Hittin the Big Time....

I know, I know...I'm going back on my word......


but I think us mom's are aloud to do that from time to time.....


I couldn't help but share how very excited I am about Noah Baby Boutique.....my second Child.....and a naughty, naughty child at that....


being chosen to be featured on Etsy's Finds: Hey Baby Edition that came out Today....


I'm so honored that one of my pieces is considered a Parent MUST have.......

(Actually I've always known they were must haves....but it's always nice to be validated)

Read the Article HERE

I Love being part of some KILLER Baby Swag!!!......

I am I said.....

You know those times....when you have a million and one thoughts running through your mind....all speeding at 100 mph.....if you don't...let me paint a picture

50, 3 year olds....telling you their entire life story....at the same time......yeah.....exactly.....

Maybe having a not so productive, overly exciting week....sans a 2mm weapon of mass destruction making it's way through my body.....has turned my mental self into overload....

"like...hello.....you've been like totally neglecting us"

What is a girl to do.....even my ever present sidekick...who listens to my endless chatter....has thrown in the towel....and is currently snuggled with meow meow....dreaming of chicken nuggets...the neighbors koi pond....and hitting dogs with plastic golf clubs.....

it's these times of day.....when Pooh's asleep.....the sun begins to slip behind Mrs. Pong's house....and I'm alone.....when the noise becomes louder....

and I realize just how much I miss Juice....and his calming influence....

I sometimes think....my chaotic state stems from me trying to be everything to everyone while he's gone....that I can handle it.....When he's home....I don't worry.....I allow myself to just be me....my dorky, forgetful, go with the flow....calm self.....

You know they say....(really who are they?.....) that God gives you what you need, when you need it....

I sat down tonight....after a long day of trying to have a successful yard sale....unsuccessfully....and the mindless chatter whirring away.....and the sound of one overweight border collie snoring under my chair.

I logged into my email....and recieved the one thing I needed so very badly......

Hey baby. I just tried to call you but no luck. Were about to head out so I will try and call you when we get back. The min. should reset. Im sorry I couldnt call you the past few days I didnt have any min. left. I love you and cant wait to talk to you.


Love you and Pooh always

Juice

P.S. Thanks for everything you do for me....

and for tonight....I feel his calming presence....and I am myself again......

Love.....and Kidney Stones.....

Today....is the first day....I think this week....that I have even attempted to look at my computer screen.....

Why you ask?....Did I win the lottery?.....Decide to take a 4 day hike through the Appalachian Trail...btw...ended up actually flying to South America.....


Unfortunately...or fortunately...depending on if you are the Governor of South Carolina or not.....I made my second fabulous trip to the ER Ever....this time....with a healthy case of Kidney Stones.....I won't gross anyone out with any more details....but let's just say.....I might just take a nationwide scandal over this....


and....because for some profound reason...my brain and kidney function are directly linked....I have absolutely nothing....creative....interesting....or worthwhile to write about....

and I know nobody wants to hear about the process of trying to collect said stone once it leaves my poor body....

So.....to lighten my spirits....and give you all....a moment of warm fuzziness.....

The following is an email I received from my daddy today....

What Love is to a Four Year Old

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4-8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:


"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So, my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too.. That's love." Rebecca- age 8


"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is very different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5

"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7

"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss." Emily - age 8

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."
Nikka age 6 (we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, and then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7

"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was so scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." Cindy - age 8


"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6


"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine-age 5


"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Brad Pitt." Chris - age 7


"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4


"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4


"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (What an imagination!) Karen - age 7


"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it to a lot. People forget." Jessica - age 8


And the final one --

Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said,

"Nothing, I just helped him cry."

Daddy's Day Wishes....

To My Loving...amazing...Incredible Juice.

Watching you on your journey of daddy-dom...have been the highlights of my days...

To see the Love you have for Pooh...

I love to just sit and watch the bond you two are forming...and listen to all the plans you have.

From Soccer and Baseball...to taking him fishing...

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect man to be the father of my children...

And Though you are spending your daddy's day....so very far away...

Just know we are thinking of you every moment....

and are counting down the days till you are home again!!

and not to mention,

You being a Daddy...makes you Extra, Extra Sexy....Rawrrr

We Love You

Mommy and Pooh

Introducing The Project Mommyhood Mommy Blog of the Year Contest!!

Do I have you Excited Yet?.....

Oh I'm so excited myself....

September Marks Project Mommyhood's 1 Year Blogiversary...

And I want to do something a little different...

So I am creating the First Annual Project Mommyhood Mommy Blog of the Year Contest.

This Contest is to honor 1 VERY amazing woman...who has inspired others through her writing.

How will this fab-u-licous Contest Work?

I need YOU.....yes you....to come by and Nominate a Blog you feel is deserving of being the Mommy Blog of the Year....

Out of these Nominees....the Top 10 Finalists will be chosen by Project Mommyhood and an esteemed panel of judges....

Then The Fun Begins....

Why?

Because you My fabulous...fierce...amazing Readers....will choose the Winner!!!

and Boy will she win....

The Top Mommy Blogger will get an amazing Custom Project Mommyhood Swag Bag...

Chalk FULL of Unbelievable Items....

**** Update: 21 companies included...and counting*****

So....Here's the kicker....

I need ALL nominations by July 31st....

leave a comment here with your nomination choice

you MUST leave a link!!!

Let the Games Begin!!!

The Beginning....and hopefully the end

I Warn you now....the below picture may be disturbing to some....and it is advised to keep small children out of the room when viewing...

Today....is the first day I noticed...my toes look like this......EEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

How on earth....did I not notice the awful....disturbing....down right shameful condition of my poor little tootsie's.....

This question of course led to others...."when's the last time I had the oil changed"....."did I pay the mortgage this month"....."have I recently shaved my arm pits".....'where's the Baby"......

After making sure all above questions were accounted for.....I had to take a long look at myself in the mirror....Hello wake up call.....

"Hello?"

"Yes....this is your former self calling...and I've had some disturbing news recently that you've been neglecting our fabulous....sassy....dare I say sexy self"

"Yeah...well I just noticed it myself....I mean...I've been so busy with the baby....and Juice being deployed...and well....I guess I just made you take a back seat...."

"Well honey....that may be the case....but it ain't happenin ANYmore....I hang out with large group of other "former selves"...and can I just say....that we can't take it anymore.....You new selves....wearing your baggy sweats....letting the hair dryer gather dust....not getting your eyebrows waxed....and What is that awful thing you wear to sleep at night?.....Seriously"

"I know I know....so what do you suggest?...."

"I suggest you start taking care of you.....it's the little things together...that add up to one Fierce mama...and the return of my good reputation....now...I want you to go get yourself together woman....stop dawdling....

"got it.....hair....makeup.....cute outfit...."

"and damn it....paint your toes".....

And for more Fabulous, Fun, Entertaining Reads....check out my top 10 blog reads for this week...

Why Mom Drinks Rum

A Thorn Among Roses

All In A Mom's Life

BonBon Rose

Ask Wifey

I Pick Pretty

Adventures of the Reluctant Housewife

Blah, Blah, Blah, blog

South Meets South

Dirty Socks and Pizza

***** I'm Inviting Everyone to Come over To Project Mommyhood Reviews...and ENTER my giveaway for Eco Store USA Aromatherapy Baby Body Wash...."NO Nasty Chemicals"....

Herman...take That.....Some Fabulous Awards

If you remember my earlier post....about my new roomate Herman....the utterly cute...but thoroughly obnoxious monster that decided to make my home his new residence of choice.....



then you'll remember that Pooh and I took his too cute furry behind to the train station so he could find a new home....




Well this week....Three Fabulous Blogger Friends....have helped make his departure even a little sweeter by bestowing me...with some amazing Bloggy Awards.....



I don't think Herman will be coming back anytime soon...or I'll just whip these suckers out.....



Mrs M and Co over at I've Changed My Name to Mommy honored me with the Kreativ Blogger award....

Her blog is so fun....and I LOVE reading about her amazing family....

So with the Kreativ Blogger award...I have to pick 7 things that I love.....here goes....

1. My husband....(hubba hubba...wink wink)

2. My son....(love love love love love)

3. My Family (can't leave them out....)

4. Shoes.....especially DSW....(I mean seriously...rows and rows and rows beyond where my eyes can see)

5. Mexican Food....(which can I say is EXTREMELY hard to find in NJ....)

6. The middle of nowhere.....in particular...driving down a dirt road...in say....Kansas....with nothing but cows...and trees....and sky....

7. Naps.....I always try to figure out the next time I can take one....

Okay....so Now to Pass this puppy on to some other fabulous Bloggers....

Carma @ Carma Sez

Michelle@ Lollipops and Lizards

Elizabeth@ Type A Mommy

Dana @ Over The Hills and Into the Valles

Courtney @ Courtney and the boys

Beth @ Be Careful What You Wish For

Stacie @ Thoughts of Everything and Nothing

To Finish off that One-two punch to Uber Cute Herman....Both Robbie at A Spiritual Connection and Chris at Inspirational Inisghts were so sweet in giving me the "One Lovely Blog award"....

These ladies are fantastic....and have amazing blogs....

So the rule is...you have to pass it on to 15 bloggers...newly discovered....I'm passing it on to some Fab-u-licious Blogs...

Hailey @ Be Serious

Casey @ Aubut Life

Peggy @ Stir Crazy In the Suburbs

The Jones's @ Keeping Up With The Jones's

Nana@ Nana's Kitchen

Rachel @ Rachel Vs. The Kitchen

Loukia@ Louloo's Views

Carmen @ The Cradle Will Rock

Ange @ Swell Pregnancy

Em @ Life Liberty and the Pursuit

Sandy @ The Adam's Family

Roxane@ It Really Is, All About Me

Michelle @ My Crazy Life With a Toddler

Mama Krit @ My Simply Savvy Life

Kristen @ All In a Mom's Life

Joshley over at Joshley and the Charles....who's blog is soooo cute totally surprised me with this fabulous Neno's Award....Thank you so much...and helped me give ole Herman one final swift kick in the you know where....

I'm passing it on to some AWESOME Bloggy Buddies....to help ensure that Herman doesn't show up at there house next....

Jo @ The A-Priori Mommy

Mrs. S @ S Club 3.5

Michaela @ Mama Michie's Musings

Mommy-Momo

Michelle @ There must be more to life than Laundry and Dishes

What a great start to the weekend......

***** And for those who Love the Power Tie onesie Pooh had on during his Nuclear Meltdown....It is for sale in three styles at Noah Baby Boutique....*******

Thermal Nuclear Meltdown - Wordless Wednesday

Strawberry Fields....

"Are wild strawberries really wild?

Will they scratch an adult, will they snap at a child?

Should you pet them, or let them run free where they roam?

Could they ever relax in a steam-heated home?

Can they be trained to not growl at the guests?

Will a litterbox work or would they make a mess?

Can we make them a Cowberry, herding the cows,

or maybe a Muleberry pulling the plows,

or maybe a Huntberry chasing the grouse,

or maybe a Watchberry guarding the house,

and though they may curl up at your feet oh so sweetly

can you ever feel that you trust them completely?

Or should we make a pet out of something less scary,

like the Domestic Prune or the Imported Cherry,

Anyhow, you've been warned and I will not be blamed

if your Wild Strawberries cannot be tamed."

— Shel Silverstein (Where the Sidewalk Ends)

And Just as sweet as the Juicy Strawberries Pooh stuffed in his mouth...

are these mouth watering top 10 blog reads of the week

Enjoy!!!

Not Your Typical Mommy

My Lifetime Subscription

Keep in Touch With Mommakin

Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom

Ritch in Love

The Spohrs Are Multiplying

Southern Fried Mama

Full House

Smart Baby Kid

Double Dipped Sweets

Meet my new roomate....

This is Herman....The Big Green Monster, that has moved into my pad....unceremoniously plopping himself down and making himself quite at home....grrrr....

Herman...as cute as he is...with all that soft green fur....big close set eyes...and squeezable round nose....has turned me into a not so pleasant person to be around....at least....I don't want to be around myself...though Herman seems to think I'm the best thing since sliced bread...

speaking of sliced bread....Herman takes the last of the middle pieces...then just leaves the heels in the fridge for me and Pooh....or drinks the last of the milk....or leaves his dirty, monster laundry all over the floor....and I am not one that likes to deal with Monster undies....let me tell you...

Herman has really got to go....because I am so tired of having......a nasty case of Envy.....Blog envy.....for all those fabulous bloggers who have 400000000 followers....9000000 comments.....and articles written about them.....

Etsy Envy.....for all those fabulous shops who have been open less time than I have....and have 4000000 sales....and have captured 900000 hearts.......

and it's all Herman's fault......

so after another night of sitting in front of my computer....turning a beautiful (if I do say so myself) shade of green....I made the decision....that tomorrow...Herman is going....Pooh and I are packing his things....and driving him to the station...with a one way ticket to anywhere but here....

Then we have to go get more bread and milk....

Herman....

Summer is in Full Bloom...

Everyone has those little things in life that make them happy....

"you don't?"...."I know you do...just think about it....like....extra frosting on top of your cupcake"

that type of thing....

the random...insignificant....total smile making thing....

One of my favorite "little" things are fresh flowers in my home...the cheer me up...even when I'm feeling a little down in the dumps....

when I have fresh flowers in a room...I always stop to smell them or take a look....

especially blooms from my Pooh and Beanie Bushes....

After Pooh was born....I perused the farmer's market for hours....until I found the perfect rose bush for him....it would there...blooming for him each spring and summer....bright and cheerful just like him....

When we lost our Beanie this Spring....I found it comforting...when Beanie's Bush was placed right next to Pooh's....Now Beanie can bloom...and continue to make me smile.....

This week especially were some beautiful blooms courtesey of Pooh and Beanie....

Fabulous....Amazing Bloggers also are something that bring a BIG smile to my face...

Here are my 10 Must Read Blogs of the week....

Pink Sugar Desserts

The Life & Times of NotQuiteJuneCleaver

simple

Go Graham Go!

A Forest Frolic

The Adventures of Mommy Maestro

cakies

Happy Meals & Happy Hour

Stir Crazy in the Suburbs

a tad bit prudish

Jumping In....

You know those things...you somehow forget about when you become an adult?

I was thankfully reminded yesterday of an important bit of knowledge...

That sometimes you just have to jump in...

even with your clothes on.....