Monthly Archives: October 2008

GO PHILLIES!!!!!

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

The Phillies just won the World Series.  WHOOOO HOOO!!!!  <Happy Dance, Happy Dance> I just called my dad.  We watched the Phillies win in 1980.  My dad has been a fan for years.  He took both my brother and me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fun, Games, General, news | 1 Comment

A Few Things To Be Grateful For

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

I do a lot of whining and complaining so today I thought I would take a moment to share something for which I feel grateful.  I love my house and its location.  Everyday I am blessed to see some of life’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, General, God, Nature, Pleasures, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Just A Little Pet Peeve of Mine

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

This evening I saw something that drives me bonkers.  I was in CVS and standing in line behind me was a woman holding a baby about eight or nine months old.  Then I noticed the baby’s feet.  She was barefoot.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Complaints, General, Parenting, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Shorty and His Moments

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

Shorty is doing his best to make me second guess my parenting abilities.  This last week he did everything he could to make life as challenging as possible.  It started Thursday with Kindermusik.  We arrived late.  (My fault not his.)  … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Complaints, Family, Mommy Worry, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

You Win Some and You Lose Some

Posted on October 24, 2008 by

It’s been a crazy morning.  I was up at 6:00am to get dressed and ready for an appointment with the reproductive endocrinologist and his lovely team of miracle workers.  It’s funny how the legs that haven’t been shaved in about … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Infertility | 2 Comments

Squish, Squish

Posted on October 22, 2008 by

There’s nothing like having your two year old critique your body.  Shorty’s latest mommy ego buster is to lift my shirt, take his two little hands and pinch all the fat around my middle, and say, “Squish, Squish.”  He finds … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Motherhood, Weight | 3 Comments

An Urgent Feeling That EVERYTHING Has To Get Done NOW!

Posted on October 21, 2008 by

Please excuse me while I lose my mind yet again.  It must be the Clomid and all this trying to have another baby crap that’s the driving force behind all this.  I have this feeling that EVERYTHING that I have not done … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Home Improvement, Household, Infertility, Uncategorized, Women | 4 Comments

We Need the Vacuum!

Posted on October 20, 2008 by

It never fails.  Shorty has impeccable timing.  I’m whacked out on fertility drugs and he’s pulling all his best stunts out.  I know I’ll laugh about this someday but right now I need a drink, a massage, and a day … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Husband, Motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

C-Day

Posted on October 16, 2008 by

Today I took the first dose of Clomid.  I’ve been given five pills and have been told to take one a day for the next five days.  Now I sit on pins and needles wondering how I will react. Let me … Continue reading →

Posted in Changes, Children, Family, Health, Infertility, Loss, Mommy Worry, Motherhood, Personal Growth | 7 Comments

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Posted on October 14, 2008 by

Well, today I saw exactly what Shorty is learning from me.  It’s quite an experience to see yourself through the actions of your child. We’ve been slowly trying to introduce the potty to Shorty.  I say slowly because I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Motherhood, Parenting, potty training | 4 Comments