Not my biological clock

Today I told my mom about my new found interest in Newfoundlands (see what I did there?) and was shocked to hear her response.

ME: I think I want to try and find a Newfie to add to the family.

MOM: *sigh* *ugh* You're never going to have kids, are you?

I love my mother, DEARLY.
But really mom?
Really?

I hope my sis gets preggers soon.

Wanted - An Addition to the Family

Before we had Izzy, it took me a full year of begging, bargaining, and insinuating that his refusal may send me straight into a depression to convince Honey that we needed a dog. He eventually broke down. We went to a shelter, saw Izzy that day and immediately fell in love.
Fast forward 2 years and I think its time to add to the family.

I am a huge proponent of adopting animals. But I have to admit, I am highly interested in one specific breed this time around. The Newfie.
Even easy temperament? CHECK!
Lovable and kind? CHECK!
Good with kids? CHECK!
Highly intelligent & trainable? CHECK!
Capable of saving a drowning man? CHECK!

I'm smitten.
Considering that this breed can weigh as much as 150 lbs I think that it will take more than a year to get Honey to acquiesce to my desires.
Wish me luck!

{photo via Imajan Photography}

A Change is Gonna Come

F#$$%^$&%^*)^&*!!!!!!!

That is for Sucky job #1.
I have decided to take the new job for sure. I have a meeting this afternoon to finalize the details.

Suck it, old job!

Featured Favorite Blogger

I love reading other people's blogs. I like to get a feel for what others live like. Maybe it is a little nosy on my part, maybe I am just fascinated by human nature. Maybe I just use this to gage how "normal" I actually am :)

Either way, I have accumulated a list of several blogs that I visit on a regular basis.

One of my favorite blogs to visit is Leigh's creation, Marvelous Kiddo. I recently contacted Leigh and asked if she would be interested in participating in a humble little interview conducted by yours truly. She agreed. I giggled with merriment. And now, here you go. . .

WHAT ARE 5 THINGS THAT YOU JUST ADORE?

Eating fresh cherries by the bowlful

Browsing for hours in a bookstore

Witnessing a great live performance

Paris

Snuggling in bed with my husband and son on Sunday mornings

WHAT ARE 5 THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T STAND?

Bigotry

Prompting a child to say something polite

Smoking

Bad listeners

Anchovies

WHAT ARE 5 THINGS YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO? (side note - never know if I should use "to" or "too")

Meeting my new baby (due August 30)

Seeing the movie version of Where the Wild Things Are

Attending a friend's summer wedding

Hanging out with my son tomorrow (and every day!)

Traveling to someplace I've never explored before

By the way - isn't she the most lovely pregnant woman you have ever seen?

Quote

My favorite line from last night's episode of The Hills
"Anyone who owns a ten thousand dollar purse deserves to have potato thrown on it."

Preach it Holly!

Without further delay . . .

As promised, here are some photos from this weekend's fun.

Playing apples to apples.

Jackson & Tulah. Brother & sister. It was so funny to watch how they tend to do things in unison. We took 3 dogs on the trip, but I didn't get a good photo of Maggie. Izzy couldn't go because of her legs :(



Tulah - sandy and tired.

Kayaking = fun

I really want to plan a white water rafting trip sometime next year.

I've returned

The mini vacay was fun. Ocean kayaking, 3 excited dogs, good food, and great friends. I will be sure to post some photos and details asap.
In the meantime - I just thought you might be interested to know that I am almost decided that I should take sucky job #2. I have to let them know by Wednesday, so I will know for sure then.
Let's hope that this is not a mistake :) Yikes I feel nervous.