I wasn’t a photographer at their wedding. Just a friend with her camera and a slightly annoying obsession with the bride. I’ve said it before: I just can’t resist taking photos at a wedding, even if I have to duck behind bushes so as not to annoy the real photographer.
That’s better. They’ve waited a long time for this day. He looks delightfully relieved.
guess what I did yesterday?
September 21, 2008
Friends Forever
September 19, 2008
So you know how last week I did a post about touring a real, live TV show set? And you know how at the end I asked y’all if any of you had done the same? And you know how I specifically asked if anyone had been to a taping of Friends? Well, guess what? His Girl is totally my favorite person to be jealous of today because she has been to a taping and she’s talking all about it today on her blog. So if you miss the Friends or if you just want to discover a great blogger, head on over and check her out. You won’t be disappointed. Well, you might, seeing as how you can’t get tickets to see a live taping because they haven’t taped this show in four years. But hearing stories like this helps us keep the Friends alive forever! Could I BE any more cheesy? I think not.
poor Nuby
September 18, 2008
Now that I’ve thrown out all my sippy cups, some of you sent me a helpful link to discern which Nuby cups are BPA free and which are not. It’s too late for me, but save yourselves, people. This site has photos so you don’t have to know the difference between standard, non-drip, tinted feeding system and the no spill gripper cup. Just look at the photos and see if they match what is in your cabinet.
Our poor Nubys. Turns out they were innocent afterall. Now I feel guilty for being all blamey towards them. Oh well. We did get the BPA free Nalgenes, though. A nice upgrade. That’s what I get for watching the news from the treadmill. Can’t get my Nubys straight.
Dear Nuby Sippy Cup,
September 18, 2008
You have been an important part of our morning and evening routines for over four years. As I wrapped my arms of comfort and safety around my little ones before they went to bed, you were their constant companion. You are pink. You are blue. You are cheap at Wal-Mart. You never once complained about those sharp teeth that habitually gnawed on your soft, chewy spout. Thousands of ounces of juice and milk have nourished my children because of you.
Unfortunately, Matt Lauer tells me you are poisonous.
As I collected your growing family of 16 and threw you in my trash, I confess my heart was flooded with equal parts nostalgia and betrayal. My children have loved you, carried you to preschool, Sunday school, the gym and family picnics. You have been there for the birthdays, the holidays, even the sick days. And what do they get in return? A tripled risk of cardiovascular disease and a heightened proclivity to diabetes.
No mother should have to explain to her children that their beloved sippy cups are dangerous. It is mean. There has been a positive side to your downfall, however: a shiny, green, not-quite-cheap, BPA free Nalgene water bottle that will last forever. And lots of extra room on the top rack of my dishwasher that has otherwise been crowded out by you and your 15 family members.
I am disappointed, Nuby. And although you are no longer welcome here, you will be dearly missed.
Emily
