tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55903995523964022632011-04-21T16:42:17.451-07:00--How long is she going to keep talking?Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.comBlogger761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-68527014580919276052008-12-31T07:18:00.002-07:002008-12-31T07:23:48.611-07:00

Here we go for 2009:Organization!!! We are *fingers crossed* moving this year into the first house we have ever owned. I am going to organzie the crap out of it. We may not be able to afford to fully furnish it, but, I will organize it.Continued weight loss: I have lost ALMOST 35 pounds since June. Good times. I am not going to set a goal this year, except to be even smaller at the

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-38243402119926195442008-06-03T16:01:00.001-07:002008-06-03T16:21:39.157-07:00

I have recently gotten in touch with an old friend from high school (and I don't me "old as in OLD" - in fact I am probably older than him), and it got me thinking about some of the funny stuff we did (and mostly it was him...I was just along for the ride).First of all, keep in mind, my little group of friends was all in the AP/honors classes, so, frankly, we were bored. I remember one night

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-11689540456776078802008-06-02T19:00:00.006-07:002008-06-03T19:29:51.097-07:00

I finally downloaded some pictures. Here is our life from the last few months:My in laws visited. Here is my MIL making bread with the kids.Then my brother in law visited with his wife and my niece, Claire. Here are the three kids:A few weeks later we took our kids to a nearby farm. Here is Ainsley with a baby pig.And Brandon with a goat.And Ainsley riding a pony.And Brandon riding a pony.

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I haven't posted in a while - been busy, what with Christmas, New Years, thyroid surgery, the start of t-ball, moving my office to a new building (20 miles closer to my house!!!!), and watching Big Brother (hey - it is on 3 hours a week!!!) So, to welcome myself back, I thought I would answer a list of 50 questions forwarded to me by Angel at Emancipation of a Drama Queen. (I would link to her

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As the guests arrived, they saw the entrance to the bat cave. Inside the house were streamers and balloons - lots of yellow and black. You and your friends made Batplanes to fly into the Batcave. Then we went on a hunt outside, and found three villians - Joker, Penguin, and the Riddler. We invited them back to the party, and played pin-the-bat onto Batman.It was time to open presents - and

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Little boy - you are six years old today - and, already you think your whole world has changed."I'm six now...I don't have to hold your hand in the street.""Six year olds go to bed at 8:00, not 7:00""Six year olds can have candy whenever they want, mom.""Mom, when I turn 6 1/2 I'll be in high school."You are growing so fast, but are a study in contradictions. One minute you can take on the

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Here's the slideshow of the kids - they had a great time!

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You turn three today - baby girl. Even though you still tell me that "i two anna half!" when I ask you how old you are - I know the truth. You are growing up before my eyes. You came into my life quite unexpectedly and continue to surprise me everyday. I LOVE LOVE LOVE having a little girl, and love how we are starting to do girly things together. Here you are - as you turn three:Sometimes

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I let my thirtieth birthday go by largely unnoticed last month. Maybe that is because I barely noticed it. Life has been coming at me like a freight train lately, and I have been jumping off the tracks just in time to keep from a nervous breakdown.From the outside, I think it would be hard to understand why I have been coming undone. I am exactly where I wanted to be, but I guess it isn't all

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-46351815699194673952007-08-18T18:30:00.000-07:002007-10-08T16:18:57.259-07:00

I've been gone for a couple of months - taking a little break from blogging. Here are some upcoming posts I would like to write:Why my whole family had a mustache at the cabin.Brandelion's first day of school - guess who cried?I'm twice as busy at work because everyone keeps quitting.How to get heat exhaustion by drinking too much water when moving a family of four all by yourself in 110 degree

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-40449877945556193592007-06-15T12:05:00.000-07:002007-06-15T13:00:59.849-07:00

I know I haven't posted in two weeks - geez I feel such shame and guilt. Guess I better give you a funny story to make it up.Dateline: Living room. Scene: me sitting on couch, watching TV.Brandelion: in the restroom right by the living room.Enter Brandelion, stage left. Fast paced walk, no pants, no underwear. Only wearing a t-shirt.Me: uh, Brandelion???Him: (holding hand up in a "talk to the

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-27927822769338533272007-05-30T07:56:00.000-07:002007-05-30T19:28:24.759-07:00

I'm ONE TOP MAMA!!!Go click on my pic - it'll be fun...How long do you think I can last???UPDATE: I lasted less than 24 hours. I guess I am just a legend in my own mind...Peace Out,Working Gal

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-26730314766855296352007-05-24T19:43:00.000-07:002007-05-24T19:57:43.705-07:00

As you may know, I work in a huge government office. There is a core group of about 50 attorneys at my level (or just above or below), and we all know each other pretty well. When I first started, I noticed that there was some gossip. It has been two years.Turns out there is ALOT of gossip - it just takes a while to build up the trust where people will talk about other people in front of you.

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-44269536932855152152007-05-16T15:49:00.000-07:002007-05-16T16:04:41.522-07:00

My baby starts KINDERGARTEN in the fall!!!Ok, I already knew that, but, last night it really hit me and AtHomeHubby. It made me think back to the first day we had to put Brandelion in daycare when he was eight months old. We had visited the daycare several times, and we knew he would be fine. I thought I was okay, and the first day I arrived a little early and got him settled in. I headed home

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-83169335141601318012007-05-15T15:19:00.000-07:002007-05-15T15:32:02.988-07:00

My mother's day:7:15 AM - ahh...I get to sleep in today!!!! Roll back over... close eyes...7:16 AM - (Brandelion) MOM!!!! Don't WAKE UP yet!!!! We are making a surprise for you.7:16 - 7:45 - try to fall back asleep7:45 watch the last 15 minutes of John McCain on Meet the Press. Geez, he's old! I do love watching a Republican back-peddle.8:45 - kids and hubby bring me crepes for breakfast. They

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-29276552980703074482007-05-10T16:53:00.000-07:002007-05-10T17:38:34.691-07:00

I promised to post about a funny story about me and a bug. The theme over at DraMa's blog is wussy ways you've made other people kill bugs for you. Please keep in mind that we have pest control service at our house every two months. When you live in the desert you have to be worried about poisonous flying things and spiders. Particularity black widows and scorpions. So, to protect the home

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-42077241268356800482007-05-09T18:57:00.000-07:002007-05-09T19:04:39.463-07:00

I've been in a training seminar all week - focused on jury trials. Here are some of the high quality tips I've received:1. Don't face the jury with your arms crossed - it makes them think you're mean, or angry - and, especially if you're a female attorney - bitchy!I thought it meant - "would you like a cookie?"2. Jurors are not happy to be there. No.Shit.3. Don't read verbatim from your notes

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-72596927356828476522007-05-07T19:01:00.000-07:002007-05-07T19:05:28.477-07:00

I just have to say thank you to my beloved AtHomeHubby. He does an amazing job keeping things running on the home front while I am at work. I came home today to two lovely, clean, happy children, a meatloaf and homemade mashed potatoes in the oven, and a spotlessly clean house.Did I mention that ALL the laundry is done?I guess I'll have to find a way to thank him for his hard work.I'm sure

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-62874680809520903832007-05-02T12:16:00.000-07:002007-05-02T15:58:46.786-07:00

***special note to the men who may come across this post - while this post may help you to relate to your wife/girlfriend/sister - you may not enjoy references to hormonal cycles and feminine products. Consider yourself warned***I understood when I got pregnant that it would change my body. My boobs might sag, I might have a tough time with losing the weight, and, as my mom warned me, I might

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-23108003394937981992007-04-27T11:34:00.000-07:002007-04-27T11:38:39.843-07:00

AtHomeHubby's grandparents just returned from a trip to Mexico. His Grandmother, Aurora is Mexican and she has family there still. They sent the kids gifts - Brandelion got a miniature sombrero and DramaQueen got an adorable sundress. Brandelion told her that she looks like a pretty Mexican princess!

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-17613102880545067592007-04-21T17:00:00.001-07:002007-04-21T17:02:24.331-07:00

This is the first in a new series. I was thinking back to the early music videos when they really tried to tell a story with the video. So, I am going to post a video every so often as a tribute to my childhood.After watching this video a couple hundred times, I so wanted my name to be Sherrie!

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-48036775453045209332007-04-12T19:28:00.000-07:002007-04-14T16:24:57.523-07:00

I realize these photos are a bit random, but they are a snapshot into my life...DramaQueen's latest performance was pretending to be asleep. So Hubby also pretended to be asleep. Trust me, if his glasses are on - he's awake!She kept saying - look mommy I 'seep!The dog - not so fond of the flash going off!Brandelion does yoga. He follows the Rodney Yee videos, and insists on doing yoga with no

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Karly from Wiping Up Snot DARED us to be interviewed by her. She even called us "chicken" when only one person volunteered. Well, just like Marty in Back to the Future "NOBODY calls me CHICKEN!"Here's my interview:Karly: How old were you when you got your first kiss?There are two stories. First, the story I like to remember as my first kiss, we'll call it the Dreamy kiss. Second, my actual,

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-55281939347935862582007-04-11T06:00:00.000-07:002007-04-12T19:17:58.652-07:00

Thanks to multi-tasking mommy, I found this...I'm a sucker for a quiz! Read my VisualDNA™ Get your own VisualDNA™

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1. Photos - I was going to post a bunch of cute photos, BUT, photobucket is not working right, and so I am going to have to do it from home later when I can get the correct frikin' size of photos. My kids are cute, but you don't want the images so damn big that you have to SCROLL to view each one!!2. There is a cute way to do everything - For example - I understand that if you ride the bus and

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-12150818004845056362007-04-07T17:37:00.000-07:002007-04-08T16:33:23.012-07:00

I never really liked the title of my blog, and I had gotten sick of the colors so....TA DA!!!!I wanted to reflect the balancing I try to do in my life, and wanted something short, but catchy that could work as a theme throughout the blog. I have other ideas of what I would like it to look like, but this is the best I could do without HTML editing.Also, my tag line, "how long is she going to

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I'm just a bad, bad blogger.You don't care how my life has been busy, work has been crazy, just finished a jury trial and about to start another one...blah blah freakin blah.At least I didn't let it go a month without posting. Here are the highlights:My job has gotten EXPONENTIALLY (hah! and I said I'd never use math!) busier and I can no longer really post from work (although, I am doing it

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-58368936286552404262007-04-01T10:38:00.000-07:002007-04-23T10:42:58.396-07:00

JON CARROLL, San Francisco ChronicleFriday, April 8, 2005The following is the first communique from a group calling itself Unitarian Jihad. It was sent to me at The Chronicle via an anonymous spam remailer. I have no idea whether other news organizations have received this communique, and, if so, why they have not chosen to print it. Perhaps they fear starting a panic. I feel strongly that the

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-52193267134721240092007-03-12T19:04:00.001-07:002007-03-12T19:08:21.976-07:00

Saturday at the park, Brandelion and I played "secret agent" and hid from AtHomeHubby and DramaQueen. The cutest moment was when they were coming up behind us and Brandelion yelled out,MOM! TAKE COVER!!!He then did a sort of dive roll into the wood chips and stopped in the corner. It was really cute.Maybe someday he can develop his sense for the dramatic. Hopefully, he wont be nearly as

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-21978438775565333742007-03-05T15:47:00.000-07:002007-03-05T16:09:55.401-07:00

One of the big advantages in my move to downtown is the compressed work week schedule. Essentially, I get to go into to work at the ridiculously early hour of 7:00 and work "80 in 9" - 80 hours in 9 days, and then I get a Friday off - so...every other weekend is a three day weekend!FRIDAYThis past weekend was my first "flex day" and I sure enjoyed it. We spent Friday going to the gym (work out

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-87223157388095416102007-02-28T18:40:00.000-07:002007-02-28T19:33:44.331-07:00

In order to properly tell this story, let's lay the groundwork.First, I love Chipotle - hopefully, you all have this chain by you - if not, I'm horribly sorry, and you should move. I have no real weakness for fast food, with this one exception. I eat there about once a week, and LOVE IT!!!! However, now that I work downtown, where the world is decidedly Chipotle-less, I can only grab it on

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-27623899987206589452007-02-26T12:37:00.000-07:002007-02-26T12:53:46.207-07:00

Thanks to Mike's nearly criminal consumption of Girl Scout Cookies, the little cookie-pushing leprechauns have come west!They have moved into the parking lot of my neighborhood grocery store.They tempt me so - with their cuteness and their "we have a new sugar free cookie this year."Well, I don't want your new sugar free cookie - I want one thing, and one thing onlyTHIN MINTS!!!But, says my inner

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This was too traumatic a couple of days ago when it happened, but now it is funny.AtHomeHubby and I have really laid down the law about the rules in the mornings because of this and this. The deal is that if the rules are broken, no TV for the day. Hard to believe that AtHomeHubby signed on for that, but he is a glutton for punishment. The rules for Brandelion include - no food without asking

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-75379698450512147972007-02-16T23:19:00.000-07:002007-02-16T23:21:41.875-07:00

Trying to think of something to blog about....nope.I got nothin'Check out AtHomeHubby/Big Papa's post. Before reading it, keep in mind that I lived with him AND his brother for several months. Hard to believe I survived.

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-42731976076596094842007-02-14T18:44:00.000-07:002007-02-14T19:01:32.137-07:00

Today I left for work before AtHomeHubby got up, and will be in bed before he gets home from work. So, we agreed that Valentine's Day in our house is tomorrow. We don't make a big deal out of it - we just had our anniversary last month. I just got him a small gift for tomorrow morning.My point though, is that my son (thanks to the Disney Channel no doubt) knew that it was V-Day. I got home,

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-583008558398197512007-02-13T18:37:00.000-07:002007-02-13T18:47:48.195-07:00

Now that I have been working downtown for two days, I am becoming reacquainted with my "city" language, as opposed to my polite suburban curses such as "fudge" and "shoot"okay, I have never said those words except maybe, "I would shoot someone for some fudge right now"....well, never have said that either, but it seems more likely than "oh, fudge!"*please avert your eyes from this post if you

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-5244890259101867642007-02-13T18:31:00.000-07:002007-02-13T18:37:28.678-07:00

In December I posted about Brandelion and the front door. Yesterday morning I came out into the living room about 5:45 AM, and he informed me,Mom, your keys are in your car.*half asleep* What?I put your keys in the car so you could find them.*louder* YOU WHAT????Yep, they're in your car.Sure enough - he had gotten my keys off the counter, unlocked the front door, gone out into the driveway,

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-17487905965823480122007-02-11T16:12:00.000-07:002007-02-11T09:12:29.712-07:00

You know how some days you just find yourself totally in love with your kid? That happened to me last week, and inspired me to pick up the camera.Enjoy.

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-82345484130043205172007-02-09T14:23:00.000-07:002007-02-09T12:51:24.068-07:00

Today I slept in until 7:00.I still got to work at 8:00.Monday I'll have to get up by 6:00.I'll still get to work at 8:00.Today I'll leave the office at 5:00.I'll see my kids by 5:45.Monday I'll leave the office at 5:00.Hopefully I'll be home by 6:30 to see the kids off to bed.*sigh*I just have to keep reminding myself that this is a promotion of sorts. I'll be prosecuting adult felony offenders

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-52707327692501764582007-02-07T09:00:00.000-07:002007-02-07T11:40:38.907-07:00

AtHomeHubby has finally decided to start his own blog. He is all set up here and will be posting soon I hope. I don't want to steal his thunder so I will let him explain his nickname (Big Papa) and the purpose of his blog. Enjoy! *****and comment !!! lots of comments for him*****UPDATE: He's funny - check out his first post!

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A few months ago, Brandelion and I were having one of our Sunday afternoon, just me and him trips to the grocery store. I try to do this a couple of times a month - I like to have the time alone with him, away from his dad and his sister. I always try to make is special (usually by buying him something - I am not above bribery) and always tell him how much I like it when it is just me and

Working Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16620880658430686154noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590399552396402263.post-89799944428591574352007-02-07T08:30:00.000-07:002007-02-07T09:45:18.902-07:00

After reading the posts about this group from Jess and JennyHaHa I headed over and checked it out. The group started about two months after I went on my weight loss quest. I haven't been as focused as I was - so, I'm trying to get back on track. I have lost 13 pounds since October... and I'll update on Friday with all of the other group members. Anything I can do to make weight loss sorta fun.

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I saw this post about your "Sexy Zodiac" at Angel's Cloud and, not wanting to risk years of bad luck, checked out my sign at this address. I have toned it down a bit - this is a family blog after all. Also, I have added my opinion on whether or not it fits me.VIRGO: The VirginDominant in relationships.probably trueSexy.you'll have to ask my hubbySomeone loves them her now.true, true..Freak in

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Yesterday, the high temperature around here was 80. I wore a sweater, having not seen the weather forcast. I was VERY HOT all day long.So, today, I opted for a skirt and a sweater set - much more comfy for the weather.When I walked out into the living room, Brandon was watching cartoons. He said to me,"wow, mommy - fancy!" I hadn't worn a skirt in a while - too cold outside.I sorta laughed and he

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This is DramaQueen getting her things gathered for bed.... (this came out way too dark -- but, still cute)And the end result:Yes, that's right, a blanket UNDERNEATH her...why fight it?

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Back in September we rented a cabin in the mountains for a couple of days. It was stocked with toys for the kiddos and Brandelion found a tape recorder with a microphone. This is the result:It cracks me up every time

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I have finally figured out a cool way to get pictures on this blog. Special thanks to Amanda at Mommy Diary Tales who helped me out with my HTML code.Without further adieu -What a fun Christmas we had!

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I am already planning my weekend and, *gasp* it is only Tuesday. Of course, I have a sorta 4 day week. Friday I have jury duty, so when I am done hanging out with all of the people trying to get out of duty I will be on weekend mode. This, combined with my relative lack of things to do at work pending my transfer leads me to thoughts of this weekend. ----------------------------------------------

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I haven't posted in nearly a week. I think I have just been overwhelmed by my life. My job has been shaken up a bit - and I am gearing up for what is likely to be a much longer commute starting in a couple of weeks. So, that's right - same government salary - 45 minute (each way) longer commute. Gee *sarcastic tone*, maybe my 2.1% raise this summer will lift my spirits - it might even cover

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So, we watched the State of the Union address last night and had fun playing "pop-up video." Everytime the camera angle cut to someone in the audience, we put little thought bubbles over their head. For example, I guessed that Condi Rice was thinking, "geez, these shoes are killing my feet - do I really have to clap for this sh*t?" And, have you noticed, she looks like a bobble head. I think

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A brief rant: It is hard to feel motivated at work when you find out that after just moving to an assignment LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AGO you might be moving again - this time to downtown Phoenix (another 30 minutes of commute each way). Oh, and your boss doesn't know if you are for sure moving or when, exactly it might happen.Damn - I just got my office set up here! So, instead of working through my

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We had a rough weekend. It rained/drizzled both days and was cold (for Phoenix). Saturday, neither AtHomeHubby or I felt like even leaving the house - so we didn't. Cabin fever was rampant - AtHomeHubby slept until noon, after a long Friday night shift at the restaurant. By the time he got up - I was pretty frustrated with the kids - needless to say, we were just glad for bedtime.Yesterday

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Two days ago DramaQueen wanted to sit on the potty (we still need to buy a kid sized potty), so she sat on the big one. She promptly pooped and was very proud. Time for us to start the potty training. She seems even more ready than we are. And yes, this was yet another (albeit icky) milestone I missed because I was at work.Once again, commence guilt.

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This story comes from AtHomeHubby last night after Brandelion earnestly talked his ear off about growing up. This is going to be a long post. Indulge me. The conversation began withDaddy, does everyone have a last name?AtHomeHubby patiently explained that yes, we all do, and was then peppered with questions about what everyone's last name is. Then the little one asked,When I have kids will

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Not sure I have mentioned on this blog yet, but in November I became an aunt. My husband's brother and his wife had a baby named Claire. Their blog is linked on the side (BradJennyClaire). I am so excited to have a niece - this is my first and only time to be an Aunt (so far...). She is just a baby for now, but I am looking forward to all sorts of Auntie activities as she gets older. The

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To help my loyal reader(s?), I thought I would start to share a bit about myself other than the mom persona. Also, I think I might look back on this sort of post in a couple of years and laugh. I am an absolute TV junkie!! Especially with a DVR and AtHomeHubby working 3 nights a week - I cram a lot of shows in. Here are some of my favorites:1. Gilmore Girls. I have seen every single episode

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A series of computer problems plagued my long weekend...but, I'm still here. First, a weight loss update - I'm down 2 more pounds for a total of 13 lost!!! Woo hoo!! We had a very nice weekend - Saturday 1/13 was my wedding anniversary (6 years) and also AtHomeHubby's birthday. The kids and I snuck out of the house Saturday morning to buy party supplies - Brandelion was SET on having a

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Brandelion told me a story at dinner last night that both broke my heart and reminded me that he is getting older, and as he goes into school next year we are facing a whole new set of issues. He has a long red Superman cape he got for Christmas a couple of years ago. He goes through phases with it, and, I guess yesterday he decided to wear it to the park in our neighborhood.Here's his story, in

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This is all still a work in progress for me - I'm trying out this for a while - it is more "green" - like the title of the blog.....Also, the weight loss plan has gone well the last couple of days - although I have only been to the gym once (car problems today!!), I have been eating much better and getting the portions under control. Time for reason to lose #2: I want to be a thin mommy - I never

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Two things are going very badly today.1. Dropped off the minivan this morning with a check engine light and a very rough idle....still no word from the mechanics - that's bad, huh?2. AtHomeHubby called me a little while ago - thinks he is getting a stomach bug - not going to go to work tonight...I'll be holding my breath until both problems are resolved!Ughupdate - problem #1: Van needs new plugs

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Yesterday my friend over at Long Island Dad posted about the confusion over their names - then, as if my son had read the blog post, he comes in my room this morning and says,Mom (whispering)Mom... (talking)Mom....(louder....and I still didn't want to wake up - it was only 5:30)finally, in frustration,STEPHANIE WAKE UP !!!To hear my name coming out of a five year old's mouth was shocking - All I

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Here is yet another story about Brandelion. You would think that DramaQueen never does anything, but she does whine alot, and cutely imitates her big brother. Brandelion, though, is just at that adorable age where he is really starting to tell stories. This has been an ongoing saga for about the last week. I was waking up the other morning when he appeared about 2 cenimeters from my face and

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I turn thirty this year on September 11th. YIKES. I am realtively happy with my life with the exception of my weight. It started creeping on in college (too much Lucky Charms and beer) and then only got worse each time I got pregnant. Really its my fault - lack of activity and eating too much crap. After AtHomeHubby and I went through a stressful year right after DramaQueen was born, I gained

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Just to cheer me up out of my funk today...

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I haven't been feeling well today, and Brandelion had watched TV most of the day (yes, I am a shitty parent sometimes), and when I took the remote to convince him to go do something else for a while, he said, "I'll pick a show for you, Mommy." Ok, so he turns it on the Food Network (my favorite guilty TV pleasure). 10 MINUTES later he comes back and say, "Ok, mom, I think you have watched

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So, I had one of those panic moments the other day as I started trying to estimate our taxes. I already have my forms from work (we get them electronically - it's amazing, the government behemoth I work for doing something that efficiently....), and I have AtHomeHubby's last paycheck. Have I mentioned that my paltry government job doesn't pay quite enough and so AtHomeHubby works three nights a

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I just realized I started my last two posts with "okay." That seems weird - so, I'll try for a new approach in the future. I have not been a very good blogger - but - will try to post more often. Over Christmas while I was out of the office, my home computer kept getting infected with viruses and spy ware. I have a theory: my son loves to play games on Playhouse Disney. He manages to download

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AtHomeHubby - my husband of 6 yearsBrandelion - our 5 year old son. This a a combination of his name (brandon) and how he acted as a toddler (like a lion!)DramaQueen - our 2 year old daughter. It's all about her, really. Just ask her. She is determined to be the center of it all.Working Gal - that's me

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Okay, this has gone around quite a bit - but I find it hilarious, and thought I would add it for my own amusement, and for those who haven't seen it.

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Okay, Christmas is over - will write a full review tomorrow, hopefully...all went well, although not exactly according to plan. Kids were adorable, and are now drowning in toys again. I still have the same cold/sinus infection as I have had for the last two weeks, and tomorrow I get to get on a plane to go to Santa Fe where it will be 30 degrees and snowing. My wardrobe originates in Phoenix - I

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Hearkening back to my days in law school, my son, Brandelion, and I had an "argument." You see, about a year ago when he was 4 he just walked out the front door one day. By the time I figured it out, he was across the street and down about 4 houses. After catching up with him and simultaneously sobbing and yelling at him to "NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!!!!" I employed AtHomeHubby with the job of

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So, I am done working for this year. For the next three days I will be in a training seminar with a bunch of cops - should be fun, or, at least, not work. Then, I am out of the office until January 2. Unfortunately, my grandmother died this weekend, and so I am faced with traveling to Santa Fe for a memorial service. It's sorta a relief because she had been in the hospital for 7 weeks, and then

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Conversation today while AtHomeHubby was on the phone with Grandpa: Me: Brandelion, do you want to say "hi" to Grandpa?Brandelion (remember, he is only 5): No, I love Grandma more than Grandpa. I don't want to talk to him.Me: Frantically looking to the phone to see if this was over heard....--It wasn't heard by either AtHomeHubby or Grandpa - whew!

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Today has become one of those hectic days right before Christmas where I keep running the to-do lists in my head. So, I thought I would publish one of those lists here. Maybe writing it down will help. Working Gal's Christmas List, 20061. DO NOT gain weight during the holidays - hopefully try to keep on track for losing.2. Do not drive AtHomeHubby crazy with need for holiday perfection3. Finish

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