When Barbie meets Ken

What makes the world great? Well one thing is all the different types of people and their interests. I love that I get to mingle with people who are completely different than me and have different views than me. Everyone knows that I am very oppionated so let's just say there is one type of person that I cannot seem to like or want to hear what they say. That type is the one I call the "barbie doll". The girls with hair extensions, lots of makeup, some other not real attributes, always a tan, more than likely botox and their sport is usually shopping. Now I am sure these girls have some endearing qualities as well but they are not for me. I always laugh at the ones who look like that now but not before they married for money. I wonder if Barbie ever wants to know how hubby fell in love with the non made up them but offers up the money to make Barbie who they want to be with. I think I would be a little offended if my husband liked me but..."your boobs could be bigger and hair longer and blonder and maybe you could get a new nose or maybe some botox."
I will add that my opinions are obviously not those of others because Barbie usually has an entourage of adoring fans that want to grow up and be just like her. News flash... I think you have to be born with the annoying voice and the ability to act as if you haven't a clue about anything that is not fashion related.
Oh and in real life Barbie isn't usually married to Ken because Ken likes to surf and save the world. Usually thier Ken is the one who would never have friends or a wife if they didn't have money.
You guessed it.. I saw a real life Barbie today. I do try hard not to stare, laugh or ask why but I can tell you this, I have never met one I have liked yet.

Good Friday

I felt like a kid today in church. I was antsy and wanted it to be over. It wasn't one of my most holy moments. I guess after almost 2 hrs last night, another 2 hrs today was getting to me. I suppose it is supposed to be uncomfortable just as it was for Jesus. I am glad I gave Aaron a pass though and even more glad that I didn't take Char and Vi. On Palm Sunday, Char busted through the church doors and ran down the center aisle as the priest was preparing the eucharist. Of course I ran after her with Violet on my hip and the quiet somber mass got a few giggles and I got a few txt msgs later. I will brave it and do the Easter mass with everyone. Since the once a yr peeps come out, it is always a madhouse anyway.
Do you think hot dog sales were down at opening day?
Oh and btw.. I took 3 boys to church last night and they do not even come close to matching the antics of 1 Charlotte!

Big Families

  It is so funny to me that even after multiple children it still thrills me the first time my babies kiss me or tell me they love me. It never gets old. People who are skeptical about big families should just experience that overwhelming feeling of love.
A great friend of mine sent me an article about the intolerance of large families in our society. It was about how people stare or think we have a disease or whisper questions of "why?
How come people who choose not to have kids are not scrutinized for their choices? I respect their decisions. Hey I know I am old and a little bit nuts and no I don't use birth control and yes I have a big enough car and the reason we don't go to mcdonalds often is more about fitness and health than money. Any more questions? You can forward them to mindyourownbusiness.com
PS.. My kids all wear new shoes.
That should just about cover it.

St. Anthony

I am not sure if praying to Saint Anthony works everytime but it did today. I lost my keys today or should I say yesterday. It was 5 minutes before I had to leave today that I realized they were gone. Joey spent alot of time searching through toy boxes and drawers before finally calling the dealer to order new keys. Yes I am one of those dumbasses who only has one key to my car. Everyone said pray to St. Anthony, it works. After the third person told me I did just that. The dealer couldn't recognize my vin to order a new set of keys. (strange, it isn't like my car is a knock off from a NY alley) Then the locksmith never showed up after 4 hrs. I was getting ready to pay $175 plus never hear the end of it from my husband and then I
just opened the cabinet for a pretzel and there it was... A box of crackers that I took in the diaper bag the day before. The only thing that I took out of the diaper bag that I had not looked inside and I picked up the box and there they were, my keys tucked inside the box of kiddie crackers.
It was then that I thought all the crappy things that happened were for a reason. I was saved from spending unnecessary money and obviously was given a little tip to look in that box.
I am however going to get an extra key made. I am not sure St. Anthony will help stupidity twice.

Charzilla...again

Charlotte was an out of control 2 yr old tonight. I was the only person who brought kids to a bridal shower this evening. My girls were dressed sweetly and as always got a lot of coos until everyone got a taste of Charzilla. She ran around, terrorized the dog, broke something. Let's just say all were eager to help me pack them in the car. Thank God she is cute! Oh and let me mention that on the car ride home she announced how fun her night was. Really!!

NO TV

What happened to the days when TV shows started their new seasons in September and ended in May? I know I am not dreaming that this existed. It is very disheartening to get settled in front of the television only to scroll through the guide and see that all of the shows are repeats and it is March. Oh that's right.. now there is such a thing called sweeps week so they all need a break to get prepared. wtf?
What did people do in the days of no TV? Can you all imagine how many children I would have then? Oh and I gave up shopping for lent so it is a good thing I am already knocked up. No online shopping+ no TV=????

childhood, champions and chopsticks

It truly never crossed my mind that it would be emotional to clean out my childhood home. It didn't take long after entering the house that the emotions hit me hard. It is amazing how many things bring back memories of years past, such as a comb or tin can that used to house cookies. There is still so much to do that it makes me tired just thinking of it. My boy Aaron was a great help and nice distraction today.

After the clean out, Aaron and I headed to mother/son bowling. This is a school event and it was really kind of fun. We bowled two games with 2 other families and I won the first and Aaron won the second. Very impressive considering how unathletic we both are. Just goes to show that bowling shouldn't be listed as a sport. LOL.

To end this busy, busy day we went to mass and then Kyoto. Charlotte loved the fire and cooking right at the table and even used her cheater chopsticks for the whole meal.