Seeryus Mama

I’m trying to pack for our trip to Omaha. It’s about 4 hours away, and going always sounds like fun. It’s the packing that drives me nuts. I’m an over-packer. Because you never know if you’ll need it. It drives me nuts too! But I can’t seem to stop. I have a list of things I want to get done in Omaha…and it goes a little something like this: Find a booster seat for the kitchen table Go to Cheesecake Factory Shop for new luggage (now doesn’t that sound like fun!) Enjoy family and friends! I’m going to try to update while I’m there, but can’t promise anything. Make sure you stay tuned though, Miss Pea has some hair that... [more]

Aside from me being sick…it was an excellent day. Of course, Lucy was in on the action…right in the middle of it! The kids had so much fun tearing through their loot. Pea lost interest after she opened her Darby Doll though. The rest John opened for her. Darby was a hit! Johnny was thrilled with his Rodney Atkins concert tickets. The concert in in June during Nebraskaland Days. He’s a big fan! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. It was family-filled and you could feel the love. It’s always my favorite time of the year. I’m always sad when it’s over!  Read More →

Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen. ~Author unknown, attributed to a 7-year-old named Bobby  Read More →

This is Straight No Chaser, and I love them! I’ve been singing my own version of this now for 2 days. Simply amazing! That and I don’t think I’ll ever hear Toto’s “Africa” without cracking a smile again! My brothers, SIL and mom played Apples to Apples…and it’s so much fun! Seriously, I was laughing so hard I was crying. It’s one of those games that is so much fun with a bunch of people…the more the merrier! John even won the game last night, although he didn’t understand why we laughed so hard at his choices. Today, Miss Pea is 16 months. I know (I know!) I’ve said it before, but where does the time go? My little... [more]

Kristin over at A Ordinary Life is having a contest for a Pet Sleep Number Bed. Lucy heard about it, and she wants to win! Actually, I want Lucy to win…because then she’ll get out of my bed! Yes, Lucy sleeps in our bed. I lifted the covers and snapped this photo, as you can see…Wienie-girl was not amused. I’m getting the one-eyed look. I happened to awake the Princess from her morning nap. Anyway, head on over and check out this contest. Enter to win your furry friend a Sleep Number Bed. Entries will be accepted until the 20th of January. It will then be narrowed down to the top 3. After that the readers get to choose the winner! Sounds fun, right?  Read More →

**This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Quitecontrary1977 and Stacie.*** The Blankies is a cartoon band with educational songs for children in preschool and early elementary school. They consist of 4 characters, Cora (has the heart on her shirt), Fiora (has the flower on her shirt), Zip (has the low voice and sunglasses) and Zodi (spikey hair and star on shirt). There are 3 albums available Action, Learn and Peace. The ACTION album promotes physical activity. With tunes like “Robot,” “Head, Nose, Belly Button, Toes,” “Pick It Up,” “Jump, Walk, Spin,” and “Pretend You’re In the Game,” kids can sharpen their coordination and... [more]

***This contest is now closed. Congrats to Momstart! Thanks to all for entering!*** Laundry…it’s one of those things that I will never be caught up on. Ever. dropps laundry detergent, have you heard about it? Let me fill you in….dropps is a biodegradable, phosphate-free, chlorine-free and NPE-free laundry detergent. It comes in a pre-dosed dissolvable pac. You know that is good for the environment. You can’t get any easier than this. Simply pre-treat any stains, toss in dropps, and add the clothes. No measuring or pouring! Just like the website says…easy-peasy! My favorite part? It’s for ALL laundry. All colors, fabrics, washing machines and temperatures.... [more]

***This contest is now closed. Congrats to Rhonda. Thanks to all for entering!*** Holly and Hal Moose are the latest from the Build-A-Bear Workshop this holiday season. Hal Moose has light-up antlers that will make any child smile! I can’t believe how soft Hal is! Pea’s been happily carrying him around. They are a brother and sister duo who share an adventure “Holly and Hall Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure.” The storybook is FREE when you buy both Holly and Hal Moose which are $12.00 each. The book alone is a $15.99 value. In addition when you bring your furry friend to buildabearville.com (the Build-A-Bear Workshop virtural world) you can get 4,000 Bear... [more]

You’ve got to check this one… Tech Savvy Mama is giving away an Xbox Elite. No kidding! Entries will be accepted until the 20th of December at midnight. So hurry! This is one giveaway you will want to enter!  Read More →

Who knew that part of the potty chair can be used as a hat? *Please note, this “hat” is clean. She doesn’t use the potty chair yet!  Read More →

What happens at the end of that little ditty? Hmmm….let’s think…oh, that’s right…They all fall down. Remember this? Last night, Pea took the spill. Just as I was turning the corner to walk into the kitchen Pea took a face dive off the kitchen chair. She wasn’t sitting on the chair. She was standing, and you’ll have to talk to Brandon about that one. He was the one sitting right next to her. So…this is our end product… The picture just doesn’t show it in it’s full glory. The real kick in the pants? Tomorrow we have Pea’s 15 month doctor appt. Great.  Read More →

I know I’ve been hoping for wishing wanting begging for snow…and this is what we’ve received today. Yes, I know I should be grateful…even though I won’t be happy until we have 8 feet of the white stuff. What I’m not crazy about? The Wind. Temperatures are a negative one degree. That’s not too bad…I don’t mind the cold. However, it is -26 degrees windchill. Yowza! From a day like yesterday where you could head outside in a sweater and be comfortable to a day like today. I call it, the yo-yo. I really don’t want to go anywhere today, but errands call. I’m off to brave it. Have no worries…I’ll be back,... [more]

This year, Robeez is giving it away. That’s right! They are giving away $250,000 in Robeez footwear this holiday season to children in need in partnership with K.I.D.S. or Kids In Distressed Situations. They need your help! No, it doesn’t cost a penny, only a few moments of your time. Head on over to the Robeez site and send a Holiday e-Card. Robeez will then make a $5.00 product donation for each card that is sent. As an added bonus, for each e-card that you send out, you will be entered to win a Robeez socks and shoes set. The campaign will run until December 20th, and there is about $145,000 left to go. So, hurry…send some Holiday love with an e-card! Let’s... [more]

I’m finally able to take a shower in my house! This is a cause to celebrate! Brand started working on the downstairs bathroom in August of 1999. Now, it’s finished…almost. The only thing left is to put up the trim, but it WILL get done. Now, I need to find the perfect towels and rugs. I’m looking for a red. Not red-red, not burgundy. Cranberry? I don’t know. I’m sure that when I find it I’ll know. I’ll post pictures when I find it. The other thing I’m looking for is an Eiffel Tower wine rack. Maybe. My idea is to roll up red towels to put in the wine slots. I don’t know. Apparently, it’s going to take me a while to make... [more]

This little love is a climber. Oh yes. Last night, I was washing dishes…and her high chair tray. I turn around to find her standing on the seat of her highchair. No cares in the world. Never mind the fact that I nearly had a heart attack. Seriously. Pea started this climbing, perching, standing on things a while back. Most of the time it wouldn’t bother me, but we have hard wood floors. So if she takes a spill…it’s gonna hurt. Last week we were in the front room helping John with his homework. Pea is quite and he looks up to see her standing on this… …and it was on the wood floor (Look Ma! No hands!). One wrong move and it would not have been pretty. Our... [more]

Her bow is compliments of I Heart Bowheads. It’s one of my favorite bows, not the typical look and works with all of her red outfits. Especially her Husker cheerleader outfit she wears on game days. Head on over and check it out! Johnny’s favorite birthday present of all…a Milwaukee Drill thingy. Whatever. It was the only thing he wanted for his birthday. What happened to 9 year old boys wanting toys?  Read More →

****THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS TO SHEENA @ MOMMYDADDYBLOG!!**** I wish I had a gift card for everyone! Thank you to all who entered!The Children’s Place is one of my go-to stores when I’m buying kids clothes. Did you know that The Children’s Place also has great sleepwear options for the whole family? Take a peek at the Fleece Slipper Socks ($7.00). Made of soft polyester glacier fleece, they have an easy-to-slip-on style that has rib-knit cotton cuffs with a touch of spandex for stay-put comfort. The extra-thick foam padding cushions the footbeds and gripper bottoms on faux-suede outsoles provide traction. A plus for our slick hard wood floors! This Glacier Fleece... [more]

***THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS TO LEAH!!*** It’s no secret that I’m a Library Lady. I love books, always have. I was super excited to hear about Excite Books. How’s it work? The concept is simple. Order a monthly subscription online for one, two or three books to be shipped to a youngster. A teacher certified and age appropriate book is chosen and mailed at an affordable $4.99. Send two books a month at $9.99 or three books for $14.99. Shipping and handling is always the same low $4.95, no matter how big the package. You can’t miss the Excite Books package either, as each one is sent in a metallic red envelope. But that’s not the best part! Once you are... [more]

Erika at Chic Shopper Chick, Christine over at From Dates to Diapers and Kristin from An Ordinary Life have a super 2008 Christmas Gift Guide going on. It’s the Gift Guide that doesn’t stop!! Over at Chic Shopper Chick, she’s got some goodies going on…how about a little lovely from Lucid New York? For the little girl in your life (I know Miss Pea would be ALL over this!) a Cherry Blossom Market? A Ordinary Life is sporting Great Gifts for Boys. Can you go wrong with Nerf? Uhmmm, no! There is also some really cute moccasins from Nowa Li up for grabs. Capture the Christmas this year with a Vado Pocket Video Camera. Don’t forget the little ladies in your life! Check... [more]

“No, she wasn’t much of a drinker.” The Hour I First Believed – Wally Lamb Now, it’s your turn. Rules: Get the book nearest to you. Right now. Go to page 56. Find the 5th sentence. Write this sentence – either here or on your blog Copy these instructions as commentary of your sentence. Don’t look for your favorite book or your coolest but really the nearest. Don’t forget to enter in my giveaways, here and here.  Read More →