Handsome Performs

This Wednesday, all parents were invited to watch the pre-school class perform a song. I didn't make a big deal out of it because honestly, I didn't know there was going to be an actual performance. While watching, I really wish that The Teach was there.

We were all directed to a door for the church. There were 2 moms standing on either side handing out flyers. The flyer was a detail of everything that was going to happen.

My son and his class marched out all dressed as either a bear, squirrel or a bunny. Handsome was a squirrel. He scanned the crowd for me and then waved when he saw me. It was then that I wished his father was there. He didn't make a beeline for me, he was standing with his class waiting for his teacher to direct them.

They all did the Pledge of Allegiance then started singing a song called, "animal homes."

I don't remember all the words but I love the part where they said,
"we're squirrels, we shake our tails like this" and my son turned as he obviously had been taught to shake his big paper bag tail. He was the only one to do so. Beam!

After that there was a video montage' where the teacher took 2 kids at a time into the kitchen, let them play in the sandbox and asked them all the same question. "How do you think turkey"

Innocent question and it was fun to hear some of the kids talk about how you have to put chocolate or hot dogs or some such thing in it. Or the kid who said when a turkey falls on the floor you have to wash it.

Then she made them smile at the camera and say "Happy Thanksgiving."

Afterward there was a Thanksgiving party. It was great!

Unfortunately, I didn't get many great photos. It was too dark and the camera wasn't cooperating or maybe the photographer sucked. Either way...I hate that I didn't get any good pictures of him on stage.

It was great. Baby Boy you made me so proud!! I love you.

4 Days of Daddy Fun

This weekend we made a TooBEEZ for that was the star of the house for 2 days. I threw blankets over it, put blankets and pillows inside and had a great time reading stories to my daughter.

Saturday evening my husband went inside. Kids are so used to Mommy playing that when Daddy does something silly with them they love go nuts.



My daughter was in her glory as she played fort with daddy. They hid under the blanket watching my shadow, whenever I pulled up the blanket to take a picture she screamed like a banshee.

My son and his father have spent countless hours playing Super Mario Galaxy over the last 4 days. I love watching them talk each other through the screens or yell at each other when one screws up.

Yesterday my husband wanted to clean the gutters and put up the Christmas lights. While he did the gutters, the kids and I started working on the leaves. My son gave up after filling a garbage can with leaves. My daughter on the other hand was amazing. She filled up 3 garbage cans with her little 3 year old hands while I blew the lawn clear of leaves. She wasn't done until the last leaf was picked up from the pile. Such a good work ethic already. She had a job to do and wouldn't do anything else until she was done. She wouldn't even stop for a piece of chocolate (her favorite). "Let me finish this. I'll have some when I'm done."

I told her that her father and I were going to pay her for her hard work. I think that job was worth at least 3 dollars.

We have never done an allowance but I remember as a kid I loved getting paid for a job well done.

This is above and beyond their normal chores which we don't believe (at the moment) they should be paid for.

Daddy also played his first board game with us. Not sure about him but, I loved it!

The kids and I play Zingo about 2 times a week. It was great to have him join us for a few games.

All in all this was a great long weekend. Freelance work done, reviews drafted, time with daddy, Christmas lights up, Lord of the Rings marathan and way to much food.

Slice of Life Sunday - My Big 4-0

My big 4-0 was 2 years ago but today Slice of Life asked:
Slice of Life choices for the week of November 30 are:
1. Winter Wonderland
2. The Big 4 - 0
3. Writer’s Choice

I decided to go with #2. This is what I wrote about my birthday in 2006.
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I am planning my 40th Birthday party. While it hasn't consumed my every thought until this week, I have gone into Birthday mode in the past four days. The theme...Luau...the peeps...My Girlfriends.

I am pyched! In the past week I have completed the menu:

Huli, Huli Chicken, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Coconut Shrimp, Pineapple, Sweet Potato and Macadamian Nut Crumb top, Orange Lime Sauce for over the rice, Haupia (some Hawaiian candy type thing). Fruit Salad in a Pineapple, Green Salad, Coconut Cream Pie, and numerous type cookies and sweets, and enough alcohol to knock some chicks on their ass.

The drinks are:
Pina Colada, Maria's Pinapple Punch, Maria's Happy Island Punch, Maria's Luau Punch...

I am providing grass skirts, leis, flower headbands, wrist bands, and such. I made name tags for everyone with their Hawaiian name. I think it is going to be a blast.

I have been working on a project to honor the women in my life and hope to complete it tonight or tomorrow at the latest.

I am making each of them a card with pictures of us, a paragraph why they are important to me and cute embellishments. I hope they like them.

The card goes something like this...(this is my sisters)...

Tomorrow is my birthday so today I want to celebrate the women in my life. Each and every one of you are part of the mosaic that was, is, and will become Maria. I love you all for various reasons and for the same reason. You are all different and each and every one of you is important in my life. I am so happy I am celebrating my life with all of you.

Gabrielle – I could not breathe without you. You are my sister, my mother, my friend. I adore you! Our chats about our lives sometimes bring tears, sometimes bring conflict but they constantly bring laughter. Thank God we can laugh about our lives. Your quick humor and raw attitude make me love you every day. You have been there for me when I needed a shoulder, an opinion, or a laugh. You are one of the funniest people I know and also one of the bravest. I wish we lived closer because there are days I miss you like crazy. We can talk numerous times a day and still end every call with an “I love you,” I don’t know many people who can say that. Thank you for loving me. I am so glad that you are my sister but I love that I can call you my friend.

I am officially 40 as of 7:38 pm tonight. It is strange to think that 40 years ago my mom was healthy and a first time mom. What a beautiful day weather wise.

Today was fairly quiet but after yesterday that is the way to go..

My Birthday Luau yesterday was so much fun. There was me and 8 of my closet friends eating, drinking, and talking. I started cooking Friday night, and finished in the morning while my sister decorated my deck. Guests arrived by 2:00 p.m. and the party began. Being the first to reach 4o out of my peeps makes me feel older but hell what do they say these days? Something about 40 being the new 30?

My husband took (for the first time by himself) both kids out so that I didn't have to host and mother. That alone was a gift in itself. He need not get me anything.

Here are some pics from the day.

My sis and me

Pink Saturday & Scenic Sunday Pretty In Pink

I took this picture by making a circle with my fingers and in front of the camera lens. I love the effect and it doesn't hurt that my daughter doesn't seem to be able to take a bad photo.

Friday Fill In

1. My stomach feeling quite big right about now.
2. Antipasti is what I ate the most of on Thursday.
3. The yard is finally cleaned of leaves and looks amazing
4. Hanging on the couch with my husband is where I'd rather be at any given time.
5. The smell of toast and coffee reminds me of my grandparents home when my family lived there.
6. Sit ups is what I need right now!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching Lord of the Rings with my husband tomorrow my plans include lawn work and Christmas lights and Sunday, I want to read.

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone

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Today I am thankful for: My family - Which includes my Friends

Teach - You are the most wonderful man. You listen when it matters and make quiet changes to show that you love me. I have never felt closer or more connected to you than I do these days. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for the most romantic moments of my life. Handsome - You are the sweetest boy in the world. You are a sensitive soul and you have a lot going on behind those big brown eyes. You love family hugs and constantly bring all of us together for a group hug. You force us to stop our rushing and slow down to enjoy the small things that matter. Goddess - Has there ever been a funnier child? I doubt it. I spend my day laughing because of you. Even when you are upsetting us, we have to stifle smiles. You think and act like someone well beyond their mere 3 years and I felt that you had all the answers the first moment I met you. Teresa - You are someone that I always know I can talk to even though our talks are few and far between these days. I hate that we have only seen each other 6 times this year, that is crazy. Hopefully next year is different. Thanks for always being there. Susan - Whenever I need someone rational to talk to you are the first person I think of. I know you hate the phone so I often rush through my call but you never make me feel like I am wasting your time. Thanks for being there to listen to my rants and never judging. Clarissa - I don't think there has ever been anyone who I felt 100% myself around. I feel like I can say anything to you and you will know exactly where I am coming from and....you make the best breakfast sandwiches! I love you like a sister because I think we may have been related in one of our lives. Sometimes we say the exact same thing, we are so alike it scares me. You are crazy and I adore you sister! Gabrielle - I couldn't breathe without you. Are there two sisters who feel the way we do? If so, they are very lucky. I adore you and our differences. We see the world very differently and that is was makes our relationship so awesome. Your wit and humor makes me laugh and I always look forward to the next time we speak. Sheress - Has there ever been someone I look up to and want to take care of in my life? I doubt it! You are an awesome mom and friend and I worry about you constantly. Is she ok? Is she tired? How does she do it all? Thank God you have an amazing support system with your mom and your man. Daddy - I thank God for our relationship. I love our talks especially during the holiday. You never judge and I can tell you anything. I wish we lived closer and that my kids were able to know you. Diane - You are crazy and I wish we had more time to talk. We are at totally different times in our lives and it is awesome to connect with you the few times a year that we do. I can't wait to see you this holiday and reconnect. To all my other friends and family, I love and adore you all and wish that we all were able to get together more. If I said something about all of you this post would go on forever. To my nieces, in-laws, sister-in-laws, I am looking forward to seeing you all soon it has been way too long. My children's teachers and instructors, I love what you have all done for my kids. They love all of you and bless you each night. Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the blog world too...I actually speak to a lot of you more than I do the people listed above. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. Love, Maria

ABC Wednesday - S - Son Sliding In the Snow

No photographers were injured in the taking of this photo.

Wordless Wednesday - Someone is Missing Summer

Ruby Tuesday - The Scarecrow

Calling All Twilight Fans

If you have seen the movie and care to read two fans chat about our screening of the movie, head over to my other blog Chotskies.

Would love to hear your views on the movie interpretation of the best selling book by Stephanie Meyer.

Twilight the Movie with Bek and Ree

Bek and Ree went to see Twilight last night check out our discussion. If you don't know what Twilight is, lift the rock you are living under and walk to a movie theatre right now!! That's an order.
FULL OF SPOILERS

Ree says: Whenever you are ready...I have my chat open
Bekkah says: Let's DO THIS!!!
Ree says: So...I believe that you.....Hated it
Bekkah says: LMAO! No way!
Ree says: Loved it??? Really? I am shocked
Bekkah says: Well, let's not get carried away here....love is a STRONG word.
Ree says: Ok...Did I like it or hate it?
Bekkah says: It's REALLY hard to guess whether or not you liked it. I half wonder if you're middle of the road like me...meaning that you may have found it to be an entertaining flick, not meant to be deep or powerful, but just...fun. I also was feeling...
Ree says: Yes! Exactly.
Bekkah says: a bit disappointed that it had the potential to be FANTASTIC, but unfortunately it kinda fell short. I also wonder if...I would have enjoyed it a bit more if we weren't surrounded by REALLY young kids. They were giggling at EVERYTHING, even when it wasn’t really appropriate...that nervous/pre-pubescent giggle kept reminding me that we were watching a teen-flick!!! Which of course totally prevented me from losing myself in it.
Ree says: Yes..I felt that especially the love of Edward and Bella seemed juvenile. If you hadn’t read the book you would never understand why they love each other so deeply seemingly overnight.
Bekkah says: Yup, not nearly as emotionally intense as the books.
Ree says: Yes exactly. She was saying that she knew she loved him and I was thinking why? I also don't think the movie showed why he loved her.
Bekkah says: Yeah, it seemed as though it was all moving too fast...as if one day he hated her and the next day they were madly in love?!
Ree says: Yes...and...Where was the charming, charismatic Edward? Although I found him extremely sexy at times his reactions were laughable. To quote my niece...his face made him look like he was constipated
Bekkah says: I completely agree...every time he tried to look 'troubled' he ended up looking like he was about to vomit?! LMAO! Or that...
Ree says: It did movie too fast. I kept telling my niece that it had to move quickly or it would have been an 8 hour movie. Exactly...vomit. I had to stop myself from laughing because honestly I wanted to love it and him.
Bekkah says: I know, I did too, but it just wasn't happening for me.
Ree says: Really??? So this Edward wasn't sexy to you? Oh...crap and his standing in her room in the book was romantic but in the movie it was a bit stalkerish. Another disappointment was Jacob.
Bekkah says: OMG, TOTALLY! That completely weirded me out!
Ree says: Jacob was a pivotal character. He was the reason Bella put together what Edward is. So where was he?
Bekkah says: I half wonder if I never really got into it because of all the 'kids' sighing and giggling throughout the entire movie...those were times when I kinda wished I was home watching it in The Batcave!
Ree says: If you didn't read the book you wouldn't understand why there is a Team Jacob.
Bekkah says: But in the books, did Jacob get that much time developing his character in the first one?? Or wasn't it more so in the 2nd book that he really got some 'face time'??
Ree says: The ahhhhs, especially when Edward first appeared on screen were so funny. I loved it.
Bekkah says: HA! And sometimes they would have that nervous giggle going even when it was inappropriate?! Edward was about to suck venom out of a bite mark and there were chickies sighing EVERYWHERE!?!?!
Ree says: Or when Carlisle came on and someone said, "Now that is what I'm talking about
Bekkah says: BWAHAHA! I didn't hear that! Did you hear the girl next to me singing along to E.V.E.R.Y. song off the soundtrack!?!?!? Holy Prep-Work!!!
Ree says: Sighing over the most uncomfortable scene for me. His face was weird
Bekkah says: Dude, EVERYBODY'S face was weird!!
Ree says: Half the time his mouth was lopsided and his face did strange things but...
Bekkah says: Seriously...most UNattractive cast EVER! What was up with the perpetually SURPRISED look on Jasper’s face?!?!?! Total deer in headlights...
Ha! Get it...Deer...vegetarians...nevermind :\
Ree says: all in all...Edward was HOOOOOTTT!!! Do you think they were unattractive????
Bekkah says: Alright...he was...OK...that's all you'll get from me.
Ree says: Ha I get it. That is one of my favorite lines Sexy baby!
Bekkah says: Uhm...yeah...although Alice was kinda cute and he fit the 'pixie' description from the books.
Ree says: That was another thing
Bekkah says: jes?
Ree says: Alice and Bella’s friendship was totally missing from the movie. Alice tells Bella, we are going to be such friends or something but that was the extent of it. Everything that leads up to the prom was completely gone.
Bekkah says: Yup, I'm assuming that will become a bigger story in the next movie.
Ree says: What happened to Angela? She is supposedly Bella’s closest friend. Ahhhh...there was so much missing but I absolutely loved it and would have gone into the next theatre and watched it all over again
Bekkah says: I think they were probably trying to cram a lot of stuff into two hours and just had to let some things spill over into the sequel.
Ree says: True...and I didn't hear the singing girl. Was she the one who said, "he has nice teeth" when Jacob was on?
Bekkah says: eheheeee! Probably...
Ree says: Also, the cheesy, campy style was interesting considering that I didn't feel the book was cheesy or campy.
Bekkah says: He DID have nice teeth though...
Ree says: He does. He's a cutie
Bekkah says: There was one thing that I totally hated.... I hated it in the book and I hated it in the movie...the scene when Bella is leaving home and is SO nasty to Charlie. Even when reading it, it seemed so over the top and cold-hearted. She could have easily come up with an excuse to leave without being so horrible to him!
Ree says: The part where Bella always looked pissed off and she smelled something bad?
Bekkah says: HA! that too.
Ree says: Speaking of Charlie...he was a cutie. I didn't picture him somewhat hot
Bekkah says: He was okay, in a lumberjack, maple syrup, backwoods kinda way... Me neither, for some reason I pictured a beer belly and receding hair line?!
Ree says: The part where Carlisle is talking to Edward because he is trying to get him to stop drinking her blood cracked me up. It was the worst! Me too!
Ree says: Exactly. Police Chief...too many donuts. Hahahah
Bekkah says: Exaaaaaactly!
Ree says: I always liked those lumberjack types
Bekkah says: I'd take the lumberjack over bug-eyes-Jasper.
Ree says:I also liked Emmett. He looked like a big teddy bear. The newbie? He looked ready to shit himself
Bekkah says: YES! Emmett...and poor dude had like two lines throughout the entire movie!!
Ree says: Lie he had the runs and was afraid to move for fear he would shit in his pants
Bekkah says: HA! Of course, how did I not make that connection?!
Ree says: See. That's why I'm here.
Bekkah says: Thank goodness! What did you think of the Meyer cameo?? Like you mentioned, Stephen King, M. Night Shyamalan have cameos in their films...and I think Stan Lee always works himself into the films he produces. It usually doesn't bother me, but...
Ree says: I loved that! I loved it because everyone said, "that's Stephanie"
Bekkah says: I dunno...for some reason it kinda annoyed me that she was in it...it totally distracted me and she looked...out of place and uncomfortable.
Ree says: The chick hasn't been around forever and that just shows me how much the internet played into the movies success. What I did love about the movie is
Bekkah says: Definitely...her face is everywhere these days. Good for her!
Ree says: I think that Robert and Kristen did manage to get the essence of Bella and Edward. I liked them together on screen and thought that they did a good job of depicting the characters. Bella was at times annoying because she just seemed like a silly teenager who had fallen in love with the unattainable guy with the 90210 hair.
Bekkah says: I like them too. They weren't what I had envisioned after reading the books, but I think they did pretty good. Besides... Being a fan of the books, it's almost impossible to not enjoy at least some aspects of the movie. It's always pretty cool when you finally get to see locations and characters, living and breathing, when previously all you were working off of was a mental picture.
Ree says: I have spoke to 2 others one loved it but she did not read the books. The other read the books and was disappointed mostly because she felt that Edward was supposed to be the hottest guy but she didn't feel that Robert was hot enough to play Edward.
Bekkah says: I'm with the last friend...I enjoyed the books, but I was a smidge bit disappointed in the movie. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I thought Edward could have used some gym time prior to filming... Wasn't he chiseled in the books?!!?
Ree says: I think that we can't possibly picture the hottest guy. What is hot to you may not be hot to me. He is what is hot to Bella.
Bekkah says: True that...
Ree says: He said that he was working out like crazy but dropped too much weight and they asked him to stop. In the book did he shimmer in the sun? I don't remember
Bekkah says: I heard he dropped a lot of weight, but not that he was working out...I read somewhere he looked emaciated. Yup...totally shimmered....
Ree says: My niece said his stripped name is Sparkle
Bekkah says: ehheee....niiiiiice! Did you notice he has two songs on the soundtrack?
Ree says: I personally love the movie, can't wait to see it again. No, I didn't. Ummm...interesting
Bekkah says: They're...interesting :\
Ree says: What did you think of the three vampires?
Bekkah says: The villians?
Ree says: Yes. Did they do the characters justice?
Bekkah says: Well, what little interaction we had with them, I thought they did great.
Ree says: Wasn't her mom hotter in your mind
Bekkah says: YES! She looked a bit...weathered...
Ree says: I read that the budget was small, there was no green screen on this movie. Everything was done my stunts and pulleys, no big effects.
Bekkah says: I kinda liked that though....
Ree says: I kind of like that
Bekkah says: HA!
Ree says: Yeah. I wonder if they the next one with a bigger budget will overdo the effects
Bekkah says: I wish you had finished Breaking Dawn already..DAMMIT! Would love to discuss right now what I DISLIKED about the books, but also how some of those issues were resolved by the end...it gave me a better understanding of where Meyer was trying to go with the plot and character developments.
Ree says: Someone who didn't read the book will have no disappointments with this movie.
Bekkah says: I'm sure it'll they'll have more impressive action scenes, but hopefully they'll know their target audience enough to realize it would be wasted on us!
Ree says: Meyer writes so descriptively that you can't possibly transpose that to the screen which is where I think we are all disappointed.
Bekkah says: You're probably right. As usual, I'm having a hard time feeling the same enthusiasm for the movie when the books kicked so much ASS!
Ree says: She is so detailed in her books that it would be impossible to act that out. I know. Like Stephen King, she writes a vision on our heads with the amount of detail that we don't need a movie to see it play out. His movies don't do well either
Bekkah says:Plus, I think that because she so vividly describes the characters and events we all have our own mental picture of what would be perfect. As you said before, the film couldn't possibly satisfy everyone's idea of how this story should look visually.
Ree says: Even the Cullens home wasn't as grand as I thought it would be.
Bekkah says: OMG! Yes...I was totally expecting some modern looking mansion...The cooking scene was cute...
Ree says: We won't be able to discuss Breaking Dawn until next month since I am refusing to pick it up. I loved that!
Bekkah says: BAAAH! You suck.
Ree says: I am not ready to let them go
Bekkah says: Me too! They were so excited...
Ree says: Stephanie is putting the next series on-hold indefintely
Bekkah says: Aaahh...probably not a bad idea. Spacing it out might work better anyway
Ree says: I loved the line where they ask "Are we even sure she is Italian?" Then "her name is Bella"
Bekkah says: HA!
Ree says: I am going to need my Edward fix. I want Edward to stand in my room and watch me sleep. Me and 500,000 other teenagers.
Bekkah says: I loved all of the graduation caps on the wall.
Ree says: Yeah that's right
Bekkah says: HA! Get in line!!
Ree says: Me too. Cute! "Inside joke"
Bekkah says: And that Edward is '17'...for 'a while'
Ree says: Haaa.. How long are you watching me sleep? "Only a couple of months"
Bekkah says: C-R-E-E-P-Y!!!!!
Ree says: That's me babe. Creepy
Bekkah says: Ahahaha
Ree says: I enjoyed the ending
Bekkah says: So, I think it’s pretty obvious what the appeal is for teens…but why do you think it’s also able to connect so strongly with so many adults??? Is it just Edward's 'hotness'?!
Ree says: People who didn't read will know that Victoria is ready to avenge.
Bekkah says: Definitely. That ending had sequel written aaaalll over it.
Ree says: I think Vampires are sexy but...I also think this is like Titanic without the ocean liner, iceberg, and him dying at the end.
Bekkah says: Aaah, yes...excellent analogy!
Ree says: We are all romantics at heart
Bekkah says: "I'll never let go" and she pulls his frozen hand off her and lets him sink.
Obviously it’s the fantasy element…as well as the danger/excitement , but I think it’s also the newness and innocence of Bella and Edward’s relationship. It’s a peek back to a time when everything seemed so intense and full of promise/possibilities.
Ree says: Who wouldn't want a guy to be so drawn to you that they couldn't possibly be without you. "My personal heroin"
Bekkah says: Uhm...ME! I need space, yo!
Ree says: Not me...."You don't know how long I've been waiting for you Bella!"
Bekkah says: Okay...THAT was kinda sweet! You could definitely feel how lonely he had been before she arrived.
Ree says: Exactly. He was alone in a home full of pairs just waiting for his imprint
Bekkah says: Night and day without having someone...while Rosalie had Emmett and Alice had Jasper. Yup.
Ree says: Exactly.
Bekkah says: I have to say though...I'm nervous about... the next movie...I wasn't crazy about that book, so I'm hoping that maybe I'll have the reverse opinion.
Ree says: So....to sum it all up Siskell...you liked it but...
Bekkah says: I like it, but it could have had more substance too it. I also had to remind myself that technically I'M NOT the target audience, so some of the things that I would have LIKED to have happened...couldn't because of that.
Ree says: For me...it was romantic. The movie will never be what the book is...it is not possible. One of the best things about the written word is that we all see our own movie. Now when I read Breaking Dawn I will picture Kristen and Robert as Bella and Edward. Yeah like...yo...Bella and Edward Get down to some business. The kiss was hot, "I want to try something"
Bekkah says: On my star rating (1=horrible, 2=entertaining, 3=excellent, 4=earth shatteringly fabulous) I give it a two...
Ree says: but...this chick would like to see the adult version. If I use your scoring I give it a 3 because I would see it again and probably again after that.
Bekkah says: Oh, yeah!
Ree says: I also loved the innocence of them just laying in the grass together. Cute. So...would you see it again??????
Bekkah says: Yup, and all the 'silent' cut scenes of them sitting and talking...just getting to know each other... Yes, most definitely. In fact, I'm looking forward to watching it again.
Ree says: Yes...loved that...that was how the writer wanted us to see them developing their relationship in a short period of time. Oh...cool..let's go
Bekkah says: Exactly. We were to assume that their bond strengthen over time... AHAAHAA!!
Naw, man...we wait for it to come on PPV, then we spark up the batcave! Vampire wine is on me. Not literally, of course.
Ree says: How hot was it when he stopped that van??? Dude hot! His intensity of trying to save her and then him being pissed off at her clumsyness at the class trip.
Bekkah says: But did you think Edward was HOT!?!?!
Ree says: Oh...speaking of on you. I owe you. I thought that he was hot
Bekkah says: Another chat session to discuss Breaking Dawn?!
Ree says: Oh hell yeah.
Bekkah says: w00t! Bekkah just sent you a nudge.
Ree says: K...so you didn't think he was hot?
Bekkah says: Sorry, got a bit excited there.
Ree says: That scared the shit out of me. Holy hotness batman
Bekkah says: Honestly, he was...in a very different and original kinda way...
Ree says: To borrow a Bek phrase. Yes. Not conventionally hot, but hot.
Bekkah says: Exaaactly!
Ree says: We agree??? That is crazy
Bekkah says: I would NOT throw him outta' my bed
Ree says: Oh hell yeah and that grey peacoat hot!
Bekkah says: Giiirl, us agreeing happens more and more every daay!!
Ree says: The car driving, hot.
Bekkah says: Okay...now you're just out of control! The coat was FUGLY...
Ree says: I loved it
Bekkah says: I mean COME ON!? Ahahahaa!!
Ree says: Do you think anyone else will read our gibberish
Bekkah says: Probably not...but they SHOULD!
Ree says: I am sitting her laughing
Bekkah says: We crack OURSELVES up! Me too
Ree says: J, wants to know what I am laughing at
Bekkah says: Did you tell him me??? He laughs at me all the time too...i can take it!
Ree says: I think I am laughing because I am 42 years old drooling over a 23 year old actor with my girl.
Bekkah says: Eheheee!! yeah, that IS kinda humorous!
Ree says: He thinks we are crazy for chatting alone, just the two of us
Bekkah says: OMG...so does OHIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Men...humpf.
Ree says: It's the best. They suck and they are not Edward, so there..plllltttttt
Bekkah says: Oh, certainly NOT. Funny...I read an interview with Robert Pattison...He said... "Who knew every girl's dream guy would be driving a Volvo." I'm not sure why I found that so damn funny, but I did...
Ree says: Everyone loves vampires. Not sure if it is because of the Volvo...
Bekkah says: Or his hot pea coat?
Ree says: Crap...Also, loved when he asked her "say it out loud." He can't read her so he needs her to say it.
Bekkah says: Yeah, but for some reason I was thinking of Sam Kineson yelling out...
Ree says: Also, why was the guy in the restaurant thinking about a cat?
Bekkah says: say it, say it, SAAAAY IIIIT!!
Ree says: Hahaha....miss Sam
Bekkah says: LMAO! I dunno, the cat guy freaked me out! Me too
Ree says: OK...so....let's wrap this up....I loved it
Bekkah says: Yes, please...the 2nd harry potter awaits us in the batcave!! I enjoyed it. And I will definitely go to see every sequel they decide to make with you, then chat about it.
Ree says:I give it 3 out of 4 bite marks
Bekkah says: after 24 hours of pent-up frustration from not being able to talk about it.
Ree says: Hell yeah...enjoy Harry. Tell Ohio thank you.
Bekkah says: 2 out of four bite marks.
Ree says: I know it. Ok...
Bekkah says: Hi to Teach and the kiddies!
Ree says: Thanks for your time, the books and going to the movie
Bekkah says: My pleasure!
Ree says: peace out
Bekkah says: word
Ree says: yo. buh bye

Then There Was Blood

No, I haven't seen Twilight yet. That will be happening this weekend. I am talking about Handsome boxing on the Wii then running over to fall like his character on the play mat I have on the floor. This would be fine and only mildly annoying if his sister hadn't been playing on the mat.

I saw him run over, and as he went down like his Wii Character, his Wii controller collided with Goddess who landed in a crumpled heap, on her face with her butt in the air. For a moment they in fact looked like the Wii characters on the TV only there is no blood in the boxing game.

She was screaming as my short legs took big long strides to get there. She was holding her mouth, I scooped her up and tried to access the damage. She was screaming and holding her face. I noticed loads of darkness around her lips but she had just eaten a little square of Hersheys so I was hoping it was only that. Chocolate or blood her screams would be exactly the same.

I calmly walked her to the bathroom so I could see in some good lightening and yes...it was blood and lots of it. Her brother was doing the "I'm sorry chant" over and over again and she was screaming.

After calmly (I really am good in an emergency. She could have bite through her tongue and thank God she didn't and I would have been the same way.) checking each tooth to make sure they were all intact. I followed up with a tongue inspection. Nope, the blood after wiping was coming from the side of her lip. I wiped blood, used ice, made her laugh and blew her nose and wiped her tears. She wanted Daddy but unfortunately he was working and unavailable by phone. We eventually got through it 20 minutes later, she has a fat lip on one side which also looks like she has red lipstick on but she is fine.

Blood on your child is never fun. It was all over her clothes and mine but eventually there was laughter. Pretending to be her with a fat lip made her laugh and all was well.

My poor baby, between getting locked in the bathroom at school and now this, she is having a very tough week.

Product Review - The Wonder Mop - You Need One!

The Next Amazing Product was my new favorite mop.

This mop is called Wonder Mop and it is by The Libman Company. They have been making family made products since 1896. If a company can be around that long in this economy, they must be doing something right.

The Wonder Mop put my dirty old sponge mop to shame. My faithful mop has been cleaning my kitchen forever but it is already sitting on my deck waiting for the trash man scheduled on Friday. I will never again use a sponge mop.

I love the lightweight, the ease of wringing the the mop out and the fact that It can reach into many, hard to reach areas. My kitchen is very cluttered and it is hard to get everything out so that I can do a thorough swapping of the deck so to speak. Not necessary with this mop. I was able to reach under my microwave stand, my stove, behind the microwave stand and I didn't need to get on my hands and knees to get into the corners of my kitchen to clean them. The mop did the dirty work for me and got everything. Loved it!

Locked Doors Can Cause Tears

I walked into my children's preschool today and overheard one of the teachers telling the other to "let mom (me) know about the bathroom incident."

Expecting that I was going to hear that one of mine (my son) was playing in the sink and got water all over I prepared myself for a discussion with my son.

No!

Today while I was going about my morning with my girlfriend discussing Twilight, books, kids, family, holidays and Maury over eggs, toast and bacon my daughter was locked in the bathroom at school.

She had gone into the bathroom after someone had been in there. They are not allowed to lock the door and Goddess has no idea how to lock or unlock one (we will be working on that this weekend). The teacher tells me that she had gone past there a few times because it seemed as if my daughter was in there for a while. Finally (no one is telling me how long), she heard my daughter crying and tried to open the door and realized it was locked. They got the door opened, got my very upset baby out and had a big discussion with the class about playing with the lock.

The reason this upsets me and maybe I am crazy because kids have to learn that mom can't always be there, is that she was crying and I wasn't there. I know that the teachers don't pick the kids up and console them and it just kills me that she was patted on the head and told it was ok while she cried. Aghgghhhhhh...She is 3 and she is so little that it really breaks my heart that she was scared and I wasn't there.

I told the teacher that I wasn't going to bring it up to her unless she brought it up to me because honestly, she seemed fine when I got there. Neither she nor her brother ran to me telling me any of this. They ran to hug and kiss me hello.

When we got to the library, my son brought it up. "Mom, you know Goddess was scared today? She was afraid of the door!"

I asked her "what happened at school today? Do you want to tell me?" She said, she "I couldn't get out of the bathroom." I asked if she was scared and she said yes.

I asked if she yelled for help and she said No. This was when I decided a conversation about calling for help was necessary. Kids need to know they can call for "HELP!" Sometimes they don't because they are afraid they will be in trouble or because they are embarrassed. I should know, "I never asked for help when my grandfather was molesting me." I was afraid someone would think it was my fault.

I told her that it was important that she yell help as loud as she could the next time she was scared, afraid or in danger.

When we ran into my "breakfast girlfriend" and I told her, she reiterated exactly what I had told my daughter, only with more animation. She pretended to punch and kick an imaginary door while yelling "help."

Hopefully she gets the idea and I will deal with my "mommy guilt" in my own time.

Monochrome Monday - Correct Hand Placement

If you know any of my history you would know that this photo of my son shows just how far he has come. At 5 years old he was still holding his pencil with a 5 finger grip. Notice the correct finger placement in this shot.

We have been getting speech, occupational therapy and special instruction for the past 3 years. It has been a loooonnngg process, one that I wasn't crazy about when we started. Over the years we have learned that my son's speech delay was a physical one. He has lax core muscles which contribute to most of his problems. Speech has been working on helping him with his lisp, "sh" "l" "t," and "w" sound. Occupational therapy has worked on his grip, grasp and other muscular issues. I have been concerned about his footing for about a year now. I asked for a physical therapy evaluation and we will be getting that now too.

Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Preschool, Tao Kwan Do, Gymnastics and life make this child very busy. I would never be able to hold his schedule. Thank God he has youth on his side.

BTW...look at the size of that mitt. He is 5 years old but his hand looks like an adults.

Week in Pictures - November 8 - 14, 2008

Join my lonely meme and create a running, photo diary of your week. It can contain your favorite picture of the week or a picture for everyday. Whatever you like as long as their is a story or description to go with it.

I am trying to create a legacy for my children and Photos are the best way. When I look back at my childhood photo albums I wish my mom was around to tell me the details of the photo like:

Where we were going?
What was happening?
How old was I?
Who are those people?

Scrapping is a great way because you get some photos and some journaling, but who has time for that these days?

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November 8, 2008 - We headed out to a really fun, gymnastic party. The kids had a blast with their classmates as the entire class was invited. It was very controlled and everything was organized to the T. I guess when you have over 25 kids in a big facility that has to be. In this photo they are all waiting their turn to jump into a big pool of foam blocks. I really wish I was still a kid sometimes.

November 9, 2008 - Handsome loves his boxing gloves. He wears them all the time. In this shot he was actually pretending to hit himself in the head and was in the process of falling.

November 10, 2008 - I have been using Ortonish a lot in Picnik. I love the effect. This shot cracks me up. The steps are so steep and Goddess was basically just walking up them but you can see the effort it takes for her to accomplish this in this picture.

November 11, 2008 - Handsome was doing his "homework" from his OT instructor. He had problems holding his pencil, now we are working more on control. Up until this year he was using a 5 finger hold. I was so proud of him as I watched him work to control his movements.

November 12, 2008 - This is the calendar we use for the kids. They love doing the weather song, days of the week and month of the year songs every morning. Handsome pretends he is the teacher and Goddess plays the student. I love watching them. He sits in a chair like his teacher and she sits on the floor. He speaks as his teacher does asking her to raise her hand and "who is listening, I need listeners." Cute!

November 13, 2008 - Last month I won a giveaway from Life Is Like Champagne from Frill er Up Couture. The one Goddess picked out is called Chocolate in the Sky. It is a very fitting name for her. If you know us personally, you know what I mean. More of this cute Tutu to come. This was right after we received it and she wasn't in the mood to pose as she was watching a movie with her brother. Notice the forced smile.

November 14, 2008 - This is the Toobeez that I just reviewed today. In this photo the kids are singing at the top of their lungs, Hard Knock Life from Annie. Be glad I don't have sound on here.

Product Review - Toobeez - My Kids Playing

This weekend I received the most awesome children's product. It is called Toobeez and the reason I think it is the most awesome is because the possibilities are endless.

My kids were excited when they saw the box and couldn't wait to see what was inside.

We opened it and there was another box. They were beyond excited because in their mind there was a box for each of them.
I finally opened to show them what the box held. Inside was the most colorful 57 pieces of plastic I had ever seen. The kids were so excited with loads of "wow's" and "what is it?"

Telling them it was a way for us to build something we could sit in like we do with the Little People, I got to business. While I built their first fort, they fought over the boxes. Finally I had my first fort constructed and they ran and got their mini couches to put inside. I made it wider by simply adding more attachments. It was so easy, just take one of the yellow multi-keyhole balls and insert a plastic tube into it until you feel it click. So easy, my 3 year old could do it.

We added the slide on curtains and they did a mini puppet show, then we threw some blankets over it, gave them their lanterns and played inside. There was room for their mini couches, me, some stuffed animals, 2 blankets and 2 kids. We changed the configuration easily about 5 times. Finally, they lied down to drink their milk while I read them a story.

Before the kids went to bed we had to talk them into pulling it down promising them we could put it together again tomorrow. We put all the pieces into a giant storage bag that was included with the set. Love the bag because it easily holds all of the pieces, zips up and has handles for easy transport.

My son's wish for tomorrow is to make a boxing ring and Goddess wants to make a swing and cradle for her teddy bear while I want to make an obstacle course with hurdles for my son to do like he does in his Tao class.

Friday Memies

Friday 5 for November 14: Misuses

1. When did you last use the edge of a coin (or a knife blade) as a screwdriver? I honestly have never done this. I have used many things but never a coin.
   
2. When did you last use a wire coat-hanger to break into a car? This doesn't work on today's locks. So I guess it would have to be early 91.
   
3. When did you last use food or drink as medication? Last week I made my first home made chicken soup to ward off the evils runny noses that I was seeing at school. On a side note: It was AWE-SOME!!
   
4. When did you last use your cellular telephone as a flashlight? Umm...I have never done this either.
   
5. When did you last use a paper clip for any purpose other than to clip paper? I don't think I have done this either.

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1. Please feel free to send me money!

2. When I hold my child, I play with their hair, I can't help sniffing it occasionally.
3. My favorite thing to cook is Breakfast.
4. Hugging is something I can't get enough of.
5. That's the thing I love most about having children, there are hugs all day long.
6. Dealing with my husbands moods, always makes me think to myself, what the heck?
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up on my emails, tomorrow my plans include making up a Tao class for Handsome, and Sunday, I want to Clean out my closets, start my Thanksgiving shopping list and figure out what to get the kids for Christmas!

Today's Reasons To Smile

Having kids makes me smile most of the day. I am either smiling because they are spirited, saying something funny, playing nice with each other, being sweet to each other, doing something that makes me proud or being sweet and loving to me.

The things that made me smile today:

My daughter saying, sun, star, and solar start with "S" just like my name.

While my daughter was spinning she said, "wooo I'm getting busy."

Singing Hard Knock Life, and Tomorrow from Annie with my kids in the car at the top of our lungs.

Watching my son do an amazing obstacle course at gymnastics today, complete with jumping and landing on his feet on the mat and throwing his hands up at full gymnastic posture. Yeah baby!

My Goddess completing a map of the United States in less than 3 minutes. Hello! She is 3 years old.

Handsome, shouting out some awesome "Kia's" while landing some amazing, strong kicks in Tao tonight.

Handsome getting his first yellow star for his uniform tonight for good behavior from his Master Instructor at Tao. He was so proud of himself he is sleeping with it in his hand tonight.

Handsome reading a whole "Biscuit" book tonight to me and his sister.

My kids saying their prayers together, loud and clear. Love it!

Getting to give away some amazing gifts on my blog.

Getting to read four chapters in Eclipse tonight uninterrupted.

Life is good....always notice the little things that matter and the big things won't kill you.

Kids Are Funny

Today, my daughter asked if she could flush her pee from the potty down the "Diva."

At first I as like what? Than I had to laugh, she meant drain, know it was a word with a "D" and thought "Diva."

The reason this is so funny is because she is the youngest Diva I know. She has no idea what a Diva but man this chick is going to be interesting when she is a teenager.

ABC Wednesday - "Q" Queens, NY

What do these pictures all have to do with Q? They were all taken in Queens, NY. My mother grew up in Queens and that is where I was born. The Queens that I remember when I was a kid is quite different these days and honestly. My grandparents still live there and the house is pretty much still the same as it was from when I was a child.


This is a photo of my mom from her teen years. I am not sure how old she is, who took the picture or why she is holding that silly donkey. This is one of the reasons I blog. I don't want my children to wonder about my old photos.

This picture is of my mom and her mother, my grandmother. She looks to be about 1 year old. The backyard was typical of the time. There was a little concrete path and garden on the outside and in the center. Everyone grew their own tomatoes and made their own sauce. I remember their yard being like this when I was little. Eventually they had a pool and now it is pretty much like this again.
This baby is me on a sidewalk in Queens. I think I am about 6 months old. I know I was walking by 9 months, maybe it has to do with this hideous death trap of a walker. Check out my pretty pram in the background. Cute. I really do adore this picture. It is my absolute favorite photo of my as a baby. Love the hat, the little hands holding onto the pinned blanket. Thank goodness baby things are so much safer now.

Wordless Wednesday -Wall Hugger

My daughter is performing her first magic trick. I can only imagine what else the Goddess has up her sleeve as she gets older. I already know we are in trouble so you don't have to remind me. This was totally done on her own and she called us to see her. I have promised not to give away her secret. If I did I would have to kill you! Bwaahhhhhhhh.......

Product Review - Sensible Sippers

Last week we were sent two packages of Sensible Sippers to try out.

They arrived and my two were eager to give them a whirl. They both asked for "apple" because my son only drinks apple juice, water and milk and his sister followed because she does everything her brother does.

My daughter drank half the juice box and decided she didn't like it. My son on the other hand who is very particular summed this juice up in 4 words; "Mom, I love it!" He didn't only love it, he drank his sister's half and then asked to try the "fruit punch" one. The kid who only drinks 3 things is asking for something new?

He loved that too and has drank every single juice box except for the one I saved for myself of each to try.

The reason I think my daughter didn't like it: She likes SWEET. Everything has to be sweet.

The reason I think my son loved it: He doesn't like sweet.

The reason I love the juice: I loved it! There is no added sugar and it shows. Sometimes after drinking juice I feel like I need to drink water to wash my teeth off. The Sensible Sippers are refreshing, and taste great. They are small enough for the littlest hands and with 50% organic juice and water this is a great way to introduce different juices to your littlest kids.

The size of the box is convenient and can be literally carried in your coat pocket. The child-friendly, unbreakable 4.23 oz juice boxes, Sensible Sippers^TM are certified USDA Organic and feature classic Berenstain characters - such as Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Brother Bear and Sister Bear.

I honestly think these are the best juice boxes out there. We have tried tons of brands because of my son being so particular.

Ruby Tuesday - Just Some Autumn Fun

I love this picture of my son. The mandatory childhood pastime of playing on the swing was in full gear the year I took this picture. Since he can't pump his legs he found a way to swing without mom's help.

Sunday Stealing - 1st Edition

Sunday Stealing: The Nudder Meme

1. Who did you spend at least two hours with today? My kids and the man. Today I would have loved to be alone. You know when you just have an agenda and no one gets it?

2. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks? Having my Christmas shopping done.

3. Who was the last person you called? I called my niece Amanda to see if she was going to see Twilight.

4. What were you doing at 12am last night? Saying I should go to sleep. I am going to hate myself in the morning.

5. Are your parents married/divorced? My parents were married when she passed but I doubt that they would still be if she was alive.

6. When did you last see your mom? In a casket back in 1978.

7. What are you wearing right now? My lounge wear. Hahaha...my pj's. They don't match and my kids put a big Finding Nemo right above my chest.

8. Where is your favorite place to be? Home.

9. Where is your least favorite place to be? At a mall or anywhere crowded and noisy.

10. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? I would go visit my girlfriend in Australia. We have never met and it would be amazing to finally met after 8 years.

11. Where do you think you'll be in 10 years? Hopefully still above ground and breathing. I really hate this question.

12. What was the last thing that really made you laugh? My daughter asking for the "brown" doll at the store the other day. I love that!

13. What cities/towns/villages have you lived in? Too many to mention. All were in NY and NJ

14. Are you a social person? I am but I am also a fairly shy person. I am social in my social circle but I do amaze myself sometimes. I can and DO come out of my shell. I think at times I am even bolder than some of my very SOCIAL friends and say things they would never have the guts to say.

15. Do you sleep alone? You know sometimes it would be awesome to sleep alone but I sleep with my husband and after 1:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. Goddess makes her way in. Ocassionally Handsome calls me to join him too. So like I said, it would be nice to sleep alone. This is musical beds 85% of time.

Week in Pictures - November 1 - 7, 2008

Join my lonely meme and create a running, photo diary of your week. It can contain your favorite picture of the week or a picture for everyday. Whatever you like as long as their is a story or description to go with it.

I am trying to create a legacy for my children and Photos are the best way. When I look back at my childhood photo albums I wish my mom was around to tell me the details of the photo like:

Where we were going?
What was happening?
How old was I?
Who are those people?

Scrapping is a great way because you get some photos and some journaling, but who has time for that these days?

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November 3, 2008 - This was the first picture I took in 3 days. After my husband and my disastrous date I was in a total funk and didn't take out the camera. This photo was literally taken because I was like, crap I need a picture already this week. Grrr...everything is back to normal now or is it????

November 4, 2008 - I was so ready to Eclipse. It has been calling my name for 3 weeks but with so many reviews and the kids schedule it was impossible to get to. Finally! I was ready. It was on my schedule for the evening. After taking my daughter to dance I had to make a stop for the Teach for some beer. While there I spotted a Merlot called Vampire. Could this be a sign? I grabbed a bottle, headed home, took out my Halloween glasses and started the book. Wow! I can't wait to get back to it. I have read about 1 1/2 chapters a night. It calls me every moment that I am not reading it. More on that later.


November 5, 2008 - I am reviewing some juice boxes this week (look out for the review this week), here is my son drinking the one I gave him to try.

November 6, 2008 - I was sitting doing some writing with my son. We have been concentrating on his letter consistency. Making sure that the letters are the same size and practicing his finger placement. My daughter had asked for some paper and she was saying that she was going to make a "e" or "l" as we were. I never looked up, just acknowledge her words. Finally I lifted my eyes to give her my attention and was shocked to see that she did in fact write the letters. I remember when my son wrote his first letter on a Magnadoodle. I was so proud. You can read it here.

November 7, 2008 - My children had the best time at a classmates party today. As did I. It is always wonderful to see the joy in children's faces as they experience a special moment. This place was every child's dream come true. They got to run, jump, climb, swing, slide, play, eat and get a party bag at the end. Who wouldn't love this?

Photo Hunter - Together

Today was my children's classmate's birthday party. I was really looking forward to it because I knew it was in one of the biggest gymnastic facilities in my area. They had a blast but more than that, I loved getting a few photos of my son with his two friends. These are the first friends that he has chose on his own. Most of his other friends are boys that I introduced to him through my friends.

I am going to frame this one for his room. I am aware that they may not all be friends next year or even by the summer but I think that those primary friendships are important and can really impact a child's life.

Saturday PhotoHunt - BLUE

This is probably 1 of my top 10 pictures of my son. I love the blue against the black and white with the sunshine coming above.

My Favorite Friday Meme's - Friday Fill In & The Friday Five

1. My blueprint for success includes Time.
2. Peanut Butter Cups were the last candy I ate.
3. The best facial moisturizer I've ever used is Loreal's Age Perfect
4.Playing with Children can be good therapy.
5. I'd like to tell you about Sex.
6. Loyalty is my strongest characteristic.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Chillin with my homies...hahahaha, tomorrow my plans include a kid's birthday party and Sunday, I want to sleep past 7:00 a.m.
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1. Could you live without your phone for 1 week for $500? Oh hell yes. This would have been a no about a year and a half ago. But now, fine!
2. Whom do you talk to on the phone the most? My Daddy. It used to be Teresa or Sheress but our schedules don't mesh anymore.
3. Whom do you no longer talk to on the phone but wish you still did? An Ex boyfriend's Mother.
4. If you could get ahold of one celebrity phone number, whose digits would you want? Josh Holloway.
5. Do you talk on the phone more or less than you used to? Much Less. I don't have any time for the phone anymore and when it rings I rarely run to pick it up.

Respect Starts At Home!

Wednesday, the kids and I were sitting in front of the school waiting to go to speech. The 2nd graders were at recess, the weather was warm so I opened the windows. As my kids ate their snacks I heard some kid shouting. "We don't want Obama" over and over again for 10 minutes. I couldn't take it anymore, I just had to know who was saying it. It was 3 minutes till speech so we got out and started walking through the school yard. There was a blonde girl, about years old, with her hands held up on either side of her mouth as she walked around shouting, "we don't want Obama."

What the hell? The 4 teachers out there think this is ok?

It was interesting that she was shouting "we" when she was alone and the fact that she hadn't stopped in 15 minutes was annoying. She walked by me doing her shout as I was buzzing in to the school. I couldn't even help myself so as she passed I looked at her and said, "he IS your President!

Normally, I wouldn't have said anything but really what the hell? Why was this appropriate for the school yard. It is bad enough she is learning this garbage at home at such a young age but why was it allowed to go on for so long?

Grrr....

Kids have to learn respect and this starts at home. A child who is taught not to respect other adults, The President or other authority figures is only headed for t-r-o-u-b-l-e.

We did not vote Obama but we are good American's and believe that our children should respect their Country which means respecting their President. I would never want my children marching around chanting such ridiculousness.

ABC Wednesday - "P" - Painting

Wordless Wednesday - Movement

Here is my son after we went trick or treating. The night was beautiful and we sat outside and gave out some treats to the kids who came by. We aren't out much after it has is dark and my kids loved running around with their glow sticks.

Product Review -Flirty Girl Fitness-The Sexiest Workout Ever

Ladies........

I've found the secret to fun way to get fit!

Flirty Girl Fitness helps every women (or man, we have to be very PC here), get flirty, fit and Fabulous.

The Flirty Girl Fitness program says it is a complete exercise and meal plan program (insert sound of needle coming off a record).

FLIRTY GIRL FITNESS is by far the most fun, workout you will ever do.


I was so excited to pop in the first DVD, I drove the kids to school, raced home, got my water and popped in a DVD called Booty Beat. The moves are easy and fun. They move slow enough for you to keep up and there was nothing that I felt was too complicated. I have been to so many aerobic classes where by the 4th add on, I am totally lost.

The second DVD to this set is called Just Teasing. In this DVD you will use the included pink boa. This was so much fun that I can’t wait to drop the kids of tomorrow at a playdate so I can work out again. There is a lot of sexy back arching, hair flipping and hip gyrating, it is a blast. You will have so much fun that you won’t even realize that you are getting a great cardio.

The second set of DVD’s I did after the kids went to bed. This time most of the work outs are done with the use of a chair hence the name Chair Dance and Chair Fit. In Chair Dance you will use a chair to learn a whole routine and a complete abdominal workout. Who knew you could get fit learning how to do a chair strip dance? I do believe after another 2 days of this program I will be showing my new sexy routine to my husband.

In Chair Fit, I felt that I got a complete workout. The chair this time is used as a workout bench. I honestly would have never thought to do this. Using the seat of the chair and your body to do simple exercise, you are getting a complete core workout. As they say, You will never look at a kitchen chair the same again.

Believe me, I have done all the other exercise videos. They are all great but midway through I am tired, bored and knew in the back of my mind I will not be doing them again anytime soon. This is different. This is like going out and dancing with your girlfriends. Order yours today and get sexy fit.

Pssttt…don’t be surprised or insulted if your man isn’t suddenly asking you to work out more often. He just wants to watch!!!

Ruby Tuesday - Young Love

More than the Ruby Red of this little guys shirt, check out his arm draped around my Goddess' neck! What the??? Seriously, how cute is this?

We met this little guy in gymnastics about 2 months ago. After the arm thing they did the balance beam. He was in front of her. I watched him walk across, turn around and hold out his hand to help her off the beam. She hesitated, took his hand like the sweet, coy girl she is and stepped off. They ran back to sit down, holding hands. Cuuuuuutttteee with a capital C.