Open Letter To My Libido
2006-11-09 14:26:06
Dear Libido
,
Where on earth did you go? You were around all the time and it made me so glad to have you back. I was so uninterested for so long, then you came back with a vengeance.
Is it the Zoloft? Do you hate the Zoloft so much that you had to leave me? No. Come back. Please come back.I need you.
What do I have to do to make you come back? What can I do to make you come back?
Missing You,Self-Proclaimed Supermom
So, how is your libido? Don't be shy, talk to me.
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The Bedtime Solution Has Been Found
2006-11-10 14:47:58
I think I have found the bedtime solution for Benny. We always have to lay with him to get him to sleep because he claims he's too scary. (Yeah, he is scary alright HA!)
Hubz and I are tired of it because we keep falling asleep too early and no alone time whatsoever. So last night I had the bright idea to go dig out the baby gate and put that at his door. We explained to him that he would have to lay in the bed by himself and he could have a few stuffed animals if he wanted. So we did 'Dear Lord', gave him kisses and put up the gate. He got out of bed a few times, but then things got quiet and he did fall asleep.
I go up to check on him and find THIS:
What on earth is that on his head, you ask? It is a pair of his underwear with a Spongebob pillow stuffed through the legs. We cracked UP.
He is so going to be a comedian when he grows up.
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My First Yoga Class
2006-11-12 20:38:58
I decided to go to the yoga studio to check it out today. So I have finally taken my first yoga class. I am so proud of me. I was so nervous, but the teacher assured me that all was going to be just fine.
It is a kind of yoga called Svaroopa Yoga, which helps to release the muscles in your spine. It was not what I expected at all. I. LOVED. IT.
You don't use a mat, you use beautiful blankets and props. That makes it so much easier to get into any particular pose. My favorite is the relaxation pose. Just laying there and being. So cool.
I signed up for five more classes.
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FAB Who?
2006-11-14 12:17:00
I haven't seen FAB in over a month now. I go to see her tonight. Boy do I have alot to tell her to catch up on everything.
Sometimes I wonder if I really need therapy. I can talk to any number of people about my problems. Do I really need to pay the thirty dollar co-pay every other week? I don't know.
I am hoping tonight we will have a breakthrough about something. The last two times I went I didn't really feel that I got anything out of it and came out of there a little disappointed.
The beginning was soooooo good. I left there feeling relieved and lighter every time. Then it changed. I guess the magic wore off...tee hee.
I will post all about it tomorrow.
My Visit With FAB
2006-11-15 14:25:11
Okay, I am glad to be back with FAB. We pretty much started with me catching her up on everything. Moving back to the house, Hubz and I back together, etc. She was pleasantly surprised.
We talked about how I quit Curves and the DBT class and why. I told her that I started a yoga class and that I have finally found something that I like.
So after all of the catching up and chit chat, we got into my self-conscious issues. She had me do an exercise that was really funny. She said to pretend that my self-consciousness was on the couch that is in the room with us. Yell at it. Tell it that you know where it came from and those experiences that brought it there (such as kids teasing me in elementary school, the time I joined the dance troupe in high school and sucked and got laughed off the stage, etc.) Tell it that you won't let it torture you anymore, that it is holding you back from hanging out with people and having fun.
Hubz And The Grocery Shopping Adventure
2006-11-16 12:32:00
Hubz went grocery shopping for the family for the first time in his life this past weekend. I wrote him a list so he would know what we needed, and off he went.
One thing on the list was pads. Yes, I said pads. When he saw that on the list he was a little hesitant to have to buy them. He said, "If I have to buy you pads, then I am going to the do-it-yourself checkout." And I told him to go right ahead and do that.
He took FOREVER. I called him because I was worried about him, and sure enough one thing that was taking so long was him trying to find the right pads. He said he was in the pad aisle for 10 minutes trying to find the ones I put on the list. But he got the right ones. Kudos to him.
HA! Fun-ny.
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Awakening
2006-11-17 14:31:26
I have found this new blog that I enjoy so much called The Daily Buddha.
You have just GOT to read this post. So good.
http://thedailybuddha.zaadz.com/blog/2006/11/awakening
Sparks And Butterflies
2006-11-17 14:25:36
Please welcome my new renter Sparks
and Butterflies. She is married mother of two from California and has been through alot in her life.
She has a great writing style, and I just LOVE this post about her Declaration of Independence. I agree with her 100 percent.
Go ahead over and say hi!
What Did You Do This Weekend?
2006-11-20 15:08:19
We had a pretty full weekend.
MJ and Benny's school had their annual Christmas Bazaar. I was told I HAD to work for an hour at the cotton candy/pretzel/popcorn stand. Boy that was fun (sarcasm). Then after my shift we walked around and bought some chances for some things and the kids played in the moon bounce and won some prizes. I won two things, a beautiful basket with STARBUCKS in it (I was in heaven), and a tabletop grill. Pretty cool, I must say.
Then later that day, we decided to attempt a 'family grocery shop'. Usually I just go, once in a blue moon, bring a kid with me. This time was different. We ALL went. Not fun, and I don't want to do it again. Benny was an angel, but MJ was so cranky and I want this and I want that and boo boo faces all over the place. And we spent way too much money, of course. Hubz loves the bakery section.
I also went to my yoga class and loved it just as much as the first ti
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The Benny
2006-11-21 14:39:29
Today I need to talk about my Benny
.
Benny seems to be having some frustration issues in school. His teacher has been trying to get me for a conference to discuss Benny's progress. So I told her that I could do it in the morning sometime before school. Today the principal pulls me aside and tells me that SHE and the teacher want to meet with me. This can't be good. Can't. Be. Good.
Benny is such a smart kid, he is just a little behind his age with both his speech and actions. We are trying to get him into the speech therapy at school, but of course it is after his class is done and he would have to stay for lunch. That concerns me a little. So I am trying to make the decision about that one.
They also want him to meet with the school counselor so maybe they can get to the bottom of why he is so frustrated in class. I know why he is so frustrated. Because some things he just doesn't understand.
Refresh That Page
2006-11-21 23:29:32
Be sure to refresh your page to check out the new digs! Peace.
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Becoming A Parent
2006-11-22 12:00:00
I have some friends of mine that are debating whether or not to have kids. I always tell them yes. So, of course they ask why. Here are my answers.
Children provide you with a love that you have never experienced before. They rely on you for everything which makes you feel like the most special person in the world. Yes, they challenge you, in many ways, but that only makes you grow as a person and as a parent. The pros outweigh the cons any way you look at it.
Hubz and I always giggle and say, "Tee hee, we're parents?" We can't believe it. Some things get easier as they get older, and some things a little tougher.
When they were babies the challenges were so much different than they are now. Then it was feedings, diaper changes, etc. Now it's school and homework and growing up issues. It seems like just yesterday I was rocking them with their bottles singing a lullaby.
Yes, become a parent.
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Selfless Gratitude (Being Thankful)
2006-11-23 16:11:32
This Thanksgiving, I am going to be mindful of the things that I am truly thankful for, and share them with you. (Not in any particular order)
I am thankful for Hubz and all he does for meI am thankful for MJ and Benny and all the joy they bring to meI am thankful for my house, and the shelter and warmth it providesI am thankful for my Mom, for all of her love, support, and friendshipI am thankful for my Sister, for all of her love, support, and friendshipI am thankful for my Dad, for his love, support, and friendshipI am thankful for my job, and the challenge and money it providesI am thankful for my bosses, and how they treat me like familyI am thankful for my health, that I am not sick in any wayI am thankful for yoga, and how it teaches me to be mindful and centeredI am thankful for my car, that it takes me wherever I need to goI am thankful for my SIL, and all that she does for the kids and usI am thankful for my MIL and FIL, and all they do for the kids and usI am thankful for h
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Soapbox Jury
2006-11-24 17:32:42
Please welcome my new renter this week Soapbox
Jury. This blog does random reviews on websites, products, services, and ideas. They say the truth is the truth whether whispered or shouted.
Go check it out. I find it very interesting!
Hey Soapbox Jury, would you like to review my site? I would just love that!
Fun Or No Fun?
2006-11-25 19:02:08
I don't understand why we plan something fun to do and I dread it the whole entire day.
We went to go see The Rigbees last night at World Cafe Live. This is supposed to be fun. A date. Drinks. Good music. But did I have fun? No.
What the fuck is wrong with me? Why can't I just go somewhere and have a good time? Why do I have to be a Debbie Downer and ruin it for myself? I just don't get it.
Is it my Social Anxiety? Is it the fact that I have to be there with tons of people? Nobody bothered us. We had a nice table and good food. The atmosphere was phenomenal, the music was great, the drinks were good. What is it?
Do you ever ruin a good time for yourself? Talk to me.
Blog Review
2006-11-26 21:00:09
Sam over at Soapbox Jury has reviewed my blog. Go check it HERE.
I am pleased, I must say!
Too Smart For His Own Good
2006-11-27 14:36:37
Benny has discovered Google video (or Googely Video as he calls it). Which can be pretty scary when you find out what he was looking at.
He did a search for Spongebob, and happened to find a video called Spongebong Hemppants. I walked into the family room to see him watching this and clicked off right away.
All weekend he had to tell me about Spongebong and show me how his eyes looked.
This is a good reason to be sure that safe search is on....tee hee.
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I Live For Being Bashed
2006-11-28 14:20:55
Today at work is our annual audit. Two auditors come in and go through all of my folders. I don't look forward to this every year, but it's part of the job .
Today is the day that my hard work all year gets bashed in one way or another. The auditors like to talk down to me like I am a complete and total idiot. Well, that's how it went last year, anyway.
This is the one part of my job that I don't enjoy. Everything else is great. At least this time they are coming earlier in the year, so I won't have to come in and work during my Christmas vacation. OOH was I pissed.
So wish me luck today and tomorrow while I am going through torturous work conditions.
The Meeting Of Doom (Or So I Thought)
2006-11-29 14:34:26
This morning, at 7:30am, I met with the principal of the school and Benny's teacher. 7:30am? My kids were the first ones there in the desolate cafeteria.
All this time, waiting, being nervous about this meeting, I am thinking, what are they going to say? Are they going to tell me that he just isn't doing well and needs to go back to Pre-K? Are they going to tell me that they feel he needs to repeat Kindergarten? Are they going to tell me that they think he is autistic and needs to go to a special school? All of these stories in my head, as I prepared myself for the worst.
Not that at all. They just wanted to discuss Benny staying for speech therapy on Thursdays. He would stay for lunch then have therapy, then FIL would pick him up later than usual. They also want him to meet with the school counselor for his frustration issues. That's it. No biggie. Worry, worry, worry. I told them up front that I
FAB Is Fab
2006-11-30 14:52:05
Yeah that's right, FAB is fabulous. I almost cancelled my appointment because I felt that I didn't have anything to talk about, I told her this and she laughed and said, "Oh Rhonda, we are such complex people. We will always have something to talk about!" And she was right. We talked for the whole 45 minutes with maybe one or two uncomfortable silences.
I was telling her how I was feeling about things. Moving back to the house, kind of feeling like my hopes and dreams were shattered since the house didn't sell. Wanting my car and not being able to get it now. She told me to grieve. I need to grieve because these things are a loss. Then I will be able to move on and be content with the situation at hand. I never thought of it that way. This is why she is FAB.
Then I told her that I was feeling a little depressed. She was concerned that since winter is coming that I may need some additional supplements
We're Sick Of Being Sick
2006-12-02 18:38:31
A sickness has run rampid through our house. It all started Thursday morning. MJ and I both woke up with sore throats. Then when she got out of school she wasn't feeling well. It stared about 4pm for me, and of course the auditors wanted me to stay until 5. We later come to find out that MJ had strep throat and it seems that I did too.
Fevers, sore throats, aches, sweats, chills, you name it, it sure felt like we had it. They gave some amoxocillin for MJ, Aleve worked for me.
Hubz was our nurse maid for the day. He took the day off from work and went with Benny on his field trip in my place. He went and got us medicine and popsicles. He was wonderful. He took fantastic care of us.
We are much better today. Pretty much back to normal but WOAH, what a nightmare yesterday was.
Happy One Year Blogaversary To Me!
2006-12-04 13:06:00
Well, it's been one year since I started blogging. I can't believe it. I love blogging more that words can describe. It has helped me to get my thoughts out, and become a better writer. My cheap form of therapy as I call it. I have made some wonderful blog friends, and have gotten unbelievable comments and support.
Wow, alot has happened in this past year, and I look forward to another year of blogging. In honor of my one year of being a part of the blogosphere, I am going to pimp some things I like and start a new meme of sorts called 'I Likey Tuesday'. Why Tuesday? I am sure there are tons of memes for a Tuesday but it's just a blah day. It's not icky Monday. It's not hump day Wednesday. It's not Thursday where you realize you only have one more day of work, and it's definitely not Friday, and we all know what Friday means. TGIF baby! Feel free to hop on the bandwagon if you wish.
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I Likey Tuesday 12/5
2006-12-05 12:51:00
This month for I Likey Tuesday
, I am going to pimp my favorite goos. Yes, that is what I call makeup and cleansers and masks, oh my! So here you have it, the first I Likey Tuesday.
You know when you go to the Cosmetics Department at a store and they give away those free gifts? Well, I just needed to get some foundation, and guess what, buy a bit more and get the free gift. So I got some eyeliner too, and my gift, and went on my way.
I looked in my bag and found a cleanser and this stuff. Oh I will never use it, I love the skin care I have been using, what a waste. Or so I thought. Eh, let's try it, just for fun.
This product is by Clinique and is called Turnaround Concentrate. This stuff is the shizzle. It is a multi level (that means goes deeper than your top layer of skin) time-released exfoliator that you use twice a day over your moisturizer. It makes my skin feel soft as a baby's and my makeup goes on much more smoot
Welcome Back, Renter!
2006-12-06 03:17:00
Please go visit my third time around buddy Unexplored Territory. She likes coming for a sleepover!
I love her blog, it's funny, witty, and down to earth.
Go check it out!
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, Welcome Back
The Annual Holiday Festivities
2006-12-06 14:43:10
This past weekend we took the train into Philly for our annual holiday festivities. I look forward to this every year.
We ended up missing the first train and had to go home and wait for an hour. Then finally it was time. We went to the light show at Macy's (formerly Lord and Taylor)and the kids just loved it. They sat right in the middle of the store and laid on the floor and watched. Then we went to Starbucks for some treats and sit in the comfy chairs. $16.00 later, we had our treats and my Gingerbread Latte, sat and just enjoyed each other. The cranberry bliss bar is to die for. Yes, my kids love going to Starbucks. What have I done to them?
We also went to the Reading Terminal Market, since Hubz had never been there before. He was in awe over all the different shops and food that they had there. We decided next time we go, we will go without the kiddos, and eat until we puke. Sounds good to me.
Thi
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Why Aunt Flo? Why?
2006-12-07 14:40:02
I have cramps. I have wicked motherfucking cramps. Why does Aunt Flo have to come every month? Why are we tortured with this icky bloody mess once a month? OH to be a woman.
Mine has been crazy lately. A week early this month. Gee, thanks, thanks alot. Thanks Aunt Flo, for coming to town unexpected. At least I was prepared.
Do you hate having your period as much as I do?
The Christmas Concert
2006-12-08 15:41:31
The kiddos had their annual Christmas
Concert
at school last night. This year they condensed it a little, so I was happy about that. Usually it is a very, very, VERY, long show.
All of the kids wearing their Sunday best, there were pretty white lights, and the church was decorated so beautifully. Benny was dancing while he was singing his songs. Of course we always end up sitting in the back so trying to see your kids through the many moving heads in front of you is tough. Maddy looked so cute up there singing her heart out.
But wait. Where are the pictures? No pictures. It's too stinkin dark in there, they turned out terrible. Then when I try to take a picture of Benny he says to me, "Don't cheese me!" Too funny.
Did I?
2006-12-11 02:07:26
Did I tell you how much I absolutely love my yoga class? Oh that's right, I did, didn't I?
Tee hee...
Yoga For Kids
2006-12-11 16:38:45
I have a thought. An idea. Something that could be fun for me to do. Something that is my own.
There isn't anywhere around me that offers yoga classes for kids. I know that MJ and Benny love to do yoga with me, and they enjoy the Yoga Kids videos. This could be an idea.
I would like to be able to be trained in kids yoga and be able to find a studio and give classes. I think that would be so much fun.
But where to start? Where to look? How to get certified?
I have always wanted something that was my own. My own business. I have tried so many things to attempt to start on my own, Mary Kay, Herbalife, Avon, and the list goes on and on. Never any luck with direct selling. I have dreamed about having my own spa or wellness center, but of course that takes money, which I don't have.
Oh to dream.
I Likey Tuesday 12/12
2006-12-13 01:04:00
Today I want to talk about things in the shower. Conditioner to be exact.
You are probably saying, "Now wait a minute, you work in the beauty industry and can get your hands on salon stuff for cheap and you use drugstore conditioner?" Yes, and I am admitting it here.
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner is by far one of the best conditioners I have ever tried. It helps to prevent and protect the hair from breakage. Boy do I know about breakage. With all of the color on my hair! This product makes my hair soft and shiny. I just comb it through, leave it on while I wash my body, then rinse. Seems to work for me.
By using this product, I haven't found as much hair in the drain of my shower when I wash my hair. And it smells good too, and the scent lasts all day. It's clean and fresh.
So if you have dry or color treated hair (which alot of us have), try this conditioner. The shampoo is pretty good too
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