Monthly Archives: October 2007

Today’s weather forecast: Downpour of jabbering

Posted on October 31, 2007 by

Oh so much to say and oh so tired to say it. First off, Happy Halloween to the Halloweiners out there! Here is one of the many things I was trying to get done in a span of too little … Continue reading →

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Meowing my way down the catwalk

Posted on October 29, 2007 by

I committed a grave error yesterday. I put my one pair of only two wearable maternity pants in the dryer. I’m wearing them now because the other pair was just too darn stinky (I know, horrible olfactory imagery, sorry) and … Continue reading →

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Craving the 7-11 shopping experience

Posted on October 26, 2007 by

E. just calls to say he’s leaving work early today so we can go shopping with his mother. Can I tell you my idea of Hell? Shopping plays a heavy role in dee Hell. (ok, shopping under glaring fluorescent lighting … Continue reading →

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I’m lost. I don’t see any costumes. I don’t think we’re in Oz anymore.

Posted on October 25, 2007 by

Are you looking for a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man costume? And, you found yourself here amidst all this talk of twins, disdain for purses, and incontinence issues? Listen, this is what I can do for you. I applaud your creativity. … Continue reading →

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Here, kids. Have a mint julep and watch the grass grow with me.

Posted on October 23, 2007 by

Twins Update: Ultrasound complete. Still two. Still one boy and one girl. Both ahead of schedule. Events chaotic as expected. As I said yesterday, we had a full house in the ultrasound room. The tech lady winced a bit at … Continue reading →

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Heads or tails

Posted on October 22, 2007 by

I have an ultrasound in an hour. I’m eager to see who is the one periodically practicing his/her Pap’s Smear technique from the inside. At random times, I am so fortunate to experience a sensation that only the ladies out … Continue reading →

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What is the answer?

Posted on October 20, 2007 by

I’ve finally passed the stage of, “Hmm, I wonder if that lady is pregnant or just a big ole gal. Better not say anything,” to strangers actually being brazen enough to ask my due date. I always cut straight to … Continue reading →

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Two snaps up, a twist, and a kiss

Posted on October 18, 2007 by

Ouchies! I keep finding myself snapping my fingers, then suddenly being reminded I had two finger pricks yesterday in each middle finger. Sure, reliving the finger pricks periodically throughout the day has been annoying, but, more interesting, I never realized … Continue reading →

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Put on a happy face.

Posted on October 17, 2007 by

Relax. Deep breath in through the nose….hold….and exhale slowly through your mouth. I told myself I would not make this an angry blog, all grimacing, tight-lipped, and drawn pointy eyebrows. I normally write in the morning with Gab entertaining herself … Continue reading →

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Read the fine print on church signs.

Posted on October 16, 2007 by

Since I’ve shown you all a photo of Gav, I figure it’s time to unleash the Gab on you. Here she is…she’s a tunnel for Halloween. Okay, okay, she was crawling through a tunnel at the playground yesterday. But, she … Continue reading →

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