Dad: Why was I worried?

When I was little my Dad would say "Nobody's perfect."....

"But you and I are as close as anyone can get."

Funny, but that smart "alec" (not the first word I typed here) attitude is part of what made me become me. I have a piece of that "Never let them see you sweat" and "show them who's number one even if you feel like crap"

Yesterday, Mom and I spent hours at the bank- organizing, closing, consolidating, etc... and then went to Dad's to meet with financial and administration. Funny, how I can write that in one sentence, yet it was a day full of stress and anxiety. and I do mean a whole day.

When we were done we could've laid down on the floor and slept, but we still had to go through the stress of seeing Dad.

We went back the A wing, whcih is the Altzheimer's wing or Locked wing and he wasn't in his room. we proceeded to the Chapel which they are using as an activity room during renovations. The room was filled. Deb the activities coordinator had them all in there playing a game with bean bags and they were getting ready for snack. All these old women and a few old men were sitting in chairs around the room. Dad was sitting up on the table, legs dangling. I ran over and and gave him a hug and said, "Dad, you look GREAT today" He said, "Of course I do!" I couldn't believe it. It was so him and then all these old ladies giggled! He was a star. Like he was meant to be. And one of the ladies said to me "He has to look nice to come hang out with all us ladies." What a Don Juan! Deb told us that he has been calling one of the ladies Evelyn. (my mom's name). Mom loved that idea. It was like she was there for him all the time. Deb said "Who's this Charles?" and pointed to mom. He said "Well that's Sweet Pea!"

A Christmas with Dad

I know a lot of people read this blog for funny things that the twins do. However, the real purpose of this blog is to act like a journal for me... a supplementary memory if you will.

This was our last traditional Christmas at home with my Dad. He has Alzheimer's. If you have read any of the Angel Shelf entries at the beginning of this blog you will remember some of the frustrations and yes, even funny stories at the beginning of his disease.

I remember the first major symptoms was a couple of summers ago. An avid farmer, Dad couldn't remember the word cucumber. This was a huge inconvenience for him because he always grew too many and so always asked everyone who visited, every time they visited if they needed any cucumbers. Hard to do when you can't remember the damned word. He was smart though. He wrote it down on a little notepad and kept it in his shirt pocket. He'd say "Hey, do you guys need any... uh..." pull the notepad out - look at it- "cucumbers?"

As the years go buy, it gets worse, the funny parts get fewer and fewer. On Christmas Day we told him to go help Matt burn trash. There's not much he can do but he gets bored. He told Matt, "If the fire gets out of control, call the Hubungis" hysterical.

Christmas Eve on our way to Red Lobster, he sang Silent Night with the radio. The best present I ever got.

The day after Christmas we had to put him in Mountain Laurel- a nursing home. They seem to really have their act together. I know this wasnt the most well written passage, but I just wanted to document it now. Maybe later in my free time (laugh here) I will edit it.

Hello, Officer? My Dad is eating my Combos...

Yes, that's right. Sammy's first 9-1-1 call. He yelled at Mike because he stole some of his combos (pretzel snacks). The little shit said "Daddy! I'm calling 911" Pretty soon the phone rings.

Did someone at this number have an emergency?

I'm growing old fast.

Sitting on a tuffet at Thanksgiving Dinner

We tried. Honestly we did. We couldn't paint the walls with crayons and marker all over them. We couldn't replace our beat up furniture with new. But we did clean our house and prepare an awesome feast.

We had nine (my side only) so we put the fold out table in the "play" room. It was in the Harry Potter closet. About an hour before eating, we put the plastic table cloth on that I had bought and the centerpiece that I had made.

As Sara and Mom arrived, things started hopping. I was doing last minute mashing etc, and was telling Sara and Matt to do some things like set the table, etc.

I heard Sara scream. That usually means a spider. she came out saying there was one on the table. How in the world can that be? I just took the table cloth out of the package! We had scrubbed the table earlier in the day. Ah ha! Maybe in the pinecones in the center piece.

Actually, I am getting ahead of myself. We did n't start brainstorming until she found the second spider. We removed the centerpiece.

She made Matthew bring the third one out so I wouldn't slug her. They were extremely tiny.

Needless to say, when she made Matt crawl under the table, there was a nest. Are you kidding me???? People had plates made and were sitting down! So we grinned and beared it and kept killing.

only me.

Strange Prayers

Maybe this shouldn't be written in a humorous form, but until we find an appropriate therapist.... anyway, ....

The other night Mike and I were in bed with Sammy in between. (Noah was in his bed)

We said our nighttime prayers. Each of us took a turn and the other two would repeat what was said.
"Dear God, thank You for our family".... "Dear God, thank You for our family"
"Thank You for Thanksgiving"....."Thank You for Thanksgiving"
"Dear God, please keep our family safe"...."Please keep our family safe"
"Dear God, please give me knives so I can cut into my Daddy's brain".......................?????

Samuel's Nativity

We always say Noah will be the pastor. What is it with me? When Matthew was little my mom and I also said HE would be a pastor. I highly doubt it now, however, Mike and I have always said Noah has that special magical touch from God.

so it was a little surprising to see Samuel so fascinated with the nativity set my mom bought at a yard sale a month or so ago. It was complete, but the pieces were from various sets, so she bought it and said let the kids play with it. They did. Baby Jesus slid down the roof of the stable. The kings rode across our kitchen on the donkey's back......

Matthew walked out into the kitchen one day and Sammy was sitting out there by himself at the table with the nativity. All the characters were lined up. When Sam saw Matt, he was startled and stuck up his opened hand and said, "Don't look at me. I am God"

Matt just quietly stood there as Sammy continued....


"This is the Body. This is the Blood. This is the Body. This is the Blood. None for you-you're an animal. This is the Body...."

Where have we been?????? aka Mike's Leg Story

This is a crazy time of year- normally- for our family, but this year was insane. School started in September and with that not only were Matt and I headed back to school, but also Mike back to IUP for his last semester of coursework before student teaching and the twins back to daycare. Crazy. 5 people getting up at 5 and out the door by 6:30- at least on days when Mike was subbing- which he wasn't doing a lot of because he is taking almost double a full time load of graduate work. That causes problems with paying daycare.... All kinds of changes in the admin at WB so I was crazy.

We were just establishing a routine when Mike got sick. He woke up very early on Saturday morning with one of the twins. When I finally ventured downstairs he all of a sudden said I don't feel good. I felt him. He had a fever. He took pills and went upstairs to bed. I couldn't believe it. One minute he was fine and the next he was throwing up in bed.

We checked on him frequently, pushing liquids the usual. By late afternoon I went upstairs and he barely could talk he was so sick but he said "look at my leg it really hurts". I pulled off his many blankets and his leg was red and swollen. I touched it lightly to see if it hurt and he screamed. I called my mom and she said maybe it was a bloodclot so I took him to the ER in Clearfield.

I really can't give you a blow by blow. Basically, we went to the ER every day for one or two IV antibiotics. It continued to get worse. It was celluitis they were saying. Then he developed blisters. It was the scariest thing. I wish I could include the pics for you. I have them if you know me and want to see them I can show you.

Wednesday they admitted him to the hospital. He was in for 10 days. I really thought he was going to lose his leg if not his life. We had to treat it like a severe burn because he lost all his skin.

In one way, I wish I had sat down and documented all the details, however, it encompasses our lives so entirely that it was impossible to even address it. My family was watching the twins when they weren't in daycare during the week. and Mike's family really pitched in and took the kids for two weekends. which they loved.

The final diagnosis was eryspelis which is the strep bacteria in his leg. Months later and he is still going to the wound clinic every other week and his leg is purplish, greyish brown and feels like leather from the knee to the ankle.

But I had to document it. We will never forget that experience, but in this catalog of our lives it had to be document. Besides, I have other great stories I want to share and didn't feel like I should until this was written. enjoy.

By the way, if you have stories of YOUR side of Mike's Leg Story, I would love to have them documented. Please hit the comment button and write your own stories of this period. I will continue to edit and update this story, but at least I got this much down.

Noah's Obsession

We met KokoChrispi We (my brother in law and affianced) at Altoona last night. We went to the campus and fed the ducks Apple Jacks, but they weren't too into them. Then we went to the boys' first Curve Game. (not Matt's first one) Noah had an "obsession" with holding his own ticket. A security guard walked up to him and said "Can I have your ticket?" He procedded to take Noah's ticket and then gave him an official eastern league ball that was a practice ball. Noah's Reply. give me back my ticket! :)

Deemed as Doomed?

Did you ever have a day that just seemed to be deemed by the stars as doomed? Wednesday the 20th was one for my husband and I. It started out great. We had decided to spend the day together so we arranged an extremely rare day alone by taking the twins to daycare. We were headed to Dubois for great food and shopping, but first I had to stop at work and address a serious sceduling flaw.

When I got to work, the problem had been analyzed by others, and basically was non-existent. yea! What a wonderful start to a great day...

Mike and I had a great time. We went home before picking up the kids and basically it fell apart from there. Long story short we found out our teenager has been smoking.

Later that night Sam wrapped himslef up in the bungy cord that held my china closet to the wall and pull it over. All my china broke and the cabinet landed on him. Mike, Matt, and I ran over to extract him, but he was still entwinned in the bungy! Unbelievable. Precious wedding presents and my Gramma's sugar bowl and creamer destroyed. Glass everywhere. Oh yeah, not a scratch on Sammy. Could that be the message in the clouds when we were at Pymatuning? We have a pic of The Word SAM clearly printed in the clouds. Anyway he has more lives than a cat and for that I am sooooooo thankful really. But what about my blood pressure??? Does anyone care?

Oh yeah, Sara came over to help clean up glass and while all the confusion and my tears and everything else was going on, Noah whipped it out and peed on the floor. Oh yeah.

Welcome Home Wesley

I am so proud. My nephew Wesley recently returned from Basic Training and his parents threw him a party at Nana's Riverlot. It was awesome. The food was spectacular. And we took a ride on the river. I will try to get a video or slide show up.

Finally- a Vacation

Well, we spent almost week in Pymatuning State Park. Our campsite was feet away from the beach. The only problem was that it was a little colder and rainier than we expected, so we had to find other things to do. Matt had football all week so he stayed home with my parents. We took my sister and neice, Sara and Kess.

We visited the deer park which is a lot of fun and we also spent a day in Erie which is my favorite place in the world. We visited Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe- for the best Choc Chip cookies in the world. It is on State and 4th Street. We went in the Tom Ridge Center. The kids loved that. What a great addition to the city that was. Kess lost her glasses somewhere and we still haven't found them. We swam in the lake and the twins absolutely loved the waves. so much fun. We took a boat tour and guess who got the wettest out of the 39 people on board? Yup. me. still- fun.

The kids rode Kess' scooter all week. Maybe a future present. they turn 4 soon.... Geez. School starts soon. My room is almost ready but my Lesson plans aren't. Getting nervous as with every year. Matt is a freshman this year.

Cute Quotes We'd Never Want to Forget....

Answer: I can't. There's a bagel in it.
My Request: Sammy! Quit picking your nose!
(btw, there was.)



Noah has been heard to say a lot lately: "I'm thirty with water." (or milk or juice....)

Camp

I belong to a family camp. 18 active memberships and several retired members. You must belong to the Laich/Nelson family to apply. Anyway, we are several generations into this thing and what has started happening is that camp is not being used as much. It's complicated, but the further spread out the family is getting the less socializing that goes on between us. Thus the poor building "LuckyRidge" sits empty.

At our reunion this year a few of my cousins and I decided to plan a weekend. we went out last weekend and honestly, it was one of the best times ever. Of course the twins were the twins. Noah went through 4 outfits on Friday and we didn't get there until after 5 sometime... They can't stay away from the spring. but neither could we when we were little.

We had great laughs and so much fun. Dave told us about some worm that gets in crickets and makes them kill themselves and then the worm comes out like 6 inches long. well we all laughed at drunk Vern and laughed and laughed. well Mike came home and googled cricket worm and it had a video. It is the grossest thing ever. We burnt furniture and felt like naughty children. We all swore not to tell anyone and then ran home and told everyone. Because it's fun. We saw lots of shooting stars. My cousin Amelia researched it and there were meteor showers. We went to the creek in the middle of the night and "paid homage to Aunt Nancy". We sang "there's a lonely little robin" on the way down and then did the Black Mo Shuffle to "I'll be done to get you in a taxi Honey..." I'm sure she loved it.

We resuscitated camp. (sorry for not being able to spell. I'll fix it later). I can't wait to do it again.

Going camping to Pymutuning this week from Friday to Wednedsay. I'm sure we'll have lots of stories. Campsite is right on the beach. Oh yeah, I know. smart. and we're taking a day trip to Erie. Monday probably. Erie is my favorite place in the world. Best chocolate chip cookies ever at the corner of 4th and state. really. tell them Betty sent you. They don't know me, but tell them anyway.

Oh, and before i forget, Matt had his first job working at the fair last week. He did really well and loved it. i was very very proud of him. Football started this week so he can't go camping with us. He loves that though. He'll get lots of fun time with Gram and Pap= who doesn't know us half the time, but loves matt.

VBS Hell

Don't ask me why, but with Mike's extremely busy graduate schedule, and me dealing with my wonderful preschoolers, we decided to volunteer to help out at VBS at our church. My sister Sara was in charge so that probably had something to do with it- not to mention I used to teach Sunday School and loved it and Mike needs as much teaching experience as possible for his resume.

Well all went well with that part, but what we didn't realize was - with Mike teaching and me in charge of snack time, the only people in charge of the twins were their teachers. This was a few weeks ago, but let's just say they were BAD. Mostly Sammers. Noah loved the music. We got a CD and still sing the songs repeatedly daily.

It was an awesome program called Power Lab. Lots of Science experiments. The fav was walking on water. It took 20 pounds of corn starch. It was very cool. If the kids walked quickly, they walked ON the water. If they faltered (like Peter in the story) then they sank. I tried it. Very neat.

Another experiment involved dry ice. neat. do you know that dry ice only loses 10% daily? and it is colder than regular ice? Why don't more people use more it when camping? I don't know. anyway, she blew bubbles with it.

Lesson learned? probably not. My kids love Jesus. Most people at the church love my kids... I guess I will live through this too.

Click here for a "no kidding" moment...

Caramel Butt and Spaghetti Sauce

Oh Geez, I can't ever stop writing this stuff. The kids wouldn't believe how bad it was when they get older. The day was not meant to be a great one. I had an emotional breakdown this morning because my shower was cut short and I had to take Matt to his physical 2 and a half hours early! We won't even go into that. So on the way to Clearfield, I talk to my mom, calm down, and start feeling better. Mike says he will stay in the truck with the twins while Matt and I go in. I love this offer. I am so in need of a break. These kids are attached to me. Sleep with me. Heck they even come sit on my in the bathroom sometimes. Not a break. 24/7. I love my job. I am definitely meant to be a working mom... but I digress. Where was I? Oh yeah. So we finally drive around for awhile and we're only 45 minutes early so Mike drops us off and goes to a park with the twins. As I am walking up to the office, my butt feels funny. I touch it.

Now, let me go back a day. My twins are sick of fries. I love that. They want apples. with brown dip. Now if you are Mickey D junkies like we are unfortunately. I hate it anymore, you might not know that brown dip is caramel sauce. Matt screams at them yesterday, "No dip in the truck" Noah is flipping out and about to have one of his "episodes". Someday I will talk about that. I say "Matt just give it to him". The screaming goes on back and forth. Big dog - little dog. yip yip. yap yap. I'm driving.

I say "GIVE IT TO HIM"

"Fine, but I'm not cleaning it up"

"Fine, Matt, if he spills it, I will clean it up"

We get home. no spills yea!

Don't ask me how it got on the front seat of the truck. Oh yeah, you guessed it. I sat in it. and now I am walking into Matt's Dr.'s with a caramel butt. I ask him how bad it is. He just gives me a look. That tells me everything. It's bad. no hope. I try. For a scrap of dignity. I ask him if it looks like poop. I just get that I'm-sorry-to-tell-you-this look. Oh well.

All went well with his physical. Call Mike we are done. He says ok, Noah needs to use the restroom when we get there. By the time we checked out, Mike parked right in front of the door and had both twins in the restroom. They come out. Another pair of underwear hits the dust. We've just started throwing them away. I'm so sick of it. When will we be done with this potty thing????? I told Mike tonight that by the time the twins get rid of diapers completely, he'll be in them. Lord, give me strength.

Well, the day is shot. We can't go anywhere. Noah and I don't have pants on or that are presentable. so we go home. Pretty relaxing. I play with the kids and my husband makes spaghetti sauce. It was just about done, and he took the inner part out of the slow cooker and put it on the stove. It exploded. Spaghetti sauce everywhere. I cleaned it up. We went out. Not to the Outback like on TV, but to a local dive.

We counted over 30 bunnies on the way home and went to see miniature horses. That was fun.

Camping in Indiana, PA

Well, Mike had his second week-long course at IUP. It was with this crazy old dude named Thibadeau or something like that. I, once again, stayed at the wheel-in campground(click title of blog to go there) so I could spend some time with him each day rather than the 4 hours round trip daily. Last time we did this it was excruciating, but this time not too bad.

We had neighbors this time. Jen and her daughters Hailey and Kelsi. Christian people who were fun to be beside. Jen's husband Patrick popped in once in awhile from working. He makes homemade wine and gave us some. I loved it and Mike who isn't a wine drinker drank it also so he must have loved it.

We played in the creek, got rained on, ate in funny restaurants, and chased the twins all over when they ran away. Good week. Happy to be home though.

Busy Busy Busy..... CRASH!

What a busy time of the year for the Fry Family!!!! I love it. The only problem is that it makes the summer go soooooo fast. Teachers don't like that.

Friday we had to take my neice Kessie to the Osceola Parade. She was in the karate float. Well, we drop her off, find a close parking place and a spot to set up our chairs. yea! success. 20 minutes to go until the parade starts... ok we can do this....

"I have to go the bathroom"

Mike and I just look at each other... Where?! Mike walks Sammy to a tree that's close by but kinda of secluded. There are people everywhere waiting for the parade. He says, "Just pee here."

"It's not that kind of bathroom"


Funny. Well it ended up ok, because Matt and Mike took the twins for a looooooong walk trying to find a bathroom and when they returned the parade began.

friday night saw us visiting Scott and Ann - Siblings from Williamsport and going to Mom's for the PreReunion party. Great food. lot of fun. Kids swam.

Saturday morning has us not only gettting ready for our annual reunion, but packing because we are going camping on Sunday.... Sam opens the screen door by slamming his had THROUGH the glass in the bottom of the screen door. minor scratches only. Thank you God.

Actually, Thank you God for everything. I feel very blessed. Got to see many relatives and friends this weekend. Barb and Amanda were up. I miss them terribly. I will try to post a video soon.

Oh Man!

The twins were practicing praying this morning. I said, "you can pray to God or Jesus anytime you want. Just talk to him" So they were and Sammy was saying Amen at the end. I told him he was doing a good job so Noah folded his hands (all this was happening while they were dancing around the living room like jumping beans) and he said "Thank you for our house. Oh Man!"

:)

I want to ride my Bicycle...

It's not only a cool song by Queen, it is what I've been hearing a lot of today. Mike got out their bikes. One inherited from Kess (Matt says it's his- whatever- it's a boy's bike) and one that was won at an Easter Egg Hunt at Winburne Park a few years ago.

I didn't realize they both had training wheels. Now I'm excited to get them going. It will give them something to do the next time we go to the Wheel-in camping for a week while Mike takes a week-long all day course.

I thought Sam would be a natural, but he isn't. He can't get the concept of pedaling. or steering. Noah at least pedals but doesn't have the gumption to waste that much energy.

We are going to Wport for the weekend to stay at the riverlot. Should be ok. Not great bathroom facilities, but I guess Ms camper here can rough it.

Scott and Ann can't come which is a bummer, but I hear they are going to Georgia to see Wesley graduate from Boot Camp. I am so proud of him and I know they are too.

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submitted on February 26, 2008 10:52 PM EST
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Went to Geisinger today no chemo, no radiation.Dr. Kennedy feels since only one lymph node out of seven was positive further treatment is not necessary. Plus his age and possible side effects would be worst than any extra safety measures. Or just in case actions.
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submitted on January 31, 2008 9:32 PM EST
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typing on the new laptop school gave me. yahoo. made me laugh. He's under so much stress it's making it worse. sammy picked keys off laptop the other day with a basketball pump. Noah colored his arm and face and two tv's with red marker. I asked the babysitter the next day if she noticed it and she said oh yeah and the toe... what toe?... She said didn't you see the toe? He colored one toe nail.
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submitted on January 31, 2008 6:22 PM EST
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Internet down for over an hour no games .Or as my grandmother would say GOD'LL GET YOU FOR THAT.
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submitted on January 31, 2008 1:16 PM EST
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Forgot kid stories.Matt and Kess both with straight A and A+ report cards. The other two have been to visit my fish in the aquarium look forward to their visit. Lots of new fun things to play with Grammys watch, Industrial size stapler, Dice ,hand full of Cashews,fish like salt.Fourth trip to the computer Neighbors dogs chasing other neighbors horses . He went back outside wouldn't dare miss anything. bye
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submitted on January 31, 2008 1:06 PM EST
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It has been a veerrryy long month.Did not do any sharing on angelshelf some thing are best left alone. It finally happened last night while sitting having a conversation he started to refer to Evelyn. Told me she use to live in the childrens home. This was part of what we had been discusing.He has just interupted me three times with things he needs done for him.What that means is get off the computer and pay attention to me.NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. I am going to play games Suduko andwod play.bye
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submitted on January 9, 2008 9:26 PM EST
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Spent the day at Geisinger Monday evening Dr. Kennedy called, said there were abnormalities with Charles cat scan . He ask that we be at a conference at 1pm Wed. Betty drove us down and helped with dad control.We were their untill 6pm He will be having surgery Feb.4 lymph nodes in carotid gland and a lymph gland in the neck area.During the surgical pre opt it was determined he had a previous heart attack.Will be checking with his primary care Dr but still be having the surgery. thats all for now
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submitted on January 3, 2008 12:46 PM EST
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How could you post and not mention your oven???????
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submitted on January 3, 2008 10:21 AM EST
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We sort of got lost over the holiday season. Didn't do any posting. Saddest thing was the death of our dear Elden.Funeral and burial Christmas Eve.I was in charge of the funeral lunch,we served 86 people.Our normal childrens service on Christmas eve had already been changed to the previous Sunday.It has been a very tiring holiday season , with many issues being brought up.Several in our church groups.Several family problems but seem to be less after awhile.Still praying for family and friends in need.
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submitted on December 12, 2007 3:43 PM EST
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I did buy plastic spoons today...keep your handcuffs at the ready! I can be there in 12 hours or so....booga-wooga!
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submitted on December 12, 2007 2:21 PM EST
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youtube.com - search "sammy's solo flight" or "power sliding twins".
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submitted on December 12, 2007 2:18 PM EST
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I wore my pants abckwards again yesterday. Honestly I need to start taking Dad's A-meds.... PS left them that way until I got home- no one noticed
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submitted on December 12, 2007 2:16 PM EST
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Ah! I love your last entry! and I'm not a Scrooge. just competitive. I always win. Funny story. I dreamt NH contributor drove down to PA because she was mad at something you or Sara said. Anyway, She was going after the twins with a plastic fork and poked me in the hand! One prong broke off in my palm and there was blood everywhere. So I did a karate move on her and got plastic strip hand cuffs and put on her. like the use on COPS. Now what did THAT dream mean? I ate onions on my taco for supper. lots. maybe that was it. I woke up and Mike was awake. Said he had a nightmare too. Sammy drowned in a Channel. 1/2 hr later Sammy was in the bathroom sink. filled it. dunked his head. I said what are you doing?! He said swimming. I thought that was weird. PS: would love to see you over Christmas some year, but call first! lol:)
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submitted on December 7, 2007 1:24 PM EST
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Today was the birthday of my dear friend Clara Mae.I still miss her.Also my daughter Betty is a Scrooge.So I am going to do mine anyway. wrapping paper/bag :both Real or fake tree:fake but not happy tree up:Sunday before Christmas Tree down:Epiphany Egg Nog:yes Southern Comfort flavor favorite childhood gift:pencil box like Richard Hoover's and TheWarCry. Nativity:Yes beautiful crech was a gift from my late son Hard to buy for:son-in-law Easy to buy for :Grand Children Worst gift: there is no such thing they are all bought with loving thoughts mail or e-mailcards:mail occasionally mostly to elderly and ill favorite Christmas movie:Charlie Browns Christmas start shopping:beforeAdvent recycle gift: NO THEIR MINE Christmas food:seafood ,poppyseed cake Lights: multi Favorite song:all but barking dogs Travel or home ; HOME Santas reindeer;eight original Dasher,Dancer,Prancer,Vixen,Comet,Cupid,Donner,Blitzen and newer Rudolph and Shadrack Angle or Star on tree top:yes , this year Ellie the Elephant in her new Chrismas outfit Open gifts eve or morning:EVE Santa just likes children Most annoying thing at this time of year:Whinning, grouchy people Give it a rest I don't want to hear it What I love most is Church for the Children By the Children.
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submitted on December 7, 2007 11:30 AM EST
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it didn't work too well did it?
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submitted on December 7, 2007 11:29 AM EST
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1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrap 2. Real tree or artificial? Artificial – as of last year 3. When do you put up the tree ? as soon as we can- like a week before- maybe the day before 4. When do you take the tree down? Soon after new year’s. love Christmas, but let it go people! 5. Do you like eggnog? Not really. My gram used to give me spiked eggnog when I was a kid and no one as looking. I liked that. 6. Favorite gift received as a child? sled 7. Do you have a nativity scene? yes 8. Hardest person to buy for? Dad 9. Easiest person to buy for? kids 10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? The wrong perfume (after the person asked me what kind I wear!) 11. Mail or email Christmas cards? Neither- no time 12. Favorite Christmas Movie? The Christmas Story 13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? soon 14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? NO! anyone need any perfume? I still have it. 15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? SEAFOOD on Christmas Eve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Colored- mostly white and blue though because my husband is colorblind and the red with the green drives him nutz 17. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night but oh there are so many! 18. Travel for Christmas or stay at home? Both. Traveling day after this year 19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Dasher dancer blitzen comet cupid donor vixen prancer Rudolph. Guess not. 20. Angel on the tree top or a star? ANGEL- she is beautiful! 21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both. 22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Commercialism INSTEAD of spiritualism 23. What I love most about Christmas? That feeling you get in church when the lights are low and you sing to Jesus. It’s like a special high. A gift He gives to us.
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submitted on December 7, 2007 11:29 AM EST
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copier of ideas
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12/7
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This was a fun email. normally I think they're tedious, but feel free to copy and paste and change your answers! By the way- this was caregiver's idea. I just beat her to it!
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I LUV FRYDAYS
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submitted on December 3, 2007 1:55 PM EST
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care giver
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12/3/07
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Received news yesterday of the death sat evening,of Nancy from Altoona she had been a patient at Pittsburgh Presbyterian for about eight weeks.On friday she refused further treatments and said she was ready to go. GOD BLESS HER she will be greatly missed for a long time.For many of us the rest of our lifetime.
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Evelyn
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Pa.
submitted on November 20, 2007 12:43 PM EST
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Cousin
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11/20/08
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Betty, love the "pants on backwards" story...I too am trying to "kick it with both feet"
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submitted on November 16, 2007 12:41 AM EST
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care giver
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11/16/07
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when it rains it pours.Many sick people in our congregation.I am in charge of funeral luncheons most people who could help are out of town.I hope if any thing happens I will be able to cope. My big toper of the week is a JURY SUMMONS for Jan. I think I will take My spouse with me that should take of that .
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elm
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submitted on November 12, 2007 1:19 PM EST
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mom
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11/12
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I got to work today and felt an itching in my stomach waist (I use the term loosely) area. I could figure out what it was. felt like I had a sticker in my pants and it was scratching me. Right before the kids are released to come to HR I realize...........my pant were on backwards...
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submitted on November 12, 2007 12:35 PM EST
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care giver
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11/11/07
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Elden home from Hospital on Sat. Very weak they need lots of help .many people have offered much help plus home health nurse is arranging for additional care. Jean still with walker and in a great amount of pain.Betty&Mike dealing with a tragedy in Mikes' side of the family. Nancy in Hospital in Pittsburgh experincing some depresion. sick of the hospital after five weeks. I think thats all for now.
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submitted on November 7, 2007 12:39 PM EST
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me
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11/7/07
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mom emailed and said Uncle Eldon is bad. please pray.
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Betty
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submitted on November 6, 2007 9:32 AM EST
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care giver
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11/06/07
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.Aunt Jean finally home from hospital.I went to see her yesterday,took her Pumpkin roll her favorite kind. Elden still in West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh he may have surgery today.Biopsy on stomach. results not good. They will be checking Lymph glands next. Nancy Laich doing very well after her surgery.Was on respirator for awhile it was hot in her room so they brought in a fan she applauded . Is now off of the respirator.Today is primary election in Pa. Have help Charles especially with the new machines.I found his lost money back to the cellar again.He is forming new habits now if he doesn't forget, that will give a clue where to look.
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elm
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pa
submitted on November 2, 2007 11:08 PM EST
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me again
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11/1/07
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So much news in the family. Jean never made it home from the hospital, got bronchitis,Elden transfered to Pittsburg. extremly weak may have surgery to install difriblator. In the mean time have been in touch with Leta on a regulator basis about Nancy Laich (Carl) she had surgery today Replace mitral and tri cuspid valves in her heart also aortic by-pass. silmply PRAY for the best for all our loved ones
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pa
submitted on November 1, 2007 9:29 AM EST
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caregivers daughter
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11/1/07
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visit for trick or treat last night. sam was Buzz Lightyear and Noah was Superman. told Dad he had to behave and quit taking his bandages off. I told him like three times. Finally I said "Do you know what happens when she can't control you anymore? ....Then I get to be in charge!" He laughed really hard. So I told him I was taking him out to camp and dropping him off. (I am sure that would be a dream to him)
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submitted on October 31, 2007 8:48 AM EST
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care giver
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10/31/07
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Up early to check his surgery sites.He removed all dressings that were to be left in place untill 3PM . Had to re-bandage them.He is in pain and confused.He lost a lot of money,not while we were gone yesterday.So hopefully we will find it here.
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pa
submitted on October 30, 2007 6:18 PM EST
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care giver
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10/30/07
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Home from Geisinger another very long day.three more sites done hopefully this will be the end of it.We have to go back on nov. 27 for a check up and to see ear nose & throat to get lymph glands checked.Hope we are then done.
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pa
submitted on October 29, 2007 6:27 PM EST
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It's ok! I deleted your misspelled entry. Besides, I misspell all the time. I don't mind going into the surgery if Dad wants me to...
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submitted on October 29, 2007 3:15 PM EST
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me again
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same day
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just found out I can't go back and correct spelling without making a new post.
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elm
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pa
submitted on October 29, 2007 3:10 PM EST
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me again
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Monday29
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His big idea today is that Betty and I be permitted to be with him during surgery to observe. No thanks! he also is upset because we had people in to change our house (15 years ago ) he now wants it put back like it was.He can't remember the carpenters name (Raymond we see him all the time) but he remembers his helpers name Chet. because he was going to become a minister.We haven't seen him since the living room was done.12years ago.
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pa
submitted on October 28, 2007 7:00 PM EST
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care giver
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Reformation Sunday
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Aunt Jean may be released from the hospital tommorrow. She has a walker and is able to make it around.We are also getting ready for our Geisinger trip on Tuesday.Betty is going with us this time. Hopefully this will be the last trip there.Went out to lunch with the family . Went to The Alley Popper wonderful Buffet. Started the day at church Sunday school Kids participated .The little guys sang for their first time.Really great day.
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pa
submitted on October 26, 2007 1:24 PM EST
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frequent contributer
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10/26/07
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funny t hing about the angel shelf.... I mean the "real" angel shelf... the one I've had for years and years... this too with the swipe of a gruppy, chuuby little hand- shall pass...... angels now packed away with my China - in a cupboard with a bungee cord around it...
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submitted on October 25, 2007 9:45 PM EST
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care giver
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10/25/07 i think
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Aunt Jean had kidney stones removed today. Pulverized and removed. Uncle Elden in hospital leaking valve, causing fluid in lungs, will need tapped. also his pace maker not working correctly may need to be replaced. Probably with one that has a defibrilator. (probably spelled) wrong too tired to care. went to Matt's last football game tonight.Really cold.Charles bought Mike and I hot dogs no condiments, just hot dogs in bun.He also helped me plant flowers this afternoon I marked six spots for him to dig holes he dug one hole between each spot I marked. I had to make adjustments.It is 10:30 PM knocking on the front door. He had gone out the back door and couldn't get back in. This could mean bad problems soon.
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elm
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submitted on October 25, 2007 1:04 PM EST
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mother of twins
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10/24/07
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another one bites the dust.... This time Rusty Wallace parked his car in the oven. Fortunately it was a collectable with is mostly metal so only the tires melted.... You'd think we'd learn.... Ps to the "wives" out there... Michael said afterwards "we can still put supper in right?"....Um, I don't think so honey. not tonight.
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Betty
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PA
submitted on October 23, 2007 2:49 PM EST
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mother of slippery twins
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10/23/07
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On Saturday we went to the famous Horseshoe Curve. Fantastic in the autumn. We lost Sam. 3 adults. 2 two-year olds. In my defense, I still had Noah's hand. We a lady finally saw him, he was more than 3/4 of the way up the steps. I wish I could tell you how many steps so if you've never been there, you would have an idea. Let's just say that he was about two inches tall...
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a very thankful tired Betty
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pa
submitted on October 18, 2007 6:41 AM EST
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wife/mom/daughter/friend
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10/17
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No matter how bad things may seem sometimes, you have to count your blessings. We are going through some changes in our family that are trying. But the other the other night I was overwhelmed with a feeling of gratitude for my husband, my children, and my life. I just thought I would share that. thanks for listening.
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Betty
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submitted on October 16, 2007 11:23 AM EST
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mom of twins
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10/16
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Noah outlasted me last night so I took him to bed with me. He kept struggling and moving and adjusting, saying sheep or something. I finally realized that our sheets were new and a print and the top sheet matched the bottom sheet and he was confused becuase his feet were UNDER the sheet. He was trying to squeeze in between the comforter and sheet.... funny. I had to say "it's ok, Buddy. It's a BLANKET."
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submitted on October 16, 2007 7:09 AM EST
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moderator
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10/16
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no, through Mike. Aunt Jean (&Uncle Eldon) is in the hospital though. Keep her in your prayers.
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submitted on October 15, 2007 6:39 PM EST
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Listener
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10/15/07
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Aunt Jeanne, like Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Elden?
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submitted on October 14, 2007 5:53 PM EST
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care giver
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10/14/07
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Loud Children are wonderful. They are usually JOYFUL HAPPY kids. just wait untill they are TEENAGERS .They mumble you won't hear or understand any thing they say untill they become adults.Then they are experts on everything. Then you get to set back and smile,Because they will soon be the parent.
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Aunt Evelyn
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Pa
submitted on October 12, 2007 6:25 PM EST
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Bettys Aunt J
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Oct 11, 2007
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Our oldest daughter used to say "fire Frucks" when she heard sirens. Does that count? She loved macaroni and cheese as a little girl and always when I asked her what she wanted to eat I would say we could have macorni & cheese and she always yelled "goody" Now she is 40 years old and still calls macorni & cheese "goodies"
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AJ (Aunt Jeanne)
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Pennsylvania
submitted on October 12, 2007 8:37 AM EST
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Lauren: is very excited to go to Kingergargen...all the big kids go there. This morning a new one. Hey, mom, do you remember that shrump. What? Shrump. It was on my dinner and I didn't eat it. Do you mean shrimp? Yep.
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submitted on October 12, 2007 8:37 AM EST
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Lauren: is very excited to go to Kingergargen...all the big kids go there. This morning a new one. Hey, mom, do you remember that shrump. What? Shrump. It was on my dinner and I didn't eat it. Do you mean shrimp? Yep.
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submitted on October 11, 2007 1:14 PM EST
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Webster??
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10/11/07
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Isn't it funny some of the words kids say? I remember my oldest son who is now 13 said "Fluckerfries" for weeks. and we couldn't figure out what he wanted. He was very upset and would say it all the time. "Fluckerflies.... Fruckerflies!!!!1" All the time sounding like a very inappropriate word. One day my mother was watching him and they went shopping. My son almost jumped out of the cart yelling "Fluckerflies!Fruckfries!" What was it? "Frosted Flakes". also good ones: odest son again: CaPeeseee for spaghetti. Yucky Charms: Sam Mammy : Gramma I'm sure there are more. Do you have any to share?
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Pa
submitted on October 10, 2007 10:23 PM EST
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care giver
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10/10/07
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Recently bought him new shoes. 35. bucks. Today found them in the cellar ask him why? He said because they are slip ons. ME I'M OK whatever.
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Who knows
submitted on October 10, 2007 3:24 PM EST
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Just home from the Dr.'s stitches removed colonoscopy scheduled . new altz. meds in addition to the namenda. other meds increased.
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elm
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submitted on October 10, 2007 12:57 PM EST
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mother of twins
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10/10
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I love your title, Prayer Warrior! We need more of you!
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Betty
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submitted on October 10, 2007 12:05 PM EST
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Encourager and Prayer Warrior
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10/10/07
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that would me me!
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dlm
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PA
submitted on October 10, 2007 12:03 PM EST
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Encourager and Prayer Warrior
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10/10/07
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I love all of you...and...and I stand ready to love you...encourage your and be your prayer warrior.
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submitted on October 9, 2007 11:38 AM EST
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Mother of 2 Loud Talkers
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10/9/07
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My children talk so loudly that it has made me completely rethink why old people need hearing aids.
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Betty's Cousin
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NH
submitted on October 7, 2007 9:35 PM EST
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mom of twins
Date:
10/7
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came home from a trip away and found out that Noah (we think since he did it before) shut of the refridgerator. All we had was thrown out. We have milk and eggs (from the camper)
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Betty
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pa
submitted on October 4, 2007 3:28 PM EST
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Mom, Nana, Applicant for Ann Landers job
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Oct 4, 2007
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My mother had Alzheimer's for 12 years and died in January 2006. During that time I read a book called "The 40 hour Day". It helped me a great deal to cope with what stage my MOm was in and how to deal with this disease that kept on taking and taking. It's in paperback and you can get it at Barnes & Nobel. I highly recommend it.
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AJ (Betty's Aunt!)
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Pennsylvania
submitted on October 3, 2007 8:13 PM EST
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care giver
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10/3/07
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Home from Geisinger at8:30.long long day.One site only done. surgery done in two parts, initial surgery about fifteen mins. then wait for lab extra surgery about the same amount of time. Closing and reconstruction took almost two hours.100 to 150 tiny stitches.
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submitted on October 3, 2007 1:07 PM EST
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daughter
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10/3
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my dad is in surgery now. Please be with him, Angels.
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submitted on October 2, 2007 10:03 AM EST
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daughter of "caregiver"
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10/2/07
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Please go here. http://www.alzpa.org/services_programs/support_groups.asp There are meetings in Dubois or State College. I think you need to start going. i will "Dad sit". It will be a break for me from the twins and definitely good for you. I'd also like to go to one or two of the meetings.
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pa
submitted on October 1, 2007 5:44 PM EST
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mom of twins
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10/1
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sam's arm- stuck in banister. no saws involved. He's ok and eating his "yucky" charms... curious if "caregiver" paid twice for anything....
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pa
submitted on October 1, 2007 5:42 PM EST
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Teacher
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10/1
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I found out today that an extremely intelligent, nice, athletic senior found out some bad medical news today; Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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pa
submitted on October 1, 2007 5:27 PM EST
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care giver
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10/1
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Went to BiLo (grocery store) today I wasn't paying attn.He took all groceries from the conveyor belt and put them back in the cart after they were checked out.I was trying to hurry and bag them, when Sara diffrent checker saw what happened she hurried over to help. She is super nice.
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elm
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la la land
submitted on October 1, 2007 2:46 PM EST
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mom of twins
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10/1
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oh, love the elephant thing.... Does he babysit?
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Betty
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pa
submitted on October 1, 2007 2:45 PM EST
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mom of twins
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10/1
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3 days! One day with Noah killed me. Hope he's okay. window is broke again. Before you ask... yes, we moved the tv. In fact we moved the entire living room. am I supposed to put bars on my windows???
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Betty
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PA
submitted on October 1, 2007 2:34 PM EST
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too tired to recall
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10/1/07
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Just think your site is hoot! I don't know how you are doing it Betty, although my own personal thought has been, How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. So I put out the fire at my toes and take a bite. Chris just spent 3 days in the hospital with pneumonia, I stayed with him. Kitchen 'fairy' never showed up.
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NH
submitted on September 30, 2007 5:20 PM EST
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9/30
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reply: I think he once said to me, "I sure enjoy those boys when you visit. But I'm glad when you go home too!" :) funny. I think everyone feels that way! Oh, and as for what is a down? What would he have said a year ago if someone asked him that? Say "the opposite of an Up!"
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submitted on September 30, 2007 4:51 PM EST
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care giver
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9/30/07
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Had lots of company today . He is always happy when that occurs.He is now trying to watch the Steelers says it is to noisy. He also is having trouble with the concept of the game.Why do they have downs? etc.
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submitted on September 29, 2007 3:39 PM EST
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Mom, Nana, Ann Landers to everyone!
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Sept 29, 2007
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I have no stories yet but I am still laughing about the twins stories. I hope you keep that up. Just remember: they are only little for such a short time.......thank God!
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AJ
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Penna.
submitted on September 29, 2007 2:21 PM EST
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care giver
Date:
9/29/07
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We finaly have all things in order and ready for our trip to Geisinger.That will be Wed. Sara is going with us.He has at least two sites to have surgery on.The one below his eye is basal cell, the one on his temple is Squamous cell and will be a more complicated procedure.
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submitted on September 27, 2007 6:07 PM EST
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mom of twins
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9/27/07
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Noah put A LOT of butt paste in his hair. Worse than vaseline...Daddy showering him now... not happily...
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Betty
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pa
submitted on September 27, 2007 3:34 PM EST
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mom of teen
Date:
9/27/07
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Matt sold donuts. Then went to an away football game. Mike went to pick up the donuts to deliver. They're locked in the field house.... and I hear he picked up too many boxes, so I will have to pay for them.... and eat them...
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Betty
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PA
submitted on September 27, 2007 3:10 PM EST
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webmaster
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9/27/07
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We'd love to hear from others......
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submitted on September 27, 2007 8:43 AM EST
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care giver
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He: standing looking down cellar steps What stairs do I need to get there? Me: get where? He: to bed Me: the stairs in the kitchen He: looking around very confused were is that?
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submitted on September 27, 2007 6:14 AM EST
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sick mom
Date:
9/27/07
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answer to previous question? stay home and send kids to daycare! oh yeah
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Betty
submitted on September 27, 2007 6:14 AM EST
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sick mom
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9/27/07
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answer to previous question? stay home and send kids to daycare! oh yeah
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Betty
submitted on September 26, 2007 11:04 AM EST
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mother from last entry
Date:
9/26/07
Your Story:
I am not a whiner. Sorry I was whining.
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submitted on September 26, 2007 6:16 AM EST
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mother
Date:
9/26/07
Your Story:
Why aren't moms allowed to be sick? And what are they supposed to do? they have to save sick days for their kids... They don't perform their jobs well so they are doing their employers an injustice.... Someone tell me....
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submitted on September 25, 2007 8:51 AM EST
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mom of Noah
Date:
9/25/07
Your Story:
Last night we were watching a show as we were putting the twins to sleep. On this one sitcom, a guy got drunk (nice viewing for a 2 yearold, I know) and ended up getting a tattoo on his extreme lower back of a butterfly. Noah had earlier colored his front torso with blue marker. He pulled up his PJ top and said "Noah's butterfly" This morning he was showing it off again. "My butterfly. My butterfly"....
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Betty
submitted on September 25, 2007 5:33 AM EST
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mom of twins Sam and Noah
Date:
9/25
Your Story:
Perpendicular: the best way for twins to sleep in their parents bed to maximize their space and minimize the parents. result: Mike in guest room. Me in recliner.....
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submitted on September 24, 2007 12:33 PM EST
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care giver
Date:
9/23/07
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door bell ringing .from outside "forget it " later he says i'm tired I think i'll go to bed . I should sleep ok those beds upstairs are the same as ours at home.
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submitted on September 24, 2007 12:27 PM EST
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care giver
Date:
9/21/07
Your Story:
He is outside ringing door bell trying to get outside light to work.Me? i'm inside saying GO FOR IT!
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elm
submitted on September 23, 2007 9:10 PM EST
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mom of twins Sam and Noah
Date:
this weekend 9/21/07
Your Story:
Initial Entry: Sam: broke CD drive on computer. Noah: Pushed TV through living room window. Anonymous: put Lightning McQueen in the garage... I mean the oven. He died. We almost had to stay in a hotel. Both: flooded upstairs bathroom into downstairs kitchen. Sam: Drank Peroxide. threw up. Iam a good mother... I am a good mother... I am a good mother...
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my first blog... well sorta

why do we call this blog the 4th shoe? well if you are a parent of twins, or other children close in age, then you should get it. Where the hell is the 4th shoe is a phrase, no, concept- that takes up way too much of my useful time....