Posts by Swati:
Sorry Purple, I had to pick Hippo
Floating Hippo
What a nutty week I’ve had! Ok, a nutty year (and an obvious lack of diligence on my part when it comes to writing anything…)
Anyway, my daughter and I were out for a walk and she decided we had to play a game: “Mom, you must pick between one thing or the other…you MUST pick only one of the two.” (Emphasized immediately, in case the rules were not clear.)
I nodded back, amused, already planning to multi-task in my head.
“Ok, what would you pick, Mom, Hippos or Purple? You can only have one and never have the other for the rest of your life! The. rest. of. your. life. Mom.”
What? I was expecting “Hippo or Giraffe” and “Purple or Red.” But Hippo vs. Purple?
I started to contemplate. Well purple is kind of like my favorite color, blue. And could I stand not to see a lavender plant ever again? But Hippos are so chubby and cute…and I will always look skinny next to one….and I do love Hippo and Dog singing Lion Sleeps Tonight on YouTube (a must see)…and what about grape popsicles? Could I do without dark purple eye shadow? Have you ever seen a hippo float? It’s adorable (obvious from the photo above from vacation to Animal Kingdom this summer).
I did this for a good 12 minutes and my daughter never rushed me – this was a serious game.
In the end, I chose Hippo over Purple – (Purple, I want you to know that it was so close.
My daughter paused and gave me a serious look, then a quick nod of her head to mark the solemn moment we just had.
I have a strange urge to draw a hippo, and color her purple; don’t you?
Happy Mother’s Day to All the Mommas
Ha Hello Mommas: Have a spectacular Mother’s Day! My day began with a card from my little Moose proclaiming that she was perfect in every way because I was such a good mom ! Then Hubby gave me a wonderful card saying that I was a great role model for our girls…and he also mentioned [...]
Choosing Grow Through Marriage by Meagan Frank (Book Review)
Hi Everybody: I am so pleased (giddy actually) to share with you that my friend Meagan Frank’s book, Choosing to Grow: Through Marriage has recently been published! She and I are both working with the fabulous Linda Boulanger at Treasureline Publishing (umm…okay I am still in need of “working” as Meagan’s book is actually DONE [...]
Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming Our Families – and America by Adam Pertman (Book Review)
Hello Everyone: Today’s post is a book review on Adoption Nation: How Adoption is Transforming the American Family by Adam Pertman. It’s an incredible read for anyone touched in any way by adoption (which it turns out is more people than you may think) or any one interested in learning more about the topic. As [...]
Working Moms are a Cross Between Wonder Woman, Cinderella and a Dish Rag (Guest Post by badassmama)
Hi All – Enjoy this hilarious post by badassmama (whom I also blog with at Working Mother Magazine )…that first sentence about working moms was all need to read to know that we are blood sisters! Please be sure to check out her blog when you can too, which is where I lifted this post [...]
DO’s and DON’Ts of Internet Dating: Advice from eHarmony UK (Guest Post)
Hi everyone: Here are some wonderful words of advice from my friends at eHarmony UK – I have to say that filling out those online questionnaires on eHarmony really made me think hard about what I wanted in a partner…hope you find this useful! Swati Do’s and Don’ts of Internet Dating Here are [...]
Doggie Doc Say WHAT?!
One mommy, calling the Vet: ” Hi. Orzo seems to be rubbing his bottom on the rug ALL the time now…umm…I understand things can get itchy every now and then, I mean I am a mom….I mean, uh, well it’s just that it’s ALL the time and uh…” Receptionist at Vet, most likely rolling [...]
Making the Most of Your Time With Your Kids (Guest Post by Maureen Page)
Hi Everyone: Today we have a thoughtful guest post by Maureen Page, momma and superhero to 2 equally super kids, aged 12 and 15. She is especially known for her carrot peeling and apple washing abilities. Maureen’s post has some great reminders for all of us about putting family first. Enjoy and thanks Maureen! Swati ************************ [...]
And Then He Said “I Do” (or, Single Mom Gets Married)
Hellooooo Everyone! I am SO sorry about my long absence! Life has been a whirlwind, with an engagement in August, and then our wedding on New Years Eve 2010…add on a new job that I started in January, and, well, I am just coming up for air! So on to the first and most important [...]
These Yoga Pants Make My Butt Svelt
These yoga pants make my butt look SVELT! Seriously. Since I’ve been an on-again-off-again yogi , I’m thinking its not the 27 yoga classes over the last 43 years that make my butt look delic. I’m thinking it’s the pants. What are these magical derrière voodoo pants? Before I tell you – they also do [...]
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