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Xbox 360
2007-09-21 18:50:00
I never did complain about this…here I go. B’s Xbox just decided to stop working one day in August and it was just a huge ordeal. It took him forever to get through to customer service to try to fix things. Once they figured out it was not fixable… stage 2 of ANNOYING began. He ...
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Aches and pains?
2007-09-13 05:13:00
Lately, I’ve been having an issue with my left ear… thing is, it’s only a problem, HONESTLY, when my husband is talking to the left of me!! Ok, so I tested it out today with R and had her talking and at ONE time it did the “thing” it does when B is talking…otherwise, it’s ...

Reflections on September 11th, part 2
2007-09-13 04:53:00
I have so much more to say. I wasn’t at all finished with my thoughts at all, just didn’t have time. I need to get it out, unlike so many other posts that I have meant to write that have not been written. They might get through some day, but this one needs to be ...
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Reflections on September 11th
2007-09-12 05:57:00
Today is a hard day for me. Although what happened on September 11th , 2001 is not at all forgotten on other days or times of the year, it’s certainly emphasized on the anniversary. I don’t want to be sad all day, but it is, after-all, a day of mourning. I lost a lot that day and ...
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It’s still early?
2007-08-24 08:29:00
I’ve been having major insomnia lately. Well actually I’ve been putting together a photobook and up till around 4am each night. Nuts. So I took a night off from it tonight but still don’t feel tired yet…exhausted but not tired…if that make sense. The Wii was fun by the way!! It’s addictive :)  B’s asleep and here I am with millions of thoughts but not much concentration. So I figured I’d discuss the very thought provoking subject of Halloween! I know it’s only August, but R has already told me what she wants to dress up as and I’ve gotten a bunch of catalogs and mail with costumes all over the place…it’s hard to avoid. I thought she’d want to be Strawberry Shortcake or a Princess (like last year) or maybe Tinkerbell since she seemed to be on a Tink kick for a while there. What does she want to be? A Pumpkin!! Um, don’t get me wrong, if that’s really what she wants, okay…but I just do...
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Wii
2007-08-24 05:23:00
I am just sitting here laughing!! My big manly hubby just purchased a Wii because his XBOX 360 died (that’s a whole other story….ggrr.argh) Anyway… he is playing around with some type of quick demo type thing…short silly games and all of a sudden out of the corner of my eye he’s wiggling his hips back and forth (hula-hooping). LOLOLOLOL. That’s one I need to see again. He’s moved on to other games..it’s random I think. I like the hula hooping!! He’s waiting for me to get up and try but I told him I’m trying to catch up (ALWAYS!) so I’ve been doing so. Nice day today. My parents came over with my aunt to visit so it was an unusual Thursday visit (usually they only visit on the weekends). It made the day go quicker and was fun. Went to the local buffet for dinner and ate way too much as we always do when we eat there. Then I had a board meeting…so I’m in need of some down time but everything’s cal...

Not ready for summer to end!
2007-08-21 18:20:00
Today is raining and miserable. I’m not ready to stay inside… to stop going to the water parks… to wear jeans instead of shorts…to wear a jacket:( I know it’s going to get warm again for a little while at least but the past 3 days around here have just been rainy and blue. Friday after ...
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Sick Mommy
2007-08-15 05:05:00
As Mommy ’s know, when the whole family is sick, Mommy still doesn’t get a break… R’s coughing in her sleep as I type, and B and I are still suffering through this miserable cold. It’s annoying more then anything really. R and I finally got out today and it was so exciting just to get ...
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Mattel Recall?
2007-08-14 18:18:00
here’s another one: http://service.mattel.com/us/recall/J1944 _IVR.asp?prod=
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Weddings 2007
2007-08-06 04:43:00
Well, now it has been 2 weeks since my little flowergirl has walked her famous walk… I thought I’d write about it:) It was a very nice day. HOT between the ceremony and reception, but at least it didn’t rain! I had mentioned previously, I loathe my in-laws and that is an understatement. Lots of mixed ...
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FISHER-PRICE TOY RECALL
2007-08-02 04:40:00
While I was putting R to sleep tonight I fell asleep with her…came downstairs to B telling me about the horrible bridge collapse in Minneapolis and this huge toy recall. I’m half asleep but wanted to post this link to the toy recall incase it helps anyone who missed it! Please check it out…lots of ...
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The Rehearsal
2007-07-26 06:23:00
Friday was the wedding rehearsal and dinner. R was so excited… she couldn’t wait to be a flowergirl. She had the dress, the shoes, knew all about it… I had to wonder if she was starting to think the day would never come…like it was something we made up so she would behave etc. She ...
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?Mommy, can I drive??
2007-07-26 05:33:00
No, I have NOT been cleaning my toilets since Sunday…just haven’t had time to get back here for more than a minute. Last week was busy but I can’t remember details at this point. If some happen to emerge I will go into them:) I do remember Thursday… R and I went to the local amusement park. ...
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Sunday
2007-07-22 20:35:00
Sitting here with R next to me…she just finished a pillow jumping spree in front of me while I was checking my Ebay auctions.  B’s laying on the other side of the couch asleep while we all listen to/watch Strawberry Shortcake’s “Sweet Dreams” movie. It’s become a definite favorite around here:) It’s resting time after ...
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Skinny me!!
2007-07-17 04:45:00
Where are you??? I hit the gym this afternoon… R got to play there, so she was happy. I was supposed to have been “fit” by this week! 8 weeks ago I had a mission…to be fit for my sil’s wedding. Didn’t happen. BUT, I think the mission is ON now. That’s how I feel today ...
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BUNCO, water parks, dress shopping and the pool?
2007-07-17 04:32:00
That’s just what I’ve been up to since last posting about my exciting life:) Bunco was girls night…once a month…lots of fun as usual. Water park with R and my sil and niece…lots of fun! Dress shopping for other sil’s wedding… alone time, but NOT so fun. I found 4 dresses and bought them all! I’m ...
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Mmmm healthy:)
2007-07-12 05:39:00
R and I had french toast, hard boiled eggs and fresh mellon for breakfast. She had rice cakes for a snack and for lunch we had tuna melts with tomato on an wheat english muffin…also with mellon. She then had cheerios for a snack. For dinner I made a Dream Dinner:  Bacon and Swiss Cheese ...
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Macaroni picture frame and painting
2007-07-11 03:09:00
Today we had playgroup in the morning… we were outside at one of the girls houses….enclosed deck and iced coffee…mmmm! It was HOT out but it was really nice to be out anyway. All the kids played nicely. We decided to stay in the rest of the day though…too hot to do much of anything ...
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Sleep 101
2007-07-10 03:37:00
Well we got a little over 3 hours of sleep from her before she ended up in our bed. She usually wakes after 4 hours of sleep. She definitely didn’t get up earlier after going to sleep earlier…so we got to sleep in. We met my sister in law and 16 month old niece at ...
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Asleep EARLY???
2007-07-09 04:04:00
Yes, tonight my little angel has actually been asleep since 8:20!!! I can’t remember when the last time that happened was! Last night it was 10:45!! But that was under special circumstances and can’t be blamed completely on her. My parents were visiting and we had a fun filled day of playing outside and eating ice cream right before bed…. we knew we shouldn’t have, but honestly bedtime doesn’t go easily without ice cream, so we thought why not let her enjoy too. My parents had a blast with her. She was having tea parties and sticker book fun with my dad… he and my mom were impressed at her adding skills. I know I have told them and thought she had “shown off” for them but I guess I was wrong. She definitely did NOT get that skill from Mommy :)  We grilled some yummy dinner, played outdoors a lot including her pool, bubbles, slide, ring toss, frisbee, balls, and spraying with the hose, so she was happy and we all had a nice day toge...
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Asleep EARLY???
2007-07-08 08:04:00
Yes, tonight my little angel has actually been asleep since 8:20!!! I can’t remember when the last time that happened was! Last night it was 10:45!! But that was under special circumstances and can’t be blamed completely on her. My parents were visiting and we had a fun filled day of playing outside and eating ...
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Asleep on the potty….
2007-07-07 06:45:00
Ok, so that didn’t happen…but I was hoping. I remember when she was in her early potty training stages and would be pretty much sleeping on the potty….LOL!! That wasn’t the case tonight though. I am so proud of not losing my cool with her…everything was methodic and calm. Inside my head was a different story:) Eventually I left her with a baby doll, her light on very low dim and awake in bed and she stayed there….after a thousand hugs and kisses…but got up a few minutes later and was quiet. I went up to find her on the potty….I handed her a wipe and said “here you go…goodnight” and left. Of course I was peering through the door I left open…although she can go by herself, she’s having “issues” lately and wiping herself would be something I’d have to clean up after….also she’s not quite able to reach the sink to turn it on so I’d have to help her wash her hands an...

Asleep on the potty?.
2007-07-07 06:45:00
Ok, so that didn’t happen…but I was hoping. I remember when she was in her early potty training stages and would be pretty much sleeping on the potty….LOL!! That wasn’t the case tonight though. I am so proud of not losing my cool with her…everything was methodic and calm. Inside my head was a different ...

Now I lay me down….
2007-07-07 04:16:00
to SCREAM!!!!! The girl has good lungs…no denying that. I’m writing under a great deal of stress….monitor sitting next to me in the kitchen and I don’t need it turned on to hear the screams…that’s just constant awful schreeching. I listen to it to hear her insane yet funny comments. She is NOT adjusting well to the new bed. She loves it during the day….but currently she is trying to knock her door down. It sounds like she’s hanging pictures up there….nope…only her fists on the door. Do I feel like the worst mommy ever? Um, yes! And no. I’ve never been on the cry-it-out team….but occasionally let her do it. This isn’t crying. It’s insanity. Now she’s screaming “I want to go in Mommy and Daddy’s bed” We have created a monster. People told us along the way “don’t let her sleep with you” etc. Well, athough I can see their point, they weren’t living w...

Now I lay me down?.
2007-07-07 04:16:00
to SCREAM!!!!! The girl has good lungs…no denying that. I’m writing under a great deal of stress….monitor sitting next to me in the kitchen and I don’t need it turned on to hear the screams…that’s just constant awful schreeching. I listen to it to hear her insane yet funny comments. She is NOT adjusting well to ...

Bye Bye Toddler bed….
2007-07-02 00:40:00
Started the day off yesterday shopping ON MY OWN!!! Hubby hung out with our 2 year old Princess while Mommy ran out to get all the supplies needed to move the Princess into her new twin bed!!  I started the day out right by finding a Cozy Coupe (don’t ask me why but I’VE wanted one for her so badly!!) at a consignment store!!! Whoo hoo!! I actually crammed it into the back seat of my tiny car! Next stop, Target for bedding, bed rail and some extras….always pick up extras at Target. I just can’t seem to get past the dollar section they stick in the front. So I picked up giant bubble wand and some sponges for fun with paint!! Found a bed rail. Not the one I was looking for but it’s nice. Princess sheet set….it was really the only cute set I could find and figured it would be a good tool to make the bed appealing since she loves her Belle, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty!! Got allergy covers for the box spring and mattress….one at Target, o...
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Bye Bye Toddler bed?.
2007-07-02 00:40:00
Started the day off yesterday shopping ON MY OWN!!! Hubby hung out with our 2 year old Princess while Mommy ran out to get all the supplies needed to move the Princess into her new twin bed!!  I started the day out right by finding a Cozy Coupe (don’t ask me why but I’VE wanted one ...
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