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Last weekend we celebrated the New Year.
Around these parts, that means you bundle up, go to the local square, and watch something drop at midnight.
Within a 50 mile radius you can see the following items dropped:
1) A Pickle
2) A Hershey Kiss
3) A Strawberry
4) A Beer
5) A Giant Shoe
6) A Bologna Stick
7) An M&M
8) A Purple and Gold Shoe
9) An Indy Car
10) A Red Rose
11) A White Rose
12) A Star
13) A Ball
14) A Wrench
15) A Rhombicuboctahedron
16) A Goat
Don’t believe me? See the full list here. Pennsylvania has, by far, the most.
In these parts we drop a lollipop. It’s cool if “cool” is the same thing as “totally lame.”
We did have fun though. There’s something about being in a crowd of drunk teenagers and old people on the brink of hypothermia that really helps ring in the new year.
There was also the fireworks. Poor Waylon was completely petrified.
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And then Austin went back to school.
No more dinner dates. No more late night movies. No more normal.
Or rather, back to this normal.
It was fun while it lasted.
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Huffington Post Parents recently published Next Year’s Top Baby Names.
Waylon did not make the cut, but I did spy our girl’s name on the list.
Check out the names here.
I was kind of bummed out when I realized how many I love, which is ridiculous.
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A few days ago one of my favorites sent me an email.
It said:
“If you aren’t in the mood to shed a few tears, delete this email.”
And then she linked to this.
I finally opened it last night because I thought, meh–I’m not in a crying mood.
Fail.
Such a beautiful story.
Read it (but grab a box of tissues first).
(Thank you Liza)
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Lately Waylon has been waking up 4-5 times a night.
WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?!
But then I see this face in the morning and I melt.
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We have yet to find a rug for our living room.
How do we feel about this one from Urban Outfitters?
Be honest.
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From The New Yorker:
If we can’t poke fun at ourselves, than what are we doing?
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You may have noticed I am always linking to The Thought Catalog.
That’s because it’s awesome.
This week you should read:
20 New Year’s Resolutions For 20 Somethings
and GET OFF YOUR SMART PHONE (I’m talking to myself).
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Did I tell you my sister moved down the street?
All the way from Virginia to my backdoor.
It’s awesome.
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, FRYS.
Also, Happy Birthday Sis. 24 years ago you got me out of eating my peas, and that is something to celebrate.
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And finally, from the Internets.
More Than 15 TV Theme Songs In Under 2 Minutes
It’s kind of pretty, right?
& 2011 Told Through Twitter
Happy Friday.
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Love the rug!
“There’s something about being in a crowd of drunk teenagers and old people on the brink of hypothermia that really helps ring in the new year.” LOL
Why are you and your sister in a bucket?? Were you born in the 1900s? Are you a witch?
JK, but seriously.
I was totally skepitcal of your “this will make you cry” link. BUCKETS OF TEARS.
My date of birth is March 31, 1908. I am, in fact, a witch.
Buckets.
Funniest comment I’ve read in awhile.
That morning face is too cute.
I like the rug.
What the hell is a Rhombicuboctahedron?
Sorry I said hell on your blog.
You always link to the best things. I actually woke up this morning and thought–I wonder what Kate will link to today. Is that weird?
Awesome.
Pennsylvania is weird. A pickle? A goat? wtf
So weird.
I spy skinny jeans.
I was also pretty bummed out that I like so many names on that list. Why do we want to be unique so badly? I guess that’s a stupid question.
First of all, a wrench?!
I like that 20 resolutions list. Funny and sad (and true!!!!!)
Question: Does it take you a long time to make these lists? It seems so time intensive!
I like NYTimes article…ha! I like top ten lists, but that was funny.
Hi! New reader here. Just went and read all your reader’s favorite posts and now I’m reading your love story. Great blog! I’ll be back!
Welcome!
The rug is awesome. And how do you get your child to sleep without a swaddle. For us, it’s like we are killing her. Ugh. One day…I keep telling myself she can’t go to college swaddled:-)
Baby W gave up the swaddle at about 3 weeks. He was all I AM NOT A BABY ANYMORE. Count your blessings…swaddling=sleep.
Ahah! Who is this Allison P? Our minds were on the same page and I was just about to write a comment about the skinny jeans. And Fay, I’m from PA but I also have no clue what a Rhombicuboctahedron is?! Kate enlighten us, please!
@ Liza & Fay: A Rhombicuboctahedron is an archimedean solid with eight triangular and eighteen square faces. You didn’t know that?! JK. I had to use The Google. If you look it up, you will realize you knew what it was all along.
My favorite boy and girl names are on that damn list. Grrr. I seriously thought I was super-original when I found them. I suppose it shouldn’t bug me so much – maybe I’ll get over it and you will recognize Baby Hershberger’s name from the list come June.
I am excited for Baby Hersheberger! Don’t let the list bother you. Ignore the list!
i cried SO hard at that story. Oh my word, tears streaming.
So beautiful.
Have you been living under a rock? You just discovered Kelle Hampton? The shame. ;)
I spend my life under a rock. It’s quieter there.
I’m really ashamed that I have a Henry and it’s number 3 for boys. But, I’m glad Jonah is not on the list, as well as most of the other (probably never to be used) names I like. I think I’ll sell my names on eBay. Omri, anyone? Winslow? Shepherd? Bram? Free to a good baby.
Also, that poor goat.
Finally, my new year’s resolution is to start flicking people in the head that walk while using their phone. No words, just a forehead flick as I pass by.
1) Could I put a bid in for Bram? Is that even a name?
2) You.are.awesome.
Technically short for Abraham, but I kind of like just Bram. It’s yours. Probably. Maybe? Maybe. No definitely. ? Argh!
I know. Everyone always says that and I always believe them.
My sister read your comment and then flicked me on the forehead later when I was on my phone during our “nature walk.”
Thanks.
Wait, I take it back. Margaret is a name on the list I would definitely use.
Bram Stoker. But I’m pretty certain you won’t be naming your next after him. And that name is short for Abraham.
A live goat ? I am calling PETA.
PETA was already all over it. Now it’s a stuffed one.
And I hope your girl’s name is not Imogen
Nope.
Good ‘ole PA. Always up for dropping something random.
I love, love, love Kelly Hampton. She is one of my first favorite bloggers.
I have also been eyeing that rug, but fearful that it might get really dirty, really fast.
Finally, Hooray for your sister being close!!!
and now I am obsessed with trying to name all 15 tv show theme songs, but I and struggling. bad.
or is it badly?
I was never taught proper grammar.
Thank you for saying that about the rug getting dirty. You’re right. What was I thinking?
badly.
My little guy’s name is on there but farther down. Kinda pissed that my favorite girl name is climbing ever closer to the top. It was pretty low just a few years ago. ARGH.
Ah well. I do like that a lot of the top names are old fashioned.
I don’t know why it bothers all of us. Well I guess I do. We want our kids to be unique. I was in a class of 5 Katies. My whole life I was: Katie B. Not cool.
I read the story on your number four like a year before I even got prego with Westley and it haunted me until the moment I saw his face. I clicked on the link and when I saw what it was I immediately had to click away! I know it sounds crazy but it seriously haunts me.
BUT – that vid of the theme songs is awwwwesome. Can’t wait to show Drew, he’ll love it.
The list of things that your state drops cracked me up too btw. A purple and gold shoe? a bologna stick? gold.
tgif.
So so haunting. The perfect word.
tgif, C.
And you’re right–haunting is the perfect word.
Read the baby story like… three months ago? It made me think of the kiddos I work with… and the feeling all parents get when they find out they have special needs children. Sigh. So heartbreaking.
Also, you most definitely need that rug. I decided.
I love the rug. But will it get so terribly dirty that I’ll regret it in a few months?
I realize this is not that big of a decision and I should probably shut up about it.
Here’s another clever link making the rounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KWFfDyupGpQ#!
Adorable.