WW: Crushin'

I am fairly certain I have mentioned this before - at least two other times - but I am in lust with one seriously hot, slightly bad, and totally edible ... high school student.

Wait, wait, wait! Before you go running way in disgust and never come back - because really what 30-something mommy with one on the way would admit such a thing? - let me clarify that my crush plays a high school student on one of my favorite TV obsessions, Friday Night Lights. That's better, right?

Meet Tim Riggins star something-or-other for the Dylan Panthers - I don't have a clue what position he plays on the field, but I can think of a few positions I wouldn't mind him trying ;)

He guzzles beer in just about every other scene, and sometimes I can't help but think what it would be like to be that can - pressed against his lips ...

And then there's the whole girlfriend thing with Lyla. It's totally on-again-off-again, and she strikes me as really needy and annoying. Yeah, I don't like her so much - mainly because she gets to "hey-heyyy" with this gorgeous boy! (That is totally a nod to SupahMommy, btw.)

Oh, Tim Riggins, my heart pumps purple Kool-Aid for you!

Whew! Enough Riggins ... it can't be good for my pre-term contractions ... to be having these kind of thoughts.

And then there's this delectable hottie. I have crushed on Nelly for many, many years and won the chance to see him perform live this past December. Look at those arms. Those dark eyes. Those luscious lips. Those lyrics that make me think all kinds of naughty things. My love for Nelly and hip-hop has never wavered.

On the opposite end of the spectrum - the bipolarness of my crushes - and exceedingly platonic ... I adore little old men! Whether he's eating lunch alone or holding open the door like a gentleman or choosing produce at the market ... I just want to take him home with me! I don't want him to be lonely. I want to listen to his stories of the good old days. Honestly, sometimes a really cute little old guy will bring tears to my eyes!

One last thought about crushes. I have known him since I was 17. I can still remember our first kiss. He still makes my heart race. I have the biggest crush on my husband.

Okay, that's it for my crushes, but you may want to read about others. Check out MamaKat's Writer's Workshop.

WW: What I've Learned from my Toddler

There's nothing quite as decadent as a really good afternoon nap!

There are simple joys in ordinary things. Take this box of holiday cards for example. Natalie looked through these cards at least a hundred times between December and March (when I finally retired the red box to the attic with the rest of the decorations).

Or this photo taken of Natalie pointing at a gorgeous full moon that rose over our house just as the sun was setting.

A peacoat in a bright color like pink is a great fashion risk. I mean, just look at her!

As long as we're taking fashion, it's worth mentioning that an extra accessory (or two) can "work" ... sometimes.

It's important to eat your vegetables ... even if they are just plastic.

Running down hill with reckless abandon is not a good idea!

Sometimes, you just have to get your feet wet ... even if the water is really cold and there's lots of goose poop and the rocks aren't exactly smooth.

Concentration is best achieved by sticking out your tongue! I have this same habit; you should see me when I am coloring :)

Sometimes prunes are required ... and they always work!

The only thing worse than being sick is not being able to make your child feel better when she's sick.

This is my first entry in MamaKat's weekly Writer's Workshop. I've been lurking for many months, but this is my first leap into the craziness :) And really, this post is more photography than writing, but hey, I've always been a tiptoe-er when it comes to taking the plunge.

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