Maybe I am just mean....

Not quite sure...but, maybe I am just a mean judgemental person....

But then again.....maybe not.

One thing that rubs me the total wrong way is when I see parents who subject their children to things that they did not ask for.

I will admit...I am judgemental as far as that is concerned.

Today, we went to the zoo with our fantastic playgroup friends.

While we were admiring the sea lions, I noticed a little boy who was maybe 4 to 5 years old.

He was darling...cute as a bug.

Then, he turned around. He had on a t-shirt with an adult sexual statement on it...that was put with a pinata to make it look more like a child's saying.

He had no clue what it meant...and it was 100% inappropriate.

I pointed it out to one of my friends....very discreetly. I didn't say anything bad...just said "Did you see that little boy's shirt?"

Apparently the Mom heard me and started getting all flustered talking to her husband about me saying something about the t shirt.

This sounds so high school.....

But, if you are going to put your child in clothing that draws negative attention....then please be expected for people to talk about you. Isn't that the whole idea of the shirt?

So anyway...that is my soap box post for the month.

If your child does not understand what the saying means on his shirt, and if your child is to young to have those thoughts and feelings, then please do not put the shirt on the child.

So there.

Pain free

Raise your hand if you love to shop for swimsuits. ::Crickets chirping::

For the record, I did not have my hand raised.

Walking into the swimsuit section is daunting...I always seem to find myself in the granny section....you know...the swim suits with skirts.

Another reason it is something I loathe is because the selection is always picked over....always.

The good suits are gone in April. 3 months before I am ready to wear one.

So this year, I did my shopping on line.

It is virtually pain free. I ordered exactly what I have been looking for....studied the sizing chart...and can't wait for the UPS truck to drop it off.

Just kidding...I really want to wait...I don't want to try it on....but, I am looking forward to doing so in the peace of my own bathroom...where I can wonder why my backside looks like that....in private...without a certain almost 3 year old crammed into the dressing room with me.

Sounds fun.

been a long time....

Today had a fairly unusual beginning...

My child slept until 10 am. My almost 3 year old child.

Needless to say the day took a while to get started....but once it did, we went book hunting.

The kid and I went to the library. It has been a LONG time since I have been...

Computers have replaced the card catalog....that is how long it has been. ;)

Of course I went to the library in college...(almost 8 years ago) but that doesn't count.

We were there for about 15 minutes...enough time to pick out 4 books.

So...we have some reading to do.

I may have gone to the library for selfish reasons....kinda tired of Clifford and the princess books.

Maybe next time we go...I might even get a book.

But, let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Happy reading.

It is all for sale!

So get this...we have this online community website to help neighbors sell and buy items.

Last week I posted a listing for the little one's crib. You know...since she is in a big girl bed now!

I posted the listing...and had it sold in one day.

The family just came to pick it up...they are having a girl in August and loved the crib....

I made the suggestion to Shorty that I list every thing in our home on the website. All the furniture and rugs...and we could just start over again.

Just teasing. ;)

Happy they get to use the crib...seemed like a nice family.

Going to rummage through my house to find stuff to sell. ;)

See ya!

It's that time again....

When "Spring Forward" happens...my nerves get cranked up about being in a swim suit.

A little less than 3 months away...all while I sit here wondering what will stop me from eating Nilla Wafer cookies while I type this Short story....

Another motivation is a trip we have planned....going South of the border this summer with 3 other couples.

Did I mention that the other 3 wives can wear bikinis and feel ok about it?

My bathing suit has a skirt.

Sweet.

I hope this hot yoga will melt off some "mommy fat" and continue to make me feel better.

So, here is to swim suit season being just around the corner.

Great....

a question of taste....

This plastic made in China contraption made my child's eyes light up as if Santa himself was standing in the room.

A rainy day spent at the mall sounded more enticing than a rainy day at home.

The Disney Store is a bribe I use...I run my errands...and if she behaves...we go to the store.

While we were in the store admiring the "beautiful things" my child asked me the greatest question in the world.

"Did you bring your video camera?"

We video taped her in Disney World...so legitimate question I am sure....

I just am worried about her taste....does she really think a triple tower snow globe princess galore plastic contraption is really great?

Of course...she is 2.

for my family

One thing we have not experienced much of since welcoming a certain canine friend into our life is human toy destruction.

Today...an unfortunate accident occurred.

This 4 1/2 inch figurine that the little one adores lost her head in a certain doggie mouth this morning.

After taking it out of her jaws...and when I sat it on the table...only one thing came to my mind.

If you and I are blood relatives...then, I am sure the same thing is coming to your mind.

Man, I really miss her.

So...to all you other non blood relatives...hope you are wondering what I am talking about...maybe one day I will tell you.

And, I also hope your day is better than Cinderella's.

The end