Sunday Cry

Every Sunday should start with a good cry.I lost Murphy this morning. For a span of 20 minutes, I was a complete sobbing wreck.I made a donut run for everyone and it was while we were sitting around the table eatting ((not me, no GF donuts, dammit) when I noticed that for the first time in almost a month, the house was silent except for smacking and gulping. No Murphy.I was petrified that he'd gotten out alone while I was gone. We tossed the house, squeking his favorite toys, we searched the yard, under the vehicles and the basement window wells, no Murphy. The Man and Princess took off through...

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From Heaven to You

It's not P-Dub so don't expect too much in the way of cooking photos, but for those of you interested, I've documented my super duper granola recipe today.Since going Gluten-Free, I've had a hard time finding snacks so in desparation for sweet morning foods, I scoured the internet for the perfect recipe. And after the first batch, I revamped it and made my own.Which rocks, if The Man and the girls are asked.Start with the ingredients. Gluten-Free oats (sold with it marked on top, usually at a organic...

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It's Raining Eggs

**** Sadly, Princess' egg was hurled off at the beginning and then pelted with many many other entrees.......it busted......she was livid....she gets that from me******Princess loves science. This is no surprise considering that she attended science camp last year, for a week. Given her choice of 12 camps, she chose science. So when her teacher challenged them with an Egg Drop, she began her elaborate plans. The Man with his engineering background was only too happy to help.So tomorrow is the big...

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I Don't Think So

I'm a very strange person. I embrace that, I like that about myself. I'm not a cookie cutter person, there aren't millions of me running around. (Personally I think that is a good thing too) Which is why I'm totally pissed off this morning. I look like a girl.When I first started working at 16 in an office of a grocery store in my teeny tiny hometown, my boss and trainer gave me one good piece of advice that has stuck with me.Always dress professional, always! And never ever show your legs at work, they'll remember that you're a girl. Then she told me my uniform was black dress pants, black heels...

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Memories.....(Sing Along)

****Update: Murphy was a prince among dogs. He was washed, clipped and buffed. The Man arrived to pick him up and the women there were just singing his praises....Murphy must get that sunny attitude from his momma*****So often The Man and I will drag up an old memory that was not funny at the time, but hysterical now, and chew it over.That happened this morning when we realized that Murphy needed to go to the vet for his second set of shots. We also need to get him groomed, cause he's looking a little shabby.So as I sat drying my hair, The Man and Murphy were sitting across from me in the livingroom...

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Thank you Jesus, School is in Session

Well it's official, I'm old. I could ignore the crows feet and the slight fading of my features. I could ignore that my metablism is slowing down, I could also ignore that my eyesight and hearing are leaving me. I can't ignore that my youngest started kingergarten today. OMG. She picked out her own clothes, she decided on her own hairstyle and she was nervous "cause I want my teacher to like me and to make new friends". Damn, she's more articulate than I am. So Princess stepped in and offered some...

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He's My Man...

This is the guy I've been driving nuts for 12 years. I'm a little attached to him. Why? Cause he gets me.....while others are scratching their heads...he gets me and likes what he gets. So, in honor of that (well mostly) I did a little interview with him, but I couldn't think of smart questions cause I'm blonde this month. But first, I wanted to touch base with my favs.......this is the "you're cute and I think I'll keep you" look, I usually get this after I've said something completely stupid or...

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Craptacular......

We've been out of internet service since this morning at work........they obviously do not realize how important blogging is to me....sigh.......I'll catch up tonig...

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Mr. Murphy

So my new "snottie" (half Scottish terrier/half Schnauzer) has this horrible habit. He constantly needs a bath. How can 7 lbs of trouble find so many horrible things to roll in.......? So his first bath with us went well. The Man ponied up and dug in. Which was so very brave cause Murphy is walking calamity. I love this about him. It makes him a perfect fit for our family. He is learning how to fetch, although he likes to bark and growl over it. He refuses to turn it over wihout a fight, and if...

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My Log

By now, I'm sure you are aware that I have a log. A very large tree, more like it. So when we moved in, we noticed that our yard in the back was slightly uneven. Okay, it was a big ole slant, pointing right down into the neighbor's yard (not the tacky neighbors, no, the elementary school principals house, greeeeeaaaaat!). So we brought in dirt, a whole truck load. I'm sure you remember that and this. Yeah those were fun.Yet it still wasn't enough.We toyed with the idea of a retaining wall, so that...

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