How the hell do you manage to get to the movies so often?? Can you send your babysitter over here?

I highly recommend Juno. I think you will appreciate the wry humor–oh…and the pregnancy thing too.

If I could eat whatever I wanted with abandon, it would be an entire bag of Ruffles Sour Cream and Cheddar chips. Followed by an entire bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos. Then, if I could still find any room in there, I’d eat some coffee ice cream with chopped up heath bars. God. This fantasy is KILLING me.

“The Fuckit Bucket”.. I have been indulging in this without knowing for the last 8 months of this pregnancy already.. I made Oatmeal Chocolate cookies yesterday, and well.. there aren’t too many left.
We saw the Bucket List last night, great movie…
Also, it’s really true about the sibling not remembering life “before”.. Mine was 4, and although she has vague specific memories of a time with no sibling, I certainly don’t think she remembers it with longing. I too felt the guilt though.. but it will be great. Good Luck with all your planned activities this week, you have inspired me to get pedicured as well!

Juno, Juno, JUNO! It’s a lot lighter than your other two options and it’s all about (HELLO!) pregnancy! You’ll fit right in. Bonus: excellent soundtrack.

Food indulgence: butter crunch ice cream with peanut butter sauce, strawberries, marshmallow and whip cream (no cherry – absolutely NOT). I know, it’s enough to make your preggo stomach turn, but I love it (almost as much as I love the ice cream scooper’s face when I order it – blech).

Junior Mints make an excellent boyfriend.

Juno was great fun once you get past the “oh my god I’d kill my teenager if she got pregnant” feeling.

I loved Atonement – the young girl is worth the price of admission and the score is fabulous. And the ending was fab. Too much smoking, tho…..what is it about that in movies these days, anyway?

Loved The Great Debaters with lovely Denzel. Powerful movie – injustice always makes me churn and then justice prevailing = yep.

Kite Runner was ok. I was kinda bored but great acting nonetheless. Mucho subtitles, so if reading makes you tired, forget it.

Bucket List is only worth seeing for Morgan Freeman. That man is so…elegant? Never turns in a bad performance.

There Will Be Blood was on the docket this weekend but we didn’t get there. Trailers looked great as well as excellent reviews.

I reccommend The Bucket List. It’s really cute and fluffy. Perfect pre-baby movie.

I saw “I am Legend” on Friday and while good, there are some scenes that are pretty hard to watch, something which I wouldn’t recommend right now (parenting-wise or dog owner-wise). Isn’t “Juno” the obvious choice?

And my fuck-it bucket food is, without a doubt, pepperoni sausage and black olive pizza. No wait, cheese fries. No wait., beef burritos…okay, maybe I need to rethink this.

Krispy Kreme donuts.
Totally where it’s at.

PEOPLE! She’s already seen JUNO, LEGEND, and NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN!!!!!
That said, I have no recommendations, but the previews for there will be blood lookied interesting, and golden compass was ok, the bear fighting scenes were cool.
I think you need to tie a cabbage patch doll to your leg, dump a glass of water in your lap, lie down on your couch, make groany noises and call JB in the room. This could be big fun!!!
Bwahahaha, sorry JB, I’m evil that way!

Juno for sure. I thought it was so cute. I don’t get to see movies very often (or never) and got to see this one.

Fuck-it Bucket: Honest to goodness macaroni and cheese with four or five kinds of cheese, about a pound of cheese total, and browned breadcrumbs and more cheese on top.

It’s really a good thing those ingredients are not in my house right now.

You need to eat anything from thepioneerwomancooks.com. She just posted a recipe for bread that requires you to spread A WHOLE STICK of butter on HALF a loaf of french bread and then bake it. I almost want to get pregnant just so I can eat that.

Fabulous week plans! I have hardly seen a movie lately other than No Country for Old Men so I can’t help with that – although I second a pp’s suggestion of Waitress as a rental. As for the Fuck-it Bucket – cheese fries with gravy, brownies with well anything you want smeared on them-peanut butter, icing, cream cheese, cookies, candy, etc. I love the Oreos that are yellow with chocolate filling. Just picture yourself sitting on the couch, feet up (admiring your pedi/mani) and having all of these items on a table within your reach and watching a movie in the middle of the afternoon. Wow – I’m already jealous! Enjoy girl! Wait! Just keep drinking water because the sodium content of all the crap I just suggested might raise your blood pressure!

See: Juno
Eat: Chipotle burrito. Every day.

Atonement.

Atonement

Brie 100 different ways

Riley will be fine, as will you. Better, in fact. Riley will be worshiped by his baby bro, and in about nine months, he’ll have the coolest toy on the block–a baby in a Excersaucer.

Atonement was a very good flick. The cinematography is stunning and the chemistry between Keira Knightly and James McAvoy is sizzling. Although, its not the most uplifting of films if thats what your looking for.

As for the fuckit bucket, baby, take yourself over to food network look up some Paula Deen recipes. I just got her Lady and Sons cookbooks and they are life changing. Also, She Likes Purple has an awesome recipe for sour cream chocolate chip cake i’m dying to try.

HAHAHA, I keep reading the recommendations for Juno and want you to know that I did actually read the entry and already knew you saw it. And yet no one seems to be reading the comments either, for the Juno recs continue!

So funny.

Have you tried Ben & Jerry’s “Creme Brulee” ice cream? It’s a relatively new flavor, look for it in your store if that sounds appealing.

Maybe all the commenters who keep over-suggesting Juno are really saying that they think you should see it again??? And again and again! Until you have every line memorized?

Try to have as relaxing (ha) a time as you can, this last week. Hopefully you’ll get to watch the Super Bowl. Not that you really want to watch it, but if you do get to watch it that will mean you’re going to make it until your scheduled Monday 2/4 appt. And that you’ll get to wear that amethyst bracelet with authority.

My suggestions are Juno and a giant ass burrito. In fact I might have to go for both right now as well. You know, in the spirit of camaraderie.

So you’ve seen Juno, eh… if you’re up for it, The Orphanage…it does involve creepy no longer living children though, so I could see it not rocking your boat right now, but it is from my boyfriend of the moment Guillermo Del Toro (of Pan’s Labyrinth.)

But after that I don’t know if there’s anything I’m so excited about moviewise until later in February (OMG – Be Kind Rewind!). I am not helpful.

But my god! baby! soon!

I say, a thousand times, “Sweeney Todd”! It was one of the most phenomenal movies I’ve seen in years!

if you are into girly movies at all (which I totally am) You MUST not allow 27 dresses to get out of the theaters without seeing it, it is brilliant. The first movie I’ve seen in years, that I was so impressed with I saw it TWICE in 2 days. I know, I’m retarded, but, it really was THAT good. It’s LOL funny, but totally tender, and there are some really awesome you go girl moments, and of course some awwww that’s so sweet (which was actually exclaimed outloud by some weirdo in my last viewing). But yeah. 27 dresses all the way.

and since I’m the idiot that doesn’t read the entire post when I read something I MUST comment on, I’m back to comment again. scanning back up to remember why I was commenting again….oh okay.

Riley, he’s going to be okay. You’ll have some hairy moment’s but you are giving him the greatest gift you ever could. Those boys will grow up hating each other one moment and loving each other the next. This is just the beginning, But I kid you not, you’ll be amazed. You’re giving Riley his best friend. One day he’ll thank you.

EEEEE!! I am both excited and freaked the hell out for you.

Here’s the thing about the simultaneous mani-pedi. Assuming you’ll be in one of those “spa chairs,” make sure that you either have two people working on one hand each simultaneously, or make the manicurist get off her ass and move to the other side of the chair for the next hand, because it can be uncomfortable for you to rearrange yourself to make your other hand more accessible for her. I have a hard enough time doing it in a skirt, so I can only imagine how hard it will be for you.

Also, have yourself some foie gras. On crusty french bread. And maybe a side of cornichons. Ohhh and some of that irish cave aged cheddar. Hmm and maybe some english mustard. SO GOOD.

I have two favorites pig-out foods:

Chocolate truffles and Creamy Cashew Chutney.*

*If you like Indian or spicy foods, this is like crack.

Best of luck with the wee one!

For whatever reason, the constant Juno recommendations are just killing me. I could see if it were only one or two, but holy cow, that wasn’t even a confusing sentence!

I have a weird need to read all the comments before commenting, and I think only one other person recommended Michael Clayton. It is still one of my favorites from last year, and not just because of the Clooney factor. It is a perfectly paced suspense/thriller, and the performances are fantastic. It was some weird failure of marketing that this wasn’t among the highest grossing movies last year. Plus, it is only being re-released for the few weeks before the Oscars, so the timing is right.

As for comfort food, I am a burger girl, with steak fries whenever possible. Also, Pagliacci has a rocking seasonal special (chicken rosemary with roasted potatoes). Heaven on a crust.

Oooh, go see Michael Clayton. It is so fucking good and there is a scene between George Clooney and the little boy that plays his son that will make you CRY it is so sweet and lovely.

I’d stick those Junior Mints into a huge bucket of popcorn. That way you can get your sweet and salty fix SIMULTANEOUSLY.

I’m thinking of you, and can’t wait for STP to get here!

The fuckit bucket-that’s great!! Mind if i use that one? I think you should go see 27 dresses so you can tell me how great it is, and i totally think you need to check out the chocolate cake at PF Changs. It is not fast food, but I promise it’s about 200,000 calories. per bite. and worth every damn pound!!!

For your FuckIt Bucket, two words: Milk SHAKE. (But I guess that would be a bucket of milk shake…. hmmm…)

I would go see ANYTHING at this point if we could all stay well enough to hire a babysitter. ARG. Who cares what it is when you’ve got Junior Mints?

I think we’re behind on some movies in New Zealand but ahead on others (We got Cloverfield first, I’m not sure how those release things work) so whatever I suggest has probably finished showing in the US. But I’d see Sweeney Todd…or Alvin and the Chipmunks but I doubt anyone would agree with me on that. haha. Alien vs Predator was TERRIBLE…no plot! I can’t even remember what happened.

My pig-out food is cheesecake, the stuff from the supermarket…theres a particular one we have over here is DELICIOUS but they’ve changed the design so its different now…I was so sad that day.

Anyway, good luck on the baby preparations!

Food – If you are looking for hearty…mmmmm…perogies. potatoes..butter..milk, onion…more butter…and more potatoes.

Dessert wise? Cheesecake baby. The biggest, richest slice you can find.

And high end truffles.

As for the mani/pedi, you will love it. I used to be an esthetician by trade, and it’s fabulous.

The best part about the Juno recs is that they inevitably appear immediately after comments pointing out that you’ve already seen it. This amuses me.

(And, after reading some of those Parent Dish comments, it’s nice to see people happily and politely commenting on this phenomenon, vs. calling one another names.)

I only skimmed the comments (but read the post carefully!) and it looks like only one person has mentioned Michael Clayton–why is this? That movie was AWESOME! Sweeney Todd looks far too bloody for my taste these days. I used to be able to handle blood and guts, but after kids, no more. Michael Clayton was great! I would highly recommend it.

venti full-fat cafe mocha from Starbucks.

Derby pie.

Entire bag of Cheetos.

Also: have you seen this?

http://captainhambone.typepad.com/not_that_you_asked/2006/10/the_great_big_h.html

Not to freak you out, but … could be helpful?

First, that is a GREAT fucking chair. I am seriously in love with that chair.
Second, HOLY SHIT, a week? Yeah, I’d be burrowing down with a whole cheesecake and something chocolate, and definitely a pint or two of Haagen Daaz.
Third, I like the idea of “hooves and talons”. You are like a weird, awesome sci-fi/fantasy creature.

Not knowing your tastes, you may think this sucks. Or causes too much heartburn, but OH. MY. G-D. Yum.

(1) stick butter, (2) 8 oz cream cheeses, (1) lb. mild ground sausage, could be 1/2 fat, or spicy if you like, or turkey, whatever. Brown the sausage first, then add the butter and cream cheese. Then, add 15 oz. white corn, drained, and jarred chopped jalapeno to taste, like start with 1-2 T. Mix well, and eat with Frit.o scoops till you puke.

Also, Scott Turow’s Ordinary Heroes, and the Gabriel Allon spy series from Daniel Silva. Love those.

All the best, from a delurking stranger,
al

Joining the fray to vote for Juno! And maybe you might be in the mood for taco dip?

Treat yourself to a Sarah Lee Strawberry Cheesecake.

Note that I didn’t say ‘a piece of’

I have heard Untraceable is very good.

Enjoy this last little bit with Riley and know that he’ll be just fine :-)

I too feel like I must read all the comments before I comment, which usually means I don’t comment because apparently I am not original in my ideas. Anyways, only one other mentioned alfredo and that would be my bucket suggestion (along with cheesy fries and all the other repeated ff suggestions). In fact I too would recommend gnocchi, but cheesy garlic toast dipped in alfredo, lobster ravioli and deep fried cheese ravioli with alfredo are AWESOME too! I have a super simple recipe that you could probably make with items you currently have in your kitchen (cream cheese, butter, milk, parmesan), let me know if you’d like it.

Enjoy your pampering, you deserve it! And, thanks for writing. FUCK all the nasty PD thugs.

XOXO

I’m right there with AmyChop. I read ‘see a manitee’ too! I am from Florida though and have actually seen a manitee. :D
I did not however fall into the movies seen/unseen trap that you set, as did so many others. Maybe there is a case of Couvade Syndrome going around and everyone has pregnancy brain because obviously none of us can read. :)!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couvade

I give another vote for Sweeney Todd, both me and my honey liked it.
I haven’t seen it, but my parents liked The Bucket List.

~Real Red Velvet Cake, accept no immitations.
~Paula Dean calls everything ‘gooey’ and we love her for it. She also has a recipe for Gooey Butter Cake. She says “buttah”. Seriously, it has butter in the name of the cake. It must be good.
~French onion soup with lots of cheeeeese and onions and salty soup part. mmm :P

You deserve some pampering so enjoy that mani/pedi. As for the movies, I’ve only seen I am Legend but I am dying to see Juno. Go for me. My favorite go to food for calories has to be Chocolate Delight. I made a 13 x 9 pan yesterday for church and it was gone fast. It is easy to make as long as you let the crust cool completely before doing the layers. I usually stick the pan in the fridge to speed it along. Here is the recipe http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1613,146184-225198,00.html.

Fuckit Buckit…that phrase alone is enough of a reason to get pregnant sooner. If if were me, I would be sitting with a pan of brownies (the really gooey kind) on one leg and Breyers vanilla bean on the other with a spoon in one hand and bottle of hot fudge in the other. Hit the remote with your toes. Or hell, take it all to the movies with you. They’re not gonna mess with a pregnant chick’s ice cream!

If I were you I’d just say fuck it and eat some candy.

See Into the Wild. It is amazing!

Dude, two words: fried cheesecake. a;sdfn;aowiengas;dgkn drool drool

Sweeney Todd is supposed to be great (but it might put you off letting the hairdresser use a razor…). But what the hell do I know. The last movie I saw was Alvin and the Chipmunks…. (thats one of the great things about having kids, you can go to a kids movie without looking like a perv)