Randoms 'round Here...

Last night I found myself getting really frustrated over something Big Daddy was doing and in the middle of my little fit I stopped and said, "I am so tired of having this argument over and over with you in my head because I keep forgetting to bring it up when you are around!" We both almost fell over laughing. I love that he totally "gets me" and it doesn't bother me that he never gets upset when I do stupid stuff like that. The man is a pillar of optimism and a loving and gentle reminder not to sweat the small stuff. I love that about him.

Jordan has been working on a really challenging puzzle off and on for about 4 weeks. This is the biggest most complicated puzzle that she has tried. The girl loves puzzles and does them all the time. She never just sits and watches a TV program unless we are lazing about as a family watching a movie or something. Whenever she is in her game room watching her TV she is also working on a puzzle. ANYWAY today I asked her about the puzzle noticing that she had really made some progress on it this weekend. She said, "This is a hard one. I keep telling myself not to give up!" First I told her how impressed I was with her "stick-to-it-ness" and then asked her if she wanted a little help. She smiled and said, "No thanks, I really like the feeling I get when I finish something that was hard to do." Serious proud mama moment. I love that kid.

My pregnant sister Meg is having an 8 Day Mexican Food Fiesta (check it out fast she goes private on March 1st). The girl is totally obsessed with food, she always has been and she is a size ZERO until the day she gives birth (insert me being jealous here). She has figured out how to make some food that would put Cafe Rio to shame...AND she shared the recipes on her blog. Big Daddy is jealous. He loves Mexican food and sometimes I feel like I should be better at making Mexican food (since he is half Mexican). Jordan also loved the idea of this Mexican Food Fiesta but knowing I am not the biggest fan of Mexican food she asked if we could "at least make Mexican One Dish". It is a casserole type of Mexican dish that doesn't take any time to make but gives you some of the "flavors" of Mexican food AND BONUS it is Aunt Meg's recipe...sooo tonight we made it. I have to tell you, Jordan can make this recipe without my help, she jumped right in and did it all, no problem. It MIGHT just end up being my new "go to meal" on days that I don't feel like cooking. Here is the RECIPE ! It just so happens it was also the FIRST thing J made for her Cooking With Jordan episodes.

We are almost done with the questions you all left for us in celebration of our 400 Posts We have been working on them over dinner for the last few nights..oh the conversations they have sparked! VERY fun! I can't wait to share the answers with y'all.

Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap is just around the corner. 1 week until all packages will be in the mail and L-O-V-E will be spread not only all over the United States but also New Zealand, Germany and the UK. With over 100 people participating I am impressed with how well it has all come together and how confident I feel that EVERYONE participating is on board to make this the best swap ever...so fun! I would like to know what theme I should use for the next swap I host. Please leave your suggestions and I will put a poll on my sidebar soon...I am thinking the next swap will happen in April.

Well I guess that is it for now! I hope your week is off to a great start!

PS blogger or google keep dropping people from the list of blogs I am following. THIS is REALLY frustrating. I know I also keep losing followers, I lost 11 overnight...so if you notice I have dropped off of your follower list PLEASE let me know. It's not me it's google blogger!!