The Answer.....

Well, a lot of you guessed the right answer.

Emily called out to me from the bathroom this afternoon. "Mom, come here!"

She had done her duty and needed to be wiped. As I am walking down the hall to the her, I see Lauren's and Michael's toothbrushes (not hers, mind you) on the floor at her feet.....

So, I said, "Emily, why are these on the floor?"

To which she innocently replies, "I don't know."

I proceeded to pick them up and they were soaking wet. "Emily, did you put these in the toilet?" I asked.

Eyes now on the floor, Emily says, "Yeeeess."

I am now visibly upset and I say, "Emily, you put their toothbrushes in the toilet?"

Then her answer changes to, "Noooo?"

One of these days all these little stories will make me chuckle and giggle and miss her being this age....for now all they do is help me have tons to blog about. Therapy. Good. Therapy.

Can You Guess What's Wrong?

What's wrong with this picture? I would like you to be creative and keep in mind I have a child that is devious and destructive on so many levels, it frightens the caca out of me.

That is my only hint. Good luck and stay tuned......

My Bald-Headed Hottie

Isn't he so cute? Admire ladies, but from a distance. He's taken. I know what your saying right now.......How did she get so lucky? No luck. Just ask God. It was all His idea.

In all seriousness, this pic was taken on our recent LOBSTER trip to The Florida Keys. We had a really great time and the boys (a.k.a. The Bug Squad) came back with 72 tails. It sounds impressive. I know. We've had years where they have come back with over 100! Things have changed. Everyone's feeling the hit of the economy. Lobsters don't go out as much. They stay home and enjoy family time. They found the real meaning of life. It's really kind of cute. But come on! It's expensive to go down year after year and come back with less and less every time. Throw us a bone tail here. All we ask for is, at least, enough of you (lobsters) to make the trip worth the outlay of fundage. I know what the readers are saying, "It's quality time and the thrill of the chase." This has been going on now for more than 20 years. I think the time has been of great quality. Now it's just business. Let's get to the bread bugs and butta. Know what I'm sayin'?

The kids had a blast. Michael got to snorkel for the first time. The water was absolutely gorgeous. The weather held up really well.

We swam, we got sun, and we sweat(ed?). It was stinking hot. I know it's summer and August, so, you can imagine how great our A/C felt when we retired for the day.

I have so many pics, it will take me several posts to show all of them. Probably not going to happen. Does anybody really care? If you do, email me....and I will gladly send you some.

The Tooth Fairy Lives In Florida

This is a little shout out for a sweet little girl who is minus a tooth today! My kids decided to dedicate this post to Miss Libbey (Lula's eldest) who lives in our computer. They really think that, except Michael. He's a realist....

So, Libbey, this is for you from the Florida Tooth Fairy Association (FTFA)......(Sorry we spelled your name wrong in the photo!)

I'm Pretty Unspectacular

I received this little number from a new bloggy buddy and I am faithful to publish since she tagged me......thanks simply anonyMOM!

First you post the rules:

1. Link the person who tagged you.

2. Mention the rules on your blog.

3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks you possess.

4. Tag 6 following bloggers by linking them.

5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged.



I, of course, think my life is kind of spectacular, hence my blog....:) However, not everything about me is hugely special. Here are some of the very mundane things you probably don't know about me.

1. I go through a 15 pack of Extra Berry Pearadise gum in about 2 days.


2. I always fall asleep on my left side wrapped completely around my goose-down body pillow.


3. I call my husband "Schmoopie".


4. I love Mexican food. I love it so much, I probably smell like enchiladas.


5. I detest the sound of dripping water or water being wrung out. It literally sends chills through me.


6. I'm obsessed with looking for blackheads! My husband doesn't like to walk around shirtless because he knows I'm probably on the hunt.

Okay, so there you have it. Six rather random, somewhat gross (re: #6), unspectacular things about moi. I am tagging some of you......here goes.....

Robin

Emily

Karen

Heather

Caroline

Lula

Supplies And Demand

School is almost back in session and I can't tell you how many trips I have taken to WM, Target, and Big K. I keep thinking I have everything and then.......Oh, they said 2 boxes of Kleenex or they wanted a 24 pack of Crayola crayons for $1.97 as opposed to the 8 pack I was able to buy for 15 cents. This is getting a little out of control. My son's 2nd grade school supply list was longer than my normal grocery list for a family of five (embellishment permitted to prove my point)! Not to mention uniforms, 2 new backpacks, shoes, and other non-essentials(in my humble, yet highly accurate opinion). And what is up with having to buy brand name everything? Let me show this list:

2 packs of #2 pencils
1 (2) pack of pink erasers
2 packs of wide ruled paper
3 single subject spiral notebooks
1 pack of 24 ct. Crayola crayons
1 pack of 12 count Crayola washable markers (fine line)
1 (3) pack glue sticks
1 bottle washable glue
3 (2) pocket folders
1 (2 in.) 3 ring binders
1 pack dividers
Water color paint and brush set
1 ruler (metric & inch)
1 pencil box
Fiskar (sharp) scissors
1 gallon size Ziploc bags
2 boxes of Kleenex Tissues
1 bottle hand sanitizer
2 containers of Clorox or Lysol wipes
2 containers of baby wipes
1 Lysol spray
Backpack

This may not seem like a big deal to some of you, but I'm cheap a penny pincher. I don't usually buy namebrand anything except Yellow Box Flip Flops and Vera Bradley. I understand there is a quality issue here, and I know that's probably why the teacher wants name brand crayons instead of those cheapy dollar store kind that break if you breath too hard. But come on. Does it have to be Clorox, Kleenex, and Ziploc? Why can it not be Great Value, Red Dot and Blue Light Special? Is there really THAT much of a difference? Maybe I'm being petty over a few cents, but in the days of $4 gasoline, I do what I can to save money for Vera make ends meet.

Bandwagon

Okay, I'm such a wannabe. I don't think original ideas exist. It's all a matter of timing. We may look original to those around us, but there is always somebody before us who paves the way. Hence, my newest bandwagon jump.........Twilight. I am only about 75 pages into this delicious tale of love and apples and ummm rain....but I must say.......Edward is a babe.

Like I needed another addiction. Thanks Lula, Heather and other contributors to my sickness. See, it's always someone else's fault. So, when I'm totally locking myself in the bathroom to try and get my fix, pray for me....:)

10,000!!!!!!

I broke 10,000 Visitors!!! I'm so excited. Probably more than I should be. We are actually leaving today to head down to the Keys. We left home on Sunday, but we are leaving today from Eric's parents. I'm excited and overwhelmed with how much we have to get ready. I really need to get up off of this computer and go help, so I'll see ya'll in a few days. Party at my house when we get back! Get your plane tickets now! Buh bye!

Bug Squad....

We are off to the Keys for Lobster Season! Okay, we are only going for a week. My hubby calls his team of lobster divers (him, his dad, and our BIL) The Bug Squad.
I won't be blogging while we're gone, so I'll see you when I get back.....!!!!!

Close Call

I'm sure most of my readers know about a little "incident" that 0ccured in Emmy and Lala's bedroom.

It almost happened again. This is why I need to blog and watch TV a little less....

I know what you're going to say.......let me guess, "Did you not learn your lesson, Melissa?" or was it this, "Why do you still have lipstick where she can get to it?" Lay off! Okay??? I still need to put my "face" on. You think I should lock and key it?

Oh, she's crafty, this one. Sidenote: See the contour of her lips? She actually impressed me with her precision. Refocus: Yes, she's devious. She was supposed to be napping. I was watching a movie with Lala when I heard my bedroom door. She has done reconnaissance (yeah, baby, I didn't even need spellcheck for that one!). She knew just what she was after. It was her plan all along. Don't think so? Wise and cunning this one is she (Yoda). She will go far in life. She's ambitious, motivated and she scares the hooha out of me! Have you seen the butler from "Mr. Deeds"? He moves like a ninja and then next thing you know, he's right behind you.

Well, she cleverly sneaks, always looking over her shoulder and pulls a little "mission impossible" stunt.

What are your predictions for Emmy's future? What is her lot in life? Let me hear you......