Just spent four days in the sunny southwest. Okay - it was Windsor but technically it’s southwest and sunnier than Toronto’s arctic temps lately. Stayed with my cousin, her husband and their 3 month old son and played fake mommy for 4 days. These are the things I’ve learned:

1. Baby powder is no longer en vogue. Who knew babies couldn’t breathe powder?

2. Don’t believe what people tell you about babies being easy going and reasonable. They want what they want when they want it and if they don’t get it, you’re totally gonna pay.

3. A 3 month old’s smile is powerful enough to warm even the most frustrated and sleep deprived parents heart. To be fair, I didn’t really put this one to the test. I was far from sleep deprived because that poor little guy would have to scream pretty loud to wake me out of my hibernation-like slumber but don’t worry, his real mom is far more attentive than I. The fact remains though that his smile is probably all we need to achieve world peace.

4. Buying adorable clothing for babies is fun but trying to get some of the fancier, less sensible outfits on the baby is a bit of a different story. Good things babies are so flexible.

Here’s a pic of me and Marcus. Had a good time buddy!!

I saw Will Ferrell last night and realized yet again that celebrities are just people.  Generally, richer more screwed up versions of the average person, but people nonetheless.  I was expecting him to do something hilarious, but if you’ve seen any pics or video from his interviews last night, he was really lowkey. He got up on stage and thanked everyone for coming, thanked the sponsors and the film began. No crazy antics, no shorty short shorts! 

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Tonight I’m going to the Toronto premiere of Will Ferrell’s latest sports comedy, Semi-Pro.  I’m pretty excited to see the movie and hope it lives up to it’s hilarious trailer. 

Also, my pass says that the famous “fro” will be in attendance.  Not sure if he’ll just be sitting in the audience or whether he’ll get up and talk.  Perhaps I’ll have the opportunity to meet him and, if past celebrity encounters are any indication, it will go like this:

Me: “Hi, Mr.Ferrell. Great movie..really funny”

Will Ferrell: “Thanks…..(awkward silence)….Well, I should get going.”

In my annual attempt to watch all the major nominees prior to the Academy Awards being doled out, Ty and I watched Michael Clayton last night. I will preface this by saying that the trailer was uninspiring and I had very little interest in this movie until it received 7 nominations. SEVEN!! Also, although I like George Clooney, I’ve never really understood the legions of Clooney-obsessed fans out there. Anyway, in this film he is pure charisma and is absolutely magnetic. The story is intriguing and with very little “action” it managed to keep us glued to the screen. Great movie - Definitely not as strong as No Country for Old Men, but still very good.

Also, currently watching High Fidelity. Loving it and feel it would be a great double feature with one of my all time favourites - Empire Records. All part of my secret desire to work in a record store.

Ty and I are the proud aunt and uncle to Bentley (McYappersons) Weir. Congrats Matt and Andrea on your fuzzy, licky, sniffy new family member. Picture to follow - I don’t know how to post the pic here because I’m new and as Ty would say “inept”.

Update: Ty says I’m not inept.  SWEET!

Look, a dog!