tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post6810466993064566146..comments2023-11-03T06:44:41.540-04:00Comments on Wednesday whining: Fall is upon us....Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-68895956950114962462011-09-30T10:53:16.594-04:002011-09-30T10:53:16.594-04:00AW: My husband and son discovered this video on Yo...AW: My husband and son discovered <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBjLW5_dGAM" rel="nofollow">this video on YouTube</a>.<br /><br />My son was agape, he now has something to aspire to.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-34873583456980707562011-09-29T22:03:21.105-04:002011-09-29T22:03:21.105-04:00rain rain rain rain rain... rain. And wind. Yuck...rain rain rain rain rain... rain. And wind. Yuck. I just let my 3 year old play in a puddle until he was drenched anc cold because I simply could not stand staying in the house any longer. <br /><br />Also, I know it won't happen - it's been well over a year since it has without a long car drive - but could that boy take a nap for me tomorrow? Please?JenRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844348549568420529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-7726990672607721472011-09-29T22:00:14.899-04:002011-09-29T22:00:14.899-04:00KLee, I am SO with you on the sweaty, icky, sticky...KLee, I am SO with you on the sweaty, icky, sticky, HOT mess. I don't really like winter, but I am done with summer. Cold front tomorrow is supposed to drop the high temp to 89. We are thrilled. That is a sad state of affairs.esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-12338108512079071012011-09-29T21:44:36.013-04:002011-09-29T21:44:36.013-04:00Ditto KLee. I wish I felt more energized by the wh...Ditto KLee. I wish I felt more energized by the whole fall season. Instead I slog through the days (prestnly in less/no pain, thankfully) - but I slog nonetheless. <br /><br />Also, you are my scouting hero. The girls are so fortunate to have such a committed and wonderful leader.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-59972624177749820102011-09-29T19:12:17.864-04:002011-09-29T19:12:17.864-04:00I think we're all just in the doldrums. Is th...I think we're all just in the doldrums. Is there anyone alive who's not feeling sort of "blah" right now? And if there is, can we cluestick them?<br /><br />I'm just coming home wiped out every day. Running around after 22 four-year olds used to not be this physically draining! Plus, I had my first meeting with my new Girl Scouts today, so I worked a full day, and then KLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432371404842970536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-86769064878742162172011-09-29T18:36:04.821-04:002011-09-29T18:36:04.821-04:00keep whining! oh, pixies, today has just been ful...keep whining! oh, pixies, today has just been full of train-wreck prevention, check-ins, long sessions of scoping next steps, blah blah.<br /><br />and my doc just called about a blood pressure check. woo. hoo.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-37379591209903032952011-09-29T09:57:58.853-04:002011-09-29T09:57:58.853-04:00(((Genevieve)))
(((Sarah)))
Sarah, I'm still...(((Genevieve)))<br />(((Sarah))) <br /><br />Sarah, I'm still struggling with the gluten-free thing, but there are lots of websites with recipes. Sure, some of them end up tasting like cardboard, but most are very good. It's tough, but hopefully some popular favourites will help a little.<br /><br />Thanks KLee - yup, the Dward. I like it! <br /><br />Kathy - yes, there is post-vacay let Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-10217983181694357352011-09-28T22:23:23.869-04:002011-09-28T22:23:23.869-04:00NL, I'm having the same issue, post-breastfeed...NL, I'm having the same issue, post-breastfeeding. Dang, but that extra 600 calories a day was nice. Unless, you know, it's that all my pants are shrinking at the same rate.<br /><br />KLee, I think you're a genius!esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-74658205429102845622011-09-28T19:58:50.962-04:002011-09-28T19:58:50.962-04:00No, Sue, I think with your "dward", you ...No, Sue, I think with your "dward", you were combining "dwarf" and "award", so that can be our new category: Multiple whines happening at the same time -- the Dward. :)KLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432371404842970536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-34463685282899994332011-09-28T16:43:54.834-04:002011-09-28T16:43:54.834-04:00((( genevieve ))) glad you are feeling better and...((( genevieve ))) glad you are feeling better and getting out! sending a virtual no-slip shower mat. best for recovery of ze foot.<br /><br />NL -- i think our family motto is "crumbs have no calories." we apparently have a broad definition of crumbs. ;)kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-12831658727155712472011-09-28T16:00:33.012-04:002011-09-28T16:00:33.012-04:00(((Genevieve)))
Good Rosh Hashanah!(((Genevieve)))<br /><br />Good Rosh Hashanah!Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-62196175632622916942011-09-28T15:25:40.459-04:002011-09-28T15:25:40.459-04:00Also, wishing everyone a sweet Rosh Hashanah!
--Ne...Also, wishing everyone a sweet Rosh Hashanah!<br />--Neighbor LadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-69600165912937594702011-09-28T15:24:41.458-04:002011-09-28T15:24:41.458-04:00((Genevieve))
((Sarah))
W: after a couple years o...((Genevieve))<br />((Sarah))<br /><br />W: after a couple years of my own weird stomach stuff and lactose intolerant dietary changes, and unintended weight loss, I have discovered that I am unexpectedly gaining weight now. Guess the whole losing weight without trying was too good to last once I discovered it was apparently (knock wood) due to dietary changes and nothing more sinister. Now, my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-63535517895404426912011-09-28T14:00:50.283-04:002011-09-28T14:00:50.283-04:00Sorry that was so long!!Sorry that was so long!!Genevievenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-20860619496000631492011-09-28T13:46:01.829-04:002011-09-28T13:46:01.829-04:00I nominate Esperanza for the "I'm Tired o...I nominate Esperanza for the "I'm Tired of These Fireplacing Snakes in This Fireplacing Pool!" award.<br /><br />Also, yay for making a friend!<br /><br />Sarah, I'm sorry. I know there are lots of gluten-free resources online (and on Facebook), and I've noticed a lot of restaurants are offering gluten-free menu options (marked as such). But boo! I'm sorry for the Genevievenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-76249862317220355822011-09-28T13:17:58.507-04:002011-09-28T13:17:58.507-04:00oh sarah... that would stink. There's a gluten...oh sarah... that would stink. There's a gluten-free bakery in Pewaukee though. A little far, but not terrible. I can ask my neighbor lady to make a list of places to go to get food around here. I used to know - but things have changed (for the easier) since I did my own GF trail a few years ago. Also - eat the glutino pretzels. Hide them from your family though, because they are pricey JenRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844348549568420529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-50422122624009515792011-09-28T11:05:47.780-04:002011-09-28T11:05:47.780-04:00good luck, with the work, elizabeth! hope you hav...good luck, with the work, elizabeth! hope you have a wonderful time with dad and family.<br /><br />esperanza, you are so brave.<br /><br />sue, somehow i doubt you will be mistaken for belushi. :)<br /><br />anyone need a <a href="http://static.i85media.com/dumbphotos/photos/Animals/kittenpile.jpg" rel="nofollow"> kitten fix </a>?kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-32754658161485504702011-09-28T11:03:44.186-04:002011-09-28T11:03:44.186-04:00Yay for NYC pastrami!!!!!
A blessed Rosh Hashonah...Yay for NYC pastrami!!!!!<br /><br />A blessed Rosh Hashonah for all of our Jewish pixies!!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-33123927383403779062011-09-28T10:14:12.600-04:002011-09-28T10:14:12.600-04:00Whine: too much work. Not enough time.
Anti-w...Whine: too much work. Not enough time. <br /><br />Anti-whine: My dad's coming to visit for Rosh Hashonah. And bringing NYC pastrami!<br /><br />Whine: may have to hole up and do some work while he's here because I don't see any way short of a time machine to get it all done by 4pm today.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640027981607230423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-3742245181116290862011-09-28T10:02:52.460-04:002011-09-28T10:02:52.460-04:00Just realized this morning while trying to apply m...Just realized this morning while trying to apply mascara that the doc in Toronto put significantly more Botox above my right eye this time around. <br /><br />Plenty above the right temple and lots in the occipital nerves, but more than last time above my right eye. <br /><br />I lifted up forehead (as you would if surprised - just to open my eyes wide enough for the mascara) and saw John BelushiSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-75167407554168571042011-09-27T17:52:26.952-04:002011-09-27T17:52:26.952-04:00kathy, you are indeed a mistress of procrastinatio...kathy, you are indeed a mistress of procrastination. In case you're wondering, the proper method of pool baby snake (seriously, it wasn't that big--about 8 inches long) removal is this: see the hoe sitting there next to the fence (this tells me that perhaps someone else has had to dispatch a snake recently...borrowed pool). Remove Mini from pool. Get hoe and scoop out baby snake from esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-30332790177300354472011-09-27T15:38:48.603-04:002011-09-27T15:38:48.603-04:00I started looking for small bug vacuums, and this...I started looking for small bug vacuums, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lentek-BV02-Handheld-Electronic-Insect/dp/B000O3GUGQ/ref=pd_sim_ol1" rel="nofollow"> this one </a> will just not do, since the premise is "capture and release." Ha. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lentek-BV01-Rechargeable-Cordless-Handheld/dp/B000AMVOWQ/ref=pd_sim_ol6" rel="nofollow"> This one </a> is more likekathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-27777020481661670042011-09-27T15:00:09.070-04:002011-09-27T15:00:09.070-04:00By the time I haul out the vacuum, the spider may ...By the time I haul out the vacuum, the spider may have gone into hiding again. Better the dead spider you can see than the living spider you know is there somewhere hiding waiting to jump out and scare you.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-48796554091463582052011-09-27T14:50:53.684-04:002011-09-27T14:50:53.684-04:00Liz - I agree. The best thing to do about spiders ...Liz - I agree. The best thing to do about spiders is to get Kathy to come and get it with the vacuum.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-44008698545710640352011-09-27T14:50:06.265-04:002011-09-27T14:50:06.265-04:00LOL kathy! Nah, not so much in the special departm...LOL kathy! Nah, not so much in the special department for the Three dwarf day. I suppose that's why we're all here, right? <br /><br />Because there's no Whiny Dwarf. <br /><br />Tragic. Indeed. *pounds fist on desk* Oh the humanity!!!! <br /><br />(shameless attempt at Drama award - sheesh, I need a life)<br /><br />btw - I note that I spelled Dwarf incorrectly. I do not believe Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.com