Video of the Week

Last night we met our friends for dinner and then some good times at the arcade. Here Abbie is trying her skills at a friendly game of skee ball. As you can see, she needs to work on her form.  I think she would be awesome at Shot Put.  I give it a year or two and she will be whopping on her dad in Skee Ball and bringing home the big prizes.

Coordinated like her mother... from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

What a day

Remember this post about the hormonal roller coaster I was on last month?  Well it's beginning to become a routine.  I have been my normal, happy, smart ass self until today.  Today I plummeted into this person who could not stop crying.  I'm sure it's caused by these raging hormones that I can't seem to keep in check when I am stressed out, under pressure and menstrating (I know...TMI...but it's the truth).  I seriously need to call my doctor and see how I can get off of this ride!!  But until then, I will just have to rely on this home remedy pictured below.  This bright ray of sunshine who lifts my spirits after a hell-a-cious day at the office.

Granted it took a 10 hour work day, a few tears, about 2 dozen tissues, a stop at the liquor store for some much needed adult beverages and the store for a milk run.  But finally at 8 pm I had my arms wrapped around this girl and all was good in the world again.

Video of the Week-Flashback!!

I was rocking Abbie to sleep tonight while her mobile was playing and it took me back to the days. The days when Abbie was just learning all about the big umbrella over her head and the music it played while soothing her (and Momma through the monitor) to sleep. That same music still soothes her to sleep today. Although I have taken off the umbrella and now have the animals projecting on the ceiling. It kinda creeps me out when I see an elephant flashing on her ceiling. But as long as it helps soothe my daughter to sleep, they can creep me out as much as they want.

I present to you this vintage video of Abbie and her mobile.

Flashback-Abbie and her Mobile from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

What a week

It's late on a Saturday night.  I am sitting in my big comfy chair, watching 48 Hours and enjoying my weekend.  It's been such a busy week for this girl.

•  I had my first lesson on a riding lawnmower and failed.  Maybe one day I will look as smooth and controlled as my husband was in this video.
• My blood pressure has been elevated since learning of my husband's newest purchase.

 

2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650

• I turned another year older. 

My discovery upon getting into the shower that morning.

• I began my birthday with a wonderful breakfast at McDonald's.

 

 

• And ended my birthday with a much needed ice cream run to CherryBerry.

 

 

• With the beautiful weather, I enjoyed some outdoor fun with Abbie.  Introducing her to sidewalk chalk and bubbles.  Both of which she stuck in her mouth.  I am very thankful to read the words, "NON TOXIC".

 

• I have had to disinfect Abbie's tub toys twice today due to the fact that she has shit in the tub the past two nights.  Tonight I caught a glimpse of the poop face but lifted her out of the tub just in time for her to drop her load in the bathtub.  And then while fishing out the waste, she continued to finish her job on the bathroom rug. Another chapter in Tales from the Tub.  I can't wait until potty training. 

Tomorrow starts a new week.  I'm sure it won't be nearly as disgusting and monumental as this week has been.  There is never a dull moment in the life of a full time working mother.  It keeps me on my toes and makes me love my life even more.  I may just want to start buying stock in Clorox.

Two and a Half Minutes with Abbie

Another month has past.  My daughter is 16 months old.  Pretty soon she will be 16 years old.  Going on her first date, starting her first job, cruising main.  What?  Kids don't cruise main anymore?  I remember the days of "cruising main".  I would put $5 worth of gas in 1979 Cutlass Supreme.  Back in 1995, that would get you far at $1.29/gallon.  Then my friends & I would load up, roll down the windows and crank up Coolio's, Fantastic Voyage and take a ride down the same stretch of road all night until it was time to head home so I could be in the house before my curfew.   

Ahhh, those where the days.  I can't even imagine what Abbie will be entertaining herself with when she is 16 years old.  How about we just sit back and enjoy this month's edition of Two and a Half Minutes with Abbie and pretend that she stays 16 months forever.  

Two and a Half Minutes with Abbie-March from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

I apologize for my absence...

...but I have been on vacation.  

On Thursday, Charlie, Abbie & I hopped on a Southwest flight to spend 4 glorious days in the beautiful & spectacular state of Colorado.

We traveled there to celebrate a very important anniversary.  10 years of friendship with these wonderful people.

During this time, I...

• enjoyed the breathtaking scenery
• ate too much food
• spent too much money
• skied until my body couldn't take it anymore
• soaked my aching muscles in a hot tub
• drank enough to feel a buzz but not so much that I had my head in the toilet
• partied a little too late for a mother
• bonded with my family 
• got away from a job that was making me very irritable
• laughed so hard until I cried
• slept very few hours but yet still had the energy to tend to a toddler the next morning
• successfully traveled with possibly the best child ever

Now it's back to reality. Back to working eight hour days, housework, losing the 4 lbs I gained over vacation, cooking dinners, blogging, learning HTML, scheduled bath times and early bed times.  God I miss you already, Colorado.  Hope to see you again soon.

Video of the Week

It just amazes me how much Abbie is learning these days!! Exactly one year ago, she was just learning how to roll over and now look at her...trying to break free!!

She's Trying to Break Free!! from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.