Mona's Milestones

The Giving Tree

2011-12-22T17:52:00.001-05:00

While in elementary school, a teacher read us this book. It really didn’t mean much to me at the time. I really only remember the pictures. Years later I would read this book to my boys. I’m sure it didn’t mean much to them either. As they went on and on asking for this or that, I would remind them of the book and how I am now only a stump and need time to recoup. They would roll their eyes and

Better Times

2011-11-02T13:15:00.002-04:00

Mom, Things weren’t always awful. I do admire you for many things. We grew up poor. Didn’t have two nickels to rub together. We were always clean. Our hair washed and brushed. Although we never had name brand cloths, they were always clean. Our shoes were always clean. Our teeth brushed. We always had coats, hats and gloves. You kept our home clean. It was more than clean. I dare anyone to

You Just Never Know

2011-11-01T14:10:00.003-04:00

Dear Mom, It feels weird to me to say “Mom”. It’s been so long since I’ve said “Mom”. I was angry for a long time. Angry that you didn’t put us first in your life. It was always your own wants, your own needs, your abusive husband, your need to drink and act a fool with your sister. I’m so sick of the excuse that you were a young mom. Here’s a newsflash for you, I was the same age as you when

Saturday Suggestions - July 23rd (Late Post)

2011-07-23T17:20:00.000-04:00

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Estrogen Flare Up

2011-07-22T18:14:00.000-04:00

Warning, full on rant ahead…. I feel as if someone is stabbing my uterus and bleeding like it too. This heat is keeping me inside so Gman is off to make the dreaded purchase. I also requested a KitKat and bag (yes a bag) of Dove Milk Chocolate Promises. Last night he heard me laughing and said he was glad I was out of my bad mood. C thinks I’m making excuses to eat chocolate. I let the

Friday Hops

2011-07-22T00:51:00.000-04:00

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Living with Pain

2011-07-21T20:46:00.000-04:00

I get migraines. Only someone living with pain can understand all that is packed in that small sentence. Life doesn’t stop for pain and sometimes it feels that you’re always hurting. Even when you don’t tell people (mostly because you’re sick of it); you still wear the face of great discomfort. I have many migraine triggers. Heat, humidity, and change in weather make the top of that list. That

Thursday Hops

2011-07-21T00:07:00.001-04:00

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Excessive Heat Warning

2011-07-20T18:52:00.000-04:00

It’s been crazy HOT here in Michigan with dangerous heat and humidity. It’s been in the 90’s all week. We are actually under an excessive heat warning until 8PM on Friday night. Today and tomorrow it is supposed to be the highest with the heat and humidity feeling as if it's 105-110, according to our weather guy. Here's how we've kept oursleves cool in the past and present; most times with A/C

Wednesday Hops

2011-07-20T09:13:00.001-04:00

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It's Not So Bad

2011-07-19T20:05:00.000-04:00

There will be times in your life that you may not want advice but you should get it - especially when making BIG moves (moving, marriage, career, major purchases, etc). Lay down your pride, research and get advice. Get advice from friends. Bounce ideas off co-workers. Get online and research. Seeking or getting opinions doesn’t mean you have to take it. It means you’re being smart, sorting out

Tuesday Hops

2011-07-19T02:09:00.000-04:00

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Why the Invite?

2011-07-18T18:10:00.000-04:00

Our oldest M graduated high school (valedictorian – sorry, had to brag) at 17. He wanted to move out immediately but I told him I didn’t think anyone would/could rent to a 17 yo. I also wanted him to stay home, concentrate on freshman year and save money. Last fall he got his wish and moved into student housing. He is now 19 and will be starting his junior year of college in the fall. (He’s in

Monday Hops

2011-07-18T00:57:00.000-04:00

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Is This What Happens When You Age?

2011-07-17T01:30:00.001-04:00

Have you seen the commercials for the Toyota Venza? I think they're pretty funny. One is with a girl who set up her parents up on Facebook. They only have 19 friends and she has over 600. She feels bad for them. She's at home on Facebook and they are out living it up in their Toyota Venza. The second (below) is about a college guy who comes to live back home. He has to make his own meal

Saturday Suggestions - July 16th

2011-07-16T11:41:00.001-04:00

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Fun Friday Hops

2011-07-15T02:06:00.000-04:00

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Everyone Does It

2011-07-14T08:24:00.002-04:00

A few years ago, I worked with a woman who would always say, “I never lie”. That in itself is the biggest lie. She said it often. I was annoyed each and every time. Everyone lies. Everyone. Someone close to you is ill or you’re ill, someone asks you how you’re doing and you say… “Fine”. LIE. You have diarrhea and can’t make it into work. Do you really tell them you have diarrhea? No? Lie.

I Lied - part 2

2011-07-13T02:15:00.000-04:00

So the same day as the graduation party, a friend from work was having a party to mark the end of another school year. It was supposed to be a time to relax. Again, I didn't go, couldn’t do it… my phobia, mess with Gman and my achy heart as I miss the past. I just can’t handle these feelings of…emptiness. I didn’t want to call my friend and bring her down before her party so I sent her a

I Lied - part 1

2011-07-12T09:07:00.005-04:00

Yes, unfortunately there will be a “part 2”… but for now… Last month, my niece was having her graduation party. She lives 2 hours north of here and I haven’t seen her in awhile. Party day came and I couldn’t do it. Partly because of my phobia and partly because of recent problems with Gman – it was his sister’s daughter who graduated – I hate being fake and phony – I won’t do it. I didn’t want

I Miss It All

2011-07-11T16:27:00.000-04:00

I can’t help it. I miss them. I miss them asking me to please read them “just one more book”. I miss the “tent” blankets that filled up the living room and stood there for days. I miss the boys bringing their mattresses into the living room and having a movie marathon…blankets, pillows, popcorn, staying up until their little eyes shut fast asleep. I miss playing little games with them… diner – I

Who's Winning?

2011-07-10T23:56:00.000-04:00

I've dreamt of the winning lotto ticket ending up in my hands. Have you? Just think about that for a sec. Wouldn't it be great? Would you steal for it? Would I steal for it? Nope. Well, I don't think I would. Sunday night on Dateline NBC, Chris Hansen did another report on dishonest store clerks who keep winning lotto tickets. The investigator would ask the clerk if their ticket was a

Saturday Suggestions - July 9th

2011-07-09T01:45:00.001-04:00

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Blogoversary

2011-07-08T20:08:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow Mona’s Milestones will be two years old! It’s been through many changes: domain change from blogspot, name change from More Milestones. New name, new design but still where I go to lay out my rants and tears. Blogging has been the best therapy. It’s helped me through the loss of my Doberman, Payton. It’s been with me through the ups and downs… and ups... of weight loss; the ups and

Friday Hops

2011-07-08T00:12:00.002-04:00

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