tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post7173202804821367566..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Some StuffDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84851063745938197612008-04-14T16:32:00.000-04:002008-04-14T16:32:00.000-04:00I can completely relate to your hectic household. ...I can completely relate to your hectic household. I decided to label our life as “beautiful chaos”. I am a single mother of four lovely children (7, 10, 13, 14 years old). One has wedged his head between the bedrails, one has lodged a Polly Pocket up her nose while the other competed by placing a bead up hers, and we have had waste product (evidence) shoved down the register vent during the Jaxy08https://www.blogger.com/profile/15099706630103585192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91121765302963182532008-04-14T02:11:00.000-04:002008-04-14T02:11:00.000-04:00Can't wait to see the book cover. And read the boo...Can't wait to see the book cover. And read the book. Best of luck with the photo shoot.Lynne's Somewhat Invented Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07873588229846303640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65646808374695591912008-04-13T18:30:00.000-04:002008-04-13T18:30:00.000-04:00I'm glad the photo shoot went well. I'm really loo...I'm glad the photo shoot went well. I'm really looking forward to the book. By the way, the link worked fine for me so I guess it's fixed.<BR/><BR/><BR/>www.kathy-iamwhoiam.blogspot.comKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421713950020402708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54961347271113717112008-04-13T16:29:00.000-04:002008-04-13T16:29:00.000-04:00Congratulations! On the book. Not the black eye :)...Congratulations! On the book. Not the black eye :).<BR/><BR/>It is the most amazing feeling when you hold your book for the first time. I remember how I felt. Not quite as good as holding a baby, but close to it. You think, "wow, I actually did this! Even when the kids were writing on the walls! And getting black eyes!". <BR/><BR/>So savour it. Now. Before you need more toilet paper and the next Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842674051346091248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57866550320023713732008-04-13T09:45:00.000-04:002008-04-13T09:45:00.000-04:00Dawn - it's been so long since I dropped by your b...Dawn - it's been so long since I dropped by your blog. My hubby is getting his kidney transplant on Tuesday and it is my hope things will calm down after that.<BR/><BR/>I'm so excited for your book. I signed up on Amazon to be notified when it becomes available. I'm so proud of you! I'm looking forward to reading it.<BR/><BR/>Quick question:<BR/><BR/>By the way, in June I am launching a virtual Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986635883342034311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49912446306386993302008-04-13T07:06:00.000-04:002008-04-13T07:06:00.000-04:00When you speak to Oprah, and I know you will cause...When you speak to Oprah, and I know you will cause all famous people know each other, and they hang out with each other .......<BR/><BR/>Anyway, ask her if she would put in a good word for me with her eyebrow lady. Mine are ready to take flight any day now, with me still attached.Korkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824568590831945736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-61090322572745402402008-04-12T23:10:00.000-04:002008-04-12T23:10:00.000-04:00Hey Dawn, at least he rolled it into the floor whe...Hey Dawn, at least he rolled it into the floor where it is still usable! Braden usually rolls our into the toilet. Oh the joys of raising kiddos. <BR/><BR/>Hope the blackeye heals fast. Bless his heart. <BR/><BR/>Glad the photo shot went relatively good.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957406063767592486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39665378278721862662008-04-12T15:04:00.000-04:002008-04-12T15:04:00.000-04:00OH! I can't wait til your book comes out!Funny abo...OH! I can't wait til your book comes out!<BR/>Funny about the link. Yep! I got the same thing too. LOL<BR/>Ok, so why is it that kids do that when you are down to the last item?<BR/>My son decided to make masks out of our last paper plates on pizza night! Grrrrrr Guess who washed the dishes? LOLdebi9kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312119503894888955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43833030125411581032008-04-12T14:24:00.000-04:002008-04-12T14:24:00.000-04:00I have just signed up to the Amazon alert - yay!!I have just signed up to the Amazon alert - yay!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85495387663045017882008-04-12T14:02:00.000-04:002008-04-12T14:02:00.000-04:00I so love your writing and can't wait for the book...I so love your writing and can't wait for the book. I'm the eldest of six kids myself and have four of my own. I swear... if it weren't for your blog and its updates, I wouldn't be nearly as sane as I am. Your writings keep me grounded and focused on my kids rather than on the chaos. I wish I could be more like you... let things fly and enjoy the experience rather than be stressed out over Sheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270792786883920718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90513489724142891582008-04-12T13:44:00.000-04:002008-04-12T13:44:00.000-04:00I think it is the job of the school nurse to get k...I think it is the job of the school nurse to get kids out of the classroom and back at home as quickly as possible.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833496035710371887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76901605623991566622008-04-12T12:56:00.000-04:002008-04-12T12:56:00.000-04:00Congrats again on your book. It's got to be excit...Congrats again on your book. It's got to be exciting to see it up on Amazon, huh?! I can't wait to hear more about all of it!TheHMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039624607685855586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32032722101238841062008-04-12T10:18:00.000-04:002008-04-12T10:18:00.000-04:00I can't wait to read your book AND watch you girls...I can't wait to read your book AND watch you girls on Oprah!!! Look for you in the "audience"....I bet my knickers we'll be able to see you right on stage! (well I hope so anyways!) Have a fun trip!!!!! And please give Mimi a hug from me!nomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15044770121408517992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46790570103717156122008-04-12T10:09:00.000-04:002008-04-12T10:09:00.000-04:00Congrats on the Amazon listing! I can't wait til i...Congrats on the Amazon listing! I can't wait til its available for purchase. :)<BR/><BR/>I was walking through my house yesterday, trying to step over the multitude of toys and other kiddie crap without killing myself, I thought "man, I can't ever be a known author and have people over to my house for interviews like Dawn did because I'd have to take out extra insurance just for the visit." lol This Crazy Thing Called Motherhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394296323776631276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24163326992423692032008-04-12T10:02:00.000-04:002008-04-12T10:02:00.000-04:00Hi there. I'm the youngest of six too, found you ...Hi there. I'm the youngest of six too, found you from Jenny Lauck's Flickr. Looks like you guys had a blast - wish I was at the wine tasting if your expression is anything to go by! :)<BR/><BR/>Will be subscribing to you, really liked what I saw here.Kalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648965665931950474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36134332968002333782008-04-12T07:52:00.000-04:002008-04-12T07:52:00.000-04:00I've just signed up to the Amazon alert as well :)...I've just signed up to the Amazon alert as well :)<BR/><BR/>Have bought a few books from there over the years. Can't wait for this one....and HARDCOVER too......nutralady2001https://www.blogger.com/profile/08295111685100929709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-8895189240354840752008-04-12T07:40:00.000-04:002008-04-12T07:40:00.000-04:00First of all--Like one or two others, I clicked on...First of all--Like one or two others, I clicked on your name at the Amazon site--How did you research that virus while doing everything else---or is THAT why you have six kids??? Research!<BR/><BR/>Second--more than once we have had a bowl or basket of tp by the toilet with the *unrolled remains* in it. UGH!!! Hey at least Clay didn't want the empty toothpaste tube!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50029370807683829752008-04-12T05:28:00.000-04:002008-04-12T05:28:00.000-04:00I'm signed up for an alert when your book is ready...I'm signed up for an alert when your book is ready for purchase!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28402095388871046502008-04-12T01:44:00.000-04:002008-04-12T01:44:00.000-04:00love the i farted comment, for the photo shoot! th...love the i farted comment, for the photo shoot! that is ONE NICE SHINER! and WHOOHOO for your boook. i'm afraid it will be too much like my reality. BUT it will be nice to know other moms live the same life as me. and have the same struggles, and things to laugh at. OY VEY! on the toilet paper. i want to know how long does a costco pack of toilet paper last in your house. mine is ONE GIANT pack aCrazymamaof6https://www.blogger.com/profile/12010784861707678433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49054625528189177962008-04-11T23:58:00.000-04:002008-04-11T23:58:00.000-04:00Wow, who knows. Perhaps one day, very soon, your b...Wow, who knows. Perhaps one day, very soon, your book will be on Oprah's Book List & you'll have to tell her how you were a member of her audience once 'back in the day'. <BR/><BR/>Poor baby's eye. However, it was perfect for the photo shoot with Guideposts, LOL.<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you're back up & running on the internet again!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274077863114238490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52690771852126303832008-04-11T23:16:00.000-04:002008-04-11T23:16:00.000-04:00OKay -so many things to say...Good luck in your pl...OKay -so many things to say...Good luck in your play....have a great time on O...I hope it's something really good....that is a black eye to be proud of ; ) ..congrats on the book..I'm so excited for you. It's amazing how one little thing turns into such a life changing big thing all because you were just being you. Aren't you glad your kids love Pokemon cards?!?! <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hope you Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426211079691326347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-81996321201857071882008-04-11T23:06:00.000-04:002008-04-11T23:06:00.000-04:00HA! I wrote not long ago about finding 5...yes 5....HA! I wrote not long ago about finding 5...yes 5...empty, cardboard toilet paper rolls sitting on my bathroom floor. I still have no idea what happened to the toilet paper that was on them. (and it was the thick, expensive kind, too! That outta teach me!)Valariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778600453227616126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58050919028007497982008-04-11T22:13:00.000-04:002008-04-11T22:13:00.000-04:00Your blog always makes me laugh! I've given you th...Your blog always makes me laugh! I've given you the Arte y Pico award for your inspiring blog. Please see this link for the info http://judyrys.blogspot.com/2008/04/arte-y-pico-award.html<BR/>JudyJudy Ryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07811878186860224764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19253593244362177822008-04-11T21:37:00.000-04:002008-04-11T21:37:00.000-04:00Did anyone notice LR sent an apology?She was havin...Did anyone notice LR sent an apology?<BR/><BR/>She was having a 'bad hair day'(a real frizz-out) when she lashed out at Dawn.<BR/><BR/>We all have those kind of days ....Korkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824568590831945736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49731567569741536052008-04-11T21:27:00.000-04:002008-04-11T21:27:00.000-04:00Pretty darn cool!Pretty darn cool!Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.com