Ugh.The Croup is not a rock band…but it is on tour. We have front row seats.

Ugh. Ana has been sick for the last two days with the croup. And not the “let’s cuddle and watch a movie because I don’t feel well” sick, oh nooooo, it’s the “I’m going to bitch and bitch and bitch because we can’t go anywhere, and this fever & cough is bullshit” sick.

And if your little one has had the croup, then you know that the “I feel fine” daytime child will be up all night hacking like a sad little seal- and you’ll be right beside her. As a result, I’m exhausted. But somehow she’s running around, literally running and chasing the cat. How?

Notice the blurred action shot…

 

Because I’m beat, I’m not spewing the usual quality advice, tips, or life lessons that you’ve come to erroneously rely on me for, but rather, I’d like to take this time to tell you about something wonderful that happened to me. Oh, you’re going to love this!

Remember when Brian & I went to Turks and Caicos recently? Well guess who got their period halfway through the trip? (Hint: It wasn’t Brian)

 

Well, the day we returned home I found a huge box on my front porch, and the whole family gathered around as I carefully opened the lid. Holy smokes! I was nearly blinded by the beauty of its contents! (the rest of the family lost interest)

Steph from Tampax, had sent me the most awesome personal feminine assortment ever! She even enclosed a sweet note thanking me for my post about re-using Tampax boxes as gift and lunch boxes (psst, I don’t recommend packing fish sandwiches).

I couldn’t believe the timing…and Steph’s kindness! I wonder if she knows she’s my new BFF? Or if our periods have synced yet?

Thanks Steph!

If you haven’t done it already, and you’re still menstruating (or incontinent), I suggest you follow Tampax on twitter, @Tampax

Alrighty guys, I’m going to see if Ana will stop jumping on me so I can nap now. Have a great day!
Ever deal with the croup? Get your period on vacation? BLAH, am I right?

 

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Our Weekend through crappy pics

“Our weekend through crappy pics” is low on both words and quality photographs.

 

Friday

On Friday we signed the kids up for Kid’s Night Out, and Brian & I went out to dinner ALONE.

You remember Kid’s Night Out, the babysitting service at the gym…where Collin is always the oldest kid…and forced to decorate fairy wands with the preschoolers…

Aww, he loves it.

 

At the restaurant, Brian and I worked on being the most pretentious diners ever by bringing our own wine decanter (which took up about 1/3 of the table’s diameter).

 

Saturday

I often ask myself “What the hell was I thinking?”, and purchasing a bug collecting kit for Ana gave me another opportunity to mutter that all-too-familiar phrase.

 

Her victims? Ants.  Ana loves herself some ants!  She can often be found tracking them, “feeding” them heavy acorns, and “petting” them until they “fall asleep” into a black mushy ball.   Think Lennie from Of Mice and Men.

I struggled with the guilt of letting her basically kill any ants that were unfortunate enough to cross her path.  Then Brian reminded me of my hypocrisy…

remember this:

And so I said “carry on”.  But their deaths weren’t in vain…it bought us about 15 minutes of quiet.  I drank a margarita.

 

Sunday

We went to a super fun neighborhood BBQ where our children rolled in dirt and we rolled in delicious fatty food.  Oh, and I broke out my Mommy’s Sippy Cup!  Everyone wanted to know where they could get their own spill-proof wine cup, well here it is… www.mommyssippycup.com

 

Monday

I went to the grocery store to buy some last minute stuff, I turned around and saw this…

Holy shit!

“Ana, Mommy needs you to gently set down the explosives,  That’s right…now walk very slowly back towards me.”

WTF, Acme?  One moment I’m deciding between regular or jumbo marshmallows, the next I’m talking to my kid like I’m a member of the Bomb Squad.

 

After our close call with death (because I feel like being an alarmist today), we headed to Lowes and bought a fire pit!  Brian did not approve of this purchase, but Brian wasn’t with us. hahahah

And can I just say, we are the worst fire builders ever!  Initially, I thought “Cavemen did this, how hard can it be?”   Well guys, we had to re-light a piece of newspaper…3 times.

Brian eventually got the fire roaring while I was putting Ana down.  I find the timing suspicious, I think he might have thrown a DuraFlame log in there.

 

How was your weekend?

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Cheapo Wino Review Wednesday! I review a white wine! Can you believe it?!

It’s that time of the week again! If you’ve been keeping up with me, you know that I’ve been reviewing only red wines lately because of my low carb diet. Well guess what? After my trips to Turks & Caicos and Madeira Beach, FL, my body is chock full of sugar and carbs! So I said to myself “Candy Ass (positive self-talk), you might as well indulge in a white wine before picking your fat ass off the floor (negative self-talk)and low-carbing it again”.

So that’s what I did.

Estancia Chardonnay, Monterey 2011 – $11.99

Winemaker’s Notes: “Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in our Pinnacles vineyard on the western flanks of the Gavilan Mountains in Monterey County. In this up-and-coming region, the cool climate and sandy, well-drained soils keep yields low and fruit intensity high. The cool Monterey climate accompanied by a long growing season produced a ripe, mouthfilling Chardonnay. Subtle oak accentuates bright fruit. A rich, fruity bouquet and soft, creamy texture of this Chardonnay result from combining the best attributes of barrel and tank fermentation.”

Kim’s Notes: “Oh, yeah! You won’t last long, my refreshing little friend.”

The moment this golden liquid (the color of straw, or diluted urine) touched my lips, I knew I would love it forever and ever. In fact, we’re getting married and he’s taking me to Monterey County for our honeymoon to see where he was born. What he doesn’t know is that I’m going to drink his whole damn family. Shhh.

On my first sip, I detected notes of pear, pineapple, vanilla, and butter. Mmm, it smelled delicious, almost like a warm perfume that I’d want to lick off my own neck. I’m actually wearing it right now, and I wish my tongue was longer.

By my third glass, I got out of bed, headed to the kitchen, and started thinking about which foods would pair well with my new love. Based on my limited pantry, here’s what I’ve come up with: popcorn, turkey jerky, Fig Newtons, croutons, cereal fruit bars, strawberry Pop Rocks, and salt & vinegar flavored crickets.

I’m just kidding guys…everyone know strawberries go better with Cabernet.

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Cheapo Wino Review Wednesday! I review a white wine! Can you believe it?!

It’s that time of the week again! If you’ve been keeping up with me, you know that I’ve been reviewing only red wines lately because of my low carb diet. Well guess what? After my trips to Turks & Caicos and Madeira Beach, FL, my body is chock full of sugar and carbs! So I said to myself “Candy Ass (positive self-talk), you might as well indulge in a white wine before picking your fat ass off the floor (negative self-talk)and low-carbing it again”.

So that’s what I did.

Estancia Chardonnay, Monterey 2011 – $11.99

Winemaker’s Notes: “Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in our Pinnacles vineyard on the western flanks of the Gavilan Mountains in Monterey County. In this up-and-coming region, the cool climate and sandy, well-drained soils keep yields low and fruit intensity high. The cool Monterey climate accompanied by a long growing season produced a ripe, mouthfilling Chardonnay. Subtle oak accentuates bright fruit. A rich, fruity bouquet and soft, creamy texture of this Chardonnay result from combining the best attributes of barrel and tank fermentation.”

Kim’s Notes: “Oh, yeah! You won’t last long, my refreshing little friend.”

The moment this golden liquid (the color of straw, or diluted urine) touched my lips, I knew I would love it forever and ever. In fact, we’re getting married and he’s taking me to Monterey County for our honeymoon to see where he was born. What he doesn’t know is that I’m going to drink his whole damn family. Shhh.

On my first sip, I detected notes of pear, pineapple, vanilla, and butter. Mmm, it smelled delicious, almost like a warm perfume that I’d want to lick off my own neck. I’m actually wearing it right now, and I wish my tongue was longer.

By my third glass, I got out of bed, headed to the kitchen, and started thinking about which foods would pair well with my new love. Based on my limited pantry, here’s what I’ve come up with: popcorn, turkey jerky, Fig Newtons, croutons, cereal fruit bars, strawberry Pop Rocks, and salt & vinegar flavored crickets.

I’m just kidding guys…everyone know strawberries go better with Cabernet.

Can you please validate me by clicking this banner? Thanks!
PS- after you click the banner it’ll seem like nothing happened but trust me, you voted! and I’ll love you a little bit more…but not more than my wine. sorry.
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