Get your Internet leg humping RIGHT HERE! Yes, it’s a little early, not Wednesday yet, at least in my part of the world. It’s Wednesday somewhere, right??
First off, you all were too kind about my red shoes. There sure were a lotta comments about my shoes. I’m tempted to post about each outfit I’m wearing next week seeking approval. I guess LOTS of us will be wearing red shoes, THOSE shoes even. Check out this post by Loralee, she posted about those EXACT shoes awhile back.
This week’s Site o’ the week is Stimeyland! I love this blog and her sense of humor. Please go check her out, then come back and tell me how much you love my shoes again. Kidding. No I’m not. Yes I am.
I owe Cathy an ass-ton of money for some Cards/Cubs tickets. I wonder if she’ll forgive my debt for the this link love?? Just kidding, Cathy. I’m coming to Chicago with my dollar bills to hand you under the table!
Casey wrote a post about moms as superheroes. The whole mothering gig DOES become more second nature with time. I would never have believed that two and half years ago and crying with my colicky son and feeling more helpless and alone than I’d ever felt in my life. But here it is, two kids later, and I’ve survived so far. On the same token, we may be superheroes, but damn if it isn’t sometimes SO FREAKING HARD that we feel like we’re drowning.
Feeling jealous you’re not going to BlogHer? You’re not alone. I was insanely jealous last year that I wasn’t able to go and had my own Fantasy BlogHer.
Ever heard of a three-year-old that knows about cannibals? Me either.
I keep seeing pomegranates everywhere and I’m intrigued, but had NO IDEA how one would go about eating one of these fruits. The seeds, the rind, ALL OF IT confused me! Not anymore, thanks to this handy dandy pomegranate eating tutorial that I stumbled upon!
If you’re a WordPress user, you MUST get this plugin! It allows you to reply to comments in the comments section and the person is emailed your reply! SO COOL. I LOVE that I can reply to comments and other’s can see what I said. Great way to keep a conversation going in the comments section.
{picture removed]
Carson handing the conductor his ticket. (He’s so cute and serious! I could cry!)
I may or may not have felt the a lump in my throat and my eyes fill with tears when I first saw Thomas. The sheer joy on Carson’s face combined with my own excitement of seeing a real, live Thomas, made it very difficult not to well up and openly bawl in front of thousands of strangers. Of course I didn’t actually cry, but I might have felt like it. Maybe. (Why do I always feel teary at things like this? What is WRONG with me?)
The day was mostly meltdown and tantrum free. I say mostly because there is NEVER a day that goes by with a one-year-old and two-year-old that is tantrum-free. There were lots of age-appropriate activities and carny food and overpriced Thomas collectibles. But the arm and a leg that we spent on the tickets, souvenirs, and food was worth every penny.
[picture removed]
Even Ella had fun. “Look Mommy! I’m going to put all these little pieces of germ covered Thomas paraphernalia in my mouth and work on building my immunity.”
[picture removed]
The only thorn in my side about our Day Out With Thomas experience was that I was not in charge of taking pictures and therefore I don’t have a decent picture of Carson with Thomas. In case you were wondering, the “photographer” in charge was the only other adult in my immediate family. *HUFF*
Why didn’t the ”photographer” get THOMAS in the freaking picture WITH Carson??? Isn’t that the POINT of having your picture made WITH Thomas??? Who would take such a DUMB picture! *HUFF!!!*
Next year, when we go back, I’ll try not to tear up AND I’ll be the photographer (hopefully with my new camera.) (Camera details coming tomorrow…I hope.)
It’s 8 AM and I’ve already been in three states. I’m currently in Tennessee desperately hoping to find a Cracker Barrel soon.
Also, I may be putting my children up for auction right here on this very blog. Bidding will begin at a penny.
Are we there yet?
You know the meme going around about the 5 reasons why we blog?
I have 1 reason.
All of you.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for all the kind comments on my previous post.
Your words, encouragement, and personal stories have truly helped. I feel so lucky to have all of you, this blogging community, to help remind me that I’m not alone.
Thank you.
I’m turning off comments on this post. You’ve already said it all.
