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The Photo Questions 2007-10-11 10:42:00 Veronica noticed my shiny, new blog. I just created it Wednesday night, and then passed out b/c I stayed up way too late. Why is it that even when my kid finally sleeps well at night, I waste away good sleeping time on other things?
*smacks self in head*
Anyway...
Recently, I've had a few people ask me how I "take such good pictures."
First of all, let me say I'm very flattered by such Read more:Photo
Does Your Milk Amuse You? 2007-10-20 10:45:00 Chocolate Silk Soy Milk: Crackrock.
Now that I've got that out of the way, the other day I was finishing off a carton of Crackrock and I noticed this on the side:
Test Your Soy-Q
Are you soy-savvy or bean baffled?
Find out, in our 30-second quiz:
1. Silk is full of surprises - including some flavors and varieties you might not expect. Can you spot the imposter in a Silk soymilk lineup?
a)
Haiku Fridays 2007-10-19 09:45:00 Once again, it's Haiku
Friday!
My haiku today will honor Braden, in celebration of his One Year Birthday, Wednesday, October 16th, 2006.
The first piece was written a few years ago. Funny how things change! The next one I wrote this morning, as a response to it. The last one is just how I feel right now.
Children – we want them
And yet are we ready for
Such a drastic change? ______________ Read more:Fridays
Desktop Meme 2007-10-18 21:54:00 Ok, Veronica tagged me for the Desktop
Meme recently... here's what my desktop looks like RIGHT now (and did when she tagged me, I haven't changed it since then):
That's right. It's clean. My desk is hella junky... my desktop, blissfully clean.
Hey, I escape housework by coming into my Internet Dreamworld... IT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN ALREADY.
That is Braden at 11 months. My little man,
The Stuff He Says 2007-10-18 11:18:00 So, recently I mentioned the flutter of talking activity Braden's been exhibiting.
Just to update:
For some time now he has been saying "dadada" (Daddy) and "Ehhmaahhm" (Mommy). We love to hear those, of course.
Then he started saying, "Ish!" (this!) and "Wah-dat!?" (What's that?), most often while pointing at things. This began our endless Cataloging of Things That Exist for him. Sometimes
The Milk Test 2007-10-17 16:46:00 Well, here we are at One Year. It's time for The Milk Test.
(If you have no idea what I'm talking about, here's the reason for The Milk Test.)
We have the option to have blood drawn (a difficult and frustrating experience for a toddler) and have it tested for common allergies. Out of pocket (us), this test will cost $300.
Ouch.
What we've worked out as The Plan with Braden's Pediatrician is
Tips for First Birthdays 2007-10-17 09:27:00 Tips for FirstBirthdays
:
*DO take toys out of all packaging before wrapping, unless you like LOSING YOUR MIND.
Luckily, this occurred to me before we wrapped anything, and we didn't go through the horror that I can only imagine some parents face after the child opens the present. It can take up to 7.23 years to get all the ridiculous twist ties off of some toys. By then, is your kid really
Feel the Love 2007-10-25 10:03:00 Overheard in the kitchen night before last, while preparing a late dinner together...
*dishes clinking*
Lotus: I like you.
John: *warm smile*
Lotus: I don't think I tell you that enough.
John: *appreciative smile*
*pause*
Lotus: But maybe that's your fault for not making me FEEL like telling you that very often.
John: *blank stare*
Lotus:*smirk* Ohhhh! Way to snatch back a good feeling
Rock 'N Roll All Night 2007-10-24 09:38:00 The Boy definitely drove us wild last night.
Last night can only be described as:
HOLY CRAP, THAT WAS THE SUCKIEST NIGHT EVER.
Well, actually, I can remember much worse nights, in the beginning, when Braden was singing like he was auditioning for The Opera from 10pm to 4am, nonstop. And that was definitely worse.
And he didn't even get the part.
But last night was an out-of-the-blue Read more:Night
This Is Why 2007-10-24 09:18:00 ...we shouldn't be allowed to have a child:
This is what we're really like:
And this is what we look like when we pretend we're pretty.
Help A Sister Out, Ya'll 2007-10-23 09:15:00 I started my blogging career off over at Myspace (*throws up in mouth a little*). Over there, I have a relatively new myspace friend named Tina (screen-name is Yabbo).
She recently posted a blog asking for help. She has a ten-month old cutie named Mikey, and a silly, kind hubby named Joe.
She is having sleepy-time troubles with Mikey and would really like to hear the opinions,
As Requested 2007-10-22 12:34:00 When John and I woke up to Braden's "request" (request here means loud, shrieking wails of displeasure at being alone) that we come get him this morning, I put on this shirt:
We went into Braden's room, saying, "Good Morning, Sweetie!" and got the Good Morning Smile.
[Those of you with children know the GMS. It is sometimes a child's saving grace - one of the things you can bring to mind when
Weekly Winners 2007-10-21 11:04:00 October 14 - October 20, 2007
Photos
Birthday Happiness
Swinging Delight
Beauty: Age and Youth
She is Yellow
What Remains
Video
The Joy of Splashing Read more:Weekly
, Winners
LTDchix 2007-10-29 13:43:00 Just a quick post to point out a cute product giveaway...
Drea, from Finea 'Drea, is hosting a giveaway on her site DE Reviews. The product in question is a LTDchix shirt (LTD = Living The Dream).
I'm hoping I win... but maybe you can give me a run for my money by entering the giveaway, too. If you win, don't rub it in though, or I might be tempted to mail you something my dog left lying
Community Blogger 2007-10-29 06:15:00 I mentioned awhile back that Veronica had given me this button:
But I never handed it off to anyone else. (Bad, bad, Lotus!)
I'd like to do that now...
I would love to give this award to some bloggers I admire (*blush*) who have taken the time to stop by my lil' old page AND comment here. That makes an Amateur Blogger
ina's Day, man!
So, this award goes (alphabetically) to the lovely
Onward, Soldiers! 2007-10-29 04:06:00 Hello... this is Braden James.
Mommy is currently passed out asleep, drooling, and I took the opportunity to get online and try to contact some friends out there...
If you are a Mommy or Daddy... this post is not for you... don't you have a diaper to change, a bottle to fill, or a shower to take?
I have been inspired by Amy's Revolutionary Sleep Training Guidance.
Initially, I saw this Read more:Onward
, Soldiers
Weekly Winners 2007-10-28 10:55:00 There were A LOT of great (in my opinion) photos this week! I have had a very difficult time picking just a handful.
As a result, there are more photos here than usual. So sue me.
And I haven't had time to process videos. I'm having issues with the new computer. I'll have to throw some vids at you later this week. Be kind to me!
Here are the Winning Photos: Read more:Weekly
, Winners
Butt In The Air 2007-10-27 09:30:00 31 years ago today, at 2:47am, I was born in breech position.
I came into the world showing everyone my bootay.
Not much has changed since that first day.
Thanks to all of you who have been reading and replying.
You make every day my birthday when you're willing to look at the 'butt' I'm always shoving in your face, and smile about it.
Reflection 2007-10-26 18:05:00 Tomorrow, I turn 31.
Haiku Friday 2007-10-26 02:38:00 Once again, my lovelies, it's HaikuFriday
!
I'm going to celebrate Beauty in Nature this Friday. It's one of my favorite things about existing.____Eastward it rises
Tomorrow, it will return
We wait in darkness.____Web spins so quickly
Flies die - no chance to escape
Spiders are hungry.____Each petal opens
Slowly she stretches upward
The gladiolus.
Photo Hunt, #1: Classic 2007-11-03 02:37:00 If you haven't noticed, I thoroughly enjoy joining in on other people's reindeer games here in the bloggy world.
I think it is because in various other situations, I do not play well with...
Read more:Photo
, Classic
Scatastrophe 2007-11-02 10:15:00 All the poo in the world was smeared into my living room carpet last night.
Ok. So maybe not ALL the poo. But it sure SMELLED like all the poo.
Oh, before I go deep into this, I'm going to be a...
Haiku Friday, #3 2007-11-02 00:13:00 Once again, my lovelies, it's HaikuFriday
!
The way, and how much, you sleep - as well as how you start your day - have so much impact on the shape of things in your life.
Let me dabble with...
Thursday Thirteen, #1 2007-11-01 12:57:00 13 Things I COULD Do While Braden Naps:
Get some sleep myself, for crying out loud. Take a shower. I take a shower once a month, whether I need it or not. Eat lunch. One that doesn't include the...
Read more:Thursday
, Thirteen
From My Inbox, Episode 1 2007-11-01 06:04:00 I get some interesting crap in my inboxes. I'll bet you do, too. Let us laugh at it, here!
Just a few days ago, I received this gem:
[Dear Friend,
I know that this message will come to you as a...
Read more:Episode
Baby "B" 2007-10-31 21:48:00 Braden has WAY too many nicknames. It's a wonder he even knows his name is "Braden."
We've called him:
Wiggle Bean, Sweetie-dee, Poopdee, Poopteenie, Boogerdeenie, Bubba, The Boy, The...
The Ghost of Halloween Past 2007-10-31 05:01:00 Yes, that's right. Just four short years ago, we were this freakin' awesome. Eat yer hearts out.
And, hey! This kinda qualifies for Wordless Wednesday! (Just ignore the words? Heh.)
Stay tuned......
Read more:Halloween
, Ghost
Burn, Baby, Burn! 2007-10-31 01:29:00 I like to play with fire.
Once, my dad got ultra P-O'd at me for playing "camping" outside on a winter day. Why would that make a dad mad? Because of the part where I built a campfire right up...
Pure Evil 2007-10-30 09:51:00 Thank GOD it is the day before Halloween.
That means only one more day of this damn evil candy sitting on the counter, whispering sweet nothings to me, and luring me to it so that I smash into the...
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