Sunday, February 1, 2009

ode to snow


I remember in November you were really fun.
We bundled up and headed out, not even missing the sun.
We played and twirled and threw some balls and then brought out the sled.
Inside felt all warm and toasty, as did our waiting bed.
As December rolled around, you sorta lost your cool.
The only ones who still liked you were the ones who were missing school.
Now you are just in the way, with your drifts, and ice, and piles.
When I look outside, I see only you for miles and miles.
So go away snow! We mean it now! We are sick of your cold!
We miss the sun, the green, the warm. We miss the colors so bold.
The wall of this house are closing in, we are going insane!
To prove my point, I will tell you now, I would even take rain!
We know it's near, the earth is tilting, the sky will soon be blue.
But until then, the best we can do, is flip our finger at you.

Friday, January 30, 2009

a proud moment

Anyone who knows me knows that I am, to put it in a nice way, interested in the conversations around me. Particularly those of strangers. Other names for this include nosy, nibby, nibnose, nibshit, etc...

At a restarant I usually know what the people behind me are talking about, what they order, how their day was, etc...

At a playground I love to listen to other mothers discuss their children, husbands, pets, whatever.

In line at stores is a great place to listen in to conversations. Teenage girls are particularly interesting.

Cell phone conversations, though one sided, can also be fun.

I don't do it to be mean or judgemental. Anymore, it is just a habit. I can even do it while holding a conversation with whoever I am with. I have shushed Chris a few times so I could find out the ending to the story I shouldn't have been listening to. I really can't help it.

A proud moment happened yesterday. We were out having dinner (because if I hadn't gotten out of the house after 3 days cooped up, something bad was going to happen) and Chris and I were talking, Ellie was coloring, the the servers were behind us gossiping. Without missing a beat, not even breaking stride in her coloring, Ellie goes "Mommy! The lady behind us is talking about Walmart!" A proud moment indeed. A huge smile broke out on my face. Chris just shook his head. A new nibnose is born.

So beware. You have been warned. If there is something you don't want me to know, make sure I am far away when you discuss it. I might not mean to listen, but I will.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

playdate

My friend Jen was kind enough to come for a little play date today. Chris had to take the Pilot to work again (and it has the carseat in it) so we were stuck here. Again. God bless her! Ellie and Enzo had a good time playing and we had a good time talking. When Chris gets home, we are getting the heck out of this house. I don't care where we go, but it will be somewhere!
I wish I had more to report, but that is about it.
As for the picture, it is simply to remind myself that summer, and bathing suits, and swimming pools will come again.

Monday, January 26, 2009

realizations

I have had numerous realizations lately.

They include:

Ellie is growing up and now asks for "privacy."
My next door neighbor is a little crazy.
I have never worked in my "field" and that is ok.
Time alone in my own house is about the best thing ever.
I really hate to work out, but will do it when a bathing suit is in my imminent future.
Wii boxing is a kick-ass workout. My arms are killing me.
Orange and Pink can go together.

I love brussel sprouts.
And hummus.
I sometimes feel inadequate after reading the blogs I follow. These women are crazy talented.
Facebook is terribly addicting.
I can no longer eat popcorn. It leaves me with terrible gastrointestional issues.
My husband looks great with longer hair (wink wink honey!)
I like laundry.
I am freakishly strong when it comes to rearranging furniture.
Tator Tots are better now than they were when I was a kid.

I am more gypsy-like than I thought I was.
I finally perfected the pancake. Mine are better than IHOPs now.
I don't feel guilty with all the tv E is watching. What the hell else am I supposed to do with her every second of every wintery day?
E has graduated to real movies. Hello Lion King!
Turkey Bacon is better than real bacon. The key is making it really crispy.
Ellie just isn't ready to use the potty.
Sometimes an almost 3 year old wins the grocery store checkout lane battle.



Friday, January 23, 2009

frosty

Seeing as how the temperature made it to double digits yesterday and Ellie had been asking every single day to make a snowman - yesterday we did it. She named him Frosty. She is so original.

Giving a high-five.

All bundled up.

I think she was saying "It's COOOLLLDDD"

Nice and toasty inside, making sure he is still outside.

Happy Friday!


Thursday, January 22, 2009

just for fun

Ellie 2 years ago today!
Ellie 1 year ago today! It looks like we had a freakish warm spell.

Look at the difference from 2007 to 2008! That's crazy! On the same token, I don't think she has changed much from a year ago. That makes me happy. Maybe time isn't going as fast as I think it is...

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

around the house

I know there are about 300 other things I should be doing. Instead, welcome to my home! Here are some of my favorite things and just some random shots of what goes on here on a day-to-day basis. Does anyone even care? Maybe not, but I enjoyed it! I don't know about you, but I love looking at other people's homes. I am always looking at the background in pics and stuff.

So without further ado...

A cup of coffee I had to warm up 3 times before I finished it. I was going to stop and get a Starbucks on the way home from my dentist appt., but realized I like mine better than Starbucks.

All the shoes Ellie has worn so far today. She is such a girl.

The m&m's we are bribing Ellie with to get her to potty on the potty. She hasn't gotten many and I have had my fair share.

My favorite nook in the house.

The teacups I recently brought home from Mom and Dads. Recognize these Paige?

Ellie and her animals. We do this every single day.

A pile of folded laundry that needs put away.

A sweet little angel that Linda Bean got me for Christmas. I smile every time I see her.

Wubbzy running down the street. It's so bright and cheery here today. Not.

Reading Francis. A current fave. Notice the panties!

A few more of Ellie's books. For some reason, I never feel guilty buying her another book, but oddly enough, most of these were gifts or mine when I was growing up.

The best pic Chris and I have ever taken together. I am 8+ months pregnant in this pic. Isn't he hot!

A picnic for puppy and Dora.

The wedding ring my husband forgot to put on today. In his defense, it is too big, especially when it is so freaking cold.

The shirt I am about 95% sure I am wearing to Mom's night out tonight. Chinese. YES!

My mom and dad at their prom. Chris and I at our prom.

Some of my mothers favorite books. I have only read "To Kill a Mockingbird" & "Jane Eyre." I have my work cut out for me. What you don't see is another whole shelf with lots more. Those are mostly the work of Gene Stratton Porter.

A sweet little bird I got at Target for $3. Score!

The world's best box of chocolates. I get a box every Christmas and try and make it last as long as possible.

A closet that desperately needs organized.


So there you have it. My house today. This was fun! I might do round 2 the next time blog fodder is scarce. Thanks for looking!