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Warning ... 2008-05-01 02:16:55 see more crazy cat picsI don't know if I mentioned it before but SHE DID !My MIL lived with us (in a Granny flat) for over 6 years.Before that almost 6 months we tolerated each other lived under the same roof . We bought a block of land and were building - somehow we were building her a GF too.Of course before both houses were all finished ...l she banished herself to a different backyard flat we had rented and the tenants had moved out because we had sold anyway and were waiting to move. I remember yelling telling my husband- she goes or I go - kinda thing !Short story was DH finished our home and her new Granny flat ...we got along for 6 years -only a few thousand instances of strife ... and guns curtains drawn all day.Worse... a few of her coming in to our house unannounced throug
RSS awareness Day 2008-04-30 19:57:36 Just wanted to remind you all May 1st is RSS awareness day !Do you use RSS ?
Easy Sunday morning 2008-05-03 23:57:35 I found this link Easy Like Sunday
Morning ... for cats. Cats have all the fun.
Smiley Saturday 2008-05-03 09:47:41 Lightening's post sure made me smile, I really needed it, because ...I am sorry I haven't got much in me tonight I've got nothing much to smile about.Well, that isn't true, really. It's more like...I have nothing new (not talking about the buy nothing challenge). I feel overwhelmed by so many things.I feel guilty about mistakes I have made,things I don't do with my little boys and how I have been angry a lot lately. I am ashamed of the way my teen and I fight incessantly. I do my best not to win the 'game' and nag but even after 3 days at school camp he came home pressing all my buttons. I can't win.I feel isolated and abandoned by friends ... I feel down and wanting.Some things I can't talk about on here. Some people. A lot of hurt.I am feeling a little down about lots of little thi Read more:Smiley
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Manic Monday 2008-05-05 10:03:37 I have nothing ... well I had a brilliant post but I lost it - gggrrrrrrrrrr Firefox crashed .The darn word verification of my posts - because the problem marking my blog as spam isn't fixed meant that blogger didn't save the post.It usually does it as you go but not when you have word verification on your posts.I want to cry *sob*... really I do - actually that isn't the full truth. I want to swear and say WTF. I want to kick something Worse maybe ...I won't though !I don't really swear on my blog ... though I curse the computer .However , if you ask my husband he says between my teen and I he has enough money in his virtual swear jar to retire - very comfortably. If only *snort* !!!He has rarely sworn.. ever in my presence anyway - what he mutters under his breath about me I wouldn't hea Read more:Manic
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Weekly Winners 2008-05-04 09:04:23 April 27th - May 3rdWeeklyWinners
is hosted by the lovely Lotus @ Sarcastic Mom... go and give her a virtual hug.Make a WishA cyber friend N's little girl, K was granted a Make a Wish to go to Disney World and they go this week.MatildaNew Neighbours Building ...two of four along our side fenceSwing HighWaiting for a rideBear with Me Okay we're off, before we go Mum said to tell you we found these cool picture framers at Bighuge labs!Aaaaa sleep at leastRevive Our hearts ...Day Thirteen:"I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me." Song of Solomon 7:10Today's challenge is a bit intimate *wink* *nudge* so you have to go read it for yourself LOL ... I failed already because I am here blogging and working instead of in bed with him.SOS is hot !
Mother ... 2008-05-06 09:50:42 M O T H E RMy MIL sent me this joke the other day ... maybe in reference to our almost 15 yr old who is so consistent at driving me insane with his behaviour.The family like to joke how perfect my husband was as a child/teen ...the golden boy. He is still a Saint ... but he does forget some things.Anyway on with the joke.A Mother passing by her son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then she saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to "Mom" With the worst premonition she opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter. Dear Mom, It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Dad and you. I have been fin
Ask a Stupid question ? 2008-05-08 01:05:20 I am happy today ...Blogger took the post word verification off - hooray.About time !Six days I suffered this inconvenience including every time I had to edit my posts for spelling errors (a lot).It was extra fuzzy and hard to see - so it would take me an average 3-5 times. Frustration - beyond measure... don't we all hate word verificationTo make it worse I lost Monday's post that took me 2 hrs to compose ...still haven't re written it.Today ... I have had 3 stupid birds (well once was maybe the same bird twice) inside today in the space of 30 mins. I maybe have had like 3 in 3 years before.I had the glass sliding door open so the Brothers could come and go as I was folding the clean clothes *gasp* (trying to impress my hubby and since Mother's day is coming)while I was watching S & Read more:Stupid
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52 blessings grateful Fridays - Mothers 2008-05-10 06:27:18 Today, I give thanks for my dear little nephew and Godson -Happy 6th Birthday 'Champion' (my brother calls him this) ...and it is with sadness I remember my friend ~Christine~ ... I wrote this last MayChris (37) passed away on Friday 11th May 2007 after losing her battle with life , following a brain haemorrhage 3 months ago not long after giving birth to her much awaited little boy, William. Chris joined an internet forum after her twin daughters stillborn @21weeks on 4th & 5th July 2005.Chris received much support from friends she made there. She also gave comfort to many people including myself. She had a great sense of humour and also compassion towards others.On the 1st anniversary of losing her twin daughters Chris got a BFP - and was overjoyed to be pregnant again. She welcome Read more:Fridays
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A Million Blog List ! what the ? 2008-05-10 06:20:59 What is Wiki Blog Directory ?It is a wiki based blog directory. Like Wikipedia -it is an open blog directory .Simply speaking -you can add links to your blog by editing the category lists and even suggesting new categories. You simply place your link underneath those already listed. Listing in multiple categories is permitted and you can make your own sub categories. You can list by country too.BlooksLLC, the sites creator, has started the ball rolling for theMillion Blog List - a new wiki blog open directory where you edit and list your blog. This is an experiment to see how long it will take for 1,000,000 blogs to list themselves on a wiki ... I am #1434 !Posting and sharing about Wiki directory and Million blog list on your blog earns you the privilege of bold text for your directory
I am finished ... 2008-05-12 07:23:20 The kids are asleep ... well two of them.The Brothers are night owls (like me) and they fight going to sleep.They wake up around midnight ...to nurse and I accept this .I know this time will soon come to end.For now...The dishes are done (thanks DH) , the laundry is folded and hallelujah the 2007 tax is at the accountants and hopefully almost finished. I can't tell you how huge that is.... hope I
Weekly Winners 2008-05-12 06:10:38 May 4th - 10thLotus @ Sarcastic Mom hosts WeeklyWinners
-here are a few snap shots from my week and a few from today because it is Mother's Day. I hope you all had a lovely day.Breakfast in SunBig slippery slide at PlayCentreRev'in his motor Tea intersectionIs there a bear in there ?Computer Kitty Cat napUh OH ! Almost over Eye on the ballBottlebrushRoses for MumSmell themNever miss a post
Screwup Tuesday 2008-05-13 09:45:26 Image via WikipediaScrewup Tuesday
...Today, I cleaned my room *gasp*. I then spent time catching up on my blogging buddies (after we went to playgroup) .Before this ... we got ready early for a change -only to be held up as I was walking out the door by phone ringing.S & J cried as we were at the front door. I thought it may have been my friend, who I just got off the phone to, so I answere
Things my Mother taught me 2008-05-15 07:08:43 1.My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.'2.My mother taught me RELIGION.'You better pray that this will come out of the carpet.'3.My mother taught me LOGIC.' Because I said so, that's why.'4.My mother taught me IRONY .'Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.'5.My mother taught me about the scien
TGIF ? 2008-05-16 07:27:51 Thank God it's Friday and 52 Blessings to be grateful ... humour and friends who send me stuff like thisA friend sent me the first video today by email - then it was easy to Google on You tube and I found another. I admit to having a few giggles at the conversations overheard in "rest" rooms and funny things kids say are priceless...and have you seen these funny toilet pictures ?My twins are fasc
Weekly winners 2008-05-18 08:58:56 May 11th - 17thLotus @ Sarcastic Mom is the brainchild and host of Weekly
Winners - her shots this week are awesome. As are the gorgeous Tiff's at Three Ring CircusHere are a few snap shots from my week just a basic Kodak ...I'm dreaming of something better with a zoom lens and picture stability and *drool* photoshop. We finally got our new flexon kids glasses and tomorrow we go to see the Ophamo
Smiley Saturday 2008-05-17 09:00:16 Today, (all day) I was wondering why there were no comments (I could see the visitors changing) ...paranoia sets in ...my sense of humour is warped and everyone has deserted me (as opposed to desserted ...which is stressed spelt backwards)By 10.30pm ... my a'ha moment !By gosh I feel like a regular drongo ... a spammer started spamming my posts last night so I quickly put comment moderation on. Read more:Smiley
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I do ... did you 2008-05-19 08:35:29 this post was inspired by Reba ... I do a wedding story carnival.Today, we’re sharing wedding stories. You don’t have to tell a story about YOUR wedding. You can tell the story about any wedding you’ve been to, been inYou have got to go see her story - she is gorgeousIn September1988 - I was a Registered Nurse, driving home from working an evening shift (in Paediatric Ward). It was 11.30pm
A little light hearted ... why computers crash 2008-05-20 09:21:43 Feeling a bit flat - Firefox has crash
ed so many times on me lately and IE too when I use it . Windows live mail is giving me trouble and I couldn't get into my emails there or on my home private one for a few days ...so if I haven't gotten back to you sorry !Why Computers Sometimes CrashPeter Piper picked a peck of programs, and proceeded ponderously to produce a personal computer:-)Why Compu Read more:little
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Extra sauce 2008-05-23 00:44:09 For several years, a man was having an affair with an Italian woman.One night, she confided in him that she was pregnant. Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, he paid her a large sum of money if she would go to Italy to secretly have the child.If she stayed in Italy to raise the child, he would also provide child support until the child turned 18. She agreed, but asked how he wou Read more:Extra
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What's in a box ? 2008-05-22 09:09:32 Image via WikipediaI have noticed lately S and J love to play with everything except their own toys. Like most kids they love cardboard boxes. I think this has always been true you buy an expensive toy and they prefer the packaging .Here are a few ways to turn a box (or two or three) into even better toys. Great for rainy and cold days.My boys like empty boxes and containers to open and close.They
BlogBlast For Peace Meme ~ Join The Revolution 2008-05-24 07:42:21 BlogBlast For Peace
Meme ~ Join The RevolutionHere are the rules and the story. Copy this into a post, ADD YOUR NAME to the bottom of the tag list and tag as many people as you'd like.The Peace Globe project began in the fall of 2006 with a simple post from one blog, Mimi Writes. The post ignited a flame in the blogosphere. The flame became a passion. The passion became a movement. It amazingly tr
Smiley Saturday - Peace Globe Project 2008-05-24 07:30:35 Another week has passed me by in the blink of an eye ...another week of smiles and reasons to be thankful.S still has his glasses intact .Monday we got a reprieve from patching for now. Our next appointment is in 2 months after his 2nd birthday when they will re- assess him again.I have been concerned about the boys language or rather their speech .I know they understand everything I say but they Read more:Peace
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Fabulous Prizes - Monster raffle 2008-05-23 20:00:01 Tina@Country stitchin' is running a monster raffle.She writes ...Oh boy do I have some FABULOUS prizes up for grabs!!! Thanks to the generosity of online friends I am running a monster raffle & you have a chance to win one of the 32 fabulous prizes for only $1 !! And your $1 will go towards helping my daughters yr 6/7 class go on their class camp. So support a fellow blogger and help these 12 Read more:Prizes
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Weekly Winners - Blogoversary edition 2008-05-25 09:17:01 May 18th - 24thLotus @ Sarcastic Mom is the brainchild and host of WeeklyWinners
. It gives me something to aspire too each week ( a new camera ...) I didn't get many this week.The sky is the limitBaby is feedingHidingBrotherly hugsFuture Blogger Sleepy Daddy made a sandpit this weekendSandy piggieswhat happens when you leave toddlers in bed to nap (ps there was a little parcel in the bed but
Empty Arms 2008-05-27 01:05:53 NaComLeavMo: More Conversation Than You Can Shake a Stick at25th May was my Blogosversary and it also marked the start of NaComLeavMo. I am playing catchup today. Melissa from Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters wrote ... Blog writing for a month is all good and fine; but what about the other side of blogging--the comment leaving? Comment leaving is an integral part of blogging. Without commen Read more:Empty
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