It's Gonna Be a Good Survivor Season

Allow me to thank both ETW and Efen for their awesome blog subject ideas! I will definitely use them!!!

Last night's Survivor Samoa premiere was nothing less than downright Great. Ya'll know Momma lurves her some good TV, and this season may be the winner.
It's all because of a little Texan named Russell. Oh yeah.
So we're watching it and Russell tells this sob story about how he's a fireman from NOLA, and he was there during Katrina, and lost his best buddy, his dog. This whole saga is interjected with private interviews with Russell calling his fellow Survivors "idots" and "stupid" - ya know, mean names. We were laughing saying how we know a 'yat from NOLA just like that - and Mr Wonderful even says, "Thank gawd he's not from Texas!!!"
Right then, in his next private confessional, Russell says he's not a fireman, not from NOLA, wasn't in Katrina and doesn't even have a dog. Laughing while pouring out his team members' canteens of water, he continues to say how he's in control and he's the only one with a brain. In fact, he's from TEXAS (he says he's from Houston, but he's actually from Dayton - some small town an hour or more from Houston...)

This is going to be a season to watch. There are some smart players, and there's gonna be some good arguments - the egos were already starting to emerge last night.

Blogging

Ever since I started my blog, I find I am always reaching into the depths of my brain to have a topic. I would blog everyday IF I had an interesting topic.

So, I would love some Topic Suggestions, please!

Help Momma out!

Defriending - It's Not Just for Kids Anymore

Have you ever been Defriended by someone on Facebook? Well, kids, don't let this set you back too much, but Momma has.

It's the Ultimate Passive Aggressive Move. I mean, don't talk to someone who has virtually begged you to talk - just be passive/aggressive and Defriend.

Now, the good news for me is that it gives me just another step of distance that I have longed for, and am very thankful to have. Now I can post pictures and stories without worry of Former Friend getting mad. The distance feels good.

It used to be that people just talked it out if they had disagreements. Or they just get another divorce or whatever works for them.

So how do you deal with conflict? Do you face it and talk to someone you think is worth the effort, or just let it slip away and move on?

All Weekends Should Last 3 Days!

If Momma were Queen, all weekends would last for at least 3 days!


Mr Wonderful and I have really enjoyed this little Melanie Oudin in the U S Open. What a little powerhouse - she's just adorable! We are loving her!!

I hope my bloggers are enjoying today! Love ya'll!

Labor Day Post

Yea, that's an exciting Post title, huh?

I know it's been a long time since I posted - but hey, I've been swamped. Actually, the truth is, I am busy and mainly make time for Facebook if I'm playing around online.

Kids are back in school and happy. Both are getting ready for high school applications and tours - both are going to 9th grade next fall, and the fun begins right now. This "stuff" raises Shark's already-elevated anxiety level.

So far so good on dodging the Swine Flu bullet. I know lots of kids that have had it - and lots of adults, too. It's going to be an interesting fall/winter/flu season...

Nothing else to report - just excited to have 3 days of rest and friends. Here are a few pix I have taken recently (if you've already looked at them on FB, I apologize.)

Sammy the Cat - Need I say more??



We're being visited every night by this little guy. He comes right up to our back door where we leave food for the outdoor cats. He is tiny - I wonder if he's lost his Momma...



Two Thousand Years Ago when I taught Kindergarten, one of my students brought a plumeria plant back from Hawaii to me. I've always treasured that little Craig thought of me on his trip, and have nurtured this plant for the last 21 years... It was blooming in all its glory last week.



Took this pic of Toots' Room when a friend tried to convince me HER daughter had the messiest room, ever. Needless to say, after seeing this picture she succumbed...

Great Movie

Last night Toots and I watched a really awesome movie on Lifetime. Seriously!

It's called Dragonfly. It stars Kevin Costner, and it's such a good flick! The ending was especially good, so I highly recommend it if it comes back on Lifetime, or if you're looking for something from Netflicks this weekend. We loved this movie!!!
I've heard all the raving about Hangover, a movie that's out in the theaters right now. I almost never (like ever) go to movies in theaters. Not only am I unable to get comfortable in those chairs, I can't talk! But mainly I think it's because when I was little, my dad ran a movie theater. Everyday after school, I went to the theater and hung out til we went home. My mom sold tickets in the box office. So I saw Camelot, Sound of Music, South Pacific -- all those movies - at least 300000 times. I even used to make the popcorn! It was a really cool machine - and the popcorn went into those giant garbage size bags. It was a fun job!

Now that school is starting back (today for Toots and Monday for Shark) the routine of driving and meals goes back full swing. Sure wish summer could last forever! Toots and I are looking forward to the return of Toddlers and Tiaras, which airs tonight on the Learning Channel -- new season premiere!! If you haven't watched that, it's an interesting and entertaining show!

Kewl Book

Hey there bloggers! Do I have a tip for you?!

I published my blog into a book via Shared Book. I've gotta say, it's really kewl!! I'm surprised at the wonderful quality - and I love being able to sit down and read it. Here's Shark reading The Kitchen --

Other than publishing my blog, it's been busy around Casa Momma. Shark had his wisdom teeth removed last week. We didn't want the teeth to come out and push aside all those beautiful teeth that were fixed by the braces that just came off. Toots had a root canal yesterday. Too many Tooth Issues!

Toots' school starts tomorrow. HOW did my baby get so big so fast? She will be in the 8th grade - which is also the last year at her beloved school. She started there are age 2. We are starting to look at high schools.

Shark starts on Monday. This will also be his last year at his school. He will repeat 9th grade(he is a late summer birthday) so we are looking at high schools for him, too.

Anyway, although I am really sad for school to start back - Momma lurves her some Summertime. I am also very thankful for such a fun, safe, enjoyable, healthy and awesome summer!