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Because Barbie Rocks
12 MarI totally was all like, “Mooommmmy, I have to have them! Puhleeze!” And this may be T.M.I. but I also wished I could “Weird Science” that Derek doll and make him come to life. He was my dream man. (Not the Michael Bolton looking one – the tall, dark and handsome drink of water.) Step off Barbs. Step. Off.
Another Barbie thing that cracked me up – this week’s “Infomania
.” This had me laughing so hard I was crying, squealing and gasping for air. I love it!
Little David Cook Wannabe
11 MarNate really loves to rock out to some David Cook. He even recognizes him when he sees him on television. Here’s a sample of how serious he gets when he’s belting it out –
Brunch with “Barbie”
8 MarGlitter, jewelry, pink and purple decor, cupcakes, little girls dressed in their Barbie best and a teenager in a prom dress posing as the plastic doll come-to-life. Brunch with Barbie was a blast!Our town’s little library was so nice to offer Barbie fans this free event and I think the ladies running the show were quite surprised by the turnout. Several times, I heard them breathlessly say, “I hope we have enough for everyone. We didn’t even have half this many people last year.”
It was so packed that they quickly ran out of foam crowns to decorate and the jewels to dress up those crowns were being rationed (three to a child although Nia had a few more because I struck gold when I glanced at the floor – it was covered in sparkles of dropped jewels), the chip bowls didn’t even have crumbs left and people crowded around to take a picture with “Barbie.” Nia got her turn and was a little shy – after all, she was sitting next to Barbie!
Nia and "Barbie"
I also had her pose with another girl who I thought could have been Barbie. She was someone just attending the event but when I saw her (mini-dress, high-heels, make up and all), I felt compelled (and entertained) to ask her for a picture. (I was cracking myself up.)
Nia and a Girl I Thought Could be Barbie
Nia and I had great time and I’m so thankful that our library hosted such a nice event. Sure, there were a few (ungrateful) moms I heard complaining (“My little girl didn’t get to decorate a crown!” “They really didn’t plan well for this.”) but, for the most part, people were positive and patient. Nia and I wore smiles on our faces the whole time and I would make it a point to let the frantic ladies wearing “Friends of the Library” buttons know that we thought it was all wonderful. It seems we were actually kind of rewarded for our praise too – at the end of the event, Nia’s name was pulled from a big bowl of raffle tickets. She won the Barbie Grand Prize!
Nia Won the Big Barbie Prize!
The basket was filled with all sorts of goodies, including a Barbie. Tonight, that Barbie is being cuddled by Nia. As I was tucking them both into bed Nia told me, “This Barbie had to spend a long time in that basket huh Momma? But now, she gets to be with me.” I told her that meant that Barbie was really lucky because being with her was the best place she could be. In typical Barbie form, she closed her eyes, smiled, made a dramatic “that is so sweet” noise and said, “I love you Momma.”
Behind the Wheel Wonderland
24 NovMy drive to and from work should stink. It’s 45 miles away and it takes me anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half to make the trip – one way. It’s usually bumper to bumper, gas and brake and then gas and really brake the whole way. Sometimes, I’m just stopped. My car, stuck in the midst of four to six lanes of traffic, backed up for miles.
So, why doesn’t this suck? Part of the reason is because I like heading toward my destinations. I look forward to being at work and I look forward to being with the fam.
The other reason my drive doesn’t stink is magical and involves my CD player, the library and the ability to be taken to another world, while still paying attention to the road. (Although I have missed a few of my turns from time to time.)
In the last month, I’ve listened to five audio books. Right now, The Secret Life of Bees is calling my name and I can’t wait until tomorrow morning when I’ll start my car and the CD will pick up where it left off. I’m not just listening to fiction either. I’ve been educated by Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some guy telling me about The Millionaire Next Door.
I love my books on CD! My virtual library book bag is growing by the day and I’m shuffling through discs. Even Andrew is putting requests in for books. His all involve the deep stuff – politics, history and opinion. My next one is much lighter – Marley and Me. I’m sure it will make me laugh and cry and look like a total lunatic to the drivers stuck in the horrible traffic with me. Their drive must stink.
Are you cool enough?
19 JunIt’s 2 am and I’m at the hottest club right now. You have to be on a guest list to get in and even then you could get turned away if you don’t meet certain requirements.
You must be wearing the faded boxer shorts you’ve had since high school.
You must be wearing the same shirt you’ve had on all day.
You must have your hair pulled back with your daughter’s hair rubberband.
You must be rocking out with earbuds in as you surf the internet for jobs you won’t ever apply for.
Yes, I’m a freakazoid and here is a sample of some of the sweet beats that have me wanting to get up and bust a move in my HOT boxers.
If Nia Judged American Idol
10 AprNia is smarter than Paula Abdul but her judging skills are pretty much on the same level. It’s not about the singing, it’s all about how they look. Her favorite singer? She “likes all the girls the best because of their makeup.”
We’ve created a little Idol addict. We let her watch it last week for the first time and that was it. She wants more, constantly asking us when it was going to be on again. Andrew even had to mark the calendar to show her when she’d get to watch it. It makes her feel like such a big girl to get to watch a “mommy and daddy” show and I love to hear what she thinks about the singers.
“I like her the best because her shirt is sparkly.”
“Oh, look at her earrings!”
Hold on to your seat Paula – Nia’s getting ready to take your place! Don’t worry though, you still “look great!”
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