Anatomy 101

Yesterday Thornley dressed me as Padme, and proceeded to tell me how pretty I looked (really, sometimes the kid can be so sweet). Jack asked why I was wearing the green wrist bands around by arms and I told him it was because I was Queen Amadala. "You're not Queen Amadala," he tells me.
"Why not?" I ask.
"Because Queen Amadala is a girl.", he says.
"I'm a girl," I remind him.
Laughing he tells me, "No you're not."

My Cure for High Blood Pressure

Last night was the final results show for Dancing with the Stars, but it was 2 stinking hours long! Now, you all know I have anxiety issues; I read the end of the book first so I can enjoy it, and as for the final episode of my reality shows - are you kidding, talk about anxiety! I discovered (honestly, by accident) last week that if you look on MSNBC they post the results in Eastern time, so instead of waiting until 11:00 to find out the winner, I looked at 8:15 and found out who won.
Call me crazy, but it really does make watching it so much more enjoyable for me - I'm not as stressed out!
But then I did feel bad watching Mel and Maks dance, as I knew she wasn't going to win.
So now I'm down to Survivor and The Amazing Race, but wait - Jan 7th starts Dance Wars, are you kidding - Drew Lachey is the host, I'm tuning in FOR SURE!!

THAT was a final?

I am SOOOOOOOOO disappointed with the Dancing with the Stars final! Where was Drew saving a horse and riding a cowboy, or Emmitt Smith busting out with MC Hammer moves? I even liked Mario's hip hop better than the dances last night. Now, I am no pro, but I did take beginning ballroom in college, and I have to say, I think I could have given Marie a run for her money with her freestyle. Why was she breathing so hard, she hardly moved. And I love Mel B, but I've never liked a dance revolving around a chair - don't they know the judges don't like the chair moves? Mark and Cori said it best, "Who knew lap dancing was a form of freestyle?".
I called in, I logged on (using all my email addresses) trying to eliminate Marie. From there, I really don't care who wins. I like both Mel B and Helio, but I did vote for Helio - his dances were better.
So now I sit and wait for the results show - why is it 2 hours? So we can relive the PAIN of watching last night?
You know what would make it worthwhile? Bringing Drew back to show them a GOOD freestyle!

Finished Product

I missed the kick off of the Apple Cup, but the beds are made and almost everything has been moved. Here is the boys' new digs. It's hard to get a good angle so you can see the whole room, but you can at least get a feel for the new look.
I'm sure they'd be happy to give you a tour the next time you're over!

Stairway to Heaven

It's official - the boys are sharing a bedroom. After talking about it for months, and trying it out by putting Jack's mattress in Thornley's room, Adam found an amazing deal on a bunk bed. The only issue we had was who got the top bunk, but we figured since Jack still fell out of his aerobed, which was on the floor, it would be in our best interest to have Thornley take the top. It's really an awesome bed, and it came with a mattress - which we needed, since Jack's bed was a blow-up mattress. Today's task is moving some of Jack's belongings into the room, since the bed has a dresser, desk and bookshelf built in. We're hoping for a bit more organization, and more room in Jack's old bedroom, which is now an upstairs playroom. Here are some pictures.

Child Labor Laws

Isn't this illegal in the US?

My Reality Soapbox

I am tired today because I did stay up and watch After the Final Rose with Brad and the rejected gals. I must say, while he didn't articulate his thoughts well (which I probably wouldn't either in front of all those people), I do have to say I respect his decision to let both of them go. I'm sure he really liked them, but just didn't see them as being good partners for the rest of their lives. I don't know why so many people are so mad, since with the exception of Trista and Ryan and Byron and Mary, none of the relationships last anyway. I guess they want to see a happy ending, and then read a few months later that they've broken up. Who knows.
As far as Dancing with the Stars goes, truly, people need to stop voting for Marie! While I don't think Jennie is the best dancer (maybe I'm just carrying over my feelings for my dislike of her on 90210) I DO think she's better than Marie. I think from now on Helio will get all my votes (ok - so there's only one show left, but anyway...) I love Mel B and she and Max are great together, but really, Helio has come the farthest, since Mel B is a Spice Girl and all.
Speaking of Spice Girls, can you believe my husband has no idea who they are, and never heard one of their songs? I guess I need to download some for him from iTunes. People of the world, spice up your life!!
Now just speaking of spice - I'm making a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving - even making the crust! What am I thinking?!