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I am home with three infected sick kids. Breathing in and touching all the germs. My hands are raw (and look pitiful I must say) from washing them with scalding water and soap EVERY. FEW. MINUTES. I can’t get sick. I can’t. Well, I could, but I can’t. I’m on the second can of Lysol, spraying everything in sight like a maniac mama. Including the dogs. J is missing his basketball tournament this afternoon (spared my ass sittin’ in a gym) and there’s a pretty good chance tomorrow as well. See, this is what I despise about winter. Don’t get me wrong, I adore winter. I love the change of seasons. I just hate the damn germs and sickness that comes with the package. Because we are all indoors, spreading the evil germs. I believe, and I truly believe this, that eating healthy helps to prevent getting sick. Look at my Anna Banana for example. Anna isn’t supposed to eat any foods that have sugar added to them. Because of her teeth. Anna is adopted from Guatemala and she has an enamel deficiency and has already had extensive dental surgery in her mouth. So, I really pay attention to what she eats everyday. And she eats healthy. And it shows. The kid is never sick. Actually, this is the first time she has been ill in over a year. Over a year! I asked her pediatrician about this and he agreed, said she is one healthy little gal. Now if only my guys would cut out the trash foods. Really, they’re not that bad, but I would like to see them cut out the Red Bull’s and The Monsters. What the hell is in those drinks anyways? They smell good, but really. I don’t buy it but they do when they go out. What to do? Just hoping this hand scrubbing that is causing me to wake in the night with itchy eczema does the job and I don’t get this. Hubby, of course, is steering clear of the gang. Figures.
What else. Oh right. Another wonderful, wonderful site, actually two, that I have come across that you must must must check out. SafeMama.com and LovelySafeMama. Check out the brilliant mamas behind this operation HERE. They kick ass! Write and share what you found interesting and liked on these sites and I will comment back!
Need to run. Son #4 needs medicine. Germs, here I come!
~Paula
Posted by: Paula on February 26th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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ALL that is in the news these days is the yip-yapping over Nadya Suleman and all her babies. I’m staying out of it as much as possible, however I do think she did this for attention. And by god, she’s getting it! It worked. She’s even made it to Wikipedia. And check this out would you? I’m sure many of you have already seen this bad boy. (I can’t make the photo smaller…she’s about to explode….Ahhhhhh!).
Of course she is all over YouTube. And the list goes on and on and on – Twitter, Momversation, Facebook, yada yada yada. So, my question to you is, what do you think about Nadya Suleman? Is she a selfish nutcase who truly believes she is Angelina Jolie or is she being treated unfair through all of this because she did this as a single mom? I’d love to hear others opinions either way. Let’s chat. Should be interesting….
I’m outta here. Sick kids and sick puppy to care for. Guess who’s next?
~Paula
Posted by: Paula on February 24th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
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Well. Here I sit, at my desk on a Saturday night. Aren’t I the popular and lucky one? Really. Crap.
I’m tired as hell, I know that. Been in a basketball gym all afternoon at my youngest son’s tourny, ate some Wendy’s fries, had a “disagreement” with Thomas the Woodworker (that’s hubby for those of you new to WDYDAD?). It’s personal. And hey, here I sit at my computer, going through the week’s mail, and writing about it all. You don’t mind do you? I just need to vent – somewhere. I’m listening to my youngest son, Joseph, playing his guitar and recording it on our recording system that we have on our family computer. How that kid can play. Guitar (electric and acoustic), bass, piano/keyboard, drums, harmonica and recorder. And he can sing. Shhh, don’t tell him I told you that. He went for the first time last weekend to open-mic here where we live and performed. He and a friend. It’s in his blood. He lives and breathes music. And I’m so damn proud of that kid. Well, I’m so damn proud of all my kids but that’s another blog post. Right now, tonight, I’m talking J because I sit here in my office and listen to him play right down the hall …and I’m smiling. It feels good.
Boy, as I’m sitting here I notice my nails look like shit. Well, they always look scrappy but why? Why is it I didn’t get strong, beautiful nails? Or hair? Yea hair. You know whose hair I would kill for?
Catherine Zeta-Jones.
I mean, isn’t her hair all “gorgeous”. And we do almost have the same birthday. And what is she doing with Michael Douglas? Just sayin’…
I mean, WTF???
Anyway, got off the subject a tad there. Where was I? Oh yea, talkin’ about my day, noticed my scrappy crappy nails and then it all just sort of went downhill from there. The hair. I guess it’s better than going through this stack of bills sitting right here on my desk.
So I need to treadmill tomorrow. I do. I ate Wendy’s fries tonight…and a Wendy’s burger. Gah! It just smelled so delicious at the time. Even J ordered a Wendy’s salad. Salad? OMFG! Not me. I’m a fries kind of girl. And it shows, so there.
Oh I guess I should open this mail now. Oh wait. What’s this? OK. This isn’t too shabby. A check from Amazon.com. Orders for my print magazine MWLM. I’ll take it. Hey, speaking of MWLM, the mag (and mag blog) is going through a total facelift as we speak and I just got to see a peek of the new design yesterday. REALLY NICE, thank you Kathy at MOXIE DESIGN STUDIOS! She is awesome. The new mag should be ready very soon so pleaassseee come visit us (pretty please with sugar on top?)! Do you remember that old saying? Gawd that just brought back memories.
Anyhoo, this mama needs to scoot. Guess after opening the mail I should go talk to the hubby about our “disagreement”. Then hand him the mail full of bills. It’s a plan.
Ewwee, wait. Me again. Did I mention to you about my friend Maggie’s new site/blog that just launched?Maggie writes at OkayFineDammit.com (such a super duper mama blogger she is). Check out her new blog here. It’s called Violence Unsilenced. Please, check it out. Maggie is amazing and doing amazing things.
Gotta roll. Paula
Posted by: Paula on February 21st, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Boy, what’s all the hoopla going on over at Facebook this week with copyright? Happy to hear they’ve come to their senses as many were talking about bailing out. Me? I’ve been busy with more of the nonsense below. And you don’t know how difficult it was for me to answer in ONE word. ONE freakin’ word! Do you know what torture that is for me? No? Well just ask the hubby, I’m sure he’ll tell you.
Where is your cell phone?
Handbag
Last thing you lost?
Keys
Your significant other? Tom
Your job?
Writer
Your hair?
Brown
flowers?
Gardenias
candy?
Anything
Your mother?
Sweet
Your father?
Funny
Your favorite thing?
Hugs
Your dream last night? Friend
Your favorite drink?
Tea
Your dream/goal?
MWLM
What room are you in? Office
Which room needs to be cleaned? Laundry
Your hobby?
Reading
Your fear?
Unspeakable
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Family
Where were you last night? Home
Something that you aren’t? Artist
Muffins? Corn
Chips?
Barbeque
Wish list item?
Sponsor
Last thing you did? Email
What are you wearing? Slippers
TV? Disney
Your pets?
Dogs
Friends?
Lots
Your life?
Good
Your mood?
Creative
Missing someone?
Mom
Drinking?
Nope
Smoking? Yuck
Your car? SUV
Something you’re not wearing? Lipstick
Your favorite store?
Bookshop
Your favorite color?
Purple
Where do you go to over and over? Boston
Favorite snack?
Popcorn
cooking or dining out? Both
My favorite place to eat? Home
Favorite place I’d like to be at right now? Lake
Favorite book of the Bible? Unsure
Favorite music?
All
Favorite Disney character? Pooh
Children?
Five
Favorite scent?
Gardenias
Favorite season?
Fall
Been making more plans for this summer in Chicago at BlogHer. Speaking of BlogHer, have you seen their new videoblog internet show blogher backtalk? Very cool with Queen of Spain’s Erin Kotecki Vest. Dig it.
That’s it for me. I’m twittering.
~Paula
Posted by: Paula on February 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Well, you can kinda guess where I’ve been hangin’ round again. Damn that FB. But this was such a good movieeeeeee…
The Bucket List. Place an X by all the things you’ve done and
remove the X from the ones you have not, then send it to your friends
(including me).
Things you have done during your lifetime (be honest) :)
( ) Gone on a blind date Never, darn!
(x) Skipped school You’d better believe it.
( ) Watched someone die Nope.
(x) Been to Canada You betcha, eh.
( ) Been to Mexico Nada.
(x) Been to Florida Lived there for lotsa years.
( ) Been to Hawaii NO damnit!
(x) Been on a plane Unfortunately, yes.
( ) Been on a helicopter Gawd no.
(x) Been lost I’m always lost.
( ) Gone to Washington, DC Want to one day.
(x) Swam in the ocean Yeppers, with the sharks.
(x) Cried yourself to sleep Uh, yea.
(x) Played cops and robbers All the time.
(x) Recently colored with crayons Yes, with my toes.
(x) Sang Karaoke Favorite past time for sure ;)
( ) Paid for a meal with coins only Nah.
( ) Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch The what?
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn’t Uh huh.
(x) Made prank phone calls Why certainly.
( ) Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans Shucks, nope.
(x) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
& elsewhere Not a pretty picture.
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue Of course.
( ) Danced in the rain-naked It’s on my to-do-list.
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus Lots.
(x) Been kissed under the mistletoe Well, yea. Good thing you didn’t ask where on me I was kissed…
(x) Watched the sunrise with someone It’s a beauty.
(x) Blown bubbles All kinds.
(x) Gone ice-skating Yep, not very good though, I admit.
(x) Gone to the movies What?
(x) Been deep sea fishing I grew up in Florida, what do you think?
(x) Driven across the United States Yes, long ass haul.
( ) Been in a hot air balloon Thank god, no.
( ) Been sky diving Hell NO.
(x) Gone snowmobiling We own snomos and live in snow country.
( ) Lived in more than one country Nope. But want to travel.
(x) Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while
listening to the crickets Yea, hehe
(x) Seen a falling star and made a wish Every chance I get.
( ) Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser NO
(x) Seen the Statue of Liberty Why yes.
( ) Gone to the top of Seattle Space Needle Nope but it sounds awesome.
( ) Been on a cruise Not yet.
(x) Traveled by train Sure-we have great memories, don’t we Patti?
( ) Traveled by motorcycle NO!
(x) Been horse back riding Yes, Gah! Bad memories.
( ) Ridden on a San Francisco CABLE CAR I WANNA do this!
(x) Been to Disneyland YAY Disneyland!!
(X) Truly believe in the power of prayer Absolutely.
( ) Been in a rain forest Um, not really.
(X) Seen whales in the ocean They are big motherf***ers aren’t they?
(X) Been to Niagara Falls Loved it. New York side.
( ) Ridden on an elephant Ewwwweeeeee!
( ) Swam with dolphins I SOOOOO want to do this in this life!
( ) Been to the Olympics No, but also on my list.
( ) Walked on the Great Wall of China Yea, right.
( ) Saw and heard a glacier calf A who?
( ) Been spinnaker flying HUH?
(X) Been water-skiing Remember, grew up in Florida.
( ) Been snow-skiing Not a skier.
( ) Been to Westminster Abbey My ancestors have and I’m going, really.
( ) Been to the Louvre No, but I’ve read about it with Dan Brown.
( ) Swam in the Mediterranean Sounds awesome baby.
(X) Been to a Major League Baseball game Hell yea. Where’s my hot dog and beer?
(X) Been to a National Football League game Hell yea. Where’s my hot dog and beer?
(X) Played in the snow Now this is a dumb ass question.
Got any other cool bucket lists? Bring ‘em on!
~Paula
Posted by: Paula on February 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
I received an email yesterday from a What Did You Do All Day? reader. The topic: Circumcision. From my blog post January 28th. She wanted to privately share her thoughts and feelings on the subject and she basically had the same feelings that I did on the topic. She sure did her research and asked that I post some links on my blog as she feels people need to do something about all the misinformation out there that is against circumcision. So, here it is…
http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=92426http://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/news/?ItemID=26068http://www.physorg.com/news86339340.htmlhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1141513http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2006/circumcision.htmlhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15593753/http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/07/27/circumcision-sensation.htmlhttp://www.circinfo.com/parents_guide/gfp.htmlhttp://www.modern-psychiatry.com/circumcision.htmhttp://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/12/23/circumcision-rates-too-low.htmlThere are some groups on this topic worth checking out:http://community.babycenter.com/groups/a1236385/choosing_to_circumcisehttp://www.cafemom.com/group/13109http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-ppnoforeskinEven the World Health Organization is recommending it now:
Posted by: Paula on February 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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That’s me, singing a tune. Cause we’re going!!! Can you tell I’m a tad excited? I haven’t been to the windy city since I was 15 years old for a family wedding. Hell I was born there! I think I’m due. See, the big news is…
That’s right mamas. What Did You Do All day? and MWLM will be attending BlogHer ‘09 this summer! Way cool. I’m hoping to finally meet so many awesome mom writers and bloggers that I interact with on a daily basis, so please, shout at me when ya see me, k? I’ll be the crazy brunette handing out our Mom Writer Lit Mags to everyone I see. AND, this is our mommy blogger issue so just wait until you peek inside….eeeeewwwwwweee! And our cover feature is to die for mamas (shhhh, I don’t want to spill the beans here, you have to find out for yourself)! The conference is held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers (same place we’ll be snoozing).
Boy, sure hope they have some good food with lots and lots of drinks. You know, the kind with the little floating umbrella thingys in them…?
So I missed BlissDom ‘09 this past weekend in Nashville, damnit. I’ve always wanted to go to Nashville too. You know, to do open-mic at the Bluebird Cafe. Damn. But next year Alli, I’ll be front row, BlissDom ‘10, :)
Hey, do I smell pizza burning? Gotta go eat. My butts in the basketball gym again tonight. Rah Rah.
Toodles, Paula
p.s. Bloggess, are you doin’ Chicago this summer? What would it be without you? ;)
Posted by: Paula on February 10th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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Damnit.
I mean really! And I know, you know, what I'm talkin' about. Why between Facebook, Twitter, Twitter Moms, LinkedIn, Kirtsy, BlogHer, Vimeo, YouTube, Startup.biz, OpMom, CafeMom, BlogNosh Mag, Momversation, Cool Mom Picks, Alpha Women, Parent Hacks, Blissfully Domestic, Flickr (and I'm most certain I am forgetting somebody), now I have two more communities to add to the list!
5MinutesforMom.com and MyWorkButterfly.com Check them out today, you'll be hooked, like me…
And, some of my recent, favorite mama blogs (just have to mention)…
Okay. Fine. DammitThe BloggessHer Bad MotherMilk Breath and MargaritasBoobs, Injuries & Dr PepperAmalahDooceFinslippySuburban BlissSweet JuniperCrissyWhiskey In My Sippy CupAttack of the RedNeck MommySouthern Sinful BlissVelveteen MindGirls Gone ChildConfessions of a Pioneer WomanMamaloguesMrs Fussy PantsWhat Did You Do All Day? :)
And I'm sure I am leaving someone out….so many good mama blogs, so very little time…damnit.
Off to network in my social mommy community…
Ciao,Paula
Posted by: Paula on February 7th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
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Got hit with another Facebook quiz. This time – questions about my first born. That would be you Tony :)
“Here you go mommies – a different kind of survey for a change – it’s all about your first born!
Let’s see how much you remember!”
1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? Uh, nope. But I remember when it happened.
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? Yep
3. WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION? Shocked
4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU? Absolutely not.
5. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 23
6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? Boobs got bigger, then did HPT.
7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? The hubby
8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Nope
9. DUE DATE? September 20
10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? Hell yea
11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Grapefruit, potatoes, pickles.
12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? The warts I got on my legs while prego, weird.
13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD’S SEX? It’s a BOY!
14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? NO, I wanted a boy.
15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? 30
16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? Yes, 2
17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? 1 was surprise, 1 planned
18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? Ended in c-section as he didn’t wanna come out.
19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? 22 hours!
21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? Hubby
22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? Hubby
23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? C-section
24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? None up until the surgery.
27. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? 9 pounds
28. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? September 20
30. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Anthony David
31. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? 21 :)
Boy, you guys are getting to know me real well…
~Paula
Posted by: Paula on February 5th, 2009 | No Comments »
Another quickie. I’ve been hanging around Facebook too long…
25 Random Things About ME…Here Goes -
1. I’m a Virgo – does that mean anything?
2. I was born in Chicago. Does that make me a midwestern gal?
3. When I grow up I want to be a singer and dancer. :)
4. I love rainy days.
5. I enjoy watching sports – especially my kids playing.
6. When I was 19 I tried out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneer cheerleading squad but got disqualified because I was late, damnit.
7. I love mashed potatoes.
8. I can’t drink alcohol anymore because of the sulfites. Figures.
9. I can’t imagine not being a mom. My five kids mean the world to me.
10. When I get older, I want to travel the world, while dancing and singing.
11. When I was 22-23 years old I was a TV host for WFLX TV 29 out of Palm Beach, FLorida.
12. I want to write a novel…someday.
13. I LOVE The Beatles.
14. When I was 12 Donny Osmond was HOT.
15. And then when I was 14 I had a crush on Andy Gibbs…anyone remember Andy?
16. My favorite perfume – Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue.
17. My favorite holiday is Christmas. I just love the smell of Christmas trees and Santa.
18. I grew up in Hialeah (near Miami) Florida and lived on a lake.
19. I’m learning to play the acoustic guitar – free lessons from my youngest son, Joseph. Thanks J!
20. I don’t like to eat fish but I like fishing.
21. My favorite time of year – Fall (September/October)
22. My favorite drink – Hot Tea with sugar
23. I have always wondered how Opera singers can do that…? Amazes me!
24. Never been to a Toga party, but hey, there’s still time.
25. I’m addicted to Facebook don’tcha know…
For those of you who were asking about The Woodworkers new baby….well here it is. Paula Me and the Woodworker…and the new toy
Posted by: Paula on February 3rd, 2009 | No Comments »