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Gingerbread House – Log Cabin Style

Posted on 10 December 2009 by MommyKnows

Lizzy and I spent the evening making this gingerbread house log cabin.

gingerbread log cabin

They have a gingerbread display at school, and of course tomorrow is the deadline. I wouldn’t want to take my time, plan, that would be too easy.

gingerbread log cabin w/ chimney

We started with a kit and embellished (and embellished and embellished). I need to remind myself (often) that ‘less is more’. OH WELL!

We built the chimney out of Honey Maid Graham Crackers and white chocolate, the bricks are Nabisco Shreddies and just like last year our roof shingles are Frosted Mini Wheats.

Are you making a gingerbread house this year? If you have … share a photo with us (leave the a link in the comments or email it to me and I’ll share it for you).

MK xo
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Leaving the House … Built like a Barrel

Posted on 29 April 2009 by MommyKnows

I have a confession to make, up until my MRI etc. (last week). I hadn’t left my house any more than a handful of times in 2009. My neurologist was incredulous. He suggested anti-depressants and I declined. I did, however, have to promise to leave the house everyday, get some exercise (remember I used to walk everyday?), and make sure to eat properly. Shouldn’t we all do that anyway?

It’s not an anxiety thing. I am not worried about leaving the house (really). I just don’t feel like it. I am exhausted, I don’t want to get dressed, I don’t want to cook. You get the idea.

Anyway … a promise is a promise, right? So I’ve been shopping, met a friend for coffee (thanks Pam), went for lunch with Hayley (kid #1), been to the dentist (woohoo).

Proof
Georgia and I out shopping – proof I left the house (taken with my iPhone).

I peter out about 4 p.m., so once supper is cooked and eaten, I organize the kidlets for the next day and I often go to bed. I usually get lucky and have a kid or two in bed with me. Mostly Georgia, because she’ll watch NEWS and like it (who knew?). Last night laying in bed, feeling guiltly because I wasn’t participating much in life, I promised her I would do two things with her today, she could pick. She wanted to jump on the trampoline with me and go for a bike ride. My balance is a bit wonky, so both are an effort.

Trampoline is a work out –> one, two, three, four, I declare a bum war.

Biking … HA, do remember when you were a kid and you needed a few tries to get all balanced and going. That’s me and my brainstem injury on a bike. It’s like I’m 6 again. VERY embarrassing at major intersections.

My couch warming, pj wearing, house loving, winter has left me somewhat plump (OK … down right FAT). I’m one of those unlucky women who is built like a barrel. I am massive on top and fairly normal on the bottom. My closet is full of regular sized jeans and my shirts are fucking ENORMOUS.

I just can’t find a shirt that doesn’t emphasis the back fat. I need the magic shirt that makes me thin. I am ready to jump off a bridge. You pear-shaped fatty’s have it so much better. I’ve tried on about 30 shirts in the past week and each time, my life gets darker and more depressing.

I’d do anything … ANYTHING to loose weight (except diet and exercise). I want my pj’s back! Would it be wrong to pretend I was a nurse and wear scrubs?

MK xo
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I’m A Super-Star in the Art of Procrastination (contest continues …)

Posted on 01 September 2008 by MommyKnows

Winner is: Deb – Email me Deb @ kim (@) mommyknows (dot) com to claim your prize.

I have a million and one things to do. My house has never been this dirty (yes … it’s actually DIRTY), the laundry is way behind, the yard is a disaster. It’s horrible …

BUT, I am managing to get the really important things done.

My creation
Like turning my flickr images into movie posters.

*SIGH* I soooo need my ass kicked. Any takers?

All comments and back-links for this post will be entered to win a $10 Starbucks Gift Card (includes shipping and handling). If you comment and blog about the contest you’ll receive two entries (too easy). I have a whole ’schwack’ of Gift Cards to give away, so make sure and come back often for a chance to ‘have a coffee on me’.

MK xo
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The Nerve of Some Peoples Kids!

Posted on 10 January 2008 by MommyKnows

Am I raising ‘Little Suzy Home-Wrecker’?

Little Suzy Home-Wrecker
Like mother, like daughter!

Hey! That’s not true, my kitchen is nearly always clean! I’d never pile my dishes on the counter! The mess in this play kitchen is starting to get on my nerves. I get my kitchen looking spiffy, I turn around and have to look at this.

Georgia for heaven sakes clean up your kitchen! Really, it’s so much easier if you do them right after dinner the tea party! You’ll never get those ’stuck on’ smarties off the pan if you leave them sitting over night.


Umm ... I'm thinking this doesn't belong here!

Sam, when I ask you to bring in firewood –> TAKE. IT. ALL. THE. WAY. TO. THE. FIREPLACE! It SO does not belong in the middle of the kitchen.

Lizzy, you’re still on my good side –> STAY. THERE!


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Every comment and link counts!!


MK xo

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