It figures......

Your Stripper Song Is

Master and Servant by Depeche Mode "There?s a new game We like to play you see A game with added reality You treat me like a dog Get me down on my knees" Yawn, dancing is so boring without a little spice.

What Song Should You Strip To?

Maybe this explains a little too much about my personal issues........AHA!

Our town

Funny how you can live in a place and know so little about what it has to offer. Maybe its the spring weather or maybe its being a parent to an adventerous little wolverine that has found us wandering outside of our Lexington "comfort" zone. We decided to make a day of it and explore some of those things that make our city a unique and interesting place to live. Dont we owe ourselves that.....heck, dont we owe the wolverine that since this is "his hometown". So here we go....

Last night we started things off with our favorite Mexican eating establishment El Toro Cantina & Grill. We had a big group that included 2 children and 5 babies. After dinner the daddys took the little ones homes and left the mommys to spend some much needed quality time at the bar. It was a blast and i for one really needed the girl talk. I hope this is the beginning of at least a monthly get together.

This morning me, the hubby, and the wolverine got up and went downtown to the farmers market where we milled around for awhile and bought some peach jam from the Three Toads Farm for my moms birthday. Its a little pricey at $6 for 8 oz. but is is DELICIOUS. We then bought some wonderful smelling homemade soap for the mother in law from HerbNRenewal. The hubby bought some smoked ham for breakfast tomorrow from .

Next stop was The Lexington Cemetary . I had never been before and didnt even know it existed until i opened up my Southern Living magazine this month and saw an article on it. Evidently its one of the premiere cemetery gardens in the U.S. It was really beautiful. Full of gorgeous flowers and trees and cool old headstones and mausoleums. There were several funerals going on so we drove around a bit, used there restrooms, and were gone. It did get us to thinking about how the two of us would like to go out. And the cemetary website led me on an info extravaganza as far as options go. I still like cremation. And the hubby likes a mix of cremation with a "final" resting place that family and friends can visit. I thought this would really be cool and a nice way to literally become one with the ocean.

Then it was off to Equus Run Vineyards for their 8th anniversary celebration. We traded off watching the wolverine so we could both do the wine tasting. The hubby purchased a nice cabernet . The wolverine really enjoyed getting to run through the fields of grapes and frolic on the grounds. The two of us even found a nice secluded, quiet spot in a gazebo to nurse. It was so peaceful...you could hear the birds singing and we just relaxed for a bit. Then it was back to running and finding rocks to try and put in his mouth. This place will great for summer picnics.

We then headed back into town to the Garden Cafe at Flag Fork Heb Farm for lunch. Its in a quaint old bungalow house full of antiques, art, and knickknacks. Its very small ..only seating about 50. The hubby was apprehensive at first thinking it was going to be too "girly". But once he tasted our beer cheese appetizer he settled down. I had a cup of dark chocolate raspberry decaf that was heavenly. I so rarely get to enjoy a hot cup of coffee. Our entrees were delicious. I had the asparagus,swiss,mushroom quiche with fresh fruit and pumpkin bread. And the hubby had a country ham sandwich with tomato bisque rosemary soup and fresh fruit. YUMMY. We topped it off with a major indulgence.....the lemon crusted yellow pound cake...ooh la la..it was still warm AND the chocolate raspberry cheesecake....WWHOOOEEEE!!!! Afterwards we walked around out back in the herb gardens.

After this we headed back to the casa for naptime. The wolverine was wiped and slept like an angel while i caught up on email and the hubby played hoops with a buddy. Then for dinner we packed up a picnic and headed over to the arboretum. It was overcast and cool. It was babies first real picnic and think he got a real kick out of it plus he got to run around outside again. The arboretum is just the best place and we are lucky to have it.

then it was home again. After the baby went to sleep we settled in to watch some t.v.! Now we dont get to do this often so perhaps we had just forgotten what a wasteland saturday night tv was. We eneded up watching ANCHORS AWAY....an old movie with Gene Kelley and Frank Sinatra. If you have never had the pleasure i feel sorry for you....they just DONT make movies like that anymore........*if youve seen it you know why. Interesting tidbit....Dean Stockwell is the little boy who wants to join the navy.....yes honey THAT Dean from Quantum Leap.

What a day.
I think we may have to start doing this every Saturday. Its like treasure hunting in your own backyard. I call it our perfect day in Lexington.

Toro Toro Toro.......

Tonight a large group of mommys, daddys, and babys will be converging at El Toro which has become our center of the universe. We are meeting at 5:30 so come on out if your in the mood for salsa, tequila, and babytalk. The babies wont be allowed to drink though.....

More goofiness

In a Past Life...

You Were: A Blind Fortune Teller. Where You Lived: Spain. How You Died: Dysentery.

Who Were You In a Past Life?

One of those goofy tests....

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion: You have medium extroversion. You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party. Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences. But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time." Conscientiousness: You have low conscientiousness. Impulsive and off the wall, you don't take life too seriously. Unfortunately, you sometimes end up regretting your snap decisions. Overall, you tend to lack focus, and it's difficult for you to get important things done. Agreeableness: You have high agreeableness. You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly. Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone. You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance. Neuroticism: You have low neuroticism. You are very emotionally stable and mentally together. Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly. Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is high. In life, you tend to be an early adopter of all new things and ideas. You'll try almost anything interesting, and you're constantly pushing your own limits. A great connoisseir of art and beauty, you can find the positive side of almost anything.

The Five Factor Personality Test

Wednesday....

So last night I took part in the hubbys staged reading of his original play "Dancing With Dani" at AGL downtown. We had a nice crowd and an interesting Q & A afterwards. I really thought the play read well and the audience response was encouraging. I have to say after a five year absence from the stage, it felt good to get to do something. I was underprepared and very rusty but i had a good time. Plus we left the wolverine for the first time with a neighbor for the evening SOOOOO that was stressing me out even more then being in front of people. He seemed to do alright. I think she said he had a struggle getting to sleep AND when he woke up an hour later and realized mommy and daddy REALLY were not there he went to the front door and cried. But he recovered and was sleeping like an angel when we got home.

I know it was good for me......and probably the wolverine too.


The grandparents are coming in Friday for the weekend......whooohooooo!!!! That means I get to go out on a date with my hot piece of ass hubby.

Monday Monday....

Top of the week.

Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite days. Nothing like a day to reflect on salsa and magueritas. Thanks Ashley for the good company. What made it even more special was the hubby taking the wolverine home and Ashley & I having a drink and an hour "child free" at Max & Ermas. I almost felt like a grown up again. Ashley has suggested a monthly (at least) get together sans the children. A girls night out. I think she has a really good idea here.

I found out the grandparents are coming in this Friday for the weekend. I am thrilled. The hubby is thrilled. I think even the wolverine is thrilled.

Tuesday night I will be involved in a staged reading of a new play at Actors Guild in the Arts Centre downtown. Anyone that can come, come on out. The hubby wrote the play a few years back and is excited at the chance to have it read for an audience.

Cinco De Mayo......

The hubby and I have a sort of tradition on the fifth of May. We always go out and do the Mexican, maguerita, mayhem thing. Our favorite place "El Maguey" in Gulfport MS was complete with a prime beachfront porch and a bartender who looked like Santana and wasnt afraid to pour you some tequila. Unfortunately, Katrina wiped El Maguey off the map. We still mourn our loss.

So this year we will celebrate at our favorite Lexington two for one, El Toro.

Any of you who dont have plans and want to join us let me know. We figure on arriving around 5:30. Lets face it...once you have a baby you are relegated to the early dinner shift with the other parents and old people. But it should be lively!!!


Those of you who feel its a bad influence to drink on occassion in front of your baby or toddler....well, we mourn your loss as well.

No Show

Sorry to ashley and co. for our absence at lunch today. The wolverine vetoed the expedition in favor of MORE nursing and a nap. I believe the culprit are about three teeth coming in. Oh boy!!! This week should peachy.

I hope you guys managed to have fun without us.

Wednesday Retreat

Anyone interested in a midday sanity check? Ashley, Owie, me, and the wolverine are all headed to El Toro on Nicholasville road for lunch at 12:45 on Wednesday. If weather permits we will walk afterwards somewhere. Just doing our part to support immigrant rights this week.

Think of it as an early Cinco de Mayo romp.


Also some shameless spousal promotion. Congrats to Tim who was cast in the Lexingotn Shakespeare Festival production of A Midsummer Nights Dream. He will be playing the role of Bottom....the leader of the Rude Mechanicals. I personally cannot wait to see him in this. I havent seen him do a full on comedy in years. Finally something the wolverine can watch!!! I propose a mommy/baby outing this summer to the show. We can all pack picnic dinners and WINE. ****we know what that means for Melinda

Also Tim is supposed to do a cameo in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as Father Christmas. Although if he keeps losing weight they may change their minds.

Dances with Wolves?!!!

Ive never liked Kevin Costner as an actor and now i can also dislike him as a person. For any of you who havent heard yet, Kevin evidently thought the professional massage he received at a spa over in England recently should end with a bang. And since his massage therapist wasnt about to go there he did the job himself while he was still on the table.

This now puts him at the top of my "celebrities who are in need of a reality check" list.

Thanks Mr. Costner for treating a member of the massage therapy profession like a prostitute. Do you live in a cave??!! Dont you realize MT's are educated, trained, and licensed just like other professions. We have worked long and hard to avoid THAT SORT OF IMAGE for massage.......if you want a rub that is all inclusive go see your corner hooker. If you want massage therapy then find a massage therapist.


THE RANT IS OVER.

My big sister...

never ceases to surprise me. First of all a big WAY TO GO on her recent belly dance performance. I would have loved to have been there. I know she is not one to get up in front of others and "perform" so kudos to her. Im so proud and (secretly) envoius that she has stuck with belly dance since her girls were born. What a great way to exercise AND express yourself.

So i expect the politico stuff from her and the occassional link to bad music and silly fugly websites but todays link just made me shreik with laughter.

http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=54

Now i hate to tell her but i had seen this site a LONG time ago. (did you catch the pun??) She forgets that i was once quite the heavy metal grrrl.



OH- belated congrats to Julie and Ben on their expecting a baby. Yaay! I guess the German air was good for you both.


And a big old school hello to my friend Julia. Dating waaaaaay back to the 6th grade....and we just hooked back up after almost 20 years. It is so cool catching up and i hope we continue the back and forth. Its brought back so many memories. I remember her mom used to let us write inside her closet on the walls. We thought that was cool. I also remember for a time her house was located within walking distance of a neighborhood pool. Another cool thing. I also remember how cool it was to have girlfriends as sarcastic, cynical, and intelligent as i thought i was. Julia as i recall was the first person i ever knew that had a cabbage patch doll. And hers came directly from the "hospital"...a true original.

Why do we remember the weirdest little things??

Goodbye hardearned money

Naps, Taxes, Nosh, & Bunnies.....

The wolverine is down for a nap. So now its time to dig back into our tax return that i STILL havent finished. There are papers and files and schedules everywhere. Im sure the next 36 hours are going to be a blast....and im even more sure that dollar amount at the end of the 36th hour is going to be a real bummer. So instead of going into a rant about how much money our government wastes and how i hate to write them a check quarterly or yearly i will instead sent a belated passover wish to all you passover types and a happy hippity hop for all you bunny types.


This has been a long week.

WANTED

IF the weather holds is anyone interested in gettting out today? I get off work at noon. the wolverine and I cannot spend another afternoon at home. We are busting out. Just let us know and i will holler when im home.

Despite all my rage i am still just a rat in a cage....

The wolverine is into turning things over. Its his current "thing". Today he turned over the rocking chair in the bedroom. HE pushed it around for awhile and then realized he could climb up on it. He laughed, he squealed, he enjoyed this new discovery under mommys watchful eye UNTIL he slipped and his leg got caught in the slats that make up the back to the chair. At first i thought he was laughing..and maybe he was...but once he realized he was stuck he went into panic mode. He thrashed about like a trapped animal and would scream at frustration when he couldnt get his leg free. I was trying to help, but mainly had to focus on keeping him from wrenching his leg around making it worse or breaking it. It finally slipped out and he howled and cried and found comfort in mommys bosom for awhile. I had never seen him like that before. He WAS the wolverine...leg trapped...instinct set to flight. IM glad i was there to calm him down....but i think we have reached a new level of CRAZY in our house. Im not totally confident in my ability to calmly navigate these next several months as we sail towards two.




Dont ya hate earworms......those songs you hear and then CANT get them outta your ear. The Bon Jovi/Sugarland duet "Who says ya cant go home...." has been circling in my mind like a vulture ever since this morning....Thanks honey!



Lunch with a friend is a wonderful respite from motherhood. Just two gals, no kids, no diaperbags, no husbands......chatting, eating. Of course the crying baby three tables away kept interfering ....its like once your a mom you have the mom equivalent of the "Spidey sense" (Spiderman/ comic book reference for you non-geeks). A baby cries and my head starts to tingle (or in the early months your breasts let down milk) and then i wonder how i can help the baby find contentment again. Kudos to the daddy who brought his baby girl to "guys lunch". Just 3 guys, their beers, and baby girl. The hubby will be glad to know he isnt the only "modern dad" in Lexington.


GOSSIP PAGES ARE FULL OF Gwyneth and her "alleged" Guiness beer. First of all who really cares. And second if you do care and youve been pregnant before you know a beer aint gonna kill or harm the baby. Its not like shes guzzling back a 40 or doing tequila slams.....its a BEER for goodness sake. Let it go.

Let me hear your body talk....

For anyone who is interested....Friday night...mission accomplished.

Now on to the next thing....

I just got back from the gym....first time to weight train in almost 2 years. Im sure i will burn tomorrow. The hubby and I did the trade off...the first parent goes to workout while the second parent watches the wolverine then switch. Of course i got the better end of the deal because when i got home he was NAPPING! Yes napping..the most glorious word for a tired mom.


We are making smoothies for lunch...i am excited. A blend of banana, strawberry, blueberry,and papaya. Add a dollop or two of plain nonfat yogurt and ice and YUM!!!!

Interesting article on feedinf toddlers and infants.
http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/nutrition/infantfeeding.asp

You lost more then that in my backseat baby....

****if you know the song reference i pity you.



Friday night.
Tim bought condoms.

Im Just A Bill On Capital Hill.....

Well folks...we did it!!! At 11:30 this morning Governor Ernie Fletcher signed our breastfeeding bill into law. It will take 45 days to go into action but its done! Thanks to all who helped get this legislation passed. Kentucky is a better place for it. Finally our Republican governor has done something i can support and get behind. Its about time.


Shannon Rinaldo who has been keeping me updated throughout the process says there will be some kind of celebration when it goes into effect and will let me know. So stay tuned for details.

Now go forth into the public and nurse!!!

Hit me baby one more time...

this is just wrong... http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=219709>1=7702

First of all its an awful sculpture aesthetically.
Secondly, she gave birth via a c-section...so that makes it a head scratcher.
Third, to use this as a part of a pro-life exhibit???!!!! Im rather certain that most of you feel as i do...The Federlines make a much stronger argument for the other side, yes???


What do you think?