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The Bell Pages Blog
I am step-mom to two boys, mom to two more, a wife, as well as dog, cat and goldfish owner. Should the growing laundry pile in the basement spark a life of it's own, I'll probably have to feed it too. So join me as I cook supper, mop the floor, put a

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Unknown Honeybell - Monkey Boy Edition
2008-03-05 20:53:00
This is the last day to enter the Ugly Car Contest and win your Box O Crap! What are you waiting for?************************************* **************I haven't forgotten about Unknown Honeybell! Due to unfortunate circumstances, I've had a hard time finding participants! (Rat bastards) Everyone has been so busy (lazy bums) that friends and family are having a hard time coordinating their schedules with mine (heartless wretches). Of course loved ones are very excited about appearing on the blog (losers). Surely you will be hearing some more titillating stories (lies) about yours truly in no time! (like in 2024, the shiftless fools)In the meantime, I did find one family member that had a little extra time and was willing to participate. Enjoy! For more Unknown Honeybell videos featuring guests that can talk, please go here.
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Some Things I'd Rather Not Know
2008-03-04 22:15:00
So I'm perusing my Child Development book today in class. In the chapter the text discusses attachment between mothers and infants, and the different types of attachment. The worst case scenario is Disorganized Attachment, a result of parental abuse. So I'm reading and I came across this table:(click to make larger)While most things on this list disgust me (although really, who hasn't said "hush" to a crying baby?), I am particularly disturbed by "speak in hushed, intimate, sexy tones to the infant". Again . . . WTF?? Sadly we see actions like some of those above frequently by some parents. Others on the list certainly must be involving a parent with severe psychological issues. But WHO is measuring women speaking to their infants in sexy tones?? How would that question even come about?
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Thoughts On The Wild Kingdom
2008-03-03 19:32:00
I have long held the position that if a squirrels didn't have cute bushy tails, everyone would call the exterminator upon seeing one. Today I did indeed see a squirrel with no tail . . . . . . . they are totally tree dwelling rats.VS
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The End For A Blogging Icon
2008-02-29 17:24:00
Yesterday Rockstar Mommy announced the the ending of her blog. I've mentioned before that she was one of the inspirations for my own blog. I only in the past few months was even able to work up the courage to start commenting there. While I respect her decision to put her family first, I will dearly miss one of my daily reads. I was going to encourage you to dig through her archives, but alas, she has already removed her content.Just a little sad today.
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The Ugly Car Contest
2008-02-27 20:38:00
I know that just a while ago I was moaning about the state of finances here at Honeybell House, but Low and Behold . . . for right now I LOVE the IRS. Income tax refund time has been good to us. Life is improving, so much so that I was able to replace my rapidly deteriorating vehicle.I will miss my '95 Pathfinder, it has served me well. But I ADORE the new car. It's far from brand new, but it IS an improvement, even though it was listed among the 4 ugliest cars ever made! In celebration, I am holding my very first contest! You see before you several cars from that list . . . can you guess which one I bought? (Sadly, Leppardfreak is exempt due to the fact that it is parked about 40 feet from her front door.) Leave your guess in the comments, or email me at admin[at]thebellpages[dot]net, and if you're right, your name will go into the hat.What, you might ask, would the fabulous prize be? Well, let's see, I'm a poor college student with a new car payment. The obvious choi...
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I Actually Tagged Myself For A Meme
2008-02-26 06:14:00
Ok, I saw this meme while blog hopping last Friday. I had the presence of mind to copy and paste the post so I wouldn't forget . . . but I have no idea whose blog I saw it on. I did leave a comment, so if I tagged myself at your place, please let me know so I can leave you some linky love.Don't drink and blog my friends.Anyway-The rules are that you have to answer the questions with photos taken only from the first page of results online...1. The age you will be on your next birthday.I swear to God. I typed in 'thirty seven', and this picture popped up. Stop rolling your eyes, you couldn't have resisted either.2. A place you?d like to visit.The beauty of Scotland . . . amazing!3. Your favorite place.I'm old, I'm tired. Leave my lazy ass alone. 4. Your favorite object.For right now anyway . . .5. Your favorite food.I am salivating right now . . .6. Your favorite animal.My parents used to raise Great Pyrenees. They are the most beautiful, gentle dogs. I cannot wait until...
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Would You?
2008-02-25 21:13:00
SO . . . Let's say you come to my hospital because you think you're water has broken and you think you're in labor . . . .I'm going to pop you into an air conditioned gown, monitor you for a while, then ask you to walk, for like an hour. So I can see if the contractions slow down or increase in intensity. My OB unit is small, so I tell you "Sure, you can walk off the unit, just be sure to stay on this floor in case you need us". You take your four BFF's that just had to come with you to the hospital at 3 AM, and take a walk off the OB unit.Now then, when you come to a closed door, that has a big sign reading "Cardiology", would you open the door? Let's say just of curiosity you do open that door. You see that it leads to a completely darkened hallway. Do you and your Mensa member cronies decide that dark hallway is exactly where you ought to be?Ok, you might be ready to have your very first baby . . . you have a lapse of reason, and enter the pitch black hallway which cl...

A Big Mac, Super Sized Fries, Apple Pie, and a Diet Coke Please . . .
2008-02-22 19:30:00
Are you ever curious what the cashier is thinking when you check out at the grocery store?(Click to make larger)
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More Innovative Than Bank of Nigeria . . .
2008-02-21 19:02:00
This is an email I received today from someone with the email deadlykiller60@yahoo.es . I think this one has been circulating for a while, but hey, the spammers are certainly becoming quite creative!!Hello,I am very sorry for you , is a pity that this is how your life isgoing to end as soon as you don't comply. As you can see there is noneed of introducing myself to you because I don't have any businesswith you, my duty as I am mailing you now is just to KILL you and Ihave to do it as I have already been paid for that.Someone you call a friend wants you Dead by all means, and this personhave spent a lot of money in this venture,This person came to us andtold me that he wanted you dead and he provided us with your name,picture and other necessary information's we needed about you . . . . . . . Now do you want to LIVE OR DIE? Since all program had been made and draw to kill you. Get back to me now if you are ready to pay some fees to spare your life, $15,000 is all you need to ...
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The Rejection of Baby Jesus
2008-02-19 15:25:00
I was not raised as a church goer. My father was Episcopalian, which I know because it was on his Air Force dog tags. My mother was Presbyterian. I don't know why I know this . . . Anyway, I was sent to Catholic schools, primarily for the education it offered in comparison to our public school system. Our class went to mass each week, and religion was definitely part of the curriculum. In fourth grade religion class we were studying the Holy Sacraments. The teacher asked my mother if I could be the shining baptism example, mom said sure, and poof! I'm a Catholic.Despite being the glowing example of sunshine, light, and the redemptive power of baby Jesus , I haven't gone to mass for years. I am repulsed by the church's reaction (or lack thereof) to the sexual abuse of children by it's priests. I'm not big on confession. I think birth control is one of the most fantastic inventions EVAH. I don't think the Pope is infallible. Nor do I like his big hat. That being sa...
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Because Nancy Grace Gets On My Damn Nerves
2008-02-16 01:41:00
glumbert - Nancy Grace owned by the control room
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Recipe Time!
2008-02-14 19:04:00
Becky over at Chocolate Party has tagged me with a recipe meme. I'm sharing a recipe for "a dinner that is delightful" that I make. I don't know about 'delightful' . . . . but they get eaten. That's as close as I get!The first are these yummy enchiladas. I think what makes them so great is the four tortillas rather than corn. Carbs be damned!Make white sauce starting with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 cup four. Brown flour in oil. Add water and thin until desired consistency is reached (it should be only slightly thicker than water). Add 1 envelope taco seasoning. Set aside. Brown 2 lbs. hamburger and onion or use pre cooked chicken pieces. Drain all fat, set aside. Grate a bowl of cheese (or be lazy like me and just buy a big bag of shredded cheddar), set aside.Assembly: Spray 8 X 10 baking pan with non stick vegetable oil spray. Dip large flour tortilla into sauce, coating both sides. Put a handful of meat, followed by a handful of cheese on top. Roll up. Place i...
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????????? (I miss my friend)
2008-02-13 21:06:00
The High School I attended for four years was an all girls boarding/day Catholic school. It was unique in that one of the programs offered was an extensive English as a second language program. There were students attending from all over the world for varying periods of time.I was a day student, in fact my house was in walking distance from the school. On occasion, the dorms would become filled to capacity, and day student's families were asked to take in some of the ESL girls. We had girls from Mexico City, Tokyo, and Osaka City stay with us at different times throughout my four years there. The one girl I became close to however, the girl my parents considered a second daughter, was the first boarder to come live with us.Megumi came to our home straight from Osaka City. She didn't speak a word of English. I was enamored with her quirky sense of style and Japanese culture in general. We smiled shyly at each other, pantomimed our way through several discussions, but pretty...
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I Can't Do This
2008-02-12 03:06:00
I piled the three youngest boys in the car to take them to McDonalds for supper. I had worked all weekend, and then school today. Babysitter's hadn't made the boys do their chores, so there wasn't a clean dish in the house. No way was I cooking.Placed our order at the drive through, only to find my debit card rejected. Try the one credit card that might work . . . also rejected. The worst part? We have a HUGE overdraft protection. This means we are in deep shit. For the second time in weeks. We already borrowed a substantial amount from the in laws, that will have to paid back with the tax income refund.The thing is, we will be fine. It WILL be ok. But I cannot live like this. I just can't. I'm trying really hard not to make a knee-jerk reaction and make a life changing decision because of how I feel . . . but I just had to tell three little boys they couldn't have McDonalds because I didn't have any money. I just spent 15 minutes consoling a 6 year old boy who d...

My Father, The Badass
2008-02-07 20:11:00
As the anniversary of my father's death has passed recently, I've been thinking of some of his stories (Don't get worried, you won't leave here in tears). One story in particular demonstrates who my dad was a nutshell, and often leaves the people I tell it to either wishing they had met him . . . . or very glad they hadn't.When I was very young, we lived in a small lake community. Our side of the lake was more sparsely populated. The road separating our front yard from the lake was a straightaway, that led to many drivers being transformed into Mario Andretti and acting accordingly.One fateful day, as Dad was taking out the trash, a car came down the 30 mph road at about 60. Dad patiently held the trash bag until the car was right in front of our house, and then threw it in front of the car. Needless to say the driver slammed on his brakes, jumped out of his car and proceeded to puff up and demand an explanation. My dad silenced him with "Well now, you didn't see me stan...
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Wow, Other People Sometimes Know What They're Talking About
2008-02-06 18:27:00
This is me a few weeks ago:"What do you mean I need to take Chemistry before Physiology? It's bad enough I had to take Anatomy and Physiology separately you know. I've taken it before as a combined class. If you people hadn't lost my transcript you would know this. Not to mention I wouldn't have to be taking it again 18 years later. Whatever. This is stupid. I've been a nurse for 17 years, I can handle a little Physiology. Just get me the special permission from the instructor . . . he had me for Anatomy last semester. Remember? I got a 4.0, I don't need no stinking Chemistry. Thank you for doing it my way. Trust me, I know what I'm doing!"This is me now:Oh My God.I totally should have taken Chemistry first.
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Unknown Honeybell Featuring Sporty Boy
2008-02-05 16:34:00
Sporty insisted that he must list three unknown Honeybell things this week. But he couldn't think of a third . . . . so I suggested he tell you I beat him. He didn't like this idea, but I was tired of watching him walk around his room trying to think of something else. So I insisted he use it.Now then, this week's Unknown Honeybell also features my tremendous thighs.So without further ado,People, meet the thighs. Thighs, meet the People:
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Bored With It Already
2008-02-04 18:46:00
So I've been obsessed with this new layout. I've come to kind of hate it.In my poll about the new layout, 6 of you loved it, 2 of you said it's okay. Those that actually voted are my only friends, you know this right?I want to be able to make pictures larger, and it's just too similar to what I had before. I would like something completely different. There is a plan in motion. The header is done (sorta) I just need to mess with the code some more . . . . given the fact that I am a XML moron, it might take a while.I thought about changing the name as well, but haven't decided yet. That might just be too confusing and pain-in-the-ass-like. There are so many blogs out there whose names just crack me up. Sadly I've not managed to actually read some of them yet, but based on the name I just know I'm missing out . . . . here are a few of my favoritesWhiskey In My Sippy CupFuck Me I'm Internet Famous (I can't find this one now, I know I've seen it though)Why Are You Stalk...
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Finally - I'm Officially A Mommy Blogger
2008-02-01 18:05:00
Excuse the brief retelling of a previous post, but trust me, it's pertinent. My two oldest children were a package deal with the husband. They were 5 and 2 when we married. While they live with us full time, they talk to their mother regularly and see her several times a year, including a long summer visit. There was never any question of what they would call me. They have a mother. They call me by my first name.When Goofy Boy came along, I always referred to myself as "Mommy ". However hearing the other boys call me Daneen, when he began to speak he would call me Daneen as well. I wasn't having it. I would always correct him "No, I'm mommy!". Soon he just quit referring to me by any name, it was more of a "Hey You" situation.Shortly after turning 3, Goofy became very ill. He wanted me with him constantly, even as he slept. For nearly a week everyone was ignored, while I lay in his race car bed. His chubby little fingers entwined in my hair, ensuring my captivity. O...
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The End Of Happy Time
2008-01-31 19:16:00
One of the major drawbacks regarding my return to school has been the lack of childcare. While the older three boys are in school during most of my classes, Monkey Boy runs rampant at home, often while Mr. Honeybell should be sleeping after working all night. I've attempted to bring a little relief to the poor sleep deprived man by putting Monkey down for a later nap, around 5 pm. He'll sleep until 8 or so (this kid LOVES to sleep). I'll keep him up until about midnight, in hopes that he will sleep until I get home from class.Now I've always been a night owl. I lived alone for years, and developed a happy little pattern of staying up late in order to enjoy the peace and serenity of being alone, free from interruption. Since getting married and having kids this has become even more important to me. After the kids go to bed this is my Happy Time . I read, clean, surf the web, basically whatever the hell I want. During Happy Time I am fully myself and not just a representat...

Interviewed!
2008-01-30 18:47:00
I have no idea why this insists upon being in italics. Anyway. The lovely Amy from Memories and Musings of a Mommy has tagged me for the interview meme! How long have you been blogging?I began a family website in 2000. It wasn't a blogging format. Each child had their own page, and whenever I updated, I just deleted the older stuff! One day, I realized that strangers were coming to my site. I was a little freaked out by it, but then decided to just go with it!I began this blog in November 2006.What inspired you to start your blog, and who are your mentors?I was tired of deleting! I came across Tales From My Tiny Kingdom by the fantastic Anne Glamore. And then RockStar Mommy. While I knew I could never achieve the level of fantabulous-ness of those ladies . . . they were my initial inspiration.Are you trying to make money online, or are you doing it just for fun?If I were trying to make money online, I'm failing miserably. I do have the BlogHer ads, primarily for the addi...

Unknown Honeybell
2008-01-29 16:58:00
This is the first in a series of video posts with friends and family of Honeybell revealing previously unknown facts about yours truly. These video posts will take place once a week . . . or uh, whenever I get it done.This week's Unknown Honeybell features my dear friend Melissa. Melissa and I have been friends for years. She was the Maid of Honor at my wedding. She also is a great storyteller . . . while I sit there giggling like a lunatic. Please keep in mind this was recorded at work at 3:00 AM, it's the only excuse I've got.FYI for my stalkers---I no longer live in the town Melissa mentions!

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