New Picture Wall!

I've been busy rearranging lately! Something I can't help but do pretty much on a daily basis. In fact its been what my husband refers to as "Hammer Time!" No not because we've been listening to......

Or even practicing our M.C. Hammer slide!

What I have been doing is hammering nails and hanging pictures. Here is my Living Room wall before with buffet. I love this green buffet but decided it just wasn't working with my furniture so I switched the buffet out and brought in my dresser from the entry.

Ta Da!

I've incorporated some favorite pictures I've been collecting for a while. Some that were my moms and others that just spoke to me! I realize now I need to hide that cord from the lamp!

The chair is from the Goodwill and still not sure if I will paint it or not. What do you think?

The pillow cover I found and just threw a pillow form I already had. I thought the 4 was fun and could represent the 4 members in our family! Well just the humans! I wasn't going to refer to the many creatures we still have!

I will be showing more pictures of the Living Room this week, and where I put the green buffet!

Spring Break is over for us, thank God. Keep your fingers crossed that I don't get a call from school. My daughter complained of a belly ache this morning. If she does come home I will feel awful that I made her toughen up and go!

Megan

"Oh Danny Boy!"

I just love that song! I remember going to some friends of my parents house once and the fellow that was hosting the party got up and sang "Oh Danny Boy" while his daughter played the piano. It was seriously a night I will always remember!

When my mother died we had an Irish wake to celebrate her life and of course we had to have lots of Irish Music and Guinness. I myself do not like Guinness but on that night I did toast to my mother while a fellow sang "Oh Danny Boy" in my parent's backyard. It was very lovely as far as funerals go.

So today I toast my mother since she was Irish and loved St. Patty's Day! Lucky for her, she made it to Ireland before she died. She sat in a little Irish pub and drank the best Guinness she had ever had!

Cheers Mom!

If you have never seen or heard The Celtic Woman, then you are in for a real treat. Not only are they gorgeous but they are such amazing singers! Turn my music off before playing!

Megan

Total Slip of the Tongue!

This week is Spring Break for us and my husband and son took a "guys" trip hunting. So, when the cats are away the mice will play! Well not really. It's only been two days since they have been gone and my daughter and I have pretty much been snuggling in bed watching movies, reading and just being silly.

Today we decided to hit the dollar theatre because not only was it time to get out of the house but it was a beautiful day. We thought we would run into Walgreen's for some treats and some waters. Yes I am one of those that buys the treats and sticks them in her purse. Why do you think I carry such a large bag? We do however, fork over the dough for the popcorn!

Remember, I love my popcorn, yum!

So we are in the candy aisle and my daughter was having a hard time deciding between some Sponge Bob gummy crappy patties and a Hershey's chocolate bar. I suggested a few things and then said, "Claire, lets get some Reese's Penis!"

I cannot even explain this one folks. It just totally slipped out! Now I do know it wasn't because I was thinking of sex! No I'm pretty sure Walgreen's has never been a place where I've gotten my jollies from. It was like for a moment it wasn't even me saying it.

My daughter then says, "Mom, do you know you just said Penis?" "I can't believe you would say that!"

I could barely muster up the courage or strength, to turn my head left or right to check if anyone had walked into our aisle, I was laughing so hard. Luckily it was still the two of us in our aisle and we were able to escape.

My daughter did bring it up one more time but I do believe has since forgotten. We saw the Yogi Bear movie. I'm not even sure it was even worth the dollar theatre price but it made her happy!

So that is how we have been spending our Spring Break. I sure hope I don't have anymore sudden outbursts. I guess if I do, my daughter will sit me down with a bar of soap in my mouth like Ralphie!

A little mortified in Iowa!

Megan

I'm thinking of being a stand-up....when I grow up!

What will I be when I grow up? We ask our children that all the time. We want them to start thinking at a young age what their likes and dislikes are, so it can help them on their path for the future. Some questions we might ask are, "Do you like to draw?" Well, here are some tools to help you be an artist. "Do you like music?" "Well, lets take some lessons. Oh, by the way, my son did get his banjo for Christmas and is taking lessons. Maybe if they do a remake of Deliverance he can be the boy who plays the dueling banjo part!

We try to foster those interests with our children but do you think one is ever too old to start something new? Well I've been asking myself this same question. At almost 40, yes I will actually be 40 this summer, what is it that I like to do? What will I be when I grow up? I'm a mom but I don't want that to be what defines me. Frankly, I need something that is just for me and quite honestly between you and me, I kinda suck at the whole mom thing! Ok, just ask my kiddos!

I've been having some weird dreams lately. I wish I could say they were juicy and I was waking up in a cold sweat because of some hot pool boy. Well, I did wake up sweating last night but that was because my daughter crawled into my side of the bed and practically slept on me the whole night. You never need a blanket when she's around, she's like an electric heater but with bony legs and feet, ouch!

Lately I've been dreaming I was a stand-up comedian. Me a stand-up! Wow never thought that would enter my brain-sphere but it did. But then I started to think that wait a minute, I might actually be able to pull this one off! I mean, I can certainly talk to anyone and I usually get a laugh when I do. I tell it like it is and pretty much don't worry about offending anyone because this is me and you either like me or you hate me. Now stop, I know you all like me!

Winner! Oh, sorry! I was just having a Charlie Sheen moment!

I really think I could do this! I know I've got some great subjects to work with. I mean, I've got crazy loud kids that drive me bonkers and dogs that seem to poop and puke at the worst time. Like right at the front door minutes before company is coming over. And if that isn't great material then I could talk about boobs! God knows I got em, so I can talk about em! How about husbands, I also have one of those so I know how they are. How many of your husbands do a little, "baby I know you want me, in his black socks dance!" Yeah, I know, I got a keeper!

I recently came across this gal and her videos and I think I've watched her more times than I can count and I still seem to LMAO. Some of you may have heard of her before. She is known for "William Tell Momisms Song" She is so worth watching. I love her so much especially because she believes that "Coffee is a Cheerleader in a cup" That is so how I feel. Enjoy watching but don't forget to turn off music at bottom right!

So, do we see a comedian in my future?

Working at this whole mother thing, one day at a time and one drink at a time!

Megan

Can Someone Stick a Needle in my Eye....Please?

You would think we had 8 inches the way the weather people and our school are talking about the snow. For crying out loud we had a light dusting and because of that you need to torture me with a two hour delay! I love my kids I do, but I just think I need a vacation from them!

The only good I can see from the snow on the ground is using it to keep my stash cool!

My children like to talk. In fact they talk so much I have to wear ear plugs just to take the edge off! The decimals that each one can reach can often make the dogs go running! I think if you were to walk into the house you might think I have 5 kids instead of 2! My husband and I often look across the table at dinner barely able to say two words to each other because of the ping pong match going on between the kids. I swear I'm getting whip lash from watching them!

Now I hate most t.v. in fact I can't stand it when the kids just sit there spaced out to it. They hear nothing going on around them and its like a vacuum because it just sucks what brains they do have right out of them! But, this morning I sent them both to watch it! I'm on my third cup of coffee and it still isn't getting to the brain at least ......

I'm thinking that I am going to see if they need anymore bus drivers. I'm pretty sure if I were driving one of those buses then for sure my kids would get to school regardless of snow! My kids would either hate me or they would say......

For now I am going to take a big breath, continue sucking my coffee from my straw and then use this...

and then maybe that dam bus will show up!

Happy Hump Day to you all!

Megan

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

My bad! I've been a little MIA these past couple days because of my reading jag! I decided instead of another day passing and not blogging, I thought I would let you all know what I'm reading!

And no it's not porn or even the Art of Wicca, although.....

Sorry lost my train of thought!

Anyhoo I am in a book group and our book for March is

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot"

This book is about Henrietta Lacks, who scientists refer to as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who had her cells taken from her without her knowledge. They were the first "immortal" human cells grown in culture. Amazingly they are still alive today.

I had never heard anything about this book up until now. Once I found out it had a lot of science and cell talk I cringed.

I first looked at the library and had no such luck. Since this is a fairly new book they do not house many copies and the few that they do have were checked out. I found out the waiting list for this was as long as my arm, so I was not thrilled that my only option was to purchase this book. I ended up at Borders because sadly we don't have a Barnes and Noble which is usually my first choice. I read that Borders has filed bankruptcy but luckily for me the stores in Iowa are not closing, whew!

I ran into the bookstore and asked for some help finding it. The gal told me it was going to be located in Biology. I know I looked at her with a blank stare because I have never gone to the Biology section of a bookstore in my life!

I was happy to see there was 1 copy left. I think the only thing I do know about Science is how to spell it. As I recall, I barely made it through biology in 9th grade because of the frog dissection. I was partnered up with a kid that I swear skinned cats in his backyard and would talk about how much he loved dead things! As much as I begged to switch lab partners I was not allowed to and I prayed every day that I would not bump into this kid in an alley or say anything to piss him off! Once my 9th grade year was over, I found myself yet again in a science room and this time it was chemistry. I thought I would rather stick a needle in my eye repeatedly then learn the periodic table. I'm pretty sure I lasted through the first week of chemistry and then found out that I didn't need it to graduate, so I said, "adios!"

I am so hoping my excitement of getting out of Science doesn't backfire while reading this book!

What I can tell you about the book is that it isn't what I thought. It is about a family. They aren't just some cells but there is a person attached to those cells and getting to know about her and her family has been fascinating! I'll let you know more when I finish the book! So I guess just because a book is in a section you wouldn't normally gravitate towards doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a fair shake! I'd love to know if anyone has read this or is reading this!

I found this clip about the book. I even heard that Oprah is making a movie of this. Should be interesting. At least no expenses shall be spared since she has more money than God.

Please turn off music before playing.

Megan

Am I too young to go to the Nursing Home?

All I have to say, is if this is what arts and crafts looks like at the Nursing Home, then I'm not waiting, I'm running so I can get me a spot!

Happy Hump Day!

Megan