Clarifying

As I use it in the next post, a "kicker" is a good thing. Okay, read on...

An Un-Me Post

Well, all, I just got back from Eastwood Towne Center. I had gone there on my lunch to get a cappuccino (or maybe a mocha since I'm starting to miss their sweet, rich chocolate-y-ness), but instead I went to Ann Taylor Loft and Black House, White Market. Woohoo! ATL is having a big sale. Let me rephrase that. BIG SALE! 30% off the lowest ticketed price on sale items. (Yes, yes, I know these are summer clothes that I would only have another four weeks to wear this season. Don't rain on my parade!) The kicker is that for every $50 you spend, you get a $25 coupon to spend in the store between the end of September and middle of October. I'll have to go back with my calculator. The sale at WH/BM was only so-so, however, their selection was superb. And, the sales girls complimented me on the plaid dress I bought before Y2k. ;) Also, fyi, last week, Pottery Barn had a great sale on their outdoor pillows. Seeing the moms with their babies, toddlers, and back-to-schoolers totally kills me though.
On a somewhat unrelated note, we watched You, Me, and Dupree last night again--Goldie Hawn's daughter (why can't I ever remember her name?) was dressed very nicely in that film. The oddest thing about it was that in real life she has dated Owen Wilson and now Lance Armstrong. If you don't know why that's odd, you'll have to watch the movie. Overall, a very pleasant comedy that ends happily every after.

Technical Issues

Okay, so I just posted some photos and the text is wonky. I could try to figure it out and fix it, but I would rather not, and really dear reader what are you more interested in??? :)
Also, I will update the lame "About" section soon. I promise! The good news is that the email function is working again (although there is a delay of about 12 hours).

Bedroom Sharing

Here is one of Griffin with his new "buzz." Although this photo is not technically reflective of the summer's bedroom sharing situation, you can see Bela's Dora house in the background. I moved it to the living room so Uncle Scott could have a slightly less girly space in which to stay while here.

Look at this one of Bela the beautiful!

I like the juxtaposition of her baby cradle and the sword!

Bela's new favorite thing is to rip the books off the shelves.

One night, neither could sleep so Bela climbed up in Griffin's bed. It was actually very dark when we took the photo, the flash was very bright!

Getting Out

Getting out of the house in the morning to go to work, get the children to daycamp, etc. is a bloody mess--literally, I cut my finger as I made lunches today in a hurry, despite having a reminder to prepare them last night. I also had a note on my calendar to gas up the jeep before this morning, but that didn’t happen either. By the time I dragged myself through the door of my office building, I felt as if I had been wrung through; however, when asked how I’m doing, I always reply “pretty good,” which really has no basis in reality.

It’s crazy eights day! 08-08-08. Enjoy!

Ugh! Junior Mints

Apparently I had a few too many Junior Mints during the movie. The lurching of my happy dance has made me ill. :(

I Kick Ass!

It was Jim Tavare! The goonie comedian from Last Comic Standing is Tom the hunchback in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. I'm still doing my happy dance!