tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post3984636926634361725..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Sunday Sound OutDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36423915439995815352008-10-10T09:36:00.000-04:002008-10-10T09:36:00.000-04:00It was moving seeing the then and now photos of yo...It was moving seeing the then and now photos of your classmates. It has made me take more time to appreciate the "now" in my kids' lives. It's always so hectic with judo, soccer, gymnastics, psr, homework, etc. that they are growing up and I'm barely noticing the little kid in them slipping away. And on a different note, my husband loved the post about shopping with men. He said that is so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90314625789897352682008-10-08T23:03:00.000-04:002008-10-08T23:03:00.000-04:00Is it bad that my DH and I both thought of Monica ...Is it bad that my DH and I both thought of Monica Lewinski first?Chelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119337676026420626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18828819291799718862008-10-08T10:53:00.000-04:002008-10-08T10:53:00.000-04:00For the first commenter -- have you hooked up with...For the first commenter -- have you hooked up with National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org) and/or Parents of Blind Children (a division of NFB: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Parents_and_Teachers.asp )? <BR/><BR/>I'm sure they have support groups where you can discuss with other parents of blind children balancing extra care for the blind child with care of your other children. It's not impossible, miriamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339767447913960853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43980885035352220372008-10-07T19:49:00.000-04:002008-10-07T19:49:00.000-04:00OMG! I've been reading your blog for MONTHS and...OMG! I've been reading your blog for MONTHS and MONTHS and I never knew you too were a FREMD grad!!!!! I graduated in 1992. Small world! I'm up in Minneapolis now.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518491923521787032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48496123493793513562008-10-07T16:45:00.000-04:002008-10-07T16:45:00.000-04:00Love the reunion pics! Were you at Emmett's? I g...Love the reunion pics! Were you at Emmett's? I gal in my office went there Sat. night for dinner and said the place was packed with a 20 yr. HS reunion. She didn't realize she was with a blogging superstar! My husband's 40th was the same weekend. He didn't want to go, but I strongly suggested that he do some of the unofficial things, like riding on the float during the Homecoming parade and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38494771266336549132008-10-06T23:41:00.000-04:002008-10-06T23:41:00.000-04:00First of all, to commenter #4, Germaphobe - That i...First of all, to commenter #4, Germaphobe - <BR/>That is over the top. There, Dawn, now you don't have to say it.<BR/><BR/>And thanks for sharing your reunion pics. I hear that the one in 5 years is when you really don't recognize anyone. I skipped our 20 yr, and went to our 25 yr this summer. I, too, found that I mostly enjoyed the company of those I met in grade school.<BR/><BR/>I love that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39798777617330451322008-10-06T15:38:00.000-04:002008-10-06T15:38:00.000-04:00OK, I aboslutely love your blog so when I went to ...OK, I aboslutely love your blog so when I went to vote I thought I would check out your "competition". You have it hand over fist. The others are not funny at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46920008836483910302008-10-06T15:36:00.000-04:002008-10-06T15:36:00.000-04:00I did look at it and hoped I saw people I knew bec...I did look at it and hoped I saw people I knew because A LOT of people from that school went to college with me and you were only a year younger than m,e, but alas, I did not see people I knew!<BR/><BR/>I did go to college near there, though, so it was fun! My 20th was last year and I also went alone and had a blast. The spouses who were not in our class (too many were - EW!) were either bored kkbrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311252345189740113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22513132341261068292008-10-06T14:45:00.000-04:002008-10-06T14:45:00.000-04:00Dawn,I don't know how to contact you except on the...Dawn,<BR/>I don't know how to contact you except on the blog. I'd love it if you'd put my link on your blog. I also see you cook for a army (only kidding). If there is a spice you'd like to try I'd be glad to send you a sample.<BR/><BR/>Rayn<BR/>Cherryvalleyspice.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9793542976269192592008-10-06T11:46:00.000-04:002008-10-06T11:46:00.000-04:00I tried to vote for you. I registered (it won't l...I tried to vote for you. I registered (it won't let me vote without it) but I never received my registraiton confirmation email (yes, I checked junk mail as well as regular). I went back to the site and tried to vote again and it said I had to log in first, so I logged in. It wouldn't let me log in because it said I had not confirmed my registration from the email I received. I went to "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70403245940316327922008-10-06T11:33:00.000-04:002008-10-06T11:33:00.000-04:00Dawn,Loved the slide show! It brought tears to my...Dawn,<BR/>Loved the slide show! It brought tears to my eyes and I didn't even go to grade school with those people. <BR/>It was great seeing you. I'm already looking forward to the next reunion!<BR/>SueOn Stagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311300126640375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66922086245095130122008-10-06T09:55:00.000-04:002008-10-06T09:55:00.000-04:00Love a reunion!! The slide show was sure slow. En...Love a reunion!! The slide show was sure slow. Enjoyed the pictures I had time to watch.I Play Outside The Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15206383302862077982008-10-06T00:29:00.000-04:002008-10-06T00:29:00.000-04:00I just Googled "Bat Guano" and your blog popped up...I just Googled "Bat Guano" and your blog popped up at the top of the list. So, yes, you must be an expert on the subject. Hey, we've all got to be experts in something. Yours might as well be flying mammal poop.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965400321043093038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42393552016797810022008-10-05T23:57:00.000-04:002008-10-05T23:57:00.000-04:00You wore the purple blouse! See we told you it wa...You wore the purple blouse! See we told you it was "Hot", and you sure proved it last night! It looks great on you, in fact you clean up really well and looked beautiful! Your pics were great also, it looks as though you all had a great time. Good for you.<BR/><BR/>Diane HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26925929221257749892008-10-05T23:03:00.000-04:002008-10-05T23:03:00.000-04:00looks like fun was had by all at the reunion! And...looks like fun was had by all at the reunion! And boy there are some big smiles!StampingJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016685275683259515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91247161384424116442008-10-05T22:42:00.000-04:002008-10-05T22:42:00.000-04:00Dude. Duuuuuuuuuuude! I'm so diggin' the picture...Dude. Duuuuuuuuuuude! I'm so diggin' the pictures from the reunion! And I appreciate you not taking horrible Jabba-like pics of me. Heh.<BR/><BR/>BTW, we polished off half of the large Lou's I brought home, and the cake is in the fridge - quivering in fear. Thanks again for picking those up for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-59414985703581972822008-10-05T22:36:00.000-04:002008-10-05T22:36:00.000-04:00Regarding the muffin recipe--Just a tidbit from a ...Regarding the muffin recipe--Just a tidbit from a mom who will do anything to get her kids to eat healthier. Substitute all or half of the white flour with whole wheat pastry flour (pastry flour is lighter than regular whole wheat flour). You can also substitute unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana for half of the butter or shortening. I also throw in a couple of spoonfulls of ground flaxseedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57969556002645859202008-10-05T22:35:00.000-04:002008-10-05T22:35:00.000-04:00I'm glad to hear we aren't the only ones with conv...I'm glad to hear we aren't the only ones with convenient hours and offices together. Our ENT is the worst (I refuse to drive to Luteran General for a five minute appointment), and we *really* need to see him since we just found out that her tubes are in but no longer functioning AND she has an ear infection (not that it bothers her). <BR/><BR/>On the plus side, my doctor I've discovered has a Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27448121744367355852008-10-05T22:28:00.000-04:002008-10-05T22:28:00.000-04:00I live in CO, too. I'm a novice camper, and last ...I live in CO, too. I'm a novice camper, and last time we camped was at a place that had the 6-person rule, but there was a campsite near us that had a whole girl scout troop or something. There were about 6 tents set up and at least 10 people. So maybe they don't check up on you.<BR/><BR/>As an adult, I've only camped 3 times. Twice in a tent, which I actually prefer. It's ironic because I'mAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39557661496444618552008-10-05T21:47:00.000-04:002008-10-05T21:47:00.000-04:00On the allergy shots. While you will have to go t...On the allergy shots. While you will have to go to the office for testing, you can probably give yourself the shots. My nephew has had allergy shots for 16 years (I'm not sure I see the point, if you are going to have to have them for the rest of your life, but he's not my kid...), and my mom always gave them to him. He had an rx for syringes and an epipen, and the doc's office mailed the Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269464228066647267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63091775499379711762008-10-05T21:44:00.000-04:002008-10-05T21:44:00.000-04:00oh how cool! last nite was my 10 year reunion!!oh how cool! last nite was my 10 year reunion!!susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668547443858318620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5351614519488653432008-10-05T21:38:00.000-04:002008-10-05T21:38:00.000-04:00Hi Dawn, Just wanted to say-You looked GORGEOUS at...Hi Dawn, <BR/><BR/>Just wanted to say-You looked GORGEOUS at your reunion! I never realize you have blue eyes! I love the purple top, I am glad you chose to wear that one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26384292425759881132008-10-05T21:22:00.000-04:002008-10-05T21:22:00.000-04:00Loved the pictures of your reunion! I made it to ...Loved the pictures of your reunion! I made it to my 10th, was ready to pop baby #3 at my <BR/>20th, so missed that one, and lived 2,000 miles away to make my 30th. But I heard it was great! Everyone left early because no one remembered anyone else....and it was too close to 9:00 bedtime!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing! You look absolutely beautiful!noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30616606902532665622008-10-05T20:23:00.000-04:002008-10-05T20:23:00.000-04:00Dawn, its great that you went to your class reunio...Dawn, its great that you went to your class reunion! My 25th was a month ago, and I blew it off. I should have gone! But my next one I am going to!<BR/>Glad you had a good time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29627672385380261532008-10-05T20:07:00.000-04:002008-10-05T20:07:00.000-04:00SSO Question for next week....OK I have four kids ...SSO Question for next week....<BR/><BR/>OK I have four kids and I'm a little bit of a germophobe. I wash underwear separately in a hot water wash because I fear that poopy germs will get transferred between kids if I wash them with other clothes or a cold water wash with my nursing bras. Yuck!!! Is that over the top??? Do you just throw all the kids underwear in with the rest of the wash? I just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com