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Happy New Year!
2009-01-02 00:15:00
I sure wish I had something wise to say about new beginnings and all that jazz. "Yay, I don't have to work!" is as good as it gets this afternoon. We didn't do a darn thing last night. Well, I did give Windows Movie Maker a spin: a. He was fine. b. Dog ate the helmet. Fo' real. Other than that, I had to keep myself awake to go pick up Busy Girl at a party 30 minutes away at 1am. Today has been lazier than lazy. I may or may not still be in my pajamas, I'll never tell. The automotive fairy visited yesterday. I got a brand new set of tires and wonder of wonders, the mystery noise disappeared. I promise it wasn't a road (as in tires on pavement) noise when I asked you about it. I have no idea what happened, I didn't ask the mechanic, I didn't point it out lest it cost more. However you slice it, the car's not making the racket and I no longer feel like I'm about to die a tire-related fire-y death when I drive, so it's all good. Almost good to go for my tr...
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That's all I need. A handheld GPS and a TV. Oh, and a mattress. That's all
2008-12-29 21:37:00
Internet, I need your advice. I'm screaming into 2003 and on the lookout for a couple of things. First, I have decided I want to learn about geocaching, I think the boys would like it. I don't want to spend a ton of money, is there a good, cheap cost-efficient hand-held GPS device out there? Do I need anything besides that? Also, our main television in the house is vintage 1988. Yes, indeedy. We are not early adopters. (See also: mattress, >20 years old) It just won't die, but it is getting bad enough that I the kids can't see their video games anymore. So, I guess we'll be getting one of them there flat screen thingys. So, um...what do I do? Are there different kinds? What else do I need to know about buying a flat screen TV? I need a TV, something to put it on, and then what? I am but a simple volleyball mom, I do not understand your advanced audiovisual ways. Use small words.
More About: Parenting , Handheld , Mattress

Christmas Leftover recipes
2008-12-28 20:13:00
I get a lot of searches for this, so here are some Christmas leftover recipe ideas: Ideas for leftover candy canes and even more ideas for leftover candy canes. Leftover turkey recipes. Leftover ham recipes. I'd post some for leftover beef tenderloin recipes, but there's no such thing. I ate all the beef tenderloin.
More About: Cooking , Recipes

Now's zee time on schprockets ven vee blog
2008-12-28 19:34:00
In honor of this strange light in the sky, I shall blog. We've not seen the sun here in a couple of years, months, weeks or something, so this is most unfamiliar. OK, that and I'm trying to distract myself from the Titans-Colts game. Unbelievable. I know it makes no difference for the playoffs, but still... I am, however watching the game in my new Chris Johnson jersey. Christmas was low key, but nice enough. I hope you and yours had a nice time. We did the usual stuff, but this was the year I finally got the beef tenderloin right. It was amazing. I love me. Now we're dealing with the restlessness of vacation. MIL is here, kids itching to go somewhere, house needs cleaning, you know the drill. I gotta go back to work tomorrow, doesn't sound so bad, actually. Busy D. has basketball practice today. I really need to persuade him to do a layup. He can do it, but he won't. His patented "free for all" long shot is a crowd pleaser, but this year he's not the o...
More About: Parenting , Time , Blog

Mmmm...pie
2008-12-24 22:16:00
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You light up my life
2008-12-24 02:36:00
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More About: Life , My Life , Light

School daze
2008-12-22 07:20:00
So, I've had a kid in high school for a semester now. It's one of those things that simultaneously feels like it began yesterday and 100 years ago, yet it's going all too quickly. I hear friends talk about their kids in college and it seems so foreign to me until I realize that it's like on the horizon for us. Busy D. and I went to a college basketball game last night and we won pretty handily, so the starters were taken out toward the end of the game. I can tell I'm getting older, I was nervous for the freshmen. People were leaving early, but we stayed until the end because I wanted someone to be there to watch these kids, only a few years older than my daughter, play. Anyway, I've noticed that high school has occupied most of my brain space that is reserved for kids' school matters. Normally, I'm all over the school thing, parties, schedules, supplies needed, happenings, etc., but, since Busy Girl began high school, I'm doing well to remember to send lunch for ...
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Go, 'dores!
2008-12-21 00:10:00
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Merry scaled-back Christmas
2008-12-20 21:16:00
One sign of a recession during Christmas is the distinct lack of Christmas cards. I love to get Christmas cards and we have this holder thingy that's always overflowing each year and this year, we have very few. Now, mind you I haven't sent Christmas cards out yet because I'm lazy and just ordered them about 6 days ago and they're not here yet, but dammit, I want your cards! But, maybe people will be surprised by their "Happy December 28th!" cards? Anyway, I need cards, I like to look at pictures and know how you're doing. I even like those family Christmas letters. One of the mixed blessings about the recession is that I was easily able to get around town and park on this Saturday before Christmas to do my errands that included a little bit of gift shopping. I will admit, though that it was a bit creepy to see plenty of parking at Toys R Us. OK, I got everywhere easily except for Walgreen's. Seriously, people, what is it about Walgreen's? I needed to pick up a...
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Dear Santa, bring new tires, please.
2008-12-20 18:16:00
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Use 'em anyway, I got nothin'
2008-12-19 06:18:00
One of the few Christmas gifts I've managed to get is for my dad, it's a book about Abraham Lincoln (he's a history teacher). My dad's the teacher, not Lincoln. Though Lincoln may very well have been a good teacher, but it doesn't matter now because he's, you know, dead. Actually, he may not be dead. I think I gave him my cart at Wal-Mart the other night. Seriously, I think it was Abe. Huh? Oh, anyway, I got my dad a book about Lincoln and worked really hard at finding several items for a week long trip he's taking to D.C. next month. I talked to him on the phone today: Me: "You done with exams?" My dad: "Almost. Things are winding down. I got a couple of Christmas gifts from some students, today." Me: "What did you get?" My dad: "Some food, a Trader Joe's gift card and two books about Abraham Lincoln." Me: "Huh. Imagine that." My dad: "Oh, hey by the way, I'm not going to Washington anymore." Me: "Of course you're not." I suppose he's just going to h...

Does she know it's Christmast ime at all?
2008-12-18 14:54:00
Is it just me, or does it really not seem like Christmas? I'm waiting for that holiday excitement feeling inside and it's just not there. I'm not despondent, depressed, bitter or (much) more harried than usual, I'm literally just not feeling it. I want to have that feeling, I like Christmas. I'm wondering if it's just a sign of the times, or if it has something to do with my advancing age. We're doing our regular Christmas stuff, albeit without my MIL (long story) and I'm sure a lovely time will be had by all, but thus far, it feels like a lot of preparations are being made for a Thursday. Eh, whatever. I guess it will get better. In the meantime, your gift to me can be to go enter the 3 contests I have going on over at Busy Mom Reviews. But, hurry. They end tomorrow night.

Contest time at Busy Mom Reviews
2008-12-18 00:10:00
I have 3 different contests going at Busy Mom Reviews ! Enter for a chance to win a winter item from Lands' End, a $30 gift card from The Children's Place or a Smart Shopper grocery list make. Hurry and enter, they're going to be quick because I'm going to try to get the prizes out before Christmas.
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Trying to think of something more original than, "Is this thing on?"
2008-12-16 04:16:00
Argh. I have no idea why I can't seem to write anymore. I keep thinking, "I'll do it when I have time to sit down and concentrate." I know, it's cute how I think I'll be able to do anything of the sort for at least the next 12 years. I also spend way too much time on Twitter which kinda makes me think I've blogged, and I really haven't. At any rate, just sitting here waiting for the big ice storm of aught-eight feeling rather smug at having gone to the grocery because we actually needed groceries rather than having gone as a reaction to the forecast. The kids have exams, but are convinced they're going to be out of school tomorrow, so we're chasing them around the house trying to get them settled in to study. I could wax on ("wax off" /Karate Kid) about not being ready for Christmas, not feeling the holiday spirit, etc. but that's nothing you can't find on most any blog lately. I will, however, bitch about being cold right now because, well, I'm cold right n...
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Snow in New Orleans
2008-12-12 03:05:00
New Orleans Friend's back yard today:
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Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas Discount Codes
2008-12-08 21:20:00
New Tiny Prints discount code: Enter the code BUSYMOMS and save $10 on orders over $100. Also, don't forget that you can save 10% on all your orders from Wedding Paper Divas by using the code BUSYMOM. Come on, you're getting married or throwing an engagement party or something, right? Why not save a little cash on the wedding invitations and stationery? Hurry and order for your New Year wedding. ********************* Also, if I can get myself together, I'll be giving away some stuff. Stay tuned. ********************* "My teenager!! It's been so long!" - Busy D.'s exclamation to Busy Girl when she stumbled into the kitchen after having to get up at the ungodly hour of 11:30 am.
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Let's play Internet Mechanic
2008-12-07 03:12:00
Me: 2004 Automatic Toyota Corolla. Weird grinding noise when engine is cold and when it's in reverse. Noise coming from under the chassis/floorboard area. Noise disappears after engine is warmed up and car is in drive. You: Diagnose it. (Hint: Valet parker dude says "Motor Mount Bearings" for the win.)
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My own worst enemy
2008-12-06 17:29:00
Today begins Operation: Get Serious About Christmas. Purchased and already lost gift count: 1.
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Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
2008-12-04 02:59:00
It's that time of year, again. How do you finish the classic kid song, "Jingle Bells, Batman smells..."? I do this every year and I've heard all kinds of versions, and I get some interesting searches for it. One even includes a reference to Uncle Billy, a willy and a motorway. What say you?
More About: Parenting , Jingle Bells

Hey, you kids, get offa my lawn.
2008-11-29 04:43:00
Many moons ago, the day after Thanksgiving used to be one of my favorite days, ever. Everyone's family obligations were over, and we were all free and clear to "go out". People were in town from being away at school, and as we got older, everyone came home from their new lives elsewhere and it was time to reminisce. There were traditions to look forward to: a board game night here, a touch football game there, an annual poker game. What? You thought I was talking about all bars, all the time? Pshaw, you can totally fit more than one activity in in a night. No matter what went on, you looked forward to making plans with friends, being surprised by unexpected sightings and hoping to run into that special someone you hadn't seen all year. However, that "special someone" thing did backfire one year when Busy Dad and I had first started dating. I had gone to his family's Thanksgiving for the first time, and when we went out that night we ran into someone who apparently h...
More About: Kids

Rest Stop
2008-11-27 18:04:00
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Drive, drive, drive
2008-11-27 17:30:00
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Mom: Emergency Edition. Now with more embarrassment.
2008-11-26 03:15:00
I was driving home from Target a little while ago, and I passed by the neighborhood where Busy Girl is spending the night. I couldn't help but notice the 3 fire engines and an ambulance with lights on parked in the immediate vicinity of the house where she's staying. I'm observant like that. So, I turned into the neighborhood, and because of the layout of the houses, it was still a little unclear what was going on and where until I got closer. So, I called Busy Girl. Me: "What's going on?" Busy Girl: "What?" Me: "The emergency vehicles surrounding your location." Busy Girl: "Huh?" Me: 'Look out the window." Busy Girl: "Oh. What is it?" Me: "That would be why I'm calling you." Busy Girl: "Where are you? Why are you looking?" Me: "I was coming back from Target and I could help notice the lights and sirens, so I thought I'd see if you were, you know...alive and whatnot." Busy Girl: "But, where are you?" Me: "I was driving down your street, but I had to turn int...
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