Ah, the simple joy of cabinets. And slamming them. Over. and over. and over.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
My Favorite Things
Carrying on in the spirit of HL, some of my "Can't-Live-A-Day-Without" Items:
In no particular order, the following are things I hold in the highest esteem:
Noxzema--This lovely stuff has been around for a long time, and it's still wonderful!! This is what my Mom uses, and to this day, I still associate that smell with her. I love it!!
My Video Baby Monitor--I don't know what I would do without this thing. "But isn't he just down the hall", you may ask? Why yes, yes he is, is that a problem? I love being able to check on him without having to cause noise going into his room, and also being able to see him if I wake up in the middle of the night. This thing is worth it's weight in gold!
Stove Top Stuffing--You can make anything with this stuff. I always keep a box or two in my pantry. KraftFoods.com baby!
Max Factor Volume Couture Mascara--This is currently my most favorite product. Like you H--I was a loyal follower of the 'pink and green' tube, but I heard a recommendation for the Max Factor and decided to try it out. I don't think my lashes have ever looked better--even my husband complimented me the other day! Well, the comment was--you kinda look hot today...did you like, do something different with your eyebrows or something?" But hey, it counts!
A Good Book--Kay, so everyone knows that I'm a nerd. I like books. Get over it. I'm still way cooler than most people. ;)
Soothie Pacifiers--These little babies have saved my sanity countless times. They will probably cause me to loose it when I have to take them away...
Coffee--There is nothing, and I repeat, NOTHING, that cannot be made at least somewhat better by a good cup of Folgers...
In no particular order, the following are things I hold in the highest esteem:
Noxzema--This lovely stuff has been around for a long time, and it's still wonderful!! This is what my Mom uses, and to this day, I still associate that smell with her. I love it!!
My Video Baby Monitor--I don't know what I would do without this thing. "But isn't he just down the hall", you may ask? Why yes, yes he is, is that a problem? I love being able to check on him without having to cause noise going into his room, and also being able to see him if I wake up in the middle of the night. This thing is worth it's weight in gold!
Stove Top Stuffing--You can make anything with this stuff. I always keep a box or two in my pantry. KraftFoods.com baby!
Max Factor Volume Couture Mascara--This is currently my most favorite product. Like you H--I was a loyal follower of the 'pink and green' tube, but I heard a recommendation for the Max Factor and decided to try it out. I don't think my lashes have ever looked better--even my husband complimented me the other day! Well, the comment was--you kinda look hot today...did you like, do something different with your eyebrows or something?" But hey, it counts!
A Good Book--Kay, so everyone knows that I'm a nerd. I like books. Get over it. I'm still way cooler than most people. ;)
Soothie Pacifiers--These little babies have saved my sanity countless times. They will probably cause me to loose it when I have to take them away...
Coffee--There is nothing, and I repeat, NOTHING, that cannot be made at least somewhat better by a good cup of Folgers...
Carmex--You're either a lover, or a hater. I was a hater, but one day I needed some chap stick and this was all they had in the university bookstore, so now I'm a lover.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
PS
Not really sure why the letters/font in my last post are so freaking weird. Guess that's what I get for trying to be 'flashy' and using big red words for my announcement. My sincerest apologies.
Oh Yeah, Uh-huh, Oh yeah...**Doing a dance**
HOUSTON--WE HAVE LIFT OFF!! CADEN IS TAKING STEPS!!The only reason I hesitate to say 'walking', is that he isn't continuously stepping. He takes exactly two steps, and if that does not get him within reach of what he wants, he will sit down and crawl. And where did he take his first steps you ask? The same, oddball place where he first stood up on his own without support -- the bathtub. Can you belive that? The place that I would think he would feel the most unstable and not able to get his balance! He kept standing up in the tub tonight, walking forward two steps, plopping down, standing up for two more steps, plopping down.... (Now of course we have a normal sized tub, so he couldn't repeat the sequence very many times before I had to pick him up and start him back at the far side again...) But still, he was walking! I tried to get it on video, but we couldn't get a shot of him doing his thing without broadcasting his little boy parts to the world, so we just gave up on that. I'll try to see if I can get a different angle on him tomorrow. The funny part is, the tub is the only place he'll even try. We tried for a long time to get him to repeat the performance once he had his PJ's on, but no such luck. You try to stand him up, and he just plops back down on his but, as pretty as you please. Oh well. Soon enough, I'm sure.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Ballin'...
I'm sitting in my not-so-comfortable computer chair, watching reruns of Miami Ink and waiting for Desperate Housewives to come on. The bebe' is snoozin', having gone to bed exactly one hour early... The time change thing has messed up our schedule!! Today was a lovely day, spent together as a family in our 'jammies. The baby daddy made us all pancakes for breakfast, we all took a loooong morning nap, then had another cycle of hanging, eating, and napping. We had leftover mini-meatloaves for lunch, it is our new family favorite, (will post the recipe later--it's fantabulous!), and after a quick trip to Wal-Mart to bolster the pantry, I made dinner, and the baby daddy and I chased the bebe' around the house until he konked out for the night.
Baby Daddy and I had a much needed night out last evening, as we were guests at the 200th Anniversary Fireman's Ball. We had an absolute blast dancing the night away. We slow-danced, fast-danced, and crazy-danced. Baby Daddy even brought out the 'C-Walk', which was the hit of the night. As always, he was the life of the party, and in the middle of everything! Needless to say, after that sort of cavorting, (and we all know I'm not used to that--you that keep up with my blog are privy to my usual level of activity...)we needed a day to recuperate...and take a few Tylenol...and eat lots of Toast. :) Plus, with all the 'getting ready' from the night before, and then the actual party, I felt like I didn't get to spend a lot of time with the bebe' on Saturday. (Who knew false eyelashes could be so complicated? I ended up throwing them down the garbage disposal in a fit of rage...) Unfortunately, I don't have many pictures, as I forgot my camera in the car--but I do have, at the Baby Daddy's request, the obligatory, "girl-in-the-occupational-hat-pinup-pose" which I shall share, along with the bebe's contribution.... :) One of the Firefighters is a professional photag, so as soon as he posts his pics, I will try to share a few of those as well.
Baby Daddy and I had a much needed night out last evening, as we were guests at the 200th Anniversary Fireman's Ball. We had an absolute blast dancing the night away. We slow-danced, fast-danced, and crazy-danced. Baby Daddy even brought out the 'C-Walk', which was the hit of the night. As always, he was the life of the party, and in the middle of everything! Needless to say, after that sort of cavorting, (and we all know I'm not used to that--you that keep up with my blog are privy to my usual level of activity...)we needed a day to recuperate...and take a few Tylenol...and eat lots of Toast. :) Plus, with all the 'getting ready' from the night before, and then the actual party, I felt like I didn't get to spend a lot of time with the bebe' on Saturday. (Who knew false eyelashes could be so complicated? I ended up throwing them down the garbage disposal in a fit of rage...) Unfortunately, I don't have many pictures, as I forgot my camera in the car--but I do have, at the Baby Daddy's request, the obligatory, "girl-in-the-occupational-hat-pinup-pose" which I shall share, along with the bebe's contribution.... :) One of the Firefighters is a professional photag, so as soon as he posts his pics, I will try to share a few of those as well.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Trick or Treat!
So Halloween was by far a COMPLETE success! Starting at the office, (where I didn't do one constructive thing all day), and lasting up until the muffin finally surrendered to sleep. The girls at work and I were playing cards, which was a real kick in the pants. One of the husbands made all our 'cards'. We were the cutest department in the whole building!
After snacking like crazy for eight hours on various sugary treats, (for which I got one MAJOR sugar rush. Talk about a buzz--forget crack, pass me the candy corn!) I came home and threw on my Chef's costume. The be'be tolerated me while I tugged and tied and strapped him into his lobster gear. When all was said and done, we looked smashing. We made the rounds, collected the candy, and all of this was done without a smidgen of fussing from lobster-boy. He was so good--he fell asleep in the car during one trip between friends houses, but he woke right up and joined in the festivities as soon as we pulled in the driveway. We finally got him calmed down and in the bed, and then the hubby and I crashed ourselves. I dreamed of Hershey Bars, Bazooka Joe Bubble gum, and Twizzlers, (which are competely horrid by the way--who eats those things?!) It was a great first Halloween with the Be'be, and I'm already on the lookout for next year's costumes!
After snacking like crazy for eight hours on various sugary treats, (for which I got one MAJOR sugar rush. Talk about a buzz--forget crack, pass me the candy corn!) I came home and threw on my Chef's costume. The be'be tolerated me while I tugged and tied and strapped him into his lobster gear. When all was said and done, we looked smashing. We made the rounds, collected the candy, and all of this was done without a smidgen of fussing from lobster-boy. He was so good--he fell asleep in the car during one trip between friends houses, but he woke right up and joined in the festivities as soon as we pulled in the driveway. We finally got him calmed down and in the bed, and then the hubby and I crashed ourselves. I dreamed of Hershey Bars, Bazooka Joe Bubble gum, and Twizzlers, (which are competely horrid by the way--who eats those things?!) It was a great first Halloween with the Be'be, and I'm already on the lookout for next year's costumes!
I love this
Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted.
~Paul Pearshall
Isn't this terribly true? I find myself often being guilty of taking my family for granted. You would think as someone who suffered the sudden and tragic loss of a brother, I would be immune to this, but all too often, I find myself slipping back into the 'ease' of thinking that everything will always be the way it is. I will always have my grandparents, my parents, my husband, my child.... After the 'Great Hunter' returned from his trip, he told me about an event, which up to now, I have not shared with many. They were driving through the night in shifts, in the hopes of making it home faster. It was Kevin's turn at the wheel--he had the cruise control on, his feet away from the pedals. He saw a truck on the other, oncoming side of the intersate flashing his lights. Another truck passed doing the same thing. Turning his eyes back to his side of the interstate, he sees headlights. A car is speeding down the interstate in his lane. With almost no time to react, he throws on the brakes and swerves to miss the vehicle, the trailer he was hauling starting to fishtail. By some miracle, the cars in the other lanes were able to get out of Kevin's way, and no one was hurt. Kevin said he just sat there, watching the cops speed after the car down the interstate. Hearing my husband tell me this, and picturing how easily the story could have had a different ending, I realized I was at it again. Things may NOT always be the way they are, with the people you love surrounding you. I've renewed my efforts at thanking God each day I'm alive, and lovin' on my family as much as possible. It is an awful thing that it always takes a loss or a close call to bring you back down to earth, but as humans, I guess that's the way we are. Everyone says that teenagers think they and everyone around them are invincible, but I think we all think that in one way or another.
I'm going to go hug my husband now. :)
More on our Halloween exploits later.......
~Paul Pearshall
Isn't this terribly true? I find myself often being guilty of taking my family for granted. You would think as someone who suffered the sudden and tragic loss of a brother, I would be immune to this, but all too often, I find myself slipping back into the 'ease' of thinking that everything will always be the way it is. I will always have my grandparents, my parents, my husband, my child.... After the 'Great Hunter' returned from his trip, he told me about an event, which up to now, I have not shared with many. They were driving through the night in shifts, in the hopes of making it home faster. It was Kevin's turn at the wheel--he had the cruise control on, his feet away from the pedals. He saw a truck on the other, oncoming side of the intersate flashing his lights. Another truck passed doing the same thing. Turning his eyes back to his side of the interstate, he sees headlights. A car is speeding down the interstate in his lane. With almost no time to react, he throws on the brakes and swerves to miss the vehicle, the trailer he was hauling starting to fishtail. By some miracle, the cars in the other lanes were able to get out of Kevin's way, and no one was hurt. Kevin said he just sat there, watching the cops speed after the car down the interstate. Hearing my husband tell me this, and picturing how easily the story could have had a different ending, I realized I was at it again. Things may NOT always be the way they are, with the people you love surrounding you. I've renewed my efforts at thanking God each day I'm alive, and lovin' on my family as much as possible. It is an awful thing that it always takes a loss or a close call to bring you back down to earth, but as humans, I guess that's the way we are. Everyone says that teenagers think they and everyone around them are invincible, but I think we all think that in one way or another.
I'm going to go hug my husband now. :)
More on our Halloween exploits later.......
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