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Pat B
Well if they stay overnight for a visit....you'll know just what to make them for breakfast! Might I recommend the Seven Pound All American Chocolate Cake from Costco? It's absolutely to die for....!
Oh, and I DO want to hear your Mommie Dearest stories! Those are GREAT!!! Email me if its too long to fit on a comment. This is good stuff! Thanks, Pat!
posted by
Darson
on November 12, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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abanerjee
!!!....Yes, that is always the safest route, to be sure! NOBODY wants to mess with us mommie types....we're hormonal!!!
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Darson
on November 12, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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I'm so tempted to share one of my Mommie Dearest stories, but
yours is so perfect, there's really nothing to add. Let's just say my little sis grew up to be known as June Cleaver to her children... In fact they often referred to their parents as Ward and June. It really leaves me and anyone else with an ounce of competitiveness no choice but to take another path and be the fun one. Mother. I think your idea of having the occasional bad mother breakfast is exemplary! But alas, my little ones are grandparents themselves these days... hmm.
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Pat_B
on November 12, 2009 at 6:23 AM
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Darson
Oh my, now what can I say?
My mom believes that the award was her's to take, but as they say, 'luck wouldn't have it'. We siblings say nothin' just
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anib
on November 11, 2009 at 8:56 PM
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Another fun read of yours.
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FormerStudentIntern
on November 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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elysianfields
Ewww....I remember having to hug our parents after they'd given us some out of control spankings. I never wanted to. People just need a bit of space sometimes. Wow I understand because I DID NOT like that at all. Oh, and Elyse, you'll be relieved to know that I've now traded out all my wire hangers for the plastic type....they work better! Ha ha ha...run, children, run!....Oh, and would you like another piece of chocolate cake???
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Darson
on November 11, 2009 at 8:18 PM
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ROTFLOL ~ Oh my oh my...I admit I have used the sit next to one another til you hug or go ahead, kiss each other and make up... (my mother had us, (10 siblings) do that when we argued, usually...so it was ingrained. imagine, even if we had a tiff with our parents, we had to line up at night and kiss goodnight. (never let the sun go down on your anger) --- I am so thrilled by your blogs, by your keen humble and honest dialogue...You're so fun and I cherish you Darson --- even though you keep wire hangers 'round for ...??? and you fill the arteries of your children with choco cakes in the am...
LOL ~ you're precious
Elyse
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elysianfields
on November 11, 2009 at 7:52 PM
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Kabu
Oh my WORD I love you guys! Exactly! Her daughters are FREAKS about everything! None of them ever, ever relax and they are all so OCD it's not even funny. I've often thought she would've been hard for me to be around. The Bonus Mom is a hoot, and I love her tons. And you're supposed to cleave unto your spouse, so you're just fine!!! If your spouse is in Canada, that's where you ought to be. You can have some memorable visits. Your DIL should be happy for you; we are!
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Darson
on November 11, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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WileyJohn
porridge....ewwww! Sorry bout that....
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Darson
on November 11, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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I once asked my younger son if he missed not having a traditional Mum
One that works at home and have plates of cookies and treats ready and all that stuff. He thought about it for a moment....and then shrugged and said Nah. Now of course I have run away to Canada so I am not only bad mother but bad Nan. I know all this for sure because my DIL. TOLD ME. Actually your fortunately long departed mother in law sounds like a pain in the bum ....and she was probably so busy being perfect that she was a lousy lover falling asleep with exhaustion before the poor old Dad could....well never mind.
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Kabu
on November 11, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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Darson
Be my mom 'cuz I wanna start over with you and have chocolate and stuff for breakfast instead of Flora's cold porridge with lumps in it. You're a wonderful read luv
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WileyJohn
on November 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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sam444
I just adore you, Lady!!! ha ha ha how your comments made me laugh! Well, I've always said, "They're all still breathing, what more do you want?" The truth is that I absolutely love my kidlets. Being a mom was one of the best things that's ever happened to me. And they're the cheapie WalMart brand, the knock off of Slim Fasts...I actually like those better than Slim Fast, the taste is...nicer....Jordan loves them! I'm passing you a cold one out of the fridge right now, sister!
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Darson
on November 11, 2009 at 9:16 AM
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Oh hell, I left mine at the therapist! Who needs those fancy smanchy awards anyhow! I say keep 'em clean and outta trouble, now that's mother of the year stuff! lol Just teasing! I think the most we can do is love to bits and pieces and give them the courage to meet their goals! Nothing matters in the end except a healthy child with a healthy outlook! Now, can I have one of those canned breakfast goodies! Have a great day! sam
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sam444
on November 11, 2009 at 9:06 AM
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