tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156247992024-03-08T10:02:37.861-05:00CurvyDiva SpeaksCurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-62877297893040171472011-09-21T07:13:00.002-05:002011-09-21T07:57:35.334-05:00Your heart will be touched and you will realize how blessed your are....I came across this blog recently - <a href="http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/">http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />The story of Tripp hit my Little Man hard - and he said that he wants to be a research scientist so little babies like Tripp won't have to hurt anymore.<br /><br />Read about little Tripp and the other children suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa..... the poem below was written by Tripp's mom - Courteney. If your children are healthy - hug them a little tighter tonight. If you have a "special" needs or sick child - God has a special place for all the little children....<br /><br /><strong>I'll need a Pinky-swear </strong><br />As he lies in my lap<br />And together we sway<br />I rock him to sleep<br />And meanwhile I pray:<br /><br /><br />"Dear God, I know you can see us<br />And you're watching from above<br />Filled with sadness for him, as we are,<br />And equally in love.<br /><br /><br />I've never once asked You "why?"<br />Nor questioned if You were near.<br />But I do have one request tonight,<br />I pray that you will hear.<br /><br /><br />When it's time for You to call him home,<br />And my hope turns into despair,<br />I will need more than a promise from You,<br />I'll need a pinky-swear...<br /><br /><br />That you will hold him close to Your chest,<br />And say "I love you" all day long.<br />That you will rock him 'til your knees get sore,<br />And sing his favorite songs.<br /><br /><br />Tell me that You'll keep him safe,<br />So I will not be distressed.<br />Tell me that he'll will get his wings<br />And tell me he'll be blessed.<br /><br /><br />Let me know he made it safely,<br />Without a single blister or bleed,<br />Let me know that you will do MY job,<br />To fulfill his every need.<br /><br /><br />I have to know that you will love him,<br />Just as much, or more, than I do.<br />And when he finally speaks a word,<br />That You'll record it so I can hear, too.<br /><br /><br />My buddy is going to need Your help,<br />With so much yet to learn.<br />Like using a spoon, writing his name,<br />And having to wait his turn.<br /><br /><br />God, please be patient when he tries,<br />For he's such a sweet and loving boy.<br />Please give him every thing he wants,<br />But make sure he shares his toys.<br /><br /><br />These are things I'll miss out on,<br />Like no Mommy should have to do.<br />So don't let one milestone go unnoticed,<br />Please, I'm begging You.<br /><br /><br />He likes Elmo's ducks, The Three little Pigs,<br />Shoo Fly and Counting to Four.<br />Big Green Tractor, Rise and Shine.<br />And when they stop, he'll tell you "more."<br /><br /><br />He holds certain toys in certain hands,<br />And says yes with a big smile.<br />Please spend some extra special time,<br />And talk with him awhile.<br /><br /><br />It breaks my heart to have to think<br />That he won't graduate from school.<br />Or go to prom, or have kids of his own,<br />Or even break a single rule.<br /><br /><br />Tell him for me- please don't forget,<br />That I wanted him to stay.<br />That I tried and tried to ease his pain,<br />But it was only YOU who knew the way.<br /><br /><br />I know you have a choir of angels,<br />Who play music while they fly.<br />And if they need a drummer boy-<br />Well, my Tripp, he's their guy!<br /><br /><br />You've probably seen it for yourself,<br />That he's one brave kid, indeed.<br />But he'll be scared if You have to leave,<br />So stay with him, I plead.<br /><br /><br />If he has to go to Heaven first,<br />I'll make one promise back to You-<br />I'll miss him every second he's gone,<br />And spend the rest of my life trying to get there, too.<br /><br /><br />I hope that's not too much to ask,<br />And I trust You'll do your best.<br />To fill my spot, just temporary,<br />And answer my requests.<br /><br /><br />Thank in advance, Dear God.<br />Because I know You're a busy man.<br />I trust in You and in Your Will<br />And know You have a plan."<br /><br /><br />Words just simply can't express<br />To my only son who just turned two-<br />How very much my heart will ache<br />If that rocking chair is without you.<br /><br /><br />So dear sweet angel baby of mine,<br />If we ever have to say goodbye...<br />I'll rock you in my heart forever,<br />Until we meet again in the sky.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-76208903570628588882011-09-20T07:21:00.002-05:002011-09-20T08:26:51.992-05:00A Whirlwind WeekendBeing a WOTH (work outside the home) mom has its very rough weeks. Last week seemed to drag on forever. Little Man is working on numeral writing. He did well in Pre-K , but he traced - now he has to do them on his own. He is actually really good at math - he adds very well for his age and gets subtraction - but actually writing the letters is another game.<br /><br />We are struggling with this whole mommy teaching me to do things and me having to do them to her expectations - so maybe I need to take a chill pill. He is hard on himself, just a mirror image of me at that age, but I did have more focus. We will get through it though.<br /><br />Saturday was a whirlwind - we got up early - the grandparents took Miss M to her baby gym class where another baby was taught the blow kisses after they say M do it last week :) Highest form of flattery! We took Little Man to his first karate belt trials - he was a little wiggly at first, but once he broke a board with his foot - he suddenly stood taller. He did a great job and is now a gold belt! He couldn't wait to get to karate yesterday so he could he could wear his new belt and be an example to the other white belts.<br /><br />We also went to a birthday party at a local nature center. The family and their friends are wonderful, so we are reaching out to be more "social." It's funny when you marry someone who is not a social butterfly, you tend to draw back too - not that its bad - it’s just not the way I used to be. The interesting thing was the group leader - this lady obviously didn't have her coffee. She was so grabby, grousing at the kids. Little Man got the brunt of it - when he asked to touch a frog. She said "What did I say to you, just wait." and "I said I didn't have a frog, I only have a toad.”. She also expected a group of 5 and younger to know what metamorphosis was by saying "I know you this." Hey lady - they don't! The best though was when she explained how to tell a male turtle from a female - and the reason the male had a dent in his shell was so he wouldn't fall off the female when fertilizing her eggs - and proceeded to our the male shell on a fake female turtle...creepy!<br /><br />Lastly, we took some afternoon naps as we were all tired - and headed off to a local county fair. The smells of concession row were drawing us - I have never seen so many concessions at the fair and they were mostly locals and the food was decently priced. Of course Little Man rode the rides and and spent gobs of ours and the grandparents money winning cheap stuffed animals - but he has a blast. Miss M got to play the duck pond game and got herself a little Clifford and she rode one ride with daddy and her brother. A great fair - and we will be back next year! One of the best in the area we have been to (we avoid our own county fair).<br /><br />Then on Sunday, after church - we went to pick apples. It was muddy, a long walk and the trees had been stripped - we were able to get some to bring home though - but everyone was crabby. We now have 20 lbs. of apples in the foyer….I don’t make pies – but I do make a nice low –carb crisp.<br /><br />The kids and I basically passed out Sunday night from exhaustion – of course we were up at 5 a.m. Monday to start the week over again.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-35627097495016475462011-09-16T11:58:00.002-05:002011-09-16T12:06:25.610-05:00I am going to channel Hollywood and reboot again!I thought I was hitting it again back in July and already backslid like a reformed lady of the night at a used car salesman conference....<br /><br />I read all these mom blogs and since I got to work every day, I don't have these profound words of wisdom that come from being a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">SAHM</span>. Which does make me sad, but one does what one has to do, right? That's coming off pretty negative, guess I am having a negative day. A very full weekend is coming up. Little Man has his karate belt trials and a birthday party. The Divine Miss M will be going to gym w/her grandparents so Mr. Man and I can attend the belt trials and we are going to the local fair.<br /><br />We will be taking a little weekend trip next week to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Williamsburg</span> for a birthday celebration for Mr. Man....<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Anyhoo</span> - Its TRIPLE coupons to .99 at Harris Teeter this week - there is a limit of 20 a day though per household and they will catch ya if you use the VIC card. </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color:#6600cc;">I have just discovered <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">CityPockets</span> - now I don't have to use a word doc to keep up with my group coupon deals - sign up now if you too have to use a spreadsheet for your deals from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupon</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zozi</span>, etc</span> <a href="http://www.citypockets.com/r/exzr2rjg7v"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">CITYPOCKETS</span> - CLICK ME</a></span></strong>CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-83501513449716048472011-07-13T08:00:00.002-05:002011-07-13T08:02:24.059-05:00I AM BACK!I realize that I have not touched this blog in years...but I have had a lot on my mind that I have to get out!<br />The new blog will highlight the following:<br />Ways to save $$$<br />Fun things to do with the kids (free, anyone)<br />Products that I have loved or tried<br /><br />So sit back and grab a TRENTI (haven't had one yet, but its 7 oz. more than a Venti...but they won't do my Decaf Americano ...poo)<br /><br />And ENJOY!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-28443367958021471262007-09-09T19:05:00.000-05:002007-09-09T19:07:15.867-05:00OK - yes, this has been around for weeks - but it makes me tap my foot still! Loving it!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EwTZ2xpQwpA"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EwTZ2xpQwpA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-84288777005738760492007-09-09T18:50:00.001-05:002007-09-09T18:51:09.924-05:00I am still aliveWell, its been nearly a year since my last post. I changed jobs in Feb 07, and have zero connection to the outside world, but I am going to start blogging again. Look for more updates!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-28389023489334146102006-12-08T12:45:00.000-05:002006-12-08T12:46:26.950-05:00Santa was a Jerk!I am a Rankin-Bass fan...love all those odd little holiday specials...but I have to agree...in Rudolph - SANTA was a jerk...see for yourself<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SIGeUBz1kpY"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SIGeUBz1kpY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-78966480953853178952006-11-29T08:34:00.000-05:002006-11-29T08:41:53.565-05:00Gobble Til Ya WobbleAh - Thanksgiving! We ended up having 2 Thanksgiving meals. The first,prepared lovingly by family was at Aunt Ruth's house. It was nice to get together with family. A and K had a great time getting all the attention. A wore a very smashing blue velvet jumper - he LOVED that. I guess we actually had 3 Turkey meals, since we had turkey/dressing on Tuesday prepared by Whole Foods (love that deli counter!)<br /><br />The 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">nd</span> was prepared by Daddy P - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">delish</span>! We brought home a plate for the pups - they were in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">doggie</span> heaven!<br /><br />I made my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">hashbrown</span> and green bean casserole. TASTY goodness. We didn't have any to bring home.<br /><br />I have vowed to get back on my South Beach plan to see if that helps with my tiredness. I have been consuming more sugar than I normally do and with the extra pounds added by the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Prednisone</span> - I am not feeling my best. It would be nice to get back to my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">pre</span>-pregnancy weight. It was hard to lose all the baby weight and then gain 15 lbs after the steroids...sigh....what's a girl to do...CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1163007879320066032006-11-08T12:39:00.000-05:002006-11-08T12:44:39.586-05:00WinkFlash - cheap printsI just started to scrapbook and have been ordering my prints from places like <a href="www.ofoto.com">Kodak </a>and <a href="www.shutterfly.com">Shutterfly</a>.<br /><br />I have found a new source - <a href="www.winkflash.com">WinkFlash</a>. They prints are cheap - $0.12 for 4x6 prints and $.99 for shipping on 4x6 prints! Super deals!<br /><br />Use their coupon code and get 50 free prints - WF23EA73<br /><br />Enjoy!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1162498155421291732006-11-02T15:06:00.000-05:002006-11-02T15:09:15.453-05:00Poor Poor MeJust as I thought - 9 vials of blood later - the doc tells me - test results are normal. So now I get to wait until I am in a flare-up, NOT take anything and come back so she can 1) see the rash/joints and 2) run MORE BLOODWORK!<br /><br />Can I just say that I am sick of this? I know there are people who suffer with years with illness they can't name/find - well its been a year and I have had intermittent flare-ups for the last 6 months. Some nights I can't sleep and some days, it hurts to just breathe. I just want to find out what this is, so I can move on with my life.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1161795539127929402006-10-25T11:52:00.000-05:002006-10-25T11:58:59.130-05:00Rash Rash RashWell, I am at the end of a 4 weeks outbreak of whatever the heck I have. Could it be <a href="http://www.stillsdisease.org/">Still's Disease</a> or do I have <a href="http://www.celiac.org/">Celiacs Disease</a> - hopefully we will know soon. The vampires at the dr's office took 9 - yes 9 VILES of blood on Monday to run a bunch more tests on me. I am back on Prednisone (so much for the diet) for a few weeks to get this outbreak under control. The joint pain was much better after about 3 days, but I still have a lovely red rash covering about 50% of my body. This time the arms and back itched like no tomorrow - that only happened the 1st outbreak. The 2nd one (4 wks after little man arrived) didn't itch at all, but the joint pain was worse.<br /><br />There have been several nights the last few weeks were I have been nothing but miserable- pins and needles - like my skin is going to crawl off. That's better now, so I am in a better mood! Dr Oracle has to help out more when I am in an outbreak because my wrists/fingers/hands don't move as well...I am too young to feel this $#*@ old!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1161795148580330072006-10-25T11:50:00.000-05:002006-10-25T11:52:28.580-05:00New WebsiteI have created a new webpage- Right now, its just little man, but hey I hope to add more. <br /><br />This is his little site/blog about life as a little dude - check it out! Right now its open - but if I have to do so, I will PW protect it. <br /><br />https://www.babyhomepages.net/piersonpumpkins/index.phpCurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1161284561111607832006-10-19T13:57:00.000-05:002006-10-19T14:02:41.126-05:00Remembrance Photography - Dealing with the death of a child - either through miscarriage, stillbirth or whenever is never an easy thing to deal with - Although I never speak of it outside family - I suffered a loss in 2004 that I will never, ever forget. <br /><br />One <a href="http://nowilaymedowntosleep.org">site</a> supports infant bereavement photography. I please everyone to <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/860734671?ltl=1161284020">sign their petition</a> to raise awareness for this subject!<br /><br />My heart goes out to all the parents listed and for the countless others who have had to face this kind of tragedy.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1160666694267005212006-10-12T10:23:00.000-05:002006-10-12T10:24:54.290-05:00Going Crazy ManI have never been good at puzzles/riddles - my mind just has trouble with these concepts. I have been struggling this morning trying to get through Batch 1 of these <a href="http://www.weffriddles.com/">puzzles </a><br /><br />ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1159963510077968182006-10-04T06:57:00.000-05:002006-10-04T07:05:10.086-05:00Count to 23 - I was taggedI was tagged....<br /><br />January 30, 2006 - "I had gotten dry sockets in both of the teeth."<br />I wrote this blog as a follow up to my first ever root canal. I have the most sensitive teeth (several DDS have said so) and hard to numb - so I need several shots, gas and more recently have been getting valium to get any dental work. But I was pregnant this time and could not get gas or even take Advil. It turned out OK - not pleasant, but not the end of the world<br /><br />Actually right now I am having the worst toothaches (MAYBE WORSE THAN THE DRY SOCKETS) - I pray its not an abscessed tooth - but merely a reaction from all the sinus/cold stuff that Boo and I have been dealing with for the last 2 weeks. Dr. Oracle was sick but got over it by staying home from work 1 day - I am still dealing with it and throbbing pain in the left hand side of my face. I am now on antibiotics to get rid of any infection - but yesterday was so bad, I went to the ladies room and cried a little. <br /><br /><br /><br />For those who I have not tagged and you want to play along<br /><br /><br />THE RULES:<br />1. Go into your archive.<br />2. Find your 23rd post.<br />3. Find the fifth sentence.<br />4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.<br />5. Tag five people to do the same.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1159889102059758052006-10-03T10:23:00.000-05:002006-10-03T10:25:02.093-05:00Little Man Photo Contest EntryI have entered little man into a Photo contest - your daily votes are appreciated!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.americanbaby.com/photocontest/vote.jhtml?entryId=1662300001">American Baby Contest</a><br /><br />If it won't take you right to his page - the entry # is 1662300001CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1159386087380543782006-09-27T14:28:00.000-05:002006-09-27T14:41:27.463-05:00Half a year is already gone...<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2871/1452/1600/DSCN2361.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2871/1452/320/DSCN2361.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Boo is 6 months old today! I stopped taking the pill back in 2001. It would not be until June 2004 that I would learn that I had PCOS. I would have to use fertility drugs.<br /><br />I got pregnant in October 2004, but on Thanksgiving started to bleed...I had an ectopic pregnancy. - 5 ultrasounds and 2 shots of methotrexate-It would not be until January 2005 that the pregnancy would officially end. I still cry.<br /><br />I had just gotten a new job when we learned we were pregnant again (Clomid 150mg/Metformin 2000mg). I worried for the next 8 months about everything. <br /><br />Boo was early by almost 4 weeks, but he came into the world a healthy little man. <br /><br />I can't wait to see what the next 6 months brings and the rest of our lives.<br /><br />Mommy loves you so very much little man!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1159306082695020162006-09-26T16:26:00.000-05:002006-09-26T16:28:02.696-05:002 downWell the scale moved down 2 lbs this week - not a huge loss but a healthy one - plus I have chocolate cake last Friday. So I am now 14lbs away from 1st goal...back to pre-pregnancy weight.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1158871166142671632006-09-21T15:38:00.000-05:002006-09-21T15:39:26.153-05:00Failing...Well I am failing on this 30 in 30 challenge. I don't seem to have the same willpower as I did the first time around with lo-carb. I take each day at a time, buit so far the scale has NOT gone down....sigh.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1156946850552067722006-08-30T09:01:00.000-05:002006-08-30T09:07:30.566-05:0030 in 30I started low carb back in June 2004,when I was told I had PCOS - and by that December I had dropped 65lbs! I felt great. I had a medical/emotional issue in Nov/Dec 04 - that was very hard for me to get over (still struggling), I got laid off Jan 05, took a bad job Feb 05-July 05 and then got pregnant. <br /><br />Needless to say, I have put on about 20 of those lost pounds and had gotten away from the lo-carb lifestyle. I still limit my sugar, but I have become more free with the "treats".<br /><br />So when I get back from vacation on September 11 - I am going to start the 30lbs in 30 weeks challenge offered by <a href="http://30-in-30.blogspot.com/">LivinLaVidaLoCarb</a>. I am already stocking the house with some lo-carb favorites like Beef Jerky and Pork Rinds. I tend to stick closer to South Beach, you get more carbs, fruit and less fat than Atkins. I hope to start CURVES back up as well.<br /><br />I am going to break out my ole cookbooks and can't wait to try <a href="http://www.locarbu.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=767">Shirataki</a> noodles. I don't plan on posting my weights - but I will share the lbs lost or gained!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1156861584402648012006-08-29T09:24:00.000-05:002006-08-29T09:27:09.713-05:00Tears of a ClownI have always found <a href="http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/kids-watch-as-clown-is-crushed-to-death/n20060829081109990006?ncid=NWS00010000000001">Clowns</a> a bit creepy - but this is a sad story from Ireland.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1156443581427231962006-08-24T13:17:00.000-05:002006-08-24T13:19:41.440-05:00BUY OUR SHIRTSCheck out my new <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/chimprage">link </a>for some T-shirts created by Dr Oracle and Code Monkey. CurvyDiva will have some on there soon...buy buy buy!CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1156265066712209332006-08-22T11:36:00.000-05:002006-08-22T11:44:26.726-05:00Cheapest Puppets EverOk Ok..I love some children's programming...I am a HUGE <a href="http://disney.go.com/disneychannel/playhouse/bear/">Bear</a> fan. I went to see the stage show at MGM a few years ago and I own 2 stuffed Bears - all before I became a momma<br /><br />I am at a loss though over this baby/toddler show - <a href="http://www.noggin.com/shows/oobi.php">Oobi</a> "Oobi, a bare-hand puppet (with eyes and accessories)" That's right - IT'S A HAND and Oobi has a HAND family members. It's disturbing, but I find myself oddly interested in the stilted way the hands "speak"<br /><br />I am searching for the stellar programs for little man...not sure if this is it...CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1156262171128404492006-08-22T10:53:00.000-05:002006-08-22T10:56:24.830-05:00Laugh out LoudOn August 14 - A gave Nain a little giggle. I missed it and was so very sad...well August 17 - I got rewarded!<br /><br />Oracle and I were having some Maggie Moo's and A started giving daddy eyebrows and smiling - pretty much saying "give me some daddy - you know you want to do that" ...of course no ice cream for little man...BUT<br /><br />I made a little face and he starts LAUGHING! I made faces and he laughed for a good 5 minutes. I have not been able to get him to repeat it yet though...CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15624799.post-1155820300105304962006-08-17T08:02:00.000-05:002006-08-17T08:11:40.116-05:00STRESS!I wish I could take a vacation and not have the stress of worrying about my family's financial well being. We are going on vacation first week in September and my gov contract is up for renewal - there is a chance a new company could win and I would be unemployed! Since I am on a gov contract - my company puts you "on the bench" for 2 weeks to see if you can find another place before they show you the door. I was on the bench after returning my maternity leave since my other contract had been cancelled while on leave and they knew better than to do it while I was on leave - can we say lawsuit...anyho - here I am again.<br /><br />The last 3 years have been filled with this. Each trip to Ft Lauderdale has been filled with job worry - and last year's vacation to update NY was filled with fear since I was starting a new job on my return. I guess I will worry no matter what - better to worry on the beach. I am just concerned about the $ I could be saving by staying home, but I would be out about $500 since the tickets and car are already paid for...I am not sure what to do yet.CurvyDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12145075920923327578noreply@blogger.com3