cause you should know...

I heard about The Father's Day T-shirt Design Challenge at Fibers.com from Shell and I entered. Go vote for my design and leave a comment on it. PRETTY PLEASE!!!



This is the last day to use code MessyMommy at My Little Legs and My Little Noggin. They really are the greatest. Go buy some cute stuff.

If you didn't see it in the previous post, I have a guest post up at iDreamofClean on how I deal with laundry. Go check it out!

go visit and movie monday #16

I have a guest post up at iDreamofClean today on how I deal with laundry. Go check it out!

Now if you're here for Movie Monday, welcome and sorry I'm late. Grab the button on my sidebar and/or click the button below to play along.



Shrek Forever After: Rumpelstiltskin tricks a mid-life crisis burdened Shrek into allowing himself to be erased from existence and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpel rules supreme. PG

I've heard great things about this movie and we were so excited to see it. I'll be honest. I wasn't incredibly impressed. It was good. but not THAT good. A bit of advice. Do NOT see it in 3D. It costs extra and it totally wasn't worth it at all. No special effects whatsoever and those glasses got really annoying. I would definitely recommend the movie cause c'mon, it's Shrek, but don't expect a whole lot. I hardly laughed at all. Donkey wasn't even that funny which was really disappointing. Otter laughed a lot so maybe they used more kid humor this time that was beyond my realm. Hubby really liked it. The movie actually teaches a great lesson and it's a great ending to a great story.

time away

Just so you know I'm not in a ditch somewhere, the kids and I are visiting my parents because my sister is home for a couple weeks. See ya soon!

will they hate me for this?

For making them match all the time? It's becoming an obsession.



Linked at 5 Minutes for Mom, Leigh vs. Laundry, and Seven Clown Circus.

post its: sewing

Linked at Supah's

sorta movie monday #15 {grey's}

Welcome to Movie Monday. Grab the button on my sidebar and/or click the button below to play along.


Okay, I'm taking a slightly different direction today because I simply have to discuss the finale of Grey's. This one is being added to season finales that left my heart racing.

Was it WHOA or was it WHOA? Ya, it was definitely WHOA. My heart was still racing an hour after it was over. I was literally shaking the whole show.

I.N.T.E.N.S.E.

Hubby and I were watching it through our computer via TV. At one point he accidently hit the mouse and clicked it off. I was yelling and jumping around like a mad woman to "GET IT BACK ON GET IT BACK FOR ALL THAT IS HOLY GET IT BACK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I believe Hubby may have told me I was a flippin crazy PSYCHO a little too involved more than once. He may have also said, "It's only a TV show. Calm down."

SPOILER ALERT!

When Mr. Clark shot Reed. O.M.G. That's what I said too. Out loud. O.M.G.

When he pulled Bailey out from under the bed.

When he shot Derek and I absolutely thought there was no way he would be able to survive a shot in the chest. {And was secretly hoping for the metal object in the shirt pocket blocks the bullet scenario.} I was yelling at Meredith and Christina to "GO GET THE FLIPPIN COPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I was yelling at the dumb ass SWAT team too. What the heck? Is that really how they handle situations because they SUCKED.

When Christina operates on Derek. {She's so kick ass by the way.}

When Owen walks in and Mr. Clark has a gun to Christina's head but she won't stop operating. {Have I mentioned that she is so kick ass?}

When Meredith tells him to shoot her.

When he shoots Owen.

When they make us think Derek DIES.

When Meredith nonchalantly says, "I'm having a miscarriage" and goes about her duties like it's nothing.

Ya.

Intense.

On another note, enough with Callie and Arizona already. Seriously. If I have to watch them make out one more time....

failing myself. will you win?

So you know how I'm a stickler for the rules when it comes to awards? Well not anymore. It's just too exhausting. So I'm gonna be doing something a little different.

For each award, I'm going to give you a trivia question in which the answer can be found on my blog. The first one to comment correctly gets the award. Woohoo! Doesn't this sound like fun? Hint: Search for *keywords*

This first award however I am giving to my loyal commenters. If your button is posted on my left sidebar under "loyal commenters" this award is yours. Oh and Jessica this is yours too. NOW GET YOURSELF A BUTTON! Love ya! Thanks to Casey for this award!




Thanks to Jessica for this award:


Who makes my favorite *cake*? First one to comment correctly wins the Happy 101 award!


Thanks to Kel for this award:


What did this blog *used to be called*? First one to comment correctly wins the Prolific Blogger Award!


Thanks again to Casey for this award:


In what field do I have my college *degree*? First one to comment correctly wins the Honor Roll Award!


Thanks again to Jessica for this award:


This one I'm gonna do cause it's fun. What characters {not actors} would you bump plastics with?

Zak Morris baby

Van: Reba


Ethan: 90210

Derek: Grey's

Cooper: Private Practice {Ya I know this one's a little weird. I think I have a thing for pediatricians.}

What actor used to give me the *creeps*? First one to comment correctly wins the Plastic Joy Award!

medela swing breatpump review

As many of you know, I've dealt with some breastfeeding struggles with the kids. The Baby has been my only successful breastfeeding relationship and it has been wonderful! She's almost 6 months and I'm still exclusively breastfeeding and loving every minute of it!

Since I don't work {for pay} there aren't many times I need to be away from The Baby, but I wanted a decent pump to store milk so I would have a back-up plan in case something came up. Ya know, if hubby and I wanted to go on a date night, or if I wanted some time to myself for more than a few hours. Has that ever happened you ask? Well....no. But I suppose it could now that I have a pump.


I originally wanted a double pump, but The Medela Swing single pump definitely gets the job done for me. In fact, my friend is a full-time working mom and she has a single Medela breastpump that she swears by! She said she can get more milk in the same amount of time with her single Medela pump than her co-workers can with other brand double pumps.

I'll be honest. I personally thought there really couldn't be that big of a difference between breastpumps. THERE IS!

The Medela Swing's massaging SoftFit™ breastshield is SO comfortable. Many other pumps have the hard plastic and the SoftFit was definitely a pleasant experience. The pump features 2-Phase Expression technology which allows you to switch pumping phases at let-down to get more milk in less time. And of course all parts that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA-free.

The pump has different suction settings as well. AND BOY DOES IT SUCK! With the other pumps I've used there hasn't been enough suction. With the Swing I couldn't even use it on the highest suction because it was too powerful.

The pump is small and super easy to tote around. It comes with a drawstring bag to keep everything clean and in one place between pumpings. It's been convenient to be able to pump milk for The Baby's cereal without assembling, disassembling, and cleaning 92 parts.

I definitely recommend the Medela Swing, and any product by Medela for that matter. You can buy the Medela Swing for $149.99 and it comes with the SoftFit breastshield, a bottle stand, two 5 oz breastmilk bottles, lids & travel cap, wide base slow-flow nipple, 1 valve, 3 membranes, tubing, neck/shoulder strap, AC adapter, battery power option, carry bag, instruction manual, and a Breastfeeding Information Guide.

Click here for a list of online stores where you can purchase Medela products. To find a store near you, click here. I am also a Medela Mom Maven! To see if you qualify click here.

{Medela provided me with a Medela Swing breastpump for my review. My opinions came from my own little head and I was not compensated for this post.}

mission monkey and another donation

Welcome to Worldwide Mission Monkey Day!

My Little Legs has generously offered to donate 5 pairs of their most popular leg warmers for Mission Monkey! To learn how to enter read on!



I am participating in what's known around the world as Mission Monkey day! What is Mission Monkey you ask? Michelle at Momma's Pixie Dreams has a sweet little 16 month old girl, known as "Monkey", who was recently diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. To learn more about it, click here. She doesn't deserve this. Nobody deserves this.

But the good news is that Monkey only has Stage 1 (low risk). The bad news is the medical bills are mounting and the Physical Therapy (starts today) isn't covered by insurance. Michelle is using the donated money to offset medical bills. She will donate and unused portion to another family dealing with the same issue.

This is why the blogging universe is banning together like never before to rally around Michelle and Monkey to provide support. Ian at The Daily Dose of Reality has organized a fundraiser. To further entice you to lend your hand and donate to the cause, there are 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.

Donation pages:
Princess of Sarcasm - http://bit.ly/9nUmBp
The One and Only Oka - http://bit.ly/9KZSOG
SupahMommy - http://bit.ly/bSMrGw
Jenn B Says #1 - http://bit.ly/bYzHAH
Jenn B Says #2 - http://bit.ly/bej01D
Amber - http://bit.ly/cTGq29
Two Little Monkeys - http://bit.ly/cZKjzK
Mommy's Nest - http://bit.ly/9tLjoy
Chief's Hiding From the Kids - http://bit.ly/cfKIiO
Jenny - http://bit.ly/dftIS2
Jana - http://bit.ly/aUKVjM

You may donate any amount of money via PayPal by clicking Monkey's button below as it's linked directly to Michelle'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.

Click on monkey to donate...please help!

When you donate press the plus sign on the Paypal page and then indicate your blog name/blog email address so Ian can track you accordingly.


There are a few other things going on to support Mission Monkey. Please visit them all!

Twitter Party with CASH PRIZES and more! Click the button below for more info!



Kerri over at Kerri's Klutter is donating $1 for each and every linkup she receives for her weekly meme, Comment Love Letters. In addition, Adrienne is matching Kerri's donation dollar for dollar!


ZGirl and Travis are participating in a weight loss challenge and they are asking for your sponsorship. Please visit them and lend your support!

Jenn over at BabyStepsInHighHeels has a challenge where she's going to donate $1 for every comment/new follower from now until the end of May! Please visit her!


And, here's the thing: this could be any of our kids.

Thank you for your time and thank you for your donation.

people in review #15

Get the dish on this week's happenings.

Couple Goes Green – as Shrek Characters – for Themed Wedding
Fuh-reaks. Okay that wasn't nice. I shouldn't judge. But seriously?

POLL: Which Late Star Should Be on the Next U.S. Stamp?
PUH-LEASE DO NOT put Michael Jackson on my mail.

Heidi Montag Calls Cops on Mom
This girl needs locked in an asylum for kooks. She has drifted far beyond this planet.

Jennifer Aniston: I'm Not Eating Baby Food!
So apparently there's a new diet called The Baby Food Cleanse. She's not on it.

VIDEO: Robert Pattinson Thinks He's Beautiful – But Not Influential
Until I saw Twilight, Rob gave me nightmares. I thought he was creepy. I even posted about it.

Who Will Make the Better Marilyn Monroe: Naomi Watts or Michelle Williams?
It's a close one, with 55% voting Naomi Watts. She's my vote.

Leigh Anne Tuohy Meets Sandra Bullock's 'Beautiful Little Baby'
They're pretty much bestests now.

Antonio Banderas Is Cool with His 13-Year-Old Daughter's Dating
Bet he changes his mind when she's pregnant at 14.

Jenny McCarthy Teases on Twitter about Mystery Man
Ah I get it now. The REAL reason for the breakup.

John Travolta's Dogs Tragically Killed at Maine Airport
This guy can't catch a break.

Twilight Director: Salary Dispute 'Could Turn Ugly'
Salary dispute? Really? They make more in 3 minutes than I make in a lifetime. SUCK IT UP YOU SPOILED BRATS!

Michelle Williams's New Pixie-Cut: Love It or Hate It?
Love it.

Kristin Confronts Heidi About Spencer on The Hills
Heidi is WAY beyond help at this point. She's completely off her rocker.

Inside Story: Mom's 30 Minutes Face-to-Face with Daughter's Killer
What would you say?

Ashley Greene: Robert Pattinson 'Doesn't Understand Girls'
Does any man?

John Travolta and Kelly Preston Are Expecting!
Well perhaps something's going his way after all!

How Jake Gyllenhaal Got the Hot Bod – Laughing
That easy huh? Quick! Someone say something funny.

Amanda Seyfried on Obsessive Exercising: 'What a Waste of Time!'
No doubt. It's much quicker to just vomit after you eat. {That's a joke btw. I'm blessed with a high metabolism. I don't have to exercise or puke.}

Newly Crowned Miss USA: I Wasn't a Stripper
Ya, and I don't spend 32 hours a day on my computer.

Megan Fox: It Was My Decision to Leave Transformers
Hmmmmm....

my heart

Linked at 5 Minutes for Mom and Leigh vs. Laundry


I'm submitting this photo in Tooth Soap's Fabulous Father's Day Foto Contest.

monkey minute

I had every intention of doing this yesterday, but you know me!!!! I've been praying daily for little 16 month old Monkey who was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Ian has organized a gigantic fundraiser for her so go visit him and check it out!

Click on monkey to donate...please help!

And now, my first Monkey Minute.

Have you ever peed in the shower/bath/pool?
I pretty much pee in the shower daily, when I'm taking one of course. I peed in the pool all the time when I was little, but that I've grown out of. I can honestly say I've never peed in the bath. Who wants to bathe in their own urine?

What is your biggest pet peeve?
bad grammar

What's the story behind your blog title?
When I first started the title was Procrastination...and then some. It was a little too long and it just wasn't doing it for me. I was thinking something like Whoopsy Daisies. I had just read a book about being a messie, and decided that was a better fit. I was going to call it Mommy the Messie or Messie Mommy but I simplified and went with Messy Mommy.

What is your definition of success?
happiness and contentment {and failing sometimes is necessary}

If you were famous, what would you want to be famous for?
I would want to be a famous author. Like Nicholas Sparks famous. That way you still get to hit the red carpet when your books become movies but the paparazzi isn't too obsessed with you.


Linked at Ian's.

movie monday #14

Welcome to Movie Monday! Grab the button on my sidebar and/or click the button below to play along and then link up below.



The Lovely Bones: Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. PG-13

I didn't care for this movie. I read the book and it was written very well but I didn't like the Godless heaven. I know it's only a movie but the sad Godless heaven really bothered me. It makes dying super depressing. Hubby didn't really enjoy it either. In fact it probably wouldn't have even been a movie I was interested in except I had read the book and therefore had to watch the movie. And frankly I would just like to remain in my little bubble and believe that there really aren't psychos out there who are capable of doing such a horrible thing.

my little legs coupon code, giveaway winner, and upcoming giveaway

The coupon code MessyMommy is still valid on all $20+ purchases made at My Little Legs and My Little Noggin through the end of May!

So if you didn't win you can still get a discount on top of their already FABULOUS prices! Remember, the more you buy the more you save!!!

Congratulations to Carol for winning 5 pairs of leg warmers to My Little Legs!



Carol's favorite style is Pink! I have these and love them because they're solid and go with practically everything since we have LOTS of pink!!!!




Stay tuned for my giveaway for an 18x24 Poster from LargeFormatPosters.com

one fragment and five question friday

Not feeling too fragmenty today.


A while back I made a couple tutus for the girls and 5 people asked if they could order one! I then had a childhood friend tell me her and her husband are interested in them for their photography business. She wants me to bring some tutus and the girls for a complimentary session! WOOHOO!!!!



Now a little 5QF:

1. Take your pick...date night, girls night out, or night out alone?

Hubby and I are in desperate need of a date night, but let's face it, girls' night out is just more fun. Bring it on!

2. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

If I push my nose down. Does that count?

3. What is your favorite flower and why?

It used to be roses. They're pretty. I think my favorite now is Gerbera daisies. They're pretty and cheery. And please tell me why everyone always smells flowers when they get em? Cause I don't really think they smell all that great. It's my first instinct too though.

4. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?

Keep your legs closed until after "I do".

5. If you won the lottery, what is the very first thing you would do?

Tithe.


Linked at Mrs. 4444's and My Little Life.

people in review #14

Not a whole lot going on with the celebs this week.

POLL: Who Will Be Summer's Hottest Action Hero?
Iron Man! Iron Man!

Jessica Simpson: 'I Can Find Love Anywhere'
Stop looking.

Gilles Marini's Sex Life Keeps Wife Laughing
Um....let's take it down a notch.

Sunday School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Killing 8-Year-Old
Are our children safe anywhere?

Off-Duty Hollywood: Gwen Stefani Spends Mother's Day with her Boys
Wow how clever. Spending mother's day with your kids.

Katy Perry Celebrates Her New Single with Red Velvet Cake
Is it me or does cake sound really good right now?

Christina Applegate Has No Use for Stress or Self-Pity
Does anyone?

Tiger Woods's Coach Resigns Via Text Message
Classic.

Tiger Woods: I'm Angry, Frustrated and in Pain
Karma my friend.

What Taylor Lautner Wants in a Lady
"She must be a blogger, 26 years old, 5'8", blue eyes, ashy blonde hair died brunette, married with 3 kids, and have no desire to clean." Sorry Taylor, I'm taken.

Brad & Angelina Design $10,000 Cufflinks for Charity
Cufflinks. For TEN THOUSAND dollars.

New Book: Elin Didn't Even Like Tiger at First
Oh yay. A biography about Tiger Woods. Just what we need.

God has another plan

The following was written yesterday.

I just got the call. "I wanted to let you know that we have chosen another candidate. You had a great interview."

I didn't get the job.

My interview ROCKED. I was sure it was in the bag.

Originally I had wanted to take another year off. When this job came up I wasn't going to apply. I eventually decided to put it in God's hands. I'd apply and let Him decide.

He decided.

And that was the plan.

So why do I feel so darn crappy?

Like a failure?

Like I'm not good enough?

Like I'm never going to get a job if that interview didn't land me a job?

Why am I sad?

I get to spend more time with my kids. And that's really what I want. Right?

But I was SO confident the job was mine.

Make this yucky feeling go away.


Today

It's amazing what one day can do. I'm feeling at peace with the decision that was made. I had the most wonderful day with my girls and realized I was taking my time with them for granted.

Not only did God not want me to get the job, he wanted to teach me a lesson in humility. Everything I've ever tried out for I've gotten. Cheerleading, show choir, dance team, other jobs. I don't know what it's like to "lose", and it was tough.

Home is where God wants me to be right now, and I'm okay with that.


Linked at Shell's.

my top ten baby items

Ya, so I would probably keep breathing without them, but I may not want to.



Greatest. Invention. Ever. Suctioning The Baby's nose is practically the highlight of my day. It's oddly satisfying.




We love binks around here. She'll take any of em, including the ones from Dollar General that are like 50 cents a piece. SCORE!




The Bumbo is probably the second greatest invention ever. Love it.





Baby got gas? These rock.




They're cheap and they work. Trust me, this is coming from the mom who only changes diapers a couple times a day. If that.




Car seat toy bar. Makes for entertaining travel.





I don't jog, but once you've owned a jogging stroller you'll never go back. You can practically push it with one finger. It takes no exercise at all.




I'll admit it. I'm not much of a babywearer, but when I do, the Babyhawk is my carrier of choice.





A little before shots, and the screaming seems to be less.





Have you ever tried taking a screaming baby's temp under the arm for 82 minutes? It sucks.




Linked at Oh Amanda.