Movie Etiquette

So Jason and I were able to get out for a few hours today and do something we haven't done in a LONG TIME!!  SEE A MOVIE!  To all you almost new moms--get them in now because this is a luxury you won't have often once your little baby gets here!!    Jason really wanted to go see Avatar, and since I have seen New Moon, I wasn't really passionate about any other movie out there.  We both have very mixed feelings about the themes represented, but I don't want to spoil it for those of you who haven't seen it.  I actually enjoyed it more than he did--but all in all we both thought the effects were awesome and it was worth our $30 (2 tickets + popcorn -it's not a movie if you don't get popcorn)!!  That being said, I would like to discuss 2 major issues I had with the other patrons:

#1--if you are a teenager who's parents have very obviously paid for you to get into this movie--please just try to sit back and enjoy it.  don't talk--don't laugh and giggle--DON'T KICK THE BACK OF MY SEAT--don't argue with your parents when they are telling you to be quiet.  SERIOUSLY-I was ready to turn around and try to put someone in time out!  obviously these young ladies did not understand the value of a dollar or how coveted a movie can be to super-hip, hands-on, young youthful parents such as ourselves :)!!

#2--Avatar is rated PG-13, I can understand an 11 year old or maybe even a 9 or 10 year old (maybe)--there is some language, and violence, and really it could be scary to a little one.  How do I know?  Well, not only do I have a 4 year old--I was able to experience this movie with at least 3 children in the theatre who were under the age of 5!!  REALLY PEOPLE??  So, you are okay with your children seeing this movie?  I don't even watch Oprah in front of Camden in fear that he will pick up a bad word and use it around others!!  It is definitely not a movie for young children and that was obvious by the CRYING, and walking up and down the stairs, and talking, and temper tantrums that were thrown during the 2.5 hour movie.  There's a reason Disney movies are 90 minutes or less!!!

All in all, it was nice to get out--but it just amazes me that people don't know how to be courteous of others in a movie theatre!!
OKAY, I'm done--here's to a week with no vomit!  WOO HOO!!

I really don't know why I felt the need to post this photo--but I did--look how young we were!!

LOOK MOM--no wrinkles! :)

I blogged too soon!!

Not an hour after I hit "PUBLISH POST" did I hear my little MonkeyMan start to whimper.  .  .As soon as I got in his room it started--YAK!  Poor little buddy!  I wasn't sure how to handle a puking 1year old (last time he puked no one knew until the next morning).  Jason and I thought that he would be most comfortable in his own bed so we just layered sheets so we could rip them off if they got soiled without having to remake the whole bed.  I pretty much made it in his room before he threw up every time, but it took until the last time for me to get smart and take a bowl in there so I had something (besides my hands) to catch it in.  It's hard to pick up your baby when you have puke all over your hands.  .  .

He's already back in bed, and only had one incident this morning--hopefully he will be like Camden and the throw up part is over, now for the resting part!!

I don't know about y'all but I'm tired of seeing, talking about, thinking about, and smelling throw up.  .  .hopefully next week will be better!! :)

Some pics of the boys when they AREN'T SICK!

It's been a long week, and it's only Wednesday!!

Well, it seems the puke bug hit the Conner House this week :(--fortunately I think we are pretty much over it.  When I say "we" I mean the males of the house, Mommy doesn't get sick--it's just a written rule of "Mommies".

It started Monday night and it's been a LONG couple of days.  There's not much to tell, other than, well--I still sort of smell puke in certain spots of the house, and I think it's because it must just be on me somewhere.  Yes, I've showered, but sometimes it just doesn't get it.

The good news is, in our 2 days of doing nothing I've gotten almost all of the baby clothes tagged for my first big consignment sale.  "Kidsignments" has 2 big sales at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds every year and I will be selling in the February sale.  It sounds easy, but this is a big undertaking!!  I had to sort by seasons (I did this a while ago), and then I had to sort by size, and then I had to put everything on WIRE hangers (I raided moms), and finally print tags and safety pin them on.  This was a big decision for me, and I do find myself getting a little choked up as I tag certain things for sale.  I can remember buying things for the boys, and I remember them wearing them--birthday parties, gathering with friends, first time to meet a great grandparent--look, I know I'm a sentimental fool, but I can't help it!!  I  even remember the few things I purchased at my first Kidsignment sale that are now being resold!!  It's also the end of an era for us--I feel very content with my boys, they are such blessings, but I can't help but wonder--"could we handle one more??"  :)  I know what Jason says, and what my mom says, and what MY head says.  .  .  I guess only time will tell!!!

By the way--I found this great new Carmex product at Wal-Mart today!!  I went for safety pins, but they were out!  You should try it:

I NEED HELP PEOPLE!!

Okay--so sorry for stating the obvious, but I am putting out a cry for help to all of you Mommies with jogging strollers!!  Last year I decided that I was going to make an investment in a jogging stroller!  I checked, and did a little research, and waited for a sale and finally came home with this:

I was so excited about my purchase--it was the first big thing I bought while Jason was away, and I was even able to put it together by myself!!  So here is my problem--WHY CAN'T I GET IT TO WORK RIGHT??  It has a swivel wheel that locks into place--this is important b/c if you are walking at a fast pace or jogging you need to lock it otherwise the thing just bounces all over the place.  Now, if you UNLOCK the swivel wheel it is still very difficult to maneuver.  It will turn right, but once you take your hand and turn the wheel (which is what I've had to do) it just keeps turning right and won't get itself back into place so that you can just go straight--and don't even TRY turning left b/c, well.  .  .you can't.  My other problem is that when the wheel is locked it pulls to the right.  I have tried pumping the tire, tightening the bolt, not taking the dog (I thought for sure she was the problem), unlocking the wheel and flipping it so the gauge is on the other side (again, wishful thinking)--I AM AT A LOSS!  I got so frustrated today I gave up and came home.  A jogging stroller is supposed to make it easier to walk or jog, but I get so tensed up trying to keep my stroller going straight that my arms and shoulders get super sore and I tire out MUCH quicker!  I've also tried using this as my "every day" stroller, when I first got it, I took just this to the beach so I wouldn't need both strollers--I couldn't even maneuver this thing around people, sidewalks, etc.

I know this has to be something I'm doing.  Most of my friends have these strollers and use them all the time.  I would like to be able to use mine for zoo trips and such b/c it has a tray and cup holders and the shade is very adjustable.  My Maclaren is great, but for outings that we will need to be feeding Evan or where we will be doing a lot of walking I would prefer this one. .  .

PLEASE HELP!!!

Deceptively Delicious Debacle

I am going to preface this post by saying--I've never made pancakes before.  .  .but I will do anything to try and get my kiddo to eat better so when he chose the pancake recipe out of my Deceptively Delicious cookbook I was happy to.  . .attempt :)

So-several years ago my parents saw Jessica Seinfeld on Oprah and instantly ordered me her Deceptively Delicious cookbook.  I have pulled it out from time to time since then, but I have never felt quite brave enough to actually attempt any of her recipes.  The last time we went to the pediatrician, he also mentioned it to me.  What people don't understand is my child is picky-and that means he eats NOTHING that he doesn't recognize.  ANYWAYS, in our attempt to have him eating healthier we pulled it out and let him go through and pick the recipes he wanted to try.  Obviously, we didn't tell him there were extra veggies in there, we just simply said we wanted him to pick out some foods.  I was sure to point out the recipes that I knew his friends had taste tested as well.  His pick, SHOCKINGLY, was pancakes and chicken nuggets.  I decided the pancakes looked the easiest, so I told him we would just do breakfast for dinner sometime.  I got myself all ready and then added the pancakes to my weekly menu and shopping list.  Yesterday was the big day!  Jason was going to be late getting home and Camden had basketball practice so it was going to be an early dinner, and I would not have any help from the "residential pancake expert".  I got the pancakes going and geared up for my first flip.  .  .IT. DID. NOT. GO. WELL!!  I'm thinking now, that I didn't have the heat turned up enough, but at the time it was just frustrating!!  LONG story sort of shortened--we sat down to eat and they were slightly "undone" in the middle  Camden tried to like them, I could tell he was making a good attempt b/c he went back for more even though he'd already said he didn't like them.  After his first bite he said "um.  .  .these don't taste like my pancakes.  .  ." I said "really, it's my first time ever making pancakes and I tried really hard.  .  ." then I tasted them and said "you are right, they do taste different, but they sure are good"  to which he responded "yea, I mean, I like them, but I just am really full right now.  .  ."
So next time we do pancakes, Daddy will be making them, per Camden's request!! :)
On this same subject, we have been enforcing a new rule that you have to at least try it before you get down from the table, it seems to be helping.  I'm not sure if he's just the right age or what.  He does try most things, and he will even "choke" some of them down if they don't kill him first.  .  . ;)

IN OTHER NEWS:
I seem to be struggling with letting my little one go away for the weekend.  There is actually an offer on the table, and I've been just sick to my stomach over it!!  I know I went through this with Camden, and really, when he goes away for the weekend I get a little sad--but for some reason I am really freaking out over letting Evan go away for the weekend.  .  .

Another random--CLOTHES SUCK RIGHT NOW.  I've tried on several occasions to go out and by myself some new clothes--I have come back empty handed EVERY time.  Am I the only person with this problem?  Is it the styles, is it my age??  Where is your favorite place to shop?  Help me out here people.  My staples need some updating and replacing--everything is too big in the boob area and it is VERY frustrating!!

I hope everyone is doing well--sorry for my wordiness and my randomness!!  I have tried 2 new Wii Fitness games, and I have one more to try.  Once I'm done--I'll review for you!! :)