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A Day of Mourning

Have you heard the news? The awful news that has 40-something moms everywhere sobbing over their morning coffee? Rumor has it that Matt Lauer is leaving the Today Show when his contract is up at the end of 2012. Please, Matt, say it ain't so!  How will I start my day without my morning dose of Matt? My friend Tracy over at Sellabit Mum dubbed him her "morning porn"... funny, but true, so true.  Matt, how can you let us down like this? It will be a sad, sad day indeed when his contract comes to a close.

Besides the news of Matt's departure rocking my world, against my better judgement, I let J.C. and Addie talk me into getting Addie's hair cut. Why, oh, why did I go along with their evil plan? I loved her long hair. I loved the braids. I loved the pig tails. I loved the hair bows and hair clips. Now it is gone, and I am mourning my losses today - Matt to start my day and Addie's hair. Life just won't be quite the same.

Before:

 

During:

 

After:

 

Call me petty. Call my losses insignificant if you will. Some things are just sacred to a worn-out overworked mama though.

Just Because It Made Me Laugh

This video has absolutely nothing to do with anything related to anything here at HouseOfEstrogen.com, but it just made me laugh hysterically. It is quite possible that the cookies have stressed me to the point that the laughter is simply my brain's way of saving me from tearing my hair out and screaming obscenities at the Shout Outs, but I was truly laughing out loud watching this. It is Tom Hanks spoofing the show Toddlers and Tiaras. If you have seen the show, you'll likely find this especially funny. Even if you haven't seen it, I bet you'll get a chuckle anyway. Enjoy!

 

Classy...

Nothing says, "I'm a professional" quite like walking into work carrying a hot pink and turquoise iCarly umbrella that isn't quite broad enough to cover both your shoulders because you can't find any other umbrella. It is like the elementary school mom equivalent of going in to work with spit-up on your shoulder.

I Gotta Feeling

This has been a rough week. I have a lot on my mind and a lot on my plate right now. I've been struggling with some things, so today when my friend Mama over at The Elmo Wallpaper posted this post, it was just what I needed. It put a smile on my face and a spring in my step. She was posting a link to Oprah's Kickoff Party Dance. Watch it. Seriously. Even if you don't like Oprah, don't like pop music, or just aren't in the mood. I promise it will make you smile, and it does a body good to get a smile in each day. Thanks for the smile, Oprah and Mama! 

Set Your DVRs!

My best friend M's little sister, Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) is the musical guest tomorrow night (Wednesday) on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC! Normally, I'd post links to Annie's website and ABC's website, so you could check your local listings, but I'm posting from J.C.'s cell phone which is about as simple as trying to post in morse code. Anyway, check out Annie tomorrow night on ABC! M's other two sisters are singing backup for her too - very cool!

TV Heads Up

The youngest sister of my best friend M is a singer-songwriter named Annie Clark.  She goes by the moniker St. Vincent when performing, and she is really making strides right now in the music world. You can read a recent article about her in the NY Times here. She is appearing tonight on David Letterman! How cool is that?  If you are up late tonight, check her out. Letterman is on at 11:30 Eastern, 10:30 Central on CBS. 

The Holiday TV Season has Arrived!

Are you a sucker for holiday TV specials like me? If so, follow this link to the Holiday TV ScheYule! It is constantly updated, so be sure to check back often. What are your favorites? Some of mine are Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Charlie Brown Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street (both old and new), the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and The Santa Clause.  What are your favs? Leave me a comment!

Too much Ellen, part 2

Nina and I had this conversation today...

"Mommy, what did you say that man's name was?"

"Dave"

"That's a short name... not like Nina."

"So Nina is a long name?"

"Yep... just like Ellen Degeneres"

A little too much Ellen, perhaps?

Since I spend much of my day sitting down on the couch feeding Addie, I often end up turning on the TV. I've had to find shows that appeal to me, aren't too mature for the kids, but also aren't so boring for the kids that I am badgered about switching to cartoons. It is a tough balancing act finding things that a 4, 6, and (ahem) 29 year old can all enjoy. One of our favorites is Ace of Cakes on the Food Network about the amazing cake decorators at Charm City Cakes. If you've never seen it, check it out! I'm in awe during every episode.  Another favorite is Ellen. I didn't realize the girls had watched quite so much Ellen until these two recent situations...

• Elise and I were in the car when Flo-Rida's song Low (which Ellen occasionally dances to at the start of the show) came on the radio. Elise heard a few bars and yelled out, "Hey! That's Ellen's song!!". 
• J.C. said something to Nina one day about being generous, and Nina exclaimed, "Just like Ellen De-Generous!!"

Hmmm... could it be they are watching a bit too much Ellen?