Magnolia 1989 v. Magnolia 2012

Set your DVR for the Lifetime Movie Network premiere of Steel Magnolias!  No, this isn't the movie we all fondly remember from the late eighties.  This is a redo starring a wonderful cast of women.  I've had this movie, literally, scheduled on my iCalender since seeing a preview months ago during Drop Dead Diva.  I gotta say, I am more than a little intrigued by the remake of one of my favorite films.  Historically, remakes of eighties movies have not impressed me - at all.  But, I think this one is going to be different.  I predict this version is going to be as good as the original; it's going to make us laugh and cry, just as the first one did.  I can't hardly wait!

Hey Nick Jr, I Didn't Appreciate your Mother Funny Programming

My kids love Nick Jr.  If you don't have kids, Nick Jr is a channel with preschool age cartoons and kids shows like Umizoomis and Dora.  We often fall asleep to the cartoons on Nick Jr.  But, that's a routine we are no longer allowing in our house.

Riddle Me This...

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I Sure Hope That's Washable!

I knew something wasn't quite right when I heard Patty say the words, "I can do buzz lightyear if you want me to."  Minutes later I was greeted with these two adorable "painted" faces!  I know the marker came out of the cup with all the marker board markers so I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it washes off.  Easily.

I guess Patty thought the face painting at the fall festival looked like a fun, do-it-yourself project.  Hmm, guess that's her very first DIY project!  Next thing I know she'll be pinning things on Pinterest!

Just Throw Your Trash Away Already!

Wow.  It has been a full day around here and it's barely noon!  Before we headed to school this morning I had already battled ants in the kitchen, hosted a burial at sea (RIP: Ola), printed coupons and updated my shopping list, and emptied and re-loaded the dishwasher. 

Getting on the Grey Bandwagon

Have you read Fifty Shades of Grey?  I haven't succumbed to the temptation just yet.  Why have I resisted thus far?  Well, reading any book requires me to funnel time away from another task.  So, if I'm going to find the time to read a set of three books, I think I'd prefer more story and less porn.  Plus, Chelsea Handler hasn't had anything nice to say about these books.  I know, I shouldn't take advice from a comedian; but I've read a couple of her books and have really enjoyed her ghost writer's work.  Not to mention that I think her show is hilarious!

For Review: September 2012

In a moment of weakness brought on by hunger, I broke my "no playland" rule one morning and took JT to a local fast food joint for breakfast.  Not only was the line forever long and sloooow to boot, we encountered all kinds of nasty in the playland.  I think it's safe to say that it had not been cleaned the day before.  The fries on the floor and old drink cup were a pretty good indication that this establishment is not meeting my expectations.  I was grossed out by the whole experience, especially the band aid in the playland.  Take off your shoes?  Uh, no thanks.  How about issuing a hazmat suit before the kids can play?