Lost Respect

I'm a huge George Lopez fan.  But not so much now.  I don't care if you like Kristie Alley or not (I actually do, but that's beside the point) - NO ONE has the right to compare you to a dancing pig.  Honestly, I found it insulting.  Not only to her, but even personally.  I'm no twig and I've battled weight issues my *entire* life and for someone to humiliate an overweight actress for her weight, well then what kind of example are giving out to girls like my daughter? 

I don't see George Lopez out there dancing away.  I will give it to Kristie Alley, she's got guts.  I could NEVER do a show like Dancing with the Stars.  I think it's wonderful that she decided to give it a try.  She's already shown America that us full figured girls can dance and look super sexy doing it.  At this point, she's my idol.   But when George Lopez goes on TV and publicly makes jokes like that - well then, you might as well have told my almost eight year old that she was fat too. 

And if you're one of these people who say - oh, he was just joking, lighten up - well then 1.  You don't respect other's feeling apparently 2.  You don't have kids and don't see how this could affect girls self images 3.  You get a kick out of insulting women  4.  You're skinny and hungry.  So I say to you - KISS IT. 

So Mr. Lopez, I may still find some of movies and shows funny, but I don't think I'm much of a fan anymore.

Take me out to the ballpark....

My little man is a ball player.  His Daddy is thrilled.  Beyond the moon in fact.  Today was the Dixie Youth Jamboree and Coop had his first game.  At 10am, it was already HOT.  I'm not sure how these little boys deal with the heat in those long pants and socks (and Cooper's went up to his thighs, no lie!). 

Coop had a blast though - scored TWO runs for the team.  He even asked Al "Daddy are you proud of me for coming across home plate?"  How stinking cute is my son? 

Mom and Dad are enjoying this new experience with Super Coop too! 

 Cooper T. Griggs - the cutest five year old baseball player ever!

                            Trying to hit the ball.....ended up hitting off the tee but got a good hit!

On base!

It was a fun day, but also a pretty scary too.  One of the coaches on the opposing team had a seizure on the field during the last inning of the game.  The boys were escorted off the field while the coach was tended too and taken off by ambulance.  I pray that the coach is ok and doing well now - it's definitely an image I haven't been able to shake yet.  Most of the boys didn't even realize what was going on because it happened so fast. 

I am looking forward to more games though - although I am NOT looking forward to the two games a week schedule for the next 9 weeks.  Oh, and I haven't mentioned that Olivia is playing softball too and her schedule is just as crazy.  Fun.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!



Thanks to Nana, the kids insisted on green hair.  Turned out pretty cute I thought.  And do you see what I see on O's picture?  That's right - she's smiling.  Finally.  Yay!

Melting My Heart!

I fail to mention how awesome Olivia and Cooper can be - and it makes me sssooo proud.  The other day at the grocery store, Olivia took her change purse full of coins.  She had intentions of getting her and Cooper some candy and I told her that was fine.  When we got to the check out though, I told O that I would pay for her and Coop's candy.  There at the check out was a jar for the local Humane Society.  Olivia asked me what it was for and I told her and do you know what my loving little girl did?  She emptied out her ENTIRE change purse and put all her money in that jar. 

How stinking sweet was that?  It totally melted my heart.  She was worried that it wasn't *enough* but I told her that she gave all she had and that was more than enough.  She smiled.  

It's moments like this that remind me that even though I'm an imperfect person and parent - I do manage to teach my kids some perfect life lessons. 

Oh my my....

What am I going to do with my girl?  Seriously folks, this kid acts like she's my frigging EQUAL.  It's so frustrating.  I'm going to look back at this time when I had to say "You're only seven, not 30" but right now - it ain't funny.

But how do you handle a child as head strong and independant as O without squashing (oh yeah, I used that word) that spunk?  Help please!  I don't want to change her by any means, I just want some.......relief.  That makes no sense to you does it?  If you know my Livvie Beans, then it makes perfect sense to you. 

Olivia's best quality is also her most frustrating one - and it's so hard to find the line to keep her balanced.  One day I may figure it out, but right now O and I are destined to bump heads, argue, then make up and do the whole dance again.  But Lord I love that girl so much it hurts down to my bones.

I Heart

Nanny McPhee....these movies have to be two of my favorites.  And the kids love them too. 

If you have kids, watch them.  Wonderful movies for family movie night!

Running Away....

Olivia turns eight in one month.  EIGHT.  Are you kidding me?  I swear, if the next eight years go by as fast as the first eight have, my heart is in major trouble. 

I was looking through pictures tonight and came across this one we took around Easter last year.  She had just turned seven.  She's running on the pier at the Lake.  Away from me.  I wanted to cry as I looked at this picture - the simplicity of it speaks so many truths.

Olivia is no longer the kid that needs Mommy or Daddy ever single second - she craves freedom and time alone.  She actually cares about what she wears, what her hair looks like and *gasp* what her friends think of her.  I need to face it...she's growing up.  I'm so happy that she's growing up to be a strong willed, smart, independent girl (exactly like her Mom!).  So why do I still wish she was running towards me rather than away from me? 

They don't stay little forever - that is such an understatement.