Winey Wondering...

*How did I get so far behind on my blog reading?! Definitely need a bottle glass of wine to catch up!

*I always feel guilty if I haven't made it to my fave blogs in a day--or in this case two. I'll be there! I promise!

*For some reason I bite the end of my tongue when I drink . Um....

*We watched Precious tonite. Recommend it--good, sad, will make you cry.

*I made...wait for it...fabric covered button ponytail holders tonite. Pre-wine consuming. I love them. I am wearing one right now. Super cute--I promise!

*Took the girls to a new park--across the street from the beach. We had sun, surf, Gulf Coast breeze and laughter. It was perfect.

*Although my day started off with some male PMS. He stayed up too late playing video games. Ugh! I won't wish the XBox 360 was broken--last time I did? It broke. I chit you not.

*I have a date tomorrow nite--with some fun moms from my playgroup! I can't wait. Dinner and maybe a movie--here I come...!

*I miss y'all. I promise to be by your blog by the end of the weekend. The past two days have been a little insane! Heart you all!

Cotton Eye Joe = Fail.

This song? Was so hard to me! Here's my embarrassing video...haha!

Parenting. Pour a Glass of Wine for This One...

Last nite I was browsing through blogville and came across a blog that at first I thought sounded interesting, but it soon left me, well, pissed off.

The post that made my blood boil was the one where she ended it saying something like this:


If your child doesn't know how to act, don't bring them in public.

Um. Excuse me? I realize that in your line of work {retail} that you come into children every. single. day.

But guess what? Most of us have to shop with our child/children. It's not as if we always want to--believe me--when they start crying and screaming? I want to shrink back into a hole until they come down. I want to turn us all invisible and soundless until the storm clears away. But we can't.

It goes on and on and on--about trying to "help" the parent in the situation {which fyi? stay out of it. you aren't helping and it usually turns the situation even uglier}.

I was thinking of leaving a comment and decided not to. Until I read the comment from one of her readers. Here it is--and I am quoting this to not get it wrong:

"Hahahaha!!!!!! I was a cashier (at Wal*Mart of all places, so you know I saw A LOT) for 3 years (during hs and college) it's hillarious because this sounds like rants I went on *all* the time! :D And trust me, as someone who is now a mom I still totally and 100% feel the way that you just wrote!!! My daughter has never once had a temper tantrum in a store. If you raise your kiddos RIGHT they DON'T!!!! It's that easy!"

Ohnoshedi-int.  I was furious. I quickly clicked on her name to see if she, herself, was a mother. And *gasp* she was. So, what I gather is that her child has never thrown a fit? A tantrum? Anything?!

This woman should write a book--because clearly myself, who thought I was raising my children "right"--am doing it all wrong. I would LOVE to hear her thoughts. Her tricks. Her secrets. Maybe she is this "Super Mom" I hear so much about all the time, but that I have never been able to be.

Maybe it's me and my PMS, maybe it's because my girls were grumpier than ever--but the whole post and especially that ignorant comment made me irate. What happened to moms supporting other moms? Is that just the way our country is now? I know that anytime I hear/see/witness a child acting up in any way, shape or form, I feel for that parent. I know exactly how it feels when everyone is staring at you and saying rude, inconsiderate and uncalled for comments about your parenting skills.

So, readers and followers, what is your opinion in this? Do you think that parents who have a child that throws a tantrum or dares to misbehave in public should be belittled and made to feel like they aren't parenting correctly? Or do you just want to give them a hug--as is the case with me.

Can't wait to read your comments--this should be an interesting topic...

snackTAXI Winner!

Congrats to the Bombtastic Belle for winning the snackTAXI giveaway! I will be emailing you shortly for your address.

Yo Tweeps! {A Twitter Follow Party}

I love new followers--whether it's on my blog or twitter, I heart you all!

So when I read about this awesome twitter party? I was in!

Here are the directions that I snagged from Supah:


DIRECTIONS:

To play along and increase your twitter twaffic do the following:

1.   Follow the first  5  Twitter Twaffic hosts listed on  the linky.   Netiquette and courtesy!   They'll reciprocate your love on twitter!

2.  MAKE A BLOG POST LIKE I  am doing.   Copy and Paste these directions.

3.  Grab the YO Tweeps  Twaffic Exchange Button pictured below.   Put him in your post.
    **to grab the button visit Supah and snag the code!**

5.  Put  YOUR OWN  twitter icon / link on your blog post like I did. It should directly link to your TWITTER PROFILE.

For example--mine is: http://twitter.com/winey_mommy <----follow me!

6.  Now link up your post below in the linky!

7.  Visit some other #YOtweeps linkers on the list.

8.  Follow them if you choose and shout out to them on twitter  that you are following so they can instantly follow you if they're on. (Follow their blog as well if you're interested.) Example: @personsname #yotweeps  I'm following! 
9. If someone follows  you JUST  reciprocate on twitter.  It's that easy.
Join in the fun and grab the html code to paste the linky into  your own site !

Spread the word.  WE'LL BE BACK every THURSDAY TO DO THIS AGAIN! ( yes THURSDAY)

Love.

There will never be enough words for me to describe the amount of love I have for this little girl.

This or That? Tuesday {Week 1}

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So. Here we are. The very first week of 'This or That? Tuesday'!

I have to admit that I have butterflies in my stomach--like a nervouswillanyoneevenplay type of butterflies. I've had fun coming up with questions--at first I was thinking to myself what have I started?!  What if I can't come up with ANY questions?!?!

Then I laughed and reminded myself that I'm always full of questions. And this? Will be fun!


To play along simply copy and paste the scenario below and write out a post with your choice of 'This' or 'That' answer. Copy the button code into your post and then come back and link up on the linky! After you link up go and visit as many of the other link ups that you want--who knows, maybe you'll find a fabulous new blog to follow!

Here is this week's scenario:

You show up at a party of an acquaintance.  It's an evening party and you don't know very many people there. For whatever reason you decide to show up alone--and pray that your friends will indeed make it. 

Would you rather show up under dressed or over dressed?

My answer: I would MUCH rather show up under dressed. Seriously. For one I hate getting dressed up...and I always notice the people who just seem over dressed. Under dressed to me would be a cute pair of jeans, a casual top and a cute pair of shoes--preferably ballet shoes or my beloved flip flops. At least if I stick out I may as well be comfortable!

 

Tropicana Juicy Rewards

As I mentioned before I'm a Juicy Insider for Tropicana--which is my favorite orange juice. Now that I have my points building up {have you registered yet?} I decided to put them to use--in redeeming a reward.

To be honest there aren't very many rewards where I live--there are a few in New Orleans that I want to redeem in the future weekends, though.

So for my first reward I saved 100 sq feet of the rainforest. I'm really big into preserving land and wildlife--so I thought this would be a perfect first reward for me to select.

I can't wait to update you all with my future rewards. And if you haven't yet, register today--it's free and you can earn free stuff, preserve the rainforest and enter sweepstakes!

I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.

What's on the View This Week!

I know you are probably wondering to yourself, hm...what's on The View this week?

I'm here to fill you in on this week's schedule:

• Tuesday:  Marisa Tomei--I love her! She'll be discussing her new film Into the Heart of Italy.
• Wednesday: Kate Gosselin will be filling in as co-host. I'm wondering what her hair will look like? 
• Thursday: Joy's month in ReView. Also they'll be going over Macy's spring fashions.
• Friday: Evan Lysacek--the Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars contestant.

So there you have it! I'm looking forward to Tuesday's and Thursday's episodes for sure. I'm a little over Kate Gosselin {sorry, Kate!}.

The One Where You Laugh...At Me...A Lot...

Ever since the bisexual post yesterday it got me thinking of all the not so bright moments in my life. I admit it--when it came to street smarts I was a bit naive...

I think I was in high school for this one. Which makes it even more embarrassing--the fact that I had gone years thinking this? *Groan*

There I was. Watching the news and there was a story of a body that was found. I looked up and listened to what the reporter had to say when I heard it.

"The body of Jane Doe...."

I stopped what I was doing and yelled out to my mom.

"They found another one? OhmyGod!"

She asked me what was going on.

"The found another girl--and guess what her name was?"

She asked me and was probably wondering where I was going with this.

"Her name was Jane Doe. I am SO glad that wasn't my name--they are always finding girls named Jane Doe!!"

It was then that my mom explained to me--while laughing so hard--that Jane Doe? Was a name for unidentified bodies.

I was a little annoyed that nobody had taught me this...seriously--how was I supposed to know?!

Have you ever had one of those moments? Please tell me I'm not the only one that's had a ditzy moment...

Saturday Randomness...

*I love weekends! Especially when I get to bed at a decent time on a Friday because I'm a loser... I came down with another cold. I'm feeling better today...except for the left side of my neck and throat. I am just thankful that our weather is getting warmer...yay!

*I lost a follower the other day. I'm thinking it was a) my dancing or b) the occasional language slip up. I'm thinking it was b--and thank goodness they don't talk to me in real life...haha!  

*Mi familia is coming down to Florida and then to visit us here in Mississippi. Isabella has planned out their stay--Just Dance, Annie and Hotel for Dogs. Hope they're ready!

*Leo tested for Master {the next rank in the Air Force that he can be} yesterday. I have all of my fingers and toes crossed for him. He works his butt off and seriously deserves it. Good luck honey!

*Due to my feeling like crap last nite I have a brand new bottle of Pinot Gris waiting for me...yum...

*Getting my hair done next weekend. Keeping the length, but the real question is go lighter? Go darker? I change my mind ALL of the time about my hair. And now I'm really not sure which to do. The only part about going lighter is that by the time 8 weeks rolls around? My roots. So maybe I'll get some chocolate and caramel colors. {Oh--I always compare the color of my hair to food. Anyone else do that, too?}

*Madelyn said mama mamama! So adorable. And me? Totally floating on air happy.

*I'm wondering if I have a margarita tonite it will kill whatever yucky sick I have? Or make me feel worse? I'm hoping it's the first...

*Not sure what just made me think of this, but now Leo and I are laughing our asses off. So, when I was in middle school CK One was realllly popular. I was shopping with my mom one day @ Famous Barr. We were walking by the fragrance section and I told my mom how much I wanted CK One for Christmas. She asked what it was or something and I told her it was the new bisexual fragrance--for a guy or a girl. Yeah, the word I was looking for was unisex. Even trying to tell Leo this story I couldn't think of the word unisex to save my life. Thank God for Google!

*Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend! Heart you all...

Well, Well, Well...

Isabella BEGGED to dance this morning. And seriously--she's such a cutie, I thought why not? Here you go--your Friday cuteness:

Don't forget to head over to Shell's and Supah's--and vote for your fan fave!

You Say Bring It--I Say Oh, It's Already Been Broughten...

I uploaded the wrong video...haha! Here is the updated version

Ahem. So here we are again. Time to make an ass of myself dance my bloggy off--courtesy of the fabulous duo Shell and Supah. And, no, I'm not saying they're fabulous to suck up--these two make me laugh daily. Go check 'em out if you're not already.

Here we are. Me with my "high" score. I say that term loosely. Someone deleted my video for my high score. No names mentioned or anything...oh--and one more thing--head on over and check out all of the videos and vote for your FAN FAVORITE. Yay!

click me...

This or That Tuesday...

I've been wanting to try something new for awhile. I honestly have SO many ideas floating around my head when it comes to blogs, reading blogs and my blog friends.

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I ultimately came up with this. Meet "This or That Tuesday". This is when I'll give you two choices--and which would you choose. I would LOVE for you to grab my button {made by moi--who knew?!} and play along. After you're done writing your post come back and link up.

Easy, right?

And if you have an idea for upcoming weeks, please--tell me! I would love to use your suggestions!

Does this sound fun? Like something you'd want to join in? I'm open to any suggestions that you have!

Cranky Cat Studio Winner

A big congrats to Misty who was the winner of the $30 gift card to the Cranky Cat Studio giveaway!

She has been emailed and in the case of no response a new winner will be drawn.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

He Tried...And Filled the House Up W/Smoke

I have to say that my husband is usually a great cook. He can make some yummy barbecue, a breakfast to die for....oh--and some yummy enchiladas.

But...

He is no Pioneer Woman. I'm serious.

It all started when he has been practically in tears begging to try out the Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Like every single day.

With me being in a cinnamon roll induced coma--please don't ask me what my diet has consisted of for two days...okay, fine: cinnamon rolls, Diet Coke, a few bites of mashed potatoes and some Mexican food. Ugh. I'm going on a water diet tomorrow--I have refused to make it. But he kept begging and begging--so I told him what any sensible woman would do.

I told him if he wanted it that bad to make it himself.

I knew it was a bad sign when I walked in the kitchen and he was turning the meat over in the pan and they were pretty burnt. Moments later I heard windows slamming open, the back door opening and fans getting turned on.

This was all followed by smoke filling my entire house. Oh my Lord. It couldn't get much worse...until I sat down to eat and tried to cut it open. Um. It was raw. Red. Bloody.

I told him that it wasn't cooked and man, did he get defensive! He was all oh, please, babe. You eat steak redder than this.

Uh, this isn't steak...and my plate is filling up with red yucky juice....after seeing he was upset I told him it was okay--we all know how many things I've screwed up trying to cook!

He asked what I was going to eat--he would cook me something, run to get me something else. I told him not to worry about it--and did what any sensible woman in my shoes would have done.

I picked up my can of Diet Coke and grabbed just one more cinnamon roll....

Organic Bug Control {A Winey Mommy Giveaway!}

With spring in the air a lot of things come to mind. Sunshine, warm days, barbecues, trips to the zoo, trips to the beach, gardening and bugs. Living down in the South it's a part of life that I've grown used to--and although I despise bugs {big time--I cannot stand bugs!} I am also looking for something that will help keep them away.

I have partnered up with EcoSMART once again--because honestly? I love their products. They don't smell like disgusting/harsh chemicals and they are safe to use around my family and our cat. Why? Because they are an organic bug control and are non-toxic. That is SO important to me! With so many unsafe products out there on our market I simply want the safest products available. EcoSMART delivers that to me--and I love it.

I also love the fact that they offer an organic weed killer. Leo loves to kill weeds out in our flower beds. Seriously--he goes a little crazy sometimes and the smell from the chemicals always causes us to go inside until the stuff dries up and the air is clear. I can't wait to try the EcoSMART organic weed killer. Maybe I'll surprise Leo with a bottle...

I can also say that their products work. After using their Organic Pest Control in a product review back in February we haven't had any ants come into that part of our home. Once it stops raining Leo will be going outside to spray around the doors and windows to ensure that this spring and summer remain as ant free as possible.

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