House of Estrogen

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?