It's Impossible...

... to exercise when two kids with strep are home all day.

10 Things I've Done (That You Probably Haven't)

1. Crushed my hand in a door. It was flat as paper. Nothing broken.
2. Almost drowned. Twice.
3. Was an au pair at 15 on Fire Island.
4. Spent an evening in a piano/gay bar in NYC listening to a guy sing a song about being a transvestite (dressed in men's clothing). Tony Bennett's daughter also sang.
5. Was kicked out of Grand Central Station (by the police) at 3 a.m. while singing Lean On Me with harmony.
6. Moved across country by myself. Just because.
7. Dreamed about someone for years and then met them.
8. Put together a gallery show of my photographs. (and survived the opening)
9. Met my husband, got married, had 4 kids & 2 houses. All in 7 years. (before I was 30)
10. Read a book while being prepped for surgery.

I did it! Ten things. Some more unique than others. I still believe... I'm too dull for words.

Open Letter to Zach Braff

Dear Zach Braff (oh, yummy one with the luscious lips),

I just wanted to tell you that I watched Garden State recently. I have been looking forward to seeing it since I first heard about it. I'm not sure why exactly, but I love you on Scrubs and I was intrigued.

Not what I expected. At all. But? My verdict? I loved it. Really. One of the best films I've seen in ages. In fact, I just watched it a second time last night. And if my sister-in-law thinks she's getting it back (it's her's) she is wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. (At least until I get my own copy.)

Santa brought the sound track for Christmas and although I enjoyed it, I didn't appreciate it until after I viewed the movie. The amazing movie. Now I'm addicted to the CD. I have to be careful when I listen to it because it makes me want to... be 'close' to my husband. Yes, it's true. I find all the songs on the soundtrack - intimate. What exactly does that mean? I can't say. Rather, I don't know how to explain it. How did you manage to find so many songs with that same feel?

I also watched the movie for a third time with your and Natalie's commentary. (Yes, I am a geek and watched the movie twice in a row last night.) I just want you to know that I love you. You are so romantic it makes me weep. If I were younger, beautiful and single I would try to make you mine. You are my first pretend celebrity boyfriend.

BTW, great name. My youngest is named Zach.

Shalom,
MoMMY
(not your Mommy, but me, Mom of Many Male Youngsters)

It's The Goals (AGAIN)

It seems boredom with one's self was rampant yesterday. Glad I wasn't the only one.

The good news (for me) is, I looked at my goals and felt so depressed that instead of baking cookies I actually took action. The bad news (for you) is, you must see this goal list again. So here for your viewing pleasure (or rather my need to make myself accountable) are my re-evaluated goals:

1. Get a job at my employer of choice. (I'll let you know where and why if I ever get a job there)
   I'm throwing this goal to the wind and applying for a job that is NOT at my employer of choice. Mailing it out today. Think good thoughts.
2. Sign a book contract/re-evaluate writing career.
   The new deadline for re-evaluating my (non-existent) writing career is June. Right now I'm entering contests. I have a conference in May and THEN I will re-evaluate.
3. Begin a baby book for my FOUR-year-old.
   Getting closer.
4. Organize my photos so I can update the kids' albums.
   My photos (1997-2004) are now chronologically organized. It took a couple of hours. (yes, really - HOURS) But THEY ARE ORGANIZED!!! Now to separate for each child. Also, the job is much easier as I have no photos from December on. This is due to the arrival of my new best friend... my digital camera. The bad news is I must now figure out what to have printed and actually GET the photos printed. Then I suppose there will be more organizing to be done. Gah! This however will wait until I've made progress on the photos I have in hand.
5. Possibly even update said albums.
   Getting there. (Possibly some time in the next millennium.)
6. Stay on top of disaster we call our home.
   I have rejoined Flylady. Sad that I need e-mails to tell me what to do but, it's true. And it works. So, Flylady... do your stuff.
7. Do more with my children.
   I'm not perfect.
8. Not yell so much.
   Medication is helping with this.
9. Take more photographs.
   Have I mentioned all the SNOW? and my imperfection?
10. Lose weight.
    Because of the recent weight gain I officially start WW again today. Yes, it's true. I even WROTE DOWN my breakfast points. I'm fat and it's time to do something about it. I'm hoping writing it here and reminding you all occasionally will hold me accountable.
11. Exercise more. (that means any little bit will count.)
    Must do yoga today or you will all LAUGH and POINT and CALL ME NAMES. (Really, do it.)

So, that's it. Oh, I do have one more goal. That is to think of something interesting to write about. I can't keep boring you like this or you will leave me. Then who will shame me into reaching my goals? And tell me, how are you doing on your goals?

Goal Update

Since it is the beginning of a new month and I have not been giving any thought to my 2005 goals, I thought it was time to re-examine them. Horror is sure to follow:

1. Get a job at my employer of choice. (I'll let you know where and why if I ever get a job there) Not yet. Not even an interview. 
2. Sign a book contract/re-evaluate writing career. HA! 
3. Begin a baby book for my FOUR-year-old. HA, HA! 
4. Organize my photos so I can update the kids' albums. Hurting myself with the laughter. 
5. Possibly even update said albums. Not even funny anymore. 
6. Stay on top of disaster we call our home. Little bit. 
7. Do more with my children. Nope. 
8. Not yell so much. I got ONE! 
9. Take more photographs. I was doing okay. Not so good this week. 
10. Lose weight. How about gained 3 pounds. 
11. Exercise more. (that means any little bit will count.) Haven't in 3 weeks. 

I was right. The horror. Now I just feel worse. Where are those cookies? What? No cookies in the house? Maybe it's time to start baking again.

Still Snowing

Yes, it is STILL. SNOWING.

I did snowblow the driveway yesterday. Now instead of a foot of snow there is only 4 or so inches. But, it's still accumulating.

The plow KNOCKED OVER THE GARBAGE CAN & RECYCLING BIN this morning. My poor hubby had to clean it all up as it was ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE DRIVEWAY and he couldn't get out for work. Sorry for all the shouting but GARBAGE. EVERYWHERE. at 7 a.m. is not a pleasant thing. (Thanks for cleaning it up Jeff!)

Not much more to report. I haven't been taking any photos as there is nothing but SNOW anywhere and I'm tired of photos of snow. A bit of green would be a nice change. It is only March though and that means a potential of snow for THREE MORE MONTHS. Not consistent mind you but still, it has been known to snow on Mother's Day here.

Hopefully I will have a more thought provoking or at least entertaining post later today. Right now it seems it's all about the snow. and more snow. and yet more snow.

Still Snowing

It has been snowing since before I woke up. At 6:30 this morning. It has not stopped. At all.

Now I must go out and snowblow the driveway so my husband can return home and help with the children eat a delicious dinner prepared by moi. Now, I've used the snowblower before. Last year. This time I am hesitant. I'm not sure why. It's easy enough. But still, procrastinating and looking forward to it like a trip to the dentist. Ugh! Is there anything you put off doing/using even though you know it's not hard?

Nothing exciting going on here. I was waiting to blog this afternoon assuming I would have some wonderfully funny blogging material. You see, I got my hair cut today. I had to bring Zach and we all know he loves to entertain. But no. Other than his non-stop talking to the hairdresser nothing happened. What does it mean when your 4 year-old can't supply you with blogging fodder while spending an hour at the hairdresser's?

So, other than a much shorter 'do' and a need to recolor my hair RED (the color is growing out and fading - as it should, it's semi-permanent - less roots for my lazy ass to deal with)... nothing to report.