I want to be the "Other Mother"

I really feel depressed today. We rented Coraline over the weekend and I thought it was a great movie. The only thing is, when we were watching it, my son speaks up and says, "You are just like her mom." Not the "Other Mother" who starts out being wonderfully nice and spends time with her and listens to her, etc., etc.

No. I'm the one who is too busy with work and tells her that she's bugging her and to go find something to do and don't bother Mommy.

What do you say to that? Yes, I'm trying to get my book ready and now it's almost to the deadline of the next issue of the magazine, but am I really that bad? Of course I'm all like, I am not! But, I can deny it all I want. Kids will tell you how it is and if that's how he feels, then it doesn't matter what you think. This has made me stop and reorganize my schedule around the kids. I mean, isn't that why we want to work at home anyway?

So, I learned a valuable lesson through a Tim Burton movie-how crazy is that?
Now, to make me feel better, I have sorted through my comments to find those awards that I haven't posted yet. Can I do that? Yes. I can. My mom said so.
The first one is from
Buckaroomama
She was so kind to give me this award. Thank-you and I will pick those 7 great blogs to give it to also.

The second is from

EcoMeg

She thinks I have one lovely blog. Thank you to you too. I needed that.

So, next time you are thinking about giving another blogger an award, do it. They just may need the pick me up because they may be feeling like they are Coraline's mean mother too!

Go team, go...

Our latest addition to the Steelers family wardrobe.

My husband called me up the other day so excited that he got an awesome deal at the store. He was so unbelievably happy, I was thinking maybe he found a new 57 inch widescreen TV dirt cheap, or maybe a new diamond ring that they were practically giving away, or maybe that new dishwasher I wanted was on super, super sale-my mind was dancing with anticipation of what jewel he found.

He then announces that he found a Steelers jersey for little Zach for twenty dollars.

How this man makes it through our front door at night without getting bopped on the head with a frying pan is beyond me.

A cool shirt and a cool contest

While surfing the net , I came across a website who's creator, Tanya Primo-Jones, ironically, found it's beginnings while surfing in Folly Beach, SC with her three sons. As she watched them compete to see who would be #1st, she had an epiphany... life is a competition. Tanya says, "EVERYTHING is a competition. We are either competing against others to succeed or competing against ourselves to be our personal best. I believe, in either case, this competitive spirit paves the way to our greatest successes."

So, Primo Activewear was born. This is a company that designs inspirational tshirts and other products.

I was lucky to be able to review one of their shirts-the Persevere-Believe-Win t-shirt.

I just love the look and feel of this shirt. My oldest daughter has already asked to borrow it, so that's a true compliment. lol.

Does this make you want to get one of their totally awesome shirts? Well, they are offering 25% off ONLY to my wonderful readers! Just use the code: 6feetunder

Would you like to win one? Ok, you twisted my arm...

Win It: Primo Activewear is giving one lucky reader their very own Primo Activewear shirt of their choice (up to $22.00) and a wristband too!

For your first required entry, leave a comment below telling me your favorite shirt. (Yes, you must visit their website first, silly)

Want extra entries?

-(2 entries)follow @primolady on twitter

-(2 entries)become a Primo Activewear fan on facebook

- (3 entries)submit a photo or short story about "finding their Primo" to tanya@primoactivewear.com to be posted on the Primo website or blog.

**NOTE: Leave one comment for every entry. You must have a visible email address in your Blogger Profile, otherwise it needs to be listed on every entry!!**

Giveaway Rules:

1. Giveaway is open to US residents only unless otherwise stated.

2. You must answer the question in the giveaway accordingly. Please don't just say "I want to win" or "Pick me."

3. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via email.

4. Winner will be asked to respond with full contact information within 48 hours of being notified. Failure to do so will result in another winner being picked.

Contest will end Oct 17th.