Well, our server was showing the Monday blues this morning. I’m sure that’s only because I wanted to get an article up this morning knowing the day would be full of other activities. I even got one short one written but sadly, I didn’t copy the text before saving it and the server went down during the process so I lost it. Bummer.

On the upside Taylor’s hair got cut, Grandpa got his laptop set up with Picasa and our Internet connection, and Grandma got a hair cut and color too so all in all it’s been a productive day…just a different type of Monday. Let’s not count that I didn’t get my shower in until 12:15 this afternoon. *wink* Besides, it beats the night my sister had with a teething toddler and husband with kidney stones! Yipes. Hope he’s feeling better and you get some sleep today dear!

I hope everyone is having a fantastic Thanksgiving week. I hope I find a few hours to get caught up on some posts!

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I just got an e-mail of a Quicken contest making the worst holiday gift ever pay off. I submitted the first of mine that came to mind - a Christmas bonus of 49 cents in exact change.

There are a few gems in the mix - it worthy of a laugh, and if you’re feeling generous you could vote for mine! ;o) I’m in the recently added section at the bottom and 6 people have already added theirs since I began this post so you may have to go back a page or two to find me!

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p.s. - what a great way to see how many people there are out there…my entry is already lost under hundreds of new entries! But I see there is a search bar by e-mail at the bottom: my e-mail is holly@hopetoadopt.com. Smart marketers that dream up such stuff!

I have so many things to be thankful for, but at the top of my list today is my gratitude for the ability to learn and grow. As I reflect on wisdom gained over my life, I am profoundly grateful for this simple, beautiful gift. In fact, I shudder to consider how incomplete and shallow my life would be without it.
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Last week at book club, everyone brought some books to exchange. As a lover of American history, I picked up one by David McCullough on John Adams. I’m starting to really think that there is a law bone in my body because I am absolutely eating this book up.

I have often told my husband that if I could have a wish, it would be to travel through time and see places and events in their “prime.” I can’t explain it, I’m simply fascinated by things of the past. I am astounded by people of the past and I love learning about them. This book gives such incredible description and insight into the people and circumstances of the time that I hate having to put it down.
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If you’ve followed any of this series, you know that this isn’t one of my bigger categories. It’s not that I have nothing to share on shopping or cooking but it’s harder for me to put into posts for some reason. But I’ve found lately that I’m kicking myself for not jotting down my recipe “creations” that worked out well as I can’t duplicate them….LOL My memory isn’t THAT good! LOL And yet, this is probably the most consistent form of cooking I do. So I decided that this tip is mostly for me…if I put a few of my creations here, I can duplicate them in the future!
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This is “the rest of the story” to my Wordless Wednesday pictures this week. I’ve been carefully biding my time waiting for the right week to post these memorable pictures. With this month as National Adoption Awareness month, this was perfect timing.
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It’s Tuesday and I find myself sitting here thinking of things I could post to contribute to Kelly’s carnival on catching your kids being good. I clicked on her link of her CUTE little guy doing the Oscar Meyer Wiener song and the moment presented itself.

My 4 year old son stopped to watch and said, “He’s my friend mom?”

I am constantly amazed at how open and loving his little heart is. Not only is everyone his friend, but he includes me in his journey; seeking my acceptance and approval. How often do I meet or see someone the first time and ask this phrase first? Thanks, Tay for the great example.

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I’ve been trying to avoid it all day, but it just won’t go away. Something’s not right. My hubby is out of town on a business trip and I’m missing him terribly.

I have no tolerance for us being apart. I even started the day wearing one of his shirts hoping it would help me feel close to him - how pathetic am I? LOL By the way, it’s still on but it’s not helping. Now that bedtime is approaching, his being gone is screaming at me. I blame our long distance courtship for being such a pansie about being separated. I absolutely HATE it.

Right now he’s watching a TV show we would normally be watching together tonight. It won’t start here for another hour. I’m tired but I don’t want to go to bed. That’s the worst place to be reminded that your companion isn’t there! Waaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!! I’m SO hoping he can diagnose the problem tomorrow and be on his way home. His ticket is open ended so it could be an entire week - I can’t even go there yet - one day at a time.

I can’t believe I’m such a pansie…..that’s a good thing in this regard right?

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I was driving through the adjoining neighborhood on my way to choir yesterday morning, when I noticed an older woman making broad motions with her hands to slow down and/or roll down a window. Although I had given myself just enough time to get to the rehearsal on time, it was obvious this woman needed something. So I stopped and rolled down my window.
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