A Letter...

A letter to Maryland drivers...

Dear MD drivers,

This past Friday I was driving down the road I hate the most in this town b/c no one knows how to use the turn signals. I have always been a good driver, always following the rules, sometimes I would speed, well not so much now with my first born child. But over all I have been a good driver. Well to all the drivers on let's just say EAST street, why don't you know how to drive? Do you not know that I have a 6 month old in the back seat??

First I have someone in a work van almost crash into the front of my car making a left hand turn, and not wanting to wait for traffic to clear and take that chance to make the turn.

Then I have someone cut right in front of me, they do not even look to see that I am coming and I have to slam on my brakes! What were you thinking driver? As I drove by this person they did not even see me giving what I like to call "Mommy Glare". Hello, do you not see that I have a child?? I mean you can see his car seat through the window! He just kept on driving.

Then on the very same day we were heading to Daddy's work to pay him a visit when some lady was driving 20 mph in a 40mph zone. All you can see through her window is her pointing out landmarks and chatting away. Again, lady I think they can see w/o you pointing it out to them and going 20mph. In our town, you must keep with the speed limit lady or else you will hear it or get honked at. But I am not a honker MD drivers, I am just not. I guess I am too considerate. I talk under my breath and give "Mommy glares".

So please watch out for Mom's in mini vans or any mom that you see has a child in the back seat. You do not need to go fast and you do not need to make that turn RIGHT NOW. I am sure the place will be there when you get there. I can't help but say I have become a defensive driver ever since I have had my little one and I do not want anything to happen to him.

Thank you MD drivers for hearing me out. Have a great day and I will see you out on the road. If you see the "Mommy Glare", it might not be coming from me...just thought you should know that.

Jenny-first time mom and very cautious driver.

McDonald's McMommy Moment...

I have gone and done it...in fact I did it today...I had a McMommy moment. My dear bloggy friends, I gave into temptation. Standing in a room with chairs in a circle, other peeps staring at me..."My name is Jenny and I had McDonald's french fries and a sprite today, I am a fryspritaholic." other peeps voices, "Hi Jenny, nice to meet you."

I did not have a toddler or a 4 year old in the back seat saying they wanted a happy meal, I gave into temptation all by myself! That is the worst kind b/c there is no real explanation for it.

Will was not in the back saying he wanted some delicious, salty french fries. In fact he will not have them for as long as I can hold it off. Doubt that will happen but I will try.

We are in the middle of chaos in our house, looking for a place to live and well, I just got plain tired of having to make lunches and having my same lunch that I have everyday. I am just being lazy today. Can't I have just one of those days?!


I do not stray much. It keeps me in check with my eating habits. I know it sounds like I have OCD. Same thing, day in day out, turkey sandwich, with spicy mustard to give it a kick (like it really makes a difference!), spinach, white American cheese on whole wheat with sun chips. Yes, I know it sounds very plain but it works. That is how I was able to lose the baby weight along with exercise.

Well, that all went out the window today! Forget it my bloggy friends, I just had to give in to it. It was worth every single salty, yummy for my tummy french fry.


I feel much better now that I have confessed my guilt of McDonald's. Thanks for listening. Now I ask you all out there, have you had one of these moments?

Pics & Project Runway...

A couple of weekends ago, Will and I took my sister up on a weekend adventure at her mother in laws house on the bay. We were able to go swimming, sight see, try some awesome home made ice cream, and look at the gorgeous views from the house. What a great time we had, it was a perfect weekend, filled with lots of sunshine and family!

Before I get to the pics, did anyone catch Project Runway last night? One of my favorite shows! But what is with that guy that loves to tan? All his designs have had neon colors in them! When I first saw the promos for the show, I had such high hopes for him. I was rooting for him. But now, the tables have turned my neon, obsessive, tan friend. You are not the one I will be rooting for. Have you not heard of sunblock, c'mon!

Lilly and Justine, Will's cousins.

Me, the girls and Baby Will as they like to call him.

Will and I soaking up the sun together.

He just loves the water and putting his face in it. Future Michael Phelps? I think so!

Lilly, Mufasa, and Meghan.

My Wordless Wednesday...

Sorry Bloggy Peeps but this is all I have to contribute to the bloggy world today. A wordless Wednesday. A cute, blue eyed, baby boy. Back to the house hunt...

Ghetto Pool...

In my head I have this great post to right about a weekend that Will and I spent on the bay at my sister's in laws house. Unfortunately, I did not bring my camera, which I should have. What kind of mom am I? But my sister had hers and snapped away some awesome pics of Will and his cousins. However, my brother in law is taking him time putting loading up those pics. With that said, I have got nothin'. Oh, well maybe one thing...the ghetto pool.

We went to the pool yesterday, I call it the ghetto pool b/c it is very small and they have so many rules/regulations and they have no pool chairs. Yes, I know that is weird and that is why it is the ghetto pool. Well we were all set to go into the baby pool when the life guard said, sorry the pool is closed. They need to clean it out. Great! First thing I think is some kid pooped in the pool! Just what I wanted to hear. But no. A mom comes up to me and tells me that her toddler was playing the pool and when she took off her diaper there were paint chips from the pool in there!! Can you believe that?? That is why it is called the ghetto pool and that is why we left immediately. I was a bit disappointed as it took me longer to get Will ready, with having to apply sunblock, getting him in his swim diaper, putting the ecological diaper over that and then his swimsuit and then his shirt and then his hat. Grabbing towels, getting the stroller out, and walking over to the pool.

So ghetto pool we will not be going back to you and all your paint chip glory.

Do You Ever Want one of Those Pretty Woman Moments??

As I was watching Pretty Woman on a hot Sunday afternoon, I realized man I could really use one of those Pretty Woman moments....not the whole hooker thing either. Minds out of the gutter everyone. But eating strawberries and champagne, watching I love Lucy...and all by myself.

Or my husband giving me his credit card that has no limit, and we are GAZILLIONARES and do not have to worry about money. I go shopping and people wait on ME hand and foot. I can get anything...even some Jimmy Choos!

I realized this all amongst Will still be sick, all rashy, cranky, and overly exhausted. I wish I could have one of those Pretty Woman moments. Not so sure I would go to the Blue Banana but the Beverly Wilshire sounds da** good right now! Sorry for the explicits, this is my first experience with a sick child and I think I have gone completely and utterly crazy from being sleep deprived.

So...do you ever wish for a Pretty Woman moment??

A Feverish Day...

We had our first Will sickness yesterday! What I thought was a reaction from his shots turned out to be a stomach bug. He had me up all night on Wednesday into Thursday. Then I took him temp. in the a.m. and he was almost 103! So I called the doctor and they said they could get us in later in the day. Yikes...freaked me out being a first time momma. Will would just sit on my lap, no playing, no jumping, and he was just plain tired. My poor baby. The Tylenol seemed to work but not for long.
When we went to the doctors they said they thought he had a little stomach bug. Yikes! So they recommended pedialyte, diluted apple juice, and pop cycles. So we chalked it up to a tummy ache.
Will and I went to the grocery store to get our suggested items and came home. For the rest of the day we just hung out around the house, Will had a cool bath and some fluids. When bedtime came around he did not want to go to sleep. So by 9:00, being as exhausted as I was I relented and we let our little bubba sleep with us. What do you know he fell right to sleep. He woke only one time, burning up, gave him some Tylenol and a little bottle and he was out. Then he did not wake until almost 9am. That is unheard of in our house! Today he is feeling better, only a slight fever and playful. Thank goodness my sweet Will in on the mend.