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Yeah So, Facebook. 2007-04-26 17:09:36 I’m addicted. My brother Joel got me hooked and I’m finding people I went to elementary school with, high school and a bazillion hot mommybloggers. It’s so fun.
I found my sister. As in my father’s other daughter. You know what? She is really cool. She’s 18, and we’ve been emailing back and forth. Neat eh?
I found this one guy who was a total nerd in elementary school, although he was always nice to me. It was cool to see him all grown up, and his wife is like totally hot. That made me really happy because the guy was really sweet and nice as a kid. (Of course I hope they are happy too though)
Alternately, there’s one person that was a major hottie in school and now, not so much. At all. The two don’t know each other but it’s interesting to see the contrasts. I’ve never bothered going to reunions. I wonder what people’s lives are like now, wonder if they are total knobs now, or if they kept th Read more:Facebook
In God’s Care 2007-04-26 05:35:56 Holy Hanna! You really CAN get everything at Costco! (Thanks, Chris)
Don’t You Love It When… 2007-04-30 13:48:41 …a good friend, who you already adore, shows her true colours, and makes you love her more?
(I SO did not mean for that to rhyme, but let’s go with that, shall we?)
BlogHer ‘07 2007-04-30 04:35:25 I just registered for the Cocktail Parties ONLY for BlogHer ‘07. After the hotel, gas, rental car for hubby and everything else, I couldn’t shell out another $205.93 for the conference. I’m only going to see friends anyway.
Anyone else in the same boat wanna hang while the rest of the peeps are getting all enlightened and inspired? Let me know via email: karenrani at gmail dot com.
Do I Need A Jacket Today? 2007-05-01 14:22:01 You know how when you’re all busy and frazzled, you can’t make a decision? It took me two four eight hours of on and off debating to decide to make chicken for dinner last night. When I remembered to obtain said chicken from the freezer, I discovered we didn’t have any. My family nearly starved to death last night. Thankfully, there were sausages (yuck…I had salmon), and I sauteed chopped brussel sprouts, sweet onion and parsnips. We topped that with a bit of Parmesan and it was a party in our mouths. Even the kids liked it.
Score!
So this morning, we need to walk 40 minutes to the store to get milk and wimmens supplies (yuck again. Hi, I’m 3, using the word yuck.) Thank goodness for this site, or I’d never leave the house.
The answer for my area said: “Yes.”
Then, just in case you really are a defiant 3 year old, or the parent of one, it further explains: “Why? Because: rain. light rain, but still rain. it’s not ve Read more:Jacket
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Tell Me Something, Dear Husband… 2007-05-04 17:17:36 If you have time to call me from your cell to ask me to call the insurance agent that you won’t make the appointment you missed an hour ago, then wouldn’t it have just been faster for you TO HAVE CALLED HIM IN THE FIRST PLACE?
I don’t like people in general, so WHY would I want to call this slimy guy and apologize to him for your rudeness, when I’m juggling no less than TWENTY-FIVE clients, and watching our children, all the while balancing dishes on my head and laundry on my hip?
Just asking.
And yes, that “click” you heard meant “I love you too.” TOTALLY.
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Go Potty Go! 2007-05-04 17:01:11 I’m over here, with a review on a potty training DVD.
Round and round and round and round 2007-05-04 05:36:58 Every Mother’s Day, I go through this fog, this funk, this bullshit of missing the one woman, the ONE PERSON who never failed to make me miserable. No matter how many times I tried to be her daughter, her friend, someone who touched her soul, someone who tried to save her from herself, she turned into a screaming banshee, or a drunk pathetic mess, or both. In the end, she was someone I simply didn’t like. I don’t love her anymore.
Every Mother’s Day, I take apart a gift she once gave me: It’s a creamer that belonged to my Great Grandmother that she turned into a “Memory Jar” by filling it with memories she has of me. I torture myself by reading the scraps of paper inside: (my brother had mixed up the phrase “tear-jerker” with “tear-dropper” after seeing E.T. in the theatre with my mother and I.) (I was only 2-3 months old.) (Oh did I ever!) (first moments…I remember these with both bo
Updates 2007-05-04 01:54:36 Dylan had his annual heart checkup this morning. His aneurysm is still sitting pretty in his right coronary artery, and is very tiny. He is to continue aspirin therapy and he’ll be seen again next year. Here’s the back story if you’re new to this site. So basically I’m thanking my lucky stars that there is no real change.
Heather just got out of surgery about 30 minutes ago. Please go send your support in prayer and good thoughts. Thank you.
The Final Countdown 2007-05-08 06:24:07 Twins in Utereo. I’m guessing Ozzy Osbourne and um, Simon Cowell?
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At nearly 33 Years Old, I Would Be Dead Right Now, and My Kids Would Be Orphans 2007-05-07 14:21:09
One of my very good friends, Chris, and his lovely wife Jenn are traveling to Swaziland at the end of May to volunteer a month of their time, and as many supplies as they can muster to the small town of Manzini.
Traveling to Africa is my biggest dream and I’m so proud of Jenn and Chris for taking this huge leap and helping their fellow man. One day, when my kids are older, I plan on doing this very thing.
In Chris’ words:
As you may, or may not know, Jenn and I are traveling to Swaziland, Africa at the end of the month to volunteer in a hospital in the small town of Manzini for a month. What prompted this??… I’m trying to off-set my carbon-credits with good-Karma-juju credits, thereby allowing me to continue my current global-carbon-polluting ways.
Seriously - I have recently been in contact via email with someone at the hospital, as well as someone at an orphanage nearby. And they are in need of supplies. I am attempting to get donations from VGH ( through Read more:Years
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Africa $$$ Update, Now With Tits! 2007-05-09 21:07:59 You guys are amazing! As of late last night, there was over $500 U.S. donated to the Africa
trip! A HUGE thank you to Plain Jane Mom, Girl con Queso, and Kristen Darguzas of Parent Dish for spreading the word about this trip. Donations will be accepted right up until the end of the month when Chris and Jenn leave, so if anyone would be willing to continue spreading the word, that would be SO great.
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So, Erin posted a picture this morning on her blog. Of her tits. Yeah she did. Why? Well, Sarah had written at Strollerderby about Maggie Gyllenhaal breastfeeding in public and the paparazzi had a field day with it, as did some of Sarah’s commenters.
Tell me something. Yes, you. Is your body your own? Do you let anyone tell you how to cut your hair? Do you listen to anyone who shoves their castor oil opinions down your throat on your job, your home, the way you wipe your ass? Do you take the advice of ignorant people on parenting your children? Read more:Update
Don't Call Me Daughter 2007-05-13 08:37:59
Alone…listless…breakfast table in an otherwise empty room
Young girl…violins…center of her own attention
The mother reads aloud child tries to understand it
Tries to make her proud
The shades go down it’s in her head
Painted room…can’t deny there’s something wrong…
Don’t call me daughter not fit to
The picture kept will remind me
Don’t call me daughter not fit to
The picture kept will remind me
Don’t call me…
She holds the hand that holds her down
She will…rise above
Don’t call me daughter, not fit to
The picture kept will remind me
Don’t call me daughter, not fit to be
The picture kept will remind me
Don’t call me…
The shades go down
The shades go, go, go…
~ Pearl Jam ~
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But you CAN call me Mama.
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Free Fousand Teef 2007-05-12 06:02:00 I was talking to Amanda tonight and it occurred to me I haven’t talked about the Troll Baby himself in a very long time. And by long time, I mean at least a week. I’m not checking - whatever.
My boys are such boys.
So spring sprung like forever ago and we had this one red tulip show up in one of the front gardens. Thomas peered in and said, very excitedly: “WOOK MOMMY! DERES A STEERING WHEEL IN DIS FWOWER!”
Today I was plucking my eyebrows and as some of you know, I’m a big pussy about it and the tears were streaming down my face. Thomas was watching me closely and then quietly ran out of the room, only to come back with a board book full of British kids and emotions or something. Why it matters if they are British, I don’t know, but I’m into the vodka and cranberry tonight and shutthefuckup.
He turns to the page with the kids crying and says, “Dat is YOU Mommy.”
After a few seconds, I look, and confirm that yes, Mommy is cryi
One Night Stand 2007-05-11 18:00:07 I smile these days when I see WordPress referred to as an "overnight success," if only they knew how long an overnight success takes.
~ I sure am glad he stuck with it. I loves me some Wordpress.
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And One More Thing 2007-05-11 16:10:47 I’m reviewing “The Dangerous Book for Boys” today. This is definitely the best thing we have reviewed for Parentbloggers yet. A must-have for any family with boys. And while I get the book free, I do not get paid to say nice things, so you know I’m telling you the straight goods. Go check it out.
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Because This Site Would Not Be Complete If I Didn't Show You My Breasts *updated* 2007-05-11 14:41:01 UPDATE BELOW
Well you all know I’m a brunette, so that isn’t me.
Read on to find out where my breasts are being exposed!
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But first!
Manzini Fund Update, and I have a MISSION for you below whereby you can probably embarrass the shit outta me.
Thank you to whoever nominated this post for a Just Post Award. (Thank you Catherine!)
Thank you also to the astounding and talented Chris at Know It All Moms (and also from Serendipity Mine) for writing a lovely post (and OMG this even MORE lovely post too) directing more people here to help! You said it better than I ever could!
The Manzini Fund is on my mind all day, every day. I think about those mothers, who are urged to breastfeed their children, despite the risk of transmitting HIV. Can you even fathom making that kind of decision? The kids in the orphanage that Chris and Jenn are going to see, have lost their parents so very early. Chris and Jenn emailed me last night with the total so far and I bro
Going Britney? 2007-05-16 19:58:58 Hey ya’ll! How’s it goin’?
*pops gum, hitches skirt, kicks at the ground*
Ya’ll already know I’m nuts. I’ve blogged long enough for ya’ll to see some of the crazy places from mah brain!
Okay enough of channelling Britney
Spears.
I haven’t talked to Chris in a couple of days, so I don’t know where we are in terms of donations for the Manzini Fund (holy shit! he created a blog! for you guys!). I do know it’s over $1000.
In my last couple of posts, I’ve asked for dares and really, ya’ll haven’t given me that many to choose from. I’m actually quite disappointed - I thought us bloggers were a creative bunch? No? Okay then. Maybe you’re outside pulling stupid weeds or playing with your cute little kids, or doing something rather than reading my stupid blawg. I’ll forgive you for that.
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DARE ME (and a Mother’s Day recap thingy) 2007-05-15 01:03:20 Read to the end of this post - it’s worth the click from Bloglines.
I leapt outta bed yesterday morning and said, quite plainly to Daren, “SHE will not consume my thoughts today. She doesn’t deserve to be in my head.”
“Good!”
And so it began.
We started with breakfast:
“Check it out Thomas. Mommy picked a restaurant that doesn’t even have a liquor license. Word.”
Then we did what The Big Lebowski would do:
Only Jenny will appreciate this:
The Dude: These are, uh…
Brandt: Oh, those are Mr Lebowski’s children, so to speak.
The Dude: Different mothers, huh?
Brandt: No.
The Dude: Racially he’s pretty cool?
Brandt: [laughs] They’re not literally his children. They’re the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers - inner city children of promise but without the necessary means for a - necessary means for a higher education. So Mr Lebowski is committed to sending all of them to college.
“Smokey, this is
$1600 U.S. Dollars So Far! 2007-05-19 02:33:39 Keep going!
I got here safe. We are doing some drinking, but mostly tea. And reading scriptures from the bible. And discussing important and worldly topics.
More later - we are going to dinner and Erin swears she will be drunk blogging later.
Eskimo Kisses and Newspaper Hats 2007-05-22 07:40:06 Walking into the Queen of Spain’s Kingdom on Thursday night, weary from traveling, I was instantly put at ease by my lovely hosts. As I walked over the threshold of the front entrance, I was embraced by the love in their home. I could feel the warmth of family everywhere.
(art by Jackson, age 4)
We had a quick nightcap and headed to bed. The next morning, I got to meet Jack and Hala. Jack and I built an incredible race car ramp thingy and Hala was content to watch us play on the carpet from the comfort of Mama’s arms. I couldn’t believe just how much snuggling Erin and Kaiser manage to get in with their kids. They are literally all over them, hugging and kissing and little “I love you Mommy and Daddy” voices echoing through the air. My boys are not snugglers and so I have to admit, I was already missing my two rascals, very much.
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Mama’s Got a Brand New Set of Toes 2007-05-19 19:07:55 I’ve never had a pedicure before today. The Queen herself booked us at a swanky spa and WOW.
Hot stones, lotion, scrub, hot soaking, a lovely half calf massage and Purty polish all has me hooked.
Check out our Hot Mama Dawgs:
Erin’s toes are in bronze and mine are in Didgerydoomynails. *snort*
Zee Brazillian is OFF. Our pedicurists recommended we cancel because apparently the lady I had booked for mine is a bruiser. Erin actually had this lady once and she was bruised for the last 8 weeks. Nice.
I have to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that donated - I’m not sure on the total but even though it’s nowhere near $10K - I’m sure the money we have raised as a group is something to be very very proud of. I’ll give you the grand total right before Chris leaves. Thank you thank you thank you….
More later…we’re getting ready to begin the pre-drinking!
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You Guys Are Awesome! 2007-05-25 06:44:09 Chris and Jenn’s pre-trip total is here. Go wish those crazy kids some luck and stuff.
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