tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44902167885106612692012-02-16T19:15:18.022-05:00Daily musings on events in the life of a wife, mom, sister, daughter, friend and volunteer.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.comBlogger501100tag: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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-90317440445474768502009-02-08T23:11:00.003-05:002009-02-08T23:26:35.568-05:00

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,

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-64320064873885132232009-02-06T21:37:00.003-05:002009-02-06T21:45:39.048-05:00

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,

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-85210389522327888432009-02-05T23:21:00.003-05:002009-02-05T23:46:23.572-05:00

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,

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-4963959478895905852009-01-30T22:33:00.003-05:002009-01-30T22:56:34.594-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-29738062831310183322009-01-28T22:38:00.003-05:002009-01-28T22:55:56.071-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-55277163530886799632009-01-27T22:04:00.003-05:002009-01-27T22:20:44.750-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-59315004961080131472009-01-12T12:44:00.004-05:002009-01-12T13:07:23.513-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-85638894594303198272009-01-10T12:34:00.004-05:002009-01-10T12:42:50.357-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-84463003576101677112009-01-09T22:24:00.005-05:002009-01-09T22:44:20.083-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-260062265608784152009-01-07T20:27:00.006-05:002009-01-07T21:06:02.000-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-83253824913186360682009-01-06T22:37:00.003-05:002009-01-06T23:27:48.767-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-90299833221781000002008-11-26T22:13:00.004-05:002008-11-26T22:47:16.402-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-85600528808429192802008-11-24T21:51:00.004-05:002008-11-24T23:21:03.835-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-72825943563928344692008-11-23T23:32:00.003-05:002008-11-23T23:41:08.675-05:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-18259296193276896012008-10-14T22:32:00.004-04:002008-10-14T22:46:31.421-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-32288509229272054862008-10-09T22:02:00.004-04:002008-10-09T22:59:34.492-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-88400081492986124832008-10-08T20:44:00.003-04:002008-10-08T21:01:49.174-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-28567190353238154722008-10-07T17:24:00.004-04:002008-10-07T17:41:36.765-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-15250752444174655852008-10-07T13:30:00.002-04:002008-10-07T13:30:00.522-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-32405023793172851032008-10-05T22:43:00.005-04:002008-10-05T23:09:05.402-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-26064453793577514822008-10-04T21:12:00.003-04:002008-10-04T22:06:33.040-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-66592477832173018592008-10-03T19:08:00.007-04:002008-10-03T21:32:06.527-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-61181000000007355092008-09-29T20:20:00.004-04:002008-09-30T21:00:32.281-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-5437529426965266442008-09-23T18:05:00.006-04:002008-09-23T18:41:53.432-04:00

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

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-10319704727214978392008-09-22T19:11:00.002-04:002008-09-22T19:24:25.444-04:00

Not really a twin....but definitely evil.Seems someone has gotten my husband's debit card numbers, our address and has been having some fun.We noticed some suspicious holds on our account over the weekend.The bank was SO (not) helpful.Until the holds actually come through our account we can do nothing.In the meantime, we have had two packages delivered to our house.One is from a company that has

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-26568129515141694152008-09-19T20:34:00.005-04:002008-09-19T21:01:49.211-04:00

I cannot believe it has been so long since I've had a chance to post.Mondays are our "free days" here. No one has any after school or evening activities. So that was my last chance to post.One of the things making this week so crazy is Miss M's homework.She is technically in 5th grade - but her and some other kids have tested for placement into 6th grade math.She can totally handle the work,

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-58011747645295060252008-09-15T22:23:00.004-04:002008-09-15T22:50:20.036-04:00

Finally, time to myself.Not to sound selfish - but we have had a busy weekend with rain, car troubles, two sleepovers (at our house) and two football games. I am just now getting some "me time".I don't get uninterrupted "me time" often.And I have nothing glamorous happening during "me time"...just a clean house (well, okay - first floor) , kids are in bed, hubby is at work, and all volunteer

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-10429117787596494882008-09-10T22:48:00.004-04:002008-09-10T23:09:40.983-04:00

With a grocery store!Today was the Grand Opening of a new grocery store near the kids school.Hubby and I just had to stop in the check it out.WOW! WOW! No Really....WOW!I have always loved the self checkout lanes at grocery stores. Much quicker and more efficient for me.This particular grocery store chain has other stores in our area. One is even closer to my house than this new one - but I

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-7588882997188697392008-09-10T18:42:00.006-04:002008-09-10T20:32:35.034-04:00

Okay, I must apologize for my rant yesterday.I have calmed down and realized that continuing to obsess over the hair wrap issue at Miss M's school does me no good.The school has rules. We follow them, just as we try to live our life as our Lord would want.I also realized, I was not living the values we are teaching to our children.So - after I come to this realization last night I go into the

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-3782181648067782812008-09-09T17:37:00.007-04:002008-09-09T19:14:43.507-04:00

I am having a hard time with something.Rules.More specifically, how certain rules often times do not apply equally to everyone.And it is partially me having the problem, but more so Miss M.See, over vacation Miss M wanted so much to have one of those hair wraps put in her hair. I figured, it's the end of June, it will come unravelled or fall out by the time school starts.And it looked quite cute

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-43431226043758935822008-09-08T00:24:00.013-04:002008-09-08T01:30:06.526-04:00

So, yesterday Drewby got to play football in the rain.Today, Miss M had her day. And it was a beautiful day. 78 degrees at gametime, not a cloud in the sky (more on that later)She was Cheer Captain today...and a climber.To her, that was great news. Not so much for me.Being Cheer Captain - Great! Being a climber - not so great.One thing Miss M enjoys more than yelling - climbing.Now, at the age of

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-83628789465015279482008-09-06T13:46:00.008-04:002008-09-06T14:03:36.924-04:00

We were definitely thinking Tropical Storm Hanna's arrival here in the Northeast would have cancelled Drewby's first flag football game this morning.Boy were we wrong!! This picture is from the beginning of the game - hubby walking him over to the field. And this was the back of Drewby by the second half....totally drenched!(Just in case the picture is not clear - there are raindrops dripping

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-55283625287539546702008-09-05T20:21:00.004-04:002008-09-05T21:33:14.586-04:00

It will be a bittersweet ending to a wonderful relationship.A relationship that started slowly, a visit once a week, maybe twice, then built to an almost daily routine.I could always count on the presence of this friend...everyday, without fail.My dear, sweet, Starbucks.I have come to learn, that like so many others, my local Starbucks will be closing its doors. Forever.Oh sure, there are other

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-49309895807212545602008-09-04T19:17:00.008-04:002008-09-04T19:42:25.617-04:00

This is what my diet has consisted of since Tuesday night.I, somehow, have contracted this darn stomach bug that's (supposedly) going around. I haven't actually heard of anyone else having this - but my dear friend MiShelly says it's going around.So, I will believe that somewhere, someone else feels as wretched as I have felt for the last two days.Normally, I can continue about my normal routine

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-76251181689354070322008-08-30T22:02:00.010-04:002008-09-02T23:12:27.825-04:00

This weekend has been a whirlwind of activities.Saturday we took the kids to the Real Pirates! exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philly.Drewby is really into pirates and knights right now.The Real Pirates exhibit is about a pirate ship, the Whydah Gally, which was located off Cape Cod. There were actual cannons, guns, and pirate treasure on display.Drewby was fascinated with the artifacts, and

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-87463234985802161892008-08-28T22:20:00.009-04:002008-08-28T22:40:41.264-04:00

This is just going to be a quick update, because I am still feeling pretty down - and I am exhausted to boot!On the puppy watch - hubby still says it's a no go to get Drewby a pug puppy for his birthday. I have not given up yet. I have until November!!Couponing is going okay. I don't have much of a coupon stash yet - so I am limited in my savings. Last week my total was $3.55 in coupon savings.

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-67598595900463290182008-08-27T23:26:00.003-04:002008-08-27T23:52:04.097-04:00

I had such high hopes for things I wanted to accomplish this week.With the kids back in school, I would have my days free to work on the short (and not-so-short) list of things needing to be done around the house.I would have been content accomplishing (to the finish) just one.Now would be a good time for me to fess up to some things:I am a perfectionist.I suffer, in cycles, from moderate to

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-35995883476630145202008-08-25T22:24:00.007-04:002008-08-25T22:43:54.267-04:00

Today, Miss M and Drewby went back to school.It is hard to believe Miss M is starting 5th grade and Drewby is in 1st grade.Drewby has the same teacher Miss M had for 1st grade.I walked Drewby to his classroom as he was a little apprehensive.The teacher welcomed him warmly. She showed him where to place his bookbag and bag of tissues and paper towels.He saw several friends from last year.Then he

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-37870363213463941432008-08-23T23:06:00.007-04:002008-08-23T23:35:05.542-04:00

Drewby has always been in love with dogs.Big dogs, small dogs.Quiet dogs, yippee dogs.Even stuffed dogs (he has four stuffed dogs - one is as old as he is. He got it when he was born and it is still his favorite)He has been asking for a puppy dog for half of his life...no lie. He's six - so it's been 3 years.At first we told him no because the dogs he wanted we too large for our small house.Plus

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-23584040891566018912008-08-22T21:53:00.004-04:002008-08-22T22:24:55.893-04:00

Okay, so after reading so many bloggers who have cut their grocery bills using coupons, I have decided to give it a shot.This was also spurred on by me actually finding - and cutting - several coupons two weeks ago and saving $5.45 from my grocery bill in coupons. (I actually saved more as we are Club Card holders to this store)So, I got a binder and some trading card sleeves.I went through all

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-79396450939140729782008-08-19T21:50:00.013-04:002008-08-19T22:59:26.256-04:00

I cannot believe summer is coming to an end.Miss M and Drewby will be starting school on Monday.Class lists came out, school supply and uniform shopping has been done.Last year, we decided to forego the cheap "character" backpacks for the kids and invest in really good backpacks. And it was a good decision. Both Miss M's and Drewby's backpacks are in great shape still.That is not good news to a

Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06028404513412475806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490216788510661269.post-14806388552036755062008-08-18T22:01:00.000-04:002008-08-18T22:35:16.256-04:00

Miss M has encountered a Mean Girl.You know the type. Smile at your face, stab you in the back. Do what I say - or it's lights out!I knew it was coming. She is, after all, 10 years old. Going into 5th Grade.And (mean) girls will be (mean) girls.This girl got in my daughter's face, and told her she was going to punch her lights out if Miss M doesn't "hang" with her at cheerleading.Miss M only told

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I am too excited!!Tomorrow night - I will be sitting at the Neil Diamond concert with my mom and sister!!Who doesn't know - and sing along to - Sweet Caroline, I Am I Said, America, Forever in Blue Jeans and so many others?I cannot wait to be there.My sister and I are Neil fans, because our mom was a Neil fan. And we have a very cool mom - always did - just didn't always admit to knowing it.We

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I do not delight in being the practical one.Between my husband and I, I am always the person looking at the practicality of things.In my mind, I believe that it is typically husband's who are more frugal and practical in purchases and spending; while wives are slightly more impulsive and carefree in their spending. Please correct me if I am wrong.This role, of Mrs. Practicality, has just become

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Well, we are home from our mini-cation.A three-day trip actually became a two day trip. Let me explain.I know my husband is never on time. Well, let me clarify: he is on time for work, and was on time for our wedding (13 years ago this October).So why did I think we would leave our house by 9 am on Friday? Oh, I know...I live in Fantasy Land. And it is a great place, everything always goes as I

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Today, Maria would have been 39 years old.Maria was one of my good friends. We met through our daughters - they were in Kindergarten together and danced together. And Maria was their dance teacher.She showed our daughters, and many other girls, that dancing was a sport. It took skill, grace, determination, focus, effort, and sacrifice. All the while, showing them how to have fun and believe in

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We are blessed to have a beach "house" available to us whenever we want to use it. I place the "house" in quotes as it is really a 30' travel trailer with a permanent addition. It is located is a great little, gated campground located 10 minutes from two popular beach towns. It is about a 2 1/2 hour drive from our home.Earlier this summer, I spent an entire day preparing from me and the two kids

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JoBro Mania is in full swing at our house!For those of you who don't know (have you had your heads in the sand?) the JoBros is the affectionate name for The Jonas Brothers - THE Boy Band of 2008. They are a group of 3 brothers, Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas, who sing up-beat, young teen pop music.My daughter, Miss M first heard the Jonas Brothers in 2007, then she was thrilled when she learned they

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I have to ask...how do you explain to your children why some people have their bodies cosmetically enhanced?Now I know some (well, two) of the obvious answers: illness and accidents. Illness was how I explained Ashley Tisdale's new nose in Popstar Magazine photos as compared to her nose in High School Musical I and II to by 10-year old daughter. And Ashley herself helped emphasize that reasoning

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