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December 10th, 2008

Hello.

Thanks for sharing my excitement from the Patrick Dempsey phone call. You guys are so awesome. Now it just feels like a dream. Hey Patrick, if you’re reading this…call me, k? Thanks, sugarlips.

(think that will work?)

(Me either.)

Back to the read world, the winner of the Twilight Giveaway is Jennifer Irving, check your email!. Thanks to The Giveaway Connection for the great giveaway.

Secondly, I have a giveaway over here for a Poingo, (child’s reading tool) that is AWESOME. Three winners will be chosen!

Thirdly…I’m over here today, so come visit me, okay?

Good-bye.

Oh, Patrick

December 9th, 2008

This is going to be really difficult, this reliving my phone conversation with Patrick Dempsey because OH MY GOD it was better than I ever expected.

And I don’t mean to make you jealous or anything, in fact, the reason I didn’t tell you about the call sooner than last night was because I felt like I was showing off and I did not want to do that. But now, you want specifics, right?

cuz I got’em.

The call was incredible. Patrick talked about his new fragrance and his passion and he said saucy things like “Beth is so pretty and she smells good.” no. wait.

That’s not true.

Seriously, though, he just talked, kinda like we were all at the same dinner table. (how mcdreamy would that be?) It was very easy, breezy, very “we do this all of the time” type of thing except we don’t and neither does he.

Then they opened up the call for questions and Stephanie went first and she sounded all sweet and nice. And after a few more minutes and questions they said “next we have a question from Beth Flsdjfdljf.” And I said “Hi, My name is Beth Flsdjfdljf and my blog is called I Should Be Folding Laundry.”

And then he laughed. At the name of my blog.

Now it’s a very little known secret that a year after naming my blog I wanted to rename my blog because OHMYGOD IT’S SO LONG. I mean, who would want to type out such a long URL? Yes, I am that lazy. But, I didn’t change the name, obviously, because it was always true. I should ALWAYS be folding laundry. So, I kept it and I started to love it.

And today? After PATRICK DEMPSEY LAUGHED at the name of my blog? I vowed to name my next child “I Should Be Folding Laundry.” That’s how much I loved the name of it. And then, he did something completely unexpected.

He asked ME a question. Which he had not done to anybody.

He said “do you do a lot of laundry.”

And I sat there, like stunned, like “OHMYGODWHATISGOINGONWHOAREYOUIMDYING.” I replied “no, but I should be.”

And then we sat there, like the awkward silence before a kiss and I didn’t know what to do, do I throw up? or pee my pants? Can’t decide. I know! HOW ‘BOUT BOTH! But, instead, I jumped into my question, which was pre-written out.

And then he answered my question and I honestly have NO IDEA what he said because I was on the phone with Patrick Dempsey. I mean, seriously, people, did you really expect me to be able to listen? Because I couldn’t, it’s not my fault. He’s just so hot. And poetic. He is, he’s poetic.

Here was my question because I know you are wondering “was there a certain part of the fragrance creating process that was a must have for you? The shape of the bottle? The way you wanted the scent to make you feel? Anything that was a Patrick “must-have?”

So, he answered my question and then he did something else completely unexpected.

He asked me another question. He asked me about my passions. “what are you passionate about?”

And then I died.

And then he asked me ANOTHER QUESTION, he asked me if I liked the fragrance and then OHMYGOD I think I died twice.

Friends, I’m happy to tell you that I REALLY do love the fragrance, it’s so different, it’s subtle and unique, it’s lavender and pitchouli, mixed with pepper and awesomeness. It’s wonderful. So, I didn’t have to lie to him when PATRICK DEMSPEY ASKED ME WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT HIS FRAGRANCE.

Picture me: DEAD. Cause I was.

and then? HE ASKED ME ANOTHER QUESTION. WE WERE CONVERSATING and I’m not going to lie to you, I may have been a little bit turned on (IT’S NOT MY FAULT, I’M HUMAN.) because his voice is so amazing and so damn sexy, I mean, for real.

This time he asked me about the packaging. I answered him but for all I know I could have said “I like tacos” in response, I have no idea what I said.

And then he wished me a happy holiday.

So, let’s recap:

Patrick talked.

I died.

PERFECTION.

I think the call, which was recorded, will be available for us to listen to at some point, I’m just not sure when.

I’m excited that I get to give away a bottle of Unscripted, Patrick’s new fragrance to one of you. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post. Please tell me what you love about Patrick or something about cologne or how awesome your husband/boyfriend is. You know my rules: do not say “PICK ME OR ENTER ME” because ew.

You can also get additional entries by blogging about this giveaway or tweeting about it. Just leave a separate comment linking to your post or tweet.

ALSO – Avon is offering free shipping to all orders place via eRepresentative over $30! Unscripted is $32, so you can get shipping for free when you order it. Just use coupon code JINGLE30. Offer expires 1/31/09.

This contest will run until Monday, December 15th at 9:00 p.m CST. At which point a winner will be chosen.

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Also on the call:
Arianne and Amy and Steph, Michelle from Scribbit, 5 Minutes For Mom, Maria from Diary of a Blue Suit Mom, Kim from Jogging In Circles, Katja from Skimbaco Lifestyle, and Trisha from MomDot.

Pieces

December 8th, 2008

I have about five minutes to write something real quick before going to bed. So, how does a nice random post sound? Good?

God, I hope so. Cause that’s all I’ve got.

First…the winner of The Orange Bell jewelry is Melissa. What a lucky duck she is, don’t you think? I have about 3,213 more giveaways coming up, I plan to do all of them on my review blog because I don’t like the giveaway content blocking up the content on this blog. I know some of you don’t like giveaways, which is fine (and weird, because HELLO? GIVE.A.WAY.) But it’s so hard to turn these people down when they offer to give stuff away for free because I love you guys and I love being able to give you things. Know what I mean?

So, guess who I’m going to TALK to tomorrow on the phone? Any ideas?

No? Keep thinking….

Our kitchen “reconstruction” is almost done. Just some painting tomorrow and we’ll be back to normal. Ariel is sick which is sad because it’s just sad. She’s a very good sick girl, she blows her nose all of the time and knows the importance of orange juice, water and sleep. She’s all about being healthy. Today she tried my patience by asking me if I wanted to play Barbies 192 times and each time I said “no” because I’m 62 years old and I didn’t play Barbies when I was 6, so why would I now? And then I’d have to sit on the floor and do you know how long it takes me to stand back up? Oh man, my back hurts just thinking about it.

Have you figured out who I’m talking to tomorrow? I’ll have you a hint: SODAMNHOTITHURTS.

I took her to an after hours clinic tonight and it took FOREVER. It was strange because the doctor was male and he was “mature.” He kept saying “back then” as in, “back then we gave antibiotics for everything” and now “just some nasal spray should fix her right up.”

And the nurse? Well, if you follow me on twitter you know that she wore a nurse’s hat, like an old-fashioned one and it was just…strange. I wanted to ask her about it, like “so do you have to wear one?” or “how many bobby pins are you using exactly?“ or “has it ever fallen off while writing on charts?“ But I didn’t because as as weird as it was, it was also a little bit cute.

So, that’s it, that’s all I have for now and it took me more than five minutes but I won’t tell you how long exactly because it’s embarrassing how long it took me to write about nothing.

Except here’s something, tomorrow at noon, I’ll be on the phone with Patrick Dempsey. (it’s blog related, I’ll even have a Patrick Dempsey something giveaway!)

Yes, I’m serious. As a heart attack, which is what I’ll have as soon as I hear his incredibly beautiful and hunky voice.

OMG, I’m starting to hyper-ventilate just thinking about it, but don’t tell anyone because I’m going to be all aloof and nonchalant while on the phone.

It’s our secret? Okay? bye.

Holy SHIT. He’s so hot.

True

December 7th, 2008

The tree is up, the lights are on outside, the stockings hung, the evergreen candle burns.

Yesterday, the Christmas music played, as much as I could stand. We laughed about the holidays with the kids, we clapped at the excitement of the tree being placed in the car.

But I’m just not feeling that typical Christmas excitement that I feel every year. I know, I KNOW this holiday is another expected stumbling block. I KNOW what’s wrong with this year because I know what it’s missing.

But I’m remembering and trying to focus on what isn’t missing. My children. My husband. My home. My family. My friends; all of the blessings in my life. Sometimes, those blessings are in the form of a life, sitting still in my arms telling me how much they love me. Other times, the blessings are in the simplicity of sitting in my living room, listening to the heat kicking on, enjoying the silence of the moment. or of Brian bringing me my coffee in my favorite cup.

I’m so acutely aware of those two little angels who ARE with us, at all times. Yesterday, Ariel was decorating our patio window with Christmas stickers, she put two little birds together. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love seeing birds and butterflies, they instantly make me think of James and Jake. I told Ariel how sweet those two little birds were because they made me think of James and Jake. I typically would have not said that to her, but I said it and that made her so happy. She then placed stars all around the birds and said they were in heaven.

While decorating the tree, I placed two golden butterfly ornaments that I purchased back in September on the tree. The kids instantly said “for James and Jake.” Those boys, they were with us for sure yesterday, while decorating the tree. Maybe not with us in the sense that we’d prefer, but with us, nonetheless.

Every sweet moment of feeling them near us is a moment I treasure and hold with me so tightly.

So, even though I may not be feeling the holiday spirit that I typically feel around this time of year, maybe it’s so I can focus on what’s REALLY important. Not the lights or the gifts or whatever else that can be purchased. But the TRUE gifts, the gifts that can’t be replaced. Whether they are in our arms or in our hearts, those gifts, THOSE GIFTS are the gifts that I want this year.

Nothing else.

I feel their love, their abundant, amazing love. It’s so beautiful; I am so grateful.

decking

December 6th, 2008

Last night we headed out to buy ourselves the perfect (FAKE) Christmas tree. It only took us three stores, which is a record, (A RECORD!) for us. For the first time in my life, I just wanted a nice, basic tree. And we found just that.

We bought one last year, but it was so big and annoying. It didn’t help that last Christmas I was plagued with morning sickness all night long (when the Christmas lights were on) and the mere sight of it made me ill…very, very ill. Needless to say, I had no desire, NONE, to put that tree up. Not only did it annoy me, but it was just a reminder of last year. Last year when everything was so beautiful, despite being so sick. And despite having the most annoying tree ever.

Fortunately, I have the most patient, understanding and loving husband ever. When we purchased the tree last year, it was THE TREE!, the one to LAST TEN YEARS! Except, oops, stuff happens, right? I’m so lucky he loves me as much as he does.

So, today we are busy putting up fake trees all over the house and lighting candles and playing music. Doesn’t that sound romantic? It would be more romantic, except I have a stiff neck, but who needs a good neck in order to have fun, right?

Anyway, my point is? I’m closing this here computer and decking our halls (despite the dust and the island in our living room), so my The Orange Bell giveaway? Extended 24 hours, you have until tomorrow evening to enter, so HURRY IT UP, WILL YOU?

Goodbye, I love you, Happy Holidays.

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