14-yr-old "Anna"
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I know. I haven't posted this week. I've been in a funk. I actually think I'm going to write a 'private post' about some stuff so if you want to know what's going on please leave your email in your comment so I can send you the link once it's written.
It's nothing too big, just someone something that is irritating me and it's festering up in my mind.
But, in the meantime, I still need to get this randomness off of my mind! So here goes:
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First of all, my Mom and Dad had to put their dog, Dusty, to sleep this week. :( :(
Yes, the same dog I just saw last weekend is now gone. His heart had had too much. My Dad is quite upset over it. He's retired and has spent a lot of time with this dog. :(
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Josh is home!!!!!!
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I let the 3 yr old I nanny for take pictures with my camera this week. Most were of random things like a foot or a couch cushion. But she managed this one:
And then she told me she wanted to take a picture of me dancing so I had to "dance" but I had to "not move". Here's how it turned out:
I think she has a future in photography!
Here's a video of what work is like for me:
*Yes the 3 yr old is wearing a pink and leopard print ballerina outfit. That's how we roll.
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TMIFYI (Too Much Information For Your Information): I totally pick through the garbage at my office cleaning job and take out the bottles and cans to return for money. Yes. I said it. I'm a garbage picker.
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Josh is home!!!!!!
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Life Lesson: I figured out how teeth whiteners work. They completely burn your gums off so that your gums are bright red and blistered. Then, you look in the mirror and think that compared to the bright red gums you now have, your teeth are sparkling white!
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Just Wondering: Why do birds bob their heads when they walk?
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Okay, so I am so random. I text. A lot. Last week I decided that I was sick of writing "k" for "okay". I mean, why does the letter K get to have all the texting glory? So I randomly picked the letter "Q" and used it in place of "k" everytime I went to text 'okay'. Seriously, I did it for a week.
So then, I realized the 4 yr old I nanny for is as random as I am. We were driving home and he says "When we walk in the door let's say "Old!" instead of "Hi". I said 'okay, but why?' and he replied, "I don't know, I thought it'd be funny!". Love it.
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Random Thought Of The Week: How come when you bring children to the zoo where they should be soaking up all the animal-goodness they are more interested in the gosh-darn water fountains??
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She saw them on a road trip and thought of me! I love this picture because A) orange flowers B) They kinda look like the shape of a "Y" for Yaya C) LadyStyx told me they are called 'Butterfly Weeds' and I love butterflies D) They are a grouping of 3 put together and 3 is my favorite number! Thanks HB!
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Someone left a bag of poop on my front stoop. Oh wait. That was me.
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One time at band camp when I was leaving home for college my fish committed suicide. You think I'm joking, but I'm not. It was the night before I was leaving and my Mom said, "What are you going to do with Toasted Cheese?" (yes, my beta was named Toasted Cheese). I said, oh I'm not gonna bring him, it'd be too much.
So then in the middle of the night I hear a splash and it woke me up. I thought, huh, and fell back asleep. In the morning I awoke and there was no Toasted Cheese (the fish) in the fish bowl. I was confused, but figured maybe the cat finally got the fish. So I finished packing my suitcase and we were off. I get to college and I'm unpacking and there's Toasted Cheese. Dried up, laying among my underwear. Seriously.
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Josh is home!!!!!!!!!!
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Jeanne also gave me these wonderful gifts:
A framed picture of Jeanne and I with the quote "No better friend, no bigger heart."
A framed picture of Josh and I (one of my favorite pics of us) with the quote "Each new leaf is a sign of hope."
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True Story: This is pathetic. I haven't gone grocery shopping in such a long time that I decided to go and do a big shopping trip to stock up the cabinets before Josh got home. (So he might actually have some food to eat...sounded like a good idea). Well apparantly our bank doesn't recognize me grocery shopping because they called my husband with an unusual expense.
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Last week I focused on nothing. Forgot to post!
This week I am going to focus on: Celebrating our wedding anniversary now that Josh is home!
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Oh yeah. JOSH IS HOME!!!!!!!!
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And of course, like Lee from Perpetual Burn-a current pic of myself at this very moment as I write this post:
"Trust yourself, then you will know how to live." -Johann Wolfgang can Goethe
145 comments:
If you already have the teeth trays made by a dentist, I really liked Opalescence. My dental hygeinist friend suggested it to me and it worked and it didn't bother me! And I am sensitive. the first stuff I was supposed to sleep in and I woke up in agony, crying all day, the pain was so bad!
Alicia do you know HOW you make a grab button, like those on the side of your page? I can probably MAKE one, as in the art, but have no clue how you make the other stuff that links it to my blog!!
Hi! I mean, Old!
That IS a beautiful picture of you guys.
YaYa, missed you posting this week and glad to have you back as much as you are glad to have your Josh back!!!
Dear one, you have had a rough week. You needed a break. Soooo very sorry for having to put Dusty down. What a sweet picture. Keep happy thoughts in your heart for her. I am sure your dad is crushed over losing her as you are .
Certainly love the video and I see where those two get their dancing skills from.
Thank you dear one for posting, and (((YaYa))))
I feel so bad that your dad had to put his "best friend" down. That is definitely a super hard thing to go through...been through it myself. I'm so happy for you that Josh is finally home! Yippee! Have a fantastic weekend!
I love the one of you dancing but not moving! I have to make people do that sometimes (o:
Sorry about your dog.
I had a beta -- for all of a day, and it jumped out, we found it and put it back. The second time it jumped out and the dog ate it. Oh well.
So sorry to hear that you had a rough week. Hope things are better for you next week.
Woo Hoo...Josh is home! Josh is home! Sorry your in a funk, ({Hugs}) I know you have my e-mail but here it is anyway.
rebecca@jewelryandgiftsbyrebecca.com
I hope things are better soon!!!
TGIF
Love that not-dancing dancing pic! So glad Josh is back!!
I think birds do the head-bob b/c they don't have arms to swing.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Dina
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Sorry that you have a lot going on right now. It seems so many of us do. It must be something in the air. I'd ask to have access, but I am new reader. So, I won't.
I am sorry about your parents having to have their doggy put down. That made me cry, because Scott and I don't have real children . . . only four pet children. They are our lives and mean so much to us. I cannot imagine. I don't want to imagine. Must stop thinking sad thoughts NOW! :o(
Cute girls that you nanny! Looks like a fun job.
I refuse to have my teeth whitened. Cleaned is good, but not whitened. I am paranoid and try to keep things al natural.
Poor fishy! We have a huge freshwater tank. We used to keep one or two betas and goldfish in there. At the pet stores they makes it seems like they are not tropical fish, but they are. They lived a really long time, but eventually passed. We never replaced them. The names is HILARIOUS, by the way. I am glad to hear that we are not the only ones who name our fish. Let me tell you, we are running out of names. LOL!
So is the old man home yet? If so how did he feel about Josh being there? badabump!
Gotta love the way you roll with those kids...did you notice the young girl dances like you too?
Thanks for the information about the zoo, I had been thinking of taking a friend of mine and her daughter but now I can save the money and just squirt the kid with the hose.
Have a good Friday!
missed your blogging this week. Your little 3 year old did some great shots :)
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lmao at the fish. Thats insane!
lmao at the fish. Thats insane!
Sorry I have been missing in action! I've been taking a bit of a break from blogging. I hope you are able to get out of your funk soon and am so happy for you that Josh is home!
Crazy story about your fish. I'm not sure if that is hilarious or gross.
Sorry about your stressful situation – hope getting it off your chest helps.
Sorry to hear about Dusty. It’s so hard to lose one of our furry family members. Prayers for your Dad.
LOVED the video. You sound exactly how I imagined! And you’re awesome.
The bank thinking your grocery shopping was a questionable charge? Priceless.
Thanks, Yaya. You always make me smile.
Happy Anniversary! I am so sorry about your dad's dog, loosing a pet is heartbreaking!
There is so much to comment on with this post, I feel like I have to take notes. You'll understand if I am extremely tired (just home from work) and just say that "I LOVE IT!" Every little thing about it. It's so easy to read and so relate-able...I just love it.
My beta also committed suicide. I'm not sure if he was depressed being in that nasty apartment all day or if he was just sad thinking about the holidays. We went to buy a Christmas tree and when we returned home, fishy had jumped.
I'm so glad Josh is home and LOL'd about the groceries. Our bank would probably call if we *didn't* make 4 stops a week.
Have a great weekend!
Wow your fish story was so sad!
Is Josh home? hehe!!!
SO sorry to hear about doggie having to be put to sleep... that is always so hard!
Sending you hugs! You always make me smile!
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's dog:0(
I'm glad Josh is home! Have a great weekend!
You know if you ever need to "talk", just shoot me an email:0)
Sorry to hear about Dusty. I hate that our pets have to get old. I am really glad Josh is home!!! Your grocery store tale was hilarious!! Feel better!!
Oh, I forgot to mention...I would love for you to send me the link so I can read all about what's gotten you in a tizzy! I'll send you my e-mail address!
So Josh is back?
I'm sorry about your Dad's dog. I know how hard that is.
I giggled at some of your post, but when I got to the part about grocery shopping being an unusual expense, I laughed out loud and scared the children.
Yes, please, would love the link... :)
Awww! So sorry about your dad's dog. It's always hard losing a family member like that. ((HUGZ!!))
WooHoo! Josh is home! :)
Loved the video - and yes, the 3 year old has some mad photo skillz! ;)
LOL about Toasted Cheese... apparently he wanted to go to band camp with you... ;)
Happy FF!
yay, Josh is home!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I know that sucks big time when you mate is gone:(
LMAO about the grocery/credit card~sounds like something that would happen to me:)
I'm sorry something is bugging you...I want the inside scoop! Golden@go-concepts.com Hang in there yaya! We need you girl:)
I had a beta commit suicide too!
So glad Josh is home. And yes, I would like to be invited to your private post.
So many things inthis random list that made me want to comment! Firstly, I am sad too for Dusty, and for your dad. :(
Next, I am going to walk into the house tonight and shout 'Old!' and see hat happens! Love it! That cracked me up. I love kids.
I love the heart shaped orange flowers. How sweet to be told they made someone think of you.
ANd I am very pleased Josh is home, I miss my guy terribly when he's away. He's my companion--best friend and everything else. Glad yours is home!
And finally--again, I started laughing at your 'unusual expense' at the grocery store! Hahaha! Very good.
Fun post.
You always make me smile...and laugh...and spit my milk at the screen :-)
A little excited that Josh is home, are ya???? Good luck on celebrating that anniversary!
I loved the video of you and the kids you nanny for. Also loved your fish story...poor thing heard you weren't taking him so he took matters into his own fins!
I'm always willing to lend a shoulder or ear for the private stuff. My e-mail is ksfostermomdad@yahoo.com
Hahahahahaha!
Good week for you... minus the first couple of topics.... We had a fish do that too, only it just landed on the carpet, and died :(.
Old Yaya, I'm sorry to hear you were in a funk all week and something is "festering up" your mind. You got lots of people that will listen, including me, Oh-que? You know know my email so if you think you want to share - please do.
I'm sorry that way cute dog passed on - its been a really tough week or two for your Dad. I look at the doggy's face and picture him wearing a halo and playing a harp.
That kid certainly does have a career with the camera - on both sides.
I'll do a "cone slasher" flick if you do one of you picking over the trash at work while dancing. :)
New (for now) - Iggy
Glad that your hubby is home! I am sure that will make a huge difference in how you are feeling.
I am sorry to hear about your family dog! It's never easy to say good-bye to a pet. They do become like family!
Hope you and Josh have a lovely weekend.
You have my email already young lady ;-)
I once had a suicidal fish. We had a little tank on top of the fridge. Freddie the fish went missing one day and I blamed Harry and Oscar the fish for eating Freddie. Weeks later I was having a new fridge put in and there was Freddie, dead, behind the fridge. I still blamed Harry and Oscar for making Freddie jump out of the tank.
xx
I'm so sorry about Dusty :-( we had to do the same thing for our Sam...his heart couldn't take anymore.
happy you have your hubby home again! :-)
send me your private post, I'm curious! :-) mynetfinds@yahoo.com
OLD! :D
I'm sorry you're in a funk. This too shall pass, I always hearing that phrase when I am in a funk; but it is true.
Take care.
I was wondering where you were. I'm so excited that Josh is back! You've had a busy week huh? If you need an ear you know my email address. :)
dancing and not moving...awesome! i missed u...btw.
Sorry about the pooch. And how IS your dad doing?
Nannying sure looks fun!
I pic bottles and cans out of the garbage all the time, simply because I cannot stand the thought of them filling up a landfil. I'm too lazy to turn them in, though; I just move them to the right bin.
Oh, MAN, that fish wanted to go with you! Poor thing.
LOVED the bag of poop on the porch fragment. Awesome LOL!
Yay!!! Josh is back!!! So happy to hear your huney is back home with you.
I'm so sorry to hear about Dusty {{Hugs}}
My sincere sympathy to your Dad on the loss of his sweet companion.
Josh is HOME, Yeah!!
Great pics as usual, especially the budding photog.
Send my best and I have so much orange in my life, garden, that I need to send you some pics asap!! We <3 Orange, such a happy color.
If ya needs to talk...you got THE addy. Feel free to use it.
Condolences on the pooch. It's really hard to lose a loved one no matter how many legs they have.
Awesome ballerina outfit! I'd so borrow it in a heartbeat. Yeah, cuz that's how I roll.
TMI....it's called recycling. No shame in that. Now if you were pickin out other used items, that'd be gross...
So, what kinda weird comments back did you get with the Q experiment?
Anything that the kids can get their hands on is always more attractive than something they can only look at.
So glad ya like the pic. Thought of you the minute I clicked the shot!
Betta suicide. Ya know, I've only heard of that happening one other time. I thought my estranged husband (that first idiot, pre-divorce) was just BSing me. Told him the infernal cat probably got to it. Now I see that it's possible that they couldn't bear to be without me.
LOL@ the grocery shopping. Gee...that woulda been great if ya were doing it as a surprise. *inserts eyeroll and wipes the extra sarcasm off the keyboard*
OMG! Josh is home!!! YAY!!! ~smiles~
Sorry about you parents pup :( you look fab in your pics!
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I'm glad Josh is home! You are SO random lol....but I like random. I'm sorry about your fishicide....I'm sure that's a painful memory for you lol...I'm glad Josh is home! Yes, she may have a future in photography! Yes, children love zoo water fountains! Have a great weekend YaYa!
The teeth whitening photo and the photo of you "still" dancing just craked me up, Q!
Old YA YA! sorry to hear about your dads dog so sad. Glad to hear Josh is home I love that feeling, funny story about a depressed fish... I mean i am sure it wasn't funny at the time but really how often do you hear about a fish doing that?
And Yes you really should go grocery shopping more if the bank need to call your hubby...that had me rolling my kids thought i lost it.
Glad your wonderful man is home, I'm sure that was the highlight of your week.
Love the part about the water fountains. I have found that the statues at the zoo get more attention than most animals.
I think you have my email already, if so, I'd love to hear all about your week.
SO SO sorry to hear about you Dad's pup. That is such a rough time.
Lots of love, have a great VGNO tonight!
((hug))
I could say a lot of stuff about all the random stuff. but I'd rather just say ((hug)) ;-)
Old!
I'm sorry to hear about your dad's dog. :(
Say, just wondering, has Josh come home yet?
I just love your random posts Yaya! And please please let me in on the secret!
ksilkman@comcast.net
I can't believe the story about your fish! And I love the name btw, you crack me up.
(I miss your secret blog)
He's home yay yay :) love your friday posts, and those teeth whiteners sure do that to my gums LOL
OH my gosh I love the zoo pictures with the water fountain- hahaha so true!!!
So sad about the dog!!! :( Sorry to hear that :(
Love the video too! and YAY for Josh being home finally!!! Have a great weekend!!
email= mcla0502@stcloudstate.edu
Your subing any letter for K reminds me of when I was subing any letter for What the H or what the F. I started saying What the J or what the Q. It was fun and I still do it sometimes.
I am glad to see you posting and would love to read your privet post Mekkist@gmail.com
And thank you for the postcard! I love it, Its so fun to get random things in the mail!
Is that your house you were in, or the kids' house? Doesn't look like yours.
Anyway, LOVE that pic of you and Josh. And hey, HE'S HOME! Chicka chicka bow wow!
Your bank did NOT call in an unusual expense from a grocery store! Did they?
Justine :o )
YEY, for Josh being home! I hope your funk is dissipating!
If you need anything you know were I hang. I am so sorry about the dog. It was a dachshund right? That is what I had and I had to let mine go last Sept. I am still sad and miss her so much. I hope things get better. I am so happy Josh is home. Have a great weekend.
OMG! Your fish jumped into your suitcase! It wanted to go away with you!!
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
I hate when pets die. I hate when older or younger peoples pets die. I hate anything dying.
So when does Josh come home again? :)
That fish story is almost unbelievable! If I told it to others, they would think I made it up. I believe you...but I'm just saying...
Can I just say that you seem to be truly awesome with the children you care for...come care for mine!!! Ha, I wish.
I'll have to watch MoMo for signs of suicidal thoughts.
OMY Yaya where do I begin, as I love EVERYTHING about this post!!! I love it all, the water fountains..LOL your fish commiting suicide (so sad) your babysitting ime! heheeh your just great :) HAPPY VGNO
-I'm so sorry about your dad's dog, that had to be hard.
-At work, the almost 2 yr old walks around in Pampers, because that's how I roll. Also because I don't feel like changing him 10 times a day after letting him play in the water. A used to wear frilly party dresses to the park.
-I haven't been to the grocery in forever either. Good thing I pay in cash or I'm sure the bank would be calling me also! I can't believe they called you, that's too funny!
- Your fish must have really loved you. Good thing I don't have one.
-YAY For Josh being home! Did you attack him into a hug at the airport?
-Hope you start to feel better and out of the funk. It sucks, I can relate. Hopefully writing it all out will help make it better!
Sorry you're in a funk...it happens to the best of us! I would like to be included - my email is sjg_ou@yahoo.com.
So sorry to hear about your dog. :(
But yeah that the hubby is home! :)
And lol about teeth whiteners!!!
Glad to see a post from you...I missed your clever wit. :)
Hey, when does Josh come home?
I'm so happy for you. And great dancing photo.
Send me your link!!
Wondering what you were up to this week. Hope everything is okay!!
Have you ever been diagnosed with ADHD? If not, I just diagnosed you! You are hilarious! I definitely want to read the secret post!
missyprissy09@gmail.com
Hey Yaya,
Sorry you're in such a Funk, email me at frewgal@gmail.com to vent it out.
I'm glad you have your Josh back, don't break anything "celebrating" your anniversay..hehe!
So sad about Dusty, it's never easy losing a pet :(
I bet you're thrilled to have him home :) Have a great weekend Yaya! (oh, count me in on the secret post...jayasolo at gmail dot com)
Toasted cheese bit the bullet?! that's crazy!! although slightly funny....have a wonderful friday!!
So sorry about your dad's dog. Hope that you are able to get out of your funk soon. You are still delightfully funny and I would have loved to have you as my nanny! You are so much fun!
Old! That is cute that the little guy is random and fun. He is lucky to have you in his life.
I hope things turn up for you. soccermom639 at hotmail dot com
Happy VGNO
Cool pics and I hope you get out of the funk soon. I've been in one lately too... big drama goin on with ex-bestfriend /sigh. I dunno if I should blog about it either... it is huge though lol Hope your weekend is really good :)
Wait. So Josh is home?? :)
Eek about the poop on the porch! At least it was you who put it there and not some horrible neighborhood kids.
Josh is home! That's great news!
Your nanny job looks like fun.
The way you named your fish is similar to how my kids named the fish (that are also no longer with us but not because of suicide)
Have fun with Josh this weekend. ;)
And email me your post.
doot65[at]comcast{dot}net
Girl you are too funny! You look like you have so much fun as a Nanny! I bet the kids enjoy having you! Happy VGNO
Love your blog, already got to know a bit of you from GypsyFox's blog! I also have one of her amazing blog buttons! You must be one of the best nannys! Hope your dream of becoming a mom will very soon come true!
Happy VGNO!
Hi Yaya!
You're a hoot!
Hang in there.
Side note: I think I hit 1000 a long time ago but, I lost count....uurrrgghhh
There is no way you haven't.
Have a great VGNO!!
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I love this blog. You are a HOOT!
I love you had a fish named Toasted Cheese.
Woah, major brainfart
I commented for this post on the post you did last Sunday!
...awkward!
Just read it in the next post and pretend it was for this one!
Have a great weekend!
Stopping by for VGNO! Hope you have a great weekend.
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i am so going to say "old" next time i go into a store :) LOVE IT!! have a wonderful weekend with your hubby home!!!
by the way, so sorry to hear about your dog brother dusty :(
Your Friday posts ROCK!!!
YAY JOSH IS HOME!!! I know how lonely you've been and I'm so psyched for you both!!! Happy Anniversary and bow chicka bow wow!!!!!!
Super awesome frames!
I love LadyStyx too!
Water fountains aren't at home, therefore they are cool. Of course elephants aren't at home either.....I dunno, kids are weird!!
Bella was a huge, monstrous brat all day but I still "pushed through the pain" and got tons & gobs done today. I figure I'm gonna bill her for pain and suffering when the big bucks start rolling in, lmao!!
Have a fabulous weekend!!
PS Get your friend a super, duper, crazy soft stuffed animal. With a c-section, you have to cough up the crap that collects in your lungs from the drugs. Coughing will knock you out (almost) from the pain. If you have a super, duper, crazy soft stuffed animal and hold it against your guts, it's easier. I've had three, I know what I'm talkin' about!!!
AND, I know how hard this is for you and I love you and I'm proud of how brave you are!!!! It WILL be your turn soon!!!!
OMG--the fish story, hilarious and sad at the same time.
Hang in there girl!
So glad Josh is home!
your Nannying kids are so darn cute!
crazeescotts@msn.com
You are hysterical and you comment on some things that I often think about. Hubbs and I recently had a discussion about the reason for head-bobbing birds. I still got nothing for you. I'm sorry about your parent's pup...I so know the heartache. Cute pic of you and the 3yr old:) Too funny about the bank contacting your hubby about the "strange" grocery purchases. BTW, is Josh home? :D
Great post. Love it all! Sorry about your Dad's dog. Being a Nanny looks like fun!
Funny story about the fish. Happy VGNO!
So I'm going to jump in on the bird question....Imagine that...
It's a matter of balance. The biomechanics of walking require a pendulum action in the birds head so they don't fall over. You will notice that the faster they walk the faster the head goes and vice versa for slow. These two things go hand in hand. I am thinking of your typical pigeon or chicken for example with their shape for a visual.
It's physics baby!!
Oh and you have my email revealed in your comments!!! This I know. Dish woman. ;)
Old, I was wondering, is Josh home? lol
Sorry about your funk. Feel free to vent to me all you want: ubrewme@yahoo.com
Such a fabulous post, I don't know where to start:
I missed you.
Poor Dad! When I lost my "Skye" I was crushed.
She took a couple of nice photos.
Love the video. You guys look like you are having a ball!
I have a tendency to garbage pick sometimes, too. Even from the roadside.
Tooth whiteners hurt my teeth. Makes them sensitive.
I like your "new wave" text and talk.
You are sooo right about the zoo. I've never figured it out either. Of course, they also love the gift shop. Surely not because it usually has candy.
Love the flower. A couple more in the middle and it would have been a complete heart.
No comment on the poop.
I have known the fish to jump to their deaths, but to land in your suitcase... fishslaughter!
What wonderful gifts!
So funny that you grocery shopping is a suspicious activity. heeheehee
Glad Josh is home.
Stopping back by with a fresh drink for you from the VGNO - hope you have a great weekend! :)
Yea! Josh is home. I noticed the kids pictures were missing so you must be in a funk but Yea! Josh is home.
I had to have my Moms dog put down(god that sounds awful) this year and it just broke my heart. He was fourteen and he was my last connection to her so it was hard. I wrote a post about it and I think I titled it final goodbye to a friend if you want to read it.
Happy Anniversary....Yea! Josh is home.
I absolutely LOVE your randomness! Your blog is great! I am sorry about your daddys dog :( So sad! I hope whatever funk you are in, you will be OK! HUGS! Happy VGNO :)
Poor toasted cheese! :)
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Hello Yaya!
I've been MIA for a number of months (ok, like 4) but just wanted to check in on you. I've loved reading bits and pieces of your blog and promise to visit more often now.
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your parents dog. We had to get our cat put to sleep about a month ago.
Damn! The page took so long to load that I forgot what I wanted to say.
Hun you are one of a kind and that is a good thing.
Please clue me in on the awshits if it is not too late - my email is deanna@ktis.net.
HUGE HUGS
Toasted Cheese? What an awesome name! And I loved how the 3yo kid you nanny is as cutely-random as ya! Hahaha!
hobo.he@yahoo.com
Old! I am so glad that Josh is home, and the grocery shopping comment is too funnY!!!
I would love to listen to whatever (whoever) is bothering you if you would like to share. martha.kasper@gmail.com
I am sorry about your parents dog, it is so hard to lose a family friend!
Well that's it for now. So if "old" is hi, then NEW must be BYE!
BYE, Q?
Great post YaYa...but the dog pic about made me cry.
Love the dancing nanny photo though.
Have a great weekend. And Happy Saturday Sharefest. I logged in right after you and was glad to visit you again!
Your teeth do look whiter!
And it's true about the kids in the zoo... we just went last week and the kids spent most of the time running after a little black kitten. Hey, it's a CAT! Look at that TIGER! Nah...
Happy Saturday Sharefest to you! So glad that JOSH is home! Enjoy!
Yaya,
I love the 4 year old that you nanny! She seems to have so much personality, I bet she is a blast to hang out with!
I'm so sad about Dusty. I'll be thinking about your dad!
Love the name Toasted Cheese! Brilliant!
So glad Josh is hooooooome!
My email is alechols@vt.edu if you are so led to share with me.
Have a great weekend with Josh since he's HOME!
Sorry about your dad's dog, hon. Love hearing Josh is home! Yay!
Sorry to hear things have been a bit strange for you this week. Your in my thoughts. (Hugs)Indigo
P.S. I'm now here:
http://shatteredprose.blogspot.com/
I think you do random better than anyone in the blogosphere! And that story abouut Toasted Cheese jumping into your suitcase is bizarre. Who knew he was so aatached.
sixbelinskis@yahoo.com
Dang Yaya! It took me forever to get your post. Three days forever actually. I had trouble finding the time to sit still long enough to absorb everything.
The qids you nanny for are very lucky to have you.
Is Josh home?
If it isn't too late, I'd love to be included in the private post. My email is deanna@ktis.net (or should that be qtis.com?)
Hugss.
Hi I am new here so I wont post my email.
I do love your blog though. My sister has had 4 miscarriages and just reading your profile touched me.
Oh I will post it whatever...ha
suemarquis3@gmail.com
so... lemme guess... Josh is home? hehehehe! loved the viceo. and i like how she kept saying "cheese!" hehehe. oh and i laughed out loud about your identity-theft prevention call... hahahahaha! sorry to hear about the pooch.
Sorry you're in a funk. Hope you're feeling in better spirits soon.
(megancarlson@gmail.com)
SO glad that Josh is finally home. I can't imagine being away from my hubs for that long!
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's dog. So stinkin sad! =(
You and the kidlets are too funny! Love your dance parties.
I've never been able to use the teeth whiteners. My teeth get too sensitive from whatever is in the product.
Your poor fish! Hahaha He just didn't want to be without you!
Long time did not read your blog, it is still fantastic ....... am the pet of much of his father .....
And your video is very good !!!!... kisses
Your dads dog looked like a sweetie.
Sending good thoughts on your adoption issue and your attempts to have a child. it is obvious you would be an amazing mother.
Yay...Josh is home! And don't forget my Silly Sunday Sweepstakes tomorrow...
Is Josh home? :o)
Have a wonderful Josh-filled weekend.
Sorry about your dad's puppy. :..o(
Glad to know your hubby is home with you again. I hate when mine is gone. Sorry to hear about your doggy friend. Big hugs.
The fishy story made me smile, he must have heard you say you weren't taking him and decided he was going whether you liked it or not.
If you feel like adding me I would love to get the scoop and be supportive. heather(at)allusfrenchs.com
I'm not sure if you have my email address for the private post. It's Mrs4444 a t new.rr.com
And BTW, you took it again, you crazy, wonderful woman! Your poop fragment was my Favorite this week :)
So sorry for Dusty! My Chico is a part of my family too and it would definitely hurt me if I lost him. I am so glad that Josh is home!!
Poor Toasted Cheese he didn't want to live without you! When Summer went to college Chico walked into the living room and just fell over. He was non responsive but breathing. We rushed him to the doggie doctor and he was ok. I don't think he wanted her to go though.
I hope you have a great anniversary celebration. Hey I know you have got this already but you are the first person I thought of when I got it. Look at my Saturday post I have something for you.
Yay for Josh being home!
I'm sorry to hear about your parents' dog. That's sad. :(
Love the story about your fish. Sad, but so funny!
My husband brings home bottles from work sometimes (that he collects from people he works with) so we can recycle them too! No shame. :)
I would be interested in reading your private post if you want to share.
Oh, and Whiteners don't work like that. You were probably just allergic because they actually get into the middle of your teeth(which is responsible for whiteness). You should try your best to keep it off your gums, a little whitening of you gums, or blistering is normal. If it happens again, consult your dentist.
Alicia,
I'm sorry you were in a funk but I'm glad you took a blogging break because you needed it. I definitely want to see the "private post". Sorry something is festering.
I'm really sorry about your parents' dog. :( I'm sorry it's so hard on your dad.
Yay! Josh is home!
Not bad for the pictures taken by the 3 year old you nanny.
I haven't watched the video yet but look forward to doing so (can't have the audio on now, may as well wait and watch it right).
Re: TMIFYI... you are helping the Earth by getting those bottles and cans properly recycled. Good for you.
Yay again that Josh is home! Love that you posted that again. You are so cute.
Haha with the teeth. Organochlorines and endometriosis patients are not a good mix. My teeth may be yellowing but there's no way I could safely bleach them.
Funny with K and Q. Funny with "old" and "hi".
Water fountains really do hold an extra-special fascination for kids. I don't know why.
Awesome picture from LadyStyx!
I've heard of fish stories but that's quite a fish story!
Yay! Josh is home. I LOVE that you said this yet again. You are too much!
Glad you like the pictures. :) It was so nice to have dinner with you at Olive Garden and see that pretty rainbow!
How the hell many groceries did you buy to trigger a credit card company warning?
Getting some groceries so Josh has food to eat besides Lime Tostitos when he gets home from his business trip: $500.00
Going on a trip to Brazil to see exotic orange butterflies: $4,995.00
Time with Josh... PRICELESS!!!!!!
Yay! Josh is home! LOVE that you mentioned it again
Awesome quote!
Jeanne
P.S. I wrote the priceless/grocery stuff above before seeing Mary Ellen's comments above. Since you get so many comments to your posts, I usually go in backwards order when commenting on them... writing a comment first, then reading other people's comments, then posting it. I laughed when I saw that Mary Ellen found your grocery story priceless too. :)
aww so sorry to hear about your dads dog, I kow how tough that can be they can be closer to us then our human families.
Glad Josh is home , have fun focusing on celebrating your anviersary and your wonderful love:-) How romantic.
Cute pictures, not bad for a three year old.
you can email if you want.
fangmann35@yahoo.com.
As always your in my prayers.
God bless
Did you forget to mention that Josh is home?
I can't believe your fish committed suicide.
:( Poor fishy. He didn't want you to leave him.
Yay for Josh being home!
Sorry to hear about your Dad's dog. It still makes me sad when I think of our do we had to put down, and that was when I was in grade school.
I love the randomness! Just what I need. :)
Hope you're having an awesome weekend. :)
Yaya,
I always feel like the loser bloggy friend who comments a day(or more) ahem!! late....I'm sorry, but htese gosh dole weeks sometimes get the better of me....oh, and I was out of town!
LOVE the randomness and I can tell you that, by definition, kiddos are completely random...but you already know that! They pretty much blurt out whatever is on their mind...there is something so reassuring about that too!
About fell over reading about toasted cheese.....don't even know what to say!
BUT yay, for Josh being home! I know how you missed him & I'm sure he missed you too!!
Would love the post when time allows...hope its nothing too serious, cuz then I'll worry ya know!
Hugs, Lisa
bloggirl2008@yahoo.com
Obviously you're happy Josh is home :-)
Happy Late VGNO!
Hey Yaya! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving those wonderful comments today! Your site is so much fun!
Wait...I'm confused...is Josh home?
You need a bloggy break, Miss Yaya. I think that people outside of the computer call it a vacation. I worry about how hard you work.
How far is Coney Island from you? :)
-Francesca
Your "little photographer" sure have a future in the art. :)
You sound overwhelming with your "Josh is home." :)
I wanted to try the teeth whitening, now it seems that I am scared. :(
I'm so sorry about your dad's dog...I can imagine how sad he is. How is he doing, BTW?
The kids you nanny for sound like a blast!!! It must be fun 24/7...well, maybe not 24/7 but most of the time, anyway.
The story about your fish almost made me pee in my pants. Okay, why lie? I did pee in my pants from laughing so hard...but just a little bit. Not that a dead fish is funny but the way you told the story had me laughing.
OK - or should that be 'Q'? - I feel like a complete moron for being the 117th person to comment on this post. Sorry for being late, Yaya. It's so awful to hear that something's been bothering you so badly that you haven't been able to blog this week. You're in my thoughts, and I really hope everything is all right. Glad to hear that your wonderful husband is home at last, though - I hope you both enjoyed a wonderful belated anniversary together :) Sending you lots of positive vibes for a better week ahead.
Love to you, wonderful Yaya!
You're above me on SITS so I thought I'd say hello...even though I already commented this post :)
That is a SUPER CUTE pic of you guys!
I laughed so hard at the teeth whitener thing that my daughter came to see what was wrong with me.
awesome post!
Hi Yaya.
Just stopping by to say hello!
I got some new fish the other day and one has already passed on....I hate when fist die.
Take care
So, what's up buttercup? My email is rileyandme@hotmail.com. I'm sorry you are in a bit of a funk...or maybe you are out of it now since I'm always so far behind in my blog reading.
P.S. you totally crack me up all the time! Did you know that??? Oh and I'm so happy for you that Josh is home.
I love that the grocery store called with an unusual expense- that would be me, too, ha! Also, I must say I love the photos by your 3yo ward
I gotta know- Is Josh home????
OK...ok... Wait! Q...So I am behind, but now playing blog catch up. These post always make laugh.
btw.... Is Josh home? I think I read somewhere that he was! ;-)
Glad to hear Josh is home!!! Sorry it's taken me so long to post and comment, but I'm trying to do better.... Glad to see you are doing O.K. sorry about your "funk" hope this week is better.
Lori
I had a fish commit suicide once, too! I swear. It wasn't my Beta, that one I literally let slip away, but a mini-catfish. So sad! Fun blog, aside from the fish story!
Good luck on your journey into motherhood, from one redhead to another!
the fish story cracks me up
right along with the dancing video
(i love your dancing videos!)
ahh trip to the zoo....
why is it the simple things never are exciting anywhere else?!?!
and...
is josh home?
i'm just not sure if that was clear or not!!!! :)
i'm so excited for you!!
being away is just no fun!
i can't wait to see my flake....only two more days!!
That fish story totally cracks me up!!
So sorry about Dusty:(
Woo hoo...Josh is home!!
So funny that the credit card company had to call Josh:D Guess they are on the ball. Just how much stuff did you have to buy...lol!!
Those whitening stuff does burn!! I am using one right now!! But it is a generic brand and not sticking so well.
An old boyfriend of mine had lots of fish and some of them had the names we were gonna name our kids. Spencer, Elijah Wood, Gregory and Grace. As you can see, those are not the names of my kids. Yup..he was not the man I married:)
I hope your week is going better.
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