you know it makes me want one. . .i think i'd still want one after 10. i guess at some point you have to make that decision with your head, rather than your heart. why, i'm not sure, but thats what i keep telling myself. :) . . .have you talked to candice? i don't mind helping her, or even keeping your kids on thurs. and fri., but sat. is the problem. i'd rather candice do it if she can, she needs the money more than i, (and i wouldn't let you pay me, anyway)! i just heard about this "bet" you have with some of the canton goers?. . .don't ya'll know gambling's a sin? :) ya'll are so creative! i think its great!
I am sooo going to have one more. I know Mark is not fond of the idea but I just love the little bundles. I also love naming the baby...next girl is going to be MINA. Mark and I picked it out for Valerie but everyone was grumpy about it. We both agree that we will not wimp out this next time. Let's just hope for their sakes it's a boy. He hee.
Brandy, We may be gambling but it is for the best. The best for our health and our checkbooks. I hope to win. I hadn't called Candice yet but it is on my list of to do's!
Cute...yeah...notice those mitts? I remember those. We thought Val was going to gouge her eyes out before she could even focus beyond the length of her own arms.
The worrying, the constant re-applying of mitts, the nightmares of havin a kid with facial disfigurement. Cute, indeed.
The answer to your question? Absolutely not. Can't you "crave" something a little less expensive like pizza or dim sum? I have to agree with Mark on this one.
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Thanksgiving was graciously celebrated early because I have to work tomorrow. My MIL was wonderful to offer the change indate so that we could all be together. It felt good to spend time with our family. Our year has been filled with a ton of loss and sorrow so it's hard to take time and be thankful. But we are Thankful! We are thankful for each and every day we spend with our families. We fought hard for years just to get back to our families and although they drive us mad sometimes they are the only reason to struggle through this life. I love and am Thankful for my family and Mark's family. I have learned to love them for who they are. My millennial kids have taught me that over time. Their hearts are open to everyone, and to change! I love that about them. As we, or actually I because I think my husband is coming back over for more Thanksgiving tomorrow, close the book on today I can't help but feel an incredible sadness today. Our first Thanksgiving without Mike. I p...
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i just heard about this "bet" you have with some of the canton goers?. . .don't ya'll know gambling's a sin? :) ya'll are so creative! i think its great!
Brandy,
We may be gambling but it is for the best. The best for our health and our checkbooks. I hope to win. I hadn't called Candice yet but it is on my list of to do's!
The worrying, the constant re-applying of mitts, the nightmares of havin a kid with facial disfigurement. Cute, indeed.