August 2008

Because Lists Are Funner

by oh amanda on August 29, 2008

in blogging,friends,mccain,me,obama,palin,politics,pushing daisies

1. My bbb, Annie sent me a present! Like sent me a present in the MAIL! She emailed me a few weeks ago and said, “Did you get your birthday present from me?” And I said, “HUH?” Believe me, I would remember a birthday gift. So, as a “replacement” she sent Lydia and the pirate a gift. The pirate got an adorable outfit. I can’t wait to show you a picture of him in it! Lydia’s is a Big Sister book. Oh my goodness, you think Lydia got a new puppy. Every time she sees the book she says, “Oooooh.” like it’s just the sweetest thing she’s ever seen. And she absolutely gets the big sister connection. Here she is reading it…sorta…

the big sister!

2. I watched Obama’s speech with twitter last night. That’s kinda fun. Nothing like “eavesdropping” on your friends who come from totally different political persuasions. (My only tweet last night was, “Did he really just end with scripture? Come on. “)

4. Another of my bbb’s, Leigh, is joining me at my crafty kids’ blog, Impress Your Kids! I’m so excited!! I can’t wait to see what she shares with us.

5. I hope you’ve been following Nie Nie Day at Design Mom. It’s awe inspiring.

6.  If you live in Anaheim, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia or New York, please click here and bring me a Pie Hole pie. Please. Please.

7. And uh, have you heard about this? It partners two of my most favorite things: books, TJMaxx and free money. Oh, I mean, my three favorite things.

8. Ok. That’s it. I’m off to watch McCain and Palin. I tivoed it. Don’t tell me what happens.

[alternate title: Stuff You Should Know]

[alternate alternate title: Stuff You Should Might Not Really Want To Know]

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It’s Backwards Day

by oh amanda on August 28, 2008

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1. I never let the dishes get piled up in the sink. Flylady is my hero and my sink is shining right this second.

2. Annie on Little Einsteins is a great singer. I wish I had her CD.

3. I never let the laundry get piled up. It’s always washed, dried, folded & put away– right away. It would not remotely be sitting on my dining room table right now.

4. I am not even addicted to facebook’s Pieces of Flair. I doubt I added even 1 (or 12) buttons since my post yesterday.

5. I’m not nervous about the pirate getting here. After all it’s not like his room is still pink. Or he doesn’t have a crib.

6. I’m not tired.

7. I loved hearing my daughter whine for me this morning. Nothing says, “Good Morning” like a whining two year old.

8.  I’m not thinking about changing my blog title to this:

*snort*

9. My daughter is not even cute. Sometimes I can’t even look at her.

10. I would never eat peanut butter M&M’s for breakfast.

11. I would never eat peanut butter M&M’s for a mid-morning snack.

12. I didn’t start (and trash) four posts to try to participate in Thursday Thirteen. This kinda awesomeness just flows out of me.

13. I could care less if you leave me a comment. I don’t even want to hear what’s going on in your Backwards Day.

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This Was Supposed to be Wordless Wednesday

by oh amanda on August 27, 2008

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…but my STUPID scanner won’t work. Why? Because there is a non-existent paper jam. And it won’t do anything. Include turn off. So, I had to unplug it. If BROTHER ever asks me to do a review I will say, “Not on yo’momma’s life.”

So, instead of a haunting black and white peek into my family’s past (like that just totally makes your week), here’s a pic of what I did last night during the Democratic National Convention. I finally found something I like on facebook!

pieces of flair

Which one is a gotta-have for you?

(for real ww click here and here)

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Politics Are Lame

August 26, 2008 current affairs

Apparently no one else thinks about Jack Bauer during presidential events, but I do. And I guess that’s really the extent of my political-lovin’. I can’t watch politics or read about politics because I GET IRATE. They make me irritated. Not even so much about stuff I agree or disagree with. It’s just the constant [...]

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It’s 6:18am

August 25, 2008 random

…and I’m awake. I’ve been awake since about 4:45. I just can’t sleep. The pirate is doing his usual early morning jig. Fay has brought us a little rain, so I’m listening to that. And baby names are circling through my head. I don’t know why I’m at such a loss for this little guy’s [...]

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Does Today Remind Anyone Else of This?

August 25, 2008 24

“The following takes place between 1:00pm and 2:00pm on the day of the California Presidential Primary.” I know, it’s not exactly the same. And no commentary, please. It’s more about Jack than Barack. Oh, how I miss Jack. And David Palmer.

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We Interrupt This Weekend…

August 23, 2008 baby

…to bring you a new baby girl! I told you my sisterchick, Mandi was due any minute. Well, by the time I posted about our joint baby shower she actually had her baby girl! I can’t remember all the stats…but I do know she’s a cutie because we saw her last night. Lydia even got [...]

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