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April 28, 2006
The scariest moment of my life
Yesterday, the most terrible awful thing happened.
Eldest and I had a great time at the baseball game. We're both slightly sunburned but it was a picture perfect day at the field. The Blueclaws lost but everyone had a wonderful time. When it was time to leave, we hauled back home and, luckily, Mom was able to pick up Youngestat her bus stop. I rush around, get things packed up and we all head over to the farm for Eldest's horseback riding lessons.
Her instructor is fantastic. Very capable, calm and is a very experienced rider. She's also an EMT. Eldest really likes her. The lesson is going very smoothly. She is riding very well and is trotting without the lead. The horse is very calm, almost lazy. Eldest really had to kick his sides to get him moving.
I heard a very loud noise - it sounded like an engine revving. Then, I hear my mother gasp very loudly. I look up just in time to see Eldest falling of her horse. I can still see it in my mind - in slow motion - the horse bolting and Eldest just falling back and to the right side of the horse. I run - like a maniac - to the door of the riding ring. The horse is galloping madly around the ring, just out of control. I see the instructor by Eldest's side, helping her up. Her boot came off and she seemed to have no other injuries. She was shaken up and crying. I think I aged 20 years in 10 seconds. My mother was very upset. I've got to give Eldest credit - after a few minutes, her instructor had her get back on the now calm and mellow horse. Eldest rode around while on the lead and finished up her lesson. They brought Rocky (the horse) back into the stable and Eldest helped remove his tack and saddle then brushed him. I'm ready to shoot the friggin' horse at this point.
Thank God she is completely fine. A little sore but she's fine. As for me, well, I'll be attempting to drink away that vison of my 70lb child falling off a 1200lb galloping horse.
Oy.
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April 27, 2006
Take Me Out The The Ballgame
Eldest has a class trip today to Lakewood to see the Blueclaws. Now - this is my idea of a good class trip! Luckily, I am also one of the chaperones too. I'm goin' to a ball game. YAY!
It's supposed to be close to 70 today. Man, how lucky are we? Maybe I'll even catch a tan.
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April 26, 2006
American Idol
Spoiler below
Buh BYE Pickle..
It was time for her to go.. hopefully, Taylor will be on his way out just as quickly.
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April 25, 2006
Too Old for This Shit
Oy - I think I have finally recovered from this weekend's festivities. I wasn't hung over on Sunday - more like extremely tired from lack of sleep! I've got some pictures to sort through and attempt to edit.
I was just exhausted yesterday and not quite feeling 100%. I slacked around the house and met the munchkins from Youngest's Daisy troop at Home Depot. The girls who showed up made a cute little wooden planter. For free. So, a big shout-out and mad props to Home Depot.
When I got home, Husband was awesomely (is that a word?) helping - makeing dinner and cleaning up afterwards. I just sat like a lump ("She's Lump! She's Lump!" - anyone remember that song?) I did manage to watch a few Family Guy episodes on TBS.
Ok - I'm off to do some laundry. I've got a 450pm eye doctor's appointment. I'm also getting new glasses - Boooyah!
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April 24, 2006
Sopranos
Spoilers below
OH my GAWD! Did anyone else totally laugh out loud when Chrissy punched out Lauren Bacall? I've heard there were quite a few show biz folks who'd like to do the same thing.
Sir Ben was brilliant. The best scene was when he realized he was on the same plane as Chris-TU-fer. "FUCK!" Bwahaha. How about when Chrissy was peeking at him through the crack between the airplane seats? How creepy was that?
Man - did Artie grow a set of cajones or what? I can't believe he beat the snot out of Benny.. and won. I remember a few seasons ago when he confronted Jean-Philippe and got the piss beat out of him.
I was also thrilled when Artie shot the rabbit (Kill da wabbit! Kill da wabbit!) Those things are like rats - ugh!
One more great Artie moment - when he and Charmaine are standing there, waiting to greet their customers. Once the doors are opened, all these old folks shuffled in and the look on Artie's face was priceless.
So - what was your favorite moment from last night?
tags: sopranos + the sopranos
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April 23, 2006
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Wheeeeeeeeee! I'm at my brother's place.. we made it home alive..I'd post pics but I'd get in big big trouble.... I have to be at the restaurant by 1030am. I hope I sober up by then...
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April 22, 2006
Headin' out of town
Well, I'm off to spend the evening and better part of tomorrow with my future SIL and her friends. Tonight is the batchelorette party and tomorrow is the shower. I'm all packed and I even remembered to pack the gifts! We're dining at 3 Forty Grill which looks very much "all that". Gosh - I hope they let hicks like me in!
Ya'll behave and have a great weekend!
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April 21, 2006
High School Musical
Oh goody - it's on again tonight.
Kill me. PLEASE
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Yes - I am title-less this morning. It's not a bad thing.
This week has just breezed by so quickly! Of course, I've neglected my poor lil blog but it was worth it. As much as I may bitch and moan about all the things I need to do, I enjoy being busy. The girls have had several days to play with their buddies, Eldest got to go to NYC, Youngestto Barnegat Lighthouse and the beach... I love for them to be busy. I even let them stay up late last night to watch Animal Planet. How can I say no to that?
Today is going to be slightly low key. I've got to pay some bills and pick up a few things at the store. I am attending a batchelorette party tomorrow for my lovely and charming future Sis in Law. Then, on Sunday, it's her bridal shower. She knows all about the events - she didn't want to be surprised at all. But, she doesn't know what she's getting from me.. mwahahahahaaaaaa
One of Husband's sisters is coming to visit tomorrow and the girls are excited about that. They haven't seen her for a while. They are going to have her play with them for the whole day. LOL. I hope she's into crafts!
In the world of additions, it's almost done! Hooray! Husband has done such a fantastic job. We did some flooring last night and we will be working on it tonight too. When the flooring is complete, all we need is that final inspection and the phone/cable jacks and that's IT!! I guess I'll have to do something nice for Husband.
But what?
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April 20, 2006
It's that time...
for pictures!
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April 18, 2006
We're BACK!
What a fantastic time!
Eldest is totally beat and I'm a bit tired myself. NYC was gorgeous - sunny and warm. One of the moms saw Len Berman leaving NBC studios. Woohoo - celebrity sightings!
Will post photos later.
Ciao!
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April 17, 2006
Preparation
Eldest and I are going on a bus trip to NYC tomorrow. We are going to visit the American Girl store, have lunch there AND see a show in the American Girl theater.
Oh yes - it's VERY La-Dee-Dah.
The trip was organized by the GS service unit manager and she busted her ass putting this trip together. When I spoke with her this afternoon, she was SO burned out from all the planning just for this trip. This woman not only runs her GS troop, she's in charge of 55 additional troops, teaches CCD, AND manages to holds a job with the school. She's my hero.
Anyway, I've been shopping, doing laundry, and getting things set for Husband and Olivia. I think they might be having a nice Dad/Daughter kind of day. Earlier this morning, Husband had an endoscopy procedure done and it looks like his ulcer is healing. Hooray! I think he's still got to be careful but ::knocking wood:: I hope he's going to be ok.
I've seriously neglected my blog buddies. Sorry guys! I'll be visiting soon! Now, it's off to do more laundry. G'night!
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April 14, 2006
Who Hates You?
Found this on Snooze Button Dreams and thought it was awesome. Might not be too kid friendly but it's definitely twisted. Enjoy!
tags: easter bunny hates you
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Good.. no GREAT Friday
Well, the girls have officially started their Easter SPRING break yesterday. They both had parties in their classrooms but I couldn't attend Eldest's since it was held the same time as Youngest's party AND in a different school. So, I dropped off pretzels and cheese doodles for Eldest's class before heading over to Youngest's school.
As class mom, I planned a very simple party. The kids has an egg hunt, three games and a craft. The games were: Pass the Bunny (like Hot Potato), Pin the Tail on the Bunny, and Pass the Egg using my big kitchen spoons. The craft was a small canvas bag that they could decorate with paint markers. Snacks were popcorn, cookies, grapes, pieces of chocolate (Youngestsafe - thank you Miss Roben - the best allergy grocer around!) and juice.
Some classrooms went totally overboard - massive amounts of cupcakes and cakes, pizzas.. wow... I mean, the kids just ate lunch an hour ago!
Not too much planned for today. Eldest is going to a birthday party and Youngestis going to tag along. This place offers laser tag as well as roller skating and a little play area for younger kids. I don't know who is more excited - Youngestor Eldest!
I might not be blogging for the next few days so please be sure to have a fantastic Easter. Don't eat too much chocolate!
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April 13, 2006
Picture Day
I've still got to figure out my camera settings.. my indoor photos look like ass... but here's what I got..
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April 12, 2006
US Troop Rally
I just found out from a GS leader that there will be Ocean County National Guard troops returning home today. There will be a Welcome Home Rally this afternoon starting at 330pm. So, if you are going to be in the Toms River area, make sure you stop at the Ritacco Center on Old Freehold Road. The girls and I will be going with our small handheld flags and my camera.
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April 11, 2006
Picture this
Sunny cool day.
Windows open.
Folding laundry while blasting the Beastie Boys - awesome
Ahhh - let me flash back (way back) to 1986.
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April 10, 2006
Shopping
The girls and Husband decided that I needed to buy new jeans. My old jeans are starting to fall down and, frankly speaking, none of them need to see my crack. That would certainly traumatize them for life.
ANYWAY - I made it to the mall this morning and had one helluva time finding what I wanted. I watch What Not To Wear pretty religiously and I sorta have an idea what I can and cannot wear. When you are a fat chick, low riders and hip huggers are a definite no go. I finally found a pair of jeans in Lane Bryant that fit me ok. So, I bought them. I wandered the mall some more and ended up in JC Penneys. I tried on a few more pairs of jeans found a pair of Levis that fit quite nicely. They are a TAD too long but I might be able to get them hemmed.
I stopped at Famous Footwear and fantasized drooled over a couple pairs of shoes. I have a $10 coupon that I've been itching to spend. I saw a few pairs that I lived but left empty handed.
I made it back home and changed into the jeans from Lane Bryant. As soon as I sat down, the freaking button popped off. Now, there was NO f'ing way that these jeans were too tight. Now, I have to drive back to the mall tomorrow and exchange them for the same goddamn thing. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr! So, I put on the Levis and they fit great. I decided to go back to Famous Footwear and check out those shoes again. The promo was Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off. After much shoe debating, I picked out these two:
Aerosoles
and - my best buy - Aigner shoes for $12.50!
Both pairs are quite comfy and I am wearing my bargain Aigner shoes right now.
We've got a troop trip today woth Youngest's Daisy troop. We are visiting the local police station. Stay tuned for pictures - I hope!
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April 09, 2006
Sopranos
Spoiler alert
Interesting episode tonight. I am thinking the theme is obviously related to weakness and men.
* Tony's injury
* Johnny Sack's emotional meltdown
* Vito's penchant for scantily clad male dancers. Oh, and Vito in drag? Arrggghh! My eyes..
* Best (head)line of the night - "Don Squirrel-leone" on the front page of the paper. Husband and I totally cracked up!
* Great line:
Groom to be: Thanks John
Johnny Sack: What?
GTB: Errr.. thanks... Dad.
God - I love Johnny Sack.
Did anyone else think that the groom was going to shove the cake in Allegra's face? I was hoping Johnny could beat the shit out of him. LOL.
Husband brought up a good point regarding Chrissy and those two Middle Eastern guys - he thinks they are cops or feds trying to set Chris up. Oooooh... I didn't even think that!
So - did Vito kill himself in the motel or is he waiting to see if he's going to be ratted out?
AJ's girlfriend, while smoking a cigarette, refused to eat seafood due to "all the toxins" in it. DUH!
Tony and Carm dancing so closely while Vito and his poor wife danced like they were in 6th grade.
Did anyone feel sorry for poor Ginny fainting at the wedding? Oh man.. what a way to end the wedding.
Ok - so what's YOUR spin?
tags: sopranos + the sopranos
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April 07, 2006
Misheard Lyrics
While driving home from the GS bowling party, I was listening to the radio and singing along. Eldest was trying to understand the lyrics and said "Mom, are they singing Rock the Catbox?"
I burst out laughing. It was too funny. I told Eldest "I am SO blogging this!"
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Party time!
Next week is Food Allergy Awareness week (4/14-4/20). Unfortunately, it occurs when we will be having spring break. I am going to drop off some papers with Youngest's principal and see if we/he can organize something for the school that takes place the week we get back. I picked up two books from Amazon - Allie the Allergic Elephant and Cody the Allergic Cow. Yeah, the titles are cheesey but they do explain food allergies at a very basic level. As soon as I receive the books, we are going to donate them to the school library in Youngest's name.
In other fun news, I'm a gettin' my hair done. Bye bye grey hair! I figure, if I get it done today, then, I can get it done again about a week before my brother's wedding in June. No roots and no grey hair in the wedding pics. Of course, my diet is at a standstill. So, I've got to kick it into gear and really just keep food as far away as possible. No problem, right? Right... except today is the bowling pizza party for Eldest's GS troop.
:::sigh:::
I'll just bowl.. and maybe lick the pizza box.
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April 06, 2006
I think the same thing!
Check out this article written by Leslea titled "I'm a Mommy? When did that happen?"
This says it best for me:
I may not have dreamed of becoming a Mommy. It may not have happened with trumpeting thunder and earth-shattering proclamations from the gods, but it certainly did happen, and it's made me better. It has made me more whole and steady and strong — and more real than I ever imagined I could be.
Amen sister!
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April 05, 2006
WTF Mother Nature?
From this:
to this:
Freakin' snow...
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April 04, 2006
Wazzup?
The usual over here..
I've got onehelluva grumpy 9 yr old this morning. WTF? Man, I'd just love to walk around and be surly with everyone. I can't even stay in the same room with her right now - which is why I am writing this post. Gah.
She's finished eating and somehow seems to be in a slightly more human mood. I will watch and only approach if this alien life force extends a peaceful greeting...
My schedule is surprisingly light today. At 915am, there is a "Thank You" breakfast for all the parents who helped out in the all the kindergarten classrooms. Awwwwwwwwwwwww. This should be sweet. I am also planning a nice little end of the year surprise for Youngest's kindergarten teacher. I saw this item at Oriental Trading. God - I love shopping there! I just bought a lot of stuff for the class AND for the two troops. My idea - to use all the photos of the kids in the class but to have to kids decorate the photo pocket. Totally cute! I need another good idea for the teacher's aid. She's just fantastic. Maybe fingerprints on a tote bag? Hmmm... I've got to work on that one. Any suggestions?
I'm really busy with end of the year stuff with the GS troops as well. I've got many activities planned for them.
Youngest's Troop
4/3 Meeting - hand out awards
4/9 1/2 troop to tour local animal shelter
4/10 Tour of local police station
4/24 Trip to Home Depot and build a planter
5/1 Daisy to Brownie activity
5/7 second 1/2 of troop to tour animal shelter
5/22 Bridging Ceremony
Eldest's Troop
4/7 Bowling/Pizza Party to hand out awards
4/28 Meeting
5/5 Cookie Disco
5/13 Event at local gymnasium with another troop
5/27 - 5/28 Camp-In at the local community center.
I've still got a few more things I need to work out but that's the schedule as of now. Now, don't kid yourself - this is just the Girl Scout schedule. I didn't add in the PTA or other school/class related trips and events.
I need a drink!
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April 03, 2006
Ass Kicking
I saw this on the TWOP forums and thought I would throw it out for you.
Whose ass is Tony going to kick first?
(choices in no specific order)
Bobby
Husbandie
Vito
Silvio
Christopher
AJ
Janice
Uncle Junior
tags: sopranos + the sopranos
Posted by Cate at 01:27 PM | Comments (4)
Crappity crap
Whole long post written out.
POOF!
Thanks Internet Explorer.
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April 02, 2006
The Sopranos
Recap of tonight's episode...
1. It was all about Husbandie tonight. I almost felt bad for him.. and when he was crying in the hospital... oy... What about the scene with the tv going out the window? I totally cracked up when, as it hit the ground, the old lady in the electric wheelchair, just motoring along, never stopped. Bahahahaha!
2. What the hell was up with the insurance company? I was ready to toss that chick off my television! I loved what Tony called her - heh. She was SO that C word.
3. Hal Holbrook! LOVE him!
4. Anyone else think the bear was going to show up when Tony walked out to the pool?
5. What's the deal with dinosaurs? Hmmm - foreshadowing for what will happen to the "family"? I wonder....
6. Best line of the night "Fleshy part of my ass". Oh, thought of another one "You shot me in my ass!" ::snicker::
7. I love Tony and Carm when they are happy together. How cute was it when he called her "Blondie" and thanked her? Awwwwwwwwwwww!
8. Jason Barone - you dummy. Now, you are royally screwed. I did notice the long looks between him and Meadow. Hmmm - maybe she can dump that weasel Finn...
9. Another great line "The carting industry has its own culture." No shit. Talk to Jason and his kneecaps.
So - what else sturck you as noteworthy? Leave me a comment!
tags: sopranos + the sopranos
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