I’m supposed to be talking about FASHION on Thursdays. But, you know what? Mr. Mr. (the rascal) has been up (i.e., VERY AWAKE) all evening — giggling and smiling ear to ear. Apparently, I’m funny looking or something because the dude insists on staring at me…, and laughing….
In the evenings, I blog. It’s what I do. Because the evenings are MY TIME. The evenings are the ONLY time I have to myself. But that little dude — that little RASCAL — won’t give me my time.
Hey, at least he’s not crying.
And, oh, by the way? Project Pacifier is now Project DUNZO because, like everything, the rascal thinks it’s hilarious. You plop a pacifier in his mouth and HE DOESN’T FALL ASLEEP. NOOO! He laughs and spits it out. So, it’s useless. I just have to face facts that it’s boob or nothing, and that this little dude does not sleep during the day, or evening, and that, ALAS, I have NO time to myself.
I’m so in love with this little nutball…. And love dressing him in green….

That said, I took the lazy route for this week’s Thursday Thirteen. Instead of enlightening you with my fashionista self-education, as promised, I’m going to enlighten you with totally useless information.
On the other hand, though, you COULD say this is about fashion: SMOKING — fashionable or not fashionable? There you have it. Personally, I say NOT fashionable because healthy glow is in. Period.
So, here’s the list. Honestly, though? This list could go on and on and on and on. So, I just chose the ones I thought were the most interesting or apropos (good word!) — like Katherine Heigl who said she was quitting smoking in the New Year, and did she? NOOOO! Check it:
1. Katherine Heigl

2. Britney Spears (very disturbing photo…. I’d never seen it before. EDIT: apparently I’m an idiot and haven’t heard of PHOTOSHOP….)

3. Lindsay Lohan

4. Matthew McConaughey (what about all that yoga on the beach…?)

5. Catherine Zeta-Jones (woahhh!)

6. Christina Ricci

7. Kirsten Dunst

8. Mischa Barton (wait a minute…)

9. Eva Longoria

10. Mary-Kate Olsen

11. Kate Beckinsale (shame…)

12. Collin Ferrell

13. Scarlett Johansson

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DELURK DELURK DELURK!
CALLING ALL LURKERS!
LURKER: SOMEONE WHO READS BUT DOES NOT COMMENT.
DELURK!
Chris Cactus wants us to make today NATIONAL DELURKING DAY! And, I do whatever he says because he’s da bomb (seriously, he’s, like, nice AND cool). He even organized a cute button for us:
So, all you lurkers out there? Please leave me a wee comment? Say a quick HI! You can be totally anonymous; it don’t matter! I’m SO looking forward to hearing from you in the COMMENTS that I don’t think I’ll sleep tonight…. Ahem. Please don’t make me look like a FOOL. I want at LEAST 100 comments here. I KNOW you’re out there! Talk to me! MmmmWAH!












































kp! said, January 10th, 2008 at 3:05 am
I’m officially delurking! (Plus, the button is really cute…the little flasher-man won me over!) Stumbled on your blog a while ago… love it!
Laural Dawn said, January 10th, 2008 at 6:17 am
No delurking cause you know who I am.
Re: the soother – try popping it in his mouth when he’s asleep and he may sleep longer. (I’m like the opposite of the lactation consultants!!!)
As for the smokers …
Definitely smoking around kids is a no-no – and while pregnant. (truthfully, the thought of smoking now makes me nauseous, but non-pregnant when I’m having a drink not so much.)
but for Lindsey as a recovering addict I think it’s a better vice than drugs.
But, I don’t think smoking is ever fashionable.
goofball said, January 10th, 2008 at 7:12 am
I am not a lurker! but just saying I came by again.
shroom-monkey said, January 10th, 2008 at 7:28 am
yeah, yeah…. selfish one aren’tcha… want all the comments… greedy woman…. yeah I am a lurker, I admit it… I find the comment box alluring for it seems to beckon me to leave random nonsense… so you have been warned my friend… you have been warned…
SciFi Dad said, January 10th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Wow… the rascal is starting to look like you now!
(Oh, and I’m here. I’m reading.)
Noortje said, January 10th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Aww cute button! But I’ve commented before *shock*
Anywayzz! The smokers! Smoker myself (but I must say I still have the healhty glow.. *ahum*) but Catherine Zeta Jones was a shock for lil ol’ me (o_O) she lost a wee bit of her perfection
BUT! Smoking around kids, rly not a good example (and sooo unhealthy).. Or smoking when preggers.. yikes (O_O) I’ve seen many trashy britney pics but that one rly smashed’m all (O_o)
big kiss, luv the blog (^_^)
multi-tasking mommy said, January 10th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Here I am, again! LOVE your place, you know that
We used to hold the bunny’s pacifier in her mouth for a good couple of minutes before she wouldn’t spit it out again in the beginning. But, she did enjoy the boobie, that’s for sure. I feel your pain!
Anonymouse said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Officially de-lurked…for now!
Natalie said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Hi Hailey! I am too lazy to comment all of the time, but I love your site!
Chris Cactus said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Is that really Britney? I didn’t realize she had a tat right there. Anyway, Happy Delurking Day!
ali said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:22 am
i think that photo might be photoshopped…:)
you KNOW i’m not a lurker, obviously, but i comment every day, so here’s my comment today.
i miss that little boy. when can i come over for cuddles?? (him, of course, although i’ll cuddle you too if you’d like!)
Erin said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:23 am
I’m here, you know me though and I comment when I feel there is something to share. Nothing to share today but you want 100 comments, so I thought I would help. Could have done without the smoking celebs…YUCK!
Zoey Castelino said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Celebrities have to smoke because their lives are so stressful… you know, making millions for doing nothing can be hard on someone…
As for Eva Longwhoria, I’m not surprised she has to have something in her mouth…
Lis Garrett ~ a writer's woolgatherings said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:48 am
These photos make me want to wretch!
LAVENDULA said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:53 am
awww rascal sure is cute….and yes i lurk on other sites occasionally,just because i dont want to comment…..
Lee said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Delurking to say HI, I love photos of The Rascal and Happy New Year!
Nikki said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:06 am
I come to your site all the time, I just love it! I have always loved to read about The Monkey and now the Rascal, and of course all your beautiful kitties. You have an awesome site, keep up the great work!
Jenifer G. said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Those photos have left me speechless really. So, so disgusting. I am delurking..ha – not! Maybe I will try this on my blog too!
Heather said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I am so disapointed that Katie Heigle smokes ! The rest don’t shock me one bit. Happy Delurking ! Don’t forget to spread the love….
joscelyn said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:42 am
I’m a semi-lurker…but I’ll play anyways:) And that photo of Britney Spears, while not surprising, is disturbing. I’ve never seen it before either.
JMC said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I’ve gotten to where I think it looks stupid when people smoke. And Misha! Can’t you get arrested for that?
Andrea said, January 10th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Smoking is disgusting. It is an absolute LOATHE.
Angella214 said, January 10th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Delurked – but only cause the rascal is so stinking cute!
Steph said, January 10th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Hi!
DONNA BOUGOURD said, January 10th, 2008 at 10:53 am
COOL BLOG!! BEEN READING FOR A WHILE!
Dina said, January 10th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Hi Haley, I’m too busy to comment everyday but I read you faithfully and love your blogs!
The rascal is sooo cute! Julia isn’t very fond of the pacifier either and also finds me very amusing!
I love reading, thanks for the great entertaining stories!
Redneck Mommy said, January 10th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Damn it woman…I’m totally craving a ciggie right now. It’s only been two months since I kicked the nicotine habit and I’m still jonesing….
Agh!
Susan Helene Gottfried said, January 10th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Sad to say, some of those don’t surprise me.
Renee said, January 10th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Well I think the Rascal is a smart little man there. He knows that he wants the real thing. lol sorry he’s not giving you a break…but look at it this way…these last 3 months have flown by an the next 3 months will too…it all goes by in the blink of an eye.
re the smokers. As the child of a smoker who refuses to give it up while alternately sucking on oxygen, you know how I feel about it. My SIL has said that my mom won’t be able to hold her new baby while she smells of smoke… SHE ALWAYS SMELLS OF SMOKE! I wonder why they even bothered to ask her to come out here.
My mom has lung and breathing problems because she smokes.
My brother used to have this t-shirt that said “see Dick smoke, see Dick choke, see Dick croke, don’t be a dick!” I tried to find you a pix but all I got were very rude websites talking about a totally different kind of dick. *eyeroll*
Katie said, January 10th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Love ya and your monkeys! Delurking here for the first time! Hugs!
summer said, January 10th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Your picture of the little rascal is so adorable!!
happy delurker day!!
Rian Fike said, January 10th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Hilarious, as usual. I always light up when I see the Cheaty Monkey banner. Today I busted out laughing. Kirsten Dunst is saying…
“I may be a stupid smoker, but I read smart books.”
Pure awesomness.
mamatulip said, January 10th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Methinks that’s some of that there wacky tobacky Barton’s tootin’ on…
ali said, January 10th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
ok so not delurking, but wanted to say my 2 year old was not a fan of the binkie at first, he always wanted a boob in his mouth, but i kept giving it to him and eventually he took it, now i’m afraid to try to take it away from him! it’s part of the sleep routine, and lord help me i don’t want to mess that up!
Holly said, January 10th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Delurking….I’ve been reading since a little before rascall was born. LOVE IT! Always able to brighten my day!
Cristina said, January 10th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Ok, you forced me, I will now delurk. Love your blog, love the rascal and I look forward to more cheaty adventures!
Brie said, January 10th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I’m delurking! I love your blog! keep it up you’re fabulous!
Kara said, January 10th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Kate Beckingsale…tis a shame. I’m not fan of smoking anyway, but with your child there? Tsk tsk.
melissa said, January 10th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
my first time here. i promise, i won’t be a lurker but…i’m coming back! awesomeness!!!
gross pics! the britney one…ew, double ew!!
Cyndi said, January 10th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Okay, I hate to see celebs smoking. I really think they should be role models and at least try to hide their nasty habbit. A couple of thoughts- Is Misha Barton really smoking two at a time? Kirsten Dunst looks real classy in that shot. And your little rascal- he is just a cutie! The green makes his eyes look very dark.
Kristen said, January 10th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Well I am always around but I should get my dh to delurk. He reads you everyday, he brings your blog up in coversation, “Hey did you ready what Cheaty said today?”
Love you Haley!
Gwen said, January 10th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
I haven’t commented in a while, but I am by no means a lurker.
The Rascal might just be like my son. He loved the boob and would have nothing to do with a pacifier, his thumb or a bottle. I got a little tired of all me all the time.
jasmine said, January 10th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I’m not really delurking becuase I comment all the time, but i thought I’d just say hi and that I pink puffy heart you tons Haley-O…if I were stranded on a desert Island and could only get two blog sites on my laptop that had mysterious wireless internet but could only hit two sites, they would be yours and Ali’s. No joke. You two are my fave bloggers ever. Even more fave than Dooce, because you love me back and she won’t give me the time of day. And that restraining order thing kinda irked me.
Lesley said, January 10th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Hey Haley!
) I tried the de-lurking last year and it wasn’t that successful. But whatevs.
Hope you reach 100 today
I hadn’t seen that Brit-Brit pic or seen that tattoo before. I’m actually speechless.
Rascal is so sweet in green!
Kathryn said, January 10th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I don’t really need to be delurked, seeing as how I stalk you publicly and all, but I thought I would comment nonetheless.
I don’t know why I’m so surprised at some of those smoking celebs. How else do they stay so skinny? They smoke instead of eatting. Phsaw!
Rhonda said, January 10th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I feel so exposed…
LoriD said, January 10th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Just saying hi and hope you reach your 100!
shay said, January 10th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Okay so how cute is he?
I think the smoking = thin, curbs appetite. I think it’s why they do it. That and they’re kind of not that bright.
Oh and I tagged you on my blog. I’ve never done a meme thingy before so feel free to ignor if ya want. Sorry the pacifier was a no-go…bummer!
Renae said, January 10th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Guilty! Love your websites. You keep me entertained while at home w/4 wee ones! Ugh….no time to comment though –see ya.
AJ said, January 10th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I noticed this thing about delurking earlier on another blog and the first thing I thought about was restraining order.
JD said, January 10th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Hi!!! been reading but have only commenting a few times…Not only is smoking bad for you, it makes you stink! I’m surprized you didn’t have Johnny Depp or Sean Penn included, they seem like they are chain smokers!
btw – congrats on the weight loss! Good job!
PJ said, January 10th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Smoking = YUCK!!!
LOVE Rascal’s cheeks! He looks worried.
Anonymous said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
eva longoria – i had no idea…
rascal looks like his mommy.
Jodi said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
oh, that last comment was me…
Anonymous said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Mischa Barton looks like she’s smoking a joint in that picture..
dbo
Di said, January 10th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Interesting the juxtaposition of binkie/pacifier discussion with smoking…both oral fixations, right?
The one that always shocked me was Jacqueline Kennedy. She never allowed photos taken of her smoking and looking back at the Camelot years, it just wouldn’t have fit.
zenmomma said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
That’s one cute little Rascal ya got there. He looks like his mama!
Hate to see all those beautiful woman sucking on a cancer stick.
urbandaddy said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Not a lurker… But have not commented in a while.
Hi.
PS… Smoking kills.
lisa b said, January 10th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
100 comments – you’re so goal oriented!
icky on the 13 except for Scar Jo. She is just the hotness.
Erin said, January 10th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Thanks for writing. I can’t tell you how many times over the last few months your posts have made me laugh and feel, well, less alone in the mummy bubble. I have a 21/2 year old and a 4 month old at home so from the sleeplessness, toddler tantrums, weight gain (ritter sport chocolate is my chai latte – arrgh) and now weight loss (hopefully), loss of social skills, everything you write really resonates. So thank you again!
Lindsey said, January 10th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Hi Hayley, I read you and Ali first thing everyday… and I’ve never commented… oops! Bad me. I did email you once so that counts as delurking a bit, doesn’t it? We have so much in common, almost everyday I say… Wow! Me too! I should comment more but find it hard to type on the laptop while balancing the babe and wrangling the 3 year-old!! Don’t know how you do it!!
Don Mills Diva said, January 10th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
I can’t believe I haven’t see this site before – I love it! And BAD celebrities – I think they all do it to stay skinny.
Jenn said, January 10th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
All the smokers, so sad. I hope for everyone sakes they quit.
Jenn
Shannon said, January 10th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Delurking to say HI and I love both Cheaty Monkey and Cheaty Gossip! You make me laugh out loud!!
Lacey said, January 10th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I’m not necessarily “delurking” because I’ve commented several times before…just thought I’d say hey!
Kerry said, January 11th, 2008 at 1:34 am
I haven’t been commenting as much cause I’m back to work and I just barely have enough time to read my fav blogs. You’re one of my favorites!!
kgirl said, January 11th, 2008 at 10:05 am
smoking with and around kids is so gross, but man did i love it when i was a young and stupid.
Holly said, January 11th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I had no idea all those celebs smoked. gag.
I am new to you, but here I am, lurker-free!
betty said, January 11th, 2008 at 11:05 am
delurking!
allie said, January 11th, 2008 at 11:13 am
holy dina commentors…lurkers, I think I have a few of those too, I am #70 I say…ha ha, great read as usual!
Cat said, January 11th, 2008 at 11:14 am
DELURKING! Hee.
Actually, I found you via TT. Love your list.
Lori said, January 11th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I think you’re hilarious!
Julie said, January 11th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Not a lurker! Hi!
Tricia said, January 11th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Not a lurker, but saying “hi” and great job getting back to the gym. Both times I’ve found the first work out back (=run) so tough, but it gets much easier.
Nicholas said, January 12th, 2008 at 1:49 am
Is it coincidence that most of the smokers shown are brainless young women?
No lurker I!
Karen MEG said, January 12th, 2008 at 11:10 am
You know I’m not a lurker, but I’m commenting toward your goal of 100 comments!
Lurve…
manda said, January 12th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
okay, okay. I’m late with delurking. But I’m not really a lurker anywho. By the way, the rascal is quite handsome in his little green shirt.
Teena in Toronto said, January 13th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Smokers … yuk!!
The Britney pic is nasteeeeee!!!
Dannielle said, January 16th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
I am a total Lurker! I didn’t know there was a name for me! I’ve been reading your blogs for probably a year now and don’t think I’ve commented once! I shouldn’t be such a lurker as so much of what you say totally hits home with me! I had a little boy on Sept 20 of this year so we have much in common these days!