The Armadillo Tales

Makeover

Just trying a new look ... I thought it was time for a makeover.   Wish Typepad had those themes over at VOX.

Sharing from VOX

Let's make a list.  What are 20 things in your life that you're grateful for? 
Inspired by wyndslash.vox.com.

1. my first born

2. my 2nd born

3. my husband

4. my family back home

5. my friends

6. my animal companions (2 dogs, 2 cats and especially my beloved Lucy who passed away a year ago)

7. financial comfort

8. double strollers

9. affordable and stylish diaper bags

10. Fisher Price swings

11. hair color

12. TIVO

13. bite size chocolate chip cookies from The Cookie Corner

14. Netflix

15. video IPod

16. my car

17. my Baby Bjorn and Moby Wrap

18. pacifiers

19. epidurals/pain killers

20. TARGET!   TARGET!   TARGET!

From VOX's QOTD ...

What time period would you have lived in, if you could have lived at any time?

One of my favorite all time movies is Gosford Park.   It is a drama with mulitple storylines set in 1932 England.   The movie tells the stories of the lives of the upstairs guests and downstairs servants at a party in a country house in England.      Since watching this movie I've been curious as to what life would be like if I lived both "upstairs" and "downstairs".    What would my life be like if I had servants who tended to my every need or if it was the other way around.   Could I follow the strict rules that the servants had to follow every day, for little money and practically no free time?   I highly doubt that.  I have to honestly say that I am lazy by nature.  One of my least attractive qualities.   Therefore to answer the question, I would like to have lived in the "upstairs" world of English royalty in the 1930's.    To have numerous people serving my every whim and need would be quite an experience.    My favorite hired help? ... The cook of course ...

VOX: QOTD

Here's VOX's Question of the Day that I thought I'd share here ...

If you could open any sort of restaurant, what would it be like?

Strange you may think but since I'm a mama, my restaurant would be the ultimate in kid-friendly, not to mention a bit parent-friendly as well.   In fact I wouldn't call it a restaurant of sorts, more like a cafe.   You know, something that serves sandwiches, kid-friendly meals, homestyle meals, coffee, soft drinks, pastries, etc ...   Sorry no PB&J ... have to think about our peanut-allergy affected little ones.  My cafe would be a very casual place that offers a comfy environment.    I'd place a few sofas here and there as well.   Mainly for the parents that want just a cup of coffee and a sweet pastry.     I think rather than have servers, I'll just have a counter where people could come up and order.   Sometimes I find that easier as a parent because then I don't have to wait for my server to come back so I can get my refill of diet coke, etc ...   

Of course I'd have the mandatory kid play area.   This would be a fenced off area where I'd set up a fun and SAFE compact kids play structure.   Maybe some play/pretend tables as well.   There will be toys spread out here and there.    This way the parents have someplace to take their youngsters in case they catch a bout of the fussiness blues.   Rarely happens right?   Yeah, right (in a sarcastic tone).   

If I ever happen to come across at least $250,000 of disposable income I would love to open up a cafe like this.   You know, hire a couple of people to help me plan and set this up.  Now that would be a dream!

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