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October 21, 2008

Great Tip No. 38: when you forget to send a card or gift, there’s always YouTube

A birthday message for my BFF, Molly.

FYI: We did this with no rehearsal and in one take. I KNOW. That’s going to be a tough one to swallow.

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  1. jenn b says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:31 am

    I think I just peed my pants watching that! LOL Thanks for making my morning great and happy birthday to Molly!

  2. Kristy says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:39 am

    You are such a spaz….I love it!

  3. sue Treiber says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:54 am

    day-am you are funny!

  4. Kim B. says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:58 am

    Cathy, that was the funniest thing I have ever seen. I loved it! Your proof that mom’s can still boogie.

    Keep your hands int ay-ayer, ayer, ayer

    kim

  5. Christina says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:04 am

    You had me crying in less than 35 seconds… that was hilarious!!! Thanks for the laugh :0)

  6. sarah says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:06 am

    (The best part of that video was the toilet in the background.)

    Excellent job!

  7. Jessica Stoops says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:07 am

    Cathy, I love watching you and your daughter have fun. Jess

  8. Debbie says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:15 am

    Love the toilet in the background–close when you are about to pee your pants from laughing.

  9. Lisa says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Oh my goodness. I can’t believe you did this in just one take! Thanks for the laugh.

  10. Christine Villacarlos says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:48 am

    Oh Cathy!! You and Aidan looked pretty cool! loved the show! thanks! πŸ™‚

  11. Jeanne Pellerin says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:51 am

    Cathy, my love, you are not well. Take heart, you are in good company. Neither am I.

  12. karla says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:08 am

    you better play that kind of music in your classes gurl!!! you’re too cool for school!!

  13. Anna Willett says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:31 am

    okay… this is further proof that you guys are crazy. really really crazy. that is why we all love you!!!

  14. kerianne says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:08 am

    Hysterical!!! Love it…and of course the toilet in the background adds just the right touch πŸ˜‰

  15. Tyra says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:15 am

    Wow! Will you be my bff?

  16. Lady Scrapsalot says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:37 am

    You two are a couple of BIG GOOFS!

  17. Heather P says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:47 am

    Awesome! Happy Birthday to Molly!

  18. ShellyJ says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:13 am

    that was entertaining πŸ™‚ you have the craziest kids… always a joy to watch!

  19. Nanette says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:16 am

    She’ll LOVE it!!

    Happy b-day Molly!!

    Hugs, Nanette πŸ˜€

  20. Rachel says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:27 am

    Love it!!! What a great way to start the day! πŸ™‚

  21. Vanessa says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:31 am

    My kids are going to be so relieved after they see this – I finally have proof that other families do fun stuff like this!!!

  22. Kacey says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:49 am

    I love that you can see your toilet in the background, when you do a video!
    Kacey from Canada

  23. Janet Cox says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:53 am

    ok….i am new to your blog…and let me just say…i just spit out my morning coffee! HILARIOUS!!!!! thank you thank you for the laugh!!!

  24. shelley e says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:54 am

    LOL! I loved that! πŸ™‚ thanks for making me laugh this morning- I truly needed it!

  25. Tya says

    October 21, 2008 at 11:59 am

    OMG! That was so hilarious. Thanks for the laugh and a BIG Happy Birthday Molly! πŸ˜€

  26. Carol says

    October 21, 2008 at 12:10 pm

    I’m always torn between wanting to be your kid and wanting to be you as a mom! If only I can have this much fun with my monkeys when they’re older! Thanks for sharing again!!

  27. amy lapi says

    October 21, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    lmfao

  28. amy m says

    October 21, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    you’re awesome! It takes a fabulous confident woman to be able to post such a video. You are my hero and hope one day I can post a video like that on my blog…because yes, I do stuff like this with my dd on a regular basis.

    PS I made your chililicous recipe last night for my family and it was a success. My husband said he would be happy eating it once a week. Looks like we have a new favorite. Thanks.

  29. Tina says

    October 21, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    Can I just say how hilarious the toilet in the background is?!?!? Love it!!!

  30. lynn whelan says

    October 21, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    You always have a way of lifitng my spirits. If they happen to need lifting, that is. Which they do right now. Hey, do you think I can make videos like that with one of them there Flip video cams? I looked at one the other day and they are tiny!

    thanks
    lynn

  31. Juliet says

    October 21, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    You are awesome!! As a side note: I live in West Puget Sound and my husband has the opportunity to work in the great city of Cathy! Opps, I mean Everett! My two preschool kiddos and I will be heading up there quite a bit to visit. Is there anything great that I should know about up there? A great place to eat, see, shop? Thanks!

  32. Sandy says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    Too funny…why is it that the beat comes naturally to kids and we look like dorks? Has the tempo changed that much over the years? Sorry but your daughter really has a great rhythm going there.

  33. Sharon says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    You are one twisted sister!

    Guess that’s why I keep coming back for more.

  34. Linda says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    You’re hilarious…and Aidan has some moves!

  35. Annette J says

    October 21, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Did you happen to see the rap from SNL on Saturday?? I think Amy Pohler has some midwest competition!!

  36. stacey r says

    October 21, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    That rocked.

  37. marianne says

    October 21, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    ROFL! You make my day! and Molly is lucky to have a friend like you!

  38. Kelli Johnson says

    October 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    number 473 why I love Cathy Z! ahhhh I love it πŸ™‚

  39. Liz says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    Oh you 2 are totally hysterical!

    Sure made me LOL and the best part was
    seeing the ever picturesque La Toilette’
    in the background!

  40. Wendy in MD says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    LOVE the dance. Great facial expressions! I’ll have to try that with my daughter (or son). LOL

  41. vateresa says

    October 21, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    You did THAT for your BFF? No! She must be special. Ha. Love the open bathroom door with the toilet shot. I love how REAL you are–now I must go shut all my bathroom doors.

  42. Kathy says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Love your blog! Read it all the time. I am watching a show on FitTV also called Discovery Health channel. The show is called “Just Cook This” with Sam the cooking guy. Have you seen this guy? He is hysterical, you would LOVE him! You have to check it out!

  43. Pam says

    October 21, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    Great job girls!!! Again, love the toilet in the frame!!

  44. Sophie says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    You two should have your own show!!! Wonderful…the scenery is also a big hit, i.e. the potty portrait in the background.

  45. Melanie says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Hey! Are you gonna talk about your upcoming gig at CKC – St. Paul???? What can we expect???

  46. elsa velez says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    seriously. one take? unbelievable.

  47. Donna says

    October 21, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    What a total riot !!! I’d say you’re friend is pretty lucky…you must be a blast to have to as a friend. Thanks fo rthe laugh.

  48. alice says

    October 22, 2008 at 12:54 am

    ughhhhhhh..what was that?? That was too funny!!

  49. Heather Main says

    October 22, 2008 at 10:09 am

    WOW that’s reason number 100 I should never be allowed to get a Flip video camera because you tube would be over run with videos like this of me πŸ˜€
    I got the music in me, as do you I can see πŸ˜€
    Heather

  50. Erin says

    October 22, 2008 at 10:25 am

    I laughed so hard I have tears in my eyes. God, I love the internet.

  51. AFerguson says

    October 22, 2008 at 10:27 am

    that was awesome πŸ™‚

  52. David Santos says

    October 22, 2008 at 10:59 am

    Fabulous! Great posting! Congratulations!!!!!!

  53. Mary Lib says

    October 22, 2008 at 11:57 am

    Great job girls !!!! I can hear Molly laughing from here…..~~ Mary Lib in Florida

  54. Deborah Hensley says

    October 22, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    hilarious! and my b-day is Jan.5th…. so lots of time for practice;)

  55. Cynthia B. says

    October 22, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    You did that in ONE take?!! I’m amazed πŸ˜‰
    – and totally, totally enjoying it! πŸ˜€
    I know this was to your bff, but thanks for putting a smile on my face too you goofy girls, you!

  56. Yuko says

    October 22, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    Sooo cute to see both of you!
    What I loved about it is that I could totally see what a wonderful relationship you have with your daughter. I can only hope I’ll have a good relationship with my son when he’s Aidan’s age! Thanks for the heart warming clip!

  57. Lisamarie says

    October 22, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    Cathy, just wanted to tell you how much I love you and your blog. You inspired me to start my own early this summer. Loving Design Your Life…thanks for the answer about photo paper. : ) Looking forward to what’s next!

  58. Joanne says

    October 23, 2008 at 7:06 am

    I’ve probably watched this at least 5 times – so cute! What a great relationship you have with your kids….wish my mom had been that cool! Cathy Z…you are WAY cool!

  59. Melanie says

    October 23, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    I love how the toilet is just sitting so peacefully in the background!!!

  60. o says

    October 24, 2008 at 2:14 am

    First of all…I love that the toilet was in view. LOL 2nd…what friend would not LOVE to recieve that video on their birthday?? That’s the best πŸ™‚

  61. LaurenC says

    October 24, 2008 at 5:22 am

    Laughed.
    My.
    Ass.
    Off.

    You ana goddess of teh internets.

  62. Hillary Chybinski says

    October 24, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    ROTFLMAO!!! That is FAN-freakin-tastic!!!! Man I want one of those for my birthday – it’s honestly worth turning 41 for. . .

    Hillary

  63. rani Shah says

    October 26, 2008 at 1:08 am

    OK…so I’m watching this ans had to have it on mute, cause my 6 year old would have totally woken up and stayed awake wanting to make a you tube of her own with me and we would have been up for hours!!!! whew!
    …but I will show her in the morning and we WILL make one together too!!
    very cool!

  64. Irene says

    October 26, 2008 at 7:59 am

    LOL … It much be a gene thing πŸ™‚ Wonder what Mama’s reaction was. Does she have a blog? πŸ˜‰

  65. scrappysue says

    October 27, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    i can’t wait to see what she gets YOU!!!

  66. Megan Hoeppner says

    October 27, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    Ziel, you’ve got to be one of the coolest moms around. You’re a riot, mama!

  67. kfs says

    October 30, 2008 at 8:55 am

    Of all the things that make me like you (and there are many) my fave to date has got to be that you have no problem posting video that shows your toilet in the background.

    As a fellow old-house resident who has taken more fantastic snapshots that feature our downstairs bathroom toilet (conveniently located right off the dining room and visible from nearly EVERY point on the entire first floor) than you can really even imagine – I salute you.

    I think it is an underappreciated art!

    My children will never want for warm memories of their downstairs commode …

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