An Iowa Mom

Just Too Cute Not To Share

 Molly, Big Daddy and I are laying in our bed practicing counting and what letters certain words start with and stuff. 

I would just like to stop right here and point out what an awesome multi-tasker I am ...

Rest.
Counting.
Letter sounds.
Quality time.

Pretty awesome ... aren't I?

Anyway ...

Molly was counting and this is how it went, "Eleven, Twelve, Ferteen .... Ferteen starts with FERT."

We found it so cute, we didn't even correct her. 

And being the spectacular parents we are ... we've asked her several times since that morning what Ferteen starts with ... just so we can hear her say it again.

Make Me Busy!

Guess what I did today?

Blog?

Aaahh, no.  Sorry about that. 

Hey, it's no secret .... I suck.  We've all known that for quite a while.  I thought you all had accepted that.

So, no.  I didn't blog. 

I ...

Set ....

Up ........

My ...........

Very .............

Own ...................

Etsy Shop!

Yes.I.Did.

Aren't I cool?

Don't answer that.  You'll burst my bubble.

So ... I wanted to let you all know because I know that some of you have asked if I was going to offer my "BEADED SOCKS" for sale this year.

Why yes I am.

In my Etsy Shop.

If you're interested, please head on over and order up.  It gets busy over the holiday and I wanted to make sure you all get first dibs.

Head on over ... http://www.aniowamom.etsy.com

They are PERFECT stocking stuffers for any little girl.

Really.

They are.

Just Keeps Getting Better

Is there anyone out there ... as stupid as me ... that would bring three sick children, one healthy one and a husband to the movie theater to see High School Musical 3 for a Sunday matinee? 

I know you don't think I can see you ... but I can ... really ... so please raise your hand so that I don't feel so alone.

I need you to do that for me because I'm still trying to recover from seeing that picture Big Daddy took of us ... wondering how in the hell I became so ... FRUMPY.  (Don't you love how I made the picture so small you can't actually see HOW frumpy? ... Thank god for photo editing).

I think it has something to do with these four stinkin' kids.

Geez. 

They had to go and ruin EVERYTHING, didn't they?

Including my day tomorrow, I bet ...

because if they don't get better ... they'll be home from school.

Shoot me now.

Sarah? Is That You?

The other night Emily jumped off her little blue and yellow step stool and emerged from the bathroom with one hand placed upon her hip as she strolled into the living room and stopping directly in front of the TV.  There was no way she was going to allow anyone to ignore her.

In a 'Valley Girl' accent, which I have NO idea where she picked up, she announced, "OH MY GOSH!  I LOOK JUST LIKE SARAH PALIN, DON'T I?" and threw her head back as if she were 25 years old .... and Marilyn Monroe.

Since I was in my chair and my camera was right next to me, I snapped a shot.  No, not quite a Sarah Palin.  (But, let's all say hello to Joe Winters back there on the TV informing me I'm going to be freezing my ass at night!)

ANYWAY - when I was a kid I had no idea who the PRESIDENT was, let alone a VICE PRESIDENT ... and really would have never have had a freakin' clue about a CANDIDATE for Vice President.

I mean, seriously people, she is FIVE.

I hope she's not trying to tell me she's planning to go into politics when she grows up.  I don't think this poor mother could take it.

The Big Break Up

Does anyone know what THIS means?

In case you're wondering ... it means that I have OFFICIALLY broke up with Wal-mart forever. I've been holding off purchasing the permanent reusable Target bags,that show my ever lasting love and commitment to the store I'm proud to admit I can't live without. I was holding on to a shred of hope that Walmart would get their act together and turn themselves around ... for me. But I've come to the conclusion there is just no hope. I'm just not important enough to them. So ... Walmart ... See ya. It's been fun. I just can't see you anymore. That's right. But, don't worry. I'll allow you to see me. I will be sure to wave every day ... as I pass you by on my way to the big bullseye that awaits me. Thanks for the memories.

Pay It Forward Friday - Favorite Edition

The week is not quite over yet, which means we are still playing "favorites".  Right?

Well, it's also time for Pay It Forward Friday.

So, I'm sure you know what I'm going to say.  But just because you think you're some smartypants, I'd read on JUST TO MAKE SURE.  M'Kay?

We WILL be playing Pay It Forward Friday this week,but a little bit different today than in the past.  Rather than moving from blog to blog ... you're only going to list ONE blog.

And guess which blog that would be?

Did you guess YOUR FAVORITE BLOG?

Yes?

Then you're wrong.

Sorry ... You can't pick my blog.  I mean, I know MINE is your favorite.  So you'll have to pick your second FAVORITE blog and post about it.

I know many will be tempted to list more than one because you don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but seriously people ... ONE STINKIN' BLOG, okay?  ONE!  Your second favorite at this time.

Please be sure to link to this post on your blog, then come back here and sign Mr. Linky.

Got it?

I hope so ... because you HAVE TO DO IT, REMEMBER? 

Dang ... Mr. Linky isn't working.  It was!  Now it's gone.  So, if it's there ... you can sign it.  If it's not, just leave a comment.  That way we can all we can all go and visit.

Hang in there ... this is the last day of this obligation to the favorites thing.  Geez!

So - enough about you ... on to me. 

My all time favorite blog????    This really is hard.  My favorite changes often ... I think it just depends on my mood ... so RIGHT NOW ... my favorite blog is:

WIPING UP SNOT

I think I've posted about Karly before ... but I'm not sure and I'm too lazy to go back and look.  Anyway, when I see her blog title highlighted in my Google Reader, I know I'm in for a laugh.  Regardless of what she is writing about, she makes it funny.  Even situations that aren't always so humorous ... she makes it so you can't help but chuckle.  :)

So there ya go ... Karly? ... the pressure is on now.  You have to make all my fabulous readers roll around on the floor in stitches ... each and every time they come to visit you. 

Got it? 

Understand? 

Hope so.

Your turn.  Who do you love seeing light up in your reader right now?

And remember ... YOU HAVE TO PLAY! 

It's a requirement as a reader of this blog. 

Sorry.  That's just the way it is.

Beware Of The Naked Baby

Remember last month when I enlightened you all on the simple fact that my high school mascot is a KEWPIE?

And that Big Daddy just couldn't get past that?

For the longest time he thought I was lying.  Like really, why in the hell would I lie about THAT?

Spending too much money on needless Target items ... THAT is something to lie about.  Not my high school mascot.  What?  Is he going to divorce me because I'm a former Kewpie?  Please!

Well, my sister-in-law thought his reaction to this whole Kewpie scenerio was hilarious.  Bless her heart, she had to sit next to us, and pretend we were total strangers ... to save herself from complete and utter humiliation as Big Daddy and his big mouth went on and on about how silly and ridiculous a Kewpie Mascot was.

We all got through that football game and no one beat Big Daddy up ... thank goodness.  But, a couple weeks later, this arrived in the mail and was addressed to Big Daddy himself ...

HA!

That sister-in-law of mine is one funny lady!  Don't you think?  She cracked me the heck up.