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What a long painful day

Yesterday was just awful, Lillian being the monkey that she is poked me in the eye in the morning. It kept feeling worse and worse as the day wore on, I could barely keep it open. So around 8:30 Ed took me to the ER to have it checked out turns out she had managed to bruise it and scratch my cornea.

What fun!

The antibotic drops that they gave me for it hurt more than the actual injury. My eye feels so dry and itchy, its swollen and looks just awful. It still hurts but it is feels 100 times than it did yesterday.

It's Bloggy Giveaway Time !

Yes it is that time of year again where a bunch of us bloggers host a variety of wonderful prizes to be won by you our lovely, loyal readers.

Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner and for this giveaway I offer you a wonderful book...



the ice cream book ~ The definitive step-by-step guide to making memorable ice creams, sherbets, granitas, iced deserts.

by Joanna Farrow & Sara Lewis
This book contains Over 150 irresistible ice cream treats from classic vanilla to elegant bombes & terrines.

Sorry its a tad late posting it here, and because of the weight of this book I have to limit it to the USA only.

I will have one of my daughters draw a random number on April 30th if you all don't mind, just leave me a comment and the corresponding post will win the book.

Thirsday Thirteen #16

Thirteen Household Hints 1. Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning. 2. A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a Knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...) 3. Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to. 4. For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze. 5. To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The wax will fall out. 6. Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped in baking soda. Comes off with little elbow grease. 7. Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops rubbing alcohol on paper towel. 8. Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal For inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows On a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak. 9. To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm! 10. Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains. 11. Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks. 12. Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away. 13. To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.

and a few more...

When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.

Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future
use in casseroles and sauces.

When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn's' natural sweetness

To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or
two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to
a boil on stove top.

Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.


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Dare I dream it?

Dare I think or even speak of it? I so do not want to jinx it, but I think that spring has finally arrived. Over a week of beautiful weather and more in the forecast for this week. I am starting to feel ALIVE AGAIN. 8:00 and still light outside I am loving this. I am definitely a warm weather, longer days type of person. That I know for sure. Come on summer. (I cannot wait to sleep in truth be told, if I don't have to wake up at 7:00 to get Mads ready for school I will be one happy camper!)

Dear Mr. Heat Miser, Dear Mr. Sun,

I LOVE YOU!

I am loving it at 84ºf here WOO HOO I AM IN HEAVEN! That is 28.8ºc for the rest of the world.
Finally my weather has arrived. I feel so ALIVE! The only reason I am inside right now is because we are having a late lunch.

New clothes, new shoes woo hoo

I purchased some new clothes yesterday, new shoes, some Spanx and earrings too. Well sandles really pretty but got to get used to walking in them, been awhile since I used a thin heel. Oh the guilt I feel about buyng myself something. I'm so used to getting things for the girls. As for the Spanx, I think they are one of the greatest inventions ever! I find them very comfortable too. I think every woman should own some. I'd love to get the whole line for myself. I know I could use the extra support here and there. Now the big question is what am going to wear to the Bryan Adams show? The sassy dress, the cute capris and nice shirt, the jeans and the funky top? I hate making descisions like this!

Thursday Thirteen #15

Thirteen Facts about and using the number 13 1. Thirteen is the 6th smallest prime number. 2. 13 goes into 999,999 exactly 76,923 times 3. In Christianity 13 is the number of participants at the Last Supper. 4. In Judaism, 13 signifies the age at which a boy matures and becomes a Bar Mitzvah 5. Fear of the number 13 is termed triskaidekaphobia. 6. Thirteen is regarded as an unlucky number in many cultures 7. In Scotland, there is no gate 13 in any airport, instead there is a gate 12B. 8. In the United States there were original colonies. 9. There are traditionally thirteen steps leading up to a gallows. 10. A Rondeau is a poem with 13 lines. 11. Many tall buildings have resorted to skipping the "thirteenth floor", and number it "14. 12. There is a superstition that should thirteen sit at a table to dine, one will die in the next year. 13. There are 13 players in a rugby league team. In rugby union one of the center, most often but not always the outside center, wears the 13 shirt

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Too quiet

I never realized just how quiet it can be with the kids gone. WOW. I kind of miss all the background noise.

Wednesday May 7, 2008

This date cannot come soon enough for me! I will be attending A Very Special Solo Performance featuring BRYAN ADAMS! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. I am so excited! I cannot stop shaking here. Make fun if you will but I just love the man! The things he can do to me with just his voice...oooo (shudders). He has been one of my favorite singers ever since I first heard of him in 1983 when I was a mere 7 years old. I got to go see him last year in concert too.

Dear Mom,

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Thanks for taking the girls for a few days here since both you and them have a few days off. I am going to enjoy my mini vacation. =)

Arghh A rant!!

I am so pissed off at the moment. If my husband was here I'd snap his neck! Please tell me WHAT IS SO HARD ABOUT TAKING THE CLOTHES OUT OF THE DRYER BEFORE THROWING WET ONES IN IT? I always have an empty basket next to the dryer. Why does he seem unable to comprehend the fact that you need to take out the dry clothes before putting the wet ones in it? I am going to use a sharpie and write on the door, Did you take out the dry clothes first? Does he not understand the fact that he will break my dryer if he keeps this up? I only tell him this like EVERYDAY! My blood is boiling right now.

Thursday Thirteen #14

Thirteen Song Titles That Feature Women's Names 1. Janine by David Bowie 2. Madeline by Hansen 3. Pictures of Lily by The Who 4. Valerie by the Monkees 5. Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds by the Beatles 6. Rosanna by Toto 7. Carrie by Europe 8. Layla by Derek and the Dominoes 9. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond 10. Bette Davis Eyes by Kin Carnes 11. Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners 12. Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls 13. Jack and Diane by John Cougar Mellancamp

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Sock stealing elf...mystery SOLVED!

Well partly anyways. Do you have one of these at your house too? You know that 2 socks go into the hamper and into the machine, but once out of the dryer you are missing one. Happens much too often here. Anyways last night I was picking up in Lillian's bedroom, I bent over to pick up a blanket she had stuffed into a corner of her closet and what do I see. A small collection of socks. I burst out laughing and my husband popped in to see what was so funny. I showed him the pile he bent over picked out a pair for today. Took the blanket out of my hands and recovered the pile laughing. I guess we found her secret stash.

Dear Local Weatherman

Dear local weatherman,
I am sorry to inform you that with the news you reported today. You must die! Yes we are holding YOU personally responsible for the weather systems. How dare you tease us with this gorgeous weather for the past few days and for the next few only to tell us that come Sunday there will be snow. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! I broke out my warm weather clothing it was 67º today I WAS OUTSIDE, ME!!!! It is not nice to mess with this mother either Mr. Weatherman.

With love,
A Faithful viewer.

Know what sucks...

having a gorgeous day here it is 61º outside right now and being stuck inside cleaning and making dinner. I have all the windows open airing out the house boy does that fresh air smell good! Daddy is outside having all the fun, so not fair.

Freaky Friday

Is she a young lady? or an old one?

Thursday Thirteen #13

Thirteen Things to do in the drive thru lane 1. Drive through backwards. 2. Have a friend hide in the trunk. When you approach the window to pickup your order, have him start yelling and banging his fists on the trunk. 3. Drive through with someone on the hood to accept the food. 4. Speak in such a garbled fashion that the order-taker will think there is a problem with the speaker and ask you to order at the window. When you arrive at the window, speak in the same garbled, incomprehensible fashion. 5. Drive through with a carload of naked people. 6. After ordering, cover the speaker and mic with transparent tape. Watch as customers and order-takers are unable to hear each other and, thus, each raises his/her volume. 7. Barter. Offer a Whopper for a Big Mac. 8. Walk through. 9. Repeat everything the order-taker says. 10. Order confusing items, i.e., "Hi, I'll have a large orange Coke and a small medium fries, please." 11. When you arrive at the window to pick up your food, hand them several bags of garbage & ask if they'll dispose of it for you. 12. Speak a foreign language (make one up if you have to). When the manager comes to the mic, speak English and inquire as to why the order taker had such difficulty understanding you. 13. Belch your order.

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