I thought The Princess and the Frog would be my babysitter.

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This afternoon I decided to pop in a DVD in hopes of entertaining Jayden while I attempted to get some work done on my laptop. We had received The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray Combo Pack last week, so I thought that would be a good choice. I loaded up the Blu-ray Disc Player and toggled with the surround sound.

As soon as the movie began, his eyes instantly became glued to the big screen. I thought, “Ok maybe this could work. For real this time.” He danced to the tunes, he sat on the coffee table, he ran off and played with toys, and lounged in his chair. He laughed. He pointed. He whined for cookties, wawa, and paci. Then he started to itch. And I got my hands all greasy slathering him in ointment. He wanted to snuggle. He tossed and turned. He held on to my fingers for security. He got up and played with his toys and came back for more snuggles. I started to feel as though my mission had failed and this movie was only playing for my pleasure.

When the movie ended, he fell asleep and I snuck off into the office. It was my wish that I’d get some work done this afternoon, only that didn’t happen. So I will be staying up a little late tonight until that wish does come true.

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Dishes in the tub. No food outside of the kitchen.

Tackle It Tuesday Meme

The pipes underneath our kitchen sink have cracked and come apart. They are plastic. Genius. Rather than let this disaster come in between our daily tasks. We made lemons out of lemonade.

Last night we washed dishes…in the tub.

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We transported the dirty dishes upstairs in a laundry hamper. Excuse the nasties. It’s flour from cookie dough.

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I sang random lines from Outkast songs and blurted pieces from stand up comedy shows to stay entertained while washing.

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Each cleaned dish went into a laundry basket until it was time for Greg to rinse.

Someone is coming over tomorrow to repair the pipes in the kitchen and this will be nothing more than a memory.

On a side note, a family of ants congregated around our front door. We figured Jayden had dropped something around the scene, but there was nothing to be found. Greg decides to check his shoes for any surprises. He turned one shoe upside down and out pours two chicken nuggets and a pile of ants.

It’s definitely time to enforce the no food outside of the kitchen rule…

Random Thoughts That Read Like Tweets

I think I’ve given away and sold almost 50% of my wardrobe including pjs and purses. I ain’t partin’ with my shoes, sorry!

The Department of Education ate my tax return.

Thank gawd I got a new gig.

I’m so ready for spring weather, frequent park days, curtains blowing along stormy winds, and the smell of freshly cut grass.

I’m doing mental backflips because The Game is coming back! That’s what’s up!

I’m having breakfast, lunch, and scientific fun with Dyson and fellow Domestic Engineers tomorrow.

I really want a baby girl.

My First House and House Hunters continue to serve as a big source of motivation to me.

I’m working on a post about gDiapers since I’ve gotten so many questions about them.

What are your random thoughts?

My New Gig Thanks To My Inner Self

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When making the decision to walk away from my parenting blog, I entertained the idea of blogging for a “corporate” blog. Not just single campaigns, but regularly. It was an idea that I thought I’d truly enjoy. It made sense. I hadn’t told anyone other than Greg and my close friends. I knew someday I’d accomplish that goal. It was GOING to happen, but I wouldn’t run rampant trying to get this gig. I’d wait for that feeling deep down inside. My inner self pushing me to make something happen.

Will you join me as I make things happen at Stroller Depot’s coNectar blog?

It is a work in progress, nothing a little TLC can’t fix.

I’m open to any family friendly topic suggestions you may have. If the topic is a little more personal, I may write about it here at Sophistishe. You can leave me a little love and/or suggestions here or here.

Smiles.

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