Amy J. Bennett

My biggest parenting frustration

September 25, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

Right now one of my biggest frustrations, among several, as a parent is feeding the girls. This is frustrating on so many levels.

Do you know how hard it is to get another human being to eat when they are intent on NOT eating whatever it is you want them to eat? It is the most. frustrating. things on this earth. It is not possible to stuff food into another person and force them to eat it unless the child is about 7 months old and then you are likely to be eating the food yourself when they spit it back into your face.

My First Post

September 25, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

This site suggested we should re-post our first blog entry. Well, what you guys probably don’t know is my archives on this site aren’t complete. I actually started this blog back in March 2002. I had a server cutover which lost some of my posts. They are saved thank goodness on my hard drive in html files. Because I wasn’t smart enough to realize you could export posts at the time in Movable Type. So they’ve just been sitting there.

So I’ve copied and pasted my very first blog entry into a post here all for your enjoyment. It is a really crappy, random post but here ya go.

Maybe this will give my the umph to actually re-post those year and a half worth of blog entries which include the birth of Emma. You know, I should work on that. If I lose my hard drive, they are gone.

And just for the record, I still hate ice in my cup.

Dr Visits and Board Meetings

September 24, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

I was feeling better today than yesterday yet still worn out. Pretty normal day today. Two things worthy of note though.

Scott was SO anxious to get back to work that he called his dr this morning to get his visit moved up from this Thursday to today. So at his appt at 11:45 today, he was officially released to return to work. Not even 3 weeks after his surgery. He just can not stand pushing papers in the office. Something really worthy to note though is the fact the dr mentioned that this is considered a loss and he will probably be compensated for it. Knock on wood but that could be cool.

In other somewhat noteworthy news, Scott had his first board meeting with the girls preschool. He was asked this year to be on the Board of Directors. That sounds so funny. But that’s not the news. He spoke with the preschool director and said Lexi was a ham during school pictures today. In fact, I think she said she was like a mini Ms. Hollywood. Which is fabulous. Because last year’s fall pictures, you can tell she had been crying a bit. Hopefully these will turn out really good. I just thought it was funny that someone else noticed that she seems to be coming out of her shell in front of people, especially in front of a camera and/or crowds. As I’ve said before..as long as I don’t see S e x y L e x i in neon lights one day…

Oh and on a side note, I went to the dentist this morning and no cavities, yay!

Dancing with the Stars September 24

September 24, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

Um, that was 3 tv shows ago that I watched. All this new fall tv is draining me. Let me see who I remember..

I think the Cheetah girl, Sabrina I think, did well. I rather liked the hip hop moves in the routine, Lynn, thank you very much.
Jane Seymour did well. So elegant. Not sure how she’ll do with Latin though.
Marie Osmond is definitely rubbing me the wrong way. Just her attitude.
Jennie Garth is just so cute and down to earth. I really like her and she has some work to do, but I thought she did quite well.
Mel B. is really likeable. I thought she did really well.
The model didn’t do so well. She’s gorgeous but she has a lot of physical work to do.

So on to the men tomorrow night…

The Bachelor Top 25

September 24, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

First episode of the season and woah, this one is quite the hottie. Wow. I agree with one of the contestants that said “I’m just happy to stare at him for a little while.” All that aside, seems like some good contestants this year. So far no evil ones standing out. Definitely some party girls though.

I really like the girl he gave the first impression rose to. Deana with the black and white striped dress was really cute. The tongue thing and feet thing was really weird. Melissa went off the deep-end…but the sweetness. The pretzel was not so impressive as a first impression. The pool girl was gorgeous but a little too forward and presumptuous on the first night.

Hard to pick any front-runners or favorites at this point.

tags: the bachelor

Pick-up Artist Finale

September 24, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

Can’t tell you how glad I was that Cosmo won. I was practically chanting his name waiting for Mystery to announce it and yes, I clapped and screamed when his name was called. I thought he was a good candidate from the beginning. This process just brought out his best and gave him the confidence he needed to be a Master. Pick-up. Artist. ha

The Hills – September 24

September 24, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

O M G. I can not believe Jason and his new what’s-his-name girlfriend–oh excuse me, fiance. He went after her right after his engagement was announced. And then that girl stood right in between Jason and Lauren and gave her that look. Low class. But I’m glad to hear Lauren is coming out of the fog the next day. Go Lauren.

And why does Heidi expect Spencer to be so excited about registering? “We’ll resume this on another day.” Actually, I think I like that line and may have to use it. “Oh, honey, you mean you don’t want to shop for shoes with me? Oh, well, we’ll resume this on another day.” Spencer hasn’t told his parents??? He is such a loser!! Ugh.

Emma to Lexi

September 24, 2007 by Amy Leave a Comment

“Lexi, a dress you wear at night is called a night. gooowwn. OK?”

Never thought about exactly like that, but ok.