tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44902167885106612692009-10-17T09:00:37.528-04:00Daily musings on events in the life of a wife, mom, sister, daughter, friend and volunteer.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806Brenda2831@gmail.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-48615608109903330262009-09-03T12:21:00.002-04:002009-09-03T12:40:26.671-04:00

Wow - I didn't realize how long it had been since I've posted anything on here.I'd like to say I've been doing something really important, but I haven't been.I've been sucked into the world of on-line socializing called Facebook.Now, it has been a good thing in that I have reconnected with my best friends from high school. And not just on-line. We have gone out for breakfast and dinner, and

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I need to be a proud mommy for a minute...or longer.Drewby turned 7 in November. He joined an indoor flag football league at that time.His league is for 7-13 year olds. (Yes - I must be crazy as he is small for his age anyway!)His games began just after the new year, and up until this weekend, there was not much excitement to blog about.He would go and wear his jersey, sit with the "big" boys,

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Okay, I have really been trying to stay away from the Girl Scout cookies.Many of you may be thinking - not so hard. Don't buy them, if you have them, just don't eat them.Or - eat them and be done and get over it!Not so easy.See I am Miss M's Troop Cookie Manager.It is a daunting position. I had to pre-order for our troop. I had as many as 80 CASES (that's like 960 boxes) of those yummy,

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You may or may not remember the trouble Miss M had with a mean girl at cheerleading this fall.If not, this post http://beingbrenda.blogspot.com/2008/08/mean-girls-mean-girls-what-ya-gonna-do.html will remind you.Well, to try and make a long story short - this girl ended up in class with Miss M this year.And just before Christmas, hubby and I made a trip into the school to talk with the teacher,

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I'm a little concerned.Miss M is 10, almost 11 years old. She is bright, outgoing, and althletic.She is also thoughtful, quiet, and happy.Her idea of a wonderful weekend is playing some field hockey, practicing softball, curling up with a good book, playing with her American Girl dolls, and on a great weekend - having (or going to) a girlfriend over.I recently was talking with another 5th grade

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The weathermen actually got it right this time - well, sort of. We did get some snow - about 2-3". Not the 4-8" they were calling for.But enough to cancel school for the day.Miss M and Drewby were thrilled! After breakfast, the kids begged hubby to run to the local dollar store and get 2-3 spray bottles. As hubby had just gotten home from work, the truck was cleaned off already and warm - he

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So, I've decided to start using the free 30-day trial membership at a local gym. Both hubby and I got a free 30-day trial after booking Drewby's 7th birthday party.I guess dropping that kind of money on a party has some perks.Hubby started going last week. Went to a "Studio Cycling" class. Said it was good.(He was walking - and sitting - just fine after the class last week)So I went to the

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Maybe you can guess what my problem is.Go ahead. Look to my sidebar and - take a wild guess.You got it. I am finally able to admit, I am entranced by the Twilight series.I picked up the first book Twilight, sometime before Thanksgiving just to see what all the hype was about. Plus it was on sale for $4.99 and I figured I could donate it to the library when I tired of it. (which I was sure

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So, it's happened again.We started out with expected snowfall of 3 - 6 inches from this "storm". And we were under that "Winter Storm Warning" category.Last night - after posting - I saw we were lowered in total to 2-4 inches. Okay, I can still watch my kids have fun in 2-4 inches of snow. And we were still in the "Winter Storm Warning" category.But this is the final straw.We have been

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Our house is sitting on pins and needles. (No - not pine needles, although our tree really needs to come down tomorrow!)The kids and I are waiting - not so patiently - for the first accumulating snowfall in our area. It's totally NOT that I love snow, or enjoy being out in it, but I DO enjoy watching my kids play together in the snow, and taking pictures of them, then watching them light up

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Miss M has the date set to get her braces.Well, at least the beginning phase of her braces.Back in October, Miss M and I went into the orthodontist's office for a consultation. After several photos of Miss M and a few x-rays, I am told the doctor will be right in.When the orthodontist comes in, the first thing she does is show me the photos they took of Miss M's teeth and profile. She points out

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Welcome 2009!Every new year starts out the same way in our house - New Year's Eve at home with the kids and a feast of seafood, watching the ball drop in NYC, and then bundling up and standing outside watching out cities fireworks display. New Year's Day - it's a feast of pork and sauerkraut, football, and high hopes for keeping the resolutions we make.Well this year, I think I can finally keep

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So tomorrow is Thanksgiving.This is our year to spend with hubby's family. All 40 or so extended family members - aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.The great thing is - we get to see family we haven't seen in a long time.The drawback to that is - they go out to eat at a true Pennsylvania Dutch Family Restaurant.Turkey, sausage, ham, potatoe filling, dried corn, boiled sweet potatoes, and homemade

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Healthy competition is a good thing, right?The school hosted a Holiday Breakfast with Santa over the weekend, and it raised almost $3,000 for the school. YEAH!One of the decorations was that each grade had a Christmas tree to decorate as it chose. Drewby is in 1st Grade and Miss M is in 5th Grade. All in all there were 10 trees decorated by kids in grade Pre-School through 8th Grade.All of the

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Hello again!I cannot believe I've been away from BloggyLand for SOOOO Long!We've had quite an interesting 6 weeks or so.I'd love to write about it all, but there is just no way - so I will highlight for you:Halloween was uneventful - my Darth Vader and Rennaissance Princess trekked around the neighborhood with DH and I stayed put to hand out candy.We found out Miss M not only needs braces - but

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Friday night was movie night as Drewby was sick.Saturday was football and more football as Drewby's team played in the morning (yes, even sick he went and played - he had no fever) and Miss M had to cheer for her team that evening.Saturday afternoon - we went to Mass, as we were going away all day Sunday.Drewby had a rough time at the evening game - the cool air hurt his ear.Dinner with friends

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Let me tell you about my last few mornings.Hubby has been working nights, so he has come home and gone right to bed in the morning.This has meant I am getting both kids up, dressed, ready, fed and out the door for school - all by 7:40am.Not typically a big deal. I've done this many, many times before.(Now would be a good time to mention that during ALL of last school year, Miss M had perfect

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So yesterday was Election Day at the kid's school.All children heard speeches on Monday from the upper class mates running for Student Government President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.In their own classrooms, each candidate had to give a short speech about why they would make the best classroom rep to Student Government.Miss M and Drewby both gave their campaigns their best

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As I celebrate my anniversary with my husband, we have been shocked into a reality we have not yet had to deal with.My friend's husband passed away yesterday, after complications from the heart surgery.She will now spend what would have been his 42nd birthday, celebrating his life one final time as she buries him.She will not have the opportunity to celebrate their marriage again, as their

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Today, hubby and I celebrate 13 years of marriage.There are times it feels like we have been together forever...and other times it seems like it cannot be 13 years already.In celebration of this anniversary, I would like to take this time to list 13 things I love about my hubby.1. He makes me laugh. Everyday.2. He believes in me, even when I don't believe in myself.3. He is a hard worker, and

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On Friday I posted about some misfortunes to the hubbies of two of my dear friends, as well as my mom.My mom is still in pain; however, she is moving around - although slowly. She never did go to the doctor or ER.I have not heard back from my friend whose hubby was in the car accident. I do know her hubby is home. They have a hospital bed set up in their family room for him, and home nurses are

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I am in a very awkward situation.When hubby and I got married, nearly 13 years ago, I knew I was not favored by my future in-laws.I came from a single parent household, was a well-educated, and a self-sufficient young woman.I had a career.My husband openly admitted to me he was the first-born (of 5 kids) in his family, but so not the favorite.My in-laws did not welcome me openly into their

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This week has been a roller coaster.I found out early in the week that a close friend's husband had been in a severe car accident.Thanks to God, and his seatbelt, he is still alive; although he has a very long road to recovery. His wife is currently pregnant with their third child, on partial bedrest, so it is a very difficult time for her.We have been praying for their family all week.Then

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So it is that time of the year again - Election time!For Student Government, that is.Both of my kids have decided to run for their respective classroom Representative positions.For Miss M, this will be the fifth year she will be running (yes, she has run each year since 1st grade - unsuccessfully - but remains determined)For Drewby, this is the first year he is able to run.Tonight was campaign

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I do this to myself every year.I volunteer for too many things, all occurring at - or about - the same time.Case in point.I have been in charge of our parish's Christmas Craft Bazaar for 3 years now.I know that I need to start working on this event well before September 23rd.(Or at least I should know that!)I am also on the Home & School Board for the kids school.As fundraising coordinator.Which

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