Secret Stories, Vol 2

Alright, this is the ultimate secret story. In fact, this happened over a month ago, and I am just now able to blog about it.

It all happened in my local Rite Aid. (This is a type of bootleg, country CVS or Walgreens that we have in the backwoods of Georgia.) Anyway, I went to develop some new pics of the mini-hunk, and I immediately put him in the buggy. (A buggy is a bootleg, county way of saying shopping cart.)

Well, I looked and looked for a cart with the strap to buckle the Mini-Hunk in. However, all of the straps had been cut out. (Yeah, you think you know where this is going....but it is going to take a turn.) I decide to put the Hunk in the cart, and just keep one hand on him the whole time.

So, I print my pics (with one hand on the kid at all times), and I am constantly entertaining the Hunk. I feel like super mom...I pull books, toys, and snacks out of his bag. It is like a magic hat. I just keep it coming. Sure, he has pulled off his shoes, made a mess of the cart, and is yelling, "hey there" at anyone within 20 yards, but overall, I am feeling pretty successful!

Then, when we go to leave, I realize we have a bit of a problem...the Mini Hunk's leg seems to be stuck in the bars of the buggy. I gently tug on the leg....no help. I firmly tug on the leg, the Mini Hunk begins to whimper.

Now...this is where it gets fuzzy. I remember trying to get the leg out....baby screaming....my heartbeat loud in my ears...I yell for someone to get some baby oil...a crowd gathering...muffled comments about how the baby should have been buckled in. Finally, a very oily mom and son leave (both with tears in their eyes.)

What a nightmare! After a call to the doctor, I realized that the Mini-Hunk was OK (he was laughing by the time we got home, and I am almost certain it was AT ME!) Later in the afternoon, this is the dialog my husband had to hear (through blubbering tears):

"How could this have happened? I mean, I totally understand how Brittany Spears feels now (Yeah, since I am so wealthy and famous, I can totally relate-ha!)...what if anyone finds out about this? Can you imagine photos of this on US Weekly? No wonder she is crazy! I am mortified to go back to the store. I am a horrible mother....Gasp...what if they call DFCS on me?etc, etc...sob...etc" (Better dramatics that daytime TV.)

Now, after a few weeks of dealing with my first goof, I can find some humor in the situation. I just think how I sounded like a frantic lunatic yelling for baby oil with the same urgency I would have used if I was going to dismantle a nuclear bomb in the store. Or, how we looked that day leaving the store all greased up like a pig at the state fair. Or, how great it would have been to cold cock the lady that whispered I should have buckled him in....duh! I was in a fragile state...that lady should really kick her filter on high! Protective moms can be CRAZY!

So, next time you feel like the worst mom ever....surf on over. I know I have got ya beat, but at least I am still laughing!

Little News! Whopper Is Here!

My precious, new baby niece was born yesterday around 2 o'clock. I have heard she is beautiful, beautiful! She is all rolls and chub, weighing in at a hefty 11 lbs! HA, HA. Her mother had her totally natural, can you imagine? (I am not sure why that type of labor is called "natural," it sounds like a way to produce chicken, not babies. They should say, "She had her the heroic way." Or something.)

We are going up to see her not this weekend but the next. I will post some pics then.

They are still not sure of a name (I am waiting on pins and needles, because I want to have her gift monogrammed before the trip. See pic in below post.) Hopefully, she will get a name today, and she is still under a watch in the baby unit. (Her mom tested positive for strep.) So, say a little prayer for her. You can just pray for the chubby baby, God will know exactly who you are talking about! :)

Shout Out!

Happy Monday!

I just want to give a loud shout out for my friend Treena and her new blog. She is a fellow mom just trying to make a living and stay home with her 2 little ones. You go girl! So, head on over and check out her blog out HERE and visit her website HERE. She has some great personalized gifts & stuff.

Side note: I just ordered this sweet monogrammed blanket from her for my almost new niece. (My sister in law is being induced in the morning. New baby....hooray!) It's super cute, huh?

I promised her I would send all my blogsville buddies over to welcome her, so please stop by to say hi. Also, you can see a few pics of her kiddies (total cutie pies.) Thanks to all and have a wonderful week!

And We Have A Winner!

The winner of the giveaway (as selected by the Mini Hunk) is.....

Joyce!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, email me your mailing info!


Hooray! Thanks for participating! And there is no need to be green with envy....Usborne has lots of items on 40% clearance. You can see them HERE. (I already bought the New Testament and flash cards for the Mini Hunk! Super cute stuff.)

Almost Wordless Wednesday:

Check it out...


Isn't this the most adorable bed head?

(I almost posted my bed head pic (which was equally amazing, by the way); however, it turns out that I look like a total beast in the morning. I am certain that blogspot would have banned me immediately.) :)

Oh, I draw for my giveaway in 2 days! Hooray!

* See the post below for details! :)

IT'S A GIVEAWAY!

Hello Blogsville!

Come one, come all! It's an Usborne giveaway!

I have a few extras (or items that I no longer use at shows because my bag weighs around 1,000 lbs....ok, that's a slight exaggeration but it's at least 50 lbs) So, I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway!

The box of goodies will contain: A Look and Say Farm board book, 2 paperback Farmyard Tale books, and a set of ABC flashcards. (and perhaps any other goodies I come across.)

So, just leave me a comment, and I will put your name in the hat. I will post a winner next Friday! Send your friends over to check it out! :) Good Luck!

TV Talk

Usually, I do not watch very much TV. On most nights, the Mini Hunk goes to bed around 7:30, and I eat, clean, shower, and crash. However, for the past week, my super helpful hubby has been helping me get stuff done around the house, and then we sit together and watch some meaningless junk on the tube. (Romantic, I know.)

Anyway, I have a few pressing questions from the commercials I viewed last night:

1. Have you noticed the lawyers (on the "call us now to sue somebody" ads) are not fluent readers? What is up with that?

2. How are all the ladies on birth control commercials so super thin????

3. When did herpes become the most fun ever????? Mountain bikes... white water rafting...wow...who knew?

Anyway, just thought someone out there may have noticed this crapola, too.