This is a fab week because our dog Big M turned 6. Also because our list topic today, chosen by Lisa and Ashley, is about 10 favorite Characters in movies or TV. Naturally I will combine these two happy occasions and bring you Top 10 dogs.

I wanted to say thank you again to Rachée for a fun list suggestion. I have a few more to visit but so far you all are cracking me up with these silly band names!

So here we go: Next week is our 100th listicle. Seriously, 100!!!!! So I believe a list on why listicles are great is in order. Or anything else you fancy making a list about. It is a party and everyone is invited!

But first, favorite screen characters:

 
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10 FAVORITE MOVIE CANINES

1. Jakob from Sreca na vrvici

2. Lassie from Courage of Lassie

3. Beethoven from Beethoven, Beethoven 2nd …

4. Rex from Kommisar Rex

5. Falcor from NeverEnding story

6. Sam from I am legend

7. Hooch from Turner & Hooch

8. Benji from Benji

9. Eddie from Frasier

10. Snoopy from Charlie Brown

I hope you got to spend it with your children or your mom or a really special lady in your life. Or better yet all of the above! Reading your lists this week about 10 things that are free and you love really put me in a great mood! Thank you Kristi, what a lovely way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

We are on our way to a party so I am publishing this week’s listicles a little early. Also I had two slices of pie already so my brain might go into mush by this evening. It was so hard to choose only 10 horrible band names because once I looked at my husband’s CD collection I realized that most band names are kind of silly. The worst part about it is that after I consulted Wikipedia about the origins of some of the names I saw that most of these were replacement for even worst original names of the band. Seriously. Queen was originally called Smile and Pink Floyd was Tea set. Thank you Rachée for a fun list suggestion.

Next week the topic comes from Lisa and Ashley:

Hey @northwestmommy have you done 10 Favorite Characters in Movies or TV yet for #MondayListicles

— The Dose of Reality (@TheDoseTweets) May 3, 2013

 
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10 WORST BAND NAMES

1. Hootie and The Blowfish

The band’s name originated from two of Darius Rucker’s childhood acquaintances. There were two boys in Rucker’s childhood choir group–one with owl-like eyes (Hootie) and the other with puffy Blowfish-like cheeks. Though Rucker is commonly thought of as Hootie and the other members as the Blowfish, Rucker has clarified multiple times that he is not Hootie, and the other band members are not the Blowfish. The band name is completely separate from the band members.

2. Hoobastank

The name Hoobastank is an old high-school joke between band members. The word doesn’t really have too much meaning.

3. Chumbawhamba

While there are many speculations, the band generally answers that it is a gibberish word, meaning nothing.

4. Limp bizkit

Apparently they chose a name that would repel people on purpose.

5. Stone Temple Pilots

Inspired by the STP Motor Oil stickers that the band members were fans of in their youth, various spins on the initials “STP” were tossed around, including “Shirley Temple’s Pussy”. They eventually settled on the name Stone Temple Pilots

6. Nickleback

Its name originates from the nickel in change that band member Mike Kroeger gave customers at his job at Starbucks; he would frequently say, “Here’s your nickel back.”

7. Smashing pumpkins

No meaning behind it the band members say.

8. Spandau Ballet

Name refers to Spandau Prison and the many hangings there when the victims would twitch and jump at the end of a rope.

9. Sum 41

The band started 41 days into summer.

10. Right said Fred

Really I just wanted you to get this tune stuck in your head. You are welcome

It’s warm and sunny and there is a mojito waiting for me. So let’s get straight to it.

They say nothing is for free but Robot Mommy said there should be at least 10 things we love that are and I wrote my list in 2 minutes flat so clearly she is right! I really love this weeks topic, thank you so much Kristi for choosing a winner!

Thanks to Jennifer for suggesting a list of 10 acronyms last week. Fun stuff!
Which brings me to next week’s topic, courtesy of Rachée:

Hey @northwestmommy! Has there ever been a #mondaylisticle for real or imagined band names?

— Rachée Fagg(@sayitrahshay) April 30, 2013

 
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10 THINGS I LOVE THAT COST NOTHING

1. Laughter

2. Hugs

3. Sunshine

4. Mondays

5. Good news

6. Sex

7. Ocean breeze

8. Kindness

9. Naps

10. Running

That’s short for : Hi there, how are you? My own little acronym just for you. Because this time around we are making a list suggested by the lovely Jennifer: 10 acronyms you use regularly. Surprisingly I don’t use any except maybe JPEG ( Joint Photographic Experts Group ) and SOOC ( Straight Out Of Camera). I will admit that occasionally you will see me type LOL in the comments on your listicles but I am always truly laughing to tears when I do! So I asked my husband, who works in the Navy which is famous for never using words and always communicating in acronyms, to write me a list. I thought he will tell you all about that time I read him a text from his boss and said ‘jada jada jada kiss and a hug’. But apparently men don’t send each other kisses and XO stood for Executive Officer. Anyhow, he did write me a list but said it is not PG13 rated. I have no idea what these 10 stand for so I am going to take a wild guess what my husband and his men talk about in the office.

Before I tackle this, let’s see what the plan is for next week! This one will be fab, chosen by super fly Kristi:

@northwestmommy Stasha, have you done the ten things that you love that cost nothing yet? I got a whole bunch for that one! #mondaylisticles

— Kristi Gilbert (@therobotmommy) April 22, 2013

Awesome right?

 
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10 ACRONYMS MY HUSBAND USES REGULARLY AND WHAT I THINK THEY MEAN

1. WTF
Why the face?

2. PPPPPPP
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Pathetic Parental Performance.

3. BZ
Boy Zone.

4. FUBAR
Failed Union Because of Annoying Rules

5. NFG
Not For Grabs.

6. SWAG
Stuff Wives Always Get.

7. FM
Follow Me.

8. POS
Pretty Obnoxious Spouse.

9. CYA
Call Your Attorney.

10. G2G
Get 2gether.

What do you think?

I am so excited about the coming week. For no particular reason, but I feel it will be a really great one. Are you with me?

Maybe I am all happy and flying on cloud #9 because I just wrote this awesome list about my favorite ways to spend time. In all honesty it is completely fictional but the prospect of any of these 10 on my wish list happening is making me feeling all fuzzy inside. What are your favorite ways to kill time?

Before you tell let’s see what next week has in store for us. Brought to you by Jennifer :

@northwestmommy Have I already told you my Listicles idea of 10 acronyms you use regularly? If not, it’s something I thought of!

— just JENNIFER (@JenAnnHall) April 19, 2013

But first:

 
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TOP 10 WAYS TO SPEND 30 MINUTES

1. Doing nothing.

2. Doing nothing while in your favorite chair.

3. Doing nothing in your favorite chair with a nice cup of tea.

4. Doing nothing in your favorite chair with a nice cup of tea and a scone.

5. Doing nothing in your favorite chair with a nice cup of tea and a scone with your dog by your side.

6. Doing nothing in your favorite chair with a nice cup of tea and a scone with your dog by your side while your child is playing in the back yard.

7. Doing nothing in your favorite chair with your feet up, a nice cup of tea and a scone with your dog by your side while your child is playing in the back yard and your husband is making dinner.

8. Doing nothing in your favorite chair with a nice cup of tea and a scone with your dog by your side while your child is playing in the back yard and your husband is making dinner.

9. Doing nothing in your favorite chair with a nice cup of tea and a scone with your dog by your side while your child is playing in the back yard and your husband is making dinner after which he will tidy up the kitchen.

10. Napping.

May I quickly say thank you for all the love, wonderful comments and making us feel very special indeed. I never intended for this to happen and it has been both nice and odd. In the wake of all this attention boys have been receiving I decided to write today’s listicle about them. As you may remember I suggested we write 10 CHAPTERS IN MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Instead I will write ten from Big M’s point of view. Just guessing of course, he is a dog after all. So it is more of a biography…

Next week let’s do a list about TOP 10 WAYS TO SPEND 30 MINUTES .

 
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10 CHAPTERS IN MAX’S MEMOIR

1. THE BEGINNING

Image courtesy of Debra Greenwood/Barachois Kennels

2. CHILDHOOD

3. AKWARD TEENAGE YEARS.

4. MEETING LITTLE J.

5. STARTING MY CARRIER AS A BABYSITTER

which had it’s perks:

6. MOVING TO AMERICA

7. PICKING UP A PART TIME GIG AS A HORSE WHISPERER

8. TIME WELL SPEND WITH MY NEIGHBOR ISAAC

9. STARTING MY MODELING CARRIER

10. SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE / EPILOGUE

With my incredible powers I can sense that you are here today to share your list. Welcome. Any list will do, but if you want to follow along the prompt this time around is 10 THINGS YOU DID THAT MADE YOU FEEL LIKE A SUPERHERO.

Last week was fun cause there sure was a lot of kissing going on. Thanks to our sweet Kerry for inspiring a kiss and tell listicle.

Next week I thought we could make a draft for our memoir. Inspired by my wonderful friend Terri who is about to publish her second book lets do a list: 10 CHAPTERS IN A BOOK ABOUT ME. You can stick to just titles or elaborate. Or write about someone else all together. Whatever you do, enjoy writing it.

For now, tell me what makes you a superhero!

 
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10 THINGS I CAN DO THAT MAKE ME A SUPERHERO

1. I gave birth.

2. I can double flip a pancake.

3. I know CPR and I could safe a life. Really, we all should take THIS course.

4. I was going to say I can run 5k, but I think you will be more impressed if I tell you about folding 5 loads of laundry in under 45 minutes.

5. I brush my dog, sometimes for 4 hours straight.

6. I can grow a tree from seed.

7. I can drive in downtown Cairo during rush hour and keep my cool.

8. I can kiss my son’s boo-boos away.

9. I can sit through the dinner at my house without loosing my mind. Not much has changed since I started blogging.

10. And I can do this:

2 hours of my life I will never get back but kiddo said ‘please mommy, can you’…

Truly hope you had a wonderful day full of sunshine and chocolate eggs spent with your loved ones. Currently my son is dressed as Waldo, eating a donut in his igloo and “Sweater weather” is playing on the radio. So my evening is pretty much perfect after what turned out to be a victorious day. Because today this happened:

Stop the press!! After years of trying I timed driving thru the dryer at the car wash perfectly!!! Drinks are on me.

— Stasha (@NorthWestMommy) March 31, 2013

Yep, I am amazing, thank you very much. My husband said ‘it’s the little things hun’ so I figured next let us list 10 THINGS YOU DID THAT MADE YOU FEEL LIKE A SUPERHERO.

But not before you kiss and tell. Thank you Kerry for inspiring this week’s listicle.

 
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10 FAVORITE PLACES MY HUSBAND KISSED ME

1. Top of the Eiffel tower.

2. Hole #8.

3. Small claims court.

4. Maternity ward.

5. 36 thousand feet.

6. Gondola in Venice.

7. On the roof of our old apartment building.

8. In a cave.

9. On top of a castle in my home town.

10. In our very own house, daily.

I know lots of you are still shoveling snow but it is officially spring so be happy. Our island is like clockwork and buds are out in full force, gray whales are back and days are longer. Hope you found some inspiration to write a spring list. I asked my 5 year old son today while hiking what he is looking forward to about spring. Most of his answers are about staying in the backyard and clothes. Who knew?

I see everyone loved last week’s topic and wrote lovely reasons why your partner is awesome. Thank you The Bonny Bard for giving us a fantastic way to celebrate our loves.

Next week the topic for the list comes from Kerry, but I toned it down a little. 10 PLACES YOU KISSED.

 
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10 REASONS LITTLE J IS EXCITED IT’S SPRING

1. Don’t have to dress warm.

2. Get to wear my favorite t-shirts.

3. People will explore wild nature more.

4. Nice hats not warm hats.

5. We go to beaches more often.

6. Back yard playing.

7. Water sprinklers.

8. Gardening and growing stuff.

9. Easter egg hunt.

10. Jumping in muddy puddles.

Seriously, they exist. We went on a skiing vacation in one of the best resorts our beautiful state has to offer this week. Amazing time, amazing place, great skiing. But NO twitter, facebook, Instagram, blogging! I could not google things and we called from a landline every morning to check the snow conditions on the mountain. In case you are unsure what house phone looks like:

Because it was the first time ever for my 5 year old son to see me use it!

Anyhow I taught Little J how to ski and play chess without an app and Big M found a bear without google maps. My husband did not irritate me in the least and we actually had a great time. So for this week’s listicle, chosen by The Bonny Bard I decided to narrow down 10 ways my partner’s awesome to just this past week. Cause you all already know my husband is sexy and kind and a great dad and writes my listicles for me and… So let me tell you some of the great things he did while on leave. And what makes your partner awesome?

Also due to no internet situation I am a little behind on reading your lists of 10 fantastic smells Kerry called for last week. I will catch up, promise. Thank you Kerry for a great suggestion.

Next week, how about a list of 10 things spring.

 
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10 WAYS MY HUSBAND IS AWESOME (VACATION EDITION)

1. He grows a great beard.

2. He walks our dog in pouring rain.

3. He does most of the cooking.

4. He let me have extra alone skiing time.

5. He cleaned out the garage.

6. He did not talk about work at all.

7. He says cool old school stuff like: Listen to your mother son!

8. He chopped wood and made a fire just for me.

9. He said my hair looks great a few times this week.

10. He really stepped up yesterday morning when I double booked myself by mistake.