About Me

Name: Autumn's Mom

Location: Northern California, United States

Hey. I see you there. Thanks for the visit, hope I'll be seeing you again soon.

View my complete profile

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Well Ticker me Pink! Check it. Down 4.6 lbs. whoop whoop! Is this getting boring for you? Sorry! It's effing awesome for me. I'm 8 lbs away from my first WW goal. I like that they give you little goals to reach. It makes it that much more attainable. I floated home yesterday. I had so much energy last night that I went for a walk in the neighborhood til 10 PM! My girlfriend and I walked for an hour and a half. Mostly because we were catching up. I came home and stretched for 15 minutes. It really does help J :) I'm not nearly as sore as I thought I would be. Maybe that's because my ASS isn't weighing me down like it used to. I'm going to share with you what our WW leader shared with us last night. She gave us each of these items below. Each representing a thought to keep you going. 1) A toothpick. Pick the things you like about yourself and focus on the positive. If you tell yourself you always fail at whatever, you will always fail. If you tell yourself you can do it, that this is who I am now. Then that is who you will be. 2) A rubberband. Always be flexible, because life throws you curve balls. 3) A Hershey's kiss. Because everybody needs a little kiss or hug. 4) A piece of gum. Remember to stick with it. 5) A Lifesaver. Be there for somebody. Be encouraging, be a lifesaver. 6) A bandaid. Fix your boo-boos and move on. 7) A pencil. Write it down. This is key in WW. I do so much better when I write down everything that goes into my mouth. 8) A tea bag. Take the time to relax and renew. We all deserve some pampering. In the words of Stuart Smalley, I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and doggone it, people like me! posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:55 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Tuesday Tuesday Welcome back (Queue Welcome Back Kotter) It's been a long relaxing weekend :) that ended much too soon. I enjoyed every bit of it. I shopped til I dropped. I bought my husband a new gas grill to put in our newly renovated back yard. Well, he like to BBQ in the side yard, shaded from the wind but whatever. We ate, we drank, we enjoyed some company. It was very good. Can't wait to do it again. Today is that day. THAT day, you know when I get to change that ticker up there. Did you notice that I didn't change it last week? I was hoping you didn't notice. I hope to be changing it tonight. I'm feeling pretty good even though I had two margaritas yesterday. I saved all my points for dinnertime. I had non fat chips, 2 point dip, vegies, chicken legs. oh. And string cheese. Skim milk 1 pt string cheese. mmmmm LOVE IT!!!!!!! Anyway, I'm feeling pretty good. I'm wearing a sleeveless top for the second day in a row. I don't normally do that. I don't like my big flabby arms flapping in the wind. But heck! It's gonna be in the 80's today! So I'm bravin it. In my mind, I think back to high school and walking around thinking that THOSE girls are making fun of me. You know them, those perfect girls who are so unhappy with themselves they make fun of others? Yea, I hate those girls. I hate when I act like those girls. Actually, I work with a bunch of dudes. And I'm the only chick here today. I think I'll be ok ;) Happy Tuesday to you all. Dot OUT. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:18 AM - 8 WTF!

 

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Idol 13 The good, the bad and the utterly bizarre things witnessed on last night's AI finale. 1) Let me say first, I'm so glad it's over. The finale was 1 hour and 30 minutes way too long. Taylor won and I think he deserved it. 2) Some of the top 12 got to sing a duet with their idols. Katharine McSucksAlot picked Meatloaf. Meatloaf. Who picks Meatloaf as their IDOL??? I think she picked him because she thought he would make her crappy ass sound like a better singer. I thought they both sucked. 3) Chris got to sing with his idol band Live. I thought it was good, but looking at him next the lead singer of Live, was a little weird. I think Chris is that guys doppleganger. Is it LIVE? or memorex. haha 4) Watching Paris and Mandisa sing circles around the other contestants made me really think about why they were not in the top two. hmmmm 5) Prince on American Idol??? What is the world coming to????? (Sidebar...best concert I've ever been to was Prince last year) 6) Puck and Pickler. Was this really necessary? They set up the Pickler to learn more about exotic foods with Wolfgang Puck. It was excruitiating to watch not once but twice. See, this is why the show really only needed to be an hour long at the most. 7) This year, they came up with this ridiculous gimmick where they were gonna give out "Idol Awards" to contestants who didn't make it even into the game. BORING. Well, one was kind of funny in a truly warped sort of way. I guess there was a Clay Aiken wannabe who'd tried out for Idol. He couldn't carry a note in a bucket. He idolized Clay and looks more like Clay used to than Clay does right now. So he accepts whatever dopey fake award that was given and Seacrest asks him if he wants to sing. ACK Of course he does. So he's singing and all ov the sudden the back door/curtain opens and the real Clay Aiken comes out singing. This little dude almost puddled right there in the middle of the stage. If he his legs hadn't turned to jello, I think he'd of ran right over and started humping Clay's leg. And you know that bitch would have liked it. (Sidebar...is Clay a drag queeen? What is UP with that dude!!!) 8) The one thing I did enjoy this season were the Ford commercials. Yea, it made me wanna go buy a convertable Mustang, so what? Kat and Taylor both were given one at the beginning of the show. SWEET! My fav commercial was the one where they are trying to find the little bull dog that got away. And the one where Taylor, Kat and Elliot are all made up to be really old but still hip. good times. 9) I think I'm finally running out of things to say about this stupid show :D I promise this is the last post I do about it. 10) Carrie Underwood. Truly talented and beautiful to boot. Kat should have tried to emulate her a little more. She way have won that way. 11) Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Burt Bacharach. They should have had this bitch on sooner and done a whole theme show with his songs. That would have been good to watch. Ms. Dionne Warwick is aging gracefully, I must say. Too bad her neice isn't as lucky :( 12) OH. And um, is Toni Braxton a man? Dude, her voice is so freakin low. I couldn't hardly hear her singing it was so low. She is beautiful tho. Taylor was trying to get giggy with that. Sooooouuuuuuullllllllll Patrol! huh huh I got your soul patrol right here baby. huh huh (think Beavis) 13) Did I mention I'm so glad it's over????? The real American Idol is Chris Daughtry and I know he'll be HUGE someday. But I'm glad Taylor won. He's a cool dude and he does have that soul thing going on. Thanks for indulging me one last time. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:42 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Got Meme? I've seen this MEME on a few sights and thought it would be fun. I do love talking about myself. I AM: Going to throw myself a birthday party to celebrate my 36th year next month and you are ALL invited! I WANT: Idol to be over tonight! I tried to vote for Taylor and couldn't get through. I hope that is a good sign. I want to never hear about Katharine McAsshat ever again. I WISH: That my daughter will grow up to be a fairly normal, well adjusted young woman who will always follow her dreams where-ever they take her. I HATE: People who stop in the middle of the streets in my small town because they think it’s some fucking sight seeing tour. I live here people, MOVE IT. I MISS: My baby girl with curly blond hair who laughed, talked and screeched from 6:30 am until 8pm. I FEAR: Having my daughter driven around in someone else’s car. It gives me anxiety attacks. I HEAR: Rock and Roll Fantasy playing on XM radio. I WONDER: What I’ll be getting for my birthday, wink wink. I’d like Sirius Satellite radio for the car from my hubby. And a coach gift card (HINT!) I REGRET: Not having one more child. But I’m seriously over it. The past is the past. I AM NOT: Tall. I DANCE: In the dark, in my livingroom when everyone is asleep. I plan to shake my ass at a Journey/Def Leppard concert in August!! I SING: Really really badly. I’m completely tone deaf. I ruined my mom’s chances of becoming the next country music mother/daughter act. Remember the Judds??? I CRY: Because I'm sensitive. I AM NOT ALWAYS: Cheerful. But I am always sarcastic. I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: The F U sign. A Lot. Wait, that’s only one finger. Ummmm I don’t make anything. I suck. I WRITE: Because I like making people laugh. And because it makes me feel good. I CONFUSE: Too confusing to answer. I NEED: To go get a pedicure like yesterday. Damn hang nail. I SHOULD: Care about global warming, bird flu and off shore drilling. But I just don't. Sorry. I START: My period next week. Just thought you’d like to know. posted by Autumn's Mom at 10:01 AM - 4 WTF!

 

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Can You Keep a Secret? Cuz I've got one. But I can only tell you if you promise to keep it a secret. I'm lucky that my kid doesn't have any interest in reading my blog. That way I can talk about her all I want! Evil laugh inserted here. Anyway, imagine her tell you this story instead of me, it's way cuter. Friday she tells me that her friend, Jan, was going to ask this boy, AJ, to be Autumn's boyfriend. She's had a crush on him for months. She takes pictures of him with her phone. They hang out sometimes after school in science class because the teacher has little lizards and hamsters and stuff in her class. She talks about him a lot. And she calls his house and hangs up. That proves a crush right there. Funny when I found out about it. Not funny that his mom called and said to STOP. Jan says she's gonna ask him on Friday. Autumn giggles and does nothing. Monday Jan asks. AJ says he'll think about it. These kids are so shy, thank goodness. He comes back later and says yes. They are now "going out". Where do they go, you ask? They go NOWHERE. They don't hold hands. They don't make out. They can't even sit with each other at lunch because there is assigned seating. Yes, assigned seating at lunch. Because, get this, they are LOUD. I don't remember that being a crime at lunch. Food fights were a no-no. But talking, as far as I know, is still ok at lunch in public school. Stay with me people. He walked Autumn to the Youth Center yesterday after school. Something he's never done before. Insert Autumn giggling here. I'm not concerned about it. Yes, they are too young. But it's all about words at this point. It just about saying, yea he's my boyfriend. Hey did you hear Autumn has a boyfriend? Now if she comes home because someone is spreading another kind of rumor? I will personally go to school and kick every last one of their lying asses. But for now, it's just innocent. After she told me, she asked if Daddy was gonna be mad? awwww No honey, his heart will be broken, but he won't be mad. He said what he always says, "If he tries to kiss you, kick him in the nuts." Words to live by. Another first come and gone. Well, he's not really her first boyfriend. Her friend Charlie is her first boyfriend. They used to get in trouble at Kindercare for hugging. They were scared to death at that place and clung to each other. They have been friends ever since. If you can tell by my tone that I'm as happy as maybe she is, it's because I am giddy in the fact that I have a beautiful swan. I was a fat, ugly duckling. I thought I was going to birth other ugly ducklings. Not the case. I know I have a lot ahead to worry about because of her being a swan. Today, I'm going to enjoy the shit out of it :) posted by Autumn's Mom at 3:23 PM - 8 WTF!

 

Monday, May 22, 2006

Memories I stayed pretty low key this past weekend and had some time for reflection. I had to work Saturday and then came home and took a nap which wasted the entire day. Autumn and I got out for a bit on Sunday. We were driving through a little thunder storm and she reminded me of when she was little and if there was lightening I didn't want her to be scared so I'd say, "Look up and say cheese, God's taking your picture." I miss that little cutie sometimes. Then other times I remember that No, the Devil Doesn't Wear Prada, she wore Osh Kosh B'Gosh! We found an old video I'd taken when we were first living out here. My video camera has probably been sitting in the closet since 2003. We charged up the battery and had a look at what memories were in there. There was a squeaky little voice coming from behind the camera and Autumn asked who that was. It was her. She was small, bony and squeaky back in 2001. Interesting side note, I was taking video of the cats being weird and in the background the news was on. It was November 2001. I can't hear clearly what is being said on the news, but whatever it was made me swear and become very agitated. Something about terrorists or the war. A little bit of our sad history captured on tape. Back to the devil, I mean Autumn. haha I found my dear friend, Beth, on that tape. We worked together here in California for a couple of years and then she decided to move back to Massachusetts. She came back for one visit. We went to a wedding with friends and she stayed with us for the weekend. I have her happy/sad goodbye on tape. She helped Autumn perfect the art of the boo boo lip that weekend. I have snippets of Christmas from that year. Friends and family over with a bunch of little kids opening presents. I have my newphew shouting, "Hey! You got me a bunch of stuff I already have!" Hey, he was only 6. And confused. He later said he didn't have any of that stuff and was happy. M took a good one of Autumn practicing casting for the next time Daddy took her out fishing. He tied a teenie beenie baby onto the end of her line for weight and she sat in the front yard and practiced. Every now and then she'd wave really quick to her Dad. I wish I had more than the one tape of memories. I never really got into making video's. And really, am I gonna be old and have nothing better to do than sit and watch old video tapes and cry about my lost youth? Geez, I hope not. But it nice to have tiny pieces of memories on tape. This is that small, bony, squeaky girl. These are the friends at the wedding. posted by Autumn's Mom at 1:38 PM - 6 WTF!

 

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Ode to a Backyard It's coming together. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:57 AM - 12 WTF!

 

Friday, May 19, 2006

WTF is a Yaris??? I saw a commercial last night for this new car by Toyota. I was only half paying attention. WTF did they say? A uteris? Who wants to drive around in one of those? WTF is a Yaris? Yaris? uteris? Is it a metalic uteris? It's ugly enough to be a uteris. And about as big. It's a uteris on wheels. Ahh look at that young man driving around in his mommy's uteris! These are the crazy things swimming around in my head. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:20 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Thursday, May 18, 2006

5 Things Instead of 13 I liked J's 5 things MEME so I'm doing that today instead of Thursday 13. 5 THINGS In My Fridge: 1) Yoplait light yogurt. I have one every morning. Very vanilla is my fav. 2) Baby carrots 3) Deli Turkey (having that for lunch) 4) Diet Sprite Zero 5) Two kinds of milk. Regular fat and Lactiad non-fat. In My Car 1) A landscape picture Autumn drew and colored yesterday with branches and birds. 2) A flat of water bottles I never brought into the house 3) A dirty sock. 4) My purse (I brought in my D&B lunch bag and left purse in the car) 5) My Duran Duran VIP laminated card & lanyard from a concert I went to over a year ago. In My Purse (Using lunch bag cuz it's here instead) 1) My keys 2) Robitussin cough syrup 3) A bottle of Centrum vitamins 4) My new Candies glasses and blue case 5) Nasorel nasal spray In My Closet 1) A bazillion pairs of flip flops (I'm a little obsessed) 2) My Duran Duran concert T-shirt 3) 3 different sizes of clothes currently residing in there 4) A File of old bills/check stubs from 2004 5) Two outfits from when Autumn was a baby. A pink dress Nana bought for her and a pink newborn outfit. In My Head 1) Sadness that Elliot was voted off Idol last night. BOOOOO 2) How I really really really don't want Katharine to win Idol. 3) That I have to go to the post office, get a flea & tick collar for shop cat and drop off invoices in about an hour. Oh, and get gas. 4) That I have to be really good about eating for the next 36 hours because my friend wants me to come over tomorrow night for a candle party and drink margaritas. I really want a margarita. mmmmmm 5) That I need to get back to work now and stop goofing off :) That is all. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:54 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

You're Not Fat How do you raise a healthy kid? It's a tough question to answer, isn't it? I realize now why my mother chose not to talk to me about these things. In her mind, it must have seemed easier to just not saying anything about the tough topics. I'm all for choosing the easy road in most cases. But in this case, I simply cannot. I had all these crazy ideas that I would raise a child who would be open about dicussing her body, her thoughts, changes she's going through, health and boys etc. What a dream that was. Well, I can't say she's completely closed. She refuses to discuss her body changes and I let her know I'm there if she ever has any questions. And leave that one alone. She's very open about discussing her friends, their current likes and dislikes. She talks about boys. She's at such an innocent stage right now. I love it. As I've been doing weight watchers, I've decided that we can be open about that as well. I told her I was learning to eat healthier and the goal was to lose weight. I let her take a look at the books I received from WW. I try to talk to her about healthy choices without trying to sound like a drill sargent and comment about every little thing that goes in her mouth. I tell her that we can have whatever we want as long as it's in moderation. And I teach her what moderation is. It helps that the high school football coach is also her PE teacher this year at school. He's very health conscience and talks to the kids about healthy choices. I was explaining to M about a conversation we had Monday night. I'd bought some skinny cow ice cream sandwiches (Lordy those are good) and Autumn thought they were the best EVER. She wanted to eat two. She was talking about eating another as she was still finishing the first. I recognize this behavior. I can't stop thinking about how good something is so I keep eating til the next thought is ohmygod I think I'm gonna puke. I don't want Autumn to live like that. So I explain healthy choices. I said I know it's good, and think of how good it will be to have another one tomorrow after dinner. You could have two now but you won't have another tomrrow. She's the same way with burgers. One is good, but two must be better. I tell her that she should eat one and see how her tummy feels. Chances are you'll be full after the first. Of course, she sees that I'm right in the end. She chose to only eat one ice cream that night and we enjoyed one together last night. M says that I shouldn't be afraid to tell her if she eats two ice creams she'll get fat like we are. I don't want her head to be filled with thought about getting fat. She's in a stage now where she still mimics our behavior. I want her to mimic making good choices rather than looking at herself as fat. I tried to explain this to him. I'll keep trying. He's more direct (althought most of the time he's not when communicating with his wife) and I'm being more subtle (opposite of my normal behavior). I'm looking to make healthy choices for the long run for all of us. I'll let you know in another 10 years if I was sucessful :) posted by Autumn's Mom at 2:37 PM - 5 WTF!

 

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

I Miss Chris :( This is where I would post a picture of Chris. But there was no Chris. OK ya, ya get over it. GO ELLIOT!!! He's like the jazzy american idol. Simon said some very nice things tonight. He must be feeling sick or something. It's so not like him. I love Simon. I feel like I can believe in what he says. I'm so sick of Katharine. She was getting all put off by their criticism. Your no idol yet my dear. She's like a spoiled little brat. Buh bye. No more about Idol. I'm just about over it. Did anyone watch the season finale of Grey's Anatomy??? Now THAT is a show. My eyes are puffy and sore from watching. So gut wrenching. I get so involved with these charactors, like I'm feeling what they are acting like they are feeling. UGH Who will Meredith choose???? Dr. McDreamy or Finn the vet??? Is Izzie coming back??? Is Dr. Karev going to be an ASSHOLE forever????? This is what I will be thinking about all summer. And for those of you who remember what night it is... Down 4.2 lbs. whoop whoop posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:44 PM - 6 WTF!

Getting Down To The Wire We are down to the final 3 on American Idol tonight. My heart just isn't that into it any more now that Chris is gone. I have a new camera and no super hunk to take a picture of. Maybe he'll be in the audience. Frankly, I'd rather be watching the season finale of Grey's Anatomy on TiVo. LOVE that show! But Autumn would throw a raging BITCH FIT if I don't let her watch Idol. My sister-in-law wouldn't speak to me any more either. She still probably won't because I'm gonna be too lazy to call in. We'll see. If I do, I'd vote for Elliot. He's a sweet guy. Not an American Idol, but whatever. They can't all be Kelly Clarkson. Clive Davis will be on the show and will pick a song for each. Then each judge will pick a song for one of the contestants. They are gonna make Taylor sing some Joe Cocker, You are so Beautiful. That will be a sight. I've always said he was channeling that fool. Simon picked Somewhere Over the Rainbow for McWhore. Sorry, I have no love for that twat. She should have been voted off last week. She'll probably sing it really good, but ACK. Who wants to hear an American Idol sing that?? Not me. Elliot has Open Arms by Journey and some song I don't even know that Paula picked by Bobby Caldwell. I hope he KILLS em. I'll be watching tonight with tissues stuff up my nose. Nursing a summer cold. boo. M is working nights for the next couple of days. So that means me and the kid will be cozying it up with the dog watching TV in bed :) posted by Autumn's Mom at 2:05 PM - 1 WTF!

 

Monday, May 15, 2006

I AM A GOOD MOM Updated: R.I.P The lesbians were killed in an unfortunately swimming accident last night. May they rest in peace together for eternity. You wanna know what makes me a good mom??? I bought my kid a present for Mother's Day. Before we even found mine. I have to bribe my kid to get her to let me take a million pictures of her. Now I have her. Everytime she wants to play this stupid game, I get a picture. Bribery works people. As a side note that ties in with this non-story, we tend to use inappropriate words in front of our daughter. You know, to ready her for the outside world of foul language. I want her to be able to use the bad words in the right context. Who doesn't? Anyway, sometimes I use the word fag. A Lot. And not when I'm talking about cigarettes. Although, I do find that amusing. Anyway, I be sure to tell Autumn it's just a habit and that I certainly do not hate gay people. I just like the word fag. It's a funny word. So there she sits at the computer playing with her sims. Her LESBIAN sims. Yes, my daughter made two woman hug until they fell in love. She's convinced they are going to have a baby too. See? We turned a negative, fag fag fag. Into a positive! My daughter hearts lesbians! Woo Hoo posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:24 AM - 1 WTF!

 

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Happy Mother's Day We had a lovely (HOT) day today. Even though I woke up with a summer cold, I didn't let that put a damper on my day. Autumn and I took my mom out to lunch to Fresh Choice. I had salad and one corn muffin and a Dr. Pepper. A Mother's Day treat for me! We did a tiny bit of shopping and bought some fresh new flowers to plant. Autumn did most of the planting. I cleaned up and then took some pictures with my new favorite toy. I hope you all had a wonderful restful day with family :) Back to the grind tomorrow. posted by Autumn's Mom at 6:07 PM - 3 WTF!

Happy Early Mother's Day As a thank you for spewing forth a tiny human with his genes from my loins, M bought me this... Every little thing he has done in the past week to make me raise my voice has been forgiven!!! posted by Autumn's Mom at 12:05 AM - 3 WTF!

 

Friday, May 12, 2006

Fat Friday! Today, I put on a pair of fairly new pants that are still pretty tight. It surprised me because I’ve almost lost 10 pounds. It surprised and depressed me a little. They say that every 10 (or maybe it's 20) pounds is a dress size. Not from where I sit it isn't! I tell myself it’s because I’ve only worn the pants once or twice and they just need to be worn in. That’s not it. It’s me. It’s eating. I’m good for breakfast and lunch and I blow it at dinner time. I’m thankful that everyday is a new chance to make a change. I’m glad that I don’t have some sort of time limit on reaching my goals. As long as I get healthier, get my blood pressure down I’m going to be happy. This is the way I was made and this is my life. I can choose to be bitter and wallow in it. I can choose to cry on your shoulders Or I can choose to greet each day as a gift. Another chance to make things better. Another day to enjoy my life with my family and friends. I choose to enjoy my life with you. Happy Friday to you all. posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:49 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Thursday, May 11, 2006

13 Things I'm Pissed About This Morning 1) America, you suck! How could you vote off THE American Idol? How could you let me down like this? NO, I wasn't voting...I thought you had it covered. I should have never trusted you. 2) Autumn, don't yell at me because you can't find your friggin pants. I DON't WEAR THEM. If you put them away in your new dresser instead of all over the floor, maybe you'd know where they are. I'm trying to go to the bathroom here. GO. AWAY. 3) Who the hell sets up the Cal Trans work? I'd like to send them a strongly worded letter. Hello!?! You close the only back road to get around town and then schedule not one but two spots on our highway for repaving. How are we supposed to get to work? Or the store? Or to School?????? Pace yourself people! We've got months to get this shit done. Oh. And how about posting some signs to let us know you're coming. Thanks. 4) I HATE GETTING A FLAT TIRE and then finding out there is road work going on when you are already late. 5) It's days like this when I need Jack in the Box. Too bad it's not really on the fucking WW menu. DAMMIT. 6) I am pissed that I don't have direct deposit because I'm trapped in this fucking town til after 6 PM and I have to drive 20 miles to the nearest bank. FUCK!!! Ok, my small little company is getting direct deposit here in the next couple of weeks. But that doesn't help me today. 7) My husband had to work til 9 last night. Got home at 10 and decided last night til almost midnight that he wanted to chat. Ok, I did too. Midnight is just too late for me. 8) Flies 9) I'm pissed I didn't buy those cute white and green flips at Mervyns. I'm wearing green today and would have looked cute :) 10) I hate that the phone keeps ringing while I'm trying to do this post. Damn work!!! 11) Have I ever told you I hate filing. I do. I really, really do. 12) I couldn't get through this 13 without a little dog poop. Why is it that you can take a little 5 lb dog out in the morning to poop Gigantic poop and bring her back in the house only to have her squeeze out a little more? How is this even possible???? 13) Yeah, still hating that American Idol. Paula is a stupid whore. I feel a little better now. posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:21 AM - 6 WTF!

 

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

It Is With Deep Sorrow... Two big things happened to me tonight. (Can you say over-dramatic??) I finished the Da Vinci Code and Chris was booted off Idol. Goodbye Chris. And I'm sorry. It's my fault. I wasn't voting. I figured, like I'm sure a lot of people did, that he was gonna win anyway. Cool. I don't have to stay up til 11 dialing his stupid #. There are PLENTY of people out there voting enough for me. This all just confirms what I've thought all along. That Idol is a stupid fucking show and everyone on it sucks. (wah wah wah) I sound like a whiny spoiled child. I WANT CHRIS DAMMIT. I wasn't ready to say goodbye. Tommy Mottola better be calling his ASS right now and begging Chris to make a record for Sony. RIGHT. FUCKING. NOW. At least we have the tour right? Did I say that out loud. I'm gonna admit it. I want to see the tour. I just can't get enough cheese in my diet. hahaha As for the Da Vinci Code. Was it interesting? Yes. Life altering? NO Will I see the movie? More than likely. Who doesn't like Tom Hanks? Although, the hair is a little creepy. I've never thought much about the holy grail other than it was a pretty funny Monty Python movie. The book gives food for though if you like to ponder christianity or catholicism and the evil behind both. I'm so kidding. It was a good read. My husband is home now. I'm going to go cry on his shoulder now :( BOO American Idol. Boo posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:44 PM - 3 WTF!

For My Pals LD and StarShine Thankfully I was able to get over my failure this week at WW in time for American Idol. (I know, a loss is a loss is a loss) I was pretty excited for this week. The theme was Elvis. The final four went to visit Graceland to meet with Tommy Mottola and pick some songs from the King. Growing up, both my parents were really into Elvis. It was probably one of the few things they had in common. We had all his albums, watched all his movies, my mom even saw him in concert while pregnant with me. I was very young, I thought he must have been related to us some how by the way they talked about him so casually. I actually remember where I was the day the King died. In our car driving home. I actually felt like crying, you know, because a member of our family had died. Anyway, last night was pretty good. Chris was his usual form singing Suspicious Minds and A Little Less Conversation. I like Chris and really think he's gonna take it. I wouldn't be sad though, if Elliot pulled it out. I just don't think he's gonna do it though. Last night Elliot sang If I Could Dream (didn't know this one) and Trouble (LOVE IT). He was dead on. I enjoy his singing a lot, but I don't think he has a whole lot of stage presence. Like Chris does. He commands the stage. And he's so hot and sexy. Taylor was fun as usual. His first song was In the Ghetto. All me and M could think about the whole time was the episode of South Park where Cartman kept singing the chorus from that song. He also sang Jailhouse Rock...A song that is a little played out for me. But it was a Taylor kind of song. I'm not ready for any of these boys to leave yet. Next week is gonna get so tough!!! Paula is gonna be bawling her heart out. Katharine has never been a favorite of mine and I'm not sure why she didn't go home last week. I think the jig is up for her tonight. Autumn was so cute last night. She got all excited about the Elvis songs that she wanted to listen to my CD of #1's last night while she fell asleep. Grandma would be so proud. posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:00 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

2nd WEEK SUCKS Did not do good this week on WW. Last week's loss must have went to my head a little bit. Today is a new day. I'll be sucking on breath mints til 5:30 weigh-in! Updated: Only down .6 lbs. But it's better than gaining anything! Back on track now :) posted by Autumn's Mom at 10:59 AM - 6 WTF!

 

Monday, May 08, 2006

SCAVENGER HUNT Do you all have a spring and fall clean-up through your garbage service? We do. In addition to your regular garbage can you can bring out lawn/brush clippings, boxes, broken toys & bikes, FURNITURE ETC. Which can be a great thing. You can finally get rid of the crap you were too lazy to take the the dumps or the goodwill. The only problem with this wonderful service is the pests. This kind of event brings out a pest so hideous, so annoying. What is this pest you ask? I'll tell you. It is the HUMAN SCAVENGER. This pest used to only come out at dusk. But each year it gets braver. Stronger. And has a bigger truck. I'm home today, the day before the big event. Lots of families got an early start and dragged the remains of the inside of their homes down to the curb. The Scavengers could smell these treasures in the sping breeze. They have come out early. Trolling the neighborhood for... well I don't know exactly what they are looking for. All I see are pee pee stained mattresses, dressers without drawers (do those get lost with socks???, kitchen chairs without a table and baby items that I certainly wouldn't have any use for. I'm not much of a garage sale shopper. Mainly because I don't like to get up early, but also because I have my own useless junk. I don't have an interest in housing someone elses smelly junk. I like to peek out my front window everytime I hear a big truck cruising by at 5 miles an house. Trying to spot that one thing they just can't live without. It's actually funner at night. Sounds like big cock roaches out there searching for food. clickety clack clackk clack. Don't ask how I know they sound like that. Trust me. They are quieter during the day. Maybe because it's daylight and everyone can see them going through the TRASH. At night, it's another story. There's a lot of yellign, whistling, arguing. It's all so bizarre to me. "Jake, throw that lamp in the back of the truck. I know, I can make a shade for it. It's perfect for the bedroom. Now step on it, I see two-legged bar stool with your butt written all over it!" I hope you all someday can experience this natural (or unattural) phenomenon. Don't get too closed though. They may walk right up into your garage and strip your car or something or steal your husband. HEY! Nah, he's not junk yet. YET. posted by Autumn's Mom at 3:41 PM - 2 WTF!

 

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Another Thursday 13 Today I shall give you thirteen things you may or may not know about me. 1) I pretty much like the world that revolves around me. I'm a selfish only child and really don't want to change :D 2) Although I say I'm an only child, I had a brother who died of SIDS at one month old. I also have two half sisters and two half brothers from my father. 3) Once upon a time I was a total daddy's girl. I haven't seen my dad or any siblings since I was 17. 4) I saw a psychic once who told me that my Nana is UP THERE with my baby brother. She also told me that I would drive a bus for senior citizens. Don't see that happening. 5) I had a shotgun wedding. I was 5 months pregnant and proposed to my husband. We eloped to Reno and were married at the Hilton. I think they are tearing that hotel down. Is that a bad omen?? 6) We are straight up white trailer trash. When we were first married, we lived in a 5th wheel trailer near my Mom. It lasted all of 8 months. 7) I drove a roller skate for 7 years. Ok, it was a Ford Festiva but it really looked like a roller skate. I hated that car, but it was the best running car I ever had. 8) I'm allergic to buckwheat. Don't even think about making me some buckwheat pancakes. Gives me hives. 9) I hope to return in my next life as a cat. The pampered indoor kind. 10) I would like some day to be reunited with my sisters. I'd tell you why only sisters, but that would be another post. 11) I get anxiety attacks when Autumn goes in someone else's car. I used to take meds but when my husband saw how loopy they made me, he flushed them down the toilet! I just pray a lot now. 12) A deep dark secret? I was busted for shoplifting when I was 17. (17 was a tumultuous time for me) The friend I was with told her mom it was all my idea, which was a lie. That was the beginning of the end of our friendship. 13) I am a beauty school dropout. At the time I was going I loved it. So much, that I dropped out of high school to go full time. I tested out of high school a few months before graduation. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:33 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Drum Roll Please NINE. Sorry, no pics of Chris tonight. It's all about me, baby. Me minus 9 pounds. Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP? posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:14 PM - 7 WTF!

D-Day Ok, it's not D-day. It's actually weigh in day (tonight). W-Day?? I added a new ticker on here to keep me on track. And you five can keep me on track too! I'm a quitter by nature, so the more public humiliation I can heap onto myself the better. You can cheer me on when I do well or tell me, "Hey Dot, hand over the cake bitch. Get back on Track!!" I want this time to be THE time that works. Not the "oh shit, this ain't happenin, let's go get a burger and shake" time. Or the, "Yea we want more bread and butter, duh" time! I've had a lot of those good times. I still will have those good times, but just not as often. Now I need to have the, "mmm this salad is so flippin good I can't stand it" times. Honestly, I will never say that last one. posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:01 AM - 9 WTF!