Blech.....Happy Hump Day.

Well, today is the day the house illness finally hit me. I was the last holdout, but my immune system decided that the defense sector is crumbling, and the economy is too weak to support inanimate objects of thier talent caliber.

Things I have to do while sick:

• Wake up early and take the kids to school
• Make breakfast
• Play pretend cafe
• Change dirty diapers
• Be subjected to ear-splitting screams 
• Pick up after my children
• Try not to breathe on anything/anyone

Things I want to do while sick:

• Sleep

So as you can see, I am quickly learning that being a stay at home parent SUCKS when you are sick. I am lucky in the fact that I have sister-in-laws close, and they would help if I needed it, but then, whatever would I blog about? If I can't post my misery in a public forum to gain sympathy and attention, then what good is the internet for?

On a side note, about REAL sick people...I am raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, more specifically Phoenix Children's Hospital, where my niece Anna received a life-saving brain surgery. I am participating in an event called Extra Life, and I'm trying to raise as much money as I can to help out a worthy cause. I know the economy sucks, and money is tight, but any amount you can donate is helpful and appreciated! 

Click here to donate!

WTFriday!

My oldest daughter had an assignment in her school, to just jot down some random facts about herself, you know, "whatever (she) thought of first". Here is what she brought home.

I guess I should have thought out "Family Dexter Night" a little more....

DIFO...VI,EII Results

Wow! A lot of you got this right, and REALLY quickly. 

The girl in the picture grew up to be an actress on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place, and made her theatrical debut in the film adaptation of Ramona and Beezus. She (and her band) have 2 gold albums certified by the RIAA, as well as 2 RIAA-certified Platinum singles. At 17, she became the youngest ever ambassador for UNICEF, and is also involved in charities that help animals in Puerto Rico, and raise awareness of abuse towards women in the Congo. She recently started her own production company, launched her own clothing line, and is coming out with her own perfume line also. Oh, by the way, she is also hated by many tweens worldwide (and my 4-year old daughter) for the sole fact that she is/was dating The Beeb.

Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992)

P.S. - That's right.....she's only 19. Overachiever.

Congraulations to Tonya S. for getting the first correct answer in, 7 minutes after the original post!

Damn, I Feel Old...Volume I, Episode II

Okay SooperFriends, here we go again with another kick in the stomach.....I'll give a hint this time. The actress is from the same show as the last one...Barney & Friends. 

Click here to e-mail your answers

Good Luck! And sorry, Leah T., you're not eligible for this week's SooperAusum award, since you won the last one.

WTFriday!

Whilst in the midst of doing my chores for the week (no mice or birds came and sewed me a tux. No bell peppers turned into a Ferrari for me. *sigh*), my youngest boy decided to play pretend with the laundry basket.

For those of you that know me, what I am going to say next may shock you. Time to face my demons.

There is a certain picture that has been well hidden (but threatened to have put on shirts in order to celebrate my high school and college graduation), and for good reason.

When I was younger, I loved Magnum P.I.. I used to pretend that I had a bitchin' 'stache and drove a Ferrari.

So, here it is......2 generations of awesomeness.

Damn, I Feel Old...Volume I, Episode I

Played this on my facebook page.....my daughter actually told me of this connection.

Who is this little girl, and what show is the picture from?

 

Leah T. came up with the right answer, but it seemed to stump quite a few...

 

For those that are still stumped, here's a picture of the young lady now:

Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992)

That's right...the little girl grew up to become a Disney Channel star, singer, songwriter, a Joe Jonas "kill", and rehab visitor (bulemia, self-injury). Just think, moms and dads....this ALL happened within 10 years. She starred in Barney & Friends in 2002-2003, where the original picture is from.

Just another reason to lock our daughters up. Joe Jonas is still out there..........somewhere.

WTFriday!

I've been trying to control my temper since my heart attack, so that I don't stress myself to the point of having another hospital stay. As any parent can tell you, though, having children is stressful enough.

In order to become the awesomest passive-agressive father I can be, my wife has asked me to refrain from yelling to convey my displeasure. (Apparently, blogging to the entire internet is fair game, though!)

I had told my oldest daughter to return this school book a total of 5 times before yesterday. I found it stuffed in the back of a closet, where she stores her backpack.

After doing my lamaze breaths, yoga poses, and finally stopping my eye from twitching, I decided to verbalize my displeasure at her actions. A very public display of displeasure should deter future decisions to not heed my instructions.....right?