tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-101233592026-01-15T18:49:24.634-06:00Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.comBlogger733125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-85292018414548420152008-11-15T16:50:00.002-06:002008-11-15T17:01:11.977-06:00

At long last, I've made the leap to a new blog and I've "come out of the blogging closet" somewhat finally and put my real name and photo out there. I still have some old posts from here to pull over for my archives and another menu category to add, but I will start posting to the new blog now.I hope you'll take a look and comment with what you think or email me at the new site--I love feedback!

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-69766248561263933772008-11-07T08:24:00.007-06:002008-11-07T13:11:54.005-06:00

So, before we last spoke, MomCat was explaining to you how difficult her son's tackle football season had been for the whole family, but also how in many ways she'd seen her son toughen up and mature from the experience. And, while she still didn't feel like she meshed completely with the overly-intense football moms on his squad, she was starting to feel a little more "with it" at least.Well,

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Two of my favorite bloggers have been holding these monthly Perfect Post Awards for several years now. It's a great way to tell someone that something they wrote really was great, be it funny or moving or whatever. Well, Lindsay and Kimberly are about to retire the awards at the end of this year, but there's still enough time to recognize a few more people.Another blogger I've followed for

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-43140430431760467492008-11-01T16:43:00.004-05:002008-11-01T19:57:53.469-05:00

I've made no secret of my difficulty of getting into my son's first season of tackle football. I gave in and let him play a year earlier than I swore I would ever let him. He is typically one of the tallest boys in his grade, and in this league he is the youngest and next-to-smallest player on the field. He's playing with and against kids who have a good 25-30 pounds on his small 68-pound

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-51079381089821385052008-10-28T00:48:00.003-05:002008-10-28T00:54:30.175-05:00

OK, it has been a seriously busy bee-otch-with-a-capital-B kind of a week here, people. Hence the lack of postage as of late. So, you get bullets. Deal.The good news (Read--look at me. I'm an optimist. Wheee!):I finally got a work project from the consulting guru in the sky. Money, money, money--come to Mama! Cha-ching!I managed to go to a pretty darn fun and definitely fancy costume party this

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-17332440950980725332008-10-23T19:56:00.002-05:002008-10-23T20:09:15.233-05:00

Sometime days you only have time to chirp away on Twitter all day and can't get it together enough to form a blog post. So, what do you do?Why you just post a list of your tweets for the day to A>establish that you do have actual THOUGHTS during the day, but B>simultaneous prove that you might, in fact, be certifiably insane for those thoughts.For example, here's where my mind wandered today--for

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-60800802875329854842008-10-20T09:49:00.003-05:002008-10-20T10:10:26.576-05:00

I've gone through periods on this blog where I imagine reading got downright depressing. I've had a lot of struggles over the past few years in dealing with my health condition(s) and trying to come to grips with some things. I suspect I have had some depression, that I've tried to battle as best I can, actually.Today, may be one of those posts, but it is also one that I'd love to hear back from

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-20332853611402318322008-10-19T17:55:00.003-05:002008-10-19T18:23:17.316-05:00

And, I have nothing monumental to say...so, thanks to the lovely Nicole at Sitting Still, I think I'll post my latest workout downloads that I'm digging lately...just to share the good tunage. I always end up downloading some old stuff I've heard on the radio randomly as much as I do new songs.Hot new stuff:So What - PinkHot and Cold - Katy Perry (LOVING IT! If you have the CD, let me know if

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I have nothing witty or provocative to share with you today. Only this observation--some bloggers have ALL the luck!To stumble across such a gem in a thrift store is absolute blogging gold! Gold, I tell you! I am so envious and so entertained all at the same time!Enjoy this chuckle, courtesy of Sweet Juniper. (Y'all be sure to click on the link so you can see the hilarious captions added now, ya'

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I've been bad about updating this week, but I wanted to give you a teaser to some changes coming soon. Because of some opportunities that have come my way, you will find a couple new venues for my writing popping up soon. OK, one isn't really writing, but it is that more public opportunity that has me in the process of possibly "outing" myself in blogland.What I have not yet decided is if I will

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-4680765720487720802008-10-12T13:23:00.004-05:002008-10-12T14:03:36.669-05:00

This weekend we embarked upon another Cub Scout camp out. Growing up in rural Texas and as the granddaughter of a cattle rancher, I consider myself kind of "country," but not a full-fledged redneck. But, oddly, even though I'm a sporty gal, I never camped growing up. And, I find I'm still getting used to it.The trip was great and the weather was idea. Mosquitoes were bad, but that's to be

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-80485340098673617122008-10-07T17:57:00.003-05:002008-10-07T18:02:59.947-05:00

I took a big step today, towards reaching my long-term goals of better health. My diabetes doctor is holding a weight loss program for the next six months. For a small deposit fee, I will join a group with the goal of losing at least 10 percent of our body weight in 6 months. Before we even begin, I will consult with a dietitian, have my resting metabolic rate measured, have a full body scan of

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-78571232276335793322008-10-06T14:48:00.002-05:002008-10-06T14:54:01.479-05:00

Today, I missed all kinds of info because I was entertained at marvelling over our PTO events coordinator who has yet to appear at a meeting or any volunteer/school event in anything less than 3-inch spiked high heels complete with flawless and full make-up and usually short shorts or a short skirt. Seriously, 3-inch heels, people? I can't wear those even for special occasions, but traipsing

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Tonight unfolded into an interesting mix of heartache and a little bit of glory all at the same time. My son's little friend who was in the horrible accident came home yesterday--earlier than most of us expected he would. The kids on our street had planned to greet him with signs and cheering welcome home.This little boy has suffered massive injuries to his face and has a long way to go in terms

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-70890353436154002812008-10-01T11:27:00.005-05:002008-10-01T12:57:55.823-05:00

Wanted: DFW for the CMCDrama-Free Woman to engage in friendship with a Crazy MomCat who has grown tired of her gender’s ability to turn on itself and tear itself down. Must be loyal, fun, and trustworthy. Looking for a candidate who has enough self-confidence to manage her own life most of the time without assistance, and who avoids meddling in the lives of others unless invited. Lover of Tex-Mex

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-91411423219059348732008-09-30T08:21:00.001-05:002008-09-30T08:23:40.247-05:00

I could have written this one a few years ago...and maybe even still today. If you've ever wondered what the occupation of stay-at-home-mom is REALLY like, start by reading this!

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-71058553197787533652008-09-29T10:05:00.002-05:002008-09-29T10:15:52.214-05:00

So, in the wake of Ike and this tragedy on our street, I've felt a wave of emotion and love for my neighbors like I haven't ever experienced. There are some people on our street who really come through in a time of need and we've see real friendship all around us. And, it has been wonderful. Truly, I have been very touched and feel so proud to live where I do.But, I'm also seeing a bit of a

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-30692331818759439832008-09-27T22:54:00.003-05:002008-09-27T23:16:32.547-05:00

I don't even know how to start this one. It's been a jarring and difficult day here. The morning started off nice enough. I got to sleep past 8, which hasn't happened in several weeks with having house guests and our little hurricane fun.We'd gone outside to work in the yard when a neighbor ran across the street to tell me the news. Our neighbor's son and his wife were in a very serious car

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-46385918997951704562008-09-27T12:38:00.002-05:002008-09-27T12:40:34.185-05:00

We just found out that a neighbor friend and her son were in a bad car accident and her little boy was lifelighted downtown to the medical center. All we have heard is that there were head injuries, but that he was able to talk as they took him in for tests. This boy is very small for his age and took the brunt of the blow from the F150 truck that plowed into them.I feel sick to my stomach.

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-48174329247765974672008-09-26T08:01:00.003-05:002008-09-26T08:12:20.862-05:00

Last Sunday, my fourth toe on my left foot suffered a casualty when I rammed it into a chunk of concrete as I was carrying my groceries to the back of my car. And, when it hit, I knew it was broken. Why? Because if you know me at all, you know this toe stubbing thing isn't new. It is not uncommon for me to break a toe per year, or more. Such is the life of a klutz who enjoys toeless shoes, I

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-42912916742874522632008-09-25T22:45:00.006-05:002008-09-25T23:07:44.535-05:00

If you have kids in the 8- to 12-year-old range, chances are you're well-versed in the sitcom ways of Zack and Cody, Hannah Montana, or The Wizards of Waverly Place. Thankfully, I have a son who is nine and so I've missed the whole Hannah Montana craze entirely. But, Zack and Cody graces our TV several times a week and I've even managed to giggle a few times at it. My son recently discovered a

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-41444201670362852522008-09-23T11:18:00.003-05:002008-09-23T11:37:16.179-05:00

What do you do when you're cooped up in a house with double the family you normally have and no TV? Well, puzzles and jelly-making filled some of our time, but--thanks to Ike--a lot of our evenings have been spent watching DVDs. That blue and gold movie store has been like a good friend to me lately. So, in case you plan to rent one or two, I thought I'd share my 1-sentence review of a lot of

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-68211816874141223562008-09-17T14:36:00.003-05:002008-09-17T19:15:35.569-05:00

Through the whole hurricane and aftermath, I've felt this big wave of gratefulness. I feel very lucky that we just had no power for a short time, that our water is safe and we had only minor storm damage. The wind gusts took a 4x6 patch of shingles off our roof and we had a lot of water leaking in our house, but only in the entryway and one room. The roof is already fixed. The other fixes will

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-44172424668891753162008-09-15T22:51:00.002-05:002008-09-15T22:55:33.356-05:00

Hurricane Ike's come and gone and all it has left me with is a very large hole in my roof, water damage on my ceiling and on my newly painted dining room walls, a house full of stir-crazy people who must stay with us, a lot of marital stress, and possibly 2-3 more pounds on my already maxed out body.I could tell some tales of woe about now and complain, or at least update you fully. But, quite

Crazy MomCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383009402644406924noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10123359.post-41300038418844528682008-09-12T16:07:00.004-05:002008-09-12T16:20:39.481-05:00

I've never liked the name Ike. I mean, Ike? It reminds me of Ike Turner and who likes that guy really? Well, we are far from the coast in my area, but close enough to get the "dirty side" of Hurricane Ike. Thankfully, we did get my mother-in-law to come and stay at our house. But, in watching the coverage of Galveston and Kemah already--before this storm even hits, I felt a little emotional today

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