Blog material just FALLS into my lap

You're not going to believe this.... I am going to a pole dancing class tonight. That's right. And I am SO not the pole dancing type...

My sister-in-law called yesterday and said she is throwing a spur of the moment bday party for one of our sorority sisters who I absolutely love. And it just so happens that it is a pole dancing party. We will have drinks (I suppose to loosen us up) and learn some moves. Mr. Sasha is intrigued, as you must imagine. One of my co-workers told me yesterday, "If you play your cards right, you may not have to get Mr. Sasha a Christmas present after all."

So stay tuned, I am most positive I will have some interesting stuff for you.

Oh, and Santa

You totally don't need to get me this, cause I just ordered it for myself using my Amazon rewards!!!!! Yay!!! One of my favorite shows EVER!

In the span of 5 minutes

1. The Wild Child took off her diaper and PJs pants and put on a pair of The Politician's car undies. If there weren't so many Pervy Perversons out there, I'd snap a pic for you cause it's actually pretty damn cute.

2. The Politician managed to lock us out of the shower/potty area of our bathroom. And we don't have a key to that doorknob.... And an after-hours locksmith is somewhere north of $100, and I know this because I have had to use their services before.

Ya'll, I can't make this shit up. It's just that crazy at the Sasha house.

SHIT (So Happy It's Thursday)

I almost forgot one of the funniest parts of the Nativity Scene Hunt- we also found the angel driving the Little People ice cream truck, I suppose in case someone needed a frosty treat on that wonderful night.

Last night The Politician was helping me sort laundry out of the dryer, and he saw his Christmas PJs that he had worn for the picture the night before (yes, I did laundry again, told you I love it!). He said, "Hey, I think I'll wear those again tonight because I actually looked pretty cool in them last night."

Rebecca, you can probably get a better deal on the shoes anyway ordering directly from Piperlime yourself. They have free shipping and free returns, and of course since you are a Bargain Boardie, I am sure you are registered w/ ebates and can get a little rebate there. If you aren't..... see my link below! (I'm shameless, aren't I?)

Oh Rebecca, I just looked and they are out of 6.5s at Piperlime! I haven't sent them back yet, but I would need $53.75 (what my mom paid- $50 plus tax) plus whatever it would cost to ship them to ya. Leave me a comment and let me know!

Just a few things

1. So I'm breaking myself of nose spray today. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. I simply can't take cold meds because they make my stomach feel icky. So it's been a few weeks and I know it's time to go cold turkey. Last night was the night. It's so hard because Afrin is the Most.Awesome.Thing.Ever. I go through this same cycle every time I get a cold. Mr. Sasha gets all mad when he sees me using it, but I always tell him, "I always stop....."

2. After reading a post from Tina, we got our Little People Nativity Scene out on Monday night, and against my better judgement, we left it out within reach of The Wild Child. After I hunted for missing Baby Jesus for 20 minutes last night, I had Mr. Sasha look and he found it in a bag of clothes I had set by the door to return to a friend. Good save, Mr. Sasha.

This morning we were cleaning before the cleaning lady comes, and I noticed that not only was Baby Jesus missing yet again, but also Mary and Joseph. Mr. Sasha found them in the play room when The Politician was playing with his fire truck before bed last night. Baby Jesus was up in the bucket, and Mary and Joseph were in the front seat, with Mary serving as driver. See, he's pretty smart- Baby Jesus saving the world and all and Mary and Joseph getting him there.

3. I finally decided that I think I will order my cards from Snapfish- my favorite online photo site. There are a few good codes right now- GOCARDCRAZY for 20% off, and AFFORDER30 for $30% off $30 or more. AND I will also go through ebates, because they offer 10% back!

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By George, I think we got it!

Things just work better when you don't push it. We spur-of-the-moment decided to put the Christmas card PJs on the kids after baths last night. They were in good moods, so we stuck them in front of the tree and I snapped about 20 shots. Above is the best one, and I think we'll just consider it done and use that pic. They are both happy, clean, and pretty damn cute if I do say so myself. If we tried again, it would just be a nightmare and I'd have to do a "Merry Freakin' Christmas" card because they'd be so pissed off and would certainly cry.

So, done! Now I just need to decide how to have them printed up......

So what do you think?

Shoes came today. Yes, I did have them shipped to me instead of my mom- cause I've got a strange foot that can vary from 5 1/2 to 6 1/2, so I had to order 2 sizes to see which one fit (the 6 did).

I switched the laces from blue to brown and I think I like them better. They are kinda retro, which I am not, but I think they are cool. But what do YOU think? I don't want to be all nerdy and weird and a dork to boot, so just let me know if this is a bad fashion decision. Still have time to find something else for mom to give me for Christmas!

School pics

Holy crap, I just figured out how to get this copyrighted pic on here!!!! Of course, I'm not trying to do anything illegal, just show you guys how precious my little hellions are. The pic turned out pretty cute, especially since it's was taken at school. Phew, that was hard work, but I learned something new today, so go me!

On another note, I totally played the Santa Card yesterday, and told The Politician that it's very important to be good because Santa is watching and really wants him to be a good boy before Christmas. I stayed away from "If you are bad, you'll get no presents!" but I guess I implied it.... He was being rascally this AM and after I got on to him, he said, "So Santa is watching?" "Yep, buddy, he sure is...... Better etch that in your memory."

So I guess after Christmas, it's the Easter Bunny I can use?

Right now Mr. Sasha is....

plunging the toilet in our bathroom because The Wild Child put an entire roll of toilet paper in there in less than 10 seconds.

And we just discovered that she also unrolled the entire roll in the other bathroom, although she stopped short of putting it in the bowl and left it in a nice pile on the bathroom floor.

And I probably kept her bottom half dressed about 45% of the time today.

The Politician is Just Like Momma

Today I was cutting up a banana for The Wild Child, and The Politician said, "Momma, will you please move the banana away from me? I can smell it and it's making me sick."

I was telling Mr. Sasha this story, and he said that P said this to him on Friday: "Daddy, please move that orange away from me, the smell is making me gag."

I myself absolutely cannot stand the smell or taste of bananas (except for banana Laffy Taffy), although I have NEVER said that out loud or in front of P. Somehow, he's picked up on it though, and I feel terrible about that.

So go ahead and give me the "My kid won't eat fruit and it's all my fault" bead for my Bad Mommy Vest.

OMG Ya'll

I can't keep The Wild Child dressed today. I have found her in various states of undress, mostly the bottom half being what she's shed. And it's frakin' cold today.

Midday, I switched to Dora Easy Ups, and that was a huge mistake because she can take those off even faster.

I have terrible visions of her pee-peeing all over my furniture so I've spent the day chasing her around trying to re-dress her. Anytime I mention the potty, she sweetly says "No......" so I don't think it's potty-training readiness causing the nakedness. I think she just wanted to be nekkid. And difficult. And contrary. And cause me to say, "Yep, this baby-making factory is officially shut down."

Calgon.....

Shopping (shoe success) and parties

Believe it or not, two sorority sisters picked my lazy ass up at 4:45 am yesterday morning and we shopping until 3 pm! I actually just went to get a visual on this crazy Black Friday stuff, which I got a super taste of at Wally World at 5 am, and I figured if I found some good deals while I was out, that would just be a bonus. We had a super time, lots of gossiping involved and also some yummy eating and bargain hunting.


Now, this wasn't a bargain, but The Politician loves My Friends Tigger & Pooh, so when I saw this DVD, I had to get it for him, and of course I gave it to him yesterday, because it's a Christmas movie, and you can't really give a Christmas movie as a Christmas gift. I think he's watched it no less than 5 times already. Score 1 for momma.

I found The Holiday for $3.98 at Target! That was actually for me and not a gift, so I don't guess I was off to a very good start! I swear I've only seen about 4 or 5 movies since P was born in 2003, but this movie and also Love Actually were on my list to pick up this year.

And here's my shoes!!!!!!! Someone had suggested ballet flats, but since I'm only 5'2", I just don't think I can carry off flats and be dressed up. So I found these, which are an awesome compromise because they are actually a ballet flat with a little heel!!!!! They are made by Franco Sarto, who I have never heard of, and they were damn near $80, but hey, I am done. I tried on several pointy toed pair, but OMG, that broken toe is going to be a problem for me for the rest of my life. Just couldn't even smash that toe in there.... I guess that's what 4 swirls gets you.......
Last night was my niece's 4 year old birthday, OUTSIDE at 6:30 pm, and even though it was 80 degrees last Sunday, winter is finally here so it was below 40 last night. We bundled up the kiddos and continually wiped snot from their noses. They really did have a good time though, but the cake may have had something to do with that.

Hope you all had a great holiday and ate too much! I ate a bunch of Neiman Marcus bars for you. Did you make some?

8 Interesting/Random Things About Me

Rebecca just tagged me, so here goes.

1. I must wear socks in bed because I cannot have my bare feet touching the sheets.

2. I can tap dance and remember how to do all the times steps, the buffalo, pull backs, wings etc.

3. I suck at history- don't know who fought in what war, etc. I also pay no attention to politics. I figure there are plenty of people out there taking care of it for me. Please don't judge me.

4. I am a math whiz. Love me some algebra.

5. I love wearing my contacts and my eyes actually feel better with them in. When I take them out, my eyes are very dry and hurt and I have to put drops in them about 5 times during the night.

6. I cannot wear lipgloss because it bleeds so bad into the lines around my mouth.

7. I must blowdry my bangs before I do anything else to get ready in the AM because I have a cow lick that makes them crazy if they dry on their own even just a little bit.

8. I absolutely love doing laundry. Best chore ever, seriously. Sometimes I want everyone to change their clothes just so I can start the washer.

I tag my dearest Kate, who I certainly did not mean to leave out last tag. And I also tag Hello Darling, whom I adore and she might just be my BFF if we lived closer together.

Oh, and a very Happy Turkey Day to you all. May you eat too much and get to take a big nap today.

Dear Santa Part 2

Should you happen to be at Coach......

Seems like

The Politician (while pushing on my thigh): Momma, it seems like your leg is a little squishy......

Dear Santa

Please? Found here. Don't forget to go through ebates first!

Break Time

Gotta take a little break from the company budget... so, courtesy of a myspace bulletin....

I give you money and send you into the grocery store to pick up 5 items. You can only pick one thing from the following departments.. what is it?
1. Produce: grapes
2. Bakery: Lofthouse cookies
3. Meat: pork tenderloin
4. Frozen: Phish Food Ice Cream
5. Dairy: Raspberry low fat yogurt

Let's say we're heading out for a weekend getaway. You're only allowed to bring 3 articles of clothing with you. So, what's in your bag?
1. jeans
2. short sleeve T
3. Saucony tennis shoes

If I was to listen in on your conversations throughout the day, what 5 phrases or words would I be most likely to hear?
1. Probably.....
2. Actually....
3. So.....
4. Really?
5. So how's that going for ya?

So, what 3 things do you find yourself doing every single day, and if you didn't get to do, you probably wouldn't be in the best mood?
1. drink a nice cold can of Coke while I am getting ready in the AM
2. check my yahoo email
3. hug my kiddos

We're talking a 3 hour block with nobody around. What 5 activities might we find you doing?
1. running on my treadmill
2. reading Us Magazine
3. shopping at Target
4. blogging/reading other blogs
5. painting my fingernails (I haven't done this in 4 1/2 years!)

We are going to the zoo. But, it looks like it could start storming, so it'll have to be a quick visit. What 3 exhibits do we have to get to?
1. baby Gobi monkeys
2. fish
3. elephants

You just scored tickets to the taping of any show that comes on t.v. of your choice. You can pick between 4, so what are you deciding between?
1. Oprah's Favorite Things (It's on tomorrow, and the only day of the year I watch her!)
2. The Office
3. Ellen
4. American Idol

You're hungry for ice cream. I'll give you a triple dipper ice cream cone. What 3 flavors can I pile on for ya?
1. Phish Food
2. Smores
3. Cookies and Cream

Somebody stole your purse/wallet…in order to get it back, you have to name 5 things you know are inside to claim it. So, what's in there?
1. green comb
2. little black notebook with password hints
3. Blackjack
4. anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
5. bottle of Imodium from recent stomach virus

You are at a job fair, and asked what areas you are interested in pursuing a career in. Let's pretend you have every talent and ability to be whatever you wanted, so what 4 careers would be fun for you?
1. Nail tech
2. Being Kristin on Eonline
3. Attorney
4. Music talent scout

If you could go back and talk to the old you, when you were in high school, and inform yourself of 4 things, what would you say?
1. Never drink and drive
2. You are damaging your skin with all that sun worshipping and tanning bed visits!!!!!
3. Respect your parents a little more
4. Don't turn your head upside down and spray the hairspray all around your face and cement it with a blow-dryer

If anyone cares to continue this... I tag Hello Darling and In the Mind of a Thirtysomething Mom

I think I may gain my 10 pounds back this month

.... because I am all about the sweets during the holidays. Who I am kidding, I am all about the sweets everyday and could probably live off sugar. Only sugar. Really.

The Sasha family will be heading to the lake on Thursday for TG because my mom's side of the fam is getting together at my Aunt and Uncle's marina. Should be fun, although the forecast shows that the high will be 41 that day, unlike the 81(!) that we are having today. Yesterday, we were all outside in shorts and Ts raking up leaves. And then in 4 days it will be 41.....

Anyway, I am totally making my prize-winning Neiman Marcus bars, and I think that The Politician and I will whip up a batch of Holiday Pretzel Treats one night this week. He loves doing these and it really is a good treat for kids to help with.

I also plan on finally letting The Wild Child have a taste of chocolate since she's almost 2, so she'll even get to try them this year. I know I am the craziest mom ever, because even though I can't get my shit together in my daily life, I have managed to hold off on peanut butter and chocolate until both kids had their second birthday. I have nutty skin issues, and both kids have had eczema and lichen straitus (google it- weird stuff) so I figured waiting on PB was the way to go. Only time will tell.

Holiday Pretzel Treats from Family Fun Magazine

Salty pretzels combine with sweet chocolate for these fun treats that make a yummy gift few can resist. (In fact, you may want to make some extras for yourself!)

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Bite-size, waffle-shaped pretzels
Hershey's Kiss or Hershey's Hug
M&M's candy

1. Heat the oven to 170º. Set a number of bite-size, waffle-shaped pretzels (one for each treat) in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss or Hershey's Hug.

2. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes (the white chocolate will melt more quickly), until the chocolates feel soft when touched with a wooden spoon. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and quickly press an M&M's candy into the center of each Kiss.

3. Allow the treats to cool for a few minutes, then place them in the refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes. Place handfuls of the candies in clear plastic bags and tie on colorful ribbons.

Crazy Saturday

So I ran my Turkey Trot this AM, and did pretty well, considering I've been coughing up stuff resembling small pine cones all week. I also got a terrible stitch in my side and had to walk for a bit several times, but still came in at 30:13 so I am excited. It was a nice, cool morning and I wore shorts this time, so no cussing Mr. Sasha at around mile 1 for making me wear pants.

Mr. Sasha talked to The Politician this morning, and he assured him that he was up for running the Lil Gobbler Dash so Mr. Sasha brought the kids up to the race site after I was done. I thought it was going to be a go, but P got a little stage fright and only made half a dash..... oh well, we'll try again later.

I just got back from dinner with some sorority sisters I don't get to see very often, and it was awesome. I had two Italian Margaritas, so so so good. Lots of reminiscing about crazy days and crazy things we did and all the times the fuzz let us go with just a warning rather than drag us in. I just took half a phenergan as a precaution against insomnia- I need some sleep! One of these days I know I will run out of excuses and also run out of phenergan....

Check out my awesome header made by Jennifer on my birth board! I love it and it is exactly what I had in mind. Thanks Jennifer!

One quick add: I live in a part of the country where it's not uncommon to run both your A/C and your heater in the same day... we are talking about 30s and 40s at night and 80+ during the day. Today was one of those days. Nuttiness I tell you. I wore a short sleeve T, jeans, and wedge sandles to dinner. On Nov 18. Hmmph.

Oh, today I went to Target to search for shoes to wear with my new jeans, and I came up empty handed. First of all, before I began my search, I should have totally told you that I have broken both pinky toes in the past (yes, due to alcohol, shut up) and I have a rough time with the really pointy shoes..... Help please?

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