Bye Manny

Manny is out of the Red Sox. And I am fine with that. He is one heck of a ball player, but he left on a sour note, not being able to keep his negative and personal opinions to himself, or atleast out of the media spot light. I feel that there is no room for this in the Red Sox and totally support their decision to trade him. He gave us some amazing years , but I feel that the last few weeks he was a total distraction to the team, the fans and everyone else. The Red Sox are a team of character and the team is made up of not only incredible ball players, coaching staff, executives, media, etc...but of men and women who are gentlemen and ladies. When you believe that you are better than anyone else and are not a good teammate...you do not belong on the Red Sox. He stood out because he was not like the others, and not always in a nice way. I am sorry that he chose not to be kind at the end...but the Red Sox will now be better off. I hope that the Dodgers will be able to make him into a nicer person...Joe Torre is a good man and a good coach. Manny has great numbers and knows how to play the game. He gave us 8 good years and helped us win 2 World Championship...but when it came to being a gentleman, he did not know how to do this in the end...I am sorry for that.
If I met him today, I would thank him for some great baseball, even for some humorous moments ("Manny being Manny"), and I would wish him well. But I am happy that he is no longer with this hardworking, classy, kind team. I am happy that the Sox and all of us fans will not be distracted by this any longer. Now...guys...
PLAY BALL!!!!!!!

2 WIns-thanks Jon and Dice K, PC, Baseball, Sleepovers, Late Night Snacking

OK--the Sox won 2 in a row...we always mention the pitcher first...so I thank Jon Lester and Dice K for making this household a bit happier. Now I must admit...we live in New England and these games are on the West Coast..and don't BEGIN till 10 PM...so as my husband says "the game was watching ME"...as I crash on the couch each night by 10...but I read the headlines the minute I hit this computer of mine...and watch NESN to see all the highlights. I actually DVR each game...and if I don't see a game, will often watch the recording of it. Now, although the pitchers were great...gotta give credit to ALL of the Boys of Summer...and the biggest to Terry Francona...the BEST MLB manager ever!!!!!
PC (Pampered Chef)..am putting in my first book show next week and am SO excited!!! Yesterday I spent the day getting more organized, doing packets for August and reading all of the great recipes..the only 'bad thing' about working with PC is that I may gain back the weight I lost and THEN some...gotta go check out those salad bowls again!
Our son had a summer ball game last night...team had been doing great...but last night was a loss...it's OK...he LOVES this team...great coach, great kids, and great parents...it's what the game is all about.
Sleepovers. Our daughter has had a friend over for 2 nights in a row. All they do is laugh and dance and sing...(to the Jonas Brothers!). Her friend is one of the nicest kids around....and I love having her here...and the bonus...her mom is awesome too! Great kids, great families...it's who I want around :)
Late Night Snacking. I spent $135 at the grocery store yesterday. OK...granted, some of it was on cleaning products and cat food. The rest-food! The fridge is full one day and when I wake up..1/2 empty. When I am sleeping...I will often be awakened by the pitter patter of Teenage Feet...at any and all hours of the night. I will hear the freezer door open...yes, this is why the ice cream is gone. I will smell toast...alas, no bread. The cheese I was going to use for my pasta...must have been those
'midnight madness nachos.' I prefer to eat in the day time...but being summer, and having teens, I have learned to accept that these kids can EAT and that they eat whenever they are hungry...most often past midnight.
Today, my husband is off. Everyone is sleeping in but me...I love the quiet of the morning. I have tons of laundry, some PC, and more laundry. Dinner will be whatever is left in the fridge...or maybe I'll make nothing and let them help themselves during their Midnight Munchies and get hubby and I some Subs from Subway...THAT would be EZ.
Have a great one :)