Dear So and So...It's A Jungle Out There

Dear Parents w/ Their Children in Public,

Is it really too much to ask that you make your children follow the rules? I took my children to two public "childrens attractions" this week and I saw kids breaking the rules set down by the parks right in front of their parents noses and nothing was even said to them. These rules are there for your child's safety and the safety of the children around them. It isn't like the parks are trying to ruin your child's fun by having some rules that EVERYONE should follow.You don't have to be harsh with your children, just remind them that rules are there for a reason. There isn't enough staff to make sure that the kids don't run up the slides and walk instead of running, so, hey, why don't you try to help the park out by doing a little parenting. Ya know, before you try to sue the park for negligence when your child hurts themselves.

Thanks. Kat
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Dear Paradise Wildlife Park,

I had an amazing time at your park yesterday. The animals were all out and about so that we could actually see them (unlike some of the other zoos I have been to), the staff were all very friendly, and the animal demos were great and very educational. My kids were on cloud nine the entire day. It made my birthday fabulous.

Will Try to Visit Again, Kat












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Dear Readers,

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. If you have a letter, please link up!

Love,
Kat

Motoart Ejection seat bar stool

Hat tip to the great 1800Recyling blog who blogged yesterday about warplanes and alike being turned into office furniture.

I don't blog much about office furniture as its not really my thing but Motoart caught me eye.

The collection is pretty amazing from seating pictured to table and lamps, well worth checking out the site here http://www.motoart.com

COME SAIL AWAY.

All photos by Melodie Kwan.

Eleven was a total blast.

After consuming food and drinks at the home of ultimate fighting (Toby's), and taking a spill on the black ice (still feeling that one!) we played what was to be one of our most totally panicked sets in a while. Relaxing is definitely not what we're about! Also? Bruised Knees are the greatest.

It's My Birthday!

I'm 30! Holy moly! I can't believe it. I guess their are advantages to not being in my twenties anymore, not that I have felt like I have been in my twenties in a very long time. Also, I still have writers block, so I made yet another couple of lists.

Good Things About Getting Older

1. I worry less about trivial things.
2. I know who I am. I know what I am good at and what I can improve.
3. I love myself more than I did when I was in my teens/early 20s.
4. I don't feel peer pressure like I did when I was younger.
5. I usually make better choices.
6. I have better skin. Other than my laugh lines, but I do love laughing.
7. I can have a good laugh at my own expense.
8. I am more motivated.
9. More patience for important things.
10. Better Birthday presents.


Things That Stink About Getting Older

1. Things that were once north are slowly sliding south.
2. My feet seem to have grown. They were already huge.
3. My metabolism has taken a hike.
4. Relentless inner dialog.
5. Having to cross my legs when I sneeze or cough hard.
6. Forgetfulness. (OK, this isn't really from getting older, that is just part of my charm.) (Yes, we're gonna call it charm)
7. Caffeine all of a sudden has started making me stay awake, which never was a problem when I was younger, but now if I have a sip of caffeine after 9pm I won't sleep until 3am.
8. I am not longer the last person in my group of friends who is still in their 20s.
9. No patience for trivial stupid people.
10. Gas...yeah....

Things To Do When You Have Writers Block

Things To Do When You Have Writers Block

1. Make lists.
2. Watch really horrible reality TV. (as opposed to completely awesome reality TV. There is a difference)
3. Yell at TV when channel starts blinking out.
4. Have mini-birthday party with family. Squee loudly when receiving the BEST. BIRTHDAY. PRESENT. EVER. (iPad)
5. Download apps.
6. Do the dishes in the sink.
7. Complain.
8. Wander around house aimlessly.
9. Tweet about writers block.
10. Play with new iPad (The Most Awesome Birthday Present EVER)
11. Talk to friends on gchat.
12. Name iPad. Her name is Iris.
13. Remind self that nobody reads this drivel anyway.
14. Play with iPad some more.
15. Stare out the window wishing it weren't raining.
16. Read blogs.
17. Read books.
18. Go to post office and hope new book has arrived.
19. Throw silent tantrum.
20. Dance around kitchen because my hubby is awesome and got me an iPad!!!!!

Of course this list is purely hypothetical. (except I really did get an iPad for my birthday)(and do everything else on this list)

Dear So and So...February Half Term

Helllllooooo Friday. I have missed you! Let's go!

Dear Weather,

Please, please, please, I know it is still the dead of winter technically, but can we try to at least warm up a little bit? I would like to do things with the girls outside over the next week while they are out of school and the cold weather is not helping my cause.

I'm Sorta Begging Here, Kat
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Dear Kiddos,

You have the next week off of school. That does not mean that you get a free pass to wreck and destroy my house. I am going to try to get you out of the house as much as possible, but on the days we don't have something planned...yeah no pillaging that house.

Love, Mom
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Dear People,

Anyone who brings me a cheesecake on my birthday (Feb 24th) will be in my good graces forever. Also, I might let you help me eat it.

Yum!, Kat
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Dear Vodaphone,

I am finally getting rid of your crappy service today. Your coverage is crap. Your customer service is crap.

Good Riddance, Kat
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Dear Ice Road Truckers,

Oh my goodness, I can barely watch this series with you driving the roads in India up and down the mountains. The thought of seeing one of you going over the edge of the side of a mountain makes my stomach go into knots. Don't even get me started with the camera angles that give me vertigo.

Watching Out of One Eye, Kat
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Dear Readers,

If you have letters, don't forget to link up. Have a great weekend.

Love, Kat
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A Short Confession

I was not one of those parents who felt guilty when both of my children started school. I didn't yearn for one of them to be home with me. I didn't feel the need to miss them. Hell, I practically did cartwheels to the car on the morning that KiKi got to stay at school for the first time for a full day. Does that make me sound mean? I don't know.

I love my kids. I really really love my kids. They are phenomenal. If you met them, you would agree. I am not just saying that because I am their mom. However, I really enjoy my time without them. I can get things done!! I can workout on a regular basis. I can go shopping without keeping myself on a schedule.

Tonight, my kids have movie night after school. They won't be home until 5:30pm. Can I admit that I am really excited?

The Man's Just Wanted to Say: This has nothing to do with the wife's post but....FINALLY THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO WWE!!!!...I haven't been this excited in years. As an avid watcher of "wrasslin" I have been waiting for this moment for 7 years. Tuesday morning I went to work out at 5:30 am, and we I came back I ate breakfast and read the RAW results online. As soon as I read that The Rock has returned, I bee-lined it to my room to watch the recorded show....and I was in euphoria!! Rocky Rocky Rocky!!! So pencil me in to watch Wrestlemania!!! The "People's Champion" has returned!! IF YA SMELL..WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN!

(yes my husband watches "wrastlin'" and yes, he is as excited about The Rock coming back to WWE as I am about my kids staying at school til 5:30)