I'm sitting here in the identical costume you see below...with nowhere to go. J's sleeping and I'm sweating!
Happy Halloween!!!

posted by Kristen at 3:26 PM   

For all y'all concerned folk...Jacob is feeling all better. We went into the doctor's office yesterday and discovered he has an ear infection. Now he's on drugs and feeling 900% better.

posted by Kristen at 10:11 AM   

Same costume...no Kari. SOOOOO SAD!

posted by Kristen at 11:48 PM   

Baby's temp got up to 104 today! I'm SO glad Brooke stayed home from work or I would have crawled into a hole and cried. Had a chance to read more of "The Nanny Diaries" today. Man, that's a funny book!

posted by Kristen at 5:26 PM   

Jacob's sick AGAIN! I wonder if he's allergic to me!? Poor sweety.

posted by Kristen at 10:02 PM   

My house smells like a campfire.

posted by Kristen at 10:02 PM   

We had the best day EVER today! Megan, Kacey, Dawn and I went to the Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands to see the Jets play! It was incredible. We had awesome seats, drank beer, ate hotdogs and were social with the marines. At halftime, we went outside to see what was up and there was a whole group of guys lined up along this spiral staircase. Not wanting to miss out on the action, we went to look. They were throwing dollars down to the bottom as a lure to get someone to run out and they would pour beer on the sucker. Soon, however, the chanting turned to "KISS YOUR FRIEND, KISS YOUR FRIEND"...and guess who they were all pointing to...KACEY!hehee. Guys are so pathetic! Over 200 men at a sporting event...looking for some action!? What? We laughed for hours over it. Then we tailgated. It was super.

posted by Kristen at 10:00 PM   

Tomorrow Kristen is going to her first Jets game!!!! GO GREEN! What? Are they green? Maybe purple. Whatever, there's beer and hotdogs there. I hate hotdogs.

posted by Kristen at 10:16 PM   

Went on a date
and it was great.
He wasn't late
and I got flowers.

posted by Kristen at 8:26 PM   

I went on the most wonderful stroll with Jacob yesterday. I made some chai, got out the stroller and we walked all through the village and looked at leaves and Halloween decorations. The park was crisp and fun. I forgot how much I LOVE fall...minus having to warm up the car in the morning.

posted by Kristen at 3:03 PM   

I'm devistated over the news of Minnesota' Senator Paul Wellstone's death today! I didn't know much about him but he really is a local hero and it's creepy to see Minnesota all over the news while being in New Jersey. Very, very sad.

posted by Kristen at 2:37 PM   

I took the wine personality test. Here are my results:

You scored 60% Zinfandel
We hope that no one's ever tried to hold you back, because clearly you have your own idea of how the world ought to run (or at least your world). Your gusto and love of life are clear and clearly mark you as a red zinfandel drinker.

True? I dunno. But I DO like Zinfandel!

posted by Kristen at 10:48 PM   

If you have an eye fetish, you definitely need this in your life.

posted by Kristen at 4:39 PM   

i'm tired. very veryyysskyldrh;fr ---------------->as her head crashes to the keyboard

posted by Kristen at 1:04 PM   

Go to Jill's website and vote on a bridesmaid dress! You, too, can have a say in Shelly's wedding!:-)

posted by Kristen at 7:27 PM   

I'm coming home in 31 days I think!

posted by Kristen at 2:17 PM   

We saw Stomp last night. It was INCREDIBLE! Everything I had hoped and much more....
wow.

posted by Kristen at 9:26 AM   

List of events from the last 4 days:

Day 1:
Ate at the Blue Moon Diner
Shopped at Short Hills
Ate at Houlihans
Discovered Rt. 10

Day 2:
Wandered the village
Kristen W. got hairs cut
Had ice cream
Ate at the Maple Leaf Cafe
Grocery/liquor shopped
Moms made dinner for all

Day 3:
Girls saw J's school
Shopped at Livingston Mall
Pauline got her plaid "pocketbook"
Met Brooke at FOX and got tour (claustaphobic mom rode on an elevator, the train and the subway)
Saw Rockerfeller Center (SKATING RINK!!!), Today Show studio, 5th Avenue, Chinatown (mom rode in the backseat of a cab), and Little Italy
Ate at Il Plaxio in Little Italy (and tipped the waiter into being friendly)
Drank at Houlihans

Day 4:
Took subway to Ground Zero
Strolled through Battery Park (and missed the Ellis Island Ferry:-()
Wandered through Times Square
Ate at Texas Texas (and drank from a boot)
Shopped
Got lost trying to find the Path Train
Took the Path to Hoboken
Kacey's 21st Birthday Party

Today:
We're headed to Rt. 22 to shop for shoes
Going back to Livingston Mall
Back into the city to see Central Park
Going to the off Broadway show, "Stomp"!!!!
Oh, and most likely EATING more!:-)

posted by Kristen at 12:06 PM   

Mom, Pauline, and Kristin got here yesterday safely!! Thank goodness! It is SO great to have them here! Last night we went to the ritzy Short Hills Mall and then had dinner at Houlihans. Today we're headed into the village for some shopping. Jacob's in heaven with all of the attention. Tomorrow we're headed into the city!!!!!

posted by Kristen at 11:38 AM   

Quote of the day: "Never trust a big butt and a smile."

posted by Kristen at 5:13 PM   

Why am I so worried about having everything in the perfect spot and having a clean car and room and pretty nails and clothes...just for my mom!? Maybe I should start pretending she's coming every week!

posted by Kristen at 3:00 PM   

http://www.nanowrimo.org/

Let's all write a novel next month! How fun would that be? If you like the idea, I discovered the site...if you don't, it was the other Kristen's idea. Seriously.

posted by Kristen at 2:56 PM   

Mom's coming in TWO days! EEKS! I better clean my room! hehee.

posted by Kristen at 8:12 PM   

Today I rest and reflect on how much money I spent. :-(

posted by Kristen at 1:43 PM   

WELL...had a long, party filled weekend that I must tell y'all about. Friday night, Cindy and I went to Poor Billy's and met cute boys and listened (watched) the most beautiful man EVER rock out. His name is Henry and he is in Life Speed. Then yesterday morning I got on the train into NYC and started my mentor/volunteering. I was only lost on the subway for 1/2 hr!hehee. Afterward, I met some nanny friends and we went to Planet Hollywood for dinner and then wandered the streets of Soho in the rain until we found a place called CBGB, OMFUG that was the epitome of soul music and Soho. Very funky club with a kitty lounging in the corner! Then a fireman bribed us to come to The Culture Club (which didn't take much because I've wanted to go there since I got here). This is where Pacman, Dirty Dancing, and candy necklaces are still in. It was SOOO kewl..even though it was $20 to get in and beers were $6 each. ouchy.

posted by Kristen at 1:40 PM   

Goin' to Chuck E. Cheese's this afternoon for a playdate with my friends...or Jacob's. The line has become unclear. Well, anyway, who can beat that?

posted by Kristen at 10:14 AM   

I've decided that nannies are like orphans. Transplanted from everything they know, they must try to find a loving family that will provide for them while making new friends from scratch. Orphan Annie was little and limber though.:-)

posted by Kristen at 11:19 PM   

I'm the newest "prop girl" on the Maplewood, NJ Strollers staff! Yay me.

posted by Kristen at 11:17 PM   

DAMN! My mom's going to be here then! I can't go!

posted by Kristen at 10:14 AM   

My friend, Cindy, just called and invited me to the premiere showing of the movie "Abandon" in New York. I'm SOO excited. Maybe I can hook up with Charlie Hunnam . Screw match.com!

posted by Kristen at 10:07 AM   

I talked to my brother and grandparents today. All of a sudden I feel 988 times better about not being home. Same ol' same ol'! I can't wait to go home and see for myself. A reminder is always needed.

posted by Kristen at 10:47 PM   

I committed the ultimate sin today. I joined...

posted by Kristen at 10:22 PM   

This girl is seriously wacked out...even more than me!heheee.

posted by Kristen at 10:18 PM   

Went to a really sweet church this morning. I just may go back!

posted by Kristen at 1:53 PM   

What a studmuffin Bob the Builder is!
He threw the biggest birthday party ever yesterday!

posted by Kristen at 1:52 PM   

Awwwww.....someone looked up "Jersey Girl" today and got MY website! How kewl is that!?

posted by Kristen at 7:51 PM   

Tonight I had the pleasure of ushering at the Burgdorff Culture Center here in Maplewood. I got a backstage tour and got to meet everyone. It was sooo kewl! After ushering, I got the balcony all to myself to enjoy the show. The play is called "Dinner With Friends". Got rave reviews from the New York Times! Anyway, be jealous, very jealous!

For directions to theatre from Minnesota, see hotwire.com.

posted by Kristen at 10:45 PM   

We had a nanny picnic a couple weeks ago and I met all kinds of new girls! It was SO much fun!
Here's the only and very coveted pic taken.

posted by Kristen at 5:29 PM   

I really can't emphasize enough how much I HATE DOING LAUNDRY!!!!!!
Poor, oh poor Cindarella!

posted by Kristen at 2:37 PM   

Another ie of my bottled self esteem named Jacob. As he was climbing into the car today he reached over and grabbed an open magazine and pointed to a pic of Reese Witherspoon with dark hair and said, "Kristen, is that you?" When I laughed and said "No, I wish!" he said "Well, it looks like you!" Can't beat that kind of honesty!!!(wink wink)

posted by Kristen at 2:29 PM   

I think I got the cheeziest come on line today. I'm not sure if i should puke or laugh my guts out.
"If I told you that you had a sexy body, would you hold it against me?"
Yah, guts!

posted by Kristen at 10:18 AM   

I bought a scale and the new John Mayer cd. Reality check.

posted by Kristen at 10:50 PM   

I just made my first purchase ever from Amazon.com! I ordered Bridget Jones' Diary and The Nanny Diaries. See a pattern?? Yah, I just got that! OOPY.

posted by Kristen at 3:42 PM   

We had a great big playdate all morning this morning. 6 nannies and 8 kids! What a ratio! Everything is coming easier every day...

posted by Kristen at 1:37 PM