It is Tuesday, right??

Dipping my toe back in....

2013-12-11T18:40:00.001-08:00

I'm not going to be IGNORED, Dan!

Holiday Insanity, Like Whoa

2013-12-03T23:45:00.001-08:00

Ssssoooooooooo, through a series of random and unplanned events, my silly little Elfin magic garnered 5,892 Facebook likes in about 9 hours.

Say what?

That is FIVE THOUSAND eight hundred and NINETY TWoooooooooooo.

That is beyond amazing, crazy, disturbing, weird, and frankly, terrifying!!

I got over 300 friend requests on my PERSONAL Facebook page. What? I got many delightful and fun messages, yay! I also got quite a few very er...unsavory messages. On my PERSONAL page. Really? Just. I can't. No.

This isn't the level attention I was ever seeking - nor the level of attention I feel comfortable with for myself or my children. I haven't blogged in a flingity flanging year, people! (an exact year, heh). Did I mention I hated BlogHer because it overwhelmed me? I did.

This. Too much. I can't. No.

I am up in the middle of the night in a panic flop sweat because yo, I wasn't really planning on DOING any naughty Elfies this year because I have two small children and I am tired and old, and doing the wrapping and the Christmas and the festive and the advent and the parties, and the WRAPPING (oh lawdy, the wrapping) and maybe some sleeping in there too? That seemed like plenty. And now I feel PRESSURE to do Elfies so that 5,892 people will be happy. Only I don't want anyone to be happy except my kidlets on Christmas and barely paid any attention to my kidlets all day today because I was so busy sweating and watching Facebook.

Mom fail.

And the reality is - those Elfie pictures were just for fun - to make my friends laugh. But if I am all hivey and self conscious and hivey trying to make 5,903 (it just keeps going up holy crap) people laugh - they likely aren't going to be funny. I mean - my mind = blank. All I could think of to do next in my panic brain was 2 Elves 1 cup. And then my mother in law might Google 2 Elves 1 cup and then all KINDS of weird shit will go down.

So, I'm shuttin' her down! Pullin' the plug! Stopping the madness! Well, not totally - because oops, it is already out there, and oh Heyyyyy now, here is my blog I kind of didn't want to do anymore - how ya doing, BOING!

So. Here are the 17 Elfie pics. I am unbelievably flattered and tickled that so many people loved them! They are kind of awesome. Heh.
Maybe if the mood hits, I might do some more! Maybe. I might even blog. Who knows.
I will post anything else here. 'Cause that Facebook page is getting the ax-ola asap. Because - hives.

private dancer

human barbiepede

you lying ol' dirty birdy

I had a dream I danced the Black Swan

I wish I knew how to quit you.

dime bag

o.d. elf

drinky poo

funnel elf

It puts the lotion in the basket.

rave on.

redrum

rock candy

fa la la la roofie

secret love

puff

whippit good

That was bananas! All that over 17 pictures! Pshew.

Byeeeeeeeeeeeee!

2013-12-03T11:04:00.002-08:00

Um, apparently I have a FB page now.

https://www.facebook.com/itistuesdayright

Hello?

2012-11-09T14:15:00.001-08:00

Hello hello Helloooo

Hellewwww?

Is anybody out there there there there there?

What's In My Purse. No, Seriously.

2012-08-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

I JUST saw this blog, linked from a friend on Facebook. With the beautiful, organized, zen purse. So lovely. But, y'all, really? Am I the only one who's bag is a cesspool?

I didn't take the quiz, because I am sure it would say "Seek Help."

However, I dumped my bag. And I linked up. I know it is kinda too late, but this just struck me so funny.

Here it is.

My green B. Makowsky leather delight. Looks cute from the outside, doesn't it?

Observe:

Stuffed wallet that won't close.
Matchbox cars.
Old prescription paperwork from a month ago.
Two different bags of wipes. Because, duh.
A wafer thin Weight Watcher bar that got smooshed.
A taco bell sauce packet (holy hell, how has that not splattered?)
Fireman figure.
Hair band.
Random hair pin.
Safety pin.
Crumpled used tissue.
Crumpled receipts.
Cheerios, in a skuzzy bag.
Diapers. Just, loose. So my honey can get lint in her vajajay.
Baby toys.
Mascara and lipgloss, because I care how I look (not really)
Pen. red ink, annoying.
Iphone.
Grape skeleton.
Weight Watcher booklet.
Mango squeezie.
$1.92
Coin purse with nothing in it (oops)
Weight Watcher calculator with the back broken off.
not pictured - small pile of lint and crumbs, single raisin (i think it was a raisin, I hope it was a raisin) and because I got embarrassed (I know, NOW?)..crumbling cotton tampon out of its plastic casing. Niiiiiiiice.

SO there you go. AND, I stuffed it all back in there (minus the tampon, but including the old tissue. *shrug*). Ta da!

Thrifty 2!

2012-04-23T07:14:00.000-07:00

Hey y'all!

Long time no see!

I have another Goodwill trip to share! You can read about my first one HERE.

So, I had a rare afternoon free yesterday (thank you, dear husband) so when my friend Janis posted on FB that she was heading to the Goodwill OUTLET (woop) I jumped at the chance. Janis is a hardcore thrifty lady, and I am excited to learn from the Master. You can read all about her talent on her blog, The Magic That Is...Thrift.

I had no idea until recently that a Goodwill Outlet even existed. When I heard about it, I admit, I figured it must be ...er....not very good stuff. Because when I go to Goodwill, I have to REALLY dig to find treasure - wouldn't the Outlet just be the bottom of the barrel stuff that NO ONE wanted? Boy was I wrong.

How do things end up in the Outlet? I have no clue. My best guess is it goes by date, and things get turned over and rolled out as the constant donations keep flowing in. It was a goldmine I tell ya. You had to be prepared to dig, everything is just thrown in bins, but, I like a challenge.

I spent a grand total of $23.06 and walked outta there with THIS:

Whooooo hoooooooooooooo!

Girl clothes, including Hannah Anderson, Gap, Nicole Miller. (I am quite sure many people don't give a crap about designer labels, but I admit it does give me a little thrill when I find an item in great condition at Goodwill that I know went for a hefty price tag new.) Not pictured: about 20 child sized plastic hangers. I can never get enough of those.

Boy clothes:

Mommy clothes - including some 100% wool sweaters I want to use to experiment with felting, and 2 coats that don't fit, but I loved the fabric of. The Banana Republic one I will either hack up into a purse, or give to a tiny person (size XS). It is a bit faded, but still adorable. I just couldn't NOT take it. And the charcoal grey Ralph Lauren sweater in mint condition will be shrunk down in my dryer and hopefully converted into some felted purses.

Household stuff! A bag with wooden purse handles! Fate? And 2 canvas bins I will use in baby girl's room. I just liked the glasses, I really didn't need 'em.

Books! Including 2 other hardcover cookbooks that didn't make it into the picture because I couldn't locate them. I looked EVERYWHERE, er...almost. My husband had put them on our cookbook shelf. Of course, that is not where I looked because that is too obvious *ahem*. Oh, and a big pack of construction paper.

Toys! The cookie tin is full of crayons. The spiderman playing cards are a complete set! The Spiderman laptop is THE find of the day. When I fished it out of the bin, I wasn't sure I should take it, cause who knows if it would even work? It it was a gamble, but it paid. Fresh batteries and it works like charm and my son ADORES IT. Yes! That metal plate thing is a gingerbread man press, it should have gone in the household photo. I just thought it was interesting, I'd like to hang it in my kitchen. Missing from this photo: a wooden Melissa and Doug puzzle in mint condition, and a Scramble Squares puzzle new in it's bag, with tags. I have NO IDEA where they went, but I am guessing they are in my son's room. This is the problem with trying to take pictures after the fact, little hands walked off with interesting items. Oh well.

Quilt! A beautiful faded soft full sized patchwork quilt. We have several of these, most handed down from family. I love them, we keep them piled here and there - perfect for guests on chilly nights or for kiddos to curl up in. I will dry clean it and add it to the collection!

And lastly - for the husband. ONE SHIRT. That man is hard to shop for in a regular store, he is a little picky, and wears Tall sizes. I was excited to find him something at GW, but poor guy...ONE shirt? HA!

So there you have it. $23.06 and something for everyone in the family. I am now ADDICTED to the Goodwill Outlet and can't wait to go back. It will probably only be a special occasion type of trip, because I was there for THREE HOURS pawing through bins, and it is not often I get 3 hours to myself let's be honest. But, I WILL go back. Because, duh. Awesome.

#$^&%@#* Teeth

2012-04-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

Teeth are making our lives a bit miserable for the past few days. What are your best tips to ease baby's pain during teething? We are working on bottom incisors, and it's murder.

WIWW

2012-04-04T12:22:00.001-07:00

Gosh, been a long time since I blogged. Like, a month. Ooops.
Let me try to get back in to the swing with some What I Wore Wednesday action.
Hooking up with The Pleated Poppy...
Picture heavy, sorry - it HAS been a month after all.

here we go...

I snagged the same sparkle sweatshirt from Target that Lindsey from Pleated Poppy has. Yes, I copied. Imitation - flattery - blah blah blah. LOL!
Sweatshirt - Target, Under lace tank - old old, Jeans - Gap, Chucks - Kohls

Vest - Target (deeeeeply on sale), Jeans and Under-tee Old Navy, Boots - not sure, old. Little man wanted to show off his blue popsicle tongue.

Shamrock T - Target, Jeans - American Eagle, Chucks - Converse Outlet (do you see how I ALWAYS wear Converse? Always. It is a problem.) Aren't the kiddos soooooo cute? Love them so.

Sometimes lately, I rock the glasses. Because I am old. But I am hoping my purple frames keep me old, yet sassy. Thoughts?

Jeans - American Eagle, T and Sweater - Target, Chucks - Delias online. POLKA DOT CHUCKS, SWEET MERCY I HAVE DIED ON GONE TO HEAVEN. Got a brown pair too, and and eyeing a navy blue pair. It is a serious addiction.

I will try to blog more but can't promise anything.
How are YOU doing?
xoxo

WW

2012-02-25T07:10:00.000-08:00

Down 1.8!!!! I guess drinking a metric TON of water helped me yesterday.

Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150 - 145 would be even better
Pounds lost this week: 1.8
Current Weight: 156.8
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 20.6

Finally hit the 20 pound mark. Set my goal officially to 150. 6.8 pound, the way I have been going lately, should take me about 6 more months. Pffft.
:D

WW

2012-02-24T11:00:00.000-08:00

These were my stat the week of 2/4:

Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150 - 145 would be even better
Pounds lost this week: 0.4
Current Weight: 158.6
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 18.8

Tomorrow is weigh in after skipping 2 weeks, and I think I gained. I am so FRUSTRATED and mad at myself. I have lost motivation, and I don't know where to find it. Lack of sleep and stress have just completely stalled my progress. My fault entirely - but I don't know how to get back on track.. My goal weight seems so far away! These last ten pounds are killer. Killerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Funeral Song

2012-02-10T11:24:00.000-08:00

Last week, I hooked up with Eden for her Fresh Horses Brigade and got all weepy because it made me think of my late father and missing his handwriting.

Now she had to go and make me think about dead bodies. Great timing there, Eden.

WHOMP WHOMP.

I am just kidding - it is not like I don't think about it all the time on my own anyway.

What? You don't?

If the truth be told, I have a little fascination with forensic pathology. And murder. I loooove me some murderers (especially serial killers) - it absolutely fascinates me how a human can turn pure evil. And I find it enthralling how gruesome crimes can be solved with a speck of blood or fragment of bone. I own far too many true crime books...with pictures, gotta have pictures. I know, I am weird. My husband got me a serial killer encyclopedia for Christmas one year. Poor dude definitely sleeps with one eye open.

So dead bodies don't really bother me. In pictures.

HOWEVER...
I cannot stand viewings. OH EM GEE creeps me right out. Probably because when you go to a viewing, it is someone you KNOW and they are DEAD and waxy and stiff and shiny and weird looking and ew. I don't understand viewings. We don't do that in my family. We have a nice little ceremony, with no deceased present. Because (and this is just me) the last memory I want to have of someone is them fresh and pink and smiling. Or at least, you know - alive. I don't like the last memory I have of someone to be their cold hard shell in a pine box. Call me crazy. And unfortunately I DO have that memory of some people, *shudder*

Ugh, funerals.

When my father's son died - they had a "celebration of life" at their ultra swanky house with catered food and open bar and well that was kind of odd too, but whatever.

I kind of have no point here.

Where was I?

Errrrrrr.

When I was in 8th grade we went on a class trip to a University medical school where students dissect human bodies. I guess to learn about er, medical careers? It was a huge room with a shitload of tables with bodies covered in sheets. They let us peek at an arm that had been - er, cut up, eeek, and it looked waxy and fake and sorta....chicken skin-ish. I am so grossing you out, sorry. Some kids had to leave from fear or nausea. But I stayed, and it was scary and gross and weird and interesting, and freaky and not something you want to see all the time. My Dad donated his body to science. Yep. To a University quite near me, as a matter of fact - I think the same one? Most likely to be poked and prodded and sawed at by University students too, and since I SAW that exact process back in 8th grade I do sometimes creep myself out thinking of my Dad's body in that same kinda scenario. It is not HIM anymore, it is just the shell of him. But, like where IS his actual body now? Is it....er, in pieces? Does any part of it, I don't know - look recognizable anymore? Ew. Are there 8th grade class students coming through and gawking at his leg or something? Blerp. When they are done doing whatever they do, we will get his ashes. I will never have to see his body, thank goodness. And we will most likely sprinkle his ashes and not have a funeral and maybe listen to the soundtrack to The Sting.
OH RIGHT THAT IS MY POINT!!
FUNERAL SONGS!

As a family, when we go to Maine, we always enjoy listening to that soundtrack...on a RECORD PLAYER, hello. So I think for my Dad that would be fitting, he loved it.

So something like this:

or probably more like this, because it is...sadder:

I don't really think about MY funeral songs, because I am so not ready to die, and I don't like to think of leaving my babies, and I get too scared thinking of my own, and omg I can't breathe. Ugh, I don't like to think about me - getting old, and passing away, and missing out on anything my kids do. But if I DID have the ability to choose, I might choose the same ones, The Sting. Just, such good memories with that soundtrack. Or maybe this...really listen to this, so beautiful...no really, LISTEN.

Angels make death seem a little less scary. Unless we are just worm food, and then, well, you don't know what the heck is playing at your funeral so who cares. Man this topic is uncomfortable, isn't it? Maybe I would just go the total opposite way and ask for this one....
I mean, really. REALLY.

Proceed to party!!!!
Why does death have to be so somber? For all we know, the minute we die we end up in the greatest place EVER with all the chocolate you can eat and pants made out of cotton candy.
That would be nice.

______

Edenland Fresh Horses Brigade

2012-02-04T10:25:00.000-08:00

I am linking up with my favorite Aussie redhead Eden for her new meme. The Fresh Horses Brigade.
This week was handwriting. Cool!

So.

My dad passed almost 2 years ago. His birthday would have been February 14th, so I have been thinking of him quite a bit. Well, I always think of him quite a bit, but even more so around now. Valentines Day and my Dad always went together, you know?
The thing about handwriting is...nobody does it much anymore. I don't think my children know what my handwriting even looks like, except for like..I dunno...grocery lists. Pffft. Handwriting is so unique. I don't have a lot of things in my Dad's handwriting, and that pains me. I have a copy of some family history in his scratch...

I am less interested in the actual history, and more interested in just staring at my Dad's handwriting. I miss it. Is that weird? I need to WRITE some letters to my own children, so when I go, they have that little unique piece of me. Something more meaningful than "bread, milk, spinach, and pick up the drycleaning".

Anyway - for Eden's meme...I wrote down a few of my Dad's funny sayings. Some of 'em won't really be funny to anyone else, but they make me laugh.

XOXOXOXOXO

Miss you, Daddy

WW

2012-01-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 3.0
Current Weight: 159
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 18.4

back in the game! a plateau and the holidays threw me off, and I gained 6, but lost it again, plus one, over the last 3 weeks.
GO ME.

A new shopping experience...

2012-01-25T07:10:00.000-08:00

I can't lie, I love to shop. And since I have been doing What I Wore Wednesday posts (er, here and there) I seem to love to shop even more. I see so many cute outfits, it is very inspiring! Alas, lugging around two kiddos to shop for clothes is so NOT fun.
Enter.... Stitch Fix! (why didn't I think of this????)
StitchFix is a new company, that delivers fashion right to your door. Do I sound like a commercial? Uh yea, I am not good at writing these things. But, I am not being paid by Stitch Fix, I came across them all on my own, and paid their fees with my money. I just thought it was really fun so I am passing along the info. Ok? Ok.

Here is what they say on their Facebook page... "We're setting out to create a whole new type of shopping experience. One that helps you keep up to date with the latest and greatest, but in the comfort of your own home and in the context of your own closet. You let us know your size and style preferences, we'll send you a selection of the latest and greatest of what's hot now, just for you. You try everything on at home, and only keep and pay for what works out!"

SO, you go to StitchFix.com, sign up, and wait to be contacted by a stylist. Then you fill out a questionnaire, pay a $20 styling fee, and they send you 5 goodies to test out in your home. Easy! Fun! Packages! Wee! You get that $20 as a credit towards anything you would like to purchase out of that "fix". Shipping is free. You keep what you like, you ship back what you don't in the prepaid envelope.

I figured, what do I have to lose? Yes, if you do not keep anything out of that "fix" you do lose your $20 styling fee - but I figured I would try it once and see what happens.

Well, I just got my first shipment - and...keeping two things! Score!

The package arrives!

Opened!

The goodies!

Weeeee! As soon as I saw that grey sweatshirt with the sparkly see through top, I fell in love. I knew that one was staying home with me.
In the interest of authenticity, and because I am lazy - I took pictures as I was when I opened the package - which was unshowered, no makeup, hair in a scrunchie. I look like crap. But, I figured - if I like the clothes on me in THAT state, imagine how I will like them when I am clean and purdy?? So, here it is...

Yea, that pic doesn't do the top justice - you can't see how it sparkles. It is a comfy sweatshirt, but with pizazz. I could wear it out to run errands with jeans and feel like I tried a little harder, or (more likely) I could dress it up with a thin black tank and black boots, yet still feel comfortable in sweatshirt material. I really love it.

Next I tried the flowy grey top:

It doesn't look like anything unusual, but holy momma - the material was so unbelievably soft! It was called "buttery top" and they were not kidding - it was incredibly comfortable. Alas, I thought the price was a bit too high for what was a basic top, so I had to say no, but I was sad to say goodbye.

The other thing I kept was this necklace:

I did not NEED this piece, but I just really loved it. You can loop it once or twice, or wear it long, and I thought the price was fair for the quality. So, I treated myself. I don't think I would keep something like this every time, but I probably will only do a "fix" once in awhile, so...I'm worth it!

The other two pieces in the package were too small. A cute copper sweater with gold studs - just too tight, and not exactly my style. And a flowy tank with a very pretty draped neckline. I almost kept it for the neckline, but the fit was really not flattering on me, so I decided against it.
All in all, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was fun to get the package, and I fell in love with two things, so I got to use my $20 credit. The rest I just popped back in the mail to Stitch Fix, free of charge!
Oh, I forgot to mention one other neat thing - on each piece a card was attached - telling me about it, and offering styling ideas. I thought that was helpful - gave me ideas on HOW to wear them, and I need that as I tend to pick individual pieces, but then feel clueless how to mix them with the other individual pieces in my closet.

The prices were higher than I would normally spend on clothes (ranging from $45 - $65) but you can ask for a more inexpensive range when you fill out your profile. And when you review the pieces you got, you can indicate they were too high in price, so that next time they adjust. And, these were items I would never find on my own, so I feel I can spend a little more for an unusual piece that I might treat myself to a few times a year.

If you are interested, go to StitchFix.com and give it a go! Or, if you follow this link: My Link ... I get a $25 credit...pretty sweet, and then you can refer your friends and get credits too.
Tell me what you think!
xoxo

Family Fun Night

2012-01-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

We moved furniture and built a massive wooden train track. We'll be having a family fun night every Saturday night now, and there will be no tech devices allowed. No phone, no laptop, no ipad, no tv, no nuthin'. I am ashamed to admit that this is very difficult for me, which is exactly the reason we HAVE to do it. MORE than once a week, hopefully. I did allow myself to take ONE picture, but then put the camera down, and talked and played with my family. It was fantastic.

2012

2012-01-03T08:34:00.000-08:00

I am gonna try to blog more in 2012.
Time (the lack thereof) and children may hinder that - but I will give it a go.
I don't have anything much to report though.
Therefore all these new posts may be silly.
Like this:

First face mask of the new year. Blackberry. May my skin glow in 2012.

WIWW

2011-12-14T05:32:00.000-08:00

Linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy to try to get out of yoga pants more often. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!

Hair - in need of a dye job, Tunic - Anne Taylor Loft Outlet, jacket - Old Navy (old), scarf - The Pleated Poppy, jeans - Gap Outlet, boots - no idea - they are old.

My son was upset that he couldn't get in on the picture action, so we took some, but you can see his little swollen tear stained face. Being almost 4 is hard.

Coat - Target Missoni (LOVE this coat, so glad I got it), Jeans - Gap

Sweater - Ann Taylor Loft Outlet - I love the little flower on the shoulder, and stripes, I am obsessed with stripes!

Boots - Rocket Dog

You can see I am still having problems getting good photos of myself. Can't seem to get the knack of it no matter what I do. Oh well.

XOXOX

Inappropriate Elf

2011-12-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

I have been doing nightly naughty scenarios with our Elf on the Shelf. This one turned out pretty well, so I am entering it in a contest on www.babyrabies.com HERE.
http://www.babyrabies.com/2011/12/inappropriate-elf-contest/

Beer Funnel Elf!
Ugh, peer pressure. That Spidey always brings the funnel!
Now, it should go without saying that all content on this blog is mine, see my sidebar for copyright info. Sometimes, I swear people want me to go batshit crazy. Nevermind. On to more Elfin madness.

drinky poo

Little smoke to soothe the savage elf

Sorry you had to see this.

My, he is creepy.

Danny is not here, Mrs. Torrance.

Rave On.

Whippet Good

It puts the lotion in the basket.

Dimebag.

I wish I knew how to quit you.

Fa la la la roofie.

I had the craziest dream last night. I was dancing the White Swan.

rock candy

human barbiepede

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I can't believe it is Wednesday again.

2011-11-09T08:02:00.000-08:00

Phew, the time is just flying by!
It is already time for Christmas music? Eeek!

I only got a chance to snap a few 'What I Wore Wednesday' pics...because all the other days I was in jammies or workout gear. Yes, you heard that right. Workout gear. I have been in a serious weight loss slump, so I realize..I can't avoid it any longer. I have to exercise. YUCK. I even took some before shots, but..don't feel like posting them yet. Hello, tummy flap. I am gonna do some 30 Day Shred, but mix in other workouts too...because every time I try to stick with the Shred for 30 days I get bored and discouraged and quit. I need to keep working out, so need to mix it up. Blah blah blah.

A few outfits...

jeans - American Eagle, sweater - Gap, boots - Walmart

got a shot of the Walmart boots. Seriously, if you don't buy these, you are nutso.

I was FREEZING while taking this shot, then we left the house and approximately 39 minutes later I was sweating my face off. Ended up changing to a t-shirt and Converse. As usual.

jeans - Gap, sweater - Eddie Bauer, boots - Bath and Body Works...last year they were a Christmas item. I should have gotten 2 pairs, I love them...they have a swirly floral pattern. Cute.

In other news (since I never seem to update):

I reached my 10% weight loss at Weight Watchers, got my keychain and everything! Down 17.2 pounds, weighed in yesterday at 160.2. If I can get that Weight Watcher scale to show a 5 as in 50's. oh boy I will be a happy camper.

Little Miss has gotten 2 teeth. Ouch. Need I say more?

Little Man has had all his teeth for awhile, but has taken to biting with them. Biting his little sister. Sigh. He is really testing my motherhood skills lately, I must say. And my patience. Oy.

That's about all I can come up with y'all.

Blogger FAIL.

probably won't see ya til next Wednesday.

is anyone still out there?

What I Wore Wednesday

2011-11-02T06:32:00.000-07:00

Life has been craaaaaaaaazy this Fall. Little man started preschool, and with that came ILLNESS. The whole family has been sick twice, and now little lady has a hacking cough and Dad a sore throat AGAIN. I feel like a ticking time bomb, waiting for my throat to start to tickle...rrrrg.

Despite the funk, I have managed to get out of the yoga pants more, and snap a few pictures of outfits. I am finding it WAY easier to dress now that the weather is cold. Not sure why - I just find fall/winter clothes more fashionable. It is harder to look cute when you are all sweaty. Right? Maybe it's just me. Anywayyyyy......

Running Errands...

boots - DSW, pants - Target, sweater - Old Navy

I love these boots, SO comfy and they make me feel a teenie bit more badass than the average suburban Mom...haaaa!

NYC for Yo Gabba Gabba live...

sweater and tank - Old Navy, jeans - American Eagle, flats - Gap

tee and striped shirt (around waist) - Old Navy, jeans - Gap, converse - Target

I such a NY fashion moment on this day, but I am a dummy and didn't get a pic. It was BITTER cold, when it wasn't supposed to be, so I hadn't packed appropriately. My baby daughter got us up at 5 am, so we wanted to go out for a walk and grab breakfast, but brrr...so cold. So I wrapped a Target baby blanket (printed with stars and bears) around my neck, like a pashmina or infinity scarf - stuck my dark sunglasses on and WORKED IT. It was funny. Maybe you had to be there.

Family Pictures....

tank and jeans- Old Navy, sweater - Target, boots DSW

rest of the family, no idea...but aren't they cute??

Some random Saturday...

tank - Eddie Bauer, cardi - Old Navy, jeans - American Eagle, boots - Walmart.

I really should ave gotten a better picture of the boots, I LOVE THEM. They are like brown motorcycle boots, comfy, very cute, and only 30 bucks on Walmart.com. Get them!!!! Yes they are fake leather and may not last as lomg as real, but, I can't afford a really good leather boot at the moment. But no one has to know! Except all of you!!

Halloween...

We had so much fun on Halloween this year! Everything gets more fun when your kiddos start to really understand what is going on. Little man had a ball! We went to a parade and trick or treating and really laughed a lot!

Hope everyone is doing well! XO

Hooking up with The Pleated Poppy!

WW boringgggggg

2011-10-13T05:17:00.000-07:00

Wow, I haven't blogged since September? I am a sucky blogger. I don't have anything for you today, either. Lots of stuff happening, but no time/desire to write. We are all sick again, ugh.
Just wanted to post my WW stats, so move along to a blog that actually has content...go on...shoo!

Weight Watchers...
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 2.5
Current Weight: 159.5 (on home scale, too sicky to go to WW) (SO happy to see that 5!!!!)
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 17.9
this may change a bit....as in, go up. WW scale weighs me differently than home scale, plus - I will probably be wearing fall clothes next time I weigh in. Don't ya hate that?

WW

2011-09-29T10:37:00.000-07:00

Weight Watchers...
Starting Weight: 177.4
Goal Weight: 150ish
Pounds lost this week: 4.0 (over 2 weeks)
Current Weight: 162.0
Total Pounds Lost So Far: 15.4

*fist pump*

Glub Glub

2011-09-27T06:01:00.000-07:00

So, about 5 months ago or so, our fish died. Bob. Bob the betta. I was full on preggers and exhausted, so I was kind of happy that Bob kicked it, because I was tired of cleaning his little filthy fishy bowl. I asked some advice on Facebook (the all-knowing) about how to tell my little boy that Bob had shit the sheets. The general consensus was to flush Bob and not say anything, and see if he noticed.

He didn't notice.
Life went on.
Babies were born.
I assume Bob rested in peace in his septic resting place.

This morning, my sweet boy suddenly realized his fish was missing. Really? 5 months later? Grand.
SOBBING.
We tried distractions, didn't work.
We tried promising a new fish (crap), didn't work. (good)
I tried to gently explain heaven, a concept he has sort of heard before...didn't work.
We tried airplane pancakes, worked for a bit. But soon after, mouth full of pancake, he started doing the ugly cry..mouth agape, the silent scream, full on mourning.
My poor little man
He cried that he wanted his fish to meet his little sister. Oh, my heart!
He wanted to become a superhero and fly up to heaven and get his fish back.
He wanted to call the police, because someone with some damn authority needed to help us get our fish back.
Heavy heavy stuff.
And this is just a stinky little fish - that he didn't seem to care much about in the first place.

Will someone please tell me what I do when his little brain starts putting the pieces together, and he realizes, I mean REALIZES that Heaven = dead. And dead = gone forever. And gone forever = BOTH GRANDPAS.

I think I botched this one.

Glub Glub.

Linking up with Just Write...xoxo

WIWW

2011-09-21T10:12:00.000-07:00

Due to illness, I have very little fashion fun for you. I have been wearing the same slouchie jammies for like 3 days.
I did however take a few pics last week.
Observe:

The outfit is completely unremarkable (all from Old Navy). What is remarkable is that I am fitting into my size 10 jeaaaaanssssss!!!! That I haven't fit into for..well, a long tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime!!!! HOLLLLAAAAAAAAAAA!! I am so happy!! There is still a little flesh overspillage over my waistband, but whatever!! They totally button! Wahoo!
I also got my haircut, not sure I like it yet though. How come I can never do my hair as well as they do it in the salon? Sigh.
hookin up with the Pleated Poppy!
:)

ill

2011-09-20T14:55:00.000-07:00

i am so ill.
this is the sickest i have been in as long as I can remember.
my husband and i keep talking about the great illness of aught 04 when we were dating and both shockingly ill and we decided to be shockingly ill together and lay in the same ill bed, the first time we each saw the other looking so shockingly ill. true love.
but that illness was nothing compared to this...you know why? because somehow i have to keep two children alive while also feeling THIS shockingly ill.
i am sweaty and hot and dripping snot and achy and my eyes itch, but still - the girl baby wants to latch onto my sweaty hot clammy boob and suck the fetid fever milk out of me. seems so wrong.
and i can't take any good drugs so she can do this. ugh.
i am shivering cold, sneezing and coughing and moaning and shaking and gagging, and yet, the boy child still wants his peanut butter and jelly with the crusts cut off. i can barely summon the energy to spread the peanut butter, and i have to turn my head so snot doesn't drip on his sammich.
i keep telling the poor kid SHHHHHH because his chipper little preschool voice is cutting into my migraine brain like a hot poker.
i am shuffling from the couch to the bathroom with tissues shoved up my nose. does anyone else do this?
i am too ill to hit the shift key to capitalize.
i am spreading crumply used tissues in a path wherever i go.
my poor schnoz is red and raw and peeling and so tender, but i still have to blow my nose every 2 minutes so even when i try to put on some vaseline to soothe it, it gets wiped right off again.
my eye sockets ache.
my teeth ache.
my throat is raw.
i keep getting those throat dry spots where i am scrambling for the honey bear, to pour the honey straight down my gullet - though I think me and my Mom are the only humans that get those because my husband has no idea why i suddenly can't breathe and am wild eyed and gagging and coughing and peeling wrappers off cough drops like a lunatic.
all i want to eat is pretzels and ginger ale. sometimes pretzels dipped in ginger ale. does anyone else do this?
thank the sweet heavens i have a husband who works from home, in the basement, so he has been able to take the children for walks while i lay in my own sickly sweat and try to nap. propped up on pillows with snot dripping onto the mattress.
sweet jemimah.
i think i will link up to "Just Write" purely for the need for sympathy.
is that bad?
please pat my head and tell me i am not a horrible mother because i turned on the television for 12 hours in a row so that i could wallow in my own mucous in peace.
the end.