tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70558794423364427342024-02-26T12:33:16.265-05:00Lessons LearnedWorking Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-12553009792187697262011-10-13T00:15:00.008-04:002011-10-13T00:15:00.211-04:00Lesson #155 - Everyone Needs The HarvesterHave I mentioned that Halloween is my most favorite holiday?!
WELL IT IS!!
This year the yard is going to be a fabulous array of horror and animatronic wonderfulness...including this guy on our door step!!
I can't wait to start putting everything up!! Usually I start on October 1st, but due to the high $$ amount of the entire set-up (around $1k in total) I am going to put it off until the Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-44834149415100865192011-10-12T00:15:00.014-04:002011-10-12T00:15:00.472-04:00{Wordless Wednesday - Feeding Bubba}Lulu is such a huge helper!! She even loves to feed her little Bubba - while we eat on the kitchen floor (because that is a great place for a snack, apparently)...
The snack...plain yogurt...
One spoonful...
...and another...
Getting the drippings
Trying to finish swallowing
Yeah...that is the face of a satisfied customer!Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-26412405171608179642011-10-11T00:15:00.034-04:002011-10-11T00:15:00.992-04:00Lesson #154 - Fiberglass Is A "B" To Cut ThroughMy Halloween projects are in full swing...horray!! The other day I was able to find - and purchase - some new tombstones for the yard. While this might not sound exciting for most of you...I promise you, purchasing five realistic looking tombstones for the rock-bottom price of $10//each is a treat for me! The only issue with said decor is its weight.
The weather around my favorite holiday tends Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-21842294152131221602011-10-10T00:15:00.016-04:002011-10-10T00:15:00.150-04:00Lesson #153 - Fashion and Motherhood Have One Thing In Common – Both Take Effort and Its Worth ItHi everyone! It’s DC Fashion Gal from Fashion Gal in DC writing a guest blog post for my fabulous and stylish blogger friend, Working Mommy. I am so flattered that Working Mommy asked me to provide a ‘Lesson Learned’ on the topic of fashion (my favorite topic, of course!) and of course, I
wanted to write something that combined both of my loves: being a mom AND being a fashionista. As every momWorking Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-32849972579779098762011-10-07T00:15:00.034-04:002011-10-07T00:15:00.981-04:00Lesson #152 - A Talking Man Haunts My MindSometimes I feel as though my parents' house is haunted (who knew so much blog fodder could come from a 5 day trip to my parents' house, right?!) because I hear a man's voice while sitting on the couch typing on my laptop - writing blog posts like this one.
Voice: "No, I didn't know you were going to do that...but I already turned off the light!"
Me: *looking around like a schizophrenic*
5 Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-85908081813317480102011-10-06T00:15:00.037-04:002011-10-06T07:34:25.873-04:00Lesson #151 - Duct Tape Is The New BlackOf all the joys the kiddos bring to my life...there is one among many thing that I just can't stand.
Poopy diapers!!
The toxic smell of a poopy diaper is enough to make any parent with a sense of smell want to vomit...or maybe it is just me.
Lulu has gotten into the habit of pulling her diaper off - dirty or not - and falling asleep naked. AWESOME!
I told my mom about this and we laughed Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-67842272081324148952011-10-05T00:15:00.012-04:002011-10-05T00:15:00.065-04:00{Wordless Wednesday - Newest Acquisition}October...it is finally October!! In addition to the awesome Fall weather comes my most favorite holiday - Halloween (speaking of Halloween, there is still time to get your name on the gift swap list here)! This year I have a whole plan laid out for my decorations...and it is going to be glorious!! Until the big reveal, I will leave you with a few pictures of my most recent acquisitions for the Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-5315196994921492992011-10-04T00:15:00.027-04:002011-10-04T00:15:00.051-04:00Lesson #150 - You Are Never Too Far From HomeThere is a fair where I grew up. Thankfully my parents still live there - which gives me the perfect excuse for going home at least once a year! When I Was younger, I used to show horses at the fair...my school artwork made it into the school-specific display...I had a few entries into the judged competitions for hand-made items. The county fair is one of the best events all year "back where I Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-10279604944088905762011-10-03T00:15:00.002-04:002011-10-03T00:15:00.936-04:00Lesson #149 - Laughter Is The Best MedicineKori and I began blogging around the same time. She is so full of spunk and uses a TON of pictures for most of her posts. We are both blonde bombshells with more to say than time in the day. A current high school teacher, her heart belongs with MAC - a kindred spirit of mine if I ever knew one!! So, I hope you all will welcome Kori today - go and visit her over at her space, Blonde Episodes...sheWorking Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-80943864143160384102011-09-30T00:15:00.004-04:002011-09-30T11:43:24.388-04:00Lesson #148 - Days Go By Too FastAs discussed last week in Lesson #143, some of the most beneficial outcomes come from difficult decisions.
I was recently offered an amazing opportunity - and really I just happened to be in the right place, at the right time, and impressed members of senior management. I am really excited to get back to work, but I am not excited at all to leave the kiddos. I get to wear my suits and look Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-35101041292040874272011-09-29T23:11:00.000-04:002011-09-29T23:11:20.508-04:00CouponCabin’s Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz
Coupon Cabin is sponsoring a HUGE giveaway in November, and I'm going to take part! Simply Stacie, Makobi Scribe and Sassy Mama in LA are hosting the giveaway set for November 1-25th.
There are fantastic prizes to be won, like a MacBook Air, iPad2, and Gift Cards! The total value of prizes from Coupon Cabin is $4,300!! In addition to these great prizes, over 200 bloggers (Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-20490126610501615242011-09-28T00:15:00.014-04:002011-09-28T00:15:00.594-04:00{Wordless Wednesday - Hello Lover}I was never a watcher of Sex and The City...I don't know why. I do know of Carrie, though, and he love of shoes - which makes her my best imaginary friend. So, in honor of my imaginary friend...I give you my most recent shoe purchase..."Hello Lover"
I love them (the heels, not the flops - though I do love the flops as well)!! Comfy and neutral - they will go with just about anything in my Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-75032840305515749162011-09-27T00:15:00.001-04:002011-09-27T00:15:00.910-04:00Lesson #147 - Church Brings Families TogetherI was raised Catholic, but I wouldn't consider myself to be OVERLY Catholic. I try to go to church as much as possible, but I usually only make it out on holidays. It is rough with two kids because they tend to not sit still and cause a scene...so I avoid the drama all together!
It was important to me to get Lulu baptized as a Catholic...and it was equally as important to get Bubba baptized as Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-89602361400236340212011-09-26T01:00:00.047-04:002011-09-26T01:00:01.964-04:00Lesson #146 - You CAN Do More With Less (Guest Post)I am always in such awe of those who come up with great DIY projects - and then are able to complete them! Tammy is one of those people who can look at something like a small silver trash can and turn it into a beautiful pink receptacle for your pooch's dinner! I wish I could complete even 1/10th of the awesomeness that Tammy has done!!
First of all, I am greatly honored to be asked to share Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-22292066114074168702011-09-25T00:15:00.041-04:002011-09-26T01:14:38.119-04:00(My Award - Kreativ Blogger)Leila at Leila *Mommy* Business Woman surprised me with the Kreativ Blogger Award! Leila is a great writer and has only been blogging for a few weeks...she seems to be getting the hang of things just fine! I am very excited and grateful to Leila for passing this to me!
The rules of the award state: Thank the person who gave you the award, share 7 things about yourself, and give the award to 7Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-76567694525652946292011-09-23T00:15:00.000-04:002011-09-23T00:15:00.056-04:00Lesson #145 - My Mom Is A Sucker...and by sucker, I mean the fruitiest most colorful kind of sucker there is out in candy stores! Oh, and full of sugary goodness...not the Splenda kind, either!
The reason I say this is because ever since Lulu was born, my mom has been wrapped around her little finger - and it is a little finger alright! Lulu could cry or whine as a baby and my mom would jump right up (while I would let her Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-61643925484510712512011-09-22T00:15:00.000-04:002011-09-22T00:15:00.318-04:00Lesson #144 - Pre-Early Education Is A NightmareHoly wow...have any of you done research on school these days?! Not public school - because that is free (thank goodness)...I'm talking about nursery/preschool. Nevermind how HIGH the cost is for some of them (those of you without kids might reconsider having them after seeing these numbers) but the rules are out of control. Here are just a few - from some nationally acclaimed and a few local Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-36535446423019742202011-09-21T00:01:00.011-04:002011-09-21T00:01:00.727-04:00{Wordless Wednesday - Wrastlin' Around}I keep trying to explain to Lulu that she is going to be VERY sorry she ever messed with her Bubba once he gets older...but she doesn't quite understand that yet (sorry for the fuzzy pics, but they were really moving quick!).
Yeah...she is going to be sooooooooo sorry she ever messed with her Bubba!Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-21224516756392997152011-09-20T02:21:00.000-04:002011-09-20T02:21:00.978-04:00Lesson #143 - Some Choices Aren't EasyRecently I was presented with a unique opportunity...to do what?! you ask...to re-enter the workforce, my lovely pupils!!
Now, as much as I love staying home with the kiddos, going to the park to play, walking in the rain, plastering chalk graffiti all over the neighborhood and taking late afternoon naps - it just doesn't pay the bills (which is a total crock, if you ask me)!
Going back toWorking Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-82109347862028272362011-09-20T00:15:00.001-04:002011-09-20T00:15:00.198-04:00{Giveaway} The ZoneFast Weight Loss Program - Retail $179Well, folks - the post you've all been waiting for is finally here!
After 2 weeks on The Zone Diet I have lost a total of 8 (yes, I said EIGHT) pounds! The food tastes awesome and having it already portioned made life so much easier. Between chasing children up the stairs, off the couch and down the hall I could pluck something from the fridge and my meal was almost done. The only things that Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-35335648822546086282011-09-19T00:15:00.001-04:002011-09-22T22:57:51.200-04:00Lesson #142 - Poop Is A Hot Topic (Guest Post)If you've never been over to Jessica's little web space - I highly suggest that you stop over. She is honest, hysterical and straight forward. I mean, how else could anyone make it through the day with all those fellas in the house?!
Hi, I'm Jessica from Boys, toys, chaos, & joys. I am a mom to three boys 3 and under so my days are usually filled with chaos and fun. My blog is a Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-1823691319389689462011-09-19T00:00:00.001-04:002011-09-19T01:15:30.917-04:00{Magical Moments}Call me late to the party, if you will...but at least I'm here, right?!
I am sharing my Magic Moments with Shell:
All ready to talk to mommy...Lulu - 2 days old
Sleeping in his sister's old swing...Bubba - 3 days old
Loving on her Lil Bubba...Christmas Day 2010
Time has gone too fast...Lulu - 26 months; Bubba - 9 months
Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-90265339290442832812011-09-16T12:00:00.003-04:002011-09-17T23:02:24.203-04:00Lesson #141 - Happiness Is A Package On My DoorstepIf you have followed me for any length of time, you know that I am a HUGE fan of Halloween...I mean HUGE people!! Nothing makes me more happy than decorating the casa for Halloween, picking out themed costumes for the entire family and dragging indulging everyone in a trip around the neighborhood to acquire fabulous bits of chocolate covered happiness.
Another thing I am a fan of - getting Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-77347766169536362232011-09-16T03:00:00.015-04:002011-09-16T10:38:49.624-04:00Lesson #140 - A Fresh Coat Of Paint Does WONDERSHedy-ho bloggy buddies (not that any of you are easy, or anything)!!! *cricket, *cricket, *cricket...no, didn't catch the joke. Hmmm...oh well! Your loss - and my comedic awesomeness ;)
SO...
WHAT DO YOU THINK?!?!
My new digs are pretty awesome - aren't they?!?!
I'd love to say that I did it myself...but I am far too blonde to pull of something like this, my friends! No, for a massive Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7055879442336442734.post-72100816834663043842011-09-15T14:00:00.000-04:002011-09-15T14:37:33.608-04:00{Giveaway} Helzberg Pearl EarringsWOW!
Look what happens when I work my a$$ off to comment and blog hop and join every mother loving site as often as I can am not paying attention!
So, I've gotten to 500 (503 to be exact) followers...I'm not sure what you all see in my little old blog - but I LOVE YOU FOR IT!!!
In celebration of all of you - my wonderful bloggy buddies - I am giving away a pair of pearl earrings from Helzberg Working Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02155998078498583440noreply@blogger.com69