Idol Fan...

My pictures don't even do it justice. You should see her pictures. Jennifer got right in there to get her picture taken with everyone backstage.

Jennifer and I has a fantastic time at American Idol!

Thanks Jennifer! Thanks Roman!

The best girls day!

Let me brag a little...

I am going to American Idol with my friend, Jennifer!!!

This Thursday night she and I will be at the elimination taping of American Idol!!! I am so excited!!!

This week's guests- Jamie Foxx, Will I. Am, Bruno Mars, and former Idol winner (?), Fantasia!!!

This week's theme- Elton John songs... YAY!!!

I can't wait!!!

Pictures will soon follow!!!

I'm a Tooth Loser...

In January, Abby lost her first tooth while in Disney World and then promptly lost her second tooth while on the airplane home from Disney World, somewhere over Nevada, I think. Tonight while eating dinner she discovered that her third tooth is loose! Just before bed I asked her if she was excited about loosing another tooth... her response...

Yes! I am a TOOTH LOSER!

If she only knew what she had said. I guess I would be happy about being a loser if it meant that I would be $5 close to this...

The Bad News...

My butt is still big. I went shopping today for a dress for 2 upcoming events that require the purchase of at least one new dress (... and shoes... and jewelry... and a hat...). I hit my least favorite store first in hope of scoring a cute, cheap dress, all I found there was bad news. Some how the girl who used to be a size 12 in everyday boring, nobody is looking at me so I rather be comfortable clothes but could always slip into a 8 or 10 dress, was not with me today. GRrrrrR! Needless to say I found a dress but principle tells me that I will not pay $49.99 for a size 12 anything. At some point I am going to have to get over this because my disposable "cheap" clothes are becoming threadbare and stained. I am holding out hope for "shredded" body in 30 days, with the help of Jillian Michaels and a steady diet of carrots.

Under the Bridge Downtown...

Can you remember the place, time, or situation where you and your significant other were the happiest (ie .... most in LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE)? I can. I will sleep under it every night.

And no, I have not become a homeless person. And I have not moved to New York City. I bought the photo for Steve for Valentine's. So romantic.

I think we just need a little daily reminder of the places that make us happy.

Truth Be Told...

Yesterday I was surprised at the note that was sent home with my kids... The note was announcing that due to popular demand our school is considering requiring school uniforms next school year. More surprising than that was what I expected to be my reaction was not my reaction at all. My entire life I have thought that a school uniform would make things a lot easier and the "playing field" level for students. I suddenly found myself dreading the thought. After long hours of thinking about why I am suddenly on the opposite side of the fence on an issue I thought I was pretty set in my convictions about, I realized what is holding ME back from thinking this is the greatest thing that has ever happened to public school (besides me deciding to NEVER teach again)... The ONLY THING that I hate more than putting clothes away is...

IRONING!

HATE-IT-WITH-A-PASSION!!! School uniform screams "IRON ME!" Crazy right? I need to just get over it! "Move on Rachel! Snap out of it Crazy Lady!" says the school uniform. I am working on it, but it may take me awhile.

They are pretty cute... :)

I Was Blindsided...

My little boy is growing as evidenced by 2 things today. The first, I knew was coming, the second hit me while I wasn't looking.

#1- For weeks Jack has been talking about calling his friend, Blake from school. I was really convinced that his much anticipated call was ever going to occur because seriously- what do two 8 year old boys have to say to each other?

While preparing dinner tonight, the house phone rang. Guess who? Blake. Guess what he wanted? To know what the spelling words were for this week. Fair enough, good use of your buddy's phone number, props to you Blake.

#2- The walk home conversation today-

Jack- "Does having a cell phone mean that you are divorced?"

Mom- "What do you mean? Do kids at your school have cell phones?"

Jack- "Yes. Do you get a cell phone if your parents are divorced?"

Mom- "I don't know, I haven't really thought about it."

Jack- "I think that all the kids who have cell phones have parents who are divorced."

Mom- "Hmmmm... Interesting observation. Do kids use their cell phones at school?"

Jack- "Yes"

Mom- "What do they use their cell phones for?"

Jack- "Emergencies and stuff like that."

Mom- "I guess that is a good reason. But I don't think that has anything to do with their parents being divorced."

Jack- "You are probably right. Can I get a cell phone?"

Mom- "Probably not. Your dad and I are married..." We will have to wait and see how he digests that one... to be continued... I am sure...