Updated Face Pictures

So, it's one week later and I'm amazed at how different I look. I added a "1 week later" picture to the before/after collage. Check out the difference! I also find it amazing at how fat my face got when I was on prednisone for allergies. UGH!

So is Momma a Cougar or is Daddy a Cinnabon or Both?

martinis for milk: Cougar Crossing

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Cougar Crossing

*This post has been edited since its original posting.

Full disclosure: On my "work from home" day, the huz and I try to grab a coffee at the cafe where I sometimes go to work. We drop Nate at school, take the Goose along and try to have a bit of husband and wife time (while she tears the place apart and we futilely bribe her with a chocolate chip cookie). Then they walk home while I get some work done. It's a sweet ritual actually.

Some weeks it's packed in there. Others, not so much. Last week it was just us and a pair of moms avec enfants nearby. Lucy was, without a doubt, in their way as they were leaving. J wrangled her wriggly self out of the way and the mom was all, "That's OK. She's so cute..." and then the reckoning came.

"Oh, I recognize you from the drop-in," said the mom blushing. I subconsciously narrowed my eyes in her direction and she was quick to recover. "--Your daughter! I recognized your daughter... ahem... from the drop-in."

I am not the jealous type. I don't entertain the thought that my recently un-jobbed husband will end up in some kind of Little Children-esque neighbourhood tryst. (OK maybe I do sometimes, but then I kind of giggle. Because really? The huzzle? He generates enough belly button lint to knit a sweater. Only I could still find the sexy in that.) But I was totally offended by this woman trying to play me like I don't know what goes on at the drop-in centre.

Bitch, you think I don't know? You think I didn't spend the last five years checking out the hot dad ass at the music class, the gym class, the library? You think I don't have the lake to the Danforth covered? You think I haven't given a select few worth mentioning nicknames like Bon Jovi Dad and Chandler Dad? Shiiiit.

I have always said that my husband's target market was gay men and cougars. Those are the two groups who are wise enough to see his awesomeness. They have been around the block, battered around and know a nice guy when they see one.

This was not an issue in our twenties -- for me at least -- except when we'd go one cottage benders with our gay friends and some bold acquaintance would inevitably try to crawl into bed with J. Yes, with me in it. But the cougar drool would only appear if we were at say... a Huey Lewis concert at Casino Rama. (J LOVES Huey Lewis! His CHFI taste in music only makes him more appealing to cougars.)

But now that my peers (and myself included) are on the doorstep of cougardom (perhaps we're still pumas), I've been wondering whether women my age would start noticing my husband as a catch. Add the boredom of motherhood to the mix, a pinch of the huzzle's amazing way with kids and ding ding ding -- this cake is baked. The huz suddenly has the appeal of a Cinnabon with extra frosting on the side.

J, of course, eats this up. "Oh, we're on our way there right now!" Say what? After years of being "just a friend" he's loving the "hot dad" neighbourhood celebrity status. But drop-in mamas, watch your backs. This cougar's got sharp claws.

CC Updates

Just recently, CC started saying "Daddy, I love you." Granted, it's not super clear but you know what she's saying. Also, in the morning when she wakes up she tells me, "daddy work." Each day I'm amazed at the new words in her vocabulary. Right now, she only has 2 or 3 word sentences but she likes to talk.

CC loves to color. A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a table and 4 chairs at Big Lots. She loves it! It has become her area: to color, work with Play Doh, etc. The great thing about the table/chairs, it only costs $39.00 so who cares if she draws on it. This morning we were coloring (which has become a morning ritual) and I tried to sit in the blue chair. Oh no! She immediately said, "No, Ra Ra." I quickly moved to "my" chair, the red one.

She's a sweet girl and I feel very fortunate to have a job that is flexible enough to allow me to spend time with her. We love you, CC!

You're never too old...

to participate in the President's Challenge. Remember participating in this challenge when you were in school? I do. So, I thought what the heck. I created an account and will document my fitness activities to "win" an award. :-)

Great Website

CC loves this website, Starfall.

Lots of New Posts and Pictures

I finally took some time this morning to download/upload/post pictures. To see all of them, scroll down on the page. I must have the events on the correct day or it makes me crazy.

CC's mommy

A Weekend of Fun

Mommy and Daddy kept me very busy this weekend! On Saturday, after a tasty breakfast, we went to the Larchmont Spring Carnival. Here, I rode a pony, ran an obstacle course, met a boy and some of mommy's friends. I even got to get into a police car and fire truck! Cool.

After a busy morning, it was off to lunch at Cogan's in Ghent. Mommy and daddy like this place and were a little "out of the box" when they ordered the Pirate Pizza and not their normal 5 cheese. I liked the pizza but could have really used a beer to wash it all down.

This of course led me to our final Saturday event, the Norfolk Beer Festival. Did I have fun or what!? There were lots and lots of people,, it was hot, and I even cheered on the boy scouts. Daddy enjoyed the beer, even though he should have drank more. I even think mommy had fun; however, it was a little on the warm side and she looked uncomfortable. Did I mention that I did not have a nap at all on Saturday?

Sunday was more exctiment. We went to the Airshow at Langley Airforce Base. I saw some really neat hardware and watched some good looking pilots turn dinosour poop into noise! I love jet noise; however, the music to my ears is the rumble of a Wright Radial Whirlwind engine! Awesome. Airshows are fun and I got away with alot. Mommy bought me a 9 dollar Dove bar and I got it all over my face! I was looking cool until she had daddy wipe it off.

We left the show early to avoid the traffic and went to Sam's Club. I am glad Daddy was driving because it gave me the opportunity to take a nap; I needed one. It was hot and today and yesterday was busy.

We finally got home and Mommy suggested we should go to the pool. So we did! I like swimming. Well ok, it is bobbing around in the pool on daddy's arm. We had fun and mommy was able to get in a quick workout. She is looking fine! She tells me behind daddy's back that she is getting into shape for my wedding. The whole mother-of-the-bride thing, I guess.

Daddy fixed some brats and Mommy some beans for dinner, so tonight will be fun. Please pull my finger?! We played on the hammock in the back yard before bathtime and bed time. I had a great day with my parents. They are alot of fun!

I am sure Mommy will have some pix here shortly so check back soon. I want everyone to check out my icecream face!!

Beerfest 2009

Airpower Over HR 2009

Exercising with Mommy

Today after mommy's walk/jog/run, I worked out with her on our deck. As you can see, I've got the form down quite well.

A Sunday morning with daddy....

and a good book. Auntie Anne gave me the book, Princess Baby, and I LOVE IT! This morning when I woke up, I hung out with mommy and daddy bed. At my request, daddy read the book to me several times. Isn't he great?

Spring Carnival Pictures

My very first (and second) pony ride.

Ms. Amy's Family

This past weekend, Ms. Amy's mother-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Diehl Rhodes, passed away. We want you to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm Falling Apart

It's hell getting old. A couple of weeks ago I went to the dermatologist about a rash that I'd had on my hands for 4-5 weeks. The first trip resulted in a cortisone shot that did nothing but keep me awake for 2 days. The second trip a week later, resulted in 20 days of prednisone and some really expensive hand foam. A couple of days into the prednisone and the rash was gone. By the way, the dermatologist said the rash was allergy related (not contact allergens but inhaled allergens). Well, here it is 4 days left on the prednisone and the rash is back. AARGH!

Also, last Friday I started having some eye troubles and just assumed that it was a side-effect of the prednisone. Well, it continued to get worse this week. So, yesterday afternoon I went to the urgent care at my doctor's office. What is it? I have not one, but two pink eyes! I don't recall ever having pink eye as a kid. Oh well! Now, I'm on an eye antibiotic. Oh yeah! The doctor said that the prednisone has pretty much killed my immune system so I'm susceptible to all kinds of good things. UGH!

Vent over...

PS If you look at my eyes in the before/after pictures, you'll see the pink eye! GROSS!!

I love our deck...

Notice that the baby has her own chair and blanket.

CC and Chocolate

CC LOVES chocolate. For Easter, her daddy bought a big bag of chocolate from Sam's Club. I hid (or thought I'd hid) the bag of chocolate goodies in the closet. Well, this morning, I watched CC go to the closet, open the door, take a piece of chocolate (Rolo), unwrap it, and eat it. Now, she has chocolate on her face. Oh wait! She got a wipe out of the dispenser and is washing her face. That's my girl!

I'm a princess....

just check out my crown.

Before and After Pictures

This morning I had a laser skin rejuvenation treatment. WOW! What a huge difference in just a few hours. The treatment itself lasted about 20-30 minutes and the pulse of light felt like someone was snapping a rubber band on my face. Some areas were more sensitive than others but I survived. Okay, I took a Darvocet, just in case. Of course, I wanted to track the before and after so here are some pictures. All the "brown spots" will eventually "flake off" to leave a clear complexion; several days to a week. All of the redness in the "1 hour later" pictures represents the sun damage on my skin. The white areas (which are very few) represent the skin without sun damage. Granted, they aren't flattering pictures of me, but I don't care. I will be ready for my 20 year high school reunion this summer. :-)




If you really want to see a close up, click on the picture. I have no shame!

CC Says Her Name

This afternoon while sitting on the backporch coloring and writing with CC, she told us her first and last name.  If you don't know, she refers to herself as RaRa.  So, she said RaRa D. (fill in the last name).  It's so cute the way she says it!

Napping with Mommy