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Well, That Didn't Take Long!
2009-09-21 02:09:00
I received R.'s first phone call home from the teacher. Already. Yup, I knew the day would come, I just didn't expect it to be so soon.R., though very feisty, can also be quite the scaredy cat. She can be clingy with me when faced with a new situation or with new people. Once she sees that she is safe, she warms up quite quickly. But until the thaw has begun? She wants no part of anything.A prime example was Kindergarten orientation. She cried. She clung. She refused to go to school. When the children lined up with their new teacher to be taken on a tour, she begged for me to go. I walked along with her to her classroom and stopped at the door. She went right in and that was that. She came back skipping and waving.She continued going to school every day with a smile on her face. Then on Thursday, R. got the rug pulled out from underneath her tiny body.The teacher's voicemail explained that a new student had joined their class and R. became extremely upset.My brow furrowed.Mrs. C....
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Why Do The Girls Always Get The Crappy End Of The Deal?
2009-09-17 12:17:00
I was helping R. get ready for school the other day. She was tired and not very motivated. I grabbed her clothes and told her I would help her get dressed."Why are you getting me dressed?" She asked."Well, you seem to need a little help this morning."She began to wiggle and be less than cooperative as I tried to put her dress over her head."C'mon R.! Mommy's getting too old for this!"She giggled."That's funny?" I giggled back. "Will you let me come live with you when I'm really old?""Yes, mommy!!""You might have to help ME get dressed." I said."I will!"Suddenly I heard T. shout from his bedroom, "Mom, you can come live with me!""Awwwww!" I thought to myself. My boy loves his mama!"Really, T.? I can? You'll take care of me? Make me dinner? Take me to doctor's appointments? Help me find my teeth?"He laughed and said, "YES!!""You'll even change my diaper?"Silence."You know what? You can go live with R."
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Take Us Back In Time Tuesday - 9/15/09
2009-09-15 16:55:00
I was 20 years old when I first saw the man I wanted to make babies with. The year was 1987. I was instantly enamored with his chiseled good looks. His voice made me swoon. And when he took off his shirt to reveal that body.shiver.This week's Take Us Back In Time Tuesday photo is not my own. But I strongly feel it is appropriate.Patrick Wayne SwayzeAugust 18, 1952 - September 14, 2009This is the man that stole my heart during his performance in the movie Dirty Dancing. "Johnny" was THE sexiest man I had ever laid my eyes on.I fell even harder when he took up pottery in 1990's Ghost. I cry every time I watch that movie.Patrick Swayze was my heartthrob and yesterday, he was taken away. My prayers are with his wife and family."The love inside, you take it with you"************************************* ********************Did you post your own "Take Us Back In Time Tuesday" post? Please read the guidelines and then leave your direct link below on Mr. Linky.

In Memory - September 11, 2001
2009-09-11 18:37:00
We have come to the 8th year since that fateful day. That is more years, than two of my children, have celebrated birthdays. And like on the days that they were born, I remember ever minute detail, as though it were yesterday.I wrote about what I was doing when I heard the news. You can read that post here.My heart always feels heavy on this day. I feel sorrow for those that were lost and the families that lost them. That day changed many of the ways I look at things. It changed me.I had a hard time dealing with the aftermath, as many Americans did. I was paranoid. I was scared. I had been trying to conceive my second child and now, I wasn't so sure I wanted to proceed. Did I want to bring another child into this world?I didn't know what to do with myself. I needed to work through it. As I am a creative person by nature, I began to search for photos on the Internet. I then compiled them into a photo memorial that I set to music.The first time I watched it in it's entirety, I crie...
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Studying Woes
2009-09-10 15:43:00
It's only one week into the new school year and I'm frazzled. W. has now entered the 6th grade. He's playing with the big kids now.W. is naturally smart. He received 4 A's and 1 B as his average grades, in his primary subjects, last year. He didn't put in a whole lot of effort. I did...but he, unfortunately isn't one to go above and beyond. If it's not fun, he doesn't want to do it.Studying and homework can be a battle.It's frustrating because with even the slightest bit of elbow grease, he'd really do exceptionally well. But his philosophy has been, "Why bother? I do well enough this way."And yes, he does. I'm not a stickler for grades. I, of course, want my children to do well. This world requires that if you want to live comfortably in adulthood. But I am not one to insist on straight A's or face my wrath. I just want you to do the best that you can.And I know he CAN do better. He CAN break a sweat once in a while. Because everything comes to him so easily, he's gott...
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Take Us Back In Time Tuesday - 9/8/09
2009-09-08 12:26:00
Today I'm going to take you back one year. As most moms do, I take pictures of my children on their first day of school.Now mind you, they usually aren't the best shots. It's hard to stand still and smile when you are a bundle of happy, excited, anxious nerves.I know, as I grab my camera, that I'll only be able to fire off two clicks. For each of them. If I'm lucky.So, here is W., T., and R. (in that order) on the first day of 5th grade, Kindergarten, and Preschool, respectively, for the 2008-2009 school year.After they all left for school, I made a huge mistake. I uploaded their new photos into my computer and compared them to the above photos.WHERE.THE.HELL.DID.MY.BABIES.GO?!! !!I wanted to cry. Alright, so maybe I did...just a little. So WHAT?!!! You got a problem with that?!Ahem.But would you look at him?! He's gone from a cute little boy to more of a...a....young MAN!! *sniff.And he's gotten so much taller. *sniff. sniff.AND OH NO!!! My baby girl isn't so much a baby any...
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Say 'Ello to My Little Friend
2009-09-07 06:24:00
R. can NOT keep a secret. This comes in quite handy for me, as I can't always be the fly on the wall, watching all that my children do.I can always count on my daughter to spill the beans because she likes to talk and talk and talk.Our best friends have a set of twins that are six years old. The boy, L. and my T. are the closest of buddies. And the girl, S., and R. are BFFL.Recently, out of the blue, R. said to me, "Mom, did you know that L.'s best friend is his weinis?""WHAT?!""Yes, his best friend is his weinis! S. told me so!"Oh boy."What made S. say that?""Yesterday she asked L. to show me and T. his best friend......."OH.GOD.HERE.IT.COMES"....an d he pulled down his zipper and showed us his weinis!"She then giggled.Fantastic.So, I had the privacy talk with T. and R. again. I tried not to make a big deal out of it because I know kids are just being kids. They thought it was funny. They were kind of right.But now I had to tell my best friend."E. now don't get upset, I don't wa...
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Kleptomania Is Not Necessarily Hereditary
2009-09-03 19:41:00
When I was about ten or eleven years old, I got caught shoplifting. I know, I KNOW, I hear your gasps.My parents were not the type to buy something for you, "Just Because". Unless it was your birthday or Christmas, you didn't even THINK to ask my dad for an item in a store. You kept your mouth shut.One day, there I was, browsing the make-up counter at JCPenney, when a shiny, pink lip gloss caught my eye. I had no money. I knew pops wouldn't spring for it. And I really, really NEEDED it. What was a preteen girl to do?I looked around, I'm sure in a completely obvious fashion, and cupped that lovely tube of beauty in my hand. It fit perfectly and it didn't even look like I had anything in my hand!!Then I did what any normal girl would do, I waltzed out of the store with my grandma, brother, sister, and parents acting as though I didn't have a care in the world.Can you say, "STOOOOOOOPID?!!"You should have seen the look on my grandma's face when a security guard grabbed my arm and...

Take Us Back In Time Tuesday - 9/1/09
2009-09-02 03:13:00
This week's Take Us Back In Time Tuesday post is not one photo, but a series of photos. This montage will reveal the type of child my baby brother was. It also explains a LOT about the man he has become.The photo below was taken on Easter of 1980. Please note the identical dresses my sister, K. (on the left) and I are wearing. We are only eleven months apart, my mother dressed us as though we were twins. My sister always got pink. I always got blue. I guess I was too much of a tomboy to wear pink.When I first looked at this photo, I wondered how long my parents made us squint in the sun. How many shots did it take to get this one image?Look at the poor boy's expression! The glare is so bright he can't even keep his eyes open!In the same album, I came across another photo. Once again, my siblings and I are outside posing, this time for my sister's 8th grade graduation. The sun seems to be behind the clouds. I consider this a good thing. I think if the sun HAD been out that day, t...

Dear God,
2009-08-28 16:22:00
I know that you and I haven't always been close. I don't have to remind you of the issues I had with you when I was a kid. You know, the whole, where are you when I need you, thing. But then again, I guess I can't complain, seeing as what your own son gave up for us and all.Though I have questioned your existence periodically, in my heart, I do think you are out there. It's just difficult to comprehend at times, when there are so many bad things in the world. So much hurt. So much anger. But, belief in you must also bring belief in evil, I suppose.And I know that I don't attend church very often. Some will find fault with me for that. But I have my reasons and none really have anything to do with you. I've never felt comfortable in the institution of my faith. Something never seemed quite right.I talk to you. I thank you. I praise you. I just don't find the need to do so in a building. Only you could understand my innermost thoughts and you can do that no matter where I am. P...
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The Dangers of Texting While Driving
2009-08-26 05:34:00
My husband's cousin posted this video on Facebook tonight. WOW. Talk about a reality check. My children are between 6 to 12 years from getting their driver's licenses. I'm hoping by then we have cars with automatic pilots.I do have young cousins, nieces, and a nephew that I worry about; not to mention all of the adults in my life that own and operate a cell phone while driving.Every driver should see this, especially teenagers. It is very graphic and is recommended for 18 and older but if they wait till 18 to see it, they may not reach 18.Parents may want to watch this by themselves first, but then, PLEASE do so with your kids. Explain to them that if they HAVE TO phone or text, pull over and stop in a SAFE location first, THEN use the phone.Please remember this video before you answer that next text message while driving.
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The Funny That Keeps Me Going
2009-08-24 21:44:00
"Grrrrrrr! Spongebob is a HOOOOORRRIBLE driver!!" R. yelled from the computer room.I poked my head in to see her sitting at the television."SPONGEBOB!!! No wonder you can't get your license!!!" she continued.I couldn't believe how angry she was getting at a cartoon show.I walked downstairs and saw that she was not, as I thought, watching Nickelodeon."MOM! Spongebob is a reeeeealllly bad driver! He keeps bumping into things and he won't stop!" she practically screamed as she manipulated the Playstation controller.I didn't have the heart to tell her that she was the one MAKING Spongebob crash.*********************************** **************************"Mom, isn't Freddy Kruger ugly without his mask on?" T. asked me."Freddy Kruger doesn't wear a mask," I responded, wondering where he heard about the bad guy from Nightmare on Elm Street."Yes, he does. You know, the hockey mask," he countered.I rolled my eyes, I love that his older brother lets him play with him and his friends, b...
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And I'll Cry If I Want To
2009-08-20 05:09:00
Warning: If you didn't come here to partake in my party of pity, you may want to excuse yourself and leave. Please leave any alcohol you may have brought with you, I am going to need it and don't feel like leaving my cave home to get my own.So, let's see, where to start....hmmmm. Well, as some of you might have noticed, I haven't blogged in over a week. I missed my Take Us Back In Time Tuesday post yesterday. The one you see there? Last week's post.I'm not sure exactly what is wrong with me, as of late. I think I might be depressed. Again.Yea, I've been through this before. I'm usually the anxiety type of girl. I tend to run with panic attacks more than the blues. But depression has visited me in the past, so, I am aware of my current state.I haven't blogged much, because quite honestly, I just haven't felt like it. I haven't done much of anything in the past few weeks. I closed my business temporarily, in June. I can't come to a decision if I should reopen. I look at pr...
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Take Us Back In Time Tuesday - 8/11/09
2009-08-12 04:15:00
The year was 1989. The sleeping beauty? Mr. Schmitty. We were both 22 and best friends.ONLY.I remember this weekend, clearly. I am quite surprised I can recall it so well. There was mucho alcohol consumed, which I'm sure, accounted for a major loss of brain cells.You probably are thinking this is just a picture of a sleeping man. Au contraire! You see, the story behind this photo is what you DON'T see. It is what is beyond the borders. It's also what the slumbering Mr. Schmitty has yet to experience.I was house sitting for my friend. N.'s family lived in another state and she would periodically ask me to stay at her house and take care of her dog. Seriously, what 22 year old wouldn't?And because we were friends, she knew that I'd have parties. Hell, she encouraged them! So, this particular night, Mr. Schmitty and I had gone to a wedding together. Like I said, as FRIENDS ONLY. When we came back to N.'s house, there was a mob waiting for us on the front porch.We partied well in...
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Dear American Idol
2009-08-10 15:37:00
My husband and I went to the 2009 concert tour on Saturday night. We are both big fans of your show and tuned in when you debuted on June 11, 2002. Since then we have watched every season, been to numerous tour concerts, and have much of each season's music uploaded to our iPods.You might say we are hooked.I have loved that this is a show I can watch with my kids. They sometimes like to judge the performances themselves and pick their favorites to win.My oldest son has even attended a past concert with me. I also look forward to taking him and my younger children to future shows.Well, I WAS looking forward to it, until Saturday night.Most of the night was wonderful. The singers were great and my husband and I were enjoying ourselves.Next up was Adam Lambert. Now, I am not a huge fan of his. He's just not my cup of tea. I believe he is more of a Broadway type singer than an American Idol . I think his singing ability is fantastic, but he is just too over the top for me.Apparently, b...

False Advertising
2009-08-07 00:48:00
I keep reading about the health benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). In other words, fish.These omega-3's found in fish and fish oils are being said to help the developing brains of children. There are also claims that they help in behavior issues, such as; ADHD and OCD. In adults, cold-water species of fish, such as salmon, halibut and tuna can help prevent neurodegenerative diseases. It's also great for the heart!We don't eat a lot of fish. For one reason, right now, it's extremely expensive. The second? I'm not a huge lover of it and neither are my kids.We enjoy the occasional flounder. We've even tried wild turbot. But frankly, that's about it.But who doesn't want a smart kid? And I would definitely like a hand in the ADHD tendencies that my oldest exhibits. Also, I ain't getting any younger...so keeping the old ticker beating is really a priority for me.Plus, I sometimes fall for the current hype or tren...
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Take Us Back In Time Tuesday - 8/4/09
2009-08-04 14:59:00
This is the house I grew up in. It is a duplex, one of the few, in a town consisting of mostly the rich and privileged. We lived on the side with the yellow Chevette in the driveway.When I was searching through my photos for this weeks post, I couldn't decide which smiling face or happy memory to write about.I flipped a page in my album and wondered what I was searching for. Suddenly, this photo jumped out at me. But not in a good way. It caused a knot in my chest. I felt somewhat short of breath. It was an unexpected reaction but so strong that I kept looking.It was as though the photo was calling out to me. It was an eerie feeling. It felt dark.Most of you might look at this house and say, "Oh, how nice, Mrs. Schmitty's childhood home." Please do not call it a home. It was not.What I see in my mind, when I look at this house, is a childhood of sadness, of violence, of abuse. I see a mother and three children who walked on eggshells around an unpredictable man.I look at those sha...
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Dude, You GOTTA Get One Of These!
2009-08-02 06:01:00
After I published yesterday's "Just Another Day In The Life Of Me" type post, I browsed through the pictures on the kid's DSi libraries.I was rolling on the floor laughing!Lightbulb!A perfect idea for a post....I hope you find them as amusing as I did! Cry me a river. He kind of looks like that Scary Movie dude. Two cyclops. Or a cyclops and a butt-hole.It hurts to split in two!!A chubby, cone-headed vampire.He snarls when he's hungry. Take me to your leader.You want fortune cookie wit dat? Attack of the bird-people. He has his mother's smile.I really hope I don't look like this in about 20 years!Why, Helllllloooo there!And the pièce de résistance.Yes, this is ME!snort.
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Definitely NOT a Kodak Moment
2009-08-01 06:14:00
Tonight, after attending a wake together, our best friends came back to our house for a drink of wine and a bite to eat.We all sat around my dining room table, eating, drinking, and talking.Suddenly, as he stared at me with widened eyes, Mr. Schmitty said, "OH! I forgot, I have to show you something!!""Uh-oh, that doesn't sound like a good thing!" I responded as I mocked a concerned look. Everyone at the table laughed.Mr. Schmitty approached me carrying a Nintendo DSi. As each of my children owns one, I wasn't sure who was the subject matter for the situation."Okay, who did what?" I inquired, still giggling as I figured I was about to see something very funny.For those of you that do not know, the DSi has a built in camera and comes with software that allows you to manipulate photos into hilarious pictures.Mr. Schmitty handed me the opened, blue DSi. I glanced down and the smile was immediately erased from my face. My mouth hit the floor and I let out a sound, one I can't really ...
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Take Us Back In Time Tuesday - 7/28/09
2009-07-28 22:30:00
I love looking back through old photos. Anyone and everyone's photos. What I love even more is hearing the stories that accompany them. Every photo has a memory. Every photo invokes an emotion or feeling.I decided to begin a weekly post entitled, "Take Us Back In Time Tuesday ". Each week I will include a photo from my past and tell you, my readers, the story behind it. I would love to hear your tales, as well. So, if you would like to, please read this to find out how to participate.Now, without further ado, my first "Take Us Back In Time Tuesday" post:************************************ *********************Last week my boys were attending their summer religious classes. Each had to bring in a photo of their Baptism. I smiled as I pulled T.'s photo from it's album. There were happy faces on all; a typical, joyous celebration.I then found W.'s photo.Though the faces are smiling, there is nothing festive about the occasion. My face is still blotchy and red from the tears that had...

Mark Your Calendars East Coasters!!!
2009-07-25 18:23:00
I know the title of my post the other day was this, but I'm hoping Lisa, Elisa, and Jory were able to pick up on my sarcasm.So totally kidding.I wouldn't want them to think I was truly happy to be missing out on the biggest event from the blogosphere!! I was absolutely beside myself for the past few days. I cried myself to sleep at night after reading miles and miles of twitter updates.Have I told you three, how beautiful your profile pictures are on the Blog Her Founder's page? Stunning, I tell you, absolutely stunning!Now that I've sucked up, you wouldn't ban me from attending BlogHer '10, would you?'CAUSE.IT.IS.IN.NYC!!!!!!! SQUUUUUEEEEE!That's right East Coasters , if any of you are like me, you haven't attended any conferences yet. One main reason has been location.But next year...NEXT YEAR...BOOO-YAH!!! It's only one state over for me....just a little over a one hour's drive, people!!!This might actually happen!!Write it down....think about joining me....BlogHer 2010...
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They Don't Like You, They Just Can't Help Themselves
2009-07-24 21:19:00
Did you ever have a boy pull your pigtails in elementary school? I had always heard that this was a sign that a boy really liked you. He was too immature to tell you, so he tormented you instead.Know what I think of that explanation?HOGWASH!Now that I am a mother of two adolescent boys, I am witness to their every day behavior. Boys? Frankly, they are, without a doubt, just plain obnoxious!My boys can not get through a day, or an hour, without me yelling at them to knock it off.They harass. They poke. They tease. They trip. They downright torture each other.Nothing they do is without foolery. Simply getting them to brush their teeth is like....well, pulling teeth. Within seconds they are laughing uncontrollably and I'll hear such a ruckus that I think someone may just fall through the floor.Now, I'm a fan of being silly. I try to be at least once a day. It keeps you young. But their wild ways are beginning to grate on my last nerve.This morning I was taking a quick shower, though ...
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I'm Not In Chicago and I Couldn't Be Happier
2009-07-23 04:33:00
I was slightly bummed....okay, I whined and cried like a little bitch last year that I was missing out on the Blog Her conference.I crossed my heart and hoped to die that I'd attend this year.When I finally was confronted with the fact that I am a grown up, I was forced to realize that I have responsibilities. It's either feed my kids or go to a partyfest Blogger conference. So I did what any mature woman would do....I tried to pimp myself out to the first willing john reputable company.I doubt Jessica Rabbit would have had any problems. Pfft.So, as I told the women of Room704, who will be placing this button in their maga-catalog-zine, it is with heavy heart that I must say, I will NOT be attending BlogHer '09. Because.....I thought I'd be flying with Liz and sharing a vomit bag. We Jersey girls gotta stick together, you know.I thought I'd be handing out my own Moo cards and hi-fiving with my own Poken instead of begging the wonderful Sam to tote my shit around.I thought I'd b...
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Rock-A-Bye Kitty
2009-07-22 05:21:00
One of R.'s best friends, S., came to visit today. The girls play really, REALLY well together. They hold hands all the time and have so much fun. I overheard them in the playroom, as one suggested they play mommies. I peeked in to make sure they hadn't found my stash of wine find them, not rocking baby dolls, but our new kitten instead.Izzy was all bundled up in the toy cradle and the girls were singing lullabies to her. Doesn't she look cozy? She is such a wonderful kitten. If you could only see what the poor thing had to endure today! She didn't seem to mind at all. Oddly enough, she seemed to enjoy it!Oh, and I really needed to share this photo, as well. This is Mr. Schmitty's attempt at humor. Note that the cats in the cradle......yes, with a silver spoon.I am officially married to a dork.
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Men Will NEVER Understand
2009-07-19 19:58:00
I received this email this morning. This is an actual letter from an Austin woman sent to American company Proctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products.Dear Mr. Thatcher,I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core or Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic.. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few m...
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A Meme...Because I Don't Have Anything Else
2008-06-09 20:15:00
I have a million things going on right now but I'm 21 days past due on my period and I'm a cranky, lazy, worn-out lump with no idea what to write.So, I stole this from the lovely Maria at just-eat-you-cupcake. Thanks for the inspiration, dearie!The Alphabet Meme .A is for your age:41B is for your burger of choice:I really LOVE a juicy bacon cheeseburger with ketchup and some red onion on a whole wheat wrap. I don't like all the bread from a roll and discovered that wraps are great with burgers!C is for the car that you drive:A black Mazda MPV minivan. I swore I would never own a minivan. Now that I have one, I love it. It's comfy and it has a DVD player, a total must if you want quiet when you drive with 3 kids!D is for dog's name:Ruby. She is a one year old Cavachon, which means she is half Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and half Bichon Frise. She is one of those "designer dogs" which basically means she is a mutt that they charged me too damn much for.E is for an essential item...
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Fred Sanford Ain't Got Nuttin' On Me!
2008-06-08 19:46:00
Did you ever just look around your home and wonder how in the world it became such a disaster area? We've been really busy this week. Mr. Schmitty is working all weekend. That leaves me and my brood, plus friends.I just looked out the front window, the back door, and around the main floor of my house. We have a split and the main floor consists of an open floor plan of a living room, dining room, and kitchen. I had to sit down because I am just completely overwhelmed and have no idea where to start first.So instead, I'll blog and complain about it to all of my bloggy friends. This is what I see:The back yard; Grass that comes up to R.'s ankles. I should strike the grass because our grass is made up mostly of clover right now. I hate putting chemicals on the lawn because of the kids and our dog. There are a gazillion toys strewn all over. The shed door is open. The umbrella on the patio table is half open. The swing set, that my kids have completely outgrown, is actually bent from...
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Connecticut Hit and Run
2008-06-06 13:58:00
I woke up this morning and like every morning, I went to my computer. I opened my browser and logged on to aol to check my email. I noticed a news article on aol's main page. I clicked on it and saw one of the most disgusting videos I've ever seen.I am absolutely sickened by it and even more so, I am appalled at the behavior of those involved.What in God's name is wrong with people today?! Please take a look for yourself. I must warn you ~ it is extremely upsetting.Click HERE to read the article.Comments were left on this post. Some were as shocked as I was. Some made excuses for why nothing was done. Some blamed law enforcement. Some couldn't blame the bystanders because they would have done the same thing to avoid being sued.WTF?!No excuse in the world can justify ignoring a HUMAN BEING like that!I've just lost a little more faith in the world.
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A Day Of Beauty
2008-06-05 23:59:00
I took Cindy to the salon today because she was unable to get there by herself. It was the grand opening of a small place owned and run by a brother and sister team. It was quaint and had a real homey feel to it.When we arrived, we walked in to a jammed, packed waiting room. I recognized many of the faces sitting patiently, awaiting their turn with the stylist. I thought to myself that I couldn't recall ever really conversing with any of them.We sat after Cindy was checked in and waited. Looking around I noticed that this lot was in bad shape. They were all in desperate need of a makeover. Most were quite disheveled.Suddenly the female partner of the salon emerged from the back. She was taking the next client in to see the stylist, her brother.Each time she escorted another woman, the routine was the same. She would walk over and say, "Hello and welcome. My brother will see you now." As she headed toward the sink for shampooing, she would announce to her brother the style of haircu...
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I Guess He Couldn't Wait
2008-06-04 15:58:00
W. just couldn't or wouldn't wait until 5th grade. He came home from school, two days ago, and informed me that he now has a girlfriend. Yes, I honestly know he is too young to have a girlfriend. I've told him that. But if you knew my W., you'd know that having a girlfriend is no different than having a girl that is a friend. Okay, except for the making out part, but I'm thinking he's all talk.The girl he is now referring to as "his girlfriend" is just that. A girl. A friend. A girlfriend. They've been very close friends since kindergarten. I guess all of this talk of wanting a girlfriend made him think, "Hey! What about M.?!" Yea, that's the ticket.Voilà! Instant girlfriend and he didn't even need to add water.I asked him if he chose M. because he just wants to say he has a girlfriend or if he really likes her that much."Well, mom," he begins, trying to sound all growed-up and mature, "We've been friends, like forever, so we just finally got here."Ahhhhh....now I get it, ...
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