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15 Grammatical Goofs That Make You Look Silly

This post is courtesy of Brian Clark, founder of Copyblogger. I know I make plenty of grammatical mistakes. So I am making this a post for me, more than anything. These are rules I usually remember but I tend to get lazy about commas and apostrophes. I need to work on putting more effort into placing them when needed and correctly. English/grammar class, was always my best subject, so there really isn't an excuse, ha! So this is here for me to refer back to and to anyone else who may need it. You are welcome to take it to your own posts. The original post encourages it. http://www.copyblogger.com/grammar-goofs/

Valentine's Day: Cheesecake Factory and Identity Thief

So, today has been pretty fun! My Valentine's Day kinda began last night actually. To be honest, when setting up a date for our sitter to come over, it didnt even dawn on me at that time, what the date was. So upon going out with was fun to know it was also a special occasion. It put a little more sentiment into it, I suppose. A little after 7:30, we left our kiddos in the hands of our trusted sitter and headed out. We left our normal area and headed over to Arlington. Our first stop was The Cheesecake Factory. This place is so pricey, but oh so yummy. Im not talking just the cheesecake(talk about party in your mouth!) but the entrees and meals they serve are so delicious! This was our 2nd time going, we went on a date there last year at some point and then last night. Its not a place you can go in and expect to pay a $30 tab. It just isnt. We also wouldnt feel comfortable taking our busy toddlers there. At least in the evening hours. Perhaps lunch time it would be acceptable but I still wouldnt. Its a dimly lit and rather elegant and romantic place. I also think it would make a very fun mom's night. Its just definetly more of an older years kid and adult scene. It is no where even close to what they portray on the Big Bang Theory..that show is a crock of crap, when it comes to how it portrays the place..lol. Thats ok, I love the restaraunt and show anyways.

Now when you go in, know this, the menu is BIG! Making a decision is near impossible but also know you wont make a bad one. Judging from our own plates and those we could see around us, its all very good. Everything comes out cooked perfectly. Last time we were there I ordered the Shepard's Pie, YUM!, this time I ordered the herb crusted Salmon. It was of course crusted in said green herbs, laid over mashed potatoes(the have some chunks and skin in them, which I happen to really like), with a side of aparagus. Then, underneath it all they add a bed of a light lemony sauce. Obviously it is good with the salmon, but surprisingly it was also good with the potatoes and asparagus. Never would have thought either of those. I do not know what all was in the sauce except the lemon, but if you ever can get your hands on that recipe let me know. Or definetly try it yourself! Good stuff. Of course I only made it through half my meal. They start you with some amazing homemade breads that get you half full in the first place. Thats ok because they make you feel pampered and take your plate away and box it up for you.

To finish, no matter how full you are you gotta order some cheese cake. This is the point where they bring you a page and a half of types to choose from. Talk about a big decision!!! I finally decided on a slice of their Tuxedo cheesecake. I cant remember which kind Stephen ordered but he asked for his to go. It arrived on the table neatly boxed next my beautifully plated slice. I didnt finish my piece and ended up having to have it boxed as well. They really stuff you full there!

We finished our dinner with plenty of time to get to the theater in time for our showing of Identity Thief. This was a pretty humorous movie. That McCarthy is such a character! She really owns her roles. It's just so damn believable when she is on the screen. The otherside to the movie is it was down right scary how easy it was for her to steal the identities. It definetly has me taking extra looks at things from now on. It was funny, and had just enough actions and twists, to keep it entertaining and interesting. My husband said from the guy side, it wasnt that awesome but he enjoyed it overall.

Today, the kids woke early(had to take Daddy to work pretty early) to a special Valentine's Surprise for each of them.

They each ended up with straw cups, heart for Lorelai, robot for Finn. A stuffed monkey for Finn and a bear for Lorelai, and a balloon for each of them.


We ran Daddy to work, and came home and finished getting ready for the day. At 11:30, we headed to our playgroup Valentine's Party. We had an awesome time playing and visiting with friends. The littles exchanged little treats and cards. It was so cute and fun.

Now they are having rest time and we just finished signing their cards to Daddy. So overall, very happy Valentines all around! I think its one of our best yet! Im lucky to have 3 special people to be my Valentine's!

How was everyone else's special day? Any cute outfits. My 2 had some festive shirts but I forgot to grab a picture. Hopefully Ill be able to before the day is over!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Tonight's Theme, Belize!

When I look at the stats of this blog, my favorite thing to see is the list of countries from where the views are coming. Its such a cool feeling to think, someone far away is getting a glimpse of my Texas life. As boring as my life probably seems from my blogs, I appreciate that I get visits from so many backgrounds! I especially love when its a country Im not as familiar with hearing about. Gives me a little geography reminder when I go to look it up. I took a minute to do some reading on the visiting Belizeans tonight. I enjoy taking the oppurtunity to read about the place and culture. So thanks to those of you who visit from far away! I love having the encouragement to enrich my mind and pull out information that has been shelved in my mind since 10th grade geography! I loved the class then and I still love learning a little in the subject. Just wish I had the travel funds to get more hands on and in person experience in some places. Anyway, Im actually heading to bed just wanted to say hello to my tourist readers! Good Night All!

Man Flu

Have any of you ever felt like this when your husband gets sick?

It tends to get that way around here when the hubs is sick.

An Afternoon at the Park

So the morning was spent with the kids being entertained by cartoons(unfortunately, but eh, gotta get stuff done sometimes,) I have been spending the day sorting through our kids clothes. We have a resale shop nearby for kids stuff and we need to get rid of anything 18mo and under. Usually whatever they dont buy I will donate. I wish I could donate all of it, but as soon as I sell these, Ill probably have to turn around and purchase someone the next size up in clothes. I generally sell to the store for store credit. You get a little more back then if you just go with cash and I like shopping there. They sell very gently used items. Its kinda my favorite shoe stop for them. I just cant bring myself to shell out a whole lot of money for expensive shoes that will only fit for a matter of a couple of months. Just isnt worth it to me. So I take advantage of the shoes that other kids also only wore for a couple of months, for a fraction of the price. I want to buy my kids super cute things and dress them nice but with 2 so close in age and growing at about the same rate(by now), its the way I can afford to "spoil" my kids. As they get older and pickier, we may have to reassess but for now it works. I do invest in a couple pairs of nicer jeans each time they grow. I then supplement with this store for play clothes and the extra cutesie stuff. Finn has to wear specific fitting jeans. Most kids his age are not as slender as him, so buying the used jeans(that another child broke into their build) doesnt work very well. I can generally buy him the elastic waste pants but jeans have to be close to new. They also have to either be adjustable waste, carter or Levi's. Those are whats fits best, Levi's being the best fit.

Anyway, so, Im in the process of getting boxes lined up to either go there or to be donated(the stuff thats more worn or stained.) Hoping to make it all in one outing, resale store than drop off donation. My husband is off the next 4 days, so Im itching to do some closet organizing and finding homes for some things, that have been temporarily stuffed in a spot. These things are always best done with both of us home to do the job and watch the kids.

About 2:30, I was feeling a little burnt out and the kids were wanting some fun. So since I had them couped up all morning, we loaded up on Daddy's lunch break, dropped him back off and hit the park. We were there about an hour and a half. I let them wear them little selves out and had a picnic snack Now we are home, and Im back to work, while they play quietly/rest from park in their room. I think there is some kind of important sports event today(teehee, jk, I know its superbowl) but Im trying to organize..You know if it didnt include a sports game, Id actually want to attend a superbowl party. I like parties and the halftime shows.

Accomplishments of A 1yr Old and A 2yr Old.

This week Lorelai is learning to put words together and speaking in sentences! She will say "Hi Dada or Mama." She will also say bye and our name. As well as Love you! She is also trying really hard to copy brother when he goes through letters. At the moment, she will try to sing the song and you can hear slight sounds that are suppose to be there. Also any letter right now is either, H, G, A or O. She is trying though. Her huge desire to communicate amazes me. Mostly because I have a 2 year old who just doesnt have a lot to say. Maybe it's just the difference between boys and girls. I talk a lot but my husband doesnt generally have much to say..So I guess they are each following suit. He is getting better today. He is getting better at asking for what he wants. He will ask for a snack or crackers, drink, and will say "I sleep now," when he is tired. He understand what we are saying because he will generally follow simple directions(given he is in the mood to, haha.) For the most part talking is the biggest changes. Finn can now count to 10, or at least in his version "1,2,3,5, si, sev, ay, 9, 10." He still refuses to acknowledge four. Lorelai will say 1,2 and 5. Now this week, I have been trying to introduce how we use these numbers. Trying to give him visuals of what they look like, seeing them in order, and a representation of their value. Its going ok, he still just enjoys doing the counting part but seems to be beginning to come around to taking it further with our exercises. So I have pretty good reasons to be a proud momma! They are each definetly on their very own page in learning but each are progressing in their book. So that's all I can ask for!