calling calgon once again

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Ya know that weekend getaway I planned? Well I kinda didn't check my calendar and that's school cleaning weekend. Oops. Not a good way to start off the school year but I'm not cancelling the trip.

I took all 3 kids to Wal-Mart (which is 50 miles away) on Monday to buy school supplies and I about lost my mind. It was an all day excursion.

When I posted about my Wal-Mart trip on Facebook, someone reprimanded me for not shopping at home and supporting our economy. My blood boiled for a good 12 hours as I usually do most of my shopping at home but I have a school budget for school supplies and I wanted to get the best deal. I felt the comment was EXTREMELY unneccesary.

I've been working on getting The Baby on a schedule for daycare. Easier than I expected.

I traded my single Medela Swing for my friend's double Ameda Purely Yours thinking it would save me some pumping time. WRONG! I will be getting my Medela back!

There's a woman in my area getting Zumba certified. FINALLY!!!! Thanks Vicki! (Vicki's a stalker and she found my secret blog.) Tee hee, just kidding Vicki....kinda. ;)

I've lost a few followers lately. That could be contributed to the fact that I've been slacking this summer with the posts. I'm trying to be better.

We're headed to the in-laws tonight for their county fair and then spending the weekend at the lake with my family. Pretty sure we've only been home one weekend this entire summer.

Have a great weekend!

Linked at Mrs. 4444's.

calgon?

The week started out with Hubby slicing his finger at work. His co-workers made him go to the ER, where he got 4 stitches. He was a farm boy growing up and has had his share of accidents, including breaking all limbs (not at one time) and this was the FIRST TIME he's ever had stitches. Although not the first time he's NEEDED stitches.

My kids are driving me bonkers. I need a mommy day all to myself, or a month, whatever.

I bought Raven a $1 pair of flip flops and she got shin splints! Bad. She limps around and can't go up or down stairs. It sucks.

Otter has lost 2 pairs of goggles in one week. I will not be buying more. I got his at Dollar General for $1. The EXACT same goggles were at Pamida for $3.29. What's up with that?

I bought Raven & Hubby Croc flip flops at crocs.com and got a heck of a deal. FYI, if you sign up for their newsletter you get a 20% off coupon, and right now they're offering free shipping.

Otter got up this morning and decided to make himself a pb&j. He told me he just used a spoon since he's not allowed to use knives. What a sweetie. {Btw that was his ONLY sweet moment this week.} He jumped off the counter and his shirt caught on the cupboard and ripped. He thought I would be mad. I was just thankful he didn't hang himself.

The Baby is teething...or something and she's been super fussy this week. I'm seriously about ready to lose my mind.

I put The Baby in her high chair this morning and went and got on my computer started doing laundry and cleaning the house. She started crying and when I went to check on her my poor baby was hanging upside down from her high chair!!!! Thank GOD I buckled her in because sometimes I don't! She stopped crying the moment I picked her up but nothing like that to get the morning started off right....

My best friend and her fam came to see us yesterday. Raven was loving on Their First (that's what I'm calling their baby) and she NEVER did that with The Baby. When Hubby asked who were favorite was she pointed to Their First. What the heck?

I ate a lotta beans last night. Do I need to explain where I'm going with this?

We were supposed to take a weekend trip to the zoo and do some shopping. Forget that. We're keeping our butts planted right here. I'm exhausted.


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one fragment and five question friday

Not feeling too fragmenty today.


A while back I made a couple tutus for the girls and 5 people asked if they could order one! I then had a childhood friend tell me her and her husband are interested in them for their photography business. She wants me to bring some tutus and the girls for a complimentary session! WOOHOO!!!!



Now a little 5QF:

1. Take your pick...date night, girls night out, or night out alone?

Hubby and I are in desperate need of a date night, but let's face it, girls' night out is just more fun. Bring it on!

2. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

If I push my nose down. Does that count?

3. What is your favorite flower and why?

It used to be roses. They're pretty. I think my favorite now is Gerbera daisies. They're pretty and cheery. And please tell me why everyone always smells flowers when they get em? Cause I don't really think they smell all that great. It's my first instinct too though.

4. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?

Keep your legs closed until after "I do".

5. If you won the lottery, what is the very first thing you would do?

Tithe.


Linked at Mrs. 4444's and My Little Life.

big day, starting with fragments

The big interview is today. Prayers please! I know it's a kind gesture, but before you wish me luck, you might wanna see how I feel about that. But if you wish me luck anyway, I'll know you mean well.

I scored a $50 interview outfit for $10 at a second hand store. Woot Woot.

I also got a NWT $32 Gymboree outfit, pants from Express, an American Eagle shirt, a pair of heels, and 2 dress shirts all for $40. Wa-Bam!

It took me 10 years to perfect avoiding the rumble bars on the highway. I'm pretty proud of that accomplishment.

When you're talking about DWTS, you should say Dancing with the Stars, it has less syllables than DWTS.

Top baby names are currently Isabella and Jacob. Twilight much? TEAM EDWARD!

Enjoy your weekend!


Linked at Mrs. 4444's.

letter of intent & fragments

Dear Raven~
I have some fabulous ideas. How about we cut our own hair, that would be fun. Maybe we can eat garlic powder straight from the container and then vomit. I love cleaning up vomit that smells of garlic, let's do it! We could also jump off the couch head first. Who doesn't love a concussion? The best thing we could do is throw ourselves down dramatically and cry for 30 minutes about how we don't want to go to bed. That's always my fave. So how about it girl? Whatta ya say?
Love, Bald Mommy

I'm crossing my fingers that the girls' leg warmers will come today so I can do my review and start the giveaway for FIVE pairs of leg warmers tomorrow! Don't forget you can get a discount at My Little Legs by using the coupon code, MessyMommy, and get 10 extra entries for the giveaway! They have cute boy styles too!

Throwing a baby shower tomorrow for my BFF. Don't get me started on how much I paid on PAPER plates, cups, and napkins. Ugh. I'll post pictures of all the cuteness.

Ya know that app I submitted last week? I GOT AN INTERVIEW. 1 week from today. Gotta go buy a new outfit!

Otter had a field trip today and was going to his first sleepover tonight. Wouldn't you know it's the only day this school year he winds up SICK! Boo.

Thanks for your input on my dilemma with The Baby. I'm not gonna stop worrying now. She's perfect.


Linked at Mrs. 4444's and Foursons.

friday fragments on saturday

I've been neglecting my bloggy friends and depriving you of comments. I still love you. I'll be back soon.

I spent 11 hours on Wednesday cooking an entire month's worth of food. I came across Once a Month Mom during UBP and you simply HAVE to check her out. My family gets to eat! I cooked! And I liked it! And we have FOOD! MIRACLES MIRACLES ALL AROUND US!

P.S. Don't take three children grocery shopping when you're attempting to buy a month's worth of food. It does NOT work. Thank the Lord I had a friend who could come pick them up from the store before I shelved and sold them myself.

I spent ALL DAY yesterday preparing my application for a teaching position next year.

Our family's going to a dance tonight. And you all know how I feel about dancing. BRING ON THE PARTAY!


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friday fragments

My baby is sick. My heart just breaks for her she's so miserable.

Is it possible to leave a well-child check as a well-child?

Btw, I have discovered that while it may be possible for me to survive without sleep, it may not be possible for my husband to survive through my sleep deprivation. Aka, I will kill you. Keep your distance my love.

The Baby only gained 1 pound in 2 months. More on that next week when I pour my heart out with Shell.

Netflix streaming disc for the Wii? It pretty much rocks my socks off. Get it.

Question: Why is it okay to refer to your kids as "the kids" but rude to refer to your kid as "the kid"? Example: "I have to go pick up the kids." vs. "I have to go pick up the kid." See the difference there?

I had a dream that I met Mrs. 4444 IRL. I was so nervous I just stood there and pointed. Luckily she recognized me. Then we were BFFs and played basketball. Ya, my dreams are weird.

I'm throwing a baby shower for a friend next month. Any suggestions? I was SUPER stoked to win some personalized baby shower favors and other cool stuff from mypreciousarrival.com. Thanks Mommies Angels!

Just signed up for Google Analytics. Love it.

Want to find me on google? Just type:
*why does safeway keep pregnancy tests behind the counter
*why keep pregnancy tests behind the counter
*addicted to taking pregnancy tests
*implantation cramping


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i'm on a cloud

I was last week's Favorite Friday Fragmenter! Thanks Mrs. 4444!!!!!


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Susan from 5 Minutes for Mom called me yesterday about some info on the camera I won. I ABOUT PEED MY PANTS. It was like talking to a famous person. I hung up the phone, looked at my 3-yr-old and shouted, "AHHHHH! That was SUSAN from 5 MINUTES FOR MOM!!!!!" Raven did not find it as exciting as I did.

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My birthday's on Sunday, in case you were wanting to give me a gift. Just throwin that out there.

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I was last week's Just Dance Dancing Queen... again. :)

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Hubby got home last night after being gone a week. Instead of giving me a break from the kids or possibly spending some time together, he goes downstairs and takes a nap. And yells at us for turning on the light. Pretty sure there was actually smoke coming out of my appendages.

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Whoever invented fake grass for Easter decor clearly did not have children. And Grandparents? Why must we include it in my children's Easter gifts? I'll leave the vacuum out for you.

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I made the mistake of mentioning to Otter that it was April Fool's yesterday. "Mom I'm going to wear my superhero costume under my clothes. Haha April Fools. Mom I peed my pants. Haha April Fools. Mom I'm not eating breakfast. Haha April Fools. Mom I'm not brushing my teeth. Haha April Fools. Mom I'm going to miss the bus. Haha April Fools." Otter, I'm not going to hit myself with this spoon until I'm unconcious. Haha April Fools.

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Aloha Friday Question: What's your best April Fool's story?

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Now for 5QF:

1. Do you sing out loud in the car when you're driving? Put on the music, and I sing out loud anywhere.

2. What would you never be caught doing? Having es-ee-ex. Try explaining that one to a 5-yr-old.

3. Will you go #2 in a public restroom? If necessary. I normally never have the urge if I'm away from home. When we get home from a vacation, the second I walk in the door it comes to me. Weird huh?

4. Have you ever broken a bone? Nope.

5. Do you prefer cooking or baking? Neither thank you.


Linked at Half Past Kissin' Time, Sippy Cups are not for Starbucks, An Island Life, and My Little Life.

you dialed the wrong number

The title has absolutely no significance. I just have Bebe in my head from this week's Just Dance video.

Today's the last day for the sling bookshelf giveaway. Enter here.

Yesterday, a mommy at Otter's gymnastics told me I looked great and asked if I exercised every day. When I told her I never exercised she punched me in the face. Okay. Not really. You can bet that was the highlight of my day.

Going to visit my college roommate tomorrow with only the boob baby in tow. So excited.

Otter had his spring concert this week. It was so cute but I did not enjoy one minute of it. All I could think of was, "The last time you were on that stage you had a seizure, is it going to happen again?"

Now, a few letters...

Dear Tooth Soap~
$100 cash giveaway for Friday Follow? You rock!
Signed, feelin lucky

Dear Mrs. 4444~
Thanks for the side note explaining that your name is pronounced Mrs. Fours. I was getting tired of saying Mrs. four four four four.
Signed, no longer wasting syllables

Dear baby girl~
You can't laugh and cry at the same time. It sends Mommy mixed signals.
Signed, laughing preferred

Dear Raven~
Next time you choose to say to me, "Don't talk to me like that," you should remember who gives the spankings around here.
Signed, empty threats

Dear Safari~
Dell's doctor thought it would be good for him if I gave you a try. I'm just not sure it's going to work out. I admit I've been cheating on you with Explorer, but come on, Netflix does not support our relationship. You have good qualities too, but I don't know if I'm ready to make a commitment.
Signed, mixed emotions

Dear new friend~
Thanks for inviting me to your Arbonne party, even if it is only to get you more free stuff.
Signed, I HAVE A NEW FRIEND!

Dear Sears.com~
Your sales rock, your shipping sucks. I paid just as much for shipping as I did the dresses.
Signed, dresses: $7 each, shipping: $7, my pretty matching girls: priceless

Are they cute or are they cute?



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Welcome Friday Followers! Please feel free to not leave a copy and pasted comment. Loves!

Spring break at my parents rocked. I literally sat on my arse all day and read blogs. My dad looked a tad concerned, "Is this what you do every day?" Um....no....I'm taking advantage of this opportunity while you're with the kids. Ya, that's it.

I got my hair did last week. It was so fabulous to talk to a non-0,3,6-yr-old for an hour. TOTALLY worth the money I could've saved by using a box.

If you missed it, it took me 6 days to find my debit card that Raven put in the washing machine. Six days. Here's the best part. When I told Hubby about it he said, "Sounds like some good blog material." Oh honey!! You FINALLY get it don't you?! And btw, I already posted about it a couple hours ago.

Raven pulled off the inside door knob and locked herself in her room. THANK GOD Hubby was around to get her out. He had to use a hammer to bust off the door knob. Good thing she's not claustrophobic. I would have been FREAKING out!

In case you're wondering, my love language is NOT touch. But I'm going to stop there, because I'm seeing the potential for a future post.

My new blog design is on the schedule for the 26th. OF APRIL! Good thing I'm a patient person. PAH!

There are A BILLION giveaway linkies out there! Bringing me to my Aloha Friday question, for more visit An Island Life...

Who hosts your favorite giveaway link-ups? Do you look at just 1 or more?

I think the giveaway linkies should be from inlinkz.com so we can see pictures. I'm seriously thinking of starting one.

Yesterday I followed 93 Medela Mom Mavens on twitter, which led me to #bfcafe, a party hosted by zealandsmom. Shari Criso was there and I about peed my pants. I told her she was famous. I was all sorts of giddy talking to a famous person. When I shared my giddiness with Hubby he said, "Who the heck is Shari Criso?" I grabbed her DVD, "HER.......IT'S.......HER!" He thought I was a freak.

KidKraft Sling Bookshelf giveaway ends next week. Enter here.

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If this post isn't multitasking, well, then I don't know what it is.

Giveaway for KidKraft Sling Bookshelf starts tomorrow. Come back and enter! Extra entry if you participate in Movie Monday. So do it. Please.

Which brings me to my Aloha Friday question: Visit An Island Life for more.
What's a good timeline for giveaways? 1 week or 2?

Spring break = fighting screaming whining drive-me-crazy kids. What happened to Spring Break = Cabo, bikinis, fruity alcoholic beverages, eye candy, parties, and fun? Calgon, take me away!

Otter's meal-time prayer: "God is great. Beer is good. People are crazy. Amen."
Do you have ANY idea how difficult it was to keep a straight face and tell him that was inappropriate? Cuz let's face it, it's true. Except maybe for the beer part. I prefer the girly drinks.

Have you ever really thought about how gross library books are? It's not like they're sanitized. Think of all the nasty snot and sneezes covering those things. "The Last Song" is gonna give me lung cancer from third-hand smoke.

I totally whooped some booty last week in Just Dance Yer Bloggy Off. Check out this week's video.

Eating lunch.
Me: {la la} If ya wanna be my lover. {la la}
Raven: {la la} Ya gotta get with my friends. {la la}
Maybe I practiced a little too much.

WOOHOO! I won a GIVEAWAY this week from Sugar Pop Ribbons! A $25 GC to RHB Designs! I chose this:

But I DIDN'T win the Britax car seat. POOP!

Speaking of poop. Raven has lost my debit card, written with a glue stick on the wall, dumped an entire bottle of Gold Bond all over my bedroom, and dumped an entire bottle of KY Yours, which wasn't cheap by the way. She also pooped her pants 3 times, hid her poopy underwear, and smeared poop all over herself, the toilet, and the wall. Cue losing of my mind. Remember how I was getting baby fever? No more.

Five Question Friday:
1. How much time do you spend on the computer a day? 86 hours

2. Will you pay for your children's college or raise them to pay for their own way? We will pay but I hope they get scholarships!

3. Have you ever been in a car accident?
I swerved to miss a black plastic bag, I thought it was a racoon or something. Went into the ditch. No injuries. No damage. Hubby then boyfriend pulled me out and I never told my parents. :)

4. What is your favorite book?
The B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me.

5. Do you make your bed everyday? Never

Now hopefully it's off to Grandma's to give Mommy a break! Maybe I'll go get a ped. Or take a shower, a shower would be nice.

Have a great weekend!

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Welcome Friday Followers & Fragmenters! Take a look around. And may I please say without offending, if you're not going to read this post or any other post on my blog please don't bother commenting. And please come back and join me for my new blog carnival, Movie Monday.

I'm thinking noreply-comment@blogger.com is getting real pissed off at me and my countless emails. Change your settings people! Love ya!

It disturbs me that honey doesn't have any Nutrition Facts on the label and only says WARNING: Do not feed to infants under one year of age.

I don't understand baby products that are designed with creepy dead skinless faces skulls. If you're a parent who likes this, please explain.

Last week Otter's school had a Green Eggs & Ham breakfast in honor of Dr. Seuss. They wasted a heck of a lotta food because no one could stomach it. The mind is a powerful thing folks. It may taste the same but it just looks gross. Next year let's try yellow eggs mkay? Or at least have the ham separate from the eggs.

I saw the preview for Robert Pattinson's new movie. Sorry Edward, you will always be a vampire to me.

I am all the sudden totally over facebook. I would much rather read about the lives of strangers bloggy friends than my actual friends.

We spent $432 last week to get our mini-van's heater fixed and brakes replaced. When I turned on the heater on Tuesday the damn thing was rattling. I was banging my head on the steering wheel practically in tears when I realized there was a plastic bag covering the vent. Oops.

I participated in Shell & Supah's Just Dance Your Bloggy Off! I really truly thought my score was bad at the time but I totally rocked it! I was only going to be satisfied with all GREATS and a few OK's and that wasn't happening. I'm not competitive at all. Go watch me dance!

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Have a great weekend!