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Mom is a Software Engineer recently turned SAHM. A journey through family, financing and Freudian slips. And Mom usually doesn't know what she's doing. Either.

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Me. Revisited.
2008-04-21 00:39:00
Sadly, this blog is a meme landfill. Chrissy tagged me last so I thought I'd redeem myself (translation, do one, ignore the next 12 months of them).Here are 7 spellbinding things about me; the BC (before child) and AD (after delivery) edition.1- BC: I once modeled for a rock climbing catalog.AD: I put the 'tank' in tankini.2- BC: I rock climbed and scaled cliffs fearlessly.AD: I climb the mini rock wall on my son's playset fearfully.3- BC: I thought my Mom was clueless.AD: My mom is a GENIUS.4- BC: I was actually a wee bit creative. My oil paintings hung in art galleries.AD: I finger paint. Occasionally, they hang on the fridge. 5- BC: Bloody Mary.AD: Martini.6- BC: While working downtown one day, my car was shot at.AD: While parked at Target, I got a door ding. Oh the horror.7- BC: I had a weakness for chocolate chip cookies.AD: I've never met a chocolate chip cookie I didn't respect.If you're in need of a blog post, consider yourself tagged. Copyright ©2007-2008 What ...

The Sound Of Music (Burb Edition)
2008-04-18 00:00:00
Midwest mama's knowwe've been like caged animals;snow held us hostage.The burbs are alivewith the sound of warm weather.Playground bumps blogging. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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The Awakening
2008-04-17 01:16:00
From doom to bloom in 1 week. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Blogging. Not COMPLETELY useless.
2008-04-15 01:44:00
I won 4th place in blog giveaway by simply leaving a comment. The prize? A CASE of personalizable fruit roll-ups (400 to be exact).Rubber fruit? Well crap. Homey don't like that. But it was a MAJOR prize, WOOT, so I was delighted nonetheless. I went to rubberfruit.com and personalized my fruit roll-ups with cheesy sap like ...WE LOVE YOU. HAVE A GREAT DAY. HURRY HOME - I NEED A BREAK!My plan: secretly stash the fruit roll-ups in Sam's lunch and surprise him. Well 3 days of lunches went by and he didn't touch the fruit roll-ups or mention any of my of my fruitylicious love.I guess eating fruit roll-ups in front of the guys in the corporate tie cafe isn't smooth. Who knew? Last week, the UPS truck delivered a package from the fanatic herself. I was thrilled. Made. my. day.Her generosity inspired me to pay it forward to other blogging friends.I instantly wanted to send her back the ultimate driving machine, Bren an xTI, Tommie a Speedlite, Toni a new robe, Rachel a Nikon (agai...
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Counting The Hours
2008-04-12 05:58:00
Put a fork in me,played a single Mom this week.Counting . the. hours.When he's with Grandpathere are NO tantrums or fits.Bliss in a bottle.Do all kids behavedifferently with grandparents?What's up with that? Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Dog-sausted
2008-04-10 01:19:00
Toddler Overdose. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.

Plan. Interrupted.
2008-04-07 15:37:00
So I got a call.Odds of all odds, I somehow won the National Geographic amateur photo contest with this photo I shot of Mt. McKinley.Not ONLY did I win all new Canon 1D equipment, $5000 in cash, but I also won the opportunity to experience an African safari photo shoot with their crew and one of my photos will grace the cover of the August edition. Uh-huh. That's right.Then the alarm went off. I made breakfast. Changed a diaper. Started the laundry. Cleaned up dog poop. Changed the litter. Cursed the dream and resumed my otherwise glamorous lifestyle.This is what happens when you watch The Secret Life of Soccer Moms. Stay away.That's what I says. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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I Gave Birth To Spiderman
2008-04-04 11:30:00
At 19 months oldhe is scaling cribs and walls.When does this phase end?The melt continues,Spring finally awakened.The flooding unleashed. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Testing The Waters
2008-04-03 01:11:00
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I'm Bored. Let's Eat.
2008-04-01 02:31:00
Since January I've been exercising my flabolous self. I run 2 miles each day and we eat pretty healthy meals.Hmmmph, yet why only a 2 pound weight loss in 3 months?The ri-damn-diculous SNACKING. A few chocolate chips here, the occasional muffin there (that I realllllllly don't need but, I swear, it bullies me until I eat it, so I must).The real problem, however, is the 100 calorie snack packs that make me giddy as a squirrel at a trail mix sample. I eat 1 pack and somehow reason with myself that 1 (or 3) more aren't so bad given they're a mere 100 tiny calories.Au revoir 100 calories. I'm onto your emptiness. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Schlitz Happens
2008-03-29 05:53:00
The snow is melting!The dog rolls around outsideand brings the mud in.Sam brought home flowers!The cat ate them overnightand yakked all. day. long. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.

Matchbox Twenty
2008-03-28 00:06:00
I swear our son came out grunting "BRR-RRR-RR-RR-RRR". He is fascinated with wheels.He only has 20 Matchbox cars in his collection to date, but he loves each and every one of them. He and my husband play with them constantly. It's their thing. Between you and me, I think my husband has Matchbox envy. I'm onto it.The Matchbox Twenty Look at what my hubby's childhood brought to this collection. Don't nobody tell him how un-cool his car actually is.The 1970's Herbie meets Talladega Nights carSo, let's see how far we've come since 1970.The LOW-Rida ghetto carThe 24/7 Pizza Obesity Truck passes the friendly Roadkill VanOy ve. I can only imagine what 30 years has done to Barbie. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Sand-Sational
2008-03-27 00:18:00
Boy Meets Beach for The Twinkies. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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If The Shoe Fits
2008-03-24 23:43:00
The first time I went clothes shopping after our son was born, I vividly recall wondering where the boys section was? There were 32 flavors of pink ensembles and only 3 dark blue outfits sporting an optional truck and/or ball logo. So when I do find something really adorable (translation - something unisex that he undoubtedly will deny in a few years) I, of course, buy it while I still can. I KNOW my remaining wardrobe selection time is limited at best.Case and point. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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It's March Madness Baby!
2008-03-21 00:40:00
What is March Madness ?Losing hubby to bracketsand basketball games.What is March Madness?Hiding 15 Easter eggs,finding only 10.What is March Madness?Easter candy begs EAAAAAAT MEEEEEE.I, Easter Tubby.Happy Easter Peeps! Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Wild Thang
2008-03-20 01:26:00
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Altitude Is Everything
2008-03-18 00:30:00
Ah, vacation. It does a body good.We flew into Las Vegas and drove to Southern Arizona / California. 92° and sunny. Everyday. Do you South-west friends know how good you have it?The 4 hour plane ride I feared? Cake. Not one whine, scream or shriek.My wild oats have officially become shredded wheat. Instead of dare-devil excursions, we hiked, rafted the Colorado and slammed Margaritas over sunsets.A quiet riot. I shot 2 frazillion photos, so my camera and I are tired. But I can't wait to get ketchup with you. Anybody pregnant? Getting hitched? Out-wit the in-laws?The talented Amy graciously gave me some love. I'm paying it forward to Melissa & Tommie because they always rawk AND guessed my macro shots correctly.Now go. Plan a vacation. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.

Trippin'
2008-03-08 01:14:00
We leave for vacation in a few days so I've been consumed with last minute details. Including, a-hem, in-law proofing our home since they'll be pet-sitting. Insert a sigh here. Another one here. And one more right here.Soon I will be infused with sunshine, shooting something other than white on snow and leaving reality in the rearview. The first person to correctly identify these shots gets to come along on vacation; all expenses paid*. Shweet. *provided, of course, you fit in my backpack.Hint: NOT artificial.Hint: Earth, Wind And ...And please don't anybody post, so I don't get behind thankyouverymuch.See you on the flip. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.

Does The Scarf Make Me Look Fat?
2008-03-06 00:34:00
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Jock Itch, Aisle 4
2008-03-03 01:23:00
Being the germaphobe that I am, I generally don't look forward to my child's wellness exams. Somehow the signs that virtually designate the 'healthy children' from the 'sick children' waiting areas (seriously, who thunk that up) make me twitch just a bit (just kidding, not really).I inquired about a rash on my son's hand to our pediatrician."Oh, that's just ringworm. No big deal".No big deal?NO BIG DEAL?NO BIG DEAL?In 1.7 seconds, I free associated ringworm to tapeworm to the Ebola virus. She prescribed an OTC cream and off we went to our pharmacy. I couldn't find the cream, so I stood in line and asked our pharmacist where it was.In a gargantuan voice he bellowed "PHYLLIS, CAN YOU HELP THIS LADY WITH JOCK ITCH, AISLE 4?"Thank you, asshat.Apparently, jock itch cream cures ringworm. The little, old lady in back of me immediately stepped back to distance herself and forced a hellacious smile."Oh don't worry, we don't have jock itch, just ringworm". Copyright ©2007-200...
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Haiku - Cabin Fever
2008-03-01 01:42:00
Has the thaw begun?Icicles are warming, theyhave cabin fever.Oh I need me someVitamin D. Hail sunshine!Jealous of Texans. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Wherein I apologize To Jim Henson
2008-02-29 00:51:00
My neice: I looooove the Jonas Brothers.Me: Ack. Isn't that just Hanson v2.0?My neice: You mean the guy who created the muppets?Me: Nevermind.And if you have no idea who The Jonas or Hanson Brothers are, count your lucky Mmmbops. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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All Aboard ... The Potty Train
2008-02-26 01:10:00
Ah, bowling with engineers was fun. Of the 2 hours spent bowling (opposite-handed only I might add), 1 hour was wasted on the collective agreement of a team name (NerdsGoneWild thankyouverymuch).The rest of the weekend was spent researching thee fundamental toddler milestone. Potty training.Our 18 month old has started to show a wee bit of interest (a lot of wee, a little interest). He tells us when he goes and is oddly fascinated with the toilet.I've read countless articles and reviews and am left with 1 question. Since you helped me immensely with your toddler traveling tips, I must ask my peeps.DOES the chair really matter? Chair? No chair? Toilet ring? The Über PottyThe Par-tay Pot-tayThe Tar-ghetto Pee-n-GoAny and all advice is appreciated. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Haiku - SOS
2008-02-23 02:31:00
Yearly work party.Bowling with the engineers. Someone, rescue me.Yay, it's warming up.Negative twenty degrees.Someone, rescue me. Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Paranoia-Will-Destroy-Ya
2008-02-21 20:45:00
The winner of the Guess What contest is none other than one of my favorite bloggerino's Toni. Toni, you win a virtual bouquet of flowers given to me by my blogging friend and neighbor Kathryn.The picture was a portion of a beautiful 1929 dining room chair and table set.cyberchondriac (sy.bur.KAWN.dree.ak) n. A person who imagines they can diagnose diseases because symptoms match those on an Internet site.—cyberchondria n. I think that's me.Last Friday afternoon we were reading Frosty The Snowman for the 50th time (that week) when I found a hard lump the size of an Easter egg on my dog's leg.I panicked.I felt the lump over and over and over. And over again.By Friday evening, after much consultation with Dr. Google, I was certain my dog had cancer and his leg would be amputated. I even found a dog prosthesis.5 long, fearful days and a vet aspiration appointment later we found out it was a Limpoma (a fatty non-cancerous tumor).I think a series of unfortunate events in my past co...
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Guess What
2008-02-19 00:35:00
We held a mini 1.5 birthday party this weekend for our son, so I'm too tired to write an actual post.Instead, I will bore you with a photograph. The first person to correctly guess what this object is or is a part of wins a MAJOR* prize.On a side note, look at what our litle Elmo stalker had at his party. 27.4 frazillion pounds of frosting supported by 30 cupcakes. *slight exaggeration Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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Haiku - Happy, Sappy 1.5
2008-02-16 01:36:00
Happy 1.5Where did the 18 months gomy sweet, blissful son?Still a mama's boy,I know that will change in time.But let's not rush things.Fall 2007 Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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An Ideal Valentines - Revisited
2008-02-15 06:16:00
BC: Before Child"How about a candle lit dinner, a movie and chocolate covered strawberries?"AD: After Delivery"How about a heart shaped pizza to go and a bag of M&M's?" Copyright ©2007-2008 What Works For Us. All Rights Reserved.
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