Yesterday had me wondering why Bravo has yet to contact me on joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. I think I have what it takes.

Reason 1 = I take the easy way out of things. Like resorting to a boxed mix on a busy day to make the baby boy announcement cake.

Boxed vanilla cake with lemon frosting still tastes dang good! Although it was a bit weird having a blue inside.And such yellow icing. Oh, the chemicals! LOL Big thanks to Em for sharing this idea from your sister!

Reason 2 = I like hitting up trendy restaurants.

A birthday/baby celebration dinner calls for something out of the ordinary. Hibachi! I can always count on a good meal. Soup, salad, veggies, and my choice of meat? Sounds good to me! Even if doused in more than its share of oil.

Makenzie loved watching all the chef’s antics. Even the fire from the onion volcano.

Reason 3 = I love wearing crazy things on my head and being the center of attention.

Please tell me that is not her real hair. I’ve only seen the show a couple times and don’t know.

Reason 4 = people go crazy when in my presence.

Look at the excitement on those faces. It’s all for me. Nothing to do with the baby. See – I’m selfish too.

Reason 5 = I shop ‘til I drop.

My favorite consignment sale with the best deals, especially on clothes, started yesterday. It’s also basically the last sale of the season to get fall/winter things for cheap. After learning “boy” I had to take advantage. So I went shopping and now have baby B stocked for the chillier weather on everything from sleepers to cute little outfits. All for about $100.

Reason 6 = I receive special treatment.

For my birthday, my parents and sister got me a 1 hour prenatal massage certificate to enjoy. Nice! Now I have 2 prenatal massages to use up. One from a Groupon and now this. I need a massage!

So, do you see the obviousness of me being a Real Housewife of Atlanta? Or should I just stick with being real and blogging all about it? Decisions, decisions. 😉

• Do you like or despise the birthday treatment restaurants give you? I actually prefer places that do it up a bit more with fun antics.
• What is the trashiest or most ridiculous reality TV show you watch? Or what’s one you would NEVER watch? I’ve actually only seen any of the RHW shows a handful of times and its been awhile. I guess The Bachelor Pad would be my trashy show.
• Have you entered my giveaway? It ends on Monday!

Good morning! How are you all today? I’m well enough. Although little M and I both woke up with some sort of sickness going on. I don’t feel bad, but can’t stop coughing. Poor M has it all – cough, icky nose, tired, and I’m assuming achy from her clinginess. I hate seeing my baby sick. I think its from the church daycare and all the kids bringing in germs from schools and daycares they are returning to these days. We’ll just chill today and I will have to see how I’m feeling later if I head to the gym or not.

Okay – birthday recap time! What you all are here for. 😉 Yesterday morning started off a bit rough with M’s temper tantrum at the store and someone STEALING my bike at spin. My bag was on it and I left for 5 minutes to check M in the childcare. When I came back a lady had moved my bag and said she was there first. Whatever.That was the last bike so I ended up leaving, planning to just do a Turbo workout here later…which didn’t happen because I got too tired and distracted by my present from Peter. I do what I want every day and especially on my birthday.

The day picked up from there. I met a friend for story time at the library, which M loved! Then we hit up Yogli Mogli for some frozen-yogurt and girl talk.

I delighted in half Red Velvet Cake with white chocolate chips and half NY Cheesecake with raspberries. Oh dear heavens was it good. This place just opened and I see myself dragging Peter here soon for a repeat performance.

I continued eating just what I wanted with dinner last night. I made a Lemon Basil Quinoa with Roasted Veggies. The stars of the show…

I roasted the brussels sprouts and chopped carrots in a 425 oven for 30 minutes. Cooked up the quiona according to the directions. Heated up some Great Northern beans. Then tossed it all in a simple dressing of 2T olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, the juice of 1 lemon, and some fresh chopped basil.

I finished out the night playing with my new toy…

Peter got me a netbook for my birthday!! How perfect for blogging!? Needless to say, I’m in love. Time to say goodbye from my baby computer. 😀 Have a fabulous Tuesday!

• What do you blog from?
• What would you pick for your birthday dinner? I did have the quinoa on my actual birthday, but I admit we will be going to a Hibachi place on Thursday with my parents. I’ll know boy or girl then too!