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As parents you all know we are dying to hear out kiddos say “mommy” and all the other little mispronounced words that develop on their journey to toddlerhood. Then the nonstop chatter starts and doesn’t cease. I love the fact Olivia is forming sentences and we can hold little conversations together. She cracks me up with some of the things she comes up with…I’m sure the kids in her 2K class at school help a lot. (on a side note: thanks to all those parents whose kids undo all my good deeds with my kid).
The downside to her new found and highly used language skills is the sass. WOW. Who would have thought my gorgeous, loving, freely kissing two year old could spew sooo much sass? Sister goes all out with her hands on her hips and her head cocked to one side. I swear the day she gives me the “chicken neck” we’re headed to therapy. She still collapses like a noodle when she’s ticked off and potty training? So out the door. She would rather tinkle buckets in her pull ups than use the potty when she’s mad…and she does. We were out shopping one day and she was mad because she had to give the cashier what she was carrying so we could pay for it and she stood with her “make my day” face. The cashier told her how cute she was, etc. and little missy threw her hands on her hips, cocked her head, stuck out her tongue and said, “Blahhh.” OMG. I was mortified. What do you do? I’ll tell you..grab up your slinking to the floor 2 year old under your arm and tote her out screaming and try not to cringe when she looks you dead square in the eyes and says “Wub you.”
On a positive note, she can identify Bon Jovi on the radio and Muzak now and asks for him by name. That’s my 80s hair band loving tot.
Memorial Day is celebrated by different people in different ways and its meaning holds just as many differences. To some it’s a day off from work. To some it’s a chance for sales. To many of us it’s a day of honor and rememberance; remembering those who died while defending our Nation and its values.
As Memorial Day approaches us, the L family will remember those who have helped to attain our country’s honor and those who lost their lives defending it. As a spouse, I humbly thank all those who have served with our family over the years and those who continue to serve our Nation. As I’ve said before, our family extends past the four walls of our home and blood relatives. Our family includes our brothers and sisters in uniform as well as their families.
I ask that everyone take just a moment to step back from the potato salad and flag football games and before you head out in search of the best deals to remember what Memorial Day is about. Without the sacrifice of so many, our lives would not be what they are today.
Happy Anniversary, Will. I love you bunches!
I’m a week two weeks late with this but it seems to be my recurrent theme of late.
A local radio station has a Second Chance Prom every year to benefit their charity. I’ve wanted to go for the past 8 years but there has always been something that stood in the way or Will just flat out refusing to go. This year while he was on AT, I bought tickets. Hah. We went with Shannon and Tony and I must tell you, it was a freaking riot! We had the best time evah! It was way better than a high school prom; everyone had to be over 21 and there was a cash bar. We danced. We laughed. We made fun of those who brought out their mid-80s prom dresses. It ranged from church-type clothes to shiny pimp-like duds. I told Shannon that even though we were giggling our tushies off at the puff sleeves and Gone With the Wind-esque bows, every girl there thought she was the bell of the ball and felt pretty*, which is very, very important. However, their friends should have been gracious enough to tell them that sleeves stuffed with tissue paper went out with Hammer pants. Will even had a better time than he ever thought possible; I think we all did.
It was an amazing night and I hope that those who turned us down this year will go next year. For the rest of you, pack up and head our way – you can go, too.
Hammer pants (for those who may not know or can’t remember)
At dinner
At the prom
Tony and Shannon
Tony and Will (Darn them for being so photogenic!!)
Pimp
Pimp Posse
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*Before anyone stumbles here and makes a snide comment:
- No, I don’t think I’m better than anyone. I just dressed more tasteful than some and I know it – so did 93% of the other people there.
- My dress was bought 3 weeks before prom so I know it’s in the right decade. Besides, it’s black, not peach taffeta.
- Shannon went with me and told me what looked good and didn’t and I trust her.
- Will thought I looked smokin’ hot and that’s what matters.
Shanny sent me this…I’ll use it to fill space until I get off my nonblogging rear end and post like I should.
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the
first thing you thought? I really need to stop snacking (well, eating period.)
2. How much cash do you have on you? On my person not a dime. In my purse, a handful of change. Don’t carry much cash. (obviously)
3. What word rhymes with “DOOR”? Heh. Floor.
4. Favorite Planet: Earth
5. Who is the 4th person on the missed call list on your cell
phone? Well, since the first 5 are Will (every 3 mins. BABE: If I don’t answer it, I swear I.Will.Call.You.Back.) The next one was restricted…don’t have a clue as to who it was.
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone? Pachelbel’s Canon
7. What shirt are you wearing? Pink t-shirt from Oak Island, NC
8. Do you “label” yourself? Yup.
9. Name the brand of shoes you are currently wearing? Crocs
10. Bright or dark room? bright..
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before
you? Pretty nifty.
12. What does your watch look like? Stainless Rolex.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night? Snoring
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell phone
say? I’m in a meeting will call later
15. Where is your nearest 7-11? Virginia? We don’t have them here any more – at least not in my city.
16. What’s a word you say a lot? my name, take care, good-bye…I’m on the phone a lot for work.
17. Who told you s/he loved you last? Olivia
18. Last furry thing you touched? PomPom.
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days? 2 prescription, 1 multivitamin (each day)
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed? Oodles.
21. Favorite age you have been so far? 33
22. Your worst enemy? I tend to be my own worst enemy.
23. What is your current desktop picture? Olivia.
24. What was the last thing you said to someone? Have a good weekend.
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly
what would it be? Let me think. Yeah, right…give me the cash.
26. Do you like someone? Lots of peeps.
27. The last song you listened to? “Mad About You” by Belinda Carlisle on iTunes
28. What time of day were you born? 12:14 a.m.
29. What is your favorite number? 13
30. Where did you live in 1987? Monroe, NC
31. Are you jealous of anyone. Yes.
32. Is anyone jealous of you? I have no idea.
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened? On my way to work.
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money? Grrrr…
35. Do you consider yourself kind? Yes.
36. If you had to get a tattoo where would it be? My tushie.
37. If you could be fluent in any other language what would it be? Spanish
38. Would you move for the person you loved? Depends on where he wanted to go.
39. Are you touchy feely? Somewhat
40. What’s your life motto? Go in with an open mind and a good spirit and you’ll come out with the same or better.
41. Name three things you have on at all times? My watch, wedding rings, a kick butt attitude.
42. What is your favorite city/town? Wilmington, NC
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash? Olivia’s haircut.
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and
mailed it? This morning.
45. Can you change the oil on a car? Nope. But I can check it.
46. Your first love: What is the last thing you heard about him/
her? He’s married with some kids.
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry? Not as far as I would like…probably great grandparents.
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did
you dress fancy? Little black dress for a charity event (that post is in my drafts but I’m too lazy to finish uploading the pictures)
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now? My throat’s a wee bit achy.
50. Have you been burned by love? yes. who hasn’t?
51. Do you read in the bathroom? No.
52. Do you sing in the shower? or the car? Yes. Yes. and very poorly, I might add.
53. If you stumbled upon your ex’s blog, would you read it? Oh, heck yes.
54. Is there one food you have never eaten and refuse to try? What
is it and why? snails (yes, I know it’s escargot) Reason? It’s snails.
55. Can you change a flat tire on your car? Probably could if I had to. But between Willl, AAA and the kindness of strangers, I hope I never have to.
Okay, not so much but was so much fun reading it over at Shanny’s blog, I thought it would be fun to participate…
Shannon interviewed me. Her questions are below. If you’d like to participate, here are the RULES.
If you want to participate:
1. Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me”, or words to that effect.
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions, but I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You have to include this explanation, and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
SHANNON’S questions and my answers:
1. If you were forced to give up one of your five senses, which would you pick?
Smell. I like to see all things pretty, touch all things soft, taste all that is glorious and hear the screeching of my child. Smelling I can do without. It wouldn’t bother me to not smell stinky people, dirty feet or other unpleasant odors.
2. You win the big jackpot in the lottery. $50 million. After you
give to charity, pay for another adoption, buy new houses and pay off
bills, what’s the first truly indulgent thing you spend your money
on? And it has to be just for you.
Liposuction on the hips, thighs, and belly. Tushie lifted and b00bs repositioned to their original location. Seriously.
3. If a movie was made based on your life, who would play you and
your husband & why?
Mmmm…this one took some serious thought. I would want to be played by Reese Witherspoon. She’s sexy, got a great smile and a killer body – just like me so it was a natural choice. heh. For Will…I think I would want him played by Matthew McConaughey. Why? He’s hot.
4. Would you walk naked down your street, with all your neighbors
watching, for $1 million?
In a skinny minute. I don’t know most of my neighbors anyway. Besides, with a million bucks I could move and never have to see them ever again.
5. If you could live anywhere in the world for a year (money is no
object) where would you live?
Anywhere that is sunny, sandy and 72* all year long. If there’s not one place, then I’d island hop making sure I stay within my specs.
