You are not supposed to crate train a BABY!

This might be why I prefer pets.

I dislike the ex a lot about this.

Oh...um...er. Geez, I'm just gonna have to roll my eyes and say "Iceberg! Tip!" This is a fairly innocuous incident, but let's focus on the future, and not the past. I'm a lot more proactive and comfortable with saying "Fuck, no!" than Dan, and it's helping, I think, with his standing up to her. She's a steamroller, and I?

I, my friends, am the car crusher.

In a nice way!

But D's strengths play to my weaknesses, so we mesh. We mesh.

Oh, and has anyone seen that Smashbox has a new primer out? I have to try it! I am addicted to the regular Photofinish, my mom (who is ruddy) swears by the green tinted PF and my sis, who is oily, by the oil-free. The new one is meant to be used on problems areas and help with fine lines even more; I'ma dot it on my eyes the next time I cruise past a Sephora!

Was is Beverly or Tep who was talking up Eyebright the other day? I'm thinking about getting it, or getting the Realness of Concealness kit from Benefit for my mom for Mother's Day (don't laugh -- it's not a backhanded gift; all the women in my family are makeup whores.) The RoC has Lemon-aid, Eyebright, boing boing concealer, lip plump and high beam minis -- I thought it would be a fun way for my mom to test them out and she what she liked.

OH -- by the way, let me TOTALLY PIMP Smashbox's Eyelights shadow pallette in Beam -- I got it for my wedding, and it has the most perfect light yellow-white shimmer shadow, which neutralizes dark shadows and lifts the eyes, the best glimmery light gold-taupe that wakes you up and makes green/blue/hazel eyes pop, and a glinty cocoa for lining/crease for winter/going out looks. It's truly a perfect neutral collection that I am using the hell out of for day and night both. Worth every damn cent. Can't remember who was looking for non-makeup-y makeup, but this is magic.

Also? Sephora makes Clinque's black honey in a not-sticky gloss that is moisturizing. That, mascara, a swipe of the yellow and the gold shadow and mascara are a 1 minute perfect face.

My biggest ish's are Do Not Fuck With The Kids and also critters. So this totally sticks in my craw and makes me snarl. Admittedly, it comes on top of previous things you've mentioned. But she's also messing with her kid and the dog (and you guys, big time) simultaneously.

I figure that Dan is sadly an adult that has to deal with his ex but the kid is too young to be in control and the dog doesn't have opposable thumbs.

I am really glad that your strengths and weaknesses mesh. It's a wonderful thing.

Plus? Your wedding pictures were so gorgeous. I said it before but congratulations. I am really happy for you both.

the best glimmery light gold-taupe that wakes you up and makes green/blue/hazel eyes pop

Ooh, I wasn't looking but I like the sound of this. Must check it out.

You are not supposed to crate train a BABY!

But how can we be sure if we don't try?!

Actually, he got a baby tent for his birthday party. We tried putting him in it and he burst into tears. We seem to have a free-range baby here.

You are not supposed to crate train a BABY!

Look, there are all SORTS of things we aren't SUPPOSED to do...

Actually, he got a baby tent for his birthday party. We tried putting him in it and he burst into tears. We seem to have a free-range baby here.

Gotta be tough with 'em, William. Apparently there is this thing called "blanket training"...

Have you broken it to him yet that he is not, in fact, a single lady?

(Just in case someone hasn't see the YouTube yet: Single Ladies Devestation. )

Blanket training is fun to mock.

Frankly, however, if I lived somewhere dangerous or didn't have a stable home it would be a damn handy way to keep your child safe(r).

But how can we be sure if we don't try?!

You've seen Profit, right?

Wishing all the best for your sister-in-law, askye.

I skipped and skimmed and I saw that Seska has new house?

Had our offer accepted yesterday! We can't start on home inspections until after The Girl comes back from Houston (where she's going next week for her father's surgery), but then we'll start figuring out why the extension in the attic is illegal and how we can make it legal. And then we'll get started on contracts and building plans. Eee!

Sorry to hear about your jaw/dentist stuff, Erin. I have TMJ and it's no fun. Hope Dan's finger's better soon, too! Also ~ma for doggy stuff.

I'm making brownies for Windsparrow.

You are lovely. (Were they good, Andi?)

smonster, I'm loving your stories of Frankie. Sounds like you're both having fun.

The Girl keeps telling me how warm it is in Houston. Good for her. It's also quite nice weather here, in the British sense.

Talking of Britain, we are obsessed with the election at the moment. The third party, which I've supported for thirteen years, is finally at a point where it might win enough seats for a hung parliament. There is great hubbub and excitement. I might see if I can help my local candidate with campaigning in the final week pre-election.

I skipped most part of dog part for obvious reasons (I still miss him, so much), but just wanted to give my ~mas to all of you with hectic days and families.