It's Halloween, People!

OMG! It's Halloween! My FAVE holiday! I missed "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" Tuesday night and almost shed a tear. Although I won't be dressing up with year, I can't wait to see my little munchkins all dressed up and ready to walk the streets in the the freezing cold,getting all the candy they can get, at least until they get tired after the first 3 streets.

I remember when I was a trick or treater. It seems like I NEVER got tired! I wanted to keep going until the last house gave away it's last tootsie roll! My mom was all for it too! She walked us around the neighborhood until almost everyone's porch lights were off. She never dressed up, but for some reason I think she loved it as much as I do now.

That's why I can't for the life of me understand why people would chose not to celebrate this holiday. What the heck is wrong with dressing up like princesses and Power Rangers and having a ball with all of your friends, getting the pee scared out of you?

Okay, so it was created way back when as a day to scare away spirits or something. Hmmm. I don't even think my kids know what a spirit is. And I surely don't think they are running around doing seances and conjuring up the dead. Hecks no! They only want the candy! It's a holiday for fun. That's it!

Okay, Christmas wasn't created to make sure that Joey gets that $400 gaming system and so that you'll have a reason to buy Sally that new laptop and little Sarah an ipod, was it? Can anyone tell me what the true meaning of Christmas is? (Other that Linus and Charlie Brown) But yet and still, we still use that day for something other than what it should be about.

But come on? Getting candy? Why would you take that day away from your kids? In my house they don't get to eat it anyway. They get a few pieces, I get the chocolate, and the rest goes into the closet to be given away at birthday parties or something. It's a win-win situation around here cause mom LOVES her Reeces Cups!

So I let my kids Trick-or-Treat! Hell Yeah! Cause they love it almost as much as I do. And contrary to what some folks like to tell you, it is perfectly harmless and won't turn your kids into psychos later in life! Look at me!

Okay, that might not be the best example.............

Writer's Workshop: From a glass's point of view.

So, it's that time of week again when Mama Kat gives out her writing assignment. What a way to get through writer's block! If you haven't joined the fun, what are you waiting for? Chose one of these prompts and write. Then get over there to Mama Kat's Losin' It get Mr. Linky'ed up with the rest of us!

The Prompts:

1.) Write from the point of view of a glass at the edge of the table.
2.) Describe a typical day during your Jr. High years.
3.) Why do you write?
4.) When I'm around too much negativity I...
5.) You've been hired as a writer for "Late Show with David Letterman." Your first assignment is to come up with a witty, nonpolitical Top Ten list for him to read on air.




I chose to write something super silly about a glass on the edge:

OMG! How did I end up here? Have I reached my final days? I'm still so young. Sure I have a few scratches, but that's okay! More lips have been on me than Hugh Hephner! And I'm still in my prime. And here I am, on the edge. Can somebody save me? Anybody?

OMG! Here comes that littlest one. She's chasing the dog around the kitchen. Her little feet tapping the floor and I think I'm moving even closer to my doom.

Okay, my last will and testiment. I'm sorry to the plates for alway gloating that I got to sit on the top rack of the dishwasher every night. And I'm sorry to the teacups. I know I was an ass. Also talking about how clear, bright and shiny I am in comparision to your short, dull self. That was just mean.

Here she comes again. And here comes that four legged one, right for the table legs. I'm doomed!

CRACK!

Do you think all the kings horses and all the kings men will be able to put me back together again?

Tag isn't as easy as it use to be!

I was tagged not once but twice. In this game of blogger's tag, you are required to share 7 randon things about yourself. You know, but the time this game is over, I'll have told you my life story!



This time I was tagged by The Mom @ Sex Diaries of a mom & Kristy @ Mommy in Pink. So does that mean that I have to give you guys 14 random things about myself and tag 14 people?



Um....... how about I just combine the two because I'm so ready to hop in the bed.



1. Every single time I catch a cold, I lose my voice. I'm getting sick now. Thanks goodness I found blogging.



2. I haven't spent as much time volunteering at the school or in the classrooms as I should this year. Last year, I never left Runnin' Man's class. This year... eeehhh not so much.



3. I'm guilty of sending my kids to school even when I know that are sick enough to stay home. I love my alone time.



4. I already voted and it feels so good to know that I won't be one of those thousands standing in line on the 4th.



5. I love dogs. My husband doesn't. I almost feel it a necessity to have a dog, and not and outside dog as many people like.



6. Growing up, I 4 guinea pigs (not at the same time), a rabbit, a big turtle for a short time that we found on the side of the road, at least 3 parrotkeets and a dog. I think that's it.



7. Being an Army Brat and a Army Wife has taught me not to get attached to people.



Now for the 7 I'm taggin':

1. Following in my Shoes

2. Livin and Lovin

3. A Place of Comfort

4 The Neurotic Mom

5. Honey Mommy

6. My Brown Baby

7. Cutie Booty Cakes

So there you go! I guess I'm back on the run.... until the next tag!

I loved to be AWARDED! and pass it on!

Okay, I just wanted to take a moment to thank Melissa @ Life with 3 Boys and a Little Lady for thinking enough of me to give me this FABULOUS Award! I can't for the life of me figure out what she sees in me or my little blog, but I think it has a lot to do with the fact that many of the things we talk about are so much alike. So if you are interested in another fabulous blog (yeah, I'm a little conceited today. Got me an award!) You might wanna go check her out!

Cheaper than Therapy

A Dash of Crazy

Mama's Losin' It

The Wise (*Young*) Mommy

Jiggety Jigg

So there you go! Some of Diva Ma's most Fab! Check em out cause they always have something great to share with the blob world!

Bobbing for Apples. Gross or Fun?

Am I the only one who thinks that bobbing for apples with a room full of snotty nosed virus infested first graders is a disgusting activity for a Halloween Party at school? Am I over sensative with this? I mean, to me, there is no other sure way to pass in germs than to mix them all up in a tub full of SPIT! EWWWWWW, I'm gagging just thinking about it. This is the plan for the Halloween and I want to protest! What do you think?

Tell It Like It T-I-Z Tuesday

Okay, for those of you who don't know, I've started a new segment in my blog as titled.

Tell It Like It TIZ Tuesday

This is where I pick absolutely any topic and voice my opinion, no matter what it may be. I'll be talking about anything from fashion to politics. What ever float my fancy on Tuesday. Some people might really be interested in my opinion, others won't. It's okay. Everybody can't be swimming in my world of fabulocity!

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Today was a hard one. I simply couldn't figure out what I wanted to talk about on this Tell It Like It Is Tuesday. There are plenty of things that I want to blog about, I'm having trouble picking just one.

Okay, you guys might be tired of hearing about my election views, but we only have 7 more days, so what the hell!




Seven days left until Election Day. For many, this is a BIG day. I don't know about you guys, but around here, many people are getting time the day off from work and my kids are out of school that day. It's a BIG THING!

As you know, I've already voted. We are one of the lucky states who participate in early elections. So Hubs (in uniform), Miss Missy and I signed our two well-dressed boys (it was Dress for Success/ Dress Like a Politician Day at their school) out of school and our happy little family was off to the polls. This election is historical in so many ways and I wanted them to be a part of the experience.

The wait outside was fairly short, about 15 minutes, as they were letting about 3 people in at a time.

We cast our ballots, Runnin' Man watching over Hub's shoulder and Sir Talk-A-Lot and Miss Missy watching me. Of course Sir-Talks-A-Lot couldn't keep quiet, constantly letting the people next to me know who my selection was. We left with a ton of 'I'm a Georgia Voter' stickers, given to the kids by every precinct worker there.

So here we are at the very end of the election and it is CLOSE!! I must say, I'm almost as worried as I am excited. Who is going to be our next president? Who is going to clean up the mess that our soon to be former president has put us in? I, of course am banking on Barack, but either one has to be better than what we have, right?

So here goes the meat and potatoes:

It seems to me that being the the rears has turned McCain into a ugly vicious person. He is pulling out all the stops trying to attack Obama's character, trying to make voter's sway their votes his way by saying hurtful things.


Come on with the Bill Ares thing already! The man was 8! What the heck does that have to do with now?

What are you going to do about this economy, McCain?

How is it better to give to the rich and have the poor average folks continue to pay for their mistakes?

Why is it a mistake to have the more fortunate pay more into the system the those that can't afford to do so? I have waited years for someone to have the balls to do this! Long before I knew of a Barack Obama.

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And that Sarah Palin. Wow is she getting some heat. Now that she has received crap from the media (and a little from me) about her $150,000 GOP spending spree, she's back to wearing her "thrift shop" duds. HA! What a coincidence!



Now do I think she is being a "DIVA" because she shopped for new clothes? NO!

Do I think she had to spend so much or shop at SAKS? Uh uhh, she didn't need the name brands.

Do I think that she could/ should have shopped with her own cash? YEP! She hasn't gotten the position, so she still have to get what she can afford.

Do I believe that every woman needs some new duds when they are going to be in the spotlight? Hell Yeah! I want new duds every time I do a night out with the girlz. I want a new outfit every time I go to a PTO meeting. Those PTO moms are some judgemental heffas!



I have to give it to the chick, she wins my vote for best dressed!

But does she really know what the heck she is talking about? Can she really be president if need be? Has her PTA background given her training for running the country? I mean, they kept her in hiding for quite a while after that dreaded Katie Couric interview, obviously treating her like Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Molding her into a debutant. "The RAYNE in SPAYNE stay MAYNLY in the PLAYNES"

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Lastly, I feel so sorry for Jennifer Hudson. If you haven't heard about this, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL WEEKEND?

Her mother and brother were found murdered in their home in Chicago on Friday. Her 7 year old nephew was kidnapped from the scene and found yesterday morning murdered in her deceased brother's stolen SUV.

My heart and prayer go out to the American Idol singer turned actress and her family.

I can't for the life of me understand (and I may be wrong for saying this) why was her family still living in Chicago, the murder capital of the U.S., when she is now a "superstar/celebrity? Now, no one knows who did this, but with her being who she is, you'd think that her mom would have moved to a house in a safe area. I was surprised that they were still living in the heartland of their hometown. Personally, if I became a superstar, I'd buy me and momma a house in a better, if not one of the best, neighborhoods to get them away from things like this. No one reported hearing gunshots because it was common in their area. Hmmm. I'm sorry but this is not the way I'd want to live if I didn't have to.

Again, My heart and prayers goes out to this family. Another senseless loss it seems. And I pray that somewhere along the way she can find some peace and that this cold, cold person will be brought to justice.

What a Fabulous Tea Party!

This weekend, we finally got to have Miss Missy's tea party. A week late, I know, but I couldn't let the year go by without the party of her four year old dreams! Having a daughter has given me an opportunity to enjoy being a girl. She is beyond girly, love dress up and lipgloss and crazy

hair. And I think I had more fun doing the whole party thing than she had.

The party came out wonderful. Pretty much as I had hoped it would. Most of the girls dressed up in their party dresses. And we had one Little Miss in a Cinderella dress.

Sooo Adorable! The girls seemed to have a ball, playing "The Tea Party Game" that my mom had brought for the occasion, watching Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast, and coloring. Then it was time for the tea party. The pouring, stirring, and drinking of the strawberry lemonade tea. I thought it was set up perfectly. I made little sandwiches shaped like butterflies and flowers, lots of strawberry and blus mini muffins, grapes and strawberries. Umm Umm UMM!

And the cake, you ask? Yes I made the cake. I actually made the cake, with my own two hands, all by my lonesome! No store bought cupcakes this year! Nooooo, buddy! I even went as far as to make the frosting. Yeah, I mean from powered sugar and butter! Who knew it could be just that simple?!? And ya'll, it turned out perfect! A teapot filled with ice cream!

Now I can't wait to get started on next year's party! Having little girls is a world of fun! The boys never want home parties....

Dress like a Politician Day and a $150,000 shopping spree!

Today is Dress for Success Day/Dress Like a Politician Day at my boys' school. After explaining to them what a politician is, they both decide that it would be cool to get all dressed up like Obama. So, they were in their little shirts and ties and looking just as handsome as ever. (didn't get pics, but will post later) Obviously they've been watching a lot about the election stuff because Sir-Talks-A-Lot insists on letting me know (yet again) that he voted for Barack Obama.

For anyone wondering how a 6 year old kid has already "voted" for president, here's your answer: Nick.com's Kids Pick the President. Really cool! Click on it! You gotta see it! What a wonderful way to get kids involved!

So anywho, they go outside to wait for the bus and apparently their friends kinda started picking on Sir-Talks-A-Lot, in a joking way, telling him that Runnin' Man is Barack Obama and he is McCain. He didn't like that AT ALL! I'm watching from the garage door (because it is a bit chilly these days) as he starts chasing the other boys screaming "I'm Not McCain! I'm Barack Obama!"

I'm more than tickled by this. It's funny to see that kids are just as sensitive about the parties as some adults are!

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Okay, so no I'm not giving away a $150,000 Shopping Spree. Did you really think that possible?

But apparently one lucky winner did receive this prize from the GOP. Any ideas who? Yes! Sarah Palin of course!

The GOP has given Mrs. Palin and her fam a $150 thousand dollar ticket to Saks Fifth Avenue I guess so that she can "look the part".

(This Jacket is Slammin'!)

(And those SHOES!)

But the girl does have taste!

Well well WELL! Now this is just my opinion, and I probably should saved this one for Tell It Like It TIZ Tuesday, but what the heck. Shouldn't that money be used for campaigning purposes?

I don't know, I'm just askin'.

That could have been money to go towards one more of those negative ads and those silly RoboCalls. What are they thinkin'?

Now, as far as I know, MOST politicians pay for their own digs. Hillary Clinton has never asked the Dems to buy her an Armani suit! And as we've all heard, and something that is painfully obvious, Michelle Obama, "The Down-To-Earth Mom" , shops at Target to get her matronly fashioniste duds.

So why, pra-tell, was is so important to have Palin rally looking like a million bucks (or at least 150,000 bucks), although she only sounds like 5 bucks? Were her moose-skin pencil skirts and beaver-skinned moccasins not sufficient enough for the main-street media?

And all this spending while she is campaigning about SAVING the U.S. money and criticizing Obama's spending habits?

(insert Final Jeopardy melody here)

Now in her defense, she did say that it belongs to the GOP and will all go to charity when this is all ever with, after she has gotten her use and fill of the new duds. I'm sure those folks without heat this winter will love that read jacket!

Rats! Tagged again! Wanna know some more random facts?

I think many a people in the blog world have figured out that I'm a slow runner..... or that I'm just SLOW, which ever one fits..... because I've been tagged again. This time I was caught by the wonderful blogger extraordinaire that you are sure to find on my blog roll. A good dose of this mom gives you advice and humor in every post. Go by and visit Sex Diaries of a Mom. And don't worry. It's clean!



So here we go. Tagged with a meme where I gotta share more about myself. 7 more random or unknown things. This should be fairly easy since most of you don't know me, right?


1. I hoping to get my life together soon and start achieving my own dreams in life. I have put off a lot while the kids were young for one to see them grow and two because not working is what was best for my family. I can't wait until I get up the nerve to get my degree.


2. I start things all the never that I never finish. Crocheted 3/4ths of a blanket. Painted 1/2 Miss Missy's room. Decorated most of my kitchen, but have yet to make the curtains. Nothing ever gets done because I always want to move on to something else. I guess I just get bored easily.


3. I have never been sensative before, but lately find that sad things in movies make my eyes well up with tears. What the heck is up with that??? I'm HARD! I don't get with all that mushy stuff! usually.........


4. It's WAY past time for me to buy new underwear. Most of my bras only have one underwire!


5. I spend WAY too much time watching debate coverage and blogging. I'm not even sure how dinner gets cooked anymore, but my laundry is way behind.


6. I love to sing Christmas songs but hate when I start to hear them on TV, especially in October. It only means that it's time to start spending a gang of money that I don't have that never seem like enough for the people that I love.


7. Alcohol makes me sleepy. One Apple Martini and I'm ready to go to sleep. Do not pass go! I'm more fun without the alcohol.

Okay and now it's your turn. Guess I'm not as slow as you thought because here are the people I was able to tag. Keep it up!

What do you mean it's due today?

Live. Laugh. Love.

Marcy Writes

Life with 3 boys and a Little Lady

Tell It Like It T-I-Z Tuesday

Welcome to another episode of

Tell It Like It T-I-Z Tuesday

For anyone who has not had the pleasure of reading one of these post in the past, this is where I let the world know how I feel about any issue at hand, be it politics, entertainment other bloggers or whatever! I'm going to tell it to you like it is! Like I see it! Because you all know that the way that I see it is the way that it IS!




I know that all of the world, all the people that I know and all my friends and family are not expected to be as fabulous as I am. I understand that. And I know that everyone is not going to think the same way that I do and be as smart as I am. People. I get that. It ain't easy obtaining all this fabulousness.

But one thing that I find that bothers me about some unfabulous people I know is when you have people in this day and age that choose not to exercise their right to vote.

I mean come on. Really? After all that we have fought for in the past? After all the fights that African Americans and women endured just to have this right and you can, in this day and age, choose not to make your voice heard? After all the people that have been murdered and beaten just for trying to go to the voting polls? After all the tricks that have been played to keep people from voting? After all the unfairness of not being able to have their voices heard and treated like less than a person because of their gender or the color of their skin? After all the injustice people have endured? Really, people?

I have a friend who didn't register because she "doesn't get into that stuff". That much I don't understand? If you have kids and you are in the least bit concerned about their future and what the world is going to be like for them, the least you can do is vote... for them. I think its downright irresposible for anyone over the age of 25 (only because younger people or more interested in having fun, so I understand) to not vote. I think it is even more irresposible once you start having children to say that you don't care about what happens in the future.


Don't care about health care.

Don't care about the economy.

Don't care about the war in Iraq and the many lives taken in that fight.

Don't care about whether your children will be able to buy a house.

Don't care about your children being able to attend college.

Don't care about the money that is going to put put into public education.

Don't care about retirement for your parents and grandparents or even yourself.

When you choose not to vote, there are so many things that you are choosing not to give a damn about. So many uncertainties in your childrens future that your just don't care enough about to try to make better.


I'm not saying that everyone should be a die hard election follower, watch CNN 6-8 hours a day and send out text messages informing people about the election (No I would never do that!! hee hee!), but do vote and do care about what happens to your country.

As this election comes to it's end, it is starting to get down right ugly as racism rears its ugly head and proves it is still alive and well in the 50 states. Horrible slurs and threats (see one HERE) are being slung and people are becoming more and more angry. Trickery is out there as people are pretending to be campaigners, going door to door with a "voting device" telling people that the little machine will take their votes for them and all they have to do is sign. They do not have to go to the polls to vote. There is no such monster!

Please stay informed and aware of those people doing their damnedest to take away your right.

Just Vote!