Snow is going to drive me insane

Sunday night, I went to bed watching tv. There was a little blinking map on the bottom of the screen saying we were in a winter weather advisory until the next morning. I figured we would get some rain & that would be it. WRONG! I woke up to 4 inches of snow. On top of a nice layer of ice. It didn't start until sometime around 3ish so when the hubby tried to leave at 6am, it just wasn't happening. He got maybe 5 minutes out of our neighborhood & turned back around. The kids were obviously out of school. Cheeks had a blast actually playing in snow this time instead of ice. There were snowball fights, snowmen built and talk of a fort. Although, I don't think we had quite enough to get the fort.

All the bliss & happiness ended around noon though. The roads cleared up enough for the hubby to drive to work to finish a project. The boys' friends started showing up trekking wet clothes all over my house. There were fights over who watched what or played how long on the game. By 4pm, I was ready to send my off spring AWAY. I didn't care where, but they needed to leave.

God bless the man I married. I think he could see I was at my wit's end so I after I took a shower, he took over. I sat on my bed, watched mindless tv & played backgammon on the computer. I fell asleep around 9pm before any of the kids but had the worst dream. I dreamt he told me there was another snow day. Apparently, my dreams come true & I'm some kind of psychic because they're going to be here again today. And this time, he won't be here in the morning at all. It's just me against the kids. My sanity is officially gone. It was nice while it lasted.

Questions Answered

For all my peeps who didn't' know where the must-see place was in my last post..

Some of you were correct- it is in NYC. What you didn't know (except for Ms. Hotpants) is that it was about these awesome people. Yes, I know it was JUST a show. Yes, my obsession is a bit of over the top. Which is probably why I'm dead set of visiting the building that the show was centered around.

And while I'm there, I will have a cup or four of coffee. Because we all know sight-seeing is better over caffeinated.

That beach in the previous post is actually Pensacola Beach, FL. It's where I spent every summer & where I love taking the kiddos... white sand, blue water, just awesome. As far as I'm concerned, there are NO other beaches on the Gulf. Gulf Shores, AL is okayyy, but not my fave. Biloxi? Not even going to go there. I went to the Savannah, GA once & also wasn't' impressed. Myrtle Beach was nice, but I think I will always compare every beach to the ones in FL. To me, sand is just supposed to be white. Even if it's not normal.

There ya have it. Everything you wanted to know but didn't about where I want to go. There is another location I'm DYING to visit. But I'm saving it for another day. It involved passports and hot men. Hot men with accents- oh my!

Oh the Places You'll Go

While I was homemade last week & sick of the dreary, cold weather we were having, I got a case of Spring Fever. And I got it BAAAAAD. I started day dreaming about flip flops & sundresses. Since I was stuck at home, I got to thinking about all of my future travel plans- some in the very distant future.

This summer, I would love to go to the beach. Of course, I plan on being bikini-ready before I go. I used to spend a week or two every summer at the beach growing up. I took it for granted. I assumed EVERY kid got to every year. Then I grew up. I realized just how great the beach was & how spoiled I had been. There's nothing like building sandcastles & laying out all day.





I would also like to go to Washington DC. We have family there. One of which happens to be a retired Air Force guy that has an in with the White House. D, my oldest, is a huge history freak. I'm talking history & discovery channel OBSESSED. I think it would be a fun, education trip.

The Bean.. as it's known
The Sears Tower.. And honestly, I want to go in it to reenact the scene from Ferris Bueller-my fave movie!
The Field Museum which is near Soldier Field- home of Da Bears. It houses Sue. She's the largest, well preserved T-Rex. There is also the lions from the true movie The Ghost & The Darkness with Val Kilmer.

This trip is one that is one of the definitely going to happen soon- hopefully Spring Break. We'll see though. According to my hubby, it depends if it's in the budget. My mom lives in Chicago. And growing up, I spent the majority of every summer there. We would do the zoo, some sight seeing, but I wasn't really old enough to appreciate it. Now that I have kids of my own, I'm definitely guilty of not taking them up there enough. Winter's always out b/c it's freezing. Seriously cold. Summer gets so flipping busy we barely have time to breathe. So not only do they not have time with their grandmother, they're missing out on seeing one of the greatest cities in our country. Not to mention, I want..no need.. to go to the Magnificent Mile. It would be A-W-E-S-O-M-E. For real. Plus, I would get to see my Mommy.

Another trip which is already in the works, meaning I have looked at airfare & planned it in my head. Is to here..
Remember my friend who left? Well, this is where she went. And I want to visit. I want to see this.. which is actually close to where she lives. Isn't it gorgeous?


But honestly, I want to go driving around the entire state to try & find here.

I want to meet these girls. I want to be their BFF. And honestly, who doesn't?

bonus points to anyone who can tell me where the next location is.. here's hint. I will take a train to see it while visiting the friend in CT. Here's your picture.



If you figure it out, yes. I'm that big of a dork. And that obsessed. I know, I have issues. I thought about seeking treatment, but instead opted on just embracing my problems. I'm just that more unique now. And don't you just love me?

Frustrating stuff & other normal ramblings

I have all of these wonderfully FABULOUS blog posts in my head. The whole thing is practically written, but when I sit down to the computer to actually put them down BLANK! Nothing. Nada. Zero. Zip. I can not think of one topic, word, zilch. It's quite frustrating. Not to mention, it does nothing for what you people have to read. As adorable as I think my children are, I'm sure you don't want to ogle nothing but pictures of them. Although, this is too cute

^Cheeks rocking her adorable Memphis Tigers TuTu

On to the random ramblings.. We all know I"m a girl (duh!) so naturally I ADORE shoes & handbags. B/c what female doesn't, right? That's what I tell the hubby. It's not my fault I buy bags compulsively. I NEED THEM! Maybe one day, he'll actually believe me.

Several months ago, one of my IRL besties HANDBAGs&HANDGUNS told me about a site with fab bags & awesome prices. I didn't believe her. I went & looked & she was right (of course.. she's a woman, we're always right). Loved them! But it was Christmas, the season of giving, and I had already given myself the allotted extra money for right then. I stashed the site away in my favorites, but then didn't think about it again. Until the other day, when my friend became a bloggy celebrity & was featured on the fab's site's blog. I went & took another peak & remembered why I loved it in the first place. I"m trying my hardest to decide on one... maybe two.

These bags are on Handbag Haven

I also love Vera Bradley. I didn't, but then THIS person got me excited about the cuteness. They have some cute prints out for the spring/summer & sweet new sizes. I really want these. I'm checking ebay daily for a great deal.

Brought to you by VB

Like I said before, I'm a girl. Which means a normal shoe/bag fetish. Since we've covered the bags I covet at the moment, naturally, we're moving on to shoes. Relax.. there's only one. For now. I saw these & loved them. I have always been a fan of boots. But alas, god blessed me with cankles. No matter how skinny I am, my calves are HUGE. Something to do with muscles and what not. I can never seem to find boots large enough to zip over my legs. I found one pair at Payless YEARS ago. I had to buy an XW (for my super narrow foot) just b/c it had the extender piece in it & even then it barely zipped. I rocked those $25 almost knee high boots for years.. pretty much until they fell apart. I had sharpied the black back on the toes numerous times. I went digging in my closet recently for them, but apparently they're gone. I think I donated them one day without realizing how much I would miss them. Anyhooodle. These are the newest boots I have found & are drooling over. If only I knew they would fit. I would snap them up in a heart beat. They're only $35 at Havoc.com

There you have it. My recent shopping wants... the things I'm lusting after.

Another thing that I've noticed lately.. I can't edit pictures on my laptop in blogger. By edit, I mean cut & paste to wherever I want it on the page. Actually, I can't copy & paste ANYTHING in blogger- links, words, pictures.. What's up with that? I have explorer on my laptop, do I need Mozilla? We had it on the desktop before it crashed & I LUV'D it.. Does anyone else have issues with explorer & blogger? Is it just me? Probably.

Wordless Wednesday: Snow Fun

still alive.. barely

I'm still here. I know it's been a few days since my last post. Our weather here is insane. It's been snowy/icy the past few days so the kids have been stuck inside. It was fun for about 5 minutes & then we realized we didn't need this much together time.
Basketball season is in full swing which means 3 games & 3 practices a week. Needless to say, I'm over it. Completely.

If anyone sees my sanity, please catch it. I think it's officially ran away this time & may not come back. I need some good retail therapy. Or a girls' night. Maybe both.

Writer's Workshop- dream a little dream

It's Thursday, which means another lesson in Writer's Workshop. I went with prompt #2- the strangest dream ever. I've 2 very memorable dreams. The first is a recurring one I've had over the years, but more so recently. I'm sure there is some deeper meaning, but until I learn it I'll just enjoy telling the hubby I've had it & watch him freak out.

Last week, I woke up with the strangest memory. I woke up in the middle of a dream, but not just any dream. I was pregnant. Wait a minute though, it gets weird. So there I was, 9 months pregnant and at a basketball game. Apparently, my hubby was a NBA star & like any good wifey I was there supporting my man. It was during the game, the new baby decided to make an entrance. Yep. I went into labor during a NBA basketball game. The strange part is that I actually remember giving birth in the locker room. That's the part of the dream I woke up in. I was in their water tub thing having a baby & my hubby was in his basketball gear.

When I woke up & informed of my rather odd dream, he told me that if he got signed to the NBA would probably be the only way I could have another baby. Maybe my dream was a premonition?


no.. that is not my belly. I think most pregnant bellies are gorgeous. Mine did not look like that. There were stretch marks & my belly button got very weird. Trust me.

Dream #2. It was actually my very first night mare that I could remember. I was about 5 years old & remember waking up screaming. In the dream, I was at my kindergarten play ground playing. There were other kids there & everything seemed normal. Then, all of a sudden snakes started falling from the trees. They weren't' just any snake though. They were the snakes from this show/video game.


Remember those? They remind me of curly fries... they would bounce on their tales.
Back to the dream~ when I was at the playground, the snakes started falling. All the kids started freaking out, screaming, running in circles. I happened to run into my cousin, who was quite a bit older than me. She picked me up, the snakes went away & I woke up screaming.

True Story.

Go over to Mama Kat's & play along.