tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367430632024-03-14T07:10:20.723-04:00The second tale of two mamasThis is the second of our websites that depicts the going ons of two mothers raising a 3 year old daughter and a newborn daughter. Specificially, this is Shawna's personal website which discusses her daily activities and life as a stay at home mom!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.comBlogger1670125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-89711854616224183222014-02-11T15:06:00.001-05:002014-02-11T15:06:50.460-05:00Toot your own horn.<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">When I was in junior high school I played the flute. It wasn't the instrument I wanted. When we were testing instruments I was dying to learn the saxophone or drums. Instead, I was told I had a flutist mouth and was given the flute. </b><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">I saw a <a href="http://www.wwbw.com/Flute---Piccolo-Cases---Gig-Bags-Cases---Gig-Bags-for-Woodwinds.wwbw">b foot flute case at WWBW</a> the other day and it was so tiny and cute! Made me think about getting my old flute and seeing if I remember anything!</b>Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-3272206203642800322014-02-11T15:04:00.001-05:002014-02-11T15:04:46.117-05:00Reconnected and it feels so good...So when I had my pacemaker replaced I got hooked up with a handful of percoset. That medication can make you do crazy things. And wouldn't you know I did. <br />
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I reached out to my grandmother that I haven't talked to since I told her I was gay! That was nearly 9 years ago. <br />
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She was very loving on the phone and wanted to hear about myself and my kids. No talk of Margot or my significant other. That's alright though.<br />
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Yesterday, I went to the mailbox to find that she had sent my kids amazing valentine's day gifts. It was heartwarming and quite honestly made me really miss having family that cared.<br />
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I'm glad I reached out to her --- even if it wasn't under the best of circumstances. Maybe some day my kids will get to meet her too.Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-51066847832639441522014-01-06T12:52:00.003-05:002014-01-06T12:52:52.399-05:00Come on weekend!Friday I will be taking the girls to the hockey game in Erie, PA. We are renting a hotel and will attend Friday and Saturdays game. I'm so excited because not only are these going to be good games but Emmy will get to see her big sister on the CU hockey team play! She's been hurt most of the season. Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-82144591019586951472013-12-12T21:35:00.000-05:002013-12-12T21:35:18.273-05:00Boom chicka boom boom!I love karaoke! In fact, it's been years since we had a good dance/sing party! <br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">Let the good times roll. Nothing says a great party like karaoke!!</b>Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-5186004615419649382013-12-12T21:32:00.002-05:002013-12-12T21:32:41.663-05:00Busy and busty...Our life has been CRAZY!! The holidays have really crept up on us and I can't believe that it's 2 weeks away from Christmas!<br />
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Graem has been busy with soccer. Emmy is quite the hockey star. Keane is running all over the place. WE are all trying to keep him out of trouble!<br />
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I plan on taking the kids to the aquarium Friday and then the girls to the Cornell vs. Harvard Women's Hockey game Friday night. I think they will have a great time!<br />
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Saturday I'm meeting up with a friend and we are going to hit the zoo! <br />
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Sunday will be a travel day and we'll hopefully be ready for work and school Monday morning. Doubtful. Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-76621599746791305922013-09-24T10:51:00.004-04:002013-09-24T10:51:58.965-04:00Yep, I'm alive. It has been a long time since I've posted on this blog. What can I say...I suck.<br />
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Anyway, I'm trying to check in more often. This used to be a great way to keep track of the kids milestones and with us being so busy with three kids and going back to work - I'm afraid Emmy and Keane won't have much!<br />
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In other news - We have booked our tickets to go to Disney World!!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-76630423497374694852013-04-30T08:10:00.000-04:002013-04-30T08:10:36.966-04:00Sweet tea!We just got back from North Carolina and my favorite part (aside from seeing relatives) is the sweet tea!! I was told that you have to buy Luzianne tea and then mix the sugar in when it's still hot. I've never done <b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://www.cw-usa.com/tea-brewing.html">tea brewing</a> so this concept is still new to me.</b><br />
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I have enrolled the kids in three camps this summer and Keane is due to start daycare in the fall. I'm excited for him ... but also ready to go back to work. <br />
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<br />Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-45164177190094578602013-04-10T09:40:00.001-04:002013-04-10T09:40:27.958-04:00Keep an eye out...We keep getting notices of a predator that keeps trolling our area and asking kids to approach the car. We have had the conversation with the kids about saying "no". However, I'm know how kids are and ours are super friendly. I need to make sure they are protected and stay safe.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">I looked up <a href="http://www.safetygirl.com/">where can you buy pepper spray</a> and it's harder than you think! I couldn't find a place locally so I had to purchase some online. </b>Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-26524178999075277282013-04-10T09:38:00.000-04:002013-04-10T09:38:19.576-04:00Almost done...I painted the kitchen and dining room. Tonight we are going to do the backsplash tile. We weregoing to go with glass tile but instead we decided to do stainless steel. I think it will be really nice once we finally have it done!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-43945834245376016262013-03-28T08:09:00.002-04:002013-03-28T08:09:48.810-04:00It's sneaking up on us....We have our house rented out for CU graduation and a wedding in July. We know for the graduation we will head to Michigan and visit my cousins and Aunt and Uncle. We are still trying to figure out the July date.<br />
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We have so much to do before then!<br />
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We have to:<br />
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Paint the kitchen/dining room. I plan on tackling that this weekend with the help of a few friends. Hopefully, it won't be too bad and we can nail it out in a Saturday.<br />
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Install glass tile backsplash.<br />
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Install undercabinet lighting<br />
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Clean basement room<br />
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Fix plumbing<br />
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And then the hardest is to get everything absolutely perfect for the guests! We hire the housekeeper to come out and clean - but for $1,000/night I have to make sure it looks and feels good!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-19784963847456300542013-03-28T08:02:00.001-04:002013-03-28T08:02:22.510-04:00Smokin'When I was in college - I smoked. I didn't smoke a ton but it was enjoyable for me. Typically, I would do it socially. The thing is, every time I smoked the next day I would feel awful and I hated the way my mouth felt. <br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">When we went to London to visit the boys I had to try a Cuban cigar. It was fun. However, cigars aren't my thing and I can't imagine it being a habit. </b><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">One of my friends is hooked on <a href="http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/perdomo+patriarch+cigars">perdomo</a> cigars! They can be hard to find and he has to have them shipped in.</b><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">Glad that my addiction is food and I can just go to the nearby restaurant to get my fix!</b>Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-76353203813765317382013-03-28T08:00:00.000-04:002013-03-28T08:00:03.425-04:00Back to the grind...I've been back in town from my California trip for a week and a half now. It was so much fun and I'm already thinking about doing it again next year. It was incredible to travel by myself and have a little peace and quiet. There's alsosomething about not being needed every minute of overy day to wipe ass, pick up toys, or do laundry. <br />
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Margot was home with the kids and they did really good. Keane started to have a hard time the last day and delays at the airport made me think that I might never get home!<br />
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Anyway, I'm back in the saddle and feel pretty good.Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-46332746320880499642013-03-04T08:19:00.004-05:002013-03-04T08:19:58.561-05:00This summer...I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do with Graem and Emmy this summer. I know that we'll probably try to go on vacation but also I want to put them in a few weeks of summer camp. <br />
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Of course, it's all just time and money. I wish we had more of both!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-39425033557568379362013-03-04T08:18:00.002-05:002013-03-04T08:18:33.120-05:00Plumbing issues...This past week we have had some major plumbing issues. The plumber came out last week and we are looking at replacing all sewage pipes with PVC. We need to go up to 3" and he needs to reconfigure the pipes too. So much for having extra money after our tax refund?<br />
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I've seen <b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://www.reidsupply.com/results.aspx?cls=0&st=straight+line+action+clamp">straight line action clamps</a> that would have been helpful yesterday when Margot climbed on the roof in the middle of a snow storm!!</b>Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-65923652704309861042013-03-04T08:16:00.001-05:002013-03-04T08:16:31.442-05:00Dr. Phil. Okay, I admit it... I tape Dr.Phil and it's smutty and then Dr. Phil tries to make it seem like he's holier than JC. He gets right in there and then sets everyone straight!<br />
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The hard thing is... I can't watch it around the kids! They have a good idea of what he's saying and half ot he shows are of poorly behaved kids. God knows, I don't want them picking up bad behaviors!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-7367526817108318272013-02-20T08:55:00.003-05:002013-02-20T08:55:38.072-05:00NamasteWhen Emmy was a baby I did a mom and baby yoga class. It was actually really nice and I was able to meet some nice mamas and babies in our area. I would consider doing something like that with Keane but I just haven't been able to get my act together!<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">I have looked at mats and <a href="http://www.yogadirect.com/">wholesale yoga supplies</a> online and it wouldn't be that hard to do more yoga at home either. </b>Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-47802409766394021752013-02-20T08:53:00.003-05:002013-02-20T08:53:55.635-05:00Can't wait...In 23 days I will be in Los Angeles with my friends! I'm so excited. However, there's a part of me that's scared to leave my family. I'm going to miss the kids terribly and I have never left them. I know they'll be fine - but still...I wish they could go with me. Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-72592183202944602602013-02-05T09:47:00.001-05:002013-02-05T09:47:56.585-05:00I wasn't there!I just started reading some of the back issues of Time Magazine this morning at the doctor's office. Before I looked at the date I saw an article about <b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://www.macroaxis.com/invest/manager/GOLF--Martin_Hanaka">marty hanaka</a>. I read it for two minutes and then I got called away.</b><br />
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I plan on pumping the whole time I'm away and I hope that my milk stays around!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-31257163372095651862013-01-21T15:57:00.000-05:002013-01-21T15:57:19.826-05:00DinnerI've been trying to make some good home made meals. I let M and the kids pick out what they want for the upcoming week and I go out and get all of the ingredients that I will need for the upcoming week. Typically, a meal ends up easily costing more than it would for us to go out to eat at a restaurant!! <br />
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Tonight we are having meat loaf and rice. It's gooooood stuff.Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-8569029235433884042013-01-21T15:53:00.002-05:002013-01-21T15:53:43.100-05:00Old fart.Well, it's happened. Another year. I'm 36 years old. Damn, that's old. I remember I was 14 or so when my parents were my age. I thought they were so old.<br />
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And to think that I have a one year old?! <br />
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I had a pretty good birthday. It was somewhat upsetting that M didn't do anything to plan for my birthday. I got a card. We are broke from Christmas. I was also afraid that my father had forgotten my birthday. So that evening I was on the edge of tears. <br />
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Then I get the call/message and email. It made me feel better. Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-51826625975311896632013-01-14T09:00:00.000-05:002013-01-14T09:00:04.976-05:00The best.The one thing I'm a snob about is getting the kids good winter gear. My kids spend so much of the winter days outside that they need to stay warm. Typically, I shop online and try to pick up good deals on the best brands. My favorite is <b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://www.rockcreek.com/patagonia-kids-clothing.rc">patagonia kids</a>. </b><div>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 11px;">I just got my Patagonia R2 Jacket in the mail the other day and it's so warm and fuzzy! I don't want to take it off!</b></div>
Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36743063.post-59009068017733553822013-01-14T08:58:00.001-05:002013-01-14T08:58:09.351-05:00Making money....These days I've been looking for ways that I can bring in just a little extra money. It's hard because you get to a point where if you work you lose money because you're paying out so much in daycare!!! Then there's the aspect that I really don't want to work because I have three kids that I want to be home for.<br />
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I wish I could just pick up a little part time job that would let me bring Keane to and/or would pay good enough where I could work a few hours a week and not feel guilty about getting a babysitter!Two Mamashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859688484145684024noreply@blogger.com0