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May 31, 2012
The things we mothers do...
I realized something the other day (again)
The things we mothers do for our kids!!
And not just the typical - like reluctantly sharing our favorite desserts we've been dying to indulge in for weeks, or buying them their own treats that we know they'll only eat 3 bites of before growing bored or "full", or allowing them to slip into bed with us at 6:00 a.m. despite our stand on anti-co-sleeping, because it beats actually getting up that early, or trying to wipe them on the potty while your agent is on the phone with you and hoping she doesn't hear the flush - not those. But the truly insane.
Like, I plotted an entire novel on the phone with my best critique partner/brainstorming buddy the other day while sitting on the hard kitchen floor, freezing my booty off in my PJ shorts and throwing three different bouncey-balls back and forth to keep Little Miss entertained for over half an hour, straining to hear my friend talk as Little Miss serenaded me with Disney song after Disney song.
AN ENTIRE NOVEL.
The glam life of an author ;)
What do you find yourself doing as a multi-tasking Mom that makes you look up and giggle??
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The things we mothers do for our kids!!
And not just the typical - like reluctantly sharing our favorite desserts we've been dying to indulge in for weeks, or buying them their own treats that we know they'll only eat 3 bites of before growing bored or "full", or allowing them to slip into bed with us at 6:00 a.m. despite our stand on anti-co-sleeping, because it beats actually getting up that early, or trying to wipe them on the potty while your agent is on the phone with you and hoping she doesn't hear the flush - not those. But the truly insane.
Like, I plotted an entire novel on the phone with my best critique partner/brainstorming buddy the other day while sitting on the hard kitchen floor, freezing my booty off in my PJ shorts and throwing three different bouncey-balls back and forth to keep Little Miss entertained for over half an hour, straining to hear my friend talk as Little Miss serenaded me with Disney song after Disney song.
AN ENTIRE NOVEL.
The glam life of an author ;)
What do you find yourself doing as a multi-tasking Mom that makes you look up and giggle??
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May 30, 2012
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Visit me today at http://www.scribblechicks.blogspot.com/ ! :)
Don't forget to post your writing craft questions there!!
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May 29, 2012
Weekend Memories
How was your long weekend?
We spent ours in The Woodlands near Houston, Texas, visiting good friends who moved there several years ago. We had a great time! Little Miss had a blast at the aquarium in downtown Houston - rode the Ferris Wheel twice, the merry go round 4 times, and we all rode a train through a shark tunnel.
I petted a sting ray and pretty much shrieked the entire time. ha
We also went to their church, which had a fabulous service, and then to a sunday school fellowship at a cabin in Huntsville that afternoon, where we played volleyball (okay, I watched other play volleyball!! lol) and Little Miss splashed around in a kidde pool with another little boy. We ate at BJ's restaurant and had the best pizza, got Orange Leaf and grilled out one night, I tried a Zumba video for the first time (so fun!) and played Mad Gab. Then we hit up the outlet mall and Chocolate Crocodile (best chocolate dipped apples in the US!) in Cypress on Monday, then played mini golf before heading home last night. Great weekend!!
The gym welcomed me with open arms and a hard glare today. I felt about the same. Back on the diet! No more cheating here. Sigh.
Good times! What'd you do? :)
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We spent ours in The Woodlands near Houston, Texas, visiting good friends who moved there several years ago. We had a great time! Little Miss had a blast at the aquarium in downtown Houston - rode the Ferris Wheel twice, the merry go round 4 times, and we all rode a train through a shark tunnel.
I petted a sting ray and pretty much shrieked the entire time. ha
We also went to their church, which had a fabulous service, and then to a sunday school fellowship at a cabin in Huntsville that afternoon, where we played volleyball (okay, I watched other play volleyball!! lol) and Little Miss splashed around in a kidde pool with another little boy. We ate at BJ's restaurant and had the best pizza, got Orange Leaf and grilled out one night, I tried a Zumba video for the first time (so fun!) and played Mad Gab. Then we hit up the outlet mall and Chocolate Crocodile (best chocolate dipped apples in the US!) in Cypress on Monday, then played mini golf before heading home last night. Great weekend!!
The gym welcomed me with open arms and a hard glare today. I felt about the same. Back on the diet! No more cheating here. Sigh.
Good times! What'd you do? :)
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May 24, 2012
Happy Memorial Day!As you celebrate this long weekend wit...
Happy Memorial Day!
As you celebrate this long weekend with your family, enjoying cook-outs, sleeping in, the swimming pool, or simply a good book...don't forget to take the time to remember America's heroes. And pray for those Troops still on duty.
God Bless America!See y'all next week ;)
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As you celebrate this long weekend with your family, enjoying cook-outs, sleeping in, the swimming pool, or simply a good book...don't forget to take the time to remember America's heroes. And pray for those Troops still on duty.
God Bless America!See y'all next week ;)
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May 23, 2012
May 22, 2012
Wish You Were HerebyBeth K. VogtAllison Denman is suppose...
Wish You Were Here
by
Beth K. Vogt
Allison Denman is supposed to get married in five days, but everything is all wrong. The huge wedding. The frothy dress. And the groom. Still, kissing the groom's brother in an unguarded moment is decidedly not the right thing to do. How could she have made such a mistake? It seems Allison's life is nothing but mistakes at this point. And pulling a "Runaway Bride" complete with stealing, er, borrowing her best friend's car doesn't seem to solve her problems. Can Allison find her way out of this mess? Maybe she just needs to stop orchestrating everything. Allison prefers being the one in control, and giving it up is not going to be easy. But to find her way again, she will have to believe that God has a plan for her and find the strength to let Him lead.
My thoughts : A super fun story, reminiscient of Julia Roberts "Runaway Bride" movie (one of my favs!) This is a great summer read. Beth's talented writing style, full of description and realistic dialogue, only enhance the fun aspect of this novel. And for those of you who miss the Chick-Lit genre, this is pretty close in all the ways that counted the most. Don't miss this one!
And how cute is that cover?? ;)
Beth K. Vogt provides her readers with a happily ever after woven through with humor, reality, and God's lavish grace. She's a non-fiction author and editor who said she'd never write fiction. She's the wife of an Air Force physician (now in solo practice) who said she'd never marry a doctor-or anyone in the military. She's a mom of four who said she'd never have kids. Beth has discovered that God's best often waits behind the doors marked "Never." She writes contemporary romance because she believes there's more to happily ever after than the fairy tales tell us. Beth earned a journalism degree from San Jose State University and met her husband Rob when he knocked her down at a karate studio. They've been married for 31 years. They have four children, ranging in ages from 28, 25, 23 and - thanks to a funny thing happening on their way to the empty nest-a 10-year-old. The Vogt Team, which now includes a "daughter-in-love" and "son-in-love," enjoys hiking and camping in Colorado. Read more about Beth at her website:http://bethvogt.com
Link to buy the book: http://ow.ly/aQTEk
Here's the blog tour link! :)
http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/134...
I received this novel free from the publisher for a review!
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Like a Princess
Couldn't resist. My Little Miss is on a Disney Princess kick like crazy, and her July birthday party is already themed to be such. So when I saw this...hehehe.
http://www.blogthings.com/whatdisneyprincessareyouquiz/
Here's my results! Not totally accurate but hey, she's a cutie and I do love shoes ;)
Saying that your family doesn't appreciate you would be an understatement. You quietly get your way with them.You may not be treated kindly, but you treat everyone with kindness anyway. Your love your true friends dearly.You are optimistic and sure that you'll be happy some day. You are patient. Good things happen to good people, and good things will happen to you. They probably already have.
Which Princess Are YOU??? :)
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http://www.blogthings.com/whatdisneyprincessareyouquiz/
Here's my results! Not totally accurate but hey, she's a cutie and I do love shoes ;)
Saying that your family doesn't appreciate you would be an understatement. You quietly get your way with them.You may not be treated kindly, but you treat everyone with kindness anyway. Your love your true friends dearly.You are optimistic and sure that you'll be happy some day. You are patient. Good things happen to good people, and good things will happen to you. They probably already have.
Which Princess Are YOU??? :)
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May 21, 2012
WHAT. A. WEEK.Seriously, last week was nuts. Two dress re...
WHAT. A. WEEK.
Seriously, last week was nuts. Two dress rehearsals for Little Miss's recital, the gym, book progress, Forum deadlines, Little Miss's actual recital, graduation from Preschool 3, last night of Cubbies (AWANAS), church and graduation that night from Cubbies...and all the celebrations that took place after all the big events...
Here's a few pics from all the madness. (more to come later, these were just some from my phone)
Despite my need for a long nap, I'm so SO SO proud of her. She did fantastic at all of her events, and made this mama super proud. I couldn't have asked for a smarter or sweeter Little Miss :) The recital went great, I couldn't believe how grown up she looked! Part of her prop fell over during the recital (cardboard music box) and you know what? She looked at it for just a second and KEPT GOING. So proud. Such a big girl.
And now...
ZZZZZzzzzzzzzz
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Seriously, last week was nuts. Two dress rehearsals for Little Miss's recital, the gym, book progress, Forum deadlines, Little Miss's actual recital, graduation from Preschool 3, last night of Cubbies (AWANAS), church and graduation that night from Cubbies...and all the celebrations that took place after all the big events...
Here's a few pics from all the madness. (more to come later, these were just some from my phone)
Despite my need for a long nap, I'm so SO SO proud of her. She did fantastic at all of her events, and made this mama super proud. I couldn't have asked for a smarter or sweeter Little Miss :) The recital went great, I couldn't believe how grown up she looked! Part of her prop fell over during the recital (cardboard music box) and you know what? She looked at it for just a second and KEPT GOING. So proud. Such a big girl.
And now...
ZZZZZzzzzzzzzz
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May 17, 2012
I will NOT cry...
So my Little Miss graduates preschool tomorrow!
Thankfully, it's just graduating preschool-3, she will be going back to preschool for preschool-4 this fall. So I'm not shipping her off to kindergarten yet BUT there is still a ceremony for her class and it's still called a graduation and I'm still emotional! This is a milestone of sorts because starting in the fall, and for the rest of her childhood, she'll be going to school 5 days a week. Preschool will continue to be the shortened day compared to kindergarten and so forth, but still. EVERY morning.
I will not cry...I will not cry...
I will also not be blogging tomorrow because of her graduation, a busy family day, and her dress rehearsal and then dance recital on Saturday. Busy weekend of milestones coming up! I also am currently swamped with deadlines. Yikes!
The good news is that when I pop back up to breathe next week, I shall surely have adorable pics to share ;)
Now where is my waterproof mascara?!?
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Thankfully, it's just graduating preschool-3, she will be going back to preschool for preschool-4 this fall. So I'm not shipping her off to kindergarten yet BUT there is still a ceremony for her class and it's still called a graduation and I'm still emotional! This is a milestone of sorts because starting in the fall, and for the rest of her childhood, she'll be going to school 5 days a week. Preschool will continue to be the shortened day compared to kindergarten and so forth, but still. EVERY morning.
I will not cry...I will not cry...
I will also not be blogging tomorrow because of her graduation, a busy family day, and her dress rehearsal and then dance recital on Saturday. Busy weekend of milestones coming up! I also am currently swamped with deadlines. Yikes!
The good news is that when I pop back up to breathe next week, I shall surely have adorable pics to share ;)
Now where is my waterproof mascara?!?
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