Women everywhere....insert cheers here.

I got this in an email...had to share.

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?

Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

OMG....

For those of you who are wondering why I get all worked up over the guys....here is your answer.



One word....HOT!

That is all!

It's Official...

I have completely lost my mind. I blame it on those five amazing men from Boston! With every post, I get more and more excited and a little more insane. D's parties, Joe Mac's upcoming tour, Danny's new album, Jordan Idol, and Jon's feet(don't ask)...they are all a daily occurrence in my life and I love it! I am constantly trying to figure out how to get to these events, even though I know that there is no possible way for me to do so.

Today, they announce a Toys for Tots drive in Boston. They first thing I do...try to figure out how to get there. Do I drive or do I fly...how much is my bonus going to be...it should be enough right?? I have dates, times, and prices....what I don't have is the money or the time off of work. These things did not come to my attention until my mother told me that it was too close to Christmas to go anywhere.

My bonus check was meant to be for the kids. I wanted to make sure that they got some really cool stuff for Christmas. The guys announce a concert and I throw all of that out the window for the possibility to be there. Really? Why would I even think about using that money for myself?

I have already decided on and confirmed my spot on the cruise next May. There is no way I am going to miss that!!! I will be putting out quite a bit of money for that, but it is a once in a lifetime opportunity that may have to happen more than once LOL. I have been to two concerts in the last year and even ended up with extra(Thanks to a tall, dark, and handsome man from Boston). It was more than I could ever ask for and I love him even more for that one night.

I think I am trying to rationalize here, but it isn't working. I want to be there so bad, it hurts. I miss them. Even though I can talk to them everyday and listen to the music whenever I want, it isn't the same as being there with them. I have no idea how I got through the last 15 years without them. When I was younger, they were my whole world. Now, they have returned to that status. Sure, my family will always come first, but they are right there at the top with them.

Because of them, I have met some amazing people. I have gained true friendships with people I would have never been able to meet. The power that these men have over us is amazing. We are all school girls again, giddy at the sight and sound of them. I really hope this feeling stays around for a while. I hope that the guys realize that we aren't going to let them go as easily this time around.

The Baby is Growing Up....

So, I am sitting at the computer when Xander comes up to me and says "Mom, my tooth is wiggly." I smile at him and he let's me feel his tooth. I say, "Cool....now you can get your grown up teeth." At this point, the typical questions start pouring out. Is my tooth going to fall out? Can I still eat without my tooth? Is it going to hurt?

After I reassure him that he is going to be fine and that it is a good thing for his baby teeth to fall out, he goes about his business. But, not before making the funniest comment ever.....I was explaining that everyone loses their baby teeth...even his dad. He says to me, "Mom...Daddy's teeth just come out of his mouth already." (Insert a ton of laughter here) Xander's dad has dentures due to problems that could not be fixed.

My son is very observant. I needed the laugh, that's for sure.