My Little Life

My dad is known as the "Safety Nazi" and he has earned this title well (fear of choking, burning, tripping, falling, hitting, losing, etc). Apparently, I take after him...safety to the extreme...bike helmet and carseat : You know, this is actually a fabulous idea... dontcha think? Okay, okay, I've gotta admit it...this was all Little A.'s doing! He discovered his bike helmet and fell in love with it. Who am I to tell him he's gotta take it off before getting in his carseat ? Hmmm , he may just be on to something here...

Ever have one of those days where you wish you could remove your "Hello, My Name is: MOM" nametag ? You know, the days of endless chauffeuring to and from activities , the countless butts to wipe, the "Mo-OM, I don't like this" or "Mom, he's being mean" or "Mom, she hit me back" or "Mom, he did..." or "Mom, she did..." "Mom" " Mom" "MOM!!!" ? Oh, you don't? Uh, yeah...me neither ( ahem). And today certainly wouldn't be one of them.

For Sale by Owner: One gently used muffin top. Owner parting with it 'cuz the stubborn thing just won't go away. Buy at your own risk (i.e. heart disease and fashion faux pas). No satisfaction guarantee and, absolutely no returns or refunds. Love handles included. Best offer.

Last night I sat, and rocked this girl, the girl, who once, rocked my world. And rock it indeed! Remember this post ? In my wildest dreams I couldn't have imagined what an amazing sur prize we were in store for, turns out, she's pretty awesome. I was rocking her, the shadows of the slats on her crib falling across her face, her body warm and heavy, her sweet breath against my cheek, her eyes heavy with sleep and I was overcome with love and gratitude all over again. Thank you, God! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you .

Yes, my friends, you read that right...the pot plant, not the plant pot. Pot, as in cannabis, marijuana, weed...uh huh, that kind of pot! This: Is my Grandpa! He looks kinda grumpy here, but really he's not! This man will do anything for a loved one...he'd drive through three states just to change a tire for you (and bitch about it the whole way, but be darned mad if you called anyone else!!), he even once brought me my purse when I was shopping 45 minutes away...just 'cuz I was air-brained enough to leave it at home! He doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, is nearly 80 years old and is healthier than most 40 year olds. That's Grandpa! So, anywho, Good Ol' Gramps has this eclectic friend, whom we'll call Crazy Z. Well, Crazy Z knows everything about everything and doesn't hesitate to share his knowledge (drives my grandma crazy! "Z says we should do this!" or "Z says hemorrhoids are caused from a hangnail" or "Z says whe...

Without further ado, I announce to you my choice for the " Wonderfulest Mr. Wonderful"!! Okay, well wait...let me first preface this by saying you ALL have the Most Wonderful Mr. Wonderful's , but since I can't shell out 50 bucks worth of gifts to you all (and believe me, I wish I could, you all deserve it!)...I guess I just have to pick one! So, really now, here's my choice for "Mr. Wonderfulest ": It is Sunshine Mama and her fabulously generous Mr. Wonderful who will sometimes pay for the groceries of the person in front of him in line, buy a military officer his meal to thank him for his service and who (don't tell my Mr. Wonderful) needs to come to my house to fix our toilet! And he sounds darn romantic to boot! Contact me through the email link and I'll getcha your goods! Let my tell you, also, about Ethel's Mr. Wonderful! He selflessly gave up a job he loved to take a different job that allowed her to stay home with their children...

Oh my goodness, ladies...do you have any idea how difficult this is going to be for me? I didn't want to leave you hanging, as I know the contest ended last night, but MAN ALIVE you all have some wonderful guys!! If you will all be so kind to bear with me, I'd like until tomorrow to make my decision...and it's gonna be a tough one, let me tell you that !! Winner or non-winner, everyone's entries brought a smile to my face or tears to my eyes and tugged on my heart...we are some darn blessed women! Thank you all for your entries (and patience), I will try to be as efficient as possible in choosing the "Wonderfulest Mr. Wonderful" and getting your prize to you so you can celebrate together!