Mister America

Please to enjoy this photo of Jeremy at my friend Mia's Chinese banquet wedding reception:



Jeremy was pretending to be a pageant queen at the urging of the DJ, who was making all the guests play a silly game in order to take home the table centerpiece. Jeremy spent most of the time posing, blowing us kisses, and walking around with a smug look on his face. Props to our tablemate and new friend Lionel for snapping this shot.
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Musical Beds

It's everyone's least favorite game! Perhaps you've played at your house, too?

Round 1:
Everyone in their own beds.

Round 2:
(after Savannah cries and wakes up Chelsea)
Savannah in big chair with me.
Chelsea in her bed, with Jeremy on the floor next to her.

Round 3:
Savannah in big bed with Jeremy.
Chelsea still in her bed.
Mommy on the couch.

Round 4:
Savannah back in her crib.
Chelsea still in bed.
Mommy comes back to her own bed.

Round 5:
(after Chelsea wakes up repeatedly for no apparent reason)
Chelsea in big bed with Daddy.
Savannah still in crib.
Mommy back to the couch.

How to determine the winner:
Winner? Hahaha! There is no winner!
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California Stylee

How the girls kept busy for the past couple of months in San Diego:

Swimming

Baking

(Trying to fatten cousin Kendra up with sweet treats, but mostly just helping Uncle Pete gain 5 pounds! Sorry, Peter!!!)

Shredding

(aka Doing the 30 Day Shred, we might've eaten a few of the treats, too.)

Riding in style with Auntie Bev and Oma.

Visiting every book store and toy store in a 10 mile radius.

But only if they have a train table.

Waking up early. Way too early.

Eating pizza with Grandma and Grandpa.

Workin' out on the treadmill with Opa.

(Had to work off some of that pizza, too.)

Playing with make-up.

And just being ridiculously happy to be near family and friends.

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LeaveMyBody

This is my husband. He is made of awesome.



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Whose Vocabulary Is It, Anyway?

Making plans this morning, on a rare foggy day in San Diego.

Me: Chelsea, what would you like to do today?

Chelsea: Not something that involves the fog.

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Later, getting ready to go into Barnes and Noble.

Me: Should we bring the diaper bag?

Chelsea: Let's bring the diaper bag, to prevent Savannah from pooping.

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Involves? Prevent? How is it that she can use those words correctly but can't remember what she ate for breakfast?
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Heidi Needs

This is a meme my friend Marcos sent me on Facebook. You Google your name with the word needs behind it, all in quotes, and then post what comes up. Here's what Google says "Heidi needs:"

1. Heidi needs more privacy.

2. Heidi needs attention, too.

3. Heidi needs to finish her latest novel.

4. Heidi needs someone to love her (don't we all?)

5. Heidi needs our help.

6. Heidi needs a friend and so do I.

7. Heidi needs to remember that blood is thicker than water.

8. Heidi needs to be in the spotlight so bad that she is two steps away from being a coked-out porn star.

9. Heidi needs to go away.

10. Heidi needs to dump that loser.

(Mine is obviously messed up by the fact that I share a name with a much-hated celebrity, Heidi Montag. But it makes for some pretty hilarious "needs" dontcha think?)
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Get Ready to Rummmmbbble

Massachusetts vs California: February Battle

Round 1: Getting Ready to Go Somewhere

Massachusetts: Sweaters, jackets, boots, mittens, and hats. Snow pants optional.
California: Sunscreen. Shoes optional.

Winner: California.
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Round 2: Baby-sitting options.

Massachusetts: Graduate students. Going rate of 10-12 dollars per hour.
California: Grandparents. Going rate of FREE.

Winner: California.
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Round 3: Living arrangements.

Massachusetts: Two-bedroom apartment. Baby and preschooler in same room waking each other up. Often broken washer and dryer in basement.
California: Five bedroom house. Children in separate rooms! Working washer and dryer in house!

Winner: California.
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Battle Winner: California, by a landslide!
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