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Friday, January 22, 2010

I Am Tardy

Just about forever and a day ago some wonderful bloggy friends bestowed some awards on me!  I pay my bills on time, am never late to pick my kids up from school and am ridiculously anal about showing up for coffee at the appointed hour as expected, yet for some reason I can never get these fab awards posted in a timely manner.   Sorry.

So let’s do it!  This first little beauty goes to bloggers who write blog posts so dang well that you would walk through a cloud of noxious, skin-melting dog farts, to get to your computer, to read them.  Flattering?  I think so?!

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I present the super smelly Bull Dog Award courtesy of two insanely good reads Much More Than Mommy and A Parent’s Life to Behold Through Insanity and Bliss!!  If I had more time I would truly sit on my butt eating bon bons and reading your brilliant blog posts all the live long day. 

The second Tardy Award comes from Heather at Two Little Monkeys Plus Hubby.  She has bestowed upon me (forever ago) the Happy 101 Award.  Who doesn’t need a little happy?

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Now with the award comes some rules:

List 10 things that make you happy, try to do at least one of them today, and link back to the person that tagged you. Then tag 10 other bloggers that brighten your day.

So here are 10 things that make me happy.

1. The Hubby and kids.  duh

2. Appies and wine with good girlfriends

3. New shoes and bags.  Yes I am that shallow:)

4. Planning the next vacation.

5. Taking that vacation.

6. Splashing in the pool with the kids.

7. PJ days with the fam.  A day spent playing games, cuddling and watching movies.  No phone, no computer.

8. Take-out.  Any night I don’t have to cook is a gooood night.

9.  A roaring fire on a cold winter night.  Anytime really.

10. Catching that perfect shot on my camera.

That list does make me smile.

If you are still here, I have one more.  Tammy over at  I don’t like Mama challenged me in a meme that came from Theta Mom

Being tagged means I have to describe 7 things about myself that you don’t already know. In turn, I choose 7 other bloggers to do the same. Sounds like fun eh?
Seven things that I have not already vented, emoted or in general just complained about. Okay, for these two fabulous bloggers I will give it a try!  

My list of 7’s is as follows:

1.  I hate confrontation and will avoid it when ever possible.  I am a lover not a fighter.

2.  I could eat popcorn every day of my life.  I have a problem.

3.  I have not worn a bra in 6 months because of a broken rib that will not heal properly.  I am rocking the tank tops!

4. One of my favourite outfits.  My jeans and Hubby’s huge sweatshirt. (corny..I know, but it’s cold in Canada and his sweatshirts are warm and cozy and smell so good)

5.  I love hotdogs, but hotdogs don’t like me.  Instant migraine, must be the msg.

6.  I am just a little bit like Sheldon from the Big Bang theory.  Not in the brilliant computer savvy geeky way, more in the tall, every ache could be a tumour, like my cushions just so way.  I heart him.  I get it.

7. My real name is……Ha ha ha I’m not telling you that!

 

Since I am so bad at fulfilling the requirements of these awards in a timely manner I really don’t think it fair to pass them on and expect others to do what took me such a shamefully long time.  Now that I have said that, I would be beyond thrilled if any of you lovely peeps would pick up one of these babies or tagged yourself with this meme.  I really really would! Please do and come on back and tell me about it k?

Mwah

PS  In the post before this I mentioned that my ever piece of crap faithful computer crashed.  So I am posting these tags and awards from memory. Yes I  said memory, not to be trusted.  Apologies to anyone I have missed.  Feel free to call me out, just remember I am a lover not a fighter so be gentle.

38 comments:

Mrs EyeCanSee said...

Well look at you Ms Popular! And don't feel bad about tardy awards...I probably have a few outstanding myself. LOVE the dog one though, that's priceless!

Little Ms Blogger said...

I'd be sad if hotdogs gave me a migraine. It's one of the reasons I'm not a vegetarian.

Laura@Cowboy Boots said...

Yep...I have to admit I do love take out too! No cooking is def a nice gift!

Vickie said...

I am bad at my awards too. I used to be good when I first started blogging but I have become lazy:(

The dog one is cute and funny!

I could use a fire right now. I am chilly!!

Anita said...

Your "Happy" list paints you as someone who is living a good life, and I think that's great!

Amy said...

Congrats on all of your awards..

Have a great weekend.

Secretia said...

Now don't just sit there on Saturday with 4 boxes of bonbons!

Randi Troxell said...

great list.. loved them all!

congrats on your awards!!

have a great wkend...

Little Fish said...

I got tagged for the Happy 101 award awhile ago and I believe that I listed Cooking as one of the things that makes me happy because any day that I do get to cook is a good day for me!

If you'd like to fly me up to Canada, I'd be happy to fix dinner for your family :-)

Busy Bee Suz said...

So funny. I heart Sheldon as well!!!!

Annie said...

cute blog lady!
perfect post for me to start reading and getting to know about ya!!
kinda jealous you are planning and taking a vacation!! ;)
i heart hotdogs too!! thankfully they don't give me headaches!

p.s. new follower...have a great weekend!

diane said...

(raising hand)Hi, I'm Diane, and I'm a popcorn addict. Especially if it has cut up pieces of cheddar cheese in it.

I think your hubby might be tapping your rib every night with a little hammer. Some men will do anything to see their women bra-less in tank tops.

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Congrats on the awards. My favorite outfit is jeans and hubby's big sweatshirt too. Comfort is definitely #1 with me.

St Jude said...

I'm with you on the shoes and bags, I have to ration myself.

Lisa "One Mom's Weight Loss" said...

No bra?? I think I might fake a broken rib to do that :)

Love the dog award...cutest award I've seen.

kyooty said...

Hoping you get your computer back!!!!! I got mine lastnight, it lives!

Just Breathe said...

Congratulations on your awards.
Love the fart one!

Ottavia said...

Great list! I hate wearing bras in general, and on manys days I have let them roar free for the world you see! :) ...a little bounce, bounce...and they are happy girls! ;)

Thank you MM for accepting the challenge! =)

Too Many Hats said...

We heart Sheldon here too :) Honestly, one of the funniest shows on TV.

Monique-aka-Surferwife23 said...

I am the worst at getting awards out, too. Congrats on all of your bling!

Insanitykim said...

Oh man, I tell ya, dog farts have nothing on our quest for happiness in bloggy world! I thank thee, totally man, that the award has been brought back to me, full circle!

And, I will do the meme here just for you...

Seven things about me you don't know...

1. Kung Pow anything gives me gas.

2. But not the movie, I love that movie.

3. I hate to read, but I read blogs, ironic, eh?

4. Therefore, I have never read Twilight and never will.

5. Eyebrow plucking is a daily chore.

6. But I only do it once a week.

7.

What? Hey, I like to remain a mystery. You'll always wonder what #7 was...

magda said...

Congrats on all, mostly for being Happy 101 type. Do they have one for bitterness? Just curious.
Enjoy

Sarah said...

I just did my seven last week. I love the tank tops with a built in bra. Mostly because I have no boobs and they are much much more comfortable! I also love Sheldon!

Heather @ Two Little Monkeys said...

Congrats :)

Christie Lanning said...

Hey, new follower from MBC!
I love popcorn and could eat it every day too. Maybe try the vegan hot dogs, they taste just like the real thing but without the MSG. I eat them all the time. :^)

Michele said...

Wow... Congrat's on all your awards.
You totally deserve them all.

And love your lists, feel like I know you on a whole new level ;)

hypermom said...

Oh! I could eat popcorn every day too!! :)

Amo said...

I love popcorn, too! I sprinkle some Lawry's seasoning salt on it and it is so good!

I, too, am an ashamed blog award recipient. I have several from months ago that I haven't passed on. I can't seem to find the time to go back and pass them on and provide links to all the blogs, etc. I'm so bloggin' ashamed!

Crazy Shenanigans said...

Congrats on the awards!

The Boob Nazi said...

That first award is hilarious.

Joe @ 20 To Life said...

lol @ the "fart" award, niiice.
New follower - and I LOVE the look of your blog!

www.twentytolifeblog.blogspot.com

Juliana said...

I saw you on the follower section on the mommybloggers. I am now following. Come by and follow back. I am doing some cool giveaways as well. YAY for mommy bloggers!

I think you have my favorite mommy blog that I have seen so far. WOO HOO. YAY YOU!

Tracie said...

Congrats on your awards! I haven't done an awards post since November. (I think.)

Hope you're having a good weekend!

Adventures In China said...

I share your love of men's sweatshirts, they are the best of all time.

Sorry to hear about your computer problems. In this day and age, nothing worse than a computer problem!

*off to kiss my laptop so it keeps working*

Kimberly said...

Congrats on all the awards. So sorry about your baby.

Hope you have a blessed day.

Miss Liz said...

Hahaha, dog farts. Congrats on the awards!

blueviolet said...

Congratulations! I love it when other bloggers are lame asses like I am when it comes to awards! However, now that you've posted this, I'm back to being lamer than you.

Mrs. Fish aka Two Fish said...

Congrats on the bloggy awards...I am the same...such a terrible award poster. I love the bulldog...looks like mine...who is snoring on the couch.