Crazy Days of Summer

It's Christmas early here at the "Crazy" house

Guess what arrived at my door via FedEx today?

This beauty . . .

 

It's the Epson Artisan 800.  Remember my shameless begging on this post?  Well, Epson heard my cry and offered to send me one for FREE!  Yes, for Free, folks.  And all they want from me is for me to try it out and then tell you good folks what I think about it.

So, stay tuned.  I'm hooking it up now and am so excited to see what it can do!

Eat your heart out NBC - Maddy calls it early!

Had you been around our house this week, you would have heard quite a bit of political talk going on.  And do you want to know why this is so comical to me?  Hubby has been gone and it's just been me and the two girls.  So, yes.  I've been having political conversations with a three year old.  Here are some funnies for your entertainment:

We were sitting on the couch and a campaign ad for Barack Obama came on:

Maddy:  "Mama, that's Barack Obama.  He's trying to be President."

Mama:  "Yes he is.  But Maddy, remember our conversation the other day?  Mom told you there were two people trying to be President.  What is the name of the other man?"

Maddy:  "Yep.  His name is John McCain."

Mama:  "Maddy, that's right!  And this week, remember we have to go  and vote on which guy we'd like to be our President."

Maddy:  "Yes.  And who are we gonna vote for Mama?"

Mama:  "Well Maddy, who do you think we should vote for?"

Maddy:  "Um . . . John McCain."

Mama:  "Why do you think we should for vote for John McCain?"

Maddy:  "Um . . . 'cause I like him."

Well alrighty then!

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A campaign ad for Barack Obama came across the TV (seems he has more ads running in FL than John McCain).  Maddy's ears perk up and she says to me . . .

"Mom, that's Barack Obama.  He's gonna be on my Presidents mat soon." 

You see, Maddy has a place mat with all the past Presidents listed in order with their picture and name.  Back when we were in Ohio, Great Grandma W had lots of educational place mats.  And we figured out, hey, she's actually learning something from these mats.  So when we returned to Florida, I bought some at Walmart for our own use.  And she's been enjoying them.

So, there you have it folks, Maddy's already calling the winner.

Have you been Boo'd?

Originally posted October 29, 2007

I took the liberty of "BOO"ing my neighbors this week. What am I talking about? Well, it's this fun little game in which you leave a treat at your neighbor's door. There is this cute little poem and sign that you leave with the treat. It's supposed to be done anonymously. So, late last Thursday night, I ran over to my neighbor's house, put the treat by the door, rang the doorbell and RAN! Sounds easy enough, right? So, I moved on to the second neighbor's home. I knew this home would be harder to "BOO" because it's located on a corner lot, thus making it very hard to flee without being spotted. So, I crept up to the door, put the treat at the door and then OH.MY.GOODNESS I hear a car coming down the street. I peered around the corner and crouched down. It's the UPS guy pulling straight up in front of the house. Immediately I see him squinting and trying to see what I'm doing. So, I wait to see if he's actually dropping off a package at this house or the house next door. Oh, ok, he's headed towards the house next door. Hurry, quick, ring the doorbell and run. So, I did. I ran. I hid on the other side of their truck that just happened to be parked on the street. And as I'm crouched down by the truck, my neighbor, the "BOO"ee, came out onto her front lawn to try and spot the "BOO"er. And wouldn't you know it? Neighbor Peter and dog Monty just happened to be walking down the road at that time and spotted some lunatic crouched down beside the truck (yes, I mean me!) So, I try to wave him by as I whisper and say that I'm playing a game. Well, Neighbor Peter understood me perfectly, but Monty . . . OH.NO.SIREEE, he wasn't having any part of that. So, Neighbor Peter is practically dragging Monty away from me, all the while the "BOO"ee is looking in our direction wondering what in the heck is going on over there! Neighbor Peter, being the good sport he is, waved her off saying something about Monty had spotted a cat. So, after the "BOO"ee had retired back to the indoors, I thought it best to explain my fun little game to Neighbor Peter and then swear him to secrecy. Needless to say . . . Y'all, I am out of shape!!!! I got home and I was so winded! Seriously! And it serves me right I guess. 'Cause this is a child's game. And what is a thirty year old women doing running around the neighborhood after dark ringin' doorbells FOR.GOODNESS.SAKE! I know Huney . . . you must be so proud! This is the kind of stuff that I do when I'm left without my husband's supervision!

Notice anything different?

Well, if you look over there to the left, you'll see a new button:

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Yep, this is my new project. I've been working on this for quite sometime. I've built a social networking site for pilot wives. I think it will be fun to connect with some ladies who have something in common with me. I'm hoping that this site will provide pertinent information and encouragement to other wives. So, when you get a chance, head over there and check it. And pass the word a long, please. I launched the site last night and already have 4 members. I'm also seeking sponsors for some giveaways. I'm going to go ahead and stoop to shameless begging. I'd love to be able to give away an Epson Artisan 800 - it's all the rage. I'm wanting one myself, but can't justify the expenditure right now. It's a beauty though. Or maybe to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the lovely people at Oreck would send me one of these to giveaway. Well, a girl can dream - right? Well, pop over there and let me know what you think! I look forward to your comments.