wake him up OR leave him alone?

DJ had a LONG day. I put him down for a nap in his room and he went crazy! Whining, begging to not take a nap. I gave up. I have a feeling we are at the end of our rope with the nap time busiess. Hey, I'm trying to stretch it for all it's worth. Are naps supposed to be over this early? I was hoping to get at least 2 more years out of this nap business.

He was fighting the nap time so much, I decided to just let him run wild. He went from one room to the next. In the backyard and back. I finally told him to just sit down and watch TV with me on the sofa. He sat on the floor, then, he put his head down on the floor, he got really quiet and about 5 minutes later, this is what happened:




Now, what would you do?

Wake him up
OR
Leave him there

What's your vote?

Take a bow. Now roll over.

Those that are dear and close to me, know my feelings about dogs. We won't get into the details here.

Let's just say.....after meeting Banjo, I just might change my tune about my distaste for dogs.

No, I'm not saying that I like dogs now, I'm just saying after meeting Banjo, well.........let me explain.

DJ and I went to a friend's house for a pancake playdate. THREE hours later, it was time to go home. Well, my son wasn't ready to leave. He screamed and hollered as if someone was killing him. We're walking out the house, past the neighbors home, when I hear, "what happened to you sweetie, did mommy make you cry?

Of course my son puts on the saddest face and she motions for him to come over to her. She beckons for Banjo to come along too. Yes, you guessed it, the dog comes on command. She then goes on to ask my son if he wanted to see some tricks that Banjo could do.

What kid wouldn't want to see this?

The tricks begin.

Wave hello
Take a bow
Roll over
Spin in a circle
Jump up on two legs

The list goes on.

I was quite impressed. She went in the garage and emerged with a popsicle. Of course my son thinks it's for him. NOPE it's for Banjo. She hands it to my son and says, "here, do you want to feed Banjo?"

She goes on to tell me how she's training Banjo to be able to go and visit the elderly and put on 'shows' for them.

I love it. She was the sweetest woman ever!

LOL


She goes back in the garage and brings another popsicle out and gives it to DJ and bids him farewell right after she yells out, "bye DJ and tell your mom to stop making you cry!"

This was pure comedy. I can't make this stuff up.

Pajama Story Time in the literal sense.

Once a month our library sponsors a Pajama Time story time hour. DJ had a blast and kept reminding me that I didn't let him wear his pajamas and everyone else had on their pajamas. He even pointed out the story teller had on her bunny slippers.

I had NO idea people really wore pajamas to pajama story time. What is wrong with me? I get a little weirded out about wearing pajamas out in public. I guess it's not my issue. They're kids. It's ok.

What a guilt trip. I promise next month to put the jammies on you DJ. I promise.

After the story time there were songs and bubbles!
Thank you again to the City for providing an awesome event for the kids.

See you next month.

wordless Wednesday-muscles from my dad!

DJ has a brother!!!

Remember THIS?

We saw Riley at the Library. He is such a cutie! He has a haircut now and he's still cute as ever!

I just pulled up his photo on my computer and DJ pointed and said, "That's Riley. He's my brother!"

Awwwww...

The lady and the scary hat!

What would you do if THIS happened to you?

Update: What would YOU do if this were your child?

Your son is upset with you and decides to steal your car and goes on a joy ride with another one of his friends.

He knocks down some mailboxes, crashes into a few cars, etc..

HE doesn't kill anyone THANK GOD!

He's finally pulled over by the authorities and he's UNHARMED. THANK GOD!

What would YOU do to your son if he did this?

Oh, here's the best part. He's SEVEN years old.

Click HERE to see the video.

Please come back and leave your comments. Thanks.
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Update: Click HERE.

The boy went to the store with his grandmother. He wanted some chicken. She said No. He starts beating her up. I am going to need every single person reading this to leave a one liner on what you would do to this kid if he were yours.

Wii can't afford it, therefore Wii ain't getting it.

My son played his first Wii game this weekend. Needless to say on the way home, he asked if we could go to the store and buy one. His friend told him his mommy bought his from Best Buy and it was on sale.

Why are preschoolers talking about stuff like this? Ugh! I mean really how do you tell your kid, "Wii ain't rich and Wii ain't getting all that up and through this house." Hah!

Nope. Not going to happen. Unless of course we could win it here.

Cross your fingers that I'm picked as the winner for this. So I can be the cool house that kids will love to come and play games. Right now all the kids know me as is the mom that reads to them and takes them to the library. I wanna be the cool mom with the Wii game too ya know! Especially if the console comes with some great learning products too. Yeah, have to throw that part in there somewhere!

Skimpy Prom Dress. Where's the clear heels? Please stop.

Did anyone attend their High School Prom? Who helped with the choosing of your dress?

This young lady thought it would be a great idea to wear the following dress to her high school prom.

Click HERE

What are your thoughts?

Oh and I guess NO one saw that tat on her chest either? Lawd, when will the madness stop?

The guidelines are there for a reason. What made her think it was OK to wear this dress anywhere is beyond my understanding. Hey, I know times have changed. I grew up in a very modest household. The sight of cleavage freaks me out. I guess you can count me out on supporting this young lady and her poor excuse for a prom dress.

Questions:

Do you think this is a prom worthy dress?
Do you think it was fair to eject her from the prom?

I've seen a lot of people ask where the parents are in this. This young lady is about 17 or 18. Do you think at this age, parents have a say in what she would wear to a prom?



If you want to see an example of what a prom dress should look like,
Click HERE

Story Time with Tanyetta

I love reading stories to the kids in our Learning group.

I know you're probably wondering where my dear sweet son was during story time.

Well, here he is:
Check out how much he's paying attention!



Isn't he the sweetest kid ever?
*sigh*

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful women in the world.

What are you doing to celebrate your special day?

Let's hear it.

Dedication video to the dads for Mother's Day

Click HERE to see the video dedication for the Dad's in response to the Mother's Day video.

Gotta LOVE it.

Happy Mother's Day--William Tell Overture for Moms! HILARIOUS and very true.

In celebration of Mother's Day, I thought it would be very fitting to post an oldie but goodie video for all of us to HIGH five this mom for creating.

Her name is Anita Renfroe. She is a pure genius and has created a video that sums up life as a mommy in under 3 minutes.

Turn up the speakers, sit back, relax and enjoy the following:



@2:35 on the video--haven't we all heard that from our mom's growing up (stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about) LOL

Feel free to pass on to all the moms in the world. Go on over to Anita's Website and check out her latest updates.

Special thanks to Mommy needs coffee for providing the information and the link to the lyrics:

Written and performed by Anita Renfroe (copyright 2007 Bluebonnet
Hills Music/BMI)
www.anitarenfroe.com

Get up now
Get up now
Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepy head
Here’s your clothes
And your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now
Get up and make your bed
Are you hot?
Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where’s your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and your gloves and your scarf and hat
Don’t forget you got to feed the cat
Each Eat your breakfast
The experts tell us it’s the most important meal of all
Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at three today?
Don’t forget your piano lesson is this afternoon
So you must play
Don’t shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside
Don’t play rough
Would you just play fair?
Be polite
Make a friend
Don’t forget to share
Work it out
Wait your turn
Never take a dare
Get along
Don’t make me come down there
Clean your room
Fold your clothes
Put your stuff away
Make your bed
Do it now
Do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn?
Would you like some hay
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone
Get Off the phone
Don’t sit so close
Turn it down
No texting at the table
No more computer time tonight
Your iPod’s my iPod if you don’t listen up
Where you going and with whom and what time do you think you’re coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me
Makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You’ll appreciate my wisdom
Someday when you’re older and you’re grown
Can’t wait ‘til you have a couple little children of your own
You’ll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now
I thank you NOT to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew
Would appreciate
Take a bite
Maybe two
Of the stuff you hate
Use your fork
Do not you burp
Or I’ll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, Get the door
Don’t get smart with me
Get a Grip
Get up here I’ll count to 3
Get a job
Get a life
Get a PhD
Get a dose of…
I don’t care who started it
You’re grounded until your 36
Get your story straight
And tell the truth for once for heaven’s sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff
Would you jump too?
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said at least a thousand times before that
You’re too old to act this way
It must be your father’s DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straighter when you walk
A place for everything
And everything must be in place
Stop crying or I’ll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth
Wash your face
Get your PJs on
Get in bed
Get a hug
Say a prayer with Mom
Don’t forget
I love you
**KISS**
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom’s work never ends
You don’t need the reason why
Because
Because
Because
Because
I said so
I said so
I said so
I said so
I’m the Mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
Ta-da

Written and performed by Anita Renfroe (copyright 2007 Bluebonnet
Hills Music/BMI)
www.anitarenfroe.com

Happy Mother's Day-Toddler Style.

We spent time at the park helping the kids make Mother's/Grandmother's/Auntie's Day Cards and playing in the sand. The kids had a great time! Snacks, Sand Toys, Bubbles and more.













Look at Jenni on the monkey bar. She was a Charger girl. She still has it in her wouldn't you say :)

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My mother's day from DJ

He made the card all by himself. I was so proud of him. He was focused and very serious when he made the card. I love it.





Here's the final masterpiece:

“America: United in Support of Our Troops” --FREE Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Clint Black and MORE in concert.

USAA sponsored the Military Concert Bash on Camp Pendleton yesterday.

“America: United in Support of Our Troops”

I just dropped DJ off at MacKenna's. I had to use a distraction tactic. Couldn't tell him I was going to a concert. Without him. You remember what happened the last time we tried to go somewhere without him! Can you tell I am really excited to be kid free for the next 6 hours? Yeah, I couldn't hide my excitement what can I say? A date night with the hubs. Endless cups of beer and NO curfew. Say what? Yes, Yes, Yes!

Miss Danyelle took a few photos with me before I jumped in the ride to meet him on base for the concert!

Mackenna's mommy dropped DJ off once Danyelle got home from work. And people have the nerve to ask why we waited so long to have another kid. Umm...hello, NO problems with child care. Just kidding. Just kidding. Hah!

Here's our transportation to the beach. What a super smart idea.

Janet Jackson performed 2 songs then left.  Rhythm Nation and Luv.

I thought for sure she was going to perform Feedback at least. Guess not. 

Snoop Dogg was ON POINT! And yes, that's a big fat chunky chain and camoflauge he's wearing. I love it! Hah!

Charlie Wilson performed an oldie but goodie song, Clint Black, Ne-Yo, Jordin Sparks (no show), Girlicious (Pussycat Dolls), Charger Girls (shaking pompoms and introducing artists), Blind Melon and ZZ Top ended the night in style of course!

Can anyone tell me the name of the performer on the clock at 0:10 on this video?

Hint: He's a country singer. His name escapes me. Help!

Comedians: DL Hughley, Kathy Griffin (both were very funny)

Kathy received a formal letter from the Department of Defense to refrain from using foul language. Really? Were they NOT aware of who Miss Kathy is? LOL

Well, instead of using the bad words, she asked the audience to scream out our favorite cuss words. Needless to say there were tons of kids on the beach. Nice.

The MP's were very busy that night.  You know the usual, carrying people out in handcuffs when they decide to you know, start a fight with them.  Not smart people.  Not smart.

Clint Black.  I felt so out of the loop.  I didn't know ONE song he sang.  Not one.  I couldn't even fake like I knew the song.  This would have been a great time to have one of those screens up with the lyrics (like they have in some churches)

The hardest working man on the base.  In between breaks, I asked if he wanted a beer.  He declined.  Something about drinking on the job is frowned upon.  Oops, yeah, I guess you're right.  Hah!

Yes, that is a drug sniffing dog you're seeing right there.  I know he didn't find anything.  Marines are the most law abiding citizens of the world.  They would NEVER dream of taking part in something illegal as Marijuana or any other banned substances.  Just in case, old trusty sniffer the dog was on board to do his job.

The Pussycat Dolls presents Girlicious.  They were pretty good.  

Here's where my husband said, "they have great vocals" I KICKED him.

Now you know good and well he was NOT listening to the vocals.  

Now, I can tell you right now, I'm sure I've done things to make people frown on my parenting skills.  It was 11pm at night.  He looked around DJ's age.  Kathy Griffin was on stage cussing. Cover his ears!  

Is it un-cool to wear the tshirts they give out at concerts?  I always wondered.  Hey, I went against the grain and put the shirt on.  It's a pretty cool shirt I might add!

She was so much fun!  And yes, she was lit.  And yes, people were complimenting her on the hat.

I was a youngin' all over again.  At a concert screaming out the words, snapping my fingers talking about that's my JAM right there!  Hah!

Jessica Simpson.  Bless her heart.  She forgot the words to the God Bless America Song.

The Girls Next Door.  No comment.

What?  I voted for Kendra when she was on that one Talent show.

Ne-Yo!!!!!!!!  I have to say, he is an excellent performer.  His body movements.  That boy can DANCE!!!!!  He is so sharp. Very classy gentleman.  The hat<<-----ALL THAT.

Look at that STAGE!  Once evening arrived, the entire stage lit up with the American Flag colors.  Very cool, Very cool!

Do you ever feel weird asking random strangers to snap a photo of you?  I don't. 

Charlie Wilson performed (Outstanding) an Oldie but Goodie song.

This lady right here LOST her mind when he starting singing.  I didn't have the guts to turn the video on.  She was pure comedy.  I love to see people enjoying themselves.  I am not mad at her!  She was GROOVING all night long.

We had a blast. Thank you again USAA and the Department of Defense for sponsoring this amazing event.  A FREE concert for all of us to enjoy.  What a great time!

Thank you Mackenna's mommy for keeping DJ for us and Thank you big sister for giving your brother a snack, bath and tucking him in for bed while we went out to frolic on the beach and act like crazy teenagers all over again.

Tune in to NBC on June 1st to watch a live performance of the show.

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I'm hoping to set a record with the most comments from individual commenters on this post. Let's see how that goes.

I know one thing, there were 8 different hits to my blog looking for braiders. I know a lady that personally braids hair. If you are in the area, email me, I'll shoot you her information.

Flashback Fridays-Circa 2005

Father and Son day (mom stopped by to snap some photos) then left.

Camp Pendleton sponsored a Family Fun Day for the Military Families in the area.
What a BLAST!
Mom was off to her pampering day and stopped by (towards the end) to snap some photos.

Take a look! Check out my video at the end. Quite impressive wouldn't you say?