Save the Moose!

Pete the Moose is in trouble. Saved from attacking dogs and separated from his mother he was saved by a kind hearted man. Now, the state of Vermont wants him put to death because he is a "wild' animal. Apparently there are no exceptions to this rule. I think it is sad that as a society we have become so hard hearted that we can't make exceptions. Life has become disposable. It is no longer sacred in any form. Instead of trying to find an alternative it is simply easier to just destroy. Thankfully, I know in my heart that not all people are simple minded idiots. I know that some people are good and truly decent human beings. If Pete dies because of simple politics then what does that say about our society in general? Let's stop killing and save one damn moose!

Pete The Moose

No flowers or chocolate for me!

For valentines this year, my hubby took care of the kids while I was sick in bed. That may not sound very romantic but it meant the world to me. He's not the most romantic or thoughtful guy. Today when he came home and found me curled up on the couch, almost in tears because my head hurt so bad he insisted on me going to bed and letting him take care of the kids. He did a really good job too. The kids were fed and put to bed happy. No fighting or crying or carrying on . I got to sleep off my headache and wake up to peace and quiet. It's rare.

It was nice. It was just what I needed. No chocolates or flowers. Just a little thoughtfulness. It made me think of him a little softer than before. It was a good valentines gift.

Super-mom, I am not.

One mom wrote on facebook how because of the storm and the fact she was ill, she let her 1 year old watch three baby einstein DVD's and now she is upset that she did something wrong. All of the other moms rushed to tell her how they did something similar and it was Ok if it was just this one time or told there own horror stories. Huh?

Ok, so it got me thinking and thinking. While all of the moms are timing the amount of TV there kids are watching, going to mommy and me classes, playing games and doing crafts for hours on end, chatting with other mommies online about everything from what there kids are eating to the color of their poop....... I'm not.

In fact, I hate playing kids games. I don't participate in mommy and me classes or chat online about my kids constantly. I just can't. The TV is on all of the time because I like to watch TV while I work. My kids eat sugar. Unless my kids have diarrhea, I'm not interested in their poop. I work outside the home three days a week because I love my job. And when I'm home, I'm working on candles or soap and studying for my vet assistant program.  My kids go to public school and I'm Ok with that. I don't wake up every morning with plans and programs to keep my kids on a schedule, stimulated and educated.

I contemplated on whether or not this made me a bad mom. Do I have to like doing those things to be a good mom? Does that fact I don't mean there is something wrong with me? Growing up, my life was a living hell. One I would never wish on anyone else due to my mentally ill adopted mother. My kids are smart. They eat well and they are very active. They have great imaginations and they have parents who love them with all of our hearts. Is that enough or am I letting them down by not being one of the super-moms? Will I know before it's too late? And what about my sanity, is having a sane and happy mom not also a good thing? Is there a real answer to this timeless question? 

Newest Pet Peeve.

Do you have anyone on your email list who has a "foward compulsion"? These people forward every email that says "Forward". They don't even check the validity of the email information. This is my new pet peeve. The list is a long one and it just keeps getting longer.

It's not that hard people, go to snopes.com and look it up. Google it and see what you find out. It's the responsible thing to do. Don't just take everything you get for truth and forward it. This drives me crazy and the worst thing about it, it's family. I've tried telling them politely that it's incorrect and they get angry and call me arrogant or bitchy.

I'm thinking of making my own forward email that is absolutely outrageous and passing it on to be forwarded. I bet you my mother-in-law will.

Disney World here we come!

Things have started picking up as Valentines day and Easter are now in site. I've updated my website with new "spring only, limited scents" and so far, they are a hit. I've also gotten a lot of great feedback on my scrubs from my testers. As soon as my labels come in I'll be posting the scrubs in my etsy store. 

On a personal note, my family and I are finally going on vacation! We've never been on a vacation with both kids. Now that my son is 3 we've decided it's time. So we are embarking to Disney World this spring. My six year old is fit to bust and simply can't wait to meet her favorite princess's. I wanted to go to Hawaii but we decided that would not be as nice with two kids in tow so we compromised and we're staying at the Polynesian! Yeah for me!

Smacked with a bible while I wasn't looking.

Yesterday while I was perusing the mall with my friend Dana, we came across a vendor that had some spectacular looking sweets. I'm simply not one to pass up sweets so of course we stopped. Dipped rice crispy treats, yummy  caramel pretzels, s'mores it was wonderful. I made my purchases and as I was leaving the gentleman who was running the booth insisted I get a bag for my purchases. Ok, fine. Away we went. Later that night as I was unpacking my purchases I discover a little book in with my sweets. It was "The Way, a pocket testament". That's right, I was bible slammed and I didn't even know it.
Does that actually work? Do people suddenly find the lord because a bible is thrown in with there purchase? Well, it does the opposite to me. I detest people trying to convert me every time my back is turned. I detest people coming to my house to tell me, I'm wrong and they are right. I simply despise the concept that people must harass others in order to 'spread the word'. I don't try to convert you so leave me the hell alone!
From a business perspective, that is not a good way to run a business. You will turn away a lot of good paying customers because of it. People are buying your product not your religion. Don't get me wrong, I am not anti-christian or anti-any religion. We live in a world of thousands of religions and spiritualities as individual as the people who believe in them. I just don't like feeling that everyone has an ulterior motive to try and harass me out of my beliefs, you can't. My beliefs are personal, they are mine. My way is not the only way or the right way, it's just my way.
By the way, my friend dana, did NOT receive one. Apparently, I'm special. I won't be buying from them again and that's sad, they had some good treats.

One really cool website!!!!

I am subscribed to The Kind Life blog (Alicia Silverstone) and today she featured a vegan pastry chef who sells in Pennsylvania and New York. I've never had her food so I have no idea if they are good or not (they look awesome) but the website is AWESOME! I seriously thought it was so cool. The designer should be given an award because it is one of the coolest designs I've ever seen. I highly recommend you check it out and if you are nearby one of the places she services check them out and let me know how they are.

Vegan Treats

Old books and great memories.

My daughter found an old copy of "Charlottes Web" today so we've started reading it. It got me thinking of all the books I read and loved as a kid.

A Wrinkle in Time
Black Beauty
National Velvet
The Chronicles of Narnia
Nancy Drew series
The Great Brain
The Mouse and Motorcycle
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nihm
Where the Red Fern Grows
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Watership Downs
The Cricket in Times Square

I could go on and on. I have an urge to go out and buy them all. They were really great books. Full of adventure and imagination. If it wasn't for my love of reading I have no idea how I would have survived my childhood. It was a way of escaping my life. I quite literally got lost in those books. I wish I could remember more of them! I'll have to start a list on amazon to make sure I remember these.