So What Wednesday...Teenager Edition...

So What if there are parts of me that like having teenagers more than toddlers.  I realize they might not be as cute but they can wipe their own butts, feed themselves and stay home alone...sometimes freedom can trump cute little faces.  Yes I just said that and yes that might make me a terrible mother but let's face it...true story...

So What if teenage drivers are as stressful as a newborn baby.  The difference is your life is in their hands instead of the other way around and at 15 or 16 with raging hormones I don't always think that is the best idea...

So What if I think that being a teenager with the technology they have now is harder than it was when I was their age.  I don't think it was God's plan to put hand sized computers that take pictures, send messages and have instant access to anything in the hands of teens (or anyone for that matter).   Sometimes less information is more...just saying...

So What if knowing that I am now the annoying parent that mine once where is hard for me.  Somehow I still see myself as being semi-cool (I said semi) but quickly realize with the roll of an eye that I am SOOO not.  Damn it!!...

So What if the expense of teenagers is crazy!!!  How in the hell can people who have only been on the earth for less than a quarter of their life cost so much???  Anyone??  Anyone??...

So What if my sisters might be the only ones (besides me) who know what movie reference (from our teens) that Anyone??  Anyone?? comes from and yes that just shows how nerdy we are which also may make you realize why my kids think I am totally uncool...

There it is.  Teens can suck it right out of you.  Sweet teen-

So What Wednesday...Television Edition...

So What if the Real Housewives of Orange County are about as crazy as they come but somehow watching them makes me happy (guilty pleasures people).  When your biggest dilemma is what kind of champagne (aka Champs) to order, designing a 20,000 square foot home (no that isn't a mistake) and what island your next trip will include then I'm intrigued.  Not really sure what that says about me...and yes...I could be the crazy one...

So What if I'm ready for the new season of Sons of Anarchy already.  For all of you fellow SOA lovers there is really only one word...JAX...

So What if there might be another show I watch just for the eye candy.  Eric and Jesse on E! is a must watch.  If you haven't seen it yet then google Eric Decker and I'm positive you will be tuning in on Sunday...holy cow does that boy have good genes...

So What if I just don't think that Erin Andrews was the right choice to replace Brooke Burke on Dancing with the Stars.  It seriously has me not wanting to tune in...

So What if my nephew and I have lengthy conversations about Ragnar and Rollo on the Vikings.  Grader and I love this show and although I'm surprised they allow some of the scenes on network TV ...I still LOVE IT anyway...

So What if I'm sure it doesn't surprise you that the Food Network is my favorite channel.  First of all I just have to say that Ree Drummond rocks it!  Then there are those chefs on Chopped can somehow turn jelly beans, kale, anchovies and tortilla strips into an amazing appetizer...how is that even possible?...   

There you have it...I watch crazy rich women, hot boys, a host that sucks, Viking brothers who sometimes want to kill one another and food.  I can't explain it peeps...it is what it is.  Sweet TV-

So What Wednesday...

So What if "So What Wednesday" is coming to you on Friday.  I still have Christmas decorations on my front entry at home people...a couple of days is nothing...

So What if my son deciding not to play football is heartbreaking.  I'm pretty sure I was born to be a football mama...what in the hell am I supposed to do now?  Get over it...ya...well...I'm trying...


So What if two migraines in less than two weeks is completely crappy.  Why must my head hurt...ALL.OF.THE.TIME???...

So What if I have planned on weight lifting at the gym for weeks and for some reason I just can't seem to get there.  I will go on Monday...I will go on Monday....I will go on Monday...

So What if I might like my Iphone more...alright...A LOT more than I thought I would.  I will admit that looking back I realize that I should have upgraded before my old phone was ancient enough to go into a museum...

So What if Mini Cadbury Eggs might just be the best holiday candy EVER.  I knew there was reason I liked Easter candy being in the stores for 3+ months...

So What if my niece and nephew spending the night made my kids and I realize that our need to stay up all night isn't something that is enjoyed by everyone.  I literally thought my kids were going to go crazy when the lights were out by 9 p.m..  Please tell me were are not the only ones who stay up way too late... 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone.  Sweet Easter-

So What Wednesday...Broken Ankle Edition...

So What if the weekend that was supposed to be fun turned out being one of the worst EVER.  Broken bones and dislocations 3 hours into a trip is unacceptable...

So What if the fact that I needed a shot for a migraine before we even headed out on our trip might have been God telling us that we shouldn't have gone.  I'm sorry Amus...we should have listened...

So What if my parents think that Aimee missing her tattoo appointment with a broken ankle was the good that came from the situation.  I hate to break it to them but I'm pretty sure the next time she gets a chance she will be getting two...

So What if in route to the hospital we accidentally called another Ryan that is in my phone at 1 a.m. instead of the Ryan we were supposed to.  I'm sorry "wrong" Ryan...we were a little stressed...

So What if I got a lecture from the nurse in the emergency room that we should have called an ambulance.  Honestly...it never crossed my mind.  Sorry cranky nurse but I still stand by my decision to take her in myself...

So What if the Security Guard who greeted us at the ER entrance wanted to know..."What are you here for?"  When I told him that my sister had a broken ankle he asked me, "Are you sure?".  It literally took him taking a look for himself before he realized I wasn't lying.  I know I'm not a doctor but seriously...it was pretty obvious...

So What if I am completely traumatized by the events of the weekend.  One of things I was not blessed with was an ability to handle situations that involve hospitals, broken bones, putting bones back in place, needles, etc...I try but I'm telling you that if you are hurt and you need someone...PLEASE don't let it be me...

So there you have it...blood, guts and gory details.  Hope you are all having a better week than the weekend that we had...Sweet ankle-

So What Wednesday...

So what if catering two events in one day sounded easy enough.  I always underestimate the time that things take to make happen.  You think I would have learned by now...

So what if I've bit the bullet and now have an IPhone.  Be prepared to be bombarded with food photos...don't say I didn't warn you...

So what if I guess I have a clone out there...even though I'm not sure I see such a resemblance everyone else did.  Thanks Amus...I think...

So what if missing my besties birthday hike made me really sad.  Luckily we had a birthday dinner a few weeks ago that included wine...somehow that makes it all okay...

So what if not having my boys around last week was hard for me.  I expected to get so much done.  Instead I drank copious amounts of Bonita's.  At 1500+ calories a whack I'm hoping they don't leave again anytime soon...

So what if my last two "so what's" were about alcohol.  By now I'm sure you know I love a handful of things...my kids, Darb & his sweet girls, cookie dough brownies, wine and Bonitas.  Maybe not in that particular order...

So what if I'm already living for the weekend.  Come on Friday at 3:00...get here already!!  I'm ready to play...

Merry Christmas...Oh sorry...Happy Spring.  The snow has me so confused. :)  Sweet snow-