1,2,3 More about Me

I have to say....I have the best followers.  You guys gave me some great questions to work with here.  So, fasten your seat belts, grab some popcorn and a soda.  Let's get this show on the road, shall we?

My girl crush Cheesecake wanted to know:

Q: "What's it feel like to have boobs?"

A: Well, honestly....they are quite literally a pain in the neck.  I won't lie and say that with the right outfit and accentuated the right way they don't make me feel sexy, they do (or they did before children and weight gain) but I would rather have just normal sized or smallish boobies.  Shhhh!  Don't tell BDC....he's a total boob man!

The Screaming Me-Me asked:

Q:  "Are those fish real?"

A:  Baby, everything I got is REAL!

Alicia from it ain't easy being cheesy asked these gems:

Q:  What is my favorite all time movie quote?

A:  This is a tough one.  I love so many movies.  Different kinds, themes, whatever, and I quote them all, all the time.   A couple of all time favs are from obscure movies:

"You want sympathy from me?  Look it up in the dictionary between shit and syphilis." - Major Payne

"I should never have encouraged you to speak." -The Mirror Has Two Faces (This one was said by Lauren Bacall to her daughter.  I use this regularly with my monsters children.)

"Booyah, Touchdown...I make miracles happen!" - Jerry Maguire

Q:  If I had to pick one movie to best represent my life what would it be?

A:  Hmmm....Ever After.  I met Prince Charming.  We live Happily Ever After.  Cheesy I know!

Q:  Can she babysit Khylee?

A:  Anytime darlin'!

Q:  Can she have a nickname?

A:  Queso Bonito

Q:  Pepperoni or Cheese?

A:  Pepperoni

Meeko wants to know:

Q:  What is the first thing I notice about someone?

A:  Eyes.  Always eyes.  I can tell what kind of person someone is just by the eyes.  They say everything about someone.

My fabulous friend Quirkyloon asked these "SPE-SCHAL" questions:

Q:  Will you adore me and my blog?

Q:  Will you worship me?

Q:  Will you tell me I'm beautiful when I am not?

Q:  Will you make me believe all of the above?

Q:  Will I buy her a Diet Dr. Pepper?

A:  As I lay me down to sleep, I pray my soul to Quirky for keep.  If I die before I wake, Mirror Mirror on the wall tell Quirky she's fairest for Heaven's sake.  As for the Diet Dr. Pepper, I don't have that but you are welcome to use my Dr. Dr. DH line anytime you like.  Don't remember, Don't recall, Didn't Happen.

Surferwife wants a nickname:

MoMo 

Anything Fits a Naked Man asked:

Q:  What was the best Christmas gift I EVER received?

A:  The first year I was married to BDC, he bought me a collectible for my Cinderella collection.  We opened gifts on Christmas Eve.  He took the box and rewrapped with a watch he bought me to surprise me.  I was shocked and it was very very special to me.

The Great Duckalicious would like to know:

Q:  What's my secret for getting red sauce out of clothing:

A:  Well, here's the thing.  If the red sauce(gravy for those Italian folks out there) has too much Olive oil, there's not much you can do.  If you immediately scrub with Spray n' Wash or some other stain remover wilst running under cold water, you maybe have a chance.  If it's white, forget it.  Not even bleach will save it.  Soda water will often help lift it, kinda like with red wine.  But often my secret is the trash can.  Anyone got a better answer let me know!

Momof3inVA asked:

Q:  Do I know what a Libertarian is, and would I consider being one?

A:  I don't often talk politics on my blog.  Everyone knows I tend to classify myself as a liberal, but that's about as far as I take things here.  Other than the occasional Palin bash.  The truth is, I am more moderate than anything else.  Yes, I know what a Libertarian is.  I take a lot of pride and care in making decisions as to how I will vote.  AND I ALWAYS VOTE.

The absolutely HILARIOUS Scoman asked this DOOZIE:

Q:  If turtles rise and take over the earth will I side with the goldfish or the grasshoppers?
A:  I think grasshoppers could be considered food, therefore I am going with the goldfish.  Obviously I have a thing for pretty orange fish!


The rest of the questions are all blog related.  


Jessica of Just Another Momma and Holly at 504 Main both asked about my blogging pet peeve, you know other than noreply-comment@blogger.

A:  I hate blogs littered with bad spelling.  Drives me insane.  Especially when in one sentence 'their' is used correctly.  In the next sentence it is spelled 'there'.  Proof read people.  Proof read.  Also, when people use words that aren't words.  And I am not talking about made up words like glamtastic, or anypretend.  I am talking about words like "tooken".


Danon, The Insatiable Host asked:

Q:  Do I consider myself a blogger or a writer?
A:  I am both.  I consider myself both.  I have always been a writer.  I am now also a blogger.  So I guess, I am a writer who blogs.

Tracie, the blogger formerly known as kys of Stir Fry Awesomeness who is uber cool.  I mean anyone who is an artist formerly known as something else (hello? Prince) is freaking COOL.  Anynotworthy, she asked:

Q:  Do I have aspirations of writing a book someday?  Fiction or non-fiction?
A:  I have been writing a book.  I have started many without completing them.  Fiction is definitely my genre.  I would love to be the next JK Rowling.




Ian from The Daily Dose of Reality asked the following FIVE Fabulous Brainteasers:

Q:  Why do I blog?
A:  It's a creative outlet for me.  I have a mind that goes 90 miles an hour ALL THE TIME.  Blogging gives me some place to release that energy.


Q:  What's more important to you...having only 30 followers where all 30 comment on every post or having 3,000 followers with 10 comments per post?
A:  I enjoy the interaction of blogging.  But numbers really don't matter to me.  It's cool when you hit milestones.  Like 100, 200, 500 followers.  Comments are also what keeps most bloggers coming back day after day.  It's a validation of sorts that what you have to say is important or whatever.  But here's the thing, I don't want followers or comments just for the sake of both.  I want people who find me funny and interesting and inspiring to read and comment.  I comment on blogs where I have something to add, or have found them funny, interesting or inspiring.  Comments like "great post" or "funny" or "lol" just to have something to say, yeah really, I don't bother.

Q:  Am I where I want to be in life?
A:  Um...not exactly.  I certainly am not where I thought I would be.  However, I can't think of anywhere I would rather be than with my Prince Charming (BDC) and my kiddos.  Wherever we are is where I want to be.

Q:  Why is fuck such a fun word to use?
A:  Cause it's fucking funny that's why.  Some might disagree, however, is there really any funnier word than fucktard?  Is there a funnier saying than "fuck me running"?  I think not.

Q:  What's the one thing I can't stand watching people blog about?
A:  I can't stand pity parties.  Poor pitiful me.  My life sucks.  The world sucks.  The sky is falling.  Blah, blah, blah.  I don't deal well with it live and in technicolor, I certainly don't want to read it day after day.  I don't mind the occasional I feel blue post.  Everyone has an off day.  But continued posts for comments to lift you up is like those size 0 cheerleaders in high school who say on a daily basis, "I'm fat" so that everyone will chorus in unison, "Oh, no you're not, you are beautiful.

Powdered Toast Man wants to know:

Q:  Do I read all the comments I get?
A:  ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY!


Q:  Do I read all the blogs I follow?
A:  Yes, I do read them all.  I miss posts occasionally (more regularly lately, please forgive me, I have a new baby) but I do read them all regardless of whether or not I comment.


Happy Hour....Somewhere asked:


Q:  Have I had my comments deleted or not pass approval?
A:  That I really don't know.  I don't typically go back to blogs to see.  I read too many to go back to see additional follow up comments.  I have never received an email stating that my comment was declined or anything.

And finally Deb over at Menopausal New Mom want to know:

Q:  What do I hope to achieve with my blog?  What are my goals?
A:  I started this blog as a way to get in the habit of writing every day, or at least every week day so that I can get to my goal of completing a work of fiction and getting it published.  I continue to blog because it really is a freeing creative outlet for me.  I love the community of blogging.

Whew!  I will shutmypiehole now, cause that was a whole lotta spewing!

As always, LOVE!

ABC's of Me Baby

This is the FAMILY post portion of the Q&A I promised you all on Friday.  I am breaking the post up into two posts so as not to drone on and on....

Almost everyone wants to know about the baby, and when am I going to post more pictures?  ALRIGHT ALREADY!  Geez!  I usually take the kids to have their pictures done the first week home.  However, Khylee had a rash, pretty bad one too.

As you can see here, Kamden is very proud of HIS baby.  My neighbor (not the idiot burn fool) came over to visit and see the baby and she told me Kamden keeps telling her about HIS baby.  At least he likes her I guess.  You can see how red her cheeks and chin are in this picture.  I asked the pediatrician about it because none of my babies ever had anything like this.  He asked if she was a blue baby???  I remarked about how blue she was when she came out and he said she was bruised from coming out face up.  That is why her face looked so red.  It is almost better now!  So once I have some pictures done for announcements, I will post them!

Gayle of Gramme's Blog and Erin of The Mother Load both asked what my schedule, or a day in the life so to speak, looks like now that I have an infant...AGAIN.  Well, it's a little ZOMBIE"esque" at Casa di Romano right now.  BDC leaves for work at 4:00am every morning.  Kenna is doing well and already back to school.  She is back down to pre-baby weight and wearing all her skinny jeans.  YES IT'S NAUSEATING.  But, good for her.  *rolls eyes*  Cameron at Conquer the Monkey that answer is for you.
Sometime between when BDC leaves and Kenna leaves, Khylee and I get up for her second third nightly feeding.  I stumble to the kitchen and make a bottle and stumble back to the recliner to rock her.  I get the boys up and ready for school at 7:00am.  Kooper is my little hero here.  He makes lunches for himself and Kamden and gets them both ready ALL. By. HIMSELF.  We hustle out the door by 8:00am.  Once we get back Khylee and I check email, blog and post for all the job listings.  Then we eat and go to sleep. (or try anyway)  Usually Khylee goes to sleep and I, although exhausted, can't go back to sleep.  Wait...I never really slept.  Crap.  I go in search of caffeine.  LOADS of it.  Khylee sleeps for about 2-3 hours at a time.  She alternates between her bassinet and the swing and cries when she wants someone to hold her.  Yes she is supremely aware that she is the center of the universe.  Scary at only 10 days huh?

Anynap, Kenna gets home at 2:00pm, the boys are picked up about 2:45pm and BDC gets home somewhere around 3:00pm.  I usually switch off with Kenna or BDC and try to catch a quick nap then.  Because when she is sleeping in the morning and early afternoon I usually have things to do (OMG, I forgot how much laundry babies produce in a day!) and can't sleep anyway. I am still working on getting things situated due to my abbreviated preparation schedule for the new arrival.  Two weeks from the day I found out til the day she arrived!  After I catch that quick nap, we(Kamden and I) do homework, figure out what's for dinner and do the nightly family routines.

Sorry to disappoint.  It's not very glamorous.  No Flossy Flossy up in here. 

Many of you asked how it feels to be a new G-Momma.  And honestly, it's a little strange.  I am not old enough to be a Grandma.  I'm only 37.  So, it's really quite unsettling.  Yet, it's oddly remarkable at the same time.  I guess I would have more GMomma feelings if I weren't playing double duty as Mommy too.  I just feel like a new Mommy mostly.  AND can I just say?  This was much easier at 20 something, and 30.  Whew!  I am tired.   But thrilled and overjoyed as well.  She is a beautiful angel and a welcomed addition to our patchwork perfect family.  You know how those patchwork quilts you have that your Granny made, or her Ma made, are always so soft and special even though they are mismatched and not aesthetically pleasing with the decor of your room?  Yet, you want that blanket more than any other because it feels perfect?  That's how I would describe our family.  Patchwork perfect.

LMJ and Gayle both asked about how many his, hers, and ours BDC and I have.  Here is the run down:
Kenna - 18 - my previous marriage
Michael - almost 12 - BDC's previous marriage
Kooper - 10
Kamden - 7
Khylee - just arrived
We also have four fur babies of the Chihuahua variety.  Chimee(short for Chimichanga) Lola-Blu, Superman and Blu-Belle.


LMJ also wanted to know how BDC and I met.  Our story is a strange and complicated one.  We have actually known each other for 20+ years.  BDC is the baby brother of one of my best friends from my wild and crazy teenage years.  I lived with BDC's brother after highschool, along with exhusband and BDC's current boss.


When BDC and I decided we were really "interested" in each other it was sort of a big deal and we had to tip toe around everyone we knew to see if there  WAS "something" before we told everyone.  Obviously it was going to be awkward.  We had one "date" and we pretty much knew that was it.  It was worth the awkwardness it would cause for everyone else.  We really haven't been apart since that first "date".  I will blog more about this in detail if you all would like.  There are several posts worth of crazy story to blog.


Well, that sums up the FAMILY Q&A.  Tomorrow I will post the answers to all the other questions.  And there are some DOOZIES!

Gratitude with Attitude Tuesday

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WELCOME SMACKERS!  It's Tuesday!  Time to share just how grateful you are for all those "special" people places and events in your life.  So, sit down, pull out your best 'tude and write some much needed thanks to those who deserve it most.

As you'll notice we have a new PURTY (that's southern for pretty) button.  Cheesecake made it!  If you need a button, an award, whatever, go see her.  Really she does great work!  AND, she will make sure there aren't several others running around sporting your same snazzy button graphics.  YES...they are all ONE of A Kind!

None of that, same old same old you see everywhere else.  So, run over to Cheapskate Designs.  Tell Tamara aka Cheesecake that I sent you!

OH..and you'll probably also notice that we changed the name!  Well, my BBFF The Great Duckalicious kept calling it Gratitude with Attitude, and you know what.....it's catchy.  Matter of fact, it's GENIUS really.  So after you go order a button from Cheescake (see above), and after you link up and write your own fuckyouverymuch thanks! out with a fistful of ATTITUDE, run over and see her.

Ready?

Dear DUMBASS Oh so Smart Neighbor,

Thank you for sending the fire department out yet again in six months time.  I know that you got a good stern talking to from the fire marshal last time, but that really was just to take under advisement.  They were surely just kidding when they warned you about unattended burns in your back yard.  I mean, I realize we live in the sticks and all, but that shouldn't be cause for concern right?  No abundance of kindling.  Surely not.  I appreciate that I had to shut my windows due to all the smoke.  I am sure you were totally thinking of my allergies, and didn't want me to suffer from all the pollen in the air.  So thanks, dumbass safety first neighbor, for putting our neighborhood on the fire watch list!  If I get arrested for blowing up illegal fireworks now, you are so bailing my ass out of jail.  Ya asshat.

Sincerely,

Unimpressed Pyro Neighbor

Dear Bellsouth,

Thanks for going out ALL FREAKING NIGHT.  It's certainly not like I was launching a new button and link for my Smackers.  And hey, they are all understanding.  I didn't work on you tirelessly for hours, when I should have been sleeping, because I HAVE AN INFANT.  Thanks for teaching me patience.  Thanks for reminding me that just because I pay my DSL bill on time, every time, that I shouldn't expect that it will always be up and running.  OH, SPECIAL THANKS for your OH SO HELPFUL English speaking technical support group.  They are fabulous.

Sincerely,

Thoroughly Pissed and Fit to be Tied.

Dear Rex (Dumbass Smart Safety First Neighbor's dog),

Thanks so much for teaching the Chihuahuas that live with me that the road is a fun place to play!  I almost had a heart attack when my babies ran out in the road to meet you.  Um...this is just a warning.  If you don't quit enticing my puppies to be bad?  I am going to drop you off behind the Philippino Restaurant down the street.  Just sayin'

Sincerely,

Chi Loving Momma

Well, there you have it Smackers.  Now go, run smack.  Link it up below.  Go order a button.  And tell Daffy how much you love our new name.  Do it!

Love!

Join me tomorrow for answers to your questions!

Manic Musings on Monday: A Pictorial

 

  

 

  

FIX THIS PLEASE!

  

 

 

I got a new button, and some new code, and you are going to love it!  So write out your special fuckyouverymuch thanks! and link up tomorrow for Gratitude with Attitude Tuesday!

Happy Monday Smackers!

Tick Tock, Tick Tock...What makes you Rock?

I have come across many posts lately where bloggers have been defining themselves as what type of blogger they are, or aspire to be.  Carving out their piece of the internet as they see it.  Finding their "tribe" or "clique".  Identifying why they follow, who they follow, begging for others to please follow.

I thought a lot about it.  What draws me to read those I do?  What draws people to read me?    So many questions.

I have many new followers who don't really "know" me.  So, I thought I would give everyone the opportunity to ask me anything.  ANYTHING.  I will answer any and all questions.  If you have questions for BDC (The hubs.  BDC = Big Daddy Cain for those of you who are new) he will answer them too.  We might have a separate post for his questions.  You all know how he likes to...um...er...ramble.  You can see that here and