poem all that much.  All I can say is that I’m one of those people that when you read something and they then make a movie it should pretty much follow the storyline.  I mean what would you think if you were watching Romeo and Juliet and in the end they are both alive and live happily ever after–sure it would be nice but that’s not how the story goes and I would hate it.  Oh and speaking of Romeo and Juliet I didn’t like the remake of it with Claire Danes and Leo DiCaprio.

XXtraordinary Blogger Award February 27, 2008

 

I think last week Jessica gave me an award and I’m just now getting around to blogging about it–sorry Jess.  I really have been busy with school work and did I mention that David has been on vacation, so you know he throws off my schedule.  Anyway for those of you who don’t know Jessica her blog is called Never a Dull Moment, and I love it.  She’s a mom, wife, and student–she funny and talks about her life and school, oh and her obsession for Vera Bradley she is also very down to earth and cool and I’m so glad that I found her blog.  So again thank you Jess for giving me this award I love it and I appreciate it a lot especially since I haven’t been blogging as much as I’d like to.  Ok now for the people who I think are XXtraordinary bloggers:

Tracy: I love heading over to her blog because it’s always something different.  I could be about one of her kids doing something funny, to volunteering at her daughter’s school.  Oh and I love the random youtube stuff she posts and because of her I have love Rob the Intern.

Catwoman: Here’s a mom who will literally blog about anything and I mean ANYTHING; and that’s what I love about her blog.  She has a great sense of humor and her letters to Little Man will melt anyone’s heart.

Burg: Another funny mom (I’m seeing a trend here) who is also down to earth and isn’t afraid to talk about whatever is on her mind.  She also posts funny pics with wicked funny sayings.

Hmmm I just realized that all these women make me laugh but there is a lot more to them then the humor factor-they’re real.  These women aren’t afraid to blog about the good and the bad of what life has to throw at us and for that I’m grateful because it’s nice to know that you’re not alone even if we aren’t going thru the same thing.  These women are compassionate and are always there to lend a word of encouragement so thank you ladies!