Category Archives: funny videosmy favorite song for the past three months.
my kids love to listen to it on the way to school…LOUD.
driving into the bright rising sun…
ready for a new day…
i look back and sean is playing "air violin"
annie says "this is my favorite part mom"…the violin solo.
my favorite line is "kiss me like a final meal…"
"it's looking like a beautiful day"
(even if you did have to make two of your kids walk to school for being disrespectful to their mother)
i spent the day on a first grade field trip. i was in charge of three girls for the day…wandering the zoo.
usually when i take my kids to the zoo we don't stay too long.
we have member passes so we can go whenever.
we go and see a few things and then go home.
all day was a long time for me to wander the zoo! (boo hoo right? cue the violins…)
i felt like that giraffe.
bad mommy.
we said goodbye at the bus….i drove to hobby lobby for a whirlwind visit.
grabbed a giant sonic happy hour drink…
buzzed back home.
got a HUGE headache at 4:30 that put me to bed at 6:00 for 45 minutes.
i did not feed my kids dinner.
annie came in while i was resting my head and whined about 4 times "i'm hun-gry"
(it WAS dinner time)
but instead of being nice and sweet…
i yelled "then go get some food!"
(she does it all day everyday on her own with out any help from me…)
she started to cry and left the room.
my head was still pounding and i was back asleep within a minute.
later we found her asleep in her bed.
poor annie…probably cried herself to sleep from mean old migraine mommy dearest…with no dinner!
so there it is.
monday.
bleck.
it's over.
good riddance.
Thanks for being honest about being grouchy to your kids. Makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one! that sucks. i have had 1 migrane. it was terrible. made me puke. i never want another one, ever. Oh my, you make me LAUGH! That picture of the giraffe, and that’s how you feel at the zoo – HA! Thank you for making the everyday so much fun, and with gorgeous photos too (I am saving up for a camera like yours!)! Oh dear, migraines truly are the worst. I suffer from them too, luckily I only get a few a year though. We have all had moments when we have yelled at our children, they get over it quickly. I hope your feeling better!!! You are such a hoot. I have to agree with another commentor up there on the list. I too have been “blog stalking” you. Your blog never fails to make me laugh, smile or cry. I just love the way you write and your photos are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for being such a big part of my blogging day!!
So I have been “blog stalking” you since December and I LOVE your Blog! I check nearly every day. You have taken the place of Martha Stewart in my heart LOL! Today I was having a rather hard mommy day and thought of your blog. And I thought “man if I could just get it together too!” But I knew you couldn’t be perfect and wondered what you struggle with. Then I logged on this evening and low and behold you are normal like the rest of us! I just knew it had to be true! God bless you for sharing your life with us all, it is such an encouragement to craft, decorate, befriend, create and mother!!! I’m sorry you had a bad Monday but I am glad that you were so real about it. We all have days like this! Hope you are feeling better. Our school does the same thing for first and second grade, a trip to the zoo and the parents are the ones that watch the kids. The teachers “supervise” from the picnic tables. I know they work very hard at school but it is so much responsibility to watch 2 or 3 other kids! Last year I had to do it 2 weeks in a row. No trip to the zoo this year!
I don’t know you, but you are hilarious! Its so great when a mom is real–it makes all of us feel better for the times when we’ve been mommy migraine. Thanks for making my day a little lighter aahhhh! welcome to the club!!! you are one of us….you had us fooled for a while with all of your craftyness,cute dog,and happy rainbow kid! you just made us all feel a little bit more normal! sorry about the headache…thanks for being real! hope today was better! thanks for being real hilarity! we all certainly have our moments. try excedrin for the headache- works for me.
Ugh…I feel your pain. Migraines suck. And, usually, so do field trips. =)
I’m so jealous!!!! Wichita has an incredible zoo. We try to make a visit whenever we are in town. But I definitely hear you on the joys of having a membership and short visits! With my 2 year-old we sometimes last a half hour, we sometimes make it 3, but it so nice not to feel like you MUST stay all day to make it worth the money. Everyone enjoys themselves and you get to see different things each visit!
Ugh…migraines are the worst…especially when there are small children involved! Thanks for being real. That gave me a good chuckle… thank you! π
Life is like that. I just yelled at my daughter for not focusing while getting dressed. The mean part about that is she has a REALLY difficult time doing it… she has CP. Why do we take things out on our kids? We always feel horrible afterwards, and it never gets us anywhere? Somedays I want to pray for more patience, but then I realize to get more patience you have to go through more things that try your patience. This rain doesn’t help me. Hope you headache goes away. Glad you keep it real for all!
My Chicken Blanch looks like she had a twin on your field trip! Check her out on my blog…
All day at a zoo with kids? Wow, that’s just asking for a headache… hi! I’ve been lurking your AMAZING blog too, and GOSH you’re mean lol. I just wanted to stop in and and say thank you too….for keeping it real. I often feel like this with 3 little boys and one is special needs. Mine happen all too often I’m sure, but I’m learning to grasp this life God has given me and really enjoy it more often! I hope today is a happier one for you and little Annie =]
I remember a fieldtrip that just ZAPPED me. I somehow made it thru the day (even road a loud, bouncy bus back), fell into bed and slept for about 2 hours with a HORRIBLE headache!! Teachers who do it daily are amazing. I teach 3 times a week and it zaps me….by the way…..great pics and Im sure Annie will recover..lol. I miss my kids being little. I do not miss field trips. Aww…. Meg – I hope you have a much better day today and that migraine is gone so poor little Annie doesn’t get mistreated again and sent to bed with no food – LOL – you KNOW I am JUST kidding – right?! I actually THREATENED my kids (who are both 15) with sending them to bed the other night with no dinner and they laughed at me! They said that was child abuse! LOL Sooo… I feel your pain and I am sorry that the zoo day was a bad day all the way around – however, on an upside – you got some GREAT pictures, as usual! Have a great day, Meg! {{{BIG HUGS}}} Trac~ :o) Ha! One time I had a migraine and my 3 year old wouldn’t stop playing in my closet pulling clothes off hangers, but I was in too much pain to close the door or give her something else to do, so I told her there was a giant spider in my closet. It worked. I’m going to have to show her that picture of the giraffe – it’s awesome, and those are her favorite animals!
Oh bless your heart! Field trips did me in everytime! But now I miss them. What’s a mom to do??
meg, i nearly squealed with delight when i saw your comment. the only thing that made me cover my mouth was my sleeping 10 month old. i mean, i’m not ready to walk out the door yet, so why wake her, right? i have those days too. and i have NO idea why i haven’t commented yet. i’m usually pretty good at making myself at home. to borrow a word from erika and darby, i would love to snorgle the face of that cute waffle.
I’ve recently started lurking on your blog, and I appreciate your honesty in this story! I can resonate with it all too well, and I only have one small child! π BTW – Your house is amazing! ooohh lady…i call this “mean mommy mode” unfortunately my girls know the term all too well…thank goodness kids seem to have quicker reset/forgive/forget buttons than adults do! i am sure you and annie will have an awesome tuesday…at least that is what i am hoping for you this a.m.! oh boy… what a day… it’s good to know that I’m not the only one that suffers bleck Mondays! Lucky me… I’m going to miss my son’s pre K zoo trip. I’ll be out of town with the baby! My dear mil is stepping in. phew.
WOW!! You ARE real!!!! You mean you’re not the constantly perfect, constantly creative, constantly attentive, constantly cool mom I’ve been thinking you are all this time!??! You have no idea the pressure you just took off of me!!!! LOL!!! Hope you’re feeling better… Annie too!! Yes, thanks for keeping it real. I have been guilty of doing the same. Today is a new day! Smiles and hugs!!! I LOVE your blog! Everyday I tune in to see what super hero mom act you are doing for that day……… I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you don’t hide anything! Glad to see that I am not the only mommy who gets migrain so bad that I have to hide in my bed and pray that no one finds me (some how they always do)! Hope you have a better Tuesday!
i hope your tuesday is more pleasant and no headaches .. those can just end any good times … for everyone involved. so hip hip hooray for tuesday today!!! have fun, hug annie 10 times extra today for her crying and all will be well again!!! π Thanks Meg for keepin’ it real!! here’s a big hug for you! I leave today for a 3 day (overnight) 8th grade field trip to Huntsville Alabama (space camp)and I am NOT very excited about it. I’m sure I will feel like the Giraffe… We’ve all been there. Knowing the great mom you are, you and Annie will both feel all better today. Here’s to a happy Tuesday! I hate field trips — honestly, haven’t our kids done enough? You are such a classic – I know exactly how that feels. I stayed up late last night and my son decided to wake me at 6:30, which to some may seem late but for him is really very early …and I was not a happy camper! this video will make you grateful for every girlfriend you have.
i cried both times.
i love ALL the women in my life…so dearly.
(i found this at the starnes family…
i couldn't find you first name on your blog anywhere…btw…on purpose maybe?)
don't you LOVE that video?
i wish i could hug every girlfriend i have….right now!
I loved the video. It is so true and so sweet. Friendships are amazing!!! I got all teary reading that and sent it to my best girlfriend. Thank you! I needed that! You made me cry!! I’m so putting that on my blog…if I can figure out how. Thank you:) I cried. As usual for me. Never knew I was such a sap until recently, but this is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
What an incredible tribute to true friendships and for many of use….the road that is still to come.
I love this! So perfect.
I was fine until the last 40 seconds…Love this. amazing. thanks so much for posting that video. kelly is an inspiring writer.
Hey, Meg! No, no mystery or purpose here…..it’s Casey from The Starnes Family. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I have watched it many times and still cry.
That was amazing. Sent it on. Thanks so much π
oh i love it! thanks for posting. makes me miss my friends and be sooo grateful for the ones i have! I cried too… beautiful beautiful words. Thank you from southern England (High School Musical soundtrack playing here too, somewhere in the distance from the kids’ bedroom!)
Wow! What thanks for posting that! Definitely going to be sharing it with the women in my life. Love your blog! (I’ve been lurking for a while.)
Loved, loved, loved this video. With oh so much going on in life (especially a woman’s life) this is so…true. *sigh* Thanks much for sharing with us! <3 Wow, thanks so much for sharing! What a blessing. Sending hugs to you… Meg – catching up on your blog – been away from it for too long. Whenever I got to this post…I just started giggling. I LOVE THIS CLIP!!!!!!!!!!!!! My brother watched this movie a hundred times and find this part the best part ever…each and every time. Too funny. Oh man… that is some good stuff! Thanks for the laugh… it’s one of our favorites too! I loved that part — and the gas station scene with the door falling off… One of the best movies EVER — no doubt. Chris Farley rocked. A classic, for sure. My husband and I just pulled that DVD out last weekend! Can’t beat it for a great laugh. Just saw your comment on my blog and had to say you can totally pull off the pink hair. Who cares what they think?! Go for it, just send me some pictures if you do! This is totally unrelated but am having a hard time finding your shop on etsy-can you help me out?
I love that movie. My fiance hadn’t seen it until a few months ago and now he understands why when I’m shopping and things are too small I dance around singing “Fat guy in a little coat!” My husband has a rotation of about 7 movies he watches (and quotes) regularly. Tommy Boy is one of them. Thank goodness he and I have the same sense of humor.
My husband and I love this movie – I think I can quote the whole thing! I could watch this movie 100 times a week. Love.
Love, love, LOVE me some C.F. I still remember the day he died, I was in the car and heard it on the radio. No one can make me laugh to tears like Chris did! The “In a van down by the river” SNL skit…classic!!
i haven't watched them yet.
i haven't seen any of the movies.
it's on the dvr so while i sew i may have it on in the background.
but this is what i like to see on my oscars.
"del tacooooo!"
looking forward to seeing what was funny tonight.
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I just watched my DVR’d Oscars yesterday. REEEEALLY good. Surprisingly. And, yes, they cut to Brad and Angelina when Jennifer Aniston presents an award. TWICE.
That’s some good funny right there! Thanks!
I was at the Oscars!!!! It was fantastic! Go and watch! Too bad it’s not always that funny! thanks for a laugh! we don’t have cable, so I miss out on this stuff! i just wanted to let you know, i was at old navy this weekend, and there is a red and white polka dotted hooddie there with your name on it! you cannot be 19.50! That’s why I didn’t bother with watching the Oscars – how can I get excited for a movie if I haven’t seen it? Once they come out on DVD then I’ll be excited for them! just got through commenting on MY blog about what i thought was funny on the oscars…they were really good this year, even though i hadn’t seen any of the movies either…come share whether you & i thought the same thing:) Likewise – I haven’t seen any of the movies and I rarely get to watch the Oscars. I’ll catch up on what everyone wore by looking at the Today Show! I love love love your blog. it’s so colorful and warm, and always brings a smile to my face. you make me want to be more crafty and spontaneous than I actually am… and I have the urge to have many more children… I think that’s a good thing too!:-) thanks for sharing. Okay, those were really funny clips… Why can’t the Oscars always be so fun? especially to the screaming part.
i feel like that today.
in honor of cora's life…
if you want to look back at sweet baby cora's photo shoot
keep praying for them.
it's going to be a very hard day.
and will continue to be….
they are precious.
the proceeds will go to build the Cora Playground.
this is SO COOL!
go get one in honor of cora.
what a beautiful way to honor her life…
bringing joy those around them.
Are you aware that they are going to be showing David’s video on Inside Edition today? David’s video is on cnn and on cnn.com’s homepage. wow. It’s funny. love the headbands – they are beautiful. on a side note: i’ll be thinking of a little girl i never knew as we raise money again for the annual st. baldrick’s event. my husband is shaving his head again this year to raise awareness for children’s cancer research.
After several days of murky and wet weather, the sun is finally shining! It kind of put a bounce in my step this morning and that made pancakes seem possible! So, I tried out the blender pancakes. I added a little bit of ripe banana since I had one and got a big thumbs up from my kids! Best of all, it wasn’t a big deal to clean up. Thanks for the great idea!
I was thinking about you today…thinking about Cora and Jess and Joel…thinking how incredibly priceless those pictures you took of her back in September must be to them. God bless.
I am so so sad for Cora’s parents. Somedays it would be nice to understand these kinds of things. It’s hard when we dont know the ‘why’ of it all.
Thanks for the link to the shop, I just bought a pin and am going to put up a link on my site tomorrow. I have had the extreme honor of photographing little ones that are now are in heaven – the gift you gave Cora’s parents is something that they will treasure from here to eternity. It is a humbling experience to be able to give parent’s a gift like that. Your pictures of Cora beautifully capture a spirited baby girl and her adoring parents…
Meg – I posted links to your blog and Cora’s family and wrote a quick little tribute post for them. I hope that’s ok, since we are strangers, really. But all of my “people” are praying and praying hard. Thank you for bringing this to the forefront of our minds. We seem to forget how precious life is and take it for granted within all of our busy-ness. Thank you so much for posting the link to Julie’s shop. Just purchased a headband…what a magnificent way to honor such a sweet baby girl. My daughter will wear it and cherish it as the headband has such a special meaning. My thoughts and prayers are with Cora’s family.
that video is hilarious! – had me rolling… Just picked up a headband and a pin. They are lovely and we will remember her life when we wear them. Isn’t it amazing how God can impact our lives through people we have never even met? Still praying for everyone… What a great video! And a smart dad for capturing that moment.
oops, wrong link. here it is
haha that video is too funny. did you see the remix? his dad made it into a rap song. it was funny too! check it out
haha! That video is the FUNNEST thing I have ever seen! Bless his heart:) My favorite part is, “Dad…. you have four eyes.” ha! too cute! Still praying for Cora and her family. Thanks for sharing hte video, very funny!
you may not find this as funny as craig and i did…
that was hilarious! oh, i miss doogie. i thought he was so cute! YES! Loved this! Thanks for posting it so I could laugh again and again! Good stuff! This was the best. My husband and I couldn’t stop rewinding the TIVO! This was the best. My husband and I couldn’t stop rewinding the TIVO! oh btw my friend… your letter… HOW i loved that… thank you… SO! π
Hi! I saw this on Jenna’s “These are the days” blog and it is so hilarious! I watched that show a lot when I was younger! Neil Patrick Harris is the best. Do you watch How I Met Your Mother? I love him in that. we thought it was funny too! and that tear at the end…
I saw that this weekend and thought it was hilarious! That is hillarious. Hey Meg! Thanks for sharing! I’ve been home in bed sick with the flu for the last week and this just brightened my day and gave me a big laugh. I loved Doogie back in the day – he was so funny and is just as good now on How I Met Your Mother. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Trac-:o)
FREAK-ING HILARIOUS!!! I SOOOO needed that laugh. I love Doogie on HIMYM!!! I think I need to go watch that again. Okay, that was funny… Oh, Doogie, why did you have to go and grow up? Being a nurse I really appreciate all the lab coat and my husband won’t mind if I wore a version of the nurse uniform- at hoe of course My hubby and I enjoyed that too! We rewound it and watched it again! I was happy that this SNL seemed to be getting funny again! That was the best! Oh my gosh – I have to run to the ladies room now before I pee my pants from laughing. (TMI?) YEs…we too thought it was fantastic. i saw this…and i died laughing! i was a huge doogie fan back in the day. he did a great job on the whole show…fab! |
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Jen - I’m SO HAPPY to have refound your blog!! I got a new computer and couldn’t remember the web address. Anyhoo, LOVE THAT SONG (and thanks for helping me “refind” that too. Goin on my IPod tomorrow!). I love how everyone looks in the video–normal, talented people, having fun with what they’re doing. Nice.
Jodi - Thanks for introducing me to a new group! Love em. ooxx`jodi
Susan - What a beautiful song!! I’ve never heard of the band but I’m spreading the word now. I love your blog! Thanks for sharing!!
Julia - downloaded it…can now not get it out of my head!!!
patti - ok, i’ve listened to it 3 times in a row and i’m loving it! thank you so much for sharing a new song and introducing me to a new band. gotta go check them out!
pve - Lost track of how many days of rain here, so that song will be played in order to bring on the sun….and make some of the best meals.
love your punishment.
Chad Gifford - Hey, I wanna play a violin solo!
Meg, its Chad and Kay!
How are you?
Your pictures are amazing. We love you guys and really miss you..
Lori Quicke - Love this band! My husband interviewed Guy Garvey, the lead singer, a few years ago for his British music show. If you like this kind of music you should listen to his show – Britsound.com!
sara - what a beautiful song. thanks for sharing it!
Ruth - Hooray for Elbow! Such nice blokes too.
Kelly - This has absolutely nothing to do with this post but after months of visitng your great blog I just noticed your “Our House” album on your sidebar. Oh my word! You have the best house in the world! I am absolutely in love with every single nook & cranny of it. It’s fantastic! I am especially jealous – in the most Christian sense of the word of course π – of your awesome kitchen. Wow! I’ve always liked the idea of the couch and chair thing in the kitchen. It looks like a great place to grow a family! Thanks for sharing!
Wendy - Meg! I love this! I’ve never heard it before. Thank you. xox
gina entz - never heard it. now i love it.
i like the walk to school idea. if only it wasn’t just a walk through our backyard to get to school. my kids would probably think it was a punishment if i drove them to school. hmmm…now you got me thinking…nope, never mind, there’s no way i’m driving them. that’s too much work!
Susan - I’m so glad I took the time to listen!
Loved it.
MGF - I agree the rain would be perfect. Cloudy here so close.
Ryanne Toland - HI Meg, Found your blog from the Mcclenahans, and I love it. Your photos and posts always make me so happy. Thank you.
Julia - Great song – thanks for the tip. I needed to remind myself about the beautiful day this morning – I was getting grumpy carrying two tote bags, a beach umbrella and a 3 year old across the biggest sand dune ever to get to the beach. I should have been telling myself “it’s a beautiful day. you’re at the beach” but I wasn’t.
Michelle - Too funny that your kids had to walk to school. Good for you.
Great song. Thanks for sharing the video.
Chasity - great song….may have to throw that one onto my playlist.
have a super day.
oops, i mean a beautiful day.
π
Laura - yes. a beautiful day indeed.
(COME ON OVER…I HAVE MY FIRST GIVE AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!)
a thorn among roses - i like it…i like it a lot!!! and you know, sometimes having a beautiful day starts with just a simple reminder. π
Joni - BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for posting. I made my kids walk home once for disobeying and quarreling in the car. It’s a memory they still laugh and talk about today, now that they’re all grown up, that is!
XOXO
Joni
Lori Danelle - I didn’t know anyone else listened to Elbow!!!
This is getting scary! I’ve been listening to them since their Asleep In the Back album that came out in 2002.
Love this song!!
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com
Jill Adkins - LOVE that song!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Off to buy it for the car ride home with the kiddos….
Love the “walk to school”…
Blessings!
mom - Love this. Thanks for the new song.
Mindy Harris - This song is precious; perfect way to start the day.
The first thing I do in the morning (besides brush my teeth) is draw open all the curtains in the main areas (all, as in 2–my house is small!)
Jess - Great song….wishing that it wasn’t raining here.
Walking to school…just had to make the oldest do that the other day, for being late all week! Miss your ride. You must walk. Lucky for her we are a hop, skip and a jump from school! They should be walking anyway!
traci - LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! AND im shocked you made them walk for being disrespecful….I didnt think you did that kind of thing. Thats more my thing and Im alot meaner than you are BY FAR π
Thanks for sharing that song…Im gonna post it on my facebook right now