Wrangling Cheeky Monkeys and Other Noble Pursuits: Fun Mom Friday

Friday, August 6, 2010

Fun Mom Friday

This Friday begins what is for me, the best week of the year. Our family vacation.

The Head Monkey has disabled the email function on his (crack)Berry, the television is an ancient Zenith that blissfully! no one can work, Big, Middle, and Little spent this morning playing together and cheering on Little as he begins to crawl and our only major decisions include when we should head out to the beach and on which day will we get Pronto Pups.

If you haven't had a Pronto Pup, I pity you. You haven't fully lived.

Ahead of us lies swimming, walking on the beach,reading, playing, chatting, laughing, seeing old, treasured friends and just BEING TOGETHER.

Here is the sign that leads us to the beach:

Happy Friday from Heaven.

And, Happy Anniversary to one of my favorite couples! Susan and Chris. . . congratulations! So happy that we get to see you and your gorgeous children on this very FUN FRIDAY!

Check out Susan's very creative blog here.
Check out how other moms are bringing the FUN into their lives here.

9 comments:

LindaAugust 6, 2010 at 10:20 AM
That looks like a beautiful place to spend your vacation! Enjoy your little slice of heaven!
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mer@lifeat7000feetAugust 6, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Hooray for vacations in heaven. Hooray for vacations where you choose to unplug! Enjoy. It looks like a beautiful, beautiful place!
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Moriah @ Please Pass the SaltAugust 6, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Have a great time! That won't be hard!!
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OliviaAugust 6, 2010 at 4:13 PM
Great fun! I love the beach, LOVE the beach!!
You are invited to Of Such is the Kingdom's first birthday party! We're looking back at old posts and giving away daily prizes. Come on over for some fun!
suchakingdom.blogspot.com
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FunMomAugust 6, 2010 at 4:21 PM
We're heading to the beach NEXT Friday. Can't wait! Hope y'all have a ton of fun! :)
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Wise WomanAugust 7, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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Wise WomanAugust 7, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Ahhh...my fun (in addition to being on a beach vacay with my chickens) is a new and fabulous post from my favorite Wrangler. Love love love the sign to the beach. Enjoy Heaven!!
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AnonymousAugust 8, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Okay, I'm gonna have to google Pronto Pups. Enjoy your little slice of Heaven!
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WilkieAugust 9, 2010 at 9:05 AM
NO television - my favorite.
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The Wrangler's Reading List

Your One Year Old (two year old, three year old, etc.) series. (There is a book for each age. Has helped me understand my children better as they grow).
When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa by Peter Godwin (The best memoir I have read in a VERY long time. And I read a lot of memoir).
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. (I've read this at five distinct points in my life and have learned something new EVERY SINGLE TIME.)
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (This little gem was a timely recommendation from a very good friend. I have put a lot of its tenets into practice, and will confess that it has improved my overall happiness).
The Discipline Book by Dr. William Sears
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austin
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. Thanks, Julia, for teaching me how to bake french bread. My family thanks you as well.
Make It Fast, Cook It Slow by Stephanie O'Dea
Anne Lamott. ANYTHING she writes. I love how she is reverently irreverant.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
1,2,3 Magic by the man, whose name I have forgotten, who wrote about how to put this very intuitive and yet magical parenting technique into practice. Wish I had thought of that. I also wish I had invented those Silly Bandz that turn children into rabid Silly Bandz-collecting dogs. Ah, well.