Wordless Wednesday -Wall Hugger

My daughter is performing her first magic trick. I can only imagine what else the Goddess has up her sleeve as she gets older. I already know we are in trouble so you don't have to remind me. This was totally done on her own and she called us to see her. I have promised not to give away her secret. If I did I would have to kill you! Bwaahhhhhhhh.......

Product Review - Sensible Sippers

Last week we were sent two packages of Sensible Sippers to try out.

They arrived and my two were eager to give them a whirl. They both asked for "apple" because my son only drinks apple juice, water and milk and his sister followed because she does everything her brother does.

My daughter drank half the juice box and decided she didn't like it. My son on the other hand who is very particular summed this juice up in 4 words; "Mom, I love it!" He didn't only love it, he drank his sister's half and then asked to try the "fruit punch" one. The kid who only drinks 3 things is asking for something new?

He loved that too and has drank every single juice box except for the one I saved for myself of each to try.

The reason I think my daughter didn't like it: She likes SWEET. Everything has to be sweet.

The reason I think my son loved it: He doesn't like sweet.

The reason I love the juice: I loved it! There is no added sugar and it shows. Sometimes after drinking juice I feel like I need to drink water to wash my teeth off. The Sensible Sippers are refreshing, and taste great. They are small enough for the littlest hands and with 50% organic juice and water this is a great way to introduce different juices to your littlest kids.

The size of the box is convenient and can be literally carried in your coat pocket. The child-friendly, unbreakable 4.23 oz juice boxes, Sensible Sippers^TM are certified USDA Organic and feature classic Berenstain characters - such as Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Brother Bear and Sister Bear.

I honestly think these are the best juice boxes out there. We have tried tons of brands because of my son being so particular.

Ruby Tuesday - Just Some Autumn Fun

I love this picture of my son. The mandatory childhood pastime of playing on the swing was in full gear the year I took this picture. Since he can't pump his legs he found a way to swing without mom's help.

Sunday Stealing - 1st Edition

Sunday Stealing: The Nudder Meme

1. Who did you spend at least two hours with today? My kids and the man. Today I would have loved to be alone. You know when you just have an agenda and no one gets it?

2. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks? Having my Christmas shopping done.

3. Who was the last person you called? I called my niece Amanda to see if she was going to see Twilight.

4. What were you doing at 12am last night? Saying I should go to sleep. I am going to hate myself in the morning.

5. Are your parents married/divorced? My parents were married when she passed but I doubt that they would still be if she was alive.

6. When did you last see your mom? In a casket back in 1978.

7. What are you wearing right now? My lounge wear. Hahaha...my pj's. They don't match and my kids put a big Finding Nemo right above my chest.

8. Where is your favorite place to be? Home.

9. Where is your least favorite place to be? At a mall or anywhere crowded and noisy.

10. Where would you go if you could go anywhere? I would go visit my girlfriend in Australia. We have never met and it would be amazing to finally met after 8 years.

11. Where do you think you'll be in 10 years? Hopefully still above ground and breathing. I really hate this question.

12. What was the last thing that really made you laugh? My daughter asking for the "brown" doll at the store the other day. I love that!

13. What cities/towns/villages have you lived in? Too many to mention. All were in NY and NJ

14. Are you a social person? I am but I am also a fairly shy person. I am social in my social circle but I do amaze myself sometimes. I can and DO come out of my shell. I think at times I am even bolder than some of my very SOCIAL friends and say things they would never have the guts to say.

15. Do you sleep alone? You know sometimes it would be awesome to sleep alone but I sleep with my husband and after 1:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. Goddess makes her way in. Ocassionally Handsome calls me to join him too. So like I said, it would be nice to sleep alone. This is musical beds 85% of time.

Week in Pictures - November 1 - 7, 2008

Join my lonely meme and create a running, photo diary of your week. It can contain your favorite picture of the week or a picture for everyday. Whatever you like as long as their is a story or description to go with it.

I am trying to create a legacy for my children and Photos are the best way. When I look back at my childhood photo albums I wish my mom was around to tell me the details of the photo like:

Where we were going?
What was happening?
How old was I?
Who are those people?

Scrapping is a great way because you get some photos and some journaling, but who has time for that these days?

JOIN THIS MEME by adding the button to your post and coming back to comment so that I can come see yours. You can find the button and link on my side bar.
November 3, 2008 - This was the first picture I took in 3 days. After my husband and my disastrous date I was in a total funk and didn't take out the camera. This photo was literally taken because I was like, crap I need a picture already this week. Grrr...everything is back to normal now or is it????

November 4, 2008 - I was so ready to Eclipse. It has been calling my name for 3 weeks but with so many reviews and the kids schedule it was impossible to get to. Finally! I was ready. It was on my schedule for the evening. After taking my daughter to dance I had to make a stop for the Teach for some beer. While there I spotted a Merlot called Vampire. Could this be a sign? I grabbed a bottle, headed home, took out my Halloween glasses and started the book. Wow! I can't wait to get back to it. I have read about 1 1/2 chapters a night. It calls me every moment that I am not reading it. More on that later.


November 5, 2008 - I am reviewing some juice boxes this week (look out for the review this week), here is my son drinking the one I gave him to try.

November 6, 2008 - I was sitting doing some writing with my son. We have been concentrating on his letter consistency. Making sure that the letters are the same size and practicing his finger placement. My daughter had asked for some paper and she was saying that she was going to make a "e" or "l" as we were. I never looked up, just acknowledge her words. Finally I lifted my eyes to give her my attention and was shocked to see that she did in fact write the letters. I remember when my son wrote his first letter on a Magnadoodle. I was so proud. You can read it here.

November 7, 2008 - My children had the best time at a classmates party today. As did I. It is always wonderful to see the joy in children's faces as they experience a special moment. This place was every child's dream come true. They got to run, jump, climb, swing, slide, play, eat and get a party bag at the end. Who wouldn't love this?

Photo Hunter - Together

Today was my children's classmate's birthday party. I was really looking forward to it because I knew it was in one of the biggest gymnastic facilities in my area. They had a blast but more than that, I loved getting a few photos of my son with his two friends. These are the first friends that he has chose on his own. Most of his other friends are boys that I introduced to him through my friends.

I am going to frame this one for his room. I am aware that they may not all be friends next year or even by the summer but I think that those primary friendships are important and can really impact a child's life.

Saturday PhotoHunt - BLUE

This is probably 1 of my top 10 pictures of my son. I love the blue against the black and white with the sunshine coming above.

My Favorite Friday Meme's - Friday Fill In & The Friday Five

1. My blueprint for success includes Time.
2. Peanut Butter Cups were the last candy I ate.
3. The best facial moisturizer I've ever used is Loreal's Age Perfect
4.Playing with Children can be good therapy.
5. I'd like to tell you about Sex.
6. Loyalty is my strongest characteristic.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Chillin with my homies...hahahaha, tomorrow my plans include a kid's birthday party and Sunday, I want to sleep past 7:00 a.m.
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1. Could you live without your phone for 1 week for $500? Oh hell yes. This would have been a no about a year and a half ago. But now, fine!
2. Whom do you talk to on the phone the most? My Daddy. It used to be Teresa or Sheress but our schedules don't mesh anymore.
3. Whom do you no longer talk to on the phone but wish you still did? An Ex boyfriend's Mother.
4. If you could get ahold of one celebrity phone number, whose digits would you want? Josh Holloway.
5. Do you talk on the phone more or less than you used to? Much Less. I don't have any time for the phone anymore and when it rings I rarely run to pick it up.

Respect Starts At Home!

Wednesday, the kids and I were sitting in front of the school waiting to go to speech. The 2nd graders were at recess, the weather was warm so I opened the windows. As my kids ate their snacks I heard some kid shouting. "We don't want Obama" over and over again for 10 minutes. I couldn't take it anymore, I just had to know who was saying it. It was 3 minutes till speech so we got out and started walking through the school yard. There was a blonde girl, about years old, with her hands held up on either side of her mouth as she walked around shouting, "we don't want Obama."

What the hell? The 4 teachers out there think this is ok?

It was interesting that she was shouting "we" when she was alone and the fact that she hadn't stopped in 15 minutes was annoying. She walked by me doing her shout as I was buzzing in to the school. I couldn't even help myself so as she passed I looked at her and said, "he IS your President!

Normally, I wouldn't have said anything but really what the hell? Why was this appropriate for the school yard. It is bad enough she is learning this garbage at home at such a young age but why was it allowed to go on for so long?

Grrr....

Kids have to learn respect and this starts at home. A child who is taught not to respect other adults, The President or other authority figures is only headed for t-r-o-u-b-l-e.

We did not vote Obama but we are good American's and believe that our children should respect their Country which means respecting their President. I would never want my children marching around chanting such ridiculousness.

ABC Wednesday - "P" - Painting

Wordless Wednesday - Movement

Here is my son after we went trick or treating. The night was beautiful and we sat outside and gave out some treats to the kids who came by. We aren't out much after it has is dark and my kids loved running around with their glow sticks.

Product Review -Flirty Girl Fitness-The Sexiest Workout Ever

Ladies........

I've found the secret to fun way to get fit!

Flirty Girl Fitness helps every women (or man, we have to be very PC here), get flirty, fit and Fabulous.

The Flirty Girl Fitness program says it is a complete exercise and meal plan program (insert sound of needle coming off a record).

FLIRTY GIRL FITNESS is by far the most fun, workout you will ever do.


I was so excited to pop in the first DVD, I drove the kids to school, raced home, got my water and popped in a DVD called Booty Beat. The moves are easy and fun. They move slow enough for you to keep up and there was nothing that I felt was too complicated. I have been to so many aerobic classes where by the 4th add on, I am totally lost.

The second DVD to this set is called Just Teasing. In this DVD you will use the included pink boa. This was so much fun that I can’t wait to drop the kids of tomorrow at a playdate so I can work out again. There is a lot of sexy back arching, hair flipping and hip gyrating, it is a blast. You will have so much fun that you won’t even realize that you are getting a great cardio.

The second set of DVD’s I did after the kids went to bed. This time most of the work outs are done with the use of a chair hence the name Chair Dance and Chair Fit. In Chair Dance you will use a chair to learn a whole routine and a complete abdominal workout. Who knew you could get fit learning how to do a chair strip dance? I do believe after another 2 days of this program I will be showing my new sexy routine to my husband.

In Chair Fit, I felt that I got a complete workout. The chair this time is used as a workout bench. I honestly would have never thought to do this. Using the seat of the chair and your body to do simple exercise, you are getting a complete core workout. As they say, You will never look at a kitchen chair the same again.

Believe me, I have done all the other exercise videos. They are all great but midway through I am tired, bored and knew in the back of my mind I will not be doing them again anytime soon. This is different. This is like going out and dancing with your girlfriends. Order yours today and get sexy fit.

Pssttt…don’t be surprised or insulted if your man isn’t suddenly asking you to work out more often. He just wants to watch!!!

Ruby Tuesday - Young Love

More than the Ruby Red of this little guys shirt, check out his arm draped around my Goddess' neck! What the??? Seriously, how cute is this?

We met this little guy in gymnastics about 2 months ago. After the arm thing they did the balance beam. He was in front of her. I watched him walk across, turn around and hold out his hand to help her off the beam. She hesitated, took his hand like the sweet, coy girl she is and stepped off. They ran back to sit down, holding hands. Cuuuuuutttteee with a capital C.