Crazy Little Thing Called Love

06/21/2011 - DIY Laundry Dresser

2011-06-21T21:02:00.000-07:00

As the Superkids are getting older, I'm slowing trying to reclaim neglected areas of our home and make them a bit more stream lined and organized.

(I love organization! It is another true passion of mine.)

Anyway, while Stumbling I ventured upon the site Ana-White.com loaded with FREE easy furniture plans. Upon seeing a laundry storage option, my heart fell for a clean and crisp laundry basket sorter.

So, here is somewhat of my before. In my laundry area was this chrome rolling cart which housed my mismatched laundry baskets and other miscellaneous items. It was sturdy and served it purpose.

-----BEFORE-----

-----AFTER-----

Now, I have all beautiful white baskets all lined up ready to sort all my laundry. Thank you to Superman who surprised me on Father's Day by cutting all the pieces for me so we could get it all screwed together. I love it!

Thanks again Superman & Ana-White.com!

What's is your favorite DIY site?

06/18/2011 - My Other Middle Name - Yard Sale

2011-06-18T22:25:00.000-07:00

As I am getting older, I'm trying to really identify what my passions are in life, especially having kids. Small children tend to take the focus off of ones self and you can lose track of who you are and what you love. I currently have a short list of things that light me on fire with the passion of an addict. Today, I was in rare form...100 degree temps did little to break my focus. Today was a special day...Saturday....YARD SALE DAY!

Don't get me wrong, not every yard sale is worth drooling over. In Nevada, I have found only about 1 out of every 5 is good. I don't want to look at people's over priced junk. You seriously think someone is going to buy your tattered, stained, and ripped bowling towel for $5? PASS! I've seen it all!

Today I only went to one sale, twice. Yes, it was that good. Honestly, if I knew they were having it again tomorrow, I'd show up again! The sale was listed on my favorite web page for sales: yardsaletreasuremap.com
It is AWESOME! Try it some time! It pulls all the sales from Craig's List and more! (More details about how to have a sale later, as I love to have sales too!!!)

Anyway, it was close to the house, well organized, and they wanted stuff to move...I took the kids and started to hunt. The Superkids were doing great, but I knew they wouldn't last and it was getting hot fast! Our first trip I spent a whopping $5.

I knew I needed to go back and rescope it out....and this was the kicker...While looking through the kids clothes one of the ladies working the sale handed me a garbage bag and said, "fill it, $5"! Now I've been given a small box and told $5, but a garbage bag?!@$!!! The icing on the cake...the clothes was in mint condition and amazing brands! Fox, Hurley, Under Armor, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Keen, Adidas, Nike, Polo, Ecko, Land's End, Ann Taylor, Guess, Children's Place, Melissa & Doug, Disney Store and MORE!!!! The books and toys were in beautiful shape too!

So, what did I get for $17?

No, Not just the "In the Box" train set and 2 mint hard cover "Chicka Chicka" books.....

Boys clothes....

More books, 2 amazing 4x4 trucks, Games, Soccer Gear, and Sports Wear...

Girly Clothes, Dance Leotards, Tutus, Ballet Slippers, Tap Shoes...

& More...

& MORE!

And I just realized I didn't get any of my yoga mats, videos, books, or a few other things in the photos.

Oh well.

Yes, this is how I shop.

The pair of pink Keen's in the front alone would have cost 2x what I paid for everything.

I'm guessing about 170 pieces for $17....SCORE!

Thank you!

06/16/2011 - Products I Love - Gymboree Bubbles!

2011-06-16T22:28:00.000-07:00

As a mommy, I often get asked about products I love that I either bought or received while raising my children. One thing the majority of the products have in common is "life span". The majority of my favorites can be used for at least 2 years or longer. Here is another product that I love:

GYMBOREE BUBBLES!

Hands down these are the best bubbles out there and well worth the price.

(Here's a tip...use the 20% off coupon on them...the coupon always seems to be in some parenting magazine.)

These are potent little guys and have serious "hang time"! When do I use these magic little floating gems? All the time! They have become a staple in the stroller, my vehicle (do not use while driving), jacket pockets, kitchen, living room, and bathroom...among other places. Of all of the locations, the bathroom is the best! Why? Potty Training!

Supergirl is 19 months and loves to us the potty, and loves to request bubbles! I'm lucky I don't have an issue with her and the potty, but in a pinch I can get her to hang out a bit longer if I think a #2 is approaching! Bubbles will also keep my 3 year old, Superboy, in the bathroom so I can keep an eye on him while his sister is "busy".

Gymboree Bubbles, a product I love!

Disclaimer: I was not given this product or asked to complete a review of it....I blogged it, 'cuz I LOVE it!

6/15/2011 - You learn a lot in 7 months....

2011-06-15T22:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to the blog-o-sphere!
I've learned a lot over the past 7 months....first and foremost, I will not ever do a daily blog challenge for a month ever again. I was so burnt out from blogging it took me seven months to recover!
Other fun items; Watching my children grow, Testing new products, Getting more organized (if that is possible), Reconnecting with friends, Eating amazing food, Thrifty finds & Many other tid-bits. WOW! I can't wait to share them with you!
But since this is summer I'll leave you for today with a photo of Superboy, in Superboy (belly flop) flying form! Enjoy!

11/27/2010 - Day 27 What’s the best thing going for you right now?

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LIFE! Without it, I would not be here to experience the adventure that life really is. Life is so amazing! It gives us the opportunity to feel a bevy of emotions, see sights unimaginable, touch objects thought to be untouchable, smell amazing scents, taste the splendor of many things, hear the sounds that can soothe and revive the spirit, travel to places near and far.....Life is the best thing I have going for me right now. ENJOY!

11/26/2010 - Day 26 Have you ever thought about giving up on life?

2010-11-26T20:55:00.000-08:00

Really? That's cheerful on Black Friday....This meme is not much fun anymore...Hmmmm....4 days to go. Sorry, hang in there...December will be much better! In fact, I'll have my first real give-away!!!! YEA!!! Stay tuned!

11/25/2010 - Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.

2010-11-25T20:54:00.000-08:00

Not sure if I'm suppose to know this...
I'd rather say Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so blessed and honored to have a loving family and wonderful friends. May your day be amazing!

11/24/2010 - Day 24 Make a playlist

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For my Toddler "Super Boy" - A Playlist1. Stop! In the Name of Love - The Supremes2. I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Beatles
3. What'd I Say - Ray Charles4. Trouble - Elvis5. Here We Go Again - Ray Charles6. Save Me - Queen7. Stayin'Alive - BeeGees8. Your Sweetness is my Weakness - Barry White9. Any Dream Will Do - "Joseph" 10. Silent Night - Holiday

11/23/2010 - Day 23 Something you wish you had done in your life.

2010-11-23T02:53:00.000-08:00

Have you seen my bucket list? It is on a tab above....check it out! :)

11/22/2010 - Day 22 Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.

2010-11-22T20:53:00.000-08:00

Much like my posts about the people in my life were there or are there for a reason, I can't wish away something I have done in my past as it is become a part of who I am. Sure, if I could wish away one thing I went though, I'd love to wish away the heartache of multiple miscarriages.....but I also met over 30 amazing women because of it. I discovered so much about myself. I read, learned, and shared stories with others about my medical trails and tests. I became stronger with knowledge. I persevered. I became pregnant. I stayed pregnant. I labored and delivered a healthy baby. I became hope for others who were walking in similar shoes. I survived.
Although I hated this phrase at the time, "all things happen for a reason", it may be true. I will always remember and think of my 4 little angels...I know they are watching over me and my two little ones here on Earth.

11/22/2010 - Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?

2010-11-21T20:52:00.000-08:00

Fight? We love each other too much to fight, but this is pretend so...Hmmmm....First, I'd look over and ask if he's okay.....then calmly suggest that we should call for help.
---sinus infection and fever----UGGG....

11/20/2010 - Day 20 Your views on drugs and alcohol.

2010-11-20T20:52:00.000-08:00

Drug and alcohol....for the most part, I think they are over rated. Take drugs: Have you listened to the commercials for some of them? The side effects are outrageous! I think Western medicine can be a bit out of control...I think it needs a better balance. And alcohol: Uck! Really...the majority of the easily accessed stuff tastes like a bodily excrement or burns so badly it hurts. Still feeling under the weather....boo!

11/19/2010 - Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?

2010-11-19T20:52:00.000-08:00

WOW! Those are both pretty bold and broad...especially for a Friday. For me, religion is a belief that there is "something" out there "bigger" and "more powerful" than myself. And as for a politics, they are a mess! But, I have actually taken an interest in them lately.
Sorry so short....not feeling well today. :(

11/28/2010 - Day 28 What if you were pregnant, what would you do?

2010-11-18T20:56:00.001-08:00

Well, upon accurate confirmation I'd be shocked, happy, sad, scared, nervous, joyous, amazed, awestruck, perplexed, and nauseous. Then, I'd eat a bowl of ice cream with Golden Grahams and go to bed.

11/18/2010 - Day 18 Your views on gay marriage.

2010-11-18T20:51:00.000-08:00

Who am I to judge?If two people, no matter what their genders, want to get married and share their life together through the vows of marriage, why not. I really don't get this "issue".

11/17/2010 - Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.

2010-11-17T22:08:00.003-08:00

Skinny BitchI became a vegetarian after reading this humorously, well-written book. Amazing....worth the read!

11/16/2010 - Day 16 Something you definitely could live without.

2010-11-16T22:08:00.000-08:00

War and Hate....really...they are too much energy. Why can't we all just get along?

11/15/2010 - Day 15 Something you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.

2010-11-15T22:07:00.000-08:00

Bacon....I was a vegetarian for almost 3 years....Bacon was the one thing I missed. Real bacon can not be duplicated in a veggie form. Bacon is my greatest weakness. I love bacon.

11/14/2010 - Day 14 A hero that has let you down.

2010-11-14T22:06:00.000-08:00

What is a "Hero"?

–noun, plural -roes; for 5 also -ros.

1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

3. the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc.

4. Classical Mythology .

a. a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.

b. (in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.

c. (in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.

5. hero sandwich.

6. the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.

I'll go with 5 and 6...

Dear Capriotti's,

You put onions on my hero. I do not like onions. What a let down.

11/13/2010 - Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)

2010-11-13T21:51:00.000-08:00

I think I may be too eclectic for this. I love lots of different music for different reasons. Depending on the toughness of the situation I would call on different artists. So....

Dear Fiona Apple,Your driving dark tones seem to numb my thoughts and focus my artistic side to express what I'm feeling in more of a creative and soulful way.

Hey Bobby McFarin,You got it...Don't worry, be happy!

DJ OB-One,You made labor fun and tolerable.

Ricky Martin,It is crazy to think almost every song you sing has just the right tempo to run too...I hate to run, but you get me through it.

Britney Spears,Thanks for making me feel like it is okay to be a girl.

Kanye West,I really think you are quite crazy, but your lyrics can almost instantly put me in a great mood and make me feel like I can conquer anything!

Marvin Gaye,Ooooo, baby...only your voice can put a twinkle in my eye.
Okay...you get the idea....NEXT!

11/12/2010 - Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.

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Hmmm...great question...but tell me why would I dwell on this?NEXT!

11/11/2010 - Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

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Being Organized!
It's a passion...I love to find a creative home for most everything.
I can walk into most any room and reorganize the space in my mind to best fit what is in the room for maximum efficiency. I love being asked to redesign someone's office, work space, classroom, bedroom, playroom, etc... for a better flow. Truly a Zen Moment!

11/10/2010 - Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you did not know.

2010-11-10T20:32:00.000-08:00

Really...can't say that I have an answer for this one. I really believe that each and every person in my life is there for a reason. They each possess a skill set that I must need to learn from. Then, once the teaching time is over and the lesson is learned, I believe they will phase out of my life. :)

11/09/2010 - Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.

2010-11-09T10:33:00.000-08:00

My gut says Jen. My Bean.
Jennifer Carlson, Jen Coyle, or who know what her name is now.
She lived near Madison, WI.
She was like the sister I never had. My twin in college.
All I know is some how we drifted apart and now I've lost track of her.
My Christmas and Birthday cards go unanswered...I've stopped sending them.
I frequently search the internet for her....
I see she once had a picture business....
Facebook is no help....
I've searched her siblings....nothing....
I won't give up...
I still think of her often and say Happy Birthday to her every August.
It was so good to see you almost 10 years ago....
I love ya Bean!
I hope life is treating you well!

11/08/2010 - Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.

2010-11-08T10:33:00.001-08:00

Really...this is the meme for today. Hmmm....

Honestly, like I said earlier, the people in my life surfaced for a reason. I know I have had some interesting lessons to learn and I am sure there are more to come. My life has been pretty amazing in a nut shell....sure, there have been some hell-ish moments, but all-in-all....Life is Good! and Karma will get ya every time! :)

11/07/2010 - Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.

2010-11-07T10:32:00.000-08:00

Hmmm....someone who has made my life worth living....Lots of people make my life worth living every day! My husband, children, family, friends, co-workers...even random people who I meet during the course of my day help to make my life worth living. A mile can go a long way! It is the little things, to me, that make each day worth it. As the saying goes, "I may only be one person in the world, but I could mean the world to one person." Each day we never know how far out reach really extends. Let it be gentle. Enjoy your day!

11/06/2010 - Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.

2010-11-06T05:02:00.000-07:00

Watch my children die before me.

Every day with them is a gift. I know that. I love them so much at times it feels like my heart will burst. They bring me great joy on even their craziest days. I'm so blessed that they let me be their mommy.

I want to see them grow old. I hope I'm lucky enough to have them in my life for a long, long, long time.

11/05/2010 - Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.

2010-11-05T02:55:00.000-07:00

Oh, I have lots of hopes...just check out my "Bucket List" tab. :) I'm excited to know that I'll be crossing another state (Washington) off my list come next June. YEA!!!

11/04/2010 - Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.

2010-11-04T21:56:00.000-07:00

This one is tough...I tend to be a very forgiving person. I like to find the best in people and know that everyone comes to the table from a different path, a path I can't always see. So, I trust in my heart they really mean well, but their journey may be effecting their perspective. No one is perfect, it makes the world we live in more interesting. :)

11/03/2010 - Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.

2010-11-03T21:36:00.000-07:00

As I continue the 30 Days of Truth meme today beckons me to forgive, or at least bring to light, something I need to forgive myself for.

The one thing I have carried around is remembering something I said in high school more than 15 years ago. I told a friend something in truth, but without tact. The comment was made in genuine concern, and, unfortunately, misinterpreted. I can still flash back to that moment when the words rolled off my tongue as I was sitting in the back seat of another friend's car. I see the scene like it was yesterday.That comment not only ruined our friendship, but made the rest of my High School experience very different. Most of our mutual friends were no longer mutual and if I wasn't already "different" and going through teenage awkwardness, those words uttered with the best intentions made me 'stand-out' in a way no one wants to 'stand-out' in high school.

I often wish I could take the words back, but struggle with that thought because: 1) I know I can't take them back & 2) I was being honest.

In the end, I need to let this go and forgive myself for being a teenager. Hopefully this experience has taught me to be more tactful and choose my words more carefully. *sigh*

11/02/2010 - Day 02 Something you love about yourself.

2010-11-02T21:33:00.000-07:00

Hmmm...Something I "love" about myself....

1) My name...I never liked it much as a kid growing up, but smack the last name Love on it, and it is awesome!
2) My artsy nature...I find joy in repurposing things or adding color to them.
3) Cooking...I love to cook! (I just wish the dishes did go along with it.)
4) My zaney positive attitude....I love to put a positive spin on everything (99%) of the time...makes life an adventure as there is always something to learn in every situation.
5) Organizational abilities...I love that I can walk into a room, and if asked, can mentally rearrange all the furniture for various purposes (usually efficiency) and it will fit.....measurements not needed.
6) I love being asked to organize something, whether it is "stuff" or an event...although I feel more comfy organizing stuff.
7) Frugality....I love that I'm a bargain hunter and yard sale junkie.
8) Being tall....I'm 6' and it is great....hides a lot of flaws...but can be a challenge when looking for pants. LOL!
9) A wife...knowing I have an amazing companion by my side who will ride the roller coaster with me no matter what, is pretty darn cool! Love him!
10) I love being a Mommy! My kids melt my heart....what more can I say?

11/01/2010 - Day 01 - Something you hate about yourself.

2010-11-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

So, here it goes...blogging on "The 30 Days of Truth". Something I hate about myself? Hmmm...Hate is a really strong word. Can I use dislike? Physical or non-physical? Gee, I guess I really don't 'hate' anything about myself, but there are things I would consider changing...
1) My nose...it is long with a tip that doesn't fit...if I could just buff down the end...LOL!
2) I can be a random procrastinator.
3) I love sugar...too much for my own good.
4) I love to cook, but loath doing the dishes that go along with my love for cooking.

I guess I just feel so blessed to be living such a wonderful and adventurous life. Yea!
Your turn...What do you hate about yourself?

10/31/2010 - Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T21:00:00.000-07:00

Trick or Treat! Like there is really an option here.

October has now come and gone and with it, a sugary Halloween. I hope everyone got their fill!

Back to Blogging! 30 days of Truth

2010-10-29T14:39:00.000-07:00

Back in the saddle again! YEA! I've been so busy and gathering lots of cool stuff to blog about. One highlight this month was attending the All Baby and Child (ABC) Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Again, I acquired a lot of outstanding items and I've been trying them out over the last few weeks and will be blogging about each one soon (starting Dec 1). You will totally want to see these items! But, for the month of November I will be following the lead of my dear friend over at "Tales From a Marketing Mama", who is following her friend at "Don't Take the Repeats" who is following "Izzy Mom..." on a blog meme called 30 Days of Truth. If you want to join in or follow along, here is the list of days: Day 01 Something you hate about yourself.

Day 02 Something you love about yourself.

Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.

Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.

Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.

Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.

Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.

Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.

Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.

Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.

Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)

Day 14 A hero that has let you down. (letter)

Day 15 Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.

Day 16 Someone or something you definitely could live without.

Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.

Day 18 Your views on gay marriage.

Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?

Day 20 Your views on drugs and alcohol.

Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?

Day 22 Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.

Day 23 Something you wish you had done in your life.

Day 24 Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)

Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.

Day 26 Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?

Day 27 What’s the best thing going for you right now?

Day 28 What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?

Day 29 Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.

Day 30 A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
30 days hath November...here I come! :)

09/23/10 - Products I Love: Germ Guardian - Nursery Sanitizer

2010-09-23T21:56:00.000-07:00

Products I Love: Germ Guardian - Nursery Sanitizer

This thing ROCKS!

This little guy is still in use and currently is sitting on my kitchen counter...2.5 years and going strong! Awesome for bottles, binkies, spoons, containers, and any toy with out liquids enclosed.

The list goes on and on! It effectively sanitizes hard and soft baby items in just 30 minutes. Dry heat is used which is a safe, natural way to kill germs without the use of harsh chemicals.

A special thanks to the Lush Family!

09/22/10 - Wordless Wednessday - Happy 11 months!

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09/15/2010 - Wordless Wednesday

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09/02/2010 - Products I Love; EveryWear

2010-09-02T05:50:00.000-07:00

The líllébaby EveryWear:

Of all my carriers, I love this one the most. It is a cinch to get Supergirl in, light weight, breathable, gives me both hands free to hold Superboy's hand, washes up in a snap, and allows me to configure it in 4 different ways. I will be sad to see it go once both of my Superbabies are all grown up. But since the EveryWear can carry up to 43 lbs, I have a bit of time before I have to say goodbye and pass my EveryWear along to a friend. *sigh* Thanks Scandinavian Child for having such a wonderful product!!!You too can have an EveryWear! Click on the link above.

09/01/10 - Wordless Wednesday

2010-09-01T05:40:00.000-07:00

08/31/10 - Back to the Blog

2010-08-31T21:33:00.001-07:00

Oh how I missed you! I have been thinking wonderful thoughts lately of all the fun and witty things I want to say in my blog.....I often wish I had a voice typing system as I can't always keep up with my brain. Sadly, my lips are chapped and I need to shower so I can get to bed. I'm putting myself on a more strict bed time schedule and I have 2 mins to shower and get in bed...LOL! So, good night for now, but I'll be back!

07/21/2010 - Wordless Wednesday

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07/14/2010 - Wordless Wednesday

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07/07/10 - Vacation

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This blogger is currently on vacation....I promise I'll be back with great things to ponder. :)

05/31/2010 - Taking Time in the Park to Remember....

2010-05-31T13:51:00.001-07:00

Chill'n at the Park - Before it Gets Too Hot!

As the month draws to an end I want to thank everyone who was following me on the EveryWear Challenge. It has been a lot of fun and I'm sure we will continue to get out and about in our EveryWear, I just won't be blogging about it EVERYDAY. :) Thanks Scandinavian Child, it has been an amazing May. Carrying my kids will never be the same. The EveryWear is truly an amazing carrier. For anyone who is undecided about a carrier, this one is a real winner, both 'free' hands down!

05/30/2010 - BBQ Sunday, a beautiful day EveryWear

2010-05-30T22:50:00.000-07:00

Ahh, there is nothing quite like a BBQ with friends on a beautiful Sunday. Day 30 of the EveryWear Challenge found us bopping in, out and around at a BBQ. I have realized that the EveryWear is perfect to wear when you are trying to get things cleaned up and loaded into the car to head back home. I knew were my little one was at all times, and she wasn't crying.

05/29/2010 - Day 29, really?

2010-05-29T23:49:00.000-07:00

Wow, day 29 of the EveryWear Challenge.

It is extreme close-up day so here you go!

Only a few days left of the month...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

05/28/2010 - May is Everywear!

2010-05-28T21:21:00.001-07:00

Here we are on our nightly walk about the neighborhood. Supergirl really loves the EveryWear, and so do I. Of all my carriers, I love this one the most. It is a cinch to get her in, light weight, breathable, gives me both hands free to hold Superboy's hand, washes up in a snap, and allows me to configure it in 4 different ways. I will be sad to see it go once both of my Superbabies are all grown up. But since the EveryWear can carry up to 43 lbs, I have a bit of time before I have to say goodbye and pass my EveryWear along to a friend. *sigh* On a happier note, the EveryWear Challenge has really made going out a part of our nightly routine. It has been a lot of fun! Thanks Scandinavian Child!

05/27/2010 - Mom & Tot Potluck!

2010-05-27T22:29:00.000-07:00

Day 27 of the EveryWear Challenge found me hosting the 2nd Annual Mom & Tot Potluck. The turnout was a bit smaller than anticipated, but that did not hinder the amount of food, fun, or conversation. In attendance were 3 under one year old girls, 4 two year old boys, 4 mommies, 3 daddies, and an honorary grandmommy. To help keep Supergirl from getting run over by the ever-so-busy boys in "garbage trucks", I put her in the EveryWear until the traffic calmed down. Here is a picture from her view of the room...or should I say Vaaa-room! :)

05/26/2010 - Windy Wordless Wednesday

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05/25/2010 - Day 25 - Where did the month go?

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Poof! Day 25 of the EveryWear Challenge and I can hardly believe there are only a few days left in the month of May! Part of me wants to say, where did the time go, but I can see in my daily blog exactly where it went....it went EveryWear! LOL!

05/24/2010 - Monday....ahhhh Cooking EveryWear

2010-05-24T22:22:00.000-07:00

We have cooking in the EveryWear down pat! Day 28 of the EveryWear Challenge found us again in the kitchen and I love eating breakfast for dinner! So waffles, bacon, and eggs! Yummy! To keep Supergirl away for any splatters, I put her on my back and just like a little monkey, she enjoyed the ride! Thanks EveryWear!

05/23/2010 - The long 'Hall'

2010-05-23T23:30:00.000-07:00

We went to the neighbors for dinner tonight.I had every intention for getting a great photo of me mingling with the EveryWear on, but forgot the camera. So here is my random shot after a long night with the neighbors in our 'long hall'....Yea Day 23 of the EveryWear Challenge!

05/22/2010 - Take Time....

2010-05-22T21:25:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you have to stop and take time to smell the roses, literally!

Day 22 in the EveryWear Challenge found us doing just that.

05/21/2010 - FRIDAY, Get Out!

2010-05-21T17:09:00.000-07:00

How do I get out of the house with my baby? With the EveryWear of course!

Seriously, just snap it on, pop in your "up to 43 lb child", open up the door and GO!

05/20/2010 - Baking EveryWear - Day 20

2010-05-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

Yup, I was feeling like a domestic goddess....While sporting the EveryWear on day 20 of the challenge, we not only made home-made bread (as you can see baking in the over Supergirl's head), but we also make home-made granola! It was an awesome baking day.

Man, what am I going to do when summer hits & I don't want to start my oven...Hmmm.

05/19/2010 - Empty EveryWear

2010-05-19T22:07:00.000-07:00

Our friends had us over for dinner and I packed my EveryWear as always, but darn it, my kids were being held in other arms...Hey, it is okay, I looked good anyway!

orry about the picture, Superman was getting crafty with the angle.

05/18/2010 - Tuesday

2010-05-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

When in doubt on how to get out...head to the mailbox! It's always an adventure!

The EveryWear Challenge - Day 18

05/17/2010 - Sleep EveryWear

2010-05-17T15:15:00.000-07:00

Ahh. Mondays...a perfect day for another nap in the EveryWear.

05/16/2010 - Quick Trip

2010-05-16T15:15:00.000-07:00

Ah, nothing like a quick shopping trip in the EveryWear! Can you guess where we are for the 16th day of the EveryWear Challenge?

05/15/2010 - Party Time

2010-05-15T15:14:00.000-07:00

Headed out to a birthday party this weekend and Superboy needed to be corralled. Everyone was so amazed how I easily converted the EveryWear from an in-facing carrier for my 6 month old to a back carrier for my 2 year old. It was a snap and Superboy loved just hanging out. What a great day 15 in the EveryWear Challenge!

05/14/2010 - Walking EveryWear

2010-05-14T15:14:00.000-07:00

Out and about on Day 14 of the EveryWear Challenge. Stopping to pose with one of the neighborhood boys.

05/13/2010 - Magic Day 13

2010-05-13T19:57:00.000-07:00

It's the Lucky 13th day of the EveryWear Challenge! Back to the grocery store. This trip took us to Fresh & Easy, one of our favorite stores. I pup Supergirl in the EveryWear, easily converting it back to in-facing (like 20 seconds) and plopped Superboy in the cart. I must mention that while in the store Superboy stated he needed to use the bathroom and since Supergirl was in the EveryWear, I easily got him on the potty and re-clothed/diapered with out an issue. I was really surprised. I feel like I'm becoming one with the EveryWear! Oh, and Superboy got his first tattoo...

05/12/2010 - EveryWear with Veggies! Day 12

2010-05-12T21:47:00.002-07:00

I want a garden, really I do, but getting a garden started in the desert is just not easy enough for me with 2 small ones...so I'm living vicariously through friends who like down the street. They have a 3 1/2 year old. We have been watching their veggies grow for some time... So, after the phone call, we loaded up and went to pull and play! :) Superboy helped harvest carrots and beets! Supergirl got in the action in the EveryWear. She loved her feet being dangled in the dirt! LOL! This may be the experience that pushes me over the edge to start a garden for fall.

05/12/2010 - Just know this....

2010-05-12T21:47:00.000-07:00

I love my husband with all my heart, soul, body, and mind...he's Superman of course. But every Superman has his kryptonite, and my Superman's is cooking. When we were first dating I was impressed by a tuna-puff thingy that was very amazing....(he made me dinner while I was writing a final exam paper)...but as time went on his cooking skills started to show a different side. Hmmmm...

At one time it was just bread that he couldn't cook. Superman could burn bread without hardly trying! Every batch of garlic bread was blackened and was usually followed by 2 sounds...1, the smoke detector (if it was really bad) or 2, a knife scrapping the burnt parts off.

Occasionally he likes to try to be creative....some recent examples:
- Tossing frozen mixed veggies into Bean and Ham soup...(gag)
- Frozen mixed veggies into lasagna...(so-so, not typical veggies)
- Hominy into chili (was actually yummy)
- Frozen mixed veggies into eggs with tofu (not my fav)
- Gee, he likes to put frozen mixed veggies into almost everything....

Anyway, his heart is in totally the right place and I give him tons of credit for trying, and I know it's usually a time issue, but this past weekend showcased his lack of kitchen experience with potatoes...I love him...I'll let the picture speak for itself....yes, those are potatoes, and yes, they are grayish-black, and yes, I did try them. & Oh, we were asked to bring this lovely dish to a friend's house for a Mother's Day Dinner....

So, please know, if you ask us to bring something over for party that is to be consumed, either ask me to cook or ask Superman to pick up something from the store on his way over.Sorry, I love you honey!

05/11/2010 - Day Double One

2010-05-11T21:35:00.000-07:00

Here we are...Day 11 of the EveryWear Challenge! It is starting to look like our regular "outing" is going to the mailbox down the block, but hey, at least we are getting out. The EveryWear makes it easy. I just clip it on, pop Supergirl in and go!

Superboy loves it when we get a package. He feels the need to carry it back to the house. Here he is bringing back the online order of TrueLemon! Yummy! In the 2nd picture he was distracted by an ant...boys! LOL!

5/10/10 - Day Ten....Sigh...

2010-05-10T22:00:00.000-07:00

The wind was fierce! So our outing was short...sorry the picture is so poor! Not to mention that we both look weathered. LOL! But hey, we made it out in the EveryWear...I hope I can keep up with the Challenge!

05/09/10 - Happy Mother's Day Nine....

2010-05-09T21:21:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!!! This year was great, aside from me having horrid allergies (making me cranky). Superboy let me cuddle with him in the morning, amazing...and the Superfam took me out for lunch at Pei Wei...Super yummy! Superboy was totally in love with my brown rice...yes, another 'action' photo...he doesn't sit still.

Supergirl even let me put a dress and hair bow on her. She was so cute...I should have gotten a better picture.

We also went shopping! It was still super windy and the dust was yucky, but I put Supergirl in the EveryWear and a shopping we went. Yes, I know the picture is great...oh well. And can I again add that she fell asleep in the EveryWear! She is so comfy in it! Love it! Anyway, we needed a new monitor as the one we got with Superboy was transmitting poorly after 2+ years of extreme use.

Once we ventured home and the kids napped I put Supergirl in a little hand-me-down beach outfit and for the first time, I really started to see her brother in her. So cute! I could eat those cheeks!

05/08/10 - Day 8....AH, AH, AhCHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

2010-05-08T21:53:00.000-07:00

Today's adventure was limited due to my horrible allergies! Clipping Supergirl into the EveryWear we made it to the mailbox and sat outside while Superboy played in the sand and rocks with his tractor. As you can see in the picture I didn't show my face due to the puffy eyes and Rudolph styled nose, but you can see the lovely Kleenex that I'm holding in my far hand....nice.

05/07/10 - Day 7 of the EWC

2010-05-07T21:35:00.000-07:00

And on the 7th day we rested...HARDLY! Being it was Friday I felt the need to take a power walk through the desert with my kids. The sun still goes down pretty early here and Superboy's bedtime is 8, so after we scarfed down dinner I grabbed all the gear and we were out the door!

(I'd also like to add that typically Superman...aka my hubby leaves for work as soon as I get home, so I do all the evening activities solo...yes, I take my own pictures or ask random people to take one and pray it turns out...LOL)

The trek over the dirt and sage brush was an adventure. Supergirl rode in style in the EveryWear, which was super comfy on our off rode jaunt. My son really liked all the dirt/sticks and the dogs were troopers! Here's a pic of us on our way home.

05/07/2010 - 5QF!

2010-05-07T14:15:00.000-07:00

It's 5 Question Friday! Thanks to My Little Life!

1. What is your worst memory of your siblings?

Oooo, too dark....pass...

2. What was YOUR naughtiest childhood memory? (Must be something YOU did, no pawning it off on someone else!)

Totally getting my brother in trouble! He hit me on the head, not really that hard, but I put some major drama into how bad it hurt. My mom was so mad at my brother, ranting about how he would give me brain damage...she literally ripped his pj's to shreds!

3. Where do you like to go to relax?

To bed...or hide in the bathroom!

4. What was the last thing you won?

An EveryWear!!!!! Just a few days ago! (See my other blog posts)

5. If you could be on a game show, which would you choose?

I was on "The Price is Right"...lame... Maybe I'd go for "Deal or No Deal"?

05/06/10 - Day 6

2010-05-06T11:20:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday! Today was day 6 of the EveryWear Challenge and we went to the grocery store. I usually put Supergirl in her car seat and put the car seat in the cart, but the EveryWear made it so much easier to actually buy stuff, as I room in the cart for both Superboy and food. Plus, she fell asleep shortly after this picture was taken.

05-05-10 - Day 5 of the EveryWear Challenge!

2010-05-05T11:39:00.000-07:00

So, here it is Cinco! FIESTA!!!!

Anyway....on with my report of my participation in the EveryWear Challenge:

My outstanding husband, aka Superman, watches the kidos during the day while I'm at work. During the hour of 4 pm he quickly hands over the kiddies while I slide out of my work clothes and listen to an update of who has eaten what and who has poo'd... you know, the important things! Anyway, the 5th of May was a sleepless day for all those in the "Love Shack". Superman flew in late last night and got a whopping 3.5 hours of sleep before Superboy got up (which is usually round 6 am). As the day went on Supergirl didn't take her usual naps and neither did Superboy...needless to say, Superman was not feeling so super by the time I came home. As magic would have it. I walk to Superboy's new bedroom and he has fallen asleep...funny as I just heard him talking to Superman not 3 mins earlier....pumped I left him to sleep and continued on with my nightly rituals...I knew I better get working on dinner and since I knew I was not going to make it outside for my EveryWear Challenge, I popped Supergirl in the EveryWear facing me and started to make dinner. Low and behold 10 mins in, Supergirl is sleeping! I snap on the sleeping hood and she slumbers for 60 mins while Superboy is still sleeping and dinner was cooked to perfection! SWEET! Thanks EveryWear!!!

05-04-10 Tuesday - Day 4

2010-05-04T12:49:00.000-07:00

So, this was a crazy day, and we didn't get out of the house. It's amazing how much control a toddler with the "two's" can do to a family....Even though we didn't make it out of the house, I did pop on the EveryWear and got a lot of stuff done around the house.

05-03-10 - Day 3

2010-05-03T12:49:00.000-07:00

Ahh, Monday! At least we made it outside in the EveryWear...forward facing today!

05-03-10 Mommy Monday

2010-05-03T10:47:00.000-07:00

Ok, this is actually short, but at times I feel like a horrible mommy. How can something so small be the cause of both my greatest joys and frustrations....

My son is an adorable 2 year-old and suffers from the terrible twos...and I don't fault him for being unable to communicate exactly what he needs in a way I can understand, but at times I'm just perplexed why this little man is sobbing, with drool running off his shirt, and snot pouring from his nose....*sigh* I know it will get better...the days may be long, but the years go fast....

05-02-10 - A Windy Day 2

2010-05-02T14:05:00.000-07:00

Day 2 on "I am EveryWear"....What is "I am EveryWear" you ask....Well, to encourage parents to get out & about with their babies, Scandinavian Child has created the líllébaby “I am EveryWear” Sweepstakes. Click on the link to check it out and join in the fun!

So today is/was WINDY!!! So our journey outside was short. Since I forgot to get the mail yesterday we walked to the mail box and around the block. The EveryWear easily fit under my jacket. Perfect to keep us both snug and cozy! I was going to use the sleeping hood, but she looked so cute in her hat.

05-01-10 - Getting Out!

2010-05-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

After the coldest, snowiest winter in decades, it’s time to get out and enjoy the outdoors with your baby. To encourage parents to get out & about with their babies, Scandinavian Child has created the líllébaby “I am EveryWear” Sweepstakes.

Day 1:
The plan was to hit a few community garage sales with ASL in the new EveryWear. What a sweet little hit she was. I loved the older people commenting..."Ooo, there's a baby hiding in there.." (It was sunny so I had the hood over her.) Here we are as we made it home with great bargains in the truck!

05-01-10 - Happy May Day & The Challenge

2010-05-01T07:13:00.000-07:00

HAPPY MAY DAY!

Gee...I'm excited for the day my kids can make May Day baskets. Was I the only one who did that? Or did you do it too?

The Challenge:
Last month I entered for a chance to win a Lilliebaby EveryWear baby carrier as a way to both promote the amazing carrier and to get out with my baby in this beautiful weather. I was so pumped to find out I
won a carrier! Now I get to participate in style!

I am so excited to be apart of this project and I challenge you to be apart of it too! As the web page states..."Spring has sprung and líllébaby wants you to get out and about with your baby. Enter our 30 Day Challenge and take your baby EveryWear!" and you too can win some amazing prizes! So sign up and get out with you baby!

04-30-10 - FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY!!!

2010-04-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

It is 5 Question Friday!!!

Thanks to My Little Life!

1. If you could, would you go back to high school?
Ummm, nope....High School had too much drama, sure it was fun at times, but not fun enough to wanna do it again.

2. If a genie appeared and granted you two wishes, what would they be? (And, no saying "more wishes".)

Oooo, please pay off our Wells Fargo Debts and wonderful health & happiness for all the world....I'm done with this 'war' stuff....just be happy, darn it!

3. What kids show do you secretly like?

Veggie Tales, but I don't think it is a secret...

4. What is your beverage of choice?
Water with True Lemon

5. What is something that you would change about yourself (or are working to change in yourself)?
To be able to function on less sleep....Zzzzzzz

Have a great week! - LL!

04-29-10 - Inspiring Thursday

2010-04-29T14:32:00.000-07:00

So I'm using Thursdays to showcase other blogs that have inspired me....here's a great one:
MIX, MINGLE, GLOW -

How I Celebrated My Birthday (aka 38 Random Acts of Robyn)

This was amazing....I need to do more RAOK's!

04-28-10 - Wordless Wednesday

2010-04-28T09:32:00.000-07:00

04-23-10 - 5QF

2010-04-23T09:23:00.000-07:00

It is 5 Question Friday!!!

Thanks to My Little Life!

1. What was the first car you owned?

A bright blue Ford Festiva...no AC...AKA "The Fish Bowl" or "Blueberry"

2. What song are you embarrassed to know the lyrics to?

"Be My Baby Tonight" by John Michael Montgomery..."could ya, would ya, if I ask'd ya, would you wanna..."...uggg...and I loath country music! LOL!

3. Have you ever had stitches?

Yup...17 to sew up my left wrist that went through a door window when I was 11....oops!& Child birth...fun...

4. What was your first job?

Babysitting? Otherwise Lifeguard...

5. Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?

Being tall, I'm kinda partial to Big Bird, but I think Grover is my favorite....honorable mention to the Twiddle Bugs.

Awesome Twiddle Bug Video!

04-07-2010 - Because I was inspired...

2010-04-07T08:05:00.000-07:00

Thank you to "Project Happily Ever After" for her blog....I felt so inspired reading it, I wanted to share it with you.

How and Why to Be a Better Giver

AKA

The Long Lost Karma Project

Many years ago, I told my grandmother that I liked her watch. She took it off her wrist and she gave it to me.
She was dying at the time, but she was dying from a disease with no defined timetable. She didn’t know how much time she had left. She only knew that, for her, death was going to happen sooner than later and that scleroderma was going to be the thing that did her in.
She also knew that she loved me beyond words, so she gave me the watch off her wrist.
I thought of my grandmother last night as I listened to my Dharma teacher talk about the meaning and importance of giving. There are many good reasons to give. If you are like me, you could probably list a few off the top of your head. (As a matter of fact, that’s a great idea isn’t it? Why is giving important? List your reasons in the comments area of this post.)
Anyway, my teacher mentioned a reason that had never before occurred to me. It was this: If you have many material possessions at the time of your death, you will mourn the loss of them as you die because you will not be able to take those possessions with you.
For instance, let’s say you have a prize-winning snow globe collection. It’s better to—during your lifetime–gift that entire collection to another collector who will be very happy to receive it than it is to worry, during your final moments of life, whether or not your children and grandchildren are going to fully appreciate the art and beauty of said collection.

That’s why the Buddhists believe that wealth only has importance and meaning once you’ve given it away to someone else. Money shoved under your mattress is meaningless. Money that puts shoes on the feet of hundreds of barefoot children suddenly has meaning.
Deep, right?
I certainly thought so.
My teacher also listed three types of gifts. They are: material gifts, advice (especially advice that helps people find comfort and happiness) and fearlessness. Fearlessness is defined as anything that reduces fear and anxiety and it can be as huge as saving a bug’s life and as small as telling someone like me that you will read my book when it is published in January—just so I know that at least one more person other than my mother will read it.
Anyway, I’ve been thinking about giving ever since, and I thought it would be a good exercise to start a “giving list.” Here’s my list so far.

29 Ways to Give

Donate your old books to the library.
Give your old shoes to those kids in the Sudan who don’t have shoes.
Cut those box tops off your cereal boxes and give them to your local public school.
When you see a coupon for a brand that you know a friend uses, snip it and give it to that friend.
Give your spare change to your kids. My daughter likes to collect those quarters with the states on the back. So I give her all my quarters. This makes her happy.
When you are eating at a really cheap restaurant (like a diner), tip your waitress 50 or 100 percent.
If you have not worn an outfit in more than a year, give it to a thrift shop.
I would like to know of organizations that would embrace old computers. I tried to give two of them to our local public school and they told me they already had too many computers. Ideas?
Offer your knowledge to someone else free of charge, but only if that person asks for it. It’s probably important to note here that Buddhists do not offer unsolicited advice. One of the Buddha’s teachings was this: only give away Dharma to people who want it. This seems like a smart strategy to me. If someone doesn’t want your advice, you can give and give and give all you want. If that someone isn’t listening, you’ve wasted your breath.
Listen to a friend who needs to talk about a problem or hard day.
If you see someone struggling to carry something heavy, offer to help. Chances are you are reducing that person’s fear of throwing his or her back out.
If you see a mother with 6 screaming kids trying to unload her grocery cart while she is also holding a baby and simultaneously trying to keep a toddler from eating all of the candy bars, don’t roll your eyes and sigh loudly. Help her unload the dang cart.
Tell a pregnant woman that she’s beautiful. Chances are she’s worried that she looks like a fat cow.
Tell any woman that she’s beautiful. Nearly all of us worry about looking like fat cows.
Tell brilliant people that they are brilliant.
Tell funny people that they are funny.
Tell generous people that they are generous.
Tell awesome people that they are awesome. (I think you get the idea, so I’ll stop with this line of thinking).
Shovel your neighbor’s walkway whenever it snows, especially if your neighbor is older than you are.
Hold a sick person’s hand.
Visit anyone who is in a nursing home, even if you are not related.
Help a turtle get to the other side of a street.
Help those poor earthworms (the ones who always seem to get washed into the street after a storm) find the grass that they seek.
Give someone a hug.
Tell your husband that he rocks your world in bed. Chances are he’s worried that he doesn’t.
Say, “I love you.”
Forgive.
Apologize.
Cook a meal for the neighbors down the street who just had a new baby. Chances are they are not quite sure where their next meal is going to come from.

What are some additional ways to give? Why is giving important? Leave a comment.

04-02-10 - More Questions...

2010-04-02T16:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks again My Little Life!

It's 5 question Friday!

I'm on Spring Break....back to work on Monday.

1. Do you sing out loud in the car when you're driving?

If I know most of the words...YES SIR REE!!!

2. What would you never be caught doing?

Like I can say that....he he!

3. Will you go #2 in a public restroom?

LOL...yup...triple paper check!

4. Have you ever broken a bone?

Nope...*knock on wood*

5. Do you prefer cooking or baking?

Both! :)

2010-03-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

Hey, 5 Question Friday All Ready! - Thanks My Little Life

1. Did you pass your driver's test on the first try?

Yes...only had points knocked off for not being perfectly centered on the parallel park. The examiner was hitting on me too and asked me out for coffee...gross!

2. What is your most embarrassing moment?

Saying 'circumcise', rather than 'circumscribe' in a HS math class.

3. What TV show would you like to be on- Oprah, Biggest Loser, or What Not to Wear?

Oprah....with all my Better Than Therapy girls!!!

4. Would you ever get plastic surgery and what kind?

Yup...on my nose. :)

5. What are your favorite jeans to wear?

Gap Long and Lean! or any that fit me! LOL!

03-19-10 - Five Question Friday

2010-03-19T10:09:00.000-07:00

Thanks to "My Little Life" for the great Friday idea; Five Question Friday!!!

1. Have you ever had a celeb sighting?

2. What temperature do you keep your house?

3. Do you notice dust at other peoples homes?

4. What's the worst job you ever had?

5. What is your most sentimental possession?

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1. Have you ever had a celeb sighting?

Many...I was a seat filler for a few years and was lucky enough to sit by many musicians; NSync, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Usher, Britney Spears, etc...all the groups from the early 2000's... I was also a regular in the VIP area of Studio 54 and got to chat with Magic Johnson... drinks with John O'Hurley...dancing with Oscar De La Hoya... gee, that was a long time ago...Also did some extra work on movies and was able to go to cast parties to dance and eat with Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, & Christopher Walken... and the last one I'll toss in is John Corbett who showed up at my Barchlorette party and gave me a hug and a sweet kiss and posed for a picture with me, at the time, I had no idea who this guy was, I just thought my friends wanted me to take a picture with a random hot guy. LOL!

2. What temperature do you keep your house?

80 in the summer, 69 in the winter

3. Do you notice dust at other peoples homes?

Yup, but I know it's a protective coating. But, if someone asked me to help them clean...I totally would, as it is more fun to clean someone else's house! YEA!

4. What's the worst job you ever had?

Hmm...being a Lifeguard...I was so stressed out all the time trying to keep track of all the kids to make sure everyone was safe...ya, I know...not really that bad...

5. What is your most sentimental possession?

The pearls from my grandmother, that were from her grandmother. :)

03-16-10 = Learning to fly....but I don't have wings...

2010-03-16T11:18:00.000-07:00

I love to fly... in my dreams. I can really fly in them. It is an amazing thing. I can zoom around in the air, soaring up high, or hovering low. I have no fear or anxiety when I'm flying. I would even venture to say it is my preferred method of transportation.

So why is it that I'm not a fan of flying in a plane? My hands seem to sweat thinking of it.

I think it's time to make a leap of faith. I wanna fly, but not just in my dreams. I want to look down from up high and see the world below me from new heights...I'm going skydiving.

My hands start to sweat thinking about it. Why does something I feel so good about in my dreams make my heart race when I'm awake...it's time to put that one to sleep...LOL!

Sunday, March 21, 2010 - I'm doing it Tom Petty Style - Free Fallin'

03-08-10 - Mr. Mom

2010-03-08T11:46:00.000-08:00

I often feel like the luckiest woman/mother/wife alive. Lately it has been heavier on the luckiest wife side. My husband truly is Superman/Super-daddy/Super-husband! This was the view as I walked out the door for work the other morning. Here he is making sure everyone is taken care of...what a gem! I love him!!! Thanks honey!

03-05-10 - Whoa...What a Wild Friday Night!

2010-03-05T22:17:00.000-08:00

It's Friday night...just me and the kids...who were both sleeping up until my fingers hit the key board just now.

My little squirrel Aviana is laying on her play mat beside me, batting at the dragonfly on her Bright Stars toy bar. She loves to suck on the wings. Pulling on it she sets off the music above it and the lights on the smiley, sunny face blink....the songs have played about 10 times already. Her death grip is on the poor dragonfly.

Cobe is fast asleep...what a day...he did not nap at the sitters today so I put him down at 5:15 and let him sleep a good REM cycle of 90 mins....he ate copious amounts of food for a 23 month old...leftover pot pie...pasta...rice...juice...and 2 Nilla Wafers for dessert! I kept him up 'til almost 9 and he went to bed like a dream...looking at me so sweetly and patting his sister's arm while we all lay in the 'big bed'. I turned out the light and made up some song about sleeping and dreams and he floated off, but not before I rocked him in my arms and put him in his bed.

Yup, it was a wonderful evening...aside from the hysterical fit Cobe had about the plastic IKEA fork on his high chair tray...I know...it was odd...and now as the songs from the toy bar have stopped, I look down to see that my little squirrel has fallen back to sleep...I guess it's time to let out the dogs and call it a night...don't let the bed bugs bite!

03-02-10 - Roller Coaster

2010-03-02T14:57:00.000-08:00

Life is like a roller coaster...
...it has it's up's & downs...
...sometimes you are scared...
...parts make you laugh...
...you may wanna get off...
...puking can happen...
...you are rarly alone...
...someone else is really in control...
...the view can be amazing & breath taking...
&
...the end some how brings you back to the beginning...

03-01-2010 - Tweet This...

2010-03-01T13:48:00.000-08:00

While following Twitter today I read this tweet:
MOPS_Int RT @MomSenseMag: Ponder this today – when my child is 30, I want him to remember (what) from his childhood?

Reading the following blog made me realize that I want my kids to know that I wish them "enough"...

At an airport I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her plane’s departure and standing near the door She said, “Daddy, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Daddy.” They kissed good-bye and she left. He walked over toward the window where I was seated.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.

I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish enough “Hello’s” to get you through the final “Good-bye.”

And today, I wish you enough, too.

02-26-2010 - Almost Two

2010-02-26T13:29:00.000-08:00

Time does really fly...every year seems to get faster and faster. It is hard to believe that my little guy is 23 months old today...almost two! I look at all of the things he can do and it amazes me. Once so dependent on Mommy and Daddy he know lets us know he wants to do things his own way, in his own way, of course.

I often wonder how he figures things out. He likes to feed the dogs. He has been doing this for a few months. But what I don't get is how he knew how to split the dog food between two bowls. We had always just got two scoops and put one in each dish...no, not him. He takes one big scoop and puts a little in one dish and a little in the other dish. Kids...they are amazing.

02-22-2010 - Please, don't drink from the toilet....sigh

2010-02-22T14:33:00.000-08:00

Oh, the fun things toddlers do. Some days seem to be filled with "don't do that" moments;
DON'T...
- drink from the toilet.
- drink from the bidet.
- drink from the dog dish.
- hit your sister.
- shut the door on the dog.
- kick the dog.
- lick the dog's tongue.
- pee on the floor.
- touch poo.
- touch the oven.
- eat off the floor.
- eat out of the trash can.
...all within a 2 hour window yesterday. LOL!

02-17-2010 - Shooting a Friend

2010-02-17T11:48:00.000-08:00

...err, well, maybe I should have said 'injecting' a friend. Tonight is the magical night. I have agreed to be a friend's "shot buddy". I have been deemed sane enough to take a rather large needle and jab it into her upper buttock. So what makes me qualified? Hmmm...I've given myself about 1000 injections, went through shot training, watched numerous videos...heck, I've even injected another friend, but the first time is always...hmmm...interesting. If things go well, I'm committed to doing this for about 12-14 weeks....which I'm looking forward too, but...I just want the first one done with already!

02-12-2010 - Scrape together a V-Day gift for next to nothing...

2010-02-12T13:32:00.000-08:00

I love to shop and I love a great deal...great deals are usually "free" in my book. So here are some links to put together a great "free" Valentine's Day gift & date.

- Free Printable "Love Coupons" - Red Plum
- Free Movie - Red Box
- Free Photo Collage - Walgreens(Good on 2/12)
- Free Music - Good House Keeping
- "Free" food - Panda

And if you have too much fun...

- Free stain remover - Kids'n'Pets
- Free pain reliever - Excedrine (Don't choose Excedrine in the quiz to get a free supply)

Now, go feel the "Love" this weekend!

02-11-2010 - Gems I need to remember...AKA...Learn These Things

2010-02-11T11:39:00.000-08:00

All of us as parents need to find a way to have the proper tension between developing a good relationship with our child and understanding yes we do represent authority and we will establish boundaries...
- For when I have the kids all by myself or when I become a stay at home mommy....First, always take a shower and get ready for the day. Second, stop watching too much TV. (even if you have it on as background noise...the kids will get sucked in) Third, create a schedule for yourself.

- One of the best things parents can do is hug their baby and say I love you and I remember where you are and I will be back. Turn and leave....Do not look back. Do not linger. Do not pass go and collect $200.

- The best thing for parents to do...(and I sometimes get parents saying no--no that doesn’t make sense because it sounds like you are condoning it) ...the best thing to do is ignore the behavior if it is non destructive. If they are injuring themselves or kicking your walls or doing something that is hostile you can’t ignore it. If they are just pitching a fit on the floor screaming and hollering ignore it and walk out of the room.

- Like it or not, children want to be just like their parents. If I want my son to be respectful of his elders, speak with kindness, and think before he speaks, then I must learn to be a good example.

- If you have a preschooler who is resisting going to bed at night there is a reason for that. You are the center of the universe to them and they don’t want to be separated from the action. Most self respecting preschoolers are going to stall and fiddle around and resist going to bed. It’s not pleasant but it is normal behavior. At least you know your child is typical. For my daughter, money talked. In the preschool years she would get a whole quarter for her allowance. I remember saying to her one time, “Laura if you get out of bed again I’m going to have to take a quarter out of your bank.” Well, like a self respecting preschooler she had to push the envelope and she jumped out of bed. But mom is a promise keeper and I said, “Laura I’m sorry that you chose to get out of bed now I’m going to have to take that quarter.”
And she hopped back in bed and did the “I’m in bed now” thing that kids do because they want you to back pedal and I said, “I told you I’d have to take a quarter for you getting out of bed and you chose to get out of bed.” I went over and shook a quarter out of her piggy bank and walked out of the room with that coin in my hand feeling like a big creep. But guess what? She never got out of bed again because she trusted my words. She knew I meant what I said.

- You eat or you don’t and if you don’t the consequence is that you get hungry but parents have to allow that consequence to happen and not rescue the child by an hour later fixing a meal for them.Your job is to present the food and make sure it is healthy. Their job is to eat it or not. It’s very simple. You don’t have to cross over the line and do their job for them and beg or trick them to eat.

- Spanking is giving a child a measured amount of pain in close association with something that they have done wrong. The problem with spanking – the reason that it’s so often criticized, and justly so is because parents often are out of control with their children. It’s not a measured amount of pain, it’s not thought through ahead of time. So there’s a vast difference between abusive, physical harm to a child, and a measured amount of pain that’s administered by a loving parent. (The Fine Art of Discipline)

02-10-2010 - Queen of...

2010-02-10T11:39:00.000-08:00

I love being organized and the rush it brings. Looking at all of my perfectly arranged drawers and spaces make me look so together, or does it? I wonder at times if it is just a cover for the way my brain really thinks. I'm self diagnosed ADD/ADHD (depending on the moment). Maybe it's really a multiple personality disorder...some of my spaces are perfect, and then there are places less noticeable, hidden behind doors, that scream chaos....and I love it! Random junk shoved all together in not so neat piles...he he. It's like a guilty release from all of my perfectly organized spaces. Is that so bad?

02-09-2010 - Tuesday, what is today?

2010-02-09T13:33:00.000-08:00

Today is:
- Henry's birthday, just like his grandpa's...Congrats Katie!
- a rainy day...yes, more rain in Vegas.
- perfect for a Blue Coconut slush from Sonic.
- the day after Monday.
- 5 days before Valentine's Day.
- 5 days before my 7th Anniversary...I love you Teddy!
...better get to work day...*sigh*

02-05-2010 - Welcome Back!

2010-02-05T14:16:00.000-08:00

Wow! They say time flies when you are having fun....I'm amazed that it has taken me this log to get back into my blog. I'm now a mother of two, and have been that way for over three months. Geez, you would think I was busy or something. Life is good...no, life is grand! I just wanted to touch base. I'll be back soon....I promise it will not be a 2 kid break...promise!

03-21-08 - $1, I'll take it!

2008-03-21T15:04:00.000-07:00

So the almighty garage sale can still be the best bet! And for $1, how can one go wrong! What did I get:
- A Graco Pack N Play...older model in light blue, but great
- Cosco umbrella stroller, brand new
- Dreft and a Dishwasher basket.