No matter how many times you tell them.....

a compiled list from moms:

.....they never check to see if the dishwasher is empty/dirty and just put their dishes in the sink.

....they never take their own clothes and put them in the hamper in the laundry room, they just toss them on the floor!

....they never take the garbage out even tho it's all bagged up sitting by the steps.

....they never throw away the EMPTY boxes of triscuits or crackers, just leave them in the cupboard for you to throw out!

....they never TIGHTLY CLOSE the bag the bread is in so it won't get stale!!!

....they never wipe the crumbs the leave up off the counter.

My kid is ONLY 18 months lady

Mother's can be SO judgmental. I took my 18 month old son to toddler time at the Library today, and he is the youngest one there, but he LOOKS the same age as the 2's and up. He's a big boy, but he's still only 18 months and just learning words.

JC hasn't gotten a hold of the concept of sitting down with a group to read a book, but each time we go, the more he understands and copies what others are doing. The best compliment I get is that "he's such a happy child".....yeah, well at least mine isn't clinging to my pants like a dryer sheet to pants out of the dryer.

Most times, I let stuff like this go...something JC and I just have to deal with...but today a mother basically stared me down from across the room....like "why can't you control your child" Now I also have to mention I have my six month old girl on my hands as well.

C'mon mom's, let's work together here.....our children are NOT in competition with each other to see who is the most mature. Please don't judge my son for his height...your children were 18 months once too, and ya know what, your child was probably clinging to you then too. I say this in spite...but maybe they are just jealous of JC's outgoing and fun loving view of life. He'll learn how to sit quietly for a book at toddler time soon enough.

Stuff stuff stuff your face.....

I love holidays where it's ok to eat way to much at one sitting and then boast about how full you are or how much food you managed to get down. Then of course afterwards you get to top off the stomache acids with a healthy dose of pumpkin pie and whip creme.

Yes, it's a great holiday :)

I hope that everyone else had way too much to eat and are all thankful for your beautiful families

Toddler Time....Curse or Blessing?

Since I started taking JC and Lola to play times and toddler times, it seems they have attracted one cold after another. It's so hard to see your little ones suffer, it makes me wonder if it is all really worth it!!!! We miss every other week of activites due to someone being sick! This new cold, it came from a little girl (who was sick at the time!!) when she coughed right in JC's face. This happened at toddler time at the library.

IF YOUR KID IS SICK, PLEASE DON'T BRING THEM TO TODDLER TIME!!!!!!

grrrr, I can only assume that Lola and I are next :(

Na na na na...hey hey hey....good bye....

*sniff*

Today is the final game for the University of Miami Hurricanes in the beloved and historic Orange Bowl. While many look on it as an eye sore and a money pit, others revere it as an icon and an old friend. The stadium seems to have it's aches and groans like anyone growing older. It leaked from every corner, flooded in the concession areas(I know, I worked cooking hot dogs in 2 inch deep slime water)and seem to always need a new paint job...there has to be like 50 layers on paint on that stadium.

This stadium boasts a unique history in Miami. It's the site of many super bowls in the early days, thousands of concerts and even a soccer game or two. My first memorable visit was to a UM home game against the Florida Gators. I was 16 years old and going with my best friend and her dad. We had a blast, and I was officially hooked on Miami Hurricanes football. As a college student, I attended UM for a few years, and marched in the band for 3 years on the drumline. My pride for the school, the team and the bowl increased with each victory and game. It was my second home during those days. My favorite game....the last game vs. Notre Dame. The Bowl was never louder than that day. My most memorable concert was seeing the Micheal Jackson and his brothers in the Victory Tour. I also worked many concerts like the Monster's of Rock for the band boosters.

I'm sure the alumni and current students are going to miss this old rickety stadium. The residents around the stadium are going to miss it too. The stadium is in a unique place, smack in the middle of an old style Miami neighborhood. The residents around the bowl would sell lawn space as parking spots and pregame tailgaing locations. This is a major source of income for these people. Some could fit 10 cars on their property and make $20.00 off of a car....you do that math for a weekend of fun. Those residents will be missing that extra money as the OB is torn down to make way for the new Marlins stadium. So what is hoped to strengthen the economy in that area, is going to be hurting the residents in the mean time.

I don't envy those students at UM now. They are going to have to drive all the way to the Broward/Miami-Dade County lines for a college game. This will most definitely have an effect on the student attendance at future games. Hopefully the school will provide free bus transportation for the students, with plenty of time for them to tailgate and celebrate a win at the end.

R.I.P. my Orange friend, you will be missed, but you will always be in my heart.

Florida "Winters"

Florida winters have got to be the most beautiful days ever created. The temperatures drop to just above needing a fireplace, and cool enough to dig out a light jacket to get to the car and back. Here in Florida, we are thankful that we don't have snow....wanna know why? DRIVING!!! We can't even handle the rain, the insurance companies would have a field day in Florida if we had regular snow. We already have some of the highest insurance rates in the US, it would be a record.

I digress.....the weather did it's "change" this week. The AC is off(yay lower electric bill!!!) and the cats are frisky. No more walking out side and sweating, making you want to run inside and take another shower.

As you northern people settle down into your winter, we'll be thinking of your salt topped roads and shovels full of snow, as we sit on the back porch sipping a refreshing beer and watching football while the kids romp in the yard.

Wanna visit?

Diapers

Why do babies always poop in a fresh diaper?