Q&A #37

You're probably getting deja vu like I am, Kameron is probably doing the same projects Kassidy did two years ago... just substitute Arline and Aidan...
Actually Kassidy didn't do ANY projects in 1st grade... but that was a lousy year for her.

(And yes you can say coulda shoulda woulda ;-)
LOL Thank you!

Dear Miss Jen -
I am 4'11" - very tall for a person of my height!
I do not suppose they were ugly shoes either!
BTW, do not believe her American Idol post either! I have heard her sing, she has a sweet sound that makes you think of an angel. Gee, I think I must have been stuck in the bathroom when God was handing out all the beauty and talent to ladies like Renee and Jackie!
For those of you totally confused, this is an ongoing conversation between my friends Jen and Kelly and I just can't NOT comment. They are hilarious. I have to add here, that most of my shoes, are in fact, ugly. LOL I HATE buying shoes and only do so when absolutely necessary! LOL My very very very favorite shoes I bought in Hawaii for abour $4.00 back in 2001. Seriously. LOL

this is Kelly in Southern California,
I can tell you she used to be a big baby when it comes to needles!!! Have you gotten over that fear Renee?
For the record, this is a different Kelly! LOL She was my nurse when I was pregnant with Kass and got a HORRIBLE kidney infection and then later my Lamaze instructor. She saw me freak out about needles A LOT! LOL I used to pass out EVERY time! So Kelly, no, I actually handle it well now... blood draws, IVs, even shots as long as they're not in the arm. I still refuse those!

These are great! Are you sure you aren't pulling are leg and you really like projects? LOL :) My dad always did my projects with me, he enjoyed it, but sadly wasn't super artistic, kind of opposite of you, you don't like them , but are quite good at them lol
No really, just ask my mom! I was whining and complaining the whole time! LOL

My boys are with thier father every other year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. So this year I will be alone with my baby girl. My family celebrated Thanksgiving last Sunday so that we could all be together with my boys.
I will be sad, lonely and depressed this year, AND it is my birthday. What better way to celebrate both than being alone.
Are you sad yet? Cuz I am!
YES! I am sad!!! I hope you have a good birthday in spite of it all!

i did it too!! fun. thanks for the reason to stall picking up my house!!
LOL If nothing else, my blog is ALWAYS good for procrastination! LOL

Renee,
In addition to the Sesame Street DVD about deployments, there is also one for homecoming. There are 2 others that I pray you'll never need, but they're avaliable too. We had the opportunity to meet Emily Pearl Kingsley on the Buddy Cruise (she writes for SS) and she told us about the new videos. Apparently the military has gotten a great response to the first SS DVD, so now there are more. I bet Kennedy would love the homecoming one.
OK I looked at the Military onesource website but can't find the DVDs. I'm thinking I'm looking in the wrong place!

You know, my dad always called Russell the Butt Muscle. I think he truly earned that title. LOL
LOL I remember your dad calling him that!!! SO funny!

They canceled Jericho???? Ack! How dare they? I was wondering why it was taking so long to come back and why the one guy is now on Ghost Whisperer.
Yep a long time ago :( Stupid CBS.

Been there ..done that ! Now that they are 15,13,11 and baby . It (pictures) still didn't go well!
Thanks for the encouragement! LOL

oh my there are some cuties and one that just really stuck out to me. Why are the red names close to be institutionalized? :(
It's just what happens in other countries. It's harsh and cruel and these kids WILL die. They need families NOW. You can read more about it here. And for the record, there's one that sticks out to me, too. :)

Question: We are in the processes of bringing home a baby who has DS. We are planning on adopting him and VERY VERY VERY excited. However, we have 2 family members who are less than excited, to say the least. They have even gone as far as to say that this is a mistake and will be a burden. Did you encounter such people in your life when the "sincess" was born? How did you handel it? I know we will get those reactions from time to time, but from our own family? I just dont get it and it hurts!
Fortunately, most of my family was very supportive at the beginning. There were of course, a lot of questions and "what ifs" but we all had A LOT to learn about Down syndrome! Kennedy is definitely NOT a burden (I know you know this :)) Prayerfully, your family will come around when they get to meet your precious son and see him for who he is... I have a feeling he will teach them more about life than they ever thought possible. It's amazing how our kids can melt hearts! Congratulations on your new little one! I know he will bring you a lifetime of love!

Should we start a support group for moms with a bunch of kids who attempt to get great pictures, but end up wondering why we even try?
LOL I think that's a GREAT idea!

I do have a few family members that cross the border though to take advantage of some Black Friday shopping, and I think they're all nuts!! Are the deals really worth all that craziness and crowds??
Sometimes there are some AMAZING deals... I guess the worth is in the eye of the beholder! LOL

my husband and I love Black friday. We spend a part of thankgiving making our list and checking it twice, planning the route and what time to get up. And get it all done in one day. Love love love it. How about you?
As much as I love the IDEA of getting up and shopping with no kids and finding good sales, the truth is... I'm not a morning person. I CAN'T give up sleep time and wake up before dawn to shop. NOW the stores that open at midnight are more up my alley... as long as it's not cold out. LOL

Will you go out at all or will you hit the internet like your Mom?
I may hit the internet if there's something I need... truth is I have NO idea what to get the kids this year. They're very hard to buy for all of the sudden!

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