Tall girl rule #1

Wear heels and stand straight.

Proof of my progeny

Bursting

OK, the time has come to announce what I deem the most incredibly fabulous childrens television show available today. DO not hold back - you MUST avail yourself and the selves under age 5 to the most entrancing of boob-tubage.

Max and Ruby. On Noggin. Also available on the web for activities.

Charming, clean, no carnage or crass humor. I love love love that BOTH my 2 and 5 yr olds are equally engaged and laugh OUT LOUD.

Whew, I've been saving that for awhile. ;)

2 year old sexist

This morning, "Dora" blaring, Afton sassed off to me - jealous because I was holding Cedar.

I said, " Afton there is plenty of room for mama to hold both you and Cedar, come over here."
Through her paci she murmured, "hfnbfcsejkcbfyej." "What? Afton, take your paci out and speak clearly."

"I don't wanna share, " she anunciated perfectly, "because, he's a MAN."

My parenting skills are FINALLY showing themselves...

Buckle Under Your Boobs

Back from Dallas TX. Had a training conference with my Company and it was DYNAMITE! Sorry its' been awhile.

My sister Faith and I were joking about the concept of belt buckles and being high-waisted. In our family we're more of a "Cross-your-waist" bra style of women. Until I was 22 I never liked the way I looked. Actually hated that I didn't look like 80's perfection. No I'm relieved and embracing the quirks.

Did you know that most people are not symmetrical in their bodies? Ears, Breast, Eyes Hips... And yet when a standard is raised - Symmetry is "perfection" according to whatever magazine guru has elected themselves to deciding that they are god of beauty-law. Who decided that we all have to have a 6-pack? I love my husband and he was mentioning that even when in peak condition (he freakin biked the Alaska Hwy) and when he was totally ripped - his body didn't form the coveted 6-pack. I could have cared less. I like his nose, I like his heart, I like the way his personality fills a room.

Sure, some folks rate high on the gorgeous-o-meter for looks only. I just like when they have gorgous insides too.

Must read

2 books to read this summer:

1. Interior Desecrations by James Lileks - OMILORD! If you enjoy a little sarc, you will die happy. U.R - This is REQUIRED reading.

2. Grandmere - life of Eleanor Roosevelt by David Roosevelt - Deep satisfying and fabulous. What an amazing down to earth world changing woman. Spectacular.

Obese Furniture

I must mentally purge. I cannot stand obese furniture. Disgustingly overstuffed sofas and armchairs wedged into rooms so small that none can walk all for the sake of "comfort". C'mon - I know we're the fattest nation in the global economy, but my Lord - between the mcMansions filled with wasted space and pudgy armchairs clogging our homes - doesn't something feel off? And I own these rotund items in my own living room. I am blessed to HAVE furniture, but my question is, why are manufacturers determined to spew this stuff out. Yes, the American public will buy whatever that can eat chips and lay down on, but I KNOW there are other options out there.