Breaking News!!!

Sorry folks, I know I already did my post for today but I am so excited I could bust. My husband informed me this morning that he also got the two other positions that he applied for. He is now also going to be a Tactical Defense Instructor and an Evidence Technician. He went for these two positions along with FTO and oddly got all three. Not that he won't be good at them all but usually they do no give most of the guys all the positions that they apply for AND especially when they have just been on a few years. Another cop friend he has who is also an excellent cop and all around guy just got one of the positions that he went for. I am not surprised that Cop Dad got them all. Like I said before, he works his ass off and truly is all business and takes his job very seriously. He was number one at the academy and class president, and he graduated at the top of his class in college too with honors and all that jazz too. And he says I have made him who he is today. Not sure about that just sometimes need someone to believe in you and love you through it all. The good AND the bad, cause Lord knows we have had both together. Congrats again Cop Dad! Never forget who's your best friend for life :)

Cause I'm "Weird"

I am not at all impressed or interested in the Wii.

I don't have "shows."

I feel most of the best movies and TV were filmed over 10+ years ago.

I have no idea about who most current celebrities are and current celebrity gossip.

I cannot watch Interventions, Cheaters, Cops, and very depressing shows like that but love to watch Snapped, Cold Case Files, and Forensic Files, etc. Go figure.

I am not a slave to my phone(s), I answer it if it is a good time, otherwise I take a peak at who's calling and call back later.

I have a real problem with people who instantly throw me on their forward list and think that's friendship or family contact, sending something my way once in awhile if they think I will find it funny is fabulous, stop sending me all the crap please.

I don't give persons in certain age brackets the time of day (younger). I think children and the elderly are the wisest beings that walk the earth.

I am not at all into or impressed by materialism or status seeking type people, I want to run the opposite direction. I love your BMW but if you are a horrible person, the car means nothing.

It puzzles and angers me that so much of the world revolves around alcohol. There is a time and a place in life for it and for many people in the world it causes more trouble than good. Still want to clobber the dippy waitresses over the head with the drink menu when we go to chain restaurants and then they have this big spiel about the drink specials, first of all can't you see that I'm pregnant and WHAT ABOUT THE FOOD SPECIALS?????

I don't believe in much of the medical profession today. Seems that most doctors just want to write a prescription and send you on your way. Really? Couldn't you take a minute to explain my condition or give a non-prescription suggestion? Wipe that smug smirk off your face when I tell you I don't want to take meds while pregnant . . . . . . . PLEASE!

I'm not a fan of kids clothes with characters on them.

I don't believe in artificial sweeteners, fat free foods, and baby formula.

I don't like most fast food.

I don't like most sports or all the hoopla they create but think they do have importance when they make people happy (who play them). Does that make sense.

I think it's sadly humorous when people in their 30's and up who are married with kids are still out partying, hitting the bars and getting wasted regularly. Huh?

It bothers the depths of my soul when people force girls to wear pink and play with dolls and force boys to wear blue and play with balls and trucks. Thanks mom!

I shutter at store-bought party and room themes. OY!

Who the Hell is Paris Hilton anyway and why are so many people obsessed with her? Somebody please feed her and give her some undergarments.

I prefer darker colored hair, dogs to cats, curves to boniness, and vegetables to meat.

Golf seems very boring and pointless to me.

I hate bangs on most people, I think people look better without them.

So what makes you weird? Can you come up with a list this long? Maybe you have some oddities to comment. I'd love to hear them :)

Great Ideas!!!

Just some things that I think are great ideas. Have any? I know you do. My list changes with each phase of my life. Ever come up with any of the same ones?

· Vegetarian Drive-Thru
(Healthy Fast Food)

· Late Night Dessert/Popcorn/Nachos & Movie Delivery
(I cannot believe that someone has not cashed in on this yet!!!)

· Women's Underwear That Opens At The Sides
(For quick easy changing without the pants and shoes situation)

· Childcare at malls, theme parks, and resorts

· A Child Mode Button For Cellphones
(They have airplane and silent mode but what about when you need to hand them your
cellphone in a desperate-for-entertainment situation and they end up calling 911 or assorted
contacts in your phone book . . . . . woops!!!)

· Adult Daycare
(For lonely retirees or the elderly that just need company?)

· Built-In Garbage Compartments For Cars
(They have all other kinds of built in compartments, holders and nooks and such, what about
an inconspicuous garbage drawer, bag or bin?)

· Playgrounds For Adults : The Outdoor Typical Type AND Indoor With Trampolines And
Inflatables (Hey, I'd still love to play on half the stuff at children's playgrounds but it's mostly
too dang small and all the other mothers frown on me pushing their kids out of the way when
I want a turn. Why should kids get all the fun?)

· Personalized Cesareans
(Why do the vaginal birthers get all the perks? I think it would be much more pleasant if you
could have your own cd or mp3 player being played, your own pick of gown, hat and slippers
for the O.R., AND having the option to have your baby handed to you to nurse right away and
letting hubby cut the cord too. Not fair at all. Maybe even aromatherapy, movie playing on
ceiling, etc. Something has to change, it's so cold, scary and sterile for us section mothers!)
*OH GOD, maybe even custom shave designs? Like my husband's initials or a heart? lol*

· Traveling Spa/Hair Stylist For Post-Partum Mommies Hospital Rooms?
(You know those feet, hands and hair are most likely pretty pathetic at the end of pregnancy,
why not be good to yourself before the next few grueling weeks at home when self care
becomes a privilege and novelty? Get your mani, pedi and haircut before you head home.)

· Adjustable Maternity/Post-Partum Shoes
(OK, this is just ridiculous. I WILL NOT wear my husbands slippers to the first few baby's
check-ups after this birth. Again, cannot believe nobody has come up with this yet. Luckily, I
have a summer PG and can wear men's flip flops on my swollen dogs. My mother cut up a pair
of generic Croc-type shoes for me to wear after I had Little Buddy, BUT I did not get them for
a week or two. I had to walk from the wheelchair to the car in bitter Midwest January weather
in SOCKS!!!)

· Birth Control Pills FOR MEN!!!

Hey, don't laugh. I have either desperately needed or desired all of these at one time or another. Got anything for me?

Product Review

Thumbs up! I had bought Banana Boat for Baby as well as Coppertone for Baby Sun Block in the past. I was pleased with how they blocked the sun for Little Buddy but they were really oily, overly fragrant, and did not wash out of clothes or off Little Buddy's skin very well. Then he got a little rash on his one cheek after using Banana Boat so I was on the search for something more gentle. I know Banana Boat did not cause the rash cause it flares up on occasion but it did flare up right after using Banana Boat.

I spotted this at the store one day and decided to give it a try. It smells very mild and covers nicely and is not too oily at all. It also comes off clothes and skin much easier with soap but covers well for several hours at the pool. I like my kids skin to be protected but if the stuff barely comes off with soap and water in 2 baths then I wonder what is being absorbed into his body. Thumbs up!!!



Thumbs down! We bought some of this awhile back for our dog couch, which smelled very much like dog butt. I am not a fan of scented things or deodorizers to begin with but this stuff smelled TERRIBLE. Not only did it smell like a scented pantie liner, but it made my dog have huge eye boogers that seemed to irritate him shortly after the first application. I applied it a few more times to really get the full affect. Then my couch smelled like rank dog musk AND a scented pantie liner. Cop Dad was not a fan either and we both agreed that it smelled like a hooker slept on our couch. Thumbs down!!!

Got any products that you have found that you absolutely love or hate? Try these and agree or disagree? I'd love to hear about it.

Great Daddy

On Friday, Cop Dad agreed to go in a few hours late to work so we could go to the pool as a family. He took Little Buddy most of the time and I got to sun my pregnant self poolside. I snapped this picture as he was having Little Buddy jump off the side (a million times) and had no idea I was even there. Maybe next summer he will even wear the swim baby sling holding our next edition and play with Little Buddy at the same time? Ha! One can dream. Great Daddy!

Life Lessons From A Two Year Old

Just some things that I have learned from my Little Buddy recently that I think we should practice the rest of our lives. And we think we know more than they do. Ha!

· Eat the foods you like and eat them happily, making a mess and such is understood.

· No matter how long you have been away from home, cheer with a hearty, "Ta-Da!" when the car pulls back in the driveway.

· Hold a cuddly toy when you are feeling lonesome or insecure (imagine how many adults would do it if it were acceptable).

· When you are in an open field run like the wind and if you fall, make sure to laugh and get right back up and keep going.

· Take time to notice all the tiny wonders in life like ants carrying crumbs, apple seeds on the floor, wildflowers, etc.

· Hug and kiss all relatives and friends each time you see them.

· Splash whenever possible.

· Share toys with friends even when you don't want to.

· Sit close to someone you love when you are sick or hurting.

· Dance and sing often and with great enthusiasm.

· View cookies, hugs, and cartoons as the best parts of your day.

· Sleep when you are tired and play when you are awake.

· Ask lots of questions, be curious and do lots of exploring.

· Laugh at farts and burps always, they ARE funny.

· Ask for tickles when you need it.

No Way!!!

I was shocked to hear about this last night from the guy at Toys R Us! We are HUGE Toy Story fans :)