Seriously?

How is it that I managed to get on the road this morning and heard BLF say "I'll be really still. Ok, Mom?" I had no idea what he was talking about until I turned around and realized I had not buckled him into his carseat! WTF?? So, I immediately pulled over and strapped his ass in. Seriously, who am I?

Random Cuteness

At least she let me put a tattoo on her!

This little leprechaun is just too dang cute!

The BLF helping BB with the fine art of DVD watching...they are so sweet together!

Not so cute, but it was free! That bunny could not see or hear anything!

BB's first time at the park in a swing!

Money For Nothin'....

and Shit fo' free!!

This is a sign on the side of the road on near my house. It appears that Sharpies are not equipped with spell check. Just so you know, I got the idea to take this picture when I saw someone else pulled over on the side of the road taking one. I love a good laugh!

Who AM I and Where the HELL is Julie?

I. AM. NOT. THIS. PERSON. Ask anyone who has known for any period of time. I do not generally do STUPID things. Don't get me wrong, I screw up and I am by no means perfect, but I have my shit together...I thought. Mary can vouch for me here...I am not scatterbrained or a dingbat. I live in the real world and mostly make sound judgments. Honestly, I just don't do stupid things. Period. End. Of. Story. That is, until I had children. Evidently, kids make me fucking R.E.T.A.R.D.E.D.

Daddio would argue that pregnancy makes me stupid. I would have to agree. Too much blood flowing somewhere besides the brain in my opinion. But anyway, the way the last month has gone, I thought I might me in the twilight zone. There was a full moon last week, but I don't think I can blame any of this on that.

Looking back over the last few weeks, I can definitely see a RETARD pattern. After we got off our cruise in Feb. we took a cab back to our car. My dumbass left one of our bags in the cab. I. DON'T. DO. THAT. Fast forward to this past Tuesday. The kids and I flew to Columbus to visit the IL's. I grabbed TWO bags off of the baggage carousel that were not mine. One of them I realized was not ours and put it back. The other one, "my" suitcase, I didn't check until we were at the car. I opened it and found high heels....um, not mine...at least not this trip. So, I took the bag back to baggage claim, only to find it EMPTY! UGH!!! I went to the baggage office and the attendant called the person who most likely had my bag. She left a voicemail and assured me I would have my bag by that afteroon. Fortunately, I got the call that she had my bag just minutes after we left the parking garage, so we were able to turn around and pick it up. I am by no means a world traveler, but I have been to the airport numerous times in my 32 years, many times alone, and this has NEVER happened. EVER. I had even bought new, RED luggage 2 days before. It is RED people...it shouldn't be that hard! THIS does not happen to me.

I know. You are thinking so what, big deal. Well, I am getting to the kicker. I. AM. NOT. ONE. OF. THOSE. PEOPLE. You got me?

Deep breaths, here goes. On Thursday, as I was, uh, um, er...going numero dos, something sort of felt "off" in my vagina (pronounced ba-hee-na). I didn't give it much thought. But then, when I stood up, I reached down and thought "DEAR GOD, WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT...AN OVARY?? Nope. I gave birth to a fucking tampon. A FUCKING TAMPON WHICH I HAD NOT USED SINCE THE CRUISE IN FUCKING FEBRUARY!!!! I really was in shock. A nasty ass month old tampon. There you go, proof that kids make me FUCKING RETARDED!

Things that I am thankful for:
1) No Toxic Shock Syndrome
2) No trip to the ER
3) Not time for a pap...I love my gyno and would certainly have to switch after that hidden gem
4) That I just taken a shit because I would have otherwise shit my pants after that discovery
5) That I got my fucking period 2 days later...I hope I can handle it

I. DON'T. DO. THAT. anymore

Got My Attention

Now, I am more of a monogram minivan type girl, so if I were to ever have a sticker on my car, it would most likely be a monogram. However, I saw this on the back of a car today:

"If you are going to ride my ass, at least pull my hair!"

Umm, well, thanks, but I think I will pass.

Knock, Knock

JT: Knock, Knock

JT: Who's there?

JT: Daddy who?

JT: Bananas

JT: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Me: Ok.

Thank You God

No really...JT's random prayer in the car, hands together and all:

JT: Thank you God for my baby, shoes, socks, underwears, daddy, mommy, baby, clothes, toys, daddy's eckersize stuffs, movies, books, toys, and baby.

Me: That was really sweet JT.

JT: Yeah, it was.

I REALLY Don't Think I Am Ready For THIS

When we returned home from the park this afternoon and I had convinced JT that he didn't need to play outside anymore, something happened that has NEVER happened before. There was a light knock on our door from the garage. I went and answered it and there stood the little girl who lives directly behind us. She wanted *Jacob* to come to the door. I said "I think you mean JT." So, I told JT that Tori from next door wanted to see him. She asked him to come over and play, and so he took off. I had to stop him and say, "I think you need to ask me first." And then he wanted me to come, but I declined. I am not sure that I like that this has started, but at the same time it is good for him. Her mom is really nice and suggested last week that they get together...and so it begins!

Daylight Savings CRAP

Does anyone else feel like we have gone from 24 hours in a day to 23? Why can't I get things done in the amount of time I could before the time change? WTF???

Rock 'n Roll

Chef J.T.

Shocker Alert: JT and I made pizzas together!!!! I know, I couldn't believe it either...but I mustered up the patience and it was such a pleasant experience that we will be doing it again!!!! Yippeee....finally a success and not too much of a mess ( I don't mind making one, but I NEVER like to clean it up...therefore, I try to avoid making one...therefore, no kid cooking!). It was a fun little project and the pizzas tasted really yummy!

Happy 8 months Lily June!

My goodness how time flies! I can't believe Lily June is 8 months old already! I still feel like she is 4 months old. I honestly don't know what happened to the last 4 months! She has the biggest smile all of the time and she is such a happy baby. She loves JT like no other. All she has to do is hear his voice and she lights up! And likewise, JT loves his sister...we will have to see how long this love affair lasts on both sides! LJ has just started to get up on all 4's and rock back and forth. She is scooting and can get to whatever she wants. She loves to babble and sleeps like a champ! She also loves to eat...but won't drink ANYTHING! Lily June also loves to dance and enjoys us cranking up the ipod and JT playing his guitar. Darrell put her in her walker yesterday for the first time and she moved from the garage out into the driveway. No teeth yet...but I didn't have ANY teeth until after I was a year. I believe JT got his first tooth around 9 months. These are some pics I took today in her tutu that Mary sent her.

Ain't That The Truth

"Every night I pray that people with money get taste, and that people with taste get money."

John F. Saladino
Interior Designer

(Thanks Tickled Pink and Green)

OMG...ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

We went to Target today (duh)...the new Super Target. Today was the official grand opening. When we got there around 3:00, the parking lot looked like it was Black Friday. Honestly, the only reason we went today was because I wanted freakin' hot dog. Much to my dismay, they were out of hot dogs and popcorn (gasp!). WTF?? They ran out of everything in food avenue because their trucks didn't show up. I ordered 3 popcorn combos even though I could tell they were out of popcorn. The lady working of course told me they were out, so I asked her if she could just charge me for the combo anyway, because we still wanted drinks (duh) and didn't want to pay more for just the drink. So she did that and then wrote on our receipt that we are owed 3 popcorns! lol That made me laugh. I wish I had taken a picture of BLF, he was wearing fireman rainboots, shorts, a t-shirt and a winter coat....gotta love the style of a 4 yr. old.

Hope the trucks get there soon....I've gotta eat lunch this week!

The Inaugural Blog

Well, here goes! I've only had this blog set up for months now, so it is about time for me to start writing. I have been inspired by the great blogs posted under my "Must Reads". Go check them out...I waste many, many, many hours looking into the lives of others and I absolutely LOVE it! My name is Julie and as the title of my blog may suggest, I love a hotdog combo and a small popcorn...but not just any hotdog combo and small popcorn....it has to be from my happy place, TARGET!!!! And I should mention my love affair with diet coke and how I have upgraded from a hotdog combo and a small popcorn to a hotdog combo and a popcorn COMBO! This, my friends, means that I get not one, but 2 drinks for only a penny more!!! Yes, it is true!!!! Are you excited too???? No, well, just wait! Okay, and while I am at it and talking about my love of Target and diet coke, I should also let you know that I have a thing going with McDonald's too and their diet coke, which I consider some of the best I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! WTF?? How lame is this...well, as lame as it is, it's true!