The random happenings of me and all of the other little tricks played on our lives

I thought the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man was on in Ghostbusters!

2010-05-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

"Mommy you're squishy like a marshmallow"

WOW! Talk about motivation. Off to the treadmill I go. The first time he told me this it was funny, but what is even funnier is that he likes it. My sweet baby nearly cried when I told him I was working out so I am not squishy anymore. At least I know I am truly loved, no matter how puffy I am :)

Such a great deal, definately a steal!

2009-11-05T08:07:00.000-08:00

Its weeks like this one that make this "Catholic at heart" girl almost feel guilty. Today I defiantly heart Publix and coupons. My hard work paid off, literally. I purchased a whopping $156 dollars worth of groceries for a mere $51.30! Holy hot tamales, good thing the boys like pancakes, pasta and fish sticks. My favorite deal was the Muir Glen organic pasta sauce. Not only was it a BOGO but there were peelies right there on the jar. So 10 cans of Hunt's stewed tomatoes (also a BOGO with q's) and 4 jars of sauce later I am feeling like a happy mama! Last week I picked up the whole wheat pasta which makes next week’s spaghetti supper a little less guilt free. Yay for healthy, happy frugalista buys!!!

Frugal Freebies: Frugal Freebies Scavenger Hunt

2009-11-04T14:25:00.000-08:00

Frugal Freebies: Frugal Freebies Scavenger Hunt

Oh the lessons they will learn...

2009-11-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

Bradley: Mommy, these blue pants I have on go into my butt. I won't wear them anymore.

Mommy: Bradley, those are nice jeans, you will wear them.

Bradley: (as he begins to cry) No mommy they hurt when they go in my butt!!!

(Note to self: Add, "Teach a preschooler the proper way to discreetly remove a wedgie" to my list of "Things I never thought I would do, until I became a mommy."

Little boys, finding joy...

2009-11-03T13:54:00.000-08:00

This morning my 3 year old son woke up. He stood up as usual, undressed as usual, and found his penis... as usual. The conversation went like this:

Bradley: Mommy my pee pee is too big today

Me:   It is?

Bradley:   Yes, it is berry big today. (giggles)

Me:   Wow, I can see that...

Bradley: (giggles) It tickles when it's big (insert chubby cheeks and cheezy smile)

Boys are truly a different kind of creature. This explains why my husband is always so interested in cuddling on Saturday morning though. Geesh!!!

They aren't all tricks, I am almost sure of it...

2009-11-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

Do you have that drama queen friend? You know the one, her life is truly fascinating, yet she does nothing to make it that way. Laughter, tears, woes, emotional roller coasters and confusion seem to travel with her. I have come to the conclusion that I am that dear friend, the drama queen, for my most wonderful companions. There is one in very circle. In my circle we have the flaky one, the perfect one, the organized one, the lucky one, the hypochondriac, the one that is always happy (but will snap one day), and then me. At least 2-3 times a week something totally weird happens to me. Typically a knee jerk reaction is how I respond to most of these "incidents." A few recent incidents recently were being questioned by police officers for something I had not done; this incident took place at the grocery store. I, for a brief moment (actually a few days), thought someone had swapped my dog at the vet's office. I was accused via cell phone, of pursuing a man I don't know and then I over reacted about something at work. The reason for this blog is to not only share my madness but see if what is happening is truly a trick that I respond to rationally, or am I a true drama queen. If it is the latter of the two, I vow to change that. So goes my search for peace and serenity, now, where's my glass of wine ;)