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April 27, 2007 - Friday
Making a cake... Current mood: amusedCategory: Life
Well, today I was babysitting for my friend Andie because her regular babysitter is out with a family emergency. A fun-filled day with four kids.....Emily, 4, Abby, 2 1/2, Lauren, 2, and Ethan, 6 months. The girls were getting along really well and playing and watching TV. I came to the computer to check my email, Emily, the oldest, comes in and tells me that Abby is putting the dog's food in their water bowl. I yell for her to stop. This is a normal occurence in my house, and I have yet to convince her that the dogs don't like their food mixed with their water.
A couple of minutes later I remember that Abby was playing in the water/dog food bowl so I go to make sure she didn't make too big of a mess. Well, I round the corner of our counter and see to my amazement, flour everywhere, probably half of the bag. It was all over the floor, in the dog's new mixture of food, all over Abby and Lauren (who are 2 1/2 and 2). My first reaction was to be angry, but they were having such a good time and they looked so funny that I couldn't help but laugh. I yelled for Matthew to come look and to bring the camera, and in the mean time, the four year old, Emily, is trying desperately to convince me that she had NOTHING to do with this horrible mess. I, of course, believe her, because I can't think of any four year old who could accomplish a feat such as this without getting one speck of flour on herself.
Matthew brings the camera, laughs, and heads back to bed. (He's working nights and had just headed for bed when all of this happened.)

This is what I saw when I first walked into my kitchen.

These two are of Lauren covered in flour...

And here is Abby having a fit because I won't let her play in it any more....

So, I immediately stripped them down and put them in the bathtub! After that, I put up the baby gate and went to work cleaning their mess.....

The three amigas!

I called Andie, laughing hysterically to tell her about their experiment which she also found amusing. When she came to pick up her girls she asked Abby what they did with the doggies' food and she told her that they were "just making a cake". Sounds like fun to me! What would I do without kids to entertain me?

Abby and the potty.......part 2 - Brandy Reaves's MySpace Blog |

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April 25, 2007 - Wednesday
Abby and the potty.......part 2 Current mood: happyCategory: Life
Well, since I'm a horrible mother, and can't remember to write things down in her baby book anymore, I figured I'd post it here for everyone to see and then I can write it down later!
Sorry, I know some of you don't want to know the details of her potty training, but those of you with kids will surely appreciate my excitement! She's been peeing in the potty for a little while, still not consistently, but it's coming along pretty well. And today she went poop....TWICE! Yay us! A little bit closer to no diapers!
Go Abby, Go Abby, Go Abby!!!!!!!!
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Danielle
Danielle Cummings
My mom and I love the blog!!!! :-)
Go Abby Go!!!
Posted by Danielle on April 25, 2007 - Wednesday - 11:24 PM

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Abby and the Potty! - Brandy Reaves's MySpace Blog


April 14, 2007 - Saturday
Abby and the Potty! Category: Life
Twice, actually! YAY for us! I've pretty much been leaving her naked all the time at home for the past couple of days because if she has on a diaper she shows no interest of using a potty. Today I brought the potty in the living room (kind of gross, I know, but I REALLY want her to use it!) and put it in front of the TV. And all on her own, she peed, and we weren't even paying attention, I had to go look to see if she really did!Anyway, just wanted to share my news! It's the small victories!Brandy
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When did we all grow up? - Brandy Reaves's MySpace Blog


April 14, 2007 - Saturday
When did we all grow up? Current mood: nostalgicCategory: Life
Ok, so I stole this from Janery, but when I responded to her blog, it was so long I thought I'd post it here too.....Brandy
From Janery's blog..."So, here I am on a Saturday night on myspace looking up old friends, and a thought passes my mind.....
First of all, when did I become so pathetic I am spending my Saturday nights at home in front of a laptop watching DVR'd TV shows? What happened to parties, movies, clubs, card games, or anything else that doesn't include a pile of laundry and sleeping kids?
When did we all grow up? It's crazy. I am struck by how easy it is for me to close my eyes and go back to high school and college. The funniest thing about the whole thing is just how grown up I thought I was. I also thought I had it all figured out back then. What a fool I was--I knew nothing :) The only thing I did know was that you HAD to work out to keep your girly figure. Somewhere along the way I lost that--I can remember if it was after Jenna, before Jodi, or after Jodi. Whenever it was, I would love to go back and have the body I had back then. I sure as heck wouldn't take it for granted like I did back then.
We all thought we were so awesome back then. Now, I know when my daughters get that age, they are gonna look at my pictures I cherish and think "What a DORK!" I know I did the same thing to my parents.
I also remember how many times I promised myself I wouldn't lose touch with the people who meant the most to me. How did that happen? If your one of those people, I'm sorry :) Life just gets in the way.
Okay, enough of a stroll down memory lane. Back to the DVR and cleaning off some of these shows I've been hanging onto for a while." (end of Janery's blog)
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and this is my response.....
Wow, that hit so close to home it almost shook my house! I am currently sitting in my guest bedroom/office folding laundry in front of the computer while browsing MySpace! And just like you, my kids are asleep or I would be getting to do neither of the above things.
We do still have a couple of friends who don't have kids yet so occasionally we get to play a board game or watch a movie that is not animated, but it is rare. I cherish the memories from high school and college. The days of zero responsibility, no "real" job, the nights getting to walk over to the pool and swim until all hours of the night and just generally goofing off.
I do miss those things, and I do get tired a cleaning house, cooking, changing diapers, and doing laundry. You would think for someone who stays home with her kids, those things would get done at some point other than in the middle of the night, but I like to think that I choose to have an active role in the lives of my children. I really try to take time to play with them and teach them and make memories with them and of them.
I try to think about those things on nights like tonight when my entire guest bed is covered in laundry that needs to be folded, and I think that the days of my little ones depending on me for everything won't last very long at all, and soon I will miss those things that I get so tired of doing multiple times every day. Now I've gotten all nostalgic and sad because my babies won't always be babies! And I think I may have to copy this and turn it into my own blog! Have a good night!.........and that is just what I did.
Any of you who hear me complaining about the things that come with having small children, please kick me in the rump and tell me that there will be a day when I look back and long to be able to change their diaper, kiss their boo boos, and hold them while they're sleeping and just smell them and their wonderful baby smells. I know that these things are coming, but I really am not prepared for that yet. Abby is much to big and smart and WAY to independent already and it breaks my heart. Ok, enough for now, because I'm already crying! Good night everyone! And kiss your children!..>..>
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Catherine

Great thoughts from a great mom! We'll see you guys soon.
Posted by Catherine on April 15, 2007 - Sunday - 9:07 AM

Janery
Janery Barnes
I'm proud my blog could really hit home :) Maybe my blogs aren't for nothing, after all. Your words mirror my exact thoughts. Thanks for the reminder about the kids. I'm headed right now to kiss them both...I'll just cross my fingers they don't wake up if I start crying!
Posted by Janery on April 19, 2007 - Thursday - 11:20 PM

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April 14, 2007 - Saturday
Mushroom Soup Category: Food and Restaurants
Well, I just finished chopping 16 ounces of mushrooms and YUCK! The little boogers just feel GROSS! I do not like mushrooms, can't stand the texture of them. Ewww... Matthew requested mushroom soup like his grandma, aka Mom, makes so I got the recipe and decided to make him some. I have never chopped and sliced mushrooms and I really considered wearing gloves because they feel as nasty on my hands as they do when I bite into one.
I must admit the soup smells really good, but I can't bring myself to taste it. I'll post the recipe here in case anyone reading this would like to try it. And, Beba, if you read this, and I know you will eventually, know that I must truly love you to do this for you. I think this would be the equivalent of me asking you to make me a tuna fish sandwich, and I'm pretty sure I know what your answer would be.

Mushroom and Onion Soup

1 8 0z package of fresh mushrooms
3 T. butter or margarine
2 med. onions chopped
2 T. flour
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 t. salt
dash pepper
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice (whatever - I've used short or long - don't use Minute Rice!)
1 bay leaf
2 T. chopped fresh parsley (I never have any)

Trim mushroom stems level with the caps; finely chop stems and thinly slice caps. In a large sucepan melt buttter; add mushrooms and onions. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes. Blend in flour; add broth, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Reduce heat. Add rice and bay leaf; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.
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Catherine

Mmmm, sounds good. You know how we love the fungus.
Posted by Catherine on April 14, 2007 - Saturday - 10:59 PM

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April 4, 2007 - Wednesday
The most awesome night... Current mood: lovedCategory: Romance and Relationships
Last night Matthew and I went to bed like we normally do when he is off work, it was probably around midnight. We started talking about the past, and there's quite a bit since we've been together for over ten years.....that's still hard for me to believe. We wound up talking and just generally goofing off until 8 am. I remember when we used to talk like that, back when we were in high school and college, and I guess we haven't really thought about it, but we haven't actually "talked" like that in quite some time.
I think that last night will always be one of my very favorite memories of "us", not including the kids of course, but it was amazing to be able to reconnect and for us to remember that we really are best friends and that we really do love each other. We laughed and sang stupid songs to each other, talked about things that we remembered about each other and our friends, and really got a chance to enjoy each other without anyone interrupting us for milk or juice, or to change a diaper for once. So often in our everyday lives things become almost mechanical, laundry, dishes, cleaning, work, that we really don't take time to appreciate and enjoy each other like we should, and like we used to before we had all of the responsibility of being adults.
Today, when I saw him, after my one hour of sleep, I didn't see the person who kept me up all night, or the person who didn't take out the trash yesterday like he probably should have. I saw a somewhat shy 17 year old who had to call his buddy to see if he was asking the right girl to his Junior Prom (way back in 1996), and I saw the teenage boy who was genuinely nice enough to give me his shirt in January when I insisted that I wasn't cold and didn't need a jacket. I saw my best friend, the person who would do anything in the world for me, the father of my two beautiful children, and my one true love.

I hope that this made sense because I'm still operating on less than three hours of sleep :), but the joy that I feel inside more than makes up for the exhaustion I'm feeling today. I love you, Beba.
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Danielle
Danielle Cummings
God I love you two!
You give me hope!
And Congrats on 10 great years!
Posted by Danielle on April 4, 2007 - Wednesday - 6:50 PM

Brandy
Brandy Reaves
Thanks, we feel pretty lucky! You'll have it all soon too!
Posted by Brandy on April 4, 2007 - Wednesday - 9:17 PM
.:kErRyMaRiE:.
Kerry Burgey
its always nice when you feel like youre somewhat of a teenager again
Posted by .:kErRyMaRiE:. on April 8, 2007 - Sunday - 11:15 PM

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March 22, 2007 - Thursday
It stopped!!!!!!!! Current mood: gratefulCategory: Life
Ok, so I just wanted to update everyone.....I'm no longer on my period!!!!!!!!! It's been over for a couple of days now, and needless to say everyone is much happier!
I did have a doctor's appointment today, and it turns out that I'm healthy! There have been several things lately that finally motivated me to take my butt to the doctor and get everything checked out. I was horrified to go, and I am not generally a person who is afraid of doctors. I think the fact that my daddy had a quadruple by-pass at 37 really freaked me out, and I've been overweight all my life, so I just kind of figured I'd have high cholesterol at least.
Nope, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides, and whatever else they check for was great! I wasn't even anemic, which I figured I would be after the last five weeks! Yay! I'm healthy! What a relief! Now I can relax. All of you should go get checked out too!

Currently listening:CannonballBy Damien RiceRelease date: 08 July, 2004
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Danielle
Danielle Cummings
So glad you got good news!!!
Posted by Danielle on March 22, 2007 - Thursday - 1:56 PM