I'll save you my gruesome yet very poetic ode to of the month long bout with stomach flu and the cold from hell. Or my grab-you-in-the-gut tear jerker about how I'll always remember Little Rock as the place where my 3rd born was conceived. Or the post about how I'm still a little traumatized about the three men "hanging" from the cross on the side of the road.
Rather, I'll just tell you that Little Rock rocks. And so do the bloggers that hold down the fort. Or the rock. Or whatever it is here that you need to hold down.
But I'm ready to get back to my totally unfurnished house with lots of steps for my son to fall down and lots of carpet for me to vacuum, and lots of toilets for me to scrub.
Or the person that I plan on paying to scrub them. (heh)
Click on my ads. It helps to have my toilets cleaned. (Okay not really, but that sounded kind of funny when I said it out loud).
I'm looking forward to decorating and furnishing and running my ass off after those kids all by myself since my husband will be in Little Rock until the end of May. Okay, maybe not that part, but I am hoping this is it. However, a little bird with a cute ass tried to tell me that we might be living in Philly all summer courtesy of our fine US Military.
HA. HAHAHA. HA. *barf*
So, let's all pretend we didn't hear that and move along to what IS important.
Pick of the Week: Another doozy from our Mother's Day Guide. I just think these are super cool.
Podcast: Tracey Clark and Kate Inglis from Shutter Sisters!
Blog Blast: Oh this is a good one. Gifts Gone Right, Gifts Gone Wrong. C'mon and pull out those nasty old things your husband tried to pass off as a gift. Or better, what your mother-in-law gave you. We want pics, stories -- good or bad. Here's mine.
And you can win a $250 gc to the spa of your choice courtesy of GetInHerHead.com (we're actually writing them up at Cool Mom Picks -- smart site started by two parents!)
Giveaway: $50 Gift Card to Itty Bitty Lady Bug -- just click here and follow the directions. And also, the lovely Dr. Ann Dunnewold is giving away three copies of her book. Just leave me a comment, any comment (preferably a funny one that is flattering). I'll pick three winners at random on April 30.
We're driving all day. Think of me. And be glad you are not in the car. Of course, it's raining cats and dogs right now. Not sure how far we're going to get...
You know, I've lived in my house for 3 years, and still haven't finished unpacking. Good luck!
Posted by: Anita | April 30, 2008 at 03:02 PM
I just moved into a new place myself last month and am still putting things away. I never realized I had so much useless crap!
Many wishes going your way for quick unpacking and organizing the new place and many more wishes that you get enough clicks to get your toilets clean! lmao (If I click on the ads enough, can you send them over to my house too! haha)
Posted by: Tanna | April 20, 2008 at 09:31 PM
I hate scrubbing toilets. I'll click on the ads for you.
Posted by: hthr | April 19, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Godspeed, sister.
Lay some fucking rubber.
(No offense Arkie Mama!)
Posted by: the new girl | April 19, 2008 at 07:00 AM
You're leaving? Already?
I was still working up the nerve to ask you for a lunch date. Or drinks. OK, well, yeah, I realized the whole drinks thing was no longer a possibility once you announced that you somehow managed to get yourself knocked up here in Baptist country.
(Now me? I had to leave town. God bless New Orleans, NYC and lots of rum runners and ... well, I don't really recall what I drank in Manhattan before conceiving No. 2. Ah, yes. Shots. Of something. Bought for me by the nice Irish couple who let me practice a speech for them in a some pub. Somewhere.)
Anyway, back to you. You're leaving! If in-between packing those bags you need a brief escape, let me know. By then, perhaps, I won't be such a self-conscious wuss and I can take you to Clinton's fave BBQ spot.
xo
AM
Posted by: Arkie Mama | April 18, 2008 at 09:54 PM
I can't believe it's over! At least you are leaving with one heck of a souvenir!
Posted by: Christy | April 18, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Yeah for getting back to your house! Have a safe trip!
Posted by: caramama | April 18, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Safe travels!
Posted by: The Other Sister-in-Law | April 18, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Gotta love the military, sending you to exotic locales like Little Rock, Philly, or my personal favorite: Albany, Georgia. Ack.
Posted by: akinoluna | April 18, 2008 at 09:21 AM
your tour of duty went by all too fast and was all too brief. (and we were all too sick too much of the damn time).
but I can't begrudge you wanting to get off base and into a real home, and at least we are sending you off with a little souvenir :-)
xo
Posted by: kyran | April 18, 2008 at 09:14 AM