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The Thought Process of a Top Ten {Tuesday} Post

by oh amanda on June 13, 2011

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I literally do not have a list for you. I have a few in my drafts, but nothing I’m ready to share yet (One is about ballet, one on twitter. These are the extremes of my life!) So, I’m sitting on my couch trying to punch out a post before Les is finished putting the kids to bed (they asked for a Daddy night! Woot!). And at first I thought, well…

1. I could give them a clue about what I’m doing all week. It is kinda interesting–geocaching, choreography and gas station attendants. (hint: see my facebook page)

2. Or I could write about the my new kitchen time-savers? Including a list of the things I no longer wash. (Intriguing, no?)

3. Then I thought about our garden! I haven’t told you anything about our garden! We have peas this year! And oh, about 9 more things…but you know, it’s all food. Not that exciting.

4. Next my mind flitted to my birthday money. It’s been a month and I still have $50 to spend. (Granted, I didn’t get it until like 2 weeks ago…) But I don’t even think I have a list of ten things to choose from. I’m debating between an Eclectic Whatnot camera strap and some books.

you should not be surprised: me. on the couch. taken just for you.

5. And while I’m thinking, I hear Asa singing in his bed. (Les must be with Lydia now.) And I thought about all the recent CDs and audiobooks we’ve been listening to. The kids have been loving 101 Dalmatians. I don’t even like dogs and I love this book!

6. But that’s a lot of Amazon links to collect. I’m not sure I’m up for that.

7. Another thing I could write about is my husband’s new conversion to vegetarianism. (Did you hear that Kristen?) Also, he’s not eating bread unless I make it. So, my cooking has really changed these last few weeks. And oh, that bacon in my fridge? Totally making a quiche for lunch when he’s not home. {B-b-b-baacon! H-h-h-hhaaaamhocks!*}

8. Of course, all this brings my mind back around to the whole no-niche-memoir-blog thing. Why haven’t I told you about all this stuff before? It’s been weeks! Why doesn’t my blog reflect what I’ve been doing? *sigh* That’s the Ten Million Dollar Question, or whatever number that is…

9. And of course, what about So You Think You Can Dance? Ever since Lost left us, I haven’t written about a TV show! I like a good rally-around-a-tv post. It’s always unifying. (So, right now? The Oooooo-ooo guy is making me laugh. And the girl with the super-short hair is my girl fave.)

10. And then I realize, SWEET! I just made a Top Ten list! See how easy it is? No pressure! Just write! And then link up below! For fear of sounding ridiculously internet-ish: Mwuah! Kisses to all of you for linking up! Honestly, your links make my day! I hope you enjoy some traffic, some inspiration and are meeting new friends!

*anyone remember that quote? it’s from an old cartoon…

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Link up your Top Ten list and join in the Top Ten {Tuesday} fun! All you have to do is WRITE a top ten list, PASTE it below, LINK back to me in your post & then start LOVIN’ on the rest of the participants with facebook likes, stumbles, comments and tweets! For better and more succinct guidelines see my Top Ten {Tuesday} page!

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Things I Love Thursday…

by oh amanda on January 20, 2011

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…when my husband has to go to the doctor for an endoscopy

…and I have to sit in the lobby for an hour with two kids

…and they have a TV in the lobby that is showing a 59 minute story about a girl being kidnapped out of the hospital and being separated from her family for 23 years

…and then your daughter freaking out because your husband comes into the waiting room in a wheelchair and a blank stare because he just woke up from anesthesia

…and then go pick up a prescription while the kids (and husband) are sleeping and the pharmacist has to type your husband’s name into the computer 3 times because the computer was about to die

…and then the insurance won’t pay for the presciption until the doctor gives a verbal ok

…so you leave after wandering the aisles of CVS for 35 minutes

…and when you get home your daughter opens the door because she manipulated your drugged husband to get out of her nap early

Oh, wait! Was this supposed to be Things I *LOVE* Thursday? Oops. Sorry, Diaper Diaries, I’ll try again next week…

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SNOW DAY!

by oh amanda on January 10, 2011

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snow day my driveway!!

There is nothing more fun than waking up to a huge beautiful blanket of snow. It doesn’t happen very often in Georgia. We had our very first White Christmas this year and last night it started snowing again. For hours. We must have 6-8″ on our back porch! I think all of Georgia is shut down. I haven’t seen anyone even try to leave our neighborhood. And we certainly aren’t going to poke our noses outside. Well, that is until the kids beg us enough to go make a snowman. (Don’t you think that should be a dad job, while the moms stay inside and make cocoa?)

The way it works in Georgia when it snows (even a dusting, or even just ices) is that you’re stuck. It’s an honest-to-goodness snow day because we aren’t prepared for it. We don’t have snow shovels, snow tires or even a snow gloves! My kids don’t own snow boots or a sled. Snow is usually something we have for a couple hours and is gone until next year. This huge snowy goodness we’ve had this year? Well, it makes me believe in global warming…wait a minute…”warming”? Hmmm…

Anywhoo…today I’ll be putting the final touches on my Top Ten {Tuesday}, cleaning up the Tangled Party (also the theme of my Top Ten!) and hopefully snuggling on the couch to watch Toy Story 3!

And if you’re stuck cuddled up at home today too, would you do me a favor? One of my best blogging buds and long-time contributor on Impress Your Kids, Leigh is a finalist in a HUGE contest on Kraftmaid’s website—like $50,000 huge! Would you click over and vote for her kitchen, “This Is What It’s All About”?

Somehow she didn’t even find out that she was a finalist until a couple of days ago—and other people were already pimping out their kitchens for people to vote. So, she was in 8th place a few days ago. But her friends have been facebooking, emailing and tweeting like crazy and even though the votes don’t update immediately, it’s totally possible that she could really be in the running. HELLO! $50,000!! Anyway, how cool would it be if she won? And we helped her? *shiver*

And while we’re doing internet voting, would you mind throwing a vote Lydia’s way? I went crazy and entered her picture on Disney Jr’s photo contest. Go on, click over and tell me she’s not the cutest. I dare you…

OK. Enough rambling, here’s a few snowy ideas for my Southern friends who are watchin’ the snowflakes fall..

Snow Many Memories {just all my snow memories if you need some rambly reading}

Snow Princess, Indeed {my sweet sweet girl and her first snow!}

Snowflake Party {Lydia’s 2nd birthday party!}

Maple Syrup Snow Candy: A Tutorial {we will be doing this today!}

See you tomorrow for Top Ten {Tuesday}!

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Top Ten {Tuesday}: Stuff That Is Coming Up

October 18, 2010 top ten tuesday

This Top Ten list is inspired by my calendar and to-do list. You’re thrilled, aren’t you? Here are the… Top Ten Things Fun Things Coming Up You Might Want To Know About: 1. Apple Cooking We went to an apple orchard on Saturday. I now have about 4,328 apples in my kitchen. And they need [...]

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I’m a Liar.

August 11, 2010 top ten tuesday

Here it is–the post you’ve all been waiting for. I am finally coming clean on yesterday’s Top Ten {Tuesday} post. Here are the ACTUAL WEIRD THINGS THAT HAPPENED TO ME THIS WEEK: 1. Made a date with my aunt to CAN TOMATOES. It’s hard to believe but yes, my aunt and I are going to [...]

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Top Ten {Tuesday}: Things That Distract Me

June 21, 2010 top ten tuesday

1. Skype. The sisterchicks have been skypin’ it up this week! Every night it feels like a sisterchick party and if you remember…ain’t no party like a sisterchick party, yo! 2. My Husband. He is actually working right now. So, he’s not much of a distraction. We look like two computer geeks sitting at the [...]

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Wednesday. Was. Not. Lovely.

March 4, 2010 me

7:30am Both kids sitting on my head in the bed. 7:32am Asked hubby if he would make the kids breakfast so I could write my Lost recap. 7:33am He said no. 7:35am I take a shower. (Yes, before noon.) 7:45am Hubby makes kids breakfast. He’s quite contrary. 8:00am I start to write LOST recap. 8:04am [...]

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