Whoorl

Whizzing In My Brain

November 14, 2007November 14, 2007 in Odds and Ends

1. Ingesting any caffeinated product after 2 pm is dangerous.

2. I always feel the urge to eat cheese and crackers while watching The Biggest Loser.

3. According to my lipstick shape, I fall in love easily.

4. The mothers only know the names of the children in Wito’s music class, so we refer to one another as [so and so]’s mom. This has to stop.

5. Will Wito the Seasoned Traveler become Wito the Teething Tantrum Traveler on our flight to Oklahoma over the holidays? He’s 22 for 22 on plane flights, people. The bad behavior has got to be lurking around the corner.

6. I have to fire the housekeeper today. I was hoping to pansy out on her voicemail, but she doesn’t have voicemail on her cell phone. Damnit.

7. I don’t think D will ever break free of the Norah Jones, Amos Lee, John Legend and Jamie Cullum heavy morning rotation.

8. Can I really make it to December 1st for a trim? My bangs are brushing the tip of my nose.

9. Please let today be a better day for Wito. Damn you, molars.

10. I couldn’t be more thrilled that today is a not of the running variety.

11. How do you cook a turkey?

That concludes today’s peek into Whoorl’s brain. Hasta mañana, iguana.

Zeus? Hera? Where’s the God of Teeth when you need him?

November 13, 2007July 3, 2015 in Family

Exactly how long does it take for molars to obtain permanent residence in a toddler’s mouth? I mean, REALLY, folks.

I distinctly remember Dr. Hot noticing how swollen Wito’s gums were at his 12-month checkup. And I distinctly remember Dr. Hot remarking about how swollen Wito’s gums were at his 15-month appointment. And I distinctly remember Dr. Hot’s thick, wavy deep brunette hair brushing his cheekbone, but that’s neither here nor there.

Three of Wito’s first-year molars have officially made their appearance, but they are turning my boy into a raging psychopath. Today, he followed my every movement, whimpering and whining and shuffling, and you know what? It was really tugging at the good ol’ heartstrings for awhile- up until the point when I tried to pick him up and he swatted at my face. Okay, more of a flailing-arm-that-happened-to-hit-my-face, but C’MON!

Oh, I’m so sorry, little fella! I thought that you literally stepping on my heels with your hands up in the air (and looking at me with those desperate, red-rimmed I NEED YOU eyes) meant that you actually wanted me TO PICK YOU UP. Obviously, that wasn’t the case, as you made it extremely clear with your well-placed bitch slap.

Dear God of Teeth, give me my baby back.

In other news, he is officially asleep and I am drinking vodka. No tonic, no soda, just vodka. And some ice. And an olive. Am very happy.

Updates – Part Three

November 9, 2007May 17, 2012 in Hair

Before we get to the updates, I’ve started to make some photo gallery posts over at Parent Dish for my product reviews and cool holiday finds. If you are interested in reading about a certain product category (i.e. top plush toys, top puzzles, top organic onesies, etc.), leave a comment over there and I’ll do my best to search far and wide for the best.

Now, the updates.

First, we have lovely Emily’s before photo.

The majority of you wanted to see Option #1, a Katie Holmes bob.

Check out the fabulous results.

She’s a looker, that one.

What about Ellie? Remember Ellie of “I Spend 3 Minutes On My Hair” fame?

Most of you voted for Option #2, wanting long layers in the front to add some dimension. I personally wanted Ellie to spend more than her usual 3 minutes when styling her hair, and to use a round brush when drying.

Well, looky here, my friends! Long layers, AND I do believe a round brush was involved! My eyes are wet with tears of joy! You look fantastic, Ellie.

Enjoy your weekend, y’all!