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As much as I love doing guest posts about cookbook authors, bakers, chefs, etc.. I love it even more when some of my friends are the actual guest post. Recently thrilled to have my friend Jill from scarymommy do a guest post on her first book, and now I get another good friend Nick Evans of the famed "confidence in the kitchen" website Macheesmo.com, and also a newly famed cookbook author of the cookbook "Cornerstone Cooking"! A cookbook based on how you can bring new life into leftovers; using a theory on one cornerstone dish and recreating new recipes with its leftovers. Along with the cookbook he also developed cornerstone cooking website, with cooking forums, helpful tips, kitchen gadget reviews/info, and even discussions about new & old cookbooks (a really good idea).
Congrats to you Nick. I was wondering when your first book would appear.
Nick was kind enough to answer a few questions AND donate a couple cookbooks for a giveaway. (see details at bottom of this post).
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer a few questions from me and a couple of your fans.
I gotta be honest, I'm not a really good cook when it comes to using my leftovers. And I'm not very savvy at making sure I plan out easy meals that will last into leftovers. I'm sure many of you are in the same boat? Well, that is the whole premise of Nick's book Cornerstone Cooking. Planning better use of your meals BEFORE and after they're made; teaching you how to plan better meals and using them to your advantage. And we need to add in there: saving a lot of money too!
My favorite recipe from Cornerstone Cooking ? The crunchy black bean tacos: everything gets cooked in one pot! Even browning up the corn taco shells!
Nick has been writing about cooking for almost four years now. He has posted over 700 recipes on his blog, Macheesmo.com He lives in Colorado with his wife, Betsy, and their two pets, Tipsy and Porter.
The use of leftovers in a cookbook. Excellent idea. I wish other food writers would do more of these types of meals. What made you come up with this? Did you get a lot of requests from your fans?
While I do get a lot of emails about how to use up extras and leftovers, the book was formed more out of frustration. I wanted a book that I could reference for ideas based on the leftovers that I regularly found in my fridge. That book didn't exist so I wrote it. I figured I couldn't be the only one who constantly had stuff like leftover bread, roasted chicken, and black beans in my fridge. Rather than start from scratch every night, why not use some of that stuff to make new meals?
I don't think a lot of food writers have tackled the subject because, while it is practical and actually useful, it is somehow seen as not sexy.
I know you get asked a lot of questions, from your fans, regarding food tips and tricks. Share with us some of the most common questions and their answers?
Beyond the occasional marriage proposal (joking – kind of) I get asked a lot about freezing meals. Most meals will freeze okay as long as you wrap them well and store them in an airtight environment. Things I never freeze though are eggs, cream-based things, or anything that I fried.
I know you test your recipes. Were there any recipes that you tested a little bit more than others?
Oh yea… I make everything on my site (and in my book) at least once. I'm pretty good at testing these days and usually I can nail down a recipe in one or two takes.
The recipe I've probably made and tested the most from Cornerstone Cooking is the Nick Nuggets recipe. I think the recipe in the book is about as good as homemade nuggets can get.
Your website macheesmo.com: macheesmo meaning confidence; is literally all about helping one become more confident in the kitchen. Was there a reason to go this route? Did you feel the need to personally become more confident in the kitchen?
Yea. I mean, the name is obviously a play on machismo meaning confidence almost to the point of arrogance and cheese which I love.
The site started because I wanted to develop more confidence in my own cooking. I wanted to be able to feed my friends and family without stressing that something was going to go wrong.
I always found some written recipes to be difficult to follow so I made an effort to take step-by-step photos of each meal so the cooking process is easy to follow and hopefully will give you the confidence to try it out.
I think one of the biggest reasons why people don't cook more is they are afraid it will go badly. So I try to help people realize that they can do it. I also make sure to post failures as well as successes just to show that nobody gets it right all the time.
Do you have a favorite recipe on macheesmo.com?
Many, but right now I love my shredded chicken hard tacos.
They are very similar to the crunchy black bean tacos in Cornerstone Cooking. I use the method to make tacos very regularly and switch up the filling based on what is in my fridge.
Have you ever taught cooking?
Never officially. I frequently have groups of friends over though for theme-specific parties so people can learn basics. I've had a fry party, homemade pasta party, and even an eggs benedict party so people can learn how to do those things and also eat good food. I usually charge for such things in beer.
What was the first dish you ever cooked?
The first thing that I actually cooked on my own was a killer egg sandwich I came up with in high school that was basically two eggs and a metric ton of cheese between buttered toast. I perfected it. I ate it a few times a week and friends would even come over before school sometimes to have one. It was that good.
If you could invite three people to share a meal with you, who would they be and what would you cook?
I would cook homemade pizzas because it's the thing I'm best at I think and I can do it with almost no thought so I could focus on the conversation.
Who? I would want fun, successful people so I could pick their brains. Off the top of my head: Anthony Bourdain, Brian Williams, and Michelle Obama. If Michelle isn't available, Lady Gaga.
Any foods you just do not like?
Honestly, there isn't much I don't like. I've never tried it, but I don't think I would like durian fruit. I literally can't think of anything that I've tried and just wouldn't try again.
Favorite pig out foods?
Anything Tex-Mex or ice cream. Give it to me.
There has to be some days when you just do not feel like cooking. What's your favorite quick & easy go-to meal?
Oh of course. I get burned out in the kitchen for sure. The two things that I make a lot when I'm tired is a big salad with lots of veggies, homemade dressing, and some cheese and bread. I also make a lot of nachos which are easy.
If I'm really out of it, I have a pretty well-stocked freezer so I can usually make a meal out of stuff in the freezer also.
I gotta admit I'm just not a huge lentil fan. But after reading your chapter on "cornerstone lentils" and all the variety of dishes you can create with them—I was shocked in fact that you made lentil cookies!
I can't even think if a chef has ever made lentils in the mini samosas or the spicy lentil wraps look so good. Who knew? What made you choose lentil as a chapter?
I wanted to do a lentil chapter because it's a food that I don't think people understand. They are one of the most versatile foods and are very underrated in America.
Which chapter in your cookbook Cornerstone Cooking was the most fun creating?
Actually, the lentil chapter. It was really fun to brainstorm ideas for that chapter and test the recipes. The cookies took some tweaking, but they are great and it was really fun to work on them. To be fair, I'm not the first person to make cookies out of lentils though. Alton Brown has done it also.
I know when I create recipes I like to have 'taste-testers'; it's hard for me to just rely on my husband. Did you have any 'taste-testers'?
Oh yea. There was a period when I was testing recipes for the book that I swear I almost invited people in off the street to try things.
My wife is my first taste-tester and tried almost everything in the book, but I would also host dinner parties occasionally and have friends try out recipes. I'm also not above bringing recipes to a happy hour bar and having people try them out.
I noticed you have some sort of faux rival (cooking rival that is) with DAN from "Food In My Beard" are rivals. How did this come about?
Haha. It's an old rivalry. We started our blogs at roughly the same time and started exchanging emails like, "I'm watching you, dude. Don't mess with me."
We've since become good friends and chat regularly. He also makes some of the most inventive stuff on the internet.
I see you graduated Yale with a degree in philosophy? And now you're a cookbook author. Is there a connection I'm missing here? LOL
A vague one. One thing that philosophy taught me is how to take a complex thing and break it down into parts. That skill is pretty useful when it comes to explaining recipes.
A second cookbook in the works?
Always! My lips are sealed for now though.
And Nick has just recently created "Cornerstone Forums" where people can go and chat about the recipes in the book and just about anything else you need help with in the kitchen. (personally I love the 'no knead bread' discussion.
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling us what food/leftovers you'd like to see in Nick's second book?
Be creative.
One entry per person.
Please have a valid email address.
Drawing done Friday April 20, 2012
And the winner of the Funky Chunks Soap Basket giveaway is: lucky #21! "Flavors by Four" who said "pina colada would be my scent".
Please email me your mailing address and let's get that gift basket out to you!
guest post: cookbook author Nick Evans! plus GIVEAWAY
As much as I love doing guest posts about cookbook authors, bakers, chefs, etc.. I love it even more when some of my friends are the actual guest post. Recently thrilled to have my friend Jill from scarymommy do a guest post on her first book, and now I get another good friend Nick Evans of the famed "confidence in the kitchen" website Macheesmo.com, and also a newly famed cookbook author of the cookbook "Cornerstone Cooking"! A cookbook based on how you can bring new life into leftovers; using a theory on one cornerstone dish and recreating new recipes with its leftovers. Along with the cookbook he also developed cornerstone cooking website, with cooking forums, helpful tips, kitchen gadget reviews/info, and even discussions about new & old cookbooks (a really good idea).
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I'd like to see ways to use leftover rice. For some reason, I just can NOT seem to cut the amount of rice I cook in half. The few times I've tried, we haven't had enough, lolReplyDelete
Great Article, I plan on making those Tacos this evening!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4/13/12, 1:10 PM
Nick, when will your cookbook be published for the Kindle?ReplyDeleteReplies
Heya, I'm working on a few ebook versions... it's been tough to get the formatting in a way that I like it because of photos/charts/etc. Hopefully in a few weeks it will be available.Delete
- Anonymous4/13/12, 1:11 PM
My boyfriend and I started hosting Blind Beer Tasting parties at our place once a month, and for the first party I made way too much dips & spreads. Any ideas on how to breathe new life into "old" dips would be great!ReplyDelete
Lindsey, volumebyalcohol AT gmail DOT com
leftover pancake batter--I always make too much!!ReplyDelete
Tofu! Or a chapter with tempeh. I'd like to see some savory dishes made with fruits too!ReplyDelete
I always end up with too many veggies hanging around. I have made these into quiche and soups. And still I have left over veggies. What to do?ReplyDelete
I want spicy food!!!!!! And I love love love your overnight steel cut recipe. I am a fitness instructor and i told everyone in my class about it.ReplyDelete
I'd like ideas on how to transform beans and lentils leftovers into a nice dish...ReplyDeleteReplies
Jenny, in the book there are full chapters on both beans and lentils. :)Delete
I would love to see ideas on how to use up leftover lettuce. Other than salad, what do you do with it?ReplyDelete
Awesome giveaway! I would love to see the next book tackle making take-out food at home!ReplyDelete
I think it would be super helpful to do a segment on leftovers from a slow cooker! There is always so much stuff made, and after a while it either goes to waste, or I have to freeze it because I'm sick of eating the same thing over and over.ReplyDelete
Hmmm...how about open bottles of wine? I second rice, tempeh, veggies and spicy too! :)ReplyDelete
I've been reading Macheesmo for a while now and love Nick's recipes. I cook with fresh herbs once in a while but I always manage to have several bunches of basil, tarragon, parsley, etc stuck in the back of the fridge, unused and forgotten. Suggestions for herby things would be awesome and versatile--just to have all those ideas in one place would be a help.ReplyDelete
- AmyM4/13/12, 4:44 PM
I always have left-over noodles . . . and have to BRIBE the kids to eat them (reheated, of course!) the next day. Any ideas? Thanks!!!ReplyDelete
I love the idea of leftovers...I wonder if my boys would eat less so I could have some. :) Maybe if I had the book maybe I could plan some....ReplyDelete
I would love to see leftover rice recipes, or other grains.
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
It is rare that we have leftovers, but I would love some leftover lasagna!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4/13/12, 4:57 PM
(bill DOT strom AT gmail) Great interview with a fun-to-read (and just plain fun) guy.ReplyDelete
Would love to know what to do with leftover milk! I've switched to buying half-gallons to avoid spoiling it as often, but sometimes I can just tell it's only a day or so away from going sour. I'd love to use it up then and there!
- Anna Sachdeva4/13/12, 5:07 PM
I always seem to have leftover sauces, like adobo sauce, pesto, or tomato sauce. I usually tend to freeze the leftovers, but it would be nice to use it right away rather than freeze and forget about it. anna8g at yahoo dot comReplyDelete
I've already purchased the book and am loving it. I did a roast chicken and then made the chicken tortilla soup with it...and then last night I baked a whole 5 lb bag of potatoes. I plan on using the leftovers for potato skins and the gnocci recipe in the book.ReplyDelete
Great job, Nick! I've never dove into a cookbook so quickly!
I think a great cornerstone item would be garbonzo beans. I love falafel and hummus but I'm sure there are many other ways to use them that I haven't thought of!
Wow..does everything look amazing, especially the pizza. I would love to see something on leftover grains. I love to make blends of things, but they tend to get dry sitting in the fridge for the day or two. Oh..and I love the idea of a metric ton of cheese!!ReplyDelete
Great sounding cookbook! It would great to see a section on rice or leftover bread, or even veg / fruit about to go old. Also a dairy section might be interesting as well, ie having too much milk.ReplyDelete
what a great idea for a book. i would like some ideas about how to use whole grains more - barely, quiona - ingredients like that.ReplyDelete
I am also someone who gets stuck with leftover quinoa and rice. I'm fairly good at using it up... but I would love some more inspiration to move away from the same old, same old. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Leftover buttermilk! I've seen the usuals such as pancakes and biscuits, but I would like something a little more creative!ReplyDelete
what food/leftovers you'd like to see in Nick's second book? = what to do with a dessert smorgasboard that takes over your freezer or cupboards, 3 old rice krispy bars, 2 cookies, 1 piece of pie, 3 cake pops, etc. You can tell I'm a dessert blogger :)ReplyDelete
I ALWAYS have leftovers and my picky family will not touch them! I do not like to waste food , but I have to admit that I sometimes do:( I would like to see a recipe with leftover Mac n cheese:)ReplyDelete
Leftover tortilla chips or crackers would be interesting. It can rarely get through a bag or box before they start to stale.ReplyDelete
very cool! love lentil cookies :) for a second book... hmm, maybe radishes or turnips? not that i have any of those leftover, b/c i never buy them. ha. but if i found a way to enjoy them i would!ReplyDelete
- Jan R4/14/12, 11:03 AM
I would love to win this...PLEASE!ReplyDelete
What I'd love to see is leftover rice noodles, or rice. Aside from rice cakes, or arancini, what would you come up with?ReplyDelete
I've used them to thicken soups, make pates, etc. I'm interested in what Nick would come up with!
Herbs. I hate when you buy expensive herbs for a recipe and have half leftover :)ReplyDelete
How to use up leftover biscuits and/or scones would be great. I always try to make just a few, but we end up with too many, and then they go to the freezer.ReplyDelete
I would love to know what to do with a single leftover string cheese.ReplyDelete
I would like to know what to do with leftover fried foods.ReplyDelete
I love guest posts because you get to know so many amazing bloggers and authors. Thanks for introducing us to them :)ReplyDelete
Left over pizza. If there is a way to be creative with it besides just reheating it.ReplyDelete
- ten b4/16/12, 11:17 AM
anything with rice or beans. or with a half serving of baked chicken.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous4/16/12, 3:02 PM
Leftover cooked cabbage. I just checked my refrigerator and it's the only thing gone bad. We had it twice with the original meal, but then the meat and potatoes were gone. It was first cooked with either lamb shoulder chops or corned beef. I just looked at the Table of Contents on Amazon and I would love to win this book. email@example.com
i would like to see Nick make some stuff out of leftover pizzaReplyDelete
mmm....leftover salad...ReplyDelete
Herbs or pizza...ReplyDelete
I would love an entire Macheesmo cookbook on pasta!!ReplyDeleteReplies
wintersunday! you won the giveaway.Delete
i can't access your profile though; says its blocked.
please email me
The thing I throw away the most is produce. It just goes bad before I can eat it all. Would love to see some ideas on using up leftover veggies.ReplyDelete
Those tacos looks SO super yummy. Hope I can get the book :) Thanks for the chance!ReplyDelete
I always have left over mashed potatoes.ReplyDelete
Leftover cold cereals, leftover cabbage, leftover bread (beyond french toast / bread pudding)ReplyDelete
email = misslilamae at gmail :)
Anything with canned goods! I am single, so I tend to cut a lot of recipes in half (as I get sick of eating the same leftovers after so long)----leaving me with half a can of something!ReplyDelete
This may sound silly, but I actually end up with a lot of herbs in my fridge that I then don't know what to do with...didn't need all of them for the recipe, and I don't know much about herb-ing up other foods, so they just sit and rot :-(ReplyDelete
- melissa m4/17/12, 11:33 AM
I would love to see leftover ideas for buttermilk!! I can only find buttermilk in big size containers and I only use it for pancakes/waffles. I always throw out the rest!ReplyDelete
Oh, gosh I don't know. How about steak. I usually just make sandwhiches out of it. Love your blog BTW. First time to it. Having a hard time not pinning every darn page!ReplyDelete
Cooked and sauced pasta leftovers....like pesto or alfredo....they can be dry or not as appetizing the second time around. Any appealing use for those kinds of leftovers?ReplyDelete
- Connie Bolick Lee4/17/12, 12:10 PM
A leftover porkchop or a piece of chicken.ReplyDelete
- Lizett4/17/12, 12:16 PM
What a fun interview! I am keeping my fingers crossed I win a copy! Thanks!ReplyDelete
I'd really like advice on the vegetables that we get inundated with at certain times of year. how to deal with all those tomatoes, all that basil or zucchini. How to make this strategy work with a CSA basket. laura.g.toscano[at]gmail.comReplyDeleteReplies
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you won the giveaway!
we had to pick a 2nd winner as one of the winners never claimed the prize. so congrats.
i'll am sending you an email now
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More left over potato recipes! I always seem to have a big bowl of them!ReplyDelete
great stuff! Congrats Nick!ReplyDelete
Using crackers creatively? Or maybe what to do with canned goods that are in the back of the pantry to be soon forgotten?ReplyDelete
I have some stale muesli and old oatmeal that needs to get used. I could use some ideas for them. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of Nick's books. I read his blog all the time.ReplyDelete
A fun read! Lentil cookies....hmmm....doesn't sound good but now I'm wondering....ReplyDelete
Vegetables and fruits that don't keep well. I throw away partial cucumbers all the time!ReplyDelete
I'd love to have Nick's book. I'm a big fan.ReplyDelete
I often buy too much Chinese food as a treat for myself if I'm home alone on Friday nights. So recipes to use up rice or the veggies would be great.
- Julie4/17/12, 9:20 PM
After holidays, I often find myself with some well-done roast beef or brisket from my mother-in-law. I have made hash and taquitos, but hate throwing meat away. I'd be happy for some suggestions!ReplyDelete
There are quite a few things I'd like to see ideas for using up - but not necessarily left overs. I always end up with 1/2 a lemon, 2/3 of a bunch of celery, 1c. of stock.... the bits! Also, someone mentioned rice and I agree with that! Something beyond fried rice and rice pudding.ReplyDelete
I agree with rice and quinoa.ReplyDelete
there's got to be something to do w/ left over salad.. either w/ or w/o dressing already on it.. ive seen soups that call for lettuces and such but im sure there are more fun things to do with it. what an awesome concept for a cookbook!ReplyDelete
Green beans! Or chili. We always have tons.ReplyDelete
Cannellini or chickpeas. I buy dried, so I usually have a small bit left over from recipes I need them for.ReplyDelete


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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Guess What!
"What are you doing in here? What did you throw?" I demanded.
"Baby," came his one word answer.
"Baby?" I rubbed my eyes and tried to clear my head. The baby did it? He threw the baby? Wait - the baby's still sleeping. What is he saying? I think to myself that I really should take time to brew a pot of coffee before continuing with this line of questioning.
After interrogating him, I learned that he and my oldest son who had just escaped out the door to walk to school with his friends, had been whipping my daughter's baby doll across the house at each other. What a great idea, boys! In their game of catch, actually scratch that. In their game of Let's See if I Can Maim my Brother by Knocking Him Unconscious With a Doll Who Blinks, Drinks and Wets, they managed to knock over a large vase of flowers sitting on the kitchen table. Water was now dripping off the edge of the table and onto the floor. Water was dripping between the leaves in the table and onto the chairs.
Although I'd be ticked if they did this any time, I was especially irate because I don't do mornings. I loathe waking up to screaming, fighting, arguing, and flying dolls.
Fast forward. The oldest four are at school. The youngest two have been fed. I put a movie on for them (because I'm a bad mom that way) and came in my room to do a little writing. Approximately three seconds later, I saw the three year old go skating past my bedroom door on a couple of plastic plates. Why not, right? He cracked one of the plates. My Tupperware supply is dwindling thanks to stunts like this. I had him toss it into the recycling bin while I explained that plates are not skates. There's a Dr. Seussish book for ya! Mom says plates are not skates. Don't put them on your feet. Don't scoot across the street. Don't strap them to your shoes or you'll fall and get a bruise. Plates are not skates.
Anyway, you wanna know why I had a vase of flowers on the table to begin with? Because my husband brought them to me! Know why he gave them to me? Because a publisher made me an offer and I accepted!!! Or well, my agent accepted. Or my agent brought the offer to me and we both said, "Oh yeah!"
I'm so excited to be working with Guideposts in publishing my first AND my second books! The first one will be coming out in the fall of 2008! These folks have some really fun marketing ideas for the book and I can't wait to share them with you guys!
Hooray! It's official now! I'm getting my book published!
Posted by Dawn at 9:41 PM
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Am I first? could I possibly be first? Yay, I'm first!!! luv ya blog.
- November 14, 2007 at 10:19 PM
Maybe you could get your son some carpet skates?
- November 14, 2007 at 10:21 PM
- Kara said...
That's so awesome you got a publisher! yay! Those are very pretty flowers. I am not a morning person either and waking up to crashes does not help :P
- November 14, 2007 at 10:21 PM
- stephanie said...
That is great Dawn. I am so happy for you. You totally deserve it.
- November 14, 2007 at 10:21 PM
- suburbancorrespondent said...
Congratulations! It's much easier to write knowing that you are definitely being paid for it. Go, go, go!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:22 PM
- Stacie said...
Congratulations, again! The roses - very cool - you did good Joe!! I can't wait, Dawn!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:23 PM
- RedWifey said...
Yeah for you!! You're a hoot and you've made me laugh and cry, so you have my vote!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:27 PM
congrats on all your sucess, No Sucsess, No, success, ummm Yes!!! Success. I can't wait to read more adventures in Motherhood throught the groggy eyes of a totally not morning person with 6 very active, imaginative, creative children!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:28 PM
- kimikki said...
At least you can ask your kids what caused the crash, and they can give you an explanation, such as it was. I have to try to get an answer out of my dogs and cat.
Congrats on getting a publisher! I look forward to your book, and I'm recommending it to lots of people.
- November 14, 2007 at 10:28 PM
- Brooke said...
Congrats on the book deal!!!!
Oh, and I just love your Dr. Suessish poem!!!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:35 PM
- Melissa said...
Wow, flowers and an accepted offer, look at you go!!
Now we can all say we knew you before you were a publish author.
Good job!!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:36 PM
- A Whole Lot of Nothing said...
Yippeeee!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:39 PM
- Cynthia said...
Wait... You were asleep and your kids were leaving for school? I have 6 kids, also, but I am up at 5:30 and leaving the house with the oldest between 5:45 and 6:10, depending on if he has church or basketball that morning. I wanna trade!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Congrats on the book deal, sorry about the tupperware.
- November 14, 2007 at 10:43 PM
- Hilmarose said...
I can't wait til I can read them!!!!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:43 PM
- Teah said...
Congratulations! The book will be awesome - I just know it. Sorry about your flowers! I've been trying to convince my husband for two years (we just celebrated our 2 year anniversary...) that flowers make great gifts. You just proved HIS point - flowers don't last. So...I'm the lucky collector of crystal figurines - crystal doesn't go out with the yard waste!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:45 PM
- SWife said...
Congratulation, Dawn! The flower are beautiful. Can't wait to read your book. It will be long 10 months or so, I think it takes less time to carry a baby to term, but I am determined to be patient. Again, congratulations!
- November 14, 2007 at 10:46 PM
- Robin Brodeur said...
Well, thank goodness you got a picture of the flowers before they got destroyed! Good shot! I mean of the flowers, not good shot to the boys! ;-)
- November 14, 2007 at 10:49 PM
Congrats!!! Can't wait to read your first book
- November 14, 2007 at 10:54 PM
I'm not a mom yet, but I just love reading your blog, and hearing your thoughts on motherhood and the like. I can't wait for your book(s) either. I've been a lurker for a while, but never brave enough to comment. Thanks for sharing your life with so many people.
- November 14, 2007 at 10:59 PM
- ACB said...
Yay!! So glad to hear you've got a publisher!! Wow, I think I hate you a little bit. lol Nevermind, just remembered you have six children...back to "so glad you are you and I'm not" LOL If things get loud enough, maybe Tupperware will hear this and send you a massive supply? Fingers crossed.
- November 14, 2007 at 11:01 PM
- Lucille said...
Congrats on the real DEAL! I hope you get a chance to go out and celebrate with some champagne or something you really enjoy! (Like peace and quiet?)
I laughed out loud at this one for two reasons.
1. I remember my brothers HURLING my dolls across the room.
2. I remember being the one on the PLATES!
Thanks for making me chuckle, as per usual, when I read your posts.
In some strange way it is like watching your best friend "hit it big!" You've been so great at sharing this journey with all of us. :)
I will wait...patiently...for 2008. And HEY - two books? DOUBLE WOW!
- November 14, 2007 at 11:07 PM
- annie_thejourney said...
Congratulations! Lovely flowers
- November 14, 2007 at 11:08 PM
- Lizzy in the Burbs said...
Hi Dawn,
Congratulations! Best of luck with both of your books, couldn't be happier for you and your family!
- November 14, 2007 at 11:12 PM
- ~Steph said...
Congratulations!! And GUIDEPOSTS!!! WOOHOO!
- November 14, 2007 at 11:14 PM
- Amy Barry said...
I love Guideposts! Congratulations. Sorry your morning was so exasperating. I can't imagine my one x 6. Looking forward to the book. Been lurking your blog for a couple of months now!
- November 14, 2007 at 11:16 PM
- crazedmomma said...
Congratulations! That's great news!!! Sorry they knocked over the vase, made a mess, cracked your plate and woke you up!
Thx for the laugh!
- November 14, 2007 at 11:39 PM
I think you should also include funny dr.seuss-ish poems for adults in your book! That'll be fun to read. Way to go with the book deal!
- November 14, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Oh I am soo glad you are going with Guideposts!!! That just puts the icing on the cake that is you...you love your kids, you love your Lord and are not ashamed or afraid to make sure He gets the Glory! Love ya!!!
- November 14, 2007 at 11:54 PM
- melech said...
This is just so strange! I don't know you..but I am cheering you on as if you were "family". You live such a hectic life,but you have a real gift..and now you have a 2-book deal!I used to click on LILEKS every morning..but your blog is just the best thing evahhhh! Thanks so much!The skating kid was a hilarious!How can they think up new things like they do?
- November 14, 2007 at 11:57 PM
- JO said...
Congratulations.! That is wonderul news. I just read Guidepost this morning in fact. Quality publication!
I love reading your stuff - and writing - got any ponters since you are a big time writer now? LOL!
- November 15, 2007 at 12:03 AM
- Becky said...
Awww, what a nice hubby to get you flowers...and LOL (sorry for laughing), but that is just so appropo that the kids would break that very vase of flowers so soon after getting them. *tears of laughter* The morning just wouldn't be complete without something like that happening, right?
YAY for you on the book deal(!)...and I'm so excited to hear there will be TWO books! WOO-WHOOOOO! You go, Dawn!
- November 15, 2007 at 12:04 AM
- roseys madhouse said...
The flowers are gorgeous. I dont believe you are throwing tupperware away? It has a life time guarantee. If you have replaced the vase just a tip in case you didnt know, put a teaspoon of sugar into the water will keep your flowers longer. I have only recently become game enough to keep flowers in my house lol, too scared that a child will knock them over.
- November 15, 2007 at 12:05 AM
Congratulationw! That's so exciting! Sorry about your flowers--they were beautiful! What a sweet husband. And I love the way you turned the baby doll incident into an intro to the book announcement! That's one reason why your book's going to be awesome! Great writing!
- November 15, 2007 at 12:15 AM
Why do people care if they're the first to comment?? Maybe they should set loftier goals for themselves! Like, how about writing a book?
- November 15, 2007 at 12:16 AM
- River said...
Why are people so anxious to be first in your comments?
why is it such a big deal to them?
I hope your books make it downunder to Australia, I'll be watching out for them. I do love a good laugh from my reading material.
- November 15, 2007 at 12:21 AM
I have never posted a comment before, but I read often. I am a SAHM of 5 and you keep me in stitches.
Anyway congrats on your book. Good luck!
Mrs. Michael
- November 15, 2007 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations!!!! That is super cool about the books! :) I can't wait to read them!
And tupperware plates make good skates? I might just have to try that! Well, when my "almost 3" year old isn't watching! ;)
- November 15, 2007 at 12:32 AM
- Dawn said...
that's awesome and you are too funny! I just stumbled on your blog from one of my friends, she has your link...
congrats on the book deal, how fun! and keep writing about those plates, I totally got a chuckle out of that one!
p.s. great name!
- November 15, 2007 at 12:33 AM
- Dawn-Enigma Artist said...
- November 15, 2007 at 12:51 AM
Awww, congratulations Dawn!! Can't wait to read it! Please tell me I'll be able to buy it in UK?
- November 15, 2007 at 1:04 AM
- Rick said...
Congratulations on getting a book deal! I think that Guidepost is a great organization. I look forward to purchasing my copy.
Tupperware as skates? Your children are brilliant!! How about those used CD disk? Ask your one of your boys what I can do with one of those?
- November 15, 2007 at 1:08 AM
- shelbel said...
Congrats on your book deal! As a mommy of little boys, I can relate.
At least he didn't throw the real baby around. Don't even tell him that's what you had originally thought...no point in giving him options! lol!
- November 15, 2007 at 1:14 AM
- nutralady2001 said...
That's fantastic Dawn please say it will be on Amazon .........can't wait already know what I want for Christmas 2008 now lol
- November 15, 2007 at 1:37 AM
This is wonderful news ... Guideposts is a great publication.
Great going and I hope the proceeds go a long way toward your kids' education.
P.S. Someone told me that Tupperware has a lifetime replacement guarantee ... is that true? Anybody?
- November 15, 2007 at 1:37 AM
- nutralady2001 said...
Ohh I just checked Guideposts looks like I can order it online there.that's fantastic even easier
- November 15, 2007 at 1:40 AM
Congratulations on the book deal! That is exciting! Any possibility it will rhyme? Your "Plates aren't skates" was just too funny! Thanks for sharing your life with the rest of us!
- November 15, 2007 at 3:08 AM
I just want to say a quick congratulations! I've been trying to get my book published, and find it's the illustrator being the headache in the process. At least you have an agent and the works, all you have to do is write!! Fantastic news for you and your whole brood!
I also want to say a quick thank you, I checked out your mamaslike site, and am now motivated to create a webpage so I can submit my home business to you in time for next holidays!! Thank you so much for the motivation!!
- November 15, 2007 at 4:32 AM
- Shannon said...
Congratulations!!!!! That is so cool to get published:) I cant wait to get a copy. Thanks so much for the funny story about your son's creative skates...who knows maybe he will grow up and be the new skate board sensation:)
- November 15, 2007 at 4:56 AM
@@*** CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! **@@
I am so happy for you! Do you know that your blog is one of the first sites I check everyday....after FoxNews.com and my local news station website?!
I will anxiously await your book...and am looking forward to seeing how your publisher wants to promote it. Tell them that Western New York is a great place to Promote in!!
Have a wonderful day today Dawn!
Donna, Brockport, NY :)
- November 15, 2007 at 5:43 AM
- Dorothy said...
Have fun and enjoy the celebration. My daughter lived your life (7 children) she's 41 and things are calmer. I wish it to you. We write about her endeavors on www.grammology.com Now the kids that are older, do the older things that aren't always good...this is fun too..ha ha
Wish you much success with your book..You moms deserve it.
Dorothy from grammology
remember to call your grandma
- November 15, 2007 at 6:03 AM
- mkuntz said...
Yayyy! Congrats, Dawn, on finding a definite publisher. And not one, but two books!!! Yeehaw! While you should so save your best stuff for your book, hope you still find time to post on your blog (could completely understand if you have, um, a bit much going on in your life!!)
- November 15, 2007 at 6:07 AM
Hey Dawn,
Wonderful that Guidepost has you! They are a quality organization. Congratulations!
Dawn D.
- November 15, 2007 at 6:08 AM
Congrats Dawn!
Good for you!
- November 15, 2007 at 6:12 AM
- Nancy said...
The flowers are/were beautiful.
Congratulations on the contract!
- November 15, 2007 at 6:28 AM
- Jeff & Meg said...
Congratulations on your book! You have a very entertaining blog and such a great spirit about you. You seem to be able to laugh about so many things (I guess that's better than crying, right? ;)
- November 15, 2007 at 6:46 AM
Yeah Dawn. I'm so happy for you! I can't wait for the book to come out. It's already on my Christmas/Birthday/Valentines Day/Mothers Day list.
By the way, if you want cheap "skates" for your son, go to home depot, get four of those peel and stick tiles. Stick two to each other back to back and you have perfect carpet skates. I usually cut them so they're round. And I usually only make one. Then give them a broom, mop, or swiffer and let them push themselves around on it. My five year old has gone through several:) They do start to chip which is why you make them round, and why you throw them away and get new ones. I hate picking tile chunks off the edge of the wall:) That glue REALLY sticks.
- November 15, 2007 at 6:57 AM
Dawn, that is wonderful news. I'm so happy for you. Congratulations many times over. That is really awesome. The flowers are/were beautiful. Margie
- November 15, 2007 at 7:23 AM
- The Hotfessional said...
Wowweeee Kaboweeee! Good for you! Congratulations!!!
- November 15, 2007 at 7:23 AM
Congratulations on the book deal! Will be looking forward to it. I love Guideposts!
Don't throw the Tupperware away. It has a lifetime warranty against chips, cracks, flaking and peeling. As long as it hasn't been melted, they'll usually replace it or give you credit for it!
- November 15, 2007 at 7:26 AM
- Paulette said...
I am SO happy for you! That is just GREAT news for all of us AND for you!
My boys have used the tupperware type stuff for all kinds of things but never for skates... Hope they don't read your blog and get any new ideas! They come up with plenty on their own!
Thank you for making me laugh this morning. I hate the fact that someone elses misfortune makes me laugh but their are mornings that I am SUPER happy that those kinds of things are happening to you and not to me. - Sorry but it's true!
- November 15, 2007 at 7:29 AM
- Liz said...
Sorry about the rude awakening, but congratulations on the book! I'm enjoying your blog so much and have invited my friends and family to read too. I look forward to reading your book next year.
- November 15, 2007 at 7:35 AM
YAH!!!! Good for you. I am so happy for you to be getting your book published. Good things come to those who deserve it, and boy do you ever!
Kids will be kids you gatta love em. I don't do mornings either, at all. I even have most of mine trained that you are not allowed to come out of your rooms before 8 am cause I need that first cup of coffee to deal with you. This is for weekends and vacations. My 3 year old hasn't learned that yet so on the weekends dad gets him and I get to sleep in!
Take care looking forward to the book!
- November 15, 2007 at 7:40 AM
- Cat-a-holic, Lilly and Laila said...
Congratulations!!! Even though I don't have kids, I'll buy it as I just love reading your blog everyday. Always put a smile on my face or gets me laughing.
- November 15, 2007 at 7:41 AM
- Kel Miller said...
Congrats on the publishing deal! Your blog is so much fun to read :)
As for Tupperware-- if it's real Tupperware, they replace it for free if it cracks or breaks. My family usually has it replaced by the lady at our local (Mt. Prospect) farmers' market, but a Google search would probably let you know other options.
Keep up the good writing!
- November 15, 2007 at 7:49 AM
- Terra said...
YAY! That's so exciting. Congratulations. :)
- November 15, 2007 at 8:06 AM
- mamakt said...
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you.
- November 15, 2007 at 8:12 AM
- Heather said...
Congrats on the book deal, that is wonderful news!! And those roses are beautiful! I dont do mornings either but unfortunately my 9 month old and 2 1/2 year old do thus the post at 7:18 in the morning!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:19 AM
- Hoffman Family said...
Congratulation, Dawn! We all can't wait for the book to come out!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:19 AM
I, too, have been a lurker. I can't wait to read your blog every morning as kids are eating breakfast. Congrats!!! and many more successes!!!! You rock!!!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:21 AM
- KeeKee said...
Congratulations Dawn! I have been following this blog since the pokemon cards! And just so you know, even though I KNOW you are leaving stuff out of your blog for your book I still visit EVERYDAY! I am SO excited for your book and I think I will be giving it to ALL my mommy friends Christmas 2008! :D Again Congrats and I wish you LOTS of luck!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:22 AM
Congratulations on the publisher! That's awesome! :)
My daughter has found out that plates are not skates as well, or rather, one is not very useful. She didn't do it on purpose, but she went running through the living room (what else is new), stepped on one of her plastic plates from her Dora kitchen & went flying. Only one of her legs though. She did a beautiful split. :P She was not happy for all of two seconds until she realized that plates made her do that & she wanted to try it again. I quickly put those plates away. I don't need any injuries, thank you.
- November 15, 2007 at 8:27 AM
- Vivian M said...
Congratulations on receiving such pretty roses....and oh yeah, an official contract, deal, offer you couldn't refuse! But the roses was an awesome touch, don't you think?
- November 15, 2007 at 8:29 AM
- Sarah R said...
Congrats! That's terrific!
And the flowers are beautiful. Or, er, WERE beautiful.
- November 15, 2007 at 8:30 AM
Hooray!!!! Congrats!!!
Now buy your future speed skater some of those furniture mover discs before you lose all your tupperware. Oh and a helmet, lol.
- November 15, 2007 at 8:31 AM
- Marc, Andrea, and now Samantha said...
That is great news! Congrats on your deal! Use some of the cash to hire a couple of babysitters every once in a while. :-)
- November 15, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Congratulations, Dawn! Wish I could replace your flowers, but here's a virtual dozen instead. Have a marvelous day on cloud 9!
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- November 15, 2007 at 8:41 AM
- Holly said...
Congratulations! The Guideposts folks seem like good people; they'll probably be a pleasure to work with.
- November 15, 2007 at 8:46 AM
Hi Dawn, Like we All have said..Congrats on the book deal! It will be so fun reading it and giving it as gifts. Speaking of gifts...What is Christmas like at Your House??? Do you get the list of, I wants? Does Santa still exsist? How do you keep the older ones from spoiling it for the younger ones?? Do you shop on-line or the dreaded stores? Just had to ask. I bet you will have a chapter in your book about Christmas! Kristine =^..^= in Michigan
- November 15, 2007 at 8:50 AM
- nicole said...
Congratulations! That is exciting news. And I think a line of alternative-Seuss style books would be fun to read.
- November 15, 2007 at 8:53 AM
Congrats! I look forward to reading your books!
- November 15, 2007 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations and best of luck.
- November 15, 2007 at 9:38 AM
There is nothing worse than being startled out of sleep by "them". I feel your pain.
Thanks for reinforcing the normalcy of MY life with 4 children.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one to find half eaten sandwiches on bookshelves and things that "used" to be bananas....
Thanks for the giggles!!
- November 15, 2007 at 9:51 AM
So happy for you!!! Congrats!
- November 15, 2007 at 9:55 AM
- Jennifer Lavender said...
Congratulations! This is so exciting for you. I can't wait to read your book. I will definitely be waiting for every little update I can get.
- November 15, 2007 at 9:57 AM
- miriamp said...
Wow, that book deal sounds great! Just as an aside, you do know that if you Tupperware is really Tupperware that the company will replace the cracked stuff for you, right? Some sort of guarantee for life. Wish the rest of life was like that, but at least Tupperware is. (Not that I have any, but that's another story.)
- November 15, 2007 at 9:58 AM
- Lizscraps said...
congrats on your accomplishment!
Guideposts has been read in our home for a long time -- great publisher!
As for the flowers/water/baby and skate plates -- I got three boys so know your pain :)
Great and funny blog -- you go girl!
- November 15, 2007 at 9:58 AM
- 2121212 said...
Congratulations! I can't wait to read your books!
I am soooo not a morning person either. And I hate 24 hour days. I so wish there were 48 hours schedules. Let me sleep 12, stay up for 36 and we're set. I do my best work between midnight and 4 in the morning.
One commenter posted Carpet skates??? Who knew?!
- November 15, 2007 at 10:05 AM
- Jenny in Ca said...
Congratulations! how exciting about your book. You know, what has happened to you is probably the dream of like 90% of mom bloggers...the book deal, I mean. We are envious a tade, but very happy for you- one of our own made it!!
the skate story made me laugh, it could be a Dr. Seuss book
- November 15, 2007 at 10:15 AM
- omystarling said...
Yipee!!! Now I have all my Borhtday/Christmas presents set for next year. Hope my friends like to read :)
- November 15, 2007 at 10:18 AM
- Nalventures said...
Congratulations!!! I can't wait to read it.
- November 15, 2007 at 10:27 AM
- Julie said...
Congratulations!!! Looking forward to your book. Maybe I can ask for it for my thirty-(something-ish)th birthday!!!
- November 15, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Don't throw away your Tupperware!!! Tupperware offers a lifetime guarantee! If you ever have anything Tupperware that gets damaged just contact a Tupperware representative and your item will be replaced. No questions asked.
Now - get that plate set back together!!!
Congratulations on your book deal! Can't wait to read it.
- November 15, 2007 at 10:48 AM
- Meghan Baxter said...
CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting this must be! To get roses!!! lol - just joshin'. The book, I meant, but the roses, too. What a thoughtful man you have. And pink!
The Lord is really blessing you and your attitude in all the ruckus (sp?) is inspiring. Your family is in my prayers. Have fun writing!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:05 AM
That is absolutely wonderful news!! Congratulations.
I loved the Dr. Seuss bit. You are hilarious. You have to have a sense of humor with a baseball team living in the house!!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Get your boys some of those furniture sliders. They work great as carpet skates.
Congrats on the book!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:19 AM
- Pam said...
Congratulations on your book deal X 2!! Sorry about the flowers, they are/were beautiful! Pam
- November 15, 2007 at 11:41 AM
- ummmhello said...
That's wonderful!!! We're so happy to see a fellow mom making it happen! Can't wait to get the book and show support :)
- November 15, 2007 at 11:47 AM
- girlymom said...
I know I am one of hundreds commenting, and as if you will have time to read them all, but oh well I'll add to the comment list with a well wished..Congratulations! It really truly is a wonderful accomplishment..I too can't wait to read it!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:51 AM
- HollyS said...
Hi Dawn,
Wow! Guideposts- this's impressive! Good Job! :)
Carpet skates are fun. My boys received them as Christmas presents last year. I tried them out (for safety reason, of course).
Can't wait for the book!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:55 AM
- Donna said...
That wonderful news, Dawn! Congratulations on everything! PS - I'm not a morning person either. I even tell everyone in the house to not even talk to me until I take the first sip or two of my coffee.
- November 15, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Hey! That's great! I have loved Guideposts since I was a child. Congrats on the book deal!
- November 15, 2007 at 1:08 PM
- Dianne said...
I can see my Tommy Monster going skating on plates. I'm glad he can't find your blog to get fresh ideas.
I tried to sneak downstairs before them this morning and have coffee in peace, but they found me. I really need to find the volume control on the 12 y.o.
- November 15, 2007 at 1:36 PM
- Kimberly said...
CONGRATULATIONS! Looking forward to getting your books when they're published. Meanwhile we can just continue to enjoy your blog, which I just LOVE!
- November 15, 2007 at 1:51 PM
- My Semblance of Sanity said...
...and your third book - the Picture book - PLATES ARE NOT SKATES - if you're not using this, I WILL! How funny!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! As a aspiring author, I am SOOOOOOOO thrilled for you!!!
Kudos friend!!!
I am so hoping I will post a pic of a bouquet for the same reason someday soon!
- November 15, 2007 at 1:54 PM
- Tiffany Stuart said...
God opened a huge door for you. Happy you are walking through...
- November 15, 2007 at 1:58 PM
- Heidi said...
Congratulations, Dawn!!
- November 15, 2007 at 2:10 PM
- katie said...
I just read your Pokemon eBay listing and had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard! I also have 6 kids (1 husband), and get asked constantly if they are all mine (they look exactly alike). I can SOOOOO relate to everything you wrote about. I look forward to reading more of your daily antics, and hopefully getting some ideas/tips on raising big families. The husband reminds me that my job will be over in 15 years and I will have all the free time I want...hopefully I'll still (?) be sane.
- November 15, 2007 at 2:24 PM
- and 2 became 5 said...
That's so exciting! I check your blog fairly often, but it will be a joy to read your book when it comes out! Thanks for your humor & thanks for your words.
- November 15, 2007 at 2:48 PM
Congratulations Dawn! I am so happy that you are finally going to be published. You deserve it! Tell Hubby that he picked out very pretty flowers. I can't wait to buy your books as your blog makes my day and keeps me laughing. Thanks again for sharing your stories Dawn...you are truly gifted.
T.J.'s Mom
- November 15, 2007 at 2:52 PM
- Debi said...
Hey be glad he didn't use glass plates as they glide on the carpet MUCH easier than plastic!
Congrats on the book and I look forward to hearing more about it & your fun life.
- November 15, 2007 at 3:40 PM
- Chaim said...
Unlike the majority of your readers, I am not a Mom, or even female, but I *love* this blog and have read it pretty much every day since I saw that Pokemon auction. To see the process that's taken place over the past few months has truly been an inspiration. I can't tell you how happy I am for you over this book deal. Your story isn't just inspirational to Moms, but to anyone who writes, thinks, and works in anonymity. I will be first in line to buy both of these books.
- November 15, 2007 at 3:44 PM
- Meadow Walk said...
OMGosh! That is fantastic! I am so thrilled for you! CONGRATS!!!!!
- November 15, 2007 at 4:33 PM
Guidepost...uh, are you sure you aren't mormon?
- November 15, 2007 at 4:40 PM
Yahoo for the book deal! I think that a large part of your appeal to so many readers (besides the fact that you're funny) is that it is so nice to see someone actually being rewarded for having a large family and finding a way to keep a sense of humor about it. I'm expecting our 5th child, and trust me, I know that society in general does not reward mothers with a lot of kids (see eBay post about glares in grocery store). It is so nice to see the hard-working stay-at-home-mom who has her priorities straight finally getting some back pay (other than in hugs and kisses and good grades), and we are all living it through you. good job. you deserve it!
- November 15, 2007 at 4:41 PM
- Daina said...
Congratulations! I can't wait till the book comes out!!!!!
- November 15, 2007 at 5:13 PM
What great news! I love Guidepost. By the way, I am reading Scream Free Parenting. Thanks for recommending. I needed it!
- November 15, 2007 at 5:28 PM
Ive been lurking too but just have to say CONGRATULATIONS on the book deal. . .I hope you earn lots of money to spend on your lovely family.Your kids are GREAT especially when they are skating on plates. . .that made me laugh so much.Best Wishes from the UK.
- November 15, 2007 at 5:56 PM
- gggarden said...
Congratulations Dawn! I've been passing out your blog site to the moms at our local library (I do children's programming at our local library)...they're loving it too! Who says you can't get what you wish for?!
- November 15, 2007 at 6:08 PM
WOW! So THAT'S what long-stemmed roses look like!
He's a KEEPER, Dawn...BONAFIDE!
After 33 years of marriage, if I'm lucky and Valentine's or Mother's Day doesn't fall too close to the date, hubby just might get a few of them "purties" mixed in with the snapdragon/stinkweed arrangement he's planning for the top my casket!
And I HOPE that EVIL Bank never sees a PENNY of your "fortune!" Perhaps you could send copies of your Guidepost check(s) and your new bank's deposit slips to EVIL Bank...along with a little note...something like:
Dear Evil Bank,
In regard to the enclosed, I'd suggest that you don't mess around with Moms like me in the future!
Just because we have to clean up a lot of crap...doesn't mean we have to take yours!"
Dawn...YOU SO DESERVE ALL YOU ARE RECEIVING! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Nancy Binky
- November 15, 2007 at 6:29 PM
- maggiebsmocks said...
WOOHOOO! CONGRATS to all of you! I'd like to thank my oldest one for this, I'll thank the baby for that....just get started writing an acceptance speech too!
So cool that Guideposts worked out for you. I actually just sent a GP book about sisters to a friend. Lovely work coming from that publishing house.
Keep up the great work, Dawn!
- November 15, 2007 at 6:31 PM
- Robin said...
YEAH for you!!!!
Sorry about your plate and vase.
Did your son win the race
down the hall on your plates?
I do not like green eggs and ham! = )
- November 15, 2007 at 7:10 PM
- AmyinSD said...
Hooray for you, Dawn!! I am very new to the world of blogs...in fact, yours is the first I have ever read, but I guess since I've been reading for awhile, I've been a "lurker" (another new term for me!!), so thought I would finally comment because I was so happy to read that you got a book deal! I loved hearing that you had been praying for a way to help add to the family income, and your prayers have been answered! I know how great God is, but it is so wonderful to be reminded now and again! I am a happy mommy of 5, and so can relate to SO MANY of your stories, so now can't wait to read your books!!!! Congrats!!
- November 15, 2007 at 7:23 PM
- Jen said...
Wow, Dawn! That's great news! Congrats! That definately warrants roses. Hope its a bestseller.
- November 15, 2007 at 8:03 PM
Congratulations! I've enjoyed reading your blog ever since I stumbled upon it in the Chicago Tribune (online) and have been laughing out loud since. :) Great job!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:10 PM
- Patty said...
Congratulations Dawn!!!! I am so happy for you!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:28 PM
- elayes said...
Congrats Dawn! Couldn't happen to a nicer, funnier Mom! I love your blog and share your pain, though I only have four kids to tend to. We homeschool though, so maybe that makes us even LOL!
Looking forward to the Fall of 2008!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:31 PM
- Faith said...
Congratulations!!! I can only imagine how excited you must be! And I loved the little poem; sounds like something we would read to my son at bedtime!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:39 PM
- The Estrogen Files said...
Awesome for you!
- November 15, 2007 at 8:48 PM
- Jann said...
for shame Call your rep.. They are lifetime guaranteed and I bet there is no disclaimer about plate skating in the house
- November 15, 2007 at 8:49 PM
Hey, Dawn! Anyone ever tell you that Tupperware has a lifetime guarantee? LOL Just thought you might want to know that obscure fact.
Congrats on your book deal.
- November 15, 2007 at 9:01 PM
- onthegomom said...
CONGRATS!!! Guideposts is an awesome establishment. WAY TO GO!
- November 15, 2007 at 9:20 PM
- Manic Mom said...
Are they both planned out--do you have titles for each? Interested in knowing more! Way to go!
- November 15, 2007 at 9:23 PM
- Karen said...
Congrats!!! I'm so excited for you!!! I'll be looking for it next fall.
- November 15, 2007 at 9:43 PM
GREAT!!! I really like Guideposts...;o)
- November 15, 2007 at 9:52 PM
- Ronna said...
Congratulations, Dawn! Guideposts is a terrific springboard for your exploding writing career! From you fellow "bookie"...no readers, she doesn't gamble...it's an "inside" joke...
Ronna Snyder
Hot Flashes from Heaven
Harvest House Publishers
February 2008
- November 15, 2007 at 10:00 PM
- Chief Family Officer said...
Congratulations! I look forward to reading it :D
- November 15, 2007 at 10:16 PM
- Brandi said...
Congrats on the publishing deal!
Those roses were beautiful. I bet they smelled good, too. Were you able to rescue them?
- November 15, 2007 at 10:32 PM
- Bas~Melech said...
Congratulations! Waiting eagerly for the book. Fall... OK, we can handle that...
BTW, I use blogger, too, and when you click "view comments" there's a submission form right at the top next to the first comments. Maybe you could work that in here, too; it would take us lazies one less click and a bunch less scrolling to leave comments.
- November 15, 2007 at 10:37 PM
- Carol G said...
I've heard of parents taping sponges to their kids feet to clean ( um I mean skate) on the floors.
CONGRATS to you & your family! Can't wait to read your books!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:02 PM
- Me said...
Oh, I love Guideposts. Awesome and congratulations!!!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:03 PM
- Rebekah D. said...
Congratulations! I'll be on the lookout for your books because I LOVE your blog. I discovered it via a link on a friend's blog a few weeks ago and immediately added it to my "Blogs I Like" list. I've been lurking since then, but I had to comment. My boys are just 2-almost-3 and 1, but already I make that snap decision when I hear a crash: "Should I race in and see if anyone is bleeding (much), or should I just fervently pray that the rapture will come RIGHT NOW?"
Thanks for being such a great source of inspiration and belly laughs to other moms.
- November 15, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Congratulations!!!!! I have enjoyed seeing how things have been going since the Ebay auction!
God bless,
Elaine from Birmingham, AL.
- November 15, 2007 at 11:15 PM
Congratulation! We are all celebrating with you. It just seems like fall of '08 is too far away, but definitely worth the wait! Thanks for adding some extra humor into my life on a daily basis. There is no doubt that God gave you the gift of writing!
- November 15, 2007 at 11:17 PM
On the whole skate note, they do make mopping shoes. You could kill two birds with one stone. And occupy the kiddos at the same time. Just a thought.
- November 16, 2007 at 3:05 AM
Félicitations, eh bien fait, bonne chance,bon courage, et peut votre stylo jamais ne cesse pas
- November 16, 2007 at 4:11 AM
Congratulations!!! Beautiful roses too!
- November 16, 2007 at 5:31 AM
- Shannon **Gabi's Mom** said...
Congratulations! That is Awesome news!
- November 16, 2007 at 7:00 AM
- Jen said...
Can't wait to read it.
- November 16, 2007 at 7:50 AM
This is wonderful news! I mean about the publisher, not the flowers sustaining attacks from the flying doll! lol
I can't wait to read your book!
- November 16, 2007 at 7:59 AM
Congrats on the book deal! Can't wait to start seeing updates on that. And man it'll be almost like waiting to have a baby for that thing to come out right?? I will of course expect my copy to be autographed :)
- November 16, 2007 at 8:49 AM
Congrats on the book deal!
Not to jump the gun, but do you have an ISBN number yet? :-b I want to put your book on my wish/giftlist, and those that read mine like the ISBN numbers.
- November 16, 2007 at 9:26 AM
You're kids are so creative. Congratulations on the book deal--I love Guideposts.
- November 16, 2007 at 10:01 AM
- valkyrie_lisa said...
It's official? Congratulations! You deserve it! And Guideposts seems like a nice group to work with. Thanks for all your blog entries, and may God continue to bless you!
- November 16, 2007 at 12:25 PM
- Kathy said...
Congratulations!! I can't wait for the book!
- November 16, 2007 at 1:00 PM
- Lois said...
What a compliment to have Guidepost want to publish your book. Congratulations!!
- November 16, 2007 at 3:58 PM
We're in Memphis and we've had to drag out out coats already too--can you believe it? But my husband is probably the first person in the country to drag his out.
- November 16, 2007 at 8:42 PM
- Kristi said...
Congratulations! I look forward to reading your new book!!
- November 16, 2007 at 11:54 PM
- Alison said...
Congratulations! And one year--that's fast, in the publishing world.
- November 17, 2007 at 12:31 AM
- AlisonH said...
Oh, oops, sorry, Blogger went into default mode there and I'm not on Blogger anymore. Anyway, my first book is out there and it took 17 months--about average.
- November 17, 2007 at 12:32 AM
Congratulations! And that's perfect timing - my twins are due in February, so by fall I should be lucid enough to read a book again! Good luck!
- November 18, 2007 at 9:16 PM
- Victor said...
Interesting. I'm an avid video game player who logs nearly 10 hours a day playing them or discussing them, but I actually anticipate your book more than anything I can think of right now.
- November 18, 2007 at 11:03 PM
- Nicki said...
Congratulations on the book deal! I look forward to reading it next fall.
- November 19, 2007 at 2:19 PM
- Emily said...
After your first and second books, why don't you consider sending Plates are not Skates in for publishing?
- November 20, 2007 at 2:43 PM
- ImprovGal said...
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! :)
- November 23, 2007 at 12:12 PM


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Paulstown is located where the road from Dublin diverges into two roads, one going to Waterford (the N9) and one going to Kilkenny (now called the R712, was the N10 before the opening of the M9 motorway). The original core of the village was formed at a crossroads that goes to Goresbridge, about 150 meters from where the road from Dublin diverges for Waterford. It is probably fair to say that buildings and then a village came about as a resting place, nodal point or trading post in the road network from centuries past.
Previous to having the name Paulstown (and it's many various spellings), the area was known as Typerwoldric (again, various spellings are given). The name Typerwoldric probably comes from the Irish 'Tobar Urlaic' which translates as 'the well of retching' and was believed to be a cure for an upset stomach.[1][2] Paulstown gets its name from Paul Butler who was given a grant of the manor of lands of the area in 1325.
It has also been known as Whitehall for a period of time in the 19th and 20th centuries. At this point I have been unable to clearly identify when Whitehall began to be used and when, officially, it reverted back to the Paulstown name.
Circa 1220 The earliest reference to the Paulstown area comes from a manuscript in the National Library of Ireland. It has the title "Grant by John de Claulla (Clahulle) to Richard Butelar of Typerwoldrich (now Paulstown, parish of Kilmacahil, Co. Kilkenny), (c. 1220?)".[3]
1235 The Calendar of Ormonde Deeds outlines how a grant of land was given to Adam Walensis in 1235. One of the witnesses to this land grant is Milo de Typerwoldric.[4]
1305 A third reference to this name comes from the early 14th century in another National Library of Ireland manuscript, Quit-claim by Gilbert le Forester to John le Botiller of Typeroldryk (now Paulstown), c. 1305.[5]
1325 Paul Butler received the manor and lands of Tyberwikick.[6]
1550 The first reference to a name that resembles Paulstown comes in the year 1550 in The Irish Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns: during the Reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Philip & Mary, and Elizabeth I. [7] Entry 497 mentions " the rectory of Kylmakayle, which extends to the towns of Kylmakayle……Wylter, Polston, Ballysherdare….."
1571 The next earliest mention of Paulstown in The Fiants comes in entry 1926.[8] It reads: "Pardon to Edmund Butler, of Pauliston, co. Kilkenny, gent. Fine £3. -28 December, xiv". Entry 1927 reads: "Pardon to Peter or Piers Butler of Pauliston, co. Kilkenny, gent. Fine £3. -28 December, xiv". There are a number of further entries up to 1603 with these spellings.
1574 Poliston is mentioned in the Calendar of Deeds 1547-1584[9]
1605 Polestown is also in the Calendar of Deeds 1547-1584[10]
1624 Pawlestowne is in the Inquisition XLIV of Walter Butler[11]
1650s The 1641 depositions mentions Paulstowne
1837 Whitehall is mentioned for the first time in Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland [12]
1842 In his 1884 publication Bassett outlines that the name of Paulstown was changed to Whitehall in the year 1842. However, this was written over 45 years after Whitehall's first mention in Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland.[13]
[1] Dunleavy, John J. 2007. A Short History of Paulstown. John J. Dunleavy, p.6
[2] Translations of words taken from http://www.focal.ie
[3] Sources Database. National Library of Ireland. (http://sources.nli.ie/Record/MS_UR_016712/Details#tabnav : accessed 20 June 2011), entries for Paulstown, citing manuscript D. 66
[4] Curtis, Edmund. 1932. Calendar of Ormond Deeds Volume 1. Dublin: Stationary Office, p.40
[5] Sources Database. National Library of Ireland. ( http://sources.nli.ie/Record/MS_UR_016589 accessed 20 June 2011), entries for Paulstown, citing manuscript D. 470
[6] Flood, Mary. 2007. Introduction Paulstown A brief Overview in: Paulstown Education and Historical Society (eds.) Paulstown Schools Past and Present. Kilkenny: Grange Silvia Publications. p.14 quoting National Library of Ireland MS 1095
[7] De Búrca, Éamonn, ed. 1994. The Irish Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns: during the Reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Philip & Mary, and Elizabeth I. Dublin: Éamonn De Búrca for Edmund Burke. p.140
[8] Ibid. volume 2 p.
[9] Curtis, Edmund and Fitz-Patrick Berry, Henry. 1941. Calendar of Ormond Deeds 1547-1584. Dublin: Stationary Office
[10] Ibid.
[11] Healy, William. 1893. History and Antiquities of Kilkenny city and county… Volume 1. Kilkenny: P.M. Egan. 1893. p.450
[12] Lewis, Samuel. 1837. A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland. London: S.Lewis. p.715
[13] Bassett, George Henry. 1884. Kilkenny City and County Guide and Directory. Dublin: Sealy, Byers and Co. 1884. p.317.


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Meanwhile, George A. Barclay continues to add to his land holdings.
My Aunt Miriam in her notes and the book "Logsleds to Snowmobiles" mention the Northern Pacific Railroad purchase on June 7, 1883.
"…The final 80 acre purchase of the SE1/4 and the SW1/4 (Lot 7) of the SW1/4 of Section 31, Township 138, Range 29, (Barclay Township) was bought on June 7, 1883 from the Northern Pacific Railway Company for $329.36." (Logsleds – book page 105, 2nd column at the top)
This purchase is a warranty deed 2 pages long which was filed at the Cass County Courthouse on October 30th A.D. 1883 at 9 a.m. The Grantor was the North Pacific Railroad Co., Minnesota and Dakota Division to George A. Barclay, Grantee #4382. It was for $329.36, Deed Book F, pg. 167-168.
"…assigns the following described tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the county of Cass in the State of Minnesota that is to say South east quarter of south-west Quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4) and Lot Seven (7) of Section Thirty-one (31) in Township one hundred and thirty-eight (138) north of Range Twenty-nine (29) West of the fifth principal Meridian containing according to the United States Government survey eighty-two 34/100 (82-34/100) acres more or less…
This deed is located in Barclay Township. It is interesting to note that McNannie is not listed on this deed. The other problem is that there is a difference in the two descriptions. So I went back to both and reviewed them carefully to make sure I had transcribed them faithfully, which I have done. Therefore I have boldy placed the square representing this deed on the map. The arrow is pointing to the areas in question.
DeedMapper software that creates deeds does not do small Lots for the land state lands like Minnesota. The land was 82 34/100's acres and again Deed Mapper created a deed of 80 acres which is slightly smaller than the original.
So this is an approximation of the Northwest Railroad deed! A copy of the clerk's book record is available by contacting the compiler or going to the Cass County Recorder's office at the courthouse in Walker, Minnesota.
I returned to my DeedMapper Help section to make sure I had faithfully captured the topo map and that my deeds are correct and my acreage is right? I have not reached a conclusion yet.
So I ask that you are very careful and realize that this is not an easy task. Please do not take my word for what you see in the maps, instead read the deeds and patents carefully and draw your own conclusions. I do believe they are in the right area, just not sure about the acreage.
The quote from Logsleds also says the "final." George and Amarilla left a tremendous paper trail in the Recorder's office at Cass County, there are also some land transactions in the Crow Wing Recorder's office. I stopped counting at 40 today! My spreadsheet is about 13 pages and double-sided. Oh, did I mention surveying the land….again? I am not done.
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OK - I have to know how to do that glorious cheeseburger cake!!!!!! How are the layers done? - Gramma
The "buns" are yellow cakes and the "burgers" are chocolate cakes. I think I just used commercial chocolate frosting on the chocolate cakes and I used no icing on the yellow cakes. Then I put icing "lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and sesame seeds" on the cakes. Super fast and easy!
How is the play coming along? Are you finding it to be a good release/time off or is it another thing on your to-do list? Hey, your husband could video your scenes and then you could post it on your blog for all your readers. What do you think?? - Lisa, San Antonio, Texas
Eh, the play's going ok. A fellow cast member switched parts with me so I have a much smaller one now! Yay! Thank you Pam! Maybe now I'll be able to memorize my lines before opening night. And as far as putting my scenes on here...ummm, I think no. I was in Arsenic and Old Lace last year. My friend wanted to see the DVD of the play so I mailed it to her. She was only able to handle watching 5 minutes of it before she went blind.
Did you take the (cake decorating) class at Harper? COD? MCC? - Michelle
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Here's a question for you: when you delegate to the kids, do you go fix what they've done afterwards? - Raising Country Kids
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Now, along with all the other things you need to accomplish, how's that Dr appt coming along? - Kathy
I'll have you know that I called to make an appointment and was told, "The doctor doesn't have any openings for new patients until June."
"That's fine. That fits right in with my procrastinating. Can I schedule the appointment for June then?"
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Wanna take bets on whether I'll remember to call at the end of March?
Then I called my OB to set up that appointment and was told that they could see me right away in April.
I used to wait tables as well, and have similar dreams frequently. Except that instead of missing my tie, I'm missing all upper body clothing. And no one notices. - Janet
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She's speaking to him, but she calls him, "ClayPunk".
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I have a Sony Cyber Shot with a 12X optical zoom. I got the display model for 50% off too! Score!
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Woo Hoo! I never knew that other countries celebrated Mother's Day. It's interesting that it's on a different day too. Learn something every day!
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Because he's Joe.
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We left ,picked up Dana and went to have lunch . Then T. wanted to go to Julian's grave site , step I hadnt taken yet.
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It was amazing and heartwarming...
I just put a new toilet seat on and installed a new spayer for my kitchen sink. - Kristine in MI
OK I know this was just a typo, but it cracked me up anyway. Now you can wash your hands and have your cat fixed in the kitchen sink at the same time!
So Dawn, when you are planning an event at your house, do all the kids chip in the help out? - Korkie
You bet your butt! They were awesome with this last party. Austin and Savannah did a ton of stuff to help me!
Hubby just found a dead mouse behind our fridge.... my question is what do you do to get rid of the decaying dead mouse smell once you have gotten rid of it. I can still my the lingering wafts of decayed meat. - Korkie
Just have the kids throw up in the house. That'll cover up any other smells.
I was surprised to see how many other people "don't do barf". One time, one of the boys threw up on the carpet in their room. After my husband cleaned and cleaned and extracted it, it still smelled so I cut the whole patch of carpet out and tossed it. We went with a big square of bare floor there for years. If it was up to me, we'd move to another house every time someone threw up.
I also do anything in my power to avoid getting sick myself. A couple years ago, we had friends over for New Year's Eve. My friend had some stomach virus and was feeling kinda oogy. She said, "I think I'd feel better if I could just throw up." OK, she might as well have said, "I think I'd feel better if I chewed my foot off." Ewww! So after a while, she went to the bathroom, threw up, and came out saying, "I feel much better. What's for dessert?" Oh my gosh! If I'd thrown up at someone's house like that, I would've curled up in a little ball, and stayed in her bathroom crying for the rest of the night.
I was also surprised how many of you are


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Could someone add a link for this show?
mildil, you can view it on this website and this site is my go to site when nothing works on this site. http://www1.sockshare.net/?movie=/search/hunted:+season+1
only working links are for episode 1
none of these links work either. anybody know where i can watch this. already tried sister site and same thing either wrong series or no working links. ty
only 2 working links 6 and 16 are for the reality show the hunted
Love Island Season 4 Episode 47 http://vidzela.com/episodes/love-island-season-4-episode-47/
none of these links work.
Hi could anyone update the season 7 of catfish? there are 3 episode not posted and I have no idea where to find them, please
s5 e15
Love Island Season 4 Episode 46 http://vidzela.com/episodes/love-island-season-4-episode-46/
http://watchtvepisodes.me/suits-season-8-episode-1-s08e01/ ENJOY
Is this week episode 8 not available?
Yep-this is the FINAL season. SYFY is cancelling the program. Just like they did to DARK MATER and FIREFLY - they just dont give a fuck about the fans.
Not bad miss mike n that new girl is WAY too bossy????
Not bad miss mike n that new girl is WAY too bossy????
This show should be called. How Clark fucks everything up for humanity over and over
There seem to be a bunch of episodes missing for Malcolm in the Middle, which is quite a shame.
S17 E10 http://vshare.eu/jilvpz05a84x.htm
Truly terrible.
Please, write here or send me a message, which series have problems with the links, and i will try to fix them all. Tnx
Why does every video on every link look like it was filmed with my grandma's house phone? Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y
To anyone who doesn't want to be spammed by bots in the comment section and have actual episode work and if not have it fixed immediately then http://ww4.gowatchseries.co/ is a site for you because honestly the trouble isn't worth it on this site. I'm literally been put off shows here purely because it was such a hassle to go through every link just to find out none work and when you want to report it they say it's working and it's just you/your computer/browser. I'm sorry but since when does the words "FILE NOT FOUND" appear because my browser or other "isn't working". You can't even go through the reviews properly since the page eget's stuck and even if you go through the reviews 90% chance it's just some arsehole/bot spamming an upload link. So yeah this is a big fuck you to this website and only reason I'm living my account here is 'cause the only one good thing about this place are the way you categorize your shows and see the percentage of stuff you watch.
I swear this website is just useless, either the links don't work or it's all links for the uk version like wtf!!!!
where are the openload links?
s6 e5 http://vshare.eu/4sj08cjh7hsr.htm
s14 e8 http://vshare.eu/ihbe5qh2riaj.htm
Love Island Season 4 Episode 44 http://vidzela.com/episodes/love-island-season-4-episode-44/
the openload link that is up atm is for last weeks episode (s1e7)
where are the rest of the episodes from season 4???????????
It's not usually the type of genre but, it's damn funny & I get the feeling y'all gonna dig it as well...It gets interesting after the hook & craziness of the pilot. Nevertheless, it's totally bananas the rest of the way....so far. Go check it out Y'all!
I can not believe this show. Holy smokes!
s7 e9 http://vshare.eu/2b3wdif4a1r9.htm
s7 e18 http://vshare.eu/6hzhnvi4kh02.htm
updated episodes on watchepisodes the sister site you see on top center of the screen.
Wrong date, episode 11 aired on the 9th. Episode 12 will air later today.
So much better than the original. I really enjoyed this show.
I really liked the first episode! To bad that I had to watch it on ANOTHER WEBSITE! Openload pops up this page when I click onto it: Secure Connection Failed. Speedvid.net buffers and buffers when I click play. Then plays for a few seconds then buffers, buffers. I can't believe only 6 links for this new drama!? What is going on with this website? I've been having a lot of trouble getting links to play for about a month now! When I click onto some of the links, it goes to a blank page or a malware box pops up and won't take me to the link! This happening on many of the series not just this one! Maybe I need to clean out the cookies on my PC.
I really like the first episode! To bad that I had to watch it on ANOTHER WEBSITE! Openload pops up this page when I click onto it: Secure Connection Failed.
Ok, I've had enough of this! I thought it would get better but this episode is STUPID! Won't be watching it anymore!
this show has been CANCELED.
Mom Season 1 Episode 4 (s01e04)
From hit-maker Chuck Lorre comes his next big comedy‐an irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother, now back in Christy's life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter's many mistakes.
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