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A. ...tell her you won't leave for the pool until she takes the socks off and puts her sandals on.
B. ...don't want to squash her budding interest in fashion. You let her wear the socks and hope that her latest outfit will land her on What Not to Wear, and after Stacy and Clinton get over their heart palpitations, she'll get a whole new wardrobe.
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Your 5-year-old son asks you if he can have a mohawk. You...
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B. ...realize it's just hair and hair grows out. You know this is a sign of self-expression so you take him to the barber to get his mohawk.
C. ... tell him, "Sure!" then totally forget about it until you see the pile of hair on the floor and you discover that his brother went ahead and gave him a, well, um, it's sort of like a mohawk.
Your 5-year-old scales the shelves in the garage to get the lighter fluid and a lighter, then he proceeds to try to
A. ... freak out, spank his butt, send him to his room, and threaten to send him to juvenile hall.
B. ... say, "Eh, the garage is falling apart anyway. It could use some major remodeling."
C. ... decide this is the perfect excuse to invite some hot firemen over to
Your baby drops her pacifier on the ground. You...
A. ...pick it up, put it in a special pacifier pouch, take it home and run it through the dishwasher to sanitize it.
B. ... pour some bottled water on the pacifier to clean it off.
C. ... pick it up out of the mud, wipe it on your shirt, pop it back in baby's mouth and assure yourself that germs build up the immune system.
Your 13-year-old daughter asks if she can meet a boy at the pool. You...
A. ... say, "No way, Missy! Now, put on your burqa and sit down and watch those Little House on the Prairie DVDs I got you!"
B. ... understand that she's growing up and let her have the freedom to meet a boy in a public place, trusting that you've taught her well.
C. ... say, "Yes! And take your brothers and sisters with you!" then go take a nap in peace and quiet.
I was going to assign points to each answer, but I decided that, much like Who's Line Is It Anyway?, the points don't matter. All I will say is that Clay is now sporting a mohawk.


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Dr. Grumpy: "Hang on, ma'am... "(frantically searching computer) "um, I've never seen you before, let alone ordered therapy for you. We don't have anyone by your name or birthday in the system."
Mrs. Newpatient: "That's not true! I have your script right here!"
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I remember picking up the MAC eyeshadow in "Shale" at a CCO awhile back and boy is it gorgeous! I did a fotd last weekend, and surprisingly I just wanted something neutral yet sultry at the same time. One thing I loved about this look was how easy it was, took me only 10 minutes! I also paired it with NYX Lipstick in B52 that sis Lynne recommended!
What I used:
- Camellia Rose Skin Soothing Primer
- MMBB Mineral Foundation in "Medium Beige"
- Jane Blush in "Blushing Earth"
- Milani Blush in "Luminous"
- MAC Paint Pot in "Painterly" (as base all over the lid)
- MAC "Your Ladyship" Pigment (applied WET/FOILED on lid above lashline and above the crease)
- MAC e/s in "Shale" (plum-brown), on outer-V and contour
- Pure Luxe e/s in "Fantasy" as highlight on brow bone
- Indelible gel eyeliner in "Black Out"
- Lancome Mascara Base
- Covergirl LashBlast Mascara
- NYC Eyebrow Kit
- NYX Lipstick in "B52"
- Sephora Lipliner #206
- Avon "Latte" lipgloss
I did my own nails too (natural nails) since I hate acrylics and only get acrylics on "special occasions", but it actually came out a lot better than I thought! Simply because every single time I TRY to do my own nails, I get very impatient and I end up smudging them so they look like my nails were bitten! But this time, I waited for them to completely dry, used a clear top coat (gotta love Sally Hansen), and a nail polish remover pen for any mistakes. I forgot the brand and color of the nailpolish, I have to go have a looksie when I get home.
Also, some of you wanted to see the coverage of the Maybelline Foundation, so here it is sans makeup of course! [don't laugh]....stop laughing! haha, as you can see it provides some pretty good coverage and I didn't even use a lot! And yes I purposely did not get my exact shade (to match my neck)since I put my mineral foundation over it, (don't wanna look TOO dark), so I got a shade lighter in Creamy Natural.
Can you tell I just got out of the shower!???
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
FOTD: Hell to the SHALE!, Hot Pink Nails & Maybelline Foundation
I remember picking up the MAC eyeshadow in "Shale" at a CCO awhile back and boy is it gorgeous! I did a fotd last weekend, and surprisingly I just wanted something neutral yet sultry at the same time. One thing I loved about this look was how easy it was, took me only 10 minutes! I also paired it with NYX Lipstick in B52 that sis Lynne recommended!
31 comments
- christianadivine said...
Super pretty loook! :] I love it, but what look of yours DON'T I love? :P Dammit, I was suppose to got to Longs Drugs yesterday to get B52 but couldn't cause I got sick yesterday. :( I really want that color, it looks gorgeous on both you and lynne, so it seems like such a versatile shade! :P And wow, that maybelline foundation does have good coverage. :]
- January 22, 2008 at 12:05 PM
- Sofia said...
You're gorgeous! It's fun to see some more natural looks on you aswell, so keep them coming!
- January 22, 2008 at 12:43 PM
- LS said...
Fantastic colors on the eyes, and the whole balancing of colors on your entire face. Thanks for sharing.
Oh and how similar you look to your little sister Megan(?)without your make-up on. I guess she will grow up pretty like you!
- January 22, 2008 at 12:47 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
aww you look so cute in your lil bathroom, he he...like an auntie :) but way hotter! i love that eyeshadow by the way...it's perfect smokey brown
- January 22, 2008 at 1:15 PM
- Mrs. Lynne said...
Love the look sis and B52 is the perfect pair! Like Chris said, it is very versatile! I find myself reaching for it when I want a no-brainer but something that I know will look good. I really like this look. It's sexy yet professional.
And look at you!! All bare faced and still gorgeous! Definitely HOTT! But that foundation does have pretty good coverage on its own!
- January 22, 2008 at 3:15 PM
- Dianna said...
i absolutely love this look! i think its the perfect look to take you from the office to a night on the town with the girls! i was also wondering if you could tell me what brand and size of little boy tees do you like. i've been eyeing the fruit of the loom ones, but i'm not sure what size to get. tia!!
- January 22, 2008 at 3:21 PM
- ' * : . b | u 3 . : * ' said...
wow i didn't think much of your ladyship pigment but it looks super gorgeous foiled. i'm wondering how do you foil pigments and still keep the product sanitary? i've heard that i should be picking up colour before wetting the brush but i find i don't get much colour that way.
- January 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM
- Anonymous said...
love the look def. sexy yet great for the day. I might be brave and try it too!
- January 22, 2008 at 4:31 PM
- nilla cookie said...
Hey Vanessa,
You MUST tell me about this polish remover pen! I need one of those for my home manis too! :)
- January 22, 2008 at 4:37 PM
- nilla cookie said...
PS - I LOVE the eye makeup today! I really like more natural eyes since I am sooo unskilled at blending and contouring colors.
Also, did you use the Lancome Cils Booster XL? I love that stuff!
- January 22, 2008 at 4:39 PM
- Alexandra said...
Beautiful with and without makeup!
- January 22, 2008 at 4:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
thank you for showing us a picture of the coverage of Maybelline Mineral foundation!
and i love that simple, yet really pretty look with those two basic colors (shale and your ladyship).
btw, for NYX #B52, is that referring to the shade "Peach Love" ? I looked on NYX's website and that's the closest I can get to that number.
thanks :)
- January 22, 2008 at 5:14 PM
- the Muse said...
beautiful FOTD and I love the nails!
- January 22, 2008 at 5:34 PM
- mandilicious said...
hey gorgeous!..i got the Maybelline Liquid Foundation, thanks to your review!, i did a look today inspired by your spunky pink, only it's not spunky enough..lol..i don't own a fun color like that, so i just did neutral lips, again..i'm boring..hehe..anyhoo, i'll post pics on my blog, let me know what you think..:) thanks!
- January 22, 2008 at 6:44 PM
- Anne said...
omg you look like your 12 y.o. in the last picture. hahaha soo cutee.
geez i had to wait til i get home to view the pictures. i was getting antsy at work. hahha. they blocked photobucket there or something...ergh.
- January 22, 2008 at 6:45 PM
- Linda said...
i'm loving neutral looks a lot more now. you look gorgeous!
- January 22, 2008 at 6:52 PM
- MrsDiaz said...
Hey Ness,
Love that simple look showing off the Maybelline foundation. I bought some today so we'll see how it looks. I'm happy they had samples you could try of it at Walgreen's. Then I decided I need to drop by the MAC counter and got a grip of stuff from the N collection( dark edge, nanogold, lightflush, n1 lipgloss, and ladyblush) The gift card went to good use!
I was gonna ask you...when you buy mac eyeshadows do you depot them or keep them in the pots? I want to depot and put them in an eyeshadow palette, but I can't get myself to do it. Not sure why, but I like how they look nicely in the pot. Then I think about man I could so get more free stuff if I'd just depot everything!
- January 22, 2008 at 6:52 PM
- Emily said...
Hi Vanessa! I've recently discovered your blog and I love it. I am Filipina, and I love all the makeup tips for Asian eyes! I am pretty clueless about makeup, but trying to be better. That said, I was wondering if you could make OR had a link for a good tutorial on how to apply cream/mousse foundation? Thanks so much and keep on blogging!
- January 22, 2008 at 7:14 PM
- Divine Blackness said...
Hi, my love! I'm lovin' that FOTD! Beautiful!!! Aaaand, your natural nails look fab. Lovin' the color. So I'm back on the West Coast. What's your schedule look like this weekend? We should do the Pro Store!....not like either one of us need anything but I'd love to go anyway.
Oh....and do you know where I can find Style to Style (or somethin' like that) in the LA area? Hmmm...
- January 22, 2008 at 8:54 PM
- Fei said...
Thanks! Girl, we live so close (when I'm back in LA anyway) we should def get together and watch our bank accounts drain someday! lol
- January 22, 2008 at 8:56 PM
- sushii said...
- January 22, 2008 at 9:00 PM
- said...
wanna do my nails? OMG, i love the color that you used! pink is my ultime favorite color.
& that foundation!! wow, i really thought that was your bare skin. even with only foundation on, you look gorgeous.
- January 22, 2008 at 9:18 PM
- said...
I loooove that look! It's so cute!
And I'm just like you, I just simply can't wait for my mail polish to dry and I start doing things and they get all smudgy. Someone should invent a nail polish that dries as soon as you put it on for impatient people like me. lol
- January 22, 2008 at 11:45 PM
- Row said...
Ahh bless you for showing yourself with no make up - Im not brave enough to do that but you look lovely anyway.
What shade did you get by the way? I was thinking of CPing this foundation but someone else mentioned the shades were a bit awkward. I am a NC35, I think you are about the same? :)
- January 22, 2008 at 11:51 PM
- Girl Meets Makeup said...
Ooh, you reminded me to get Shale! It's such a pretty color, especially on you. :)
- January 23, 2008 at 3:48 AM
- Izar said...
Hey Vanessa!
This look is simply gorgeous! Of all the looks you've created so far, I like this one the best. It's so feminine, sophisticated and natural but still has an edge to it! How could I not love it when it has pink (kinda layed-back and smoky) and gold in it, my fav color combination? Wonderful job Nessa! These natural looks you've been creating are beautiful! Keep them coming!
- January 23, 2008 at 5:12 AM
- Tiffany said...
I'm DEFINITELY going to have to go and grab Shale!! I love plummy shadows..
And a constructive suggestion...Have u thought about letting ur brows grow out a little? I fell victim to what seems like over-plucking a while back and now that I let them thicken up a bit, like tear-drop shape, toward the inside of the eye, they look wayyy better. The way u have urs now is how I had mine before..kind of like a line. A plus to letting them grow is less plucking in the future :). I've been getting compliments ever since from my asian friends.
- January 23, 2008 at 9:03 AM
- Vanessa said...
Awww thanks so much Izar! (I am replying to all you ladies individually on your own blogs soon!)
Tiffany- I actually don't pluck my eyebrows, I just use powder to shade them in. I actually need to get them waxed. But my eyebrows are naturally thin so all I need really is to shade them in.
- January 23, 2008 at 9:09 AM
- Anna said...
flawless skin, so jelous! hot nails by the way
- January 23, 2008 at 9:55 AM
- (g)ezebel said...
i looove, L-U-V, this lipstick color. i have got to get one. *copycat smile* and lookie how adorable you look with no makeup!!
- January 24, 2008 at 12:15 AM
- alien man?! said...
aaaah, nessaaaa!!! you look like the most adorable little girl w/o makeup on!!!! i can totally see why you call ur baby sister your MiniMe!! you're so cute!!!! *pinches cheeks
- January 24, 2008 at 1:13 AM


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Isaac Albéniz
Suite Espagnole op. 47
Editor: Ullrich Scheideler
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Students will be interested to read the history of this work in the preface to the edition. Informative and well-researched footnotes will help to interpret some questionable markings.
[Clavier, 2007]
With all the effort that has gone into the search for Truth this new edition is certainly worthy of serious consideration for aspiring interpreters.
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- Suite espagnole op. 47
Granada (Serenata)
Level of difficulty (Piano): medium (Level 4)Other titles with this level of difficulty »
Cataluña (Curranda)
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Sevilla (Sevillana)
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Cádiz (Saeta)
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Asturias (Leyenda)
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Aragón (Fantasia)
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Castilla (Seguidillas)
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The levels of difficulty of the
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The levels of difficulty of the piano music published by G. Henle Publishers
|Bach, Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, nos. 4 and 5
|Bach, Well-Tempered Clavier I, no. 1 Prelude C major
|Beethoven, Piano Sonatas op. 49,1 and 2
|Grieg, Lyric Pieces op. 12, no. 4
|Schumann, Fantasy Pieces op. 12, no. 1
|Chopin, Nocturnes op. 27, nos. 1 and 2
|Beethoven, Piano Sonata op. 10, no. 3
|Beethoven, Piano Sonata op. 81a
|Schumann, Toccata op. 7
Guide to the levels of difficulty
"I don't know what 'difficult' means. Either you can play or you can't" – this was the rather terse comment by the great violinist Nathan Milstein, on being asked about the unbelievable difficulty of Niccolo Paganini's Caprice no. 1.
The relativity of the evaluation of difficulty in music immediately becomes clear. Yet I gladly take up this great challenge, presented to me by G. Henle Publishers. For I am aware of how useful a guide like this can be, both from my own experience as well as that of many colleagues. In particular so as to be able to identify "appropriate" works. For example for music teachers, who teach at very different levels, from beginners to those preparing for music conservatories, but also for all those interested amateurs for whom this guide is intended.
After careful deliberation I have settled on nine levels of difficulty, which I have divided into three groups: 1–3 (easy), 4–6 (medium), 7–9 (difficult). A number of parameters have been considered when assessing the level of difficulty. I have not just looked at the number of fast or slow notes to be played, or the chord sequences; of central importance are also the complexity of the piece's composition, its rhythmic complexities, the difficulty of reading the text for the first time, and last but not least, how easy or difficult it is to understand its musical structure. I have defined "piece" as being the musical unit of a sonata, or a single piece in a cycle, which is why Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier" Part I comprises a total of 48 levels of difficulty (each prelude and fugue is considered separately), Schumann's Sonata in f sharp minor op.11 only has a single number. My assessment is measured by the ability to prepare a piece for performance.
While assessing the pieces, it became clear that the medium level of difficulty (4–6) is the trickiest. Now and again this means that a piece is judged as a "3/4", even if it only deserved a "3" as far as piano technique is concerned. An example of such a "borderline" case (easy/medium) is Schumann's "Scenes from Childhood" op. 15 Von fremden Ländern und Menschen or at the other end "6/7" part of Bach's "English Suites". And of course within a main category there are also "from-to" evaluations (e.g. 7/8).
Any evaluation of art or music will always be subjective, even if the aim was to be objective. Despite the fact that I have endeavoured to be as careful as possible, I am all too aware that the results of my work can be called into question, and am therefore grateful for any suggestions you might have.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
California or Bust
After my appointment, I went shopping for a pair of shoes because I'd decided that I couldn't wear my Crocs to BlogHer. I went to 50 shoe stores! Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a pair of shoes that look cute and yet are super comfortable? I found dozens of cute pairs at every store. They were adorable! Unfortunately, I would break my neck if I ever tried to walk in them. Still, I tried a couple pairs on for kicks. Keep in mind, that at this point, my mouth was still completely numb. So here I am, stumbling around in these heels, my mouth drooping, probably drooling on myself and I couldn't stop thinking about that Seinfeld episode with Kramer and the shoes and the Novocaine!
So, I went to tuck my kids in tonight and I gave them extra hugs and kisses and told them I'd miss them. Brooklyn was ok. Clay was ok. Jackson was ok. Savannah was ok. Lexi cried and told me she'd miss me so much. It broke my heart. Then I tried to give Austin a hug. He jumped away from me and screamed, "Ewww, Mom germs! Quick! Stop, drop and roll!!!" as he fell to the floor and writhed around in apparent pain. I had to pull the guilt card, so I said, "That's nice. So when my plane crashes into the ocean, you can remember this moment for the rest of your life." At this point, he burst into laughter and pointed out the obvious, "There is no ocean between here and California duh!"
Let me tell ya, after the past couple weeks where I feel like all I do is scream at the kids because all they do is fight and make messes, I am so looking forward to this trip! I'm just sad I'm going to miss Austin's championship baseball game tomorrow night.
I'll be bringing my laptop and will try to update from the BlogHer conference. Have a great weekend everyone!
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34 comments:
- Mom Of 3 said...
Have Loads of fun!
- July 17, 2008 at 12:45 AM
- Rick said...
Wait until you start your landing in San Fran. You'll see plenty of water.
Have fun at "Bloghim", or "her", or "it", whatever.
- July 17, 2008 at 1:15 AM
I hope you have a wonderful visit to our fair state!!
- July 17, 2008 at 2:22 AM
- Jules said...
Well hope you found "The Perfect Pair" and are walking around the conference on bloggie bliss! Enjoy yoursellf and stay safe!
- July 17, 2008 at 2:24 AM
have fun in california!!! and don't make your plane crash into anything, oceans or mountains...
;-) franzi
- July 17, 2008 at 5:28 AM
- Phyllis said...
Awww....gotta love when the kidlets have to show you up by making a smart comment like Austin did, dontcha?? I'm sure he'll miss you even if he won't admit it.
- July 17, 2008 at 7:09 AM
Well, you will probably circle over the ocean or the bay before landing. Just sayin'
For comfy attractive shoes get some Dansko sandals or Clarks' new brand--cute stuff! There is a big ol' Macy's right by the hotel hosting BlogHer so go shopping!
- July 17, 2008 at 7:39 AM
- Robin said...
Have a great time! Thanks for sharing that clip...I'd forgotten about that one! Too funny!!!!
- July 17, 2008 at 7:52 AM
- Brenda said...
I'm sure he will miss you but was embarrassed to say so. Boys. Please don't fall in the ocean. That would be some serious pilot error there.
- July 17, 2008 at 8:39 AM
"Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a pair of shoes that look cute and yet are super comfortable?"
Why yes. Viva la happy feet also known as Birkenstocks! Not just the two-strap-across-the-foot hippie style (of which I own three pair, but I digress) but different and CUTE styles! Example: http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s211/OhHeyItsBeej/1-3.jpg
Happy happy feet.
- July 17, 2008 at 8:50 AM
- B&K said...
I hear ya about trying to find shoes that are both cute AND comfortable. Sometimes an impossible combo. I mean, Jimmy Choos are adorable (albeit WAYYYY out of MY price range) but comfy? I doubt it.
Anyhoo, I have one word for you: Danskos. These run about $120 a pair (which is a lot, for shoes; at least for me!!) but SO worth it. They are cute and oh so comfy. I threw away 3/4ths of the Payless Shoe Source shoes in my closet b/c I never wear them now that I have Danskos. I have three pair and I wear them ALL the time. They last really well.
- July 17, 2008 at 9:51 AM
You can pretend I'm your assistance.
I'll make sure you are kept on schedule for all your important meetings, like lunch at Mickey D, or point you to the best, and cleanest food vendors.
I can discreetly pour stuff on your newly highlighted head so you won't scratch so much. I'll even brush the dandruff off your shoulders.
But most important, I will find the best places for your evening cocktail hour ...... with the appropriate entertainment.
Have fun. Bring me home a present.
- July 17, 2008 at 10:05 AM
So what's wrong with Crocs??? I wear them everywhere, I have pink with mouse holes, green with shamrocks, navy with da Bears, sandals, beach, etc. I love those. I only wear shoes that start with 'C' - Crocs or Clarks clogs - I have red ones, brown, black, navy, etc. dressy, plain, and so on. I don't care what my feet look like just so they don't hurt! from Sparkle
- July 17, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Hi Dawn,
I hope you have an awesome time at the Blogher event. It's good to know that Austin left you with yet another funny memory. That boy is a hoot! He soo reminds me of my 13year old.
So, a question for you to ponder.... What new & quirky things will you encounter in your home when you return from your trip? What do you miss most when you are gone?
Take care, be careful and have fun!
~Lisa, San Antonio, Texas
- July 17, 2008 at 10:53 AM
LOL! That episode of Seinfeld was the last thing I watched before going to sleep last night.
Did you try Clarks's shoes? Cute and comfy!
- July 17, 2008 at 11:53 AM
That is so funny that you would mention this Seinfeld episode, I just saw that one last night and was laughing my butt off!!
- July 17, 2008 at 12:40 PM
- Jenn said...
Gonna miss you dear, Have fun, smile BIG, and send pictures of the shoes you DID decide to get. ;)
Jenn in AK
- July 17, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Your Austin is a neat kid, who apparently has a great sense of humour!! And you can tell him I said so. Have fun on your trip!
- July 17, 2008 at 1:56 PM
I just got a pair of Chaco sandals. They are so comfy and supportive of my sad fallen arches. Chaco has lots of casual-but-not-too-casual styles. A little pricey, but worth it!
Have fun in sunny CA!
- July 17, 2008 at 2:42 PM
That Seinfeld was on last night-it's one of my favorite ones! That one and the one with Elaine dancing.
- July 17, 2008 at 4:57 PM
- heather said...
Dansko's. I hope you ended up with a pair of Dansko's. They would be perfect in San Francisco and anytime you needed to play grown-up. Comfy clogs that last forever and look respectable. I've heard them called the official dress shoes of Portland, which is practically San Fran and VERY into our comfort.
- July 17, 2008 at 6:01 PM
- Theresa in Mèrida said...
Has anyone told you that it's cold in San Francisco in July? Don't expect sunny California, because that is a different part of the state. Other than that The City rocks! Eat some sourdough bread for me. Don't forget to ride a trolley car and go on the steep part of Lombard street. Walk across the Golden Gate. Eat in a hole in the wall restaurant in China Town or at least have dimsum. All that fun stuff. We used to cut class and take the bus to The City when we were in High School.
If you are into making jewelry or costumes go to General Bead on Minna Street they have a room upstairs with findings and stuff that is awesome.Then there is the Gunny Sack Outlet Store though I think that is in South San Francisco now, not in San Francisco. Have fun! Take a sweater!
- July 18, 2008 at 12:24 AM
I know it is too late for your trip, but for future reference and your readers, Crocs makes some really really cute, fanshionable styles! Here's some examples:
(I love these last ones and I'd love to try them! I don't know how comfy the high heels are, but they have to be more comfy than other high heels....)
However, in my search for some of these shoes, I found a curious blog: www.ihatecrocs.com. LOL!
- July 18, 2008 at 7:48 AM
- aceiatx said...
I love Sketchers and they have cute styles with tennis shoe soles that even look good with skirts.
- July 18, 2008 at 12:08 PM
- Heather said...
Have a great time at BlogHer!
- July 18, 2008 at 12:13 PM
- erika325 said...
There is no ocean between here and California duh!"
BUT you'll most likely fly over the Pacific or SF Bay before landing. Tell him a flight attendant told you that (I am!! Really!) The guilt will haunt him forever ;)
Have a wonderful time! I used to live in SF, it's a great city! Go get a hot fudge sundae at Ghirardelli for me :D
- July 18, 2008 at 12:16 PM
- Valarie said...
Have fun in CA! I can't wait to see everyone's pics and hear some stories.
- July 18, 2008 at 12:36 PM
- AlaneM said...
Love that episode - too funny!
Have a great time at BlogHer!!
- July 18, 2008 at 2:36 PM
Hope you packed some warm clothes. Growing up, we used to go to Candlestick Park (where the Giants use to play). We would have down jackets, sleeping bags and hats. We would watch all the mid-westerners show up in shorts. By the 3rd-4th inning, the fog would roll in and we would get the biggest laugh watching people who lived in winter snow scramble out of their seats to get warm. A game could drop 40 degress in a heartbeat. I think it was Mark Twain who said" The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco!" Hope you have a great time in that beautiful city by the bay!
- July 18, 2008 at 3:37 PM
- B&K said...
Okay, so I ws reviewing the SSO from July 13th, and saw that someone had asked about Brooklyn being on the St. Jude's website. I'm fairly new to your blog, so did I miss something?!? Was she sick when she was an infant?
The only Brooklyn I saw on their website was a Brooklyn who was four, and lives in Washington State with her mom Dani. I'm thinking that isn't YOUR Brooklyn?
I think Brooklyn's only 2-1/2 now right? Could someone post the link to her pic on St. Jude's site? She is so adorable. I hope she is healthy now. :-)
- July 18, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- Sunny said...
"if you're goin' to San Fransisco, be sure to wear a flower in your hair..."
Just heard a really good re-mix of that song:-)
Ever heard the saying,"friends don't let friends wear Crocs."?
Did you really go to 50 places?Wow!
Mephisto Shoes are recommended by doctors, and they come in cute styles.
- July 18, 2008 at 5:51 PM
- Smiller said...
DAWN! You made a spelling error! "Heels" for shoes, "heals" for helping the sick. I am...speechless. :D
- July 19, 2008 at 12:43 AM
sso Q: How old are you?
- July 19, 2008 at 11:13 PM
- SubWife said...
What happened to "Changing lives one diaper at a time"? That was so funny! I miss it...
- July 20, 2008 at 12:59 AM


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Blueberry Crumb Bars
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup + 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided use
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cold butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Zest and juice of one lemon
4 cups blueberries
4 teaspoons cornstarch
Optional: Confectioners' sugar for dusting
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2) In a medium bowl whisk together 3 cups of flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in butter until mixture is in pieces no larger than a pea. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Dough will be crumbly but stick together when squeezed. Pat half of the dough into the pan.
3) In another bowl, mix reserved 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Add blueberries and gently toss them to coat. Pour blueberry mixture on top of the dough in pan. Then crumble remainder of dough evenly over surface of berries.
4) Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned. Cool completely, then cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if using. Can be refrigerated for several days. Yield: 15 bars.


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Sunday, December 23, 2007
Sunday Sound Out
First off, I have a couple updates. Michelle has raised over $2000 on her blog for Julian and his family. This money will help Mimi to buy a burial plot close to their home. Ugh, it just breaks my heart to write that. Julian was in the hospital the other day to help relieve pressure on his poor distended tummy. Thankfully, they're home now and I pray they have a wonderful Christmas and can make some memories to last a lifetime.
In other news, I'm feeling fine and dandy now. Hooray. My middle daughter, Lexington, has strep throat however. It just kind of hit her like a ton of bricks this afternoon. You see, in my family we get sick on vacations and holidays. It's just more fun when you can't get to your regular doctor and you have to try and find a treatment center out of town or you have to go to the ER on the weekend or holiday. On the bright side, we discovered the best way to be seen right away without having to spend hours in the waiting room. Just walk up to the reception desk and promptly puke all over the floor. I don't think we've ever been ushered to a room as quickly as we were today.
After we got to the room, we met Dr. Know-It-All. This is why, when my kids get sick on the weekend, I do everything in my power to wait until Monday so we can see our regular pediatricians who, by the way, are all awesome. So, this doctor spent .000000429 of a second looking in Lex's ears. She didn't say a word about her ears.
(Oooo back up. I forgot to tell you about the ENT appointment I had on this past Thursday. Lexi's ears are still filled with fluid from back in October. She did poorly on her hearing test. She's going for her third set of tubes in January. Clay's ears are both filled with fluid, and he did really poorly on his hearing test as well. Looks like he'll be getting his second set of tubes come January too.)
OK, back to today. Dr. Know-It-All didn't say anything about Lexi's ears which have started causing her pain. I asked her, "How are her ears?"
"They're fine," she quickly replied.
"They're fine?" I was really surprised they didn't look infected since I knew they were fluid-filled and now Lex was running a fever and her ears were hurting. "Are they still filled with fluid?" I asked.
"There is no infection," Dr. Know-It-All avoided my question.
"I understand that they don't look infected to you, but are they still filled with fluid?" I asked yet again.
Dr. Know-It-All gave a sigh, looked at me, and in her most condescending voice (I'm assuming this was her most condescending voice and she isn't actually capable of acting more superior), said, "She doesn't need antibiotics if she has fluid in her ears."
Ummm hello? Did I ask you for antibiotics for her ears? Did I say anything remotely like that? After years of speech therapy, at least partially brought about by poor hearing as a result of fluid-filled ears, I'm just keeping tabs on her ears right now.
Anyway, Dr. Know-It-All asked me what else was bothering my daughter. I told her that her throat, stomach, and head were all hurting, that she'd thrown up in the reception area, and that several kids from her class were out with strep. Dr. K.I.A. brushed it all off and said, "Well, it looks like she just has a virus. We'll do a strep test just in case and then let you go home."
Surprise, surprise, the strep test came back positive. The good news is that Lex will be feeling better and won't be contagious after 24 hours on the antibiotics. The bad news is that one or more of the other kids will have it within the next two days. They just believe in sharing that way.
I've taken a bit of a break from my other blog, Mamaslike.com, but will be back posting regularly there come the beginning of January. As always, if you're interested in advertising on either Mamaslike or this blog, you can get more information here.
Now, without further ado, here are the answers to life's great questions...
Did you just say your husband was grilling? Outisde? In Chicago? In December?
Yes! I highly recommend it! Husband outside grilling = little clean-up for you!
You know, I have a friend who insists that she considers my blogs (yes, I have two) a "ministry". I laugh at the thought, but I suppose if I can give somebody reason to smile on a day when everything around them looked bleak, maybe she's right. Do you agree?
I had never really thought about it until people started thanking me for making them smile on an otherwise gloomy day. Like you, it makes me kinda laugh to think about it, but if I can make someone smile on a bad day, then it's all good in my book and people can call it whatever they wish. :)
This is the final countdown week for Christmas and I'm curious - WHEN did you start/finish your shopping?
I was contemplating starting my shopping today, but it's REALLY cold and windy here right now and I don't feel like shopping right now. I wonder how much longer I can put it off?
OK, seriously, I think I started shopping right after Thanksgiving when Christmas was in the air and stores were fully stocked, there was just a little chill in the air, people were in festive moods, the sounds of Christmas carols filled the air, and my favorite holiday coffee creamers were available in stores. I finished shopping today (literally) when the store's shelves were bare, employees were tired, shoppers were frantically trying to find those last minute gifts, the Christmas music grated on our ears, and it was 500 degrees below 0. I'm doing all my shopping online next year.
Your talent blows me out of the water. How do you do it all? Where do you find a second in your day to do everything that you do?
I do it all, but I sure don't do it well! I'm thinking that I may just "wrap" presents in the shopping bags in which they came. I did my Christmas cards, but I have yet to drop them in a mailbox. I bought Christmas gifts for out of town friends, but I have yet to send them. Maybe they can be New Year's presents. Believe me, I've been checking things off my list and breathing a little easier every day.
Yay! My question made it into Dawn's list! But joint compound!!! Did she get stuck together?!?!?! Oh my!!!
Here's what she did...
The rest of the "If a monkey bit you..." question is, "...what kind of medicine would you have to take?" My kids are the greatest fountain of straight lines, ever. Sometimes it just doesn't seem fair...
LOL! I say this all the time. I can remember all sorts of ridiculous, useless, Cliff Claven-like information, but I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday! If only I could send stupid movie quotes, the lyrics to that song I learned in fifth grade that named all the states in alphabetical order (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas.....), and the lines to every part I've ever played, to the recycling bin, I'd free up a ton of space on my hard drive!
PS_If I am first can I have a prize? Like an autographed copy of your book? Hee, hee, hee.
I'm not sure about that, but Guideposts has some awesome contest ideas for my blog readers! I'm really excited about them. This summer is going to be fun!
By the way...What Time do the kids wake you up on Christmas morning????
Let's see...Santa doesn't wrap gifts at my house. He just sets the toys (completely assembled, part A inserted into slot B, batteries installed, and decals applied) out around the tree. That means Santa is usually up until the very wee hours of the morning assembling, constructing, swearing, smashing thumbs, and undoing approximately 4000 twist ties, while watching A Christmas Story play over and over and over again. If the kids just got up on their own to see what Santa had brought, I would never hear them, they'd tear apart the house, and I'd probably sleep til noon. However, in our house we have a rule. The kids can't get up and run out to see what Santa brought until everyone's awake, Mom and Dad have had a cup of coffee, and I've gotten my camera ready to go. So, we can usually hold them off and tell them to hang out with each other in their bedrooms until 8:00.
Can you share with us what kind of camera you are using. I'm planning to buy one your seems to meet my expectations.
Surely! It's a Sony model DSC - H2. I got the display model for 50% off when I bought it! The best thing is the 12X optical zoom!
Quick question: How do you keep up with all those mittens for your kids?
I just tell the kids that if they lose them, they can't have any pie.
Have they ever had one go into labor?
This was referring to the Living Nativity at my church and the pregnant women who have played Mary. I don't think anyone has ever gone into labor, but let me tell ya - when I played Mary two years ago, that was the easiest labor I've ever experienced! All I had to do was turn around, pick the doll up off the ground, and place it in the manger. Ta da! No epidural required.
A question for your Sunday sound-off: Do you do laundry everyday? If so, how many loads of laundry do you do in a day?
Every day is laundry day in my house. I do an average of 4 loads a day; more if I'm doing bedding and/or towels. I don't mind doing laundry at all. I seem to have a procrastination problem with the whole 'folding and making sure the kids put it away' part though.
Where on earth did the idea to scotch tape their faces evolve?
I have no idea. Kids are insane.
And for the 400 of you who wrote something like this...Let's see, dizziness, nausea, lack of energy....pregnant?
Ummmm NOOOOO!!!
I have a question for your Sunday sound off....how much time do you spend reading other people's blogs on a regular basis and do you have a favorite (or two)?
I wish! I actually haven't been able to find time to read other blogs. I check out other blogs now and then when someone sends me a link. I feel bad that I don't have more time to read other blogs especially when so many people read mine. I'd like to return the favor. Maybe some day...
Is your book going to be illustrated? If so, is Rick Green going to do the illustrations? Just wondering. - I'm not Rick asking.
Hmmm good question, Rick. I don't think the book will be illustrated, but I haven't gotten that far yet. If it is illustrated, I assume the publisher will pick an illustrator they think is appropriate for my book. I really don't know how all this works.
This is great! However, I can't figure out how you ended up with just 10 dirty dishes. Just ten?
Well, that's what I had to work with. The song isn't called The 4,932, 834, 082 Days of Christmas. A reader sent me a link to this video. This is the best version of the song that I've ever heard!
Was the drawing on the table?
YES!!! Ugh, now I have a "potato person" on my kitchen table for all time. Mr. Clean only faded it a little bit. I hear tablecloths are in.
I was wondering if ..being your from Chicago..Have you ever been to the Oprah show?
LOL! Nope. My husband thought he'd get tickets for me and some friends for my birthday one year. Little did he know that you can't just go to Ticketmaster and buy them. I believe it's easier to win the lottery, have your kids behave in December, find cute shoes in your size on sale, and get hit by lightning - twice, than to get tickets to Oprah's show! She's one popular lady! It would be awesome though, wouldn't it?
Do you pass down clothes? How do you store them in your 1000 square foot house? Would the whites turn yellow if I put them in the attic?
I do save clothes and hand them down. I keep them in the attic. I've never noticed whites turning yellow, but they do tend to pick up that enchanting "plastic container" smell after being up there for a few months. Although, I have to admit that I gave away all clothes and baby items a couple times "because I was done having kids and didn't need them anymore." Of course, every time I did that, I ended up pregnant within a couple months. Take my advice - giving away your baby things causes pregnancy.
Hey, according to Dave Carlson's What's your blog worth, Your blog, mom2my6pack.blogspot.com/, is worth $1,172,549.58!
Who's Dave Carlson and where can I claim my check?
I'm still in awe over how neatly all those boots were lined up ... by size yet!What's up with that?
:::snort!::: That is the magic of movies, my friend. This is what it REALLY looks like...
And finally, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
53 comments:
- Sarah said...
If used very carefully, rubbing alcohol will remove permanent marker off of a wood table. But you have to be careful not to strip the finish. I know this not from having kids, but from inheriting an antique table that a group of frat boys "decorated".
- December 23, 2007 at 11:25 PM
- Nicole said...
Merry Christmas! Can't wait to read about Christmas Morning!!
- December 23, 2007 at 11:27 PM
My daughter drew on my table with a permanent marker, and I colored over it with a dry erase marker and while it was wet wiped it off with an alcohol wipe....it took it completely off.(I'd recommend doing a spot test, so you don't just end up with a bigger drawing on your table...cuz I'm sure it will work on some types of wood and not others). Good luck!
- December 23, 2007 at 11:27 PM
- Kalynne Pudner said...
Don't ever let Santa bring you a monster portable, 8- to 10-foot adjustable basketball hoop. Or if he does, make sure you are hiding in the back of your van wrapping presents in the bags they came in.
Have fun shopping tomorrow!
- December 23, 2007 at 11:30 PM
- Sherry said...
I've had experiences with arrogant or insecure (which is it?) doctors like the Dr. KIA. I have learned that the best way for me to get them to the obvious diagnosis is to be very careful not to suggest a diagnosis, but to just list all the symptoms very carefully and then play dumb. It makes them feel so smart to be able to tell you what is already obvious to you... like... "he's got pneumonia". "Oh, really, is that why he's wheezing and sounds like he's going to cough up a lung?" "Wow, who would have guessed?"
Here's a funny for you: Years ago when my daughter was having repeated throat infections every 6 or 8 weeks (before tonsillectomy), one doctor said if she kept having them, we'd want to test the family to see if someone was carrying strep. He said this even though he wasn't testing my daughter for strep. Now, wouldn't you think he'd want to know if she had strep before looking for the carrier? LOL. I asked him about that but since it was 4:50 pm, he quickly said "Well, we'd treat her the same way regardless if it's strep or not." HELLO??? By the way, have you read that the Feingold diet is supposed to help also with ear infections? We are trying Feingold and are seeing improvements in some areas, but the Holidays are a really bad time to watch out for the bad stuff and to do all the cooking. :)
- December 23, 2007 at 11:51 PM
- Mackenzies Momma said...
On the bright side, we discovered the best way to be seen right away without having to spend hours in the waiting room. Just walk up to the reception desk and promptly puke all over the floor. I don't think we've ever been ushered to a room as quickly as we were today.
ah yes the joys of trying to find ways to get quickly admitted to the ER. Another good way(i personally discovered this one) is to start bleeding all over the floor from some odd location(nosebleeds dont usually work). Like the time I fell on the fence and landed astride it(one leg on one side the other on the opposite side) and wound up in the hospital for 3 days after a 4 and a half hour emergency surgery to fix the 'damage'(its amazing how much damage a solid metal pipe can do).
- December 23, 2007 at 11:51 PM
- Deb in OPKS said...
Isn't there a rule in the mom handbook that says kids must get sick on holidays, birthday and weekends? They certainly seem to like to abide.
Santa did the same at our house growing up and continues today. But no way we could have waited till 8:00. 6:00 was the magic number. One year Santa brought several bikes (there were 5 of us). Another year Mrs. Clause suggested Santa only put together one part of a 3 part kitchen but Santa would have nothing of that. I think they got about an hour sleep that year. Have a Merry Christmas and I hope everyone feels well enough to celebrate.
- December 24, 2007 at 12:18 AM
- Rick said...
Generally publishers like Guidepost have staff artists on salary that they use to do their illustrating. But if and when you need me - just ring the bell. Like Pavlov's dog I'll come running with my tongue wagging.
- December 24, 2007 at 12:18 AM
- Shellie said...
Yeah, I spent Christmas Eve in the waiting room last year. LOVE the song and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours!
- December 24, 2007 at 12:34 AM
I've had success getting permanent marker off wood with hairspray. One of my kids decorated the baseboard of my bed and I was able to make it look nice again.
- December 24, 2007 at 12:53 AM
- Misty said...
I check your blog periodically and love it! I, too, have been to a Dr. KIA in the ER who looked at our son, said, "Well, that's odd - why don't you go home and make an appointment with his regular doctor." A month later he ended up in the hospital requiring constant oxygen and a month after that we found he had a rare lung disease. We, and by we I mean he, are still doing the oxygen thing and will be for several years. Which brings me to my question...
I have read about Julian and my heart goes out to his family. It breaks my heart to see a little one go through so much. We are fortunate that they THINK our little guy will grow out of his condition, but there are many that are not so lucky. He has something under the classification of Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD). The foundation website is http://www.childfoundation.us/Link_Page.htm
They are raising money for research etc. because not a lot is known about these chILDs. An easy way to raise money for this (or other foundations) is to change a search engine to goodsearch.com and select the charity you want to donate to. Whenever you do a search, a small amount is donated to the charity. The results are similar (the same I think) to Yahoo! results. So, if you wouldn't mind mentioning this, that would be great.
Sorry that was so long - but again, I think you're great!
- December 24, 2007 at 12:56 AM
I am sure this has probably been done, but my youngest son had the same problem with his ears and all the fluid and gunk in it. He had tubes put in 3 times and on the 3rd time they took out his adenoids and his ears cleared up. I am not sure if your kids have had their adenoids taken out, but if they have not you might look into that and see if it will help. If they have had them taken out, I hope their ear problems clear up soon. Poor babies. Merry Christmas to you and your Family!!!
- December 24, 2007 at 1:31 AM
- Kristi said...
""Quick question: How do you keep up with all those mittens for your kids?
I just tell the kids that if they lose them, they can't have any pie.""
LOL! I LOVE that book! And still have it on the book shelf =)
Merry Christmas! Hope it's the best.
- December 24, 2007 at 1:56 AM
- Kristi said...
Was the drawing on the table?
YES!!! Ugh, now I have a "potato person" on my kitchen table for all time. Mr. Clean only faded it a little bit. I hear tablecloths are in.
Magic Eraser works very well!
- December 24, 2007 at 2:00 AM
- Me, Myself and I said...
WOW your 2nd and 3rd sets of tubes... maybe they can give you a discount and do them together on the same day?? Well, it was wishful thinking lol. My youngest was the same way and they took out her adenoids saying that they were the most common carriers of infection. As the child gets through with the antibiotics and gets back to normal the infection has been sitting in the adenoids and returns to the ear canal to re infect it. She had tubes at the same time and they stayed in for about 2-1/2 years. After that she was fine. Good luck and I'm sure that even though the kids may not feel well they will definitely have the energy to wake up and see what Santa brought them. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
- December 24, 2007 at 3:18 AM
I think they shove the doctors with the worst bedside manner into emergency rooms because they won't last anywhere else!! I avoid emergency rooms like the plague! They can be good for some things, like broken bones and car accidents... But other than that, I can wait!!
About the marker on the table... I bought some of this from a door-to-door salesman last year when I saw him drink it (it was so safe) and he also marked a white towel with a big fat black permanent marker and washed it out right in front of me. I only paid $20 for my bottle, but I still have it (you dilute it based on the chart they provide, according to what you're going to use it for) and I keep a 20/1 spray bottle in the bathrooms and the kitchen. It's a lifesaver! It even got 15 years worth of grime off of the inside of my mom's oven window, without scrubbing!!
- December 24, 2007 at 6:24 AM
- Jacque said...
If the dry erase marker doesn't work (which I used to remove a sharpie drawn "woody" from my oak woodwork) then try magic eraser. If you haven't tried them already-- they take about anything off of anything and the generic ones work just as well as the name brand...Merry Christmas!
- December 24, 2007 at 6:38 AM
- Sue said...
I did have some luck with one of my girls having the throwup thing last week. Yesterday I was at the Dr. on calls office with my other daughter having strep, my dog has double ear infections and my husband has an attitude problem. Other than that things are good and cooked, sewed and wrapped!Thanks for all the laughs, I can't wait to see what Christmas morning brings for you. Our Santa leaves everything unwrapped too. The older the kids get the less you have to put together! Now I just have to figure out how to charge the Ipod. Hmmm. Merry Christmas, Dawn!
- December 24, 2007 at 6:39 AM
I have enjoyed your writing since ebay. I am a seller myself there.
I have to comment about doctors, my OLDER sister is one, just retired. But I totally understand your frustration with doctors. Having one as a sister is even more frustrating, as they seem to learn in doctor school and in practice their word is the most important. And it continues into family life, which being the YOUNGER sister, in her mind she is always right, and since I am younger (prettier too, lol) I know nothing according to her. It is a constant battle. Some, like my sister come to believe their "godliness" and it continues into their own life, not just the hospital.
I applaud you on fighting for what you know is right with your child's illness. Too many just believe the doctor. I know first hand, they are
very full of themselves, not all, but my sister is a prime example of "I know better than you".
I also understand the word "practice" as that is what the "professionals" really are doing, practicing on your child, or in my case my pets. A degree does not give them anything but a degree, you have to find the human-ness in a doctor, as I have to find a country vet, which means, they listen to me, respect my opinion, and admit not knowing, or admit they will research it some more.
Doctors, vets, lawyers, etc....
well many do get too rigid and forget the parent or owner (pets) really do have a lot of knowledge, if they would only listen!
- December 24, 2007 at 6:41 AM
- rachel said...
You're not alone, someone in my family ALWAYS gets strep in December and every single one of us seems to get a stomach virus in December as well. Another popular day to get sick is whatever day we are flying out of the country to see my in-laws and I have to squeeze in a visit to the pediatrician among the 375 things I have to do before we get on the plane. Oh, and I have 4 kids: one with 3 sets of tubes, one with 2 sets of tubes, one with 1 set of tubes and one who never gets an ear infection. I am always running to the ENT or pediatrician over the ears. Glad to know someone else has the same issues!
- December 24, 2007 at 6:55 AM
- Our Unique Family said...
Merry Christmas!! I remember having a sick child on Christmas!! About 10 yrs ago my 2 month old baby had chicken pox...FUN FUN FUN!
- December 24, 2007 at 7:03 AM
Do the Magic Eraser-it really works! My daughter had done a fabulous *green* mural on the front of her bed when she was just a couple years old, and I tried EVERYTHING to get it off. Only real difference I made was smearing-lovely! Just a couple years ago, when she was 8, a friend got it off in less than two minutes with a Magic Eraser! Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
- December 24, 2007 at 11:38 AM
- Sarah Gee said...
Hairspray will remove permanent marker safely from most surfaces, but do be sure to do a spot test, or you'll just have a weird "blob of you" on your table instead of a drawing!
Merry Christmas Dawn!
- December 24, 2007 at 12:09 PM
My 6 year old daughter did the exact same thing to me!!! Thursday after school, she was fine and dandy, then oddly went and laid herself down for a nap; woke up an hour later with 104 temp and her poor teeth were chattering!! What the ***? Puking and moaning followed for the next 16 hours until the DR opened. Then, just as you experienced, as I was signing her in at the desk, she said "Mom- RAAALPH!!" all over the floor in front of the desk. (The waiting room was FULL!! I'm just glad it didn't start a chain reaction!) The girl behind the desk said, "The bathroom is right thru that door and down the hall. You can take her there." Ya THINK!!! But the thing was, the puking wasn't gonna stop long enough to make that little trek! So, another girl behind the desk said, "Give her that trash can under the desk" First girl replies, "It's too big" What? Too big? What ever chickie, it's too late now! Finally, she quit, and we made our way to the bathroom, having left 8 year old sister in charge of 3 year old brother in the waiting room, so she could respond if they happened to call our name in less than 2 hours! On the way to the bathroom, I spy our pastor's wife, who is the Nurse Prac, specializing in Pediatrics, YEAH! in the hallway, and beg her to see Ann. Initially I had called to see if she was in to begin with and was told she wasn't, I had to choose from the work comp doctor and psycho doc who likes to throw people in hospital every chance he gets. EEK! So I spy the saviour NP and told her they had LIED to me and could she please see Ann and she is burning up and puking everywhere, and heeeeellllpp! We were next!
I cannot believe we had the exact same experience. Too funny. Well, not funny really, but you know. Ironic. Or proof God's sense of humor is a little wonky!
Loyal reader, Amanda in NM
BTW, ours was strep, too!
- December 24, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Ah, the ER. I hate when the Dr. acts like you have no brain. When they get snippy with me, I just comeback with "This ain't my first rodeo". LOL..
Merry Christmas! In spite of the sick child, I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! And keep in mind...someday, they will all have children of their own and will get paid back for every little thing...lol
- December 24, 2007 at 1:40 PM
Dawn, Our family hopes that you have a wonderful Christmas. Your blog makes me smile everyday.
- December 24, 2007 at 6:19 PM
- Becky in East Tennessee said...
I so agree that RICK GREEN should do the illistrations!!!
- December 24, 2007 at 6:58 PM
"I'm still in awe over how neatly all those boots were lined up ... by size yet!What's up with that?
:::snort!::: That is the magic of movies, my friend. This is what it REALLY looks like..."
Oh, Thank God. I thought something had gone terribly wrong with the kids.
- December 24, 2007 at 7:10 PM
Thank you for updating us on Julian. I know this is not a 'pleasant' matter to talk about.
And thank you Michele for organizing the 'Julian Fund' on your blog.
It breaks my heart to think about what Mimi and her family are going through. The agony of losing a child can never be put into words.
I hope you are given pain free moments to enjoy Christmas.
I pray for our creator to give this family the strength they need to help Julian have a peaceful crossing over.
My prayers, my love, my blessings to Julian and his family.
If anyone is reading this, please take a moment to send a prayer to all those in need of one.
- December 24, 2007 at 7:19 PM
I have never commented boefor but I LOVE your blog! I read the following and instantlly thought of you. I hope you enjoy. May GOD bless you and your family this Christmas, this holiday season and this upcoming new year!
A Mother's Night Before Christmas...
'Twas was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode,
only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode.
The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds,
while visions of Nintendo Wii and Barbie, flipped through their heads.
The dad was snoring in front of the TV,
with a half-constructed bicycle on his knee.
So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter,
which made her sigh, "Now what's the matter?"
With toilet bowl brush still clutched in her hand,
she descended the stairs, and saw the old man.
He was covered with ashes and soot, which fell with a shrug.
"Oh great," muttered the mom, "Now I have to clean the rug."
"Ho-ho-ho!" cried Santa, "I'm glad you're awake."
"Your gift was especially difficult to make."
"Thanks, Santa, but all I want is some time alone."
"Exactly!" he chuckled, "I've made you a clone."
"A clone?" she asked, "What good is that?
Run along, Santa, I've no time for chit-chat."
The mother's twin. Same hair, same eyes,
same double chin. "She'll cook, she'll dust, "
she'll mop every mess. You'll relax, take it easy,
watch The Young & the Restless." "Fantastic!" the mom cheered.
"My dream come true! "I'll shop. I'll read., I'll sleep a whole night
through! "
From the room above, the youngest began to fret.
"Mommy?! I scared... and I 'm wet."
The clone replied, "I'm coming, sweetheart."
"Hey," the mom smiled, "She knows her part."
The clone changed the small one, and hummed a tune,
as she bundled the child, in a blanket cocoon.
"You the best mommy ever. " I really love you."
The clone smiled and sighed, "I love you, too."
The mom frowned and said, "Sorry, Santa, no deal. "
That's my child's love, she's trying to steal."
Smiling wisely Santa said, "To me it is clear, "
Only one loving mother, is needed here."
The mom kissed her child, and tucked her into bed.
"Thank you, Santa, " for clearing my head.
I sometimes forget, it won't be very long,
when they'll be too old, for my cradle-song."
The clock on the mantle began to chime.
Santa whispered to the clone, "It works every time."
With the clone by his side Santa said, "Goodnight.
Merry Christmas, Mom, You'll be all right.
- December 24, 2007 at 7:20 PM
If you think that vid is awesome, check out THIS one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqWNk1vi0o
- December 24, 2007 at 7:39 PM
Merry Christmas. Your blog cracks me up and makes me feel like I have a normal life.
This is hilarious, I'm sure you've seen it before on youtube!
- December 24, 2007 at 8:44 PM
A very Merry Christmas to you, Dawn (and to all your other readers)! I hope that Santa brings you all what you most desire.
I truly loved the video you posted (especially the Dreidel part). Bummer that you've had bad ER, etc experiences. We've only been a couple of times (knocking really, REALLY hard on wood right now) with our two kids (4 and 2) and both times had good experiences... ok, except that for my son's rotavirus where he ended up in the hospital for 4 days when while puking as we walked in (17 months at the time), we still had to wait 4 hours to see a doctor. Once we saw a doctor, he was really great and admitted us when he wasn't sure we needed to be just so we didn't have a return visit the next day. Given that we stayed 4 days, I'm really glad he admitted us rather than letting us go home! I will say that Good Shepherd (in Lake Barrington) is really great, clean, low wait, nice docs, etc. I do hope that all your kids stay healthy enough to give you a few days' respite at least.
I love how Santa leaves the presents unwrapped and put together at your house. I think that's something Santa might do at our house in the future (too late this year -- Santa came and went about an hour ago!). As your kids get older, a question for all of you, how do you keep Santa alive?
Again, a Merry Christmas (and here's hoping that kids sleep in!)
- December 24, 2007 at 8:57 PM
- laura said...
Dr. KIA is always irritating...but Nurse KIA is even worse. The worst place to experience those kind are in the clinics on military bases...but they're everywhere!
Hope everyone is feeling better, and you have a GREAT Christmas!
- December 24, 2007 at 9:02 PM
I LOVED your response to the mitten question!!
- December 24, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year.
- December 24, 2007 at 10:13 PM
- SubWife said...
Dawn, thank you for the heads up on giving away baby stuff. LOL I am a loyal believer in Murphy's Law, but this one escaped me. You posted this right on time as I was about to declutter children's closet. Needless to say, NOTHING is leaving my house until ready for #3.
- December 25, 2007 at 1:01 AM
Merry Christmas. I love the idea of Santa not wrapping his presents. We had no toys that needed assembling so Santa went to bed at 10:30.
Whaat is you favorite coffee creamer during this time of the year? Mine is the Chocolate Mint Truffle from International Delights. I'm drinking some in my candy cane mug right now.
What did Santa bring you?
Have a Blessed Holiday!
- December 25, 2007 at 8:45 AM
Hi Dawn, I was laying in bed last night thinking about what you said. Those darn Twist Tie's and plastic straps they put on all kids toys. Is it a conspiracy? Do they think the toys will really shift that much? Who does the packing and what are they thinking as they twist them up so tight! Just a pet peeve of mine. Kristine in Michigan
- December 25, 2007 at 9:10 AM
Has the ENT considered tonsil and adenoid surgery for Clay and Lexi? My daughter had it about a year and a half ago and it helped since she lost the low tones in her hearing due to fluids constantly being in her ears. I fought tubes only because it would be more inconvient to me and her daycare than her. I hope the other ones do not get strep.
Merry Christmas!!
- December 25, 2007 at 9:17 AM
- Jodee said...
This is a crazy suggestion for the potato person on the table, but if it's permanent marker, try mosquito repellent. I know that Off Skintastic works, but other Off products have worked for others I know too. I don't know about other brands. Don't ask how I came up with it...just know that I have boys. It takes permanent marker off of almost anything, including clothes and skin.
- December 25, 2007 at 5:14 PM
- Valarie said...
That version of The 12 Days of Christmas was awesome!
I gave away all my baby girl stuff about 18 months ago and I currently have a 6 month old baby girl. :)
- December 25, 2007 at 8:08 PM
- miriamp said...
garlic-mullein oil drops. In their ears. (while sleeping if they don't cooperate, just hope they don't always sleep with the same ear up.)
Since I'm sure you don't want to hear that you should try cutting dairy out of their diets just in case that's the trouble. I had speech issues as a child too, due to fluid in my ears and constant ear infections (my mother was anti-tubes, or I'd have had those too) but it all cleared up when I started school and drank a lot less milk. To this day I still have to go and blow my nose after milk, cheese, pizza, yogurt...
but anyway, the drops work (for pain and fluid, plus the garlic is anti-bacterial) and your kids smell yummy too. Well, if you like garlic, that is.
Enjoy your holiday. Boy am I glad we don't have to go through that Santa business. I bought each of my eight kids exactly nothing! Okay, I gave them each a dollar. But some other relatives took care of them, don't worry. And one gave money and told me to spend it on them, so we will... as soon as the Xmas shoppers/gift exchange people are done with the stores.
- December 25, 2007 at 8:42 PM
Oh yeah...giving away your baby stuff definately causes pregnancy. You have to keep some of it around or else! Even my husband believes this rule.
- December 26, 2007 at 11:59 AM
WD-40 also removes permanant marker.
- December 26, 2007 at 2:03 PM
- Gomomyourock said...
Ahh the joys of Christmas ... we can't ever seem to get throught the holiday without at least one of ours getting sick. As of this moment I have one husband and one daughter diagnosed with strep but not yet medicated, and another daughter on her way to be diagnosed. (The other husband is taking care of necessary home repairs and making dinner while doing the laundry!) Just waiting for the other two to start feeling the need to see the white coats. Me? I'm fine, and will be until everyone else is well.
Merry Christmas!
- December 26, 2007 at 4:57 PM
I actually have a question: How do I find some of your older blogs? For fun, I sent aroung your "movie trivia" and now, silly people, want the answers and I can't remember them all (imagine that!) My friends and I would really appreciate the help since some of these quotes are driving us nuts!
- December 27, 2007 at 10:27 AM
- Susan said...
The song you were wondering about, if its the same song that I learned, also in about the fifth grade, with the alphabetical states (the fact that I can rattle them off amazes my children), is Fifty Nifty United States, and apparently, according to Google, Ray Charles did it. Here's the Wikipedia entry on it.
Just in case it was really bugging you. When I can't remember stuff like that, it nags at me, hehe. Thank goodness for Google.
- December 27, 2007 at 2:13 PM
I have read some of your comments and know that someone has alread mentioned this to you, but it worked for us too with our son. He had a modreate hearing loss, unable to hear conversation level speech. My dad thought this was selective hearing by the way! But, his ENT recommended removing his adenoids and putting tubes in. It worked fairly well for us too. He has had one ear infection and just some fluid each time he has a head cold. However, it (fluid) disappears when his cold goes away. Good luck to you. And Merry Christmas!
- December 27, 2007 at 3:11 PM
- Jeff Gang said...
I am not a gambler, but if I were, I would call Vegas around December 20th every year and put money down on either my son or my wife coming down with something. It's as close to a sure thing as you'll get. Also, hair spray works wonders on getting those evil Sharpie marker scribbles off of the dining room table.
- December 27, 2007 at 5:58 PM
As bizzare as this may sound, try a waterproof or sport type sunscreen (you know the oily, greasy ones)on your sharpie marker art. You can guess how I discovered this quite by accident one day. While it was a little scary to think something I slathered on my children on a regular basis could also remove permanent marker, I quickly got over it when the art on the front of my white fridge was finally removed after two years of Magic Erasers and various other products plus I haven't had to replace a dry erase board in ages. As my son would say - SCORE! If only I'd known this a few years ago when my oldest wrote her name on the door of my SIL's brand new car.
- December 30, 2007 at 12:36 PM
Dane Carlson's website...
You're rich..lol...
- January 1, 2008 at 12:03 AM
- Becca "Gater Mom" said...
Dawn wrote: I check out other blogs now and then when someone sends me a link.
Becca responds: gatermom.blogspot.com
Straight No Chaser is one of my favorites... Have you seen Anita Renfroe on You Tube doing her William Tell song? If not you should and then call her and get together to go on tour.
You should get your "agent" to get you ON Oprah. You are just the kind of person she loves to highlight. (If you do get on you must let everyone know.)
Where in the Chicago suburbs are you from? My Dad and step mom live in St Charles and 6 of her 7 children live within a half an hour from her. I bet that you and she could compare notes and haev a grand time!
Thanks for doing this. It is inspiring and entertaining all at the same time!
- January 7, 2008 at 3:03 PM


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Dennis M. Slate Attorney at Law
Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to you and your business in a timely fashion. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you and to discuss how we may be of service.
The Mulliner Law Firm, PLLC
The Mulliner Law Firm, PLLC is a South Texas Federal & State Criminal Defense Law Firm
Jeff Mulliner is pleased to invite you call for a free consultation at his office, which focuses exclusively on federal and state criminal defense representation. Jeff has successfully tried over 120 cases to a jury.
Law Offices of J.L. Carpenter
Houston TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Law Offices of J.L. Carpenter provides criminal defense to individuals throughout the Greater Houston area.
John H. C arney & Associates
Dallas TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
John H. Carney & Associates, Dallas based Lawyers and Attorneys, developed Legal Advisors as a comprehensive legal information site for the state of Texas, and as a tool to contact a lawyer in the Dallas area.
Law Office of John L. Venza Jr., PLLC
SUGAR LAND TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
I recognize that clients may require legal services at other times than during standard business hours. That is why I make myself available on evenings and weekends.
Steven H. Halpert, P.C.
Houston TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Former Harris County prosecutor handling DWI, family assault, felonies/misdemeanors, juveniles, drug cases, probation violations, expunction/sealing, criminal defense only.
Law Office of Robert L Keates, PLLC
Austin TX Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense Attorney, Austin TX | DWI, Thefts, Drug Possession, Sales Offenses | Robert L. Keates, Esq. Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer
Broden * Mickelsen
Dallas TX Criminal Defense Attorney
Our law firm is exclusively dedicated to providing aggressive and ethical representation to individuals charged with criminal offenses.
Benny Vaughn, JD,MBA,CPA
Coppell TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
We provide the highest level of legal services to all of our clients through our quality of legal representation.
Castillo Poole, LLP
Ft. Worth TX Criminal Defense Lawyer; DWI / DUI; Juvenile, Drugs, Dismissals, Family Violence
Former Felony Asst District Attorney; specialize in DWI defense. Criminal-Misdemeanor, Felony, Probation. Probate-Wills, Trusts and Estates. Family Law. Juvenile. Personal Injury. Se habla Espanol.
Law Office of Pheobe S. Smith
Houston TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our goal in representing every client is winning. We win through hard work and vigilant representation every step of the way.
Federal Public Defender
Fort Worth TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
We provide the highest level of legal services to all of our clients through our quality of legal representation.
Law Office of Larry Sauer
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Represneting individuals accused of criminal conduct in the State of Texas and across the United States in Federal Court.
James R. Russell Jr. Attorney at Law
Richardson TX Criminal Defense Attorney
When faced with criminal accusations, it is important to perform a thorough analysis of your case in order to determine and pursue an appropriate and effective course of action.
Law Offices of Tim James
Nacogdoches TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Tim James, Attorney at law is a former elected District Attorney and Houston Police Officer who, upon returning to private practice, now specializes in Criminal Defense.
Russ Hunt Jr Georgetown Criminal Defense
Georgetown TX Criminal Defense Attorney
Russell D. Hunt, Jr.'s law practice focuses on the defense of federal and state criminal accusations.
Law Offices
You need an attorney who knows the law inside and out.
Whether it's State or Federal Court, I can help guide you through the process. Bail, Pleas, Trials, Dismissals, Appeals, Forfeitures. I can help with all aspects of the criminal process
Sergi and Associates PC
David K. Sergi San Marcos TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney with one of San Marcos largest law firms; we like to handle the toughest cases
F. ALan Futrell, P.C.
San Antonio TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
San Antonio Criminal Defense Attorney Alan Futrell has nearly two decades of experience in criminal trial and criminal appeals in both State and Federal Courts.
Matt Horak Attorney at Law
Houston TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Matt Horak is a reliable Houston criminal lawyer that truly cares about his clients and the outcomes of their cases.
Law Office of Thomas R. Cox III
Dallas TX Criminal Defense Attorney
The Law Offices of Thomas R. Cox III is committed to quality legal service driven by passionate legal defense strategies, and treating criminal defendants with both dignity and respect.
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