Commercial Break take 2

And now to once again illustrate how different my kids are. This was Lauren's comment about a commercial this morning:

"Are they allowed to do that? Talk about another product and say theirs is better?"

Word for word.

Lauren would like to know about patents and trademarks.

Commercial Break

Ok, I don't know what has come over Emma, but lately, she cannot stop commenting on commercials! She suddenly has so much animosity towards their claims - I just turn my head and crack up.

Regular toy ad - you know they always say it - but Emma was so annoyed:

Emma: "EACH SOLD SEPARATELY!!!??? What!?"

Now how about any commercial where they TELL you to get/try the product:

Emma: "Um, no. No I won't you crazy person!"

And just last night - Cereal commercial with a clever little ditty:

Emma: "UGH! I would not sing while I was eating my cereal!!"



She's a weird one, but she sure makes me laugh.

Ho-Hum

Here's a cute picture of Emma with her Super Star to break up this drab winter day.

Bad Boy

Biggest drug cartel in the world....but he's kinda hot.

My girls

Lauren is the most unique person, I swear. She is such a funny duck. Anyone who doesn't know this kid is missing out.

Background: my Aunt sent Lauren a book from England when she was about 2. It is called The Gruffalo and is an adorable story. She later sent The Gruffalo's Child - also cute. Well, Lauren doesn't feel that way. Ever since I can remember, Lauren has had nightmares about that damn thing. She is not scared of anything else - she's seen Harry Potter and the like, but the Gruffalo reached back in there and won't let go.

This morning:

L:"Next time, can I get a bedroom with no closet, if that's possible"
Me:"Sure"
L:"Yeah, cause even if it's open just a crack...I don't like it"
Me:"Why don't you close it?"
L: Getting kind of embarrassed: "Oh, I don't know, I feel like he'll like, get mad at me or something...I don't know"
I just want to hug her to death
Me:"Alright, well I'll remember to close it every night, and I think we should get a little lock on the outside if that would make you feel better"
L:"Yes! It would. Ok"

I figure my fears are no more rational than hers. If only mine could be quelled by a lock on my closet!


In other news - her crazy sister, Em, looked me square in the eye today and said:

"I used to be a flying Elephant."

I have no doubt that she is telling the truth.

2012

I just recieved a text from my friend - "You is kind, you is smart, you is important". If you haven't seen The Help - you won't get it, but I'm cracking up because I asked her to send me that text every day. Positive affirmations work! I'm working on being more positive, on getting out of my funk and feeling better about myself. This year, I am determined to become a less "broken", more whole person. I have every reason to be successful - good job(s), great friends, loving family - including my amazing ex-husband. There is no reason for me to feel dragged down, insecure or incomplete. I want to enjoy 2012, not just get through it like I did 2011. Survival mode is necessary sometimes - but it's not very fun.

So - resolutions....hmmm...

1. Stop being self concious about any part of my body. God, it's such an old person thing to say, but I really am kinda obsessed with it. I just have to accept what I have because it ain't getting any better! haha


2. Spend QUALITY time with my kids. I spend lots of time with them, but I'm mostly just ordering them through thier day - "Get dressed, brush teeth, pack your backpacks" etc, etc. I'm going to make sure at least some of our time together is spent enjoying our life, not just trying to manage it.


3. No dating. Really. It's hard for me to make that resolution becuase I like companionship and I like boys. HOWEVER, now is the time for me to focus on myself and my kids.


4. Less substance abuse - more vitamins, working out and facials.


5. Be more open.


6. Give 100% to my tasks.


7. Manage my finances more effectively. Savings.


8. Be a better daughter.


9. Limit phone and web use


10. Find something I really enjoy and make time to do it.

10 seems like a lot, but I'm counting on dropping a few, so I want to at least accomplish one or two.

Good luck to me...and you in 2012

Best Dad Ever

Lucky girls!