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  • Red, White and Blue Friday #6 – Military Blogs Will Soon Be History, For Some

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    Red, White and Blue Fridays was created as a way of showing my support to our soldiers by spreading the word on ways we (bloggers, like you and me) can say, "Thank you!"

    Regardless of the fact that you are a democrat, republican, liberal,
    independent, conservative, left wing, right wing, or a giant purple
    people-eater – WHATEVER –  wouldn’t it be nice if we could ALL
    just…you know…come together and NOT be afraid to flaunt our red,
    white and blue….yeah…I mean, that’s what the blogosphere is
    for…YES?

    This week, I’d like to talk about military blogs – did you know that there’s a ban going on?

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  • Don’t hate me because I’m dellusional!

    I know – keep dreamin’ – but, it’s my blog and…sometimes…totally haggard-looking, regular-type moms (like me) just want to have fun, too.

    Still, I can’t help but feel at least slightly embarrassed when I meet someone new and they innocently ask:

    "So, what DO you do, again?"

    Then, all of a sudden, being a mommy blogger doesn’t seem all that beautiful, anymore.

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  • Nearly Wordless Wednesday: Toothless in New Jersey!

    Lord love a duck; Mini-me has lost her 1st baby tooth!

    [sniff]

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    The toof fairy weft me ten bucks!

    Me:  Wow!

     

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    I fink this one’s loose, too!

    Me:      Well, that one will be worth a dollar.

    [beat]

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    How much for my two fwont teef!?!?

    Me:  Well, the tooth fairy has always left a dollar for each tooth, after your first one falls out; just ask your sisters and brother and they’ll tell you.

    The Boy:  Yeah, but I know where she can get a WHOLE lot more for it!

    Me:  [blank stare]

    The Boy:  Just call Papa, he’s good for at least $5!

    Join us here, again next week for another edition of The Grandfather Connection – when our children are taught to scalp pool club vouchers and smuggle illegal lawn ornaments into a retirement community.


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  • This Full House Reviews: Brainetics

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    What the heck is it?  It’s a way to make math fun, sort of.  Join us over at This Full House Reviews for the latest on Brainetics!


    Find It Here:  Brainetics.com


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  • Body Image: A Conversation with Me, Myself and My OTHER Half.

     

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    The key message for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2008 – “Be comfortable in your genes. Wear jeans that fit the TRUE you." 

    And it starts today!

    This year, my daughters and I have made a commitment to do just that – hosting the I Am Beautiful blog Tour with Woody Winfree on Valentine’s Day started us off on some pretty cool dialog – and with BlogHer launching the A Letter to my Body initiative, I can’t help but get fired-up about discussing body image.

    You see, we should ALL love our bodies!

    [feels tap on shoulder]

    "Uh, self?  Can we talk?"

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  • Red, White and Blue Fridays #5 – Thankful for Freedom Campaign

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    I’ve pledged to celebrate Red, White and Blue Fridays and showing my support by spreading the word on ways we (bloggers, like you and me) can say, "Thank you!"

    Regardless of the fact that you are a democrat, republican, liberal,
    independent, conservative, left wing, right wing, or a giant purple
    people-eater – WHATEVER –  wouldn’t it be nice if we could ALL
    just…you know…come together and NOT be afraid to flaunt our red,
    white and blue….yeah…I mean, that’s what the blogosphere is
    for…YES?

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  • 30 Tiny Moments – Day 2: Times when I just can’t see the Doofus, for the trees.

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    There was a time – not so long ago, really – when I enjoyed sleep (I mean, actually slept) and it took every bit of strength – whatever I had left from the day before – just to get up in the morning.  I mean, just the thought of having to stand, erect, was enough to make me want to jump right back into bed and pull the covers over my head.

    Sounds good, yes?

    Yet, one of the few things that helped see me through was that, one day – once all of  my children were in school and I was home alone – perhaps, I would miss all the chaos .

    Surprisingly enough, I don’t!

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  • Beware, it’s Monday and there’s a killer metagator in the house!

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    Seriously, see that sign up there – I actually got it for my girls (all 3 share a room) and hung it on their bedroom door – I can’t believe it’s Monday, already!  The kids have been home for 4 days, already and we’re about to get some new visitors, as This Full House is now a "Moms" All top site.

    Say, WHAT?

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  • I Am Beautiful Blog Tour: Our 10 Questions for Woody Winfree

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    Woody Winfree is a founder of Sole Sisters, Inc., and the critically acclaimed The I Am Beautiful Project, dedicated to creating a world in which every woman and girl can proudly proclaim, "I Am Beautiful!"

    So, when the nice people at Sourcebooks asked if I would like to participate in the I am Beautiful Blog Tour, I jumped…literally, leaped from my chair and banged my chin…HARD…for the opportunity to interview Ms. Winfree.

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  • Wordless Wednesday – One Hundred Days

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    In the beginning, there was One Hundred  Popsicle Sticks.

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    One Hundred Popsicle Sticks and  Counting

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    One Hundred Popsicles and Building

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    One Hundred Popsicles and Painting

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    100 Popsicles and a Log Cabin, DONE!

    Happy 100th Day of School, Sweetie – time flies when you’re having fun with 1st grade school projects, especially your 1st day back,  having JUST gotten over the flu – only 80 more days to go!

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