Sex and the City

Thanks to Amanda's initiative to buy tickets way in advance and her mother's forethought to head to the theatre early to reserve a row of seats, the Sex and the City premiere was fantastic. The movie theatre itself was completely overrun by hundreds of giddy women who haven't shared a common guilty pleasure like this since the wedding of Luke and Laura (1981, hello)...if you didn't know what caused the excitement, you may have confused the whole event for a Tampax convention.

For those of you who are fans of the show, or who have an ounce of estrogen in your body, the show does not disappoint. The fashion, the friends, and the hillarity are all perfect; so much so that for the first time in my entire life, I want to go see it again in the theatre.

In my mind, the only bad parts were Jennifer Hudson's horrible acting skills and Samantha's plotline....both a bit of a letdown, though the movie was still fantastic.

AND....

there is already talk of a sequel.

According to Hollywood.com:

HOLLYWOOD - The producers of the Sex and the City movie are so convinced it will be a hit, they have already begun planning for a sequel. The movie's star, Sarah Jessica Parker--who has been filming the big-screen version of the hit comedy in New York City for the past two months--is said to be eager to exercise the sequel option written into her contract, which stipulates she will reprise her role as Carrie Bradshaw should studio bosses plan a film follow-up.

An on-set source tells British newspaper The Mail on Sunday, "The producers are already working on a script for a second movie--they are so convinced the first will be a hit. They are exercising the sequel option in all of the stars' contracts. "They want it to be a franchise and think they can stretch it over at least three movies."

Please, please, please let it be true.

Profile of a Parent

I finally convinced him.....

Profile of a Parent

Name: John, Daddy, Deli

Father of: Olivia (3y) and Joseph (346d)


What You Did Before You Were Someone’s Daddy: Whatever I wanted, with permission from my wife.


What You Do For Yourself Now: Read IBD at night and check my Fantasy Baseball League.

What is your favorite thing about being a father? Knowing that when I come home from work, I’ll always have a little girl who will ask “Daddy, what do you got for me?” and a son who will laugh hysterically at the sight of me.

What is the one thing you wish you’d known before you had children? How much foul language I used, which I know have to censor

What would you do with an extra free hour in your day? Sleep, or pick weeds.


Who are your go-to people when you have parenting questions? The administrator of this fine blog.


What is the one thing your child(ren) do that always makes you smile? Talking to my daughter on the phone, watching my son attack food like Godzilla does Tokyo, and when they both toot.


Who is your favorite fictional mother? Angelina Jole (she’s not real)

If you could be someone you know for a day, who would it be? Ryan Seacrest

If you could ban people from doing something, what would it be? Going to see the Sex In The City movie.

If you could make one mixed CD that would be the only music you could listen to for the rest of your life, what songs would you put on it? “Even Flow” Pearl Jam, “Voodoo Child” Jimi Hendrix, “Simple Man” Lynard Skynard, “Sweet Emotion” Aerosmith, “Straight Outta’ Compton” N.W.A., “Moon River” Andy Williams, “Hypnotize” Notorious B.I.G., “Plush” S.T.P., “I Alone” Live, “Baby Got Back” Sir Mix A Lot, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” Michael Jackson, “Baba O’Reilly” The Who, “Summertime” DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince

**My supply of Parent Profiles has officially run out!!! Please send in your responses to the above questions, along with a picture to: dalessandrochristine@gmail.com

Making Memories

Yesterday we celebrated my daughter's 3rd birthday party and oh, what a blast she had. We were lucky enough to be surrounded by good weather, an accomodating pony, and friends and family that prove to be the best presents of all.

Special thanks to amanda-inthetrenches for inspiring me with the slideshow effect.

Quote of the Day

"A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart." ~Author Unknown

Picture of the Day

Having accepted the fact that she would not be getting an alpaca for her 3rd birthday, the small wonder settled for secondary delight in a pregnant pony.

Thanks to everyone* who came out to help us celebrate O's special day......

Yee Haw.

And by everyone, I also mean the farmhands whose supply of tractors and school buses further enhanced the party's overriding theme.

Because I Didn't Know Anything Until I Knew You

For my little miss....

Happy Birthday!!!

To my favorite girl:
Happy 3rd Birthday!!!!!

"A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future." ~Author Unknown