Last night, a friend and I took our kids to a crazy little thing called "Alive @ 5". I did not go there intending to learn a lesson in parenting, put I learned one. I learn these lessons when I am least expecting them, but I guess thats why I learn from them. There is live music at this event, and a outdoor grass dance "floor" and most of the time there is only a handful of people actually dancing. Taylor was so excited, there was music, people everywhere, she had her little friend with her, the mood was great. It was great until my little 2 year old decided she wanted to go dance! Do you think I wanted to? Not so much. Before I was a mother, I would not have gone near that situation. Dont get me wrong, I like to dance, but I have a hard time letting go when there is people everywhere, and 4 of them are dancing. I guess to make a long story short, I did not take my daughter out there and dance with her, and I really wish I would have. I now have an excuse to look like a dork, and I should have. Taylor needs to know that its okay to let go and be silly, and I am the one that is here to be the example. I learned my lesson, just wait till you see my dumb ass dancing like crazy.

Dating is dumb. I don't understand why there has to be games. When two people like eachother, shouldn't that be enough. Why can't all the cards be laid on the table at the beginning, so that people don't get confused. If things are going to fast or heaven forbid to slow, grow some balls and say something. If you are not having fun anymore, should you just ignore the other person in hopes that they go away, or should be a grown up and let them know you feel? I am aware that this is a pretty easy question........And another thing, when did the actual date (dinner and a movie) become so hard to find? I am turning a new leaf, I am not going to look for it. Let the games begin!

I had another friend move away a couple days ago. She moved to Arizona with her husband and son (Drake is in a picture with Taylor on the Dora Sit and Spin) and we already miss them so much. Which brings me to my next topic. When did we have to become grown-ups, and why was it always so important to be one so fast. Looking back, I wish I would have slowed my roll a bit. Now I can count on one hand how many friends I have left in this silly little town. Why I came back is still a bit of a mystery, but I just have a feeling that something is going to happen soon to give me a hint as to why I am here.

Since the last time that we wrote, Taylor has had croup, pink eye, and two colds......I pretty much just assume now that every week will be something new. I will also note that no amount of hand washing, disinfecting, or vitamins seem to make a difference. Everyday I do my very best to protect Taylor from EVERYTHING, and I can finally say that that is impossible. Daycare is a major culprit, because no matter how many times I keep her home, for her own comfort, and the saftey of the other kids and parents, there is always the kid that is at daycare, infecting everyone. That kid should be at home, and her mother should know that.........
Its neverending.......I do hope that the parent I made reference to earlier will read this and keep her damn baby home when she is sick. Any ideas that I could use to keep Taylor healthy would be great!

Those who know me know that I love movies, the older the better. This post will be dedicated to movies of my childhood....movies that have stuck with me, and that I will pass on to my children. Some in this list are hard to find, but I will continue my search till I find copies for my collection. Here it goes, I am going to try and narrow it down to ten, no specific order. Keep in mind that these movies may not be the best of quality, and some may think they are silly, but I love the memories that they stir up.

1: Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveler

2: The Worst Witch

3: Beniker Gang (Who doesnt love a movie with Andrew McCarthy)

4: Raindow Brite and the Star Stealers

5: Alice in Wonderland (Scott Baio, Sherman Hemsley, Sammy Davis Jr.)

6: The Witches (Anjelica Huston)

7: The Journey of Natty Gann

8: Little Monsters (Fred Savage)

9: Pippy Longstocking

10: The Neverending Story

If there is any I missed, I would love to hear them.....

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Not much new with me, though I am planning a little birthday party, a little someone is going to be two. It seems like just yesterday she could barely crawl, and now she can talk, walk, yell, hit. Some of here famous words are "No Way Momma", "Not nice!", and so on. Any ideas for presents that don't involve Spongebob, Barney, or the Wiggles would be great, as those things are not allowed at our house.

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