Hey Guys

I'll try to get a wish list together this afternoon. Hubby and I just got home from the mountains a few hours ago, so there's still laundry and cleaning to be done. So list later, camping stories maybe tomorrow, and we'll go ahead and finish off the week with my little Kindergarten manlet.

Come back later!

Almost Forgot!

So I meant to let my serious post about sending Tad to Kindergarten be it for today. For those of you wondering, I did it without actually crying. But I did tear up in the car.

Anywho, I totally forgot the cast of Dancing With the Stars was announced this morning!!! So for those of you who haven't seen the list yet, let's review...

Aaron Carter - He sings and acts apparently. To me, he's just Nick Carter's (from the Backstreet Boys) little brother.

Ashley Hamilton - I had no clue. I guess he writes songs. But I'm guessing most people are going to label him as "George Hamilton's kid."

Chuck Liddell - Okay, I have to admit that I shrieked when I saw his name. He's a HUGE part of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). I've watched him fight plenty of times and I love him. Hubby actually got to meet him at his place in SLO (he's from the area and still trains there). I'm totally pulling for him and hope he doesn't disappoint.

Debi Mazar - Actress, apparently in Entourage (which I don't watch so I didn't know that). She looks totally stoned in her picture on ABC's site.

Donny Osmond - *vomit* That's all I have to say about that.

Joanna Krupa - If you haven't heard of her, don't worry, I haven't either. And I'm pop culture obsessed! I guess she's a model. Meh.

Kathy Ireland - Dude, how old is she now? She still looks good, I'll give her that. Used to be a model, now has some massive company that involves selling clothes at K-Mart.

Kelly Osbourne - Really? Okay then.

Louie Vito - A pro snowboarder. I don't follow snowboarding so I haven't heard of the guy. He looks all of twelve years old.

Macy Gray - Singer. I know one of her songs. Her voice is super-raspy so I couldn't enjoy her AT ALL.

Mark Dacascos - Super kung-fu actor dude. He hosted Iron Chef which is how most people will know him. He's "Manny" to me because the first thing I saw him in was Brotherhood of the Wolf. In which he was pretty (pardon the language) kickass. I like him.

Melissa Joan Hart - A.K.A. Sabrina the Teenage Witch or Clarissa Explains It All. Dude I totally dated myself by mentioning Clarissa didn't I?

Michael Irvin - Used to be a football player. Meaning he'll probably be pretty decent. Most football players are.

Mya - Dude, she was singing when I was in high school. And the first thing I think of when I see her is Ghetto Superstar. Do you guys remember that song?! I'm going to go download it now...

Natalie Coughlin - Olympic gold medalist swimmer. That's all I know. She's cute, if that helps.

Tom DeLay - A politician? Hmmm...

If you want to go read the actual mini-bios here's the link. Picture slideshow and everything. I'm honestly excited for Chuck Liddell. I really hope he can dance. And I can't wait for hubby to call his buddy John (who introduced them) and see if he's giving him a bad time yet. Although, would you tease a guy who fights in the UFC?

It's Here

August 17, 2009.

My little guy is starting Kindergarten today.

I am freaked out and excited. I am worried and proud.

Tim and I took a huge role in helping Beth with Tad. It was never forced on us, or asked of us. We just had this bond with him instantly. He was "ours."

So I feel a little bit like a mom sending my firstborn off to school. I'm sad that he's not a baby anymore. I'm worried about all the things I can't control. What if he isn't as ready as I think he is? What if he doesn't like his teacher? What if there's a bully in his class? What if he doesn't make friends? What if he just misses home?

I know there are probably plenty of moms that do this on the first day of school. I just didn't expect to feel it this much.

So excuse my quietness and seriousness today. I'm going to orientation with my little man. And tomorrow he'll be on his own for his first full day of school.

And I'll sit and wonder how the hell I'm going to do this with my own kids one day.

One More

Yesterday was one more day trip for Tad. He starts school on Monday (don't even get me started!) so we thought a trip to the beach was in order. And he told me in the car last night that he had a fun day. Mission accomplished.

So what exactly did we do yesterday?

• drove to Pismo with a quick stop for breakfast
• quick stop for some beach toys at Target, where Tad made out like a bandit in the dollar spot
• an attempt at sand castles
• playing in the FREEZING water, first with uncle Tim, then me, then uncle Tim again
• burying Tad in the sand
• writing our names in the sand
• using the FREEZING outdoor showers with the surfers... and still having sand in one little boy's shorts
• heading into town for some lunch (BBQ at Mo's, you must go)
• sitting at lunch and hubby telling me that Chuck Liddell's trainer just walked into the restaurant, then trying not to act like a big fangirl
• hitting up a candy store (like I need it!)
• driving over to SLO
• some shopping, including their big toy store
• dinner at Woodstock Pizza, because you MUST do that when in SLO
• dodging strollers and college kids at Farmer's Market
• making two girls almost pee their pants when they pushed each other right into me and Tad (we'll just say mama-bear came out)
• having Dippin' Dots (yaaaayyy!!!!)
• getting some Kettle Corn (which Tad smelled and commented on every time we walked by the booth)

Today is more stuff. Swinging by my mom's, taking our library books back, hopefully work on invitations while Tad plays a bit, and other fun things that I won't be able to do nearly as much because my baby is going to school Monday.

If you can't tell, I'm really struggling with this whole school thing. I may be a mess on Monday.

You'll Thank Me Later

Or you won't. Because you may be so sucked in to one of the sites posted below that you have a totally non-productive day. If so, sorry.

Are you a person who pulls no punches? Enjoy Bluntcard.com. Yes, some of the cards are offensive. But then stuff like this comes up and I die.

Do you love your local dollar store? Are you crafty? Okay then, here ya go. Dollar Store Crafts is only one of the best places ever! Sure some of it is stuff you wouldn't actually make. But I am totally wanting the cake stand above. There are holiday-related projects too! I've done some of the stuff from the site already.

If this picture sickens you, don't go to Patricia Waller's site. She has some mad crochet skills. If I could make the twisted stuff she does, I'd happily put in some time learning to crochet.

Don't Judge My Hair is fabulous in it's non-fabulousness. Go and reminisce about the styles you saw (or wore) back in the day. Or just be like me and breathe a huge sigh of relief because you missed some of these.

And lastly, have you ever wanted to know what some of your favorite characters would look like if they lived in Springfield (you know, home of The Simpsons)? Springfield Punx is a cool little project where you can see the Ghostbusters, the cast of Lost, and lots more characters made over in a Simpsons version. I love it.

So there ya go. If you're easily distracted (or just bored at work), you should probably wait until you go home to check this stuff out. I guarantee you'll be distracted by at least one site.

Wish List Wednesday

I know, it's a little late in the day, but I had one all ready and then decided to shelve it in favor of one more summery one. Hubby and I are taking the kid to the beach tomorrow (at least I'm pretty sure we are) so I thought a wish list for the beach would be fun.


How stinkin' cute is this swimsuit? I reeeeeally want it. (via etsy)

And of course a nice easy dress to throw on over said swimsuit for bumming around town. (via Forever21)

Can't forget a super adorable tote for the sunblock, beach read, and other such things! (via etsy)

And we'll have to have a beach blanket to stretch out on. (via Target)

Then there's beach umbrellas. Because it can get hot out there in the sun. (via Target)

And we'll need sand toys for the kid. Because you can't go to the beach without building a sand castle! (via Amazon)

So there ya go. A little late, but there's your wish list. I'll come up with something for tomorrow while I'm gone. Maybe just some fun things I've come across this week...

Sorry!

I totally forgot to upload the pictures of the cupcakes today. I got busy. And my morning is going to be more of the same. So I'll try tonight. Really.