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Mother's Day 2008-05-11 07:00:00 If I Had My Life To Live Overby Erma BombeckThe following was written by the late Erma Bombeck
after she found out she had a fatal disease.
If I had my life to live over, I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to...
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Those Pesky Squirrels 2008-05-13 07:00:00 Squirrels.We live in a wooded community. With squirrels. Many squirrels. We co-inhabit, nicely.
I've always thought they were kinda cute, in a stay-away-from-me-in-case-you-have-rabies-sorta-way.
Well.
The squirrels are driving me NUTS.
We have this lovely bird feeder filled with lovely seed for the lovely cardinal couple who live in our backyard.
And the pesky squirrels think the love Read more:Squirrels
Mom's Day Off 2008-05-12 18:00:00 On Mother' Day, my Mommy took the day off.Daddy was in charge.
That's why I'm very dirty. In my pretty dress.
I ate cheetos. And cookies. I walked barefoot outside.
It was great. We appreciated her a lot.
But Mom's back on the job and she 'cleaning up the pigsty.'
I don't know why she doesn't take more days off.
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Sincerely 'Fro Me to You- The Cross*Dresser 2008-05-15 22:00:00 Welcome to this week's Sincerely 'Fro Me to You Carnival. If you want to join in, you can read the guidelines here.
We have one son.
He is the only son we will have.
He is sandwiched between two sisters.
He is easy-going. He is sensitive and thinks of others.
Can you offer a moment of silence for him?
Thank you.
My hubby has some normal expectations of his son:
Don't ever hit a girl
Your Read more:Cross
The First 2008-05-14 11:00:00 Being the first born kid has some major advantages: more attention, more stuff, more opportunities for parents to learn, more mistakes.
I parent my second child different than my first. And my third? Well, let's just say she gets away with a lot.
I just ordered a whole slew of Christian parenting books I've been wanting to read. Because there are days, my friends, that I need a guide! W Read more:First
Decor Tip: The Walls are Talking *Plus Giveaway* 2008-05-14 07:00:00 (Stay for a great home decor tip and a fun giveaway -ending Wed. tonight! )
I love me some words. I surround myself with them. That's why I'm kinda wordy.
My home tells a story. Literally.
Here is what it is saying:
"Welcome to my .
I'd like to say it's , but we live in the city.
One day though, we plan to and have
some land, but for now, this is .
You ma Read more:Decor
, Walls
, Talking
Just Like Dad 2008-05-16 07:00:00 . . . continuation from here . . .
We've laughed quite a bit about my son's obvious interest in girly things. I thought it was completely normal, in an abnormal way.
He was born loving his big sister and looking up to her.
And I mentioned the pink, right?
Lots of pink.
We thought the Dora obsession was cute. She was a new TV character back then and it was precious hearing him walk around the
Update to My *Update* 2008-05-18 07:01:00 1. Many of you have asked about my recovery from my little medical procedure. Well. It's gone well. So well, that I've been hankering for another procedure. Because all that attention was nice. Oh, I jest. I'll know in a few weeks if the little job worked. If it did, well, you will get entirely too many details. Promise.
2. I got to take a bath today for the first time in two week Read more:Update
A Noise with Dirt on It: My Son 2008-05-17 07:00:00 Happy Birthday, my sweet six year old boy!
Today you asked me if I was sad that you were growing up.
"No, not sad. I just think there are some things you won't want to do anymore as you get older . . . "
"Like what?" you asked.
So, I told you.
And you promised to always:Crawl into my lap and let me sniff your neck, even when you are 6'1Hug me at school in front of your cool friendsTell me I Read more:Noise
My Dear Google Searchers 2008-05-19 07:00:00 (Google
records who comes to your blog and how they find it thru the search engine. The results are often hilarious. *Update* Read Shannon's explanation for how to do this here. It's easy and fun and she explains it much better than I can!)
Hello, sweet Google searchers. I have been meaning to address you for weeks. I've been watching you on my sight reader and I must say you have misu Read more:Searchers
It's Almost Summer and I Have Anxiety Zones 2008-05-21 07:00:00 This week it hit 95 degrees. Yes, you read that correctly. 95, as in 5 away from 100.
It was hot.
My kids started their annual campaign to go swimming. Of course, the community pools aren't open yet. Like that matters. They just started talking about it, planning, dreaming . . . it is the way God created them.
I find this amusing.
God created babies to grow in the tummies of Mommies. Read more:Almost
, Summer
, Zones
Cleaning Out Your Purse 101 2008-05-20 19:23:00 Well. It did need to be cleaned out.
Yes, that is lipstick in her hand. I caught her just in time.
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I love ETSY - Awesome Giveaway! 2008-05-20 08:19:00 I fall in love easily. It was a bit of a problem as a teen. Until I met my hubby.
And then it seemed to be a good trait, for both of us.
It has proved to be a challenge when it comes to shopping.
I just discovered Etsy a couple of months ago. I know. Where have I been?
It was love at first click.
But I found it to be a bit overwhelming.
Until I found the pounce button. Pounce divides t
Sincerely 'Fro Me to You- Miniature Brides 2008-05-22 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.
I grew up going to church. The same church my entire childhood.
It was average size, but small enough where everyone knew everyone else's business.
My sister and I were the only set of twins in the church. And of course, this was before multiples and fertility drugs were s Read more:Brides
The Horror That Lies Within 2008-05-21 20:45:00 My mini-van is like our mobile home.We eat, sleep, watch movies, travel, communicate, make decisions-and much more, in our home-away-from-home.
We are going to Grandpa and Grandma's farm for Memorial Day.
It is time to clean out the van. You didn't see it, but I just shuttered.
I will spare you pictures. Because dried food and nastiness is so easy to visualize, isn't it? You've got a mental p
Make an Impact 2008-05-24 00:01:00 I've been in the bloggy world for less than a year.
I loitered for a long time. I bookmarked 3 or 4 blogs and I read them faithfully every day.
The blogs were popular Mom blogs. I remember thinking, "Hmmm, this person has 97 comments today. Do they really care what I will think?"
And then one day, I was so moved, I couldn't help myself.
I dipped my toe in and left a comment.
At some point, I a
Just Keeping It Real! 2008-05-23 09:00:00 Every once in awhile, I get the impression from some of the comments left on my blog that people think I 'have it together.'
Excuse me.
I was just guffawing. Because that is funny.
Now, there are fleeting moments of peace and complete sanity. They are usually late at night. When the children are fast asleep.
But during the day? When there are little people awake, calling me Mom? Well.
Sometimes We Just Need a Lift 2008-05-25 12:01:00 Psalm 40:2
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
Thank you God for helping me out of the muck of my own making. I get in sticky places often and You set my feet on stable ground.
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, Just Need
A New 'Most Embarrassing Moment' 2008-05-26 07:00:00 I woke up the other day, needing some "Me" time.
So, last week, I grabbed a babysitter and set out for a girl's day out. We shopped, had pedicures and ate lunch.
At Cracker Barrel. Because we're Southern. And because there's sweet tea.
I had a Veggie platter. Don't applaud my healthy choice. My veggies were deep fried.
We were simply stuffed full of southern fried goodness, but we could Read more:Embarrassing
, Moment
You Lie, You Fry! 2008-05-28 07:01:00 I was raised in a strict, religious home.We rarely missed church and I got saved on a regular basis.You know, because I didn’t want to go to Hell. It was dangled over us because it was the destination for the sinful.Oh, yeah, it was one of those churches. And boy, could I tell you some stories.Looking back, I don’t have any huge regrets for my upbringing.Because, I turned out so swell. But whe
My Book (in the Making) 2008-05-28 07:00:00 I've been an aspiring writer most of my life.
My family has been forced to endure countless stories. They are a captive audience since I'm the cook in the house.
Listen or starve.
Surprisingly, they are big fans. Because they are a hungry lot.
I've mentioned before that I could wallpaper my bathroom with rejection letters from publishers.
But that would be weird.
Blogging has quenched my thi
Keeping the Love Alive 2008-05-27 17:30:00 My hubby's definition of sexy: Watching me catch a lot of fish.
My definition of sexy: My hubby asking me how I'm catching them.
On Wednesday, check out more Wordless Photos at 5 Minutes for Mom.
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Sincerely 'Fro Me to You- A Star is Born 2008-05-29 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. A flashback giveaway next week for linky participants! I have always loved drama. As a young girl, I would spend hours crafting plays.
Starring me. When I got into high school, I joined the drama team. It was pretty pathetic. Mainly because I was an untalented introver
Go for a Weekend DIYP! 2008-05-30 13:30:00 I'm a do-it-yourself kind of gal.
It's not that I'm a expert with a glue gun or a wiz on the sewing machine.
Seriously. I'm not.
I like do-it-yourself projects because I'm cheap and I'm smart.
Yeah, that pretty much sums me up, at least the first part.
My hubby and I were Pastor's for 10 years on one income, can you say 'Oh, the miracles God wrought?' He did, my friend. But we also learn Read more:Weekend
A Date to Play 2008-05-30 07:00:00 *UPDATE*I feel like I just sat down and visited with my friends over a cup o Joe (I've always wanted to say that). Thanks for sharing your thoughts. This is something I've been thinking a lot about lately because we're faced with it weekly. To all you Moms with little ones, just wait! I remember being shocked at invitations for sleep overs for my Kindergartner and play dates with people I'd ne
It's Official: We are White Trash 2008-06-01 00:01:00 Okay. That’s it. We’ve truly reached new heights of lowness.
Sunday on our way home from CHURCH, we smelled something. It was a strong odor. Overwhelming. It was so bad, we pulled over.
On inspection of diapers and shoes, we discovered my son had stepped in dog poo on the playground, at church, in his new church shoes, the ones I bought to wear only to church, so they would alway Read more:Official
, White
, Trash
Weekend DIYP #1 2008-05-31 07:00:00 Are you ready for that Weekend
DIYP? Here's the scoop, in case you missed it. Bathing suit, not required. Unless you just want to. Although it is a little weird, but I'll still love ya!
Project #1: Birthday Platter
I'm not artistic. But I'm a talented copier. I saw personalized platters at a craft show. And they cost a fortune. I made one for my daughter's birthday. I made one
What is Modest? 2008-06-03 07:00:00 My daughter is dramatic.Very dramatic.
There's lots of drama in our home.
So, I decided to enroll her in a week-long Drama Camp this summer.
Her excitement is palpable. That girl could win an Oscar.
The camp is hosted by this really great Christian drama program. I took my older kids to see their latest musical, Beauty in the Beast, three weeks ago. I was very impressed.
The summer camp will b Read more:Modest
It's Official: I'm All That and a Bag of Chips! 2008-06-02 17:44:00 In a rare stroke of Techy brilliance, I figured out why my blog was taking 100 seconds to load.
I think I've gained 7 pounds in the last 30 hours.
Yeah, I need to get a life and some patience.
These are the things I'd wait 100 seconds for:Sweet Tea in the Chick Fil A drive thruEd McMahon to hand me the checkCookies to cool. Okay, maybe, I don't mind a burned tongueMy child to fall asleep in the Read more:Official
, Chips
Not Meant To Be-Part II 2008-06-02 07:00:00 It's taking about 90 seconds for my blog to fully load, I'm sorry for the hassle and I'm trying to fix it. I'll make it worth your time and give you a laugh. Promise! Here goes:
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was not meant to be a thrower. People get hurt when I throw. That's still true.
In case you're wondering.
Well.
I have an extensive list of things I'm not meant to be. The next o
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