On Father’s Day, I say,

“Love ya, babe!  I hit the jackpot to be traveling down this insane highway (sometimes the wrong way) called parenthood with you.  You are the ying to my yang. Thankfully, the boys don’t know that we are just wingin’ it 99% of the time!   But, mostly, thank you for being the one I can laugh with at the end of the day when they are finally in bed.”

Most days I feel like I am the luckiest girl in the world. I bet you feel the same way!

The rights have been purchased and a new animated series may be in the works.  Oh, baby!  Got cash in on that cow just one more time.  What was on your Christmas list in 1983?  If it was a CPKid, your mom and dad were fighting and kicking other crazy parental types in line for the coveted “must have” gift of the season.  Never had one, which doesn’t mean I didn’t ask for one.  The thing I remember the most about the CPKid is the smell.  Do you remember it? Baby Powder?  Not certain, but it was unmistakable FOR SURE.  That is how you knew you had a real one! (That, along with the signature on the ass and the adoption certificate.)

Can you imagine what parents would have paid for a Cabbage Patch Kid if eBaby, I mean eBay, was around?

Long live the 80’s!

More info on this, possible, must see TV.  Visit The Hollywood Reporter .

Agreed.  She does, in fact, look at peace. Angelina is strikingly beautiful.   However, no make up?  Uh…… don’t think so.

 

Oh, one more thing. Totally love Terri Hatcher.  She takes the pictures herself (just getting out of the shower) and posts them. How brave is she?  I delete all the bad pictures of myself and certainly only post the most flattering! 

U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, who has been under fire after admitting to inappropriate communications with women online, has decided to seek treatment “to focus on becoming a better husband and healthier person,” his spokeswoman said Saturday.

I so desperately want summer to arrive!  If you live in the Northwest, you know what I’m talkin’ about.  We are all hoping that warm weather will come to stay (not just visit). What is better than ice cream in the evening after a long summer’s day?

Check out this kitchen wonder!  Yonanas!  Clever name and super healthy alternative to ice cream.  You simply freeze bananas and then run them through the counter top appliance.  PRESTO!  Frozen banana “ice cream” without the cream or sugar.  You can also add other fruit to the banana base to WOW up the flavor.  There is even a recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly.  I bet that would be a crowd pleaser!  For the adult crowd, why not soak the banana in dark rum before freezing?  Too fun, right? 

Anyone have a Yonanas?  I am dying to know if it is worth the splurge.  (A splurge in dollars, not calories.)
Gotta have one?  http://www.yonanas.com/

Is there one word that describes you?  I know there are many, many words that describe each of us, but is there ONE that stands out among all the others?  I thought of this yesterday as I was shopping for a swimming suit.

Now, that in itself is pure torture and is worthy of its very own blog entry.  Nevertheless, I am in need of a new suit.  I was trying to find one that a.) covers what needs to be covered after having 2 children b.) flatters the parts I want to show off c.)  is comfortable and supportive and d.) is appropriate to wear to our community swim club.  Sorry to say, that is a lot to ask of one suit.  I was considering trying on a certain suit, but the sales woman stopped me in my tracks.  “You are too sassy for that.”  Huh?

I did not know this woman.  Never met her.  We had never had coffee together or shared a night on the town.  Yet, she wouldn’t let me consider a suit because it wasn’t sassy enough.  I didn’t think much of it at the time and moved along. However, later, when I began thinking back on it-I smiled.  I love that she called me sassy.  If I had to pick one word to describe myself, that would be it.  It isn’t always a good thing to be sassy and I think that is why I love it so much.  Life is too short not to be EXACTLY who you are in every way!  It took me quite awhile to figure this one out, but now I try to live into it.  That is certainly what I want for my young children.  I try to love them for exactly who they are- not who I thought they might be. (That task is easier on some days than others.) 

Out of all the words to describe you…which would you choose?  What is THE one word that describes you better than all the rest?

• Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice
• Add mandarin vodka, Grand Marnier and shake
• Strain into a chilled martini glass and top with Blood Orange DRY Soda

Try one of the many flavors (or a cocktail) and let me know what you think!
Want more ideas?  Visit their website ~ Dry Soda Company
(PS.  They are Seattle based company.  Love that, too!)