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Akeelah's Mommy - 12:53am Feb 2, 2012 EST
A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.




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esgf - Feb 13, 2012 9:19 pm (#129 Total: 319)  

Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05)  

Hope the eye doctor went well. Now I go to Panera to get a cookie and wait for my eyes to get back to normal. They probably think I am an addict based on the size of my pupils.

Ladies- When I say basic, I meant it. Turkey meatloaf (Paula Deen has a good one-no butter), pork chops, etc. DH has always done the cooking. He is much more adventuresome but since he took up the laundry when we moved. I was starting to feel a bit bad so I thought I would learn how to cook something besides tortellini (well at least not be terrified in the kitchen). I have always baked so my cooking phobia is a bit weird.

Yay for Elim!

Tomorrow I finish off the root canal. Wish me luck. Bad dentist appt today but good work and an awesome fitness class so it all balances.

Liz- Those classes will be great b/c I know here they are a must for any hire we make. Glad you had a good trip.

Good luck tonight Donna.

TrinitysMommy - Feb 13, 2012 11:51 pm (#130 Total: 319)  

Jadon my 34 weeker, My Angel Trinity 25weeks, miscarriage 6 weeks 12/27/11, Jaxson 32 weeker  

Hello Ladies, hope everyone is been doing okay, Im finally overcoming a horrible resp cold that I have had for over 2 weeks and felt as though I was not going to make it through. Last Friday we were given the news that a very dear friend of our family (although he has been more like family) had passed away on his 71st birthday! He was an amazing man and a deacon at one of the Catholic churches in our town, He would come to the hospital and pray over my FIL when he was in the hospital batteling cancer. He was just a very amazing man and Jadon loved him so much! today was the viewing and it was tough Im not sure how I made it through and really just want to go to sleep! Hope everyone has a great Valentines Day!

Love ya ladies!
Smanatha

Donna S - Feb 14, 2012 12:08 am (#131 Total: 319)  

Mom to Ryley, 26 weeker, Grace and Ethan, full-termers  

Oh Samantha - I'm so sorry for your loss of your friend, and to hear you've been so sick. Feel better, my friend.

Soccer tryouts cancelled for tonight. It's been raining since we got home from school. Relieved - last thing I needed was Grace out in cold (low 50's now), wet, windy weather for two hours.

Root canal - yuck!! Hope it goes well tomorrow.

Angel Love - Feb 14, 2012 3:20 am (#132 Total: 319)  

 

Samantha~ I'm so sorry to hear of your family friend's death. Ugh for the yucky respiratory mess! I'm glad you're on the mend!

Donna~ Yay for no nasty coach and even bigger celebration for the fact that rainy try-outs were cancelled!!!

Anyone else watching The Bachelor this season??? I usually enjoy watching this show and laugh most of the way through at the craziness of the girls and guys involved, but this season is a bit disappointing.....

Let me tell you another hilarious thing.....Valentine's Eve at Walmart in a small town!!!!!! You could not fit another person on the aisle and others were waiting for their turn. I swear, sometimes I need a bench in public just to sit and laugh.

stacyat - Feb 14, 2012 3:49 am (#133 Total: 319)  

Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!  

Donna: Woohoo for the old coach not coming back!!

Ellen: Ugh on the root canal, hope it's as pain free as possible for you!

Samantha: Big hugs!!

Tracy: I've been watching an episode here and there, not too exciting.

Lorena: Where ya at? Hope you're doing well!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICAH MAN!!!! Elim's almost, but kinda sorta is birthday buddy!

SO tired! Maybe I'll be caught up tomorrow? HA! Yeah right.

I leave you with one last picture of my baby before he turns a whole one year old!!

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KHolley - Feb 14, 2012 11:58 am (#134 Total: 319)  

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICAH AND ELIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracy-I am watching this season, nothing too exciting. We all know he's probably going to pick Courtney.

Donna-So glad the old coach is not back. We just made the league move Alex to her old t-ball team because she was put on a team with a crazy coach. I am not going to have her ruined that little!

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope that everyone has a wonderful day!

KHolley - Feb 14, 2012 4:04 pm (#135 Total: 319)  

 

Best story of the day! I am holding a little, tiny, one month old chihuahua at school. I took it from a student that had it in her bra!!!!! I am puppy sitting for the rest of the day until she heads home with it. I did offer to take it if she was not able to care for it!

James SooHoo - Feb 14, 2012 4:16 pm (#136 Total: 319)  

Share Your Story Community Host  

Happy birthday Micah and Elim....and Happy Valentines Day to all of you!

lvazquez - Feb 14, 2012 4:24 pm (#137 Total: 319)  

Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

Happy Valentine's Day everybody! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Micah and Elim! I bet you gals are taking lots of pics of your sweeties.

It's so weird. My state turns 100 years old today! I just hope our Governor can learn to keep her fingers out of people's faces:(

Karri - Feb 14, 2012 6:21 pm (#138 Total: 319)  

Mom to 4 amazing kiddos!  

For the love of all things holy! I forgot how much you ladies can talk. Did we talk this much when I was here?
Wonder how deep my blog is buried. Guess I better go dig it up and clear out the cobwebs.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Donna S - Feb 14, 2012 8:59 pm (#139 Total: 319)  

Mom to Ryley, 26 weeker, Grace and Ethan, full-termers  

Nuh-uh....that is NOT Karri I see lurking in the Cafe. Heaven be praised - we have her back ladies!!!!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day my sweet, sweet friends. Love you all! (that does include you too James!)

Lindsay - lol

Happy Birthday Micah and Elim!! What a fun day. Precious picture Stacy. Squish him for me!

Katie - She really brought a dog to school? A little jealous of you getting to puppy sit all day. We came *this* close to convincing my mom to leave her puppy here after we puppy-sat for a week.

Tracy - Just giggling at the mental picture of that aisle in your WalMart.

OMG - Is it bad that I would have loved to kick two kids out of 4th grade reading group this morning? One is just the class clown and thinks he is totally hilarious and cute too. He's neither - just massively annoying. Another girl is smart but so couldn't give a hoot. She never has her books, never finishes her reading, never does her homework and always has some smart-aleck remarks. Gah! I don't know how you teachers do it.

KHolley - Feb 14, 2012 9:05 pm (#140 Total: 319)  

 

Donna-Yep, I "had" to puppy sit until her mom got here to get the puppy! I feel like you did everyday!

Tracy-I can so see you on one of those outdoor patio sits people watching!

Karri-Who's Karri?!!!! We are so glad you are back!!!!!!!!!!

So, after a super exciting day of puppy sitting, I am heading home to take a quiet Valentine's Day nap!!!!!!

Donna S - Feb 14, 2012 9:13 pm (#141 Total: 319)  

Mom to Ryley, 26 weeker, Grace and Ethan, full-termers  

I am so completely jealous of you getting a nap, Katie. I could so sleep right now but instead I'm headed back to school to help with Ryley's class party. At least Grace isn't going to dance today (still fighting the wonderful cold), and Michael is bringing sushi home for dinner. YUM!!

Arnara - Feb 14, 2012 10:38 pm (#142 Total: 319)  

 

Stacy: Happy Happy Birthday to sweet Elim..... hope he had a great day and a great party..... sending my best wishes to him......

Lindsay: Je vous remercie de vos bons voeux chers ami.... bueno espero qué lo haya escrito bien..... ayer estuve con un diplomático francés aunque nos costó entendernos al final nos entendimos...creo qué tomaré clases de francés........

Lorena

lvazquez - Feb 14, 2012 10:47 pm (#143 Total: 319)  

Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

Lorena: Hey girl! Happy Valentine's Day! Nice to see you in here! It's getting harder and harder to get here. I've been thinking about you and did just today:) Here you are . . .

I had (3) Valentine's parties at three different schools today. I don't want to see another cupcake or cookie for awhile. Barf. I should've just given the teachers Clorox wipes for Valentine's treats:)

Donna: Oooh, fourth grade reading group. You're so nice to volunteer:) I was in my son's 1st grade class today helping out and these young kiddos are so much nicer to work with than the high schoolers. Almost makes me want to go back and get an elementary ed. endorsement . . .

Katie: Hope your nap was good aftet puppy sitting:)

Karri: Hello! From Chicago, right?

Donna S - Feb 14, 2012 10:53 pm (#144 Total: 319)  

Mom to Ryley, 26 weeker, Grace and Ethan, full-termers  

Lorena!!! Good to see you again friend! Happy Valentine's Day!!

One Valentine's class party was more than enough for me. And our kids don't really get any kind of treats - our district is so strict with the nutritional rules. Nothing homemade at all. They do relax the 200 calorie per item limit twice a year. Gone are the days of birthday cupcakes or cookies. So sad. I get it, but honestly....taking all the fun away.

Angel Love - Feb 14, 2012 11:29 pm (#145 Total: 319)  

 

Donna~ Were you in MY classroom earlier??? I swear you just described a few of my kids in my reading group!!! Sorry I missed ya!!

KARRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So good to see you!!! The answer is yes, you did talk this much, but it was easy because you visited daily. I was one of the newbies and couldn't keep up!! I just read and read and read......

Lorena~ Hey you!! Glad to see you back too!

Katie~ Puppy sitting!!! Seriously, I hope you hit the Germ-X after taking that puppy out of her bra!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MICAH AND ELIM!!!!!!!!! TWO OF OUR CUTEST CUTIES!!!!!

Stacy~ Love the pic of Elim with his little teeth shining! So feel the need to hug him now!

Thanks for the Valentine's wishes James!

Ansley gave me two great Valentine's gifts today. (1) When I went to get her up this morning, she was completely dressed and ready and yelled, "Happy Valentine's Day!" (2) A HUGE Payday candy bar with a hug to boot!! (Yep...Payday has no chocolate!) Love that little girl bunches!!

Arnara - Feb 14, 2012 11:40 pm (#146 Total: 319)  

 

LAuren: Happy Birthday also to Micah!!!

Stacy I forgot to mention you Bday decorations are awesome......

Donna: Yes I have been around lurking now and then.....

Tracy: That are great gifts......

have been down these days, last week I didn't even made it to the front door of my house.....blah... not to speak today.....hope everyone is having a great V day......

Valentina came home throwing up..... she did in school and here, she seems fine, I am sure and hope it was all the chocolate some moms and teachers gave her....I am upset since they should have call me..... I think, or let me know..... and yes maybe I am a freak healthy food mom, but my kids throw up with junkies.......

nothing special here, my Dh is traveling out of the country this week, for a week......

hope all of you have great date plans....

Lorena

LilyGrace'sMom - Feb 15, 2012 1:27 am (#147 Total: 319)  

Thinking of Kyle and sending lots of hugs and prayers  

Happy Valentine's Da, y'all! Happy Birthday to Micah!

Jackie G - Feb 15, 2012 2:03 am (#148 Total: 319)  

Mom to a 25 weeker who is now 8 years old and a 38.5 weeker who is now 6  

Ugh... another lousy day here. So fed up with sick kids! Matt went back to school yesterday, has been totally crabby today and Kimmie just got a 102 fever! ARGH! I'm really hoping she just sleeps it off because I'm going to go insane if she's home sick the rest of the week!

Donna - Our school only allows fruits and veggies as snack during the day. but on party days you are allowed one sweet treat - but everyone always blows that out of the water and there is sugar galore! LOL

Happy Belated Birthday to Micah! Can't believe he's two...
And Big Happy 1s birthday to Elim! Can all of these kids stop growing up now?!?

Not much exciting for V-day here. Brian is annoyed that I'm in a bad mood but I wasn't prepared to have another week with a sick child at home and I have tons to do to catch up from LAST week. Seriously, I think I'm going to go bananas shortly.

Donna S - Feb 15, 2012 2:16 am (#149 Total: 319)  

Mom to Ryley, 26 weeker, Grace and Ethan, full-termers  

Jackie - Here's your wine. ugh - hoping Kimmie rebounds quickly.

BecauseofAlaina - Feb 15, 2012 3:28 am (#150 Total: 319)  

mom to Emily (36 weeker)- 8 yo, Alaina (33 weeker)- 5 yo, Matthew (37 weeker)- 3 yo  

  • **MAD LIBS***MAD LIBS***MAD LIBS***MAD LIBS***

    Okay it is that time of year again!!!! Love is in the air. Lets work toether to create a great Valentine mad lib. Remember only 1 word per number and make sure you give me your number so I know which word it goes with.

    1. Adjective
    2. Noun
    3. Adjective
    4. Pleural Noun
    5. Pleural Noun
    6. Adjective
    7. Verb
    8. Pleural Noun
    9. Favorite Candy
    10. Pleural Noun
    11. Verb
    12. Verb
    13. Noun

    Remember have fun with your words and the funnier it will be!!!!

  • Angel Love - Feb 15, 2012 3:43 am (#151 Total: 319)  

     

    1. MAGNIFICENT!!

    Jackie~ Bummer for Kimmie jumping on board the sick ship!! Antibiotics and Motrin will have that girl back to school in 24 hours!!

    Jaclyn~ Happy Valentine's Day to you too! You'd better watch out, you're becoming a "regular" again!!

    Lorena~ Sorry you're feeling bummed out right now and I hope that Miss V. will get over her sickies quickly too. Believe me, if Ansley throws up again, I'm going to move out!

    Karri - Feb 15, 2012 4:52 am (#152 Total: 319)  

    Mom to 4 amazing kiddos!  

    2. James (think I did that right)

    Yep... it's me. And yes, I'm still in Chicago. My heart has always been here.. always... even when I was away.

    If rewriting math goals written by your kid's support teacher (are't they supposed to be good at this?), and compiling your list of questions and concerns (and there are LOTS) is a romantic way to spend your valentine's day then Kirk and I win the prize on that one tonight.
    We did manage to have some wine, and to complete the task uninterrupted so I suppose that counts for something!

    I'm back. It's been a rough year (and 2011 didn't end well either) so it may take me a bit to get back in the swing of things here, but I'm here and ready to go. I've missed Share for so many reasons.

    Akeelah's Mommy - Feb 15, 2012 5:35 am (#153 Total: 319)  

    A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts.  

    Gonna have to catch up tomorrow... but just wanted to pop in and say thanks for all the Birthday wishes for Micah!

    And seriously... Karri and Jac in the cafe... on the same day?!?!? Nooooo way!

    Hugs to everyone! xoxoxoxo

    liz loschinskey - Feb 15, 2012 12:58 pm (#154 Total: 319)  

    I love my kids!  

    Happy Birthday Micah and Elim!!!

    esgf - Feb 15, 2012 1:46 pm (#155 Total: 319)  

    Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05)  

    Happy Belated Birthday to Micah and Elim.

    Had a great Valentine's day and I usually can't say that but...Props to my DH for sitting at the Chinese takeout place while waiting for our order. They underestimated the time by 30min (and there are no chairs). In the mean time Abigail and I watched Sister Act2. That girl loves a musical but she gave me the best gift ever. For the first time ever, Abigail made me a card of her own volition (yes, that is how much she has avoided writing, drawing or using her hands in general) and gave it to me. I think maybe all of the OT, tutoring and confidence boosting is finally paying off. I almost cried.

    Good to see yo Lorena. Hope everything gets better before your DH gets back or it sounds like a long week.

    Gotta get back to work. So behind here (as usual)

    lvazquez - Feb 15, 2012 4:15 pm (#156 Total: 319)  

    Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

    3) French (Nationalities count as adjectives)

    I'm loving that Target commericial! Alouette, gentille alouette, allouette, je te plumerai . . .

    Just found out that my husband was able to snag one of my classes due to my LOA. That's good news. Spoke with my Principal and she made the no job thang official for next Fall (at least at my current school). Putting in the transfer request paperwork as a formality. Looking for something part-time, again. One of these years, I will need to be at least a .8 FTE for retirement purposes.

    Donna S - Feb 15, 2012 4:33 pm (#157 Total: 319)  

    Mom to Ryley, 26 weeker, Grace and Ethan, full-termers  

    4) flowers

    Hugs, Karri. Wine does make it count. Sounds fairly close to our night.

    Lindsay - Good luck on the job hunt.

    Ellen - awwwwww.....sweet.

    Lorena - HUGS!!!

    Yoga day, then PT for me. Praying the rain hits before practices and tryouts are scheduled to start. They both coincide with Ethan's therapy and psych appts. AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!

    Madisons mom - Feb 15, 2012 5:59 pm (#158 Total: 319)  

    proud to be the mom of this little fighter  

    Happy Birthday Micah & Elim!!!!! Love you two cuties xoxo

    Whooo hooo!!!! I see a Karri sighting. Glad to see you girlie!! xoxo

    Katie I saw the pic of that little doggie...he was way to cute.

    Hope you all had a nice Valentines Day!!! Yes I geeked out and instead of making her write cards this year for her class I did the Pinterest lollipop thing....I know...cheesy!! But it was cute.



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