Hey, It's Okay Tuesday!

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. They have a section called Hey, It’s Okay and will list a bunch of things to be okay about. You're welcome to join in and do something like this on your blog. Doesn't have to be on a Tuesday either. Just make sure you link up and that the post you link up is a Hey, It's Okay Post. Grab the button if you'd like!
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--To snort when I saw that Michelle Duggar says that "you need to be available whenever he calls." Meaning always have sex when your man wants it. No, Michelle. I will not. It's not 1954. But thanks for the advice.


--To have been amused by The Simpsons/Family Guy crossover. Yes, I like crude humor. I think the fact that I'm an adult who still giggles like crazy when someone farts proves that.


--To not care that George Clooney is married.


--To be proud of Tom for getting a 90 on his PT test. It's a military thing to make sure you're fit and that you don't scare people while in uniform. The mantra 'big is beautiful' does not fly when you're a soldier.


--To not want to see the new show Selfie, only because I still hate that word so much.


--To have seen the following new shows and liked them: Scorpion, How To Get Away With Murder, and The Mysteries of Laura.


--To wish Tom liked more of my shows. But most of the time when I have one on (Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, or a reality show) he's all, "I'm not enjoying any of this." So I'll turn it off, because it's distracting with all his comments that have been: "Why is she crying again? She's always crying!" or, "You'd never get the president alone that often.")


--To have a giveaway to win a Frozen necklace here. Go enter! The necklaces are awesome.


--To be glad that my kids don't want to see The Boxtrolls. It looks awful. I'm picky about what children's movie I'll endure.


--To love this Frozen shirt! I got it from Daffe Designs. She makes all sorts of fun shirts. And no, this is not an ad, I paid for my shirt.

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That One Time Natalie Watched Enchanted

I don't know how it happened.

But Natalie somehow didn't get a chance to watch Enchanted.

With all her love of Disney Princesses, I guess the movie was overlooked.

We had the DVD. Tom and I watched it when it came out on DVD with Tommy. Natalie was still too little, I guess.

So I said we could watch it for movie night.

Natalie LOVED it.

She loved Giselle.

She loved this part:

"That poor prince! I like his clothes."

I wish that I could call animals to clean:

"Even the rats?" Natalie asked, disgusted.

"If they could scrub toilets, yes."


Natalie was happy that everything ended up okay. She thought the witch was rude.

Ever since she watched the movie, she's been singing, "How Does She Know You Love Her?"

She wants to meet Giselle. I wonder if Amy Adams would oblige?

Oh, and I found Natalie like this the other day when she was supposed to be doing her homework:

She said she was poisoned by the apple like Giselle.

So now she has another Disney Princess to love.

(And she wants a talking chipmunk like Pip.)


Have you seen Enchanted?

Like Frozen? Win An Anna or Elsa Necklace from My Little Peanut Boutique! *Giveaway*

**I received a necklace for this post. I was not paid and my opinions are my own**



Who loves Frozen?

We do!

My Little Peanut Boutique makes all sorts of fabulous necklaces.

Vanna, the owner, sent us an Anna and Elsa necklace.


Here's Anna!

Here's Elsa:

They are gorgeous!


Natalie loved them because they are "very sparkly."

I loved them because they are incredibly easy to put on.

They are held together by a magnetic clasp. I was worried that it might come undone and Natalie would lose the necklace and flip out...but nope, it holds!

These necklaces are well made and as I mentioned, beautiful.

You can win a necklace! You can pick between Anna or Elsa.

Natalie wanted me to remind you all that the necklaces are "very sparkly!"


Giveaway Rules:

--Must live in the US

--No PO Boxes

--You must LIKE the My Little Peanut Boutique Facebook page on Rafflecopter.


I'll run the contest for a week! Good luck!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Things I Know For Sure

--I could never be an ice road trucker. Have you seen the reality show Ice Road Truckers? These truckers have to drive over frozen lakes--which could break at any time. Not to mention driving on snow covered roads. I need warmth. And properly plowed roads.


--I will always tear up when listening to For Good from Wicked.


--I can't stand Chelsea from Teen Mom 2's voice when she talks like a baby. Stop it, Chelsea. You're hurting America's ears.


--I could never work on one of those boats on Deadliest Catch. I'd fly right off the ship. I'd get pinched by the crab they catch. Did I mention I'd fly right off the ship?


--I don't like coffee. But I love the smell.


--I always want to start off with "ANSWER" if someone starts off with "QUESTION"..followed by their question. Why start with question? Just write the question. We can see it's a question.


--I will always mock the Credit Connection building that has YOUR APPROVED outside their front door. How can the public take you seriously if you don't comprehend basic grammar?


--I think it's gross if someone doesn't shower daily. Even if they haven't done anything. Your body still secrets stuff. Bathe.


--I watch too many reality shows. Three of these things on this list are referring to reality shows.


--I prefer to listen to oldies. Like from The Beatles. Tom Petty. The Beach Boys. Or musicals. I also love musicals.


--I've had a crush on Elijah Wood since I was around 12. Before Frodo. Watch Huck Finn. He's hilarious in it. Watch Radio Flyer. You'll cry. AND he was on creepy Yo Gabba Gabba which shows he has a sense of humor. A lot of people couldn't handle dancing with a diseased penis.

Things That Annoy Me Thursday: Walking Into Poop

So I've been going on walks so I can fit into my pants.

I'm too cheap to buy new ones.

And I love my junk food so I have to walk.

As I'm walking, I'm listening to music so I can pretend I'm not in pain.

The other day, I walked right into dog poop.

Source

I have been noticing a lot of poop on the trail that I walk on and I don't understand. Why aren't people picking up after their pets? 

If I ever saw a person allow their dog to deficate in front of me and not pick it up, I'd say something. I'd be all, "Hey! Contrary to what you might believe, this is not a toilet for your pet." Or, if I hadn't had my caffeine yet, I'd probably snap, "Pick up the shit." 

I see so many piles of poop, guys. Now I have to pay attention, which annoys me, because I like to zone out with my music so I don't feel the burning sensation in my thighs or the huge drops of sweat dripping off my forehead. 

Please! If you have a dog, always clean up the poop. 

Hey, It's Okay Tuesday!

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. They have a section called Hey, It’s Okay and will list a bunch of things to be okay about. You're welcome to join in and do something like this on your blog. Doesn't have to be on a Tuesday either. Just make sure you link up and that the post you link up is a Hey, It's Okay Post. Grab the button if you'd like!
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--To be excited that a lot of my shows are returning this week. The Middle. The Goldbergs. Scandal. Grey's Anatomy. There's much more. I like TV.


--To have not bought the iPhone 6. Though I might go in and see how much I can get for my iPhone 5 this week. If my trade in covers the cost, I might be tempted...


--To hope Natalie doesn't want a My Size Elsa doll. Yes, they exist. And a My Size Anna doll. We have a My Size Rapunzel doll that frightens me whenever Natalie brings it out.


--To be on the lookout for the Pumpkin Spice Oreos. They come out September 24th. I go to Target on Thursdays, so I hope they are in!


--To still be going on my walks M-F. I use Map My Walk to track it. Eventually I hope to get a FitBit.


--To have found a Kitty Surprise at Toys R Us! Natalie can't have it until Christmas though.

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Inside Natalie's Closet: Fall Fashions

Fall officially begins tomorrow.

But I'm ready for it now.

I love pumpkin stuff. I love the scents of fall.

I also bought new clothes for Natalie to wear. Of course.

Everything is from Gymboree from their Prep Perfect line. And there will be more to come, because I have Gymbucks.

Taking photos of Natalie isn't always easy. Sometimes she's stubborn. And sometimes she's in the middle of telling me all the thoughts she has in her head. She was telling me about how she's never seen The Nightmare Before Christmas and how she feels like she ought to.

Love the orange pants. I could never pull them off, but Natalie can. Everything is a size 6. Natalie is 45 lbs and 46 inches. Maybe 47 inches. I know she's not 48 inches, because that's the height she had to be to ride some of the fast rides at the State Fair, and she wasn't quite there. She was insulted. "But I'm eating my veggies!" she told me.

Natalie picked out the shirt. I wasn't a fan, because I detest when people write U for you. Just spell out the word, please. It's only two extra letters. But in this case, some people pointed out that the U might be a play on University too. So I could let it slide. (But seriously. Write YOU. Not U.)

**Outfit Change**

Love this. Natalie was distracted because she found a feather and was wondering what bird it came from and if the bird missed the feather. "I'll save it for him or her. In case they want it back."

Same orange jeans! You could also put this with tights. I might try that too.

This will be nice and warm when the temperatures drop.

"I still don't know why you won't let me get a dog!"


*Outfit Change*

"I'll have to watch your movie soon!"

She wore this for class pictures. I'm not sure how she smiled as the photographer probably wasn't making farting noises as I do.

Love the matching headband. I'm a fan of hair accessories that match the outfit.

Bring on the pumpkin stuff! (I've taken photos of the pumpkin stuff I've found in stores on my Instagram account in case that sort of thing excites you too!)

Oh My, Oh No! by Lisa Charrier Book Review

**I was given a copy of the book to review. I was not paid for this post. My opinions are my own**


I've always read to my kids.

So I love when I find a book I can enjoy with them.

Oh My, Oh No! by Lisa Charrier, illustrated by Agnes Domergue, is one of those books.

Natalie was excited to receive it because she saw a little girl on the cover with a cat.

"That little girl has a cat just like us!"

Oh My, Oh No! is a story about a little girl who wants to be like her Mommy. She just doesn't realize that sometimes when she does this, chaos can occur.

The book is filled with with colorful illustrations that will delight small readers--Natalie enjoyed them all, and giggled throughout the book. (I told Natalie NOT to put toilet paper everywhere like in the illustration.)

Natalie has read Oh My, Oh No! again and again. She loves the story.

It's a fun, quick read--a plus, for parents who want to read a book and then escape downstairs so they can watch Grey's Anatomy in peace.


You can buy your own copy of Oh My, Oh No! by Lisa Charrier on Amazon, or at other book retailers.


Learn more about Lisa Charrier here.

I Look Scary In My Military ID Card

We had to get ID cards last week.

For those who don't know, you need an ID card to get on a military base.

It looks like this: (Well, mine does. Tom has a white one since he's the Active Duty member.)

Source

If you don't have one, you don't get on base.

You'll be asked to leave.

Source

Tom made an appointment for us at 8. You want an appointment. Otherwise you could be waiting a long time. 

When you get new ID cards, you have to take new photos. You all know I'm not a morning person, so I looked frightening. 

Tom always looks like he's about to kill someone in his photos.

He's like, "In military photos, you can't SMILE." 

I know. But don't look like you're a follower of Jeffrey Dahmer. I mean, geez. 

I probably should have put on makeup for my photo, but I was like, "Too tired. Cannot lift hand to put on eyeliner."

The ID lady was nice though. She was like, "Um. Your hair is sticking up." And she waved a hand over the entire general area on top of her head.

Meaning my hair probably looked like this:

I flattened it down and smiled. 

So how did my picture come out?

Oh, let me show you:

Next time?

I should put on makeup. 

Things That Annoy Me Thursday: No Consideration

I joined a spouses page for the military base I'm at.

Most of the time it's helpful.

Sometimes I feel like I'm witnessing a Jerry Springer episode.

The other day someone posted that she was annoyed that a neighborhood kid woke her up at 8 AM. I guess the kid was screaming for 30 minutes.

I understood. I told her that it was ridiculous.

Then someone else was all, "Oh, but kids are supposed to be loud outside."

Yes.

But not at 8 AM.

I mean, hello?!

I said that it was fine for kids to be noisy outside. Just not early. To which I was told that 8 AM is not early to some. Fine. But allowing a kid to scream for 30 minutes at 8 AM seems rude.

If I heard a kid screaming outside my door at 8 AM, I'd have gone outside and told him or her to knock it off. Profanity might have even escaped my lips, because I am not pleasant first thing in the morning.

Someone else on the page said that the quiet times on base was 10 PM-6AM. So it was okay for kids to be noisy at 8 AM.

I reminded everyone about something called consideration.

I don't know about you all, but I want to get along with my neighbors. So I'm not going to send my kids out at 8 AM and allow them to be noisy.

A lot of people still weren't comprehending. They were like, "When I send my kids out, I don't expect them to be quiet," or, "It's important for kids to be outside!"

I know! But tell them to keep it down when it's early. And if you don't expect your kids to be quiet at 8 AM, please give me your address and we'll put a screeching child outside your door for 30 minutes and see how you like it.

Some people understood consideration. But the ones who didn't? I was grateful they weren't my neighbors. One lady kept saying, "If you don't like it, move off base!" She clearly had no consideration, meaning scary neighbor. She even said, "If I lived on base, I'd send my kids out at 730!" Yes, she was a military spouse and thankfully, she lives OFF BASE. I swear, most of us are sane.

So if your kids go out early, remind them to keep it down.

Be considerate.

Be a sane military spouse!

Hey, It's Okay Tuesday!

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. They have a section called Hey, It’s Okay and will list a bunch of things to be okay about. You're welcome to join in and do something like this on your blog. Doesn't have to be on a Tuesday either. Just make sure you link up and that the post you link up is a Hey, It's Okay Post. Grab the button if you'd like!
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--To be excited to see the new Mockingjay trailer. (You can watch here!)


--To still think Kanye West is an ass. He expected everyone to stand at his concert and not everyone could because they were in wheelchairs.


--To have loved going to the Oklahoma State Fair. I love fairs! Naturally, it's the food that excites me the most. But it's okay, because you do a lot of walking at fairs.


--To be making my Disney World restaurant reservations TOMORROW. I have to wake up at 450 AM. Why? Because the phone lines open in Florida at 6 AM their time. Meaning 5 my time. Yes, I could do it online but I hear online can be wonky and dang it, I want everything that I have on my list.


--To have a giveaway for a prize pack for the new Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day movie (in theaters October 10th) here.


--To love The Melting Pot desserts. I went with my Mom and she opted to NOT have a dessert. Crazy. (You can see photos from our Melting Pot trip on my Instagram!)


--To love fall foods and drinks. I've said this before, but it's true! Here are my latest finds:

And yes, everything is delicious.

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Disney On Ice and the Oklahoma State Fair (Food!)

One of my favorite things about the Oklahoma State Fair is the food.

My Mom comes out every year for the Oklahoma State Fair. Usually there is always a Disney On Ice show that we see. This year it was Disney On Ice: Let's Celebrate.

Natalie brought her light up toy that we bought 3 years ago at Disney On Ice for $20. I refuse to purchase another. And I see they've gone up in price ($22 now.) So if your child will want a light up toy and you don't want to fork over $22, bring one from home.

The food sold there is also overpriced, but it's to be expected. Cotton candy with Mickey ears is $12. I bought Natalie a sno cone for $12. But I think Disney tries to make you feel better about spending an obscene amount by giving you something to take home. With the sno cone, you get to keep the cup. Yay!

The show was entertaining, as always.

Natalie was so excited to see Maleficent:

"She just needs to stop being cranky," Natalie told me seriously.

Another fantastic show! Natalie approves. And yes, she's aching to see the Frozen Disney On Ice but it isn't in our area yet. Maybe next year for the fair? *Hint hint Disney*


We returned to the State Fair on Saturday for the rides. And more food.

The thing about Natalie? She wants to go on EVERY ride. She gets insulted when she's not tall enough. "But I won't be scared!" she pouts. I explain it's a safety thing. Does she want to slip out and go flying through the air? "Sounds like fun," she answers. *Le sigh*

She was miffed that she wasn't tall enough to go on this slide. "But I wouldn't fall! I know how to go down a SLIDE!"

Tommy happily went on it.

Natalie wasn't tall enough to go on the swings that went high on the air so she had to settle for this.

Notice the jackets? It was COLD Saturday morning. Like 60 degrees. Oklahoma is confusing us.

This man scared me. He was at the haunted house. Which Natalie went on. Alone, since Tommy was on another ride she wasn't tall enough for. She came out and was all, "An evil clown tried to scare me. It didn't work."

I even went on one ride. We bought the kids unlimited ride armbands. I just bought tickets for one.

It was a ride that went round and round. I'm getting old, guys. My poor head was still spinning afterwards.

So what did we have to eat?

This:

A plate of fried food! That's fried pickles. Fried ravioli. Fried mac n cheese. Fried mashed potatoes.

I loved it all.

Dessert?

A fried Twinkie. In the past I've also tried fried oreos and fried butter. Both are superb. The kids had the funnel cake.

There were people everywhere when we went but we still had a fantastic time.

I'm already looking forward to next year.

And if you're nearby? The fair runs until the 21st of September.

Go get a fried treat and think of me when you eat it.