Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A call to being tidy and accepting
Please. It's time to remove the McCain/Palin 2008 signs from your yards. It's time to begin bumper sticker removal as well. It's the equivalent of leaving xmas lights up until April.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The weekend in Connecticut
Husband's grandparents were having their 60th wedding anniversary this past weekend, so we loaded up our crew and headed to CT for the big party. The day before we left, Cam started throwing up everywhere. She felt awful and laid around, but by that night she seemed okay... so we went ahead. We leave Saturday at 6am and fly all day. Both kids behavior? Perfection. Buddha sat in his seat and read magazines. Cam attacked Husband repeatedly. On the last leg of the flight, I start feeling nauseous. I assume it's the hot air in the airplane, the bumpy turbulence... We rent a car and drive an hour to the gparents' house. We quickly throw on our nice clothes, and I eat a quick ham sandwich to help settle my stomach. We go to the party.
10 minutes in, I feel sick.
20 minutes in, I start throwing up.
At one point, I threw up so forcefully that the puke hit the toilet water and made the toilet water splash up and hit me on the forehead. I thought it would burn or something, I thought I would die. Instead, I continued to vomit.
People are staring. Asking if I'm okay.
Husband takes me back to the gparents' house where I proceed to plant my arse on their couch and remain there for a good 24 hours. Except when I got up to throw up some more. I thought about the splash of toilet water ALL NIGHT, as I sat on the couch. I couldn't lie down or lie on my side, both sent me puking. I couldn't sleep. My entire body was sore. There was no brushing of teeth, washing of face... only me on an old couch in the middle of nowhere, with a splash of public toilet water on my forehead. At one point I wondered if I could wear my retainer. The thought of it sent me to the toilet.
It just never ended. Only now do I feel better.
10 minutes in, I feel sick.
20 minutes in, I start throwing up.
At one point, I threw up so forcefully that the puke hit the toilet water and made the toilet water splash up and hit me on the forehead. I thought it would burn or something, I thought I would die. Instead, I continued to vomit.
People are staring. Asking if I'm okay.
Husband takes me back to the gparents' house where I proceed to plant my arse on their couch and remain there for a good 24 hours. Except when I got up to throw up some more. I thought about the splash of toilet water ALL NIGHT, as I sat on the couch. I couldn't lie down or lie on my side, both sent me puking. I couldn't sleep. My entire body was sore. There was no brushing of teeth, washing of face... only me on an old couch in the middle of nowhere, with a splash of public toilet water on my forehead. At one point I wondered if I could wear my retainer. The thought of it sent me to the toilet.
It just never ended. Only now do I feel better.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Buddha's day
Buddha's Thanksgiving party was today at school. Cam and I took chicken nuggets. I almost cried, seeing him sitting in the circle with his little Indian hat on... he has a little life outside of us and it's sad and wonderful and perfect. I like watching him, noticing him when he's not my baby, but instead a student in the class. He's good. He's quiet, well-behaved, gentle. He seems thoughtful. He is introverted, I can tell... just like me when I was a kid. I told him that I'm a Mom and her hubby were in the other room, and he went to them to give them hugs. Seeing him like that brings me to a point of weakness and pride and pure joy, so much that I can barely stand. In those moments, I'm nothing. Not in a depressing bad way, but rather in an out of body experience way. I cease to exist and my only purpose is to watch him and think about what he is feeling and thinking. He is divine. If there is a such thing as souls, his is a gentle, kind, and forgiving one. I wonder why I deserve him. I doubt any of us are good enough for children. They are perfect and simple. I keep talking about trying to be the kind of person I want him to be, but maybe I should just try to be more like him.
He also made a fruit loop necklace. Cam chased him down like a lion hunting a zebra.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Starts with a C ends with a ... !!
My laptop's keys are coming off. So far, the "C" and the "N" have fallen off. Can anyone guess why? I'll give you a hint... I type a certain 4 letter word that starts with a C very often.
Family Photo Time!
If you haven't already seen... here is the slideshow from Buddha and Cam's 3 yr/ 1 yr pictures. Make sure to turn the volume on, it's playing to one of my all-time favorite songs.
Done by Images by Jeri, the cup-loving photographer of B'ham.
Done by Images by Jeri, the cup-loving photographer of B'ham.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ring ring!!
A note to anyone who usually talks on the phone with me:
Due to Buddha and Cam "playing" together now, I can no longer hold a conversation on the phone without saying phrases such as "Don't poke her," "Why would you do that?" and my personal favorite "Share, for the love of god." I use the term 'playing' loosely, because saying 'irritating each other to see who can make the other one cry first' didn't sound pleasant.
This is why I haven't been calling as much.
Due to Buddha and Cam "playing" together now, I can no longer hold a conversation on the phone without saying phrases such as "Don't poke her," "Why would you do that?" and my personal favorite "Share, for the love of god." I use the term 'playing' loosely, because saying 'irritating each other to see who can make the other one cry first' didn't sound pleasant.
This is why I haven't been calling as much.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
nashville.
Nashville.
It's not often that I get drunk, I'm actually not a huge drinker. It's even less often that I go out and drink. But I did this past weekend in honor of the birth of mommapeas a few decades ago. We started at the mall buying jackets for the far too cold weather. We moved onto the hotel where I'm a Mom pulled out a bottle of Beam... and so the story begins. I think a famous novel begins that way too?
We had TOO MUCH FUN. Too much, really. We were in our cups, talking about Jeri's cups. Mommapeas was a tad unprepared and had no pajamas. This minor detail, along with me sharing a bed with I'm a Mom!, pleased Husband to no end to think that one was sleeping nude and I was cuddling another. He asked if there was any kissing and I laughed and said no. Then I looked on my camera and saw that there was some slight peck-kisses... but in his eyes it was full on lovin! I'm so glad he enjoyed our girly weekend as much as we did! If only he had seen the moves I'm a Mom had he would have been in heaven... no wonder she doesn't tip strippers, she can do better and expects more from them!! OH and dear god the nursing boobs on mommapeas!!! They functioned independently from the rest of her body!! They were like the grinch's heart when he learned to love xmas!!
I drank more than I can remember ever drinking. I'm a 2-drink drunk, an amateur. I had 1 at the hotel, 2 at dinner, and 2 at Tootsie's... then there were two other bars and I'm unsure of how many more I had, but there were more. So six or more drinks for me is nearing alcohol poisoning... All I can think of is that maybe the cups were really small and full of lots of ice??? Like Dixie cups??? Again, I can't be sure. But I didn't fall down or get any unknown bruises, so I felt like a success.
It ended at the Waffle House, and I can say truthfully that I have no idea what I ate there, but I think I ate something. I know there was bacon involved but mommapeas kept throwing it in her crotch for some reason? This was nearing the blackout point for me so I'm still unsure.
Happy Birthday, a week later... as much as it was for you, I think hanging out with you was the true treat! I never cease to learn something new and wonderful about you whores and I love you greatly. Now we just need to get our glamour shots...
It's not often that I get drunk, I'm actually not a huge drinker. It's even less often that I go out and drink. But I did this past weekend in honor of the birth of mommapeas a few decades ago. We started at the mall buying jackets for the far too cold weather. We moved onto the hotel where I'm a Mom pulled out a bottle of Beam... and so the story begins. I think a famous novel begins that way too?
We had TOO MUCH FUN. Too much, really. We were in our cups, talking about Jeri's cups. Mommapeas was a tad unprepared and had no pajamas. This minor detail, along with me sharing a bed with I'm a Mom!, pleased Husband to no end to think that one was sleeping nude and I was cuddling another. He asked if there was any kissing and I laughed and said no. Then I looked on my camera and saw that there was some slight peck-kisses... but in his eyes it was full on lovin! I'm so glad he enjoyed our girly weekend as much as we did! If only he had seen the moves I'm a Mom had he would have been in heaven... no wonder she doesn't tip strippers, she can do better and expects more from them!! OH and dear god the nursing boobs on mommapeas!!! They functioned independently from the rest of her body!! They were like the grinch's heart when he learned to love xmas!!
I drank more than I can remember ever drinking. I'm a 2-drink drunk, an amateur. I had 1 at the hotel, 2 at dinner, and 2 at Tootsie's... then there were two other bars and I'm unsure of how many more I had, but there were more. So six or more drinks for me is nearing alcohol poisoning... All I can think of is that maybe the cups were really small and full of lots of ice??? Like Dixie cups??? Again, I can't be sure. But I didn't fall down or get any unknown bruises, so I felt like a success.
It ended at the Waffle House, and I can say truthfully that I have no idea what I ate there, but I think I ate something. I know there was bacon involved but mommapeas kept throwing it in her crotch for some reason? This was nearing the blackout point for me so I'm still unsure.
Happy Birthday, a week later... as much as it was for you, I think hanging out with you was the true treat! I never cease to learn something new and wonderful about you whores and I love you greatly. Now we just need to get our glamour shots...
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
RM goes political.
******DISCLAIMER: These are my thoughts. My blog, my thoughts.****************
The election is drawing to a close, finally. I'm so excited for the results because I'm feeling like my candidate will win. I don't usually say much about politics on here, but I would like to share my thoughts, only for the purpose of understanding me:
Family Values--- have no place in politics. Usually, the person who is ranting about restoring family values is the same one who snorts cocaine and cheats on his wife. Family values are easy to fix and don't require politicians. People seem to want to rely on politicians to fix what is wrong with our values, when in reality, people are just to0 damn lazy to fix it themselves. If family values are so important, then focus on your family. Stop stealing, lying, etc and work on your marriage... don't get divorced and have custody battles... don't be a crappy person. Fixing family values starts with your family, outside of that you shouldn't be worried.
Christian Nation---- UMMM NO. No matter how you slice it, you are sorely misinformed if you think this is a Christian nation. If you like to be deluded, then continue to believe it is. Our founding fathers were actually trying to AVOID THAT... hence the separation of church and state. I completely appreciate the values of Christianity and the role it played in our country's beginnings. It stops there. Your morals are not my laws. Stop trying to save everyone. Not everyone is Christian and not everyone wants you to save them. Your religion is personal, please keep it that way. I really wonder if the extremists realize what it would be like to be a Christian nation??? DO they think? Adultery will become punishable by law, divorces will not be available, NO SEX for any purposes other than procreation... And I find it FANTASTIC that the same politicians who push for this Christian nation are the same ones who DO commit adultery, divorce numerous times, and have LOTS of non-babymaking sex. We're a free nation, the end.
Creationism--- teach that in Sunday school. Do you see me trying to teach your sunday school classes evolution??? No. So please stop trying to save my childrens' souls by brainwashing them with your personal beliefs. Creationism isn't an American concept, it's a Christian one and should be kept to churches. It's not based on science, the end.
Gay marriage--- We're so worried about the sanctity of marriage... yet everyone gets divorced. If we were really trying to keep marriage so pure, we'd stop seeing higher divorce rates. Marriage is a concept. If you pay taxes, you deserve the rights that come with being a citizen. No one is asking the churches to accept marriage, just the state. Yet, the churches feel it necessary to step in.
Abortion--- It's awful, I know. I hate that we even have to think about it, but we do. The fact of the matter is that it is a decision you make based on your morals. I don't want the government (under religious influence) to decide my morals for me or anyone else. Laws serve the purpose to protect people and prevent harm. Should it be illegal for pregnant moms to drink alcohol and smoke? It's obviously wrong to me, but should it be illegal? My point is that there's a line where it becomes wrong, and that line is different for different people. You decide your line and you have to live with it. Don't think that you are so intelligent and moral that you get to decide MY line. I've seen "good people" and I know how I compare.
Sex Education--- Education is good, remember? The fact that we're keeping important life knowledge from our children in an effort to reinforce Judeo-Christian values is beyond me. If you were personally able to wait until marriage to have sex, then please stand up. That's what I thought. Give your children every opportunity and piece of knowledge that's out there. Don't let your fears of moral impurity cloud your judgement and make you deprive them of knowledge. What's next??? Books being banned?? Oh wait, they did that in Alaska.
The election is drawing to a close, finally. I'm so excited for the results because I'm feeling like my candidate will win. I don't usually say much about politics on here, but I would like to share my thoughts, only for the purpose of understanding me:
Family Values--- have no place in politics. Usually, the person who is ranting about restoring family values is the same one who snorts cocaine and cheats on his wife. Family values are easy to fix and don't require politicians. People seem to want to rely on politicians to fix what is wrong with our values, when in reality, people are just to0 damn lazy to fix it themselves. If family values are so important, then focus on your family. Stop stealing, lying, etc and work on your marriage... don't get divorced and have custody battles... don't be a crappy person. Fixing family values starts with your family, outside of that you shouldn't be worried.
Christian Nation---- UMMM NO. No matter how you slice it, you are sorely misinformed if you think this is a Christian nation. If you like to be deluded, then continue to believe it is. Our founding fathers were actually trying to AVOID THAT... hence the separation of church and state. I completely appreciate the values of Christianity and the role it played in our country's beginnings. It stops there. Your morals are not my laws. Stop trying to save everyone. Not everyone is Christian and not everyone wants you to save them. Your religion is personal, please keep it that way. I really wonder if the extremists realize what it would be like to be a Christian nation??? DO they think? Adultery will become punishable by law, divorces will not be available, NO SEX for any purposes other than procreation... And I find it FANTASTIC that the same politicians who push for this Christian nation are the same ones who DO commit adultery, divorce numerous times, and have LOTS of non-babymaking sex. We're a free nation, the end.
Creationism--- teach that in Sunday school. Do you see me trying to teach your sunday school classes evolution??? No. So please stop trying to save my childrens' souls by brainwashing them with your personal beliefs. Creationism isn't an American concept, it's a Christian one and should be kept to churches. It's not based on science, the end.
Gay marriage--- We're so worried about the sanctity of marriage... yet everyone gets divorced. If we were really trying to keep marriage so pure, we'd stop seeing higher divorce rates. Marriage is a concept. If you pay taxes, you deserve the rights that come with being a citizen. No one is asking the churches to accept marriage, just the state. Yet, the churches feel it necessary to step in.
Abortion--- It's awful, I know. I hate that we even have to think about it, but we do. The fact of the matter is that it is a decision you make based on your morals. I don't want the government (under religious influence) to decide my morals for me or anyone else. Laws serve the purpose to protect people and prevent harm. Should it be illegal for pregnant moms to drink alcohol and smoke? It's obviously wrong to me, but should it be illegal? My point is that there's a line where it becomes wrong, and that line is different for different people. You decide your line and you have to live with it. Don't think that you are so intelligent and moral that you get to decide MY line. I've seen "good people" and I know how I compare.
Sex Education--- Education is good, remember? The fact that we're keeping important life knowledge from our children in an effort to reinforce Judeo-Christian values is beyond me. If you were personally able to wait until marriage to have sex, then please stand up. That's what I thought. Give your children every opportunity and piece of knowledge that's out there. Don't let your fears of moral impurity cloud your judgement and make you deprive them of knowledge. What's next??? Books being banned?? Oh wait, they did that in Alaska.
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