tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149724072012-01-19T22:23:43.159-05:003 Adorable Kids. 1 Mom trying to record their childhood before it escapes her memory forever.Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.comBlogger5661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-66955627887856744412012-01-19T22:23:00.001-05:002012-01-19T22:23:43.202-05:00

Now I remember! Zemi has been saying "I can't believe it!" so dramatically. I gave her new pajamas today. She said that then. It's so adorable.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-88539572091515211552012-01-19T21:03:00.000-05:002012-01-19T21:08:25.945-05:00

I had hiccups today and I said out loud to Zemi, "I have the hiccups". She said I must be growing. Kids hear and remember EVERYTHING they have ever heard.On that train of thought: Adults forget easily. Zemi said something else, just today, that was so cute and got a real LOL out of me, but I cannot remember what it was! That makes me sad, but I hope it comes back to me.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-57454461280265491142012-01-18T20:57:00.001-05:002012-01-18T20:57:23.648-05:00

So I got tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld this Friday night. Jason and I will be attending the show. I am so excited!

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-41210420812644561862012-01-14T21:29:00.001-05:002012-01-14T21:29:54.965-05:00

I went to the FSU basketball game today and watched the Noles beat the tar out of UNC. I couldn't have chosen a better game to attend. I don't go to many.

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Last night while tucking Zemi into bed she informed me that when I am old, she will NOT be taking care of me. Instead, she is going to be a rock star and I am going to be performing with her. She will sing, but NOT dance, and her brothers will play the music. They will play every instrument in the whole wide world.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-84317243758303168022012-01-12T23:39:00.001-05:002012-01-12T23:39:46.636-05:00

Blogging by phone again? Testing....

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Not that remembering wasn't important before, but all of a sudden I am hit with the need to blog all the little things each day again. There's a lot. I am glad I have the photos on my computer to remind me of so many things. I need to see it to remember it.Stay tuned...

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Lately around here I feel like everyone has "ganged up" on me. It's like I can't do or say anything right. I am trying to run a house here and I know how things need to go for it run smooth and all I ask for is some cooperation. Surely, I cannot be doing everything wrong. But that is how I feel. I have run out of patience. I cannot wait for my vacation in December. I feel "audited". I know that I

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School starts Monday! I'll have 3 kids in three different schools, with each having their own different starting and ending times. Busy Busy. And then of course, after school activities. I'll have a 6th grader, a 5th grader, and a 4Pre-K. So far, we have the boys in Karate 3 times a week, and Zemi will have ballet once a week. Zemi's first ballet class is next Wednesday! I personally am so

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School needs to start up again. Soon. Why? 3kidsthatneedsomethingtodoandit'stoohottosendthemoutsidethereforetheyareinsidewithmeallday andthatshouldbringtomindthenoiseandcrazinessthatisaresultofthat. Breathe.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-70042208968343667302011-04-30T18:42:00.002-05:002011-04-30T19:32:52.671-05:00

So I thought I needed a place to vent about the not-so-beloved Science Fair. Not that I haven't been venting offline. It's been more of an unintended social experiment, and the conclusion is that everyone I have talked to agrees with me. But, I'm not done venting. I am so passionate about my opinion on this. For some reason, the School Board in my district saw it fine and proper to require all

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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-48052735250383484802010-12-15T15:50:00.000-05:002010-12-15T15:59:26.874-05:00

If you have greenery, such as the plants and bushes outdoors, or a green Christmas tree, you should use green wire lights on them, not white. And vice-versa. it's like an unwritten rule. It doesn't look good to place white wire lights on greenery. And if you have artificial trees in various other colors, that is cool, and a seperate issue, but they should have come pre-lit with the same color

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‎34 years ago today God, in His infinite wisdom and providence, prepared a bride for me, and Joyce Launette Ansell was born. For He knew the plans He had for me, plans for peace and not for evil, to give me a future and a hope. Thank you, God, for my life, my children, and especially today, for my wife. I love you Joyce, happy birthday!:)

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-35995419386067230392010-12-03T10:14:00.000-05:002010-12-03T10:19:56.135-05:00

I am just beyond irritated at the way I have to make adjustments in areas most people do not. I won't get into details. I will not offer a clue as to what I am referring to. But I will say that it is ridiculous the way I have to accommodate this issue, and I just wonder...why? There has to be some reason. Will I ever know why I have to suffer through these things in particular? I need an epiphany

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-22147436743079629792010-11-19T09:41:00.001-05:002010-11-19T09:42:49.949-05:00

I am here. I've been OK. I have a lot to talk about, but don't know where to start.

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There are so many things I want to change about myself. Some are not in my control, and some interfere with each other and make it difficult for me to work on.

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I get sad that I cannot listen to music to relax. I wish I could hear new songs, but all I can hear is what I remember from years ago. I'm tired of them.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-89107996874651905682010-09-22T11:08:00.001-05:002010-09-22T11:08:02.527-05:00

Healthy, fresh, food should be by law cheaper than unhealthy processed "food". The poor would buy the healthy food, and save the country money on medical care.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-55978039959337233512010-09-21T08:38:00.001-05:002010-09-21T08:38:32.978-05:00

I think if manufactorers are willing to accept the sales price after a coupon, they should price it lower in the first place. Save EVERYBODY money, and time.

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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-81044697850305997872010-08-30T07:04:00.001-05:002010-08-30T07:04:02.979-05:00

My baby girl is 3 years old today! Happy Birthday to Zemi!!

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Zemi is at school for her 2nd day. She was a little more clingy and reluctant this time, only upon seeing the classroom, not walking to it. She'll come around.

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Zemi had a great first day at school! No tears from her, just a little watery eyes from me, which I did not expect. I know she is ready for this stage of life. She is sooo smart! I expected her to cry when I went to leave her there, but she didn't. Maybe because she didn't, it caused me to tear up? I was prepared to be the strong one, but she turned out to take the situation so well. She has been

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-91710167731138922492010-08-23T11:01:00.001-05:002010-08-23T11:01:28.638-05:00

Unexpectedly, I teared up a little when I left Zemi in her preschool class. She was shy at first, hiding her head in my shoulder. She was fine after a minute.

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A new season is upon me. I have a 4th grader, a 5th grader, and a preschooler! Instead of having Zemi home with me all day, every day, she will have a class to go to, friends to make, and I get 3 hours a day, 3 days a week to myself. Routines are changing for everyone. I thrive on change.Our lunches are packed, our clothes are set out, our backpacks are ready, and the alarm is set. 7:15 comes so

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-52243015943674138182010-08-22T05:10:00.001-05:002010-08-22T05:10:23.090-05:00

What a perfect time to grind a brew a second cup of Costa Rican coffee: Zemi awakened me at 4:30 AM wanting waffles with syrup and a Mickey Mouse cartoon.

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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-45421611548337505282010-08-21T13:07:00.002-05:002010-08-21T13:34:44.239-05:00

I am home from Costa Rica, the vacation of a lifetime. There is a TON I could talk about. Pictures tell the best story. The photos are on the laptop, which is with Jason who is still in Costa Rica until Tuesday. My only fear now is someone stealing the laptop and my camera.I brought back some coffee, grown in Costa Rica....they are famous for their excellent coffee. And I could taste and smell

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-25118120605849514062010-08-14T09:06:00.001-05:002010-08-14T09:06:38.859-05:00

I am on the plane now, taking off soon.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-19572817367046543592010-08-14T06:15:00.001-05:002010-08-14T06:15:20.244-05:00

I watched the sunrise and a rocket ship take off from Cape Canaveral while driving down the turnpike this morning on the way to Orlando. Very awesome.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-33127920785539738022010-08-14T02:51:00.001-05:002010-08-14T02:51:42.183-05:00

Ok we are off to the Land of the Mouse to board our plane! I hope I haven't forgotten anything. I am already missing my littlest one.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-11113214981763902902010-08-13T23:13:00.001-05:002010-08-13T23:13:49.513-05:00

I miss Zemi already. I pray she remains safe and is happy with her grandma and grandpa.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-26898647454105970362010-08-13T23:12:00.001-05:002010-08-13T23:12:31.576-05:00

The time is here...vacation here I come! 3AM comes early, and so now it's hard to sleep for fear of the alarm clock not working. We CANNOT miss our flight!

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-82335419026586454622010-08-13T07:26:00.001-05:002010-08-13T07:26:12.144-05:00

Today will be filled with packing, getting a haircut, pedicure, purchasing items I have decided we need at the last minute, and paying that we have a safe trip.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-84943484251820311572010-08-12T23:25:00.002-05:002010-08-12T23:41:11.998-05:00

means that you worry about everything. Every. Little . Thing. And Dad's do not quite understand it. Dads just do not see danger where moms do. Dads do not seem to understand that yes, we worry, but that worry, is a good thing because it keeps us on our toes, and causes us to take action to remedy any danger so that it doesn't exist anymore, and Mom can breathe easier, mom's heartrate can return

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-13072590282219325152010-08-12T09:10:00.002-05:002010-08-12T09:14:59.891-05:00

Why does my nearly 3 year old tend to throw major meltdowns upon waking up in the morning. It makes everything so stressful. I have been just leaving her alone to get it all out, which tends to go quick, until the boys try to make her happy in some way and that just makes her even more agitated. Even after I say to them to leave her alone.Sometimes, it feels like when I give an order, it only

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-82739290706267217912010-08-11T08:08:00.001-05:002010-08-11T08:08:17.388-05:00

I almost had another sleeplessnight worrying about my daughter while we are on our trip.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-34155827655488079402010-08-07T12:17:00.001-05:002010-08-07T12:17:07.054-05:00

I think that people certainly like everything that Mom does, but don't realize what everything is that Mom does. There's so much "behind the scenes" activity.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-30593658911283183262010-08-06T19:59:00.001-05:002010-08-06T19:59:56.083-05:00

So today I went to a Zumba class. A Latin dance/aerobic exercise. Loved it too! Reminds me of 20 years ago when I used to take dance classes all the time.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-36864383524727813652010-08-06T14:33:00.002-05:002010-08-06T14:39:26.104-05:00

"It" being jiggly wiggly thighs and upper arms. I carry more fat than I'd prefer. Some people think I am crazy. Well I need to be happy with myself! I have been going to a gym and trying to get things toned up. I don't see a difference but I do feel better about myself. I am also motivated to eat better. All in all a good thing. It's like when I turned 33 my body decided to add some curves where

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-69186997642447436212010-08-06T11:58:00.002-05:002010-08-06T12:00:43.048-05:00

Sometimes a girl just needs to go shopping. New clothes and shoes do wonders for the psyche. Who knows why? Who cares why? I am a whatever works kind of girl.I have new make-up, shoes, tops, swimsuits, and jewelry since last night. I feel pretty good.Shopping is just what I needed.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-81270640410813557752010-08-05T19:03:00.001-05:002010-08-05T19:03:50.398-05:00

Today, I tried two new perfume scents that I loved. Lola by Marc Jacobs and Princess by Vera Wang. Lolita Lempicka has been my signature scent for 10 years.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-86402693013947173612010-08-05T18:59:00.001-05:002010-08-05T18:59:53.591-05:00

I think I will feel better if I go ahead and start packing for vacation. I think that is what overwhelms me. I did get new clothes today. That will help a lot.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-59997717476517080822010-08-05T16:19:00.001-05:002010-08-05T16:19:46.763-05:00

When I feel overwhelmed, I tend to shut down. Such has been the case these days. Today, I caught a break, and I am hoping to get a few things done.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-29107005386210245422010-08-04T11:49:00.001-05:002010-08-04T11:49:57.726-05:00

I cannot believe I have a 5th grader, a 4th grader, and most of all that my baby is soon to be 3 and going to preschool!

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-90420226831738039942010-08-04T11:48:00.001-05:002010-08-04T11:48:26.287-05:00

My boys have a friend over and the three of them are LOUD. I am working puzzles with Z and thinking about all I need for our trip, and back to school gear.

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-4170344806858076792010-08-04T00:45:00.001-05:002010-08-04T00:45:40.257-05:00

Trying out mobile blogging! Is it working? Is this post on my blog?

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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-37509041343557430332010-08-03T23:38:00.000-05:002010-08-03T23:59:04.091-05:00

I am sleepless tonight as I can't stop thinking about my upcoming trip to Costa Rica, and the fact that I am so nervous about it, mainly because I have to leave Zemi behind. I keep imagining horrible things happening to her. I do this every time I leave her to travel. I can't help it. She is everything to me, and the boys are as well. But the boys are coming with me, so I can maintain control

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-24022534127928500152010-04-06T13:49:00.003-05:002010-04-06T14:11:52.440-05:00

I don't know where to begin on the updating. Life is busy with the three kiddos. Ben is in the 4th grade, Aaron is in the 3rd, Zemi is now 2 and a half and is our little princess who begins preschool this upcoming fall. Both of the boys are in the gifted program at their school, they ride bikes to and from school when the weather is nice, currently Aaron is playing baseball, and they both just

Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-20319229537942650862010-01-19T16:06:00.001-05:002010-01-19T16:07:34.265-05:00

Oh My Goodness! It has been a long time since I posted. Coming soon, it's on the top of the list of my things-to-do.

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Yesterday, Z asked "why?" for the first time. I answered her before I realized it was her first time asking me that. Today she asked me again. We have entered the Why phase I believe.

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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-67367555734063158362009-10-21T00:30:00.003-05:002009-10-21T01:15:31.231-05:00

Time for an update!I don't even know where to begin, so I will just go:June: Jason and I went to San Francisco, alone. I LOVED that city. IwanttomovetherebutIdon'tthinkitwillhappen.My oldest son, Ben, went to his first fishing camp. I think he enjoyed that, but he would not eat any fish they caught because seeing the fish get cleaned and gutted grossed him out! That's my boy! I believe he enjoyed

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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137803395917226693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14972407.post-70024854945795821802009-08-06T04:53:00.002-05:002009-08-06T04:58:52.162-05:00

Here are a few pictures from Lake Lanier. The whole album is on my facebook page, so if you're my "friend", you can view them there, and if you're not my "friend", then please add me. ")o

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I am not blogging as much...but fortunately, I have my status's on facebook to remind me of days past. Anyhow, here is an update on our life here at the House of B.July was a busy month for us.Here is a timeline:July 4th weekend we went to Jacksonville to pick up the boys from their Aunt Haley's, where they had spent a week. The photos below of the beach are from Vilano Beach in St Augustine,

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Ok I know it's been a while. I've been consumed with other things, but of course marking down memories is important. At least I have many updates on my facebook page to remind me of what's happened.Just a quick update:Jason had his back surgery on May 28th and he was up and good as new within a couple hours after the surgery-- he is pain free! Yay!! He's waited a long time for that. He has some

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Jason has his appt on Wednesday with his orthopedic surgeon. First he will have an MRI, them meet with the doctor. Hopefully he can get in for surgery right away...and be all better so we can take our trip.He's still lying on the floor taking pain medication. His mood is better though which tells me the pain is becoming more tolerable.

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Well this was not my day.To begin with, my nose is completely plugged up, and I feel snot draining in the back of my throat...and I can't breathe, which makes eating hard. and for a week I have had some upper chest tightness..I took some over the counter meds and it's better but something in the air is flaring up my allergies. I wish I knew what. I've been sneezing a lot too. I don't need to feel

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"cubble" says Zemi... She means Buckle. She can un-do the shoulder clasp on her car seat...and when she does she yells out "Cubble!!" and laughs about it. I've had to re-do it...but never laughing back. She can finally fasten it herself now.She can hop like a frog. She is very cautious and doesn't like anything stuck to her hands or feet. She will pick at whatever it is stuck to her until she

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I AM going to SAn Francisco! for 3 days. It's hard for me to go, but my husband booked my ticket.I am excited though. I am not feeling good over the last couple days. I hope it's a virus of some sort and that goes away soon.Here is a picture of Zemi with her first ponytail. Enjoy!

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My husband wants me to go with him to San Francisco next month. We used to take trips together quite often, before I had our daughter.Now, on one hand, I really want to go. I need a vacation from the day to day routine so bad.On the other, I am too anxious to leave my daughter behind for almost 4 days.What do you think I should do?

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Zemi is now beginning to speak in sentences. We heard her say very clearly, while holding her baby doll, "my baby", on Saturday, May 2, 2009.She can now navigate the stairs, up and down, although I have to be right beside her when she climbs. She is also taking one foot and placing it on top of the rails on her crib. I suppose this is the first step to her trying to climb out. Oh Gee.She is also

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Lady drew my blood and apparently she didn't like me too much.Zemi laughing All my children Zemi swinging on our old backyard swingThey see a turtle

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Grandma's heart cath shows no damage to her heart from her ordeal. She can go home in a couple of days.

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My Grandma is still in the hospital, but looks pretty good and is being moved from the ICU into a regular room today.The testing continues on the heart, and for now, the internal bleeding has stopped, due to the docs giving her ulcer medication. Her pulmonary edema has been taken care of with diuretics.

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I learned this morning (well Thursday morning) that my Mema (grandma) is in the hospital with internal bleeding. This has led to a series of events leading to a diagnosis of pulmonary edema. Also could be congestive heart failure. She's in the ICU but is stable. My Mema raised me from a baby. A lot of my family is driving down to visit her, and so tomorrow I will drive over (2 hours) and visit

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Zemi climbed up the slide steps and slid down all by herself today for the very first time.

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Quote of the Day: said to me,I am not highly skilled like you are. I cannot manage three children in a store.----Jason

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Yesterday was our 10th wedding anniversay. 10 years of being married. :)To celebrate, we went out for drinks and dinner.After leaving the kids with their Gran-ma for the evening, and an overnight stay (Zemi's first overnight away from me):First stop was downtown to a place called One O One...a very retro bar and restaurant. We had a drink at the bar while waiting on a table for dinner, but

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Go Aaron! Go Orioles!

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Ben picks a flower for Mom. I measure Zemi on her antique armoire. When I change her diaper, this is what I can see from her window.When Daddy gets home, they play. We dress up for church. Notice her curls.We sleep with our favorite toys. We get into Mom's make-up. We somehow get into strange situations.Aaron plays basketball. We wake up with SERIOUS bed-head. Really Serious.

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Ben ran in another 5K yesterday (Saturday March 7th) and he came in 2nd place! He earned a trophy!

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http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/midnight_sun/blog/2009/02/snuggies_pub_crawl_saturday_in.html

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Aaron has been out of school 3 days this week. He keeps getting a fever. He slept the entire afternoon on Thursday, after school. I hope he is 100% by Monday.Ben hasn't really sick, only some congestion. He seems to think that's a serious ailment and wants me to drug him up. I tell him, that's just life. There isn't really anything I can give him for it. Ben has been trying my parenting skills

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I am sick. I have allergies. Major ones. Benadryl -you do not work, Vicks 44- you are cool. I have to get more of you.Aaron is sick. Fever runs high . 103.6. School he will not see for a few more days.Zemi is sick. 100 fever. Mommy is weaning her. She is not happy.Ben has a stuffy nose. Fever on Sunday night. Missed school today. Stayed up till mid-night.I predict: I will be tired Tuesday. Ben

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Congrats to my cousin Eric....his baby boy was born this morning at 10:06..Welcome Corban!You can find his blog on your right...Bomba Days, and his wife Jennifer at The Diary of a Princess.

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Doing what I got to do to get dinner cooking. Zemi had bananas.She looks like big girl here...but yet, only 17 months. My boys and the beginnings of their fort. A Hallmark moment, big bro Aaron reading to lil sis.Don't mess with me...I've got a magic wand...I'll turn you into a frog. We get cold here in Florida!

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I admit it! I do not like Valentine's Day.It's just so dumb to me.Candy companies and card companies, you see,must make a killing this time of year.I am SO anti-Valentine's Day.Did I mention that I think it's dumb?A Hallmark Holiday, in which the original reason for it isn't acknowledged.I just go numb.Like, St. Patrick's Day, and April Fool's Day, and I don't even care to recognize Mother's Day

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Updated to add a picture:Recently, Zemi is in the "I look beat-up" stage. Poor girl has got so many scratches on her face. Running into a wall, banging her head on tables....just an all-together clumsy stage. Poor kid. I am so afraid she will knock out a tooth. I keep counting them.Here we see her biggest scratch of all....right across her nose. This happened when she fell down and scraped her

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I remembered that I had not yet posted the photos from Christmas morning! For some reason I thought I had not even downloaded them off my camera, but apparently I had..anyway..here a few shots... Zemi got this cute lil kitchen for Christmas from her Grandparents. She loves it! She gives her baby dolls a bath in the lil sink and use the lil stove to pretend cook and she evens uses a lil salt

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My cousin thinks I am lagging behind on blogging because of facebook. But really, there's just not much happening around here.

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Tonight I was gluing designs onto poster board for Ben's Archimedes assignment. I don't know why he can't just read up on the guy and write a couple paragraphs on it. It's got to be this major poster thing, with pictures and colors and a lot of time out of my days to help him. I hope I, I mean Ben, get an A.Both boys are playing basketball again. I actually like going to those games. It moves

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At the request of Jason "get off MY facebook page and get your own" , I finally gave in and joined. It is quite fun. I have found some high school folks I knew back when and "friended" my local buddies and it's fun to watch the status updates and reply to them and see photos, it's like a telephone for me. It is also quite addicting...Here is the list of my own "status updates" from over the past

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Zemi says "byebye" very clearly now.:)

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