Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

Today Mac pooped on the potty.  This is a day that I have been looking forward to for quite some time now.  To reward this momentous occasion, the McGinley family traditionally throws a "Poo Poo Parade" (so named due to the fact that our first two little people were potty trained during Mardi Gras).  We are planning said parade as we speak.  But first, the bribe.  I am not above them.  In fact, I am way, way below them.  I told Mac that if he pooped on the potty, he could have a Cranky the Crane.  Alas, the train store (aka Books-A-Million) was fresh out of Crankies, so we had to settle for self-propelled James and lights and sounds Thomas.  Not a bad trade, all in all.  Even a lovely shiner and busted lip couldn't dampen our spirits today!

You Can Dance if You Want To (aka Noodling Madi)

I really have no words for this post, except to say that to know me is to know that I am not a noodler.  Never have been.  Never will be.  Apparently that aversion is not a genetic trait.

I have said it before, and I'll say it again, my child FEELS the music from deep within her soul. She loves to dance.  She spent the afternoon making up dances to every song on the Hannah Montana sound track - and made them look "cool" all while wearing her hippie skirt and oooh-so-cool tye-dye shirt.  Peace out.

Where I've Been

For those of you who have been wondering where I've been for the last two weeks.  Here is your answer.  Can you see my kids behind the books?  I couldn't either.  I now hereby resolve to rejoin the land of the living in general, and the McGinley family in particular.  But DAMN, they were good.  Goooood. Like indulging in a wonderful gooey forbidden chocolate treat.  But waaaaay better.  I read each of these books in under two days (one or two of them in less than a day) - and I could hardly take the time to come up for air.  So selfish.  So good.  Highly recommended - but only when you have cleared your calendar and are all caught up on your sleep!!!  Enjoy!