It's Okay...Critics Agree.

I was getting Madie ready for bed tonight when hubby calls out, "Hey! Come look at this."
I go to see what he wants and it is a Twilight commercial on TBS. (Yes, he even knows I like to watch the commercials. If you need to know the back story see my previous post, Addicted to Twilight ) The commercial clearly states: "Critics agree. Twilight is the movie to see over and over again"

We'll hey, if critics agree.... then I think I should start making my plans for my next viewing.

Mrs. Stuffylufagus

My nose has been so stuffed/stopped up! I can hardly breathe.
It all started Sunday night when I noticed that my nose was itching and burning. Before I went to bed I took a Tylenol Sinus and tossed and turned all not long. I didn't get any sleep and I still couldn't breathe. Same thing on Monday. By Tuesday morning I couldn't tell if I felt bad from taking all of the sinus medication or if it was from sleep deprivation.

So, Tuesday morning I decided to go to the Dr. while Madie was at Mom's Day Out and get me some potent sinus medication. AAAAAhhhhhh. Eureka! I can breathe AND I had a wonderful nights sleep. Between the allergy meds, mucinex, nose spray, kleenex, and saline gel, I think I have figured out a way to breathe.

I love this time of year and the cooler weather that it brings. But I wish that the cooler weather didn't mean allergy season...yuck!

It's Finally Here!

It's finally here! It's finally here!
I have anxiously awaited since May. I've watched hours of reality shows and the same news clips on the news channels over and over all summer awaiting this week.

It's National Stay At Home Week!!!!!

So, pop your popcorn and refill your diet coke. The 2 weeks of premiers are about to begin. I like ABC for obvious reasons and because they have great shows, but whatever you watch....enjoy!

Over the next 2 weeks, I will be watching:
Dancing with the Stars
Eli Stone
Samantha Who?
Boston Legal
Two and a Half Men
Pushing Daisies
Private Practice
Dirty Sexy Money
Grey's Anatomy
Life on Mars (It's new so I'll check it out)
My Name Is Earl
The Office
And I'd like to start watching 30 Rock.

Gosh, looks like I'll be busy!

Here is a quick preview so you can plan your evenings.

If it wasn't for the DVR, I might never leave my house.

To you and yours Happy National Stay At Home Week....I'm so excited!

Learning The Hard Way....So You Don't Have To

Never make brownies with a white T-shirt on. Especially if you are going to lick the spoon and bowl clean.

It can get pretty messy. And more than likely, your shirt will not be white anymore. Mine wasn't.

Wal-mart vs. Home Depot

While we were running errands this morning we passed a Home Depot. For some reason, Madie can spot them from a mile away and starts saying "Home Depot, Mommy, Home Depot." I guess it's the 'can't miss it bright orange' that makes it stand out so. I acknowledge that yes she is right and that it is a Home Depot.

Madie then looks at the rear view mirror where she can see my face while I am driving and says in the most serious voice, "Mommy like Wal-mart, Daddy like Home Depot." It made me think. Yes, when she is with me, we mostly go to Wal-mart. And when she is with hubby, they frequent Home Depot.

Says a lot about us huh? Does this make me one of those "Wal-mart Moms" they keep talking about on the news channels? God Help Me!

Grand Opening Smorgasbord

A smorgasbord for anyone who hasn't seen Charlotte's Web is: a meal served buffet style, consisting of a large variety of hot and cold dishes. The key words here is large variety.

The Grand opening for the New Publix close to our house was today. We went to the library this morning to see Mr. Mac and decided to stop by the new store and see what kind of deals they had for the day. Little did I know we would happen upon a smorgasbord of taste testing goodies.

This is what Madie sampled:
chicken nugget x's 2--she ate mine too
pasta
hot dog bites
pineapple
honey dew melon
sausage
smoothie drink
cookie from the bakery
strawberry ice cream
crab dip with crackers

Madie also received 2 balloons and I got a carnation and a canvas grocery bag (oh, the little things that make a stay at home mom feel special).

Welcome to the neighborhood Publix---it's nice to have you.

Needless to say, when we got home to have lunch, Madie wasn't interested. She was full from her Publix smorgasbord.

There's a Little Monkey In Our House

There is a little monkey in our house!

Madie has learned to climb and I think she tries to scale everything in the house now. Why sit down in a chair normally when you can crawl/climb over the arm of the chair to get to the desired location?

The other night when I was getting Madie ready for bed she said, "Mommy watch!" She took off and scaled the side of her baby bed and flipped herself in. I couldn't help but laugh, but I also wondered....how long will it take her to realize that if she can climb in...she can climb out. I am betting that it won't take long. It looks like we will be converting her baby bed into a toddler bed soon. Yet another milestone to be met. However, I'm really not looking forward to her having the ability to roam around the house at night. I can see it now, she'll come into our room at 2am and say, "hey mommy, what you doing?" Since she no longer uses her pass she already stays in her bed and talks forever before she goes to sleep. I can only imagine what she will do not being confined in a crib.

On another note: We were in the check out line today and this was the conversation Madie had with the cashier-She is always having conversations with people when we are out somewhere. She doesn't know a stranger.

Madie: Hey!

Cashier: Hey---(not as enthused)

Madie: This is my mommy--(she points to me and smiles)

Cashier: That is your mommy?

Madie: Yes, her name meme (She knows what my name and her daddy's real name is, although not the greatest pronunciation with mine)

Her conversation was so confident and so proud to be saying that I was her mommy. I'm holding onto this moment because I have a feeling that it won't be long before announcing who her mommy is will not be that cool.

I'm Feeling Hot Hot Hot!

We just got in from running errands this morning and I just want to say...it is HOT outside. I feel for those (especially my dad and brother) who have to work out in this heat and humidity. Hopefully, it will come to an end very soon.

I am so looking forward to those 72 degree days when the wind blows and you can smell a crispness in the air, the smell that is Fall. And I'm looking forward to when we can go to the park and not have to worry about 1st degree burns from the play equipment or risk the chance of dehydration just to play. It makes me hot just thinking about it.

Oh...cooler weather...where are you? I am hot and bothered!

Freaked Out!

My neighbor Misti just called a while ago to tell, share, WARN me that they found a baby snake in their basement today. We live on the lake in our neighborhood and I know that the population of snakes around our house is probably greater than those houses not around woods or water--we have both. This really freaked me out. I've seen snakes crossing the lake, at the edge of the yard and in the road--but not in the house...thank goodness!

I've walked around the house looking for places a snake could hide to see if I see one. I know I am just paranoid, but still. I DO NOT want to find a snake in my yard, much less my house!

Looks like hubby will be putting out moth balls around the house this weekend. I don't care if it smells like and old lady around here...I just want to make sure we are snake free.

Random-ness

I was tagged by Princessmotormouth to reveal 6 random things about me and then tag 6 more bloggers to do the same. Trouble is I don't have 6 more people to tag who haven't already done so---so if you read my blog and want to share some random-ness about yourself on my comments, please feel free to do so.

Here goes:
1) I was born on my parents anniversary. When I was growing up my parents spent their anniversary's at burger king, pizza hut, sunshine skate center, and the list goes on.

2)I don't like driving a car. I prefer driving the gas guzzling SUV's. I like my vehicle to have some size to it so that other drivers have an easier time seeing me. I'm a nervous wreck when I am in the passenger seat. I prefer to drive. (Accept with hubby....I've gotten used to his driving)

3)I hate scary movies. Don't and Won't watch them. There is enough craziness out there for me to worry about....I don't need anymore ideas.

4) I drove to school when I was 15. My parents got me a car when I was 15 (a red and black Nissan Sentra SE---loved that car) I asked to drive to school one day and they let me...I couldn't believe it. I didn't take advantage of their generosity....I didn't start speeding until I got my license.

5)I have rheumatoid arthritis. I have had it since I was 14 years old.

6)I drink 2 cups of coffee every morning and about 4 diet cokes (sometimes 5) a day. Is that bad?

So, if you are reading and made it this far. I am going to tag Misti.

I Heart The Two Corey's

Being a child of the 80's, I am one of "those" girls who loved Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. I loved all of their movies, especially The Lost Boys & Licensed To Drive. Last summer, I was a loyal viewer of their reality show The Two Coreys. It airs of A&E Sunday nights @ 9pm. Well, we are two weeks into season 2 and I am addicted again. I don't know what it is about them. I was the same way about Scott Baio's reality show on VH1, I watched every single episode. I think it is interesting to see where they are in their life, what they have done with it and what they have learned. Is there a lesson to be taught from reality TV after all?

I feel much better now that I have gotten that off my chest. I think I can now go through the rest of the week without guilt. But don't think I won't be watching next Sunday night to see what happens.

I heart The Two Corey's!

Everything But The Kitchen Sink

Why is it that when you are packing to go on vacation you pack way too many things? I've caught myself packing shirts that I haven't worn all year.....why would I wear it the few days that we are going to be gone? From the looks of our luggage---Madie and I are planning on staying at the beach for a while....I think I've packed everything but the kitchen sink.

Can you hear me now?

I finally broke down and bought a new phone. I can hardly believe it! I have never been one of "those" people that had to have the latest phones with the latest gadgets. I didn't need to be able to email from my phone, search the web or take pictures. I simply wanted a phone that would hold a charge and have service when I needed it.

My battery was 4 years old on my phone. I kept putting off getting a new one and just charging mine every few hours. But I don't have to do that anymore...yippee! And, I was even able to upgrade and get a phone with a camera on it at no extra charge---I'm a negotiator---either that, or they just wanted to get me out of the store as quickly as possible because I had a two year old with me.

I'm thankful for my new phone, thankful to have a battery that will now hold a charge and thankful to feel a little more cool----now that I've got a new phone. Because sometimes, being a SAHM....you don't always feel very cool, hip or in the loop.