August 2011

An Assorted List Of Nine Things

August 30, 2011

I know this might be hard for you to believe, but I am having a really tough time putting my thoughts into cohesive sentences today. And really, the whole “putting my thoughts into cohesive sentences” thing suggests that is the norm around here. If you’ve spent any time around here, well, you know there is a shortage [...]

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What I Learned This Week

August 29, 2011

It’s been one of those days. My head is hurting. The ‘mones are raging. And on top of that, laundry is piled up for days. But enough about me. How are y’all doing? In case you came here looking for another fun-filled edition of What I Learned This Week, you’ve come to the right place. Now, [...]

Tagged as: Jeep, Lists, The Saturn Sky

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Dirty Little Secret

August 29, 2011

Dear Jeep Wrangler, I cracked up when I read your letter to me, because seriously? You have no idea what is going on around here. In your letter to me, you go on and on about how much you “excite her,” how she loves your manual transmission, blah, blah, blah, and how much fun you are with [...]

Tagged as: The Saturn Sky

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With Regret

August 26, 2011

Dear Dodge Grand Caravan, It has often been said that even though you are not the coolest ride in town, you are unmatched in your versitility. The ease with which two boys can load and unload in the car-pool lane is a prime example of that fact. It’s also pretty cool that you can easily transform your [...]

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Super Summer Summary

August 25, 2011

Summer is holding on by a thread. Or maybe I should say I’m holding on to summer by a thread. The mornings are cooler. Daylight ends sooner. And I don’t even want to mention the dread I feel just thinking about the cold weather that is no doubt just around the corner, with its friends snow, and [...]

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Ghetto Fabulous Workout Mix

August 23, 2011

I know, I know. That title is a little over the top. Just like me. Still, we’re going with it. If I remember correctly, I mentioned a week or so ago that McDaddy and I would be celebrating our 20th reunion next year. For that reason, and mostly because I was pregnant at our ten year reunion and had [...]

Tagged as: Exercise, iPod, Lists

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What I Learned This Week

August 23, 2011

Can you believe that it is already time for another version of What I learned This Week? It always seems to slip up on me. Not surprising this week though because I’ve been off my game. Today was the second day of school for Stevie and Alex. They have awesome teachers and they both love [...]

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My Name Is Princess Julie

August 21, 2011

This is the point in the evening right before bed where I get comfortable on my big, blue, bloggy couch and let the contents of my brain fly off the tips of my fingers. It is a time I look forward to because it generally means the kids are in bed, and the TiVo is [...]

Tagged as: Jules

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I’ve Got My Game Face On

August 18, 2011

From the very beginning, you were the type of kid that marched to your own drummer. A loud, independent, stubborn drummer. For that reason, I was surprised to discover that you have apprehension about starting Kindergarten. Believe me sweet boy, there is nothing I’d love more than to keep you home with me a few more years. [...]

Tagged as: Alex

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Going Topless

August 18, 2011

It’s no secret that I am a self-proclaimed princess. In fact, I sometimes refer to myself as The Princess of [Insert our street name here] Drive. Some days I even wear a tiara when I’m going about my daily domestic duties. Make no mistake, my crazy flag flies high some most days! And like any good Princess, I always have [...]

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