Back to Texas we go!

We'll be on the road to Texas over the next several days. Hopefully we'll find some fun things to see and do along the way I can tell you about!

Just wrong, so totally wrong...

But hilarious!

I'll call it Breaking Up - Web 2.0 style

ICE

When I went to the doctor's office the other day, I saw this poster on the wall. As I was waiting, I went ahead and added the numbers into my phone. There, done. Husband, Mom and Friend.

I'm glad someone else posted this, and I can help spread it around. Why didn't I think of blogging about it?

I know, you're totally curious as to what I'm talking about now, aren't you? Well, first go get your cell phone then click here! ICE - In Case of Emergency

It's OK to ask!

It never ceases to humor me how people will tip-toe around asking me about my kids. My first was born during my first marriage, his biological father is black. My husband now is white and we have 3 very white - very red-headed boys (you can view archives for pictures). You can imagine when I'm out with them, some of the looks I receive. Here are some of the questions/comments I get:

"How'd you get three red-heads but he has brown hair?"
"Is he adopted?"
"He must spend more time outdoors!"

Now, I get that most people just wonder, and that's o.k., I have no problem with that. If I saw a family like mine, I'd probably wonder, too. But a word of advice, don't just make assumptions! Just ask - I promise it's o.k. At least for me anyway. It's more concerning for me to have to explain why someone would ask if he's adopted later on to my sons.

Talking about skin-color is fine! It doesn't define who a person is. You shouldn't have to tip-toe around the subject. I tell my boys they could all be purple for all I care - I wouldn't love them any less.

Posh Mama

I found this really cool group called Posh Mama - and no, you don't need to be a Mama to join (although, you do have to be female - sorry guys!) I haven't scratched the surface of this group yet, but looks like a lot of fun. So far, I've joined a couple of groups - Lost fans and Entrecard Posh Mamas. Come join me!

Posh Mama is an online magazine and social network exclusively for women from all around the world. The network is a supportive, interactive, and highly engaged community of Posh Mamas who share information on fashion, beauty, style, home interiors, art, book reviews, author interviews, fitness, nutrition, unique products for women, cool gadgets, high-tech toys and important product recalls. You don't have to be a "Mother" to be a "Posh Mama". Come hang out with me at www.poshmama.com.

Posh Mama

Are you Lost?

I am! I have been following Lost from the beginning - and I love it! Last night's episode really confused me, though. First Desmond has flashes from the future in the current 2004 time, now he's in 1996 and is flipping back and forth between 1996 and 2004!

Also, if time is longer on the island (Faraday telling Jack that on the island it was a day for Sayid and Des to get to the ship, but really it didn't take that long) why is it the Losties know they've been on the island 90-something days, and the calendar on the ship supports that (Christmas Eve). Maybe I'm missing something!

I love this show!

Total Ramblings

Did you miss me? Aww... missed you, too! I would have much rather been blogging than worrying about my grandmother. Well, the worry isn't over, but the wondering is. She has a little while longer, and at least now it doesn't seem like she's in as much pain as she was. The boys and I are going to drive down to Texas and help take care of her these last few months she has. Talk about a learning experience - and homeschooling is making it possible.

Speaking of homeschooling, I checked out a "Junior Timeline" book from the library, and we're going to explore all the things that have happened in my grandmother's lifetime. Since 1915, a few exciting things have happened =)

Did I mention I got a new Entrecard widget? I think it's absolutely perfect for my blog, and I can't thank Nan enough. It's the little things that mean so much, right?

Thank you to each of you that left comments for me. As far as moving my blog - well, that's on hold for now. I'll get a new .com name eventually because I really hate trying to spell out my blogspot name. But, that's on my plate for a later time. I think I'll give WordPress a spin, but we'll see. Maybe by the time I get around to it, something better will be available! And a big thank you to those that wished me well on my weekend trip. I'm glad I decided to just up and go. We had an 11:55pm flight that arrived in Texas at 5:30am. It was my 7 year old and me - and he had a great time. It was his first time on a plane.

So for now, I think I'm up to date on dropping cards. I noticed that my advertising cost went up for a while after I left, but then dropped to the low 60s. Fickle Entrecard!