The greatest video ever...seriously...ever

I'm going to do a little phoning in today. You know...first day after a long weekend. I just can't quite rally. But this video will make you will laugh out loud...I promise.

Also I'm going to do some hopping today. I love finding new blogs!

Follow Me Back Tuesday by Little Yaya's

Tuesday Tag-Along by Twee Poppets

Tuesday Train by I'm Just Sayin'

Tuesday Blog Hop by Fabulous Finds by Nimbler Grove

Red Writing Hood, Take 2

This week's prompt for Red Writing Hood:
One of the my favorite movies is The Brave Little Toaster (oh and this is Ericka by the way). To pay homage to one of my favorites, I thought we'd write a short piece of prose (or a poem if you so choose) from the perspective of a broken inanimate object. It doesn't necessarily have to be a toaster but it should most definitely be inanimate!

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Hmmm. I appear to have missed that broken part...so let's call this a broken agreement :)

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Also I just wanted to take a second and thank you all for your support yesterday. I've been stressed and tired and needed to vent. It's awesome to know I'm not alone.

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If Diary Found Please Return to Nike'

Day 1:
This is going to be SO AWESOME! We're going to spend every single day together. Today was so much fun. We ran and ran and ran.

Day 23:
Every day may have been a stretch. But 6 days a week is still a lot of quality time. Today we rode a bike until I was wind chapped. So much fun.

Day 42:
You know, 5 days a week is plenty of cardio. Tonight's core training class was a blast. Why don't people play Ace of Base more often? Their stuff rocks!!

Day 78:
Hmmm...I'm not sure about these workout videos.

Day 156:
Three times a week is still good...right? Um, also, I'm not sure if this is a good time or not, but the name is ni-KAY not ni-KEE. No big deal. Just a little bit annoying that you can't seem to get it right.

Day 201:
I've been relegated to the back of the closet. Completely forgotten. Alone...I'm so ALONE. My existence is futile. I occasionally throw a shoelace out into the light to remind her I'm still here, but she continues to ignore me.

Day 205:
She knows the dust is bad for my asthma. Does she care? Apparently not.

Day 230:
You know I can see you from down here. And guess what? It's not your best angle. Your ass looks like a ziploc bag full of cottage cheese.

Day 247:
Bitch.

Day 367:
This is going to be SO AWESOME! We're going to spend every single day together. All is forgiven...

I love that it's him, but I wish it was me

Woo...two posts in one day? Slow down fast car! I'm a day late to link up with Shell, but I thought I'd jump in anyway since this has been on my mind.

For any of my new friends who don't know, Husband is a stay-at-home dad. He takes care of the Pie and I go to work. It sucks.

Watching them together is perhaps the greatest joy in my life. He loves her with everything he is and the feeling is mutual. She is the definition of daddy's girl. He recently said, "I think I was meant to be a dad." I agree whole-heartedly. He's amazing with her. I go to sleep every night hoping that there will be more babies for him to love and spoil and snuggle and squeeze down the road.

All of that is fantastic. The problem is that I'm jealous. It's an ugly truth, but a truth nonetheless. I want her face to fill with joy when she sees me. I want her to reach for me ( a new trick that is currently driving a truckload of salt into the wound...and not the good kind of Salt). I want her eyes to sparkle and her little mouth to drop open in a gummy grin at the sheer expectation of me being close.

Don't get me wrong. She loves me. I am her mama. She snuggles and gives kisses and likes to have a hand or foot on me to make sure I'm close by. But daddy is number 1. I don't want to take that spot from him. I don't want him to lose that status I just wish I could share it. Be co-number 1. Like co-captains, but with fewer dorky outfits and much less being aggressive...BE AGGRESSIVE BE BE AGGRESSIVE!

Alright...I know it's time to move on once cheerleader references show up to the party. Bottom line is that it sucks I can't be home with them. I cry on the way to work...a lot. I miss them like crazy. And slowly we're trying to figure out a plan and take the steps to remedy that.

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self.

Okay, so I'm going to jump in on Paper Mama's photo challenge this week. If you don't know Chelsey at The Paper Mama, go check her out. NOW! To see other entries go here.

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This weeks guest judge: Lindsay of Linkie Lueville.

This weeks challenge: Self.

The challenge: This weeks challenge is just a bit different. I would LOVE to see your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty) in the photo, but it's not a requirement this week. Take a self portrait. Celebrate you!

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As you can see Pie decided to help me with this shot...

Wordless Wednesday {Peek-a-boo}

Housekeeping. You want me fluff pillow?

I'm doing some housekeeping/catching up today...here we go.

The lovely Sara at Everyday Life with the Nevilles tagged me...

1) Would you ever skydive?
Yes, but I'd probably tinkle in my pants a little.

2) Do you prefer baths or showers?
Showers. I like the theory of baths, but then I start thinking about sitting there in your own filth-water and the constant fight to keep the water warm. Then it just seems like too much work.

3) What is the best vacation you've ever been on?
My honeymoon. It was the best week of my life. I've had some really fun, fantastic ones since...but that's the tops.

4) How do you and your hubby (or boyfriend) celebrate anniversaries?
We celebrated our 4th anniversary by getting married. Our standards have dropped off considerably since then. :) Now it's usually a card and extra kisses.

5) Have you ever had sex in a public place? If yes, where?
I have family that read this so I'll say no, in fact I've NEVER had sex. I have proof...my baby is adopted! See?! Completely asexual!

6) If you could be one person for a day, who would it be?
Maybe Oprah. I'd like to see what it's like to know so many famous people and have more money than I know what to do with. Or better yet, Stephenie Meyer...a published author with more money than I know what to do with. That way I get the cash without people knowing that much about me.

7) What is your favorite color and why?
I don't really have one. My clothes fall into the black, gray, blue, green category. Though I have lots of purple things, including (at my desk right now) my ruler, post-its, stapler, pencil and cell cover. Hmmm...maybe purple?

8) Is there anything that really scares you?
Not being able to move past this point in my life. As many things currently that are wonderful (Pie namely, and you awesome dudes) we're struggling to make ends meet. Like just about everybody, the recession has kicked our butts and the stress is no fun. And the added stress of really wanting a different career doesn't help. It's terrifying to think that having to fight this hard to stay above water will last too much longer.

Sara should have asked me how cute I think her Hudson is. The answer is VERY. And now for my 8 questions.

1) Do you have any tattoos? What/where?
2) Where were you born?
3) What was the first drink you had legally after turning 21?
4) Which side of bed do you sleep on (if you were standing at the foot of the bed)?
5) What is your favorite curse word?
6) What is your favorite band from the 80s? Bonus points if it's a hair metal band.
7) Do you believe in ghosts/ufo/the supernatural?
8) Who holds the #1 spot on your freebie list? You know what list I mean {wink, wink}

Now I have to tag 8 more bloggy wonders to participate in this activity...

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My bloggy friend Cris at JUS KEEP SMILING passed this award onto me. Thanks mama! If you don't know Cris, take a second and check her out!
The Rules:
• Thank the blogger who awarded it to you.
Check, But I'll say it again...thanks Cris!!

• Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience using five (5) words.
Processing my life in words

• Pass it on to 10 other blogs which you feel have real substance.
I'm going to cheat on this one...see below

I'm tagging and passing the award onto the same spectacular 8 ladies. Woo hoo! Double activities...how's that for multi-tasking?! And the ladies are:

Mrs Gloves at A Grande Life
Heather at In The Land Of Crazy
Kristi at Live and Love...Out Loud
Tiffany at Mom-Nom.Com
Michelle at Momma's Pixie Dreams
Nikki at My Fantabulous Wonderful Life
Brandi at My Three Bubs
Emily at Wife, Check. Mom, Check. Now What?

***ONE MORE***

I think I may have missed following back some of my new friends, if I have let me know in the comments and I'll remedy that today!

Monday Minute

Who was your high school Sweet Heart?
No high school sweetheart, I was too cool for serious dating then. Heh. But I married my college sweetheart.

What is your favorite vegetable to eat?
Hmmm, since I'm a vegetarien this one is hard, but I'd have to say roasted or grilled broccoli

Do you plan on dressing up for Halloween, if yes, what do you have in mind?
No dressing up for me. Pie is still too littel to go out, so we'll be manning the door. I am looking for her costume though...

Are you a reality show junkie? If so, what is your guilty pleasure?
Sadly yes. I have a bit of a problem. Currently my favorites are Teen Mom, Top Chef and Project Runway.

What year did you graduate high school?
Oh god...this is going to make me feel old. It was 1995.