Jessica's Rambling Thoughts

Feels Like a Mack Truck!

2008-10-31T10:27:00.002-04:00

Well, as many of you know we were in a car accident on Wednesday. I was driving and my sister and both kids were in the car. We were on 5th west in Brigham right by the high school. I was on my way home to get changed into my scrubs for work. Then a 16 year old girl ran the stop sign going about 40 and t boned us. Thankfully no one (especially my babies) was seriously hurt, which I know was an act of God. However, they strapped everyone in my van down to backboards and took us the ER. The kids in the car were fine. My husband arrived later in his usual dramatic panic. I told the ER nurse that perhaps HE needed a shot of ativan...hmmm. Anyway, we are all really sore. I can't turn my head, lift my right arm, or take deep breaths without shooting pain, but I am a mom, so I will just continue on because Caroline's birthday party is tomorrow and I better get to work!

Our van looks pretty bad. We haven't gotten the exact estimate yet, but consdering that the entire front end is basically missing, the doors won't open, and there was lots of fluid at the scene, I am guessing it is totalled...and I sure hope so, I wouldn't want them to try and "repair" that mess, we would have problems for years down the road. Most of you know that I am quite an assertive person, so the insurance company won't be able to play games with me. :) I feel miserable and feel like we were hit by a Mack truck and not a Mazda!

True Confessions...I Don't Scrapbook

2008-10-15T08:42:00.003-04:00

I have discovered, especially since moving back to Utah, that I have almost committed a crime to the nature of Utah femininity...I DON'T SCRAPBOOK!!! I am sure this response is followed by gasps of horror from many of you who are devoted to scrapbooking. Honestly, I just can't get into it. I am bad about even remembering to take pictures....let alone add some cute embellishment to them and cut them with adorable scissors. I seriously would PAY someone to do this for me, which is quite a confession from someone who coupons like it is a full-time job.

Now to me, grocery shopping is a game and now that I am better at playing by the rules....I am winning. I have overflowing stock-piles of everything from make-up and toliet paper to frozen veggies and canned tomatoes. I generally spend about $300 a month for a family of 4 plus one cat and a kiddo in diapers. And we eat a lot of organic food and LOTS of produce, so I could definitely cut back, but I don't. I also enjoy organic gardening and canning. I have shelves and shelves full of homemade/home canned items...everything from raspberry jam to relish and pickles to salsa and peaches. Maybe it is because I can see a benefit from this...? But, for the life of me I cannot bring myself to scrapbook. My friends talk about it like it is so much fun, but I just shudder. Once again, a strange confessions from someone who also does cross stitch ands sews..

I always claim I don't scrapbook because I don't have time. I work 2 jobs for goodness sake! My job at the health dept. is a lot of fun. I am one of the baby your baby and immunization nurses for BE county. Another confession is that I actually find flu clinics fun...is that sick and wrong!?! I was recently offered the job of nurse manager for a home health company in the area...and I didn't even apply for the job! I smiled at that one. No thanks, I need time for my number one job...wife and mom!

Okay! I get the Hint!

2008-08-08T21:10:00.002-04:00

Okay, so I keep getting tagged and being told I need to update my blog. Most of you know I am married to a computer addict/hog, so I don't have a lot of chance to use it. I stole it to do this! I am seriously exhausted lately though. It doesn't seem possible to work outside the home and FEEL like a good wife and mother...notice I said FEEL.

The Rules: Answer the questions using only one word.
1. Where is your cell phone? clueless
2. Your significant other? backyard
3. Your hair? blonde
4. Your mother? busy
5. Your father? piano
6. Your favorite thing? hugs
7. Your dream last night? sleepless
8 Your favorite drink? coffee
9. Your dream/goal? midwife
10. The room you’re in? dining
11. Your hobby? couponing!
12. Your fear? kidnapping
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? cruise
14. What you’re not? perfect
15. Muffins? poppyseed
16. One of your wish list items? Wii
)17. Where you grew up? Utah
18. The last thing you did? work
19. What are you wearing? shorts
20. Favorite gadget? computer
21. Your pets? AngelKitty
22. Your computer? Ben's
23. Your mood? burnedout
24. Missing someone? Michigangirls (cheating I know!!)
25. Your car? garage
26. Something you’re not wearing? earrings
27. Favorite store? Maurices
28. Like someone? hubbie
29. Your favorite color? red
30. When is the last time you laughed? today!
31. Last time you cried? July

Ok, and I will tag Audrey, Lindsay, Stacey, and Stephanie!

Couponing...my newest addiction

2008-07-02T16:58:00.002-04:00

You should have seen the look on Ben's face last month when I told him we would now be getting not 1 but 5 Sunday papers. I think he thought I was crazy. I have always used coupons, but never realized that there was such a system to it! Now, a little over a month later, he thinks it is pure genius as he has watched the grocery budget drop $200 in a month and has seen my stockpile arsenal in all the closets. I think it is fun to basically be paid to use a product! Now, I won't "buy" shampoo, razors, toothpaste, or other tolietries unless I get them for free. Saturday is triple coupon day in Roy and you had better believe I will be there at 6 am ready for a deal! Today I picked up 7 packages of free organic sausage with my coupons. What took me so long!

The Rise of the Democrats...hmmm

2008-04-29T14:34:00.000-04:00

Part 1.
Remember the election in 2006?
Thought you might like to read the following:
A little over one year ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%.

Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we have seen:
1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) The cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3.50 a gallon;
3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase);
4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars;
6) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.
America voted for change in 2006, and we got it!

Remember it's Congress that makes law not the President. He has to work with what's handed to him..

Quote of the Day........'My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it.' -- Barack Obama

Part 2:

Taxes...Whether Democrat or a Republican you will find these statistics enlightening and amazing.

www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/151.html
Taxes under Clinton 1999 Taxes under Bush 2008
Single making 30K-tax $8,400 Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K-tax $14,000 Single making 50K - tax $12,500
Single making 75K-tax $23,250 Single making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 60K-tax $16,800 Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75-tax $21,000 Married making 75K-tax $18,750
Married making 125K-tax$38,750 Married making 125K-tax 31,250

Both democratic candidates will return to the higher tax rates
It is amazing how many people that fall into the categories above think Bush is screwing them and Bill Clinton was the greatest President ever. If Obama or Hillary are elected, they both say they will repeal the Bush tax cuts and a good portion of the people that fall into the categories above can't wait for it to happen. This is like the movie The Sting with Paul Newman; you scam somebody out of some money and they don't even know what happened.

PART 3:
You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read this:
Boy, am I confused. I have been hammered with the propaganda that it is the Iraq war and the war on terror that is bankrupting us. I now find that to be RIDICULOUS.

I hope the following 14 reasons are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the reader gets sick of reading them. I have included the URL's for verification of all the following facts.

1. $11 Billion to $22 billion is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by state governments.
Verify at: http://tinyurl.com/zob77

2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis..org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html

3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis..org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html

4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English!
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.0.html

5. $17 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.
Verify at http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

6. $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

7. 30% percent of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

8. $90 Billion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare & social services by the American taxpayers.
Verify at: http://premium.cnn.com/TRANSCIPTS/0610/29/ldt.01.html

9. $200 Billion Dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens..
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html

10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens. In particular,
their children, are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the US
Verify at: http://transcripts..cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0606/12/ldt.01.html
11. During the year of 2005 there were 4 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our Southern Border also, as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from Terrorist Countries. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S from the Southern border.
Verify at: Homeland Security Report: http://tinyurl.com/t9sht

12. The National Policy Institute, 'estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.'
Verify at: http://www.nationalpolicyinstitute.org/pdf/deportation.pdf

13. In 2006 illegal aliens sent home $45 BILLION in remittances back to their countries of origin.
Verify at: http://www.rense.com/general75/niht.htm

14. 'The Dark Side of Illegal Immigration: Nearly One Million Sex Crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants In The United States.'
Verify at: http://www.drdsk.com/articleshtml

The total cost is a whopping $ 338.3 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.

My Husband Doesn't Drink From the Toliet Bowl...

2008-04-15T23:47:00.002-04:00

I was browsing online at some sites about getting more organized in your house, etc...many of them with the Proverbs 31 woman theme. After 15 minutes, I was starting to feel inadequate and just sat back. Then, something one of the women said struck me as slightly ridiculous. She said that she didn't have time for hobbies, reading, or watching tv, but that her house was always neat, clean, and organized. I thought about that and thought...what a BORING person!! What would she and her husband have to talk about!?! Your husband would rather have your time and attention ladies!!! I am not saying not to clean your house (you know me better then that),but remember...your husband doesn't drink from the toliet bowl...

His Mercies are New Every Morning

2008-03-28T11:47:00.002-04:00

I am so thankful that this is true! Yes, we did officially miscarry but I can feel his loving arms around me and I am ready to turn the page and see what God has planned for us this year. I felt like my life was on hold for 6 weeks while I waited. It truly feel like we have reached a springtime chapter of new beginnings in our life.

More wait and see

2008-02-26T16:42:00.002-05:00

Well, today I had my 3rd U/S. This time they sent me to the hospital to do a more in depth u/s because nothing is conclusive one way or the other. My u/s yesterday showed something in the sac and an umblical cord. Today we saw a small fetal pole, but no heartbeat. Either my dates are way off (which I can't imagine...I'm one of those fertility friend women!) or I just have to wait to naturally miscarry. My HCG (pregnancy hormone) numbers keep rising and my pg sx keep getting worse. I really just want to know one way or the other. I don't want to remain too hopeful, because then it just hurts worse.

Once again, we hope to get to close on our house this week. The appraisal came in less than our offer price, so we had to get the bank to accept a lower price because it was a foreclosure. It has been a mess! We were supposed ot have closed on the 18th. I really hope it happens soon, because between that mess and the pregnant/miscarry mess I am ready to commit myself!!

Letting Go

2008-02-22T17:44:00.003-05:00

It has been a really rough week. I definitely don't feel like myself. I have no energy and have been struggling even to play with my kids. I find myself just wanting to sit on the couch. Kids are good at not allowing that, though...definitely can be a good thing. I know that sitting around wallowing and moaping will not change things for me (and probably will just result in gaining a few pounds which will only make me feel worse). I feel so depressed that my entire body even aches...

Ben and I found out that we were expecting again a few weeks back, which would make me just over 10 weeks now. Being that we weren't planning for this baby and have a (almost) 3 year old and a 15 month old, I was somewhat upset at first. But, babies have a way of endearing themselves to you, long before they are born. Quite soon, both Ben and I were excited about the idea of another child, perhaps a boy this time.

However, I had a dr's appt on Monday and because I wasn't sure of my dates, they did an ultrasound...and it doesn't look good. It looks like another blighted ovum...just like our first pregnancy. Many of you who read this have been down that road before (some more than others and my heart goes out to you). My blood tests have looked good and I have a repeat ultrasound on Monday (which just happens to be Savannah's birthday). I am not going to get my hopes up, because then it will hurt even more. Letting go is the hardest part...

What is UP with sizes?

2008-01-15T17:26:00.000-05:00

As I was digging through my closet this morning trying to decide what to wear, I realized that I have 3 different sizes of clothing in my closet...and they ALL fit me. So, obviously, it would be nice if they made sizes universal, although I have also realized that I like some manufacturers better because of things. At the Gap, I wear a size 6, so they are definitely a well-liked company. Come on ladies, what mother of 2 doesn't like to still wear a 6. Smart thinking by the Gap, because I will spend more money. However, at Express, I wear a size 10...not as good. So, considering how silly we women are...who do you think will get more money from me!?! Hmmm...

Where do we keep the crowns, honey?

2007-11-26T16:22:00.000-05:00

When you have only female children, life is a little different than when there is a mix. Our niece, Haylee (Julie's 9 year-old daughter) was over the other night and came wearing her tiara. Whenever she is over, she and Savannah have to wear the princess costumes. Savannah puts on the Sleeping Beauty costume and Haylee dons the bridesmaid dress (which surprisingly fits her considering it is from our wedding 4+ years ago...). Ben is helping Savannh put her dress on and talking to me over the monitor. Suddenly it gets quiet and then I hear drawers opening and closing. They he says, "Honey, where do we keep the crowns?"

My mom was downstairs with me and she and I both started laughing. It was funny because he asked it like you would say "honey, where's the toothpaste?"

Why do I complain?

2007-11-18T21:20:00.000-05:00

In church this morning, the pastor was talking about persecution in churches in Sri Lanka and all that those Christians go through. For me, it really hit home and reminded me just how easy I really do have it. I have been grumbling because we have to continue to pay mortgage payments along with rent payments. Why am I grumbling? At least we can afford to do this without any hardship! I am free to worship how I please. I am free to read my Bible in private and public places and teach my children about Jesus. I guess what I am saying also, is that most people in America don't have the first clue what persecution looks like, but we are the whiniest country in the world. Ok, off of my soapbox!

We finished putting up our Christmas decorations yesterday and instead of going all out, I just decided to simplify. Honestly, other than the tree, Nativity, and a few candles (well and the entire Kohls Christmas village on top of my cabinets...) what more do you need?? We are, once again, hosting Thanksgiving at our house. My mom thinks that I am very organized and that my house is always super clean so it would be easier to have here. Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mom! Well, I do enjoy hosting parties and get togethers. The more the merrier!

Thinking Christmas

2007-11-11T22:47:00.000-05:00

Well, it has struck me earlier than usual this year. A few weeks ago, I came down with visionsofsugarplumsitis...a dangerous virus also known as "let's put up the Christmas tree and lights honey." I have been combing through my Southern Living Christmas books and am ready to deck the halls (and everything in between...he he he). Maybe it is because we have had a fairly lousy Christmas the last 2 years or maybe it is just because I am me and love Christmas! I have already been making Ben watch Christmas movies...even before Halloween I confess! Most of my Christmas shopping is done and I plan to start wrapping it this week. I am organizing my recipes and have sorted my Christmas totes and boxes....I discovered that I have 16 storage containers of Christmas stuff. Maybe my logical thinking is that if I put up my Christmas stuff, I can fit my car in the garage!?! Ah, y'all know me better then that! I just love the holidays. The only thing missing this year is so many of you who read this! I know it is oversaid and overdone, but you really are in my thoughts and prayers all the time!

Hmmm...makes me think again...what are y'all (I just LOVE South Carolina!) doing to make your Christmas magical this year? Savannah is so cute...she told me I have to make a special "Happy Birthday" cake for Jesus this year. Her request!?! Cinderella's castle of course... She has the sweetest prayers. We had some of our non-Christian family over for dinner the other night and she prayed before dinner and said "thank you Jesus that you love Uncle Tom and Aunt Julie (everybody around the table and the cat...)....and please help me to be a good girl and be nice to Caroline. I just love a 2 year old's prayers!

We celebrated Caroline's 1st birthday yesterday. I will post pictures later. She is so funny. She did NOT want anything to do with her cake. She only wanted her mixed veggies! Eeeww mommy chocolate cake!?! I only like carrots and peas!

So, since this is really rambling, I need to go. I wish I could see, hold, and borrow (maybe it will rid me of the I want another baby feeling) all of your new babies!!

It's been a while....

2007-09-20T19:47:00.000-04:00

Yeah, so I haven't posted in a while. In the past 6 weeks, I have been drywalling, sanding, priming, painting, mopping, cleaning, scrubbing, etc, etc. I am SO sick of it. I personally think our house looks great now...I am biased however. Please someone buy it so I can stop obsessively cleaning it....and just go back to my usual only somewhat obsessive cleaning schedule....

Yeah, so in other news, the engine in the old van went out. I have hated the "Green Goblin" for as long as I have been forced to drive it (although Savannah absolutely loves it). The brakes went completely out on me twice in the last month and then the engine went. So, I got a new minivan. I like this one as I am the one that picked it. It is a Kia Sedona. It is black and even has a combo moonroof/sunroof, so even though I have to drive a minivan, I can feel a little bit sporty! I named her Black Beauty.

We leave for Utah on Tuesday....once again with mixed feelings. Because we stand to take a 10-20,000 loss on our house (yes that would be out of pocket), we will not be buying another house until we regroup that money. I think I will be picking up some PRN nursing shifts out there. We will be staying back and forth with my parents and in a hotel for about 7 weeks until our rental house is available. I am tired just thinking about it....

Ideas I had on parenting BEFORE I had children

2007-08-14T20:09:00.000-04:00

Before I actually had children, I thought I knew a lot about raising children and had certain ideas about how I would parent them. Of course, upon having children of my own, I realized that despite having a college degree in nursing specializing in neonatal and pediatrics and a few years experience as an aunt, nanny, and babysitter I know NOTHING!!! Now, I have to laugh when people without children spout off their theories about potty-training, feeding a child, controlling temper tantrums, etc. Wait until you have your own children...it is a whole different story.

Before I had kids, I was horrified at the sight of a young child on a "leash"/harness. I now own one, although I have only used it a handful of times. Before I had kids, I would see children 2+ in strollers and think their parents were lazy...now I understand the theory of containment. Before I had children, I knew my children would be potty trained by 18 months. Now, I change diapers on 2 children daily. Before I had children, I knew my children would eat whatever I put in front of them. Now, well...I still make Savannah at least try whatever I put in front of her, but she does eat a lot of chicken nuggets (yuck).

And, so I could go on. However, I think it is safe to say that we don't know until we are in the situation. I have learned to never judge another mother (or another person for that matter). You never know what she has or is going through. For the most part, we are all trying to do what is best for our kids and help them create magical childhoods, but we are after all, only human (but don't tell Savannah that...she still thinks I'm Supermommy...)

I Help You

2007-08-10T12:02:00.000-04:00

Savannah is going throught the phase of wanting to help me with everything. I generally try to find ways to include her, but sometimes it gets difficult. I bought curtains and decided I didn't like the tab tops with the curtains and decided to turn them into regular panels. So, I got my sewing machine out and she immediately says "I help you." Hmmm...there's a concept... a 2 year old with a sewing machine and scissors....

Romancing the Cupboards

2007-08-09T12:51:00.000-04:00

I am one of those very lucky women who have a romantic husband....much more romantic than I could ever imagine being! Ben and I were painting our cupboards the other night and he puts on old romantic songs. I had to laugh because normally I wouldn't consider being covered in primer attractive...then again I am not a man! Ben thought it was cute, although I personally think he just likes having a wife who knows how to handle a power drill and orbital sander....hmmm

I decided today that having 3 kids wouldn't be too big of a deal. I have such fun with the 3 kids that I think I wouldn't mind it. I have even figured out a way to still get stuff done around the house. Kids are great you know!?! They sure keep me humble. They pick up EVERYTHING you say... Savannah told me to "give her a break" today...wonder where she learned that ;)

What a week!

2007-07-20T14:45:00.001-04:00

I am so relieved that it is Friday. This has been a long week. I have been sick and miserable all week...green is a color I like to wear not cough up (eww, but now what do you expect from a nurse!?). I had all 3 of the blondies the last 3 days and they wore me out. I took Savannah, Austin, and Caroline to the zoo yesterday, the 2 year olds in the double jogger and Carebear in the Bjorn. That was a great workout! I heard continual comments throughout the day about how brave I was. Ha, it isn't that bad!

Right now, I would just really enjoy a tumultuous affair with my pillow. I am tired! Ben has an in person interview with Thiokol (in Utah) on July 30th. They are footing the entire bill, so I think they really want him. I am just praying for God's will in the situation, because I feel overwhelmed about the prospect. Everybody who is reading this knows why! All right, I need some coffee...I must go!

Will trade kidney....

2007-07-14T21:43:00.001-04:00

As we all know, the housing market is tanked here in southeast Michigan. Ben has an upcoming job interview with ATK Thiokol in my hometown of Brigham City, Utah. Ahh...I feel homesick just thinking about it. The funny thing is, when I was a teenager, I couldn't wait to leave. It is amazing what 10 years and 2 kids will do to you!

Anyway, we were browsing through Craigslist, as I am known to do and found a post for someone looking for a type O kidney. I joked that maybe we should see if we could trade Ben's kidney in exchange for them buying our house.... We laughed for about 5 minutes, felt bad that we laughed at someone else's heartache (and you know that isn't like me!), and then Ben seriously says "how much do you think we could get for it?"

Publisher

2007-07-12T20:44:00.001-04:00

So, today I feel like kicking myself. First off, it has been a CRAZY couple of days....I had 3 sick children. Let's just say that I changed 22 diapers in 8 hours... Praise God my 2 are now in bed, Ben is at worship practice, and I can finally get to my Bible studies and researching publicity ideas for MOPS. That is why I feel like kicking myself. You see, a couple of months ago, I came across my Publisher 2003 software which I never used. So, seeing as how it was a hot item on Amazon, I decided to sell it...which it now sells for like $200. Now, I need it to make awesome newsletters... I'll have to find something else!

I am feeling good in other ways though. Much thanks to Christy and Audrey who told me that I looked tiny today. They inspired me to continue on my crazy workout pace. I am thankful to have friends doing the miles with me! I am thinking our "stroller brigade" needs to do the Great Mom's Walk.

Do I look like a short order cook?

2007-07-02T13:42:00.000-04:00

For some reason, my family seems to think that I exist to be their maid, laundress, and short order cook. Ben and Savannah are always requesting certain things...even after I have made something else. For example, Savannah took one look at the scrambled eggs and toast with strawberry jam that I made her for breakfast and said, "No mommy, I want banana bread." Obviously, I didn't give in to her request.... Ben wanted bacon and grits. If I am going to be a short order cook, I am putting out the tip jar!

The Barfomatic 3000

2007-06-25T11:15:00.000-04:00

We finally took Caroline back to the doctor for her reflux. As many of you know, she has had problems with this from birth. She was on multiple medications for it, but the only thing that worked was Prevacid, which our insurance won't cover, which of course is $220 a month. Dr. Spangler is working to get it authorized.

It is so bad, that Ben has nicknamed her the Barfomatic 3000. She goes through 5-6 outfits per day (and I am tired of being the laundry maid!). I feel bad for her too, because she is often so fussy and I know her tummy must her. We are praying that this is the solution for her. I know she is Little Miss Sunshine when she is feeling well!

Life As An At Home Mom

2007-06-14T16:25:00.001-04:00

When I was childless, going to the bathroom alone never would have crossed my mind as an experience akin to a vacation. But...then I did have children. 2 to be exact. Savannah who is now a very rambunctious strong-willed (and might I add a nap refuser) 2 year old and Caroline a happy-go-lucky but also quite dramatic 7 month old. So, anyways, today I decided to close the door in the bathroom. Of course, this resorts in kicking, screaming, and hollers of "Mommy open the door!" Ahh, how loved I am...and SO popular. Everybody wants mommy...thankfully that still includes daddy!! Did I mention my husband is a super hottie? :)