Being THE BEST at something, also means someone else is the worst! Which means, you're ALSO the best at hurting the loser's feelings!

I love awards.

I should totally be the recipient for so many awards, it's not even funny.

I married the HOTTEST dude. Yep. I win the award for "Best Catch!" although, people who frequent my trophy-case have made comment that my trophy of a fish could mean SO many other things. I assure you, it does not. Sickos. THAT award has already been given out to someone else, so I've been told by Will.

I have received this award because I live in the "Most Comfortable Home"! As everyone knows- a clean house is unlivable. Therefore, my home is VERY "lived-in". To the point that I even have a blanket as a doorway. My hardwood floors are IMPORTED from across the sea. Stamped with the word "Plywood", which, obviously, means they came from Plymouth, UK, or "PLY", as the locals call it. :)

I have already shown myself as many things, yes, but one that is permanently ENGRAVEN on the television, is my "Best Wife" award. X-Weighted was very kind to have awarded me this one, as they so eloquently INSISTED I use the phrase "trophy wife" in every sentence for the 6 months of filming! Charmed, I'm sure.

And finally, I am THE BEST at being charitable (and humble, although I can't seem to understand why every time I look for that award, it's missing!). I don't want to leave you guys without ANY awards. I have two here and I leave this award to a few of you.

And this to a few others. You can title it as you like. ;)

Because I'm seriously THE BEST at so many things, I thought I'd give you guys a little help in achieving such accomplishments as above.

First: Buy this book. It's definitely worth every American penny you own. And then some. Read it, cover to cover, and then look at yourself in the mirror and say this mantra: "I just wasted a lot of time, and I was the BEST at it!" Repeat it three times.

Second: Buy this book. It's definitely worth every Canadian penny you own. Before you give it to your man, rip out all the pages. Insert a page with the inscription "the woman is always right". This will ENSURE that when you SAY you're the best at something, people in the household with all agree.

Lastly, start practicing now for the day you receive THIS award. It's fairly easy to acquire-- most husbands are quick at both acquiring it AND giving it out to their wives and mothers. I assure you, you've probably already been given this award by your man, he may just have forgotten to give you the certificate.

In all seriousness, though,

I *DID* receive a cool award from M at The Woodchips. She said it was because I brought her sunshine! YAY! I like knowing that my ramblings are filled with skin-cancer-inducing love! ;) Thanks for the award, M!

Like all great awards, I want to share it with 5 of MY favourite bloggers of late.. people who bring ME sunshine.

1. Jae at No More Mom Jeans. I found Jae on facebook and then again on a friend's blog, and funny enough, Jae and I actually KNOW each other. We were in the same church congregation for years, and her brother and I were great friends. She's very funny, and today her blog was about wedgies and wedges. I mean, bums and shoes??? Clearly, what's not to love?


2. Pooba at Grand Pooba. I have loved 'poobs' for a while now, and I'm grateful for "Internet BFFS." She's a great blogger. Go find some sunshine over there!


3. Andy at Finding Fairy Tales. Sure, she's got a mouth of a drunken sailor, but Oh Em Gee she makes me laugh every day. The ONE person I didn't "know" whom I invited to my wedding. She's super. Probably because she doesn't care that you think she's crazy. And, those of us who know her best (you know... all 8 of us "Internet BFFS") will adamantly declare that she IS. What other friend do you have who'll hand out Ativans at Hallowe'en. I can't make that stuff up! It's crap like that what makes her great. :)


4. Alison at Inner Thoughts Of A Woman. She writes it as it is. And, I see me in her, just a year or two ago. Although it's a sad tone- she does bring me sunshine, though, as I love honesty and emotion-- both of which are exuded in abundance on her blog.


5. Marci and Andrew at As Newlyweds See It. Sure, we're related-- easy award to give out. But no matter what goes on in our lives or how far apart we are, having a hot sister like her is sunshine to my soul. Andrew is awesome too. I'd cry at his funeral. ;)

So, there you have it. The First Annual Pretty Peas Award blog. Stay tuned next time for the latest one-of-a-kind awards, and the nominee for it. :)