Horrible Movies...

I sometimes have VERY bad taste in movies. For instance, right now I watching "He's Just Not That Into You" for the fifth or sixth time, and think it sucked the BIG one, but yet, I am drawn to it like a mosquito to bare legs. I have watched many a crappy movie over the years, and loved them all. Basically, if a movie gets a good review, I will hate it.
Take AVATAR. I loathed that movie, and totally thought the blue people should have lost. It was long, preachy, and the 3D made me sick (literally). Plus, really? Having sex with their tails? No thanks.
Sex and the City? GREAT movie!
Braveheart? Sucked the big one.
Twilight? LOVE THEM!
See a pattern here? The only exceptions to my love of things that suck rule would have to be all things "Harry Potter"...

Return of the Mack...

Bob your heads and sing along... "you knew that I'd be back!". Six month hiatus from blogging- but- lots to blog about!
Summer break is here and while we still have little to no "free" time, it is nice to not be locked into a schedule!
We ended the school year with Rebecca's recital. Girlfriend LOVED the stage. Seriously. She asked me today if she could get a stage for her bedroom.Gotta love that!

I could get a bit petty here....

Sorry, I am a horrible blogger. I think about you guys, I swear, I just haven't found the time to write. Between my kids, housework, church, and Facebook obligations, it is hard to squeeze much more in.On the plus side, the outline of my book is coming along swimmingly, so you can all have the oppurtunity to purchase my wonderful musings someday.
I kind of sound like a guy who had (what the chick thought) a great date with a woman, never called, and then awkwardly ran into her at Trader Joe's. By that I mean full of excuses. Don't get mad at me, blame that bastard, Facebook. He sucks me in with his clever games! Sexy City, Farmville, Farm Town, ahh! Three to seven minutes of escapism!
I recently had some "old friends" drop me as friends on Facebook. I used to be in the same mom's group as them, until one of the members who was "supposed" to be my good friend started rumors about me and began acting like we were back in Junior High. The only thing I want to relive from JH is my waistline. This friend, we shall call her "Melissa", told me that everyone in the group talked about me, and filled my head with paranoia, etc, etc until I left the group. After the fact I realized that "Melissa" is certifiably cra-zy, and I should not have taken her at her word.
My point..... when I left the group I had a lot of "keep in touches", etc. I was friends with a bunch of the mom's on FB, and most of them I still am. There are some with whom my relationship has barely changed, we chat, etc. Then there are those three or four that dropped me and gave me no explanation...odd. One if them I was a pretty good friend.
Maybe my bloated self esteem is to blame here, but, I think I rock... so if someone chooses not to be my friend, oh well. It hurts a tad, but I have some great friends, and for that I am grateful. Especially all of you in blogger land (although I am beginning to think only my hubby reads this)...
I will blog again soon, but for now, my farm needs some tending!

Cotton Candy, Sweet and Low, Let Me See that Tootsie Roll!

Ahhh... October! It is my favorite month of the year. It follows September, my least favorite month of the year (and the reason for no September blogs). October is a month of anticipation for me. I love the crisp evenings, the fall decor, pulling a sweatshirt over your head for the first time...
I love Halloween. I love picking out costumes, buying pumpkins, and stocking up on candy. This year Rebecca is going to dress as Thumbelina for Halloween. Sarah has no opinion on costumes, so I am enjoying picking one out for her. I am sure this will be the last year I get to choose a Halloween costume. I am so excited to take my girls trick or treating!
Another reason I love this month- it is the beginning of the Christmas season. I am getting everything ready for my church's first Christmas Concert on December 4th, which is only two months away! As soon as Halloween ends, the fun of Thanksgiving and Christmas begins! The stores already have Christmas merchandise on display!
I have even began Christmas shopping. Mom and Dad- done! Grandmother- done, two aunts-done! I am always on the hunt for the "perfect" gift! I have a pretty good idea of what I am getting my diva girls.... Rebecca's list grows everyday.
But back to the month at hand....
I still enjoy dressing up for Halloween, even at my (undisclosed) age!  Last year I went as a doctor. I may recycle that costume since I don't have a huge need for the scrubs hanging in my closet!

I am going to miss you, Bitty...

Dear Lil Bit,
You came into my life a month after my brother died. I remember going to the pet store and seeing all 1 1/2 pounds of you viciously chewing away at the newspaper lining your cage. I remember the man putting on protective gloves to get you out of the cage, which cracked me and my dad up. What could this tiny puppy do that made a burly man put on gloves?
Ah, yes, teeth like razor blades...
You destroyed my Doc Martin shoes with your tiny fangs, you would not sleep at night, you were so little you had to wear a bell around your neck so we could find you, you would dart out of the front door every chance you got and run furiously around the yard until I could catch you.
You were the much needed distraction that my family needed. You would snuggle and love us without asking for anything in return. Though we swore never to give you "people" food, your cute persuasive ways won out in the end. For nearly eleven years you were a constant source of joy, comfort, distraction from grief, and unbridled amounts of love.
I knew you were getting older, and God must have felt like you had fulfilled your purpose. We loved you from the moment we lay eyes on your furry little body. I always thought you looked like a luck dragon, and we were lucky to share in your life. I hope you felt it was a good life... filled with love from your family.
I always felt like, in a way, you were Alex's dog, even though he never got to meet you. I hope you are with him now, I know you two will have a ball.
Until I see you again, I love you a whole lot, Little Bit French...
Thank you for your life, I feel blessed that we were able to share it.... (10/12/98-8/28/09)

What a Week!

Last week held a lot of "firsts" for the Diva house. First day of pre-school, first dance class, first day of Sunday school, and first time Momma Diva realized the "baby" days are gone.
Rebecca went to her pre-school on Monday and Wednesday and had a great time. She wakes up every morning asking if it is a "school" day. I kept having second thoughts about enrolling her, but now I am so happy I did. Her teacher, Miss Brenda, is sweet and enthusiastic about teaching. They have been doing crafts, playing outside, and today got to meet a sand crab. Rebecca has spoke of nothing else but "Justin's sand crab" since she got home from school today!

Rebecca began her ballet classes on Thursday, and she looks so cute in her ballet gear. When I tried it on her she was prancing around and pointing her toes..... we may have a natural on our hands!

Friday was our "day off". We had no school, no dance, nothing! Having such a busy schedule is making me appreciate the downtime.

Sunday started the CCD season and Rebecca had her first bible lesson at church. She has to sit in the church for the first 10 minutes and then goes back to class, which concerned me, since I am the cantor and can't really do much to "discipline" her if she ran around or spoke, etc. She did great and sat in the front row, about five feet from me, and was quiet and very well behaved. A couple friends of mine in the parish kept an eye on her, just in case!

So between Monday and Wednesday pre-school, Thursday dance, Wednesday choir, and Sunday church, we Diva's are keeping pretty busy! We still manage to find time for Target runs and the like!

It's Been a Long, Long Time

Sorry about the lack of posting. It wasn't until a complete stranger from blogger-land e-mailed to ask if I was continuing my blog! OOPS! So what have the Diva's been up to?
Rebecca: fully potty trained, including night time! YAY! My weekly Target bill has decreased due to no longer having to buy Pull-ups. I took her to buy big girl panties a few weeks ago, and in true diva fashion, she picked out 21 pairs! She got a set of "iCarly" panties (her hero!), "Madagascar" panties, and "Tinkerbell" panties. Add these to her existing collection that includes plain colors, Disney Princesses, Elmo, Care Bears, Wiggles, and Dora, and she has a huge drawer full of panties!

Tomorrow is Rebecca's pre-school orientation, and then she starts her pre-school classes on Monday. I am happy and scared all at once. She is so excited, but I am so used to being with her all day every day, I am nervous about being away from her two days a week.

Rebecca also begins dance class on Thursday. It is "ballet-based" for 3 and 4 year olds. I am so not the dancing type-recital-stage-mom, but she has begged to take dance classes all summer.

Sarah has been talking more and more. She can say "Rebecca" and it is about the sweetest thing I have ever heard. She really does look up to her big sister. I have begun preparations for Sarah's 2nd birthday party. I am keeping it small since Sarah does not like huge crowds. Although, even small, it looks like about 20 people are coming! Sarah's two loves are "Dora" and"yo gabba gabba". I decided to go with "Dora" since it is easier to find. Dora cake and some fiesta decor. More on that to come!

What have I been doing? Redecorating, one of my favorite things! I just finished painting my bedroom and am now working on my master bath. That has kept me busy most evenings. Well, that and Farmville. (a game on Facebook that has me addicted!)

Well, I am off to paint, or tend to my farm....whichever mood strikes me first!