Get Them Into Their Arms...

Yesterday while we were out on the town doing some retail therapy I took the kids to Petland.

During college I worked as a Pet Counselor at Petland and I know that the easiest way for a pet to go home with someone is to get the furbaby into the customer's arms.
So I warned the kids. We will pet one puppy in the puppy room. That is it.

Cutie was "floored" by all the furry choices...but they chose a Pug and had a blast. Then they looked around the rest of the pet store...

Wild Child forgot the rules when a pet counselor put this soft bunny in her arms. Can you tell what she was thinking? The answer was no. Then I had to deal with this...

Manga Dork...the answer is no. Don't fall for that face and those eyes. It is just a trick. Think housetraining and barking and POOP! And what did I tell you? Don't let them put the cuteness in your arms! Come on...how hard can it be to resist!...

Oops! LOL! This mini schnauzer stole my heart. He wanted to be held and would just put his furry little chin on my shoulder...

BUT...take that pet counselors with your furry cuteness voodoo...we went home with zero furbabies.

We win.

Don't Always Worry About What Others Are Gonna Think!

Last year I threw myself a Twilight birthday party (that's the invite above). The movie premiered during my birthday weekend. Those of you who were reading my blog then probably remember that my party almost didn't happen because of other people's actions/attitudes. You can read about that HERE.

Well, I did not let the negativity ruin my party. It was a great time and I enjoyed planning every detail. You can see the fun HERE and HERE.

The point of this flashback is to talk about how I learned a lesson (again). If you read the linked posts you will know that very few were supportive of my party and some even laughed. Well...the other day my MIL and I were talking while we were on our way to Columbus. I told her about a project I am now working on...a list of 35 things I want to do while I am 35. She said...

"I think it is really neat how you do things that you want to do like that. Like throwing your own party last year instead of waiting on other people to do something...you made it something you really loved."

I almost wrecked the car.

I'm Going To Atlanta TONIGHT!

Tonight is the season finale of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Dr. Hubby is out of town and I think I am going to throw myself an "Independence Party."

One of my fave things these catty housewives did this season was the alter-ego photo session...enjoy!



























This post dedicated to Kandi's ex-fiance, AJ Jewell, who died in a bar fight a few weeks ago. So sad. They had seperated in August.

Stay tuned for my party post! It's gonna be FABULOUS!

Move Over Pumpkin Shirt Kid's Mom

Our preschool has special days dedicated to colors and shapes and letters of the alphabet. The kids wear the color and/or bring something in that is that color, shape, or that begins with the letter. Wild Child's class has special days every Friday for random things (Pumpkin Day, Spiders Day, etc.). On pumpkin day we did not wear anything pumpkin-y. I am usually the mom that "goes all out." In walks Miss Mom of the Year with her smug little daughter wearing a shirt with pumpkins on it and a big ribbon in her hair. Guess what was on it?!...yep...pumpkins.

Today was black day for Cutie. She took a completely black Webkinz pony and her shirt even said the word "black" So...ha!...top that pumpkin shirt kid's mom! I need a life.

Meet Larry and Other Random Stuff

My back wiper is broken (I tried to pull in the garage with the rear door up in the air) and I have had a little copilot for several weeks now. We named him Larry. He has traveled many miles with me since at least the beginning of September. I am not going to fix my wiper until he is gone (Don't judge me...I am extremely soft hearted and sentimental). Dr. Hubby just thinks I am mental...lol.

Larry wasn't the only crawly creature out on the farm today. It was so warm and nice that it awakened all the aggravating ladybugs and they invaded my scrappy schoolhouse. I accidentally smeared one down my neck...phew...they stink!

I put in my Season 1 DVD of Real Housewives of Orange County. Boy those girlies have come a long way. I just heard the franchise was sold and that in Fall 2010 they will be showing Real Housewives on a local network 5 days a week...woohoo! Oh the FUN and TROUBLE they will be able to get into! Don't forget the OC Housewives premiere on Bravo November 5th at 10 pm!

I got scrappy on some Fall ATCs...I showed you the supplies a couple posts ago and these are the results. I can't decide which one to keep for myself.

I made this card for a friend that was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is such an inspiration.

Today I have to go to Columbus to take Wild Child to her last dental visit. She said, "I can't do it anymore. Cutie needs to get silver teeth now." LOL! My MIL is riding with me. She broke 2 of her fingers the other day in a freak accident...it looks so painful. We are still getting along very well...it's starting to freak me out!

Hope you have a great Wednesday!

I {heart} U!

Did I Really Expect Him To Notice?

Yesterday I told Dr. Hubby on the phone that my goal for the day was to completely clean the house AND get ALL my laundry done. He replied, "In one day?!"

During the weekend I worked on the laundry and he commented, "It feels like you have been doing the same thing all day." Hmmm...

I knew that my goal was a big one, but I was determined. Monday's cleanup is always harder because our home looks like we had a party while our parents were away. LOL!

Well, I cleaned and cleaned and cleaned...I folded and hung laundry all day long. At the end of the day our home looked wonderful. I got all the laundry was all done except for a couple pieces that had to washed seperately. I lit the candles, put the little ones to bed, took a shower, and sat down at the computer to do some New Orleans planning.

Dr. Hubby came through the door and said, "What is that smell?" Manga Dork started in with how terrible her day had been. Dr. Hubby said, "It smells like a wet cat in here!" I had some issues with a smelly mop.

That is all that was said about the house.

Well, I felt like this. My legs and feet were aching. Dr. Hubby did rub my legs when I asked. I think I am going to do NOTHING all day today. That way I am sure he will notice what I did!

Why do we always notice the negatives more than the positives?

Today go out of your way to compliment a job well done.

Frosty Farm

On Sunday morning we woke up to the first frost of the season. We have had alot of rain and the sunshine was a very welcome sight!

The frost could still be seen in the shade of the tree line.

One of our Black Angus had jumped the fence into the hay field.

Frost outlined the greens in our yard. It is in desperate need of one more cutting.

Just one more sign that winter is around the corner! Brrr...

Cause You Know You Were Wondering...

The other day we mentioned moving...not that we have any plans to...Manga Dork flew into the room and said, "We can't! My life is just getting good!" The cafeteria drama has been resolved...she loves the group she sits with. Last night she went to the first school dance of the year and came home with a boyfriend. The BFF that called her a "slut" has apologized, but is still acting odd. We are concerned because she seems to be backing off from her friends.

Remember these suckers and display box from about a week ago?

Here's what they look like now! Ready for the 2 little ones to take to their preschool Halloween party.

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On the back of each sucker is a tag that reads, "Love, Wild Child and Cutie."

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My next project...Fall ATCs that are WAY overdue...using these items I have had FOREVER!

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Orange You Glad It's The Weekend?!

Another rainy dreary cold day! I haven't even been able to get photos of the fall foliage yet! All this gloominess is playing on my mood...so how about a little orange...autumn style...

I'm a sucker for a cupcake...especially spooky double cupcakes! YUM!

I {heart} candy corn! But I have no desire to try the new flavors (caramel, chocolate, etc.)...leave my candy corn goodness alone!

I feel like doing this today. I hope I am not coming down with something. Everyone else in our home has been sick except me!

If I had this bike I might actually go for a ride!

This is the way I feel when I walk into my laundry room!

Happy Weekend! Enjoy all the seasonal oranges!