Archive for September, 2008

Scene and Haired

9.29.08

I recently bought DD a new hair brush - nothing fancy, but a new one. She's been totally excited about this new brush; probably because she's learning to brush her own hair. DD: Mommy, I'm brushing everything (as she brushes the wall).Me: No, honey. This is a ...

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Scene and Heard: Bon Appetit

9.26.08

Scene: In the kitchen. Preparing to make a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.Me: "I have a surprise for you for dessert!"Hubby: "Oooo...How tall is she?"Dinner tomorrow night might be a knuckle sandwich.

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Painting the Town Red

9.23.08

I have no idea how it happened, but last week this mama went out on the town, sans kids, THREE times!! On Tuesday night, some friends and I went to Shecky's Girls Night Out for an evening of shopping, free cocktails, and a fly goodie bag. Can't beat that. It ...

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The Inbox: An email from Oldest’s Teacher

9.23.08

To: Justice Jonesie:From: Teacher:Re: Test Packets"Dear Oldest's Mom:Just a gentle reminder that I need for you to sign and return the past two weeks test packets.Thank you for your help, Teacher."=============================To: TeacherCC: HubbyFrom: Justice JonesieRe: Test Packets"Dear Teacher:I'm so sorry, I don't know where the test packets are. I asked ...

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I’m Going to See My Man Tomorrow

9.19.08



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Summer Review: LeapFrog Click Start!

9.18.08

The folks at LeapFrog were kind enough to send Daughter a LeapFrog ClickStart computer with a BackYardigan game to review on MamaLaw. The Click Start computer is one of LeapFrog's newest gaming systems that introduces your preschooler to not just using a computer, but also to games that are fun ...

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My Kid’s Too Smart and I’m Complaining

9.11.08

School is in session and we are in first grade this year. Six weeks into the new school year, I'm stressing. I don't think Oldest's teacher is challenging him enough. It's to the point that I woke up the other night at 4 am and tossed and turned about the ...

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Oh My Aching Back

9.8.08

This last pregnancy really did a number on me. The first time? Cake. No aches or pains. I breezed through 9 months with virtually no complaints. Then the second time it was a teensy bit rough towards the end, mainly because of my pelvis issue. This time? Man, I feel ...

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Baby Love

9.5.08

There's nothing like having a baby in the house.The sweet smell. The chubby limbs. Seeing the wonder and amazement in their eyes.You can't beat it.

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Product Review: Jooners

9.5.08

I've found it! The cure to "Mommy Brain." Well, maybe not the cure, but a definite way to help.Jooners, an online organizational tool, was founded by a mother of two who wanted to help moms stay on top of all of the scheduling and coordination that comes with having kids. ...

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