Monday Morning Coffee
I’m kind of sitting here at the computer aimlessly trying to figure out what to share for today.
Nothing is coming to mind right off the bat. Tends to happen on occasion for those of us who blog. Inspiration comes and inspiration goes. Post ideas come and then they pass. I have a few things sitting in the “drafts” bin of my blog, but nothing that is speaking to me right now.
Can you guys believe that we’re in the last week of September already?! October is right on top of us, meaning that the holidays are right around the corner. I saw an InstaGram photo the other day where someone posted a picture of Walmart’s Christmas Display. Really?! Can we get through Halloween first?
October brings a lot for our little family it seems. The husband is taking two weeks off this month to study for his Advancement Service Wide Exam the first of November, then there’s Little Man’s Birthday party to plan for. I can’t believe my baby boy is going to be three just a month from tomorrow. When did that happen?
We’ve been back and forth on what kind of birthday party to have. We did Cars last year, but didn’t really have a big birthday because the husband wasn’t there. So we’ve been in debate for several weeks as to whether or not to have a Cars party, a Toy Story party or a Thomas the Train party. He’s into all three, but which one he loves the most just depends on which day of the week it is. Whenever we’ve asked him, though, the conversation goes something like this:
Me: “Noah, what kind of birthday party do you want to have this year?”
Noah: ::Blank Stare::
Me: “What kind of CAKE do you want mommy and daddy to get you for your birthday?”
Noah: “Umm….Buzz, Woody, Horse [meaning Bullseye], Jesse, Dinsor [dinosaur=Rex], Porkchop [you know, “Evil Doctor Porkchop”], Slink dog Cake!”
I guess that kind of makes it clear as to what he’s got in mind, right? What can I say, the kid knows what he wants.
I started reading The Help Saturday night. Not sure where the book is going, but the context has me sucked in. Love that the author actually wrote the story in ebonics. Did you guys know that she graduated from The University of Alabama? That’s right. Roll Tide. Ahem…sorry. Got off on my college football tangent.
Reading a good book always puts the spark to write back in my heart. I’m not sure when on EARTH I would find time to do that on top of everything else I’ve got going on, but the ambition and the dream never dies. I think that I may try to snag a seat next year to the BlogHer Writers Conference instead of the regular BlogHer Conference I was planning to attend. Writing has always been what I really wanted to do, and this blog continues to make that dream more of a determination. We’ll see. I don’t do to well with paid sponsorships around here, so it looks like I’ll be footing my own bill to the conference if I decide to go.
Did you guys see the Giveaway I have going on right now? If you didn’t, you need to check it out. There are several ways to enter and the more you enter, the better chance you have at winning (duh).
WHO watched Grey’s Anatomy Thursday night?! What do you think of the coming season? I’m thinking that the Chief’s wife might pass away this season. It seems to make sense that he’d take the wrap for Meredith to spend some time with his wife if she’s worse off than originally imagined. I mean, I never really anticipated that Meredith and Derrick would find a cure for Alzheimer’s since, you know, there isn’t a real cure. I’ve already ready that this will be Patrick Dempsey’s last season, so it will be interesting to see what happens with him. They’ve already killed off/gotten rid of three of my other favorite character’s so it was only a matter of time before they ditched another.
At least we’ll still have McSteamy to stare at, right?
And since I missed iPhonography Friday, here’s a little peek at our week last week:
I’m reading The Help too and so far I love it! I’m a huge Grey’s fan and really liked the premiere, though I did cry at the end. I’ll be sad to see Patrick Dempsey go, but you’re right. At least we’ll have McSteamy to stare at!
Oh, I cried, to when they took the baby away. I hope that if Patrick Dempsey leaves that they give him a better write off than they did when Izzy left. That was the WORST character dismissal EVER.
The Help is on my list of “to reads”…funny though, how I haven’t even been able to finish one book since Ellie was born…yup, how sad is that? And I used to be an avid reader! Whenever I have free time, I just can’t quiet my mind down enough to actually be able to read anything…sigh…
♥ Kyna
I try to make it a habit to read at least one book ever month or two. I haven’t done as much of it lately, but I’ve compensated with all of the blogs I read. I’m really loving this one though. And there is another book coming out in October that I want to read, so I’ve got to finish this one pretty quick. 🙂
Honestly, I have no idea where september went. I HAVE to get my butt in gear planning my kids’ party or everything around here will be booked up in December and I’ll be stuff having it at my house or Chuck E. Cheese. And both of those options make me want to slit my wrists. Grey’s is already on my nerves. The whole Meredith and Derick thing irks me. they’re together, not together. Together, not together. You’d think they’d come up with something different after they got “married”. I’m over it.
I would avoid those two options at all costs. Especially Chuck-E-Cheese. Freakin’ overpriced migraine is what that is. And I’m with you on the Mer/Der thing. I wish they’d make their minds up. Let’s create drama with someone else. They need to stop bickering.
I’m so excited to hear that you love Grey’s too. Now I have someone else to talk to on Twitter about the show. Season premiere was good.
Oh yes. I’m a total Grey’s addict. Been watching it from Day One. 🙂
I’m still waiting to read more of the short story you wrote! I loved it 🙂 We’re looking for party themes here too. Our girl will be 3 next month too and so far we’ve jumped from a ballet party to a unicorn (the new my little ponies) party. When asked what she wants at her party she says, “chocolate!!”. That’s my girl! But leaves little to run with on a party idea, ha!
I can’t wait to read The Help. I don’t know if I should read it first or watch the movie, but I’m dying to do both 🙂 Happy Monday!!
Aww, thanks Connie! I haven’t touched that story in a long time. I have some notes for where I want it to go, but haven’t written any more with it. The husband recommended that I not post any of it online in case it turns into something that I might want to try to publish later. Hadn’t thought of that, but I think he’s right…so maybe you’ll see it in hardback someday. :)And I always prefer to read a book before I watch a movie. Movies can be really good or really bad. And a badly made movie can ruin the book entirely.
The Help really is so good! Loved Grey’s. Big changes are definitely coming there.
I agree. I wish they’d hurry up and make there minds up with the whole Mer/Der thing. Together, not together….
I loved the season premiere of Greys. I heard Ellen Pompeo will be leaving this season too. I hope its not true. It just won’t be the same without them.
I don’t see how they can get rid of her. I know Lexie will still be there, but won’t it kind of take away from the show being called GREY’S Anatomy?
I’ve never read the book “The Help”, but I saw the movie four times. My girlfriends and I went the first time, then I took my daughters. Then hubby took me on our anniversary, then I had to take my mother on her birthday. I think my movie budget has been exhausted for the next year!
Oh wow! I think the most I’ve ever seen any movie is twice, and that was “Titanic” and “Pearl Harbor…” It must have been good if you sat through it four time!
The Help is a great book. I really think you’ll like it, growing up in the south.
At this age I don’t know that the theme of the party is so much important as the cake is the big deal. So i think I’d go for that Toy Story cake!
Y’all have a great Monday!
Thanks, Meagan. I think the cake is the biggest aspect of the party, too. He doesn’t get too much into the little cups and all that randomness. Hope you’re having a great week!
the help is SO good! i can’t wait to hear what you think of it!
I’m loving it so far! I haven’t had as much time to sit and read today as I’d like, but I’m planning to really dig in this weekend. 🙂