Multi-Slacking Mamalicious

Cranked Up

2011-12-19T20:18:00.007-06:00

Are your kids totally cranked up about Christmas? Ours have been totally (mostly) chilled out up until tonight. Maybe they know that tomorrow is their last day of school before the break.

They are soaking up all of the holiday fun they can manage to get in. Saturday night we went to Polar Express, a free event at our local park. They had the merry-go-round going, train rides, and hot chocolate. I scored these headbands at The Dollar Tree, the second most terrifying place to go during the holiday season.

I'm already the embarassing mom, look at me... wearing dumb shit in public! These girls are totally going to roll their eyes in 3 years.

Last week at work, I decided I better submit a leave request for a few days since the girls are going to be on break. I don't normally take off during this time of year, mainly because I'm totally dysfunctional and I don't know how to be home with kids all day long. If they were babies and took naps, I'd totally love it. But I've never stayed home for any big stretch of time outside of maternity leave. We do vacations, but we're doing vacation stuff. And if the girls are sick, I stay at home and that's different too.

The company I work for won't let us carry over more than 80 hours of vacation time. I'll be home for the entire Christmas break. I am already concerned for our sanity. I keep thinking we'll be fine, we'll be fine, we'll be fine. But I'm not so sure. I don't want to be holed up in the house in PJ's the entire time.

I have spent some time today brainstorming of things to do, and now I'm kind of excited. We're going to go to the library for Christmas craft time. We will be visiting family. Each girl can have a sleep over and play date (NOT at the same time). Our fitness center has free swim daily, and we will do that a few times.

Perhaps I can bribe them into letting me take a nap at least once during the break!

Sleep is the Cousin of Death

2011-12-16T16:27:00.002-06:00

So I didn't sleep at all last night. I hate it when I know I have to be somewhere early and people are counting on me. It was like I didn't sleep at all. I must have, I had some really weird dreams.

I dreamed that I wasn't married to Daddylish, but we were still together and in a relationship. He was also in a relationship with another woman and they had a baby together. The baby wasn't a newborn, but was young enough that he was still being nursed by this baby momma.

What the most disturbing part of the dream was that he drank her breast milk and said that it was delicious.

I decided to consult the Internet, as every one knows it is the prime source for factual information. Especially when diagnosis physical or mental illness as I am prone to do. I have frequent recurring themes to my dreams, but this is a new one.

I wish I knew better than to harness the power of interwebz. Don't Google your dreams people, it's weird and upsetting!

August 2010

2011-12-14T16:26:00.004-06:00

Some blogs are dedicated to cooking. Some are about family, music, housekeeping, and other topics of the Functional World. I haven't decided what this is about anymore. I know I used to be funny and now I'm not.

My TMJ has basically subsided. Every so often I have a flare up of jaw pain and once in awhile I get a really bad headache. What bothers me most physically is fibromyalgia, which is a junky diagnosis that most doctors hesitate to give because it's not really real. There isn't anything a blood test or MRI that detects the center of my pain or the reason for it. It's just there.

I've been toying with the idea that maybe my blog is about living my life with pain that is there every day and how I manage to get through it. Or maybe it's a chance to say what is on my mind on the rare occasion there is something there. Whatever it turns out to be, I'm going to try to keep writing.

The Dysfunctional Mom

2011-12-13T21:47:00.003-06:00

During a recent trip to Walt Disney World with my family, I observed several different types of mom-styles.

There is a Functional Mom. She's really focused on her offspring. She wastes ZERO time in lala land (trying to tune the noise of her children by zoning out). The Functional Mom capitalizes on every opportunity as a moment to teach her children something. She probably has a Busy Bag in her Land's End monogrammed canvas tote. Or flash cards of multiplication tables that she's using to teach her 4 year old.

The Functional Mom has healthy snacks always. Gummy bears and a Diet Dr. Pepper would not ever suffice (that's the snack menu of the Mother of Dysfunction).

The Functional Mom is probably giving me the stink eye for my disorderly purse. I'm the Dysfunctional Mom. I'm using the time in the wait queue for The Haunted Mansion by feeding my kids a Coke and some Shock Tarts.

Functional Mom's clothing is always weather appropriate and pressed. Mine- no. I might have slept in my yoga pants (which have never even been to a yoga class).

This Dysfunctional Mom gets really happy when my kids are quiet and not asking me to play patty-cake with them. I'm glad when they play on my iPhone for 10 minutes.

Don't misunderstand, I love hugs from my kids. But I really hate being climbed on. It hurts. I didn't "wear" my babies when they were infants and I'm sure as hell not going to carry them around when their legs are long enough to touch the ground when I hold them.

Don't worry if you are totally Functional, Semi-Functional, or a Dysfunctional Disaster. Just be true to who you are and don't fake it!

PS- this is my first post since March. Forgive my disjointed post, I need lots more practice!

Fresh Post

2011-03-24T15:58:00.003-05:00

I'm not really sure how 'back' I am. I don't seem to have the good thoughts flowing in my head. Thoughts are in my head, for sure. They are also flowing. But the creativity seems to be blocked by pain in my jaw, work, parenting, keeping up with reality TV, Facebook, and Twitter.

Stress overwhelms me. I don't have many nights that I don't wake up in a panic attack. I've been talking (screaming) in my sleep. There are lots of reasons why. It's not that much fun to talk about. NOT talking about it helps me not focus on it, but I guess it still bubbles up and shoves through in my sleep. There are no peaceful nights inside of my head.

I'm thankful for a lot of things, too. Like the fact that my little momma's play together so nice. They love each other so much and it is fabulous. I'm thankful that they are able to wash their own hair. I'm thankful that I don't have to change a diaper or haul a big bag of baby supplies around. I love babies, but I'm thankful I don't have to have any more!

Still waiting for my brain to think happy thoughts...

Starting Over

2011-03-18T17:20:00.002-05:00

We're starting over here, people!

I can feel my brain start thinking again. It's a good thing. I think I go dormant in the winter. Like a frog or a turtle or something that burrows into the ground when it is cold outside. My spirit starts to wake back up when there are blooms on the Bradford Pear Trees.

It's a good sign!

Disclaimer: Christmas Is Not My Favorite

2010-12-24T08:05:00.003-06:00

Get this. The girl who doesn't like Christmas has had an awesome December! I don't remember when the last time was that I enjoyed planning for this big event. It has come with a little bit of self induced stress, but I didn't mind it.

Today is big cleaning day. I've shopped (and that wasn't much fun), organized, and planned. Now that all of that is done, it's time to clean and get on with the fun.

We have cookies to bake and memories to make!

Holidaze

2010-12-21T19:06:00.007-06:00

This December has been much more enjoyable than the past few. The Little Momma's are really into the Santa business. That makes it so much more fun. Tonight Little Little Momma and I went on a special dinner and shopping date. We had a gourmet meal at Burger King it was super delightful.

Sunday was the Multi Slacking Mama's family Christmas. It was fun. I got to hold, rock, and pat my baby cousin. Holding a baby makes all problems go away. I changed his diaper-- I have never changed a baby boy before. I remembered all of the lessons about keeping his 'mister' covered! No accidents!

Learned some great stuff in my therapy today. I had no idea I had such a painful August. Well, I knew I did but we really uncovered what it was all about.

We bipolar/depressed/ocd folks are very fortunate to have doctors, therapists, and medications to help us. I recall my grandmother having numerous nervous breakdowns. I didn't understand it. It was scary, sad, and worst of all... stigmatizing for her. Thank God I don't have to be labeled as mentally ill. I would surely be institutionalized right now.

I'm focusing on enjoying my LM's and the things that they are doing right now. They seem like such best friends. I am so fortunate to have two that get along so well. I love listening to them visit and play. It is so wonderful.

Time to light the fireplace and enjoy some quite time with Daddylicious and the goggies. I'm praying for sleep tonight.

Do Not Be Afraid

2010-01-08T21:24:00.004-06:00

Ghost Ridin' the Whip- even Grandma's can do it.

Here is the Urban Dictionary term: the act of putting ones ride in neutral, opening all doors, placing the volume dial on 10, and simply rollin'. One can actually take the process up a notch and actually exit his/her ride. Once outside, one can dance and flow to the beat.

This is a short video to demonstrate:

Some Lyrics for you:

when you get a new car [ uh huh uh huh ]
and ya feeling like a star [ ok ok ]
what you gon do [ what cha gon do, what cha gon do ]
GHOST RIDE IT
ghost ride cha whip

[Verse 2]
pull up hop out, all in one motion
dancing on the hood, while the car still rollin'
stuntin', shinin', flamboostin'
on one high, off that potion
windows downnn, feet out of it
damn that boy high, he out of it
thizzin' t grettin, and gridin
ice in his mouf, you know he big timin'
chevys, buicks, regals, and ribbys tho
first i seen ghost ride, was critty bo
goin' dumb, party like ditty do
mistah fab im the prince of the city hoe
ghost ride, ghost ride
get out the way, let casper drive
ghost ride, go crazy
who bay drivin? Patrick swayze!

So, we're Ghost Ridin' it AS.AP.

I'm counting down the daze until I can see my doctor. My jaw hurt all the way up my cheekbones today. NOT fun.

We did have a fun evening, although the BLM embarrassed the SHIT out of me. We went to her girlfriend's birthday party. Mom of the birthday girl asked me if I would paint nails. Of course, I love to paint nails and I'm always adding glittery bling bling to my collection!

I was painting nails and I heard a report that BLM was crying because there was nothing she wanted to do. LAWD... My KID!!!! There was nail painting, bracelet making, rock band, basketball, coloring, riding bikes (big indoor church gym). I wanted to melt into my chair, but some sweet momma went and got her going again and she was fine. Dude. Way to make the birthday girl feel special. I want to talk to her about it tomorrow, she needs to know that she could have made the birthday girl feel really bad about her special party. I can't do it to her tonight, I don't want her thinking I'm mad at her (she's very tender, so I have to approach things JUST the right way or I could really wound her spirit). But she need to know that saying those things are hurtful.

Other than that one thing, this evening was fun. I deserved it, too, because I worked my hiney off at work. I slept like crap last night with a toddler on top of me on the couch. I put the toddler back in the bed and she found me again. I put her on the cushy ottoman beside me, and she still ended up on top of me. I was an hour and a half late to work, and my pipes were frozen.

I need a nap tomorrow FOR SURE.

Video Production

2010-01-07T21:00:00.004-06:00

So here she is, in my driveway. My new whip. Yeah, it's not an Escalade or a Benz or anything else those kids on My Super Sweet Sixteen get. But it's mine and I love it.

As soon as the weather gets warmer than, say, 50... we're going to Ghost Ride the Whip. We have to practice our moves. Hopefully we have enough time to get our wardrobe picked out and
LEARN how to Ghost Ride It.

I went to Super Target today. I was looking for some funky tights for LLM as well as some leg warmers. The whole tights aisle was bare. There were NO leg warmers. For the record, LLM was angry with me today because she had to wear *gasp* pants. It was a whole 23 degrees here. No, they don't go play outside, but I can't let her wear dresses in this frigid weather. Instead I found some other cute things for both girls and purchased some Twinkies.

My jaw has been acting up again, so I'm going back to the doctor next week. Give me some Percs and the Jaw Spa, please! The Jaw Spa is a nice treatment with an ultrasound machine. It feels GREAT.

I also see the crazy doctor again next week. I'll be sure to share the awful story of the terrible experience that left me running for the door in tears. In the meantime, I'll know that the cure for depression is purchasing a new ride.

Work/Life Balance

2010-01-06T18:53:00.003-06:00

Number 1, I had a beer when I got home from work (no kids here, don't judge me). I also had a shot (ok 2) of Malibu Mango Rum. Again, I'm solo- so if you are judging me stop right there.

It is going to be really cold here tomorrow, and I'm going to share my outlook on when it is acceptable to go to work and when you should stay home. This may have been covered before, but it is worth a refresher.

1) No work on Monday. Everything sucks on Monday and you might as well just stay home.
2) Tuesday, go to work and be productive.
3) Wednesday, go to work and be productive.
4) Thursday, very close to the weekend so go to work and get as much done as you can.
5) Friday, this is another day that we should just go ahead and start our weekend. Who does stuff on Friday? I try to, but often it does not work out.

When you consider all of this, your Tuesday becomes your Monday. All we need is another Monday, so Tuesday- off work. Wednesday- get all of your work done. Thursday becomes your Friday so you might as well just take off because Thursday is your Friday.

The only appropriate work day would be Wednesday. Working on Wednesday is just fine.

But there is a caveat. If it is too cold out side- no working. Raining- it's just better to keep your ass inside. Maybe it's too windy. Everyone hates wind. Stay inside. If it's too nice outside- get outside and enjoy it, especially if it is spring, summer, fall, or winter.

I made that up myself, so don't go pawning that off as your own work/life balance. Be sure to give me full credit. My name is Holly. I have no love for the winter months. My hair is short and brown right now and I just ate a taco salad without the taco and the salad.

I Really Like

2010-01-04T20:09:00.003-06:00

Three year olds in footy PJ's. I sure think they are so cute, especially when they have long blonde hair that's sorta curly. It sure isn't all that cute when it comes and gets in my bed. Last night there were 4 of us in bed, plus a cat. DDL made his escape and slept on the sofa. I wasn't as smart and was kicked around for a few hours in about 3 inches of space.

Not tonight. I'm going to bed early, so at least there will be a few hours of solo bed time. If a kid comes to get in my bed, I'm going to say NO. That's a lie. The kid will probably get in bed with me, but if it starts kicking.... I'm leaving. It will probably chase me down and I'll end up with it on the couch on top of me. I'll be having dreams that I'm stuffed in a coffin (seriously, it has happened before).

The new car has a cozy place in the garage. I'm going to be wiping around on it a lot, making sure the tires are shiny and the inside is clean. I doubt I pick rocks out of the tread, I just don't have that kind of time, but I love it so much that if I did have that kind of time I might pick rocks out of the tread. It smells soooooo good. I love the MP3 player.

Work is starting to pick back up. By 3pm today I was hurtin' for my nap. I'm going to have to get some of that 5 hour energy crap or some red bull or some shit. Maybe I should ask BLM's teacher what kind of crack they give to her because she always seems so full of life after school.

Yes, it is 8-something. It's cold (and I have decided that if there is a hell, then hell is cold) and it's going to be colder tomorrow. Beans and cornbread are for dinner, we have a fireplace, and hopefully not much going on.

It's a....

2010-01-01T17:11:00.010-06:00

A 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is coming to live at our house tomorrow! The color is called Gold Mist. It's awesome because it seats 7, has a OnStar, XM, and a rear back up camera. I'm going to get the front windows tinted to match the back, and eventually a luggage rack for the top.

Now we have to start working on vanity plates. I think we can have 7 letters.

We had a Merry Christmas. The girls had a great time opening everything on Christmas Eve.

Took me two whole pictures to photo all of the gifts! Mimi and Papa were with us, so this is their gifting as well. We even had a white Christmas. I never appreciate it (I hate it, in fact). But I was happy for the girls that it did snow on Christmas.

Santa brought almost everything that was asked for, and my mom and I cooked breakfast for the family.

I've been OK, not OK, OK again, and then not OK. I believe I need to ask for an additional medication or a dose uppage. Or maybe it's the weather and I need to get in the tanning bed more.

Last night was NYE and I was in bed by 10. I had a migraine, and my medication made me loopy and groggy and incapable of hanging out. I was also feeling very hermit like (sadly normal for me these days).

Wal Mart

2009-12-08T20:49:00.002-06:00

I want to thank georgsecrets for coming back and hanging in. I want you to read, and I'm glad you are here. Don't think we haven't all had a moment where we needed to open mouth insert foot. Think of it never again!

I had a dreadful trip to Wal Mart to make. I was edged out before I got home but it was all OK. I was calm, the crowd wasn't all that bad, but it was cold. I can do without.

Happy Tuesday!

Pardon the Interruption Take II

2009-11-22T17:46:00.002-06:00

Please excuse my lack of words.

To be honest, I'm fighting a serious battle of depression. I'm at a loss for words. I'm just sort of here in my life right now. Fighting to manage to take care of kids, house, and work. The will to write has left.

I don't do anything I like to do anymore. Clean house- no. Clean sheets- no. Putting on my work clothes, slapping on make up and a happy face is more than too much for me.

Do not worry. Send positive thoughts or prayers my way. I'm in therapy, seeing my psychiatrist, and my doctor. They are trying to get me back to my functioning self.

I'm not going to lie. Things have been the worst they've ever been since I had PPD when LLM was born. It's a wonder I still have a job and it's a wonder that DDL is up to taking care of my unreasonable crying spells, lazy laying in bed, and just being a walking-dead-person.

Monday was rough. So bad that I went to the urgent care clinic at the urging of my therapist. I sat there in the waiting room, sobbing. Got to see the doctor and he wanted to draw my blood. UH?? WTF? When did a major episode of depression become detectable in the blood? I declined and he said I could talk to him if it would make me feel better. Yeah, Jack Ass. I just wasted 2 hours of my life and took up time that actual physically ILL people could have been in there. So I left.

Thursday I got an emergency appointment with my Psychiatrist. I was harassed in the waiting room by a crazy man. It was so bad that the doctor called me back in to see him and instructed me to walk straight outside. So that's what I did, bawling the whole time.

I have been given some new medication and I expect that it is going to take 3-4 (maybe more) weeks to kick in.

So pardon me for the lack of words and the inability to read or comment on anything.

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2009-11-02T18:48:00.001-06:00

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Crazy Little Little Momma

2009-10-20T20:38:00.002-05:00

The toot won't sleep without me. I've had one night solo in 2 weeks. If she goes to sleep in her bed, she gets in mine anywhere from 1-3am.

It's driving me crazy. She wakes me up to pat her or rock her, then she gets pissed off because I'm doing it wrong. I'm sorry, but I am not in proper back-patting mode when I'm sound asleep. What we need is an auto-back patter.

Right now she's gotten out of bed and made a bed on the couch next to me. She's wallering, getting up and down, making a bed of blankets... remaking a bed of blankets... getting her baby... getting off the couch getting on the couch. Kicking me, squirming, falling off the couch between the couch and the ottoman.

It's kinda cute but not really. Get in your BGB and stay there!

Four More Hours!

2009-10-10T05:30:00.003-05:00

I woke up at 5am, totally excited... butterflies in my tummy like I am the little girl going to Disney! I put my first 30 minutes to good use- changing sheets. Now I'm just waiting until a decent time when I can start making noise.

The big secret reveal is in 4 more hours. In 4 hours the girls will know they are headed to WDW! I can't believe I've kept this happy secret for so long.

My summer was so off with headaches and jaw trouble. I hope this sort-of makes up for what I missed with them. They are two precious hearts and this is going to be a fun week. I just hope LLM does not throw too many wild ass fits for not getting to ride certian things. We're not going to make a big deal of it, and we will take turns taking her somewhere that she can ride something else. It'll be OK.

I will update the big reveal when we get home!

Pre Vacation

2009-10-07T19:07:00.002-05:00

Had a rough mental work day. I came home, had a shot of crown and a Mich Ultra. I'm on a liquid pre vacation. The girls are at church, so that will be all of the liquid pre vacation until they get home and to bed. Honestly, thy that time I might be ready for bed once they go down. There is still homework to deal with.

I cleansed every toilet in the house. They needed it. I have in mind to clean this house for our dog sitter. She's coming tonight at 8:30 to visit and meet the girls.

In other news, my hairs are black and red. Very pretty. But I had to wear panty hose today and almost had a panic attack because of it. I can't do that to myself again. Why can't I wear cotton shorts and a tshirt? AH! Why?

These crazy girls are getting excited about the Great Wolf Lodge. Except LLM said she just wanted to go to Disney!

Amazingly Powerful, Yet Stupid

2009-10-05T19:18:00.002-05:00

I went to the doctor for the tinkle in the cup routine. I get a bladder infection before any big event, right? I know my body. I went for the tinkle, and the results were- all clear. My mind is very powerful... tricking me into thinking I had a bladder infection. Yet very very stupid. At least I DON'T have a bladder infection and I'm taking cranberry and drinking water like crazy. That won't hurt.

Also fun, I'm waking up around 2-4am with bad headaches. I have to get up out of bed, rummage around for my headache tricks and then try to go back and get under it. That's what I tell my brain- go to sleep and get under that headache so it will be gone by wake up time. My new bag of tricks includes an ice pack on my eyes and a towel rolled up under my neck.

The night I almost died of knifes stabbing right through my eyeballs with a terrible migraine, remember? That night I almost went to the ER, and I called in a desperate manner- they said to do that. It helped. I also put a cold wet washcloth on the back of my neck and on top of my rolled up towel with the ice pack on my eyes- and amazingly I didn't die. I lived to tell.

I have writers block and the start of another headache. I'm taking this body to tan.

Rainy Sunday

2009-10-04T16:02:00.003-05:00

It's raining- boring Sunday. So boring that my laundry is almost finished. Dogs are sleeping. Girls are busy watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Speaking of Willy Wonka, DDL has decided to go to the Mickey and Minnie Not So Scary Halloween Party as Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka. His costume is like this (he even has the hat and hair!) I'm excited he has decided to go.

I think people might think he's the Mad Hatter (I will be Alice), which is funny because Johnny Depp is playing the Mad Hatter in an upcoming movie of Alice in Wonderland.

Nothing good or fun or funny happening here except I'm cooking... which is weird.

It's Here!

2009-09-27T21:40:00.003-05:00

Low grade fever, coughing. I can't send BLM to school tomorrow and I have an important planning session tomorrow. I'm going to try out the sick child care center tomorrow. It is around $20 and the only kids are kid that are running low grade fever but not well enough to go to school. Sick sickies won't be there. They have RN's and LPN's watching the kids.

I think I can handle that.

We had a nice Grammy Grandpa visit today.

13 more days and I have clothes in bags, but not packed.

I'm ready to drag out suitcases so I can pack and unpack and repack!

Most of the girls outfits are matchingish. OK, matching. DDL does not dig the matchy girls, but that's the whole reason I had 2 girls. Here are a few samples. It's been so much fun for me!

I let the words WDW escape my mouth yesterday. BLM heard it, was excited, and was wanting to know when. We played it off like it would take a year to save up. She said, "Kinda like the Great Wolf Lodge?" Uh, yeah. Kinda like that sugar!

Friday, I've Waited Too Long

2009-09-25T06:28:00.003-05:00

^That says 2 weeks and 1 Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The count down is on.

Please to tell me more about shipping stuff. I'd like to ship our costumes for MMNSHP! Do I ship it to the hotel? Do I need to contact the hotel or my awesome travel agent?

Gotta get ready for work. I'm a rock star today- there will be pictures!

Can I Go to Bed Now?

2009-09-24T18:13:00.004-05:00

No. I cannot. DDL has a client that is opening a wine and dessert bar. Date night! I can't believe I've been awake since 2. It is surreal. I'm going to be wiped out.

Had a catastrophic start to the morning. BLM has a responsibility egg. They were to take care of their eggs and write stories about the activities they did with their egg. Wednesday was great.

This morning, not so much. Mini Me slept in BLM's room in a "sleeping bag" aka sock. Beverly darted into BLM's room this morning and ate Mini Me. There was a meltdown of astronomical proportions. It was super sad.

I thank you for the WDW suggestions. I put all of the Magic Hours on my blackberry, plus dining reservations, locations, and confirmation numbers.

I am a complete insomniac and have been for years. I didn't take my Ambien last night. I took a Unisom instead (same ingredient as Tylenol PM). Does nada for me. Tonight will be an Ambien night. I will love it. It will be delish and I can't wait for bath and bed time.

What Not To Do

2009-09-24T04:15:00.003-05:00

When you wake up at 2am, don't make a mental list of the things not to forget to do before you leave town the next day.

Just pretend you didn't wake up and go back to sleep.

If you don't, you'll start packing for Disney World in your head. I have packed our carry on's in my head. I can't forget to pack the bags with sleep attire and fresh undies. We won't arrive in Orlando until 9pm. We're taking the Magical Express, so we won't get our luggage until who knows when.

Do I need to pack next day clothing, too?

What if I forget which dining reservations are where and what time?

What if I forget to pack the MMNSCHP tickets? My costume! What if it isn't ironed? How will I pack BLM's Snow White hoop skirt?

Ok, I can't forget now that I've typed it out. But, it is 4am. Been awake since 2. Not looking like anymore sleep will happen tonight. LLM has been following me around since about 2:45. I got in bed with her. I patted her down, I rocked her. I couldn't sleep. I patted more. I got up. The dogs got up. LLM got back up. Dogs are snoring, LLM is on the couch. I'm annoyed with myself. I made a CD. I downloaded music. I got on facebook.

This sucks.

They Got Mail

2009-09-23T20:49:00.006-05:00

The LM's got mail today!

Each received a large manila envelope with a letter:

Princess LM

Your royal behavior
Will earn you a treat
Keep being good
Keep being sweet!

This special gift
is a reminder for you
that princesses bow
and they curtsy, too!

Be a good girl
Always do your chores
the Princess Treat
is soon to be yours!

The envelope also contained a felt jewelry box shaped like a crown and inside was a necklace in the shape of a crown. They are to wear those to remind them to be good girls.

They have NO clue what this means. They just know they got mail. At this point, I'm more excited than they are. I think I forgot my Lexapro today, because when I started thinking about reading the actual letter that they will open on the day of the trip I almost started crying. I will probably cry.

This is the kind of childhood that I had- magical, memorable, special, and fun. Mimi and Papa always made me feel Numero Uno (they are still good at this.) I think I have every right to be over the top in order to pay it forward!

I took a little testy test drive today of my new-to-be car. She looks like this:

I think I deserve this princess treat! It just needs blingy OU plate on the front and a vanity plate on the back. I'm not seriously car shopping until April. I have to have something to look forward to.

Today I Was...

2009-09-22T20:46:00.003-05:00

That lady.

The one that walks out of the restroom with her dress hiked up into her girdle. I went to the ladies room at work, did my thing, scrubbed my hands with boiling hot water (I'm 'fraid of the germs), brushed my teeth (good dental hygiene is important), boiled my hands again and sashayed into the office. With my dress hiked up my backside into my suck-em-ins.

I was talking to my girl Tanna in the office, showing her my shoes... probably did a spin move. She said, "uh, Holly. Your dress is tucked up in your underwear." We laughed. Our Asses. Off.

Thankfully for me, the bathroom is right across the hall. Thankfully for me, no one saw me.

I don't embarrass easy. Maybe if toilet paper was trailing out or a :::gag to even say it::: feminine hygiene product was showing.... but underwear/girdle.... nah! Too funny fo sho.

Number three, I hate dress clothing. Number four, I hate wearing business casual. I hate wearing jeans. I'd rather wear a suit. This sounds weird, but I much prefer my size 12 petite pants (no girding required because they don't need sucking in), knee high hose, and a comfortable dress shirt with cute shoes.

Where am I going with this? I have a biz-cas event at work on Friday. I'm required to wear jeans. I don't DO JEANS.

Furthermore, I don't have a shirt to wear with jeans. I loathe buying work clothes I won't ever wear again.

Tooty Ta

2009-09-20T18:13:00.002-05:00

Have you done the Tooty Ta with your kids? I promise you will LAUGH!

I started feeling better, way over did it.... and now I need my bed. I have a horrible headache and feel like I have been run over. BUT my floors are clean and my laundry is done and clean sheets grace my bed. I just have to talk DDL into unloading/loading the dishwasher. I think he'll be game for that.

We had a little par-tay up in here this afternoon.

Pretty Nails!

Neighbor BFF

BFF from Church

BLM

BLM is not a nail polish girl and had to be coaxed into this whole thing. Thankfully, for her, the Red Raven fingernail polish came right off in the bath tub. I saw it, didn't realize it was the peels of Red Raven and hurried her right out of there thinking it was some kind of SOMETHING that needed scrubbing with bleach.

Imma Let You Finish

2009-09-17T20:03:00.004-05:00

Did you catch Survivor? If you didn't- don't read anymore.

That short guy (from Houston) sure is a douche. I can't believe he did all of that. I have decided he is a hemorrhoid. I hope Foa Foa gets that guy figured out. I was all mad when he was talking about making a dumb girl alliance.

Speaking of douche bag- let's talk about Kanye. I love his music. I didn't get to watch him on the VMA's but he really, well, there are really no words.

So0o, my creativity for blogging is so stale I'm stealing Imma Kanye's off of the web. That's lame.

I have a terrible sore throat, but made good chili and cornbread. Off to bed sooner than later.

Aye Can't WAIT!

2009-09-03T21:17:00.003-05:00

And I can't believe that I have kept my mouth shut for this long about the trip to WDW! I'm getting super excited about it.

I changed our room type on Monday. I found our that our hotel has Pirate Themed rooms.

The girls won't sleep at all! These beds look like pirate ships, and the furniture looks like old barrels. The carpet looks like planks of wood. Our parents room will adjoin ours, which will be fun for the girls. They can roam from room to room, spending the night with whoever.

We were there in October 07. I was at a work conference, so I didn't get to participate in full days of Disney. I feel like a little kid, I'm so excited. At the time I went, I was off of my Lexapro. I cried while I was at the conference thinking about missing out on the faces of my girls as they saw the things that I loved so much.

When we were there we bought the Disney Soundtrack. We listen to the Haunted Mansion song over and over again. Little little calls it "Paunted House" and we talk about how she fell asleep during it and the next time she wasn't afraid of it at all.

My TMJ is doing a lot better. I have been able to eat. I have not had many flair ups at all. I did have one today (and now) but it hasn't been nearly as bad as it was. I think my head gear is working!

And I have not had one significant headache so far this week and it is Thursday!

Newborn Babydoll Mauled by Black Lab Puppy

2009-08-30T18:13:00.002-05:00

IN MY OWN BACKYARD!!!!

Little little left her babydoll (Cookie) in the back yard last night (what kind of a mother does that???) Beverly the Beast chewed her whole hand off. I didn't notice it this morning when I found Cookie face down on the hard patio.

I picked her up in her new premie outfit that I just bought her. I put her inside on the couch to dry off a little.

Little Little came home and found Cookie had been gnawed on. She told Bebs that she was a bad dog. Then she laughed about it. I later found Bebs gnawing a little bit more on the plastic nub that was previously Cookie's hand. We'll have to find a new babydoll. It's too traumatizing to look at Cookie without a hand.

I have been engrossed with New Moon. I finished it today and then thanked the Dear Lord Baby Jesus that I had been insightful enough to pick up Eclipse before I finished reading New Moon. I love Edward. I would like to be a Cullen too. I don't understand why we need Jacob in this mixture. Let's just bite Bella and get on with it!

This is a Confession:

2009-08-24T19:30:00.003-05:00

I have been watching Toddler's and Tiara's. It makes me want to put a girl or two in a pageant.

I don't want to do the full on glitz stuff where there is spray tans, extensions, eyelashes, make up that looks like a 22 year old, French Mani-Pedi. I wouldn't do that.

But, I found one that is a natural pageant that takes off points for the above stated. It isn't too pricey and I think the girls might enjoy it one time. They don't discourage glitz dresses, but they prefer a more "little girl" look.

I'm totally NOT the pageant/stage mom type. I listen to Tupac and Audioslave. I like beer and cursing makes me laugh.

Is this crazy? I'm crazy. But it would give me something to look forward to in March and get me through the dreaded Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb months. I have to have something to look forward to.

These are winners to me.

Dish Network

2009-08-23T19:45:00.002-05:00

We are new subscribers to Dish. It was installed yesterday. DDL has not turned the TV from the NFL network since. I think he is monitoring it full time in case it should go out or experience any interruptions in service.

I haven't figured it out yet. All I need is A&E, TLC, and Lifetime (for Karen & Jack reruns AKA Will & Grace).

I have not figured out the DVR. I have to DVR Intervention and Toddlers & Tiara's. Some small people would like for me to DVR other things like Yo Gabba. I'm willing to do so, but I don't know what channel it comes on. I have to get DDL to get his ass off the NFL network to help me. WHAT WAS I THINKING??? Say goodbye to the Husband for the next, oh, football season.

I'll have some cutie pie pictures tomorrow of our Saturday photo shoot and the church picnic!

BLM's 7th Birthdaze

2009-08-18T21:16:00.005-05:00

When you come from a land that glorifies the child, you don't just have a birthDAY... you have birthDAYS. We've talked about it before, why should it be any different with my girlfriends?

It broke down like this:

Cupcakes at summer program.
Surprise Party at home with family.
Swim Party with Friends
Cupcakes on the first day of school.

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I can't get over how big she is. She has had a GREAT first two days of school.

LLM also has had a great time. Even Bebs had some fun eating my wood blinds in my living room. /STAB /STAB /STAB

What Is That On TV?

2009-08-13T21:14:00.005-05:00

Football? Already? Wait a minute. Why is FOOTBALL on TV. I have 3 more days to deny that school is starting and 3 more days to pretend that summer isn't going anywhere and fall isn't on its way. After fall is the "w" word, which entails the "T" word followed by the "C" word. Then there is the dreaded months of "J" and "F". I can't do it, I really don't think I can.

Please put me on a cruise ship or an airplane and send me somewhere that I can still sun. It's almost like the summer didn't happen here. I had one headache that has lasted from May-August and I'm just now started to feel better and now school starts Monday?

Thank GOD there is college football to get me through until January. But Sunday's suck in the winter. Up my meds or send me to the tropics.

I have put together a little photo and video montage to help me make it through those blah's. I share with you:

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Perhaps it will stay summer-ish (and HOT, like in the 100's like August in Oklahoma is supposed to be) until October!

Alice in Wholesomeland

2009-08-09T12:56:00.004-05:00

Here is the costume I have selected for Mickey & Minnie's Not so Scary Halloween Party. Isn't she a little more Disney than Diva? I think so. I love it much more. I won't be prancing around The Magic Kingdom in the high heeled black Mary Janes. I do have some very cute, black, and comfortable shoes to go with this ensemble.

The girls have not heard us talk about the trip and I have not mailed there letter. Cuz I lost it. I was working on the sparkly envelope one night (painted it with pink glitter glue) and now I can't find any of it. I hid it from myself. I am very good at hiding things.

So what I have done is packed a suitcase under my bed (it has a lock) and I have put all of my WDW treasures in there. I hope to have time this week to drop off some shirts to be embroidered with the LM's names in the Disney font. In case I forget where those are, I can look here and see that they are in the suitcase under my bed. Good job me!

The code word for talk of the trip is Great Wolf Lodge. Otherwise we'd never get to talk about it when little ears are around.

All of this secret vacation stuff is something I have wanted someone to do for me my whole life. Just pack me up without me knowing it and tell me where going somewhere and take me to the airport! I wanted to do this with our first trip to Disney in 07, but I was way too excited. Now that the BLM is older, she'll really remember this special treat.

The whole letter in the mail from the princesses idea came from an online friend, and my Mother in Law wrote the poem. I can't take the credit for that good stuff, but if anyone ever wants to use the idea for a special something- take it and run with it.

This is how I want life to be for my little ladies!

A Trip to the Post Office!

2009-08-05T06:11:00.006-05:00

Didn't this turn out sweet? I decorated the envelope with pink glitter and I am having a calligraphy expert address it to Princess BLM and Princess LLM. It has been wrapped in pink tissue paper and carefully tucked into the Princess Envelope!

I will, of course, have a full report on their reaction and what they think this might be. I mentioned a Halloween Princess Party at our house, so they may think this has something to do with that.

I have changed my mind on the Alice in Slutland Costume. I have found a more appropriate version that I will share at a later time. It looks a lot less cheap. And by cheap I don't mean hooker. I mean it looks as if it is made better.

The dogs and I have already been on a walk this morning and it is time to get around and get funky!

oooh PS....

I found out that my online friend of 3 (maybe more) years is possibly planning a trip to WDW on the dates that we will be there! I might get to meet the Heather Family!!!!! I can't wait to meet the boys (including Mister Heather) and her babies! Please say YES Mister Heather!!!!!!!!!

Not So Scary Halloween Party

2009-08-02T23:16:00.008-05:00

Check us out! The girls (Mimi, Mamalicious, LLM, BLM) are going to the Mickey and Minnie's Not So Scary Halloween Party on the day of their Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique appointment at the Magic Kingdom.

They will be dressed up, get to trick or treat, watch a parade, and see very special fireworks. This planning is probably more fun for me than anything and if you get sick of me talking about it, I am so sorry. We're going to talk about it until October 9th!

I need a flavor from Shannon! I will email you tomorrow, sister!

Here is what has been ordered (even the slippers). They think that they are having a Princess Halloween Party. That's how I got them to tell me their favorite princess!

BLM: (Belle)

LLM: (Sleeping Beauty)

Mamalicious: (Alice) Dammit I want to dress up too. This isn't too revealing at all and I won't Wh0re it Out like I'm going to some Wh0re Party. I will wear white tights and black mary janes. I'm looking for a blonde wig. This was purchased on eBay for $15.00. I am awesome.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Secret Secret I've Got a Secret

2009-07-30T20:44:00.007-05:00

SHHHHH don't you tell!

We are making it a surprise for the LM's! They have a poem (written by my Mother in Law) that will arrive in the mail.

Magical things can happen
When little girls are sweet
When they do their chores
And get along and keep their
rooms all neat

Princess Dollars you will earn
For doing what you should
You will see that it really pays
When little girls are good

So mind your manners and be nice
Being sweet is worth the price
You'll get a special surprise for doing well
From your favorite princesses
Aurora and Belle

They have to be good to earn $$'s to spend on Disney Stuff or else we will come home with a suitcase full of STUFF (CRAP).

The Aurora and Belle will be sending costumes to the hotel for the Bibbidi Bobbiti Boutique. They will also be sending personalized coordinating shirts and outfits to the house, as well as a other treats for getting out of bed on time, going to bed on time, and having Princess-Like behavior!

I don't plan to tell them until we arrive at the airport at Dallas Love. We will tell them we are going to the Great Wolf Lodge until we pull up at the airport.

Ouch for Monday

2009-07-27T23:45:00.002-05:00

It arrived with a headache. I took Ibuprofin at 3:30am. LLM kicked and talked and wanted me in her bed. I obliged her but had to draw the line at the midnight kitchen requests. No can do little chickadee.

The head hurt. I went to the chiro for an adjustment and accupuncture; not work. I went home and had to go to bed. Felt great when I wake up. I can't miss 1-2 days of work per week. That's for crap.

There is rain in the forecast and that makes me nuts. I just want to relax in the pool in the evenings!

I have a menu plan for the week. This is bold for me!

Tonight: pancakes, bacon, milk (such a hit)
Tomorrow: roast, taters, carrots, shrooms, bread
Wednesday: BBQ sands left over
Thursday: perhaps beans, cornbread, okra, iced tea
Friday: frozen pizza

These are subject to change, but the thought is a good one!

Can You Smell It?

2009-07-25T21:27:00.002-05:00

My house is clean, it is quiet, and there are no little momma's pestering or begging or whining or demanding! I got a little sunburn on my forehead and I have clean sheets, shaved legs, and fresh PJ's. That is the makings of a good night.

The girls and myself swam hard today and soaked up lots of sun. We have been having fun in Mimi and Papa's pool. They finished their deck, it is huge and goes all the way around the pool.

Hopefully tomorrow will bring more sun and pool time. Maybe even some Sunday beers in the afternoon and a nice little beer nap.

I can't wait!

Just Some Girls

2009-07-19T11:05:00.013-05:00

Beautiful Flower Girls... The prettiest ever! They enjoyed being dressed up and the semi-center of attention!

Doing their job!

Proud parents of the pretty girls!

Daddy's Girls

Perfect evening in Oklahoma for an outdoor wedding and a family picture!

My Mommy and Me

Ashley, the bride. We have been friends since around 1982!

Time to boogie!

Randomly thrown in just for fun- my new bedding with an entire assload of pillows.

Bebbie

2009-07-07T21:28:00.002-05:00

Beverly had her girl surgery today. DDL took her in. I called and checked on her this afternoon and she's fine. I'm sad she has to spend the night. She probably thinks she's going to have to live there forever. Dogs don't know if you are ever coming back to get them after they go to that stinky vet place.

She's also got a bit of a limp from playing too hard. Or growing pains. I figure it is option Number One because she is wild ass.

I have made up my mind. I'm leaving Okla By God Homa to take up residence where there is white sand, clear water, and all inclusive housing. This is realistic, yes?

The Fourth of July

2009-07-05T08:37:00.002-05:00

The Fourth of July is on my list of favorite holidaze. I don't like winter holidaze. They are cold and the weather sucks and it just depresses me. Summer holidaze are my Christmas! Three of them, each to celebrate the USA and think about the brave men & women who have served and are serving our country. And beer- there is beer and sun and lake and good food and friends.

Not so much this year. There was a bit o sun and the day started out great! The girls and I swam, then went to the fireworks stand (which I have not been to in more than 10 years) and purchased snakes, smoke bombs, big ass sparklers, and best of all- chicken butts. You know- you light them and colored eggs come out of their butts. Just the phrase 'chicken butt' sort of makes me giggle inside.

After that, we came home for a rest/nap because we knew we were going to be up late for the fireworks at the park. We went to Mimi's for our cook out, and all of the sudden had to bring it inside because nature decided to have her own fireworks.

It came a big 'en (that's what we call a big thunderstorm). I love thunderstorms, but I was hoping it would pass through by fireworks time. It did not. I was hopeful that they would reschedule for tonight but......

I woke up to rain and thunder. Hopefully it will pass through and the sun will come out and it will be so steamy we can't breathe. THAT's the July I know!

The dogs are depressed. Daisy has been with us for 3 days and she misses her parents (my parents). She won't eat. She knows something is up (they moved).

In the meantime, I'm going to scrub this house and do the massive amount of laundry that has piled up over the week. Maybe, just maybe---- there will be a nap involved if the rain sticks in!

The Toe

2009-07-03T22:04:00.008-05:00

I believe she's broken. She hurts like a sunuvubitch.

While helping Mimi and Papa move today, I decided to take a swim in the pool. My LM's were in the water and I wanted to impress them with my cannonball skills.

I did achieve a fairly decent cannonball, but I landed on this toe. I wasn't mindful of the fact that the pool is not deep enough for adult cannonballing.

Just add this to my list of injuries and ailments (Helen is still kickin' it on my lip). I've had Daria, daily headaches, and a host of anxiety issues that we won't even go into.

OH HELEN

2009-07-01T22:38:00.002-05:00

You stupid herpes simplex 10. Why did you jump up on my lip today without warning? I was in the middle of teaching class and BAM you were there.... full blown. No warning tickle, no nothing. I am offended.

This week has been one long headache and jawache.

I'm seeing a craniofacial specialist in July.

Post Vacation Bummer

2009-06-26T22:54:00.002-05:00

Feel free to watch or skip our 89 vacation photos!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

We had a fun time and I have money saving tips to share. Just leave me a comment if you want to know more!

So Tired

2009-06-26T15:52:00.006-05:00

I have no idea why, but I am so lazy today that I shouldn't even have ever gotten out of bed. I have no food in the house, no Diet Dr. Pepper, a pile of laundry, and have not even showered. Yeah. It's like almost 4pm.

It is hotter than hell here. It wasn't even this hot in Mexico. And even if it was there was a pool or an ocean to get in.

Speaking of Mexico, after we swam with the dolphins I noticed that I had small itchy bumps all over my body. I spent the rest of my time chugging Benadryl and scratching. Thankfully, it was just my ankles and inside of my arms. The itch is gone thank goodness.

Is this why I'm tired?? It honestly took me two vacation days to unclench my jaw and relax. Two full days. I should have stayed a few extra days to make up for those, don't you think? This was the last day and as you can see I had relaxed.

I don't know how I am going to entertain kids this evening. I better find some caffeine.

I've Been Home for Four Hours

2009-06-25T21:31:00.002-05:00

And I've changed a poop in the big girl panties and picked up two piles of dog puke.

Thankfully, the house was clean when we got home and clean sheets are waiting for me. I still need to finish unpacking, laundry, and get our pictures uploaded.

We had a fantastic time. We swam with dolphins, parasailed, massage on the beach, ate like it was going out of style, and drank like college kids. OK. Responsible college kids because we drank during the day and were in bed by, oh, 10:30pm. It was heavenly.

The resort was beautiful. It was around 40% occupied, which meant great service and plenty of room to roam around. The activity staff was fun and funny!

I can't wait to share more!

Vacation Report Day 2

2009-06-20T13:10:00.002-05:00

We are at the Grand Sunset Princess on the pool balcony. It is beautiful, the room is right by the swim up bar. We just take a short water journey there and back with our bevs. DDL has chosen the Corona, and try as I might- I just can't like the Mexican Cerveza. So, it's lime daiquiri's for me. They are very tasty.

The food has been good, the hotel is huge and we've been relaxing. That's what we came today!

Forgive me for not posting pictures. No time, must get back to sun and relaxation.

Live @ 7:19am CST

2009-06-18T07:16:00.002-05:00

I don't have anything to share today except that I'm in the car on mah blog. I will be keeping you posted with pictures and tales of good times from Playa del Carmen!

The Momma's are with their Mimi and Papa. The dogs will also go over this evening- they are quite busy today excavating in the back yard. They like to dig close to the house for their cool spots. I even put a baby pool out for Beverly.

The Sister Contest Gets Ugly

2009-06-16T22:42:00.003-05:00

We have a normal sister competition that goes on daily. Mainly, they compete in who gets to turn on the TV, who gets their hair fixed first, who gets to turn off the TV, and who gets out of the bath tub first. I'm an only child, but I've come to the conclusion that the Sister Contest is normal. I also expect it to get worse at times.

This evening, the girls were waiting on their room service (chicken, corn on the cob). The Little Little Momma took a small eraser (one of the colorful ones that was shaped like a damn unicorn or something) that belonged to the Big Little Momma. The LLM took a bite and bit the eraser in half. This pissed BLM off Big Time. She threw the eraser at LLM and hit her in the head with it.

All hell broke loose. LLM had a meltdown that needed an ice pack (not a scratch on her but she still needed an ice pack).

The BLM didn't even get scolded. She ran to me crying and begging me to ground her (?) because she was such a bad girl. Total come apart. Ran to her room- crying- snotting -the whole 9 yards. SHIT! I didn't even say anything other than, "what happened?" and this is what I got! Slobbering and hysterics (God Bless this child, she is SO like me).

Finally everyone apologized and hugged and kissed. I explained that sisters sometimes fight and told her a story about Mimi stabbing her sister with a fork when they were little. I hope she doesn't think about stabbing LLM with a fork, but the story made her feel better.

Long ass busy day at work. More of it tomorrow! The day will fly by!

Do What?

2009-06-14T22:28:00.005-05:00

Been doing my pre-vacation rituals again. Tonight- on the computer looking at pictures and reading reviews from Trip Advisor.

I love reading message boards/forums and I found one for Playa del Carmen and the hotel we are staying. Some folks are saying that if you give the front desk clerk a $20 handshake, you could get an upgrade.

What is this about? What would I say? "Senor, can you see if there are any possibilities of an upgrade?" Or should I say, "Senor, can you see if you have any possibilities of a free upgrade-- I am on my 10th Anniversary trip."

I need to know how this works. As much as I love the idea of walking out to my pool... the Platinum Suites has a jacuzzi on the balcony. PLUS room service, concierge service **hey, my turn!), a private pool just for the Platinum Suites guests.

I've spent the weekend painting with Mimi. We are rock stars.

Check my form:

The only thing is, I forgot to point my toes. Pointed toes is a key factor in how good your painting efforts will come out. The color is called Chocolate Sparkle by Behr. It is rich!

DDL and I took the girls swimming this afternoon at the public pool. Um. Uhhhh. How do I put this in a nice way? It is not our scene. Sorry. Thankfully, Mimi and Papa's pool should get started next week. Thank God. We always got to swim at the Country Club pool when DDL was the Manager. That was a super perk!

I stifled my cleaning urges. I couldn't stifle my packing, and I wanted to try out my space saver bags. So, I chose to pack my bathing suits and cover ups. Those bag work! I can for sure take my pillows with me!

DANGER

2009-06-13T08:47:00.002-05:00

Everytime

2009-06-12T17:50:00.003-05:00

Every.Stinking.Time I get ready to go on vacation, I get a urinary tract infection. What is the deal? I wonder if my over-stimulated and over-active mind plays a part in causing this?

Inside of my mind, I have packed and unpacked and repacked my bags a few times. It is a pre-vacation ritual for me. I have to pack it and unpack it and repack it again just to make sure I am maximizing my space.

I've purchased some of those airtight bags that are supposed to compress your clothing so you can pack more. I'm thinking of packing my own pillows. Is that a good idea? Or can you take pillows on the airplane? That would be even better. I should do a pre-practice practice pack. Then I can do a practice practice pack, then a practice pack and by then I'll be ready to pack.

Back to the pillows, they are 10 years old. Don't you judge me. I love them and I can't find any like them. They are not replaceable, but don't worry- I will never let you sleep with them. I don't let the LLM's sleep with them nor does DDL get to sleep with them. They are the flattest featheriest floppy pillows. I can't go without them.

What do you think? Pack them or carry on?

Debris on the Ground

2009-06-10T20:44:00.003-05:00

We had a real toad-strangler this afternoon. The sky turned black, the power went out a few times, and the wind whipped around like crazy. I thought when I left work I was going to encounter big debris and massive destruction. It was loud and there was lots of lightening (and heavy rain!)

Look at the debris in my yard!

If the storm is headed your way, I hope the debris trail is just as mild.

AGAIN!

2009-06-08T20:46:00.002-05:00

Our trip got re-arranged for us AGAIN! I got an email saying that our hotel was closed and we had been moved to the sister hotel with the same room. I'm trying to find out if we will still have a pool suite, but I have yet to get that question answered.

Here is a photo of the pool bar. I will concentrate on that for now.

The Girls Night

2009-06-07T18:42:00.008-05:00

Hard Core Party Chicks

Ahhhhh, a girls night! Special friends and relaxing times. It was totally low key and relaxing, exactly what this Momma needed. We had some Beverlies at On The Border. Slimberly and Sasha have been my girlfriends since, oh, 1980.

We got back to Sasha's around the ungodly late hour of 9ish? Mom's Gone Wild! We enjoyed a few more Beverlies and went to bed a the late late hour of 12:55!

I have been in serious working on my fitness lately. Do not think that 4-5 beverlies stopped me, either.

Yes, those are "Gongles" and they help your fitness. It's the new craze. What? You haven't heard about it?

Wearing "gongles" and carrying a pumpkin full of Easter Eggs (plastic, mkay) can tone your biceps.

And when you have exhausted your bod from the extrasize with the gongles, you can just chillax on the couch with one or two more beers.

It was fun ladies! I can't wait to do it again!

My Purse Needs a Purse

2009-06-05T06:22:00.002-05:00

How do you know when you have too much stuff in your purse? That's when your purse needs a purse of its own.

I like a big ol bag just as much as the next girl, but sometimes it slips off of my non-existent shoulders. I have this problem with bra's, too. I can't wear a bra because the straps slip off and I'm yanking all day long.

Now, don't get me wrong- I do wear a bra, the girls are not "free balling" it all day long. I just wear a too-tight sports bra. The straps don't fall off, the girls stay lifted, a little cleave magic is made, and I don't spend the day yanking at a stupid bra strap. Nor do I feel the gouge of an underwire. I hate underwire and I hate padded bras. I understand the purpose of a padded bra, but why can't they make a padded sports bra? If this exists, please let me know.

I wear the sports bra to sleep in, too, just in case you didn't know. As stated earlier, I do not allow the ladies to "free ball". As a mother, I feel that it is OK to admit this.

The morning is beautiful today, I woke up without fighting with my alarm clock, and I did not have to play musical beds last night with the LLM. I even extrasized this morning.

I hope the rest o my day AND yours is great.

Please to Read

2009-06-04T21:59:00.001-05:00

Ty Wilsone's Fun With Craigslist post entitled Do Not Want.

I am sorry I cannot entertain with my own thinkings. I am too busy reading Ty Wilsone's blog.

Fun With Craigslist

2009-06-02T22:01:00.003-05:00

A new feature to use in my tool box of things to chase away sadz. I haven't had any sadz as of late, but I have laughed my ASS OFF at this blog: Fun With Craigslist.

The blogger contacts people via email and engages them in hysterical conversation. Craigslist is FUNNY and I just found out today? How rude of people to not point this out to me earlier.

Here is a sample from the blog:

Chief Frosty DrinkApril 25, 2009

Soda vending machines FOR SALE – $100

Reply to: ***** Date: 2009-04-23, 3:01PM PDT

needs a little work but it holds cans good for five selection i used it for my boys room its 65 cent machine so you can charge your friends a drink .. i did its a great piggy bank

First Email
How many cans can it hold? Can you use beer? Can you adjust how much it costs for a drink? Do you think it would look good with a native American warrior airbrushed on the front?
Oh and has anyone famous ever used this???
Thanks – very interested!
Namaste,
Ty

Reply
it can hold over 120 cans it .. as long as the can is a 12oz can then beer or what ever you want will work.no one famous owned it ..it is possible to change out the cost of the can but you have to order the parts for the machine to do it .. if you personalized it . it would be authentic air bushed or what ever you want….
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How informative, I suppose it would be “authentic air brushed” or whatever I want. I’m sold!

Awesome, I’d almost actually consider buying this.
Namaste.

How to Party

2009-06-01T18:39:00.009-05:00

Laugh your ASS OFF while reading "Stuff on My Cat" sent to me by one Lacy Panties.

Enjoy some time on the boat with your best girlfriends.

Eat two smores and two burnt to a crisp marshmallows.

Cheers to Marshmallows in the Raw!

Stay up as late as you can!

Make sure Daddylicious is there!

Good Birthday- check!

My New Dance

2009-05-29T09:19:00.003-05:00

I purchased a Pilates DVD that came with resistance bands last weekend. I just got around to trying it out on Wednesday.

LLM walked in the room where I was doing my moves and she said, "I like your new dances Momma." She is so handy to have around. She gives out compliments on shoes, earrings, dances, AND kisses. Plus she makes everyone laugh.

Yesterday both girls did the moves with me. This made it a little trickier since they wanted me to watch their moves ("Hey Momma Look at Me" and "Momma wook!") The little one got on the couch and landed on my head with all 30 pounds of herself and I had to banish them to the playroom.

I am very sore today. But it feels good.

Today is my Super Sweet Thirty Five! I have the day off, and I've cleaned a bit and I'm sitting in my recliner having coffee. I'm going to finish up the cleaning and have a sweet nap. These are the exciting things that I choose to do.

Mimilish and Papa have bought a house in our neighborhood! I'm so extra very excited! They are putting in a pool and we can have night swimming, night swimming with beer, after work swimming, after work swimming with beer... they will be about a block and a half away. I can let the girls and the dogs out of the front door and they can just meander on over! (Kidding, I won't let them roam free for quite a few more years.)

This is the neighborhood I grew up in (well, one of them... my favorite) and I'm so excited that my girls will have the sames. We even have a BFF just down the street (The Good Neighbor Girl). Good Neighbor Girl has twin siblings that are LLM's age. I love it!

The BLM

2009-05-27T21:06:00.002-05:00

Is an odd little bird. DDL dropped her off at her summer program today and Mr. Gary asked her what room she wanted to go to (God Bless Him). She went into the room she went into yesterday that she had the hissy over. Uh, OK. Whatever.

And, like every other thing- what happens at summer program stays at summer program. I don't know the names of her playmates. I was lucky to get out of her what she had for lunch and the fact that they went to the movies today.

I rebooted overnight and am just fine with my new trip plans. In order to revenge myself of the insult of yesterday, I booked a sweet ass room at the Grand Hyatt DFW. Yeah. The hotel is inside of the airport. We just walk down stairs, check in and bam. Done. That's super worth the price when you have a 7am international flight that you have to check in 3 hours before.

Distapointing Day

2009-05-26T20:00:00.002-05:00

(Distapointing = BLM speak for disappointing)

BLM started her summer program today. We pumped it up all spring long, talking about her friends and how she would spend time with them. DDL took her to summer school today to find out that she is in the little kid room, NOT with her besties.

He said she bawled. I don't blame her. Had I been there, I would have cried, too. I am going to beg and cry to the director of the program to switch her over.

She did have a good day- they went to the zoo in that HUGE bus. Tomorrow is movie day.

I had a distapointing day, too. I had to change our vacation AGAIN. It cost me more money than I want to rehash. Same hotel, same # of nights, but it wasn't my original plan and when I don't have my original plan I get all bent out of shape.

So, what my day consisted of was stress over BLM's distapointment and my change of plans disorder and I came home with a vicious headache. I'm better now.

You Say Potato

2009-05-20T19:05:00.011-05:00

Formal Announcement: I will not be going privacy. I have too much to say and I like saying it. I'm not afraid to say it, either.

Like Kanye said that Fifty said, "Go ahead and switch the style up, and if they hate then let 'em hate and watch the money pile up."

So- throw your hands up in the sky, grab your favorite Beverly and read on. Because of all of the wonderful comments people have left for me on my blog and on that other place and emails- I feel totally loved. I am humbled by it, honestly. It has made me smile and made me feel very cared for. Thank you for that.

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

2009-05-18T23:43:00.003-05:00

This morning, I got a wild hair up my ass and decided that I wanted to stay on vacation longer. I really want to be there ON our anniversary date.

I called the travel agent. After a few moments of hold time, I found out I could book the two extra nights with no penalty and they would OWE ME $17!

I have had the happiest day! I love planning and getting ready for a trip. It is just as much fun as vacation. We are making ONE plan. We are going to do a dolphin swim. Other than that we are going to be lazy slugs who flap over to the swim up bar, take booze naps, and relax in the sweet sunshine.

I'm working in town all week with fun projects to work on and half a day off on Friday!

Miracle on Willowbrook Street

2009-05-17T23:12:00.002-05:00

I had a crazy notion today! I cleaned out 3 closets and one chest of drawers! None of them were mine, but I'm happy to say that the LLM has a summer lake wardrobe and a daycare wardrobe. BLM has a summer lake wardrobe and a big kid cool school wardrobe.

Some day, DDL and I will coordinate our time to tackle our mess of a closet.

I do not want to die and to have people see messy closets and drawers.

Crazy People 2

2009-05-17T11:52:00.009-05:00

Big Little Momma in a Bag

Mama and LLM

Holly at Work

Lounging Dogs

This is me and my friend B. My work friend M taught me how to take self photos that make me look crazy! Thanks, M!

You Can't Always Get What You Want

2009-05-14T06:14:00.003-05:00

Show your kids this video from Yo Gabba Gabba. You will be rewarded with a cool song you can sing to them when they ask you for stuff all of the time PLUS Jack Black is wearing the DJ Lance outfit and, "It really fits!"

Top Notch

2009-05-09T20:33:00.005-05:00

Here is the proud Student of the Year! She was proud of her medal, and couldn't believe she won the Student of the Year. She wore her medal to school for 2 days.

Little Lil Momma won something, too! A door prize!

And, last, a picture of how big our Beverly has grown.

She looks huge! She is full of it.

I Quit

2009-05-06T21:53:00.002-05:00

Last night, after the Student of the Year Awards Ceremony- I came home to a filthy house, homework, hyper kids, and more laundry than I could shake a stick at.

I got my computer and went to my room with my beer and decided that I wanted to quit. I wanted to quit my job. I wanted to quit my kids. I wanted to quit being a wife. I just wanted to stay in the bed with the dog forever.

Then, I remembered that I had forgotton to take my crazy medication. DUH. Skip a dose of that and I am wallowing in the self pity for NO reason. I got upset with DDL because he left a sucker stick in my car. It isn't like my car is clean. It isn't as if there have not been a thousand sucker sticks in my car. I had forgotton my crazy medication and the sticky sucker stick pissed me off like he had committed a major error. Lord, how he lives with me.... I do not know. How he managed to live with an unmedicated me.... I double do not know.

I got my new Mom Swimming Costumes in the mail today from Lands End. One is really cute and not all that mom-ish. One is a tankini that is sort of mom-ish for those days when I'm feeling bloated. I got it on clearance for $12. I forgot to order bottoms for it, so I guess I will go without bikini bottoms when I wear that one. It should draw some attention to me. That will be fun.

We Got In!

2009-05-04T17:30:00.003-05:00

I got up at 5am this morning to get in line to get the BLM into a really great summer program for school age kids.

I got in line at 6:15 and was #8.

This is their mode of travel when they go on field trips this summer:

Two of her besties are going to the same program. We are all very excited because the program is $75 a week and they get to go on all sorts of trips. The other option was $125 a week daycare (boring, watch movies all day).

Boycott The News

2009-04-30T03:32:00.002-05:00

Just stop! Don't watch it. People are hysterical, the media loves it. That's all I will say about that.

Today (ok, yesterday becase 3am is technically Thursday), my co worker Mel and I had the time of our lives! We drove I 35 South in torrential rain and one bout of hail. We had to pull over twice. Mel was driving, Praise the Lord, because I would have turned right around and gone home.

I conducted my class and we went back home in the same pouring rain as we did on the way there. I don't suppose that Semi Trucks can detect rain and 50 MPH winds? They go 80 MPH, whipping right around you.

I don't handle travel conditions like that very well. I'm mentally fragile. I was worn out by the time I got home. I had a flair up of my TMJ from clenching and being a nervous passenger. I parked myself on the recliner with a cold pack over my eyes and had a muscle relaxer as my evening meal. I was asleep at 7, which left DDL to do everything for the girls. I stayed comatose in the recliner until 10. It felt damn good.

Then, around 2, we had a big thunder clap that shook the whole house and I have been awake ever since. I'm having rebound anxiety from spending four nervous hours in the car.

Thank God for you, Mel. You did an awesome job driving and we should look into the 4 hours of comp time due to mental duress!

What What!

2009-04-28T21:48:00.002-05:00

I've got a Student of the Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so proud of that girl! I got a phone call today from the director of the Johnson O'Malley program (for Native American students), and BLM is top JOM Student of the Year in her grade! There will be a special awards ceremony next week, so shhhhhhhh DON'T TELL HER!

Please keep any and all news about the swine flu away from me. I can't handle it. I found a tick crawling on my neck earlier and I was so skeeved out I had to take a hot bath and look myself over for bugs that might disguise themselves as a mole.

Wild Things

2009-04-28T05:25:00.003-05:00

Are all creatures wild on Monday evenings?

Are they passing out crack at elementary school again? Shoot, I think they're even handing it out at daycare!

The two were positively WILD yesterday. It wasn't so much of a happy-wild, either. At times, it was, but primarily it was demanding (common) and the small one was totally defiant. I am sure it is because we, as parents, spend more time with one another and less time feeding their demands (uh, not).

Perhaps it is the end-of-school/Springitis that gets holt of them? I remember those days.

Hopefully BLM will be in a summer program at the tribe with her New BFF Sarah. Enrollment is on May 3rd and they only take the first 75 kids. Don't think Momma won't be there at 4am, lined up in my OU chair with a Bubba Keg of Coffee!

And Again I Wonder

2009-04-25T09:36:00.002-05:00

Why they wake up early on Saturday?

Tell me, please.

Why do I have to shake them (not literally) out of bed on school days but they wake up bright and early on Saturday and Sunday? And they wake up with demands and commands, they can't just BE QUIET while I make and drink coffee. They have to be loud and rowdy and demanding and I can't get anything right. One wants peanut butter bread for breakfast, one wants cereal, and then the peanut butter kid wants cereal after seeing the cereal kid has cereal.

It is rainy out today and I am not too happy about that.

Today Was A Good Day!

2009-04-23T19:50:00.005-05:00

Big Little Momma did great today. Here is the play by play:

She woke up and as she was getting dressed she told me that she didn't really like Computer Class day because she was tired of the same games. So I told her that she wasn't going to school because she was spending the day with me.

I told her that we were going to the dentist for a check up. She started crying, and I told her that the dentist was going to look at all of her teeth and see if they needed to come out or not. I promised her it wouldn't hurt and that we would give her some medication to make her not scared.

By the time we got to the dental office, she was fine but very quiet. Once the medication kicked in she was happy, laughing, pointing at the TV, being silly, and feeling very good! They gave her some happy gas. She didn't feel or notice the shots, nor did she feel or notice the removal of 3 teeth!

She was wobbly when I got her home. I put her in bed with me and she pointed at the ceiling and told me there were bugs and pictures and that she was on a roller coaster. I finally talked her into closing her eyes and promised her that she would feel back to normal when she woke up. We took a loooooong nap. She was great and excited when she woke. She couldn't wait to tell Daddy, Mimi, Papa, Grammy, Grandpa, and all of her friends and teachers at school!

Following that, we went for ice cream. She ate one bite. Then we were on our way for mani/pedi's and she said she was hungry. She wanted to go to McDonalds and I took her (DON'T YOU JUDGE ME)!

After that, we got our toes/nails did. We also picked out a new My Little Pony.

It's Going to Be Angry

2009-04-22T18:41:00.002-05:00

Perhaps you recall our teeth woes with BLM. She has two baby teeth (top two) that need to come out. The baby teeth have no roots and the grown up teeth are poised and ready to move in.

Big Little hates the dentist. She gets hysterical. She cries every time we talk about wiggling teeth and losing teeth or going to the dentist.

She has an appointment tomorrow to get them removed so the grown up teeth can move on in. She does not want her baby teeth gone because she won't be a baby anymore. How heartbreaking is that? I just feel so horrid about what is going to take place tomorrow.

I'm not telling her until in the morning, and even then I'm only telling her she has a check up and that we are going to give her medication to make her relax so that she is not afraid. When she wakes up to two front teeth being gone- I AM AFRAID. I'm afraid she isn't going to trust me. I'm afraid she's going to be angry with her mother. But, I don't know if I should tell her because I don't want to ruin her whole night.

Why can't she be excited to lose teeth like most kids?

Tomorrow will be day of Princess Treatment Deluxe.

Uninhabitable Living Quarters

2009-04-20T19:48:00.008-05:00

This is just unreal. How can anyone expect to live this way? LLM's DVD player is not working. Do you know what this means? The girls have to pick a room and whichever room is selected we have to take the DVD player to that room. They never pick the same room 2 nights in a row.

Life should not be so complex for the LLM. If the LLM could make a list, it would be like this:

1) Come home, play.

2) Eat dinner (not things like roast, like tonight, YUK).
3) Play outside.
4) Bath

5) Snack + TV

6) Make other requisitions for things like water, blankie, baby, etc.

7) Get out of bed at least one more time.

8) Sleep

Here is the way the LLM's room is looking right now. I'm still hunting for more pillow shams, bolsters, and cream colored sheets.

And the girls had a nice weekend playing Ballerina Princess:

You Know That Massage?

2009-04-17T23:09:00.002-05:00

The one we talked about yesterday?

Well, I am so sore from it that I feel worse than I did before I got it. I totally told massage lady to NOT give me a deep tissue massage. While it didn't feel bad at the time, it sure hurts like a mutha now.

I need a massage for my massage.

I did go to the dentist yesterday and found out that my TMJ/bite is causing most of my headaches. I have an appointment in May to get it fixed. My dentist wouldn't give me a muscle relaxer, and I almost cried right there in the chair. He told me to take some Alieve. Dude. Alieve is like an MnM to me. I need high powered meds. Double what you would give a normal person, to be honest. I have a high med tolerance. Alieve. Whatever.

Massage, Please

2009-04-15T21:48:00.002-05:00

I really, really need one. I have knots in my shoulders and my jaw pulses with pain from being tense. Thankfully, I see Dr. Dentist tomorrow to get him to check my night guard. I am going to beg for some muscle relaxers to take when it flairs up. It happens maybe one time a week.

I travel a lot for work, so that gives me an hour and a half (at least) to think of all the things I could be doing except for driving.

Work is keeping me busy and motivated and I love it. I've just been working so hard at working hard and trying to bring value to the team. I need bosses to know that I'm a pretty big deal!

Maybe I call for a massage tomorrow?

Two Times

2009-04-15T06:18:00.003-05:00

Everything I did yesterday, I had to do two times. It was annoying. Work sucked and I didn't like yesterday AT ALL so today is going to be much better.

Left work bag in personal car. Didn't know it until I got in work car. Had to go back and get it.
Forgot gas receipt at gas pump for work car. Had to go back and get it.
Forgot that I parked work car in the parking lot after getting gas and forgetting receipt. I walked all the way to pump #2 and wondered where my work car was before I recalled that I had pulled up in front of the store.
Forgot badge in personal car. Had to go back and get it to get in to the building.

At home, it didn't get much better.

BLM acted like homework was a HUGE undertaking. Drama was made. She was sent to her room with the threat of no TV if she acted like that again. Tears were involved. In the end, homework was completed in a polite manner.
LLM climbed on top of the kitchen table. When I asked her to get down she just looked at me.
LLM antagonized Beverly (who was outside) from the inside of the house. She caused Beverly to get in troubs over jumping on the window and the doors.

Let's see if I can get ready and get to work on time today.

You Are Forced

2009-04-13T20:26:00.010-05:00

To view pictures of our Easter Extravaganza.

It started on Friday with the class Easter Party.

LLM had to get in on the BLM's class photo. DDL thought that I should yank her outta there. I was not brave enough to do so, and I dared him to do it. He said no way. So you have this:

We scurried to Tyson Brown's photography studio for bunny pictures. Those are not ready for viewing yet, but I assure you that I will force them upon you as soon as I am able.

Next, we scurried to the lake. There was plenty of time to play outside. I got a great picture of Daisy. She is very beautiful. Even just as beautiful on the inside. I love this girl.

We did our egg dying at the lake house.

Thankfully, we hunted eggs on Saturday because it poured down rain Easter morning.

Easter Girls at Church.

Curse you, tiny Butterfinger chocolate Easter eggs! I hate you so hard. You're just so tiny and tasty and you make me feel like I'm not doing anything wrong. But my bloated gut tells me otherwise! Oh, that and I today was the first time I did any physical activity in 3 weeks. Shame on me!

The thing I love about Easter... means to me that we are getting close to you-know-what time!

Ice Cold!

2009-04-13T13:20:00.002-05:00

Beverly is slick. She has her own blog. She wants to call it a Glog (you know, like goggie), but I told her that people would make fun of her.

Her link is to the right if you want to check her words out. She's new to this stuff, so it's pretty rough. I think she has potential.

For Slim & Sasha

2009-04-11T22:27:00.006-05:00

And for anyone else who remembers this album and this classic.

I have to say that I was really grouchy all day until I remembered and enjoyed this song. It doesn't have anything to do with the Easter Bunny. Just FYI... in case you thought that the retro picture of Eddie Murphy *might* indicate that Easter is involved. It's not.

And, las- the Ice Cream Skit for those of you who need to laugh today because sometimes holidaze are stressful with family and someone might cry over a broken egg or something:

Enjoy your Easter fun. It is pouring rain here. Momma is "fixin" to go get all fixed up for church.

Sooper Dooper!

2009-04-07T18:54:00.005-05:00

LLM has been dry all day!

There is a little bit of sad with this- my baby. Getting all big girl on me. I didn't think it would happen. I mean, I knew it would happen but I am selfish and I want my baby to be a baby. As a matter of fact, I slept in her bed last night and hugged her up. She's so busy during the day- there is no time for the Momma Lovins.

I know I am fixed and I don't want any more kids, but I could really use a baby to swaddle, pat, and love on. I never wanted to put LLM down, and I almost never did. I'm so glad that I savored those middle of the night feedings while they lasted.

And what about this sweet thing? Look at those legs. I want to snack on them.

The BLM has grown an inch and a half in the past month. Pants- an inch and a half too sort. And the weather won't make up it's mind and I can't justify buying new pants right now. Besides- if I bought her a 7, they would fall off her snake hips. She is so beautiful and sweet and loves her sister so much.

What did I do to get so lucky?

In other less sappy news, I diagnosed myself with a UTI this morning. I felt it hit me at 9. By 10, I had called my doctor's office to go tinkle in a cup. Guess what? I have a UTI. I don't know why they don't give me an Rx pad. I'm **this close** to being a doctor. Srsly.

Friday is Good Friday- a day off for me. BLM has an Easter Party with an egg hunt, followed by a photo shoot by Tyson Brown Photography. Real Live Bunneh's will be involved. He is very talented and I encourage all of you in the Aduh area to give him a try.

Total Nimrod

2009-04-06T19:51:00.010-05:00

I messed up my schedule at work and ended up having to teach a class that I had not taught in 4 years. Thankfully, only 5 people had to suffer. I left feeling bad for them, but they were so gracious and kind and understanding. They were probably cursing me on the inside. I probably would have been.

LLM has been going pp in the potty, #2 in the potty, and asking to potty. Suckers and Skittles (OH MAH GAH TWO TREATS IN ONE DAY) has been helping.

Bev had accidents in the house yesterday. There must be some trick to PT a puppy and a person at once, right? Can I google that?

Has anyone seen the Yo Gabba Gabba episode with Jack Black? He does an awesome Dancy Dance.

We have been Dancy Dancing a lot lately. Mainly to the song Boom Boom Pow by the Black Eyed Peas. This will be me when the girls are in high school.

Serious Mother

2009-04-03T21:42:00.004-05:00

moar funny pictures

The Serious Mother thing didn't last long. I woke the girls up by telling them in a robot voice to get up that this was Serious Mother and Mother said to get up and potty and brush teeth.

After a few moments of Serious Mother, BLM told me.... "OKAAAY! You can be as WEIRD AS YOU WANT." I told her no, that I didn't want to embarrass her so I would just be a serious Mother and all business. She didn't like it.

By the time we got in the car, we were back to our normal weirdness and we listened to Beck on the way to school.

moar funny pictures

Taste of the Lake

2009-04-02T21:09:00.003-05:00

The girls and I got a nice little lake flavor this morning! My dad has a Jeep Wrangler that stays at the lake for the summer. We winter it in our storage building so the rats don't chew threw the wires and whatnots.

This weekend, they brought the Jeep to my garage. I put the girls carseats in it last night and we cruised to school on a Jeep Ride. The girls are normally singing and talkative, but they were just as quiet as could be soaking it up!

In other news, BLM told me to, "Stop being so weird." What's she talking about? Is it my random songs? My made up words? My impromptu dancing? All I said was, "PANNNNNTY HOOOOSE Pant Panty HOOOOSE." Weird? Huh? What does she want me to do? Wear a straight serious face? She told me she just wanted me to be a "regular mom and cook dinner and stuff." WTF kinda fun is that?

I think I'll try the serious mom act on her tomorrow. I'll let you know how that goes.

I Love College

2009-04-01T21:23:00.003-05:00

Have ya'll heard this song? It's by Asher Roth.

I'm totally going back to college so I can go to a party where they're playing this song. I really think I could still pass for a college chick- so long as I keep my clothes on and that's NOT a problem.

Take Some Time for the Cute

2009-03-31T21:43:00.011-05:00

Soak in some spring cuteness.

Serpent Seeker

2009-03-30T20:16:00.002-05:00

When DDL got home tonight, Beverly had a small snake (dead) hanging out of her mouth. She's buck wild. She is currently attacking pillows and other small unsuspecting items. She is digging into couch cushions. I'm pretty sure there are cheetos, cheerios, and doritos that she is after.

I'm putting her into the dog crate to sleep tonight. Going to happen. No excuses tonight. NONE.

It's Fun to Eat at 4:30 PM

2009-03-27T20:44:00.002-05:00

That's what time I got to eat lunch today. It was a rough one. I had to drive to another town to conduct a presentation, which I did have some technical difficulties with (not my fault, don't you blame me).

The drive was in the pouring rain both ways... can you say "RELAXING"?

Friday night brings for me 3 beers (as a start). I am also behaving as a man by doing the following:

Letting Daddy feed girls
Letting Daddy bathe girls
Letting/helping Daddy get girls ready for bed.
Sitting on the recliner while Daddy gets them snacks and complies with their demands.
Sitting on the recliner (with my beer) while Daddy puts them to bed.
Sitting on the recliner while Daddy deals with the dog.

Man, that shit is good. It should happen MORE OFTEN. I'm going to hurry up and drink beer 3 so that I can request that he promplty jump up and get me beer #4!

For those that asked, here is where we are staying on our vacation:

Grand Rivera Princess

We got a good deal with Fun Jet- Air/Hotel/All Inclusive under our budget of $2500.

Beverly ate my ipod headset. I'm a little angry about that, but I'll just buy another one tomorrow. Can't do without the headset.

Get Me Out of Oklahoma!

2009-03-26T19:14:00.004-05:00

It is supposed to SNOW this weekend? GMAFB!

When I heard about it, I seriously contemplated putting all of us on a plane to Key West for the weekend.

Seriously. We're almost to April. I've hung on as long as I can. I am mentally fragile and can't stay inside of the house with wild children who are crazy because it is too wet and cold to play outside.

I NEED WARM WEATHER.

Esplain to Me

2009-03-24T21:54:00.004-05:00

Give me strong Diagnosis.

What is the matter with a person when nothing is wrong yet they feel sad? Bills are paid, everyone is healthy, no one is fussing, everyone is doing their normal usual everything. Why do I take that time to get a depressive episode?

My limbs can't want to move from out of the bed. Just 2 weeks ago, I was feeling GREAT and getting up at 5am to spend time with the Gogs, quiet time of my own, and meditate and plan for the beginning of the day. What the French went wrong?? I was exercising and eating right and thinking about this spot:

This is the pool suite we booked for our 2nd Moneyhoon. Can you imagine being able to walk from your balcony and get right in the pool? Look, there is even a place for my beverly beside the couch. Wowzers. 3 monts 3 weeks and 6 days away. Tick tick tick. I can't wait to be away with my favorite and we will laugh so hard that our faces will fall off, and we will also cry for our babies.

I'm back on the diet, just waiting to get the energy back for the extrasize part. For me, those have ta go together or it is not happening. I weighed 140 yesterday. SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! Ma is 5'2 on the tallest of days. I'm getting rid of 5 at a time. Starting over again at each 5. To say I have 30 lbs to loose would be waaaaaay too much. I can hang with 5.

So- that was part of the funk and yes it is STOOPID to get in a funk over your looks. I realize this is shallow, I just felt like I owed the people who care about me an esplanation.

I'll be OK. I'm taking care of myself and I'm not, like, crying or anything like that... just the funk. Give me a few days of sunshine and I'll be A-OK!

A fresh hair color will help, too!

To Entertain You

2009-03-24T06:51:00.011-05:00

Hopefully the funk will exit my body soon. There is nothing specific that has caused the funk, just a generalized icky blah feeling. We (me and my dual personalities) will discuss it with the doctor today.

In the meantime, please check out what I did this weekend to my nasty ass house:

De-Monkey-Dunged the kitchen:

Clean "Dining Room" AKA Parlor AKA Sitting Room AKA Red Room

Organized toys in playroom. Please do not tell, but I threw away 3 garbage bags of clutter.
That's Phoebe photo-bombing my picture in the bottom left corner.

An Organized Bookcase in BLM's Room.
Only one sample of the work that was done to this room.

Above is a clean Master Bedroom. There was a pile of clean clothing in the floor to the right of the dresser.

The Dog that Likes to Pee in the Floor

Carnival Easter

2009-03-17T21:44:00.004-05:00

Oh Noes! I love shopping for Easter Dresses and Easter Bunneh crap for the girls. It gets wild around here, like it's Christmas or something! I don't even like Christmas, but I love Easter because the weather is warmer. Heck I just lied. It is usually cold.

Here are some considerations on eBay for one (of maybe many) Easter outfit choices. We won't wear these just at Easter, they can be worn to church anytime.

Made a bid on this one... $15.00. HELLO!?! And free monogramming! This would be for the LLM. Don't you think the initials LLM in blue would look great? ;o

This pink/brown makes me slobber. It could be made in both girlie sizes. I cannot express how much I love matching sisters. DMan does not enjoy the matchy matchy sister look but I **Heart** it so hard.

There is one more pink/brown bunneh toile that would not let me copy the picture. It has a brown/pink polka dot skirt that can be monogrammed with LLM and BLM.

If I have to buy 3 of these things- no big. They can be worn past Easter because they are not so fancy fance that they are just Easter.

Holla if you want to know the store!

The Run Down

2009-03-16T20:18:00.008-05:00

And I mean RUN DOWN. I ran out of my thyroid medication on Thursday and didn't pick up my refill until today. I felt it big time. I messed up at work almost all day long. Luckily, I didn't have to drive anywhere because that could have been danger.

Had a great weekend with some special girls from the Chi O daze! We celebrated Shannon's Birthday at Sushi Neko in the Greater OKC Area.

Do you remember getting ready with your girlfriends, pre-drinking before the drinking? This is what we did (had a sober driver folks, don't you judge). I had to make sure that I won the Big Hair Contest. Who was entered in the Big Hair Contest? Just me.

I am wondering what my prize will be should I win my own self proclaimed Big Hair Contest. How will I accept my award? What will my speech consist of? I'm hoping a microphone and a spot light will be involved. This is why I INTRA-tain myself.

And here is the final product of the outfit and the big hair. That's me and Shannon!

Party of Eight!

Sassy Shrimp, I love you!

Me, Michelle, and Shannon- the Bloggers!

It was fun! We went to a happenin' bar right next to Sushi Neko. We got fine service there, the server came to our table one freakin' time. Talk about buzz kills. Ho!

Happy Birthday!

2009-03-13T21:11:00.002-05:00

I have a Happy Birthday Friend today!
Happy Day, Katy!

Tomorrow, I am helping Shannon celebrate her birthday. I hope Katy joins us.

I will do my best to take as many stupid photographs as possible for your making fun of me pleasure.