Random ramblings from a mama who doesn’t blog enough

Because it’s late; because I am a lazy blogger; because I don’t update my blog enough, I feel the need to number my random ramblings. Numbers make me feel organized, and for some reason, random ramblings make me feel accomplished. A perfect combination for mama who continuously chooses Cheetos over exercise and playing with the kids over cleaning and organizing…

Random Rambling #1: MR had school pictures a few weeks ago. We did a lot of prepping so that there would not be a repeat of this photo…

That photo was taken at the start of the school year. It hangs proudly on the classroom wall for all of the students, teachers, and parents to see. MR and I talked about the picture. We talked about smiles; “princess smiles” to be exact. We talked about how Fancy Nancy would smile for a picture. Or how Pinkalicious would smile. We practiced smiles. We discussed the old “Oprah technique” that I learned a few years back; the one where you say “great” and take a deep breath right before the picture is taken. We went though this a million times before picture day. As the day arrived and we headed to school, I noticed MR was quieter than usual. Looking back in the rear view, I saw sweet MR with a “princess grin” frozen on her face. She smiled. And smiled. And smiled. In fact, she held that sweet smile past the horse fields; past her elementary school; past the high school that she swears Miley Cyrus goes to, and way past the azalea bushes that she’s been begging to pick….She smiled right up until we got into the carpool line. And then she had had enough. Her princess smile turned into a pout as she informed that she could no longer smile “because the bones in her mouth hurt”. Adding insult to injury was the fact that there were “no band-aids for a sore mouth”. Her reaction got to me. Bless her for trying, and for wanting to please her mama and daddy. And bless her for being her.

Random Rambling #2: The kids traded in their shaggy do’s this weekend for a more polished look. The occasion marked Huttie’s first haircut. And a reminder that our “baby” is growing up. MR got a bob. And Huttie got rid of his birds nest head.

Huttie did great until the clippers came out…

Random Rambling #3: G and the kids near about killed me this weekend. They decided that temperatures in the mid 80′s were perfect for an up hill hike at Kennesaw Mountain. The 2.1 mile hike, classified as “moderately difficult”, nearly brought me to my knees. It showed me that despite three weeks in the gym, I am more than “moderately out of shape”. Huffing, puffing, breathing like a hippo, and cussing like a sailor, I felt like a million bucks when I reached the top. And then I remembered that I still had to come down…

Random Rambling #4: Huttie is officially a crawler. He’s been scooting for months, but finally figured it out last week. He’s all over the place now. And, he’s fast. I’m blaming his mobility on MR’s recent obsession with hoarding. She’s been spending a great deal of time hiding/hoarding all of her toys so that poor Huttie can’t reach them. I’ve found her favorite “Mickey Friends” (Little People) in the refrigerator, bathroom, in between sofa cushions, and under rugs.

Note: this picture was taken before Huttie got his first haircut. It is also the reason I finally agreed to make him a much needed appointment.

Random Rambling #5: Huttie is rough. Real rough. He hits, scratches, and pulls hair, all while smiling and cooing. He’s not doing it to be mean, it just seems to be in his blood. I’m pretty confident he’s going to have his pick of MR’s toys in no time. Huttie also likes to play rough. He could roll on the floor with his daddy for hours. Much to his mama’s dismay, he prefers the Masters over the Real Housewives. And likes to swing much higher than his mama is willing to push.

Random Rambling #6: MR has been selling these “clofers” all week. Unfortunately, she has yet to meet a buyer. If you’re interested they are $5 per “clofer bunch”. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a “pink Barbi laptop”. If you’re confused as to which pink Barbie laptop, just ask her friends Ali and Rhodes. They have the one she wants.

Random Rambling #7: I’m now on week 3 of working out. Haven’t lost a SINGLE pound, but as of yesterday, rewarded my efforts (and my impulse to NOT go through the Chick-fil-A drive thru) with some new workout gear. I am now one of “them”. I whoop in class, wear spandex pants, and sport a neon pink razorback tank.

Random Rambling #8: Huttie’s version of Stevie Wonder has returned. His cousin, Boss, founded the “look” a few years back. With eyes shut tight, head tilted back, and a HUGE smile, the “look” is hard to ignore. It first surfaced with Hutson around 6 months old. It disappeared for while, but returned with the warmer weather. It’s priceless. And cute only to a mother.