What does God have on her iPod?

Sorry if this seems disrespectful however the princess posed this question to me while driving to skating today. She was questioning whether or not god could hear everything which in turn prompted the question "What does God have on her iPod?" I told her every song that has ever been written. The princess has been obsessed with iPods lately. We don't have one but she has seen the ads on TV.
She insists that god is female,not male and will argue with anyone that suggests otherwise. I have no idea how she came to this conclusion and when I ask her about it she tells me that's just how it is.

German Chocolate Cake and Bunny Tracks

We celebrated FIL's birthday in style this evening complete with a German Chocolate Cake and Bunny Tracks Ice Cream. As we began to sing Happy Birthday the princess shouts "STOP" you're singing it wrong. She then gave a solo performance the Ting Tings version followed by the traditional rendition.

Leave it to the princess to point out that both the cake and ice cream were not to HER liking due to coconut and peanuts and lord knows what else. She ate grapes instead. We then played some games all prepared by the littlest hostess. I'm certain the evening wont be forgotten for some time to come.

B-I-N-G-oh

Met the gang at the park this evening to have some mommy chat while the kids tried to play bingo. I'm being nice when I say TRIED.

The princess and a friend gave up after 2 games not realizing there were prizes to be won. Another buddy played until she did win, then left to go on the playground with her swag in tow.

Of course my daughter not wanting to let an opportunity to get more stuff pass her by decides to rejoin the game. My little scavenger,just like the captain. Much to her disappointment she returned for the last two games and left empty handed much to my relief as she has enough stuff for a small village. Those of you who have visited my home can attest to that.

She asked me as we were leaving why didn't she win. Sometimes there just aren't words to appropriately respond to such an inquiry. WWYS? Don't hold back on your thoughts now,LOL.

New Skates

Captian Chaos,grandma and I took the princess over to the rink to practice using her new skates. Yippy. She was so excited she couldn't wait to tear up the ice. Now she just needs to learn how to tie them herself. Ever try to tie skates on a kid that wont sit still? Freshly sharpended no less.
Once the skates were properly installed on the princess she was just fine and I was breaking a sweat.

what an adventure!

Had a grand play date at an amusement park today! There were 7 moms and 9 kids in our entourage. The kids ran around and went on so many rides I lost count. The moms got a chance to visit in between escorting the little ones between the rides. The weather was great and the lines were short.

There were a few teary moments. The princess was too short to go on a water ride w/o an adult. She tried the tippy toes thing without success and was sent off the line. Although she's the oldest of the group, she's the smallest and not very accepting of it. I can't help it that she's the offspring of vertically challenged parents. She recovered quickly from her disappointment when she saw the younger sibling of one of the kids who was smaller than she was. She personally escorted him on several rides when she realized this. Her new BFF. She started asking for a little brother,again.

I get to hear that daily. Each evening she recites "Star light,star bright, the first star I see tonight...I wish for a big brother,a big sister,a medium brother, a medium sister, a little brother, a little sister, a puppy, kitten and a gold fish." She might get the fish, but after what happened to Sluggo I'm not so sure about that anymore.

Later in the day I decided to take them both on rides that they couldn't go on alone. The Ferris wheel and the water ride I mentioned earlier. I sat in the rear, the princess was in front of me and the little guy was in the front,unaware of what awaited him towards the end of the ride;an unexpected shower! Pool little guy wasn't the happiest camper.

We talked,we ate,we laughed and the kids had a great time too! Can't wait for our next adventure.

Skating is dangerous to my health

I have spent the past 24 hrs unable to stand up straight. While helping the princess up on a bench to adjust her skates I managed to do something to my back . Of course I put on my best mommy is not in pain (game face) so not to upset her.

She is working on swizzles and has asked when am I going to lace up my skates. Like that 's going to happen anytime soon. I explained to her that I didn't want to skate badly and spoil it for her. She tells me that's OK mommy if I can get myself up from the ice you can too. Thank you for the vote of confidence.

Sitting is painful,standing upright is painful and lying down,well that rarely happens unless of course I put on the skates and take a fall.

Rainy Tuesday

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I Command a do over!

Went to the park for a community field day. After the tug o war the princes shouted "I command a do over!"The counselor looked at me in disbelief at what she heard. I explained the comment was meant for her and not me. LOL The community organization does a great job with kids. We've been going to the programs for a few years now. Moo was there watching,she's been going just about everywhere we've been.

My Cow Moo and Cowcakes

The princess and I had the pleasure of meeting My Cow Moo and her cowkeeper Kim Arezzi at a local event today. And I thought we were just going to meet Elmo and get our faces painted. What a treat! Moo and Kim recently published a story to teach children the importance about money and saving.



We now have a copy of "Moo Becomes a Cash Cow" as well a our very own cowpal Moo! I like that the book is eco friendly and 10% of the proceeds will go to Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale,http://gabs.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GABS_homepage . Part of the proceeds from sales of Moo stuffed toys go to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and proceeds from the delicious snackage cowcakes go to charity as well. What a pleasant surprise.



Had a little chat with Kim and she told me she is a toymaker by trade. I mentioned our blog and asked her if she and moo wouldn't mind being the topic of a post to which she cheerfully agreed. Their website is http://www.mycowmoo.com/index.php ,their blog is http://www.theadventuresofmoocow.blogspot.com/ .



We will periodically post adventures including or new family member moo. She and the princess have redecorated the secret lair so everyone will be comfortable.



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Smores

One of the treats the princess served at our camp out was her interpretation of smores. Potato chips,marshmallows and starburst. Yummy. An inspired gourmet treat. After that we had a pinata filled with jelly beans and staburst.


Next we had a fashion show featuring designs made from bandannas and boas. Project Runway better watch out. We finished off the evening with story time. I'm pooped.

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Indoor camping

We're off on an indoor camping adventure. The princess has spent the better part of the afternoon preparing treats for us to enjoy. She has set up our camp site in the living room so that we have all the comfprts of home, TV & AC. Good thing that she didn't ask to camp outdoors,that's not exactly my thing. MY idea of camping is a blackout at the Hilton. I can't wait to see what she has in store for me. I'll report back soon.

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Paper Culture Gift Card Give Away

Here it is faithful readers. My review of products from Paper Culture.

I was looking for thank you cards to send out after the princess recent dance recital. I wanted something different than the standard package of thank yous available in the store. So I went searching and discovered paper culture on another blog, the meanest mom.

The company has a line of cards including birth announcements,invitations,thank you cards and more. All designs can be personalized to suit your needs. Finished cards can be sent to you or to your list of recipients. Whats more through the end of the year the cost of delivery to your recipients is just the actual postage.

I looked through the website,found a design I liked and ordered a personalized proof which I had in a few days. The order was received in a few more days and I am absolutely delighted. My experience has exceeded my expectations and I'm hoping yours will too!

Another important thing about Paper Culture is that they use 100% post consumer paper in the products. How cool is that?

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Skating school and Pool school

Oh Happy Thursday. The order for paper culture has arrived! I will start the promotion tomorrow and it will run for through Sunday.

Very busy day for all. I'm ready for sleep but the princess isn't. The second session of pool school started to day. The princess is somewhat apprehensive about going off the diving board. Skating went well,she made it around the rink once,stayed pretty close to the boards.

She had a new experience today...the women's locker room. Couldn't take her outside in heavy skating tights, she would have melted. Since her highness insisted on wearing a skort I couldn't very well let her change in the restroom either. She was faking modesty as there were a few teenagers and their mother in the room. I quietly reminded her about what happened at the pool a few days ago,the false modesty ceased abruptly.

She says I drive too fast and it wore her head out.Yeah,right. Going to watch Royal Pains and see what kind of trouble the kind doctor finds himself with this week.

Stop back for the giveaway tomorrow.

Cookies and Cream

Another action packed day of fun and adventure. Pool school and a play date. Stopped at the grocery store to grab a few things. Needed some ice cream. wanted Edy's mint but the princess had other ideas. She points and blurts out Mom cookies and cream is on sale! My response "that darn school taught you how to read,my life is over now". I only said that because I recognized a teacher from her school who was within earshot and was observed to have a big grin on his face. My bad but I couldn't help myself.

The package from paper culture is in transit. I am tracking it through USPS. Can't wait for it to arrive. I know you are all waiting as well for me to post my review and open up the give away. Now go and finish up you wish list girls and boys.

Pool School Exhibition

There was an exhibition today at pool school. The princess had an audience and did she ever put on a show. Each child swam with the instructor several times. While waiting their turns poolside she was entertaining the spectators. I was hoping she wouldn't fall in to the pool.

Had to get more earplugs before class so she arrived with the captain in a two piece bathing suit. This was not the suit she had on when I left! She lifted up her top to shake off the water then realized what she'd done and you guessed it,she did it again. I glared at her in disapproval as only a mommy can do. As much a I wanted to go over to her I had to restrain myself from leaving the bleachers. There are some folks who have video of my kid being silly. Hope they're good at editing. I guess she knows Gypsy too well.

I was disturbed by some of the ads that ran after yesterday's post. I don't dare make any refernces about the name or type of creature again for fear similars ads. Until tomorrow...

Alas, Poor Sluggo, I knew him...

Borrowing the all too often misquoted lines spoken by Horatio when he discovers the skull of Yorick, the court jester in Hamlet. I must report the most untimely and unexpected demise of Sluggo the snail. It was just yesterday when I observed her/him hanging on the bamboo,nibbling leaves and sipping cool water.

OK enough of the drama...the pink princess told me that a snail is too delicate of a creature for her to be responsible for. This was of course after I discovered its little, lifeless body in the cage. Like it is a surprise? The surprise was that it lasted as long as it did.

On to other matters of importance. My order from Paper Culture is on the way. Once I've had a chance to look it over I will post a review right here on the blog and start the give away promotion for a $50 gift card good towards custom stationary of your choosing. Go visit their site http://www.paperculture.com/ to see what they have! Think about what you'd like and why since you'll have to do a little writing to win it.

Drop Dead Diva Sunday night TV

Just watched Drop Dead Diva on Lifetime. Too funny. Kind of like Legally Blonde meets Ugly Betty meets Heaven Can Wait with a little bit of The Practice and Boston Legal thrown in. Brooke Elliot is teriffic as Jane/Deb and Margaret Cho's Teri is priceless. It's fun watching Cho be serious. I wont spoil it for you, check it out. I can't wait until next week.

It's Sunday...Shhh,sluggo is sleeping

The only day when I can sleep late and I was awoken early. Well sluggo the snail is doing well, I actually got to see him/her roaming around it's habitat. The princess and I did some research and found out some basic care for the little creature. We googled garden sails and found this page http://www.kiddyhouse.com/snails/ Tried to snap a pic but sluggo is camera shy.

The princess had a breakfast playdate with the niece of a friend. The girls had never met before but seemed to get along well.

Got to run, The Laurie Berkner band is coming on shortly.

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Daddy...open your head

The pink princess and captain chaos went out for the afternoon. They took a long walk, enjoyed lunch and some window shipping together and I enjoyed some quiet time; well almost. I waded through a mountain of mail,paid some bills,prepared dinner and went to the grocery store.

When they returned I heard her say "Dad, you know you have to open your head." The captain explained that she was trying to convince him into purchasing a dress they'd seen while on their adventure. "Daddy doesn't buy clothes,that's mommy's job." She wasn't satified with his response and was attempting to get him to reconsider without success. You see they are both very determined,some might say stubborn.

We had family game night. Monopoly Jr. with the princess making up the rules. You know who won,LOL

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The Big Give Away is coming

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Cool Thursday

I know you've been waiting all day to hear about the first day of Ice Skating lessons. The skating world better brace themselves, there's a new princess in town and she's fabulous. The one, the only, the incomparable pink princess. OK maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself,but how could I not?

She faked me out by choosing shades of purple today. The kids spent the lesson learning how to get up from the ice, marching in place on the skates and falling, a lot. Things I don't think I can even do anymore, except the falling. I consider myself skating challenged. When asked what she enjoyed most, her response was "everything". Afterwards she spent another 15 minutes or so venturing out on to the ice. Actually hanging on to the boards, something I am very good at.

Midway through pool school

We're halfway through pool school. Need to get more earplugs. I don't want to ask why they keep vanishing.

FYI The Laurie Berkner Band will be performing on Noggin, Sunday July 12 @ 7:00 PM EDT. The band is having a pajama party out this way on the 18th;haven't decided if we'll be attending yet. For more information go to http://www.laurieberkner.com/site/ and http://www.pajamaprogram.org/

Went to the park this afternoon. The princess and a new friend liberated a John Deere Gator Power Wheels from another park friend. I have to admit it was fun to watch the two little girls laughing as they drove off through the park. I know what you're thinking...this is how Thelma and Louise started.

On the next installment...ice skating lessons. Watch out.

Proper shoes

It's Tuesday,made it to the Hamptons and back with no direct encounters with citiots. The pink princess spent the afternoon recreating parts of "Fancy Nancy" followed by her creating a hand crafted a pair of proper shoes using white paper,crayons,markers,colored pencils and scotch tape.

Absolutely fabulous,one of a kind;wonder what I'd get for them on eBay. Much different than colored dental floss that she made one day last week.

We had planned to go to the park however the weather had other ideas. Got to observe my half full, red recycling can floating down the street. I rescued it once the rain stopped and the water receded.

"More is better,say yes! to the clutter" I just love that from "Fancy Nancy" Thank you Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.

Monday,already?

Today was the first day for the pink princess to report for her summer reading club. She chose to report on Goldilicious, the second sequel to Pinkalicious. If you've not read these she recommends you do so immediately or you will not be allowed to have any pink cupcakes for dessert. Next it was on to the park to see an outdoor movie sponsored by a local community group. The essence of "Skin So Soft" filled the air. We capped off the evening with some Popsicle firecracker pops. Oh happy summertime; a great time was had by all including the mosquitoes. Tomorrow I'm off to the Hamptons once again to play dodge the citiots.

Sluggo the snail

Took the princess to the park which is always an adventure. As with most children she likes to collect treasures. She found a small snail,placed it in her bug catcher cage and promptly added it to her princess garden upon returning home. This is the third snail she's put there, she names them all "Sluggo". The others have since left. Tomorrow is another installment of pool school.

A Happy 4th for all

Spent the day visiting with neighbors. Had deli style snacks,no fuss, no muss,no cooking. It's all good. Headed down to the beach to watch fireworks at dusk. A Good time was had by all. Need to go back to Sam's Club and get another bathing suit and more earplugs for the princess for pool school on Monday.

Send in the clowns

Just got back from our trip to the Big Apple Circus. We didn't tell the pink princess where we were going. She was so excited when we arrived and she saw that great big tent.

Our seats were ringside in the first row. The venue is intimate and there isn't really a bad seat in the house. The show included traditional circus acts including clowns,acrobats and trapeeze artists. The circus spends the fall and early winter in New York City but travels during the rest of the year. Catch it if you can.

The wizard of God and Tuto

Sat down to watch The Wizard of Oz last night on TCM. The princess has seen it before but had forgotten the title. She called it the wizard of God. She also kept calling Toto, Tuto. I didn't want to laugh out loud.

Pool school was a success,didn't lose any earplugs. Got to the library to sign up for the summer readng club. The princes wanted to read the first six book then and there. Slow down missy. The weather cut short our plans to take a bedtime walk. Tomorrow is another day. The captain and I are taking here to the circus, she'll be surprised.

Pool School

Today was the first day of swimming lessons or "Pool School" as the princess puts it. She has been looking forward to it for quite some time(since the final class last summer). Things went well except one of her earplugs got lost. She has to wear them; good thing I purchased multiple sets. I will have to purchase another bathing suit as the one I got last month no longer fits. Funny how that happened.

Got the go ahead from the captain to finalize the plans for our vacation. I'll leave now,lol. Next stop...you'll have to come back later to find out. Going trolling on the travel sites and eBay.