Showing posts with label my girl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label my girl. Show all posts

Thursday, December 15, 2011

"Party Rock Anthem" - LMFAO [ A Peanut "fav" ]

So one of my favorite-est-EST bloggers Mooshy, errrr J-Moo [I love you Lady J!]  tagged me on a fun little post idea.

It was to provide seven random tidbits about MY Peanut.

easy. freaking. peasy.

uno - ella no hablamos espanol. BUT.  She does spell wicked awesome.  Ya, that does NOT run in the family.  In fact, Peanut will be representing her class in the school spelling bee on Monday. [just crazy]

dos - She just ran her first ever 10k.  And first EVER, actual race [like one that didn't go down at the local park vs. her dad]  she. rocked.

tres - the kid hates mashed potatoes.  She will dry heave every time. [I partially do it out of humor now......."you must eat one bite!" .....hilarious].

quatro - this kid has every stamp that I do in my passport.  She's been to eight countries.  The one she'd give her 5 pound gummy bear to visit . . . . . Japan.

cinco - she. loves. loves. loves. shoes.
how the freak did that happen?

Santa is bringing four pairs of shoes --- and let me tell ya . . . . they are sumthin' else.
I found a pair she had "designed" on the Converse website.  had to buy them.  HOLY. CRAP. awesome.

seis - she's. confident. and. I love. it. I was never a super confident kid [or adult for that matter] so it makes me smile.

yes, this is her "pooping sunshine".

siete - she loves to take pictures when I have no idea she has my phone.  I'm not about to stop her.

I. love. them.

Now to my four people . . . ya, I changed the number . . because I can.

Patrick - seven things you dislike [his rant posts are my fav, sorry]

Caroline - seven nice things you can say about U of A places you will go in 2012

Kevin - seven facts about pickle juice things you will do in 2012

Dawn - seven. freaking. anythings!!  will you blog already WW!?!  geesh.

Monday, December 12, 2011

"Run The World" - Beyonce

Who run the world?  Girls
Who run the world?  Girls
Who run the world?  Girls
Who run the world?  MY Girl.

Yesterday, Peanut & I had the chance to do something we had never done before . . . .

run
in
a
race
together!

The ATHLETA IronGirl 10k In Scottsdale, AZ.

It. was. awesome.

I made sure we had our WonderWomen skirts & our freaking awesome  Punk Rock Racing T-shirts!

Peanut had never run more than a 5k - so that plus 44 other reasons = one very nervous Peanut.  [I loved the questions.]

Mom, what if I need to pee?
Mom, will there be water?
Mom, what do I eat for breakfast?
Mom, what if I get cramps?
Mom, will you stay with me no matter what?
Mom, will people cheer for me?

Race morning she was a ball of nerves.

She managed to give out a few smiles pre-race:


[looking rather unimpressed]


Peanut:  so as long as my "chip" crosses the finish line before yours . . . I beat you?
Emz:  yes, kiddo.


5 minutes to start . . . .

And we are off!

Wait ummmmm, not so fast.

Peanut. has. a. cramp. [at mile 0.3]  She felt bad.

Sorry we are walking mom.
Sorry you can't run fast mom.
Sorry that we are slow.

[I take her arm, [lovingly] grab her by her face ;) and say, "girl friend, this morning is about fun.  It's about me and you enjoying a morning together, outside & completeling something you've never done before together.  The only thing I insist we do....is have a FREAKING blast!"

And...........

as you can see from the photos

we. freaking. did.

We took photos at every mile marker and sign we could see.


This one was my personal favorite [she still doesn't know I took this]. 

She'd grab my hand when no one was looking. [made. my. year.]







Mile. three.

Got a chance to chat with my Peanut about a few [real life] things from mile 3-5.  Heck ya, she was stuck with me - I chatted her ear off.  Awesome.

At mile 5 we started planning our finish line dance.  Yep, dance.


Should have taken a video but the pictures ---- uhhhh, probably show too much as it is.

Let me just say, if the skirts weren't loud enough ----- our dancing was.

It was a wicked mix of the sprinkler, robot, running man & what ever I was doing.

Here's the freak show:






It was a sight to see.


Loved. every. minute.
 BOLT. Arms.
We went to Panda Express for her recovery meal, showered & she went right into recovery modeLike a pro.

And did you see our new 2011 Christmas Ornaments?!


Awwwwww yaaaaaaa!

[bedtime tuck-in]
Emz:  Peanut, do you want to be a runner now?
Peanut: [and I quote] not a freaking chance mom, but I had fun today.

Happy. Emz.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

"Your Smiling Face" - James Taylor


Whenever I see "your smiling face"
I have to smile myself
Because I love you (Yes, I do).

Happy Birthday to you my Peanut.

11.

E l e v e n .

Where has the time gone? [I know.  I know.  stunting growth is not recommended]

Peanut.

you. are. my. girl.
you. are. my. favorite.

you are my go to stylist.
My dance teacher.  Yes, thanks to you - I can do a mean robot and a wicked sprinkler.

You are the world's best hugger.

And you know I'm a hugger.

I love to hear you sing, "On My Father's Wings" when we are in the car on a family road trip.  It makes my heart melt [and it makes your Dad drive slower as he fights back the tears.]

You are sensitive [you can thank me later].  You are tender.  You are thoughtful.  You never treat others unkindly.  Never.

When you are in your room with your friends. . . .

I. hear.

I hear things that are being said.  I am and have always been proud of the way you speak to others, treat others, think of others & make others feel comfortable.

I'm proud of the way you speak up for yourself and your beliefs.  You speak up for me.  You are always looking out for your family.

Look how far we've all come this year, nutty!  I'd say . . . . pretty. freaking. far.

and

pretty. f r e a k i n g . amazing.

2011 - will hold many "awesomeness" moments for you and for us as a family.

and. guess. what . . . . ? ? ? . . . .

we've. freaking. got. this.

I love you with all my heart.
To the moon and back . . . . and back.

Love,

your "crazy" Mom.

Monday, March 1, 2010

It's just what kids do

I'm reminded [pretty much daily] how awesome children are by the one [and only one] I currently am raising.

What is she teaching me?

"Mom, I bet if you smiled at the lady . . . . she wouldn't look so grumpy."

"Mom, that girl lives close to us but doesn't go to my school.  We are friends now."  [me] "Of course you are - you've known her for 45 seconds."

"Wait for me Mom.  Wait here." she leaves me in the card aisle at Hallmark [literally runs to the door] and opens it for a gentleman holding way too many boxes.

In grocery store:  "I like your shoes." Thanks Pean.... [then realize she's not talking to me but rather to a teenager buying gum].

"Mom, have a quarter?"  [I give it to her.  She says she'll be right back.  I watch.  Gets dropped into the Haiti Relief Fund jar.

the next one is the best [if I can write it] why am I so freaking emotional?!

To woman crying in Basha's [in card aisle] on Saturday.  "Are the cards sad?"  [Me] "Umm, I'm so sorry.  Ellie come over here."
Woman says, "No, please don't.  Yes, the cards can be sad...but I am sad because my 4 month pregnant daughter lost her baby today."  Ellie looks into her eyes, "That happened to my mom last year too.  It sucks*.  I'm sorry."

Lady looks at me.  I thinking [man why do I let her use that word [sucks]?]  Lady says, "Thank you.  That was the most heart felt offering of sympathy I think I have ever felt."  Peanut hugs her waist [?!?] and there are now three people crying in Basha's.

Today.

I'm trying. 

To be more like my nine year old.

*After talking with Peanut [about how awesome that was and why she used the words "sucks"].  She reminded me of what I had told others was probably the best thing someone did/said to make me feel better during this time.  It was a "this sucks" gift from two dear friends.  "this sucks" slice of carrot cake and tulips.  a big "this sucks" hug.  and "this sucks" card.  I think "sucks" is/was totally fitting.