Spay or neuter your pets!
I just have to put this out there.
It is NOT cute, it is NOT sweet, and it is NOT cool when your cat has kittens!
Welcome to 2009. Have you been to your local animal shelter lately? I've been to mine and the cages are full. Full of animals on death row. Full of animals that were once ssssoooo cute! Full of animals that need a home.
Your children don't need to learn about the life cycle or birth via your pets. Just because our parents didn't have sense enough to get the cat fixed doesn't give us license to make the same mistake.
Haven't you ever watched The Price Is Right? You know you have. Don't deny it! At the end of EVERY show they remind YOU to spay and neuter your pets. So what are you waiting for? Now would be the perfect time.
You can probably get a deal if you ask the vet. So ask! Stop thinking it doesn't apply to you. It does!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Do me a favor
My kids have been to numerous birthday parties over the last 5 years and as a result we have accumulated a ton of plastic, made in china, crappy toys. These are the toys my kids put in their mouth (ugh!). These are the toys that break 10 minutes after we get home. These are the toys I feed my vacuum cleaner. These are the toys I bury deep in the garbage can. These are the toys parents spend money on. These are the toys I dread!
I made the decision after my daughter's 2nd b-day party not to give out party favors. It just seems like a waste of money not to mention the party favors are junk! In addition, I don't want my kids to expect something when they go to someones party. I've actually heard children asking their parents were their party gift was! Did I mention, my children don't need more junk. We have enough!
So today my oldest returned from her first slumber party. She walked in with a beautiful journal in hand. It was her party favor! What a great party favor! Something she might actually use! Something that won't fall apart 10 minutes after she gets home. Something that promotes writing!
I am still against party favors as a general rule but if you feel you gotta do it then do us all a favor and give something like this family did.
I made the decision after my daughter's 2nd b-day party not to give out party favors. It just seems like a waste of money not to mention the party favors are junk! In addition, I don't want my kids to expect something when they go to someones party. I've actually heard children asking their parents were their party gift was! Did I mention, my children don't need more junk. We have enough!
So today my oldest returned from her first slumber party. She walked in with a beautiful journal in hand. It was her party favor! What a great party favor! Something she might actually use! Something that won't fall apart 10 minutes after she gets home. Something that promotes writing!
I am still against party favors as a general rule but if you feel you gotta do it then do us all a favor and give something like this family did.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Olden Days
Getting in the car with my oldest (7 & 3/4 yrs) daughter the other day we stumbled upon the 'magic key' to a local children's amusement park. The park has been open since the 1950's so it's been a family favorite for a few generations. The conversation began...
"Mom, when can we go again?"
"Probably in a few weeks, once school is out." Then, in an attempt to move beyond the question of when, I volunteered some information. "You know, when I was a kid all the keys were yellow."
Short pause, "What else was different in The Olden Days?"
UGH! The Olden Days! Really? The Olden Days?? WTF? I didn't think kids really asked THAT question! Me = Olden Days? OMG!
Okay so that was on the inside. Here is what came out:
"What do you mean, 'olden days'?" (hoping I misunderstood her question)
"You know, when you were a kid."
Again, OMG! I am only 36! The Olden Days!?!?!
Accepting this new reality I answered, "In The Olden Days everything was the same, except for the keys. In The Olden Days the keys were yellow."
End of conversation and beginning of my new reality.
Olden Days! I'm only 36!
"Mom, when can we go again?"
"Probably in a few weeks, once school is out." Then, in an attempt to move beyond the question of when, I volunteered some information. "You know, when I was a kid all the keys were yellow."
Short pause, "What else was different in The Olden Days?"
UGH! The Olden Days! Really? The Olden Days?? WTF? I didn't think kids really asked THAT question! Me = Olden Days? OMG!
Okay so that was on the inside. Here is what came out:
"What do you mean, 'olden days'?" (hoping I misunderstood her question)
"You know, when you were a kid."
Again, OMG! I am only 36! The Olden Days!?!?!
Accepting this new reality I answered, "In The Olden Days everything was the same, except for the keys. In The Olden Days the keys were yellow."
End of conversation and beginning of my new reality.
Olden Days! I'm only 36!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Why, Why, WHY??
Is it just me?
Why do toy manufactures make toys children can't enjoy without constant help from mom or dad? Specifically why, after all these years, is it so difficult to dress Barbie? And what about Polly Pockets? My daughters love their Polly Pockets but every 5 minutes I find myself struggling to get Polly Pocket into her latest dress. When are toy makers gonna figure it out. Mommies and Daddies do NOT want to spend their time dressing Barbie.
When my kids go off to play with their toys I hope to have a few minutes for myself. Sometime I spend that time cooking or cleaning or if I'm lucky knitting. I know it may not be glamorous but it is MY time. It is very frustrating to be interrupted over and over again to get Polly dressed. So please toy makers get a clue!
Why do toy manufactures make toys children can't enjoy without constant help from mom or dad? Specifically why, after all these years, is it so difficult to dress Barbie? And what about Polly Pockets? My daughters love their Polly Pockets but every 5 minutes I find myself struggling to get Polly Pocket into her latest dress. When are toy makers gonna figure it out. Mommies and Daddies do NOT want to spend their time dressing Barbie.
When my kids go off to play with their toys I hope to have a few minutes for myself. Sometime I spend that time cooking or cleaning or if I'm lucky knitting. I know it may not be glamorous but it is MY time. It is very frustrating to be interrupted over and over again to get Polly dressed. So please toy makers get a clue!
iPhone killed the Laptop
You may have noticed I've been gone for awhile. Happy birthday to me! The iPhone I got for my birthday has made my laptop obsolete. The only reason to use my laptop now is to blog as blogging via iPhone is painful on hands. I keep promising to get back to the blog but my iPhone keeps tempting me away from the laptop. I've got a ton to blog about so hopefully I won't let that damn iPhone keep me from my laptop.
Did I mention how great the iPhone is? It's a camera, ipod, email, Internet, YouTube, Internet radio, calendar, and so much more. Did i mention its a phone too! I never thought I would love a gadget like this. Now I wonder how I ever lived without it. So if you don't have one go get one! My only complaint is I can't record video. The new iPhone (out this month) does have video capability so if you don't already have your iPhone your in luck!
Okay enough gushing about the iPhone.
Did I mention how great the iPhone is? It's a camera, ipod, email, Internet, YouTube, Internet radio, calendar, and so much more. Did i mention its a phone too! I never thought I would love a gadget like this. Now I wonder how I ever lived without it. So if you don't have one go get one! My only complaint is I can't record video. The new iPhone (out this month) does have video capability so if you don't already have your iPhone your in luck!
Okay enough gushing about the iPhone.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
Today is Mother's Day! Yippee! I am so glad it is almost over! All this attention is making me crazy. In 1o years I will look back and miss these sweet mother's day celebrations. But for today I'm just tired. The day started well enough with breakfast in bed and U2 (my favorite band) playing in the background. Breakfast was coffee, orange juice (without the pulp), omelet with Swiss cheese, bacon, avocado, and asparagus on the side. I have to admit, that man knows me! The girls each presented me with Mother's Day cards they'd made at school, yes so sweet! Then breakfast ended....
With CJ in toe I headed upstairs to continue my project. What project you ask? We are painting Morgan's room. So I rocked CJ in one arm while inching across the floor painting trim for an hour and a half. After which I had to fight the hubby to get a shower in before heading to the in-laws for the afternoon. On the drive up and back the girls watched Annie. How we ever lived with out DVD players in our cars for long trips I can't imagine. Had a great lunch with the in-laws (can't go wrong if you serve me Mexican food). Then headed back home.
With just 15 minutes left until we arrived home the movie ended.
Immediately, Morgan began to cry.
Then (like dogs) Audrey began to cry. Ugh!
Morgan was crying because she liked the movie.
Don't ask..
Audrey of course was crying because Morgan was crying.
Can I get a collective "Ugh!"
So I came home to deal with overtired children who REALLY needed to go to bed! After they were finally in their beds (7pm) I got to sit down to pay bills, another Yippee! Now that I've finished paying the bills I thought I would take a minute to update the blog.
As I look back at today I realize Mother's Day (at least for now) is for my kids.
Happy Mother's Day!
With CJ in toe I headed upstairs to continue my project. What project you ask? We are painting Morgan's room. So I rocked CJ in one arm while inching across the floor painting trim for an hour and a half. After which I had to fight the hubby to get a shower in before heading to the in-laws for the afternoon. On the drive up and back the girls watched Annie. How we ever lived with out DVD players in our cars for long trips I can't imagine. Had a great lunch with the in-laws (can't go wrong if you serve me Mexican food). Then headed back home.
With just 15 minutes left until we arrived home the movie ended.
Immediately, Morgan began to cry.
Then (like dogs) Audrey began to cry. Ugh!
Morgan was crying because she liked the movie.
Don't ask..
Audrey of course was crying because Morgan was crying.
Can I get a collective "Ugh!"
So I came home to deal with overtired children who REALLY needed to go to bed! After they were finally in their beds (7pm) I got to sit down to pay bills, another Yippee! Now that I've finished paying the bills I thought I would take a minute to update the blog.
As I look back at today I realize Mother's Day (at least for now) is for my kids.
Happy Mother's Day!
iPhone
I know it has been a while since my last post and you must all be wondering what happened to me. Well I did not fall off the face of the earth or die from The Boob Flu. I recovered from TBF just in time for my birthday. And for my birthday I got an iPhone!
With the iPhone I can do so many things (except blog) that I haven't sat down at the computer until now. I love, love, love, my iPhone! I had no idea what I was missing! If only the keypad was bigger I could blog on it. Instead I've become a crazed tweeter!
Ugh, the cat just jumped into the stroller where CJ was peacefully sleeping. So much for me time.
With the iPhone I can do so many things (except blog) that I haven't sat down at the computer until now. I love, love, love, my iPhone! I had no idea what I was missing! If only the keypad was bigger I could blog on it. Instead I've become a crazed tweeter!
Ugh, the cat just jumped into the stroller where CJ was peacefully sleeping. So much for me time.
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