tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51921113753634335262011-10-15T12:53:47.946-04:00Musings and Random Thoughts of a Wife and Mother Living Day to Day in SuburbiaDMLDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05340146574306003720noreply@blogger.comBlogger1291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192111375363433526.post-62593674774494883392010-01-21T11:53:00.002-05:002010-01-21T12:29:29.273-05:00

Hello everyone . . . So here I am, 3 months later, looking at the date from my last post and thinking, "Where the hell did 3 months go?" Time flies when you are sleeping. :) I would like to say thanks to everyone for keeping me in their thoughts over the last few months and continuously checking in. Please know that it made me feel so good, every time I checked my email and saw one of your

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As you've all probably been well aware, my posts have become VERY infrequent. I know that it is probably not on the top of questions that must be answered list as to why, for all my bloggy friends out there, but still, I feel the need to at least "briefly" explain.A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy. You know, the sleeping disorder that is stigmatized with people who drop to the

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So although I have been the very bad blogger as of late, I have still browsed the internet occasionally - I mean, come on, a shopper needs to shop, even if it is just perusing her fave shopping spots for a quick minute or two. Anyway, I have discovered a GREAT jewelry sight (handmade of course). Not only does she have some great pieces, but you absolutely MUST check out her prices!!! Lu Shae

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I know I have not been very good about keeping up with not only posting, but the giveaways link as well. I don't really know what it is that I have been so busy doing, but I feel like I just can't get out of my own way lately. I think I just need a break from all the social obligations, facebooking, blogging, coupon searching, form filling, child toting ways of my life for a bit. Anyway, until

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So, if you have been perusing the Great Giveaways link on my sidebar at all (and yes, I know I have to get with it on posting - I have been VERY behind the eight ball this summer) then you probably noticed the link for Peachy King's Lauren Nicole Badge Reel Giveaway.Lauren Nicole has got to be one of my favorite places to shop in the first place and I have to admit that I have bought quite a few

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As you all know, Mr. P has quite a large family. The funny thing is, the people within the family always seem to be changing. Who is married, divorced, had babies, new step-children, etc. etc. etc.For this reason, Mom-In-Law requests a new family photo every so often. And this year was one of those years. As well as a large family photo, she always has 2 other requests. The first is that

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Have you ever noticed that when you take a vacation, you always need a vacation when you get back? It doesn't matter where you go, who you go with, or what you do . . . You are always tired, stressed and just plain strung out when you arrive upon your doorstep. So, I will be spending the next few weeks regrouping, doing laundry and reorganizing from our little trek to "The Rock". Not to

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We are heading to Prudence Island for a little whileOr as I like to refer to it, "The Rock". You see, there is nothing there but houses. No stores, no restaurants, no bars, nothing, nada, zilch. Sometimes it will drive you batty - others - just what the Dr. ordered.Arriving can get a little frazzling - you see, the only way to get there is by boat, and if the seas are not cooperating, it can be

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Last night I was invited to a dinner for the non-profit organization I used to work for. Because I was a part of a very special program, it is very close to my heart. I was very saddened to learn that things do not look good for our program in the little old state of RI as far as funding is going. I decided to write a letter to our local papers and magazines in hopes of spreading the word and

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Please excuse my absence as of late. It has just been a whirlwind of activity in our little corner of the universe. Will update soon.

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Oh where to begin? So many updates and happenings, I really don't know where to start or what to say. I guess I'll just dive in and see where it takes me. So here goes . . .You'll be happy to know that Eldest Cherub is still alive. I did not kill him, although I did look into a few of our homicide laws and have prepared a statement in my defense . . . just in case . . . I JEST!! Really,

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Yes, my friends, you just may possibly see this headline soon. Eldest Cherub (and I use the term Cherub very loosely right now) is a big fan of Air Soft Guns. Sometimes I worry about him, and wonder if he will be the child that turns terrorist later on in life. He loves his guns, he has a complete arsenal that includes everything from handguns to shotguns to automatic weapons and he takes care

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Mr. P's GalleryIf you have read some of my past posts, then you are all very well aware of how much I hate this recession. Although Mr. P is still busy, his larger accounts have cut WAY back. Unfortunately, the first thing to go in this economy has been the big spending on advertising with many of our clients. We have been busy little beavers, trying to drum up new work and have actually

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So, as it goes in the world of Me and Mr. P, our smelly septic saga continues. As you read in my last post about our lovely leachfield, we thought that our Power-Super Shock Miracle Cure was working. This was after our three out of 5 sunny days that we have had in the month of June. I suppose that it is not the fault of the procedure we are trying, but the fact that Mother Nature seems to be

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If you're anything like me, then your pets rank right up there with your children. My lovely Little Miss B has brought us more joy in the last year than words could ever express. She is sweet and lovable. She is quirky and fun. And just like my Dear Cherubs, I want her to have only the best.Little Miss B is one stylish pup and a very spoiled one at that. She has more collars and matching

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The saying, "They don't make them like they used to" is so very true.  We have lived in our house for 13 years.  It was supposed to be the "transitional" house.  You know, the one you live in until you can afford what you really want.  But as it goes, we fell in love with the area, the people, and yes, even the school system is quite good.  We decided to stay. In the years we have lived here, we

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Nothing beats the perfect beach day in New England.  The cloudless, blue sky, hot and steamy, life is good, by the water weather that summer brings.  I miss this.  It seems to me that in the last 2 or 3 years, these perfect New England days have been few and far between.  We have had plenty of cold.  Lots of snow.  And definitely more than our fair share of rain.  Where are those beautiful

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RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!That's all folks . . . 

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Came across this today while surfing online (it is from listology.com) - it made me laugh out loud - probably because I was trying to imagine myself ACTUALLY doing any of these things. Hope it makes you laugh too.How To Be Annoying In An ElevatorWhen there's only one other person in the elevator, tap them on the shoulder and then pretend it wasn't you.Push the buttons and pretend they give you a

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First off, I'd like to say thank you so much to Pretty Personal Gifts.blogspot for sending me the One Lovely Blog Award.  Not that I really deserve it, because I feel like I have been such a bad blogger as of late.  But I appreciate the gesture anyway . . .   And just for that, I'd like to put in a little plug for her amazing retail store, Pretty Personal Gifts, they carry so many great and

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New England's weatherContinues to jestPollen aboundsSo clogged I can't restCold, snow then some rainNow trees are in bloom"When will this end?"I think, full of gloom.I tell Mr. PI hate living hereHe smiles that smile"When we retire, my dear."Retirement seemsSo far, far awayHow can I live hereFor many more days?Summer it seems Gets shorter and lessI spend less time sunbathingAnd more such a

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A Good Mother . . . Is StrictEspecially compared to "everyone else's mother"She expects FULL potential and won't settle for anything lessIs SoftGenerous with praise when she catches her children doing something rightShe feels and shares happiness and pain EVERY DAY of her children's livesIs the resident Cook, Cleaning Lady, LaundressShe provides a balanced diet, a roof over her children's heads

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Fantabulously Frugal is hosting 31, yes 31 days of amazing Giveaways. Click here to check them all out and enter - as well as learn about some great deals that are out there right now.

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If simplicity in style is your thing, then check out this link.  The Hip Hostess is hosting a Giveaway with Gems by Em.  Head on over and leave your comment to enter.  While you are there, make sure to check out the Gems by Em Etsy Shop and see all the other beautiful pieces she has to offer. This Giveaway ends May 31, winners will be announced on June 2.Check out these beads!  The Giveaway Diva

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Mr. P and I were having a conversation about one of the lovely blogs I have found recently and was reading. I was telling him that she had 2 children VERY far apart in age. This got us discussing friends and family members with same. As most of our conversations usually do, this one took a quite circuitous route through many, many topics - from age difference in siblings, how old is too old to

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Check out Lauren Nicole Gifts - yet again, hosting another great Giveaway - Head on over before Midnight on May 7 and you could win this gorgeous "Loose Lilly" Bag. If you entered the Body Shop Giveaway from Fabulous Fun Finds and didn't win, NEVER FEAR . . . You now have a second chance at that great gift basket! Click here to get to Mama's Money Savers and enter. Giveaway deadline is May 11.

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Click here to enter to win the above necklace with matching earrings.  Giveaway ends April 30 at midnight.Or here to get to Youniquelychic to win the below set.  Beautiful Rose and Vitrail Swarovski Crystals.  OOh-La-La!  Giveaway ends May 3.

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Ok, maybe not the masses, but for the 1 or 2 readers that occasionally click my way.A while back, our family ventured out to try a new Italian Restaurant. It was one of those little, out of the way, dumpy-divey kind of places that has AMAZING Italian food. Anyway, they had the cafe candles in the wine bottles as decor on the center of each table and Littlest Cherub thought this was just

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And last but not least . . . Grosgrain Fabulous is also giving away not one, but three Art Nest Pincushion Rings. Click the below link to see them and enter.I have to admit, I really would have no use for one of these, as I am soooo not domestic by any stretch of the imagination and have no idea what I would ever use a pincushion for, but . . . they are so cool and wild looking, I still want

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Grosgrain Fabulous is apparently getting her friends in on the giveaway action as well. Her 2 friends over at Swanki Hats are offering up the following Swanki Hats Giveaway. Just click the link below . . . Giveaway ends May 6.Swanki Hats GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

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Simple Skirts GIVEAWAY!!!!Be sure not to leave your little one out in the cold. Grosgrain Fabulous is giving away the cutest skirts for girls too. Skirt fits girls, ages 3-6. Giveaway ends May 3. Just click on the Simply Skirts GIVEAWAY link above to enter.

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What a great Mother's Day gift to yourself. . . Grosgrain Fabulous is giving away an adorable picnic frock. Click on the Picnic Frock link below to enter and also to check out her other great stuff (and more giveaways to boot!) Giveaway ends May 8.Picnic Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

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Muffy Martini and The Preppy Princess have joined forces and are hosting an amazing Lilly Party Pack, yes friends, I said "Lilly", giveaway. You know the drill. Click here to see all the rules! But hurry, you only have until Friday.Also, poor Pink Cupcake apparently doesn't know her size, and to the benefit of the rest of us out here in blogger's world is hosting a Ball & Buck T-shirt Giveaway

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It is official - I am the World's Meanest Mom!  And Mr. P is the World's Meanest Dad!As you might recall, in a previous post, I had written about the fact that I have been particularly cranky lately.  My crankiness is due a little bit to the drudgery of daily life, a lot to do with the terrible weather the lovely New England "Spring" brings us, but mostly because my Dear Cherubs have been

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I told you all that I would continue to post about the Great Giveaways I find, I just didn't think it would be so soon. Anyhoo, Preppy Paper Girl posted about some Great Giveaways this week, one of which is a monogrammed beach pail from My Monogrammed Tahoe. The pails are soooo cute! Click here to enter to win one and mention that Preppy Paper Girl sent you and she will throw in a free set of

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Although I love posting about all the great Giveaways I find out here in blogland and will continue to do so on a regular basis ( I mean, come on, who doesn't love free stuff?) That is not why I started blogging. I've been thinking about how I have not done a "real" post in a while and I can tell you, it is not because I have run out of things to say. I actually started this blog a little over

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OK, so I was all ready to attempt a "Real" post today, as it has been quite the time since I actually had to think about what to write. BUT . . . as usual, I decided to browse through my Good Reads first and lo and behold, guess what I found?! More Giveaways! Check out the Giveaways below and be sure to head on over and enter for the great gifts being offered. Happy Reading and Good Luck . . .

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Thank God for Giveaways!  As you have all probably noticed, I have had nothing to say lately and at least these fabulous Giveaways keep me blogging!  The following are just a few that I've found today . . . Win one of these awesome monogrammed towels.  Misadventures of a Newlywed has these great towels listed on her April 15 post.  I know EVERYBODY could use one of these this summer.  Giveaway

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Check out the giveaway over at Etiquette With Miss Janice.Can you believe it? Gucci shoes. These giveaways only get better and better. I can't believe they are the only things I have actually been posting about lately. Maybe I should go into the "Giveaway Link" business. The sad, but very true fact is that with all these giveaways I have posted about, can you believe that I have not actually

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Another fabulous giveaway!!   Magnolias, Marriage and Manhattan is giving away the cutest preppy necklaces to 5, yes ladies, 5 lucky winners.Click here or on her link under Good Reads to visit and leave a comment to enter.  Giveaway ends April 9!  Good Luck!

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My Flop Flopz is having another adorable giveaway.  Click here and leave a comment on her post letting her know that DMLD from Getting Here from There sent you.  Hurry - contest ends tomorrow at 8 p.m.

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Click on over to Misadventures of a Newlywed and leave a comment on her post to win this adorable Kate Spade book.  But hurry, giveaway ends tomorrow at noon!

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Thank you to Jessica over at Gifting Gumshoe, not only does she help spend all my money with her great shopping finds, but she is sweet and always entertaining.  She has sent me this friends award.Here are the rules:  Tag eight bloggers that aim to find and be friends.  Bloggers that are exceedingly charming and are not interested in self-aggrandizement.  Our hope is that when the ribbon of these

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Muffy Martini is having a great giveaway.  Pop on over using this link (or on the link to her site under Good Reads) to leave a comment on her post and a chance to win this adorable necklace.   Giveaway ends April 4!

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Check out this adorable giveaway from Lilly P Wannabe. She has paired up with My Pair Tree for this one. Click on this link or on the Lilly P Wannabe link at the right under Good Reads. But hurry, winners will be picked April 3.

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THIS ECONOMY IS KILLING ME!Mr. P and I own a small business.  It is a Photography Studio/Production House.  We do Photography and Graphic Design.  Anything you want - brochures, catalogs, websites - soup to nuts.  Photography, Graphic Design, Typesetting, Printing . . . you name it.To toot Mr. P's horn, he is very good at what he does.  He is reasonably priced and has one of the best eye's for

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All Things Southern and Preppy is having a great giveaway . . . click here or on the link under Great Giveaways on the right to see the great bag sets (you get to choose your colors) AND the cute magnetic boards with removable monogram or name. But hurry, March 17th is the dealine - winner will be announced on her blog on the 18th.

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I believe that I have posted before that I am a low maintenance friend. I don't expect too much, too often of the friends I surround myself with, and I prefer to have friends that are low maintenance as well.Although I try to give 100% to the people in my life, I oftentimes just don't have it in me. Life gets in the way. The people I hear about that can juggle work, home, friendships, aging

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So it hit almost 60 degrees today in good old RI. I know that you are all thinking - that is so great, we are pretty sick of you complaining about the weather up there. It was a beautiful day and warm enough that I didn't want to be pent up in the lovely abode. Again, don't see a problem with this? Well, this was the problem - although it was so nice out, there is still about a foot of snow on

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Ok, here's the deal . . . If you love to customize everything, like me - yes, I admit it, I would have my monogram etched on Dear Hubby and Cherubs if I could . . . then this is the giveaway for you!Preppy Monogrammed Gifts is giving away, NOT 1, BUT 6 set of decal monograms. You can choose the size and font - use them for your car, wall, lamps, cell phone, or anything and everything else you

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Another giveaway - what did I tell you about it being the month for giveaways? This time you can choose one of four adorable totes, courtesy of The Preppy Princess - and the best part is that these totes aren't even available at their online store yet, so you would be the first to own one! Click this link, or the one under Great Giveaways to the right and be sure to enter before March 9.

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Yes my friends, it is absolutely true!  Another Giveaway - I guess it is just the month for great gifts and giveaways!  Farm Chicks is having a surprise giveaway.  Follow this link to enter and to get some links to see if you can figure out what the surprise may be.  But hurry, the deadline is Thursday, March 5.  

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I am sure you all know the people that are constantly in search of their mission here on earth. They believe that they are here for some reason, for some greater good, to make a difference or a fingerprint on Society before they die.I am not one of those people. I am quite clear as to why I was put on earth. The reasons are as follows:Why I Am Here - According to Dear Hubby and ChildrenTo do

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The Gifting Gumshoe is having another giveaway. She has teamed up with The Posh Palmetto and is giving away an adorable boxed note set. The set includes everything the Uberprep will need for her Thank Yous and Thinking of Yous. To check out the cute set and enter her giveaway, follow this link and follow the instructions. The deadline is March 9 and the winner will be announced March 10.

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As you can see, I've had much more time on my hands than usual. This has led me to the click, click, clicking my way through links from the sites in my good reads. Stumbled upon a great blog that is having a Vera Bradley cosmetics case giveaway. Even better, she is filling it with treats. Click this link and leave a comment to enter or click on The View From My Shoes under good reads to the

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I AM CRANKY!I woke up this morning and I am crankier than I have ever been.  Why am I so cranky?  I am cranky because I am tired of looking out my window at dead, brown shrubs, trees and grass (or worse, snow).  I am tired of putting socks on first thing because my feet are so damn cold.  I am tired of shaking and shivering as I step out of the shower.  And I am tired of wearing a gazillion and 3

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Another fabulous Lilly giveaway is going on over at The Preppy Princess. They are giving away adorable Lilly coffee mugs and a really great mousepad too. Click here to link to the post and leave a comment. And while you are over there, be sure to check out their other great products!

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While clicking my way through my "Good Reads" and following a few links out there in blogland, I was directed to a blog I had not seen recently.  It is cute and fun and even better, she is hosting a Lilly Stationary Giveaway!All you have to do, is click this link (or find Preppy Little Dress under my Good Reads to the right) and go to PLD's 300th Post Giveaway from February 25, 2009 and leave a

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I had my annual physical yesterday.  And it made me laugh.  I love my doctor.  She is always very thorough, doesn't rush me and is (or at least pretends to be) as interested in my emotional and financial states as well as my physical.  It is also great because it is like one-stop shopping.  I can get my physical, pap and most everything else all done within the hour under one roof.  No multiple

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So quick School VacationDid upon us descend"Days off from school,"I thought "When will this end"Skiing is whatWe'd so like to doSo up North we did gowith the kids and our zoo2 families we crammedIn a 3 bed, 2 bath8 people, 2 dogsYou do the mathWith Mr P still recoveringfrom his year ago spillNo skiing for himWith the kids on the hillA grill he did bringTo cook gourmet lunchIn the snow and the

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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE!

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Last night, I finally had time to catch up on some of my favorite blog reads. I commented on one of Dirty Little Secret's posts. I swear sometimes reading what she writes is like looking in a mirror. Anyway, I decided to scarf the idea of her post and use my comment for today's entry. The title of her post was "Is There A Difference Between Mommy and Servant" and discusses what children should

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Sew Girlie is giving away these adorable totes (I was going to put up a pic, but blogger doesn't want to cooperate today). Email them at info@sewgirlie.com and let them know how you would design your very own tote. Pick out your fabric, ribbon, monogram, etc. let them know what it is and you could be the lucky owner of this fabulous go everywhere tote.The winner will be picked on February 23

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Another great giveaway going on is at Lauren Nicole. Check out the beautiful necklace - and just in time for Valentine's Day! Leave a comment at The Gifting Gumshoe to be entered into the contest. The contest ends February 15 and the winner is drawn February 16. I'd say Good Luck, but I kind of want it for myself :)

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Lilly lovers - Must See!Lilly Pulitzer Stationary GiveawayThe Preppy Princess is having a Lilly mix & match stationary giveaway. Just click on this link and leave a comment to enter! It's just that easy.

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I just finished reading Marley & Me.  I have to say, I was more than a little disappointed.  I have been dying to see the movie from all the hype.  All the people I have spoken to have said it was great.  And, of course, what a tear-jerker it was.  I am not saying that I did not have the tears in my eyes and the lump in my throat at the end of the book.  Because, honestly,  I did.  But, I would

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Having enoughOf the snow and iceWe thought a trip Might be so niceSo off we did goUpon a great whimDown South we did headTo visit some kinBut alas, in our worldWhere nothing goes rightThe weather was frigidWith frost in the nightThe 30's and 40'sDegrees it did showWe were just wonderingWhen it would snowThe cold and the windDid not hinder our funOn Safari we wentTo watch Rhinos runOn airboat we

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Tuesday was the 1 year anniversary of Mr. P's horrific accident. It has been one full year. In that year Mr. P has gone through so much. A recap of events is as follows:10 days on his back in the hospital in New Hampshire - knowing first about his shattered leg and ankle and then about his broken hip.1 day of a hellish ride home to Rhode Island - in a snowstorm with Mr. P drugged beyond

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It feels like forever since I last visited the Blog World.  The Holidays came and went in a whirl and our venture to Ski Country was a success.  Even with the recession looming over our heads, Santa was VERY good to all members of our little brood, even Miss B got presents galore.  The cherubs got most of what they asked for and Mr. P and myself even got a few surprises that were truly wonderful

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    Miss B's best friend, Chloe is ready for the office party.  Can you say egg nog anybody?

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A very dear friend is always telling me that I have to be more optimistic.  He says that I always see the glass half empty.  I was thinking about this recently and decided that I shall remain the pessimist until the day I die.  Why? You ask?  Because it is much more fun and satisfying to be a pessimist than an optimist.  These are some of the reasons why:I always hope for the best, but expect the

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I was so stressed about looking like my dog, I rushed right out to have some alterations made to my appearance.  I think the surgery was very successful.  I now look nothing like the dog and am quite pleased with the results.  Please take a look and let me know what you think. I am mighty pretty - Don't you agree?Photo and special effects done on the new imac.   Pretty cool stuff!

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                                   I'M SCREWED . . . Enough Said

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Eldest sis and family came into town for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  They were spending it with her hubby's family.  Let me say that it is always so difficult for eldest sis when they come home for a visit because they ALWAYS get inundated with old friends and family vying to spend time with her and her darling cherubs.  They come home every summer for an approximate 2-3 week stay.  It is always

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It amazes me how time gets away from you.  Sometimes, I am in awe of how slowly the days pass, while others seem to whizz by in mere minutes.  This time of year is always of the latter variety for me.  I actually was amazed at how long it has been since my last post when I opened up the dear old web today.  Let's see, since my last post, our small brood has successfully celebrated Thanksgiving

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I was just catching up on some of my "Good Reads" and Lo and Behold, guess what I found!  I got the Cool Blog Award because of an amazingly witty caption in a contest I entered. This is what I won Please check out Dad The Dude if you are interested in my brilliance :)  The post was from Saturday, November 15, 2008.  

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So Saturday was Eldest Cherub's big "Guys Only" Birthday Bash.  Newest Sis-In-Law and I took Littlest Cherub and her 3 female cousins to a movie and dinner because we weren't invited to the party (yes, we are girls), leaving Dear Hubby and his 2 eldest Brothers in charge amidst approximately 1 dozen 13 - 14 year old adolescents, dinner to serve, cake to cut, heavy winds and blinding rain.  What

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It's been a bit since my last post, but I have whole-heartedly been trying to get our little brood's lives back to "normal".  Since my last post Little Miss B has been spayed - trying to keep her quiet and calm is proving to be a tremendous feat.  And only 7 more days to go before the sutures come out (Lucky Me). We are still waiting on her second set of x-rays to make some decisions regarding

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Mr P's birthday present to me (my birthday was Sept. 27) finally came in.  I absolutely love it. Yes, I have gotten quite a few of the "You are soooo gay!" comments, but I like what I like.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!Notice that Little Ms. B made the cover too :)

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A very dear friend sent me the following e-mail.  I laughed so hard that I thought I would share it with you.  Happy Reading!ISN'T IT THE TRUTH?When you have to visit a public bathroom, you usually find a line of women, so you smile politely and take your place.  Once it's your turn, you check for feet under the stall doors.  Every stall is occupied.  Finally, a door opens and you dash in, nearly

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Tomorrow we meet with Little Miss B's Orthopedic Surgeon.  I am a little nervous.  Apparently, her left front leg is not growing correctly.  She started walking with a limp (or as I prefer to view it, a "Swagger") about a month ago.  We were back and forth to the vet and started with the diagnosis of sprain and moved up the rungs from there.  Mr. P insists that she wants to be like him with the

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"The Basset is facing the wrong way"     "The Basset needs to sit, not lie down"    "The Basset is on your wrong side"    "You need to turn to the right, not to the left.  The Basset needs to be on the outside".   These are a few of the things we heard last night.  I want to yell "HER NAME IS BEATRICE!"  Little Miss B and I are taking a puppy class.  It is not going well.  I don't think the

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I guess I've been tagged - and yes, it is my very first time!  Funny that I've actually been tagged twice.  I am posting both tags here, so bear with me.  First off, thanks to Thinkinfyou at Writing Quiets The Voice In My Head , I know, a little slow at playing along, but it takes me a while to process things, like the fact that I am supposed to respond :)   After reading her list, I am truly

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Got some pics back from favorite Bro-In-Law's wedding.  Here's a couple of the family.  Keep in mind - NO RETOUCHING or anything has been done yet - just a quick preview of me & mine.We got some nice shots of Me, Mr. P and lovely cherubs.Even one of just me with cherubs.                 Finally got a group shot of the girl grandchildren on dear hubby's side.  And the boys too - Please Note:  Last

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I was looking at dear cherubs yesterday and wondering where all the time went.  I remember when they were babies and I would be so tired that I would gate us all into our family room and try to take a quick nap while still keeping an eye on them.  I would lay there almost unable to move from sheer exhaustion and wish that they were older so life would be a little easier and less exhausting.  Now,

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My Hot Water Heater Broke!This weekend was favorite Bro-in-law's wedding.  In Connecticut.  All Weekend.  We were going to leave Friday, but some unexpected work came dear hubby's way, so we rescheduled everything in order to go Saturday morning.  How strange the way things work out.  Friday morning, littlest cherub and I hit the road to spend the day getting manicures and pedicures for the big

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School photos were yesterday.  Littlest Cherub had a meltdown because it was a gym day and they are not allowed to change their clothes for gym in the sixth grade.  "I can't wear sweats and a T-shirt for picture day""Then wear something else . . .""Mooomm, we're running the mile today!  I CAN'T wear anything else""OK, then wear sweats and a T-shirt""Moooooommmmmm, I will look horrible in my

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Mr. P had his doctor's appointment this week.  Oh, how life is bittersweet for Mr. P.  The good news is that doc said he is WAY ahead of the game in healing.  The bad news is another 3 -6 months for Mr. P with his cane.  The rundown on his injuries are as follows:Hip - HEALEDCracked Transverse Process - HEALEDThe 2 Severed Transverse Processes - HEALING - almost thereFibula - Pretty much HEALED (

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Over the last 9 months I have lost increasingly large amounts of weight.  There is really no rhyme or reason to my weight loss and after having numerous full work-ups with varying doctors and specialists, it has all been chalked up to stress.  I guess I am a little more stressed with Mr. P's injuries than I realize.  Anyhow, because of this weight loss, I own literally NOTHING that actually fits

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My family loves Sushi.  Any Sushi.  All Sushi.  Whenever we are discussing our dining options, Sushi inevitably hits the top of the list.  Not that I mind Japanese food, I do like it on occasion.  However, I am allergic to seafood.  Very allergic.  When we hit the Japanese restaurants, I find that many times my food options can be somewhat limited.  Yes, we have found some restaurants that are

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Today Mr. P and I have been married for 16 years.  Jokingly, I tell everyone "16 years of wedded bliss".  Unfortunately, the word "Bliss" doesn't even come close to describing our life and years together.  Our dating was far from a courtship.  It was a whirlwind of parties and bars and friends.  I remember early on in our dating asking Mr. P why he never took me out alone, just the 2 of us.  Did

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I had a lump in my right arm for about 2 years.  It had progressively gotten bigger, darker and uglier as time passed.  It was quite sore, but I got used to it being there.  Over those 2 years, friends, family and even the occasional acquaintance would see the lump, profess how disgusting it was and insist that I get it checked.About 2 months ago, I decided to have it looked at.  After calling 4

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I was chastised yesterday for my last post.  I was told that it was very mean and that I should not say those things about my child.  They make her feel bad.  I apologize to those I may have offended, but you need to understand that both children of mine, as well as dear hubby and I both, have a very unusual and a little bit dark, sense of humor.  I did however, take the chastising to heart and

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Yesterday was the first day of school.  It is littlest cherub's first year at the Middle School and eldest cherub is in his last year of Middle School, so for one year, I have the comfort of both cherubs being in the same place at the same time for a full 6 hours.  Oh, Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!With the comfort of knowing that eldest child was with youngest child to show her the ropes and send her

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I was not planning on posting today, because yet again, life seems to be getting in the way.  Only 2 1/2 weeks until school starts again, and hopefully I'll be able to hop back on the daily blogging bandwagon.  However, as the first thing I do when coming into work is usually opening my email, I was pleasantly surprised to see that one of my favorite bloggers gave me the honor of a weblog award

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Little Miss Beatrice is doing well and settling in to our wonderful if not hectic family life.  The only problem we seem to be having is when it rains.  When we purchased our little bundle of joy, I did some serious reading and research on her breed.  All the websites and books that I read say that the Bassett Hound is "Water Resistant", "Weatherproof", "Water rolls right of their coats".  This

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Mr. P had his doctor's appointment the other day.  The news was bittersweet.  Although there is now officially bone growth occurring, because the gaps in the broken pieces are so large, the doc says that it will be at least another 6 - 9 months before we see any real progress.  Poor Mr. P.I think that Mr. P is becoming very frustrated, if not pissed.  He is so done with the cane and not being

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Our family has been blessed with having our home located right in the middle of two great neighbors.  In each of these homes reside 16 year old boys.  We have known these boys since Kindergarten and have watched them change and grow into extraordinary young men over the years.  They have been best friends for all these years and they have come to be like our own children as well.  I truly believe

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I have been terribly lax about posting lately.  I don't know if it is because of sheer laziness, I'm too busy enjoying the sunshine and heat of the short summer in New England, or if it is just that I truly have nothing left to say.  I am hoping that it is not the latter of the three because then I am really in a sad state of affairs.  I just ask that you all bear with me and my lack of

DMLDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05340146574306003720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192111375363433526.post-11258681987392699662008-07-21T18:30:00.003-04:002008-07-21T19:08:59.333-04:00

I tried something new.  I recently met Lillian, a woman who practices what is a very strange but incredible kind of healing.  It is done through what she calls your own "body intelligence".  Although you can verbally answer her questions, all her true answers come from her reading your body through touch.  As bizarre as this sounds, when you speak to her and listen to what and how she works, it

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