Pro-Life Is Also A Choice -

Okay - I am going to get on my soapbox and I am NOT going to be politically correct...

Tim Tebow will be in a Super Bowl commercial about pro-life - This is a simply a commercial talking about his mom's choice to maintain her risky pregnancy - she chose to give life to her son... Tim Tebow - a young man that I admire... A young man - who is not afraid to reach the unreached... A young man who has gained the respect of all that know him - A young man who won the Heisman Trophy in his sophomore year of college.. A young man that - I believe is so transparent - that he amazes me...

I do NOT understand why some women groups get so upset when pro-life is discussed.... Why is the idea of choosing to give birth to a child so offensive to them? What is so wrong? Obviously, their mother chose to give life to them.... was that bad?

Pro Choice - is a choice..... Pro Choice does NOT mean to abort a child... It means - Women have a choice..... A choice to give life..... A choice to bless a family with a child.... A choice to love another human being... I believe these women groups should embrace this commercial because if there was not a choice - this commercial would not exist.... This commercial is promoting that there are options... and life for an unborn child is also a choice....

The Best Christmas Present Ever

The best presents are the presents that are from the heart... They cannot be bought with money... Last Christmas, my mom asked me what I would like for Christmas... She asked me if there was anything she had that I would want.... I think she may have thought I would ask for a piece of jewelry... or a collector's plate... or something else that had monetary value.... but none of those things came to mind.... The only thing I could think of was a picture... A picture of her and my dad when they were dating... She was 15 and he was 20... I have always thought my mom was so beautiful in this picture and my dad was kind of a hottie..... She had this picture in a picture collage and I have always loved it..... Now I have it on my bookcase for all to see...

Isn't she beautiful?

A Real Housewife Is Down and Dirty

I was talking to a friend of mine today about his addiction to "The Real Housewives of Orange County" This led to the conversation about what is a REAL honest to goodness housewife...

On the "Real Housewives of Orange County" they make a mockery of women in Orange County - I live in Orange County and I personally do not know one friend that has 2 nannies and a housekeeper to help with her three (3) children..... Nor have I ever attended a Botox party - and (I can honestly say - I never will) I don't work out everyday - many days I don't wear make up.... I don't have a personal trainer..... Never had an affair.... and I have never had plastic surgery...

I believe I am the typical and REAL Orange county housewife.... I am usually wearing something comfortable..... I have hundreds of balls in the air at any given time... My husband, my children, and my God come first.... You'll see me juggling a career - paying the bills, taking the kids to school - sports - friends homes - making dinner - cleaning the house and trying so hard to have quality time with the husband....

A typical housewife - loves her family.... her friends... Her main concern is providing a loving and healthy home for her family..... being a friend... helpmate... and lover to her husband... A role model, mother, and someone her kids can trust. A "Real" housewife is real - down and dirty real.... has your hair in a ponytail - breaks your fingernail - screaming lunatic (at times) real....

So my dear fellow "women" blogger friends - I bet if you look in the mirror - you will see a Real Housewife too..... Here's to the REAL women of the World..... The Real Down and Dirty Housewife......

These women are NOT the typical housewife.... funny..

We Are Not In California Anymore...

In the 44 years (my entire life) I have lived in Sunny Southern California, I have never seen weather like this.... I live in a part of the state that if there are a few sprinkles on the ground the news declares it an emergency and the headlines read "Storm Watch"...

Last week we were warned of severe weather conditions - and like most Southern Californians - I chose to not pay attention - due to the past drama - how many times can a person here "Storm Watch" only to see my lawn get a few drops??? Well, I should have listened.... Not only are we having cloud bursts like I have never seen or heard before - we are having tornadoes - serious Dorthy go get your ruby shoes tornadoes.

Several schools in our area were on lock down due to the tornado watch - this is so NOT California!!!

The other day - I was in the backyard in the pouring rain sweeping out the drains because debris had clogged them and my backyard was becoming a lake... Thankfully - the mission was a success but my feet stayed cold for hours afterwards..... Note to self - Do not wear flip flops in the rain.....

Huntington Beach Pier - I eat at that restaurant often.


My sister, Debbie took this around the corner from her home.



This is very close to my home.... Maybe I should move to Kansas?

The Queen of Excuses

My teen has become the 'The Queen of Excuses" and it is driving me INSANE.... I can never get a straight answer - But I will get a full on dialog of things that have nothing whatsoever to do with what I am asking...

Example:

Me: "Is your room picked up?

Nikki: "I have a power point presentation due"

Me: "Is your room picked up?"

Nikki: "I have to wash my hair....again"

Me: "Is your room picked up?"

Nikki: "Maybe..."

Me: "Is your room picked up? Answer my question, please"

Nikki: "Sort of..."

Me: "Yes or No?

Nikki: "I have a power point presentation due (next month), I have to wash my hair, and my favorite show is on..."

Me: "Clean your room now"

Nikki: " I have a power point presentation due, I have to wash my hair, wash my face, get my clothes ready for tomorrow, and my favorite show is on...."

Me: "Clean it now!"

Nikki: "Yes, mom..."

This example is not even the tip of the iceberg but I think you get the idea......