Michelle Smiles

Teaching my children to question authority, except mine.

Randomness

September30

The commentators on ESPN’s Monday Night Football suck.

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Never get disgusted with the Steelers playing a boring/awful game and go to bed at halftime.  They will invariably surprise you with an exciting second half win.  GO STEELERS!

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Tessa slept 8 hours straight last night.  GO TESSA!

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My 2 year old can out drama your 2 year old.  Can too.

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Can too.

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I’ve had a post languising in my drafts file for 2 months about the loss of modesty when having a baby.  I had more people touch my no-no areas in those 3 days than in the rest of my life combined.  I am pretty sure they were lined up 3 deep to check the state of my cervix at one point.  Random people would grab my boob to weigh in on the nursing issue.  I think the guy who delivered flowers to my room might have even copped a feel.  The strangest part of it was that by the end of my stay I didn’t care anymore – and I am pretty modest in normal situations.

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I was thinking about what I might wear to Blissdom ’08 while I was showering this morning.  I don’t normally think much about what I will wear to future events but my wardrobe choices are rather small right now because my normal clothing seems rather small to this post partum momma.  And there are few occasions that I have the opportunity to wear an outfit that doesn’t include a 2 year old and a 2 month old as the primary accessiories.  I quickly settled on something I knew would fit and be comfortable.  It is probably woefully out of fashion – it has been 3 years since I visited the fall semi-professional corner of my closet.  Sadly, I don’t really care.  Let’s just hope that not too many of the bloggers attending Blissdom ’08 blog about fashion.  Hopefully, Mrs. Fussypants will be too busy running the show to snap a photo and use me as a “don’t” example on her Fight the Frump posts.

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Steve is going out of town for 3 days and leaving me all alone with the girls.  I’m scared…hold me.

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I find it interesting that many of the people who objected so strenuously to a comprehensive medical coverage bill because it smacked of socialism are now big cheerleaders for the $700 billion bailout bill.

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The Amazing Race started on Sunday.  That makes me ridiculously happy.  Steve jokes about us going on that show.  Ummm, no.  I would totally be that woman everyone hates and roots against.  I love to travel and experience other cultures but I hate the process of getting from point A to point B.  I would whine and bitch to my husband.  Everyone at home would say “why is that great guy married to that shrew?”  Just ask Deanna about the time I threw my luggage down the escalator when we were coming home from Paris.

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I was appalled to hear that Ben Rothlisberger’s contract is worth $102 million.  I love Ben but how skewed are the priorities in our country when someone who can throw a ball well can make that obscene amount of money while teachers and social workers barely make a living wage at his age.  The things we reward as a society  (being attractive, acting, play sports well, etc) really disturbs me.

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Can too.

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15 Comments to

“Randomness”

  1. On September 30th, 2008 at 10:29 am Kim Says:

    Are you SURE your 2 year old can out drama my 2 year old? We are starting to call Alex our diva, because we aren’t sure what the male equivalent to that is. And I agree that the commentators suck. I ususally just turn the volume off. 🙂

  2. On September 30th, 2008 at 10:45 am amy Says:

    I’m not for socialized healthcare and I do not favor the “crap sandwich” of a bailout. At least I’m consistent!!

    You are SO right about what we reward. Very disappointing.

    Go Tessa! 8 hours is awesome!

  3. On September 30th, 2008 at 12:36 pm melany Says:

    AGREE! AGREE! AGREE! WITH ALL OF IT.

    Except the Amazing Race – don’t watch it.

    And a Pilar vs. Sabrina drama-off would be interesting.

  4. On September 30th, 2008 at 3:53 pm karen Says:

    I liked Russell Crowe’s bailout plan. Give each of the American citizens $1.000.000. Really. Would that not boost the economy? I’d help out my mortgage company by paying off my house, and I’d help my bank by making a huge deposit – and I’d even do my part by investing some down on Wall Street.

    He’s a friggin genious.

  5. On September 30th, 2008 at 4:05 pm Maria Says:

    I am a bit behind here but I like the new blog look. I agree, having a baby throws modesty out the window 😉
    Maria

  6. On September 30th, 2008 at 6:14 pm Alleen Says:

    Can not…..

    And I’m with Amy – I don’t go for either one.

  7. On September 30th, 2008 at 8:13 pm Bobbi Says:

    HUH!! Maybe they should have a face-off. I think Reese would be a strong competitor.

    Three days? Yup, I am with you, Joe leaves Fr, but only for two days this time–but it is going to be 4-5 days once to twice a month the next few months. I feel for you. I have been there with an infant and a toddler. It is tough!! Whine away!!

  8. On September 30th, 2008 at 10:25 pm Andrea Says:

    Oh, I think my two year old could give you a run for Sabrina’s money. Especially today.

    And yes, the commentators suck. Tony Kornheiser makes me want to poke my eye balls out with a toothpick.

    I’ve never gotten in to Amazing Race. Yes me, self-professed reality show junkie has never watched that show.

  9. On October 1st, 2008 at 10:35 am emily Says:

    “I find it interesting that many of the people who objected so strenuously to a comprehensive medical coverage bill because it smacked of socialism are now big cheerleaders for the $700 billion bailout bill”

    I’m so glad someone else pointed this out……I agree totally!

  10. On October 2nd, 2008 at 7:57 am Heather Says:

    Yes, my modesty went out the window when I had DD. And yes, little girls are such drama queens!!! Once mine was crying about a year ago and I was asking why she was so upset. Get this, she really did take her hands off her teary eyes and tell me “I’m not upset!” Hmmmm. When does PMS start in girls????

  11. On October 2nd, 2008 at 12:22 pm Angie Says:

    Gabbie is giving us a drama queen of a time too! Seriously, she doesn’t want to cooperate with much of anything anymore, including sleeping! I just keeping 3 has to be better right?

  12. On October 2nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm Kim Says:

    My 2 year old ds is more dramatic than my 2 year old dd. Unfortunately I think my 1 year old ds is almost as dramatic as his brother. I just keep hoping that the drama will fade.

  13. On October 2nd, 2008 at 5:14 pm carla Says:

    so much to agree with…I too went to bed…I too was SHOCKED at Big Bens money…I too wanna be held (and wish I lived closer to proffer holdage your way)

    I SO JEALOUS OF BLISSDOM.

    cant wait for details.

  14. On October 3rd, 2008 at 3:44 pm Nash Says:

    I think you and I are great minds that think alike. I just made “Randomness” a title on my family blog today. 🙂

  15. On October 13th, 2008 at 11:10 am Katie Says:

    I would so totally root for ya in Amazing Race..you should do it! 😉

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