Monthly Archives: October 2008

Happy Halloween!

I love the dressing up part of halloween. (Once the costumes are FINALLY put together and decided)!!! We had fun making each other laugh. Once convinced of wearing a costume… my hubby was a little to into his “role” as … Continue reading

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Man Stink!

Sammy is standing beside me, chatting… “you are stinky…” I say.He sniffs his armpits… “That is MAN STINK!” He says, laughing. Where do they come up with these things?

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I hate halloween!

I hate halloween. When I was a kid, we did not ever go trick or treating. Devilish… all of the devil! I can remember this one halloween a kid asked why we weren’t out… (don’t know the answer we gave) … Continue reading

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Crock Pot 101

In the effort to be a bit more relaxed as the kids get home, I am trying to find ways to create meals that do not cause great levels of stress. So I have decided to make an honest effort … Continue reading

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911 Martha!

Tonight we had a nice evening. We were invited out to supper and had the loveliest time. We were treated to a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. My friend said this was a simply dinner. Ummm… I must … Continue reading

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Cross-dressing

I mentioned my cousin’s cross-dressing tendencies on a blog a while ago. What I didn’t know is that Sanj had a hidden passion for it too! OK… my dearly loved hubby has recently lost somewhere in the vicinity of 30 … Continue reading

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Inside Out!

Ever have car problems? Even have your vehicle break down on the road or highway? I remember so clearly MANY a time when the car I was driving to university from Ohio to Michigan would do that “CAPLUNK!” Oh I … Continue reading

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Our Sympathy…

Today was a PD day for the boys, as is tomorrow. So they each had a friend over. One of the moms comes in and chats a few minutes. “How many boys DO you have?” she asks… so I told … Continue reading

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The Dowry Bride

A great read! I really enjoyed this book… really felt the character’s emotions. It was also an eye opener of what life can be like in other places. So many traditions and customs are so deeply rooted that despite laws … Continue reading

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Bible 101

While I was at the gym working out, I was chatting with a friend of mine. She is on the fence about God… does He exist? Evolution is more scientific a theory, apparently. So we were talking about an assignment … Continue reading

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Maxwell

My son Max is laying here beside me whining about “how come there are no pictures of me on your blog?” So let me tell you about my 4th son… soon to be 9 years old! He was born on … Continue reading

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Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin!

OK… First their was the discovery of the one chin hair… that was very distrubing! It made me mad! Why can’t hair just grow where needed? And why can’t it fall out where it isn’t needed? Then I found ANOTHER … Continue reading

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Sad

I am not equipped to deal with a teenager. How come God did not write a guide on raising a highly emotional teen with no sense of understanding? Sammy has been invited to a party. For many reason, my spidy … Continue reading

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The Snow Belt!

Yes the picture is accurate! SNOW… yesterday!!! YIKES! And we got much more than the picture shows… (my camara battery died). New discovery… we live in a snow belt. Just 2 minutes away… no snow was on the ground!!! Josh … Continue reading

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I feel BLUE!

I am not the mom that whips out paint and play dough at any given time. I hate the mess that comes with it! HATE!!!I did it with my older ones…. and Sammy who was quite a handful (change that … Continue reading

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Hockey X 5

In our house there are somethings that seem to be just part of being a Sukumaran male. Missing the toilet is one that they have in common too often! Complaining about haircuts is another. Being busy and handsome is another. … Continue reading

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Oh Dear!

My son, Sammy is on the phone chatting about females with his buddy. OK I am not ready for this. He covers the phone and waits till I am OUT of the room! Usually he ackward while talking on the … Continue reading

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Strumming to His Own Beat!

I have worried about my son, Jordan, for many years. For the most part the word quirky describes him. The characteristics of a true middle child. He was a child I had trouble relating too. He is 10 and a … Continue reading

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"House"wife

I need to be at home. I don’t understand the stay at home moms that really do that … they stay put and do laundry, cleaning and cooking every day!!! I am too hyper. There is too much stuff to … Continue reading

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Audiology 101

Can you tell that my sons are familiar with the Audiology profession?

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