The little boy is now walking a little more. I think we have a total of 8 steps in a row now. He’s only ten months, so I think that is pretty darn good. I have to laugh though — I just saw an infomercial about those alarm system monitoring things that you put on your cupboards so you know your kids are playing in there. I guess my question is how do you not know that they are in there. The only cupboards Will can get at have pots and pans in it. It isn’t like he’s exactly quiet when playing in there! (Though, he did figure out how to get the dishwasher open yesterday. I am not sure if Bill just didn’t close it tight or what).  Now, a system on my back door, is something I can go for.  It is too easy for the kids (specifically Madison) to sneak out the back door.

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One of my favorite songs of all time is Hurt by Nine Inch Nails. I fell in love with the song when I was in high school and was in my teenage angst. It still speaks to me — just not in the same way. What amazing me about this song is that it has been covered. When you watch these videos, you can see the different takes people took on what is the same song and how each shows a different meaning.

The first is the original. This makes me think of depression and angst. It definitely works with the “emo” thing that the kids have going on now. I can’t find the original video. However, this is live from one the dvds that have been released. It still amazing me that even now he sings this with such angst.

Next is Johnny Cash’s version. There have been several covers of Hurt. Johnny’s is the only one that gives the songs a whole new meaning. Even though it is the same words, they take on such a different meaning when he sings them. This version is about an old man reaching the end of his life and having regrets.

The last version is by Kermit the Frog. This one I have to warn you not to watch when children are around. I have to admit that I laugh every time I see it, but man, it is a completely different take on the song. Umm, I’ll you see what this about for yourself.

Three versions. Three meanings. Thoughts, anyone?

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Yes, we allow Madison access to the internet. Does it scare me? Definitely. I will never forget when two of my aunts went searching for apple pie recipes. Let’s just say the first link they went to was not for the apple pie recipe they were looking for! They laugh about it now, but at the time, they were quite shocked.  I can only imagine how my kids would react.  If my aunts can accidentally get to those type of sites, I can only imagine what a four year old can do. That is why I am extremely happy that there are programs out there like Integard which have the features I need to protect my children. This program blocks pornography, blocks inappropriate words and phrases in chat sessions and email, alerts me of any suspicious conversations or activities, blocks the sending of personal information, remote monitoring, sets search engine into their safe search mode, and time limits. This is just a few of the things it can do. There is quit a long list of all things it does to protect your family. If you aren’t sure if this a good fit for your family, they do have a 14 day free trial. What do you have to lose besides your worrying about what your kids are getting into?

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I actually got this in an email, but it made me laugh so I have to pass it on.

“True Friendship” (With none of that Sissy Crap!!!!)

Are you tired of those sissy “friendship” poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality? Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship. You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card-just the stone cold truth of our friendship.

When you are sad — I will help you get drunk and plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you that way.

When you are blue — I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.

When you smile — I will know you finally got laid.

When you are scared– I will rag on you about it every chance I get.

When you are worried — I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.

When you are confused — I will use little words.

When you are sick — Stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don’t want to catch whatever you have.

When you fall — I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.

This is my oath….. I pledge it to the end. “Why?” you may ask,”Because you are my friend”. We don’t need a succession plan, because friendship is like peeing your pants: everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.

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I actually typed this up on Wednesday morning before I left for Miami.  My WiFi connection was not great there and didn’t work most of the time, so I am finally posting this now.

It’s about 9 am and I have been up since 5:30 am.  I am at O’hare (even though this won’t publish until I am already in Miami since I refuse to pay $6.95 for wifi for the thirty minutes or so I’ll actually have time to blog).  I am amazed at the amount of kids that will be on my flight.  Not all are so little.  There is one little one that I am terrified is going to be sitting next to me.  I left my kids home for a reason.  I do not want to be sitting next to them.  I know that sounds really bad since the kid looks to be a little older than Will.  I should be more understanding because I have kids.  However, the grandmother is currently chasing the little one around the concourse right now.  Every time she makes him sit down, he screams.  Please keep your fingers crossed for me.  Otherwise, this is going to be a really, really, really long flight.

After the bad weather last night (50 mph winds and snow), I am amazed that my flight is even going to leave on time.  O’hare is known for delays, so I was happily surprised that there were no delays.  Woo hoo!!!  The crazy part of this trip is that with the wind chill it is -25 degrees.  Currently, it is 71 in Miami. 

I started feeling guilty last night already.  I spend 24/7 with my kids so I do like the break.  However, with that, I feel incredibly guilty that I am leaving for 3 days.  I know they are perfectly fine with my mother in law.  However, the mom guilt always gets you.

I did have a funny moment happen at the airport.  This may be lack of sleep though and only funny to me.  I was walking around looking for a bathroom.  They had a sign for a drinking fountain which basically is a person who is bent over drinking.  Well, at first glance, it looked like somebody throwing up.  I literally stopped  and did a double take.  I realized what it really was and laughed to myself (don’t want to laugh out loud by myself at the airport – they make think I am crazy lol).  

At this point, we are waiting for the flight attendants so we can board the plane.  The plane is here, the pilots are here, however, we have no flight attendants.  I think they said they were running late.   The plane is not suppose to take off for another 25 minutes, so as long as everyone boards quickly, we should still take off on time (in theory). 

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