I just fell asleep for 2 hours. It was THAT COOKIE. I had a cookie for dessert, and it knocked me right out. That’s all, Gorgeouses. See you later.
That’s all I got.
That, and a cheaty little Monkey on one side of me and her brother on the other side. Why? Why did Josh-O do this to me? Why aren’t they in bed?
She’s sitting here cross-legged watching me type like she’s all entitled to be here. I DON’T THINK SO! Of course, the little monkey can’t read what I’m typing…. Still thinks she’s all entitled.
But, like, OMIGOSH, Gorgeouses! The monkey just pointed to the monkey! That’s right, this monkey:

And, she asked, “Is that me, Mama? Cheaty Monkey?” HA! See, SOCIETY? See, Mommy-Blog-finger-pointer-atters! SHE’S NOT TRAUMATIZED! Child-subject-of-mommy-blog knows blog is about her and IS NOT TRAUMATIZED. Actually LOVES it. Shocking much? Maybe there actually IS good in the world?
I’m going back to sleep. Mind you, Monkey’s not REALLY making that possible. Can YOU please come and put her to bed? She’ll listen to you.
Also, I got MINDEN. IN A BOOK. A Scholastic book on HOUSE CATS — thanks to editor-PAR-excellence, and DEAR OLD finally-soon-to-be-THIRTY (HA!) friend Ali (don’t worry, Alster, 30′s are DA BOMB — just look how coolio I am…errrm blerrm baglerrm….). I had to take tons of pictures of him, which, you know, I HATE to do. Here’s the one I hear they’re taking….

I, personally, like these two….


Ummm, Minden is getting more famous than moi, Gorgeouses. SO not fair. Sigh, looks are everything in this dang town….
Oy, NOW, that cheaty little bugger’s got my glass of water. But, she DID just say, “You’re the best EVER, Maaaama!” LOVE. Freaking FLATTERY is what it is. And, it will GET YOU NOWHERE, MONKEY. TO BED!
One last thing I got: Bermuda….

One of my oldest, best friends ERNA lives there with her man, and I got to see her today. We hung out for hours at her parents’ house with so much to talk about (while monkey played with LEGO and Rascal clung to my boooooobie FOR dear life). Can you imagine living in Bermuda? You should see how GORJ she looks: tanned, but not too tanned, and so relaxed. We’re taking a yoga class together tomorrow. Must remember to take picture of us so you can meet her….
At last, I got a bed to myself. The monkey’s finally in bed. After a broken glass and MUCH drama: “T-t-t-take th-th-the ph-ph-phone!” Someone’s afraid of the ph-ph-phone. Wha? Since wh-wh-wh-when?
Have I mentioned we’re having bedtime issues lately? Or, like, have you been noticing? Perhaps it’s obvious from the constant presence of the monkey in my posts lately?@#$@!!%?!











































lara said, May 9th, 2008 at 12:37 am
FIRST!!! BWAH HAHAHAHAHAHHA! I get some kind of medal for this, right?
Anyway, I was going to comment on the sleep thing, but somewhere between finishing reading your post and clicking the comment button I lost it… due to the fact that I’ve got major lack of z’s myself, no doubt. Sorry. Just imagine the funniest, most awesome and helpful comment you could ever receive….
… and that’s from me.
Love!
Lara
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Renee said, May 9th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I still don’t give DD glass if I can help it. I guess I’m a whimp…NO I don’t want my good glasses broken. LOL
go sleep now.
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Ernuda said, May 9th, 2008 at 3:40 am
Thanks for the many laughs and the shout outs! Made my day!!
Sarah said, May 9th, 2008 at 8:09 am
So, when are you going on vacation in Bermuda!! How awesome to have a FRIEND living there!!!!!!
So, Monkey is 3. When my son was 3 soon to be 4 he had been coming into our bed for a year, we were spent, so tired .. did not know what to do. At his 4 yr dr’s appt., pediatrician spoke straight to him she said, you know, if you want your mommy and daddy to be in a good mood and well rested then you need to sleep in your own bed and let them sleep too. I swear to you, that very night, he slept the whole night in his OWN bed!
ali said, May 9th, 2008 at 8:31 am
minden is fierce.
LD said, May 9th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Hang in there with the sleep issues. Once it works it works. Really. What works for us is that Matt’s only allowed certain things in his room (like his soother – i know … bad parenting) and at least he stays there. Mind you he doesn’t sleep. Whatever! See, this is why I don’t give advice. I just commiserate
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Cyndi said, May 9th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Go, Minden. Things just keep getting bigger and better for him.
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JavaChick said, May 9th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I don’t have kids, but for some reason your post reminded me of my teenage years when my baby sister (11 years younger) always used to crawl in bed with me at night and fall asleep. She was a cutie, that’s for sure.
As usual, Minden is looking fab! Congrats to him on his big break!
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LAVENDULA said, May 9th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
miaaoowwww minden!(haley you know i love minden) wow you are lucky to have a friend that lives in bermuda have you been there? and you know i have been having bedtime troubles around here to.GO SLEEP IN YOUR OWN BEDS!….
Karen MEG said, May 9th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Sleep is always an issue; did I mention that we got a kingsize because of kid #1, who finally stayed in his bed once his little sister came along, who now is joining us every night at about 2 AM in the morning and flips around like a fish out of water. I’m lucky if I get 4 inches of the edge.
Sleep better come soon here too, but I ain’t having another baby just to kick this one out LOL!
Get some zzzzz’s this weekend, Hales!
And Bermuda, I’ve got a pal who lives there too… and he so ain’t coming back!!!
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lisa b said, May 9th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Congrats on your book deal Minden!
Nicki said, May 10th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Cheaty Monkey is a smarty and a cutie, isn’t she! Sorry about the sleeping troubles though… what a pain!
Nicki’s last blog post..Nice Outfit, Kid!
WeightingGame said, May 10th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Happy almost Mother’s Day!!
Jill said, May 11th, 2008 at 6:54 am
If I was living close, I could go babysit and exausht the Monkey, but there is not much I ca do for the rascal!
I’m still wishing you an Happy Mother’s Day, Haley!
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Tug said, May 11th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Happy Mother’s Day Hales!!
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Teena in Toronto said, May 11th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Minden rocks!
I’ve never been to Bermuda. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to go to.
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samiya said, May 15th, 2008 at 4:31 am
hi u now that i lu v u