What?
It's a new advice site where you can seek answers to all of your pressing questions from five mouthy bloggers who think they have all the answers. After a few martinis maybe?
The most pressing question is (dun, dun, dun, dun) who are these mysterious maidens (aha?!) of mouthiness?
I could give points for anyone who guesses all five correctly, but then they might hunt me down and kill me. Or you. Or something. Hurry, check them out, because I'm pretty sure there's code in that button that causes this post to self-destruct. Although, if my blog self-destructs, I'm going to hunt them down, right after I cry like a baby.
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These boots are made for walking. (five points for song and artist!)
We walked for Maddie and moms and babies all over the country on April 25th. Thank you and much love to my fabulous team of local friends, including Harvard to Homemaker and Hey There Dearheart - they are always up for a crazy idea like a three mile walk in the freezing cold with abijillion kids (or eight). We had a great time.
Thank you again to everyone who donated to the March of Dimes for our team. You are truly awesome.
That's the three and under contingent. Lazy kids.
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On the road again. (five more!)
Did you know that i.Mom.my is now Mommy Geekology? It's true. She's in the blogger, I-have-some-crazy-readers protection program. I don't have the same crazy readers, so I can tell you the good news. I don't know if I have any crazy readers, actually, certainly not crazier than me. I just might be the lunatic you're looking for (title and artist for five points).
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Through the years. (last one - five points!)
Our tenth wedding anniversary is this week. This my present.
It's the footer walls for a mud room. A room dedicated to mud, and mud-covered things and all things muddy. A room that our 3 and 7/9 children and Matt must pass through before entering my house. Deposit thy mud all ye who enter here.
There are no words for how happy the mudroom-to-be makes my anal-retentive, mud-hating soul. I am in love with the mudroom. Best present possibly ever. Maybe even better than the wood burning stove. Who needs diamonds when you can have a room dedicated to mud?
Matt thinks the mudroom is merely another chink in my armor in his never-ending quest to get his present.
Aha. Is there any mudroom in the world that could contain that?
A man should dream.
Tomorrow, we return to regular posting with a huge dash of sap. Sorry. Tenth anniversary and all. Then, shhhhh, I'll be gone for a few days. With just my husband. For the first time in four years. Bless you Grandma, Aunt H and Aunt D - may the toddlers not tie you up, steal the keys, lock you in the basement and demand ice cream for dinner and later bedtimes. Because, you know, they never do anything like that. (If they do, don't call us.)
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47 comments:
first comment! hee hee hee...
what to say, what to say?
that dog looks huge.
matt needs to do something kick ass better than a mud room for it.
sparkly things are always nice.
here's to a great few days to spend alone with each other...sigh.
i kind of hate you for having a holiday.
but in a "i still love to read your blog" way.
take care:)
keep well...
andy
p.s. do you think that was too long and now i'm not the first comment anymore?
nope!
Mwahahahahahahaha.
now i'm #2!
andy
p.s. is that like calling myself a piece of sh*t?
Billy Joel "You May Be Right"
Nancy Sinatra "These Boots are made for Walkin'"
Willie Nelson "On the Road Again"
Kenny Rogers "Through the Years"
It's Nancy Sinatra, These Boots Are Made for Walkin', but Backpacking Dad already beat me to it.
Have a fabulous anniversary trip!
Crap, I read too fast and missed the other song quotes. Nevermind, Backpacking Dad got them all already anyway.
*pout*
@Andy - That dog is huge - it's a Great Dane puppy. I can't tell you how badly he wants one. I'll take the mudroom, I gave myself a little sparkle with a small upgrade to my engagement ring; sometimes a girl needs to take matters into her own hands. And no, you're just #1, no piece of shit involved.
@BackpackingDad - It pains me a little, because of the twitter horse hating and all ;-), but that is a clean sweep. Credit where due - 20 points!
@Robin - Thank you! He was quick this time around. Although, they weren't the hardest we've had, since most of the titles were right there. Gotta give the man some props though, he has the names too.
Ok, looks like Backpacking Dad wins the prizes, so I'll just say this...
No idea who the five mouthy Mommies are...but I'll take a wild guess on two of them - you and Classy Chaos?
Congratulations on your TENTH anniversary!!! And on your new mudroom-to-be!
Lastly, Great Danes are the BEST! I want one too, but my husband won't do it until the kids are grown and out of the house. He says only THEN will we have room for the equivalent of another person in the house. Until then...I'm questing for a Golden Retriever.
Have a great anniversary trip!
Kari - I am not a mouthy mommy. Well, I am, but in this case, I'm not. In fact, I only know the identity of ONE of these lovely ladies, so really I'm kind of out of the loop and boring ;-) I'm not sure if hints are allowed, she's one of my favorite bloggers! Hmmm, I'll see if I can out her for points in the morning.
We had a golden - they are wonderful, wonderful dogs. I'm kind of pushing for a golden doodle. We've been hair free for almost five years now and I really can't face the vacuuming.
Happy Anniversary!
Enjoy your getaway.
I am so jealous of the mudroom. So jealous. I think I'm more jealous of that than the getaway, how sad is that? Still, pretty jealous of that one too. Have fun. There's nothing wrong with ice cream for dinner and later bedtimes sometimes.
Resist the dog. Resist the dog. Resist...
I am an idiot. Happy Anniversary. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Happy Anniversary! Have a ball! Wow, a mudroom; I do share your excitement... wish I had one! ;)
OOOH! That is the BEST anniversary present EVER!! I envy you :) ANd never give in to the dof thing...ever...just TOO much work for you and they don't drop theor mud at the door. Just claim allergies...that's what I do :)
Have a fabulous trip :)
Happy Anniversary. And Just Say No (to the dog). meow.
I love our mudroom. Except for the mud.
And if you agree to any dog in a house with 4 children, you are a braver (or more energetic!) woman than I!
Have a wonderful anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Hope your getaway is wonderful in every (*ahem*) way. :-)
Oh, and the horse - I mean, DOG - would just be inviting insanity. Something your husband has apparently already embraced. Be strong.
A mud room AND a weekend away?!? You are a LUCKY GIRL!! Happy anniversary. I would love a mudroom!
Not the dog, though. Yikes...
I would love a mudroom. Actually, I'd just love any new room added to our house.
Happy anniversary. Have a lovely weekend away!
Say no to the dog. Say no to the dog. Seriously - say NO to the dog.
But I love dogs. And mud rooms. And anniversary get-aways. Have fun.
With a face like that, I'm surprised you don't already own one!!
He's adorable!!
Hallie
Happy, Happy 10th Anniversary!
Enjoy your getaway!
Happy anniversary and congrats on a weekend away without kids. You deserve it.
I am so jealous of the mudroom. We had one growing up and I don't think I ever appreciated it, until now.
Nancy Sinatra -- and the YouTube video looks amazing of her "walking" in her boots made for walking.
Totally know how happy a mud room can make a momma! We expanded our puny laundry room into our garage because we needed SPACE FOR THE MUD!
I totally get it!
Here's the video: Nancy and her bootsAs for the puppy, we have adored having a dog. Today, though, we take her to the vet neurologist because something serious is wrong with her. Nine years of adoration is great. The last bit of time with a pet, though, I'm learning for the first time, is completely heartbreaking.
Have a great trip! Mud room = awesome. We have a mudroom. Technically it's called a "kitchen" but whatever. We're multitaskers.
The dog. He's lovely. But too big. I mean really. And as someone who went from a chow (lots of hair) to a mostly Portugese Water Dog (no hair) I have to say - go with the non-shedder. It may save your sanity.
You should definitely meet my friend's sister. She's a clean freak and I think the kids would get along perfectly.
Great room. And if you are going to lose the fight anyway, a great dane is a good choice -- just stay away from longer hair dogs; there's NOTHING in the world that can contain dog hair but if it's a short-hair dog, it's better.
Congrats on TEN YEARS!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! What a wonderful gift you're getting. Hope you two have a lovely time away.
We just celebrated our one-year anniversary last week...crazy how fast time flies...
And I look forward to your sappy post! I know ALL about sappy posts myself...they are very necessary every once in a while. :-)
Happy, happy 10 years!! Enjoy your child free time.
happy anniversary!! i'm sure the mudroom will be gorgeous.
great picture :D
i would much rather have a mud room that diamonds, too. lucky gal.
Happy Anniversary! I'm so glad that you're able to get away for a few days.
What is with all the dog haters coming out of the woodwork? Seriously?
And now that Backpacking Dad has caught up to me in one fell swoop (not that you've updated the points lately, *ahem!*), I'm out for blood!
Yeah - you are getting away. That is so great! I love my mudroom that is actually part of an office- but I have had the kids strip plenty of times and drop their clothes in the deep sink. Oh, I love my deep sink! I can relate.
On your get away try to ignore that nagging feeling that you forgot something - that feeling happens to mom's when they are not attatched to their young for a day or two. Have fun!
Oh, I forgot! Maura is totally right - setting the record straight. Billy Joel was the original artist for Shameless, although Garth Brooks has arguably the more famous version. I gave her five points too. Updating now...
Hugs and kisses to all of you and thanks for all of your anniversary wishes. I am so excited for this trip and SO nervous to leave the kids. I think you all might have an inkling of just how big of a control freak I am?
I'm going to get behind on comments and blogs and emails, but I'll catch up next week!
oooo.... the mud room will be awesome!
I hope you enjoy Matt's new puppy ;)
I LOVE, LOVe, LOVE my mudroom. sole reason we bought our house. That and the playroom. You are going to love it!!!
Have a wonderful trip with hubby.
So jealous of your getaway...but you deserve it! Congrats on 10 years!
Too late to guess the songs, but I will say I LOVE the mudroom-- the concept, the reality, the possibilities. You may just need to break down and get that dog.
Have a wonderful getaway w/ Matt.
You have to get him that adorable puppy. I've never seen anything cuter in my life.
Also, I would KILL for a mud room. FL houses are too small.
YAY for mud rooms! I would kill for one...
Not really, but you know what I mean.
You're getting a MUD ROOM and he can't have the Flat Screen TV?! For shame, Stacey, for shame!
Have a good time off and away for your anniversary weekend. Have fun and focus on yourself - so very hard - but so very necessary.
Oh happy belated anniversary, and I hope you had a great time away. And ummm the mud room? That is one of two features in my house that I am really disappointed (ok three, just thought of antoher) we don't have. and I can't figure out any way to make a mud room, much to my chagrin. Unless I take some of my garage and make my family room have an edge that could turn into built in shelves somehow (I'm twisting around behind myself to see this one). I need to talk to my contractor :)
How's the pregnancy going (from someone who hasn't read blogs in too long)?
Thanks so much for walking for the March of Dimes with abijillion kids. You gals are the best!
And I totally agree, mudrooms are di-no-mite.
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