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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Happy National Peach Blossom Day!

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PJ said...: I'm going to watch The Hangover with husband. I heard some of you talking about it quite a while back. Hope it's good for some giggles.; March 3, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Lisa said...: Bella, I get that way in the summer months...just down and blah. I stay squirreled away and come out at night and on rainy days. That shared, enjoy your game!

BD, we're not even all that exciting these last couple of days and you're still addicted. Excellent. ;-); March 3, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: Tis true, AP, tis true.; March 3, 2010 at 9:11 PM
Nilia said...: Singer-dude has sweaty armpits.

Hi everyone!; March 3, 2010 at 9:12 PM
kristin said...: Hey FT! Hi Mulie! Hi CK! and whomever else I missed!

LM has had a shower and has clean PJ's on and is in bed!

I'm tired, have a low grade fever, and my throat hurts but I need to change my sheets, clean the kitchen and start another load of laundry.; March 3, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Nilia said...: ::wiping my computers screen so I'm not exposed to Kristin's cootie-germs::; March 3, 2010 at 9:20 PM
Shannon said...: It has been very quiet around here...I blame it on only 2 weeks left of the term myself :)

I have almost finals panic going on LOL; March 3, 2010 at 9:24 PM
Shannon said...: AHHHHHH help!!!!

The dogs are having a wrestling match on my bed!!!

I am curled up in the corner with the laptop LOL; March 3, 2010 at 9:27 PM
Nilia said...: I am so-o-o sleepys tonight. Tonight's going to be an early night. Or I might pull an AP and fall asleep right on ya.; March 3, 2010 at 9:41 PM
kristin said...: sounds like a plan AP!; March 3, 2010 at 9:42 PM
Anonymous said...: OK, we have decided to beat the winter doldrums with this:

http://www.mysugarmaple.com/

Next weekend. 60 craft beers on tap in Milwaukee.

"When depressed, drink!" is our motto.

Actually, I am giving the ol' college try to my beer blog. This should help.; March 3, 2010 at 9:44 PM
kristin said...: Awesome Bella! Sounds like fun!; March 3, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Sorry you're feeling crappy, Kristin. Hopefully it goes away quickly :); March 3, 2010 at 9:54 PM
kristin said...: alright ladies!

Goodnight!; March 3, 2010 at 10:06 PM
kristin said...: just saw an interesting story on the news.

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/health/baby-born-with-brain-outside-head-survives

now I'm going to bed!; March 3, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Lisa said...: Ugh, this is ridiculous. I sat down to watch Shear Genius and fell asleep again. Go for it, FT, it seems to work well for me.

Shannon, I hope things get to going better for you with the math stuff. You shound beyone stressed. :-(

Kristin, feel better and you, too, SW. I miss you around here.

What the heck do they do with that baby's brain? I mean, do they have it in a little bag hanging from his head or something? Maybe that's why they need all the socks...maybe they stuff it into a clean sock?; March 3, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Lisa said...: "You shound beyone stressed."

And I shound beyone drunk. Damn.; March 3, 2010 at 11:11 PM
Lisa said...: I think Daisy died.
Shall we just shut the doors for good tomorrow?
*stern look*

Here's a question or ten for everyone: Whatever happened to shame? Why have we become a nation (world? FT, Corinne and DK?) that no longer has any shame? It used to be shameful to be a parent who can't support your children on your own. To not be able to provide a basic roof over the children you chose to bring into this world on your own or basic food for them. It used to be shameful to have a child out of wedlock (and trust me, I use the word wedlock loosely since I have no fondness for government-sanctioned marriage). It used to be shameful to not pay your bills, to not meet your agreed obligations. It used to be shameful to cheat on a spouse and lord knows I did that and was ashamed (still am) but many people still find me silly to be ashamed oof it over 10 years later. I'm just curious as to what everyone things was the defining factor is in bringing that down because frankly, I think we could all do with a lot more shame for our poor actions. Instead, now, we seem to want to put labels on it and excuse it. And this isn't random, by the way...it's a chain of thought resulting from reading some blogs (no one from our group, past or present) that I've not read in ages.; March 4, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Lisa said...: Yeah, those typos? You're imagining them.

I'm going to farm and then go to bed.
G'night, y'all.; March 4, 2010 at 12:30 AM
kristin said...: Morning Sarah - I hear ya on the cajones part and the resentment part. I am sorry you are having a rough time.

Morning all others.

SO seems to be sick. I told him he should probably go to the doctor.

I have a headache :(

How are you feeling AP? SW?

I am ashamed about a lot of things, especially about having a child out of wedlock and it was so hard to tell my mother because of that shame. I am so very grateful for him in my life though.

Alright, going to go take something for the throbbing in my head and get ready for work!; March 4, 2010 at 7:09 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi ladies!

BD- I hope your friend and her baby will be alright.
As for dry shampoo, do you have the brand Klorane in the US? Their dry shampoo is good.

CK- I should copyright my comments? ;-) LOL. I really don't mind that she used it. :)

Kristin- You should really go to a physician for your headaches; you have them quite often. I realize that the lack of sleep doesn't help... Sorry :(

AP- I think there is a sense of entitlement amongst people from my generation, hence the lack of shame. Many young adults feel as though they deserve all the financial aid they can get, and they don't think about the future.; March 4, 2010 at 8:13 AM
kristin said...: Corinne - Morning! I think the headache is b/c I am about to start. Not that you wanted to know that but I think that is what it is.

How are you?; March 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Anonymous said...: Kristin- I'm fine :) It's a beautiful day out, so that makes me happy.
Plus, I bought this new cleaning product which I was eager to try, so I cleaned the house. It smells great.; March 4, 2010 at 8:46 AM
Anonymous said...: Morning Ladies!

AP, I think a lot of people are 'passing the buck' and not taking owership of whatever the problem/situation might be.; March 4, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Anonymous said...: I forgot to add that I also baked a chocolate fondant that is delish!; March 4, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi Sandy!; March 4, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi Corinne, how are you? I love chocolate!; March 4, 2010 at 8:54 AM
kristin said...: Jealous Corinne!

Hey Sandy!; March 4, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm great, Sandy! And you?; March 4, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm good, thanks. Trying to get my daughter up for school. Fun times.; March 4, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Anonymous said...: Sandy- That does not sound like fun :(
There are two new posts up on under1000BC. The fake interview is awesome. So funny.; March 4, 2010 at 9:11 AM
kristin said...: Anyone read JM's post today?

Anyone believe her?; March 4, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Hey Kristin!; March 4, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Anonymous said...: So she's giving up Chipotle??; March 4, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Anonymous said...: Kristin- It would take an awful lot for me to believe what that woman is saying.
That post -well, the 'feelings' in it- sounds eerily similar to the one Kelly Stamps (I think) posted after her Compassion trip.

I'll see if I can find the link.; March 4, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Anonymous said...: My mistake, it was Melissa Fitzpatrick from LPM who went to India with Compassion.

http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-do-you-like-my-house.html

Anyways, read that post, then read Mck's...; March 4, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Anonymous said...: Corinne, you can tell the entire post is written based on emotions. Would I say something like that if I was in a 3rd World country with people living in squalor (sp?), you can bet your life on it.

Would I come home and sell my stuff and live in a trailer down by the lake? Reality, absolutely not.; March 4, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Anonymous said...: Sandy- You know something that annoys me with that 'Compassion' thing? That they have to travel so far away to be touched by human misery. For God's sake, there are people living in squalor in Europe and America too; there are people dying on the streets here too; there are people who can't afford basic healthcare here too.
It just annoys me. We should care about the people here and solve their problems before traveling halfway across the world to realize that, yes, there are people who don't know how they'll get through the day or even afford food to feed their family.; March 4, 2010 at 9:45 AM
kristin said...: WOW Corinne - a lot of similarities.; March 4, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Angie said...: Morning all! Catching up on comments from yesterday:

AP said: “Oh, and how I woke up from my nap? My dumbfuck son is sitting 3 feet from me with an electric bass and an amp, totally oblivious to anyone but himself, and belts out with the theme song from Jeopardy. When I shot 3 feet up and came down cussing, he looks all confused and says, "I"m sorry...am I bothering you?"

This? Made me LOL!

BD, you are a good friend. Hope your bedrest friend is doing well. Muffalettas rock.

Bella, this time of the year is hard. Right before it starts to get warm. I’m so freaking sick of wearing my coat, which is dirty and needs a good cleaning.

AP, I agree with you that the summer is worse for me. Our summers aren’t as brutal as yours, but they are bad. August is the pits.

CK, let us know how you like The Hangover. It was the funniest movie I’ve ever seen.

Sarah, thanks for sharing. I really admire your honesty.

AP, I thought your “shame” question/rant was a wee bit harsh. But you warned us you were in a foul mood. :-) For what it's worth, I blame the baby boomers, who, for whatever reason, eschewed the good parenting they got in favor of “liberal” parenting that is not responsibility-based.

I'm feeling a bit better today, but still kinda lousy and definitely phlegmy. Ugh. Hope the other sickies are doing better today.; March 4, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Robin in Montana said...: Corinne -- I've said exactly that same thing in so many words, and posted those sentiments to the Pioneer Woman's site when they did their whole Compassion trip. I think it's just fine and dandy, but there are people in your *own country, suffering, and I really think you ought to start at home if you're going to help out. JMO and all that.

Shame. I have plenty. And today is not the day for me to be talking about it. Fuck.; March 4, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Lindsay said...: Corinne - I so totally agree!!! All you have to do is work with a local food bank or aid agency and you see just as much squalor - it's just a little prettier. I'm not saying we shouldn't help internationally because we should, but there are soooo many needs in your own back yard.

And I would *not at all be happy to donate money to sponsor a child and find out that it's paid for trip upon trip for bloggers. I would definitely be interested to know how much of your dollar actually goes to the child as opposed to advertising, PR and other overhead.

And I'm not going to read JM's post, because it's complete BS. I don't even have to read it to know it's BS. But I heart Melissa Fitzpatrick. And I am being completely sincere when I say LPM has changed my life. In case y'all were wondering.

And a big good morning to y'all :); March 4, 2010 at 10:08 AM
kristin said...: RiM - having a bad day? I'm so sorry!

Hey SW - glad you are feeling better.

I just want sleep!; March 4, 2010 at 10:09 AM
kristin said...: Hey Linds!

How are you?; March 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Well said Corinne and everyone for that matter.; March 4, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Anonymous said...: Kristin- Right?! It's like JM read that post and then wrote her own.

Hi SW! Glad to hear you're doing better :)

Hi RiM- Yeah. These 'compassion bloggers'are completely oblivious to what is happening in their *own country and it's only when someone offers them a trip that costs several thousands dollars that they write posts saying 'My heart is breaking. These people have nothing, yet they are willing to give you a lot. I realized I am so selfish'. Well, fuck. This is totally obnoxious of them. Plus, I'm sure Mck is toting her camera that costs more than the homes she's visiting in Kenya. Grrr.; March 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi Lindsay!; March 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM
kristin said...: Okay - so totally random - but I don't go to church - have thought about it to be a "part" of something, to be involved in the community but helping others is obviously something that I am very interested in.

Can anyone point me in a direction that I could look at helping - at some point I would love to travel to get the cultural aspect, but I know there is much suffering here on our backyard. I guess I could look at soup kitchens and stuff. I don't want to be a part of something that uses money for advertising and "looks" but something that is "real".

I guess I need to look at what is local.; March 4, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Lindsay said...: Hey K! I'm sorry you've not been feeling well. We are fighting it over here. Hubs sounds like he belongs in the TB ward. Hopefully the rest of us won't get it that bad - mostly because I hate him and want him to suffer ::wink:: but want the rest of us to be find :) Is LM still on his nebulizer, or is he free of it? Oh, and any news on your grandpa?; March 4, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Lindsay said...: Kristin - I would call the United Way. They can usually match you up with agencies that need volunteers and you can find one that you are interested in. My favorite where I live and have volunteered with for a long time was found that way.; March 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM
kristin said...: Very cool Lindsay. Thanks!

I woke up to the smell of Icey Hot and SO puking! Good times!

He has been complaining of a knot in his side and thought it was a pulled muscle, said the Icey Hot made it feel better. He spoke to his cousin (in Colorado) who is a trainer who said it sounded like a pulled muscle but after the puking today, I'm thinking it might be something else. I told him he better go see a doctor. He said he will tomorrow.

Good times!; March 4, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Muliebrity said...: There is always Habitat for Humanity and any thrift store, children's hospitals, VA hospitals, the Red Cross, and March of Dimes, just right off the top of my head, Kristen. Figure out what you are interested in doing and choose an organization based on your interests.; March 4, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Lisa said...: Sarah, that would be hard when you have a child who need special care...you need a partner in that, someone you can have absolute trust in. I've never been there but it seems to me like having a spouse you can't totally trust in making good decisions might be harder than just doing it alone. And as to the shame thing, I don't think anyone ever ought to be ashamed of having little or not-so-great things as long as you came by what you have honestly and on your own. Speaking only for myself, I have more *far respect and admiration for someone living in an old, ratty travel trailer they pay for themselves than someone living in a better, subsidized place. Not that I'm saying you live in an old, ratty travel trailer, mind you. I just don't think you should be ashamed of your house maybe not being so great, that's all.

And good morning, all!; March 4, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Lisa said...: Corinne, I think you're right about the sense of entitlement in young people now. I see it in my own to a degree and lord knows he was raised with me so he ought not be that way. But even in people more my age, I see it and just don't understand it.

By the way, what's the new cleaning product you found?; March 4, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi AP & Mulie!

Kristin- Knot on the lower right side? If so, it could be appendicitis.; March 4, 2010 at 10:31 AM
kristin said...: I like habitat - I have done that once through a company I used to work for but I didn't get to meet the family or see pics of the finished project or anything.

I have thought about Red Cross b/c when I was down in Galveston I volunteered at a shelter every day and we had a student that was sent to Louisiana b/c she was part of the coast guard or similar.

I just need to get back to volunteering. My problem is LM - I either need him to come along or find someone to watch him. My family doesn't understand my need and I feel uncomfortable asking them.

Hmmmm.....thanks guys!; March 4, 2010 at 10:32 AM
kristin said...: Morning AP! What is on your agenda today?

Corinne - I don't know what side, I'm trying to visualize how he was laying and where he had the ice but for the life of me, I can't.; March 4, 2010 at 10:36 AM
kristin said...: oh, and AP how are you feeling?; March 4, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Lindsay said...: You may be able to find a small organization that would let you bring him. When Chloe was a baby, I just set up the play pen and helped out while Grayson played. Then when Chloe became a toddler and Grayson was in preschool, it got a little harder, so I cut back, but now I'm ready to get back into the swing of things. A lot of organizations realize that mothers of young children have a lot to contribute, so they are cool with bringing the kids along. I think especially if you find a charity where kids are their main focus. My organization provides free clothing to school aged kids, so kids are a passion for everyone who volunteers there, which made mine even more accepted.; March 4, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Anonymous said...: AP- It's called MrPropre Home Therapy and the fragrance is Grapefruit & Green Tea. I think MrPropre is MrClean in the US but I don't know if they carry that product in America because I know the rules concerning detergents vary from country to country.

It smells great, though :); March 4, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Lisa said...: 'AP, I thought your “shame” question/rant was a wee bit harsh. But you warned us you were in a foul mood. :-) For what it's worth, I blame the baby boomers, who, for whatever reason, eschewed the good parenting they got in favor of “liberal” parenting that is not responsibility-based."

I don't think I was harsh...shame is an underrated emotion these days and I think it should make a comeback. I do agree with what you said here, though. It did seem to all start with the boomer generation but I can't seem to pinpoint what specific thing started it, if anything.

Glad you're feeling better!

I'm echoing everyone else here about poverty and squalor right here in our own country. It doesn't make for reading as interesting as going to Africa, though. Here's my take on that...I'd bet the majority of Mck's readers (in fact, the majority of most mom-blogges' readers) are white and that variety of white people don't want to see a bunch of poor white or brown kids. It's not good enough for them. They want to see poor, very dark black kids with flies on their noses and distended bellies massed around a white Christian woman who has come to save them so they can feel *really* self-righteous about their $20 donation.

I guess maybe that one needs an "oopsie daisy...I said that?" added on.; March 4, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Muliebrity said...: Sarah, Hang in there, sister. We have our own set of problems here that do not make for a barrel of laughs, so while I can't directly relate, I feel you on more than a few husband related points.; March 4, 2010 at 10:44 AM
kristin said...: Just read MWoP - yeah, not to thrilled about JM's new post :)

I just read We Are That Family - so much about the child she met and the home she visited with just a brief mention about her child at home.

Yeah, Lindsay, I probably need to find something that is geared towards kids.; March 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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kristin said...: Hey Taiya! Why lurking? Come join the masses :)

Did yu read JM's latest post? What are your thoughts?; March 4, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Muliebrity said...: I once did a volunteer trip to the poorest county in the US on a Lakota Reservation. There is was lack of jobs and opportunities. In Africa, it is undeveloped and politically charged. I believe there is quite a difference. I think that the tribes in Africa should be modernized, only if they want to, not because we think they need to be. Africa needs to be safe for woman and children and I think the should have access to clean water and vaccines.; March 4, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Anonymous said...: AP, I think you hit the nail on the head. I totally agree.; March 4, 2010 at 10:51 AM
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Anonymous said...: Hi Taiya! (And comments on names are NEVER useless! I'm obsessed with names myself :) )

AP- I totally agree with what you said re: white mommy bloggers & readers and poverty.

Kristin- What's the link to We Are That Family?; March 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Lisa said...: Corinne, that cleaner sounds wonderful! I know Mr. Clean doesn't have that scent here or I'd have bought it already. I did find a gardenia scented cleaner the other day and used it over the whole house before the HFH came. It smelled *so good in here.; March 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Lindsay said...: Thanks Taiya! We figured at least there wouldn't be a whole lot of Graysons out there. We actually tried to pick unpopular names for all our boys, but when we got a daughter we picked a totally trendy name. Don't know why!

Is your daughter feeling better? (I wasn't keeping notes, but I call my kids snot buckets when they're sick, too!); March 4, 2010 at 10:53 AM
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T@iy@ said...: She is feeling so much better! In turn Mommy is feeling better. It's so nice to sleep at night again!; March 4, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Muliebrity said...: Taiya, We are having the same problem. I have a few girl names that I love, but hubby isn't feeling them. He likes the name Rowen and that is just not rolling off my tongue.; March 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Lindsay said...: I think it wouldn't have quite the same impact if some of these mommy bloggers went and volunteered at the local Y during their Invest in Youth campaign and helped inner city youth. It's just not shiny and flashy. Even though, I just found out that $5/month can keep one kid in the after school program and off the street or help needy children get swimming lessons. That's something pretty important, too.; March 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Lisa said...: Taiya, it's fine to comment or not - whatever feels best to you but now I'm curious about your brother.; March 4, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Anonymous said...: AP- Gardenia cleaner...that sounds great. We have so many different scents at home, it's crazy. Everytime I go grocery shopping, I buy a new one. If you ever see me in a store, I'll be smelling the cleaning products ;-)

Taiya- I sometimes lurk on the babynames.com board, need name advice section. They have great discussions about names going on there.
Oh and try nymbler.com. Cool site.; March 4, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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Lisa said...: "Even though, I just found out that $5/month can keep one kid in the after school program and off the street or help needy children get swimming lessons. That's something pretty important, too."

It really is, Lindsay. What programs are these through...any you can share here? I admit, I'm a strong believer in not wasting money, even on people.; March 4, 2010 at 11:04 AM
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kristin said...: wearethatfamily.com

Taiya - no worries!

Lindsay - on the grandfather front, my aunt e-mailed me and says that grandpa likes to expand on his problems and also doesn't get all the info. So for now, apparently he has not scheduled the surgery. My uncle was down there and went to talk to the doctor with my grandpa but ended up my grandpa didn't have an appt and doc wasn't around so they talked to a nurse.

It's up in the air right now, all they know is it is cancer and he needs surgery.

Thanks for asking.; March 4, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Muliebrity said...: "I admit, I'm a strong believer in not wasting money, even on people."

Just on late fees. ::snicker::

*only snickering because I have recently doled out a few myself.; March 4, 2010 at 11:07 AM
kristin said...: oh, and AP - mail!; March 4, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Muliebrity said...: Taiya, Not the biggest fan, for myself that is, of names ending in the "lee" or "e" sound. Coming from a person who's names ends in an "e" sound and current fav baby name ends in "e" sound.; March 4, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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kristin said...: Oh, and my sister just informed me that she is having FREE shipping for Scentsy for the month of March!

Her info is on my blog or you can e-mail me and I'll send it to you. She says you just have to e-mail her your order.

Thanks!; March 4, 2010 at 11:10 AM
T@iy@ said...: Mulie- same here. Not big on the "e" endings.; March 4, 2010 at 11:11 AM
T@iy@ said...: Kristin- love the zebra butt on your blog! :D; March 4, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Also, if the popularity of names is something important to you (i.e. not using a name that is too common), you can check names popularity on this site:

http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/; March 4, 2010 at 11:16 AM
kristin said...: lol - thanks Taiya! I actually took that at the zoo a few weeks back! :); March 4, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Anonymous said...: Kristin - Thanks for the link :); March 4, 2010 at 11:18 AM
kristin said...: WOW! I just looked at DetzelPretzel's pics! I see a few pics of Kristen and of one of the other guys with the kids, but hmmmm....no JM!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/detzelpretzel/sets/72157623424750539/

It astonishes me that she didn't mention or give any background really about Compassion or the fact that she was sponsoring a child. She is selfish and all about her. Heaven forbid the sheeple send money to these people and not her.; March 4, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Lisa said...: Corinne, you're really my daughter, aren't you? ;-) We have two lines of cleaners here, Fabuloso and Festival, that come in the best scents! I get so darn excited when they make a new one.; March 4, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Lisa said...: ""I admit, I'm a strong believer in not wasting money, even on people."

Just on late fees. ::snicker::"

THAT WAS MEAN!
And totally justified, dammit.; March 4, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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kristin said...: SW - I was going to make your roast today but I woke up late and after hearing a sick SO, I figured I will try tomorrow since I should have prepped the night before and I didn't. I also had to pack LM's lunch which I usually do the night before also and didn't.

I do have all the ingredients though.; March 4, 2010 at 11:24 AM
kristin said...: I hate to do this again but AP - did you see where I said you have e-mail?; March 4, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Angie said...: Kristin, I hope the roast turns out good. AP's suggestion to use onion soup mix in lieu of some of the seasoning is a good idea too. I forgot that I sometimes do that.; March 4, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Angie said...: "I hate to do this again but AP - did you see where I said you have e-mail?"

LOL Kristin! Lord have mercy, don't you think the SIP lurkers are snickering at that? Good times!; March 4, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Lisa said...: Taiya, I think there are many, many people like your brother. If you're going to preach it, though, then *do something about it, I agree. And if I were you, I'd not limit the picking to just him. ;-); March 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Lisa said...: I think I'm going to purposely not answer Kristin so that she can keep asking. ;-); March 4, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Lisa said...: Jill, are you out there? Was just thinking of you and wondering how things are. How did the memorial service go?; March 4, 2010 at 11:33 AM
kristin said...: You guys are mean, really really mean!

See if I try to be nice!

<---------POUTING!; March 4, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Anonymous said...: "Corinne, you're really my daughter, aren't you? ;-)"

Be careful, AP! CK said that I am all hers! LOL:-D

I'm totally NOT checking the websites of the cleaning supplies brands you mentioned. LOL :P; March 4, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Shannon said...: Ok seriously do you people know what you did to me last night???!!

Now I realize that many of you life in Eastern Time but I live in Pacific. I am on here last night and reading about how tired you all are. I had to put the computer down and decided to play some video games to wake me back up....Yeah didnt work!!!!

I was passed out dead to the world at 8 freaking 30 last night!!!! And I only woke up about 45 minutes ago. That is not something that ever happens LOL; March 4, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Muliebrity said...: Sorry, AP! (slaps own hand); March 4, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Angie said...: Wow, Shannon! It sounds like you needed a good rest. I've been sleeping looonng nights too. Last night asleep before 9:30, slept until 7:00. Amazing what good a triple dose of Nyquil can do!; March 4, 2010 at 11:42 AM
kristin said...: Triple dose! Yikes!

Shannon it does sound like you needed some rest, sometimes that "thinking" thing is exhausting!

Oh and the DetzelPretzel that is on the trip, I really like his photography style.

http://thisisreverb.com/; March 4, 2010 at 11:44 AM
My Sparkling Life said...: Morning girls!; March 4, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Muliebrity said...: "Amazing what good a triple dose of Nyquil can do!"

Get any good closed eye visuals, SW? ;-); March 4, 2010 at 11:47 AM
kristin said...: Morning HiT! Are you enjoying the fabulous weather we are having?; March 4, 2010 at 11:47 AM
My Sparkling Life said...: I am! It sucks to be at work. Had yesterday off for my nephew's birthdasy and enjoyed every minute of the sunshine!; March 4, 2010 at 11:48 AM
kristin said...: Very cool! I so do not want to be working!; March 4, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Shannon said...: Morning HiT.

Yes I think I really did need that extra sleep. It is amazing how all that school stuff and stressing about it all just kinda hit me like a ton of bricks yesterday and then I sleep for 12 hours LOL.; March 4, 2010 at 11:52 AM
My Sparkling Life said...: My co-worker has been a bee-atch all week and she's killing me. Glad it's almost Friday.

BTW, I love the fact that JM used the whole "entitlement" attitude in her last post. Funny, that we talked about that just a few days ago. Suspicious timing.; March 4, 2010 at 11:52 AM
My Sparkling Life said...: Shannon: I would kill to sleep 12 hours. I don't sleep longer than 1-2 hours without waking; have bad insomnia. So glad you got lots of sleep!; March 4, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Shannon said...: I read JM's latest post and had to laugh. It was humorous to me that things like "broken" were mentioned so many times. How many times has it been said that we really hope that she is broken and sees what real struggle and pain are and how we hoped this trip would do that for her?

Honestly I have a hard time buying that she has been effected by their struggles on a level of compassion as opposed to how it effects her. Especially when the people are hardly mentioned in her post.; March 4, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Shannon said...: Thanks HiT....generally I am thrilled if I get like 6 hours of sleep....apparently the key is passing out dead to the world early not expecting to 'sleep in' since I was awake at my normal 730-8 LOL; March 4, 2010 at 11:58 AM
My Sparkling Life said...: It's all for show. What else was she going to say?; March 4, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Angie said...: Bragging here, I've gone for well over a week without reading a word of JM's! Didn't even read the RV small penis post! Woohoo!; March 4, 2010 at 12:04 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: Yeah for you SW! I'm still trying to burn RV's post out of my brain. I just can't help but watch the trainwreck that is JM.; March 4, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Shannon said...: LOL SW you are awesome!!!

Did anyone else notice that this post sure sounds a lot like the one she did a while back about how Stellan's illness affected her?

Ya know the one with all the 'raw' emotion all about Jennifer? Yeah she sounded broken then too but was able to get over it pretty darn quickly.; March 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Muliebrity said...: Even though I was on her BF 24/7, I hardly ever when to her blog. She once "outed" my blog (aka: linked my blog on her blog post) and I didn't know it for 2 days until one of my IRL friends asked if that was me on JM's blog. It was kind of crazy.; March 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM
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Muliebrity said...: Talking about the weather in BF. Nothing big, but I did try and read he blog more often after that.; March 4, 2010 at 12:15 PM
kristin said...: Oh HiT - I feel your pain, ho-worker is such a witch with a capital B!

uggggghhhhhhhhh!; March 4, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Shannon said...: I hate jobs where I have to work with THAT person.....too many times I have had THAT coworker and I just wanted to show them the proper uses for duct tape.; March 4, 2010 at 12:28 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: Shannon: LOL! I have had to bite my tongue so many times. She's the one that ALWAYS needs help when she gets overwhelmed. Tuesday she almost threw a temper tantrum. I'm NOT sorry that I am efficient and can get my job done but I refuse to help someone who shows such poor time management skills.; March 4, 2010 at 12:34 PM
kristin said...: Yeah, she comes in and says, "do you have covers for MY job for David" - its been discussed, because she is territorial that these jobs are Kraftsman jobs and there is no such thing as mine or yours, but it goes in one ear and out the other. She just said it so rudely.

The construction manager gave me some covers and just said to give them to this guy when he came and I said okay.

Whatever! She is just annoying!; March 4, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Shannon said...: UGGGGG so a slacker and a possessive ignorant type.....wooohooo you gals are soooooo lucky :(; March 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Shannon said...: One of the tutors at the community college I used to attend had some fabulous sayings. My favorite was, "Your failure to plan does not make it my EMERGENCY!"; March 4, 2010 at 12:39 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: Yes. I definitely need the duct tape most days.; March 4, 2010 at 12:39 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: Shannon: I love that! I am so going to use that today!; March 4, 2010 at 12:42 PM
kristin said...: That is why I no longer sit in the back with her or one day I would say something and we would end up in a knock down drag down.

She is very selfish and never, ever goes out of her way for anyone, especially the owners.

Okay, enough bitching and complaining.

HiT - yeah, poor time management - her fault, not yours.

I know I spend a lot of time here but I can multi-task and if someone needs something, it gets done.; March 4, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Shannon said...: Please HiT use it....post it on your station....get it tattooed on your forehead LOL if it gets the point across that it is not up to YOU to get her job done then it will all be worth it.; March 4, 2010 at 12:44 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: Shannon: I am typing it up as we speak and plastering it to my wall.; March 4, 2010 at 12:46 PM
kristin said...: Anyone here live in Missouri - my brother in law and his band (or should I say the band he plays in) will be in Joplin tomorrow and Columbia on Saturday!

This is for the Red Dirt Hurricane Tour

Guitars Country Bar on Friday

Snorty Horse Saloon on Saturday - http://www.snortyhorse.com/; March 4, 2010 at 12:53 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: LOL! The Snorty Horse!; March 4, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Shannon said...: Nice HiT maybe she will get the point :); March 4, 2010 at 12:56 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: I attached it to my file cabinet with a No Whining magnet.; March 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM
kristin said...: AWESOME HiT!; March 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Muliebrity said...: Kristen, I live close-ish (Whiteman AFB area), but being pregnant with 2 boys and a deployed husband have kind of put a damper on my rockin urges. Sounds like fun though. What kind of music to they play?; March 4, 2010 at 1:05 PM
Anonymous said...: HiT, do you think it would also work on family members?

*The Snorty Horse!!! HAHAHA! Love it.; March 4, 2010 at 1:08 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: Sandy: LOL!; March 4, 2010 at 1:12 PM
kristin said...: They play Texas Country or Red Dirt - its a bit more "rocker" or "edgy" than traditional Country.

They are really good. If you are on myspace, some of their songs are there and just looked - they have their music on facebook too: http://tiny.cc/t2n6E; March 4, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: Hey everyone.

I have the busiest day on record today. This is, like, the only free 10 minutes I have before M. wakes from her nap. And I spend it with you. ::sighs contentedly::; March 4, 2010 at 2:01 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: Does anyone know what the weather is like in San Antonio/Austin in May?; March 4, 2010 at 2:02 PM
kristin said...: BD - it varies but usually fairly nice, probably humid:

http://www.cityrating.com/citytemperature.asp?City=San+Antonio

http://www.rssweather.com/climate/Texas/San%20Antonio/

high chance of rain (for May) but you never know with this damn texas weather.

Are you looking at a vacation there?

It's nice, the river walk, sea world, etc.; March 4, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Bd!

Here's what I found on wikipedia re:weather in Austin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas#Climate

I have no idea how reliable this is, though.; March 4, 2010 at 2:09 PM
kristin said...: Austin is nice too, lots of stuff to do outdoors there.

Plus 6th street.; March 4, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Life full of bRATS said...: Having a sad day guys.. it's a wonder how clichey people can be, even as adults. I'm amazed at how many people say things with no consideration for someone elses feelings. Floored really.; March 4, 2010 at 2:11 PM
kristin said...: What's up LFoB?

Do i need to open a can of whoop a$$?

Sorry you are having a sad day!; March 4, 2010 at 2:14 PM
kristin said...: Oh, I have a new post up. Nothing exciting - just thought I'd share.; March 4, 2010 at 2:16 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: What happened, LFoB?

Kristin, we might be going to San Antonio; my FIL is consulting on a job there, and misses his granddaughters. I agree to go on the condition that Mr. BD and I get to go to Austin for a night or two, by ourselves, no kids. We can go whenever we want, and we were thinking about May because there's no way in Hell I'm going to Texas in the summer. 5 Summers in New Orleans cured me of THAT. But Mr. BD insists it's not humid there. I think he's full of shit. I just needed some proof. :); March 4, 2010 at 2:19 PM
TxMissie said...: I am trying to catch up here.Hubbs is going back to work tomorrow after over 8 months at home.They told him the 15th which left time to find a car but we are in a rush now...
AP
will answer in a bit; March 4, 2010 at 2:20 PM
Angie said...: Dkmissie, congrats for you and your husband!

I just got back from lunch with clients. Only had one embarrassing coughing fit, so that was good. Now I want a nap.; March 4, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: SW, I too want to nap. I'm going to have to make some more coffee.; March 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM
kristin said...: What was for lunch SW? Sorry for the coughing!

Yeah DK!; March 4, 2010 at 2:28 PM
kristin said...: It's always humid in TX, even when its cold. I think a little north it isn't quite so bad though, down here it sucks!; March 4, 2010 at 2:29 PM
TxMissie said...: did I mention we are getting more snow..after it just all melted !?!; March 4, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Angie said...: Lunch was about four bites of a cobb salad, the rest of which is in the fridge.

Boo for more snow, DK!; March 4, 2010 at 2:37 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: Is is bad that I am purposely doing my work slow so I don't have to help my ho-worker?; March 4, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Angie said...: HiT, it is most definitely not bad. In fact, in my world view, it is good.; March 4, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Angie said...: I've always thought San Antonio would be a cool place to visit, BD. Definitely not in the summer though. I'd go in April.; March 4, 2010 at 2:42 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: San Antonio is very nice in the Spring.; March 4, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: HiT: no judgement here.

I now want a cobb salad; the two pieces of toast with hummus and baba ganouj are not cutting it. Thanks, SW. :(; March 4, 2010 at 2:44 PM
My Sparkling Life said...: I had Chicken spring rolls with peanut sauce and I am still hungry. Have been craving frozen yougurt.; March 4, 2010 at 2:45 PM
TxMissie said...: San Antonio is awesome.On our second trip "home" Hubby and I went there and he loved the River Walk.; March 4, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: SW:

We were thinking about April, but the tickets are more expensive because of spring break/Easter. Mr. BD's parents are paying, but we don't want to stick them with $1500 if we can help it. Because I am NOT holding M. for the flight. Been there, done that, been kicked and pinched way too much.; March 4, 2010 at 2:46 PM
kristin said...: No judging here either!

BD - do you plan on going to seaworld? I want to take LM soon. Fiesta Texas is also there.; March 4, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: My dad was born in Victoria, TX and they lived in San Antonio, so I'm eager to see it. And I miss living in a town with a music scene, so I'm really loving the idea of going there sans kids.

Not sure, Kristin. I'm sure my in-laws have tons of ideas. We have a Sea World here in San Diego, so we might opt to do something else.; March 4, 2010 at 2:51 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: Congrats on husband's job, DK!; March 4, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: Going there referred to Austin, and the music scene there.; March 4, 2010 at 2:52 PM
kristin said...: true - forgot about that! duh!

We did the Riverwalk over the summer and got on one of the boats - omg - it was so hot and crowded.; March 4, 2010 at 2:54 PM
kristin said...: yes, very big music scene.; March 4, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Anonymous said...: I <3 Sea World San Diego.
I'm hoping to convince my parents to go when we're in Calif. this July.

That's totally random, I know.; March 4, 2010 at 2:57 PM
kristin said...: I've only been to the one in San Antonio.

A few of our rescue dolphins are in San Antonio, those rehabbed but not deemed fit by NOAA for release.

Cupid is in MarineLand in California.; March 4, 2010 at 2:58 PM
TxMissie said...: BD I am from Victoria :); March 4, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: Really, DK? I've never even known anyone to know where it was. :)

Grandparents were in the Air Force.; March 4, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Kristin- I thought of something. Can you apply for a job at SeaWorld or something similar?; March 4, 2010 at 3:01 PM
kristin said...: I thought about that and would LOVE to but you have to be in the right place at the right time and "know" someone.; March 4, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: Corine:

Let me know if you come to San Diego. I would meet you for a meal or at least a drink.; March 4, 2010 at 3:02 PM
TxMissie said...: Bd I was born in SA and raised in Victoria :D
gosh I miss texas today; March 4, 2010 at 3:02 PM
kristin said...: Sorry DK!; March 4, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Jennifer-Lynn said...: I'd imagine, DK.

I was born in NY and now live in southern California. And I've never been so happy to live here as when my parents last week, after a massive storm lost their lights, water, heat and phones for four days.; March 4, 2010 at 3:05 PM
Lindsay said...: AP - Just check out your local YMCA - ours right now is having it's Invest In Youth Campaign and there are all sorts of giving levels. You can give one time or monthly or whatever works for you. I don't know if the campaign is held at the same time nationally or not. Our branch wants to raise $165,000 to cover scholarships for all the kids who are on waiting lists for camps, sports, and afterschool care. We are members for the gym, so we are just going to have an extra $5 taken out with our membership fees monthly. It's not a whole lot, but it's what we can do right now.

Going back to lurking, now :); March 4, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Anonymous said...: Kristin- Gotcha. I hope you'll be able to do it someday, though. *fingers crossed*

Bd- I'll let you know if I come to San Diego :); March 4, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Angie said...: Favorite Huffington Post headline of the day: "Jon Gosselin's Playgirl Offer Is Small, Like His Penis"; March 4, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Lindsay- Don't lurk so much! Talk with us :)

I am in love with SoCal. It took my sister and myself a year to convince my parents that the 12 hours flight was totally worth it...Can't wait to be there this Summer.
Plus, the weather is just perfect there.; March 4, 2010 at 3:13 PM
kristin said...: Yes Lindsay, do come out and play :)

I have been to San Fran once for about 2 days and loved it. I really would like to come visit again. I want to go to the San Diego Zoo.; March 4, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Angie said...: My sister lives in SoCal and would never, ever come back to Alabama. She absolutely loves it there. The weather is perfection. She has one of those ideal California back yards with a pool and palm trees and orange trees with fruit on them. I plan to retire at her house. We'll be kicking her husband out, at some point.; March 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Angie said...: And by "never, ever come back to Alabama," I mean she would never move back. She visits a couple of times a year. She's always happy to go back though! Her girls are 12 and 14 and are old enough now that she drops them off at Disneyland for a few hours at a time by themselves. They have season tickets and have a blast together.; March 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Anonymous said...: SW- That line is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!

Yeah. SoCal is the dream. The host family I stayed with had a wonderful house in Laguna Beach with an ocean view, a jacuzzi and peach trees in their backyard. Perfection. Sigh.; March 4, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Angie said...: A beach view? Wow, that's neat, Corinne! My sister definitely doesn't have a beach view. She's in Santa Ana.; March 4, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Anonymous said...: SW- That was the view from their house:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=30477426&id=1077196479

Sigh.

My sister stayed with a family in Santa Ana. She loved it, too.; March 4, 2010 at 3:28 PM
kristin said...: Okay - my sister just sent me this:

http://perezhilton.com/2010-03-04-religious-fanatics-want-to-kill-tilikum-the-whale-and-then-some

I think it is ridiculous! Really?

Obviously I have strong opinions on this, mixed too but this is just complete stupidity IMHO.; March 4, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Mck put a new post up on her blog. How can she be moved by the people in Kenya if she spends her time photoshopping a kabajillion pictures?!; March 4, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Kristin- Honestly, I don't think if Tilikum *has to be killed but she obviously can't be a part of Sea World and the likes. Let's face it, she killed 3 people.
I don't know if it'd be possible to send her back to the ocean?

And, stoning a killer whale? Are these people nuts? It would take an awful lot to kill her with stones and that would be pure cruelty. Also, killing the owner? WTF?; March 4, 2010 at 3:40 PM
kristin said...: Right?

I mean it is cruel to house her at Sea World -it is like putting you in a bathtub for 25 years and making you do tricks for food. She is a wild animal and I think once a wild animal, always a wild animal.

I saw something on Jane Velez Mitchell about a Sanctuary off the coast of Brazil - I think something like that would be ideal. Kind of like they do hear on land for animals that have been kept in captivity and the owners no longer want them. Larger areas for them to roam, have "live" food to use hunting insticts, etc.

I agree that after the first incident, they should have kept her off of exhibit and not used her but "tricks" are also a way for them to "think", etc.

But without the likes of SeaWorlds, etc, not many people would actually know much about these animals.

Its a catch 22.; March 4, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Lindsay said...: I don't have much to say today ladies!

Except for I think they should just release the whale back into the wild. No matter what they do, it's going to be inhumane, but she still seems to have hunting instinct, so she might do okay. I *don't think you should stone an orca, or it's owner, though. Just sayin'.; March 4, 2010 at 3:52 PM