Monday Memorial Minute with Ian

Playing with Ian again this week.  He's cheap and easy.. try him out.

1 - Have you or a family member joined the military?

How far back do you want me to go.  MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY?  No.  Both of my uncles and my grandfathers are veterans though.

2 - Have you or a family member served his/her country in times of war?

Grandpas and Father In Law have served in times of war

3 - What's your favorite BBQ food?

Yes, please.  ahem...I mean what is there I DON'T EAT at a bar-b-que?  OH!  I thought of something.. I don't like bar-b-que sauce.  I like to taste my meat and if you buy good meat you shouldn't need to cover up the flavor.  I make a mean macaroni salad for those who are interested.

pause...

and I hate smores (GASP!<---can we still be friends?)

4 - Do you fart in public?

Puhlease.. do you want my insides to explode?  I can't hold that kind of force in.  My ab muscles are just not that strong. (which leads me to a question I have wanted to ask but never felt the time was right.  Don't you think I should have 6 pack abs after all of the weight they have to carry everyday?  It doesn't make sense.<---hmm.. I doubt the time was right now either.. sorry.. snort)

5 - What's the one question that if it shows up on a Monday Minute, you refuse to take part?

I don't talk sex.  Makes my toenails curl.  Im just way classier than that... snort again.  Seriously though.  Not mah thang.

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Don't worry, I am in complete control

Im feeling stressed.  

I hate it when I feel stressed.  This means I have lost control and CHIEF DON'T LOSE NO CONTROL SISTA!  

You have all figured out by now that I am a "Type A" personality.  Driven, headstrong, stubborn, tries too hard to achieve the unachievable... you know.  Bitchy.

So when I finally realize that I have taken on too much for my fatass to handle, I GET STRESSED and it aint pretty people.  I refuse to back down when it is clear that I need to simplify and it is only when I have snot and tears rolling that I finally cut out a project.

This week is going to be a nightmare.

I have too many responsibilities and they are all converging into one week of hell on Earth.  My full time job and both of my part time jobs are going to kill me this week and I am not going to back down off of any of them.  Duke is out of town on top of all of it (just to make it more interesting) so I have no one to cuss at and abuse but Shawna<---sucks for her

I am not at the snot and tears stage yet.. just pissed off and bitchy. 

I will get through it all, you just wait and see.  The carnage may not be something you want to be around to watch though.

Pray for the boys.


BTW....
How do you handle stress?

Show me your canines and meet my best friend Maggie

TODAY'S THE DAY!   GET THOSE ADORABLE OR FUNNY PET PICS OUT!
 



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Write a post that includes your Cutest pet pic!    

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3 finalists chosen by 

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So are you ready for my cutest pet pic submission?

I know I can't win... that would be a bit unfair and wonkydoodle<--cute word I just made up

But I want to show off my best friend.

Maggie

Isn't she just adorable?

almost as cute as I am<----ALMOST

and then there's Moose... who always gets left out.<---he rides the short bus

Ugh!  Look at those eyes!  I gotta do something for the poor S.O.B... HOLD ON PLEASE

*Getting out my fancy software tools.*

*Rifling through the junk drawer*<---BTW all of my drawers are junk drawers... ask my BFF Shawna

PHEW!!  OK... Thats better LMDAO!

My photoshopping skillz are about as good as Supah's

Bwahahahaha!!!!!

So enter to win... be cool like me :)

 I write, I publish and I make money! Talk to me about it... you wont be sorry!

WIMTS..... WHO?

 Its WHAT I MEANT TO SAY WITH..........



chief?


What I Meant to Say with...

ANGEL at Angel Believes



ANGEL is the new host of What I Meant to Say!  She donated to Monkey and won the rights to my baby.




Go PLAY WITH HER NOW!

It will mean a lot to me.. and to her!
Let's start her off with a BANG!

She is so much better than I am at this game anyway!  Go see!









talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Conversations with Booger..."Totally Nuts"

Booger: singing.. repeating the same line over and over as he dances around

♪♪♪"My nuts itch.. my nu..UU..uuts iiiIIiitch... MA...ahh.... N...UUUU.tttsss I.i.itch!" ♪♪♪

Chief: "What the hell? Scratch them and move on please.  Oh, and go wash your hands."

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Monkey Minute

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1 - Do you *snort*?
If you have followed me from the start you would know that indeed I do snort.  Not IRL but I have to admit, I enjoy a good deep nasal snort URL


2 - Our friend, has a nickname and it's Daffy.  What's your nickname?
Um... Chief... or Beefy, Chiefy, Big B<---don't ask

3 - Do you know sign language? Of course


 












4 - What's a sample convo from your hood?
 Oh I love my Conversations With Bud and Booger!  They are a favorite around these parts

http://www.hidingfromthekids.com/2010/05/conversation-with-bud-wheres-cans.html
http://www.hidingfromthekids.com/2010/04/conversations-with-booger-birds-and.html
http://www.hidingfromthekids.com/2010/04/conversations-with-booger-load-of-crap.html
http://www.hidingfromthekids.com/2010/05/conversations-with-bud-personal-hygiene.html
http://www.hidingfromthekids.com/2010/03/conversations-with-bud-where-is-my.html

5-  Do you sleep with electronic devices - i.e. laptop, Blackberry, iPhone, etc?
What the hell kinda question is that?  No, the answer is no... snort

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Care for your Canines Canines Contest<--Im so clever

Get READY FOR ANOTHER FUN CONTEST!

Did you know that Tooth Soap®( the source of the internet's biggest buzz) offers additional great all natural products!?  One of the products that they offer is  Tooth soap® for your Pet! Fido or Fluffy can have clean teeth too!  In a safe and all natural way! ( how to brush you pet's teeth with Tooth Soap®)

WANT TO BUY SOME NOW?  SAVE SOME MONEY ON VET CLEANING BILLS!?  

Use coupon code " PET" to save $5..00 on a bottle ! 

or 

 You can win some!! 

Plus some Tooth Soap® Goodies for yourself!

Find a pic of your pet-  and get it ready to submit this coming Thursday! 

Cutest Pet pic wins!  

Winner receives Tooth Soap® " My Pet Won Pack!"

•  Tooth soap® 
• Tooth Swish
•  Tooth Brightener 
• Tooth Soap® w brush  for your Pet!

WANT TO BUY SOME NOW?  SAVE SOME MONEY ON VET CLEANING BILLS!?  

Click Here USe coupon code " PET" to save $5..00 on a bottle ! 

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

And the Winner is! Plus Mission Monkey and Daffy

 Who wins the MAJOR AWARD?

You know... the big famous MeMe I was raffling... remember?

This?

 Well let me give you the shedizzle...

I have some pretty nice readers... yes I do (as Supah would say "They is "Good People", Chief")

$62 more dollars deposited for Monkey

That also means there was 62 entries so I plugged all of them into RANDOM.ORG and spun the big wheel of fortune...

and out came our winner!

Wait for it...



ANGEL is the new mommy for my MeMe.  I am so thrilled as I know she (yes WIMTS isa girl) will be going to a good home.  One that will nurture her sarcastic smartassness.  Yes, Angel is a perfect fit!  So watch for her over at Angels pad... I will for sure come over to visit... leave a linky or two (I think they call it visitation)

I want to thank Not Your Average Teen and Mommy's Theories for giving to Monkey and her family.  You are good people and karma will come right back atcha!  I heart you!

Please go visit all three of these caring people and follow, leave them some love.. tell them I sent you.  It means a lot to me.




Now, what other shit do I have I can get rid of....  I think I gots a broken wheelbarrow out back I can auction off next.

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Please go leave love for Daffy from Batcrap Crazy.  Her sister is struggling with brain tumors and now seizures.  She is only 35.  She is a mom, just like you and I.  She needs our love.

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If you’ve been living under a rock since the beginning of this month, then you have no clue what this Monkey Business is all about, but worry not, my friend!  I’m here to ‘splain it all to you!

See, one of our own, http://mypixiedreams.com">Pixie Momma has a daughter.  She goes by Monkey.  Monkey was diagnosed with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroblastoma">Neuroblastoma> during the first week of May.  Monkey is 16 months old.  She doesn’t deserve this.  Nobody deserves this.  As bloggers, we can’t cure cancer, but we can fight like hell. 

In the weeks since Monkey’s diagnosis, we have recently learned that the cancer is Stage 1 (low risk).  This is great news, but cancer is still cancer.  Monkey’s bills are piling up.  Physical Therapy has started and this isn’t covered by their health insurance.  She will also have hefty bills to pay for monthly scans and tests for the next few years.

Though we know that the cancer is low risk at this time, we are still going to rally around Pixie Momma and Monkey to provide support.  In addition, to further entice you to lend your hand, and donate to the cause, we have over 50 items that have been donated.  Many bloggers are hosting these fabulous giveaways and all you need to win one of these items is just one raffle ticket.

All funds raised will be deposited (via paypal) into an account in Monkey’s name.  Any unused funds will be passed on to another family fighting the good fight.  http://www.mypixiedreams.com/2010/05/19/mission-monkey/">Pixie Momma firmly believes in the “Pay it Forward” method. 

To see what has been donated to help raise funds for Monkey and her family, simply visit the links listed below!  Trust me when I say:  you don’t want to miss out on these things!

http://www.princessofsarcasm.com/2010/05/auction-items-for-mission-monkey.html">Princess of Sarcasm

 
http://www.jennbsays.com/2010/05/mission-monkey-look-what-you-could-win.html">Jenn B Says (1/2)

 
http://www.jennbsays.com/2010/05/monkey-minute-thats-not-all-folks.html">Jenn B Says (2/2)

 
http://supahmommy.blogspot.com/2009/05/misson-monkey-items-for-raffle.html">SupahMommy>

 
http://www.hidingfromthekids.com/2009/05/mission-monkey.html">Chief (hiding from the kids)

 
http://amber-laha.blogspot.com/2010/05/mission-monkey-raffle-blog-ad-design.html">Amber Life

 
http://www.mommysnest.com/2010/05/raffle-donations-secured-for-mission.html">Mommy’s Nest

 
http://www.twolittlemonkeys-plushubby.com/2010/05/few-more-thing-you-can-win-for-mission.html">Two Little Monkeys Plus Hubby

 
http://kneesandpaws.blogspot.com/p/mission-monkey-prizes.html">Jenny @ Knees & Paws

 
http://boobiesbabiesblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/mission-monkey-raffle-items.html">Jana @ Boobies, Baby & a Blog

 
http://okasrily.blogspot.com/2010/05/mission-monkey-look-what-you-could-win.html">The One and Only Oka

 

You may donate any amount of money via PayPal as it's linked directly to Monkey's bank account.  However, in order to be a part of the raffle, this is how that's going to go.  If you donate the following, you get the subsequent number of entries:

 
• $10 - 2 entries

$20 - 5 entries

$30 - 10 entries

$40 - 15 entries

$50 - 20 entries

$75 - 35 entries

$100 - 50 entries

$200 - 125 entries

The raffles for each item will start on or around July 1st.

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Conversation with bud where's the cans?

 Set up:  I'm puttering through the house, throwing away miscellaneous items that the kids "missed" during chore time. I walk over to the closet where our trash cans are stored and open the door to find...

Nothing...


no cans....

Chief:  "BUUUUuuuUUUD!"

Bud:  pissed that I am interrupting Deadliest Catch "WHAT!"

Chief:  incredulous "Where are the trash cans?"

Bud:  "Out at the curb like you told me to do..."<----like Im the dumbass!

Chief:  patiently "No, son.  The indoor trash receptacles that are housed in the kitchen."

Bud:  "Huh?"

Chief:  losing patience "Come here right now and see what Im talking about...!"

Bud: walks out to find the closet empty "I know I put them away!"

Chief:  disgusted "Go outside and see if they are there"

Bud:  walks outside.. gone for a few seconds... nonchalantly comes in carrying both cans

Chief:  "Where were they?" (like I didn't already know... you all already knew, right?)

Bud:  "At the curb"  as he stumbles back to his bedroom

Is there some kind of pill I can give him until his brain grows back?

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

What I Meant to Say FOR SALE for 2 days only!

WHAAAAT?!?!?!?

ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?!

IT CAN'T BE TRUE....

Yes, the rumors are true

Let me fill you in

 By now you've heard of Monkey and her momma:

Well, Im raising money to help Monkey's momma Michelle make her feel better.  She received good news.. they caught her cancer early.. she just needs testing and monitoring for several years.  This is a blessing!  But the medical bills will still be monstrous.

So I am selling a part of me

no, not my fabulous button... I would never sell my body (I would be happy to make one for the winner, however ~wink)

and Im letting it go to someone who can take better care of it than I can.

I'm switching gears a bit in life and it is slowly leaking through into blog life as well.  I am ready to let go of blogging OBLIGATIONS and just blog for fun<----double speak for lazyass

So I am raffling the rights to my MeMe and giving the proceeds to Monkey.

$1 a ticket...  You can buy as many tickets as you want!

Winner will be announce Friday May, 21st!  YES, you heard right!  2 days!  So get with it!  This was a huge way for me to gain followers and I have already done the work for you.

 MAKE IT GO VIRAL!  Like Supah's PINT!<---then you can think you are neat just like her.. snort


Everyone already knows about it, Ive done all the legwork.. all you need to do is nurture it and watch your blog following EXPLODE!

Click here to donate $1 per raffle ticket.
It's paypal... quick and easy.  Remember:  More $1 = more chances to WIN!

Make sure you add a note to the recipient that it is for What I Meant to Say Wednesdays!

Then... fill out this form and I will enter you in the RAFFLE!
(its anonymous for everyone else... I promise)





talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

SALE STARTING SOON! Don't Miss it!

FOR SALE:
What I Meant to Say Wednesdays...

Yes, Im giving up my MeMe for Monkey!


Love the idea?  It can be yours, FOREVER!  Watch for more info coming soon!

 ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MISSION: MONKEY!

Then get ready!  Next week... TOOTHSOAP®

Cutest Pet Pic Contest!

Winner gets, Tooth Soap®, Tooth Brightener and Tooth Swish!

Get ready for details to come!

Monkey Minute

RE: BLOG LOOK

YES, I am cleaning house... I need something in my life to be clean since nothing in my house is. Stick around to see changes in the coming weeks.

 
I am participating with Ian over at Daily Dose of Reality's Monkey Minute...

Im new at this little doohicky of a game but I think I just need to answer the questions below and Im set, so I thought I would give it a shot.

Besides,  I am doing it for Monkey, Michelle's baby who is fighting cancer. 


We are banding together as bloggers, mothers, friends and basically.. human beings.. to help them all we can.  With love, comments, support, tweets, funds...

So I am participating to help spread awareness for Monkey.  Look at her face.  Angelic.

So grab the button, and participate with us.. with Ian.  There will be more to come this week so stay tuned.  I am even throwing something in the ring that no one knows about yet.  Something to raffle off to help Monkey... Every dollar counts.

MISSION: MONKEY

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• Have you ever peed in the shower/bath/pool? Of course... in fact I don't think their is a water source from here to California I haven't peed in.. pshaw!  When Chief's gotta Pee... CHIEF'S GOTTA PEE! See here for proof!
• What is your biggest pet peeve? Whining... I will not tolerate whining from kids or adults.  I will call you out and make you look like an ass, or if you are too fragile I will just talk behind your back when you leave.  Whiners are selfish and need to take a step back and realize that they aint got it so bad after all.
  
• What's the story behind your blog title? My husband nicknamed me Chief when we first got married 17 years ago.  Whenever Duke yells for me I always tell him I am "Hiding from the Kids" it just seemed fitting.
  
• What is your definition of success? Having happy, respectful, hard working kids. 
• If you were famous, what would you want to be famous for? My intestinal gas
  

Dude!  That was fun!  SO even if you aren't able to help financially.  Go leave Michelle some words of encouragement... link up with Ian today to help spread the word.  We can all do something!

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Misson Monkey and Not your Average Teen

RE: BLOG LOOK

YES, I am cleaning house... I need something in my life to be clean since nothing in my house is.

Happy Birthday to Brittany at Not Your Average Teen!  She has agreed to marry Bud as long as I make sure he showers before the wedding night!  Can you imagine how cute my grandkids will be!?

She is officially an adult at 18 today <---she is waiting for Bud to mature a bit

Go over and wish her a Happy Birthday!

AND...

Mission Monkey officially starts today.  Monkey is the 16 month old baby that has been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma (same as Ethan and Jaden).  She is the daughter of Michelle over at Pixie Dreams and they are starting a journey that ANY ONE OF US could have to endure!

I can only imagine the emotional roller coaster and the financial burden so please go over and leave her some love and if you feel led to help her financially... donate here!  If you have something to donate for an auction that Ian at Daily Dose of Reality is holding for them please email Ian right away!  Anything helps when a family is going through something like this!

look at her!  She could be any of our kids...

Click on monkey to donate...please help!

TOOTHSOAP! (remember them?  my favorite new product?)  The owner just donated $1000 to Monkey!  What a wonderful gesture from an amazing company and a very sweet, caring owner!  She donated heavily to Jaden as well and is always so charitable.  Thank you KAREN!

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Who wins the Brochures?

Who wins last Saturdays giveaway to Uprinting?

THE BLACK FAMILY!

I would give you their link but they are private <---somethin' about online people being psycho stalkers

ahem...

SO I will send you your info for your winnings soon.. don't bug me, I will get to it when I get to it! :)

The rest of you...remember to use Uprinting for all of your online printing needs!

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!

Conversations with Bud " Personal Hygiene"

13 years of pure joy

Bud:  6 AM...Monday morning... "Chief, do you think I really need to take a shower this morning?"

Chief:  not in the mood... "Yes, son... it's been 24 hours since you bathed, a little soap and water won't kill you."

Bud:  defensive... "But I didn't even leave the house yesterday!"

Chief:  matter of factly<---oooh blogger hates that word!..."Did you poop yesterday?"

Bud:  after a very long pause... "Huh?"

Chief:  done... "Shut-up and get in the shower"

Bud:  growling "This is so stupid you are wasting so much water!"




Now go over and see my friends new design business!  Amber and Brittany are bustin' up the place!

Blog design, card design, twitter backgrounds and buttons!
Right now they will design a twitter background for $5 with 4 of those dollars going to help Monkey! 

then...

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!
 

The Race

 I went...

to remember

with 20,000 strong

with a best friend

2 beautiful girls

and a good sport 

(one side said "save me!"  the other said "ME TOO!")

Happy Mother's Day

talk to me about it.. you wont be sorry!