It seems I’ve scared some of my preggers readers…. My posts, they say, SCARE them!
….BOO!
Honestly, though? As utterly horribly terribly exhausted as I am, and as impossible as caring for new baby AND terrible-twoer is, I’m managing. No. I’m doing more than just managing. I’m kind of laughing. Yeah, I’m tired and fat and flashing my boob every five minutes in public, but my little monkeys make me laugh! A lot. And, you know what they say about laughter…. They say it’s healthy and rejuvenating. And, see, my skin has never looked better. No seriously. Self-denigrating moi is actually paying herself a compliment. My skin’s aiight these days. Very clear and very smooooove. LOVING.IT.
Another GREAT thing about my scaaaaary situation is the TV. I’ve never watched so much TV in my life. Maybe that’s why I sound like such a dolt here lately. Maybe that’s why I’m, like, très cloudy…. Mommy-brain plus insane amount of TV does not a good blogger make! But, a happy mommy makes, fashizzle!
Yes, instead of staring adoringly into the rascal’s eyes as he ferociously drinks from my boooooobeeee (can you say, COW? I’m a total COW — in more ways than one, ahem, but, totally…cow), I stare blankly at my TV. If I’m lucky, there’s a good show on (Project Runway), and, if unlucky, I’m stuck with CARP (Extreme Makeover…ick!). Good show or CARP, I still watch. I don’t think I’ve learned anything much from all the reality shows I watch, other than the fact that Heidi Klum is RIDICULOUSLY GORJ and that saline implants are pretty darn safe but EW! Good times.
Whereas before I REFUSED to have the TV on during the day? Now, I just tell myself I’m exhausted, I’m nursing pretty much every 90 minutes, and I DESERVE it. So, without further ado, I give you 13 of the TV shows I watch while nursing — either because I love them (The Office) or because there’s nothing else on (Nanny 911). Check it!
1. THE OFFICE (LOVE!)

2. PROJECT RUNWAY (SEASON 3) (LOVE! See #3 for why….)

3. PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA (The Project Runway series give me purpose: makes me want to LOSE weight not TO BE FIT AND HEALTHY again, nahhhhh, but so I can wear chic clothes…. If I could go back in time, I’d like to be a fashion designer, doncha knowww………)

4. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL ( But, of course….)

5. THE BACHELOR (Is he for real? Seriously? Can’t be.)

6. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Total carp but so hooked am….)

7. THE HILLS (I know, I know, IT’S NOT REALITY. It’s more like fantasy, so I love it!)

8. SURVIVOR (I’m actually into it this season! Is it me? Or, does Courtney look like Winona Ryder — hurry up and check it, before skinny girl disappears!)

9. REAL WORLD: SYDNEY (Does anyone else think this show is lame-o? So was Newport Harbour….)

10. THE FASHIONISTA DIARIES (Where I can live vicariously in the fashion world….)

11. HEROES (A little violent for my liking, but sheer brillers.)

12. EXTREME MAKEOVER (HATE! LOATHE! DETEST! But, the rascal wakes up without fail when there’s nothing else but this horrible excuse for TV on…!)

13. NANNY 911 (It’s aiight. Educationalish….)


RANDOMS:
Why does Minden insist on sticking his tongue in my mouth? Like, ICK already!

I finally found that blanket I lost a few days ago…. Ew…:

The monkey has been obsessed for a record-breaking 5 DAYS with “Pinky Bear”:

Do you understand how PRESHUSS your sleep is? Please revel in it and enjoy it FOR ME tonight, kay?

Check CHEATY’S CELEBRITY GOSSIP — I’m asking for y’alls’s feedback! LOVE!











































beth said, November 8th, 2007 at 4:27 am
You totally deserve to watch tv while nursing. I mean, what are you supposed to do, hold a book in one hand and read? You could put on soothing music and meditate I guess.
Thanks to you, when I saw today that I aced my psych lab test, I almost yelled “faschizlle” but I refrained.
Di said, November 8th, 2007 at 6:31 am
None of these shows even existed when I was birthing and nursing. With the first (Haley without the O), it was Nick at Nite…with the second, it was all Food Network, all the time. I still chop onions the way I learned on Food Network.
SciFi Dad said, November 8th, 2007 at 8:05 am
Looking at your lineup, I’d suggest you look into the cable networks… maybe try and see what’s on TVTropolis or even Showcase… they run series start to finish every night at the same time, so assuming the Rascal gets on a routine, you could catch one of these repeats that you never watched the first time around.
Another option would be to grab a few TV shows on DVD… pop in a disc and you’ve got at least 4 episodes available for stop ‘n’ go with feeds.
goofball said, November 8th, 2007 at 8:56 am
hmm we actually get a lot of these shows in belgium too: the american version or a Belgian remake. Funny huh.
sarah said, November 8th, 2007 at 9:18 am
Oh.My.Goodness Haley .. Rascal is ADORABLE!! I’ll enjoy sleeping for ya, if you will pleeeease enjoy holding him, smelling him (the good smells .. fo course..lol) and just adoring him for moi.
lauraldawn said, November 8th, 2007 at 9:27 am
I am not watching much tv at all (except treehouse) since I am so tired and keep going to bed so early! But … I do watch ANTM religiously and text message my 2 friends throughout. (best line of last night was “you have to control your sexy” … funny!)
And – you’re not scaring me. I’m already scared. I’m fascinated really, by how you are surviving on so little sleep.
And – in 4 months time your Rascal will be sleeping so you can come help me, right??? (I’m kidding)
JD said, November 8th, 2007 at 10:12 am
You haven’t scared me away and I’m 30 weeks preggers!! I remember the first few weeks or months (it’s all a blur) of breast feeding my daughter and I too watched a lot of TV! Shows I had never heard of or watched since!
question for you regarding smoothies – do you just put stuff together in hopes it tastes good? and how do you figure out the amount of each so it doesn’t taste yucky? I’m hoping to get my 2 year old eating healthier!
thanks!!
Nadine said, November 8th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Haha, that is an impressive list! Where do you find the time to watch all that! I LOVE Heroes!
ali said, November 8th, 2007 at 11:52 am
that’s ALL you’re watching??
where the amazing race? and pushing daisies? and scrubs? and 30 rock? and gossip girl? what? what? what?
Cyndi said, November 8th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I absolutly love the office. It is my favorite right now. I DECLARE BANKRUPCY!
Susan Helene Gottfried said, November 8th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
The bad TV, too, shall pass. *grin*
At least it’s not the shrill Dora all day long, ya know? Although I know you’re getting a healthy dose of that, too.
Hang in there. Things will start to change again soon. Heck, the Monkey already is — five days with the pink thingie. It’s a start.
Julie said, November 8th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
He is soooo cute Haley!
TV is a must for the nursing Mom. I know you feel brain dead, but in a matter of weeks you’ll totally forget about that time.
I wish for you sleep! I can’t revel in mine though, I am also not getting any. Katie is the WORST sleeper. She is 6 months tomorrow and she still gets up 3 or so times a night. Zzzzzzz
Kristen said, November 8th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
I miss tv. Now that I have 2 tweens and 2 preschoolers I literally watch nothing. I don’t even have cable anymore, so I have zero channels.
With my eldest I watched every episode of Little House on the Prairie, Perry Mason, NYPD blue, Law and Order, and Matlock that I could find on cable. I also watched General Hospital, One life to Live and All My Children.
Oh and with my second I watched the Highlander at 1 am every night! Love!
btw, Your rascally baby is looking so chubby and sweet!
allie said, November 8th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Your boy is sooooooooooooo adorable!!!
I bet he has the sweetest feet, the is my baby obsession/fetish…baby feet…mmmmmmmmm. Could eat them up!
LoriD said, November 8th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
I can’t remember which kid it was, but I remember waking up at the same time every night, just in time for Law & Order. I can’t watch new episodes now, because it always makes me feel exhausted, like it’s the middle of the night.
jasmine said, November 8th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Dude… why isn’t Kid Nation on your list? Are you saying you don’t watch Kid Nation? Ooohhh, you’re missing a good one. There’s some freaky deaky accents on some of those kids and you just know some of their mama’s did shrooms when they were preggo.
Shoeaddict said, November 8th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
OK- Bachelor… Who do you like? DeAnna or Jenni? We are all about Jenni. What about Survivor? LOVE James. He’s from right nesr me. Project Runway is a fav of mine
Chelle Y. said, November 8th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
I am just getting into The Office this season. It’s so funny, that I cannot believe I have missed it!
I LOVE Survivor! Love James….hope he wins!
Cece said, November 8th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
*lol* Out of all those shows I’ve only seen Extreme Home Make Over!
Jill said, November 8th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
The only show of your list I watch is ANTM and Hero!
Could I be feeling simpathy fatigue for you??
mamakie said, November 8th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
I became a TV junkie after my second was born. He seemed to eat all evening and so I found myself planted on the couch watching TV. I’m not sure what I’ll do if the writers strike goes on too long….how will I survive without my Greys fix each week.
Teena in Toronto said, November 8th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
“The Office” is a hoot! And I’m a huge “Survivor” fan too! Wasn’t JR pissed tonight?! And James wasn’t looking too pleezed either.
The Rascal is waaaaaaaaaaaaay too cute!
lisa b said, November 9th, 2007 at 12:18 am
LOVE it.
yes boobie TV.
PS tried your recipe. Jessica Simpson stir it into pasta – bleeech who does she think she is kidding I almost barfed.. yours was delish.
Cindy Swanson said, November 9th, 2007 at 11:02 am
I also enjoy “The Office” and “America’s Next Top Model.” I used to watch Y and R, but that was years and years ago!
Enjoyed your blog and the adorable pictures of your little one.
Linda R. Moore said, November 12th, 2007 at 2:52 am
All those photos apart from the nannies just look incredibly weird and scary.
This is a fun blog! Glad I stopped by.
Happy TT!
I run three:
http://www.markeroni.com/blog/
13 ways to prepare to hunt down landmarks (a shared blog, this is by Marina)
http://www.ravensroads.com
13 beers I have enjoyed
http://www.ravensrv.com
13 things that help when breaking camp
Chris Cactus said, November 14th, 2007 at 11:48 am
I keep watching Survivor this season in part because I’m certain Courtney is going to snap in half.