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standing in the slippery tub and not being careful.  I told her this is not the time to be goofy.  Fast forward to brushing her hair.  I tell her to look up so that I can brush it better.  Instead of just looking up, she bends backwards and looks at me.  I say “That’s being a […]

Uptown Girl is SO READY for summer… Just 3 weeks ago, she was talking about spring.Â
Uptown Girl says “I heard a rumor the other day that summer is on it’s way. I couldn’t believe it either with the horrible winter most have had , but it’s true – - summer is coming!”
1) Let’s say […]

I refer many times to my MIL, because not only is she my husband’s mother, my daughter’s Granny, but she is my friend.  She spoils the girls, my husband and me!  She sews for us gals, makes dinner for us every Sunday, and supports me with my weight loss journey.Â
On Tuesday, we forgot to pack […]

As I think about the first half of my freshman year in high school, I know this will not be a positive post.  I am telling you about this, not for sympathy, but for you (and me) to understand a part of who I am.  It was a very negative experience, but it shaped my […]

At the end of January I blogged about finding burnt orange fleece.  My wonderful MIL has made the first item - a really cool pancho!  This is perfect since I need something between a winter coat and a sweater.  Layering will be so easy with this.  When she finished, she mentioned I would not get […]

Hawaiian heirloom jewelry is very pretty and uses a font similar to the font I am using.  When I graduated high school my parents gave me a silver ring with my name in Hawaiian - Eme.  It is silver with the plumeria design.  One of these days, I would like to get a gold ring […]

What a way to get injured….
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One of the guilts I have felt as a mother is working.  It really is a no win situation when it come to general viewpoints.  If you stay at home, you are under-valued for what you do.  If you work, you are neglecting your children.  I am not a stay-at-home mother nor do I think […]

Recently, I got an email talking about a new site called yub.com.  It is a free site that has some interesting offerings at major retailers, like Target, Linen N Things, Apple, Dell, and much, much more!  Here are the major highlights, a copy of the invite letter, and a link if you want to join […]

Blogcess is here!!!
Reilly says, “The other night I was driving and a black cat ran out in front of me and as I slowed so I wouldn’t hit it I realized I raised my right hand and made three small x’s in the air. It made me laugh because my superstitious self kicked in and […]