It's 10 p.m. - do you know where your children are?!?

[shakes head in disgust]

In bed, hopefully - unlike mine, who are STILL awake! - but, it's been a stormy night and the hubs is holed up at work, because, apparently, lightening struck and fried the bank.

[blank stare]

Seriously, the tubes in the drive-thru were flying in and out of the tube-flinging thing and all h...e...double hockey sticks broke out and the kids won't go to sleep, unless I provide them proof that their father is indeed alive and well and not looking like a crispy critter.

Silence.

In other news, we spent a lovely day with my good friend, Kate and barely made it home, our ownselves - STUPID STORM! - seriously, at one point, the rain and lightning got so bad, it made Little Man cry:

"I'm too young to fry!!!"

Thankfully, when it got really bad, I was able to pull off the highway and get them something to eat, well, because nothing evokes comfort, like a double cheeseburger and diet Coke!

"Would you like fries with that, Mamacita!?!"

[blank stare]

"What did you call me?"

[hesitates, then looks at chest]

"Uh...oh, no...don't tell me your a DUDE!?!"

[smiling]

"Nope."

[adjusts bra straps]

"I guess you're right...although, I am NO Mamacita...uh, dude...I am ALL Mama!"

Seriously, birthing four babies, I've earned these hips and totally enjoy hanging (excuse the pun) with my mommy friends, like Kate, who, it just so happens, I had the good fortune to meet, through blogging, but thinks I rock, anyway.

So does Believer in Balance - not only will I have the honor of meeting at BlogHer, this month, I will also have the pleasure of calling her...my roomie - and you know what she called me?

No - a "Rockin Girl Blogger" - shut up!

[looks at watch]

So, the hubs is STILL not home and it's my turn to give five other rockin' bloggers a nod.

[rubs neck]

Okay, I don't like to follow rules, so much - because, I'm tired, cranky and my hair's totally flopped - I've decided to introduce you to five boy bloggers that...um...could totally hang with me and...uh...the girls...and still be man enough to admit...dude, you rock my world!

Triple Venti - LatteMan is a Jersey guy, who's not afraid to share his thoughts and opinions on, basically, everything and manages to make me think twice before believing, well, anything. He's smart, he's funny and he speaks well of his wife - 'nuf said.

Silly Old Bear - I just want to hug you, squeeze you and call you, "Pooh!" But, don't let that fool you - the man's got a quick wit and leaves the funniest comments - hint, hint!

Blue Sloth - Whenever I visit Philip's blog, I find myself wanting to reach into my laptop and give the man the biggest hug. He's caring for his three children, going through some health issues and still manages to share some of the most beautiful posts I've ever read. The pictures with animals of unusual size, not so much.

Daddy Detective - He's a new read I found through LatteMan (I think) and I just love the way he writes...is like watching an episode of Poopie Busters - SDU (special daddy's unit.)

Maybe Baby - Matt is not a Daddy, yet. They're trying and I am rooting for him and sending all the baby cooties I can muster! But, it's obvious that he and his lovely wife will make great parents, one day, soon! Maybe baby, most definitely rocks!

Speaking of rocks, the hubs is finally home and I need to dish up a heaping pile of Grape Nut Pudding - yes, it's one of his favorites and it IS delicious! - he's had a heck of day.

Feel free to visit amongst yourselves - clean off a chair and mind the laundry - if you need anything, I'll be upstairs...ASLEEP!

[Edited to add: If you're liking the sound of Grape Nut Pudding on a stormy night, or anytime, just scroll down and feel free to snag the recipe. For those of you who'd sooner eat dirt and die, go in peace.]

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Grape Nut Pudding
4 cups milk, warmed
1 cup Grape Nut Cereal
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• In large bowl, soak cereal in milk for 15 minutes
• Add sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla and spices (and raisins)
• Mix well
• Bake for about 60 mins., or until knife inserted in center comes out clean

Serve warm (or cold) with ginormous dollop of whipped heavy cream and enjoy!