The continuing adventures of mama rose and the pink princess

Valentine's Day or the Super Bowl of Sugar Party

2012-02-15T14:20:00.003-05:00

Attended the class Valentine's Day party yesterday. Very nice time, the kids all had a great time.

Had a little photo fun this morning! We're sending a Flat Patricia along with her cousin on his European adventure tomorrow. We can't go but she can! Keep you posted.

Fashion Week...is green the new pink, you decide.

2012-02-09T10:54:00.003-05:00

New York Fashion week has kicked off and it would be rather dull if the princess wasn't part of it.

She vehemently insists that green is not the new pink, contrary to what her outfit might say. She does rock it though.

Color! We embrace it.Much more fun than all the boring white communion dresses of late.

Now about that red headband. Bribery has not been effective. I certainly don't want to create a dramatically traumatic scenario but it's time for it to take a vaca, maybe I'll stash it in her cousins bag before his European adventure. Asked him to stop at Gucci for me in hopes of replacing the bag the captain tossed in the trash a while back. He thinks I'm kidding, I'm not!

The dress chooses the girl

2012-02-04T17:53:00.004-05:00

Much like the wand choosing the wizard, the dress chooses the girl. We spent some time today, seven dresses but not one that chose the girl.

Yesterday was even worse, none of the anchor stores in the mall had much of a selection. We did however choose the shoes, or shall I say the shoes chose the girl.

Say yes to the dress, communion...My First Communion Dress

2012-01-25T19:35:00.002-05:00

How times and styles have changed. Grandma still had this in the attic. I had the princess try it on but to her disappointment it's just a bit too snug on her. She promised not to complain if I allow her to use it. I suppose I can take it to my dressmaker tomorrow for a professional opinion.

Say Yes to the Dress First Communion edition...extreme dress shopping

2012-01-18T09:20:00.010-05:00

Starting to look for a dress for the princess' First Holy Communion. She of course will expect the perfect dress, what girl wouldn't. I should never have allowed her to watch the communion episode of My Big Fat Gypsy wedding. She even suggested asking her cousin, an aspiring fashion desginer to create a dress for her. Nice idea however he's busy living the life of a HS senior.

I've been looking online to get some ideas. As you might well imagine there are price points ranging from reasonable to extremely outrageous. Now if I could only get her to stand still long enough to get a good measurement I could probably shop alone. I'm not the most patient when it comes to shopping with her. Hey, she's a squirmy kid. There have been a few shopping adventures gone awry and I really don't want to add another to the list. Wish me luck

The Runaway Christmas Tree

2012-01-14T22:27:00.000-05:00

While driving yesterday, a Christmas tree blew in front of my car. My choice, hit a parked car and a pole or take out the tree. The tree lost clipped the tip end of it; now there is a scrape along the drivers side rear. It should come out.

The princess and I just laughed it off however the captain is not at all amused.

Bed Invasion and Sleep Laughing

2012-01-04T13:50:00.005-05:00

The princess has mastered the art of invading our bed, most nights with out me noticing. Last night however was somewhat different. Both the captain and I were awoken by her laughing heartily. You see she was sleep laughing. After a few minutes the laughing ceased and she was once again sleeping quietly. At breakfast I asked if she recalled having a funny dream, then explained the sleep laughing. She had no recollection of it, never does when she sleep walks.

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hoping you all have a happy, healthy and successful New Year. Keep reading to see what kind of mischeif we'll get into next.

Dear Santa

2011-12-24T23:58:00.001-05:00

To my readers. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday. Next year will be even more exciting!

Below is the letter written by the princess. She didn't ask Santa for much as you can see, however what she did request wasn't as easy as one may think.

Lalaloopsy was simple. PowerPuff girls were somewhat challenging but that's what eBay is for. The last thing confused me momentarily. She asked Santa to change the behavior of some of the boys she goes to school with. Hope the magic kit helps with that situation.

Sunday Funnies and other stuff

2011-12-19T21:15:00.006-05:00

After going to Holy Communion with me the princess asked "How do they know if you actually received First Holy Communion, do they give you an ID card? My reply, "no they give you a secret password."

A you can see the elf is still hanging around. He managed to charm himself away frpm Wavy's clutches and now they are the best of friends.

Yesterday was also the princess third appearance at the Rinx Holiday show. Look for the video later, I'm slacking.

Wavy and the elf

2011-12-15T22:46:00.000-05:00

The elf didn't fly high enough over the bayou. Now Wavy has got him. Warned him never trust the smiling crocodile. I think I'll leave it as is just to see the princess' reaction to it.

A most exquisite adventure

2011-12-05T23:13:00.003-05:00

The captain and I took Grandma P to Christies, New York last Saturday. Our mission was to be among the first to visit the Elizabeth Taylor Collection exhibit. An outing to the city, the first Saturday of December is always an adventure. Since we were at Rockefeller Center we stopped to see the tree and attended to mass at St Patricks. Next it was off to Christies to see and bee seen. LOL

I had to restrain myself from making snarky remarks about the people nearby, just a wee bit pretentious IMHO. First there was sorority Sue, a Town and Country wannabe from someplace in Connecticut. She kept yaking to her companion, a seemingly pleasant foreign woman.
Next there was Muffy and Buffy, overdressed for a Saturday afternoon outing for sure but I suppose that's how they roll in the deep south. Their husbands had that look about them, you know it well"how much is this going to cost us."

I was however genuinely concerned about the very pregnant woman who was there with her mother and sister. They reminded me of the stepmother and an ugly step sister from a familiar fairy tale. She seemed tired, didn't complain but her expression screamed of get me out of here before that sister of mine says something else stupid. Like commenting that the LV luggage didn't look well cared for by it's owner. Are you kidding? That stuff spent more times traveling the world than is imaginable, I thought it looked pretty good. The sister kept dashing back and forth name dropping designers as if she knew them personally. Hope she got home before going into labor.

We had some good laughs, not at the expense of others; at least no publicly. There is a large amethyst geode. The captain commented to some women standing next to him that the stones would make some great bling for them. They agreed and we all laughed.

After 3 hrs at the exhibit it was time to eat, over to the west side palm for burgers. Always great choice. Then it was tome to go home, just made the train by seconds. I saw the time and said let's make a run for it. Yes, I did that, again...

My personal picks for items I might like too have: Another David Hockney piece or a pair of Cartier earrings. I also liked the bag and shoes display. Mom and the captain want the wedding tiara. The princess tells me they'll have to fight her for it. Sounds like a throw down to me.

The Princess Decorates for the Holidays

2011-12-02T14:59:00.001-05:00

Today I gave the princess a Barbie Twinkle Lights Holiday Tree. I purchased this before she was born, from a colleague whom at the time was an Avon rep. Little did I know at the time that I would soon become mother to the worlds prima fashionista, aka the princess. I did set it up her first Christmas but put it away until now. As you can see she's got it rockin in her regal room complete with the annual entourage of Barbies. Let the holidays begin!

Seagull's Greetings

2011-11-16T20:54:00.002-05:00

I was unexpectedly joined for lunch today by this very persistent seagull. Problem was I was in the car and it was on the hood, watching me, hoping something would come it's way. Kept thinking about those gulls from Finding Nemo. Mine, Mine, Mine. No fries for you birdie.

Is that part of the costume? NO...

2011-11-03T13:17:00.003-04:00

A friend asked this of me while Trick or Treating. The princess was dressed as a sweetheart pirate, complete with black fish net stockings. Well she bent over and it was discovered she hadn't put shorts on. She was wearing black underpants with candy corn on them. I can't make this stuff up, really.

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T14:07:00.000-04:00

Pictured below , a mummy dog w/ kraut.

Plan to go roaming the hood in search of treats with the princess. Still deciding on a costume.

Not your mama's picture day

2011-10-27T09:26:00.001-04:00

Posing before school on picture day. The lunch choices are not smothered in red sauce as in past years. Today is also "shade out drugs" day , part of red ribbon week . Tomorrow, is crazy outfit day. I can't wait.

Free Gift with purchase

2011-10-25T10:27:00.005-04:00

I was at an event recently and was approached by a salesman trying to get me to purchase the product he was selling. He offered me a free gift if I made a $20 purchase.

Since when is a gift called a free gift? Is there such a thing as a paid gift? I've noticed and I suspect you have as well that in many ads a free gift is offered with purchase. I was always under the asumption that a gift was a gift. A material item given without the expectation of receiving someting in return.

Since there is no English grammar rule I can find for a double affirmative(like the rule for double negative) logic here would suggest there is no such thing as a free gift. So the two affirmatives cancel each other out thereby producing a negative. Which means there is no such thing as a free gift.

By the way, I did not make the purchse but received a gift anyway, an advertising keytag.

Panic at the bus stop and more

2011-09-08T08:12:00.003-04:00

The princess first day of third grade started off well. When the bus returned,the door opened and out came the princess, in tears. She was so upset it was difficult to understand her. The driver waited to speak to me. Seems she realized her "about me" bag was left behind in the classroom and she was fearful it would be swept away by the custodian. So naturally she asked to go back an retrieve it. School policy does not allow students to leave the bus once they've boarded. Called the school and asked the secretary to put out an APB for the missing items.

"Mommy, you have homework tonight!" and "There's a new boy in our class,he's so cute."

The missing items were recovered and I finished my homework. Now for that cute boy business.

Watch out 3rd grade here we come

2011-09-06T06:53:00.001-04:00

Today's forecast school and light rain. Another summer vacation of wonder and adventure has come to a close. Wondering how I survived all the adventure. Now it's off to third grade for the princess, I've gotten all but one of the items on the supply list. The dry eraser can wait another day. I'll have to go wake her highness in just a few minutes. Let you know how it all works out.

;-)

I can't understand what you're saying

2011-09-01T19:52:00.002-04:00

At the park this evening the princess noticed two ladies speaking in their native language. She turned to them and said I can't understand what you're saying. The ladies found it amusing,responded to her in English and then continued their conversation. Another in a long line of moments when I found it hard to contain myself.

Apples everywhere

2011-08-29T09:39:00.000-04:00

Time to clean up from the hurricane. Apples and twigs.

Would you like batteries with that?

2011-08-25T22:01:00.004-04:00

Every time I shop at Toys R US I am asked by the cashier if I'd like batteries or a gift receipt with my purchase. Doesn't matter what I'm getting, they have to ask.

Little did they realize that today I went there specifically for batteries after learning most other places were out of C's and D's I remembered that there were batteries and flashlights too! All of this at the worlds biggest toy store. Albeit we'll be using sponge Bob,Dora and Tinkerbell but we'll have flashlights. When asked if I needed a gift receipt, I just rolled my eyes and said yes, just for the batteries please. Be well and go get some batteries.

All kidding aside hurricanes are serious stuff folks,be safe.

Rinx Summer Open 8/14/11

2011-08-14T19:20:00.000-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkEIJbKYHKA

;-)

Super Shadow Girl

2011-08-13T16:29:00.000-04:00

What did you read this summer?

2011-08-12T23:44:00.002-04:00

I have encouraged the princess to read from an early age. Every summer we both make sure to read, read,read. She's about to complete the summer reading program at the library. Her choices were a mix of chapter books. Her favorites as of this writing are Amber Brown and the Ivy and Bean series. I even managed to get through a few books myself. They are in no particular order Gever Tullys 50 dangerous things, Tina Fey's Bossy Pants and Adam Mansbach's Go The #%^* to Sleep. The common thread being not to take ones self too seriously. If You've not read them...what are you waiting for? Get to the bookstore or library. There's still time.

Ice cream dreams

2011-08-03T20:00:00.001-04:00

Who needs fancy ice cream parlors? When asked to create an original ice cream creation. The princess whipped up a little dish of decadence for us to share.

Ready for the park

2011-07-14T20:07:00.000-04:00

Movie in the park.

2011-07-11T20:52:00.001-04:00

Movie in the park night but no free slurpee. Stopped to 7-11 and wouldn't you know the machine wasn't working. Oh how we were looking forward to a cold, refreshing treat on a warm night.

;-)

7-11 Free Slurpee Day 7-11-11

2011-07-10T12:09:00.002-04:00

Hey slurpee fans 7-11 is celebrating theor 84th birthday on 7-11-11. Customers can get a taste of summer for free at 7-11 stores. We'll be stopping by our local store to get a 7.11 oz free slurpee,how about you?

Oh mr lifeguard

2011-07-04T10:39:00.002-04:00

While at the beach, the princess calls out to the lifeguard. "Mr. lifeguard, there's something sharp in the water." Two life guards start probing around with a shovel and discover a waterlogged piece of plywood about 3 x 4 ft.

;-)

Summer Schedule is an oxymoron

2011-06-30T17:46:00.001-04:00

Here we are, school is over and running at a breakneck pace having fun. How many days until they go back? LOL

;-)

Graduation Day 2011

2011-06-25T10:35:00.000-04:00

Gatekeepers of fun

2011-06-15T17:15:00.001-04:00

That says it all. We've been having more fun than any family is entitled to and school hasn't even ended.

The princess is insisting we take dad to white castle for Father's Day. Oh joy. He doesn't seem to mind either. I on the other hand would prefer someplace with silverware.

;-)

Hats flying at you !

2011-06-04T17:54:00.001-04:00

Did I tell you about the zoo?

2011-05-24T22:31:00.001-04:00

Thw princess and the captain went to the Bronx Zoo today on a school trip. First stop was the reptile house to see Mia the recently escaped snake. They were also hoping the see if the escaped pea hen had returned.

Shades of Miss Scarlett

2011-05-18T17:35:00.002-04:00

My little fashionista was at it again. This time she was reminiscent of Carol Burnett's parody of Scarlett O'Hara (Went with the wind). We'd purchased fuscia blackout curtains for her room which she really didn't care for. She suggested I take them down and she'd make a dress with them. When I took them down and she decided to wear them, rods and all. No time for pics unfortunately. All I could think of that skit from the Carol Burnett show(which is on YouTube).

Contractions

2011-05-17T13:03:00.004-04:00

The princess had a spelling test last week. All the words were contractions. The bonus words were "Could've, should've, would've. The princess responses were "coulda,shoulda, woulda.

She doesn't feel the bonus worlds are much of a bonus as their value is 1pt. The regular words are worth 8.33 pts. You can see what she studies. LOL

The dentist's new office

2011-05-14T12:35:00.002-04:00

In the waiting area of the pediatric dentist office there is a tv, video game and a crane(the claw) machine. The children get tokens after their visit. They still get toothbrushes,toothpaste and a prize from the treasure chest.

;-)

Bon Jovi 25 years later

2011-05-11T21:42:00.001-04:00

The captain treated me to a Bon Jovi concert at NVMC this past weekend. The show was teriffic from the opening song Lost Highway to the final encore Living on a Prayer. I'd last seen them live during their Slippery When Wet Tour. I have pics someplace of JBJ in a harness singing Living on a Prayer, wish I could find them.

Jon and the boys minus Richie Sambora did not disapoint. Phil X did an adequate job filling in. They played fan favorites for well over two hours. There were a few college guys sitting next to us playing air guitar for most of the show. I told them last time I'd seen the band was before they were born.

The technology has changed over the years but the music is still great. Can't wait to see what they do next.

The Mother's Day Fairy

2011-05-09T20:09:00.001-04:00

More things my daughter says

2011-05-03T22:01:00.001-04:00

My darling daughter, the princess, has been on a tear of late in regards to the things that come out of her mouth.

Case in point today I received a note from her teacher,whom I pray for everyday. The contents were as follows "we were reading a story about a signmaker. The follow up activity was for the students to make their own signs. She said she was going to make a sign that said "Be Naked". When she was told it was inappropriate her response was that it was funny. Seriously, how does one respond to that and try to keep composed ?

Yesterday while working in the garden,she asked her grandmother if she would leave her the house when she dies. grandma told her she was leaving it to the pussycat home.

I overheard her say it and was flabbergasted. When mom told me later I just put my head down in shame,for a brief moment and realized my daughter just comes from a long line of smart asses but i can't exactly say that to her teacher, or can I ?

;-)

To coupon or not to coupon,that is the question

2011-04-07T08:45:00.004-04:00

I watched in awe a program on TLC, Extreme Couponing. I like a great deal as much as the next girl but this is way over the top. Thrift is in my DNA however a 30-40 min grocery shopping adventure is my limit. Buying some things in bulk make sense but not everything. My trips to the warehouse club are twice a month, and with a very specific list. There is only so much room in the house. I also browse the weekly sales flyers for the grocery store; there is one store I prefer over the others. I see no sense in spending valuable resources such as gas and time shopping loss leaders. My usual savings is 25- 30% with sales and coupons,and very little effort on my part. Time is money they say. There is no such thing as free anything, these shoppers are spending their time in order to save some $. I figured out that if I spent the amount of time on the couponing and shopping thing I'd actually be losing money as the time would be take from from my billable work hrs.

Spilled the cocoa...April Fools

2011-04-01T07:18:00.001-04:00

The princess made this mess for yesterday at the library. Can't wait for her to prank the captain with it.

Bronx Zoo Cobra

2011-03-31T14:56:00.002-04:00

Say it's not so. The newest urban legend, The Bronx Zoo Cobra has been found according to New York's Fox 5 News. The tweets from the slithering escapee were a great deal of fun to read. Oh well nothing lasts forever.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-03-23T23:40:00.002-04:00

Palm

2011-03-21T08:33:00.001-04:00

Ate at the Palm, East Hampton. Not what we expected. It was Hamptons restaurant week and they were out of some of the featured items. Steak Oscar & tiramasu. The sevice was good though and they did try to make up for the mistakes made in the kitchen,overcooked veal marsala,overcooked salmon and missing croutons. I mean how can they forget the croutons on a ceasar salad? The chicken parm and chocolate cake were excellent. Will we return? don't know yet.

Happy First Day of Spring

2011-03-20T11:32:00.001-04:00

As most of us endured a rather cold and snow winter it's nice to see that Groundhog got it right. Even though it was seen fleeing an angry mob back on Feb 2nd. Crocuses have come up in places I don't recall planting any.

Spring fever has hit! We are going to celebrate by doing something fun. The family is going out for a ride and dinner. Should be a grand adventure.

;-)

Leprechaun Trap

2011-03-16T10:28:00.002-04:00

This leprechaun trap was inspired by a book we've read many times. The Night Before St Patrick's Day. Now the princess is waiting to trap her own leprechaun;Chaka Khan the Leprechaun. The fun never ends around here, I like it that way.

Wollman Open

2011-03-14T08:13:00.001-04:00

The princess skated in the Wollman open today. It was a great experience for her. Skating in Central Park,oh how exciting. Follow her skate we ate at Todd English Plaza Food Hall. One of our favorites. Never a disappointment. The Parmesan Fries rock,a food that must be eaten as hot as possible. Made the train back with moments to spare. How some things never change.

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park and Coe Hall Is Located 1395 Planting Fields Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771

2011-02-23T19:54:00.001-05:00

http://www.plantingfields.org/11jan/cams.html

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Mommy and Daddy go to White Castle

2011-02-19T19:48:00.001-05:00

We decided to satisfy our crave for sliders earlier. It was somewhat reminiscent of a movie without the drugs and NPH but almost as much fun.

The first location we tried to go to was inaccessible due to police activity which we later discovered was a downed utility pole.

We found another location a little while later only to find it was drive through or walk up. No dining room. Ate sliders in the car. We did satisfy our crave though.

;-)

Downtown Burger at Five Points Cafe

2011-02-17T22:17:00.008-05:00

We visited the newly opened Downtown Burger at Five Points Cafe earlier. This is Sayville's newest restaurant. The much anticipated eatery features burgers,sandwiches,soups and salads.

The dining/bar area is cozy. There are about a dozen tables for two. Some have chairs and other have chair and bench configurations to easily accommodate larger parties.

Now to the food. The menu included burgers,sandwiches,fish,appetizers,soups, salads, beverages and dessert items.Didn't order a burger but did see some coming out to other tables. They looked good. Lot's of burger choices including several with bleu cheese.

We started with mozzarella sticks that were perfectly prepared.

I ordered the classic Reuben which was tasty. My guest ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich. She said it was very spicy. Sides we had were onion rings and sweet potato fries. The portions were generous enough to necessitate a take home box.

My daughter expressd her disappointment with the selections offered on the children's menu. The choices being chicken fingers,sliders,grilled cheese and grilled chicken sandwiches. I did like that the kids menu items were at the top center of the menu.

All items were served on newsprint deli wrap and pewter colored plates,plastic utensils. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was served in a reasonable amonut of time and was hot. Pricing was moderate with sandwiches stating $6.95,burgers $8.95. Children's menu items $5.95

We skipped the beer,wine and desserts this time. Something to look forward to next time.
Maybe there will crabcakes and a refill on my coffee then too!

Fwd: @pinkprincess928, 2/2/11 9:05 AM

2011-02-02T12:18:00.001-05:00

;-)

Begin forwarded message:

From: Babyp1209 <babyp1209@aol.com>
Date: February 2, 2011 9:07:52 AM EST
To: Debbie <jdschaller@optonline.net>, Liz <baylizard@optonline.net>
Subject: @pinkprincess928, 2/2/11 9:05 AM

Jacqueline Madden (@pinkprincess928)
2/2/11 9:05 AM
Breaking news : #Holtsville Hal was seen fleeing an angry mob after predicting six more weeks of winter on LI.

;-)

Some things never change

2011-01-23T18:37:00.000-05:00

Sir lost a lot, the princess and other members of the royal family joined me for lunch today. This was day 2 of my unbirthday celebration.

As life and luck would have it I has my usual dining experience. The items I chose were either sold out or not exactly as I expected them to be. It all started when the princess ordered apple juice and was told there wasn't any. I tried my best to get her to make another selection without much success. Later during the meal the waitress was able to get the apple juice.

Then came desert. I order cherry pie. The waitress comes back afro minutes later. No cherry pie. I order apple pie. A few minutes later she comes back, no apple pie. I'm trying to keep a straight face since I have a knack for asking for items they have just run out of. Seems my daughter has inherited this.

Ordered a brownie sundae,with two spoons one for me and one for the princess.

She told the waitress about the unbirthday celebration. I was treated to an enthusiastic rendition of Happy Birthday from the waitress and some co workers.

;-)

What was I thinking?

2011-01-20T00:47:00.001-05:00

The princess' teacher called this afternoon. She asked about an assignment from the previous day. I didn't have it and suggested she look in the princes' desk,shudder the thought. I also inquired about some things that hadn't come home.

You know where this going...

The princess' backpack was noticeably heavier than when she left for school.

I took a while to wade through three months of classwork. Some things were to be signed and returned,like 10 weeks ago.

The desk and backpack are now lighter and my dining room table now has a six pounds of paper on it, oh joy!

Time to oil the shredder blades, I've got to get my homework done.

;-)

Girl Scout Cookies

2011-01-18T23:44:00.001-05:00

Subject: Girl Scout Cookies

The princess has been so enthusiastic about her first Girl Scout Cookie campaign. She set a very high goal for herself. She even tried tried to sell cookies to other Girl Scouts. LOL

Please remember our troops when placing your cookie order. Operation Cookie sends cookies to the US troops. For more information ask the Girl Scout council near you or send us a message.

;-)

@pinkprincess928, 1/6/11 11:01 PM

2011-01-06T23:26:00.001-05:00

Just watched Erma Bombeck: Legacy of Laughter on #PBS. Catch it if you can. She is the original mommy blogger and my inspiration.

The princess did not want to go to sleep. She's been reading by the hall light.

Tried to get her settled nothing worked until I told her she could stay up all night until the sun came up or the cows came home and she would be following her regular schedule. Asleep in 5 minutes. Life is good.

;-)

Attack of the toys

2011-01-03T22:47:00.001-05:00

First day back to school. The princess was pooped but being a kid she decided at bedtime she was going to stay up all night and play.

She and her minions aka Barbie,tea cup piggie and friends launched a never before seen attack on the mommy monster.

They may have won the battle but certainly did not win the war. For those of you keeping score at home the series is now mommy 1507, the princess 6.

;-)

Redecorating the tree

2010-12-21T23:31:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I foolishly told the princess how she kept undecorating the Christmas tree a few years back. It was so bad we hid the decorations until she went to bed Christmas Eve. Well today she proceeded to remove some of the ornaments she had put on the day before. Think she is just teasing me, she's like that. I hid them, I'm like that too!

;-)

Decorating Fun

2010-12-20T17:30:00.001-05:00

Skating Forecast part 2,No Snow and it was good

2010-12-20T12:47:00.003-05:00

The Rinx Holiday show was teriffic. All the skaters worked hard and enjoyed performing for the full house. The Princess skated to Bette Midler's Mele Kalikimaka. she seemed pleased with her performance. She was nervous before going on but once she was on the ice she was smiling and having a great time.

Today we decorate the tree...

Skating Forecast

2010-12-16T23:26:00.001-05:00

The Princess is to skate on Sunday and the forecast is suggesting snow. It's like dejavu all over again. Last year the captain shoveled snow for many hours in order for us to get her there. Planning to broadcast live on my ustream channel. Hope you can join us!

;-)

Just 12 more days til Christmas and I can't wait

2010-12-13T09:20:00.005-05:00

The holiday chaos is in full force. That combined with having a child with a December birthday. More fun than anyone deserves to have. My shopping is long completed so I can focus on the princess social calendar(feels like a full time job some days)

We survied the BD party yesterday. Had a goood turnout,what else to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon but have a party at Chuck e Cheese. The guests were generous with not only their gifts, but donations to the local food pantry as well. Maybe they should add sports programmng so the dads can stay with the kids and the moms can go shopping.

The Princess thinks like Macy's parade, she's started planning for next year.

More fun with color

2010-12-09T22:00:00.000-05:00

LEGO birthday girl

2010-12-09T21:55:00.001-05:00

Here's a fun picture of the princess. There's an iPhone app Lego Photo that does the lego mosaic. Pretty cool.

Holiday Parade

2010-11-27T09:39:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T21:53:00.002-05:00

Hoping everyone had a great time today,we did. Had a non traditional dinner. Decided to skip the turkey and do something different. Filet Mignon. The princess objected until she started eating. LOL. Simple sides green beans,baked potatoes. Dessert red velvet cupcakes with marshmallow butter creme frosting.

Put out some fun play things, Uno,Lego,old school game boy. The children had a blast. I'm pooped. Skipped dessert at the in laws. the captain and the princess went.

Joked about going out to shop tonight,remembered I'm done shopping. LOL

The Holidays are here...already? Oh $&@?

2010-11-19T23:36:00.001-05:00

Have to report the following:

Holiday music heard today on 97.5, WALK

Holiday lights observed In Ronkonkoma. Not Lights of Halloween,past but lights of Christmas future .

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Picture retake/spaghetti day

2010-11-17T23:22:00.001-05:00

Yes, I have blogged about this subject before.

Yes, the school served spaghetti today, picture retake day.

Yes, I'm convinced there is a conspiracy here.

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Nick Jr | Pilgrim Hat Cupcakes

2010-11-15T07:43:00.000-05:00

http://m.nickjr.com/Pilgrim_Hat_Cupcakes.rbml

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Support your local toy store

2010-11-10T18:26:00.001-05:00

Saturday Nov 13 is Neighborhood Toy Store Day go out and support your local toy store.

Turkey anybody?

2010-11-08T22:42:00.000-05:00

The hardware

2010-11-07T15:51:00.001-05:00

Waiting for the hardware

2010-11-07T10:17:00.000-05:00

The princess has skated. Waiting for the competition to conclude and the trophies to be presented. She skated well.

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It's all about the hardware

2010-11-05T16:44:00.000-04:00

The princess did a run through for a competition this weekend. We had our usual artistic and creative differences. The costume, the music,the hair. She's my little diva for sure.

Her practice went well. I'll post the outcome and video Sunday

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Age is a number, fabulous is forever

2010-11-02T21:19:00.001-04:00

Truer words were never said, to all my girlfriends you are simply fabulous. Celebrate it!

We all had a great time with our Halloween weekend adventures. I am still recovering from it. Classroom party,family fun night,brownie event, trick or treating and pizza party.

Hoping you were all able to vote today. Don't like the new system but change isn't easy. Remember a voting disaster the captain had a while back. Somehow he thought he'd pulled the handle completely when he went it the booth. The darn thing jammed and he got stuck inside. He's leery of voting machines ever since.

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Why do teachers dress like witches?

2010-10-29T15:50:00.000-04:00

Attended the class party earlier. The princess commented "why do the teachers always dress like witches?"

Wondering why myself. Three years,three witches.

The class made the following to keep the ghosts and goblins away. A mixture of equal parts:bird seed,oatmeal and cheerios. Sprinkle on the lawn.

Watch out for birds LOL

Happy Halloween

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Happy Halloween

2010-10-20T18:05:00.001-04:00

I know it's a little early but I just had to share this with all of you. The above window painting was done by my nephew and two classmates.

Invisible fortune cookie

2010-10-16T16:48:00.002-04:00

Last night I picked up some Chinese take out. While unpacking the bag I discovered a sealed but empty fortune cookie package. Left it out for the princess just for fun. She was puzzled and decided the cookie was invisible, she wants to trick her friends with it now.

Timing is everything

2010-10-16T10:53:00.007-04:00

I was reading the school lunch menu as to plan for the upcoming week and made a startling discovery. Some of the sloppiest lunches are being offered on picture days. Spaghetti w/meat sauce and sliders. It's obvious that the powers that be did not consult one another when making this plan. The same thing happened last spring. Photo day/messy lunch, maybe they did plan it or are they that obtuse?

Some might think it is a larger conspiracy including the food service department,photographers,laundry detergent companies and perhaps even children's clothing manufacturers. Others would conclude it's just poor planning.

Executive decision:She's bringing lunch on picture day. LOL

Crocodile Rock

2010-10-15T10:49:00.003-04:00

Had some fun today with the crocodile puppet. Sang Crocodile Rock to the princess,not as well as Elton John but it will do.

We have the same puppet as Craig Ferguson uses on The Late Late Show. Love these puppets. Want one? The next giveaway will be for a crocodile puppet. Check back for details

Sir Lost A Lot and the quest for the Schwinn chainguard

2010-10-03T14:45:00.017-04:00

Sir Lost A Lot has returned from his overnight adventure to the 25th annual Trexlertown Antique Classic Bicycle show. For those of you unfamiliar it's bicycle nirvana for collectors. This annual ritual features grown men searching for the bikes and accessories of their dreams,often by flashlight. The show officially starts Sunday morning at 6:00AM, however many arrive the night before to wheel,deal and talk about bicycles. There are some hardcore collectors that travel a great distance to attend this event.

This was not his first trip to the venue but it was his first alone. In years past both pre and post princess I have accompanied him and functioned as a driver and or navigator. The princess and I had another commitment and were unable to attend. Boohoo. So off he went with overnight gear planning to sleep in his truck,40 degree weather was forecast.

I received a call from him midway through the trip, he'd somehow managed to get off the interstate well short of his intended destination. I was able to get him back on track. He arrived later than planned but he did get there with daylight to spare.

Among the treasures he returned with were two bikes, a pair of handlebars, three tires and lots of stories. He'd been trying to find a chain guard for a Schwinn Stingray he's been working on for over a year.A trip to the show is not complete without a breakfast of ham, egg and cheese on white bread cheerfully prepared by the Goodwill Fire company members.

As with any collection one can get carried away easily. Some visitors liken it to an addiction and another is quoted as comparing the bikes to lost puppies that need a home.

So much for the space gained by the recent disposition of 10 bikes. LOL

Eloise Unplugged...in the lavatory

2010-10-01T21:08:00.010-04:00

Received a call from the princess teacher a few days ago. Seems she has discovered that lavatories have fabulous acoustics. She likes to sing and can out scream Jamie Lee Curtis. The speech teacher went in to see what all the racket was about and got to have a live performance of the princess,unplugged. At the conclusion, she was personally escorted back to class where upon the there was much dicussion regarding her perfomance and how it was a to be a "once and only". I found it hard to keep my composure during the phone call that followed shortly thereafter.

I investigated the scene myself the next day at parents night.The speech pathologists room is closest to the girls lav,the princess classroom is the furthest. I told her teacher the first time we spoke,she's your Eloise,good luck. Oh second grade is going to be so much funner.

Fashionista wars

2010-09-22T16:21:00.001-04:00

Fall fashion is all around,especially in the 2nd grade. The princess and a classmate from last year are trying to outdress each other

I'd like my orange scarf from Spain today. FYI it's the same scarf worn by WLIW 21's Laura Savini during a recent PBS fund drive.

The scarf went well with her dress but why wouldn't it. She's my little fashionista for sure. Can't wait until tomorrow morning.

;-)

Happy last day of summer

2010-09-22T08:55:00.007-04:00

Today starts the first day of fall. It is also the moon festival, a Chinese harvest festival.

This weeks Barefoot Books giveaway is a copy of Lin Yi's Lantern.

Here's the question: What items are on Lin Yi's shopping list?

To find the answer visit the barefoot books website and step inside the book. Post you response here or by e-mail by Thursday September 30 @ 11:59 PM

Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries.As always there is no purchase necessary to participate in this giveaway.

A potpourri of insanity

2010-09-20T22:19:00.000-04:00

Pulled the car up, got the bumper stuck on the curb.backed up,ripped it off. Body guy fixed it,gratis.longest 30 min of my day.

A potpourri of insanity. Thank you Bruno,you made me laugh

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Book contest winner

2010-09-20T09:07:00.001-04:00

Congrats to Fiona,she answered the book contest question correctly.

Next giveaway starts later this week.

Barefoots Books, Book giveaway contest

2010-09-14T12:09:00.002-04:00

This weeks question is from Ruby's School Walk. Visit the website(use the ad on this page to get there),step inside the story and answer the following for your chance to win a copy of the book.

Here's the question: What 4 frightening things does Ruby see on her way to school that her mother cannot? Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries. Submit your answer here or by e-mail by Sunday,September 19th @ 11:59 PM. One entry per person,no purchase necessary.

FDOS second grade

2010-09-07T22:50:00.000-04:00

Subject: FDOS second grade

The princess reports the following:

Teacher wants 3 more folders.

The princess insists that one folder is sufficient!

One student isn't coming to school until their broken arms mend.

She wrote "the first day of school" 100 times in her journal.

Can't wait for parent info night LOL

<:o)

Living like Eloise

2010-09-06T08:21:00.011-04:00

Went on a grand adventure in NYC Saturday. Visited FAO Schwarz and played for hours. The little princesses had a grand time. They got to see a puppet show,draw pictures, checked out more toys than they had ever imagined and played on the Big Piano. My favorite was the Barbie Fashion Runway.

We listened to stories at the Barefoot Books Boutique. Ruby's School Walk,Three Billy Goats Gruff and Dragon on the Doorstep.

Then it was across the street to the Plaza. The girls were treated to a ride on a luggage trolley. We shopped the boutiques, including the Eloise boutique. Needless to say the girls were awestruck by everything they saw. They dressed up and had a tea party. Too bad Eloise was in Nantucket for the weekend,she missed a simply fabulous time.

Lunch was at recently opened Plaza Food Hall. We were seated by the pizza station so the girls were able to watch as their pizza was prepared. They even got autographs of the chefs.

Book giveaway

2010-09-02T23:16:00.004-04:00

The first BTS book giveaway contest.

The Real Princess A Mathematical Tale is a retelling of the princess and the pea story with a mathematical twist. Go to the barefoot books website and look up the book and step inside to find the answer.

Correctly answer the question and be entered to win a copy of the book. Winner will be randomly chosen from all correct entries posted as responses. Contest ends Tuesday,Sept 7th @ 11:59 PM.

Here's the question: What does the queen keep in her counting house?

Good luck and happy hunting.

Back to school book give away

2010-09-02T00:01:00.002-04:00

Now is the time to get ready for the back to school book give away. Each week this month we will be giving a lucky reader a title from Barefoot Books.

Visit the Barefoot Books website to see all the great books and gifts.

More details to follow,keep reading.

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Aloha August

2010-08-31T23:29:00.001-04:00

The princess had a great time at her friends luau party. By far one of the best kids parties we've attended. 30 or so wahinis dancing the hula.

By the sea

2010-08-31T12:36:00.000-04:00

Yes, we actually did get to the beach this summer.

Caber toss

2010-08-28T13:48:00.001-04:00

Live from the Long Island Scottish Games at Old Westbury Gardens.

The princess tries to toss a caber. Lively dance and music,delicious food and lots of fun for all. Can't wait for next year.

BTW she has discovered theat McDonalds is not Scottish food. LOL

What's up next?

2010-08-27T22:11:00.001-04:00

An action packed weekend is store.

Scottish Games Saturday www.liscots.org
Real men wear kilts

Mets game Sunday

Maybe the mets should practice throwing cabers and putting the stone LOL
A tartan in mets colors might be interesting.

;-)

Pink marble notebooks

2010-08-24T23:39:00.001-04:00

I was starting to believe the princess would begin the school year with last years backpack filled with broken crayons,dried out markers and partly filled composition books. Each time I planned to go shopping I found myself detoured by some semi crisis.

This evening I announced that if I didn't get there she was taking the leftovers from the ghosts of school years past. We made our annual pilgrimage to walmart sans list. Got everything except composition books.

Next stop was kmart but the price was far more than I was willing to shell out.$2.59. not in my weakest moment. I'll get some tomorrow.

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The dentist

2010-08-21T12:45:00.002-04:00

Took the princess for her check up; things got a bit more complicated than I expected. Root canal. Tell you she's a tough little kid. I revised our plans for the remainder fo the day. Barbie videos instead of shopping.

Rosemary beads

2010-08-20T12:42:00.004-04:00

Went to the post office to check the box. There was a small package addressed to my father. It was from one of the religious organizations he used to send donations to.

The princess was curious about the contents so I told her she could have it. There was a set of rosary beads.

Of course she had many questions. Why were they called Rosemary beads? Why didn't grandpa need these ones? (He passed when she was a newborn.)

And what do you do with these anyway and why didn't I use them. Told her to ask grandma P how to use Rosemary beads.