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Does This Mean I'm A Bad Mom?
Does it mean that I'm a bad mom if I actually learn something while watching Supernanny?Never fails, no matter how awful the family is, I can find at least one issue that I can relate to and that I want to change about myself and how I parent Aidan.B
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Want A Good Scare?
If you are looking for a little something to creep you out-or someone else for that matter-you MUST go check out this site. Seriously, it makes me not want to take photos anymore! www.ghoststudy.com You can click on links to see photos people have
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Award Time!!!
I've been given an award by SimplyAnonyMOM and I'm so thankful for it! It's always fun to get awards! I love visiting her site and reading up on her and the kids-you must go visit her! Now I get to award some of my favorites! In no particular ord
- August 19th, 2008
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No Edge Or Center to The Universe
By watching PBS we learned tonight that scientists believe that there is no edge nor center to the entire universe. It makes sense, of course, if you really think about it.Here's my thought though: We CAN'T find the center of the entire universe o
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Sweet Sounds
Aidan's talking has really picked over the last few weeks. All of a sudden he has a ton of things to say. Every day he adds new words and is starting to put sentences together. I love it!My favorite though?'Love you'.He is now saying it regularly
- August 17th, 2008
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What A Weekend-Very Long!
Settle in with a cup of coffee and a snack 'cuz this is quite the long story and update! You've been warned! Saying that I am exhausted from our weekend would be a gross understatement of the drained feeling I have right now. Man, oh man, were we b
- August 16th, 2008
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Silver City, Idaho Ghost Town
This weekend we went to Silver City, a semi-functioning ghost mining town. There are only two businesses open, and only during the summer, and otherwise is considered a ghost town. It's been around since the early 1800's. I cannot even tell you ho
- August 14th, 2008
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Out 'til Monday
Well, folks, I'm outta here until at least Monday. I've got a busy weekend ahead of me.Daniel is home until Sunday so I've plenty of time to spend with him.My birthday is tomorrow and my anniversary Saturday so there will be lots of celebrating.My m
- August 12th, 2008
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6 Things You Might Not Know
I've been tagged by anonyMOM to tell 6 little known things about myself. So here goes. First you post the rules: 1. Link the person who tagged you. 2. Mention the rules on your blog. 3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks you possess. 4. Tag 6 followi
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Most Recent Searches
Here are some of the most recent search queries that directed visitors to my blog:goth namesdear. funkypregnant mermaids with big boobs (really? I don't think I've covered this topic before)alli® walking programlab/pit skin flaking (I assume they m
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Blogging Is Not My Life
The post title states it all.I have had quite a bit going on lately. Not only with the baby, but with Aidan, Daniel, stress, jobs, finances, doctor appointments, and LIFE. As a result, one of the first things to be neglected is the blog.I was going
- August 11th, 2008
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2008 Olympics
Honestly, it doesn't matter to me whether or not the Olympics are televised. Sure, I watch the games because they are on but it's not like I rush home to watch them. But, since I don't have cable, we are limited in the channels we get so more often
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Fun Times
Below you can see just a portion of some our photos from the zoo. You can also go HERE to see all of them. There are some good ones of the kids and some other animals.I was disappointed in the quality of most of my photos mostly because it was way
- August 10th, 2008
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Zoo Time Fun
This is Aidan's serious pose. How cute is he? Mondo and Julian posing as...well, I'm not sure actually. A big horned goat. Bobcat Capuchin Monkey Crane Dalles & AJ posing on the tiger. Dalles & Kenny posing as a tortois
- August 8th, 2008
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And you thought I forgot
I am 22 weeks along today! Just two more weeks and I'll be 6 months pregnant. It seems almost anti-climactic to keep track of it now for some reason. Maybe seeing the baby and finding out where having a boy, knowing he is perfectly heal
- August 6th, 2008
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Something To Ponder
It always boggles my mind how people that claim to not care one bit about you or your life seem to take up so much of their time keeping tabs on you.Why is that?I thought I wasn't cool enough but apparently my life and pregnancy are of great concern
- August 5th, 2008
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Freakin' Air Conditioner & Other Woes
I swear, I have rotten luck. A little over a month ago I think , you'll remember that my air conditioner caught on fire. It died. The landlord bought a new unit and came and replaced it the very next day. We have a great landlord and it also w
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Taking The Good With The Bad
According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate rose to 5.7% by the end of July resulting in 51,000 more jobs lost in the one month. This brings the total number of unemployed workers up to 8.8 million.Cruising around the Internet
- August 4th, 2008
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Where Do I Go
I really do not want this blog to turn into a daily journal of my pregnancy or the trials of raising a toddler or the hard times as a trucker wife. I mean I know that is my life but I don't want every day to be the same thing, over and over again.Bu
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Joys of Pregnancy
Oy. Last night I had a gnarly case of heartburn that made me want to rip my chest open to relieve the pressure. I took some Pepto Bismol hoping to relieve it and it SO did not work. I tried to lay down and go to bed and could never get into a
- August 3rd, 2008
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The Words Are Flowing
For awhile now I've been complaining a bit about the lack of talking coming from Aidan. I knew that eventually it would happen when he wanted it to, not when I wanted it to. Well, that time has come. Over the last four or five days, his v
- August 2nd, 2008
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Our Saturday
I learned today that a little guy like Aidan can only stand 50 feet away from a moving monster truck for only so long. I also learned that Aidan is very concerned for the safety of those around him.Here is Aidan standing underneath Bigfoot. How tin
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Thank You
I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who has left such wonderful comments and support over the last couple weeks.I know I've been a little MIA for awhile and I admit it all has to do with this baby stuff. It tends to consume me a bit more than
- August 1st, 2008
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The Baby Formerly Known as LM
The two weeks is finally over and I had my ultrasound this morning to check the heart again. Man, has this baby grown in just those two weeks, it's crazy!!! Unfortunately, the doctor could still not get a clear shot of the heart like they want but
- July 30th, 2008
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Why I Chose To Be Fit
Over at Finally Getting Fit we were asked the following question:When and why did you get started on the journey to lose weight/get fit/tone up/the whole nine yards?Now, I have said numerous times over the last several months that while pregnant I am
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What Do I Want Most Out Of Life
David over at authorblog has a great Weekend Wandering Question: What do you want most out of life?Very simply put, to be happy.But what will happiness mean for me? Ah, an even bigger question.Let's see, for me to be happy I will have to strive to
- July 28th, 2008
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Tales of The Haunted Crib
If you remember, Aidan had a period of about 8 months where every night was a struggle due to night terrors. The doctor could never figure it out and eventually they stopped. Not too long ago, after a talk with Nez, we determined it was the house w
- July 27th, 2008
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Have You Seen My Appetite?
It's 2 pm and I'm just barely eating something. Bad I know. I did have some peaches earlier but when I woke up my stomach was very upset and the thought of even a cracker sent me running to the bathroom.I've been like this for a few days, almost a
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Copper Fire by Suzanne Woods Fisher: A Review
"On a summer day in 1945, Louisa Gordon receives a telegram from the International Red Cross Tracing Service. Her young cousin, Elisabeth, has just been released from Dachau, a concentration camp, and Louisa is her only remaining lifeline."-from th
- July 26th, 2008
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New Levels of Exhaustion
Man, am I tired!Aidan and I did a ton of yard work yesterday evening and then a bunch more this morning before it got hot. Well, mostly he played and got wet but still he tried to help.I then followed all that up with some house cleaning and actuall
- July 25th, 2008
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F&%$ You Bank of America
Oh yeah, I said it.I HATE HATE HATE Bank of America with a passion. We have had our accounts with them for over a year and a half and we have had nothing but problems. They like to change their policies-both formal and informal-whenever they feel l
- July 24th, 2008
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It's Always The Same Thing
I am beginning to see that my life is a constant source of change, struggle, introspection, and plain stress. It seems I always have something going on that just plagues me.About 50% of the time it seems as though these struggles cause me to look in
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Halfway Point
Well folks, we have made it to the halfway point. I am 20 weeks today and I'm feeling every bit of it. Daniel felt the baby kick last night for the first time- he was quite excited. He had his arm on my belly and after a minute or two, LM kicked him
- July 22nd, 2008
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Updates From The Doctor
Just a few quick notes from my doctor appointment today:My blood pressure was 112/70. With Aidan by this point my BP was border line high so I'm happy to see it so low.I'm up about 4 pounds since my last appointment 4 weeks ago. Dr. J. says I'm doi
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It Never Gets Easier
Another doctor appointment in the morning and I'm consumed with anxiety. Again. It doesn't seem to get easier even after seeing a perfectly healthy looking baby on Friday.I think this anxiety stems from all my physical discomforts and worries. I'm
- July 21st, 2008
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My Date With My Hubby
In an effort to keep me occupied and my mind off missing my baby boy, Daniel took me on a date yesterday to Boondocks Fun Center. They have miniature golf, three go-kart tracks, batting cages, laser tag, bumper boats, a children's fun zone (think fa
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While I'm Feeling Sorry For Myself
Being pregnant for the second time does not mean that everything is peachy keen and easy. Oh no, this pregnancy is entirely different from my first in that you'd think I'd never grown a baby before. I have a regular check up on Tuesday and oh boy d
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Lonely World
My baby boy is in Oregon with his grandparents for a week. They left Saturday afternoon and I'm hating every minute of it.Daniel did his best to keep me occupied today to keep my mind off of it, assuring me that Aidan is having a blast over there.
- July 18th, 2008
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It's A ......
Baby. Yep, we're having a baby, lol. First of all, things look pretty good. We've got two hands, two feet, two legs, two arms, a brain, and I believe all the body parts and organs we need. This lovely child is sitting VERY low and it was quit
- July 17th, 2008
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Psst...It's That Tme Again
Yes folks, we've made it to another Thursday. Which means what? My little LM is still going strong. And by going strong I mean that LM is kicking and twirling and stretching my poor uterus, hips, and belly into something weird. We've made it to 1
- July 16th, 2008
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Some Things To Think About
Had I not had a miscarriage last December I would have been giving birth within the next week or so had things been on time. It's a bit sad but knowing I'm currently pregnant with a seemingly healthy-and active-baby takes a bit of the sting away. N
- July 14th, 2008
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So Freakin' Jealous
My blogging buddy Nancy is 12 weeks pregnant now and she posts a new belly pic every couple of weeks.She's 12 weeks, I'm over 18 weeks.Go take a gander at her belly pic.See why I'm jealous? A freakin' cute baby bump! I don't have one!Granted I'm bi
- July 13th, 2008
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Input Needed
I will be entering the Western Idaho State Fair photography exhibit and I need some input. It's a very big way to get my work out there and hopefully attract some folks who would like to hire me. I entered the Oregon State Fair exhibit last year an
- July 12th, 2008
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Ho Hum
Well, I wish I had terribly fascinating news to share. I wish I had such an exciting week full of things to share.But I don't.Daniel was home for two days instead of one.Aidan has been a monster more often than not.My yard is looking fabulous.I'm ti
- July 10th, 2008
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Happy Thursday LM
18 weeks today!!!Only 22 more to go. Almost half way there!Happy Thursday LM! We're on a roll!
- July 9th, 2008
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Tired Days=Growth Spurts
Making baby parts (as Daniel says) is hard work. I have good days and bad days in regards to energy. Some days I'm on the go and feeling great. Other times all I want to do is sleep.The last two days have been like that. I could sleep all day if
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- July 8th, 2008
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Not Enough Words
Some of you may remember my friend Jamie who has been sick since last December and her husband Mike. I have not actually seen her since March because at that time she was put on chemo to help fight the virus in her brain and body. I was in Oregon
- July 3rd, 2008
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- July 1st, 2008
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SWAT Teams, Arrests, & Fires
Wanna know how my day went?This morning I was outside hosing down a car seat, picking up the trash that always blows in our yard, and just looking around to see what I could see. Well, actually I was looking to see if the mail man was near, I wasn't