Young Motherhood on Facebook

disclaimer: this doesn't necessarily bother me. it's just so prevalent i feel the need to state what's going on.

another disclaimer: maybe in a handful of years when/if i become a young mother i may have these very same facebook statuses. but, i doubt it because i'm not a big "status person."

a third disclaimer: i hope i don't offend any mothers or future mothers. i adore babies and all things baby related. i'm simply amazed by all of these "mother statuses".

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that mothers has overtaken my newsfeed. Please see below.

status 1

Ok...Mom's of 2 young ones out there...I need help with double strollers! We will be getting the Bob Dualie so that I can still run, but I want a tandem for errands, etc. Any suggestions??? Or does the double Bob work at stores? I was afraid it would be too wide...

status 2

About those child-proof cabinet locks... Jonathon is currently reaching his arm through the crack and pulling out sponges from under my kitchen sink. Hmm, we may need to rethink this.

status 3

Kids are asleep, cleaning the house...and tonight the hubbs and I get to have a "stay in" date! Whoop whoop!

status 4

Looking for binky advice...whats the best way to binky break? cold turkey, cut the tip off, or a slit in it? And how miserable is my life going to be???

status 5

cleaned out both of the boys closets, almost done with their laundry and now I'm ready for some lunch ~ hope I can make it to Goodwill today to drop off tons of clothes.

I have deleted their names. I am 99.9% sure these people don't read this blog. But, if they do, I have to say it's not personal, it's just the facts, there you are posting about "motherish activities" on the ol' FB. It's been discussed among my friends and Facebook has definitely made the shift to Mombook and I don't see this trend subsiding anytime soon.

And for the most recent Mom post....

my daughters ears hurt her every time we get on a plane!! Any suggestions???

7 minutes ago via BlackBerry ·  · Comment

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  Misty Gere likes this.

Poor daughter's ear. And Misty Gere likes this?? I don't know you, but I'd say that's pretty sadistic, Misty.

A Royal Date, Indeed!!

Well, it's official, Willy and Kate will be tying the knot on April 29th, 2011. Pretty quick engagement, I'd say!! I love it!

In the words of Franck Eggelhoffer, "Oh- oh, hello! That's five months! Five months not much, but...that don't bother me so much because it's a little bit tight but we can do it and it will be spectacular!"


Not to worry, Katie, you've only got 5 months and it's not much, BUT, "it will be spectacular!"

here comes the bride! is it just me or does she get prettier every day? 

Susan Boyle is my Homegirl

When I saw this, I cried. Sat at my desk and weeped like a baby. Then I watched it again. 

I don't know why it moved me so. I guess I'm not alone, I mean this video was a youtube sensation. It's like you literally saw her dreams coming true and it was touching, inspiring, moving....

She continues to move me. Girl went and broke the world record! She has become the first female act to have simultaneous number one hits in the UK and the US twice in one year. Sorry, Mariah and Madonna...you can't catch, Susie. Only The Beatles and The Monkees have had simultaneous chart toppers and that was in the 60s. (via mtv.co.uk)

“I've never felt happier in all my life,” SuBo said of the achievement. “This is an amazing result and one I never expected.” 


SuBo?! Well, that's fun nickname if I've ever heard it!


Britain’s Got Talent boss Simon Cowell had high praise for the 49-year-old: "I'm thrilled for Susan, she has once again defied the odds. She is my superwoman."

I have to agree. She's awesome. In an age where sex appeal is king, it's refreshing to see someone get recognition for actual talent. I was angered when I heard some dj's last week say that they bet "Susan Boyle would trade in all her money and success to be pretty." Seriously? Is that were we are as a culture? What happened to "It is what is on the INSIDE of a human being that matters"???

In addition to her world record, SuBo also kicked Taylor Swift's album out of her number one seat last week on the Billboard charts. Selling more albums then Taylor Swift while she's writing songs about John Mayer and the werewolf from Twilight? No easy feat, Susie Q.! Looks like she didn't need "to be pretty" to pull that one off.

If I still bought cd's I would go buy the "The Gift" today. Maybe, I'll tell my parents I want that for Christmas.

i support this woman

I also heard on the radio last week that SuBo will only allow her accountants to give her $500/week. She said when she had access to all of that money it changed her and she didn't like it. Now, she allows herself as much as a secretary would make in her country, Scotland. I. am. sorry - but, I have to state, I'm completely blown away by this. What a picture of wisdom and humility and a true testament of "money does not buy happiness". If I ever have the kind of money she has I highly doubt I would have the strength to allow myself $500/week. pppppffffttttttt.

Susan Boyle, you are my homegirl....I wish you life's every happiness. Who has a cool old uncle to set her up with?? SuBo for the next Bachelorette!! JK - she's way too cool for that :)

Pretty Trees??!

This is just my shout out to the beautiful Dallas trees this year. These past couple of weeks I am so in awe of the foliage. I find this weird because I've lived here four years and I can't recall ever thinking, "wow. look at those colors?!" I was probably too busy texting and driving. Anyway, good job this year, Dallas trees. I'm enjoying you.

(picture NOT of an actual Dallas tree)

I still like pumpkin: Breakfast Edition

Do you ever find yourself in a breakfast rut? I do. I eat breakfast at the office because I don't get up early enough to eat it at home which proves I am not an adult yet. Lately, I've had the tried and true Nutri-grain bar to get me through the mornings. I've grown weary of them and was relieved when I saw these on the shelf at Whole Foods the other day.

PUMPKIN SPICE FLAX CRUNCH GRANOLA BARS!

Fall themed breakfast? Don't mind if I do.

They remind me a lot of these

But better because there is a pumpkin spice hint in them.

And the whole Flax thing is an added bonus too. According to this flaxseed may help fight cancer, heart disease, diabetes and hot flashes?? Also, flax seeds have omega-3s which help with depression, so that's good too. Although, I wouldn't trade in those anti-depressants for a bag of flax seeds anytime soon. (At least I won't be. Pharmaceuticals are my friend.)

If you want to try these Pumpkin Spice Flax babies go to this fun link and find a store nearest you! Thanks Kashi.

I like this "having to do with breakfast" quote....

"Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - Lewis Carroll

Celeb Engagements Everywhere

"I do. Achieving your dream wedding" good job with the wedding, but i think you forgot the marriage

I believe that I am of the "Newlyweds" generation. Meaning the generation of girls that became enamored with the MTV reality show, Newlyweds. Sigh, chicken of the sea. You all remember that episode. I know I'm not alone in saying I wanted to be Jessica Simpson. Remember her wedding book, "I do" (above)? I could have stared at that thing for hours? Why was in so entrancing? We all ate it up. We loved it!  We didn't think her dumb comments were dumb, but endearing and cute. We thought Jessica and Nick Lachey were the perfect couple and would grow old together.

PPPPPPPFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTT.

Well, that bubble burst. To me, it was sad. It was sad because I thought they really loved each other. I still blame Jessica.

So now, Jessica is engaged to "what's his name". I know his name, but really who cares. I'm over it. And somehow in my daily reading of people.com I missed that Nick Lachey is engaged too.

From Newlyweds, to Divorces to Engaged all over again. Hope they learned on the first go round to stay away from reality TV.

Last night as Bob and I were cooking dinner, I put Entertainment Tonight on. Tragically, Heidi and Spencer were on there talking about getting married AGAIN. They are so weird. Go away. Someone should pay them to leave the country.

Oh look someone is!!!!

Finally, let's talk about the engagement that dwarfs all engagements and say cheers to Kate Middleton. Or shall I say, Princess Kate? Lucky girl.

seriously, she gets Princess Di's engagement ring?!! 

Best of luck to the royal couple! They've been together 8 years, so I'm thinking they've got a shot :)

I love love. So I need not be bitter about Jessica, Nick or Heidi and Spencer and wish that perhaps there is love in their relationship endeavors. We all live and we learn and that's all anyone can do. (Why am I acting like I know them or that they care what I think??) 

"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. " - When Harry Met Sally

Carrie Underwood Status updates

She hosted the CMA's last night. Though I didn't watch I was checking facebook. Here's a couple status updates enjoyed and agreed with....

I would give anything to have Carrie Underwood's legs...

Me too. Me freaking too.

And my favorite, from a married mother of two

I think I am attracted to Carrie Underwood...

Me too. Me freaking too.

Carrie I heart you.

as if i already didn't want a tutu

making that middle part look so easy

literally stop already 

and oh you're just effortlessly going to channel Kate Hudson now? Awesome. You. Do. That.

All from frumpy out of style land....ttyl