Saturday, May 31, 2008

25 Things Every Good Southerner Knows...

  1. The difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit.
  2. Pretty much how many fish make up a mess.
  3. What general direction cattywumpus is.
  4. That “gimme sugar” don’t mean pass the sugar.
  5. When somebody’s “fixin” to do something, it won’t be long.
  6. The difference between Yankees and damn Yankees.
  7. How good a cold grape Nehi and cheese crackers are at a country store.
  8. Knows what, “Well, I Suwannee !!” means.
  9. Ain’t nobody’s biscuits like Grandma’s biscuits !!
  10. A good dog is worth its weight in gold.
  11. Real gravy don’t come from the store.
  12. When “by and by” is.
  13. How to handle their “pot likker”.
  14. The difference between “pert’ near” and “a right far piece”.
  15. The differences between a redneck and a good ol’ boy.
  16. Never to go snipe hunting twice.
  17. Learned what happens when you swallow tobacco juice at some point.
  18. Never to assume that the car with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn.
  19. You may wear long sleeves, but you should always roll ‘em up past the elbows.
  20. You should never loan your tools, pick-up, or gun to nobody.
  21. A belt serves a greater purpose than holding Daddy’s pants up.
  22. Rocking chairs and swings are guaranteed stress relievers.
  23. Rocking chairs and swings with an old person in them are history lessons.
  24. Butter makes everything better.
  25. Just because the fashionistas say it's okay to do it, white shoes and/or pants are only acceptable after Easter and before Labor Day.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

She's Growing Up!

It's official. My Number 1 baby is moving up in the world.

I registered The Bug for Kindergarten on Thursday this last week.

Bug reading to Jack the Cat on Saturday morning.


She's growing up way too fast, and I'm going to have to invest in Kleenex.

9 Words That Women Use

My girlfriend Autumn sent this to me last week, and I thought it was worth sharing...

9 WORDS WOMEN USE

  • Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
  • Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
  • Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
  • Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
  • Loud Sigh: This is not actually a word, but a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here arguing with you about nothing. (Refer to bullet # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
  • That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
  • Thanks: A woman is thanking you - do not question this or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' ... that will bring on a whatever).
  • Whatever: Is a women's way of saying Fuck You! There's not much recovery from this one.
  • Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

I know that this is "9 Words", but I also want to add my own - The Scream. If you are in a different room than your wife/girlfriend/significant other and she screams, get off your ass and run - do not loaf - to her location immediately! If her scream goes unanswered by you and you get the "Don't worry, I'm okay", consider yourself in deep shit. You better start planning on how you're going to dig your way out of this one!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful women in my life - you know how you are!!!

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Spring Break 2008

Since I've finally recoved from all the driving I did during Spring Break, I guess it's time to post some pictures of the trip to LA (Lower Alabama, that is)...

A moment in the sand when Bug & Bear aren't fighting.

Bug & Ethan (she still calls him "my man")


Bear & Dee Dee discussing the properties of sand.


Bug & Bear hanging out on the roots of a tree I used to play on when I was a kid.

*** sigh ***

For the first time in a very long time, I'm alone.

Really alone.

Yes, the cats are here, but I am the only biped within my home. Everybody is in PA watching Nephew #2 get Christened. I wanted to go, but I had Clinical today and couldn't get out of going.

sucks.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Bug's Favorite Song

Several months ago, Adam and The Bug were listening to the radio and this song by Avril Lavigne came on. Since then, Bug had called this song the "hey-hey-you-you-i-don't-like-your-girlfriend" song.

Aren't kids hysterical sometimes?

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

LMAO!!!

Did anybody see this on Ellen? One of my colleges sent me the link and it aparently is a real product. Check it out and be prepared to snicker till the cows come home.

Monday, March 10, 2008

The Bug, Part Deaux

A while ago, I posted a picture of The Bug after she lost her first tooth. Since then, the second has fallen out and her big girls teeth are quickly taking their place. As I look at her permanent teeth growing each day, I can only think of one thing...


How are all those big teeth going to fit in that tiny little mouth?

And then I'm thankful there are people called Orthodontists that walk this planet.

Young Love

The Bug has a classmate that The Bear is completely in love with. Bear does nothing but talk about Jake and when the get married. I took this picture Friday afternoon while the kids were playing. It was Jake's idea to hug all over the Bear. Is this young love in bloom, or just childish infatuation?


Jake & The Bear - March 7, 2008

You be the judge.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

The Passing of a Musical Legend

I was reading 14 Giants earlier this evening, and found out that Jeff Healey died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. If you remember the song Angel Eyes from 1988, then you know who Jeff Healey was. Mess of Blues, Healey's first rock/blues album in eight years, is being released in Europe on March 20, and in Canada and the U.S. on April 22.

May he rest in peace.

Monday, January 21, 2008

The Bug is Growing Up

This picture was taken not long after we got back from New York. Bug had two teeth loose on the trip, and I kept expecting one to come out before we got home. Thankfully, it waited until we got home.
One down, one to go.


Dessert, Anyone?

I present to you a scrumptious specimen of mankind.

Yumm-o!

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Laugh Till You Pee

I'm cleaning out my e-mail today, and I came across this link from my friend, Autumn. Don't view this if you hate cat humor. If you like cat humor, don't drink anything whilst you watch this... Enjoy!

New Year's Resolution

I haven't blogged in forever.

My New Year's Resolution is to blog three times per week.

Let's see how long that lasts...