A collection of unfinished posts

Apparently I have very little time, stamina, focus or tenacity. This is a compiled list of posts that I started and apparently never finished. I call them my collection of premature evacuations. Enjoy!

May 19, 2012
Whew. This week has been tasking already and its only WEDNESDAY! I have been asked 12 times for fruit snacks (what is it with those damn fruit snacks?? are they laced with baby opiates?)
COMMENTARY: Still true as of today. But, I have been able to bribe her with them to poopoo in the potty. I think of that as a win. Fight fire with fruit flavored fire!

August 22, 2011
Everyone always says to write down the funny things your kids say, or do, so that you can remember these moments to embarrass them later in life...So here it goes. Lately Ella has been cracking Jeff and me up. Like, the LOL kinda laugh. I will admit, she has a unique dancing style that makes me laugh so hard that I have been brought to tears. She plants her feet and moves her hips in this quasi-Elvis homage...maybe you have to be there. I keep trying to get a video, but she is apparently camera shy.
COMMENTARY: I think that you did have to be there, although I should update with a new list of funny things that she has said lately. I find her pretty freaking hilarious.

May 24, 2011
I don't really know what I expected "mommyhood" to entail. I wasn't sure how I would feel about adding a new title to my name: Meagan- mommy. I knew that we had a plan; graduate college, get married, buy a house, have insurance, start a family. My plan worked, we had no trouble getting pregnant and we brought our sweet Ella Marie into the world. I knew I loved her, although she was a stranger to me. I knew that her safety and care was now my number one concern. I knew that she made our house feel more like a home. I didn't know if she was the best decision that I had ever made. I don't mean this quite as harshly as it may sound. I guess I just mean that I didn't (and still don't) feel that she "completes" my life, like some sort of missing puzzle piece of my life. I will say that when Tom Cruise said, "You complete me" in Jerry Maguire, I did not swoon. I thought, seriously??? You should not need another individual to complete you...stupid, line.
As I think about this new baby on the way, I wonder if my attitude will change.
COMMENTARY: Must have been a bad week because it does sound pretty harsh. That may be why its not pubished. But, that being said, it still is true. And I am still able to love my kids with the fiery passion of the sun. They are awesome.

May 3, 2011
The Prince got married and the bad guy dies in the end...this weekend has been brought to you by Disney!
The Prince...
I will say that I was equally thrilled by both of these history making events. I woke up at 6:30am to catch the Royal Wedding highlights and the balcony kiss...followed by the newly weds driving off in the wine-fueled Aston Martin! I loved it.
COMMENTARY: The "bad man" that died was Osoma Bin Laden. That week was totally brought to you by Disney and the great men and women of the armed forces.

February 21, 2011
I know they make doggie doors, but do you think that they make screen doors with kiddie doors? I guess if you get a big enough doggie door a small toddler would fit through too...does that mean that Ella has to wear the magnetic collar that opens and closes the door, too?? Wouldnt that be great, you come over for a playdate and Ella is wearing a collar and climbing through a doggie door. Child Protective Services, we have a free-range child!!
I dont really think that a kiddie door is a good idea (well, kinda) but Ella LOVES playing outside, so all day long she is in and out...in and out....in and out...along with the dogs and these damn flies! Yes, flies. Ewww. Thats where this kiddie door would be awesome. All the same in and outs- no flies!
COMMENTARY: I just needed to wait another year and Ella can unlock and open the door all by herself. Although, the though of her with a collar on still makes me laugh. Ha, free range kids!

August 27, 2010
So, I get the premise...Advertising guys on Madison Avenue who work hard and play harder (usually with their secretary), while drinking martinis at lunch and chain smoking. Recently, Jeff started watching and consequently drinking more whiskey. I guess as long as he isnt haveing an affair at the office then we are all good.
COMMENTARY: Then the damn show took a two year break.