Monthly archive for ‘ December, 2009 ’

Christmas Wrap Up

31st December 2009 | 2 Comments

I had intended on doing this sooner, you know, like on Christmas when everyone is all abuzz about their loot. I don’t really have a good excuse….the salmonella? all the damn wrapping paper and ribbon I had to bag up?
Alas, Im going to share with you  a few of my favorite items from this year, [...]


Weight Loss Plan

24th December 2009 | 1 Comment

It turns out if you do a lot of baking, and you consume a lot of dough that contains raw eggs that you can get a nice case of salmonella poisoning the week of Christmas. On the bright side, you can also lose 4 lbs the week of Christmas so, win-win. Today is the first [...]


Starting My Own List

17th December 2009 | 3 Comments

My friend Stephanie has a list on her blog of all the things she never thought she’d have to say as a parent. My personal favorite: “Corn is for eating. Please don’t rub it on your neck.” Im hoping the Captain can set me up a little sidebar list like she has. But, lets just [...]


Sometimes, I’d rather not be informed

16th December 2009 | 0 Comments

I just read on Facebook that one of my friends from high school’s daughter is sick. As in throwing up 6 times in 90 minutes and hasn’t stopped yet. Sweet Lord- that pretty much sounds like my personal hell right there. Im so sure you all needed to know that. Ah….Im actually looking forward to [...]


Just Call Me Santa’s Helper

9th December 2009 | 3 Comments

I was about to compose an email to my mom about some new makeup items I recently purchased and how! great! they are and then I thought to myself: “self, why don’t you share these great finds with EVERYONE?” Because, you might want them too. And- there is still time to get them for Christmas.
When [...]


Fourteen

6th December 2009 | 0 Comments

At Fourteen months Mackenzie:
-weighs 25lb 6oz and is 32″ tall
- nods her head yes in an exaggerated, smile on her face nod. She also does a few signs (please, more, all finished) but not necessarily at the right time- so Im not sure where we are on that.
-Says “nee nee” (Ling Ling her monkey companion), [...]


The Rest of Singapore

1st December 2009 | 0 Comments

Sorry this has taken so long. My to-do list is getting longer by the day and PC is gone for work so…Im holding down the fort on my own.
Our last night in Singapore also happened to be the date PC and I met- 14 years ago. For whatever reason this seems more significant to us [...]