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Today I witnessed a big moment in American history, world history in fact.I watched the 135th, and the last, launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.It was an amazing sight to see and it made you proud to watch, (even though I am not American) it is a big part of Canadian history too. I held my breath along with millions of others as the shuttle launched into the atmosphere, and felt relief when THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JUNE CLEAVER The Life and Death of June Cleaver. Being an ideal parent requires a level of energy not found at the bottom of a pot of coffee, or a case of red bull. No matter your daily caffeine consumption, or your history as a high-school cheerleader, chances are you’re running low on steam at some point throughout the day.. THE ARGUMENT AGAINST CHILD PAGEANTS… IN MY OPINION A FORM Low self-esteem is a serious issue in young girls, and a topic that I have addressed many times on my blogs, and in life.The effects of low self-esteem run deeper than most people imagine, and can cause irreparable harm to a woman’s emotional well-being years down the road. Beauty Pageants are a competition of ‘beauty‘, a judgment of looks and image that in essence decides who isMETRO AREAS
Posts about Metro Areas written by ChaseK8. Well, I admit it. I owe Toronto and apology! Apologizing and admitting that I was wrong have never really been my strong suit, but this time I PRINCE HARRY OF WALES Posts about Prince Harry of Wales written by ChaseK8. I admit it..I am among the millions who rose early to watch the beauty and excitement that was The Royal Wedding.I am ‘one of those people‘ that sat in front of the television at 5 a.m. to see a little girls dream come true.I got teary eyed as I watched Kate Middleton step out of the car and walk down the aisle to meet her Prince and RAPE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Adding insult to injury this boy was allowed to return to the school campus between court appearances, and was even allowed to play during the schools basket ball play-offs. The victim, who was a member of the school’s cheer-leading squad, refused to cheer for her rapist duringone of
MOUSE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Mouse written by ChaseK8. 2011 is off to a rough start for me. If this is any indication of how this year is going to go I think I will skip it and go straight on to 2012, even if it is supposed to be the end of the world it would probably be less PEOPLE NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!! Today was one of those days. I came across a post on Facebook and it was a picture that a mother has posted of her son it had caption that stated his name and age (I think he was 3 or 4) and went on to explain that he likes to wear dresses and play with dolls and that she was perfectly okay with that. She said she wanted her son to know that heSEPTEMBER 2010
OK I have a small bit of ranting to do tonight. I was chatting away on the phone with a friend while I read about people’s pet peeves. I stumbled across a site that listed 500 of them called GetAnnoyed.com among this extensive list was “celebrities that name their children stupid things”, and it got me to thinking about the stupidest name I have ever heard for a child. JUSTICE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! A brief overview for you; This is the story of Hillaire S, a 16 year-old high school student who was taken into a dark room at a party and raped by the school’s star basketball player while one of his friends pinned her down. Thankfully her cries for him to “stop” were heard by some other students in the hallway of the home, whobroke in
NEWS OF THE WORLD
Today I witnessed a big moment in American history, world history in fact.I watched the 135th, and the last, launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.It was an amazing sight to see and it made you proud to watch, (even though I am not American) it is a big part of Canadian history too. I held my breath along with millions of others as the shuttle launched into the atmosphere, and felt relief when THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JUNE CLEAVER The Life and Death of June Cleaver. Being an ideal parent requires a level of energy not found at the bottom of a pot of coffee, or a case of red bull. No matter your daily caffeine consumption, or your history as a high-school cheerleader, chances are you’re running low on steam at some point throughout the day.. THE ARGUMENT AGAINST CHILD PAGEANTS… IN MY OPINION A FORM Low self-esteem is a serious issue in young girls, and a topic that I have addressed many times on my blogs, and in life.The effects of low self-esteem run deeper than most people imagine, and can cause irreparable harm to a woman’s emotional well-being years down the road. Beauty Pageants are a competition of ‘beauty‘, a judgment of looks and image that in essence decides who isMETRO AREAS
Posts about Metro Areas written by ChaseK8. Well, I admit it. I owe Toronto and apology! Apologizing and admitting that I was wrong have never really been my strong suit, but this time I PRINCE HARRY OF WALES Posts about Prince Harry of Wales written by ChaseK8. I admit it..I am among the millions who rose early to watch the beauty and excitement that was The Royal Wedding.I am ‘one of those people‘ that sat in front of the television at 5 a.m. to see a little girls dream come true.I got teary eyed as I watched Kate Middleton step out of the car and walk down the aisle to meet her Prince and RAPE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Adding insult to injury this boy was allowed to return to the school campus between court appearances, and was even allowed to play during the schools basket ball play-offs. The victim, who was a member of the school’s cheer-leading squad, refused to cheer for her rapist duringone of
MOUSE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Mouse written by ChaseK8. 2011 is off to a rough start for me. If this is any indication of how this year is going to go I think I will skip it and go straight on to 2012, even if it is supposed to be the end of the world it would probably be less PEOPLE NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!! Today was one of those days. I came across a post on Facebook and it was a picture that a mother has posted of her son it had caption that stated his name and age (I think he was 3 or 4) and went on to explain that he likes to wear dresses and play with dolls and that she was perfectly okay with that. She said she wanted her son to know that heSEPTEMBER 2010
OK I have a small bit of ranting to do tonight. I was chatting away on the phone with a friend while I read about people’s pet peeves. I stumbled across a site that listed 500 of them called GetAnnoyed.com among this extensive list was “celebrities that name their children stupid things”, and it got me to thinking about the stupidest name I have ever heard for a child.NEWS OF THE WORLD
Today I witnessed a big moment in American history, world history in fact.I watched the 135th, and the last, launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.It was an amazing sight to see and it made you proud to watch, (even though I am not American) it is a big part of Canadian history too. I held my breath along with millions of others as the shuttle launched into the atmosphere, and felt relief when JUST ANOTHER DAY IN CREEPSVILLE Those of you that know me personally know that I do not really look my age (30Ah!). At 5 Feet tall and 100 pounds, I often get mistaken for a teenager from a distance and I am carded regularly when trying to buy liquor. (Which of course, is very flattering, but I do not believe YOU CAN HAVE ALL THIS, FOR THE VERY LOW PRICE OF PRIDE Entering into a small foyer, the smell of the hallway seemed almost pleasant in comparison. The walls (that were probably once a crisp, clinical white) were crusted with layer upon layer of grime. There was trash strewn on the floor, and piled in the corners, and the all the overhead lights were bare bulbs, so filthy with dust and dirt that AND YOU THOUGHT ‘YOU’ WERE A BAD PARENT…. This child has no idea that they were rescued from bad place, that they were given a chance at a better future. They have no idea that their parents are supposed to be their hero’s. Even if they did know all that, they are children. Children are jerks, they are rude, and bad and they get into trouble. Just like getting a puppy you have to THE WOST PICK-UP LINES…… OK we have all heard them, those bad, sad and lame lines that people use in an attempt to get a date. Here is my list of the worst pick-up lines ever, please note that these lines should never be used: - Are you from Tennessee? 'Cuz you're the only ten I see. - Do MOUSE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Mouse written by ChaseK8. 2011 is off to a rough start for me. If this is any indication of how this year is going to go I think I will skip it and go straight on to 2012, even if it is supposed to be the end of the world it would probably be less IT’S TIME TO CALL IT A NIGHT….. Sometimes enough drinking is just enough drinking, here are a few signs that a girl should "call it a night": - You have no idea where your friends are - You have no idea where you are - You have no idea who the guy you are with is - You have no idea where yourSELFISH BITCH
Selfish Bitch. I have been hearing the word selfish a lot lately, directed not only towards me, but many others around me. This word has really started me thinking. Funny how one word can do that when you have an open mind! The definition of selfish is; Concerned chiefly or only with oneself. When I look at the meaning of the word “selfishMAMA DRAMA….
So after reading my latest post regarding how I believe that my life resembles a Soap Opera, my mother called me up to contend the fact that I blame my Soap Opera mentality on her. According to my mother she never watched those Soap’s, and so I must now revise my thought and fully blame my sister.It is the only other rational explanation, because I know I didn’t watch this T.V. trash byNOVEMBER 2011
6. Thank a Police Officer today (hopefully NOT while you are getting a ticket!) 7. Give time to your spouse – do something together, visit a park, bookstore etc. 8. Donate household items to Spreading Joy to pass along to others in need. 9. Hold a yard sale and donate half ofthe proceeds. 10.
JUSTICE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! A brief overview for you; This is the story of Hillaire S, a 16 year-old high school student who was taken into a dark room at a party and raped by the school’s star basketball player while one of his friends pinned her down. Thankfully her cries for him to “stop” were heard by some other students in the hallway of the home, whobroke in
TOOLS – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Tools written by ChaseK8. Well I am celebrating today!!! This is my 100th Post here on wordpress!!Wow it is amazing how quicklythis day came.
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JUNE CLEAVER The Life and Death of June Cleaver. Being an ideal parent requires a level of energy not found at the bottom of a pot of coffee, or a case of red bull. No matter your daily caffeine consumption, or your history as a high-school cheerleader, chances are you’re running low on steam at some point throughout the day..PHYSICAL EXERCISE
Posts about Physical exercise written by ChaseK8. ‘Tis the season for turkey and trimmings, for cookies and cakes, for pies and presents.and unsuccessful attempts at dieting!. This time of year it seems that every where you turn there is another ad, commercial, or story claiming to burn off those extra pounds, help you get fit, or curb you holiday appetite. LOL – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! 1. A king-sized water-bed holds enough water to fill a 2000sq ft home 4 inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with. roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 3-year old boy’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded. restaurant. 4. MOVING OUT….OF MY MIND THAT IS!!! Oh the joys of moving! Recently accepting an apartment in the city on a whim, after experiencing some major difficulties with my current landlord means that it is going to be moving time very soon. As I said I do things on the fly, usually without much thought in the process I am an act first think later kind of person.MOTHERS DAY
Posts about Mothers Day written by ChaseK8. Tonight I came across a list on WebTabLab titled The 15 Worst Mother’s Day Gifts You Should NOT Give Your Mom and I have to say I am appalled by a number of the items listed. The first item to head up their list of worst gifts is household appliances.Now, while I can understand how such a gift could be considered offensive, the truth is that WTF – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about WTF written by ChaseK8. Of all the strange things the internet has opened my eyes to, this one surely takes the cake. RAPE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Adding insult to injury this boy was allowed to return to the school campus between court appearances, and was even allowed to play during the schools basket ball play-offs. The victim, who was a member of the school’s cheer-leading squad, refused to cheer for her rapist duringone of
MOUSE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Mouse written by ChaseK8. 2011 is off to a rough start for me. If this is any indication of how this year is going to go I think I will skip it and go straight on to 2012, even if it is supposed to be the end of the world it would probably be less JUSTICE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! A brief overview for you; This is the story of Hillaire S, a 16 year-old high school student who was taken into a dark room at a party and raped by the school’s star basketball player while one of his friends pinned her down. Thankfully her cries for him to “stop” were heard by some other students in the hallway of the home, whobroke in
TOOLS – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Tools written by ChaseK8. Well I am celebrating today!!! This is my 100th Post here on wordpress!!Wow it is amazing how quicklythis day came.
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JUNE CLEAVER The Life and Death of June Cleaver. Being an ideal parent requires a level of energy not found at the bottom of a pot of coffee, or a case of red bull. No matter your daily caffeine consumption, or your history as a high-school cheerleader, chances are you’re running low on steam at some point throughout the day..PHYSICAL EXERCISE
Posts about Physical exercise written by ChaseK8. ‘Tis the season for turkey and trimmings, for cookies and cakes, for pies and presents.and unsuccessful attempts at dieting!. This time of year it seems that every where you turn there is another ad, commercial, or story claiming to burn off those extra pounds, help you get fit, or curb you holiday appetite. LOL – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! 1. A king-sized water-bed holds enough water to fill a 2000sq ft home 4 inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with. roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 3-year old boy’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded. restaurant. 4. MOVING OUT….OF MY MIND THAT IS!!! Oh the joys of moving! Recently accepting an apartment in the city on a whim, after experiencing some major difficulties with my current landlord means that it is going to be moving time very soon. As I said I do things on the fly, usually without much thought in the process I am an act first think later kind of person.MOTHERS DAY
Posts about Mothers Day written by ChaseK8. Tonight I came across a list on WebTabLab titled The 15 Worst Mother’s Day Gifts You Should NOT Give Your Mom and I have to say I am appalled by a number of the items listed. The first item to head up their list of worst gifts is household appliances.Now, while I can understand how such a gift could be considered offensive, the truth is that WTF – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about WTF written by ChaseK8. Of all the strange things the internet has opened my eyes to, this one surely takes the cake. RAPE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Adding insult to injury this boy was allowed to return to the school campus between court appearances, and was even allowed to play during the schools basket ball play-offs. The victim, who was a member of the school’s cheer-leading squad, refused to cheer for her rapist duringone of
MOUSE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Mouse written by ChaseK8. 2011 is off to a rough start for me. If this is any indication of how this year is going to go I think I will skip it and go straight on to 2012, even if it is supposed to be the end of the world it would probably be less MOVING OUT….OF MY MIND THAT IS!!! Oh the joys of moving! Recently accepting an apartment in the city on a whim, after experiencing some major difficulties with my current landlord means that it is going to be moving time very soon. As I said I do things on the fly, usually without much thought in the process I am an act first think later kind of person. OPTIMISM – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! 1. An empty fridge is easier to clean. No more dirty shelves! And even the hardest to reach nooks and crannies are free of caked-on gunk. I’ve been known to take the bins of the doors of the fridge and run them through the dishwasher. 2. Think of all the SIX REASONS WHY SUMMER SUCKS… We are well in to the summer months now, and I don’t know how it is at your house, but here we have pretty much had enough. I am one of those parents that believes summer vacation is far to long for kids (for me), and I am seriously considering circulating a petition to cut it’s length at least in half.. The beginning of summer is always great, full of plans and excitement. MEXICO – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Mexico written by ChaseK8. I admit it..I am among the millions who rose early to watch the beauty and excitement that was The Royal Wedding.I am ‘one of those people‘ that sat in front of the television at 5 a.m. to see a little girls dream come true.I got teary eyed as I watched Kate Middleton step out of the car and walk down the aisle to meet her Prince and live her dream.MEASURING CUP
Posts about Measuring cup written by ChaseK8. Anyone who read my other post ‘The Exorcism Of Martha Stewart’ is well aware of my lack of baking abilities. It features an image of my first attempt at baking, starring some VERY over cooked, disgusting, and almost inedible oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.. So when it came time for my sons Christmas party at school I had two available options I OWE TORONTO AN APOLOGY… Well, I admit it. I owe Toronto and apology! Apologizing and admitting that I was wrong have never really been my strong suit, but this time I think it is deserving. For many months now I have been ranting and raving about the bad parts of city living, and I have discovered thatI am
PEOPLE NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!! Today was one of those days. I came across a post on Facebook and it was a picture that a mother has posted of her son it had caption that stated his name and age (I think he was 3 or 4) and went on to explain that he likes to wear dresses and play with dolls and that she was perfectly okay with that. She said she wanted her son to know that he WTF – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about WTF written by ChaseK8. Of all the strange things the internet has opened my eyes to, this one surely takes the cake.NOVEMBER 2011
6. Thank a Police Officer today (hopefully NOT while you are getting a ticket!) 7. Give time to your spouse – do something together, visit a park, bookstore etc. 8. Donate household items to Spreading Joy to pass along to others in need. 9. Hold a yard sale and donate half ofthe proceeds. 10.
RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Being an ideal parent requires a level of energy not found at the bottom of a pot of coffee, or a case of red bull. No matter your daily caffeine consumption, or your history as a high-school cheerleader, chances are you’re running low on steam at some point throughout theday..
JUSTICE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! A brief overview for you; This is the story of Hillaire S, a 16 year-old high school student who was taken into a dark room at a party and raped by the school’s star basketball player while one of his friends pinned her down. Thankfully her cries for him to “stop” were heard by some other students in the hallway of the home, whobroke in
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Today I witnessed a big moment in American history, world history in fact.I watched the 135th, and the last, launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.It was an amazing sight to see and it made you proud to watch, (even though I am not American) it is a big part of Canadian history too. I held my breath along with millions of others as the shuttle launched into the atmosphere, and felt relief when PHOTOS – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about photos written by ChaseK8. This is my little devil angel. Today was a long and Grumpy day for her, as you can see in the pictures she was in quite THE ARGUMENT AGAINST CHILD PAGEANTS… IN MY OPINION A FORM Low self-esteem is a serious issue in young girls, and a topic that I have addressed many times on my blogs, and in life.The effects of low self-esteem run deeper than most people imagine, and can cause irreparable harm to a woman’s emotional well-being years down the road. Beauty Pageants are a competition of ‘beauty‘, a judgment of looks and image that in essence decides who is THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JUNE CLEAVER The Life and Death of June Cleaver. Being an ideal parent requires a level of energy not found at the bottom of a pot of coffee, or a case of red bull. No matter your daily caffeine consumption, or your history as a high-school cheerleader, chances are you’re running low on steam at some point throughout the day..METRO AREAS
Posts about Metro Areas written by ChaseK8. Well, I admit it. I owe Toronto and apology! Apologizing and admitting that I was wrong have never really been my strong suit, but this time I PRINCE HARRY OF WALES Posts about Prince Harry of Wales written by ChaseK8. I admit it..I am among the millions who rose early to watch the beauty and excitement that was The Royal Wedding.I am ‘one of those people‘ that sat in front of the television at 5 a.m. to see a little girls dream come true.I got teary eyed as I watched Kate Middleton step out of the car and walk down the aisle to meet her Prince and WTF – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about WTF written by ChaseK8. Of all the strange things the internet has opened my eyes to, this one surely takes the cake. RAPE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Adding insult to injury this boy was allowed to return to the school campus between court appearances, and was even allowed to play during the schools basket ball play-offs. The victim, who was a member of the school’s cheer-leading squad, refused to cheer for her rapist duringone of
LABOR – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! OK this is a somewhat touchy subject and I will try my best not to offend anyone, but I have been known to voice my opinion in a somewhat offensive way, and this is an issue I feel VERY passionate about.. so I will not be holding back.. I have a SERIOUS problem with Canada’s Welfare system and the way it deals with single, childless people. I am not talking about the single mother, father JUSTICE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! A brief overview for you; This is the story of Hillaire S, a 16 year-old high school student who was taken into a dark room at a party and raped by the school’s star basketball player while one of his friends pinned her down. Thankfully her cries for him to “stop” were heard by some other students in the hallway of the home, whobroke in
NEWS OF THE WORLD
Today I witnessed a big moment in American history, world history in fact.I watched the 135th, and the last, launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.It was an amazing sight to see and it made you proud to watch, (even though I am not American) it is a big part of Canadian history too. I held my breath along with millions of others as the shuttle launched into the atmosphere, and felt relief when PHOTOS – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about photos written by ChaseK8. This is my little devil angel. Today was a long and Grumpy day for her, as you can see in the pictures she was in quite THE ARGUMENT AGAINST CHILD PAGEANTS… IN MY OPINION A FORM Low self-esteem is a serious issue in young girls, and a topic that I have addressed many times on my blogs, and in life.The effects of low self-esteem run deeper than most people imagine, and can cause irreparable harm to a woman’s emotional well-being years down the road. Beauty Pageants are a competition of ‘beauty‘, a judgment of looks and image that in essence decides who is THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JUNE CLEAVER The Life and Death of June Cleaver. Being an ideal parent requires a level of energy not found at the bottom of a pot of coffee, or a case of red bull. No matter your daily caffeine consumption, or your history as a high-school cheerleader, chances are you’re running low on steam at some point throughout the day..METRO AREAS
Posts about Metro Areas written by ChaseK8. Well, I admit it. I owe Toronto and apology! Apologizing and admitting that I was wrong have never really been my strong suit, but this time I PRINCE HARRY OF WALES Posts about Prince Harry of Wales written by ChaseK8. I admit it..I am among the millions who rose early to watch the beauty and excitement that was The Royal Wedding.I am ‘one of those people‘ that sat in front of the television at 5 a.m. to see a little girls dream come true.I got teary eyed as I watched Kate Middleton step out of the car and walk down the aisle to meet her Prince and WTF – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about WTF written by ChaseK8. Of all the strange things the internet has opened my eyes to, this one surely takes the cake. RAPE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Adding insult to injury this boy was allowed to return to the school campus between court appearances, and was even allowed to play during the schools basket ball play-offs. The victim, who was a member of the school’s cheer-leading squad, refused to cheer for her rapist duringone of
LABOR – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! OK this is a somewhat touchy subject and I will try my best not to offend anyone, but I have been known to voice my opinion in a somewhat offensive way, and this is an issue I feel VERY passionate about.. so I will not be holding back.. I have a SERIOUS problem with Canada’s Welfare system and the way it deals with single, childless people. I am not talking about the single mother, father LANGUAGE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Momfinitions. Communicating with children can be difficult on a good day. Making the choice to have children means learning an entirely new language, consisting of words that after often made up on a whim. It. means learning sign language, and being creative in your expression and understanding. Parenthood can be related to travel in a foreign ONTARIO – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Well with 20 days until Christmas, (I know, I know, shut-up I am not ready, at all!) I guess it’s time I admit that winter is upon us. This is a difficult admission for me, you see, I HATE the cold. Absolutely despise it actually. I would rather be ravaged by flesh-eating zombies then endure the cold weather, slushy sidewalks, and mountains of snow that come along with living in Canada. NORTHPOLE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Dear: Santa Being the nice girl I am, I figured I should take some time to write you a letter. With 22 days till Christmas I need to share with you the things I want this year in order to prevent the type of misunderstanding we had last year. I don’t remember asking for a low-carb cookbook, and although it was very thoughtful of you to imply that I need to cut back on carbs, it has since IMMIGRATION TO CANADA Posts about Immigration to Canada written by ChaseK8. I apologize in advance, this post IS going to offend someone. I would like to say up front that it is not my intention to do so, I am simply exercising my right to freedom of speech, and venting my frustrations. AND YOU THOUGHT ‘YOU’ WERE A BAD PARENT…. This child has no idea that they were rescued from bad place, that they were given a chance at a better future. They have no idea that their parents are supposed to be their hero’s. Even if they did know all that, they are children. Children are jerks, they are rude, and bad and they get into trouble. Just like getting a puppy you have toMAMA DRAMA….
So after reading my latest post regarding how I believe that my life resembles a Soap Opera, my mother called me up to contend the fact that I blame my Soap Opera mentality on her. According to my mother she never watched those Soap’s, and so I must now revise my thought and fully blame my sister.It is the only other rational explanation, because I know I didn’t watch this T.V. trash byPRINCE WILLIAM
Posts about Prince William written by ChaseK8. I admit it..I am among the millions who rose early to watch the beauty and excitement that was The Royal Wedding.I am ‘one of those people‘ that sat in front of the television at 5 a.m. to see a little girls dream come true.I got teary eyed as I watched Kate Middleton step out of the car and walk down the aisle to meet her Prince and liveSELFISH BITCH
Selfish Bitch. I have been hearing the word selfish a lot lately, directed not only towards me, but many others around me. This word has really started me thinking. Funny how one word can do that when you have an open mind! The definition of selfish is; Concerned chiefly or only with oneself. When I look at the meaning of the word “selfishSEPTEMBER 2011
This photo (blurry as it is) was taken through my living-room window at approximately 7:30 a.m.(I was trying to be inconspicuous, hence the blurry image created because using a flash would have been a little too obvious!) But this picture could have been taken at any time throughout the day and it would have held the same image. The man in the photo above is the local ‘Internet Bandit‘ Day HUMORE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Well I had a good laugh tonight, (which was much needed at this point in my life) my 7 year-old was emailing his Grandmother to say goodnight (something that he started since we moved to another city and they are fairly close) and as he completed his message and closed the web page to get ready for bed, appearing on the screen, in bold flashing glory, was HARDCORE PORN!!!!! JUSTICE – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! A brief overview for you; This is the story of Hillaire S, a 16 year-old high school student who was taken into a dark room at a party and raped by the school’s star basketball player while one of his friends pinned her down. Thankfully her cries for him to “stop” were heard by some other students in the hallway of the home, whobroke in
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Today I witnessed a big moment in American history, world history in fact.I watched the 135th, and the last, launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.It was an amazing sight to see and it made you proud to watch, (even though I am not American) it is a big part of Canadian history too. I held my breath along with millions of others as the shuttle launched into the atmosphere, and felt relief when HAPPINESS – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Happiness written by ChaseK8. Well it has been a long and tiresome battle the last few months, but I can finally say that I have reached the light beyond the horizon. I have barely had a moment to myself over the last while and the toll it has taken on my mind isindescribable.
PUBLISHERS – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about Publishers written by ChaseK8. Well I am celebrating today!!! This is my 100th Post here on wordpress!!Wow it is amazing how quickly this day came. FUNERAL – RANDOM MUSINGS OF A MAD MAMA! Posts about funeral written by ChaseK8. Of all the strange things the internet has opened my eyes to, this one surely takes the cake.NEGOTIATION
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KEEPING KIDS BUSY… AND YOURSELF SANE SANS SUNNY DAYS! Posted on May 17, 2011by ChaseK8
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_Well It’s Cloudy In The Morning Gonna Be Raining In The Afternoon,_
_If You Don’t Like This Rainy Weather You Better Pack Your BagsAnd Move, _
_But If You’re Running From It Brother The Only Road That I CanSee,
__Is The Road That Leads To Nowhere And Nowhere Is A Fool Like Me… __Save Your Dimes And Nickels Save ’em For A Rainy Day __It Ain’t Gonna Keep The Rain From Coming, __But At Least You Know You’ve Paid Your Way __Rain, Rain, Rain Keep a Falling. – WILLIE NELSON_
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It is May 17th, by no mean is it summer yet, that I understand, but I think I was expecting better weather than this… It has been cold damp and rainy here for ‘days’, and I am simply fed up! I have come to the simple conclusion that Mother Nature is a permanently PMSing BITCH! Just when you think you are safe to pack up the winter clothing she comes at you like a lion attacking its prey… We have had a glimpse of warmer weather here and there over the recent weeks, and what a teaser that was… Just when I felt the joy of wearing flip-flops and tank tops, the skies turned grey and opened up upon us. For days now I have felt the dampness set into my bones, the cold wind cut at my skin, and the puddles soak through my soles. _I hate cold, I hate rain, and I HATE mother nature_. I will admit, rain is _much_ better than snow. If you have lived your life in Canada, _(as I have for my entirety)_ you will gladly accept rain over snow any day… _I know this might come as a shock to some, but way up here in the ‘North Country’ we don’t ALWAYS have snow… Nor do we live in igloos with pet penguins, and the impending fear of polar bear attacks lurking over our heads at all times. We don’t all say ‘eh’ and not all of us obsess about hockey_…. _BUT THAT’S ANOTHER POST FOR ANOTHER TIME…_ Anyway… This wet weather means that my kids are constantly indoors driving me crazy _(well, crazier anyway)_ and so I decided to share with you my tips and tricks of 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE ON HAND AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP KIDS BUSYDURING BAD WEATHER:
* ARTS AND CRAFTS SUPPLIES – Construction paper, glue, glitter, stickers, and scissors are _must_ haves for any mothers cupboard. Children can entertain themselves for hours given the right tools of trade. Keep these items on hand an easily accessible for rainy days and let their creativity take over. These items can be purchased relatively cheap from your local dollar, or discount, store and kept organized in a large Tupperware bin or container. Check out this list to gather ideas of items to buy. * BOARD GAMES – Trouble, Sorry, Monopoly and The Game of Life are all great ways to keep kids entertained indoors. Stock-up on good clean family fun when you see it on sale, and store them in a closet in-case of emergency. There are great games for any age group, and most can be found at your local department store or online for fair prices. If all else fails grab a deck of cards and teach them to play go-fish! * A FEW GOOD MOVIES – Nothing keeps kids quite on a rainy day like their favorite movie characters. Let them park in front of the television with their PJ’s and pillows and enjoy the piece and quiet it brings. You can purchase or rent DVDs at your local shopping center, or subscribe to Netflix for a small fee, allowing your kids unlimited t.v shows and movies from the comfort of your home, without the trip to the rental center. * SIMPLE SNACKS – Be sure you always have simple to prepare snacks on hand. Children tend to eat more when they are bored so help them fill-up on nutritious foods by providing easy to eat snacks like fruit or nuts. Keeping these out on a table or in an easy to open jar will deter them from grabbing at the sugary snacks that are ready-made and generally available on hand. * AN IMAGINATION STATION – A tickle truck full of dress-up clothes can be a fun and entertaining project for curious children. Put together a box of old clothes in all different sizes and pull it out on a cold indoor day. Be sure you have a camera on hand to capture the cute and creative outfits they comeup with.
* BOOKS – Encourage reading by having a large selection of books on hand at all times. Select books of different levels and types, factual and fantasy. Having a wide selection will encourage children to read and learn no matter their mood.* VIDEO GAMES –
Despite expert advice, I keep video games on hand for times when I require peace and quiet. Video games can be a source of entertainment for older children, and an outlet of learning for younger ones. Not all video games are violent and not all of them lead to juvenile delinquency, there are a large assortment of video games available that will aid in your child’s learning and development ,so grab a few from Wal-Mart and let your kids have some fun. * WRITING TOOLS – Having paper and pens on hand for your child to follow in your ‘writing’ footsteps will encourage them to get creative. Children have wild imaginations, once they are old enough to read and write on their own sit them down with a pen and paper and have them write some stories. For younger children, take some time to write their stories out for them… You never know you could have the next best-selling author on your hands! * EDUCATIONAL TOYS – Every thing your children do can be a teaching opportunity, be sure you provide your children with toys that will not only entertain them but help to educate them as well. Technology has created ample amounts of educational toys that claim to aid in child development, do a little research and ask around before spending, but find a few that your child likes and allow them to learn and play at the same time. * OTHER CHILDREN – I know what you’re thinking “who the hell wants to deal with more children on a rainy day?” but nothing keeps children entertained like other children. Get together with a girlfriend and make a plan for rainy day play dates, you get to enjoy quality time with grown-up while the kids keepeach other amused.
Keeping children amused during this bad weather does not need to be difficult, a stock pile of entertaining items, as well as some creativity can keep children entertained for hours. Stock up your cupboards and curse Mother Nature, but don’t stress about your kids driving you nuts because with these helpful tips you’ve got itcovered.
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THE STRUGGLE OF MOTHERHOOD: THE CHAOS, THE CASUALTIES, AND THECONTEMPLATION
Posted on May 13, 2011by ChaseK8
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I suppose it is time that I face the facts: _I AM THE MOTHER OF TWO INSANE, THOUGH ADMITTEDLY AMAZING, CHILDREN_.
For a long time I have lived in a fantasy world with dreams that I would one day wake-up to my old life. I have fought with the unrealistic idea that I would open my eyes one morning to find that I was back in my old bed, with my old stuff, living my old life, with my old friends, and things would once again be simple and carefree. I have carelessly dreamed that the responsibilities of raising two children would somehow disappear, and I would once again be free to live the flighty shallow life I was once accustomed to living. These thoughts have been in the back of my subconscious mind for the last 8 years, somehow overshadowing any reality, and hindering my success. I didn’t think them consciously, and I have never said them out loud… I am not _that_ crazy, they are not intentional thoughts! But for a long time I have refused to accept that _this_ is the way things are, life is _not_ going to change over night, and the pressure and chaos of motherhood is not simply going to fade away with thesunrise.
I see now the silliness of my ways. As I said, this was _never a conscious thought_.. I did not _actually_ believe that I would wake up and find that my entire life for the last 8 years was all a crazy dream. No, of course not. I did not _actually_ think that I would open my eyes one morning to a life where I suddenly had no children and things were responsibilityfree… In fact,
had that actually happened I am _sure_ that I would have been devastated. You see, I love and adore my children more than anything in the world, a despite the fact that they cost me a lot of money, they regularly test my sanity, and raising them is the scariest thing in the world… I wouldn’t trade them for any amount of fame, fortune, or fantasy. But… I have allowed my selfishness to hold me back. I have fought against embracing life for what it is, and I have lived with the hope that things would just get easier…. _THE TRUTH IS… THEY WON’T!_ No matter how much I fight against responsibility, no matter how far I run, or how hard I wish, life will always be exactly what it is atthis moment!
I think there comes a point in everyone’s life where they must accept that this is the way it is… You can either choose to embrace it, or continue to struggle against it… This is the choice between happiness and struggle.. failure and success… joy and pain… forgiveness and remorse… _This is the point I am at right now!_ As silly as it sounds I have spent the last 8 years_ (and probably many more before that)_ making excuses for why I was not doing what I wanted to do. I have used my children as a crutch against a harsh world, and my fear of failure. I constantly allowed the little voice inside my mind to convince me that life was just too hard, and I gave myself permission to give up andgive in!
The reality is, _Yes. Life is hard_! _LIFE IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE HARD!_ With or without my children I will struggle in someway. Perhaps it wouldn’t feel so stressful if I didn’t have the extra mouths to feed, but it would still be a struggle just the same! It is time that I accept life for what it is right now, time that I take responsibility and admit that it is my choices that have brought me where I am today. It is time that I let go of fantasy and make the best of the gifts I have been given. It is time that I stop taking for granted all the blessings that have been bestowed upon me and embrace life with open arms. It is time that I accept and assess the way things are, and embrace what I can not control. It is time that I change what I can… and most of all it is time I stop making excuses! Maybe I don’t like the constant responsibility or caring for two children… but that’s mostly because I am afraid that I will make mistakes. Perhaps it is difficult to make ends meet at times… but no more difficult that it would be on my own. Sure, it might be frightening to accept that these children need me, that they rely on me to be their strength and their guidance, of course that is a frightening thing… _Hell, half the time I can’t guide MYSELF to the grocery store , the shower, or even to bed_…. but the truth is every parent is scared, not just me! It is time I end this pity party once and for all, time that I take all that I have been given and turn it into the best thing that I possibly can. _I have spent 8 years fighting the facts and I will not do this for 8 more…_ It is time for me to realize that I will never again be carefree, I will never again have a moment where I don’t have to consider someone else’s needs, I will never again have the freedom to run from my fears… It is time that I accept wholeheartedly that this is EXACTLY the way that life is supposed to be right now, this is EXACTLY what I need. _And so now I will leave you with a thought…_ _OUR CHOICES HAVE BROUGHT US ALL TO THE PLACE WE ARE RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT, AND IN LIFE WE ARE ALWAYS GIVEN EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED TO SUCCEED… THOUGH THERE MAY BE TIMES OF STRUGGLE, MOMENTS OF PAIN, AND PLENTY OF FEAR… EACH AND EVERY OBSTACLE YOU FACE IN LIFE WAS PLACED THERE PURPOSELY, WITH THE INTENT TO TEACH YOU SOMETHING NEW. YOUR LIFE IS WHAT YOU HAVE MADE IT THROUGH YOUR CHOICES IN THE PAST, AND WHAT YOU OPT TO MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR CHOICES EACH AND EVERY DAY… YOU CAN EITHER CHOOSE TO EMBRACE IT OR YOU CAN CONTINUE TO FIGHT… THIS IS THE CHOICE BETWEEN HAPPINESS AND STRUGGLE… _ _WHICH DO YOU CHOOSE TODAY?_ POSSIBLY, BUT PROBABLY UN-RELATED ARTICLES * Seeking Life Balance in Motherhood(joyofspa.com)
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I AM HOLDING THESE CHILDREN HOSTAGE UNTIL THINGS CHANGE….. WAIT! WHO’S STUPID IDEA WAS THIS??? Posted on May 2, 2011by ChaseK8
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There has not been much to write about lately.. Things in my life are kind of at a lull…. Tensions in my home are running high because we are constantly having to remind C of the most basic rules and manners. L is a tiny terrorist who basically does what she wants, when she wants, no matter how many times you say no, remove her from the area, or try to distract her with something else. The laundryis piled sky
high…literally… The washing machineis broken, and I
haven’t cooked a decent meal in days…. An absolute detest for my mundane life has taken over me. The regularity, predictability, and routine of my everyday are numbing my mind. The brief encounters we have been getting with warm weather only seem to intensify my wretched mood, because the moment I start to enjoy the warmth it fades away to gray skies and cold winds…. and I am just not made for gray skies and cold weather….
Basically, to put it simply….I QUIT!
_I have decided that from this point forward I am officially on strike until one or more of the following things happen:_ * Someone fixes the washer and offers to wash, dry, fold, and put away the stratospheric _(it was the most fitting word)_ amount of laundry that has managed to pile up… I wonder _WTF_ we have been wearing? I was not even aware we owned that many articles of clothing…. _Seriously, I know I have a tendency to exaggerate, but this is not one of those times!_ * Mother Nature getsmood stabilizers ,
stops being a bitch, and decides to keep the weather at leastsomewhat regular…
* Chef Ramsay
moves into my house to cook for us… but I don’t have to deal with him directly! Or in the very least I’d settle for someone else offering to make dinner.. E_ven once a week!!!_ * We suddenly win the lottery and can afford a maid, a live-in Nanny, Kitchen staff , and a pool boy…. A new house with a pool would be good too, but it’s not an asset… * We get one of those I-Bot vacuums that does the entire house foryou…
* The mother of these children returns and takes them back where they came from… _or they at least stop calling me Mom and expecting me to care for them…._* Mary Poppins
arrives via umbrella to make our house a magical place to live. * I wake-up to a spotless house, a loving husband and well-behaved children that actually listen to what I say and do as they are told… without arguments, stress, or stupid questions…. * I wake up tomorrow and discover that I have become Kate Middleton…. _I’d settle
for that I suppose! I mean if I had to settle….._ But since none of these things is going to happen and I am simply living in a seriously deranged fairy tale dream… I will instead: * Do the excessive amounts of laundry that have somehow managed to take over the entire house and are threatening to swallow us whole, by dragging it to the laundry mat and sitting there for two hours while some strange man with a thick foreign accent tries to talk to me and the dryer eats my quarters leaving every article of clothing sopping wet… * I will bundle up and deal with the weary, wet weather… I will complain that I am cold and get sick because my feet are wet. I will bitch and whine about how it is suppose to be summer, and I will yell at my kids to keep out of the puddles… * I will get off my lazy ass and cook dinner, because despite the fact that I don’t feel like cooking, I do love to eat… Many days I will make sandwiches, there will possibly be nights that consist of Kraft Dinner , and PeanutButter and Jam
will definitely be on the menu a few times… * I will continue to clean and care for these children, because although it would be nice to win the lottery… we would first have to play… and the thought of their mother returning to get the little brats angels is nothing more than a dream…. * I will not purchase an I-Bot vacuum because a) they are over priced, and b) it would just be my luck that the things would come alive and kill us all…. * Mary Poppins is high on crack and is definitely not coming… * I will never wake up to a spotless house…. because I havechildren
* I may wake up to a loving husband… but he will have to leave before mine gets home…. * No matter how hard I wish, no matter how many times I close my eyes and force it to be.. I will not wake up as Kate Middleton.. Which I suppose is better anyway… The media would have a frenzy if the Princess had a potty mouth like me… and can you imagine the headlines when they discovered I was an unwed mother of two crazy little children …. Who somehow managed to high-jack the palace, and steal someone’slife….
No I will continue living my life…. I will be a bitch because I am bored. I will whine that I am unhappy. I will scream when I am mad, and laugh at the stupid things my children do… But seriously.. if you don’t hear from me… Be worried… because I will probably drown while doing all this friggin’ laundry…. POSSIBLY, BUT PROBABLY UN-RELATED ARTICLES* Hi Guys!
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28 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN 28 YEARS… Posted on April 24, 2011by ChaseK8
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Learning is a life long process. You can NEVER gain too much knowledge. As long as you live your life having fun and learning as much as you can everyday, you will not grow older… instead become newer as you groweach day!
I have lived a full and fascinating life so far, and it is not even half over yet. _(Though it has become a bit more mellow over time!)_ I have loved, lost, and made mistakes… Now after 28 years I look back and realize how far I have come… HERE IS MY LIST OF 28 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN 28 YEARS; * YOU CAN EITHER BAKE, OR YOU CAN’T… It is in your blood, you are born with the talent. I _personally_ am no Betty Crocker!
* YOU WILL _NEVER_ GET ALONG WITH EVERYONE, and you should not waste the time or the effort trying. There are people who just will not like you and there is nothing you say or do that will change that… get over it and move on. Surround yourself with those that do. * LOVE AND INSANITY ARE THE _EXACT_ SAME FEELING, and usually have the exact same result. * PEOPLE DO NOT TALK ABOUT YOU EVEN HALF AS MUCH AS YOU THINK THEY DO. Once you get over that you will be a much happierperson.
* LIFE WILL NEVER BE EASY. Things will never just fall in to your lap. You must work and fight to get what you want, or be content with what you already have. * NO MATTER HOW MUCH IT SUCKS, YOU WILL SOMETIMES HAVE TO APOLOGIZE AND ADMIT YOU WERE WRONG… even when you don’t feel like you were, “I’m sorry” means you respect your relationships more than you ego! * HAPPINESS IS A STATE OF MIND NOT A SITUATION.. In every thing you do, you have the choice to find happiness within it! * A GOOD BOOK CAN BE A GREAT ESCAPE FROM REALITY… Get lost as often as possible. A good book can also change your life! * FAMILY IS PRECIOUS. Enjoy them as much as you can. Parents and family are the only people who will truly have your back. * OUR THOUGHTS ABOUT FOOD ARE FAR MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE FOOD ITSELF. When you stop obsessing about food and use it as a tool to fuel your body, you will feel happier and will make better choices. You can eat what you want and be healthy without having to count calories or keep stock, follow your body’s cues and you will not need to worry about what you eat. * SILLY SHOES WILL ONLY MAKE YOU LOOK RIDICULOUS. 6-inch spikes are not designed for comfort and if you are uncomfortable, you are not going to feel confident, or look good for that matter. You will only end up with blisters and you will look silly trying to waddle around. * MOST PEOPLE OPERATE OUT OF SELFISHNESS. It is a rare thing to find someone who is not out to benefit themselves in some way. When you do find that person… cherish them always. * BE KIND TO STRANGERS. Even a simple smile and hello can change someone’s life. We are all fighting the same battle and walking the same road, we are just wearing different shoes while we do it! * BLAMING OTHERS FOR WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE WILL GET YOU NOWHERE… every single thing that happens to you has occurred as a result of your choices. Accept responsibility and move on. Be the change you wish to see in the world. * YOU WILL GET ONLY WHAT YOU GIVE. People will only treat you the way you allow them to treat you. It is your actions, and re-actions, that train others how to interact with you. Give others what you wish to receive in return. * NO ONE EVER REALLY GROWS UP, we just get bigger and more self-conscious of our actions. * IF YOU ARE NOT MAKING MISTAKES, YOU ARE NOT LIVING. Every mistake is a lesson learned and a door opened. If you are not living, and learning, you are wasting precious time. * NO MATTER HOW BAD THINGS MAY SEEM, THEY CAN ALWAYS BE WORSE. Take a moment to think about all those things that you have to be grateful for… you list will be longer than you think! * THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN YOUR LIFE IS NOT YOUR CHILDREN, SPOUSE, FAMILY, OR FRIENDS… IT IS YOU… If you don’t take care of yourself first you will not be there to care for others. * EVEN WHEN A LIE IS THE BEST OPTION AT THE MOMENT, THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST OPTION IN THE LONG RUN. The truth may
hurt someone for a short time, but a lie can produce damage thatis irreparable.
* WORRYING IS LIKE RUNNING ON A TREADMILL, IT MAY FEEL PRODUCTIVE BUT GETS YOU NOWHERE. The more time you spend worrying about a problem the bigger the problem becomes, action is the only way to face what needs to be conquered. * NO ONE IS GOING TO REMEMBER YOU AS “THE ONE WITH THE SPOTLESS HOUSE” Spending time having fun, enjoying life with friends and family is far more important than scrubbing the floors or doing thelaundry.
* EVERY ACTION HAS A REACTION. When you allow someones words to hurt you, you are giving them power over you. Lookclosely at
the source of the subject and never let another’s opinion of you become your reality. * THRIFT STORES ARE AMAZING, and the more you save the more you get later. Don’t live like your rich, especially when you’re not, learn to be frugal even in small ways and avoid stressing about money. Plus shopping at thrift stores means you don’t have to worry about wearing the same outfit as ten other people, you can create your own custom style, and you are helping charity! * NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOUR INTENTIONS, YOU CAN NEVER CHANGE SOMEONE ELSE OR FORCE THEM TO CHANGE THEMSELVES. Show a person the right path… but allow them to walk down it. * FRIENDSHIPS WILL NEVER LAST FOREVER. People will always move on, grow apart, fade away, or die off… rely on no one but yourself inthe long-run.
* ONE-YEAR FROM NOW NONE OF YOUR CURRENT WORRIES WILL MATTER. We spend far too much time living in fear over things that are not going to make any difference in the future. Live life to the fullest each and everyday. Face challenges when you come across them, remove people and actions that bring you down, do what you love and do it well, because tomorrow it will all be history. * NEVER BE AFRAID TO BE YOURSELF. After high-school the pressure to be popular will fade, it won’t matter that you were homecoming queen , or head cheerleader. Do those things that make _you_ happy despite what others say or think. Check in on yourself constantly and evaluate your happiness from within. Don’t compromise your values and live based on _your_ terms… always remember… “_BE WHO YOU ARE AND SAY WHAT YOU FEEL BECAUSE THOSE WHO MIND DON’T MATTER,AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON’T MIND!”__
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I HATE CHILDREN….. ON ‘YES, I JUST SAID THAT….’ Posted on April 21, 2011by ChaseK8
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SPEAKING IN TONGUES… MOMFINITIONS Posted on April 19, 2011by ChaseK8
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children can be difficult on a good day. Making the choice to have children means learning an entirely new language, consisting of words that after often made up on a whim. It means learning sign language , and being creative in your expression and understanding. Parenthood can be related to travel in a foreign country where the simplest communications can become complicated chaos. ParentsConnect.com posted a great article called Momfinitionsthat
defines some useful words that have yet to make it into the dictionary. You can check out their site here , it is a great place for parents to talk, learn and connect with each other, and it provides you with a good giggle when you need to relax. HERE ARE SOME MY FAVORITE MOMFINITIONS FROM THEIR POST, AS WELL AS A FEW OF MY OWN. Many of which put a PG spin on some recognizable terms, and _all_ of which are guaranteed to giveyou a good laugh
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one of those ‘it’s funny cuz it’s true’ kind of moments) _ _When you are done giggling, feel free to add your own….._ * BOOTY CALL – A call from the bathroom letting you know it’s time to go wipesomeone’s butt.
* SLEEVEKERCHIEF – What you use to catch your child’s snot when there is no tissue around. * DIAPERGAMI – The secret parenting fold that turn a nasty diaper into a tidy package ready for the trash. * KEYTHING RING – What your key ring becomes in a teething pain emergency at the grocery store.
* BOOBIFIER – The act of using one’s boob as a pacifier. * WUICE – The watered-down juice at the bottom of your child’s sippy cup after you have refilled it throughout the day. * UNHAPPY HOUR – The hour between 5 and 6 pm when every mother inAmerica
is desperately trying to entertain whiny, hungry children while simultaneously fixing dinner and tidying the house. * PEEMERGENCY – That moment, after you have loaded 10 bags of groceries and 3 kids into the car and just got on the highway, when your child announces that he has to go potty. Right. That. Instant! * INVISAOWIE – An owie so small that you can’t even see it, but it still requires a band-aid in order to stop the crying. * SNOOZE CONTROL – The act of handing your child the remote control so they can tune to Nick Jr allowing your to get a few more mins sleep. * TOPPLER – A topless toddler , usually the result of an unprepared mother forgetting to bring along a change of clothes. * BOY-O-SPHERE – That strange, stuffy, puppy-breath kind of smell that permeates in a boy’s room, especially after they have had their door closed all day. Is it the laundry? Their shoes? You can’t quite place where it’s coming from, but you’ll know it when you smellit.
* FOR FLYING PETER PANS – A saying you use instead of profanity, when in the presence of small children. * POOTIE – A pouty little baby face. * PEED RACER – What a dad becomes when he realizes there is a dirty diaper to be changed. * PEENIAL – A child’s denial of their need to urinate. * THUMB-DUMB – The moment you realize, that unlike a pacifier, you can not take a thumb away. * PUNDELED – The inevitable fact that as soon as you have your child fully dressed in their winter gear they will have to go to thepotty.
* AUTO RE-SAY – The need to constantly repeat everything you say at least 12 times a day. * DEAD-TIME – That glorious moment when you actually believe your child has fallen asleep without a fight, only to hear the pitter-patter of little feet along the floor. * TUBBY-TEARS – A phase that all children seem to go through where they scream and cry in the bath tub. * WADDLE FEET – Letting your child walk around with his shoes on the wrong feet because it’s easier than the fight it will take tochange them.
* SLUG HUG – When your toddler hugs your leg and wipes her nose on it at the same time. * SNOP – The snotty, slimy back wash left on your cup after your toddler takes a sip of your drink. * CA-MOON-A-K-SHUN – Your toddlers inability to clearly pronounce words, making everything sound cute. * KNOW-IT-DOLL – A little girl who seems to have all the answers. * SLEAKY – That awful moment when you realize your baby’s diaper has failed you. * ROTTLE – A bottle that has been hidden under the couch for an unknown length of time. * ENTERTELEMENT – One of those days when you ignore all limits and simply use the television as a tool for amusement. * MOM-OVER – The art of making yourself look normal for a night out without the kids. * WONDRY -Wondering when the last time you wore clean clothes was. * SHOWER-POWER – A mothers amazing ability to shower, get dressed and be ready to go in a matter of minutes. * SNARE – That look that you get just before your child throws a temper tantrum in the middle of Walmart. * HISTORY – Reading, and re-reading, the same bedtime story every night for 3 months straight. _Special thanks to: ParentConnect.com for such a humorous post on parenting.__
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HIDING BEHIND MOMMY’S LEG Posted on April 9, 2011by ChaseK8
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L is now 13 months old. Don’t get me started on how fast time flies, it honestly feels like she was born yesterday. She is now entering toddler stage, and walking running everywhere. One of her favorite things is to toddle along with me on the short journey to go an fetch her big brother from school. She will waddle down the sidewalk and every few steps she gets excited and breaks into a rather entertaining run jog quick wobble, it is quite amusing to watch, and all the while she will be yelling her brother’s name as she cheerfully races along.L, Happy at Home!
At home L is an outgoing, independent little devil angel. She wanders from room to room basically doing as she pleases without much regard to anyone around. She might climb up on a lap to cuddle once in a while, but for the most part she is content doing her own thing. But… you get her on to the school property where other mothers coo and caw at her cute charm (yes I am one of _those_ mothers, I think my daughter is the cutest thing this side of ‘Babbling Boo’) When people, I should say – when adults try to talk to L her outgoing, adorable, crazy personality disappears, and she becomes by a shy, timid little girl peeking out from behind mommy’s leg.
It is humorous to watch, and especially happens when other ‘mothers’ talk to her. With men she will curiously stare as they speak, but another grown woman… she immediately clings to my leg and sometimes even cries! One of the parents in particular really getsher going.
A grandmotherly type woman, with a thick European accent and a warm caring face. This lovely lady (who must be in her late 70’s) is constantly telling me how beautiful my daughter is, how smart she is, and how cute she looks (all to which I can only reply: “I know” lol) But every time this kind-hearted woman attempts to talk to my daughter sheshuts down….
Immediately L will stare at the ground, she refuses to look up, she shuffles her feet, and she often puts a hand up over her face to block the womans view… she acts SO shy…it’s funny as all hell to see, but it can be sad at the same time because should the woman continue, after L has seemingly made it clear she is wanting no part of this conversation, she will then come up beside me, barry her face in my leg, and burst into tears! Pouty lip and all!! God it really breaks your heart, but of course like the “MOTHER OF THE YEAR” I am… I can’t help but laugh! I have to wonder where this shyness comes from, certainly not from me, I am probably the least shy person in the world. My son never had a ‘shy’ faze either so I am somewhat unsure of what the proper reaction is.. most of the time I just laugh at her and pick her up so she can press herself into my chest to hide from the scary grown-ups that want to say hello… Truthfully I don’t want her to be shy, I don’t want to promote the behavior, but at the same time is it really that big a deal??? L has not been around many other people, besides close family, due most to the fact that her father is overprotective and sees her as a fragile little china doll that might smash to pieces at any moment… I have been trying to socialize her a bit more over the last few weeks, but as I said she is more content with us, or herself and shows no interest in talking to other grown-ups…. other children, she will just stand and watch as they play, unless it is her brother that is. I take her to the park on warm days, the library, and for walks outside. She watches people, but rarely gets involved in what is going on… I will tell you the story of the library fiasco at a later date, but to sum it up she was watching a small boy as he was playing with a toy and when he attempted to have her join in on the fun she burst into tears… at which point this confused little beast slapped my bawling daughter across the face!!! LOL she was devastated and spent the rest of the time at the library sobbing soulfully as she hid behind my leg!!! And so I wonder.. Should I force socialization? Do I
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LIVING WITH WILD MONKEYS… A.K.A. THE WRATH OF THE TODDLER.. Posted on March 31, 2011by ChaseK8
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I saw this little poem on ‘Be a Fun Mum ‘ and I thought I would share it with you. My daughter L recently turned 1 year-old, and is now on-the-go _(a.k.a. destroying the house anddriving me mad)_
She is a; stubborn, _(from me)_ Temperamental, _(from dad)_ and completely adorable _(definitely from me ;P)_ little devil!! It seems lately that every time I turn around I am grabbing something out of her mouth, hand, or general reach. I am constantly pulling her down off things, out of things, and away from things… it is like living with a rabid monkey. When you do have to take something from her, usually some small or disgusting object that will, no doubt, end up in her mouth, an item which usually you have no idea how she got it or often where it even came from, it is a _WAR ZONE_… Once you manage to _catch_ her in order to get the object in question _(she has started running the minute you approach)_ you must then attempt to pry it from her grasp… toddlers have an _AMAZING _amount of strength and determination… it is like trying to get a knot out of a necklace… she wraps those tiny fingers tight and wiggles like mad… if you do manage to pry the object from those tiny little sausage fingers you will then be faced with the astonishingly loud sound of her wails…. My daughter has the lungs of an opera singer.. When she cries you can hear her clear to the moon… Never in my life have I met a child with a louder, or more annoying scream than this little girl… and she uses this knowledge to her advantage in every possible situation! Don’t let her age fool you know, this manipulative little devil KNOWS what’s going on, and she strategically plots out her ‘plan of action’ in order to get what she wants. I swear if I lifted the mattress of her crib I would surely find blue prints and intricate outlines on a mission to take over the world… she is like a cuter, less violent version of ‘Stewie’ from family guy!!! Needless to say she is spoiled rotten because Daddy can’t bear to see her cry… and despite it all she is adorable, and loving whenshe wants to be….
This poem is a remind that it’s a good thing kids are cute… Enjoy!TODDLER
If it is on, I must turn it off. If it is off, I must turn it on. If it is folded, I must unfold it. If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled. If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared. If it is high, it must be reached. If it is shelved, it must be unshelved. If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed. If it has leaves, they must be picked. If it is plugged, it must be unplugged. If it is not trash, it must be thrown away. If it is in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown onthe floor.
If it is closed, it must be opened. If it does not open, it must be screamed at. If it has drawers, they must be rifled. If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, ortable.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied. If it is empty, it will be more interesting full. If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon. If it is stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in withoutprotest.
It must be pushed by me instead. If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon. If Mommy’s hands are full, I must be carried. If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone. If it is paper, it must be torn. If it has buttons, they must be pressed. If the volume is low, it must go high. If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor. If it is a drawer, it must be pulled upon. If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth. If it has a faucet, it must be turned on at full force. If it is a phone, I must talk to it. If it is a bug, it must be swallowed. If it doesn’t stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor. If it is not food, it must be tasted. If it IS food, it must not be tasted. If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water. If it is a car-seat, it must be protested with arched back. If it is Mommy, it must be hugged.I am toddler!
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_IF YOUR KIDS ARE GIVING YOU A HEADACHE, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE ASPIRIN BOTTLE, ESPECIALLY THE PART THAT SAYS, “KEEP AWAY FROMCHILDREN.”_
_SUSAN SAVANNAH_
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CALMING CABIN FEVER WITH CREATIVITY…. Posted on March 3, 2011by ChaseK8
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If you are anything like I am you are sick to death of the cold weather and you spend each night before going to sleep praying that you might, just by some major fluke of fate, wake up in a warmer climate…. But if you are like me, you probably wake up each morning in the same bed, only to look out the same window and see the same pile of snow that has been making yousick.
I, personally spend much of the winter months in hibernation, but come the early months leading up to spring I often find that cabin fever is kicking in and I am going a bit loopy. Blogging is a good way to pass the time in the winter months while you await the arrival of spring, but even the most futile of writers can often get bored with constantly creating clever posts, and so I am presenting you with some other optionsfor staying active
and fighting off insanity during the chilly weather. _THINGS TO DO WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE;_ If you are lucky enough to have children (and I say lucky with all honesty in this case) you will find that it is often easier to find personal entertainment when you are bordering on hysteria from lack of mental/physical stimulation. One of the best ways to pass time and ward of frustration is through laughter, so gather up the little ones and spend some time being silly; * Tune up the music and have a family dance party, or cleaning party if you want to be productive. You can even set up small tasks and see who can complete them in the fastest time. * Play a game of hide and seek, or have a mini in-housescavenger hunt.
* Create silly stories, pause and allow your child to continue the story, this is a great way to encourage both you and your child to useimagination.
* You can opt to play some board games , read some stories or snuggle up and watch a movie if you are looking for some quieteroptions.
If you’re not ‘blessed’ with the little ones, they are in school when you find yourself suffering from boredom, or you just don’t feel like playing with them (don’t worry we won’t judge!) Here are a few options you can consider to amuse yourself when your all alone; * Cooking is a good way to get your creativity flowing. Pull out the recipe books your mother gave you, dust them off and give a new meal a try. (you can also include the kids in this one if you so desire) Trying a new recipe will help to pass the time, and you can benefit from a meal when your finished. * Exercise is a natural mood enhancer. If you are not the type to step into a gym, you can pop in a video at home, or even dance around the house to get in your workout. It is more about getting your heart pumping and your muscles working to increase your happiness than it is about weight loss, even the most routine house chores can be made fun with a little music and imagination. * Watch a movie that no one else wants to see. If your like me you have a list of movies you want to watch but would not feel right forcing your hubby to sit through them, take some time alone to pop in a sappy chick flick or an old classic that you love. Pop some popcorn and snuggle down in silence. * Bubble baths are a sure-fire way to relax and warm up on a cold day. Purchase some pretty smelling suds and hanker down with a good book. You can even buy bath pillows (available at most dollar stores) that will ensure you are comfortable while you soak. * Pamper yourself. If you can get out of the house or can’t afford a trip to the spa you can still pamper yourself with a home-style spa treatment . Most drugstores sell facial kits, masks, and other spa treatments at affordable prices. Purchase a few and save them for a chilly day. Treat yourself to a pedicure, manicure, and even a special spa inspired lunch to make the experience completely relaxing. These are just a few ideas to quickly calm cabin fever when you are stuck in the house. If you have the luxury of getting out and about there are even more options available to you. During the colder months there are also great activities you can enjoy outdoors, or entertaining places to visit indoors, still keeping you warm; * Visit the salon. Spring is the season of change, many of us are feeling down and out during the start of spring when we long for the cold weather to subside. Getting a quick cut, color, or style can easily and effectively lift your spirits. Lookfor
coupons or discounts that will save you money, or consider visiting a hair styling school where the students will cut your hair (under the supervision of a certified teacher) at a hugely discounted rate. * Browse the local flea marketor thrift stores
. Most women love shopping, and if you are anything like me retail therapy is the most effective treatment for moodiness. Checking out your local flea market, thrift store, or even discount warehouse is a great way to save money while finding fantastic items. * Enjoy a day out with the girls. Gather up some girlfriends and visit a local art gallery, meet-up for coffee, or enjoy a quick-lunch. Spending time with friends will help to lighten your mood and ward off frustration brought on by being cooped up in the house. (If you have ‘very little ones’ you might choose to host a ‘play date, perhaps taking turns once or twice a month visiting each others homes, and sharing a quick snack while the kids play) * Look for a club, group, or event in your area. You might wish to connect with like-minded people in your area. Groups, clubs, and events are a great way to get out of the house and meet new people. Search your local paper or online for groups in your field of interest. Convention centers are also a good source for interesting outings, often hosting large conventions on different interests at an affordable price, contact them or visit their websites for a list of events that are open to the public. * Take a walk. Although it maybe chilly outside, nothing is better for combating the blues than fresh air and sunshine. On a day when the sun in shining, and the chill is bearable, bundle up and take a walk. It doesn’t have to be a marathon, even a quick stroll around the block can be effective enough to refresh you. * Visit the local library, or bookstore. Get lost in a land of literature, grab a coffee and browse the endless titles that are available. Many bookstores and libraries have areas for you to sit and read and many actually encourage their shoppers to do so, find one that has a relaxing atmosphere and spend and hour or two enjoying a great book, remember to check out new genres and authors, this will help you to stimulate your mind and expand your horizons. When all else fails beat the blah feelings by browsing your favorite blogs, get some laughter by seeking out humor writers, and follow along on other people’s personal journey’s.Watch some funny videos on YouTube , or visit a Joke site to put a smile on your face. Cold weather can be a drag, but drag yourself out of a rut by using your creativity and the utilities that are availableto you.
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THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Posted on January 19, 2011by ChaseK8
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HIDDEN DEEP WITHIN MY STOVE WASN’T BAD ENOUGH,_ there is also the issue of the garbage piled up in the back stairway driving me crazy _(thankfully the landlord agreed to have a junk company come and remove it ASAP)_ Then there is the leak in the bathroom ceiling _(but that too is getting fixed)_ The biggest problem I am having with my new home though, is one that is not easily fixable! I _love_ the space I have in my new apartment , the layout works perfectly for my little family. We have space to get away from each other when needed, and space to gather when we wish to be close. It is bright, airy, and warm. _(All of the things my last apartment was lacking.) _The neighbourhood is amazing and I have been enjoying all the conveniences it supplies. I could not be happier, except for the people upstairs….. I swear to GOD there must be elephants up there!!! These people sound like they are going to come through the floor at any moment, they are _VERY_ heavy on their feet. And their _kid_……WOW!_ Don’t even get me started on their kid….. _I can not even tell you honestly whether they have 1, 2, or 5 up there, but however many there are, the kid is BAD!!! _(I discovered there is ONLY 1 which makes this situation that much more disturbing…read on….)_ _Call me crazy_, but I feel that structure and routine are an important part of a child’s life. In my household there is a set bedtime , set meal times, and set times for _almost _everything, but apparently for the devil child upstairs bedtime is what ever time _she_ pleases!!! Not that it should be my business, or place, to pick apart someone’s parenting style, but I will tell you why _(in this case)_ it _IS_ my business… _I won’t lie_, I am not a big fan of children in the first place. _(even my own piss me off on a regular basis, and cause me to question wtf I was ever thinking when I decided to reproduce)_ but I can _usually_ at least smile and bear it. _(or deal with it on some level, which usually improves with each glass of wine)_ I will also explain that I have never had an apartment where someone lived above me, so I am not sure _what the acceptable noiselevel is_ in
such situations…. But this _has_ to be excessive, there is just _no way _that a person allows their child to make _this much noise _without thinking “_wow, maybe that is a bit much”_ Allow me to expand a little. This child above my apartment sounds as if it is bowling _all day long_. She is constantly jumping, running, and banging on the floor _(which is hardwood flooring btw, or at least I assume it is, if it is not hardwood that this child is beyond crazy and I don’t know what to tell you)_ Not only is this child treating the house like their personal playground, there is also the issue of the screaming …_(OH YES, There is screaming….)_ Just last night this little spawn of satan was screaming for _2 hours straight_. I assume that the parents had decided it was bedtime _(finally, at 10:30pm)_ and the child _clearly_ disagreed, thus causing this child to scream uncontrollably until nearly _1 in the morning_… I was ready to rip my hair out, _seriously! (I actually thought horrible things during this screaming session; some of those thoughts??? I was wishing this child would a) Choke b) Break her leg c) Get removed by the authorities at that exact moment!!! If there is one thing I dislike more than children, it is screaming children!)_ Perhaps I am just a bitch, _(I mean that is a possibility)_ but in my house that kind of thing just _doesn’t_ happen. My children DO NOT run, jump, bang, or yell.. those things are done _outdoors_, not in the comfort of my home. There is no fight for bedtime _(although L does cry for a short period, it is to be expected at 10 months old, but WILL NOT be acceptable at 2 and 3 years-old)_ My children are _rarely _awake after 8 p.m. and even if they were they would _not _be running around the house, jumping off furniture, and driving my neighbours mad. _In fact_, I had a very long conversation with my son about respect and the acceptable amount of noise you can make when living in an apartment. I told him that you had to be thoughtful of the people who live above and below you at all times, and that loud activities were geared for outdoor play, not for inside the apartment. It was a conversation I had more out of routine than actual need, my son is generally quiet _(although he does tend to talk too much, his voice is rarely at an elevated level)_ When the child is not jumping around or screaming _(which seems to be all she is doing all day and night)_ it is the_ parents _stomping around the house, last night during the childs screaming fit, these parents actually cranked their music so they couldn’t hear her._ (Which I can understand completely, but honestly what good does that do for your neighbours idiots… go live in a house! Seriously!)_ Apparently this child is either too young for school _(in which case it should definitely be in bed before 11 p.m.) _or does go to school, and I just have not noticed when it’s gone _(in which case it definitely should be in bed before 11p.m.)_ Even if it _is_ old enough and just does not go to school, _(for reasons such as homeschooling or whatever the case may be)_ a child should just be in bed _BEFORE_ such late hours for the sheer benefits it provides. Children _NEED_ their sleep in order to function on a sane level. They need sleep to grow and be healthy. They just need sleep, _period._ Not only do _they _need sleep, _parents_ need the peace and quiet. I have never understood parents who allow their children to be up at all hours for the simple fact that those hours after the children go to bed is _“ME”_ time. My children go to bed at 7:30 p.m. almost everyday of the week and 8 p.m. on weekends, there are very rare occasions when they will be awake later, but for the most part they follow a strict bedtime routine._ I_ need this routine just as much as they do. My son C _falls to pieces _without a sufficient amount of sleep. _(He does not get grouchy like some children, but instead gets overly emotional, bursting in to tears at the drop of a hat)_ L on the other hand turns in to a whining, crying, little bitch!! She can not function without her sleep, _in fact _at 10 months old she has 3-4 naps a day _and_ sleeps through the night. It’s just the way we were made, they must get it from me because for the last 2 years I am rarely awake after 11p.m. and if I am, well… lets just say you probably _DO NOT_ want to converse with me the next day, because I NEVER sleep in, and I am BITCHY!!!!
Anyway… the point is that these insane elephants upstairs are the _only_ cause of stress to me at the moment, but it IS stressful. I guess I just don’t understand how you can choose to live in an apartment and not have at least a _mild_ amount of respect for the needs of your neighbours. If you want to be loud, rude, or let your chid run around like a crazy person, that’s your choice, but I suggest you get a better job and go live in a house _(In the country, in fact, in a whole other country even!!!)_ Where you won’t disturbyour neighbours!!!!
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