Aug. 15, 2012
Probably one of THE best vacations I’ve had in my life. I had been to Cancun about 20+ years ago; when I was single and stayed up late. I went with a girlfriend and we had a great time! This...
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May. 30, 2012
Like many teenagers in highschool, I played a sport or two. O.k. one sport and one 'sport-like' activity. Tennis and cheerleading. I loved them both though I was clearly better at cheerleading. Fast forward 28 (good grief I'm getting old)...
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Feb. 14, 2012
Wow! I'd been nervous about taking my kids to Disney Anything for a few years. I was sure I'd lose them to the overseas child porn trade or one would nose dive off a ride and die in front of...
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Jun. 28, 2011
Living in Steiner Ranch really can be ‘all inclusive’. As the community is quite large with many, many sub-communities, one doesn’t really have to leave, if so desired – ever. We have three public elementary schools, a public middle school...
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Jan. 4, 2011
Every year I make my New Years resolution to be healthier, eat and drink less, exercise more and; therefore, hopefully lose weight. What happens - nothing. Zip. Nothing changes. This past year, oddly enough, I realized that pretty much doing...
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Nov. 20, 2010
I’ve been getting rather anxious lately as the holidays are upon us and I know what that means. No, not eating too much, more STUFF will be coming into my house. I’m constantly cleaning OUT my house. I’m a regular...
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Sep. 18, 2010
I really don’t get it. Really. I went to buy some shorts and other hot weather duds as I have an upcoming trip to Hawaii. I figured since its still 90+ degrees in Austin, I wouldn’t have a problem finding...
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Sep. 1, 2010
My daughter Julia doesn’t believe it was an accident. It was. I swear. Though I bitched and whined when my husband brought home the fish and tank, I slowly grew attached to them. When he gave up caring for them...
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Jul. 13, 2010
I’ve finally discovered the best diet tip! It’s taken many years to uncover this handy tool in the fight against the bulge. How I hadn’t thought of this before is beyond me. Nothing ever seems to get me where I...
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Mar. 6, 2010
.......continued from (Procrastination a.k.a. Book Review from Hell - Part I) After several more months, I still didn’t ‘get it’ and either did my friend who lent it to me. Though she was more than patient, I could easily ascertain...
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Feb. 21, 2010
Wow, so what’s been going on the last month? Where have I been? Or have you noticed the ‘absence’? Actually, a better question is ‘Where has my ‘free time’ gone the last 2+ YEARS? Well, let me tell you. It’s...
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Jan. 21, 2010
For some unknown reason, I’ve always had a keen sense of identifing gays folks. I don’t mean the obvious types but the more obscure, possibly still-in-the-closet types. Not sure where it came from, maybe hanging out with my gay buddies...
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Dec. 28, 2009
Alrighty then! Let’s get to it. Lucky Mom’s very own New Years resolutions for 2010! Easy! Fun! (Hardly)...
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Dec. 2, 2009
O.k. not true; he called but I never returned his call. Here we go again. Another famous, rich, talented person 'apologizing' for his actions. This requires me to climb back up onto my soapbox to complain, bitch and ridicule. So,...
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Nov. 8, 2009
Well, it’s no secret my husband was recently layed off from his job. In fact, I blabbed it to anyone who would listen and many who’d wished they hadn’t, in hope that someone would know of an opportunity for him....
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Aug. 2, 2009
A couple of weeks ago, I was getting all ready to take care of my NEW BABY (swimming pool) complete with ensuring the proper water chlorination, pH level, learning to ‘Backwash’, Acid Demand etc. when my husband did something very...
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Jul. 8, 2009
The pool is getting very close to completion! The now outdated as I'm just now getting to writing this post and we're actually already swimming in our new pool latest pictures of the pool are below. Maybe it's because I'm...
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Jun. 22, 2009
Hey, remember when I won the 'Housewife Award'? Probably justified due to the reason I won it. But now, I've been nominated as one of six best local Austin blogs. No, seriously. Yep, I've received 1% of the total vote....
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Jun. 15, 2009
Thankfully the pool is coming along nicely as it's 100 degrees lately and the neighborhood pools are getting waaaay overcrowded. After my husband and I returned Sunday from our lovely 7th anniversary weekend 20 hours away, we took the kids...
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May. 20, 2009
My wet er, sorry, I mean pool dreams are coming true. We are getting a fu*%ing pool! I'm sick with excitement and can barely hold onto my composure. So much so, that the poor contractors have had to repeatedly deal...
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Apr. 2, 2009
Finally. I broke into the office to write! Since my husband, son Alec and I returned from our week in Seattle, I've been ousted from my, I mean our, now Christian's home office. Christian's new job (that kept us in...
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Mar. 13, 2009
It was two years ago that my family and I moved from Seattle to Austin. We researched where in the world we should live based on our two top priorities: Sun and child friendly/safe. All of our research pointed to...
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Jan. 29, 2009
My street savvy 2.39 year old daughter Julia enjoys debating me though, at times, her arguments need a tad bit more strategy and polish. For example, she has been attempting to convince me why she shouldn’t have to poop in...
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Jan. 21, 2009
Yesterday was quite the day. We officially got our new president. He’s black. He’s young. Energetic, handsome and smart. At least it appears so. Most people seem pretty happy and are excited about the new direction our country will hopefully...
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Jan. 4, 2009
Ah, so the new year is here. Holidays are over. It’s always interesting to gear up for the ‘season’ that tends to begin around Labor Day. The Halloween decorations stock the store shelves about the time school starts and the...
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Dec. 2, 2008
Ah.. a lovely four day holiday weekend. The long weekend included a trip to the Children’s Museum, riding bikes, bundling up (yes, it’s a bit cold here right now) and playing at the park and having a wonderful Thanksgiving meal...
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Nov. 11, 2008
It was one of those “why didn’t I think of that’ moments when I read an article on Statesman.com about designating airport security lines for families. I’m sure families and those travelling solo will both be thrilled. Now, if only...
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Nov. 2, 2008
So, we all get that my darling two year old Julia is a bit rough, quite athletic, fearless, won’t hesitate to bite if necessary and, as mentioned before, will kick Alec’s a** for little to no reason. Remember Alec’s written...
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Oct. 23, 2008
Every year my husband asks what I want for my birthday and I say the same thing: I want a Sea-Doo. I want to go wave running. If I can’t have my very own, I’d like to rent one for...
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Oct. 7, 2008
So, here I am writing again. After a long bloody time. Maybe it was the ‘allergic reaction’ I apparently got that caused hives over 80% of my body. Hey, click here for a pic of the fun. It’s hot. I...
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Sep. 7, 2008
My sweet husband can be such a topic of humor whether he realizes it or not. He offered to go to the grocery store today. Doesn’t sound so odd right? Well, it is. My husband always likes to appear helpful...
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Aug. 5, 2008
Ah…charming Southern England. A very picturesque place with rolling green fields, ‘mild’ weather and the delightful sound of the English accent being heard all around. As I’m finally coming out of a jet-lagged, stupor whirlwind trip abroad, I’m finally able...
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Jul. 13, 2008
I did something weird July 11th. I’m so not a ‘line’ person as in with the exception of waiting my turn to ride a Sea-Doo or a killer ride at Disneyland, nothing to me, is worth standing in an idle...
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Jun. 25, 2008
I’m all about child safety. Obviously. Again, obviously. I can see life threatening potential in pretty much everything which is why I’m still bitter over spending bank on a ‘professional home child proofer’ in Seattle. I could have taught her...
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Jun. 13, 2008
I'm kind of in mourning. I LOVED Tim Russert and am sad he is gone. Died today after collapsing from what appears to be a heart attack. He was NBC's Washington Bureau Chief though many people knew him best as...
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Jun. 8, 2008
After moving out of ‘the city’ whether it be Seattle, NYC or wherever else I’ve lived, getting married, having kids and residing in the so-called ‘burbs’, a single friend of mine gently advised me that if I ever joined a...
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May. 30, 2008
Hey, want to come over to our house? Probably not if you know what’s good for your health. It’s actually become funny it’s so ridiculous. Synopsis of the fun:...
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May. 21, 2008
What kid doesn’t like juice? What kid doesn’t