They had a list of 10 most dangerous toys for 2008, but I cut the list down to the 6 that I thought could be potentially dangerous.

1. Animal Alley Purse Pet – Harmful because the hair on the toy is not secure. So it could cause aspiration/choking.

2.  TMNT Battle Gear (Michaelangelo Set) -  Harmful because of the potential to harm someone else with blunt force injuries.

3.  Walk’n Sound Digger the Dog – Potential for child to become entangled or strangled

4.  Inflatable Giga Ball -  This rather large ball is comprised of holes that children are able to climb into and tumble and roll all over the grass.  However, the product is not recommended to be used on hills and water as there is a danger for potential impact.

5.  Sportsman Shotgun – This is sold as a toy, but the W.A.T.C.H. group categorizes it as a weapon.  Remember that line in “The Christmas Story” when the child wants a gun and the mother says “No!  You’ll shoot your eye out.”  Same thing applies here.

6.  Extreme Spiral Copters – Another potential eye gouger.  This toy launches little plastic pieces in the air.  It is cautioned not to use other materials to launch (which you know kids will do this with relish) and to aim away from eyes, faces, etc. when launching.

So, there’s the list of potentially dangerous toys.  The question is, are they really dangerous?  What do you think?

I lost my grandma today.  I am beyond devastated.

Rest in peace Grandma Margaret.  I will be forever thankful to have had you in my life for the last 28 years.  We will miss you sorely.  But at least you are with Grandpa now.

I am currently finishing up on a couple of web-related projects which I fully intend to post here once I am done!  All that and haircuts for husb and the kids tomorrow.  Like I said… all but the kitchen sinks.

Of course, i’m not called “mom” for nothing.  I’m starting to think “mom” is truly the equivalent of being a superhero.  It should be like a chant or something.  Don’t you think?  We moms handle everything from child rearing, home organization, chores, and meal planning.  We play at-home doctor as well as family chauffer for various reasons.  When we’re not working on home stuff, we tend to have to answer to bosses or professors or family and friends and God only knows who else.

I tend to think that we have a rewarding spot in life… we moms.  We’re a priceless lot, we are.

Anyway, so this week shall be a busy one.  Oh and Owiebear officially starts preschool on Monday.  I am so excited for him but I have to admit that it’s kind of bittersweet.  It is such a gift that I get to see him grow into such a good boy with a charming personality and a big heart but sometimes I miss the baby he used to be.  He’ll definitely always be my baby no matter how old he gets.

*yawn*  Well, y’all, i’m off to read an exciting article on CMS reviews.

Have a great night everyone!

If you are reading this, then it worked!

“Where are you going, with your long face pulling down?
Don’t hide away, like an ocean
That you can’t see but you can smell
And the sound of waves crash down”

I just love this song! In fact, I play it almost everytime I go anywhere. Miss Sophiekat started singing it now whenever we are going to go somewhere. It’s the cutest thing. She’ll look at me and say… “Where are you goin’?”

Speaking of where are you going…. I got lost the other day around town. I’m still kind of new around here and I actually got lost on my way to the farmer’s market! Looks like I need to beg husb to get me a GPS for the van!

I’m not sure what to get my brothers but it’s a good thing I have a couple of months yet!

I will say this… all of the kids seemed to need things at the same time. There was one point during the day where all three were screaming and crying because they were hungry. It was dinner time for the baby as well as the rest of the kids. None could be consoled until they were eating. So, thankfully husb was home with me. He fed the bebe and I worked on dinner for the older two. Everyone was happy within 15 minutes.

I do wonder how i’ll manage when it’s just me. It’s going to be quite a challenge for sure!

My hubby was thinking of adding some aftermarket parts to our Vibe. I couldn’t believe all of the cool things he found!

What is your opinion? Would you purchase something like this for your family?

Anyway (getting back to the story), like a good little preggo I went to my appointment on Monday.  Because Monday was April 30th, right?  Wrong.  The poor receptionist looked so confused.  I was confused.  Hell, we were all confused.  It turns out, I had my days mixed up.  April 30th is tomorrow (duh) and that is when my doctor’s appointment is.

Instead of packing it in and going back home right away, I decided to take advantage of a little “me time” and lolly-gagged at Target for awhile.  I found the most delectable little gold chain!  Now, I know what to tell D that I want for Mother’s Day or alternatively, my birthday.

In any case, I go to the doctor’s for real tomorrow.  It is a good thing I have a great sense of humor and can laugh at myself.  Otherwise, I would probably want to stay in bed with the covers over my head! LOL!

I have heard it said that the more things change, the more they stay the same. In my situation, things have changed so drastically that I barely remember what happened last year. It’s as if the year flew by in the blink of an eye without warning. My husband and I had a great conversation the other night. He said to me, “Hon. At this point, we might as well say that things change on a daily basis.”

Today will be different than yesterday and the events of tomorrow could put us on another path altogether.

I am keeping up with school with great zest but am slowing on the blogging lately.  My mind seems to turn to mush everytime I try to think of something to blog about.  Today, my brain turned on but my body is screaming at me to stay put.

Any second/third trimester mommas out there who are feeling the same way I am? How do you increase your energy? I need all the suggestions I can get at this point. Today, I have to mop the floor. ;o)

I’m ready to pack my luggage and sign on to a sunny state. Maybe Colorado. I hear it’s sunny there 350 days out of the year!

How’s the weather where you are?

When the time comes to pick out our new vehicle, I am seriously going to consider purchasing custom car mats for the floor. Perhaps something in black (to hide kid stains…lol).

Do you have a minivan? What kind of van do you have?

I have always found that insurance (mainly health insurance) companies are famous for inserting pre-existing clauses in their policy. Meaning, if you have a pre-existing condition they either wont cover it ever or will cover it after a certain amount of time (6 months to a year). The world of insurance is extremely confusing to me at times. I still get a headache when looking at our medical bills. Saying over and over again to myself…. “Isn’t our insurance supposed to cover this?” Then, I shake my head and realize that this is all a game that I do not understand. Even if I do read the little manual of coverages over and over again.