New on the pod.

Is this cheesy? I love the new single by Pink. Glitter in the Air. I wish I knew how to play the piano just so I could play this song.

Last five minutes....

I feel like this blog has turned into a tv blog. But I usually write about finales and what not, and this is definitely the season for it. Last night was one of the best for me. You probably don't watch it, but you should be, because Breaking Bad has become the highlight of our Sunday nights.

It's an AMC original series, very character driven but the plot holds its own quite well. Last night was the season finale and I was on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE time. And the end, what a great scene! Jesse in tears as he's forced to shoot an innocent man to save Walt. Walt about to be executed with just one ace up his sleeve, Jesse. I'm not even gonna mention last week's final five minutes! Wow. I won't go into any more details but just to add that it's definitely a show you can get into.

It's now in its fourth season (which won't air until next year) but it would be a great series to watch on dvd, back to back. The first two seasons are a good mix of drama and dark comedy. But these last few episodes have definitely leaned toward the drama.

I'm a bit sad that it's ending for a while but on the bright side, True Blood premiered tonight as well. So, Sunday's are still all good. Oh and speaking of Sundays, save the date! July 25th. Mad Men. Be there.

Just bloggin'

The cutest baby...fin.

O-M-G

I loved it. I loved it. I loved it. I loved it.

The way they juxtapositioned Jack's death with their scene at the church and his realization that he died. And when he closed his eyes and the show came to an end and came full circle. I LOVED IT!

It did make me a little sad to think that Jin and Sun never got to raise their daughter and that John never got to be with Helen. And seeing John remember his life when he wiggled his foot made me remember how much I missed the old island Locke. But I think it ended just the way I wanted it to. You know I'm a stickler for unanswered questions but I think I'm satisfied with what we were given.

I think some people will be upset with how the show ended but I liked it because since its inception the show has been more about the characters and their personal journey than the island and its strange backstory (and that's coming from a sci-fi nerd....so....there).

It's fitting that in it's last few minutes, the show focused on the characters and let the remaining secrets of the island to interpretation.

I'm going to go watch the last five minutes and cry all over again.

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Snow time.

Instead of sulking about the snow Brian embraced the cold weather and went snow tubing with Lily for the first time.

Walkin in a Winter Wonderland

Last night it snowed. It snowed more than it had in quite a while, approximately 20 inches. As I was cozy inside I looked out of our bedroom windows into the harsh blizzard and thought how lucky I was to have a warm home, children to snuggle with and food to eat. While the snow came down we watched 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' and '9'. It's funny how such cold weather can make you feel all warm inside.

We're home.

Meet Eloise Matilda Place. Born Janurary 21st, 2010, at 11:35 am.
Born 6lbs 6oz with blue eyes and blond hair. (That last one shocked me!)
You'll see more of us later. For now we are recovering at home. Thank you for all your kind words! I loved reading them through the haze of Percocet:)

Pica

For the past month I've been experiencing the pregnancy symptom known as Pica. Which is basically a medical disorder characterized by an appetite for substances largely non-nutritive (e.g. metal, clay, coal, soil, chalk, paper, soap, mucus, ash, gum, etc.) Isn't that strange? One thing in particular....bath salts. The smell is intoxicating. I'd equate the urge to smell and eat them to a strong pregnancy craving for pickles and ice cream.

Specifically, this brand and smell. Lucky Chic Mandarin White Orchid Bath Salts. Brian bought some as a stocking stuffer last year at Big Lots. I ran out just as I realized how much I craved the smell. When I told Brian he went out and found more and surprised me with them for Christmas. It was the BEST $2 ever spent!

My only problem is keeping myself from actually eating them. I wonder if I'll feel this way after the baby is born? Has anyone else experienced similar urges while pregnant?

Farewell Charming Christmas Chill

When it's Christmas and cold everything is charming and lovely. The moment December 26th hits that enchanting nippy nose weather turns into something more depressing and bitter.

This morning we woke up to find all of our Christmas garbage that we set out the night before scattered across the lawn and several of our neighbors lawns. Our recycling bin is no where to be found. And it's so cold I can't imagine going outside to pick it all up.

I also want to go out to the fabric store and buy something for a 50s maternity dress I have in mind but the wind is blowing so violently and the only thing that feels comfortable on are dresses. It's one of those days.

I might have to put on a pair of snowpants to do some errands.