tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82598281014527870902012-01-25T11:39:16.987-05:00<center>Scatterbrain at it's finest.</center>Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.comBlogger3171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-59028562505530220162012-01-25T11:39:00.000-05:002012-01-25T11:39:16.992-05:00

New favorite breakfast:Bananas, Honey, Cheerios, & Milk

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-15871824424903401562012-01-23T09:30:00.001-05:002012-01-23T09:48:13.743-05:00

My oh My it's been a REALLY long time since I've been here. After Dirt Diver left for deployment life went to shit. No really. Bad decisions where made all around, he was life flighted back home after being gone for only 2 months, we spent months in and out of doctor's offices while he was being tested on left and right. 8 MRI's, numerous nerve testings, mixing & matching different drugs; I

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I've been off the wagon for the past month, AGAIN. You'd think with all this on and off again cycle I've been on with working out I'd just give it up all together. Unfortunately I've just gotten tired of being jiggly again. Dirt Diver's working out and plans to keep it up while he's gone so he's back to his ideal body image. Figured it's time to buckle down. I don't have him around tempting me

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Why must Piggies like putting things in her hair? Don't mean hair gel or even bows. No that would be TOO simple right? Instead she has an OBSESSION with putting hand soap on her hair. (read more) She's always so incredibly proud of her hard work but really it is just horrible. She matts it down then runs screaming "I preddy mommeee predddy" when I try to wash it out. Hiding the soap has become

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-79913476717351956672011-06-08T09:04:00.001-04:002011-06-08T09:04:00.235-04:00

I had planned on using some different pics but I just realized they are Dirt Diver's memory card.So here's some of my favorite shots   (read more) One last hug Caught in the act of blowing kisses to daddy. I love it. Monkey's grumpy that daddy's leaving while Piggies is dancing.

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For the past 4 days I've been dealing with an excruciating migraine that for some reason feels that it's presence is wanted. I received a new prescription to battle them out but I'm nervous about taking it and therefore sitting here feeling like my head is going to collapse vs. taking the pills and not being in pain. Hmm what to do what to do. In other news this week our countdown has started

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I absolutely LOVE road trips. Memorial Day weekend we took one to Ft. Campbell for some Jack in the Box and Craig Morgan. We're such cool parents we let our Piggies get a tattoo.  (read more) Ohhh NOOOOO! Monkey's being eaten by a dragon! "That's what I love about Sunday: Sing along as the choir sways; Every verse of Amazin' Grace, An' then we shake the Preacher's hand. Go home, into your blue

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-8747684509784098082011-05-30T13:11:00.001-04:002011-05-30T13:12:29.880-04:00

(found admits the vast web) Heroism is latent in every human soul However humble or unknown, they (the veterans) have renounced what are accounted pleasures and cheerfully undertaken all the self-denials Privations, toils, dangers, sufferings, sicknesses, mutilations, life-long hurts and losses, death itselfFor some great good, dimly seen but dearly held. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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It's been awhile since I've done some Linky's so here we go. Can'e believe it's Friday already, schools out, and June's almost here... Do you think civilians, in general, understand the meaning of Memorial Day? No, not really. Pretty sure that every one thinks of Memorial Day as another sales weekend to save on furniture, cars, and any other materialistic items. Sadly I'm pretty sure there is a

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Why must kids who have chores do them half way? They don't like being yelled at, scolded, or even punished for not completing them properly, but yet they continue to do them wrong. And then argue that they were doing it right and I'm wrong. (if you're reading in Reader don't forget to click to read the rest) I know my eye sight isn't the greatest but I see just fine with my glasses. I see

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-16774883532944704122011-05-25T08:55:00.001-04:002011-05-26T11:42:58.490-04:00

I can't pic just ONE.  These were so incredibly stress free and they came out fabulous... (if you're reading in Reader don't forget to click to read the rest)  There aren't enough words to describe how much I drool over him. I don't know WHY he HAS to insist that I'm not funny. I know I am.  ABSOLUTELY ADORE this pic of her ♥ You'd never know they aren't blood by the way they act. He was

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Last week I was so happy to finally be able to attend a Army Wife Network Field Exercises: Priceless Package.  Have you ever been to one? Do you know what it is? I didn't at all but once I had seen an advertisement for it in the MWR's FB page off I went to read about it. And holy cow I couldn't wait. It sounded like fun but as the time drew neat for the event I was a little bit nervous

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I was planning on using the Rapture as my excuse for why I've disappeared but honestly, I've fallen back into that nasty trap of hibernating and working. Things aren't bad, not back to negative self talk but I'm just in a funk again. While I hate to admit it I can breathe a million times better now that Lil t' is at his dad's. I've changed to a better anxiety med that really has kept me level

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I'm sad to say that we've lost another Soldier this week. Well really we've lost a couple in the past month 1st Lt Demetrius Frison of 3/1 1-26th Infantry Reg of Ft. Knox, KYHis son was born just days before he left in January.My heart aches for his wife's loss. Hero's Priceby Roger W Hancock Fallen soldier, American hero. To serve is soldiers' sacrifice. Heroes all, soldiers mission, Some

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Since I've gotten the question a couple of times figured I'd just post the vid. I'm such an ANTI hair girl it's not even funny. The extent of my hair regime consists of brushing the top to smooth it out, grab a ponytail holder and throw it in a half assed bun that is always falling out before I'm halfway through the day. SOOO I was kinda terrified to try it but holy crap it was sooo much easier

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It's been forever or so it seems since I updated.  Honestly I've had nothing positive to say and just didn't want to write long redundant posts of me bitching about how much I hate the Army and how they are screwing with not just mine but my kids hearts.  Let alone that they are screwing Dirt Diver's chances at getting promoted and his faith in the military is dwindling so low that he can't find

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I absolutely LOVE the following poem. Dirt Diver gave it to me on a plaque for our anniversary and whenever I feel like I can't do this life, the roller coasters, the heartache, the unknowing I read it. I thank the Lord for giving me all the strengths AND weaknesses I have because in the end they are what help me keep going for our family. The Military Wife-- Author Unknown  The good Lord was

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With Monkey going to part day preschool now, Piggies and I get to have special uninterrupted snuggle time. I love it! Normally when we snuggle Monkey is trying to push himself in between us. Not now! We snuggle, we tickle, we giggle Lately Piggies and I have been butting heads like crazy with her "Terrible Two" stage So this time is perfect because it just reminds me she is still a "baby";

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Ever try or heard of Gurilla's Glue? No? Well you're missing out because it is THE BEST in fixing things. I use it for everything Duct Tape can't do. However on Friday I learned a VERY VALUABLE lesson. Gurella Glue + curious 2 yr old + curls = DISASTER!!! Took 50 minutes Baby Oil + fine tooth comb = 1 VERY unhappy toddler In the process I was kicked, punched, and scratched. My heart broke as

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-14469786676489749372011-04-28T09:26:00.001-04:002011-04-28T09:26:29.743-04:00

This whole deployment err more like lack of deployment has been a real pain in the ass. We've been up down, around, in circles and every which way our feelings about it could be thrown in dealing, accepting and overcoming it. Tuesday till this morning was the worse of it all. Memorandum was passed down this week that anyone being held back in Read D because of medical issues and couldn't get

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-24403775141447787712011-04-27T07:21:00.001-04:002011-04-27T07:21:52.882-04:00

The rain WILL. NOT. STOP! We've been under tornado watches for over a week at least 1 a day for the most part. However during a short break in the rain Monkey got to take his Easter Bunny present out for a spin.

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Wishing everyone a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, family and friends.

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Settling in on the couch in my comfy pj's with the kids surrounding me is how I truly enjoy watching movies. But there is always ONE person I really could do without! As much as I love Dirt Diver, he's the WORSE person to watch with. He can not be quiet to save his life, let alone the kids'. No matter what movie we watch he talks throughout it and it only takes him one time to memorize lines

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-69234829337960935872011-04-20T09:50:00.001-04:002011-04-20T09:50:00.202-04:00

The internet is NOT my friend when I want to buy things. I spend all my free time looking at everything under the sun and daydreaming. Here are today's wishes... I REALLLLLLLY want a pair of these! They are so cool looking and after trying them on they are so incredibly lite! I walk funny in shoes anyways so they would help me actually walk normal. Now to convince Dirt Diver to jump on the

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Okay not really but they have a helping hand! Since I started driving I knew gas prices are not a guarantee. They float up and down, left and right with the wind. How sad is it that I'm sounding like an actual real parent when at the pumps I say to 'tater "when I was a kid" or "when I got my license I was paying $1.25" or "Hey 'Tater remember the Golf? It only took $20 bucks to fill that tank

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I've always had a love/hate relationship with the gym like many others. But I often wonder how many other people sit in their lifted muddy trucks having a panic attack at the thought of going INTO the gym. Normally I'm fine after a while but since it's been almost 3 years since my clodhoppers have crossed the threshold of healthiness and sweat; panic attack came flooding in. Sitting there holding

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1. what's something you've eaten and liked, but didn't think you would?  Calamari. I can’t stand seafood it makes me want to puke just thinking about it but I have to admit that calamari isn’t AS bad as it sounds I just have to load it up with lemon juice and eat it quickly. 2. plastic surgery..yay or nay?             Yay to an extent. I am all for making yourself look good that will make

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-38812649218322320072011-04-15T09:16:00.001-04:002011-04-15T09:17:23.332-04:00

How about you hop on over and link up! With PCS moves happening every few years, do you take the time to paint and decorate your home? submitted by Life as Mrs. JPT I’ve only painted 1 home out of 10 yrs and only because we were there for 4.5 years. I didn’t get very far in the painting which actually irritates me still that place had so much potential. Decorating is a foreign

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I haven't wished in forever but I think it's about dang time too.. I've been DYING for one for the past couple of years.The bugs LOVE my blood way too much to leave me alone. And been wanting a new patio set too. I can just imagine sitting with my feet up and working away. I just worked on the front flower bed but completely forgot to get some blocks to help hold the soil & mulch in. Desperately

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-44488364209850578462011-04-12T07:54:00.003-04:002011-04-12T14:26:19.558-04:00

With everything going on the past month or so, my plight to working out has been horrible. I did good then Dirt Diver started bringing home 'tasty treats' and I just have yet to harness my self control.  I went from 162 to 154 and now I'm at 163. Do you see this nasty gut of mine?  Do you see how it sits ON TOP of my waist band?  The little dent is where my belly button is. I had just a hard

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-14152794643954401882011-04-11T11:08:00.001-04:002011-04-12T14:26:39.869-04:00

1. do you watch/read the news? Every single morning without fail I get up, stumble out in the living room, flip on the tv tune to CNN Headline News and start doing my routine of coffee, laundry, kids while listening to the news. I read it online only when a headline through twitter pops up that interests me. I've tried watching shows like GMA or Today and I just can't do it. I know it's

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Today Dirt Diver and the rest of Fort Knox pay their respects to a fellow 3/1 solider who has lost his life this past week in Afghanistan. 1st Lt. Robert F. Welch III of the  201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky When a soldier goes to heaven To St. Peter he will telljust another soldier reporting siri've served my time in hell

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-43595503441863551582011-04-05T10:43:00.003-04:002011-04-12T14:28:16.708-04:00

Almost 10 years ago I did not think in a million years I would ever EVER have to go through this as a parent. With Lil t' I have gone through a lot of court battles to, him being taken from me under lies from the Spew of Satan and the evil exin-laws hiding him, having to fight to gain him back. I have gone through 4 years of therapy, rounds of meds, tears, and loosing control of my household. I

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-18173417409823498842011-03-30T08:20:00.001-04:002011-04-12T14:28:35.759-04:00

On the way home while hauling a buggy, we pulled INTO the gas station just like this. Due to a certain Dirt Diver who REFUSED to listen when a certain wide suggested to get gas at a certain point, we drove like this for 14 miles. *shakingmyhead* One of these days she WILL hold my hand when walking. ONE DAY! The day Monkey & Piggies stay with me when walking is the day that elephants loose

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-51534321812100564362011-03-28T12:56:00.000-04:002011-03-28T12:56:07.951-04:00

I'm always a day late! Kelly at MannLand5's Getting to Know You! 1. what inspires you? I really don't know anymore. So many people things, just everything really. It stinks because I really don't know what I want to be still, I still feel lost in life so I'm constantly trying to find my footing. 2. what was the last thing you bought yourself? A Monster Import that I guzzled  while

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-39072514382299927712011-03-25T06:08:00.001-04:002011-03-25T06:08:00.906-04:00

Aww it's that time of the week again! Love Fridays, especially today. As you're reading this I'm on the road with the family heading to meet up with one of my long time friends that I met what seems like a lifetime ago on a MilSpouse message board. Our weekend will be spent riding, bbq'ing, laughing, and hopefully not duct taping any Dirt Divers to trees. (Yes he's on my last nerve right now)

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Found this survey via Every Day Life of an Air Force Wife and thought it’d be fun to do… 1. How long have you been a military wife? In total of 1st & current marriage 11 years. 2. What branch of service is your husband? Army 3. Active/Reserve? Active 4. What is his job? Field Artillery but used as Grunt 5. How many deployments have you gone through? 2.5 kinda. 2 during 1st marriage. Kinda half of

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The other weekend was beautiful and what better way to enjoy the new found sun?! (this is what happens when a certain wife complains & complains to a certain Dirt Diver to get the keyless remote fixed on the truck and a certain Dirt Diver has continually ignored a certain wife's complaints for a yr. Ya have to send a Monkey through the back window to unlock the truck) And it's time to get

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-66176365648771573072011-03-21T13:38:00.002-04:002011-03-21T13:49:15.751-04:00

I am SOOO excited to see that Kelly at MannLand5 has brought back Getting to Know You! 1. if you won the title of miss america, what would your platform be? To ensure that all cartoons go back to being hand drawn. Bring back the classics. The youth of today is missing out! 2. outdoorsy or indoorsy? For the most part outdoorsy. LOVE being outdoors especially when it's hot out. 3. pajama's out in

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Wow it's Friday! I can't believe it's the end of the week already. Although it's just the beginning for me since my work weeks run Thursday through Monday. I used to hate working weekends and now I really can't imagine working a better schedule then currently. Wednsday was the big day for Dirt Diver.  It was time for him to say the much awaited divorce from 2 of his parathyroids.  I wanted

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i really need to pee but I dont want to get up till i figure this stupid thing out. carry on wayward son

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After months of stressing over it, I think it’s safe to say that Piggies has finally gotten the hang of potty training. It wasn’t even as close to as bad as it was when Monkey started.  (And before I forget Princess has now been dubbed Piggies around the house since in order for her to not be sporting an afro, I HAVE to put her in pig tails. Hence the nickname Piggies) I mean there is still

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-35842220505681759022011-03-11T08:06:00.002-05:002011-03-14T14:20:58.714-04:00

(Click the image above to go to Wife of a Sailor's blog to link up and join the fun!) During military separations (whether short or long) how do you keep yourself positive and motivated? submitted by Married/Single Parent I look forward to the little things that I can do when he’s not home. Like enjoy a pint of Half Baked with a cold PBR for dinner while I watch trashy reality shows

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-43268946579877280862011-03-09T08:50:00.001-05:002011-03-14T14:21:14.547-04:00

Don't get me wrong I love Reba with all my heart but there is a piece of me who misses Gigi so much. Other times when I miss San Diego so much that my heart feels like its breaking And how as much as I hated my home town, I miss the carefree fun we had every single day of our lives there.

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I do not know why I have yet to learn my lesson with Dirt Diver. As much as I am surprised by him, I am also always just left shaking my head asking myself "why? why me?" Of course for the past 3 days we've been running low on TP. By low I mean 1 roll for 6 people and half a bag of flushable wipes. Toilet paper nazi doesn't even begin to describe me with everyone's usage. A normal person

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-68226922506919483312011-03-05T07:45:00.002-05:002011-04-11T00:44:20.698-04:00

Ever since I saw the poster for this movie, I've been EXCITED. Even the kids have been bugging me to see it as well. I couldn't have been luckier then when Chiquita contacted me again about a great partnership. Chiquita is partnering with 20th Century Fox and the movie Rio, the next big 3-D animated event from the creators of Ice Age™ , to bring you and your little ones Chiquita’s “Make Your

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-29968683165510151852011-03-04T06:08:00.002-05:002011-03-04T09:16:34.844-05:00

(Click the image above to go to Wife of a Sailor's blog to link up and join the fun!) Do you or your {spouse} ever wish your {spouse} was in a different branch of the military? submitted by The Turner Family Well considering he is prior service, no and yes. The grass is always greener on the other side. He misses the Navy. Being on the flight deck of his ship in the middle of the ocean with no

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-57386045470876610732011-02-28T04:15:00.001-05:002011-02-28T04:15:00.742-05:00

Lately anything and everything that has come to mind or out of my mouth I've been questioning. I am not a intelligent person, I try very hard to keep up on what's going on in the world, understanding it, etc. But for some odd reason I've just been feeling like do I REALLY understand anything going on? Do people view me as stupid or uneducated when I talk? When looking around at my friends and

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-63920133088372251812011-02-25T08:59:00.000-05:002011-02-25T08:59:38.970-05:00

(Click the image above to go to Wife of a Sailor's blog to link up and join the fun!)Oh man it’s been WAY too long since I’ve linked up. Since going into my little rock and doing “fluff” pieces to keep my blog going, I’ve missed so much. Can’t wait to read everyone’s responses!Aside from no deployments, what is one thing you would want to make the MilSpouse life “perfect”? submitted by

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Wordless Wednesday! I really need to buy some new batteries for my camera.  The Blackberry takes the crappiest pics ever.

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-80735641054052107402011-02-22T09:52:00.001-05:002011-02-24T08:56:36.693-05:00

When things get tough in my life I literally shut down and pull away from people. But yet I don't realize I'm doing it until it's too late or until someone's called me out on it. For the past month I've slowly been pulling away, shutting down, and just not giving a crap. I was doing good with working out but then that started to slip as well. I've been gaining weight back. I've bene moodier.

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-47465512774374211352011-02-11T04:15:00.004-05:002011-02-11T04:15:00.182-05:00

The winner to EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale Giveaway was comment The winning comment... You'll have 48 hours to respond to the winning email otherwise another winner will be chosen. Thank you to all who participated.

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Ever look at a cupcake and think "man it looks plain"? I know I do it all the time and can never really think of a way to dress it up. So I try very hard to stear clear of cupcakes if possible, but that was until I came across Roundabout Cupcake Sleeves! What a perfect ingenious idea for people to fancify their cupcakes without having to have a lot of decorating knowledge! Roundabout

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I am still on the Biggest loser kick but unfortunately I must confess my failures. I was doing extremely well. Had lost 7 pounds, was feeling great, and had a workout routine going on. And then it all came to a crashing halt when the kids got sick. Being up for almost 36 hours straight with no sleep took a toll on me making the idea of working out to be an absolute miserable experience. That one

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-72893527289674504562011-02-03T06:02:00.001-05:002011-02-03T06:02:00.894-05:00

Applied Labels™ are Applied Labels LLC's flagship and most popular product. They're extremely tough, ultra versatile and perfect for labeling:*bottles*sippy cups*shoes*school supplies*gadgets*summer camp gear*all those little things that go to early childcare centers I was so happy to get the chance to review these! We started a new church and we've been having a heck of a time with trying to

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-74302502985732887162011-02-02T07:30:00.000-05:002011-02-02T07:30:04.178-05:00

Our poor baby celebrated her birthday sick last week.

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-83487690918862321602011-01-31T10:02:00.001-05:002011-01-31T10:02:01.079-05:00

Last month I was approached by a wonderful woman who offered me the opportunity to review a flag for CVS Flags. I was more then happy to do so as I have always wanted to get Dirt Diver a US Army Flag. Well really a US Navy one but I figured that would be kinda weird having that on the front of our house now that we're an Army family, so Army it was. Honestly I had never heard of CVS Flags, so I

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-46313262717526068062011-01-28T15:05:00.001-05:002011-01-28T15:36:13.520-05:00

I really think there should have been a warning label on kids when they are born. If I knew that at some point in my life I would be puked on by 3, yes you read that right THREE kids at the same time; I truly think I would have returned them receipt or not.  The weeks been trying with the nasty virus that is floating around. It's affected the cleanliness of the house. It's had a toll of my

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-78342528713739385262011-01-27T08:25:00.000-05:002011-01-27T08:25:00.641-05:00

Like most women out in the world, I have a severe addiction to Lifetime Movies! Doesn’t matter what the genere of the film is I watch them religiously. When Ihad the opportunity to watch an advance screening of “Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story” I just had to jump on it. While I have not been in Ms. Rubin’s shoes, I have unfortunately been in a position more times then I can count where I

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-65509357533147907722011-01-26T07:55:00.000-05:002011-01-26T07:55:00.286-05:00

Thank you everyone who entered! And who was #85 entry? Well it was Liz! You will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email, otherwise another winner will picked. and on to Wordless Wednesday He did NOT find his medal even remotely funny! And here we are a couple weeks later and he's still claiming "phantom pains".

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-72312131746688110022011-01-25T08:02:00.001-05:002011-01-25T08:02:00.525-05:00

Sometimes I just want to strangle Dirt Diver. I can't tell if he is playing or if he truly lacks the brain capacity to actually retain anything that he has done or even said to him, especially coming from me. Last night while I'm sitting plugging away with work, he's behind me working on his WO package. He gets to the history part and starts asking me where we've lived. I gave him the run down.

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-8691032671291858422011-01-24T06:02:00.010-05:002011-01-24T09:16:29.473-05:00

Upon making the decision to enter into the Biggest Loser Contest, I knew I was going to have to go on a search for a new scale. For the past couple of years I've had a love/hate relationship with these "torturious" devices. Mainly hate though. I hated them because of the toe touch start up, trying to navigate between Dirt Diver's saved weights and mine, the constant have to recalibrate them

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-44413957867347321782011-01-23T08:02:00.001-05:002011-01-23T08:02:00.281-05:00

I am finally starting to enjoy my Sundays. We're getting into a Church routine, thankfully we've found one that for the most part we enjoy, although there are still a few things that we wish we could change to make it our perfect place. But that won't happen so instead of focusing on what we don't have, we focus on that we have a place to call our home while here in Kentucky. After Church we

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-6833354448420359722011-01-20T07:57:00.007-05:002011-01-20T09:22:32.695-05:00

It's that time of year again with Valentine's Day, Easter, Spring, and just where happiness blooms! What a better way to spread smiles through friends and coworkers then by handing them a Smiley Cookie! Their History: More then 20 years ago at Eat'n Park, the Smiley Cookie became a reality. The desire to make their patrons smile has become a family tradition for years to come. Every

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-77404867330020202132011-01-19T07:54:00.002-05:002011-01-19T07:54:00.640-05:00

How does one stop snacking on the yummy goodness around them? It hasn't even been 24 hours since I've started this new adventure and I have failed already. They were calling my name..."Chelle...chhhhheeeelllleeee" What was I to do? Ignore them? That would be so incredibly rude of me to ignore the sweet yummy goodness that 'Tater slaved in the kitchen to create. I'm weak. Completely and

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-80869789725679969142011-01-18T07:45:00.003-05:002011-01-18T07:45:00.416-05:00

With the pushing and nudging of friends I have finally taken the plunge to do what needs to be done to shed this extra weight. The fact that my very 1st pair of skinny jeans of from Aeropostal that I bought the 1st week of December are no longer in my stack of wearable jeans. How sad is that?! I've gained even more then I already did. Our post's MWR is starting their own version of The Biggest

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-17611648533759020912011-01-14T08:02:00.002-05:002011-01-14T08:02:00.285-05:00

RelaxZen Day! As most know I'm a mom of 4 children who love to give me a run for my money.  Most of the time when I shuffle out of bed in the morning I’m running on about 4 hrs of sleep since I work till 0100/0200 in the morning. At this point the day has already begun and I’m still struggling to keep my eyes from rolling backwards. Normally I go straight to the kitchen and whip up a cup of joe

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-58953540344420559802011-01-12T08:02:00.008-05:002011-01-22T15:10:53.696-05:00

If you haven't noticed then well I choose to stay with Blogger for now at least and took the dive to buy It's a Hooah Life I've been wanting to for a while but always put it off. Now I just need to budget cause I really want a new look. I love my layout but it's been a year and it's time for something new! So be on the lookout for that as well. On to my favorite part of Wednesday! The dogs

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-81552281182713511432011-01-11T23:49:00.002-05:002011-01-11T23:51:55.817-05:00

Want to thank everyone for entering into my Chiquita's Mom Kit Review & Giveaway! I had a lot of fun hosting it. I just want to let everyone know that I did keep track of all the entries since day one. I know that the comment number on the original post shows only #114 but those entries were only AFTER the move of the domain purchase. There IS as reason for saving emails until everything is said

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-62230350019586105692011-01-11T08:51:00.000-05:002011-01-11T08:51:24.528-05:00

It’s a sad sad day in the Hooah Household today. We started Monday off with such joy and happiness you’d think we had just won the lottery. We took naps to ensure we could withstand the excitement and be able to stay awake to see what we had been proclaiming for weeks. Even a 2 hour power outage didn’t dampen our excitement either. 2030 came and it was time. We sat on the edge of our seats. We

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-14597551612062913152011-01-10T08:03:00.037-05:002011-01-25T23:59:51.368-05:00

It’s funny how things work sometimes. Back in December on the way back from taking Lil t’ to Indianapolis to catch a flight, Dirt Diver & I were talking about what places we haven’t eaten at since we left San Diego. We both agreed with missed Chili’s and we really enjoyed their Southwestern Eggrolls. (If you haven’t tried them you better. TO. DIE. FOR.) The next day I went to check my emails

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-90159715846486151782011-01-07T06:02:00.000-05:002011-01-07T06:02:00.482-05:00

Lil t’ came bursting through the door crying yelling. I truly thought he was hurt. As I turned the corner from the living room heading toward the front door I see him, the front door wide open and then my eyes landed. Right outside our door literally not even a foot away from my truck laid a little girl in the road screaming for her mom, cars stopping, parents running to her.   We live on a small

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-39755775760140957952011-01-05T10:08:00.000-05:002011-01-05T10:08:53.689-05:00

Wordless Wednesday Last night was spent in creation land And of course there ALWAYS has to be a smartass in this house... If you haven't already, don't forget to enter into the Chiquita's Mom Kit Giveaway!

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-84817585433592433252011-01-04T08:16:00.001-05:002011-01-04T08:16:00.621-05:00

This has been eating away at me for a while and I think Dirt Diver is extremely irritated by me constantly having to say something about it. Really wish I could find the remote to turn off the hamster wheel in my head. I do not think that anyone should be allowed to keep quarters if they are going to be gone the entire deployment. What’s been eating away at me lately to make this post? Well with

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-6099120343567337232011-01-03T08:01:00.006-05:002011-01-05T09:36:01.558-05:00

I’m not one for bananas, for the most part absolutely can not stand the way they taste after undressing them. However my feelings are not shared by everyone else in the house.  I do like banana smoothies and banana bread. They eat them straight out of the peel faster then I can keep them in stock. I’m always, ALWAYS replacing them. The other day I bout a bundle, took them out of the bag, set

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-61458701784988786812010-12-28T10:47:00.000-05:002010-12-28T10:47:11.647-05:00

Last night after a horrible day spent with arguing and frustration Dirt Diver & I spent some time together. It started out innocently enough but then it took a turn for the worse, at least in his eyes. As he was in the shower I the respectful wife of his space who knows how much he loathes getting tickled decided to take it upon myself to tickle him. At one point I threw a cup of cold water on

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-87928862329975646722010-12-23T07:45:00.004-05:002010-12-23T07:45:00.545-05:00

Some of these I watch all year round and yes I know it’s kinda hypocritical to watch Christmas movies all year but get mad at those who sing carols all year. What can I say? I’m not always fair and logical in my thinking. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation How can anyone NOT love Clark Griswold and his love affair gone wrong with Christmas lights? A Christmas story While most love the

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-23381399643966433852010-12-22T08:22:00.000-05:002010-12-22T08:22:00.282-05:00

'Tater may drive me bonkers sometimes but last night she was so incredibly cute for a split second. Well after I over looked the fact that she hit me in the back of the head with her note. Offered her desert if she would fold the laundry sitting next to her for the past 2 hours. Amazingly she decided that dessert was a not needed so late at night. *snicker*

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-23880711175978056632010-12-21T08:10:00.002-05:002010-12-21T08:16:49.896-05:00

Since the kids came down with "Gimmieitis" and Briemarie posted her wish list, figured I might as well admit what I'm secretly wishing to find under the tree with my name on. Keurig A new wedding ring to  replace my wedding set that is old and beyond repair. And since this is a "wish" list I'm going all out! Canon Rebel SLRT 2011 Chevy Suburban iMac 27” LG 55”

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-89670257606788208392010-12-20T07:00:00.002-05:002010-12-20T07:00:01.062-05:00

Growing up I went from being in love with Christmas to hating it back to loving it. But there will always be reasons that drive me bonkers about this fabulous season of joy. 10. Christmas Carols Why must people feel the need to play or sing them whenever they choose? I mean really what’s the point of singing them. Do you really need to sing “Hark the Harold Angles” while mowing your yard in

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-38403780234092224292010-12-15T08:02:00.006-05:002010-12-15T08:02:00.187-05:00

This week's been filled with snow & Christmas music recitals. And to think it's only Wednesday! Lil t's very first recital. He was so incredibly nervous.

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-90797927732967090282010-12-14T12:17:00.003-05:002010-12-14T15:03:08.744-05:00

I would love to say that the trip to the dentist resulted in my untimely death from all the torture she did to me but nope. Instead it's been a dryer that won't dry, a husband who keeps promising to fix it, a wishy washy command who can't tell us if Dirt Diver is going to be Rear D or not, a fender bender while I was in the middle of a fight with Lil t, and tires going out on my Dodge. To one

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-35131029939471587742010-12-13T11:06:00.000-05:002010-12-13T11:06:43.887-05:00

When you’re hungry and have a house full of growling tummies what does one make on a perfect snowy morning? This is even great to make when you’re camping too. Sausage & Gravy n’ Biscuits of course!!! Here’s a super easy recipe that can be changed as you make it to suit your tastes. Gravy: · 1 lb. of sausage (or more depending on how much sausage you like or how many you’re feeding) ·

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-9307210414074929492010-12-08T08:11:00.001-05:002010-12-08T08:11:00.909-05:00

(Found randomly on the vast web) As you are reading this my dear readers, I am laying on a chair about to be beaten and tortured by some evil sadistic monster! She will probably have to use bungee cord and duct tape to keep be down as I fight to survive and escape her evil lair of torture. I am not afraid to admit it; I am PETRIFIED of these doctors. I truly don’t believe they should be allowed

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-10889561352415653122010-12-03T07:44:00.000-05:002010-12-03T07:44:00.517-05:00

Ya know the drill, click the pic above and head over to Wife of a Sailor to join up! If you were given $1,000 right now, how would you spend it? Put it towards the purchase of a iMac. My laptop is shot. The HP Dirt Diver is leaving me the sound gave up, and the rebuilt desktop the graphic card is shot. SOOO as of right now there will be no Skyping once he hits theater. *

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-74948430086269647512010-12-01T14:28:00.000-05:002010-12-01T14:28:31.308-05:00

(Photo from the fabulous Art de Toilette by the talented Wendy Gold. I swear I need to buy this one just to make me feel better when I step on the stupid scale) After this morning’s experience at the doctor’s, I’ve become a FIRM believer they should not be allowed to weigh you between the months of November and December. It’s just not right. I mean I already figured I was gaining weight when

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-54467318468819840662010-11-29T06:45:00.001-05:002010-11-29T09:03:40.677-05:00

I received an email from a lovely associate asking if I’d like to try out their services in exchange of doing a review. I was puzzled and intrigued so off I ventured since I had never heard of Tiny Prints before. Took a little trip over to Tiny Prints and just fell in love with their work. They are so festive for any celebration possible. Wondering who’s Tiny Prints?  Don’t worry so did I

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-65149489509655916252010-11-25T11:38:00.002-05:002010-11-25T11:42:51.781-05:00

I just want to take a moment to say Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!  There are so many things in life that we take for granted without meaning to. The last couple of months have opened my eyes to what I do have and how grateful I am that God has not given up on me when I gave up on myself.  To all the men and women serving proudly in the U.S. Military. who are away from from their loved

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-46503325836389511022010-11-23T09:40:00.003-05:002010-11-23T09:48:06.517-05:00

(found @ Layoutsparks ) There are too many moving creatures in our house. Between the 2 cats, 2 dogs, 4 kids, husband, myself and the random children that trickle in and out of our home on any given day; I sadly must declare defeat. After the kids went to bed last Thursday cleaning, I spent 5 hours cleaning the house from top to bottom only for it to become a horror zone. Yes my dear readers, I

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The Price of Freedom I was going to do Wordless Wednesday but this is so much more important, not just for my families bank account but for my husband and the thousand other military members who have and do put their lives on the line. I can not believe that our government would suggest this.  Wait, well yes I can. Look at our senators and congress members. Do you see them struggle to pay

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-65679609403354765682010-11-15T06:00:00.000-05:002010-11-15T06:00:04.558-05:00

I would love to say that I’m a planner that I am always on time, that I don’t stress out and that I don’t run the family crazy. Unfortunately I can’t, and if you read my blog you know it’s just not possible, almost like we are meant to run on the chaos train. We needed to get family pictures done since it’s been a year but I just hate trying to coordinate everyone. Gave up dragging my feet and

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-71715377886650012452010-11-11T09:25:00.000-05:002010-11-11T09:25:40.152-05:00

"Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." -G.K. Chesterton Happy Veteran's Day to all the men and women, past, present, and future, who have and will sacrifice their lives for the freedom that so many take for granted.

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-19897957984031971512010-11-10T14:02:00.000-05:002010-11-10T14:02:08.502-05:00

Yesterday we picked up Dirt Diver. It was an experience to remember that hopefully I can find time to write out. My kids never cease to entertain me daily with their antics.  I'm so incredibly proud of Dirt Diver for making the sacrifice of giving up 3 weeks of being with us so close to deployment for the opportunity to advance. Unfortunately in his unit, no one gets promoted unless they have the

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-60585771362798440452010-11-09T08:11:00.001-05:002010-11-09T08:11:00.809-05:00

I thought about writing this up myself but lately my thoughts aren’t coming out as coherently as I wish they would. I am truly starting to think that while I sleep someone is stealing the little amount of brain capacity I have left and stealing it. Anyways, Renee from 1-800-Pack-Rat was so kind to write it up for me to share with all of you. I can’t thank him enough. I truly wish I had some of

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I sometimes wonder; what’s the point of going to a doctor to complain about issues. Half the time they look at me like I’m speaking a foreign language and then hurry to push me out the door. I always feel the same way when I take the truck in for noises. Nothing is ever wrong when you walk through the door of the doctors or the mechanic shop. I hate the way they just cock their head to the side a

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-41479203721943312582010-11-04T13:49:00.000-04:002010-11-04T13:49:34.210-04:00

Hmm where did I leave off? Oh that’s right washer broke, kids jumping and hooting for Halloween, and I’m drinking a beer. I get everyone ready to go, ‘Tater made a HORRIBLE choice the week before so she had to miss Halloween and could only pull the wagon. Lil t’ was a rabid bat. Monkey Dearth Vader and Princess was a shark. Yes I said shark. After everyone was ready to head off, we did the

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-4821991444958941372010-11-01T12:44:00.002-04:002010-11-01T12:44:29.975-04:00

Yesterday started out like any other day. Kids grumbling because they had chores *gasp*, the dogs chasing the cats up ontop of my kitchen cabinets knocking over a Jack Daniels bottle, work, a pretty little girl pulling her diaper off, running through the house peeing yelling “Owwwie”. This was all in the first hour of sitting down and attempting to work. I’ve always been a firm believer that if

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-54553250268880994762010-10-26T09:58:00.002-04:002010-10-26T09:58:50.633-04:00

Hi, I’m Chelle and I am an addict. It started when I was young. I remember watching and how it intrigued me. To some it was capitalizing on the stupidity of people, to me it was interesting, knowledgeable, and entertaining. To this day, I still can’t help it. I can’t go a day without it. If I don’t include it in my day, then I feel lost, unmotivated, and just lazy. With it, I feel like I can

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-59296368601727168382010-10-22T11:21:00.001-04:002010-10-22T11:21:47.014-04:00

Ya know the drill, click the pic above and head over to Wife of a Sailor to join up! 1.     Are you a night owl or an early bird? I used to be a night owl, staying up until almost 0300 every day. Then things changed and I turned into a early bird waking at 0500. Now I have to adjust back to being a night owl. If I had to choose between the two, I couldn’t. I love the early morning when the kids

Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10001776899549679437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8259828101452787090.post-15273329212824273252010-10-21T12:25:00.000-04:002010-10-21T12:25:15.596-04:00

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I would NEVER wish a custody battle/visitations upon anyone including my worst enemy. It’s draining. No one wins including the child. Two families are affected and in the end it’s just not pretty in the least. For months the Spew of Satan has been saying he’s taking Lil t’ for Thanksgiving but hasn’t sent off his email with the flight info. For 3 weeks he’

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