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Dating an older woman….

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Friday night hubby hosted poker night at our house. What did that mean for me and the P? That meant that we were to find ourselves M.I.A. for a good few hours. Luckily some of the wives decided that if the men were gonna play...so were the women. So a few of us gathered at Lisa's for some lady time.

Surviving the TANTRUM!

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What is it about Elmo?Wait...who care's! It works.So, I'm not complaining. This is my way of dealing with tantrums...but I have to admit...there has to be a better way than bribing your child with Elmo, right? I did a little research on how to survive your toddlers tantrums (if its even possible)

The “space”….

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Do you see that space between my son's two front teeth? It's HUGE. Maybe even GINORMOUS! Let me give you a closer look.....A space big enough for another tooth to fit in there. I had that space when I was younger.Unfortuantely P, you got mama's "space". Sorry. Braces are in your future. No getting

Dinner dates and jr. high memories

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We had dinner at Tom's Place last night with Nina, Kiki, and Frosty!We had such a great time (as usual) and even busted out some jr. high stories.Apparently Nin didn't remember that...in 7th grade...I was the youngest hair stylist in Carterville! She had no recollection of her appointment with me,

From the dog’s perspective….

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If she could talk...here's what she'd say... "Seriously kid, can you please leave me alone. Did I say please? How bout NOW. I have had enough of your smacks, your kisses, your kicks, your grabs, and your evilness. I'm just trying to lay on the couch in peace. Didn't your mom teach you any manners?

Good Financial Cents…a money blog success story!

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A few announcements about the hubby's blog (if I ever said we were competing in the blogosphere...I take it all back...because I have clearly lost):1. Good Financial Cents is now the featured money blog for TheSouthern.com! (The Southern Illinoisan is the regional newspaper. Their site gets 2

iGoogle translator…

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So I log in to my blog today and notice that my google ads are all in SPANISH! I have no idea what they even say (scary).I text my husband, since he knows more about this google ad thing that I do.My text says: Seriously...the ads on my blog are in spanish? Wtf?His response: Hola chica! Una a la

toddler proof your nerves

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It's funny how an eighteen month old can soak up stuff like a sponge. P LOVES to imitate! What toddler doesn't? His latest and greatest trick...."earmuffs mama". (It's my favorite, besides when he "sings to Jesus" - which is, by the way, to die for!) But, earmuffs is pretty funny...especially when

American Idol Premiere: What did you think?

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I have become a reality tv slut! Yikes, I know, slut is harsh, but seriously....I watch so much reality tv it is disgusting. As if my last posts on The Bachelor weren't enough to satisfy your reality tv fill....I am now on to American Idol! Can I just say that I have been anticipating the season

The Bachelor’s Ex-Wife

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If any of you were as curious about Jason Mesnick's ex-wife as me, then you will enjoy this informaiton as much as I did!Mama Kat just posted on her blog that she did the research....and THIS (to the left) is the infamous ex-wife of The Bachelor, Hilary Monrean! I always wondered who "she" was. It

crap…

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....as I am watching The Bachelor tonight, very intensly I might add, I am noticing that...not only one brunette has fake nails, but several brunettes have fake nails. I know I made my prediction last week of who I think gets the final rose...but now I am second guessing myself. UHHHH! I noticed 3

house photo shoot in full effect

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Nin came over today, with her new camera to help me take some pictures of the house! I have it listed on owners.com and had someone interested in seeing pictures...which was good...but bad because I didn't have any taken yet. OOPS! I never thought I would have someone requesting pictures the first