tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19300895237138527612024-09-26T19:12:18.011-07:00I'm a mom just like you. Taking it day by day, and using the internet to track the interesting nuggets from my kids. I mean come on, who has time for scrapbooks & baby books anymore?!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13184464773122257450noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930089523713852761.post-14542732876026371322015-04-10T08:00:00.000-07:002015-04-10T08:00:08.686-07:00

Wonder of wonders, I've actually done something in my own room!  Of course, that was last year that I painted two walls, but hey, now I have ART in a GALLERY wall over my bed!  And I have pretty bedding!  It's in the closet because my husband hates that the duvet won't stay put, but hey, I have it! My original inspiration for this room was the large art print that I found on

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Not to be outdone, the two little boys (ha, my youngest is 5 now!) asked for an army/camo/lego room.  Their room has been painted bright yellow since we moved in, and they are so over it!  I wracked my brain trying to figure out how to marry Lego, which is all things bright and garish, and army/camo, which is anything but.  I found some decent bedding online at Walmart.com, and

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It's no secret that I disappear from time to time.  I think we all need a breather once in a while from the pressures we put on ourselves.  I've been ruminating on a few ideas lately, mostly for the boys, since we haven't done a thing for their rooms since we moved into this house 3 years ago.  Over the next few days, I'll share where I'm going with a few of the rooms here, and

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READ THIS! http://www.themilitantbaker.com/2015/01/why-people-hate-tess-munster-and-other.html And THIS: http://www.today.com/health/meet-joni-edelman-mom-5-who-says-im-much-happier-2D80500771# and then, take a few minutes to think about it.  Love it or hate it, both women have very compelling points to make, and I, for one, agree with them.

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Meet Moose! We foster Labrador Retrievers for a local rescue group. After having a number of pups come through our home, when Moose gamboled through the door, we knew he was our very own labradork. We call him a foster failure, but he's a winner in our book!

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I'm BAAAACKK!  And with a no-sew Roman Shade, no less!  Ok, so it's not my finest DIY, but, it's functional and easy to do.  And it was FREE!  I followed a couple of different tutorials out there to get 'er done. Dramasaur's blinds were a mess.  Broken ends, and one side did not go up.  I took them down, and dismantled them according to some of the suggestions I

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Here is another piece I acquired over  a year ago, via Craigslist.  A cute, reproduction Queen Anne style cherry vanity.  Ok, so that's not a picture of the vanity.  BUT, it is the bench that came with it!  Sadly, one of the legs splintered at the bolt point, so it's been relegated to the "Things I need to fix someday" pile.  You get the idea.  Shiny, red,

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We had another Army-themed party last Sunday.  I know.  And another Army cake.  Again, I know.  But, it makes Piggy happy, so I'm happy to do it for him. This party was MUCH more low-key than last year.  We had right at 20 people, which seems to be a sweet-spot for birthdays.  Everyone had a great time swimming, and later, shooting each other with all the different

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Hey there!  I'm finally taking some time to catch things up around here, after being off work for almost a month (that's a whole 'nother post).  I was able to finish up a slew of projects that had been languishing in my garage and giving The Man a twitch. First up, my grandmother's blonde MCM cedar chest.  Now, this chest was given to me back when I was a teenager, to serve as a

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Everyone wants to get out of town one last time before school starts.  In our case, it was out of town and out of the HEAT!  So, we took a quick drive over to San Francisco for a day. We've never taken the boys to the city before, and I wanted to hit the highlights.  So, I made a loose itinerary, and looked up coupons and deals online like it was my job. We headed out around

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A few weeks ago I planned a little day trip for us, up to part of the Gold Country.  I thought it would be fun to get away somewhere close, that none of us had ever been to before. Of course, then Grumpasaur ended up going there for his job the week before.  Spoilsport. Without further ado, here are the photos from our trip to Jamestown, CA, and Railtown 1897. The Drive:

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So, I could start off with yet another apology for going missing.  But in the interest of unpredictability, I won't.  Even though this update should have happened in MAY. I'll tell you though, that planning a 4-day getaway for 5 people that doesn't involve planes or trains, and sticks to a reasonable budget, is not easy! Waay back in February, when we filed those pesky tax thingies, I

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Have you see those new facebook sell/buy/trade groups? I belong to about four of them. 2 weeks ago, I ran across a free antique buffet on a Facebook group. Didn't think I had any hope of being first in line, but I was! This was the type of piece I'd been secretly wishing for, but didn't even pray for, as these don't typically just show up in re-finishable condition where I live.   My

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Well hello there!  It's (once again) been a while.  I was overwhelmed trying to keep up two blogs, work and keep the family in one piece, so, I just didn't blog.  I've decided to ditch the DIY blog, and just keep it all real and right here.  One stop shopping so to speak.  I picked up a set of 4 cane-back dining chairs via craigslist back in the spring.  They've

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I can't believe it's been 3 months since I've posted!  Wait.  Yes I can.  Between holidays, new jobs, school and work, it's been a crazy few months in the Workman house. Grumpasaur started an awesome new job.  His DREAM job.  It was a long, hard road, but we made it, and he's still a bit giddy.  Words cannot describe how proud I am of him!  Prayer and

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Ok, so I'm only 5 weeks behind on my posts.  It's been busy around here, and with the holidays coming up, it's only going to get busier! After we had a couple of weeks to recover from Piggy's party, mom and dad treated us to a weekend up at Bass Lake.  The boys even got presents for Papa's birthday!  Believe it or not, the boys have never been out on the water, and have never been

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Piggy strikes again!  Here a a couple of gems for your Friday reading pleasure. Me, at 2:30 this morning:  (Stanky wakes us with a tummy ache. He's shuttled off to the bathroom and some tums, then back to bed.  I roll over, right into the Pigster. "Where did you come from dude? Piggy: Uh, comed in frum my woom (insert head jiggle here). Duh. This was apparently funny enough to

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It's official, Piggy is 4.  He couldn't quite wrap his brain around the fact that his actual birthday was Friday (yes, Friday the 13th), and his party, Saturday.  He was just happy to have a day of popsicles and party at pre-K, then a huge, chaotic pool party on Saturday! I can't remember (since I've slept since then) if I posted about Stanky's army-themed party back in March. &

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Mom, where's daddy today?He's with the Honor Guard at Pelco for the 9/11 memorial service. Today is 9/11, which is also known as Patriots Day. You are supposed to show your support by wearing red, white and blue to school today.We pulled out of the gate, and the first thing the boys spied was the Humvee across the street in the high school parking lot, surrounded by men in uniform. 'What are

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I did the dishes last night. I KNOW. Shut your mouth before the flies land. Anyway, that's not the point. The point is, I discovered a nasty little surprise this morning when I went to grab a cup from the dishwasher. ANTS. They were all over the inside of the dishwasher. What. The. Shizz people?! How do they even get in there? So I had to spray those nasties dead, and run the dang thing

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I smelled it, yes I did!  That nippy little tang in the air that says 'Fall is on the way'!  It may just be wishful thinking (in fact, I'm sure that's what my family will say).  And after we had a few weeks (a few weeks ago!) of gorgeous 80 degree days and 60 degree nights, oh yeah, I'm looking forward to Fall. The weather here can change at the drop of a hat.  That

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I don't know about you, but around here, we've got 2 weeks until school starts.  And I have both ends of the spectrum when it comes to kids looking forward to a new school year. Drama is all for it.  He can't wait to get back, break in a new teacher and reconnect with his buddies.  And eat second breakfast and two lunches every day.  I swear he's a hobbit. Stanky isn't so

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Ever had a case of TB?  No, not the blood-hacking, life-sucking bacterial infection.  I'm referring to the all-too-common case of Tired Butt.  Which this entire family is currently suffering from. The last two weeks have been complete and utter Cray-Cray.  Seriously.  Set-up for VBS, summer school and work the first week.  (And by set-up, I refer to me letting my

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We've recently had a run-in with some nasty summer bug.  Couple that with the nasty attack that Vacation Bible School gets from satan every year, and it's been a rough couple of weeks. Thankfully, VBS is running pretty smoothly, despite the illness that's been circulating.  I took over the bulk of the registration responsibilities this year, and, I'm pleased to say, it's worked out

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Piggy: Momma! I jusht wealized! Yous alweddy mawwied! And you just did it wif my daddy just like, um tew weekth ago! So. You mawwied. I swear its like talking to the impressive clergy from Princess Bride some days.

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