Ok, so we leave for my cousin Maria del Mar's wedding on next Wednesday, and surprisingly enough, it's not the flying that is worrying me. What is really starting to give me a case of the needaxanaxsees is whether or not my bridesmaid dress will fit. I am 95% sure it will, but I didn't try on the dress in my size that I ordered, and now, with a week before the wedding, I am starting to panic.
Also, I have no clue on what shoes to wear. Any suggestions? Or should I just buy some shoes when I get there? Use that time to go to Plaza and partake in retail therapy.
Another question... how should I wear my hair??? Curly and worry free or should I try to tame the Mufasa-ness of my hair and brave the freaking humidity with some serious hairspray and a blowout worthy of New Orleans type humidity? I always remember that Friends episode where Monica's hair eventually ended up looking like a Cathy comic strip.
I know this is an abnormal posting, but I am watching tv and am very not-focused. I hope to write something funny tomorrow. In the meantime, have a great night...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Point/Counterpoint!
Hey there lovahs! Yours truly, Ms. Fierce, is back!!!!!!!!! It has been WAAAAYYYY too long to deprive my bbs of the musings and ponderings of a genius! Alas, nothing has sparked my literary fire until NOW! I have officially met my "twin" in NYC, care of my amazing friend Camille. Scary, isn't it??? There is another me out there.. except they are male. And gay. So other than those two minor differences, we are exactly the same.
Now, Andy, the love muffin he is, has started a blog. (It's fabu.. you MUST go read it! Link is on the right side) Now, his first blog ever is the TOP 10 REASONS WHY HE DOESN'T WANT A BABY!!! Other than the fact that he physically can't have a kid because he is missing lady parts/gates of paradise, he clearly does not want to breed. As a non-breeder myself (yes, I have a child, but does that make me one in my definition of said breeder? NO! Definition is above) I understand exactly what he means. I, too, was a fan of the Mommie Dearest method of parenting. (You all KNOW my fascination with that movie.. Poor Charlie) On his blog, he writes some very valid, VERY strong arguments as to why he doesn't want a child. I would like to counterargue his points with my own top ten.
10. A Whole new reason to shop.
Yes, you heard me right. (well, read me right, since this is a blog) I thought as a fashionista, I had all the reasons of shopping down to a science. I puckered my mouth in distaste when passing a children's store. What the hell would I find there other than vomit, horrid prints, even worse pastels and mom jeans??? Well, as with anything worth looking for, with some hard work, you can find some of the cutest stuff for a kid ever!!! Did you know Dior makes baby onsies? Burberry has polos! Gucci has baby carriers!!! Louis has a baby bag!!! Too often we are so desensitized by all the ugly stuff out there, that we forget there is HOPE! I am eventually getting a new diaper bag, and guess what, it will be fabulous. Who says it has to be matronly and ugly? Is that now synonymos with babies? Who the hell said so?? Oh yeah right, the ugly mommy brigade. Well this is one mom who says NO WAY.. With a kid, my shopping obsession has become doubled because of this little person. Granted, its not only for me, but if you love shopping as much as I do, you will take it whenever, however and in whatever form you can.
9. You have an easy out clause.
Let's say you were invited to some lame function (with even lamer cash bar) that you SERIOUSLY don't want to go to, but must. Ugh.. the sheer thought of idle conversation and forced laughter is enough to drive you over the edge. A person with no child could selfishly say, no, I don't want to go to "insert function name" because I don't want to. That's a good enough excuse, but, truthfully, you look and sound like a half brained spoiled twit. You could say you're sick, but honestly, how many times can you really use that and still sound credible? A death in the family? Yes, but you seriously pushing the karma button on that one. What is a non-child having person to do? I don't know about them, but I can use my kid as an excuse. Not only do I sound like a freaking Mother of the Year (oh.. Charlie has a low grade fever and I MUST be with him to make sure he's ok) but you get out of your obligation. Sure, non-breeders can still say no, but you will look like a schmuck (without a good excuse, at least) where as I will look like a Saint.
8. Work from Home Clause
Enough said. Unless you have puppies/dog, I don't think they will be as lax with non-breeders.
7. Cut in line/get a seat clause
I get to go in front of you at most things, like airports, trains, buses, etc. Yes, my kid is crying and annoying you, but I have a seat on the metro and you don't. Ha!
6. You can destroy someone's house that you don't like. (in seconds)
You know that annoying co-worker that threw you under the bus last year?? Take your kid to their house and let them spit up on their wool houndstooth rug. Let them try to spray and wash that carpet knowing they just blew $3000 for nothing! For even more mass destruction, give the kid grape juice. Shake a few times and enjoy!
5. Babies are the new wingman.
Oh, laugh and mock if you must, but strap a kid in a Baby Bjorn and see how much attention you get. (This is mostly for guys, but it can work in women's favor too) Seriously, my husband, Saint Pete, had Charlie strapped in and the women were FAWNING and GUSHING over themselves to get to him. Pete, of course, loved it. Some hottie at Gap was MACKING on the sales girl and she was eating it up. Granted, the venue will be different, but the results are just the same.
4. Tax Deduction.
So you want the new Louis Neverfull, but alas, your non-breeder salary doesn't allow for it, credit cards are maxed out and you are getting nothing back from the tax man. Boo-hoo.... Guess what.. that kid you don't like/aren't having.. just bought me mine. :-) God bless the U.S.A.
3. You actually have a reason for an S.U.V.
Well, a green/earth friendly one, anyway. Still no need for a freaking hummer. But honestly, what the hell does one person need with an GX for?? Well, other than loading a ton of shopping bags, and we BOTH know you don't make that kind of money.
2. Someone will take care of you.
Let's face it. We will get old. Yes, it's true. And no matter how fabulous we are now, fabulous does have to age. You can have the best plans laid out, but when you are pooping yourself in a depends, it will be nice to have someone repay the favor. (let's hope we don't get to that point, but hey, you never EVER know)
1. And the best reason EVER to have a Child....
They are a mini you. No more explanation needed!!!
Comments are welcome.. unless you are nasty and bitter, and have nothing constructive to say.
Now, Andy, the love muffin he is, has started a blog. (It's fabu.. you MUST go read it! Link is on the right side) Now, his first blog ever is the TOP 10 REASONS WHY HE DOESN'T WANT A BABY!!! Other than the fact that he physically can't have a kid because he is missing lady parts/gates of paradise, he clearly does not want to breed. As a non-breeder myself (yes, I have a child, but does that make me one in my definition of said breeder? NO! Definition is above) I understand exactly what he means. I, too, was a fan of the Mommie Dearest method of parenting. (You all KNOW my fascination with that movie.. Poor Charlie) On his blog, he writes some very valid, VERY strong arguments as to why he doesn't want a child. I would like to counterargue his points with my own top ten.
10. A Whole new reason to shop.
Yes, you heard me right. (well, read me right, since this is a blog) I thought as a fashionista, I had all the reasons of shopping down to a science. I puckered my mouth in distaste when passing a children's store. What the hell would I find there other than vomit, horrid prints, even worse pastels and mom jeans??? Well, as with anything worth looking for, with some hard work, you can find some of the cutest stuff for a kid ever!!! Did you know Dior makes baby onsies? Burberry has polos! Gucci has baby carriers!!! Louis has a baby bag!!! Too often we are so desensitized by all the ugly stuff out there, that we forget there is HOPE! I am eventually getting a new diaper bag, and guess what, it will be fabulous. Who says it has to be matronly and ugly? Is that now synonymos with babies? Who the hell said so?? Oh yeah right, the ugly mommy brigade. Well this is one mom who says NO WAY.. With a kid, my shopping obsession has become doubled because of this little person. Granted, its not only for me, but if you love shopping as much as I do, you will take it whenever, however and in whatever form you can.
9. You have an easy out clause.
Let's say you were invited to some lame function (with even lamer cash bar) that you SERIOUSLY don't want to go to, but must. Ugh.. the sheer thought of idle conversation and forced laughter is enough to drive you over the edge. A person with no child could selfishly say, no, I don't want to go to "insert function name" because I don't want to. That's a good enough excuse, but, truthfully, you look and sound like a half brained spoiled twit. You could say you're sick, but honestly, how many times can you really use that and still sound credible? A death in the family? Yes, but you seriously pushing the karma button on that one. What is a non-child having person to do? I don't know about them, but I can use my kid as an excuse. Not only do I sound like a freaking Mother of the Year (oh.. Charlie has a low grade fever and I MUST be with him to make sure he's ok) but you get out of your obligation. Sure, non-breeders can still say no, but you will look like a schmuck (without a good excuse, at least) where as I will look like a Saint.
8. Work from Home Clause
Enough said. Unless you have puppies/dog, I don't think they will be as lax with non-breeders.
7. Cut in line/get a seat clause
I get to go in front of you at most things, like airports, trains, buses, etc. Yes, my kid is crying and annoying you, but I have a seat on the metro and you don't. Ha!
6. You can destroy someone's house that you don't like. (in seconds)
You know that annoying co-worker that threw you under the bus last year?? Take your kid to their house and let them spit up on their wool houndstooth rug. Let them try to spray and wash that carpet knowing they just blew $3000 for nothing! For even more mass destruction, give the kid grape juice. Shake a few times and enjoy!
5. Babies are the new wingman.
Oh, laugh and mock if you must, but strap a kid in a Baby Bjorn and see how much attention you get. (This is mostly for guys, but it can work in women's favor too) Seriously, my husband, Saint Pete, had Charlie strapped in and the women were FAWNING and GUSHING over themselves to get to him. Pete, of course, loved it. Some hottie at Gap was MACKING on the sales girl and she was eating it up. Granted, the venue will be different, but the results are just the same.
4. Tax Deduction.
So you want the new Louis Neverfull, but alas, your non-breeder salary doesn't allow for it, credit cards are maxed out and you are getting nothing back from the tax man. Boo-hoo.... Guess what.. that kid you don't like/aren't having.. just bought me mine. :-) God bless the U.S.A.
3. You actually have a reason for an S.U.V.
Well, a green/earth friendly one, anyway. Still no need for a freaking hummer. But honestly, what the hell does one person need with an GX for?? Well, other than loading a ton of shopping bags, and we BOTH know you don't make that kind of money.
2. Someone will take care of you.
Let's face it. We will get old. Yes, it's true. And no matter how fabulous we are now, fabulous does have to age. You can have the best plans laid out, but when you are pooping yourself in a depends, it will be nice to have someone repay the favor. (let's hope we don't get to that point, but hey, you never EVER know)
1. And the best reason EVER to have a Child....
They are a mini you. No more explanation needed!!!
Comments are welcome.. unless you are nasty and bitter, and have nothing constructive to say.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Update on CJ
Alrighty people.. here is his info for now!
Weight: 8 pounds 6 oz
Lenth: 21 inches
Mom: exhausted but happy.
Dad: feeling broke but happy!
We will post pics soon!
Weight: 8 pounds 6 oz
Lenth: 21 inches
Mom: exhausted but happy.
Dad: feeling broke but happy!
We will post pics soon!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
It's been a while!
Well hello there my loyal and loving fans... I am back and no longer PREGGERS! As you read in Pete's previous entries, (thank god for him or there would be no updates!) Charles Joseph Hackman entered our world on Decemeber 23rd at 9:34. He has been an absolute blessing, and surprisingly enough, not so annoying like I thought he would be the first couple of weeks.
We have definitely had our ups and downs, but so far everything is falling into place. Before we begin, I would like to take this time to write some observations while they are still fresh in my mind.. Here they are:
1. Room service in a hospital is a good thing. For those of you contemplating where to deliver, I highly suggest Mercy Fairfield. The hospital staff are amazing and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better place to deliver. But seriously, the room service was the best feature. I loved the fact that I could have pretty much anything I wanted and it was simply a phone call away. Ladies, really.. when checking out hospitals, MAKE SURE they offer this service. You will thank me.
2. There is no need to have your nursery done prior to your babies arrival. In fact, the people that say it needs to be done should be shot. Charlie has not spent ONE night in his room! I am not saying it is a lot easier to get it done before hand but don't finish it because you think he or she will be spending tons of time in it. They won't!! Charlie has spent most of his time in two areas. One: his bouncy chair in the living room. (I will give you more on that in a few) and his pack and play in our room. Thats it. The only thing I recommend having finished in his room are the paint job and the closet and maybe the changing table. Now, don't get me wrong... I am not saying leave eveyrthing for you to do when your kid is six months old, but don't have a coronary if the room is not done prior to delivery.
3. A pack and play and the Bright Starts By your side bouncer are worth their weight in gold. I understand that everyone's needs will be different, but with out these items, we would be SOL. We particularly love the by your side seat. I love how it has a "catch all" under the seat for important items like pampers and extra clothes. Without it, we would be running up and down the stairs a million times a day. Oh, and make sure to get the 3 in 1 Gentle Vibrations thingy for bedtime. NOthing makes you feel better than seeing your newborn hit the mattress and be out in a second because of the soothing heartbeat sound and vibrating sensation. Ahhhh... peace!
4. Swaddle me's. Really. The best thing to keep your kid warm and happy and mommy sane. For those of you wondering what to get for a shower gift for first time mom's, these are very inexpensive and great.
5. Newborn/preemie sized clothing. I know I know... they grow out of them so fast, but at least have two-four outfits that FIT when they get here. NOthing really fit Charlie those first few days and I had to go out and buy new outfits so he would not suffocate from the extra fabric when it was bedtime.
6. Anything Mustela. Sorry P&G, but this brand of cleansing items have kept Charlie clean, without major skin issues and so far, no diaper rash. It makes him smell like a yummy baby and doesn't dry his skin out. The one drawback.. its PRICEY. You can find it at Babies R Us or C.O. Bigelow. I particularly like the cold cream for dry skin and cold weather and the diaper wipes.
7. Baby Gap. This has served me well as Charlie's main source of ridiculously cute outfits.
8. Pacifiers. Of any kind. Screw the expert advice and how it will cause damage to your kid, etc etc. If you don't use it, severe brain and sanity damage will be done to you and your partner. We would be in a mental hospital with out it.
9. Nursing bras. I thought they were hideous and ugly, but yes, the contraptions are actually useful. Ugh.. chalk one up for practical over pretty.
10. Lanolin and LOTS of it. For those of you breast feeding or even TRYING to do it, stock up on this stuff. And SLATHER it on.. trust me on this one. Your nips will thank you and me for it.
Ok.. my head hurts and Charlie needs his bottle and I need to deflate my gozongas. I hope this entry finds everyone healthy and happy and as blessed as Pete and I are. Lots of love!!
We have definitely had our ups and downs, but so far everything is falling into place. Before we begin, I would like to take this time to write some observations while they are still fresh in my mind.. Here they are:
1. Room service in a hospital is a good thing. For those of you contemplating where to deliver, I highly suggest Mercy Fairfield. The hospital staff are amazing and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better place to deliver. But seriously, the room service was the best feature. I loved the fact that I could have pretty much anything I wanted and it was simply a phone call away. Ladies, really.. when checking out hospitals, MAKE SURE they offer this service. You will thank me.
2. There is no need to have your nursery done prior to your babies arrival. In fact, the people that say it needs to be done should be shot. Charlie has not spent ONE night in his room! I am not saying it is a lot easier to get it done before hand but don't finish it because you think he or she will be spending tons of time in it. They won't!! Charlie has spent most of his time in two areas. One: his bouncy chair in the living room. (I will give you more on that in a few) and his pack and play in our room. Thats it. The only thing I recommend having finished in his room are the paint job and the closet and maybe the changing table. Now, don't get me wrong... I am not saying leave eveyrthing for you to do when your kid is six months old, but don't have a coronary if the room is not done prior to delivery.
3. A pack and play and the Bright Starts By your side bouncer are worth their weight in gold. I understand that everyone's needs will be different, but with out these items, we would be SOL. We particularly love the by your side seat. I love how it has a "catch all" under the seat for important items like pampers and extra clothes. Without it, we would be running up and down the stairs a million times a day. Oh, and make sure to get the 3 in 1 Gentle Vibrations thingy for bedtime. NOthing makes you feel better than seeing your newborn hit the mattress and be out in a second because of the soothing heartbeat sound and vibrating sensation. Ahhhh... peace!
4. Swaddle me's. Really. The best thing to keep your kid warm and happy and mommy sane. For those of you wondering what to get for a shower gift for first time mom's, these are very inexpensive and great.
5. Newborn/preemie sized clothing. I know I know... they grow out of them so fast, but at least have two-four outfits that FIT when they get here. NOthing really fit Charlie those first few days and I had to go out and buy new outfits so he would not suffocate from the extra fabric when it was bedtime.
6. Anything Mustela. Sorry P&G, but this brand of cleansing items have kept Charlie clean, without major skin issues and so far, no diaper rash. It makes him smell like a yummy baby and doesn't dry his skin out. The one drawback.. its PRICEY. You can find it at Babies R Us or C.O. Bigelow. I particularly like the cold cream for dry skin and cold weather and the diaper wipes.
7. Baby Gap. This has served me well as Charlie's main source of ridiculously cute outfits.
8. Pacifiers. Of any kind. Screw the expert advice and how it will cause damage to your kid, etc etc. If you don't use it, severe brain and sanity damage will be done to you and your partner. We would be in a mental hospital with out it.
9. Nursing bras. I thought they were hideous and ugly, but yes, the contraptions are actually useful. Ugh.. chalk one up for practical over pretty.
10. Lanolin and LOTS of it. For those of you breast feeding or even TRYING to do it, stock up on this stuff. And SLATHER it on.. trust me on this one. Your nips will thank you and me for it.
Ok.. my head hurts and Charlie needs his bottle and I need to deflate my gozongas. I hope this entry finds everyone healthy and happy and as blessed as Pete and I are. Lots of love!!
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