Dear Mr. Easter Bunny Fairy,
I'm writing you to inquire as to your availability to fill up Easter baskets for my children this weekend. Should I put an egg under my pillow? Do I need to put milk and cookies out on the table by the fireplace? What kind of "payment" will get this activity done for me? If I promise not to eat any chocolate eggs or marshmallow Peeps, will you please come to my house and put together beautiful baskets for my children, dye eggs for them to search for, and take pictures of them for the grandparents?
Thanks in advance.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
I'm a Big Girl now
After 35 years of refusing to pay more than $40 for a purse and making that last for a good year, I have finally done it. I bought a big girl purse. What I mean to say is... I bought a designer handbag. My bro-in-law and niece took the kids to the zoo this morning, which left me with some mommy shopping time. And boy, did I spend it well!
Enter the Elaine Turner store in Rice Village. Recently I met two fantastic ladies - one a former designer and the other a current company officer for Elaine Turner - and so I just had to check it out. I have never been one for designer purses because I feel like most of them spend too much energy on printing the label all over the bag. But no ma'am, Miss Turner hasn't fallen for that trick. Check out my new baby!
Enter the Elaine Turner store in Rice Village. Recently I met two fantastic ladies - one a former designer and the other a current company officer for Elaine Turner - and so I just had to check it out. I have never been one for designer purses because I feel like most of them spend too much energy on printing the label all over the bag. But no ma'am, Miss Turner hasn't fallen for that trick. Check out my new baby!
Yes, it is SOOOO me. Yes, I spent WAY more than my typical purse budget on it, but I plan to make it last. The saleswoman kindly reminded me that it was washable with soap & water, for any kid-type accidents. Yippee!
I also got the keyfob to go with it...
Luckily, I managed to avoid the shoes... phew, close call!
Friday, March 26, 2010
the worst is over?
croup
pronunciation: /ˈkr{uuml}p/
function: n
: inflammation, edema, and subsequent obstruction of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi especially of infants and young children that is typically caused by a virus and is marked by episodes of difficult breathing and hoarse metallic cough
According to her pediatrician, it lasts 4-7 days. We're on Day 5 of the bad days so that should mean we're nearing the end. So far today, minimal coughing... mostly when in the prone position. But Annie is in the best spirits you can imagine, so apparently it isn't affecting her attitude. And she is super excited to spend time with Mommy today - yea for me!
Also as important, no sign of bugs today. No eggs either. All I can say to that whole deal is GROSS.
Maybe we'll be in shape to go back to school by next week. Hope so... the kids' Easter party is next Wednesday and there's nothing like a good egg hunt with 2 and 4 year olds for a good giggle and fun picture taking opportunity.
Can't wait to see what disasters come up next week while I'm gone!
pronunciation: /ˈkr{uuml}p/
function: n
: inflammation, edema, and subsequent obstruction of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi especially of infants and young children that is typically caused by a virus and is marked by episodes of difficult breathing and hoarse metallic cough
According to her pediatrician, it lasts 4-7 days. We're on Day 5 of the bad days so that should mean we're nearing the end. So far today, minimal coughing... mostly when in the prone position. But Annie is in the best spirits you can imagine, so apparently it isn't affecting her attitude. And she is super excited to spend time with Mommy today - yea for me!
Also as important, no sign of bugs today. No eggs either. All I can say to that whole deal is GROSS.
Maybe we'll be in shape to go back to school by next week. Hope so... the kids' Easter party is next Wednesday and there's nothing like a good egg hunt with 2 and 4 year olds for a good giggle and fun picture taking opportunity.
Can't wait to see what disasters come up next week while I'm gone!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Murphey's Law
It is inevitable. If I leave town, disaster will happen. Not just little disaster, but unnecessarily BIG disaster. Disaster like croup. Lice. Vomiting. Refusal to sleep.
Isn't it enough that I have the underlying guilt associated with being a working mom? Isn't it enough that I don't sleep well when I travel and get tired of sitting in airports? No. God has other things in mind. Apparently I DID do something in my past that I must suffer for continually.
Now, with that all said, no one is suffering more than my loving husband Mike, who is home actually dealing with all of these unnatural disasters. He gets all of the glory of the doctor's visits, being the target of such vomit, and having the psychosomatic itchiness associated from our 4 yr old getting lice. He also gets credit for handling all of these things with minimal complaint.
But not I. Instead, I get the full-blown doubly compacted guilt associated with not being there to do my matronly duty of caring for my sick babies. Wonder what disasters will rear their ugly head on my next business trip next week?
Ciao
Isn't it enough that I have the underlying guilt associated with being a working mom? Isn't it enough that I don't sleep well when I travel and get tired of sitting in airports? No. God has other things in mind. Apparently I DID do something in my past that I must suffer for continually.
Now, with that all said, no one is suffering more than my loving husband Mike, who is home actually dealing with all of these unnatural disasters. He gets all of the glory of the doctor's visits, being the target of such vomit, and having the psychosomatic itchiness associated from our 4 yr old getting lice. He also gets credit for handling all of these things with minimal complaint.
But not I. Instead, I get the full-blown doubly compacted guilt associated with not being there to do my matronly duty of caring for my sick babies. Wonder what disasters will rear their ugly head on my next business trip next week?
Ciao
Friday, March 19, 2010
Oh what a night...
It's been a while since I felt like I was in my groove, in my element, with it. But last night at the HLSR performance by the Black Eyed Peas - baby, I was home! What an awesome show! I danced in my seat (out of courtesy for those behind me) until the last song when it didn't matter anymore. The entire Reliant Stadium was on its feet - which is not an easy task for an entertainer to do in that venue.
Two words - Fergie rocks. Yes, I admittedly have a girl-crush on her.
She looked gorgeous and sounded phenomenal. I couldn't stop moving! What a great time with Jen & David - even in our nose-bleed seats we have so much fun. I'd like some more. Please pass the Peas!
Two words - Fergie rocks. Yes, I admittedly have a girl-crush on her.
She had one wardrobe change, but basically wore a unitard with this plexiglass shield bodice over it for the first half - very futuristic - and a hot little black number with fish nets and over-the-knee silver metallic boots for the second half.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Pause
Someone asked me today "why in the world are you doing this?" and I thought I should address this question and the like.
1. I have a lot to say, and not enough time in the day to say it.
2. Even when I do have enough time to say it, I often don't have an appropriate audience. My preschoolers really don't want to hear most of what I have to say that isn't related to Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear.
3. I've been told on many occasions that I'm funny. Now, funny is a relative term, and I'm certainly no comedianne. Also, I'm hoping as I reflect on those comments that they didn't mean funny lookin'.
4. I need a brain drain. With all of thecrap stuff I have going on, I need a source for downloading some thoughts. As I previously promised, I will attempt to keep this complaint free and also inappropriate four-letter word free, the latter being a stretch goal.
I also was recently asked "how in the world do you have time to do this?" Simple. I don't spend a lot of time on it. My brain works overdrive on stuff like this, and I am a really fast typist.
Goon night Houston.
1. I have a lot to say, and not enough time in the day to say it.
2. Even when I do have enough time to say it, I often don't have an appropriate audience. My preschoolers really don't want to hear most of what I have to say that isn't related to Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear.
3. I've been told on many occasions that I'm funny. Now, funny is a relative term, and I'm certainly no comedianne. Also, I'm hoping as I reflect on those comments that they didn't mean funny lookin'.
4. I need a brain drain. With all of the
I also was recently asked "how in the world do you have time to do this?" Simple. I don't spend a lot of time on it. My brain works overdrive on stuff like this, and I am a really fast typist.
Goon night Houston.
Come Monday
It's that day again... Monday. Moon-day. Wishing I was still in bed asleep day. The springing forward we did this weekend wasn't able to offset my cumulative lack of sleep, so I found myself in bed at 8:30pm last night (really 7:30pm on my body-clock) and didn't make a peep until 6:45am. Whoa! That felt good. Bad news was I didn't make it to the gym. Good news is I am no longer sore from the kettle-bell workout I did on Friday.
So, along those notes, I have taken on a new lease on life and am trying to get myself back into fighting shape. Mike and I got a family membership to the local YMCA late last year following it's complete renovation. It's really nice and clean and very close to the house, so it's a good motivation factor. Plus, the folks there are not trying to be eye-candy, which makes it all the more pleasant.
I started a "weight-training" class at the end of January, which pairs you with a few other folks and a personal trainer. We learned how to use the machines and make "monster sets" of exercises. The class was 6 weeks, and I feel like I got some good workout habits out of it - no more excuses of not knowing what to do once I get to the gym.
So, along those notes, I have taken on a new lease on life and am trying to get myself back into fighting shape. Mike and I got a family membership to the local YMCA late last year following it's complete renovation. It's really nice and clean and very close to the house, so it's a good motivation factor. Plus, the folks there are not trying to be eye-candy, which makes it all the more pleasant.
I started a "weight-training" class at the end of January, which pairs you with a few other folks and a personal trainer. We learned how to use the machines and make "monster sets" of exercises. The class was 6 weeks, and I feel like I got some good workout habits out of it - no more excuses of not knowing what to do once I get to the gym.
Last week my friend and workout buddy Emily left me a haunting message - she had signed us both up for a personal kettle-bell lesson from one of the trainers at the Y. OMG. That's all I have to say about that. We met him on Friday morning, and for 30 minutes worked out with a 10 lb kettle-bell. For those of you who don't know what that is, here's a pic.
It looks pretty sissy for a piece of workout equipment, but let me assure you folks, that this is a form of torture. According to the WWW, they were used starting in the 1700's by the Russians by strongmen and the Soviet Special Forces. So you can see how the "torture" aspect is not a hard stretch.
Needless to say, I am going to give this a shot for a while if my body can handle it. I'm motivated to remove the last remnants of "baby" from my body.
Enjoy the extra hour of daylight you just got... you earned it.
Peace out.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Weekender
I promised myself that I would try not to whine about stuff in this forum (I'll save that for when I see you in person). So instead, I'm going to tell you that my week was more difficult than usual, but there were some awesome happenings that more than made up for the negatives.
1) You just can't beat the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (http://www.hlsr.com/). Mike and I went to see Rascall Flatts with good friends Emily & Jason on Wednesday evening. We enjoyed awesome first level seats for free (thanks Greg!), cold beer, giant bbq baked potatoes, easy parking, and great music - never mind the super entertaining rodeo events and moving patriotic tributes for Military Appreciation Night. Don't forget the most popular Mutton Bustin' - what a hoot! What a great evening with my hubby and friends.
2) Thursday night Mike's mom graciously watched the kids while we went to dinner at The Glass Wall - our favorite eating establishment that also happens to be just around the corner from our house (http://www.glasswalltherestaurant.com/). Rock on with the short rib tacos, sweet potatoes that make your mouth water, and grilled onion with blue cheese topping! Making me hungry just thinking about it!
3) This BEAUTIFUL weather today in Houston - couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous sunny mild temp day to be had - not a cloud in the sky! Made me wanna lay down in green pastures and take a nap.
4) Discovered a new awesome spot for dining - The Big Mamou on Studewood (http://www.thebigmamou.com/). On their perfectly placed back patio (out of direct sun) I devoured a full pound of crawfish, corn and new potatoes with my cold Corona and lime. And not to stop there, I swiftly ate not one, but TWO handmade beignets with a cup of hot chickory coffee. It's my understanding that the proprietors are NOLA transplants... so that should tell you something about the awesomeness of this meal.
Now, in case you don't know me that well, you might not have picked up on the trend in my "great" moments for the week. It is an undeniable fact that I LOVE food. I mean LOVE IT. Good food - not poorly thought out stuff that you slop on the plate - but food that someone prepared with meaning and purpose and love. This is of course contrary to my plan to lose the last of my baby weight, which I am diligently working on via exercise and counting calories (more on that later).
Overall, the week has ended on a high. Next week is potentially starting off with a bang, but I'll know more on that tomorrow.
Cheers!
1) You just can't beat the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (http://www.hlsr.com/). Mike and I went to see Rascall Flatts with good friends Emily & Jason on Wednesday evening. We enjoyed awesome first level seats for free (thanks Greg!), cold beer, giant bbq baked potatoes, easy parking, and great music - never mind the super entertaining rodeo events and moving patriotic tributes for Military Appreciation Night. Don't forget the most popular Mutton Bustin' - what a hoot! What a great evening with my hubby and friends.
2) Thursday night Mike's mom graciously watched the kids while we went to dinner at The Glass Wall - our favorite eating establishment that also happens to be just around the corner from our house (http://www.glasswalltherestaurant.com/). Rock on with the short rib tacos, sweet potatoes that make your mouth water, and grilled onion with blue cheese topping! Making me hungry just thinking about it!
3) This BEAUTIFUL weather today in Houston - couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous sunny mild temp day to be had - not a cloud in the sky! Made me wanna lay down in green pastures and take a nap.
4) Discovered a new awesome spot for dining - The Big Mamou on Studewood (http://www.thebigmamou.com/). On their perfectly placed back patio (out of direct sun) I devoured a full pound of crawfish, corn and new potatoes with my cold Corona and lime. And not to stop there, I swiftly ate not one, but TWO handmade beignets with a cup of hot chickory coffee. It's my understanding that the proprietors are NOLA transplants... so that should tell you something about the awesomeness of this meal.
Now, in case you don't know me that well, you might not have picked up on the trend in my "great" moments for the week. It is an undeniable fact that I LOVE food. I mean LOVE IT. Good food - not poorly thought out stuff that you slop on the plate - but food that someone prepared with meaning and purpose and love. This is of course contrary to my plan to lose the last of my baby weight, which I am diligently working on via exercise and counting calories (more on that later).
Overall, the week has ended on a high. Next week is potentially starting off with a bang, but I'll know more on that tomorrow.
Cheers!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Getting on the onramp...
Well, I have been following a few blogs of friends and family for a while now, and decided it was time to get off my rear and blog. Lord knows I have never had a shortage of things to say! Please forgive any rookie blogging errors, as I have never used this thing before. Here we go!
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