Wordless Wednesday....

                              Who lives in a pineapple under the sea??

Go with your gut....

There comes a time (usually once a day for me) when we question what we do as parents. Being a mom to a child who is a picky eater is no easy task. Those who personally know me, know that Christopher has been a bad eater since birth....literally. He used to projectile vomit his formula, which had to be changed  about 10 times, until he was able to digest the most expensive one!! I do have to admit that I am a picky eater as well. So sometimes I feel like I can't really get mad at him when I don't eat my veggies either.

Anyway, we just got him eating a hamburger (only because we say it is a "Krabby Patty" and he loves Spongebob). Last night at dinner he was eating his burger and as usual he is eating so slow. My hubby kept telling him "come on, eat your burger." Christopher has a tendency to take 9 hours to eat because he just sits at the table and talks...and talks....and talks. As any mom knows her kids...I had a feeling something was wrong. He seemed like he was stalling for a reason. But my hubby again said to him "eat your burger or there will be no snacks after dinner." The hubs and I try not to interfere when one of us is dealing with a situation with the kids. But I had to say something. I watched Christopher's mouth and he was chewing. And chewing. And chewing. I knew it just wasn't going down. I gave him a drink. He is still chewing. I asked him if he wanted to spit it out. He said no. He continues to chew. Now at this point....I am starting to get that lump in my throat just thinking of that burger in his mouth that he has been chewing for 10 minutes.

Next...from the dinner table to the bathroom.....up comes the burger. I should have went with my gut and not have insisted he eat that damn burger!!

Great idea....

I will be the first to say that I love a good craft. Funny enough, how I really discovered blogging was only a few months ago when I was searching online for some ideas on a Mickey Mouse 1st birthday party I was throwing for my Anthony. I got so many great ideas from blogs. Well..I am amazed at how crafty some people really are. I mean....I know there are people who can sing, some people can dance...there are many different talents a person can posess. But..WOW..some people can really craft!!! I have to admit, sometimes I can't really imagine that these ladies really have the time and patience to sit and make all of these amazing things while still raising their kids and cooking dinner. Are there kids locked in the closet all day???

Anyway....I am also a coupon junkie. I am constantly clipping....so much my fingers hurt. But on one income, saving a dime here and there adds up. So, I came across this great post on Executive Homemaker. They have a load of great crafts and things to keep you organized. And Lord knows....we all need a little organization in our lives!! They are Printable Coupon File Labels. This will surely fare better than the ziploc bag that I use. Maybe it will help you too!

Wordless Wednesday....

Need I say anything about this crazy hairdo....

Talk Up Tuesday....

Gretchen over at LilBumpkinBlog came up with "Talk up Tuesday."  Seems like alot of bloggers are coming up with different things to blog about on different days. I might as well join the in....one less post I need to over extend my brain to write. This is great because it gives exposure to new bloggers like me. You pick a blog that you love and share it with your readers. This week mine is....



Alexis is a great writer. She speaks what is on her mind and says the things that most of us are thinking!! Check her out...she will give you a good laugh.

"Hurry up, hurry up..."

These are every mother's famous last words....

• Hurry up...eat your breakfast.
• Hurry up...you're gonna be late for school.
• Hurry up...we have to get your brother off the bus.
• Hurry up...get to the bathroom.
• Hurry up...we have to get home to make dinner.
• Hurry up...get to bed.

Why as mother's do we always feel like we are racing against the clock? No matter what I am doing or where I am going, time is of the essence. Even when I am going someplace by myself (which is rare..so don't think I am traveling leisurely without my children), I feel like I can never really enjoy myself because I am worried about what is going on at home without me. Some days I wish I knew the secret to turning back the clock so I could enjoy life just a little more....


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An award ....for me and for others??

Happy Friday...I woke up this mornig to check my blog...and to my happy surprise, I have won my first "blogger's" award!! Being so new to this world, I am not exactly sure what that means but at least I have won. I think it is a "virtual pat on the back" and for that I am greatful. Check out  the award title...The Preppy Mafia..

My hubby will be excited hearing the word "mafia," sometimes I think he thinks he is a real John Gotti. Does the subtitle of my blog "Just try to break this family.." imply we have connections?? LOL! In all honesty I am truly flattered. I want to thank Shannon from Webbisodes ( http://www.ourgatorzone.blogspot.com/ ) for this great award. She was one of the first to come across my blog and become a follower. I am very glad to be meeting some great people in the blogging world and hope that this adventure takes me to a great place. Now..I think I am supposed to answer the questions below and pass this award on to a few of my favorite bloggers. I hope they will participate too. So, here goes..

Welcome to the Preppy Mafia! Now for a few questions, you cannot refuse.


1. Who is your style icon(s)?

I would have to go with Jennifer Lopez..she can looking amazingly beautiful on the red carpet and just as beautiful in her sweats hanging out with her twins.

2. What is your favorite Socialite lit book?

I don't think I have ever read a socilalite book...does the back of the Soprano's DVD cover count?

3. Favorite party theme?

I too am a lover of all parties....don't really have a specific theme.

4. Go in a Halloween costume?

I do love Halloween. Hubby and I have gone to many a party dressed up. Now that I have the kiddles, I get dressed to go Trick-or-Treating with them. This year I was a pirate.

5. Extravagance you cannot live without?

That would be my Coach diaper bag. It was a gift from my hubby when I had my first son and here I am, 4 years later, still using it.

6. Living person you admire?

My husband. He is the hardest worker I know. He will go to any measure to protect his family (did I tell you he thinks he is John Gotti?) and do whatever he has to do to make sure we are taken care of.

7. Greatest fear?

Getting stung by a bunch of bees......

8. Trait you deplore in yourself?

I dislike the fact that I sometimes can be too trusting. I try to always see the good in people, but that has lead me to get taken advantage of in the past.

9. Which talent would you most like to have?

I wish I were able to dance...and dance really good. I never had the opportunity to take dance lessons as I child. You see so many talented people who have done it since they were young and are amazing by like 16!!
10. Greatest Achievement?

Of course, that would be my two boys. Ask me that again in 18 years when I see how they have turned out!

My Preppy Mafia Award goes to.......drumrole please.....

Nic@ Four Better, Four Worse http://www.fourbetterfourworse.blogspot.com/
Kerri @ I'M Just Sayin' http://www.kerrims.blogspot.com/

Congratulations ladies....please keep the good blogs rollin'

The rules:

1. Copy and paste the above image onto your blog/website.

2. Answer the questions below.

3. Pass onto bloggers that you LOVE and let them know they've been given this award.