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Sincerely 'Fro Me to You-The Strangling 2008-04-17 07:00:00 Last week I started a little weekly blast from my past. I call it "Sincerely 'Fro Me to You" because I'm fond of my childhood afro. And because I'm sincere. Very sincere. The picture I grabbed out of my overflowing photo box that will NEVER see the inside of a scrapbook for obvious reasons is of my two children about six years ago. A picture speaks a 1000 words, so the saying goes. And this photo is certainly screaming something: pain, struggle, 'help me' comes to mind. This entire period of my life is a blur. I remember snippets of it. I think most of it has been blocked out for my protection. My husband and I lived in Florida. Our daughter was two and our son was a few months old. We didn't have any money. We didn't have any friends. We didn't li
No title 2008-04-20 07:00:00 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.Psalm 50:20
Miscellaneous Fun 2008-04-19 07:00:00 This week I was given 2 awards. And I said, I never win anything! Hmph. I'll have to whine about other things. It will be so hard to come up with something. Christine @ Serenity How? passed the first one along, and Marni @ her Organized Mess created and presented the second one to me. I'll do the same! The following people made my day and gave me butterflies. Okay, they actually made me cry with their comments. But who really wants The Ugly Cry Award? 'Cause it was ugly in a sweet way: Oh, who am I kidding? I tried to pick a few people from Friday's comments and I couldn't. I blubbered all day. You guys were just so nice. Friday's post is here. (The Apron Lady tagged me to write about my friends). So, I give you all this award. I know you're saying, "Can she
Family Night-STAY FOR $140 Giveaway! 2008-04-21 07:00:00 I love my family. My hubby, well, what can I say? Anyone who writes my name in mildew and takes pictures of my rear on purpose, ranks high in my book. The children? They are the reason I get up everyday. Literally. They pull and tug on my tired body until I have no other choice. They light up my world. And of course, I'm the Mom. I'm the do-er. I am the efficient multi-tasker. If I'm on the phone, I'm also sweeping. I can carry huge piles of laundry up the stairs while dragging a new bag of kitty litter with my toe. Oh, yes. I'm that good. We are homebodies. The mall frightens my husband. We can only dine at restaurants Read more:Family
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Wrong on So Many Levels 2008-04-22 07:00:00 I have mentioned my children’s fondness for tackling their loose teeth and for the The Tooth Fairy here and again, here. My son, a fairly new member of the tooth-loser club had a wiggly front tooth. This is seen as some sort of sporting event for my husband or at least a hobby. Way past his bedtime, my son ran down the stairs screaming, “We have blood, people!” He held up the spotted tissue as proof. My husband’s eyes glistened and dilated. Let me just say that what happened next was wrong on so many levels. (Of course, my teeth have a low self esteem, so I may not be a qualified judge). At first glance, dental floss may seem a harmless over-the-counter dental tool. Not in the hands of my hubby, tooth-puller extraordinaire. This is what I heard: Puller: “I’m goin Read more:Wrong
Can You Help Me? 2008-04-21 12:40:00 My hubby left for work this morning. There was a little tension in the air. It started last night and continued thru the night. Let me put it this way, we didn't exactly spoon all night. Uh uh. Nope. He shocked us by opening a can of Coke and dumping an entire package of peanuts into the can. This was done in a nonchalant manner. My kids and I froze and stared at him. He glanced up. "What?" he said as if he hadn't just dome something totally weird. "That is disgusting! Why did you do that?" my daughter demanded. "Yeah, Dad. That is gross," my son piped in. The baby grunted and pointed. She was in dismay too. And this is when the tension began: "Oh, that? You guys haven't heard of peanuts and coke? It's a Southern tradition," he explained as if he were Paula Dean.Who
Washing Clothes-BLOGGER STYLE 2008-04-23 07:00:00 A few weeks ago, I taught the world how to Mop: Blogger-style. I have been bombarded with visits from people who actually googled "pictures of mopping the floor."Seriously.I've actually considered getting a patent on my innovative idea. Who knew accidentally overflowing the tub would lead to such fame.At the end of that post, which you can read here, I jokingly invited you all to come back and see how I "wash clothes -blogger-style." Fate is a funny thing. Because about 9.2 days after I wrote that in jest, my toddler entered a new and exciting phase called, "Everything I see, I put in the tub full of water.""Hmmm. . . these could use some pre-treating." "Oh, yes the temperature is just perfect.""In they go. My Dad will thank me for taking care of his boxers- And his shirt."You might Read more:Clothes
Taming the Toddler 2008-04-22 22:27:00 My toddler is in to water. As in dumping clothes, phones and sippy cups into the tub and toilet. Besides keeping the bathroom door barred, letting her have play time in a couple of inches of tub water and at the sink has helped get it out of her system. A little. That's what Works for Me. Make sure you read all about how my toddler Washes Clothes: Blogger Style. It's sure to make you laugh.For more great things that Work for Everyone Else, click here.
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A New Southern Snack 2008-04-22 13:36:00 Okay. So I'd hardly call it a landslide, but the "Have you ever heard of putting peanuts in your Coke" poll is in and 56% would call this act Southern
. I call it shameful. I'm a big fan of leaving perfection alone. Don't put vanilla or even a cherry in my Coke, thank you very much.And 52% think I should leave him! (Just kidding, but you are on my side :D) The rest of you think I'm crazy. True. But not the point. At all.Well. The tension has ended because he won. I did learn a few more facts:It must be Coke. (Not a substitute, like Pepsi or Dr. Pepper)The Coke needs to be in a bottle and it needs to be ice-cold.The peanuts must be salted.One inquisitive reader asked if you swallow the peanuts with the Coke or if they collect in the bottom. . . truthfully, I do not know Read more:Snack
Sincerely 'Fro Me to You-The Big Twin 2008-04-24 07:00:00 *Update: After you read this post, in your comment would you please let me know if you'd be interested in participating in a weekly "Sincerely 'Fro Me to You" Carnival-type thingie- where you join me by linking pictures and posts about something from the past-sincere or not, 'fro or not, scrapbookable or not . . . Liza suggested it and it was my original intent, but my ego couldn't handle it if no one participated. My teeth aren't the only thing with a low self esteem.Enough already, read now, Sincerely 'Fro Me to You----Thanks for joining me for my weekly flashback. Today, I dove deep into my photo box and pulled out a bit of history. If you want to read why I'm sincerely offering this 'fro me to you, and just how sincere blah blah blah I am, click here. I am a twin.My sister wa
Motherhood 2008-04-26 07:30:00 Last summer, my siblings and I surprised our parents with a 40th Anniversary party. I snuck into my parents attic, found my mother's wedding veil and put it on her when she walked into the party. I have never seen her smile so broad, giggle so freely or kiss my Dad so much. It is a night I will never forget. Thank you Mom, for marrying Dad 40 years ago. You have lived your life to be my mother, making sacrifices along the way. I hope 26 years from now, when my children celebrate this milestone with me, I look just like you: Happy.Join 5 Minutes for Mom in celebrating Mother's Day with their photo contest and an amazing prize. Proverbs 31:28"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."
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The Bloggy Carnival Winner 2008-04-26 06:30:00 Hi. I'm so excited to announce the winner of my Family Night Board Game Giveaway! I must say I have been amazed at the sheer volume of people who like board games. In the comments I have read begging, pleading, complimenting (thank you) and praying (God cares, my friends).Thank goodness this decision is not up to me.The fate of this contest lies in the Random Number Generator.When I input the numbers between 1 and 643, the Random Number Generator snickered, truly, I heard a snicker."Excuse me?" I said."I think you have a typo. There is no way you have over 600 comments," the RNG said."Uh, huh," I protested like a 4-year-old. "People like games. A lot."So there. And if you liked games that much, you just won't believe what I have up my sleeve for the next Bloggy Giveaway Carnival
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No title 2008-04-25 07:00:00 *Update* Thank you so much for offering your opinions about this very touchy and difficult situation. I have learned a lot about what you all have shared and you've given me much to think about. The bottom line is we need to remember to pray for all involved. That is the least we can do. And that is a lot. don't normally talk about current events, politics, Hollywood. . . Normally. But I have such a heavy heart today. I thought I'd share my burden and you can share your thoughts. What do ya'll think about the polygamy group in Texas, more specifically, how it is being handled by the state? I'm all against cults, multiples marriage partners, you know, weird stuff. I was reading the latest issue of People's magazine, that's how I stay informed, my friends, and the arti
An Open Letter to Mr. Heimlich 2008-04-28 07:00:00 Dear Mr. Heimlich, I'm writing this letter with a thankful heart. I learned your clever maneuver in 8th grade Health Education. As a pimply, permed girl with a bi-level, I never thought I would use The Heimlich Maneuver. I am glad I listened. Because I have used it twice. This month. A couple of weeks ago, my baby was munching on toddler crackers shaped like Big Bird's head. I heard the unmistakable sound of choking. I turned to see my one-year old with a purple face. I scooped her from her high chair, wrapped my hands around her waist and applied pressure. She vomited the contents of her stomach onto the kitchen table. This is perhaps the first and only time you will find me thankful for such an occurrence. And then yesterday, as my kids feasted outside on the BBQ'd spar Read more:Letter
All You N-EVER Wanted to Know & More 2008-04-27 07:00:00 Do not read the following unless you want the knitty-gritty of my life. It is perfectly acceptable for you to pass this by, it's a lot of info, and I cannot imagine who really wants to know all this. Just a little warning. 'Cause I'm nice. Bringing Home Ava and The Diaper Diaries tagged me for this Hubby & Me Meme: How long did you date? 3 months. We were friends for a very long time, so don't wag your finger. Plus, it stuck. How old is he? OLD! 37.5 Who eats more? Depends on what it is. I can out drink him any day, as long as it's sweet tea that's being served. We usually finish up our meals with him gesturing, "You gonna finish that?" Who said “I love you” first? Definitely me. I was wanton and chased him. Who is taller? I'm 5'2. It's just cruel to even ask that
Mother's Day Giveaway! 2008-04-29 07:00:00 Mom. Mother. Mommy. Mama.We have one or are one.Mother's Day snuck up on me this year, just like Easter.It occurred to me the other day, that I'd better tackle it! My mother-in-law is easy to buy for. My hubby picked out a hand-carved wooden biscuit-cutter for her awhile back.Yes, she makes biscuits from scratch. On a regular basis. It's okay to feel sorry for my hubby and children. If it's not in a pop can, it's not happening around here.I wanted to add something to what every mom on the farm needs, a.k.a. biscuit-cutter. That's when I stumbled upon some beautiful custom made jewelry. Oh, yes, now I've got your attention. (You don't fool me, I know you were thinking, THAT mom is giving away a biscuit-cutter for Mother's Day? I'm so outta here.)Dear friends, we're talking jewelry
Don't Forget to Flush 2008-04-30 07:00:00 My 8 year old daughter and almost 6 year old son, share a bathroom, much to my daughter's chagrin. On a weekly basis, I hear my daughter complain about my son's non-flushing habits. And hey- I can't blame her, really. It's just something you never get used to. But, lately, all her complaining about his failure to remember has driven me batty. We've reminded my son, prodded, corrected, rewarded - bribed. Nothing has worked. So. My daughter took matters into her own hands. After my kids left for school last week, I was straightening upstairs and this is what I saw: and I laughed and I left it there. Because, frankly, I thought it was brilliant and I wanted to see if it worked. The complaints ceased because there was flushing, people. Much flushing.
Sincerely 'Fro Me to You-The Reluctant Superhero 2008-05-01 07:00:00 Welcome to this week's Sincerely 'Fro Me to You Carnival. If you want to join in, you can read the guidelines here.As most boys do, my son had a brief love affair with Super Heroes. Like approximately 2 months. Then it ended. He moved on to something else that his sister liked. I'm sure it was pink and we had to work through it.But for a couple of months, Spiderman and Batman were better than Dora the Explorer. This made my hubby very happy. I dug up these photos that were taken about three years ago.My son is my compliant child. He had three temper tantrums-total, as a toddler. He's a pleaser and I love him for it.This is one of those fits. I dressed him like a Super Hero and tried to take his picture for his 3rd Birthday party invitation since it was a Super Hero theme, and all Read more:Superhero
What I Know. . . 2008-04-30 13:30:00 As Mother's Day approaches, I made a list of ten things I didn't know before I had kids . . .I like to think of it as developing my inner beauty as a Mom.10. I didn't know I'd clean my kid's plates (and I'm not talking about with a dishwasher).9. I didn't know I'd eat my children's Easter candy while they were at school.8. I didn't know I would lie, daily.7. I didn't know they would believe the lies.6. I didn't know that I'd get used to a messy house.5. I didn't know I would learn to appreciate the fine art of 'arm farting.'4. I didn't know I would grow eyes in the back of my head.3. I didn't know I would sit down with my 8 year old daughter and talk to her about Miley Cyrus being photographed without a shirt on.2. I didn't know my heart would break every time their's is broken.1.
*Update* 2008-05-02 16:49:00 Your prayers, kind words, cyber hugs and encouragement to drink sweet tea meant so much to me today. I'm feeling pretty good, considering. Everything went smoothly and I'm taking it easy: I'm propped up in my bed with my laptop, a large glass of sweet tea, a book, a heating pad, the latest copy of Southern Living and a closed door. Oh, and enough brownies and sweets to truly make me sick.I plan to repeat the above tomorrow. Do feel sorry for me, would you?I think I need to have procedures more often. Except for the pain, I'm loving this sick-cation.Have a wonderful weekend. Go sniff your kid's necks too.
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I Need a Moment 2008-05-02 06:30:00 Well. It's Friday. I'm not here. No, really. I'm at the hospital. Right now. I've been dreading this day for a couple of weeks. Not because I'm in a health crisis or because I'm undergoing some MAJOR surgical operation. I've been dreading it because I'm a baby. Yep, pretty much, a whiny, low-pain tolerance, ninny. I've canceled this procedure twice. I don't like i.v.'s. I don't like hospitals. I don't like general anesthesia. I've alluded to my last pregnancy. It was a nightmare that Satan created in a dark corner of Hell. (And I'm holding back here). I've had a few post-pregnancy related problems and my doctor decided to remove the lining of my uterus. Permanently. I didn't even wince when my husband had surgery last Read more:Moment
A Good Ol' Fashioned Texas Recovery 2008-05-03 09:59:00 I had no plans to post an update to my update on the medical procedure I had yesterday morning. But. Sometimes I just need to share. I've got all this free time on my hands, not to mention all the brownies and Mr. Mom in the kitchen. I may just quit may day job. Last night, I felt a little achy. Do you know what I wanted more than sweet tea? This. Well. Who knew it would be forbidden after a little ablation? I cannot soak in my tub for two weeks. Fourteen days. That's 336 hours of missed bath time. (I know this because the man who is doing my job, put a calculator on my dinner tray. Oh yes, he is that good.) I can only take showers. I do not like showers. As I was in the middle of a very long complaining rant -- we lost our electricity. I couldn't continue. Mainly because Read more:Texas
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NOT Meant To Be 2008-05-05 00:00:00 I am good at a few things. I excel at making and consuming sweet tea. In some cultures, I might be hailed as a Tea Queen. I'm sure of this. I'm a whiz at keeping huge stacks of laundry from falling over that have been balancing precariously on top of the dryer for days. And, I am good at straightening the fringe on my rugs. (This leans more towards obsessive compulsive tendencies and not a true talent, but I'm just saying). I offer consulting on the above skills, if you need help, I'm your girl. And that's about it. My list is short, but do not doubt I am most proficient in said items. My list of things I'm not so good at grows considerably with each passing day. Seriously. I have a huge list entitled, "Things, I'm Not Meant To Be/Do." The most recent addition t
On Medication 2008-05-04 07:54:00 One of the best parts about spending the weekend recovering in bed, has been the visitors. And learning the capabilities of the built-in camera and editing features on my MacBook.I'm hoping a goiter isn't in my futureI do think I make a stunning cyclops! Have a beautiful day. I'm hoping to sneak in a little church.
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Chopped Liver 2008-05-06 07:00:00 courtesy of www.bigoven.comChopped Liver
. Appetizing, isn't it? A big brown lump that causes instant gagging. That's my status around here. *Sigh* My kids have a great dad. He's a pretty superb hubby too, from what I know, he being the only one I'll ever have. My punks picked up on this early. He's the fun parent. He also took over when I had a little procedure done the other day. Okay. So, not only is he a great Dad. He's a great Mom, too. Maybe I should get him a Mother's Day present this year. Oh, I kid. I will be receiving the gifts this Sunday. I digress. My toddler is especially enamored with her Dad these days. When I get her out of her crib, she says, "Daddy?" I mean, sure he's dynamic and all, but I decided to tackle this mystery and find out how my status turned to
*DO NOT TRY THIS* 2008-05-07 07:00:00 (To all those wordless viewers, please forgive the um, words. I tried. I did.)
As I'm sure you've surmised if you've read my blog at all, it is chocked full of parenting tips.
This is not easy, people.
It takes a considerable amount of research to bring you such helpful hints. I mean wouldn't you rather me accidentally glue my baby's lips with Super Glue, so I can tell you how to unglue them? Or perform The Heimlich Maneuver on 2/3 of my children in the same month as a life saving...
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The Best Mom 2008-05-09 07:00:00 I felt frumpy the other day.
Very. Frumpy.
A tornado of children and dirt had blown thru my home. My hair needed some serious professional care. My pants were tight from all the brownies and recovering. The eye brows and toes, well, let's just say, there are some things you shouldn't try at home.
I felt a little frumpy on the inside too, all the way down to my gizzard. You know, just like I was trying to keep all the plates spinning at the same time. I was doing everything I...
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Sincerely 'Fro Me to You-30 Years Ago 2008-05-08 07:00:00 Welcome to this week's Sincerely 'Fro Me to You Carnival. If you want to join in, you can read the guidelines here. Last week, I had so much fun reading your posts. (You guys are funny!) So, I'm looking forward to what you've got!
I knew I had this picture somewhere.
I searched high and low. Low and high.
It offers true proof of an early addiction that has plagued me for thirty years.
30 years, people!
I'M- A- C-H-O-C-O-L-A-T-E -L-O-V-E-R!!
This is a photo my twin...
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Word Challenge 2008-05-10 21:17:00 The Girls
(my sister, me, our mom, our daughters)
If I could choose just one word to describe my mother it would be:
Steadfast
Can you do it? Can you use just one word to describe your mom? Not a sentence or two.
ONE WORD.
Leave a one word comment that epitomizes your mom or mother-figure.
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The Sound of Music 2008-05-12 07:00:00 I am not a musician.
As a child, I took piano lessons for 3 years. It was painful, for the teacher and the student.
I still can't find Middle C.
Oh yes, I am that talented.
My hubby surprised me at our wedding with a song. It was beautiful. His gift played into my evil plan for him to marry me.
Because it would give my future kids a musical chance. Or at least half a chance.
My first born is smart as a whip and very athletic.
My second born is mechanically-inclined and a huge...
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