Archive for June, 2005
Wednesday, June 1st, 2005
Life is busy
Yeah… it’s the end of the school year and life is really busy. Sorry the blog content is going to be a bit on the light side the next few weeks.
Interesting read: STUDY: Kids can be trained to eat better…
Tomorrow is Emma’s surgery…
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2005
Emma’s surgery was canceled
It will be rescheduled for next week.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2005
Three Wonderful Years
My Duodenal Switch Weight Loss anniversary is on June 5th. It’s an anniversary that I honestly celebrate more then my marriage anniversary. It’s the day that changed my life in the most dramatic and wonderful way. So I’m going to take this opportunity to gush a […]
9 Comments » - Posted in Weightloss & Excercise by Kym
Friday, June 3rd, 2005
The Two Fires
I’m having a dinner party tonight. And guess what I did? I burnt the chicken. To a crisp. How the hell does that happen? I mean I was IN the kitchen?! So I had to go out to the store and buy new […]
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Saturday, June 4th, 2005
Weekend nothingness
On our way swimming … but just wanted to post a bit. Cause, you know, I don’t like to disappoint my regular readers. Even if there is nothing too thoughtful to write about, at least I can put a little of my life out there.
Last night’s dinner party went well. […]
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Monday, June 6th, 2005
Losing my Lunch
Tonight I’m going to our school district’s meeting to talk about Nutrition. Seems that our district thinks that 5 year olds can portion and make their own nutritional choices. They don’t see anything wrong with the fact that a 5 year old might only choose to eat pizza everyday. […]
4 Comments » - Posted in School Stuff by Kym
Tuesday, June 7th, 2005
10 random things in my head
1. It makes me angry that I can’t volunteer at some functions at my child’s school simply because I don’t have childcare for my youngest. I feel excluded simply because I have a younger child. Doesn’t seem fair.
2. It’s very cute how my 4 year old says “Dark Vader” no matter how many times […]
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2005
Questions anyone?
I am short on time and interesting blog content this week. So how bout you guys ask me some questions and I will do my best to answer them. Ok?
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Thursday, June 9th, 2005
Mean Kids Suck
Emma is getting teased at school for her weight. It’s happened all year, but it’s gotten worse lately or Emma can no longer hanlde it. I sent the email below to the principal, teacher and counselor at school….
If you are a parent of a “normal weight kid” please take time […]
9 Comments » - Posted in Relationships 101, School Stuff by Kym
Friday, June 10th, 2005
This, That and the Other
Well Emma had her surgery, and she’s now home resting comfortably. Poor kid does not handle anesthesia well at all. I’m feeling plum worn out, but I think it’s just the week of stress catching up with me. I know I’ll be fine after I get a good nights […]
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Sunday, June 12th, 2005
The weekend
Last night we went to a wine and cheese party for our new neighbors. It was really nice. They are a couple who are in the midst of the adoption process (domestic) and I’m excited we’ll soon have more kids in the neighborhood. I feel so blessed to […]
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2005
Two tickets please…
Have you ever had a front seat to watching someone’s political life implode? It’s messy. And yet strangely - you can’t help watching it like some 2 bit rubber-necker. It’s like watching a car wreck in slow motion. You see all the little things they […]
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2005
I’m just a volunteer
As I have worked on the PTSA stuff, I got quite stressed out. I was trying to please everyone… and everyone had input. It really reminded me of the stuff I used to have to deal with in my project management jobs. Like my old job, where I […]
1 Comment » - Posted in PTSA by Kym
Thursday, June 16th, 2005
Try it- you’ll love it
I’m busy finishing up PTSA First Week Packet Hell today so here is the latest and greatest on new products:
1. Those new 12 grain English Muffins from Thomas’s? Yummy. 9 grain tastes great too. We just got them a few months ago on the West Coast. […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Products I recommend by Kym
Saturday, June 18th, 2005
Summer’s Here!!!
Do you ever wonder what your kid was thinking? Today we went to a party at a beach and my son was wearing his bathing suit. Instead of taking his shoes off and going in the water.. he just goes in. Getting his only pair of shoes wet. […]
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Sunday, June 19th, 2005
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there!! I hope this day is full of appreciation, naps, delish food, wonderful drink and sweet memories.
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2005
Recent pics of the kids…
Life is really hectic right now so here are some great pics to hold you over….
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005
The Lessons of Chores
My first project for summer is to figure out how we are going to teach my children about chores. I will be very honest that I have been a bit of slacker in this department. Because really, let’s be honest… I am all about efficiency. And having […]
12 Comments » - Posted in Family by Kym
Thursday, June 23rd, 2005
Vacation Disaster Preparedness
I was just reading something about how planning and anticipating the vacation is part of the fun and relaxation. They were extolling the virtues of stopping to smell the proverbial roses… enjoy the process of picking out clothes, finding the perfect vacation spot, planning your activities. Obviously, what I […]
2 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Thursday, June 23rd, 2005
It’s not over-rated
Dear God,
Remember when I asked you to give me more friends in my life? Yeah…. Well… I’d like to amend that request. I realize you are a God of Specifics, so I am going to be really specific now that I realize the error of my ways. […]
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Friday, June 24th, 2005
Should I write about?
So as I sit down to write this blog post I wonder exactly what is going to come out. I’ve been on an interesting trip the past few days. Soul searching. Or rather soul revealing. Tiring work, but I know I’m better for it. […]
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Saturday, June 25th, 2005
Peace in Chaos
Yesterday folks asked me to talk about the “peace” I brought into my life. If you saw how upset I was last week, you’d really think my peace was extra amazing. (Sorry can’t blog the details) I think the overwhelming thing I keep focused on when I feel really […]
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Sunday, June 26th, 2005
Funny or not funny?
Hmmm. Emma is down the street camping out in the backyard with a friend. I wonder if she would hate me forever if I went down there and scratched on her tent all bear-like….
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Sunday, June 26th, 2005
The Neurotic Cost of the ToDo List
Let me tell you about one of my neurosis. I do not manage having stuff hanging over my head. My life is organized; I run a fairly tight ship. I like order, I like planning, and I like security. All these things give me energy.
There was […]
1 Comment » - Posted in General, Inside my head by Kym
Monday, June 27th, 2005
Giddy
Ok… ummmm. You won’t see this too often on my blog because well… I don’t get much to be giddy about these days. My life is predictable routine. I take my spurts of happiness where I can get them. Like the startled rush of joy I feel when […]
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Tuesday, June 28th, 2005
Another happy day…
Kids off at Camp again today. Yippee! Oh yeah. Oh yeah. (visual cue: doing the cabbage patch dance) Ok… really, I’m so happy for them. They just bubbled with excitement yesterday after a day of ice skating and swimming. Emma was all […]
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2005
Burning Question
We handle the big life questions here at exmundane.com!
How many outfits do you kids have?
Don’t you wonder sometimes where I come up with these burning questions?
I’m trying to pack and take all the ‘decent with no visible spots or tears” tee shirts and short sets. […]
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2005
She’s such a thinker…
Today we were looking at pictures of the cruise ship. Emma remarked the rooms sort of looked small… like on the Titanic. And then she burst into tears and said she wasn’t going.
Her father assured her there were no icebergs in the Gulf of Mexico.
5 Comments » - Posted in Things Kids Say by Kym
Thursday, June 30th, 2005
Creating Moments
I love creating moments, which in turn create memories for my kids. I think in the mommy department I am pretty run of the mill. Average even. I yell at my kids, snuggle them when they let me, I tend to be strict, read to them, teach them how to […]
