Mouthy Kid, Moody Mom

I was schooled in peer pressure

Posted by Moody Mom on May 18, 2012

I learned my lesson about peer pressure after being married for ten years.
Growing up I really never did give into peer pressure. I was too afraid of
getting in trouble.

Hubby and I married in January of 1991. We have been going to theme parks
together since then. Every time we went to a theme park it was the same routine.
Hubby and I would ride all the water rides and every other ride that did not involve me going upside
down.

Hubby would beg me to ride those crazy rides with him, claiming it was no big deal and you can
do it. But I was too chicken. Instead I would patiently wait, OK sometimes
not so patient, for Hubby to ride while I sat down and wondered how on earth anyone
could get on those kind of rides.

My philosophy is: If God wanted me to go upside down……..

What am I saying, clearly he did not want me to go upside at all!

On this particular trip, I had enough of Brad’s peer (spouse) pressure.
I blurted out, “I will ride an upside down ride if you will shut up!” For
some stupid reason I picked the Incredible Hulk at Universal Studios.

As soon as we got on the ride, we hit our first loop then our second and
so on.
I was scared to death and pretty sure I went into shock at some point as
I silently prayed for God to deliver me from the jaws of the deadly ride.

After the ride was over I thought to myself, That was not so bad. But then
I stepped off the ride. It felt like I had the stomach flu and a hangover
at the same time.

Hubby quickly started saying how proud of me he was as I
stumbled over to look at the photo they took of us on the ride. It is hard
for me to describe the look on my face. Try to imagine a deer on crack. Now image a deer whose eyes are caught in the headlights. Now imagine a deer on crack who just got caught in the headlights. YEP, that was me!

I wish I would have bought the photo but as soon as I looked at the photo, I started feeling
nauseated. Hubby helped me to a bench where I sat down for the next 2 1/2
hours wondering “What the hell was I thinking.” Hubby rode some more rides
but would check on me from time to time. Notice there is not a photo of me after the ride. I refused to let Hubby take a photo!

I learned a valuable lesson that day. Never give into peer/spouse pressure
and The Incredible Hulk is the spawn of Satan!

Behold, the evil ride!

Be sure to stop by In the Family Way for this week’s Freebie Friday: two tickets to any Grand Country Music Hall show in Branson. This is a great bargain because ticket prices are about $30 for adults and $15 for kids 4-17. Deadline to enter is by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.

Posted in Bear, family, Friends | Tagged incrediable hulk, peer pressure, roller coaster, universal studios | 4 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: We love to Move It

Posted by Moody Mom on May 16, 2012

Bear is gearing up for her sixth recital. Seems like yesterday when she performed in her first recital.

BEHOLD!

2007: My Little Mouse!

2008: looking great!

2009: Beautiful Ballerina!

2010: In yellow with Arkie Mama's daughter, Tootie!

2011: Pretty in Pink, Posing with daddy!

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This Mom had a great day

Posted by Moody Mom on May 14, 2012

I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. This mom sure did.

First of all, Hubby cleaned the house for me on Saturday while I ran some errands. Sunday morning I awoke to a birdhouse that Bear made for me.

Bear did a great job on the birdhouse.

Bear decided it was just like mommy day and Bear and I put on our matching outfits for recital. Next, we headed to Pinnacle Mountain to have a picnic with Brad’s grandmother, my parents, my brother and his wife.

Our outfits for the mother-daughter dance in Bear's recital.

Three generations!

After our picnic, we all decided to take a walk on the nature trail before letting Bear play on the playground.

The Hanry's and G.G.

After the park, Hubby, Bear and I met some friends at the movies to watch The Avengers. Great movie – action packed and funny.

Thanks to Hubby and Bear for such a wonderful Mother’s Day! Thank you Lord for such a wonderful family!

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What did she say?

Posted by Moody Mom on May 11, 2012

Crazy/Silly things my child has said lately:

That story was so touching, even for the second time. Bear and I had just finished watching “Dolphin Tale.”

Did they have to pasteurize his leg? She meant amputate.

Are you having an inhalation attack? Instead of asthma attack.

Oops, I did not mean to say that – Out loud. I was just thinking it and the words popped out of my mouth.

Mom, It doesn’t matter if I pronounce stuff correctly. You don’t and I can understand you.

I don’t like Private School. It cost too much and we will go broke. I want to go to college someday.

Don’t tickle my underpits. Instead of under arms.

Do you have any beer with no caffeine in it? She was talking about root beer.

Can I pet him when he gets bigger? Bear asked about her new “pet” Venus Fly Trap.

Arkie Mama is our host for this week’s Freebie Friday. Head on over to her post and leave a comment by the end of the day Tuesday for a chance to win a $10 gift card from Build-A-Bear. Good Luck!

Bear's new pet!

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Portrait session winner announced

Posted by Moody Mom on May 9, 2012

Congrats to Holly! She is the winner of the portrait session and two 5×7′s from Angie Davis Photography.

Holly’s comment was:

My best friend’s daughter just had a baby boy and they both take so many pictures of that kid! They are constantly sending them to me along with short little movies. I’d love to win this for them!

Please e-mail me to claim your prize. moodymom@littlerockmamas.com

Up next, a $10 gift card from Build-A-Bear.

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Wordless Wednesday: It’s just a statue

Posted by Moody Mom on May 9, 2012

Nope, it's a lady pretending to be a statue.

Posted in Silver Dollar City, vacation, Wordless Wednesday's | 4 Comments

Tell us your favorite!

Posted by Moody Mom on May 8, 2012

Want to win a $500 spa package to the Rejuvenation Clinic Day Spa in Little Rock?

Now that I have your attention, head on over to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Best Mother’s Day Gift for a chance to win!

To enter, share your favorite Mother’s Day Gift. Mine would have to be the “secret” bird house Hubby and Bear are working on right now. Bear accidentally let the cat out of the bag but I am acting like I have no idea what they are making me.

Deadline to enter: May 31.

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My mom tried to kill me

Posted by Moody Mom on May 7, 2012

My mom and I have a Mother’s Day tradition that we’ve done every year for the last five years.

Just like my mom, I am a bit of a gardening nut. I love flowers, working out in the yard and smelling the roses. I came by it honestly. When I was a child, mom and I would go walking and she would stop and uproot plants that she liked and replant it in her yard.

Over the years, mom’s flower bed’s have grown out of control. For Mother’s Day I graciously help my mom tame the plants. We have worked on the same flower beds every year, but we were too tired to tend to the flower bed I will refer to as “the back killer.”

Friday Bear hung out with my friend Amy while I headed over to my mom’s for our annual yard work. We started with the easy beds and then decided to move to the “back killer.”

It had overgrown weeds, leaves, tiny oak trees, dead plants and sticker bushes as round as my thumb. I can’t tell you how many times my mom and I yelled ouch after being stuck. Those stupid sticker bushes were hard to dig up so I had the bright idea to use a pick.

Needless to say I was bending over for about 2 hours digging unwanted trees and sticker bushes out of mom’s flower bed. After the last sticker bush was dug out, I almost leaped over my mom to get to my dad’s recliner to rest, where I did not move for the next 30 minutes.

I then decided to go home, take three Motrin and soak in a hot bath. I can honestly say……………

My mom tried to kill me but I would not change a thing, well expect for my aching back.

Don’t forget to visit my Freebie Friday post for a chance to win a portrait session valued at $215. Hurry deadline by Tuesday at midnight.

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Freebie Friday: A picture is worth a thousand words

Posted by Moody Mom on May 4, 2012

I am proud to be your host for Freebie Friday. This week we have a theme “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

I am a bit of a picture nut. I love taking photos or getting photos taken of my daughter. Our walls are filled with photos. Our hallway is home to what I like to call “The wall of Rebecca.” On this wall, I have photos, mostly professional but a few snap shots, of Rebecca from birth to nine-years-old. I plan on doing this every year until she is eighteen.

This week’s Freebie Friday is………

A free 1 hour portrait session from Angie Davis Photography and 2 5×7′s. Session is valued at $150, 5×7′s valued at $60. Portrait session held at 4 acre outdoor
studio with pond in Conway.

To enter leave a comment on this post telling me how much you love taking photos of your child. Deadline to enter is by the end of the day Tuesday.

Good luck Everyone!

This photos says it all............

Posted in Bear, family, Freebie Friday | Tagged angie davis, contest, Freebie, giveaway, photos | 46 Comments

For the love of science

Posted by Moody Mom on May 3, 2012

Some friends and I decided to check out the Museum of Discovery’s Science After Dark program. This event is held once a month for adults only. That’s right, 21 and over! Don’t get me wrong, I love my kid but everyone needs a little “Mommy Time.”

The gang: Cathy, Kristen, Amy and Charolette in the Tornado storm room. This is a great program that teaches you about tornadoes.

Usually, I am following Bear around while she does all the discovering, standing in line with my child while she waits for her turn to play with something or dodging all the other kids as I nervously keep an eye on Bear. Go ahead and say it. Yes, I am a little protective! If you sound like me, this event is perfect for you.

I have taken Bear and her friends to the museum several times in the past but I have not had the opportunity to take her since the grand re-opening but plan on taking her soon.

Behold, my new bed.

Kristen, Cathy, Charlotte, Amy and myself had a blast exploring all the exhibits, taking time to read about the exhibits and tinkering with everything the museum had to offer. No children to wait on, keep up with or dodge around.

We all looked like kids in a candy store laughing with delight as we played in the museum. You would have to ask the other girls but I think it is safe to say, we had the most fun pretending to be “weather girls.” It felt like I was a kid again.