February 2012
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We play this game where I play a song and we see how quick Matt can name the song title, artist and album.
We mostly play where I quiz him instead of the other way around because there’s far less “ummmmm” that way.
Also, I pretend like it isn’t sexy how fast he knows the songs - or when he starts singing with….but damn, it is.
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Playlisting
I decided that I needed some new playlists. I wanted some things to listen to in the car and just some background music for when I am at school crazy late writing reports.
Anyway - not only am I remembering all sorts of love for all sorts of songs. But Matt and I are having a BLAST listening to music and singing together (while he kills people playing video games - but whatever).
The playlisting...
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So I suck at drinking my water all day long. Mostly, I don’t sit still long enough and I don’t have that much time for potty breaks.
I actually heard an interesting interview with a local doctor awhile ago about how teachers often think they’re depressed or have health problems, but really they’re just dehydrated and it presents as depression instead.
Anyway, I end up...
In all my cleaning this weekend, I found my 8lb...
So I decided to leave it on our dresser. My goal is to use it as I pass it and have time. I get bored easy though and, typically, am a dumbass when it comes to weights.
So what moves do you suggest so I can get some decent looking arms?
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I need a walk on a beach.
And while we're talking lyrics - what, exactly, is...
Oh, I love my Rosie child
She got the way to make me happy
You and me, we go in style
Cracklin' Rosie you're a store-bought woman
You make me sing like a guitar hummin'
So hang on to me, girl
Our song keeps runnin' on
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Why would you want Cecilia back? She was kinda a...
Making love in the afternoon with Cecilia Up in my bedroom (making love) I got up to wash my face When I come back to bed Someone’s taken my place
Struggling
nikonkel:
So I am struggling with this month’s challenge - Low Light with No Flash
I am hoping to get out to take some pictures this coming weekend.
So…….what do you guys want to see? Any items or subjects of interest?
Little help?
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People ask me if it's hard to live with someone...
I just wait for Matt to tell me what to answer.
Things I say just because he it bugs him so:
Danger Will Robins
For all intensive purposes
ManiPedi
you know, that one song that one guy sings
To be fair
some of those car rides I took as a child sucked the big one. My brother and I would fight, my Dad would yell and those moments when we were “alone in silence with our thoughts and imagination” - my Mom had most likely just threatened us to within an inch of our lives and demanded that we ride in silence so she wouldn’t make good on the threat.
But I also feel like all of that...
I’ve never been a fan of those DVD players in cars. I made MANY five hour trips in a car as a child with nothing but books and a Walkman. We talked, sang and played games. Or we just sat in silence…alone with our thoughts and imagination.
Now that I am a Mom and have endured a few three hour rides with a 2 year old, I see the argument for those players. However, we do have a rule. A...
My crush on Blake Shelton is growing.
He cracks me up and is cute to boot!
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My boss called me into a meeting today.
He told me I need more confidence. That I need to be the expert I am. That I need to speak up more. That I need to disagree with him more. That I need to be me.
He asked for it…
I am staying up way too late tonight because I am not ready for the weekend to be done. And I have plans of running tomorrow after school.
Let’s see how well this all turns out. Anyone wanna take bets?
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The Voice
Between Adam and Christina - I’d rather do Christina.
Might not be popular, but you feel how you feel.
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Uncomfortable
So a friend of mine just texted me that someone she went to high school with posted Audrey’s picture on her facebook page. My friend, understandably, was concerned.
I get that you can’t control the internet. And I get that if I am willing for it to be on Tumblr, then I need to be willing for it to be anywhere.
But it still makes me uncomfortable. I mean, she’s my kid. And now...
Microphones are not meant to be bedazzled.
Teach your kid the heisman,
watch her blow the internet up.
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Things that tend to stick with me.
Every now and then my mom will make a comment that sticks with me far longer than I wish it would….
In casual conversation during our last visit, I commented that one of my knees has been bothering me for awhile now. My mom’s reaction?
“Yeah, when I hit a certain weight my knees start to hurt too”
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I dust busted the walls.
After rearranging things yesterday and organizing, I figured I’d wake up this morning tired and lazy.
Not so much.
While Matt left with Audrey to let me sleep in - I got up and cleaned the kitchen, started laundry, moved the piano and dust busted the walls.
The last time I had this much energy and this much focus towards cleaning - I was pregnant. I have no idea what has brought on this...
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Being the child of the 80’s that I am - some days I really miss being able to wear my white tennies with cut-offs and be considered cool*
*I’m using “cool” in the loosest sense of the word here, as I was never really “cool” by my peers standards.
Hey Neil - here →
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There's a headless, frozen, feathered duck in my...
themattsmith:
thekelsmith:
I’m not being funny here. There really is a headless, frozen, feathered duck in my kitchen.
That Matt thinks he is going to turn into pizza.
I don’t know if it’s gonna thaw in time for me to gut and pluck it before dinner.
“gut and pluck”
GUT AND PLUCK!!!
In my kitchen!
GUT AND PLUCK!!!!!!
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There's a headless, frozen, feathered duck in my...
I’m not being funny here. There really is a headless, frozen, feathered duck in my kitchen.
That Matt thinks he is going to turn into pizza.
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I have a love/hate relationship with days like...
On one hand, we’re getting a TON of stuff and progressing towards making our house a place we like to be. Which, if I am quitting my job and pushing our ability to move back awhile, is a really good thing.
On the other hand, we’re spending ALL THE MONEY in order to get this done. Each cash register is making me cringe. I know it needs to be done. But, again if I am quitting my job,...
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I got an email coupon today for a good deal on a 16x20 print. I am trying to decide what to have printed. I want something for our house and an Audrey picture seems like the simple answer, but really I would rather something else. Maybe it’s because I still envision us selling the house and personal pictures are bad in that sense. I dunno. But I keep staring at the walls and racking my...
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Matt and I have a special dinner planned for after...
I am very excited!!! It’s our version of a date night!!
Yep
I was sitting here in the afterglow of Grey’s tonight - the Sliding Doors episode - and thinking about Matt and myself. Thinking about how if one of us had made different choices that maybe we would still find our way to each other anyway. I mean, we were together in High School and we both chose VERY different paths…but we still wound up together. So I am smiling to myself thinking...
kaitlinhammis asked: Hello! I'm taking up this opportunity to ask you anything - even though it's quite a boring question..I just recently moved to Madison, WI after living in Michigan my whole life and love it! If you and Matt were to move anywhere (since, if I remember correctly, you don't like your neighborhood) where would you move? Would you stay in state or move elsewhere?
zzzeee asked: So if things had worked out differently and I were moving up your way in the next month, what would have been on your agenda to introduce me to my new home?
Matt's putzing around the gargage
and then he’s gonna poke around in the basement.
I’m watching TV and feeling a little bored - wanna ask me something?
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Things I learned at work today:
I do NOT have the attention span to be a spelling bee judge.
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January 2012
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In posts where I over share...
I have a canker sore that hurts like hell.
I guess that means setting aside my wine, pulling up my big girl panties and swishing some bourbon around.
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Wine update:
I do NOT like Boom Boom wine.
I DO like Charles and Charles wine.
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I’ve been enjoying this blog for awhile now. I’ve linked to her before and, while the God stuff isn’t quite me, I really agree with her outlook. I appreciate her honesty of parenting. Of Motherhood.
Reading her latest entry, there was a phrase that really hit home for me:
And then, for the first time, you become concerned with how the juggling act you’re attempting to...
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Audrey completely stripped herself during nap...
She was being really quiet after I put her down for her nap….so I checked the video monitor and there was my daughter standing buck naked in the middle of her crib.
Then to my horror….she laid down and went to sleep.
I was stuck. I can’t wake her up just to get her dressed - she’s been sleeping poorly lately and we’ve been paying for it big time.
But I can’t...
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They're always listening!
Matt is cooking and we’ve been up for several hours already as Audrey was up bright and early - he mentioned being ready for a beer and I commented that I wouldn’t judge him as I went to get one for him.
Behind in me in the kitchen Audrey had walked up to Matt and was patting him while saying,
“That’s ok Daddy, I won’t judge”
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thegorydetails asked: I had a dream last night that you and I went ice fishing. I think I need to unfollow your husband. This is getting weird. (we didn't catch anything)