BREAKING 90210 NEWS!

People Magazine reports Tori Spelling is in talks to be on the new 90210 spinoff. Jennie Garth has already signed on, according to the report.

Also, Mrs. Mac informed me tonight, the CW's fall line-up has the new 90210 show on Tuesday nights at 8/7c. It's becoming so real!

Really? They're really doing this?

NKOTB has released their new single. Uh, it's kind of gross. I'll let you read the comments at popsugar all on your own. But, like one of the "poll questions" suggests, it's kind of creepy to hear these guys pretending to be lovesick teenagers. That said, I'll probably leave it on when it comes on the radio in my car. Why not? But--my man JT is the only pop icon I have room for in my heart these days. Sorry, Joe McIntyre.

More 90210 News

Are you tired of it yet, or am I your best source of news on this very important topic? New developments:

Some dude from an HBO show is joining the cast. The "lead" will be played by Tristan Wilds (c'mon is that your real name?).

Jason Priestly wants to be in the show. But, some reports say he could get the shaft. (note: the source in that story is MomLogic, which you'll notice is featured in "Links I Like" on my page. That site rocks. You know it's true if they're doing hard hitting stories about whether JP will be on the 90210 spinoff. Seriously, it's a really good site. Check it out, Mommies)

Some other randoms are also signed on to the project. Some I've already reported, others I haven't. I gotta tell you, I don't know any of them except the Full House lady. Here are links for all of us to learn about them:

Ryan Eggold (kinda looks like Jake Gyllenhaal)
Jessica Walter (HEY! That's the Mom from Arrested Development. She's RAD!)
Shenae Grimes (already reported on her, still don't know her)
AnnaLynne McCord (uh, who?)
Dustin Milligan (the best thing in his body of work-- Amber Frey: Witness for the Prosecution)

And now, you are up to date.

No No No, Go Scan Yourself & Blog Therapy

So Lila is mastering the art of Fingerpainting, and of saying "No." This video is an example of both. Cherie (nanny, people, if you don't know by now I don't know what to tell you) had Lila doing fingerpaints, and as Lila tried to eat them, she kept telling her 'no.' Lila's sassy self pushed her as far as she could. This is what happens with a toddler. She's learning to throw fits and trying to get her way.

On a side note, she told me she wanted to "eat" a "nana" today. She was referring to a "banana," not Chad's mom. Here's a picture of the garden stepping stone Lila and I made for Nana (not the fruit, Chad's mom) for Mother's Day.

I still have to work out something for the other mothers. My mom's gift will be late (sorry Mommy), because I'm going to my friend's wedding this weekend. That will be exciting. I get to meet both JonahMonster and BigCope. Oh boy, baby overload! How fun. Amy and Mo, the video in this post is a look at what you can expect when your boys are toddlers. Brace yourself.

Lila has a doctor's appointment at 9am tomorrow. The last time we went in for a cough, she screamed hysterically the entire time, and that was a "no shot" visit. I think tomorrow morning is going to be exhausting. I can't really capture the hysterics on video, because Lila will be stuck to me like glue. Seriously. I think I still have "pinch" bruises from the last visit 2.5 weeks ago.

So, there's a news story out today about how you don't need to go to therapy if you have a blog. I can dig that. Not that I necessarily need therapy, but I'm always thinking when something annoying happens that I need to blog about it. It often doesn't happen. But I will tell you what I need to vent about today: Everytime I go to scan stuff at one of those stupid "U Scan" things at the store, the helper automatically has to come over for some stupid screw up (I swear it's not me), and it's really more trouble than it's worth. I mean, not only am I fairly smart, but I was a grocery store checker at one point in my life, so I know how it works. Sorry if I don't want to put the Mother's Day cards in the same bag as the frozen asparagus. Where does that lady get off, telling me to "wait for attendant?" If I wanted to wait, I would've gone in the long line with the incompetent checkers. (I was far from incompetent, even once voted Employee of the Month-- not bad for a part-time college job). Wow, I do feel better. No $150/hour therapist needed.

Happy Mothers Day to all my lady friends checking out the blog. I'll see most of you this weekend. For those I'm missing, I'll miss you and look forward to sharing Mom's Day adventures with you later on. (Mom, read: I'm sorry I won't be here with you and I'll make it up to you, how about a nice dinner out--just you and me? Or some comparable event? We'll work it out when I get back... Love you!)

She's a Big Hillary Supporter... I just like this song

90210 Spinoff Latest

Well, if you liked Full House, you'll love the new 90210 spinoff. The latest news is that a Full House alum has joined the cast. (No, it's not either of the Olsen twins)

Not Much New

Well, there's not much new going on at our house. After Lila's pukey sickness, then Dad's pukey sickness (and Mommy's knocking on wood that doesn't happen again!), we're all back to normal. Lila got to spend time with Grandma Virjean this weekend, while Mommy & Daddy went out with some friends to celebrate Dad's birthday. We went bowling for the first time in like 8 months, but there are no photos to prove it because I'm a little forgetful. But, I do have some pictures of Lila carefully crafting Daddy's birthday painting, and some of her fancy 'do (courtesy Cherie, the nanny), and I'll try to get a video loaded of Lila's favorite word: UP. Up means up, down, sit, stand, lay down, you name it. We're working on putting the proper words with the proper commands. You'll also get to hear a special treat--Lila's professional whining. She's getting really good at it, but who can blame her when she's telling Mama, "up, up," and Mama won't turn off the darn camera!

Giggly Girl

I have some new videos of LMCP, but only had time to upload this one. Trust me, the others are long and involve lots of Sesame Street characters. When I get time, I'll let you know so you can check them out on YouTube. For now, enjoy the sweet, innocent giggle of a girl captivated by a camera!

GD Tulip Festival

I should begin with a map, so you understand just how close the Tulip Festival is to my house. Less than 29 miles, says Mapquest. See for yourself:

(Okay, you can't really tell too much from that map, but trust me, we're pretty close. Closer than a trip to Mt. Hood or the Beach, or the airport, or Gresham for that matter. My work is 23 miles from home, so we're used to commuting)

That said, it should've taken us about a half hour to get to the TF. Turns out, when you go on the hottest, nicest day we've had all year, it actually takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. In the car, in the heat, with a 14 month old strapped inside, a mommy losing her patience, a daddy joking about turning around after an hour and a half. It was 83 degrees, according to the in-car thermometer. However you look at it, it was too f'ing hot to be dealing with the single-lane of traffic backed up for 15 miles to get in. It closed at 6pm. We arrived on Saturday at 5:10. We got a few pictures, but no one was happy. Check that, Lila was happy to be out of her carseat, walking around among big kids, and dogs, and random tents of artisans selling their crafts. I tried to get her ice cream for being such a good sport... but the line was another 2 hours and 15 minutes long, so she settled for a frozen (not really frozen with the heat) lemonade. Here are the photos we worked really hard for. I'm still bitter and will not go back, no matter how hard she begs when she's 12. (okay, who am I kidding, I'm sure the kid will get whatever she wants, but I'm going to make sure she REALLY wants it). GD tulips.

It should be noted, we didn't even BUY tulips at the event because the lines were Out of Control. We stopped at Safeway on the way home to pick up some stuff for dinner, and my sweetie secretly bought some lovely purple-ish tulips for me. How sweet. I just hope they didn't come from that lousy farm. The flowers are still going strong in our living room, probably more so than any we would've bought at the festival, wilting in the heat in the car on the way home.

90210 Spinoff Updates

I've discovered some news about the upcoming CW 90210 spinoff tonight. Here's what I've learned: the pilot's writer is leaving the show. But, don't worry. Some other dudes are going to write it (from a show I used to like, What About Brian) Some other hot news: there's growing speculation Jennie Garth really will be on the new show, after her sudden departure from an upcoming CBS show. If all this news is too much for you to handle, then there's this: another casting decision--some hottie that I don't know will be on the show. I'll keep you posted on any new developments.