Week 2 with Jenny

No loss at the weigh-in last Friday, which I expected. (curses on Roadhouse Grill and those addicting peanuts!) But since then I'm down another 3 pounds. I'll report in after this week's visit.

I Have a Dream...

Last night I dreamed Sarah and I were taking the boys to school, and we took our regular route through Wild Animal Park (of course; where else?), when a lion and lioness ran out in front of us to attack. We hit them square on, and for the rest of the day the car wore lion carcasses on it’s nose. Until we stopped at a red light by the Mission Inn, where a pedestrian saw the carnage, and turned us in. Within minutes, about 15 park workers in lovely green coveralls came to remove the bodies. And to arrest us. They couldn't find us, because we were involved in a photo shoot for America's Next Top Model.

Good news: the boys weren’t late for school.

What was your oddest dream?

February Pie Sale

As of Friday, with nine days left, we've sold:

13,501

Just in case...

...I'm not awake at 3:15 tomorrow morning, I'm taking this opportunity to say Happy Birthday, Sarah! You are definitely worth the 46-hour labor. I'd do it again in a heartbeat for the joys you have brought me. You're caring and funny and strong, and you're trying really hard to be the best mom you can be. (It's paying off, too...the guys are amazing) I'm proud of how hard you are working to become self-sufficient. On your birthday, I wish you continued strength to walk this tough road you're walking. With God's help, you'll get there. I wish you wisdom as you strive to grow your great little guys into great grown-up men. I wish you love and tenderness and honesty as you build your relationship with Bill. And I wish you lots of good conversations on your cute little green phone!

I'm nuts about you, kiddo.

Momz

Open letter to parents/friends/co-workers of potential AI participants:

Dear Ones: If you care at all for the person who mentions auditioning, and if they (1) can't carry a tune in a bucket or (2) have absolutely NO charisma, it is your duty as a human being to talk them out of it! You parents who think it's important to encourage your beloved offspring in whatever endeavors they choose, you are WRONG! It's not doing them any favors to pretend they have what it takes for a competition like this. Don't lie to them; don't lead them on; don't pretend with them that they have vocal talent if they do not; offer to help them discover what their true abilities really ARE. And for pete's sake, don't raise them to be so self-centered that they have a full-blown public temper tantrum if someone dares to tell them the truth. Lastly, if they are talentless, yet still insist on putting themselves through this, please teach them to leave gracefully, keeping their potty mouth shut and their filthy hands in their pockets.

Decorum, people. Please.

week 1

And I'm down 6 1/2 pounds. I don't expect this kind of loss next week, but WAY TO KICK START!

...and, sadly, found.

Kirstie Ally and I were fast friends. Together, we had a successful run with Jenny. But I regained much of what I had lost (and I am suspicious that perhaps Kirstie did, as well). So I'm back, and this time I'm hooking up with Queen Latifa and Valerie Bertinelli. Good company.

I'll keep you posted...

10 Things I Hope You Won't Hate About Me

Tagged by Christina. So obediently, here I go.

1. I listen to the police scanner every night. Sometimes it's very quiet, and I find myself feeling a little disappointed that more crime isn't going on in Riverside.

2. My Darling Daddy taught me that we don't eat anything that swims, flies, or runs in the woods. That means no fish, because, ew. Chickens are ok because they don't fly; they just kind of schmuzzle around flapping madly. But there'll be no duck, goose, or pidgeon on my plate. No sirree. And Bambi is completely safe from my fork.

3. I LOVE boy bands.

4. I LOVE reality shows. And if the reality show is about boy bands? Wow, that's just icing. (did anyone else watch the original Making the Band? O-Town? YES!)

5. I like to go to the movies all by myself, take off my shoes, put my feet up on the seat in front of me, (shhh; don't tell) and waste countless minutes.

6. Sleeping habit: one foot outside the covers, maybe even hanging off the bed. It regulates the body temperature.

7. I fight negativity and an overtly critical spirit with every thought and word. If you haven't seen that in my character, it's because I'm in here plugging the dam like crazy to keep it from leaking out and sloshing all over you.

8. I'd love to be able to raise one eyebrow. It's such a useful expression. Maybe a discrete piercing and some fishing line...

9. I didn't GET The Matrix. Maybe I'm too old or too dense or too old-fashioned or too disinterested. I much preferred Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

10. Wow, I really, really miss Gilmore Girls.

So, now I'll tag Bill, Sarah, Krista and Bethany.