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Recently Unsuspended
Last week I mentioned I had to take a written driver’s test or they’d take away my license away.
Well I took the test on Wednesday and I passed. Not to brag or anything, but I got 100%. I am a driving genius.
Okay fine, but I still swear the whole thing was a big misunderstanding.
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Recently Encouraged
Yesterday I wrote a post about my baby’s struggle with sleeping.
I got a lot of great comments with encouragement and (wanted) advice.
Then last night we put him down and he screamed so loud I almost lost it.
Almost.
Instead I sat down at the computer, put in my headphones, listened to some happy music and read an article one of my reader’s linked to on yesterday’s post.
Read 7 Reasons To Calm Down About Crying here.
It’s smart and made me feel better about being a “respectful” and kind parent.
(Thank you Crobb)
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Recently Nodded In Extreme Agreement
If you are a mom, are going to be a mom, or know a mom–you absolutely must read this blog post.
My head hurt from nodding.
Those first few weeks after the baby are dark, dark times.
Beautiful, yes. But also dark.
This post explains what a family really needs.
Read it here.
(Thanks Carrie for sharing)
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Recently Watched
I Am Not A Second Class Citizen
In an effort to raise funds for a documentary about anti-gay discrimination, filmmaker Ryan James Yezak released a seven-minute compilation of clips cataloging the conquered battlegrounds of the gay rights movement. It’s pretty interesting, regardless of your beliefs.
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Recently Eaten
3 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
6 slices bacon
2 T butter
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
6 hard boiled eggs
Cook the potatoes in water until soft. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a big soup pot until crisp. Remove and drain on a piece of newspaper or paper towel. Chop the bacon into little pieces. Drain some of the fat from the pot if your bacon was super fatty. Add the butter and onion to the pot and saute a few minutes. Whisk in the flour. While whisking vigorously, slowly pour in the milk. Cook until thick and bubbly. Turn off heat and stir in the sour cream, cheese, salt, and pepper.
When potatoes are done, drain them. Put about 1/3 of them in the milk mixture and puree until smooth. Add the remaining potatoes and most of the bacon and heat through. Ladle into bowls, top with a sliced hard boiled egg, and if you wish, a few bacon bits.
Yield: about 3 quarts
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Recently Grossed Out
Big fat bunnies are my nightmare.
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Recently Pinned
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Recently Overheard
Kate: I think I would make a really great bounty hunter.
Austin: No.
Kate: I think I would really like it! I could be sneaky.
Austin: No.
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Recently Remembered
This time last year.
“How I’m supposed to fit all the baby’s gear and my clothes and a rolling pin and a “tub” into a small backpack is beyond me. Also, am I really going to need most of these things? Somehow I don’t quite believe that a cherry blossom candle and a picture of myself looking thin will do much to soothe the horrors of birth…. [continue reading here]“
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And finally, our Friday Funny from the Internets
Stuff No One Says
(Fellow bloggers–I’m thinking we should do a Stuff Blogger’s Say. Am I right?)
(Thanks Keagy’s)
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Stuff Bloggers Say:
1. Giiiiiiiiiiiiveawaaaaaaaaaaaaay on mah blooooooooooooooooooog! (become a follower so I can have self-esteem)
2. I made this apple pie. It’s organic, non-gmo, local, and gluten free. (I am super healthy and therefore better than you)
3. I’m posting these 45 pictures of my baby for mom. I mean, i know nobody cares about this but my mom. (I’m actually posting these pictures so I’ll get lots of comments about my beautiful offspring)
But seriously, Kate. Let’s write a script together and both film scenes for the video. Or our husbands could play the roles. Austin loves acting, right?
baha—these are great.
And yes, we totally should. First I need to procure a wig. Austin will be so pleased.
Oh my goodness, thank you for linking up with #3. Those postpartum weeks were dark indeed. But I was super blessed to have my mom and sis come down a week and a half after Tommy was born and do almost everything on that list. My mom, who is a cleaning goddess, made my house the neatest its ever been–and ever will be until baby #2 comes in however many years.
I have the same mom, thank the lord.
Thanks for your kind words and for linking to my blog. All those things were the things that people did for me in the dark days that I’ve not forgotten even 31 years later.
What a family really needs— yes! Thank you for linking to it.
That bunny is terrifying.
There are so many things to comment on on Fridays I get overwhelmed. Must make the soup.
Recently Remembered is one of my favorites ;)
You could totally be a bounty hunter.
Thank you Sandra B.
I have to read your blog in the bathroom at work so no one hears me laugh.
My hope is that everyone eventually reads my blog in the bathroom…
Congrats on passing your drivers test! I would’ve been freaking out!!!
Unless you have the IQ of a grape, you cannot fail.
True or False: You should stop at a red light.
Shit no one says is the funniest.
That bunny freaked me out. Thanks for linking to those two blog posts!
Love recently pinned.
I love that waylon is sitting next to a measuring cup. Cutie.
Just wanted to say thanks for linking to yet another winner by momastary on your facebook page! great article!
I’ll be thinking of you as your battle it out over sleep with your babe. It’s a long road, but he’s worth it. You know that.
Hahahah, this is a great post! I laughed and laughed even harder when I read the comment that said she has to read your blog in the bathroom so no one hears her laugh…just great! Being a bounty hunter would make life very interesting!
found you through e tells tales, and I’m saving your must-read for moms to read soon, since I’m having my first in May!
true story, pathetic but true. On my high school written driver’s test I missed one question, and it was this: “If you come to a railroad crossing and the signal is operating, should you proceed?”
I put yes.
Okay, so I thought it meant the signal was WORKING, and it didn’t say anything about it FLASHING.
literal much? I know… pretty embarrassing.
That is embarrassing, but at least you were in high school? Everything is excusable in High School–so don’t sweat it. I am 5 years out of college.
In other news, YES you must forward that article along to everyone you know when you feel the urge to push that baby out.
so funny! I loved that youtube. I hope you do a post for bloggers.
THANKS A LOT NOW I’M GONNA HAVE BIG BUNNY NIGHT TERRORS.
also – yes to sh*t bloggers say!
I want in.
Oh no, I have to leave a 3rd comment because I forgot to say that the bounty hunter comment made me lol.
Three comments for the win.
BIG BUNNIES ARE THE WORST.