Is anyone else obsessed with reality TV? It all started for me with MTV's Real World and Road Rules. Hey - they are the original! I've always followed Survivor and The Amazing Race. I would love to be on Amazing Race, but my brother-in-law works for CBS - so that squashes that dream! (kidding, Pat!) My newest favorites are The Biggest Looser, Project Runway, and The Hills (yes, I know I am too old to watch this..but I do!). There are many that I don't watch - American Idol, The Bachelor, Housewives of Orange County. You can't watch them all, right?
Anyway - a friend of mine has started a blog about reality TV. She is a great writer and it is fun to read. If you are into reality TV check it out.
http://www.myrealitybit.com/
Enjoy!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
No news is good news...
I have absolutely nothing to write about. It's not that we haven't been busy. Just nothing to write about. Hope to have something...ANYTHING to write about soon!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Love Dare Week 2 1/2
Love Dare - Must include friendships!!
To update you from my previous post about the Love Dare, I wanted to share with you my new feelings about this challenge. I am loved. I feel loved. I get it. I don't think this dare is for me. I have a healthy, fun, and loving relationship with my family and we tell each other how we feel every day.
Now, I am not against this program. I am all for it. I think it is great. But, I am going to use it in a different way. I have learned a lot this week about friendships. I have seen friends hurt by others, friends moving on with their lives, and friends lost in grief.
We need to cherish our friendships. Don't use your friends and not be a friend in return. Listen to each others wants, needs, and desires. Being a friend is not a chore, it is not hard, it is a gift. I need to make sure I don't take my friendships for granted.
My dearest friend went back to work a couple of months ago. I miss her terribly. Even though she lives right down the street, I never get to see her. I am so incredibly proud of her for this new adventure in her life, but I am also very sad that I don't see her every day. I still need her. I need to "dare" myself to meet her for lunch one day or just call her on a random day like I used to.
Lastly, I want to talk about my friend Jen. She lost her baby, Kevin, yesterday. Her troubled pregnancy was devastating and this result was unfortunately not a surprise. Jen made a couple of phone calls before going to the hospital to let her friends know what was going on. I believe the switchboards lit up in South West Charlotte. When the news spread about baby Kevin the MOMS Club hopped into action and circled the wagons. Jen has always been such a caring and supportive friend. It was so touching to see that when she needed help there was an endless line of support. I have a renewed sense of what true friendship means and want to make sure that I don't forget it.
We need to make sure we tell each other that we care. We need to show each other that we care. This is my new challenge. Dare to be that friend.
To update you from my previous post about the Love Dare, I wanted to share with you my new feelings about this challenge. I am loved. I feel loved. I get it. I don't think this dare is for me. I have a healthy, fun, and loving relationship with my family and we tell each other how we feel every day.
Now, I am not against this program. I am all for it. I think it is great. But, I am going to use it in a different way. I have learned a lot this week about friendships. I have seen friends hurt by others, friends moving on with their lives, and friends lost in grief.
We need to cherish our friendships. Don't use your friends and not be a friend in return. Listen to each others wants, needs, and desires. Being a friend is not a chore, it is not hard, it is a gift. I need to make sure I don't take my friendships for granted.
My dearest friend went back to work a couple of months ago. I miss her terribly. Even though she lives right down the street, I never get to see her. I am so incredibly proud of her for this new adventure in her life, but I am also very sad that I don't see her every day. I still need her. I need to "dare" myself to meet her for lunch one day or just call her on a random day like I used to.
Lastly, I want to talk about my friend Jen. She lost her baby, Kevin, yesterday. Her troubled pregnancy was devastating and this result was unfortunately not a surprise. Jen made a couple of phone calls before going to the hospital to let her friends know what was going on. I believe the switchboards lit up in South West Charlotte. When the news spread about baby Kevin the MOMS Club hopped into action and circled the wagons. Jen has always been such a caring and supportive friend. It was so touching to see that when she needed help there was an endless line of support. I have a renewed sense of what true friendship means and want to make sure that I don't forget it.
We need to make sure we tell each other that we care. We need to show each other that we care. This is my new challenge. Dare to be that friend.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Life Lessons by Brady
Today I am watching a friends son. Brady loves his friend Tyler, and wants to teach him all of his little life lessons.
"I friend! Garbage cans are yucky" (lesson 1). "And never eat hot sauce."(lesson 2) I think lesson 3 is that you don't have to rhyme all the time. "Later Alligator....Good-bye Crocodile."
These two are so cute together.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Racing Through The Weekend
It was beginning to be a yucky weekend. Full of rain and absolutely no plans. That is usually the recipe for a long disastrous weekend. Tod got off work a little early on Friday. We had a nice family dinner then decided to do a little shopping. On our way home Jacob said, "Are we going to do something fun?" Tod cannot resist Jacob's constant desire to "do something fun". He dropped Brady and I off at home and the he and Jacob headed to the Bobcats game. Jacob loves having one-on-one time with Daddy. (Riding the train downtown was a bonus!!)
Tod has turned into a runner. It is contagious. I've started running - just on the treadmill, and only have a few races under my belt. Now Jacob has the running bug. He told us that he wanted to run in a race. Tod found a one mile fun run for him. Perfect. So...on Saturday morning Tod and Jacob suited up for Jacob's first race at the Tega Cay Golf Course.
Here's Tod, Jacob and Brady before the race. Brady and I were the cheerleaders.
And their off... The weather was cold, wet, and rainy so there wasn't many participants. I think it is cute that Jacob and Tod have the same stride in this picture.
Coming up the last hill and they are still smiling.
Jacob was very proud of himself and loved getting Gatorade at the end of the race.
A victory donut!
Brady ate his victory donut too. Mmmmm.
As you can tell...we did get a little board on this rainy weekend. Sticking suction cup bullets to Brady's forehead was a highlight! We are all hoping for some sunshine soon!
Tod has turned into a runner. It is contagious. I've started running - just on the treadmill, and only have a few races under my belt. Now Jacob has the running bug. He told us that he wanted to run in a race. Tod found a one mile fun run for him. Perfect. So...on Saturday morning Tod and Jacob suited up for Jacob's first race at the Tega Cay Golf Course.
Here's Tod, Jacob and Brady before the race. Brady and I were the cheerleaders.
And their off... The weather was cold, wet, and rainy so there wasn't many participants. I think it is cute that Jacob and Tod have the same stride in this picture.
Coming up the last hill and they are still smiling.
Jacob was very proud of himself and loved getting Gatorade at the end of the race.
A victory donut!
Brady ate his victory donut too. Mmmmm.
As you can tell...we did get a little board on this rainy weekend. Sticking suction cup bullets to Brady's forehead was a highlight! We are all hoping for some sunshine soon!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Judge Jacob
We are trying to potty train Brady. Of course, Brady could care less. I bought a little potty that we put in whatever room he is in in hopes that he will use it whenever he needs to. The serious potty training comes when Jacob is home. Jacob is a huge help and knows that when Brady is potty trained we can go on more vacations. We decided to reward Brady with M&M's whenever he uses the potty. Well, Jacob has decided to be the official M&M pee judge. Yesterday Brady used the little potty and Jacob looked in and said, "Wow! Brady sure peed a lot. I think that deserves like 3 M&M's!" When Brady pees just a little...only one M&M. I laugh every time Jacob sits and thinks about how many chocolates each pee deserves! Brady would be fine with one M&M per pee. I'm not even sure Brady understands why he gets different amounts, but what the heck, it's a fun game!
Oh - and whenever Brady gets and M&M everyone else gets M&M's too. (even Tod and I get one..or three)
Oh - and whenever Brady gets and M&M everyone else gets M&M's too. (even Tod and I get one..or three)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
I am Changed
IKEA has changed me into a shopper. I took my first trip to the Swedish wonderland today and am changed forever.
I have never been a shopper. Any kind of shopping - grocery, clothes, furniture - all of it. I remember going back to school shopping with my Mom and only buying one outfit while my sister tried on every item of clothing in the entire store. I just didn't like to shop. Until today.
The maze of amazing products from kids toys to outdoor furniture was completely mesmerizing. I was lost in it's organization. The little showrooms made my head spin with design ideas.
Thank you, IKEA, for showing me the way to a shoppers paradise!
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