The boys have taken their nap-time shenanigans to yet another level of craziness. Their new game is lifting their mattresses off the beds and walking on the wooden slats. We removed the infamous hamper because they were using it as a pedestal to reach the stuff on their shelf and make mischief of one kind and another. So they've now taken to throwing objects at the shelf to see which items they can get to bounce off. Fun fun fun! When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, they say. In other words, when mommy exiles you to your room, create your own wonderland, complete with carnival-style tossing games and walk-the-plank a la Peter Pan. I call them "Wild Things." Just waiting for them to say "I'LL EAT YOU UP!"
One of my ways of escaping the stress of these mischievous little devils is to focus on celebrity gossip. I can't help it! I'm a slave to US Magazine. Throw in celebrities who have children and I'm even more enthralled. Case in point: "Brangelina." They may or may not have it worse than us. Yes, they can afford to hire oodles of nannies and cooks and personal assistants, etc, however, the more people you add to the mix, the more complicated it gets (especially when 6 of those people are kids). Talk about a carnival-like atmosphere! I'm sure that Brad and Angie thrive on chaos. With the arrival of their new twins, they better thrive on chaos because that's what they're getting.
So, I know that these celebrities keep trying to one-up each other with the different names. Have you met my son, "Table?" No, it's pronounced "tah-bla," as in the French way. Oh, and that's his sister
fenêtre ... it means "window" in French.
We've got Nicole Kidman with Sunday, Baby, Sunday* (who was born on Monday). Rachel Griffiths named her son "Banjo." And how could we forget Gwyneth's "Apple" of her eye? It's just getting to be a bit much. I was trying to remember what Brad & Angie named their little boy and I kept thinking it was "Xerox." That would be weird, even for them. It's actually "Knox," and then I had an epiphany ... all their boys' names end in X!!! Maddox, Pax, Knox. Oh, I get it ... how clever are those Jolie-Pitt's?!? I bet they're getting a good chuckle out of that one.
By the way, they named the girl twin "Vivienne." She'll stand out just because her name is somewhat normal. Check out other strange celebrity names here. I seriously feel sorry for Dan Cortese's son "Tabooger."
*click here to see a Youtube video of George Bush singing "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" (only if you're really bored)
Mischief-making brainstorming session
OMG - I was cracking up over that hamper picture! That kid has talent.
I like Celebrity Baby Blog, can't get enough.
Your wild things remind me of my wild things. My boys are intrigued by that book! Wonder why. ;)
Love your new blog header.
Posted by: svtwinmom | July 21, 2008 at 09:07 PM