Real Mom Confession - Birthdays

I'm usually the kind of mom that plans super elaborate birthdays on Pinterest, and then when the time comes, I go the simple, easy and cheap route. Elaborate is great, but it is time consuming and it is A LOT harder than Pinterest makes it look!!

This week, we had a small get together for LT's birthday with her Godparents and her Nama. (Since her Birthday is on Thanksgiving, we will be seeing just about everyone else then).

I knew I wanted to surprise her with a Dinosaur themed party, but I didn't want to go over the top because we were having so few people over. I got dino plates, napkins, a table cloth, temporary tattoos and balloons, all dino themed. 

The menu was simple: Dino Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Cheese, Baby Trees and Dinosaur Eggs.  I had a super fabulous idea for the cake... that I was hoping would totally make the party! And it was!!!

This may be the first time I have ever gone overboard on a cake, but it probably will not be the last. In fact, I already have a super idea for Thanksgiving cupcakes!! Stay tuned to see how those turn out. 

As for me, I am super busy planning a Disneyland trip on Wednesday!!! LT can't wait, and to be honest, neither can I!!!

XOXO,

Mac

24 Signs YOU are a Mom!!

I know I have been AWOL (absent without leave) for a while. I didn't forget about you guys, I promise. In fact, I have been thinking a lot about what to post since the Holiday's are approaching fast. I have just been super busy. LT's birthday is on Thanksgiving, so we are having some festivities this week, and next week, and of course on her actual birthday. I have been doing a lot of planning!! 

I'm so sorry I have neglected this page for a week or so. It will not happen again!!!

Back to business as usual. 

Here is a little humor for your day. One of my friends posted this link on Facebook and I immediately knew that it was something that I wanted to share with you, my lovely, beautiful reader!

You know you are a mom when:

1. Instead of running from projectile vomit, you run towards it.

Real Mom Confession - Uncertainty

Do you ever question your abilities as a mother? Of course you do. We all do. It's part of being a parent. We want to do the best we can for our children. 

That being said, let me pose a question:

How would you describe yourself as a Mother? Do you doubt yourself? Do you struggle? What are your wishes?

Real mom Confession - Breakfast

LT just asked for breakfast. It's 11:30am, and she just asked for breakfast! She didn't want the cereal or muffins I offered her so she stormed off to her room, huffing and puffing. 

When she came out a few minutes later, she asked for macaroni and cheese with hotdogs. I was tempted to say no... But it is almost lunch time. 

I just gave my three year old, leftover Mac and Cheese with hotdogs for Breakfast!

Pumpkin Pie Liqueur

I've written about my love for all things Pumpkin during this time of year. If the label says Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Pie, or even, Crap imitating pumpkin... I'm willing to give it try, at least once.

That my friends is how I came across this newest, delicious addition to my Fall Addiction! I came across this picture on Pinterest and just HAD to follow the link to see if such a thing existed...

And it does!!! Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur.

Happy Hump Day!

Fair warning, this post might be considered inappropriate by some of you. If you are offended easily, please turn back now. If you don't want to read a funny blog post that mentions sex or orgasms, turn back now. 

Are you still with me? Did I get your attention at sex? Pervert! Just kidding. I'm glad you are still reading this! 

I was browsing the wonderfully addictive, super huge time-wasting site known as Pinterest last night for food pictures to avoid going to my fridge and eating out of boredom, when I came across a recipe for "Better than Sex Cake".  Here's the image I found. Looks decent right?

Parenting Problems

We've all been there. You are minding your own business, probably wearing yoga pants, doing house hold work like laundry, washing the dishes, or cooking dinner. Suddenly someone approaches from behind and pinches your derriere. You turn around and it commences into an all out attack! 

In any other work environment, this would classify as sexual harassment and would be grounds for immediate termination as well as a possible lawsuit. But at home, under your own roof, it simply counts as affection.

Parenting Problem #1 - My Spouse Sexually Harasses me!