Stacie's Madness

Here's the skinny.

2012-01-25T11:44:00.000-06:00

I did make it to a Weight Watchers meeting. It had been a year since I attended. I was 2 lbs over my "goal". I say "goal" because the goal for WW is about 10 lbs more than MY goal. I dropped 10 lbs under that goal and felt AWESOME. The 2lbs over is acceptable and reestablishes me as a LIFETIME member, which allows me back in the "club" and gives me free online tools to keep track of my food,

My "fat" pants fit.

2012-01-19T10:42:00.001-06:00

Not good. I documented my first days at Weight Watchers here. I started this journey (the never-ending journey of weight loss) back in 2008. That makes me kinda smile...I've kept the majority of the weight off for over three years. That's worthy of some ice cream pats on the back, yes? Well before any back patting is to occur, I need to go tonight and see the damage. I do know that I've

Happy Holidays.

2011-12-12T14:25:00.002-06:00

What??? I know. Who is Stacie's Madness? Where has she been for the past few months? It's time to renew the blog address...and I just can't fathom the idea of NOT having staciesmadness.com... therefore, I am going to let it renew. A whole $10/year is worth knowing that I have this place to come and say what's on my mind. Though I guess lately, there's a whole lot of NOTHING on my mind.

A loser like me....

2011-09-06T07:00:00.000-05:00

Let the giggling ensue...

2011-09-01T07:00:00.000-05:00

Bubba - After being woken up several times the other morning, he grouchily gets up and starts getting ready for school. As I tap my foot by the front door, he says, "You're up and ready a lot better because you aren't working as hard as I am every night at football." Bubba - "Mom you only think about yourself." *chokes on words* I'd like to stop taking him to football, sitting there for 2

Wordless Wednesday - First day of school

2011-08-31T11:22:00.002-05:00

5th grade 2nd grade

Music Monday....Cuz I Can.

2011-08-29T15:48:00.002-05:00

Growing Older.

2011-08-25T15:12:00.000-05:00

I don't like to think about how old I am. Even worse, I don't like thinking about how old the kids are all getting. In all honesty, though, I look forward to growing older. I look forward to seeing these children grow hopefully into mature, productive adults. I look forward to the future. I don't want it to go by any faster than it already is, but I do look forward to it, nonetheless. MR.FF

First day of school.

2011-08-24T10:19:00.000-05:00

"I'm not gonna cry." I told myself. Well, self? YOU ARE A LIAR. I dropped Buggy off at her new school this morning. Fifth grade. FIFTH grade. I hugged her tightly, told her how proud I am of her and wished her the best first day of school ever. "Now, go before I cry." I told her as my eyes starting tearing up and I walked away. I could feel her eyes roll and the inhale as she held

Music Monday.

2011-08-22T10:53:00.000-05:00

i love this song...and performance.

10 years old MIGHT be too young for Facebook, but not for spelling.

2011-08-17T16:00:00.000-05:00

Buggy has a facebook page. She posts. A lot. My question.... CAN I PLEASE CORRECT HER ON HER SPELLING ERRORS??? It's not lazy text spellings...yet. It's true misspelled words. (Did I just misspell "misspelled") meh. *taps fingers on desk* Here's what I'm talking about. My status: I'd love to see Jason Mraz...he sounds amazing on these live videos. ♥ Buggy: OMG i love this song and

Everyday I'm Shufflin... Music Monday.

2011-08-15T13:03:00.000-05:00

This song just makes me want to move my feet.

1,000

2011-08-10T15:51:00.000-05:00

Why not be random? eh? It's one of the things I do best. In honor of my 1,000th post please send me $1,000. Thank you. Today is my 1000th post. I mean technically it would have been yesterday two days a week ago had I posted, but the pressure was just too much to handle. I think your $1,000 will help though. While you're in the giving spirit....how 'bout some extra hours in the day? A

Music Monday.

2011-08-01T09:00:00.001-05:00

Music Monday. Happy August.

TGIF! Go away headache.

2011-07-29T16:03:00.000-05:00

I'd like to bathe in Tylenol right now. I have a killer headache which should make the White Sox game fun tonight. :) Taking Mr.FF's kids with us...mine went last time...how difficult is it for a family of 6 to go together? Looks as if I will be driving a "mom" mobile for a long time to come. Just sayin. No downsizin there, (twss). If we were ever to move in together...we'll need a 5....

Oops

2011-07-28T22:44:00.002-05:00

I was so busy facebooking working today that I ran out time to blog...but you can go enjoy the sweetness here if you like. No. I did not have a baby. Someone did, but it sure as hell wasn't me. Thankyouverymuch.

I wish I could be wordless today

2011-07-27T14:20:00.000-05:00

I want so desperately to be wordless today. I wish I had some GREAT pictures from the Buffett concert....but I don't. *cries in coffee cup* I forgot to put a memory card in my point and shoot camera...so the memory was full from other pictures. :( I stole a couple pictures from someone else off of facebook...well, stole is a strong word. I did tell her I "stole" them. She was ok with it. :

Summer Lovin...Happens so fast.

2011-07-26T16:02:00.000-05:00

My goodness. It's 85 degrees out today, absolutely no humidity. It almost feels chilly in the shade. Is summer over? Kids started jump start summer school on Monday. We are one month away from the new school year starting. Is summer over? Football practice starts in less than a week. I don't want summer to be over. Jimmy Buffet concert was earlier this year than in years past. I wish

Music Monday...best crowd participation.

2011-07-25T11:54:00.000-05:00

*note, this is NOT my video...we were on the other side of the stage...but the singing was just as loud over there. Well, it's been two days since Buffett...and my calves are not letting me forget the awesome time I had. However, the sound system for Buffett didn't have as great of a time. Lost sound and video during one of his greatest songs. Good thing it wasn't during "Why don't we get

i like things the way they are. Period.

2011-07-22T15:50:00.000-05:00

I like my life right now. I like where it's at. right. now. I love Mr.FF. I love his kids. I haven't wanted to make someone happy like I want to make him happy. I'm good. I'm great. I'M HAPPY... Just the way we are now. Period. thankyouverymuch.

oh. no. you. don't.

2011-07-21T15:48:00.000-05:00

Listen here summer cold or whatever the hell you are...GO AWAY. I do not have time for you. You are NOT wanted. I have a fun weekend planned and I will not let you get in the way. Trust me. I will drink my weight in alcohol to drive you away. Don't tempt me. If the alcohol doesn't it do it, the heat will. I'll sweat you away. So just don't even bother. I mean it.

It's hot, in case you didn't know.

2011-07-20T14:37:00.000-05:00

At work we share a parking lot with a church. Today, at 92 degrees outside and a heat index of AT LEAST 100 if not more, that church is getting a new roof. About 10 guys are out there, stipping that roof, putting on new tar paper which is overly inviting that sun to blaze upon them. I feel guilty every time I walk out to smoke. It's as if I've got a fresh glass of water with a slice of

shut the front door.

2011-07-19T15:05:00.000-05:00

First things first... Holy hell where is this summer going so fast? It's like it was right in my grasp and then started slipping away. It is the middle of JULY already. Sheesh. Secondly, I celebrated a BLOG-VERSARY. WHAT??? I didn't even realize it. FOUR YEARS. yo. FOUR YEARS?!?!!? Ok, that's just crazy. July is my most favorite month ever. This July has not let me down either.

5 DAYS.

2011-07-18T16:56:00.000-05:00

See that countdown up at the top of my page??? *eeee* *giddy* Buffet...in 5 days! WOOOHOOO...

music monday

2011-07-11T12:23:00.001-05:00

I love Demi Lovato. This is a beautiful song. BTW, I'm on vacation this week. My Mom is here from Arizona!! YAY!!

sharing is caring

2011-07-07T12:14:00.001-05:00

super busy...good times. thought this was beautiful and wanted share. you're welcome.

Today. I am 37.

2011-07-05T10:02:00.000-05:00

heading to the pool. hope you all had a fantastic holiday.

It better not rain on my parade...anymore....

2011-07-01T15:44:00.000-05:00

The weather here is CRAZY. I think Mother Nature is throwing a tantrum. Dear Mother Nature. Please stop. The rain, the lightening, the thunder....THE MOTHER LOVING HAIL...it's enough. Please. Don't rain on my parade. Thank you. Stacie-The birthday girl and LOVER of all things 4th of July related. *sigh* I left the house this morning. The lightening was flashing in the sky. No rain, in

Comcast better BRING IT.

2011-06-30T14:39:00.000-05:00

A couple of weekends ago, on my retail therapy trip, I purchased a computer for my house. Can you believe that since I've moved into my new house, almost 2 years ago, I have not had Internet at home? I've only had access at work or Mr.FF's house. Excited about my new purchase I called our local telephone carrier and scheduled installation. I was so excited. Of course their window of time

Campout-Wordless

2011-06-29T15:24:00.002-05:00

I'm so excited, I can't even complain...

2011-06-28T14:29:00.000-05:00

I want to complain...and I have a doozy of a complaint...but I just can't. I can't complain when I am this damn excited. You guys. It's here. This weekend. It's my most favoritest holiday ever. I love it more than Christmas. I'm giddy. Friday night will be fireworks at the beach. Saturday is a parade followed by a big pool/4th of July party. Sunday no plans. Monday, kids are in the

Give me a minute...Monday

2011-06-27T15:50:00.000-05:00

and the Monday Minute.... 1 - What's a piece of advice you'd like to share? Never assume, it makes an ass out of you and me. I assume a lot and I typically assume wrong. 2 - Describe the last time you sat on the toilet screaming at someone to bring you some toilet paper. This is a normal regular occurrence at my house, apparently I get a parenting fail on teaching my kids to replace the

Shit load of awesome.

2011-06-23T10:47:00.000-05:00

How do you spend your free time? A weekend without kids...alone. Wanna know what I do? Or more accurately, what I did. I watched a shit load of movies. Lots. It's almost embarrassing the amount of hours I sat in front of the TV, but you know what? It was awesome. Just Go With It. I love me some Adam Sandler...and throw in a little Jennifer Aniston? Awesome. I liked the movie. No

Wordless...ish.

2011-06-22T16:21:00.000-05:00

The bunny is still not named, but I know the name for Mr.FF.... SUCKER!!! :)

RELAY 2011

2011-06-21T16:50:00.000-05:00

To say we had a good time on Friday at the Relay would be an understatement. The night started with a demonstration from Buggy's Karate school. She's so badass. No worries, that boy totally deserved it. ;) Look out she's coming your way next. Then came the Survivor's lap. This is the part I wish my friend could have been there to see and be a part of it with all the others. For those of you

Music Monday and a Monday Minute.

2011-06-20T13:12:00.000-05:00

Just bought Adele's 21 cd this weekend, I love it. 1 - In terms of having sex, etc, what's your 'safe word'? "whoa" 2 - What are you wearing? clothes. and a smile. 3 - How are you feeling? I feel like I'm on a fence and it's not a fun fence. 4 - How many and which languages can you speak fluently? English and sarcasm. and finally... 5 - Name at least one thing that you did

Dad's day struggles....

2011-06-17T12:54:00.000-05:00

I struggle with this holiday. It irritates me to no end. Maybe it's cause my "father" isn't much of a Dad. Or maybe it's cause now divorced f*cking twice, I have to share my kiddies with their Dad. Or maybe it's cause Hallmark sucks ass at the "Hey Dad you were never there for me, but HFD anyway, asshole." Or maybe it's cause Hallmark doesn't make nice, not too mushy "step dad" cards. Or

Years Past...

2011-06-16T15:08:00.000-05:00

2009 2010 2011 FRIDAY...WE WALK. :) I met the $48 in 48 goal...but let's not stop there...keep the donations coming, I appreciate it. :D

Relay for Life.

2011-06-15T15:20:00.001-05:00

OK, so here's the deal. I've been challenged to raise $48 online in 48 hours for Relay For Life. Donating is quick and easy - and any amount, no matter how small, WILL make a difference in the fight against cancer. Can you help me out? Skip the java this morning and donate the $5. If you pack your lunch you could donate $10. Every bit helps! Click to donate. Thanks **** About three

It's like Animal Kingdom here.

2011-06-14T16:28:00.000-05:00

About a month ago a bird built a nest in the back cubby of my house. *that's the little cubby area* It was a double decker on a little shelf thing I have. I was concerned about it's location so I moved it outside of the cubby. The next morning the shelf and the nests were laying on the ground. Oops. Guess it was a little unsteady in the wind. I moved the shelf back into the cubby. The

Music Monday..

2011-06-13T11:58:00.000-05:00

Lyrics I try so many times but it's not taking me and it seems so long ago that I used to believe and I'm so lost inside of my head and crazy but I cant get out of it I'm just stumbling And I'm juggling all the thoughts in my head I'm juggling and my fears on fire but I'm listening as it evolves in my head I'm balancing on one fine wire And I remember the time my balance was fine and I was

More and more Weiner talk.

2011-06-10T16:24:00.001-05:00

All this Weiner talk would usually have me turned on...except, I'm TOTALLY annoyed. (that card kinda helped...) I think back to my first marriage, where infidelity was a reality. I can't even IMAGINE how difficult it had to be for him to carry out this infidelity without the world wide web to help facilitate it; without a cell phone to sext or send pictures back and forth. *wipes the

School's out. for. the. summaaaaa.

2011-06-09T16:39:00.000-05:00

TODAY. Today is the last day of school for my Buggy and Bubba...and for Onion and Burger. LAST DAY of 1st grade, 4th grade, 7th grade and 2nd grade...holy cow that's a lot of grades. Speaking of grades, the report cards come home with the kids today too. I'm excited to see how they all did. :) SO, starting tomorrow the kids are OFFICIALLY on SUMMER BREAK. Buggy will go to her Dad's for his

Wordless Wednesday...

2011-06-08T12:50:00.000-05:00

and Mr.FF's cake he made for the bride and groom. More pictures from the wedding here... and yesterday's post...

Wedding...not mine. TYVM.

2011-06-07T13:50:00.000-05:00

So as I mentioned yesterday, a friend of mine from high school asked me to photograph his wedding. Full post here... This group, especially two of the clowns in the back always have us laughing. It's crazy to think that we graduated 19 years ago and yet, none of us has really changed. Not just in looks, but in how mature we act. It's what keeps us so young, I think. Laughing is the best

Monday Minute and more.

2011-06-06T15:48:00.000-05:00

1 - What part of 'no' do you not understand? The no part. 2 - Which current reality show do you think you could win? Probably none. 3 - Would you amputate your right arm for ten million dollars? wow. yes. 4 - If I say, just bring it - what you got? A camera and a sense of humor. 5 - You are opening a restaurant. What type or theme of food are you serving? Cybil. It would change

Love u.

2011-05-27T16:22:00.000-05:00

So, of course, I get lots of texts that say "love u" in some form or another. My friends and I tell each other all the time. If tomorrow was the last day on Earth (or Oct whatever the date is for the new end of the world is) I want my friends to know that I love them. However, getting a text from your ex-husband that says "Love u." is quite comical. Over a year ago I would have been pissed at

I'm a day late.

2011-05-26T10:59:00.001-05:00

For wordless Wednesday...but....we had family pictures done for this year. :) Thank you to Studio Rachel Photography Three Headed Chin Twins. Er, Triplets?!?! Yes, my 10 1/2 year old is almost as tall as me. There should be a law. Just sayin. Remember last year's pictures? I love them and I love this year's too. :) Buggy has changed. Bubba and I look the sameish. :) Bubba's

The traveling plunger.

2011-05-25T12:45:00.002-05:00

Bubba and I, we clog toilets. Sorry, but it's true. This delicate little beautiful flower you know as Stacie's Madness, clogs toilets. When I poop, I poop big. Go big or go home. Here at work we have ONE plunger for two bathrooms. I make it a point to walk to the bathroom that is farther away from my office strictly because it usually houses the one lonely plunger. I went to that

Well...we're still here...

2011-05-24T15:08:00.000-05:00

The world did not end. Yippee. The prediction was a little like Chicken Little, no? The world didn't end, but there was a very devestating tornado in Joplin, MO and for some of those people their world ended. Very sad. This weekend I am playing photographer for a friend's wedding. After their wedding they are driving to Bronson, Mo for their honeymoon. Today the bride to be posted that

I'm whiney..I'm annoying myself...

2011-05-20T13:03:00.000-05:00

It's why I didn't post yesterday. I'm being a whiney miserable brat. Just sayin. I need to use 1,2,3 magic on my own whiney ass. So...let's talk about something happy, shall we? (What's this about the world ending?? ) ((That's about as happy as the whole "you're entering puberty" crap.)) This weekend we are heading to Indianapolis for the Cystic Fibrosis walk. I am excited about it.

Bubba + Baseball = Cold

2011-05-18T15:26:00.000-05:00

Dear mother nature, It's baseball season, could you please warm us up? mmk thanks. Love, Bleacher Mom.

This is a HAPPY time???

2011-05-17T14:41:00.000-05:00

If my grey hair wasn't bad enough... If going to the Dude Ranch and witnessing first hand how much she's grown, just wasn't enough... NO. There's a cherry on the top. And by the end of this post...or even in a short minute, you will see just how inappropriate that statement is. There was a buzz amongst the moms on our dude ranch trip about an upcoming "talk" that the girls and boys were

Music Monday...

2011-05-16T16:46:00.002-05:00

Howdy - Part 2

2011-05-12T11:58:00.000-05:00

So yesterday I told you about the place...it really was a nice place. I'd like to get into a little bit of revelations that hit me this weekend. You never know how old your child is until you see them through other's eyes...or observe them with their friends. That could be a good or bad thing. I liked what I saw of Buggy this weekend. She's goofy. She's laid back. She's loud (like her

Far from Wordless

2011-05-11T12:13:00.002-05:00

So, yesterday I meant to tell you all about my Dude Ranch experience, but I got wrapped up into a website and before I knew it the day had slipped away. (Now today has slipped away as well, this is going to be a two or three part blog) Curious the website? Fro Knows Photo. Anywho. The Dude Ranch. It was AH-MAZING on so many levels... The first level: The place. It took a good three

Music Monday...the after dude ranch song. ;)

2011-05-09T17:02:00.000-05:00

A little bit random.

2011-05-06T10:29:00.000-05:00

"Just for the record, the weather today is calm and sunny, but the air is full of bullshit." — Chuck Palahniuk (Diary) Haha. I love this. I might have to check out the book, Diary. He also wrote Fight Club. I haven't seen that movie in a long time...but I remember liking Brad Pitt it. Ed Norton wasn't hard to look at either. *** Wanna see a great performance on Idol??? Me too.

Dude!

2011-05-05T16:22:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow I am leaving for a Dude Ranch with Buggy and her girl scout troop. I am really excited. There is a strict no electronics policy. NO ipods, NO DS's, NO computers and NO CELL PHONES. Nilch, nada. I'm cool with that. Buggy and I can really use this time together. I think we're both stoked. Even though there will be other moms there and other girls, it is just that...GIRLS ONLY.

Wordless and You Capture

2011-05-04T15:33:00.000-05:00

For You Capture - Outside Wordless.

I don't claim to be the brightest bulb on the shelf

2011-05-03T15:41:00.000-05:00

Sharpest crayon in the box... However those sayings go. I have blonde moments. I have several blonde moments. Today being one...did you realize that it's May 3rd? I did. What I didn't realize is that school will be out in ONE MONTH. Holy crap. One more month of having a 4th grader and a 1st grader. One more month of my daughter's elementary school career. She moves up to the intermediate

Music Monday...Sara Bareilles-Bottle it Up.

2011-05-02T15:25:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday. :)

I think I might have jinxed myself....

2011-04-29T15:44:00.000-05:00

Yesterday's post about death...to my first found gray hair today. Seriously? I had chinese food for lunch. I love this place by work here, they have been the best. I order the #19, shredded chicken with mushroom. *drool* The second exciting part is always the fortune cookie. Today's...was without fortune. I know. WTF??? Fortuneless cookie??? *pft* A favorite contestant of mine went

We all die.

2011-04-28T14:59:00.000-05:00

I just hope that when it's my day...I go peacefully...which would be an oxymoron if you knew MY family. They are all so loud...and up in your business. So, last week, my Aunt's step mom passed away from cancer. She was a lovely person, always had kind words to say, kept her dirty jokes softly in your ear. She was as she appeared from the outside, she was a great step mom to my Aunt and her

Wordless Wednesday...Easter..

2011-04-27T16:46:00.000-05:00

Randoms again?!?!?!?!

2011-04-26T15:33:00.000-05:00

We colored eggs with Mr.FF and his boys last week. Me: Thanks for sharing your eggs with us... MrFF: I wish you'd share your eggs with me, but they don't work. Me: Oh they work, they're just protected by a shell called MIRENA. *** I'd like to report that all boiling of eggs went successfully this year. Mr.FF did all the boiling. *** On the way to work this morning...the radio talking

Guilty

2011-04-22T11:00:00.000-05:00

I have an overwhelming sense of guilt today. There's a pit at the bottom of my stomach. Maybe it's all the Easter candy I've already consumed. Maybe it's because it's going to be Easter and I'm thinking about family that I don't see or talk to much. Maybe it's because there was a death in my extended family...and that circles back to the family I don't see or talk to much. Maybe it's all of

It's 4/20

2011-04-20T13:15:00.000-05:00

I guess it's a myth that the police code for smoking pot is 4 20. However, it's National Pot Smoker's Day. Just an FYI. I'm gonna go smoke 1 random today... Today is my friend, Chasty McNasty's birthday. :) *me and Chass at the Buffett concert last year...Aug 2010. I met Chass back in 2002. She moved to the area to live with her boyfriend. Her boyfriend is a boy I used to babysit for *

Dang Wabbit.

2011-04-19T14:41:00.000-05:00

Easter Bunny pictures...Bass Pro Shop or a Cute Candy Store? I asked this question on Facebook. People really answered it. Dumbasses. I laughed so hard when I heard Bass Pro Shop advertise their hours for the Bunny visits. Seriously? *best Elmer Fudd voice* "It's Wabbit season, and I'm hunting wabbits, so be vewy, vewy quiet!" *Best Redneck voice* "Here get your picture take with the

Add these guys to my list.

2011-04-18T10:12:00.000-05:00

Beautiful song...and I love Zac Brown Band. I'd like to see these guys in concert too...add them to my list. :) Happy Music Monday.

Friday fly by

2011-04-15T15:49:00.000-05:00

Holy cow, today has FLOWN by...maybe it's cause it's down right WINDY out today. I walked out for lunch and thought, "Toto, we aren't in Kansas anymore." It's THAT windy out there. I do love when Friday's fly by...the closer to 5pm the better. :) I haven't talked much about Idol this season, but I was a little surprised that Mr. White Teeth was eliminated last night. I shall miss his

Total Geek out...in a Band Geek kinda way...

2011-04-14T13:28:00.000-05:00

Tuesday night's Rush concert was AWESOME. Musically - I totally geeked out. Honestly, I don't think I've been to a concert that I didn't enjoy. This one though, like Santana, had me just amazed. The talent. Ahhh-mazing. It also "rushed" me right back to high school, where I remember first being introduced to them. All the boys liked Rush. I liked all the boys. Catch my drift

May 21st 2011....

2011-04-13T15:46:00.000-05:00

I'm walking for this little girl... and her brother... Please donate to our efforts. Last year's walk. Thank you. :) Carry on.

Partial Bucket List.

2011-04-12T13:46:00.001-05:00

Today is my friend's 37th birthday...she made a comment on her facebook that she is dangerously close to 40. It made me giggle...and then think SHIT. Remember when someone in their late 20s seemed "old"? Now...60 doesn't even seem "old" to me. I was watching Brothers and Sisters last night, the one character was turning 30. His brother had found a list that he had made at age 14. Things

Monday Music

2011-04-11T08:49:00.001-05:00

I admit. I'm somewhat of a drama queen. I'd like to say it's because I'm passionate. Others may not agree. :) Happy Monday!!

Books into movies...

2011-04-08T16:38:00.000-05:00

I just finished the book The Lovely Bones. I wanted to read the book before I saw the movie. I guess I'm weird like that. Mr.FF says, "What? They made a book from this movie?" *shakes head* I liked the book. I found it comforting in a way. Sure it was about a horrible death of a young girl, but she watches her family from "the in between". She watches as they fall apart over her death

Turning 25.

2011-04-07T16:43:00.000-05:00

Today my little sister turns 25. TWENTY FIVE, yo. Gosh I remember when I turned 25 almost 12 years ago last year. I didn't have any kids yet. I was married to EX#1. My life was pretty easy. Turning 25 did bother me though, BIG TIME. I remember thinking, "Crap, 25? I better get a tattoo or something young and maybe a little stupid." And so I did. I don't regret it. Maybe when I'm

WW-SPRING

2011-04-06T15:31:00.000-05:00

L-R Buggy, Bubba, Burger and Onion.

I think my daughter is a hoarder...

2011-04-05T16:25:00.000-05:00

I really do. She doesn't mind living in a room that has stuff everywhere. No matter how many organizational things I buy for her stuff, it never stays organized. She has stuff, shoved everywhere. Maybe she's a typical kid and when told to clean up her room she just shoves and shoves until it is unseen to the Mom's eye. This past weekend I've had the spring cleaning bug hit me. It started

FOOL.

2011-04-01T16:42:00.000-05:00

I am a complete and utter fool. I can't help it. I am gullible, but I like to define gullible as a genuinely kind hearted person. For those reasons, I do NOT like April Fool's Day. It is Mr.FF's favorite holiday, right up there with Christmas. His FAVORITE. I can see some fun in it, I suppose...but really....it's a free pass to lie. Right? Like TODAY, Fool's Day, you can LIE YOUR

3...just THREE.

2011-03-31T14:07:00.000-05:00

3 things. This is his third lost tooth. This picture is a little overexposed due to me playing with my camera...trying to learn. Finally, *puts piece of straw in mouth* y'all this is the most hillbilly lookin snaggletooth kid I've ever seen. I seriously want to break out in a southern draw every time he starts talking. I hear banjos.

If I had an iphone, I would totally get this...(ww).

2011-03-30T16:06:00.000-05:00

I have a busy day of being stunning case for the iphone 4 from Zazzle.com

It's all about the Anniversaries, yo.

2011-03-29T17:02:00.000-05:00

Remember this one??? 40 years of wedded bliss celebration groovy style??? Well this past weekend I was taking pictures at a 26th year anniversary renewal of vows ceremony. It was a beautiful thing. As the now married for 26 year bride stood outside in the hall waiting for her entrance I walked out to her. She was shaking, nervous and overwhelmed by the show of love in the room awaiting

Music Madness, er Monday

2011-03-28T14:13:00.000-05:00

I love this song...and like it even more acoustically as shown here.... Shinedown. Sound of Madness.

Seriously.

2011-03-25T16:10:00.000-05:00

It's been one hell of a week, yo. Monday Buggy came home from school sick and quite honestly, I was glad, cause I felt like a truck had hit me as well. Tuesday we were both back to work and school, she feeling much better and me still feeling blaaah. However, I struggled through the day to catch up from missing most of Monday. Wednesday much of the same...posted our cakes that we made for the

Cubscout Cake Baking...2011 Wordless Kinda

2011-03-23T14:50:00.000-05:00

The yummiest looking Bubba's The most realistic Burger's All cake, chocolate, etc.

St. Patrick's Day...gone

2011-03-18T16:12:00.000-05:00

I celebrated St. Patrick's day like no other, I am sure. It's all about the food and beer right? For lunch I had Chinese. Dinner I had tacos. No beer to be had. I really wanted a beer yesterday. I didn't have any. As I drove past the Irish-named bar in our town, I could smell the stench of it, I could hear the noise of bar patrons, my mouth salivated a little, my social bones ached a

I look like ME, but really like my Aunt.

2011-03-17T15:26:00.000-05:00

We sat in the Denny's down in Indianapolis, trying to get something in our stomachs before we headed back to the hotel for the night. We order, get our drinks and we're sitting there waiting for our food. The service was pretty slow. I imagine because we weren't the really late night/early morning after the bar closes clientele that it bothered me. The staff seemed lethargic. The coffee

Wordless Wednesday...ever been told you look like a celeb?

2011-03-16T13:15:00.000-05:00

I knew it'd be Emily.

2011-03-15T14:27:00.000-05:00

Bachelor news...as if it is news at all. I knew it would be Emily....however, I was sad to hear on the "after the rose" show how many problems they've had since the taping. Although I TOTALLY get it. Shit. Mr.FF and I aren't on a reality show where he is kissing and making out with 25 other woman and I have insecurity issues. So, Emily, I get it. I can't imagine how difficult it's been

There's always next year...

2011-03-14T16:52:00.000-05:00

This was Bubba's first year wrestling. I never knew I could be a competitive person. In fact, I myself was never competitive athletically. However, watching your children compete....it's hard NOT to be competitive. I want him to win, but more importantly, I want to see him rewarded for his efforts. This weekend we were in Indianapolis for the state wrestling tournament. Bubba had only won

And so it goes (Billy Joel) - because anything I say today...will be wrong.

2011-03-10T15:52:00.000-06:00

I am making today a music day...my head hurts, my cramps are flaring (tmi?) and anything I say today will be WRONG and not in the "you're so wrong you're right" kind of way...so enjoy! Happy Thursday.

Dear....

2011-03-09T14:51:00.000-06:00

Dear Elliptical, I know, it's been a while. Today you were there for me. Thank you for the happy endorphin boost. I needed them. Sincerely, Stacie- sorely missing her exercise time. *** Dear Jack in the Box thingy-majig, You are so funny looking sitting atop my antennae. You really make me smile. However, I've noticed your eyes are missing. Was that last accident too much for you? Yes

2011-03-05T09:16:00.001-06:00

You Make a Great First Impression You can handle almost any social situation with grace, even the tricky ones. Strangers often find you charming and interesting. You are often remembered fondly. Even if you're not naturally outgoing, you can make conversation with anyone if you need to. Whether you were born this way or had to work to get here, you are definitely

IDOL =>The way I see it.

2011-03-03T15:45:00.002-06:00

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and call my top five girls/boys and name the wild cards. Boys. In no particular order: James Durbin (Riki Tiki) Casey (This is what we imagine Onion looking like when he's older and much cooler) Scotty (This is Buggy's favorite...and quite honestly he is ADORABLE and has a voice to boot (get it? cowboy boot?) *dorks*) Jake (The preacher, this man takes this woman

disconnect.

2011-03-02T17:01:00.000-06:00

*beep beep beep* I think I'm gonna have to go random today, I've attempted two separate blogs..and I just can't post them entirely. My mind is all kinds of random today. I'm feeling a little Charlie Sheenish. Does anyone even have "house phones" anymore to know that beeping noise when the phone is off the hook...and just in saying "off the hook"...it's funny to think of the things my kids

Seven.

2011-02-28T10:52:00.000-06:00

Today, February 28th, is my Bubba's SEVENTH birthday. *claps* Feb 20th we celebrated Bubba's SEVENTH year life. Or as MR.FF put it, we celebrate SEVEN years I've managed to live through life with Bubba. OR SEVEN years and Bubba still has life. I kid. He can really be a good kid when he's paid. Mr.FF made the cake... Bubba read his birthday cards...so cool to hear your child read...

Cookies have been picked up...now on to delivering ours...

2011-02-27T08:29:00.000-06:00

You chimed in and now I'm gonna ring my own bell.

2011-02-25T15:28:00.000-06:00

Last post I posed a question to all of you, thanks to those who chimed in. Here was the question..."Is paying your kids for As and Bs the same as buying them a toy when they behave out in public?" My stance? They are the same thing. Mr.FF's? They are not the same thing. We started a semi-debate on this topic...but we never did finish it...I offered him the opportunity to guest blog here

Chime in...

2011-02-17T13:33:00.000-06:00

Is paying your kids for As and Bs the same as buying them a toy when they behave out in public? Chime in...this requires TOTAL participation on your part...