This morning as I was trying to drink my green breakfast smoothie, Sawyer was pulling on my leg, making it impossible to walk. He screeched loudly, indicating he would like a sip. Somewhat resentfully, OK, really resentfully, I allowed him to have some, then he shrieked until I gave him more. Although he is a great communicator- in that he gets his point across- we are working on him using *actual … [Read more...]
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Arkansas Women Bloggers Unplugged- AWBU
June 13, 2011 by · 14 Comments
I had the privilege of getting to spend the weekend at a Arkansas Women Bloggers Unplugged. I am going to try not to over use the word 'amazing' here, but it'll be hard!!! For starters, I had no idea what to expect, I have never been to any to a blogger conference before. I've seen the big ones advertised by Twitter friends attending, but this was was for local people. I got an e-mail about it … [Read more...]
Compliment- DENIED!
June 13, 2011 by · 3 Comments
"You look great today, Heidi!" someone says to me. Instead of just saying "Thanks!" (because that is, according to my mind, in essence agreeing with them which is prideful and snotty) I always turn it back on them, sometimes awkwardly, "Ohhh *thanks*, but YOU LOOK AMAZING in those... sweat pants... " the compliment lags a little, stiffly we stand there until I find some other conversation changing … [Read more...]
“All Right”
February 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I told a lady at the medical walk in clinic it felt like a Monday. Today has been one of those days I'd like to forget. I've lost my temper more than I can remember in general but especially with the 3 year old, I feel like crap and I just want to be LEFT ALONE. I yelled at Ben when he followed me into our room with the 8 month old. I just wanted 10 minutes of "ME" TIME! There is this giant … [Read more...]