Weekend Wonderer
What’s Jack up to? Chilling out after a long and really hot weekend. Not too much jumping around today eh, Jack?
This Really has been a particularly hot weekend in New York. Especially for June and especially in my house and I don’t see any relief any time soon. I’m really busy with writing work and end of the school year things for the Dear Teens. Mom stress is at the same high level as the outside thermometer. These are the times that no one warned you about when it was all smiles and congratulations over you having babies. Teens are not babies.
So of course as a writer, when I get stressed I turn to books. Romance, Self-help, The bible. etc.I picked up this one book in B&N because the title was just was calling my name THE WORN OUT WOMAN. Check out this anonymous quote at the beginning of the first chapter:
“Don’t ask me to relax; it’s my tension that’s holding me together.”It just made me smile in it’s perfection.
In between working on my new proposal I did a little work in the garden to give my eyes a break. I thought I share some pics here of the Collards I planted. Thanks to PVE for coming through and finding these at Carlson’s.
I’m a girl that likes to feel the dirt in her hands when planting. Guess it’s time for a new mani huh? Boy do my hands look old! UGH.
Here is a freshly cut bouquet of roses that the DH cut for me right before a flash thunderstorm on Saturday. It’s so nice to have flowers from your own garden on your table.
Now to get a little peace of mind at said table…So how was your weekned?Best,KwanaMommy Blogs- So what of it!
What’s Jack up to? Happy to be chilling alone after the weekend with DH and Dear Teens confined to Dear Home and studying or is that just me. Ok, it’s just me. The weekend was full of tons of grrrr worthy moments. Totally blog worthy, I’ve got to think about that.So I was checking out Dooce’s blog. If you don’t know her, she’s the Ms. IT of the premier bloggers out there and has been heralded as “THE mommy blogger” and she was posting about her appearance on The Today show which I was bummed to have missed since I’m crazy about this type of stuff.
I was so happy that she put up her appearance and slightly annoyed when I saw it. Not at Dooce a.k.a Heather B. Armstrong who has thing blog thing so down pat that her own DH gave up his own day gig to manage her blog biz, but at The Today Show for sending a girl to do a woman’s job and the dismissive way in which it was handled by the interviewer.I can’t stand it when folks are interviewing people on subjects that they clearly know nothing about. This just burns me up. Kathie Lee said she didn’t know about computers. Check out her blog here. Sigh. Big ups to the assistant for typing it up for her. That would totally have been my job back in my early fashion days.
First as mothers we have THE toughest job in the world then when we try and do another job and still be there for our family we get put down. Not cool.You watch and tell me what you think of the interview and the whole mommy blog thing in general. Discuss. Have fun.
If you’d like to see a really good interview with Heather check out this Nightline one. I think it gives the subject the tone it deserves.
Best,
KwanaP.S.All you weekday readers please scroll down and check out the weekend posts and chime in. DON’T DREAM IT BE IT! And don’t forget the MEME somebody pick up a book and take up the cause.To love a Cougar or not? It’s a jungle out there
What’s Jack up to? He’s stealing socks today and hiding in the closet. Ugh. It’s toddler time all over again.
What’s with the cougar in my blog title. Well, I was watching American Idol which I really haven’t followed this season, but it was on while I was scurrying back and forth with dinner so I got into it. While it was on I saw a sign flash that said “Cougars 4 Cook” and I was like, Eww! Now the whole Cougar thing never really crossed my mind before and it’s been out so long that it’s kind of over I think, but in the context of ultra pure American Idol it just seemed wrong and, well, Eww, to me.
Now most us are women of a certain age here. Chime in and tell me what do you all think of the term Cougar?
While I’m at it what do you think of The AI final 3? I like Syesha and think she should win. David A. is too sweet, besides his Dad is already banned and David C. will be just fine no matter if he wins or not, but the judges clearly don’t like Syesha. I don’t get it.
Now sort of still on the “cougar” topic lets talk the Sex and the City premiere and the fashions! Specifically, Sara Jessica Parker’s dress and hat. It’s all the talk with the New York papers. I have to say, I’m not a fan. I feel that she was trying too hard with this one and the color was not for her. Does anyone else remember the episode with Burger and the cooky hat where he made fun of her? This was the same thing! Say it ain’t so, Carrie. Big sigh. I do like Kim Cattrall’s look though.
And, we won’t even talk about the decision of having the premier in London over New York when New York was the 5th star of the show. Whatever. I’ll still be buying my ticket.
So it was goodbye to my spunky little Marissa on Dancing with the Stars. I know she annoyed quite a few this season with all that darn exuberance, but she always made me smile. Buh-Bye Marissa! Good luck with the baby! Update:I just found out on GMA that her dance partner, Tony and his wife are expecting boy/girl twins (like me!) so good luck to him too!
Best,Kwana
Sidebar: ‘Thee that shall not be named teen’ came home yesterday hungry and mad that I did not answer thee’s lunchtime call to run the forgotten lunch over to school. Pla-ease! As if.
Crazy in Love
What’s Jack up to? He’s sending the DH on long walks for nothing then doing his business where he’s not supposed to. Oh Jack. When will you ever learn? Do I need this crap? Really. You’re lucky you’re so cute.
Teens Ugh!!
I know I’m not supposed to talk about ‘those who shall not be named’ on this blog, but some times a girl’s gotta vent. How can a woman feel like she’s already had a draining day at only 8:30 in the morning? Man. Then you look and a lunch is left on the table. And you’re not helping out. No way. The kid that left it stormed out after giving you a bunch of unnecessary attitude. Let said kid starve, you think. It will serve said kid right. But of course that doesn’t stop you from feeling guilty thinking your kid is starving out there which you know is not true. Ugh. Get over it! You’ve got a life and work of your own to do. Enjoy the few hours you have to do it because come 4:00 the fun will start again. Women gird your loins!True Love?
So on to better things. It’s true love! Really it is. Stop laughing. I’m serious. Matt made his decision and after, what? 8 grueling weeks and 25 women he has found his true love and it was not Chelsea, but crazy Shayne! Why does that make me so happy. Those cagey Bachelor editors had me going and by the end of last night episode I was rooting for Shayne with her bleach blond hair and her big brown doe eyes all the way. I’m even hoping those two zany kids make it.
I’d be tuning in to watch Shayne take on London. All her wild mad antics around Buckingham Palace. What fun.
And they have quite a fan club over on Youtube there are even fan videos. Check out this one that will make you believe in this love story:
It was a sweet silly ending to a pretty boring season and now I’m ready for next week and DeAnna- The Bachelorette. Let’s watch 25 men make fools of themselves whining in limos talking about how they felt an “amazing connection.” Right. At least Nana will be watching with me.Best,
KwanaShe’s a Survivor- Spoilers Ahead!
What’s Jack up to? He’s back to hiding out in the hall closet. I don’t get it but he’s a dog and just loves it in there. It’s that cave quality I guess.Mother’s day was really nice. I wanted peace and quiet and for the most part that’s just what I got. Plus I got a awesome new camera!!! How happy am I? I love my DH and the dear twins most of the time (well all of the time, but don’t tell them that). Thanks Guys. Especially the DH for really listening to my wishes. Check out this pic of a peony from my very own garden yesterday. I’m so excited. I’m going to bore you all so much now with nature and Jack shots. You’ll be sick of me. You can practically pick a petal!
Woah Nelly? Well it was getting tense there with the first vote at tribal council on the Survivor Finale last night. I was nervous for Cirie. Natalie was playing the game hard. But her scheming didn’t work and she was out. But with abs like hers she’ll be just fine.
Then Amanda, Cirie and Parvati go back to camp and get into a big ‘ol fight and have a girl crying fit thinking of a final 2 instead of 3 and they get all scared. Then what happens? They wake up, get tree mail and find out it’s a final 2 not a final 3 and they have to go through another immunity challenge. They should have never voiced it. The producers probably decided to throw it in the night before. Ugh! I wouldn’t put it past them.Sidebar: How good does Cirie look after 37 days? Man she got thin. I totally want to go on Survivor but what do I wear for all those days? It must be fashion perfection.The final immunity challenge is all about concentration and darn Jeff Probst can’t stop talking. I’m sure the women all want to just yell shut up. It’s so tense that I suee do. First Parvati is outThen finally it’s Cirie and Amanda wins immunity.Now Amanda has to choose who to take to the end with her. Parvarti thinks she has it made to go to the end. We will see. Final tribal council and the eye rolling is intense as Amanda cries over her decision. What a game.The 15th person voted out and the final juror is Cirie. The only thing I can hope for is that she’ll make it as the fan favorite. I sure voted for her.
Now it’s time for Amanda and Parvari to duke it out against the Jury. Yikes. Let the hatin’ begin.Eliza is MAD. The Eyes are rollin’Jason wants to love ParvatiAlexis works with young girls but quickly pits the women against each other.Natalie is just strange and wants to get all sexual with her question and Parvati? Huh? Talking about the bedroom? Huh? And where did she get here brows done on the island? Huh?Erik look like he was crying before this jury poor thing he’s still hurt.James is all mad at Parvari and they are airing their mess on TV. Yikes. Cold.Cirie is clearly mad at Amanda for not picking her and if she was up there she would have won the whole thing. Mother of 3. Yeah she would have won.Ozzy was crushed by Parvati and was ready cry over losing 14 days with his love Amanda. Aww. Survivor love. Will it survive?The vote is on they are back in NY and every one has pack on 15-20 pounds, but they are still looking good.Let’s count the votes:ParvAmandaParvAmandaParvAmandaParv-AAAAA! It’s making me crazy!!!!!Parvati!!!! Is the Winner
But… Amanda wins Ozzy’s Heart!
And the fan favorite is… James. Just for you Wish List Mom! Thanks for a Great Season. I LOVED it. Can’t wait for Survivor Gabon in the Fall.
Best,KwanaHappy Mother’s Day!
What’s Jack up to? Today he’s doing neighborhood window watch from his couch perch. Daring anyone to walks by with deep growls and yappy barks. Not very sweet on Mothers Day, Jack. Be nice.In honor of Mother’s Day I wanted to share these funny sentiments from someeecards. They just crack me up! And sometimes as a mother you just have to laugh so you don’t cry. It’s all worth it in the end. Love trumps all.
I wish all you moms a wonderful and peaceful Mother’s Day. If you’re not a mom, give your mom or someone who’s like a mom to you a shout and let them know how special they are to you.Much love to Ma and Nana and all the mothers in my life!Best,KwanaYou wanna have a what?
What’s Jack up to? He’s chilling right now and no doubt plotting on how to get into some good old mischief. I’ll be on my toes, Jack.Tick tock.That’s usually the start of it. Tick tock, tick tock. Damn biological clock. Why is it so loud? So you check him out again, but differently this time. Now you’re appraising the gene pool, not just his behind. He looks pretty good, you think before you wonder about past mental illness in his family. Lord, knows with your family’s background you don’t need to stack the deck further against yo
u. Remember, Uncle Lou? You shake your head to loosen the thought. What are you crazy? You laugh and go on with your fabulous life as usual.Then some twenty something size 4 mom-nista prances, by looking happy as a clam, pushing her Cadillac pram in her Jimmy Choos and
it gets you thinking, louder this time, “I wanna baby.” It’s all so damn cute. Look at that smile, those eyes and see she got her figure back. You can do it too.Cut to you fourteen years later. Now, look what you got. Thirty pounds, a pounding headache and that cute baby is now screaming in your ear about how you don’t “know” anything. What!?
There’s a reason nobody ever says, “I wanna have a teen.”
Check out this video (thanks Wendy) that shows just how much fun motherhood is. Ugh.Best,Kwanaphotos thanks to instyle.com and flickr
