As promised, here is my very talented handywork on a new video:
Hey. I didn't say it was a good video. I said it was a video. If you assumed it would be interesting, amusing or in any way watchable, that's your own damn fault. I just like to take footage of my children and get people to watch it. It's like when Aunt Elma takes out the slides of her 33rd vacation to Florida. If I can inflict that level of torture on another soul then I'm having an incredibly good day.
Fear not, Maven Haters (don't hate the player shorty, hate the game), for as you can tell if you actually watched the video, I get my just deserts several times over in a day. Screaming children who are overtired, oversugared and very, very bored make for daily hair pull-out sessions. Thankfully I have a rather shaggy mane or you'd probably notice the bald patches. That Gutsy can drive me batty sometimes. He's not all bad, though. I mean, how cute was he on Christmas morning?


No likeness to troublesome cartoon monkeys is implied in any way.
Nope. Not at all.
Oh, alright. Maybe a little. Is it any wonder Curious George is the middle gremlin's idol? They're so much alike. Right down to the tail; Neither one has one anymore. (We had Gutsy's removed at birth when his horns were filed down. It made it easier that way.)
He's really cute though, isn't he? He loves the camera. So much, in fact, that we took a lot of pictures of him opening gifts.
What's that? The who now? OH! The 'others'. Yes, they were allowed to open gifts with Gutsy, Geekster and I this year and we even took a picture of them:

Once again, I didn't say it was a good picture. Stop assuming things. You know what happens to you and me if you assume things, and I don't want to be an ass, as the one I have is large enough.
Terrible though, isn't it? I mean, I had to go through the pictures and trim the selection of photogenic Gutsy down to two. Spawnling has red eyes in nearly all of them and Intrepid is looking down in all the ones of him. Thus, Gutsy is the star of Christmas 2006. He's an excellent middle child who takes great pictures.
Now I'm going to switch hats from Complaining Yet Secretely Very Proud Mom to Slightly Annoyed But Laughing At The Same Time Lactivist.
It appears the internet has been bad for two major companies: Nestle and Blockbuster. While Blockbuster is losing millions to illegal movie downloads, Nestle is losing would-be formula purchasers to free and readily-available fact-based information. Breastfeeding and movie pirating have become so commonplace that the marketing geniuses had to put their fancy degrees to work to come up with a promotion that will surely stop both movements in their tracks:
Now when you buy specially marked cans of Good Start formula, you get a coupon for two free movie rentals and some popcorn from Blockbuster!
You know, breastfeeding has been going so well and I've had not the slightest urge to wean him. But I have to tell you, with the news that I can get free movies and snacks I think I might just switch to formula. How could I pass up a deal like that? Screw this 'breast is best' stuff. I can't watch Matt Damon tame horses for free with no late fees right now, can I? How can that be best?
Who came up with this ridiculous idea? I saw it advertised in a Canadian parenting magazine and I about fell off the toilet laughing. How is this supposed to draw in customers? I don't know a single person who is currently or is intending to nurse their child who's going to look at that ad and think 'Gee, I might have to give this more thought if I'm going to miss out on free movie rentals.' Nor do I know many people who have their child on one kind of formula and think 'Well, we were going to keep you on the one that we know doesn't upset your tummy, but now that Nestle is offering us some free popcorn for the trouble I think we're going to take the leap!'
Stupid, stupid Nestle. Stupid Blockbuster. I don't feel bad that Bit Torrent is my age demographic's best friend.
Oh, and the kicker in the teether: When I went to the Nestle site to find the link to said promo, I came across this lovely little planet-destroying treasure:
NEW! GOOD START with Omega-3 & Omega-6 Ready to Go
The only formula with Omega-3 & Omega-6 that’s specially designed to be easier to digest** is now easier to feed. Each 89 ml (3 oz) prefilled, disposable bottle is ready to feed. Just shake well, remove cap, twist on a standard size nipple and ring and feed baby. Available in 8-pack cartons. Look for Good Start with Omega-3 & Omega-6 Ready to Go on shelves today in packs of 8 bottles.
Oh boy! Let's make formula in DISPOSABLE BOTTLES! Why spend all that time washing out re-usable bottles? Let's create more waste and drown more polar bears with our global warming-friendly packaging!
I'd go console myself with popcorn, but I don't have a damn coupon.
Hey. I didn't say it was a good video. I said it was a video. If you assumed it would be interesting, amusing or in any way watchable, that's your own damn fault. I just like to take footage of my children and get people to watch it. It's like when Aunt Elma takes out the slides of her 33rd vacation to Florida. If I can inflict that level of torture on another soul then I'm having an incredibly good day.
Fear not, Maven Haters (don't hate the player shorty, hate the game), for as you can tell if you actually watched the video, I get my just deserts several times over in a day. Screaming children who are overtired, oversugared and very, very bored make for daily hair pull-out sessions. Thankfully I have a rather shaggy mane or you'd probably notice the bald patches. That Gutsy can drive me batty sometimes. He's not all bad, though. I mean, how cute was he on Christmas morning?


No likeness to troublesome cartoon monkeys is implied in any way.
Nope. Not at all.
Oh, alright. Maybe a little. Is it any wonder Curious George is the middle gremlin's idol? They're so much alike. Right down to the tail; Neither one has one anymore. (We had Gutsy's removed at birth when his horns were filed down. It made it easier that way.)
He's really cute though, isn't he? He loves the camera. So much, in fact, that we took a lot of pictures of him opening gifts.
What's that? The who now? OH! The 'others'. Yes, they were allowed to open gifts with Gutsy, Geekster and I this year and we even took a picture of them:

Once again, I didn't say it was a good picture. Stop assuming things. You know what happens to you and me if you assume things, and I don't want to be an ass, as the one I have is large enough.
Terrible though, isn't it? I mean, I had to go through the pictures and trim the selection of photogenic Gutsy down to two. Spawnling has red eyes in nearly all of them and Intrepid is looking down in all the ones of him. Thus, Gutsy is the star of Christmas 2006. He's an excellent middle child who takes great pictures.
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Now I'm going to switch hats from Complaining Yet Secretely Very Proud Mom to Slightly Annoyed But Laughing At The Same Time Lactivist.
It appears the internet has been bad for two major companies: Nestle and Blockbuster. While Blockbuster is losing millions to illegal movie downloads, Nestle is losing would-be formula purchasers to free and readily-available fact-based information. Breastfeeding and movie pirating have become so commonplace that the marketing geniuses had to put their fancy degrees to work to come up with a promotion that will surely stop both movements in their tracks:
Now when you buy specially marked cans of Good Start formula, you get a coupon for two free movie rentals and some popcorn from Blockbuster!
You know, breastfeeding has been going so well and I've had not the slightest urge to wean him. But I have to tell you, with the news that I can get free movies and snacks I think I might just switch to formula. How could I pass up a deal like that? Screw this 'breast is best' stuff. I can't watch Matt Damon tame horses for free with no late fees right now, can I? How can that be best?
Who came up with this ridiculous idea? I saw it advertised in a Canadian parenting magazine and I about fell off the toilet laughing. How is this supposed to draw in customers? I don't know a single person who is currently or is intending to nurse their child who's going to look at that ad and think 'Gee, I might have to give this more thought if I'm going to miss out on free movie rentals.' Nor do I know many people who have their child on one kind of formula and think 'Well, we were going to keep you on the one that we know doesn't upset your tummy, but now that Nestle is offering us some free popcorn for the trouble I think we're going to take the leap!'
Stupid, stupid Nestle. Stupid Blockbuster. I don't feel bad that Bit Torrent is my age demographic's best friend.
Oh, and the kicker in the teether: When I went to the Nestle site to find the link to said promo, I came across this lovely little planet-destroying treasure:
NEW! GOOD START with Omega-3 & Omega-6 Ready to Go
The only formula with Omega-3 & Omega-6 that’s specially designed to be easier to digest** is now easier to feed. Each 89 ml (3 oz) prefilled, disposable bottle is ready to feed. Just shake well, remove cap, twist on a standard size nipple and ring and feed baby. Available in 8-pack cartons. Look for Good Start with Omega-3 & Omega-6 Ready to Go on shelves today in packs of 8 bottles.
Oh boy! Let's make formula in DISPOSABLE BOTTLES! Why spend all that time washing out re-usable bottles? Let's create more waste and drown more polar bears with our global warming-friendly packaging!
I'd go console myself with popcorn, but I don't have a damn coupon.