The birthday girl will be one in 3 days and I can't believe it! I have been totally consumed with the party I've been planning and today was the first time I sat back and thought "this time last year I was beyond pregnant" now a whole year has passed.
I'm not sure how I feel about that. Don't get me wrong, I am more then excited at my little girl growing up, but how can I not be a little sad at the same time? She is 1 now and that means my son will be 3. You really start to realize how fast time goes by once you have kids and have something actually in your face saying "it's been a year, it's been 10 years, it's been 16, 20, 50 years!" With time moving so fast, it's hard to not feel like you could have done more in that time frame. Like maybe you failed this year. Maybe life should be a lot different then it was a year ago. For me, things are the same. Outside of the fact that I am not pregnant, my life hasn't changed much, if at all.
As I said before, I'm not sure how I feel about that. Being a parent seems to make time move so much faster then it used to, I don't think it's something that anyone can get used to, but it shows that you have to make the most of even the smallest things because they will all be gone too soon.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Staying at home
I think one of the best things you can do is to be a stay at home parent. I know this isn't possible for everyone, but I think it should be. It angers me that it is so hard to make a decent living while staying at home with your kids. You need to fill out surveys for $.40 cents a piece and then get a million ads in your inbox. Or you need to invest all kinds of money and have it maybe not work out.
Society knows it's a great thing to be able to stay home with your children, yet it's almost impossible. I sell Avon. I have been doing this for almost a year, and maybe I'm doing it wrong, but the money just isn't there. I heard all these testimonials about how women made 1 million dollars selling Avon, and I'm thinking, "where do you live?" I'm no idiot, and I just can't seem to catch a break. I have searched all over the web for good paying jobs I can do while staying home to take care of my family and I haven't found anything without a catch.
I guess this blog is more a rant then anything. I know if I was writing blogs about celebrities not wearing underwear, I would be on t.v, in magazines and being interviewed by Oprah. So what's up, has taking care of your family really taken a backseat to whether or not Brittany Spears will get custody of her kids?? Who cares?
I guess America does.
Society knows it's a great thing to be able to stay home with your children, yet it's almost impossible. I sell Avon. I have been doing this for almost a year, and maybe I'm doing it wrong, but the money just isn't there. I heard all these testimonials about how women made 1 million dollars selling Avon, and I'm thinking, "where do you live?" I'm no idiot, and I just can't seem to catch a break. I have searched all over the web for good paying jobs I can do while staying home to take care of my family and I haven't found anything without a catch.
I guess this blog is more a rant then anything. I know if I was writing blogs about celebrities not wearing underwear, I would be on t.v, in magazines and being interviewed by Oprah. So what's up, has taking care of your family really taken a backseat to whether or not Brittany Spears will get custody of her kids?? Who cares?
I guess America does.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Party Time III
Oh! I'm running so behind. I am never this behind on party stuff. I'm
usually so organized that I have everything ready and I'm just waiting
for the party. So now what right? Well I finally finished the
invitations. When I say finished I mean that I still have 2 more to
make and I have yet to put on the eyes or write the actual info inside.
You could kind of call that finished right? Okay, Okay I know, it's no
where near finished, but I am patting myself on the back for actually
having them all cut out and put together. Took way too much time.
So, last minute bad news, I was going to have the party
at my moms like I do every year and she tells me that it's a no go. She
insists that she told me before and I'm sorry to say, but that simply
isn't true. ( see I knew there was a good reason why I hadn't filled
out the invites yet) Could you imagine thetrauma? The new dilemma is finding a new place to host the party, hmm....the jury is still out on that one.
I know that the party is mostly for the adults (especially when it's
the first one)but I enjoy looking back at my first b day party pics and
seeing everyone that was there. I think it's a generally nice gesture
to do for your kids. Besides I like planning parties.
I received a little party checklist in the mail from toys r us. Very cute, they
mentioned something though that I was unaware of. It said in the pamphlet to register for gifts. I remember when my son turned 1 ( now 3) and I thought " I wish I could register for specific gifts" there were so many things I specifically wanted him to have. However, I didn't want to be a jerk and have people thinking they HAD to get him certain things. However, here is toys r us, telling me to register for my daughters first birthday. Interesting....I'm going to look into that more. Awesome idea is if I do say so myself.
Which brings me to what I should even ask for. We own practically every toy known to man. I want her to have new things,but we have EVERYTHING!!!
Back to the party, I will finish the invitations for sure tomorrow. No matter what I will, I just have to get them off of my mind. I'm going to go through my addresses and make sure I have every ones address so i can then address envelopes. After that I have to go back over the menu and make sure everything in that department is in order. I will mail the invites and anxiously await my R.S.V.P.'s
More to come....stay tuned
usually so organized that I have everything ready and I'm just waiting
for the party. So now what right? Well I finally finished the
invitations. When I say finished I mean that I still have 2 more to
make and I have yet to put on the eyes or write the actual info inside.
You could kind of call that finished right? Okay, Okay I know, it's no
where near finished, but I am patting myself on the back for actually
having them all cut out and put together. Took way too much time.
So, last minute bad news, I was going to have the party
at my moms like I do every year and she tells me that it's a no go. She
insists that she told me before and I'm sorry to say, but that simply
isn't true. ( see I knew there was a good reason why I hadn't filled
out the invites yet) Could you imagine thetrauma? The new dilemma is finding a new place to host the party, hmm....the jury is still out on that one.
I know that the party is mostly for the adults (especially when it's
the first one)but I enjoy looking back at my first b day party pics and
seeing everyone that was there. I think it's a generally nice gesture
to do for your kids. Besides I like planning parties.
I received a little party checklist in the mail from toys r us. Very cute, they
mentioned something though that I was unaware of. It said in the pamphlet to register for gifts. I remember when my son turned 1 ( now 3) and I thought " I wish I could register for specific gifts" there were so many things I specifically wanted him to have. However, I didn't want to be a jerk and have people thinking they HAD to get him certain things. However, here is toys r us, telling me to register for my daughters first birthday. Interesting....I'm going to look into that more. Awesome idea is if I do say so myself.
Which brings me to what I should even ask for. We own practically every toy known to man. I want her to have new things,but we have EVERYTHING!!!
Back to the party, I will finish the invitations for sure tomorrow. No matter what I will, I just have to get them off of my mind. I'm going to go through my addresses and make sure I have every ones address so i can then address envelopes. After that I have to go back over the menu and make sure everything in that department is in order. I will mail the invites and anxiously await my R.S.V.P.'s
More to come....stay tuned
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
What I have to say about Paula Deen
I love her! How could anyone not love, this southern food cookin,down to earth, rags to wishes, spunky woman? I recently had the joy of reading Paula Deen's new book "It A'int All About The Cookin" and what can I say? It's not. This woman has an amazing story and was even on Larry King last the other night.
For those of you unfamiliar, Paula has 2 shows on the food network. She is not a "chef" but she can cook. To me, that's what it's all about. Sure I enjoy watching the expertise of Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Alton Brown, but when it comes down to brass tacks, how many of us can cook like them. Shoot, how many of us would truly enjoy what they cook? (sea urchin anyone?) However, I know that no matter what day of the week I can turn on one of Paula's shows (Paula's Party or Paula's Home Cookin') and see somthing I might (and have) tried to cook myself.
This woman is a sucess in more ways then one. She is a mother of 2 boys and did everything she could to make a way for them. She is all about family, and found love over 50. You could say she has lived 2 lives. Both very different, however both connected by one common denomintor, FOOD. GOOD FOOD.
My grandmother is from louisiana, so some of the things Paula descibes in he rbook, I am familiar with. There are others that I am itching to try.
The book is an easy read. I ready a lot, however someone who doesn't should not be discouraged by it's thickness. The book was enjoyable and she even includes recipes not found in her cookbooks. She tells a story, the story of her life from her point of view. With her southern drawl and cussin. She calls us ya'll and makes you feel as though you are sitting in her kitchen and she is talking to you and only you.
Anyone who enjoys food,cookin', eating or just a good story told by a truly amazing woman, I suggest you read this book.
For those of you unfamiliar, Paula has 2 shows on the food network. She is not a "chef" but she can cook. To me, that's what it's all about. Sure I enjoy watching the expertise of Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Alton Brown, but when it comes down to brass tacks, how many of us can cook like them. Shoot, how many of us would truly enjoy what they cook? (sea urchin anyone?) However, I know that no matter what day of the week I can turn on one of Paula's shows (Paula's Party or Paula's Home Cookin') and see somthing I might (and have) tried to cook myself.
This woman is a sucess in more ways then one. She is a mother of 2 boys and did everything she could to make a way for them. She is all about family, and found love over 50. You could say she has lived 2 lives. Both very different, however both connected by one common denomintor, FOOD. GOOD FOOD.
My grandmother is from louisiana, so some of the things Paula descibes in he rbook, I am familiar with. There are others that I am itching to try.
The book is an easy read. I ready a lot, however someone who doesn't should not be discouraged by it's thickness. The book was enjoyable and she even includes recipes not found in her cookbooks. She tells a story, the story of her life from her point of view. With her southern drawl and cussin. She calls us ya'll and makes you feel as though you are sitting in her kitchen and she is talking to you and only you.
Anyone who enjoys food,cookin', eating or just a good story told by a truly amazing woman, I suggest you read this book.
Friday, August 3, 2007
World Breastfeeding Week
August 1st marked the start of World Breastfeeding Week It's a big deal and is really recognized by the world. There is a video called The Breast Crawl that actually shows the newborn infants ability to crawl to the breast to nurse right after birth! Just amazing.
Part of the reason for world breastfeeding week is to pass along such vital information to mothers about the importance of breast feeding. Marsha Walker RN, has done extensive research on formula verses breastfeeding and you would be amazed at her findings. For example, did you know formula is 50 percent sugar? SUGAR!! Maybe that's why childhood diabetes is on the rise.
I could go on about this forever ( and I will all this week) so stay tuned for more information. Please check out the links I listed as well as My lactation consultants siteto familiarize yourself with the many benefits of breastfeeding.
Part of the reason for world breastfeeding week is to pass along such vital information to mothers about the importance of breast feeding. Marsha Walker RN, has done extensive research on formula verses breastfeeding and you would be amazed at her findings. For example, did you know formula is 50 percent sugar? SUGAR!! Maybe that's why childhood diabetes is on the rise.
I could go on about this forever ( and I will all this week) so stay tuned for more information. Please check out the links I listed as well as My lactation consultants siteto familiarize yourself with the many benefits of breastfeeding.
Friday, July 20, 2007
At Wit's End?
This blog is courtesy of a magazine called Parent and Child. This article was in there and I wanted to share it with other moms and parents in general.
Forget yelling and nagging, focus on positive discipline to bring out the best in your kids and create a more harmonious household.
A Better Way: Positive Discipline, based on love and limits, is common sense. It's often the simple, sensible choices we tend to overlook as options, especially when we're in the heat of a kid battle. Unlike punishment, positive discipline works to maintain the dignity of both child and parent by helping the child want to cooperate because he knows it's the right thing to do, not because he feels he has to comply "or else" It has 3 main objectives:
1. Acknowledge strong feelings: A child who feels understood sees you as on his side rather then on his back and is more likely to cooperate.
2.Talk less: Say what needs to be done in a single word if you can. Children hate long explanations, which often turn into a screaming tirade of reasons it must be done. You're also modeling self control.
3. Tell your child what he can do, rather then what he cannot do: i.e. "we pet the cat" works better then "Don't pull the cat's tail like you did last time"
4. Give limited choices: Say to your child " you can get in your car seat all by yourself, or mommy can help you, do you need my help? It's your choice" ( but they have to get into their car seat) The more you do this, the more you'll get "self" cooperation
5. Lighten up: Make inanimate objects do the talking for you. Have your child shoes ask him to put them on.
6. Rewind!: This announcement means that your child will "take back" her words and actions and start anew with good behaviour. Silly babble and walking backwards indicate the bad behaviour has been "erased."
7. Take a break: To calm a frustrated child, stop and breathe together. Sitting across from one another hold hands and inhale slowly and deeply three times.
8. Take a silly break: A sense of humor is very positive and often works well to stop misbehaviour. When things are out of control, consider declaring " We need to get silly!" Dance, sing, tell a joke, talk in a silly voice or a foreign language. The children will join right in, or at least stop long enough to watch the show.
In truth, changing your ways and your children's isn't easy. and it can be especially difficult yo hold it together on crazy mornings. But even if you find that what comes out of your mouth is not what you had practiced, don't worry. Your child will give you another chance-sooner than you think-to say it better.
Written by:Gail Reichlin
Forget yelling and nagging, focus on positive discipline to bring out the best in your kids and create a more harmonious household.
A Better Way: Positive Discipline, based on love and limits, is common sense. It's often the simple, sensible choices we tend to overlook as options, especially when we're in the heat of a kid battle. Unlike punishment, positive discipline works to maintain the dignity of both child and parent by helping the child want to cooperate because he knows it's the right thing to do, not because he feels he has to comply "or else" It has 3 main objectives:
- To put a stop to misbehavior
- To encourage good behaviors
- To strengthen the relationship between parent and child
1. Acknowledge strong feelings: A child who feels understood sees you as on his side rather then on his back and is more likely to cooperate.
2.Talk less: Say what needs to be done in a single word if you can. Children hate long explanations, which often turn into a screaming tirade of reasons it must be done. You're also modeling self control.
3. Tell your child what he can do, rather then what he cannot do: i.e. "we pet the cat" works better then "Don't pull the cat's tail like you did last time"
4. Give limited choices: Say to your child " you can get in your car seat all by yourself, or mommy can help you, do you need my help? It's your choice" ( but they have to get into their car seat) The more you do this, the more you'll get "self" cooperation
5. Lighten up: Make inanimate objects do the talking for you. Have your child shoes ask him to put them on.
6. Rewind!: This announcement means that your child will "take back" her words and actions and start anew with good behaviour. Silly babble and walking backwards indicate the bad behaviour has been "erased."
7. Take a break: To calm a frustrated child, stop and breathe together. Sitting across from one another hold hands and inhale slowly and deeply three times.
8. Take a silly break: A sense of humor is very positive and often works well to stop misbehaviour. When things are out of control, consider declaring " We need to get silly!" Dance, sing, tell a joke, talk in a silly voice or a foreign language. The children will join right in, or at least stop long enough to watch the show.
In truth, changing your ways and your children's isn't easy. and it can be especially difficult yo hold it together on crazy mornings. But even if you find that what comes out of your mouth is not what you had practiced, don't worry. Your child will give you another chance-sooner than you think-to say it better.
Written by:Gail Reichlin
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The Singing Bee
I have to do this, I wasn't going to, but after last night, I decided I can't let it go. So, here we go.
I get it, ok, I get the idea of what the network is trying to do, but ultimately it all sums up to a show based on really bad karaoke. They try to get away with it with their slogan You don't have to sing it well, you just have to sing it right. Unfortunately for us, that means we have to sit through what feels like an eternity of bad singing.
Is it me or does it seem like ex boy bander Joey Fatone searches the audience for bad singers? Speaking of which, what is this the price is right?? I mean seriously, all they need is a guy yelling... Come On Down!!!!
In case you haven't caught the show, or don't know the rules, here is how it goes down. Joey goes through the audience to pick 6 contestants to start the show. Once on stage they narrow it down to 4 by having the band sing songs and each person gets a chance to finish where the band left off. Those four compete till they are down to 2. These 2 then sing a whole verse of a song and the person with the least amount of mistakes is left standing. I believe there is money involved although all they talk about is the coveted Singing Bee trophy. Give me a break!
To add insult to injury, they have dancers...yeah I know. The scantily clad girls are not only dressed like "Bees" but are only there to shake their butts at every opportunity. The sad part is, it's very obvious. Their dance skills are limited and let's just say, there are no ex-fly girls in that bunch. They also gave them a corny name which escapes me right now. You know something like, The Queen Bees, OH NO WAIT.... The Honey Bees!! Gag me with a spoon.
The MC is some black guy dressed in a HORRIBLE teal polyester suit that looks too big, and the bands singers dress like they shop at forever 21. ( Not that there is anything wrong with forever 21, but we're talking about national t.v. here)
I can't help but feel bad that with Justin Timberlake topping the charts, and Lance coming out of the closet, Joey has to add "The singing Bee Host" to his resume ( which believe me he will be using again soon)At least J.C. just fell off the face of the earth.
My theme for the show would "Bee" If you can't sing it well...go the hell home!
Thank you and Goodnight
I get it, ok, I get the idea of what the network is trying to do, but ultimately it all sums up to a show based on really bad karaoke. They try to get away with it with their slogan You don't have to sing it well, you just have to sing it right. Unfortunately for us, that means we have to sit through what feels like an eternity of bad singing.
Is it me or does it seem like ex boy bander Joey Fatone searches the audience for bad singers? Speaking of which, what is this the price is right?? I mean seriously, all they need is a guy yelling... Come On Down!!!!
In case you haven't caught the show, or don't know the rules, here is how it goes down. Joey goes through the audience to pick 6 contestants to start the show. Once on stage they narrow it down to 4 by having the band sing songs and each person gets a chance to finish where the band left off. Those four compete till they are down to 2. These 2 then sing a whole verse of a song and the person with the least amount of mistakes is left standing. I believe there is money involved although all they talk about is the coveted Singing Bee trophy. Give me a break!
To add insult to injury, they have dancers...yeah I know. The scantily clad girls are not only dressed like "Bees" but are only there to shake their butts at every opportunity. The sad part is, it's very obvious. Their dance skills are limited and let's just say, there are no ex-fly girls in that bunch. They also gave them a corny name which escapes me right now. You know something like, The Queen Bees, OH NO WAIT.... The Honey Bees!! Gag me with a spoon.
The MC is some black guy dressed in a HORRIBLE teal polyester suit that looks too big, and the bands singers dress like they shop at forever 21. ( Not that there is anything wrong with forever 21, but we're talking about national t.v. here)
I can't help but feel bad that with Justin Timberlake topping the charts, and Lance coming out of the closet, Joey has to add "The singing Bee Host" to his resume ( which believe me he will be using again soon)At least J.C. just fell off the face of the earth.
My theme for the show would "Bee" If you can't sing it well...go the hell home!
Thank you and Goodnight
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