Things I can do without on facebook

I love facebook!  I am truly amazed that some kid thought this up and made it possible for old friends and family to connect, reconnect, share lives, photos and feelings. We now have the world at our fingertips.  But, there are a few things I could do without.

1.  The Poke War-  Ok, I get it.  You want someone to know you are thinking of them, so you give them a friendly virtual poke.  You don't really know what to say so a message would be silly and writing on their wall is so public.  But, a poke war?  What's the point?  Come on people...I poke you...you poke me...we are happy as can be (sung to Barney theme) over and done.

2.  Baby Talk Status-  This just makes you sound dumb!  We all know your child is adorable, ours were too.  Some things are cute....but, do we really need a bwow by bwow?

3.  Bible Thumping-  I love God.  You love God.  Enough said.  This does not include prayer, because that is always helpful.....(signing the cross so I don't go to hell)

4.  Spousal Abuse-  Ok.  Your husband is an ass!  He left you for another woman.  Get a grip, we get it and think he is a jerk too.  We really don't want to hear all about it.  We could careless, to be quite honest.  Besides, aren't your kids, mother, father and family on your friends list?  Wow....you have now taken the lower road.

5.  What you ate for lunch-  Unless it was extroadinary, 5 star or really funny.....STOP!  Nobody cares if you are in the McDonalds drive thru or ate a fricken banana.

6.  Duck Face-  I know....everyone does it....and to be quite honest, I think some are cute, if you are under 18...but after the umpteenth one, you no longer look cute, just retarded.

7.  Lucky %-  Really?  Go buy a lotto ticket.

8.  It's Complicated-  No shit!  It always is.  You are either single or married.  Period. 

9. Constant Whining/Anger-  Please throw in a good day every now and then.  It is depressing for the rest of us to know you are so unhappy. 

10. Obama Bashing-  He is President for two more years, deal with it!  The majority spoke....we are all poor, all working hard, all struggling, all worried about war..................so SHUT UP!

A Forrest Gump moment

Life is like a box of Kleenex.  Each day you get a fresh one and you either put a little boogie in it or you blow it.  Either way... you make it move  :)  Happy Saturday!!!

A sign that no shopping is getting to me!

I wanna be a billionaire so fricken bad.
Buy up all the things I never had.
I wanna be on the cover of Lucky Magazine.
Go shopping at Nordstrom like a queen.
Oh everytime I close my eyes.
Designer bags and shoes delight.
Yeah, a different mall every day...
Oh I Oh I swear, the economy better prepare 
For when I'm a billionaire.

What was I thinking when I gave up retailing for lent?  I think I am actually having withdrawls.....(insert drooling and jittery nerves here)  For me, shopping actually relaxes me.  Makes me feel better.  I mean, I might as well have given up sex, oh wait.............that's another blog!  LOL....

A note to my children

When I gave birth to you, it felt like my heart grew legs and came out of my body.....and there you were, walking around.  I can't think of anything I love more than you..  Sometimes, I look at you and I catch my breath!  All I can think is "Wow, I made that!"  But here are a few other things I think everyday.....................

“You'll get the hang of it, just keep trying”
“I am proud of you”
“Keep up the good work”
...“I love you no matter what”
“I believe in you”
“You can do it”
“I have your back”
“You're a winner”
“You are worthy and special to me”
“You are a valuable part of this family”

I love you Cole and Kennedy

XOXO Mom 

FINALLY!!!

Today on The Doctors.................Guilty pleasures.  This just in....shopping releases the same amount of dopamine and gives the same pleasure as SEX!!!!!  Nuff said :)http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/show_page/D3120

Things I know for Sure

I am sure that I will die someday.  I am sure that no matter how old I get, I will still expect my parents to pay for dinner.  I am sure that the hamper will never be empty.  I am sure that That Thing you Do, Remember the Titans, The Blind Side and Steel Magnolias will always cheer me up.  I am sure that I will always be behind technology.  I am sure that I will always sing at the top of my lungs when a good song comes on.  I am sure that no matter how old my kids get, I will still worry.  I am sure that I will always enjoy ice cold beer.  I am sure that in my old age I will need tweezers, badly.  I am sure that my bed will always be my favorite place.  I am sure that Kelly and Pam will always be in my life.  I am sure I will giggle when it is inappropriate.  I am sure I love my family.  I am sure I will always hate trying on bathing suits under fluorescent lighting.  I am sure I will never join a cult or pose for playboy.  I am sure I believe.  I am sure that my sister is one of the best mothers in the world.  I am sure I will never give up coffee, candy and shopping.  I am sure that I love being a mother and an Auntie.  I am sure I will be me to the very end.  I am sure you will have a great day!!