Molly’s blog

Yesterday Mom, Jacks and I (along with our regular Ordway Show seeing friends) went to go see "Singin' in the Rain." It was amazing. It could be because it's my favorite movie ever, or that they made it rain on stage, or that every single part of the show was EXACTLY like the movie. Either way, it was amazing!

We (Natalie, Gina, Ann, Gracie & I) went to see “Up” this weekend. Shocker, I CRIED! I now want a dog that talks, a chubby little boy scout and a cane with tennis balls.

Please go see this movie.

-Next time you're at Walt Disney World for more than a day, hide a penny anywhere, under a trash can, on top of a partition in a bathroom, etc., chances are, it will be gone the next day! Supervisors use this trick every once in a while to see if the cleaning crew is doing their job.

-Every night the maintenance staff hoses down the park with over 120 degree water so all the gum will melt off of the mid-ways and cue-lines.

-The Magic Kingdom can hold 100,000 people. Although they close the parking lots when it reaches 75,000, guests can still catch buses from the resorts.

-For every three trees you see in the Magic Kingdom, there is one tree "behind the scenes" that is the similar size and looks. These trees are kept in case a tree is damaged during a storm it can be replaced at night without anyone knowing it was missing!

-Until Animal Kingdom was finished, Epcot was the single largest area on property, even bigger than the Magic Kingdom.

-Mickey Mouse's original name was Mortimer but Lillian convinced him to change "Mortimer" to "Mickey. Disney later used a character named Mortimer Mouse as Mickey's Rival in 1936.

-The password to the invasion at Normandy was "Mickey Mouse."

-There is one man that lives on the Disney property who is not a member of the "Disney" family. He would not sell his property to Disney during the big buy out. His house is located by the waste treatment plant, and is behind some rather large bunkers.

-A portion of the land that Disney bought for Walt Disney World was used during WW II by the US Navy to test new bombs.

-Unbeknownst to the outside world... there is a sundial in the Team Disney building. The "silo" is actually the world's largest sundial. The interior is totally hollow and open to the sky. The time is read by looking at the shadows on the interior wall in relation to the time markings.

The most fullfilling thing I do all year.

Congratulations Joann, Mary & Grandma!!

  -Almay One Coat Triple Effect Mascara

I enjoy the crap out of this stuff. I used to use Cover Girl VolumeExact Mascara (which I also HIGHLY recommend), but it started irritating my eyes, so I switched to Almay and have used it ever since.

 -Kenra Volume Spray 25

Greatest. Hairspray. Ever. Even in Florida the humidity doesn’t stand a chance.

 -Suave Professional Healthy Curls Mousse

I am a total hair product snob. I admit it. But this mousse is amazing. AND it’s less than $3 at Walmart. Perfect!

 -Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream

Lasts through hand washing and isn’t greasy. I’ve tried other kinds and I keep going back to this one.

 -Bed Head Curls Rock

This is the best hair product for people with curly, slightly frizzy hair. It’s amazing. I wouldn’t lie about hair products for curly hair, would I?

 -Mary Jane Crocs

I know that everyone has mixed reviews on Crocs. I know they aren’t the most attractive pair of shoes out there. However, you should probably try a pair out at least once. I can’t guarantee it, but I would be shocked if you didn’t find them to be insanely comfortable. Plus, they are perfect for walking around Walt Disney World, not that I’ve ever done this.

 -The Ped Egg

I wish I was kidding about this, but it’s amazing. It seriously works.

 -Spalon Montage: Madison

I might be biased, but I would look like Gilda Radner if it weren’t for Madison at Spalon Montage in Woodbury. I adore her. I sit in her chair; give maybe one or two things I am looking for in my cut, and BAM! It’s perfect. Seriously, I love her. Go to her. Now.

 -OPI Nailpolish

When I worked for Trade Secret, I used to be able to name all of the colors and if a woman had a color on, tell her exactly what one she was wearing. I ruled. I’m a wee bit out of practice, but still love this polish. It stays on, it’s shiny – LOVE it. Personal favorites: Malaga Wine, Lincoln Park After Dark, I’m not really a waitress, Up the Amazon without a paddle , Romeo & Joliet  and Jewel of India.

 -Seche Vite Fast Drying Top Coat

This top coat is AMAZING! Dries that polish lickity split and helps the color not chip.

 -Creative Nail Design

Sticky and Super Shiny – essentials to a mani/pedi. Sticky is probably the greatest base coat out there. Super Shiny is great to use as a top coat the days after the mani/pedi to freshen up the color and to give it more shine.

  -Abercrombie Scarves

*hangs head shamefully* I know, I know. It’s Abercrombie, but these scarves are fantastic. Thanks to my sister Kristie who works for Abercrombie, I was introduced to these suckers this winter and have loved them ever since. They are soft, smell amazing and actually do keep you warm. Who knew?

 -Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss

This is one of the only glosses I can find that doesn’t have a nasty taste to it, plus it actually lasts. I heart this stuff.

 -Midnight Fantasy by Britney Spears

I’m not proud of this either, but this shit smells amazing!

I want money, lots and lots of money …

I made the giant first step in becoming an adult. I went to the bank to find out what I will qualify for to buy my own townhouse. It ended up being a HUGE confidence booster and made me realize ‘I CAN do this.’ I have some more saving to do, but I can honestly see this happening before 2009 ends. I am insanely excited about it and can’t wait to start painting, having sleepovers with my girls, putting up the fun decorations I have packed in boxes at Mom’s house. I’m not ready for the emotional roller coaster I will be on when this whole thing goes into full swing, but it will be good.

Bye, bye baby, baby goodbye …

I understand that they are not my girls. We do not share the same DNA. I can’t claim them on my taxes. But I love them like they were my own.  I really don’t know what I am going to do when I don’t get to see them every single day.  One morning I stupidly thought about how weird it’s going to be for them when I move out. Stupid, I know. I think leaving them will be the worst part (emotionally) of getting my own place. Ok, so maybe I won’t move out. The Stangls’ need their Mary Poppins.

No soup for you!

In the Stangl/Kaehler household, we are no longer eating ANYTHING after 8pm. This is dumb.  Especially the nights I work until 6pm. There is no opportunity for snackage. Thankfully, there have been only a few times that Gina and I have sneakily snacked after the 8:00 hour. Muwhahahahaha!

“That’s not my name…”

I made the decision today, and purchased the starter set that I have been eyeing for the past month and a half. The whole transaction ended up being $65.00, so let’s hope momma can actually make these like she wants. Once I get everything, I’ll let you all know. If all goes well, I’ll become addicted and start taking orders immediately.

Say wha?!

Here are some painfully cute things my girls have been saying over the past few months. Enjoy!

- I usually tell Nattie that when she doesn’t listen, it hurts my ears and then I’ll make some over dramatic movement to emphasize how much my ears are hurting. One night at dinner, she wasn’t eating her dinner and had issues listening to Mama and Daddy.  One of them said something along the lines of “You need to start listening better.” Nattie’s response to that was to turn to me and say “Molly, do your ears hurt real bad?” Confused by this at first, I then realize she actually thinks that when she doesn’t listen, my ears will start to hurt. I nod and cover my ears. To which she says “It’s because I’m not listening. I’ll be good.”

-I’m going to try to set this up in the least stupid sounding way. One VERY boring day at work, my friend Nichole and I were looking for castles for sale. I demanded that the one I would buy had a dungeon and a mote. Fast forward to dinner at home. I’m telling Brian and Gina about my completely ridiculous demands when it comes to my future castle; arms flying all over trying to make my point, when Nattie says, completely stone faced “I have a castle, it’s in my playroom.” WHAT?! I’m telling you, this kid is on a roll lately.

-Next time you see Macie, ask her what Amber’s (daycare lady) dogs name is. It’s fantastically cute. Also, show her a bunch of different colored something or another’s and ask her what colors they are. That’s fun too!

We fight because we love

Last month marks a momentous occasion in mine and Gina’s relationship. We had our first fight and got drunk together.

The drinking was a riot! We have decided we should start doing that more often. Not an unhealthy often (despite my conquest to be on A&E’s Intervention), just a “Let’s have some fun” often.

The fighting was the least amount of fun I have ever had. I would rather have my gall bladder removed again, than fight with her. It ended up being a good thing (if that’s possible) and we are more in tune to each other. Seriously, we are a married couple, I should probably change my Facebook status. During the whole debacle, I realized how important she really is to me. Not that I didn’t know that before, but it was one of those moments where you realize what life could be like without her. I would not, could not survive without her in my life. This was also difficult seeing as how my other best friend’s best friend is no longer with us, and started thinking about how he does it. You amaze me B, clearly I could not do what you have done and will continue to do.

Anyway, I digress. My point is, I love you G. You know this, so there’s really no point in telling you again. But thank you for every single thing you do for me. I would truly be lost without you.

“I did not shoplift the pootie.”

Greatest movie quote ever. Don’t argue with me. It’s freaking hilarious.

Auntie Mo

I am impatiently awaiting the arrival of my two “nephews.” I want them here, right now. And as we all know, everything is pretty much always all about me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Truly Amazing.

Where is your cell phone?  there

 Your significant other?  rosemount (this would be Gina. If you need to ask why, you don't know us very well)

 Your hair?  piggies

 Your mother?  sleeping

 Your father?  working

 Your favorite things?  sleep

 Your dream last night?  dentist

 Your favorite drink?  coke

 Your dream/goal?  love

 What room are you in?  cube

 Your hobby?  vacationing

 Your fear?  rejection

 Where do you want to be in 6 years?  mom 

 Where were you last night?  upstairs

 Something that you aren't?  confident

 Muffins?  blueberry

 Wish list item?  house

 Last thing you did?  laughed

 Your pets?  yorkies

 Friends?  BLESSED

 Your life?  perfect

 Your mood?  good

 Missing someone?  always

 Drinking?  coke

 Smoking?  ish

 Your car?  Maude

 Something you're not wearing?  helmet

 Your favorite store?  Target

 Your favorite color?  red

 When is the last time you cried?  Saturday

 Where do you go to over and over? bathroom 

 Five people who email me regularly?  B&G

 My favorite place to eat?  Carrabbas