February 2012

I’m posting this in “What’s Cookin’” because I cooked this, but frankly I need to put this website as “My Favorite Things.” Skinnytaste.com is my new favorite hang out when I’m not crock potting. On my conquest to find Gabby friendly foods, I find myself repeatedly looking for foods that are similar to chicken fingers because both my children happen […]

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“I’m going to poop in your diaper.” -Drew’s zinger

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This weekend Mom and Dad had the lovely opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the city for the day and spend the night at a hotel. In the anticipation of an evening out of this nature, I go through many mixed feelings. At first I almost feel as if this type of outing is unnecessary and at this stage there’s […]

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I am about to stand up in my 5th wedding, this one for my friend Katie. Hanging out with Anna (the maid of honor, who is also single) we decided that being a Bridesmaid is really the best. Maybe even better than being the Bride (at least to single guys)! 1. You are all dressed up, hair done, makeup perfect. […]

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I was recently sucked into an article about 7 Secrets of Successful Parenting. As if it were as easy as seven tips. I felt that my non-stop frustration with never understanding the right way to handle my children meant that I must read this article top to bottom. And before I knew it, I was completely sucked into the article […]

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In honor of Superbowl I researched some Gabby-friendly low-fat appetizer options. Needless to say, it was a difficult conquest. Fortunately I landed back at my favorite place, Crock Pot Girl. This recipe was easy to make, low fat and stocked full of protein. In a world of cheesy dips, high in carbohydrates and low in nutritional value, this recipe seemed […]

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I didn’t have a strong male influence in my life so when I was first told I was having a boy I was excited but was really unsure with what you do with a boy. Fortunately Drew has educated me as we’ve gone. I am now aware of sports players I never knew existed. In some ways I’m more comfortable […]

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I struggled for quite some time about what Drew was going to do for camp. You may remember Camp Mom where I explained my frustration with camp plans in October. One of my largest concerns with big boy camp was the pool aspect of camp. I have not been quiet about Drew’s inability (at times) to effectively listen to instructors. […]

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I love lists…and a Top 10 list at that. So here is my Top 10 List of why being a singleton rocks. Now keep in mind, some of these could also be the worst part of being single…depending on my mood… 10. Hogging the covers 9. Dancing like mad to “All the Single Ladies” (maybe even on top of the […]

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