At a loss for a complete story, here are some Tuesday ramblings for ya...

1. Taters has recently developed a longing to cook some Tilapia. The problem is, she hates fish and she only got the dang idea off of a Nintendo DS game. She recently told me, "Mom, I think I'm gonna start trying to eat more fish this summer. I'm gonna make myself not think about those little things swimming in a bath of their own filth and breathing in their own pee and poop." Then she suddenly reconsidered, "Um, yeah, like that will ever happen Mom!" I guess my kitchen is safe for now.

2. We visited Ocean World (Crescent City) over the weekend. While waiting for the big kids to pet the sharks, I suddenly felt a tug at my pant leg and heard Gunny say, "Mommy, can ya hold dis?" As I looked down, I saw him half naked, handing me his jacket and t-shirt, all the while slowly trying to put his leg over the edge of the shark tank. Gunny, we don't swim with the sharks; we just pet them. Gosh he's fast.

3. Wally World sucked this weekend. I'm not sure what they're doing (I've heard rumors of a grocery section to be added) but I was very disappointed in what they had to offer - or should I say, didn't have to offer. It was still fun taking the kids out for a quick trip and nobody threw up, which was truly a bonus.

4. I brought Hubby into the current day and age with a brand new iPod for Father's Day. Then I loaded it with 100 of Taterbug's favorite prepubescent songs. Bwahahahaha!!!

5. I almost set myself up for the "big talk" with Taters this weekend after explaining that Rocky Mountain Oysters did not hold urine. Blame stupid Guy Fieri and his show, Guys Big Bite, for providing me with one of the most uncomfortable car rides. EVER.

6. Roller skates are hard to locate in Humboldt. I'm going to have to order my white leather, pink wheeled beauties off of a Amazon. I'm sure my feet will be way too pretty for Roller Derby.

7. This week marks the end of Taterbug's jazz dance classes. They are having a huge production and this week's dress rehearsals have truly shown me that I don't have an ounce of girl left in me. I can't wield a curling iron to save my life, nor can I create proper high pony tails combined with perfect little girl make-up. I guess the pageant lifestyle is out for us. What a bummer.

8. The whole John and Kate Plus 8 fiasco is really bothering me. I guess the producers are putting their show on hiatus but the damage is already done and those poor kids will never be the same. I used to watch the show when the kids were smaller, but as they got older and the relationship changed between mom and dad, I honestly felt uncomfortable watching it. It was too voyeuristic - I didn't like watching a couple who were predictably, starting to implode. Blech. I hope the network provides some excellent counseling options.

9. I had a wonderful anniversary breakfast of Coke and pre-cooked bacon - on our finest china. Thank you children.

10. Ed McMahon died. RIP.