July 2009 - Posts
Posted Friday, July 31, 2009 10:03 AM
Finally Friday. Although, I have a crazy next two days, so I’m not sure why I’m excited. Last night we got the wood for my shelves and bought a new AC adapter for our laptop (which runs the computer through the wall but doesn’t charge the battery as it’s
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Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009 3:25 PM
Here are my current obsessions. completely clean out and reorganize: kitchen cabinets (food & dish storage), fridge, freezer, all closets, laundry cabinets, all clothing, attic (may not happen until after baby comes), outside shed. part of the reorganization
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Posted Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:17 AM
Eeek! My house is still a disaster, and I have people stopping by Saturday. This means tonight and Friday night are cleaning nights. Gah! Last night I was fairly lazy (as far as cleaning goes). We tried out a new restaurant in town b/c we were going to
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Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:11 PM
Boy have I been busy today at work for not getting much done. It's my coworker's last day before her wedding (she's taking the next two days off), so we've been looking at presents and getting presents and opening presents, fun times. And I had a training
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Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:24 AM
Sorry for the double post . . . So I am not fond of baby blue. And I hate some (well, a lot) of the kitschy baby boy clothes (and other things) out there. And guess what I have been getting so far? The baby blue and kitschy stuff. I'm grateful that people
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Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:17 AM
I was scared to do it, but I checked the garden last night, and the beans are ready to be picked - again. I just finished canning last week's pickings. I only planted two rows; why did our garden decide to become freakish and produce so much? I found
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Posted Monday, July 27, 2009 2:25 PM
DH just called, and our computer is acting funny. Our internet won't work, and he thinks my APC unit (battery powered surge protector for the computer) is blown. He checked the breaker box at lunch, and several of the breakers were tripped, including
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Posted Monday, July 27, 2009 9:29 AM
Let’s just start with last night. We went to bed, and around 12:15 the heavens opened. It had been raining, but then a thunderstorm hit. I asked DH if we should bring the dog in (our golden sleeps outside), and he said she’d be fine, and out of nowhere
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Posted Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM
Tonight we are going to the NRV Fair. Our county goes in with some neighboring counties to have one area fair. I grew up in a very agricultural county, so it was more livestock shows and homemaking exhibits; this fair is much more midway rides with just
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Posted Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:28 AM
I don't really feel like what's going on with me is interesting, but since this has kind of replaced my journal lately, I'm putting it up here anyways. I got home late yesterday. After work, getting into my car, I got a sharp, stabbing, hot pain in my
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Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9:31 AM
Was digging through my work bag this morning and found our electric bill that should have been paid last week. Oops! I wrote the check and will drop it off after work. Researched dehumidifiers yesterday and was astonished at how expensive they are! We
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Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:39 PM
Sorry for lots of blogs, but this is how the brain's working right now. I am slightly over the pregnancy thing. I read in WTEWYE that this is common in the sixth month, and I believe it. People never ask about me and DH anymore; it's all "how far along
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Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:51 PM
This afternoon is creeping by. This morning was so fast, but now I am ready to go home and do things, and I am hating my desk. My back hurts, I'm hungry but have already sampled all my snacks, and I can't seem to focus on work (and I have lots to do).
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Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:44 AM
We drove by the house yesterday evening, and as we thought, it would need new siding, roof, windows, not to mention what it may need inside. Still, it looks like the structure is sound, and the lay of the acreage is good. But, there are several other
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Posted Monday, July 20, 2009 9:31 AM
You understand the title if you read my last post. Of course it's a thrilling challenge, but we have to much to do to get ready for the baby, and we are going to be doing so much traveling, etc. until the baby's born, that I don't need that extra stress.
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Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:14 PM
So an old professor came in to the office to visit (three of us former students work here), and he mentioned they need teachers for three courses this fall. They would be unpaid positions because of funding issues, etc. And I am thinking of the possibility
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Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:06 AM
Just got done with my 24 week appointment. They gave me the lovely glucose drink for next time. Got cleared to go to MA tomorrow; the doc had me get a copy of my records just in case something happened after hours so there was no delay. I, of course,
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Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:56 AM
I thought he must be, I didn't see how I could do anything that would do that much damage to him, but it was weird yesterday, and you get these weird thoughts . . . Anyways, last night I made liver 'n onions for supper! I'd never actually made it before,
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Posted Monday, July 13, 2009 3:03 PM
I am slightly freaking out that I've killed our baby. Why? Because my belly looked funny in the bathroom earlier (squishy belly button rather than taut) and I haven't really felt him move all day after a super active day yesterday. How? Too much caffeine
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Posted Monday, July 13, 2009 8:50 AM
I didn't get everything done this weekend, but I knew I wouldn't. I did accomplish a decent amount. I did almost all the dishes, all the laundry, sewed, did some weeding, organized baby stuff, deep cleaned the bathroom (and discovered an apparent moisture
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Posted Friday, July 10, 2009 3:36 PM
I went and got a medium chocolate frostie and small fries from Wendys for my afternoon snack (we have one basically half a block away, and Wendy's is my favorite fast food, so this happens a couple of times a week). I swear, the thing I probably crave
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Posted Friday, July 10, 2009 9:04 AM
That is what I am going to be this weekend. Turns out DH's dad isn't coming after all, so I'll just make DH do everything by himself. I want my clothesline, and we need to weed the flowerbeds. We're going to take a trip to BB&B for a wedding present
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Posted Thursday, July 09, 2009 8:42 AM
Here is a 20w belly pic (don't think I put one up here before). And our giant tomato this week - I'm 5'4" (DH takes such flattering pictures . . .) And DH's tattoo. If anyone is in SW VA and needs a tattoo, I highly recommend Shaun Carroll at Hot Rod
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Posted Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:53 AM
We went to MM last night (and ate supper out). Of course, the bras I tried on didn't work, so I'm going to JCP to try LoveInCowboyBoots suggestion tonight. I did get two ribbed tanks (which I like to wear on the weekends when it's hot) and another pack
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Posted Tuesday, July 07, 2009 2:49 PM
I ordered our crib mattress. I did extensive online searching to try and find a better price, but couldn't find a better deal than Amazon with free shipping. I know I spent in the mid-range of mattress prices, but I feel so good about everything I've
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Posted Tuesday, July 07, 2009 8:48 AM
Last night after supper, we went out to weed our garden. DH used the tiller, and I used the hoe and my hands. Well, no more tiller in between the rows - the plants are too big, and it's just tearing them up now. I'll still let him use it around the vines
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Posted Monday, July 06, 2009 10:54 AM
I had a good weekend. I really enjoyed seeing my cousins and the kids, and my aunts and extended family that came in. I think DH enjoyed it as well. We ate way too much picnic food. DH ended up staying the whole time rather than leaving early as he thought
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Posted Friday, July 03, 2009 11:07 AM
Seems I am always forgetting important details, like what I meant to write about earlier. I came up with a good baby name this morning, so I'm going to put down my current list. DH still hasn't made it through the baby name book, so we haven't even started
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Posted Friday, July 03, 2009 9:45 AM
I decided to take 1/2 day off this afternoon, and my boss was fine with it, so I'm leaving work at noon. Yay! I am so excited to go see my aunts and cousins. I haven't seen most of them since Thanksgiving, maybe some before then. Since Mawmaw died, it's
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Posted Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:15 PM
So I just picked and pitted about 5 quarts of cherries (they were small ones) over the past 10 days or so. I learned how to pit cherries from my grandma, who always uses a paper clip - she unbends it so the small hook is inserted into the cherry at the
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Posted Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:41 AM
Today is already Thursday? I have so much to do, and now I have one day to do it. I also have to work late tonight, so I have an hour less to get things done. Hopefully I can get DH to make supper so it's ready when I get home. I think I convinced him
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Posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 11:43 AM
So I said my sister's birthday is Friday. She will be 17. I have a book on the medieval period I found on sale at the book store a while back, but I need something to go with it. (She's really into choir and medieval/renaissance history - I think she
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Posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:07 AM
It has been the most eventful two weeks so far at work. New ppl coming, other drama, ppl leaving . . . it's no wonder I'm tired when I get home in the evening. Last night, I made spaghetti for supper, put some laundry on, then relaxed just a bit, went
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