<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post3881319815093928224..comments</id><updated>2009-12-14T13:03:26.600-05:00</updated><category term='my butt is screaming;raining finally;click on peoples ads;why are people mean'/><category term='This was followed by a lot of pouting;we love this fella;let&apos;s proclaim tomorrow click on everyone&apos;s ads day'/><category term='funny and wonderful still no vodka'/><category term='weeping in the valley'/><category term='why can&apos;t life be easy once in a while;it&apos;s a learning experience;she&apos;s still s raging lunatic'/><category term='i am going to have to retain him for the next two years so i can write my book;the book of frank'/><category term='last week she wanted to be a mermaid'/><category term='it won&apos;t last'/><category term='lots of developments here at vodkas;cant wait to share on sunday;busy busy busy busy busy busy'/><category term='working a full week is gonna cramp my style;its 4 degrees outside;life is very good'/><category term='tightwad is STILL out of work;I can be bought'/><category term='i wish we all had integrity;its like traumatic stess syndrome only without the bullets;'/><category term='parent alienation sucks;but so does pedophilia'/><category term='we love summer but will always miss our loves'/><category term='and keeping my mouth shut.)'/><category term='rough seas indeed; a vote on babble might be fantastic'/><category term='dinner and flowers;no necklace;shes over it'/><category term='a vote on babble would be awesome;and winning the lottery would rock;life is precious'/><category term='we have a wetlands on our school property;it was a thunder/hail storm that day;i want that tee shirt.'/><category term='i will miss them this summer;summers in Oregon are fantastic;go vote at humor bloggers;'/><category term='my back hurts; literally;pass some ice cream;anyone notice the semicolon'/><category term='i am not looking forward to saying goodbye to this group;bitchy and sassy aren&apos;t speaking;could be a good thing'/><category term='slow down summer;happy enough to be hungry again unfortunately; pass the bread'/><category term='i love her more than life itself;sassy has a game tonight;bitchy is still broken hearted'/><category term='i think we should click on each other&apos;s ads in december;to bolster the economy'/><category term='a vote on babble would be awesome;wheres that billionaire who wants to pay my rent'/><category term='i was tired just reading this again;'/><category term='i didn&apos;t name him he earned it;i now have to call him the blessed one;i will be kissing his you know whatfor months'/><category term='i almost died when i saw them racing with no helmets;i love him too much to let him do that;am i crazy'/><category term='You will rue the day;don&apos;t we all mess up;do not judge others;'/><category term='vote early and vote often;'/><category term='i really DO love life;my kids are healthy and life is good'/><category term='crazy turn of events;some things seem to good to be true and it makes me scared;fear is a good thing it means youre alive'/><category term='they all pick their noses'/><category term='each day gets better;how many days does it take to gain back 24 pounds;long walk tomorrow'/><category term='we bought a card and a gift;i need a money tree;life is a little better each day'/><category term='i&apos;m still dizzy;they won the game;my heart was full;make sure you have a full tank of gas'/><category term='life is good;laughing really does help in the process;we are all doing o.k.'/><category term='ive decided i love it;those bitches are in big trouble'/><category term='how about a tiny vote over on Babble;sponsor to Blogher would be incredible'/><category term='how about  comment today;im beginning to feel that no one is really out there;comfort in numbers'/><category term='sassy is hanging in there;it may take a while to get back to normal.'/><category term='got any groundhog recipes;i have finally given up and am now feeding them out of my hands'/><category term='10 more pounds and Ill be happy;i am packing her bags right now;'/><category term='but big deal'/><category term='I have always had amazing dreams;i need to write them down;when is m. night calling me?;'/><category term='I am OUT of town;no internet service;dying a slow death;i had to sneak to the coffee shop'/><category term='traumatic stress syndrome;thats what happens to people getting divorced;for realz;my girls lift me up;miss the boy'/><category term='let it snow;let it snow;let it snow;life is indeed good;who needs sleep;money is highly overrated i think'/><category term='i need her right now;i wish my kids could have met her;i will kick her ass when i get to heaven;what kind of man keeps a boy from his mother'/><category term='pass the coffee;is this is a mid life crisis;makeup and chips always help'/><category term='more shout outs tomorrow;God willing'/><category term='I am TOO old for this crap'/><category term='i want a magic wand;who&apos;s got the special marriage handbook;i want it back'/><category term='rent shment;where is the damn money tree;book of frank almost ready;i forgot how damn funny he was;click on everyones ads'/><category term='does anyone want a slightly used fifty year old woman;i don&apos;t even remember how to date'/><category term='my heart is happy;i  miss my boy;sassy is the next to arrive;mice begone'/><category term='I am shoveling'/><category term='but the man nonetheless'/><category term='i love talking to new people;rain puts a damper on yard sales;make me an offer'/><category term='It&apos;s as much fun as you make it;i had a blast;the people were all incredible;bring an extra empty suitcase for the swag'/><category term='we all laughed and laughed and laughed;'/><category term='i might need cpr;sassy started in the first college game;she kicks butt'/><category term='munchie is finally back;he makes me smile;'/><category term='kids come first;but we all deserve to be happy;hiking tomorrow for 100 hours'/><category term='ate like a huge pig yesterday;can&apos;t stop;send some good thoughts'/><category term='first night i am not trickortreating;feels crazy;thanks for the hugs everyone;i love you all'/><category term='busy busy busy'/><category term='let the battle begin;someone hide the bread'/><category term='red rover red rover send common sense right over'/><category term='there are not enough hours in the day; a vote over on babble would kick ass;great stories for tomorrow;frank has outdone himself'/><category term='read psuedos comment on previous post;wish i could say that out loud;'/><category term='i am in some crazy soap opera;you wont even believe it;cant wait to write about all this crap'/><category term='If you have a minute'/><category term='I went with my best friend; we have been on the phone laughing for hours;that&apos;s why I love this town;the hot dogs are worth it'/><category term='i can never be out again;these kids eat subs for snack'/><category term='we laughed over that one; and it felt good;'/><category term='i am a texting queen people;if you cant beat em join em'/><category term='cards and tears'/><category term='rough waters;sassy returning for break;'/><category term='blogs are my new books;my real books are mad at me;i&apos;ll share about writer&apos;s group tomorrow.'/><category term='people;kids are funny'/><category term='wheres that shovel;didn&apos;t someone offer to help me hide the body last year'/><category term='that was the funniest class;it was seven years ago;time flies when you love your job'/><category term='He made Monday look GOOD;kids rock'/><category term='blogger heal thyself; Bitchy misses my blog;i need some soul food;'/><category term='my heart aches when she&apos;s gone;i just remember all that I did and it scares me to death;say a prayer for her;'/><category term='there is no one to blame;he will never find a better girl than her;i just want her to laugh again'/><category term='the sun is coming out;my heart is healing;love my kids'/><category term='it&apos;s a marathon of paperwork'/><category term='more Blogher stories to come;tomorrow a back to school post i hope'/><category term='we&apos;ve all done it;life lessons are the ones that teach;at least she was in our own yard.'/><category term='They never cease to make me smile;i am so proud of sassy;we are hanging in there'/><category term='it was so much fun;sassy not happy;no good deed goes unpunished;shell punish me later'/><category term='saw so many old friends; wasn&apos;t high school just yesterday;slow down summer'/><category term='the photographer is a genius;i thought of my mother;i see her when she laughs;time marches on'/><category term='pictures'/><category term='who do I have to sleep with to go to the Nikon party'/><category term='funny book;self-esteem and young girls;dove rocks'/><category term='If only we could;there would be no need for tummy tucks;can we trade two in for one good one?'/><category term='mothers and daughters should both be smart;educate your children and give them a choice'/><category term='someone run a few miles for me;eating is highly overrated'/><category term='there are many great bloggers over there'/><category term='and that&apos;s how we start our mornings....'/><category term='i love to laugh;i&apos;ll post the rest tomorrow;my heart is healing;'/><category term='my head hurts;book proposals are dang hard to finish'/><category term='happy place indeed;who needs to pay bills;its only money'/><category term='glitter glitter everywhere and not a drop to drink;do not vote for me over there;i&apos;ve decided to stop trying to compete'/><category term='I am never taking her to the used book store with me again;she went for the free coffee and gave free advice;'/><category term='the first rule is no one sits the bench'/><category term='not a lipoma'/><category term='i am still laughing about this one'/><category term='it&apos;s normal;it&apos;s just something we help them with;we wash our hands a million times a day'/><category term='life is precious as we all know'/><category term='she was amazing;i drove home the next morning;i still have a headache'/><category term='i am still feeling yucky;ill try not to sneeze on you;'/><category term='i never get sick;it&apos;s a conspiracy;Sassy&apos;s exacting her revenge;'/><category term='it might as well be her;'/><category term='my sister called me to tell me not to post serious stuff;she wants to laugh'/><category term='I like to f*^ up once a day;keeps me humble;the roads are a sheet of ice today;lets be careful out there'/><category term='she is just a funny;frank has new competition;taking it one day at a time;thanks for the thoughts;keep em coming'/><category term='whoever wants them;it ain&apos;t much'/><category term='The flowers are from my garden;still blooming;funny'/><category term='i am still in shock;they make me laugh so hard every day;'/><category term='life is good;feeling better every day; still trying to win the lottery'/><category term='there is NOTHING like laughter;i am loving my friends near and far;respect yourself'/><category term='please please pray for Anna; they kicked my butt today;'/><category term='Pig Latin; its all the same to him; Im still trying to teach HIM english'/><category term='having a  blast; no worries;'/><category term='boogity'/><category term='boys and summer;havent caught any fish yet;saw a bear;golden boy is the big boy'/><category term='its the natural order of things;brothers and sisters'/><category term='every time i turn around someone else needs my money;which is ironic cause i dont have any;a vote on babble'/><category term='mondays kick my butt'/><category term='christmas was wonderful; i am very very happy even though i have a dead car;big deal'/><category term='i am reposting my favorites;i think i&apos;m done;on to new and hopefully better stuff;'/><category term='Captain D; slouchy..if you want some votes mention it in the comments'/><category term='how about a little comment love today;i&apos;d like to know how many people are really reading all of this;happy new year my friends'/><category term='but most of all for all of you.'/><category term='I tried to use a semi colon; these out of whack hormones are not helping at all;bloggy friends are the best;lets have a bloggy party'/><category term='dont forget to vote at babble;thank you'/><category term='my girls kick ass'/><category term='i always dream;my mother and father visit me when I need them the most;i need them right now;'/><category term='i am laughing just remembering this;we have a wedding dress in our dress up box-just in case'/><category term='MRI tomorrow;cleaning up swag;if you need some swag Email me'/><category term='she said it RIGht in front of golden boy;its for her pcos;physics kicked her butt'/><category term='why can&apos;t our life be boring;the broom handle in the sliding door was brilliant'/><category term='Sober is the new black;my kids are worth it.'/><category term='my knees are going to hurt tomorrow;each day is a new day;unfortunately they are starting to look the same'/><category term='Don&apos;t tell her it was us;she&apos;ll never know;'/><category term='just how far is work anyway;the gas station was two blocks away from school'/><category term='school is the happy place;i want to be there 24/7;'/><category term='holy crap this is hard;some days are hard and others are harder;this job is lifting me up'/><category term='Some day my life will be boring'/><category term='he can never be absent;'/><category term='can&apos;t one of these products work?;if only a pill could make me firm;do i really have to go to the gym;i&apos;ve been trying to avoid that'/><category term='crazy story that I can&apos;t tell on my blog'/><category term='we are experiencing some technical difficulties here; sorry for my absences'/><category term='were outside;its 85 degrees people;here in oregon'/><category term='tightwad goes back to work monday;thank the lord in heaven;we are ready to kill each other'/><category term='i can&apos;t seem to focus;i mean even more than usual;'/><category term='im already disausted;someone take out the dog while i&apos;m on the road'/><category term='still an uphill battle; i am back to the diet;i love yo yos'/><category term='boxes;boxes;boxes;boxes;packing;boxes;angels really do exist'/><category term='Let&apos;s all click on everyone&apos;s ads today;we can all use a boost'/><category term='it takes a while to catch up doesn&apos;t it;i can see why couples break up over money;thank god i love him'/><category term='girls are much harder than boys;i&apos;ll be eating those words one day too won&apos;t I'/><category term='i had such hope when i was young;honor your veterans;they sacrifice for all of us;resourcefulness is the key;'/><category term='i don&apos;t even think i have a woo;bitchy is back from school;dont tell her i missed her'/><category term='my job is saving me;why not make the holidays even more emotional;'/><category term='life is good;my ass still hurts from the scooter;enter the contest'/><category term='Decorating the tree today;someone pass the bacon.'/><category term='i am snowed in at blissdom;i am finishing up a project;'/><category term='i am a mess over this graduation;where is that bastard father time?'/><category term='call your government;make a plea for quality education;'/><category term='i guess ill have to kiss a few frogs first;fear scares people;you have to take a chance'/><category term='is anyone else busy twenty four seven;i can&apos;t wait for the weekend so i can visit my bloggy friends;funny kindergarten stuff;'/><category term='i need earplugs;ill miss the craziness in the fall;cant wait for nyc next weekend'/><category term='she is the bomb'/><category term='has anyone found me a place to live yet;i am woman hear me roar'/><category term='We have many friends over there; Suzy'/><category term='which equals plenty of blog fodder;i miss  my kids again;sniff'/><category term='It took us two hours;i cannot walk today;it hurts so good;she is sneaky that way'/><category term='i hope she&apos;s proud of the woman i&apos;ve become...'/><category term='having an incredible time'/><category term='i have got to publish the kindergarten manual'/><category term='now where in the heck did she hear that?'/><category term='up to my eyeballs in conferences;we are still on pins and needles;thanks for your emails;it means a lot to me'/><category term='is anyone really reading this'/><category term='Find a job you love'/><category term='i need a dang cleaning lady; boogity'/><category term='i am sufficiently grossed out;who said girls are made of sugar and spice??'/><category term='feeding the good wolf; or at least im trying;he kicked my butt today'/><category term='i am still in shock;some day when i sell my book i might have half of that;'/><category term='Chickened out;they pulled me out;new one scheduled for thursday'/><category term='this year is going to rock;he is all boy;his volume is high high high'/><category term='these twelve boys are going to keep me smiling;i am having more fun that I thought;uncles funeral saturday'/><category term='he was giggling like a school girl;and so was i;i love that kid'/><category term='they took it right back;a young guy waited on me;he didn&apos;t get it'/><category term='This heart is adding at least twenty extra pounds i do not need;thanks friends for all your great emails;'/><category term='preparing sassy for college;she goes tomorrow;we&apos;ll fight all damn day;as it should be'/><category term='It&apos;s complicated and simple at the same time;live for the moment;treasure your loved ones even when you are screaming at them at the top of your lungs.'/><category term='cant wait to share;been ignoring the gym;field hockey rules;contest winner tonight'/><category term='it was a great day;my job is my happy place;eating everything in sight;dang'/><category term='im just not good at it;kidding about the cleaning lady;her name is vodkamom'/><category term='i laugh every time i tell this story;no one listens to me;i haven&apos;t even started my shopping'/><category term='i worry 24 7; as do all parents; does it ever end;visiting sassy with bitchy tomorrow'/><category term='bitchy goes tomorrow;didnt know we had any money left after sassy sucked us dry;'/><category term='The big question is- should I respond to comments via email'/><category term='my job is done;the weather rocks today;'/><category term='god i miss that kid;comes and hugs me every morning'/><category term='thank god they&apos;re okay;when will this whole test be over;some day i&apos;d like to wear prada'/><category term='vote every day for JM the Cure;back on the wagon;had a tiny spill;its all good'/><category term='the rain is killing me;recess;recess;recess;recess'/><category term='i love this class;joe and max are reading magic tree house;i love my job'/><category term='i love New England;it is 50 degrees here people;FIFTY;i needed a rest'/><category term='death sucks.'/><category term='this life is always full of surprises;still no vodka;'/><category term='What does a girl do when she&apos;s down;she gets a little makeover'/><category term='i love being distracted by a hectic life;'/><category term='i still can&apos;t believe she got it for a dollar; a dollar people'/><category term='i&apos;m in the airport ready to board the connectorIi was laughing at myself the whole flight;they might have me committed'/><category term='i&apos;m finding it hard to laugh right now;but i&apos;m working on it;thanks for all the support and comforting words;'/><category term='wrapping my children in love;sending prayers to Anna and whymommy'/><category term='thank the lord its friday;pass me the happy pills'/><category term='I meant to say 20th reunion;it cannot possibly be 30 years;time is a thief;i need a pie crust recipe'/><category term='i had to repost it;i still laugh about it;now tightwad always tells me he&apos;s allergic'/><category term='I am still shaking;what is wrong with some people'/><category term='disausted already'/><category term='shaking the money tree;im tired;still working on the book of frank;getting closer to the end'/><category term='he is the man;although im convinced he had candy for breakfast saturday;send me strength and love'/><category term='why can&apos;t they just fix my knees with a pill;it was totally worth it;i bet if I lost 20 pounds the knees wouldn&apos;t hurt'/><category term='it  cannot possibly be november;someone stop time for me right now;'/><category term='i don&apos;t suppose there&apos;s a gazillionaire out there who wants to sponsor me at a conference'/><category term='there are no words'/><category term='i love my job;keep a journal at your table;i laugh every day'/><category term='kindness and forgiveness rule the day'/><category term='sister is fine- no cancer; thanks for worrying with me'/><category term='they don&apos;t hear anything;i am still cracking up;prom is this weekend;yikes'/><category term='stinky'/><category term='you can vote at babble every day people;i&apos;ll send out gift baskets.'/><category term='i am sufficiently disausted;bath'/><category term='Fanyish'/><category term='did anyone notice the semicolon;frankly'/><category term='shes no frank but some days shes just as good'/><category term='we called the police today;we are back on high alert people;that bastard is stupid'/><category term='I feel lifted by all of you; we are lifting each other up;We were all dead silent until the next kid just started sharing about HIS dog;i was the only one speechless;'/><category term='i am heading to see my sister today;look out mystic;'/><category term='i am totally in love;my heart is healing;cheese and bread are the enemy'/><category term='i wish you all an amazing day full of love'/><category term='its not cancer;something i can&apos;t spell that will be removed soon;'/><category term='The sound of sirens is the worst sound in the world;i was scared stiff'/><category term='people;wish me luck;first stop is the liquor store'/><category term='sassy scored TWO GOALS on we; that&apos;s right;'/><category term='cause that will seal the deal;'/><category term='you all lift me up;no more whining'/><category term='smart and not at the same time;she should send me a thank you card;do any of you remember the ps;i love that girl'/><category term='i feel so much better; we are all healing;back on the diet;still down 22'/><category term='shocked and saddened;hope the children recover;innocence lost;'/><category term='yes'/><category term='I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for voting for me over at babble;if I could reach you i would kiss you'/><category term='Oregon cops are great;he was terrified;each day brings something new;could ya vote at humor blogs'/><category term='weeding'/><category term='kittys name is munchie;sassy did the honors;i missed these kids more than i can say;only gained back 2 pounds'/><category term='we go on thursday morning;why should sassy have all the issues;color me stupid'/><category term='He was in there every day for a LONG time;conveniently during story time;can you vote for me on the button over there???'/><category term='Next time i say i am taking a trip with all three kids somebody shoot me'/><category term='i love you guys'/><category term='oh good god in heaven;thankfully i love the challenging kids;they are funny as hell'/><category term='Moms please let your kids dress themselves;it warms my heart'/><category term='The eyes have it;there&apos;s trouble brewing in Sassyville;There is a housing god'/><category term='thank you'/><category term='why am i crying all the damn time;school is out but summer school on monday;hope they keep me laughing'/><category term='Thanks Renee;we have the best jobs ever;'/><category term='horrified and disgusted;back to not eating;hoping to lose five billion pounds; or ten'/><category term='i have a headache'/><category term='Spanish'/><category term='two boys home along equals trouble;the meduim has a waiting list;i cant wait;'/><category term='see youve gone and made me cry'/><category term='Ive decided to kick some ass;the worst isn&apos;t over yet;still waiting for the sun to rise;i think i&apos;m a damn good teacher;i still love my job'/><category term='those lowercase letters kick our butts;i am hanging in there;send good thoughts'/><category term='honestly'/><category term='i can&apos;t believe I did that;People fall;vomit is gross;hide the batteries'/><category term='down in the dumps;miss my boy'/><category term='Where did you get it;do you sleep with it;where did you get it;do you sleep with it;where did you get it'/><category term='I didn&apos;t want to burst their bubble;they&apos;ll figure it out soon enough;hello summer'/><category term='who knew a dog person could become a cat person;cant wait to go back to school;its my happy place'/><category term='its a repost; so sue me'/><category term='i refuse to do a word verification;i am standing firm on that'/><category term='um'/><category term='crazy summer;'/><category term='That blogroll is Coming people'/><category term='i am still recovering from my sugar induced coma;thanks for the well wishes'/><category term='thanks for all the support;we soldier on;thank god i laugh at school'/><category term='Do not go into town on college student move in day;even if you are moving in your own student;why does everyone have to go to Oregon State;'/><category term='can you click on my google ads;i only need a thousand dollars to move into my rental;holy smokes its hard to be strong sometimes'/><category term='the look on her face was priceless;there ae others to vote for over there'/><category term='Why is she so loud all the time;You could probably hear her from Hawaii;'/><category term='i bawled like a BABY during the movie'/><category term='am i surrounded by stupid people'/><category term='she said she did say that;i adore her; praying for annas family;'/><category term='boys are gone for the weekend;life is good'/><category term='im ready for something;dont know what it is;'/><category term='thank goodness he was fine;flinched only a little;he&apos;s a tough cookie;i am still chuckling'/><category term='i miss her;she was so funny;she made great sour-dough bread;'/><category term='that&apos;s not the half of it; he is such a funny guy;he was a super athlete as well;i love him like a brother'/><category term='frank made me smile today;they all did;craziness reigns;packing like crazy.'/><category term='projects'/><category term='can you vote over at babble?Slipping down to number 7;although it could be my lucky number'/><category term='If i had a dime for every booger I see;i&apos;d own that school;nothing grosses me out anymore'/><category term='I&apos;m disausted.'/><category term='I have a headache;teenage girls are brilliant;or stupid'/><category term='they were off the wall today;we are rewriting the rules tomorrow;they are kicking my butt;i love them'/><category term='i can smell autumn from my front porch;college football here i come;rings for sale'/><category term='did anyone else know that one?;why can&apos;t the phillies win;'/><category term='picture to come - hated all of them and will try again;trying the insulin resistance diet'/><category term='he makes school my happy place;i love them all'/><category term='i miss her'/><category term='my roomies were awesome;i am still shaking from the stress of the return;i missed my class'/><category term='I&apos;m finally feeling better;it kicked my butt;i&apos;m two more viruses away from the perfect weight'/><category term='fate is not always a thankless bitch;i am so proud of her'/><category term='i talked to them both at recess;he didnt know what she was talking about;of course'/><category term='i am working on funny stories from the first day of school;school is right around the corner;'/><category term='thanks for your well-wishes;except the person who dissed me;i am who i am;i share my life'/><category term='post number three tomorrow;sisters in the city'/><category term='she is so talented;it was a great weekend'/><category term='wheres the wizard when i need some courage;mothers of teens do not sleep at night;you have to let them go and trust that all will be well'/><category term='i just need a nap.'/><category term='I have been blessed;you never ever know what will happen in kindergarten'/><category term='sometimes karma can be a great friend;good deeds breed good deeds;believe it'/><category term='christmas;when even the good go bad;kids are insane'/><category term='i need to hire him; kids should always come first;no matter what'/><category term='might forget my troubles for a night or two'/><category term='i am so busy in the classroom-inservices until Wed;then the kids come;i can&apos;t wait'/><category term='i am so excited;it is just what i needed;the girls are making fun of me;babble anyone'/><category term='ya gotta stay one step ahead of them people'/><category term='my hormones area all screwed up;don&apos;t even have ovaries;bitchy is still broken hearted;more about her soon'/><category term='gift cards rock;coupons for a dinner at a local restaurant;hand made bookmarks;'/><category term='It&apos;s life&apos;s little surprises that lift me up;sassy is bitchy;i&apos;m not kidding;bitchy is lovely;'/><category term='i can smell the crayons from here;my stomach is getting butterflies;i love the beginning of the year'/><category term='i&apos;m disausted;change is painful and hard on all parties involved'/><category term='hoping we can all remember that kids are number one;yoga is amazing;snow snow go away'/><category term='she&apos;s all that&apos;s good in this world;bitchiness and all;ah sweet memories of youth'/><category term='lots of stress at home;at least i&apos;m laughing at school;most of the time'/><category term='that&apos;s why she&apos;s home'/><category term='i want a money tree for christmas;and heating oil;and perhaps a knight in shining armor'/><category term='why can&apos;t I have one boring day;is that too much to ask;the pot is garbage and the stove top is a mess;don&apos;t tell tightwad'/><category term='life is grand;'/><category term='the sun is shining;i am thankful every day'/><category term='what more is there to say?'/><category term='i do have angels in my outfield;my kids could care less that im gone.'/><category term='sassy is fine;shaken but not broken; we ended up laughing after sliding down the driveway;i cant take days like this'/><category term='that&apos;s what;'/><category term='I laughed out loud;'/><category term='and tonight'/><category term='i love more than life itself;they complete me'/><category term='Can you click on my ads people;somebody needs to pay the bills around here;tightwad is working but it&apos;s a long road back'/><category term='friday sweet friday;the sun is pulling me out of the slump;you can vote on babble again'/><category term='you guys are amazing;i know tomorrow will be better; searching for prince charming'/><category term='weekends are NOT for wussies'/><category term='did I say I never get sick;Bitchy is the only one who didn&apos;t catch it'/><category term='I am wrapping her in love'/><category term='it appears I don&apos;t know as much about technology as i think i did'/><category term='it&apos;s like a root canal with no anesthesia;who knew there were chores to be done;'/><category term='Happy Memorial Day weekend;i am weeding'/><category term='who needs oil;laundry do thyself;have you ever washed a cat'/><category term='i truly am thankful'/><category term='except the teacher of course;they do not want to see my pjs'/><category term='kids give us joy and pain'/><category term='they are giving us a run for our money;life with no vodka is surprisingly healthy;who knew'/><category term='i miss these kids;rain'/><category term='rules of blogging;you can teach and blog just be kind and be careful;your blog reflects your soul'/><category term='we laughed and laughed;they love my blog;looking for a place to live is hard'/><category term='my sister kicks butt;he is the most adorable kid;he fit right in'/><category term='i could write five posts a day about this boy;i love him to death;he wears me out;i signed a lease;happy days'/><category term='however they are not helping me lose weight'/><category term='sassy home tomorrow;girls together again;assessments r us'/><category term='watch the whole thing;she&apos;s my new hero; i watched it five times this morning'/><category term='Everyone is allowed to comment except that guy from China'/><category term='And the angel appeared.....'/><category term='too tired to think straight;hell to the no indeed'/><category term='sending love to inch of gray;and my sister;and everyone who is missing a loved on over the holiday'/><category term='or on my on blog;But feel free to answer any others'/><category term='janitor is fighting a losing battle;tightwad and the boy went to fishing camp;might be a great weekend after all'/><category term='boys are loud'/><category term='you all are lifting me up and I thank you'/><category term='he is all boy;i love him; freak accident'/><category term='There is some good in the world Mr. Frodo'/><category term='an oldie but a goodie;snow be gone;wish this divorce was over'/><category term='in a fragile place right now;i knew it would be a roller coaster;just send uplifting thoughts and strength'/><category term='visiting my sis; i need some love and laughter; february sucks'/><category term='nothing will;laughing makes you live longer'/><category term='i am baking and basically losing my mind.'/><category term='rough seas right now;show shoveling is not for wimps'/><category term='they&apos;re abbot and costellos children;every last one'/><category term='i have so much to catch you up on;dont know where to start;first installment tomorrow;still down 12 pounds'/><category term='My job is the best job ever;i laugh every single day;they are so innocent'/><category term='reminds me about the burdens of others;makes my problems seem trivial'/><category term='I still think about this; i miss her so;life is too short; when is M. Night going to call???'/><category term='is there?'/><category term='Bitchy is probably slamming one back right about now.'/><category term='she was incredibly wonderful;love that family;busy in my classroom for at least a bazillion hours;my car is officially dead;what next'/><category term='it&apos;s a repost but it still makes me laugh;when i had the hysterectomy my incision split completely apart;i was attached to a wound-vac for a month'/><category term='I&apos;m heading to Epcot today; I can&apos;t wait to share; you know something crazy will happen'/><category term='these girls are incredible;they brighten my life;too much ice cream for me;'/><category term='father and son heading for weekend at camp;chips and ice cream all around'/><category term='yoga;good friends;forgiveness and humble pie;'/><category term='Kate'/><category term='hope to have time to really blog this weekend;its been busy busy busy;'/><category term='what do you do when you are blue;i tend to clean;i love my family so much'/><category term='there is so much to tell;it was a great trip'/><category term='love my job;when it rains it pours;bring it on;i will fight to the death for my kids'/><category term='hug your kids tonight;each day is precious'/><category term='i can Not keep up people.'/><category term='i need a laugh;life takes many twists and turns.'/><category term='dang it.'/><category term='She bit her so hard on the leg when Sassy  was one week old that she still has a scar'/><category term='I&apos;d like to do just ONE thing right for once;its been one of those days'/><category term='funny stuff from kindergarten'/><category term='this guy is amazing;he&apos;s a great bloggy friend;vote for them at PepsiReFresh'/><category term='i removed the other post;sorry to confuse everyone;i seem to be good at that;confusion reigns'/><category term='why can&apos;t she marry a prince;someone has to'/><category term='He came to school with a fake mustache this morning; i almost peed my pants.'/><category term='letters'/><category term='made 250 at the yard sale;its a start;still a size eight;someone pass the chips'/><category term='i am still laughing about that; tightwad starts his job tomorrow;it&apos;s been a long 10 months'/><category term='poor deprived kids;they find PLENTY to do;its a jungle out there'/><category term='my head hurts;these tests are wearing me down;the sun would help'/><category term='adults should play fair'/><category term='something wicked this way came;praying for the kids;makes my troubles look puny'/><category term='the motherhood rocks;shirts for everyone;prisons of light'/><category term='i am a lunatic; who invaded my body and where am i'/><category term='hi ho hi ho it&apos;s back to work we go;we&apos;re still nervous;how long will we be scared'/><category term='one day at a time'/><category term='they are brutally honest; i am burning this sweater as SOOn as i get home;i have got to lose 20 pounds'/><category term='havent been to the gym in eight days;someone hide the bread'/><category term='send sassy good wishes for her game today;i love my class'/><category term='i miss my boy; my girls are incredible;i will fight for my children with every breath'/><category term='why cant this divorce be over;wicked wears many digsuises'/><category term='someones baby blanket;keeps it in his backpack;trying to stay strong'/><category term='life is crazy;i miss bread;and cheese;'/><category term='please let the kids dress themselves;its the only time they can do it without being judged.'/><category term='keeping a straight face is a talent;laughter is the best medicine for sure;'/><category term='now this won&apos;t hurt a bit;i asked her to give them a facelift'/><category term='oh my God'/><category term='change is scary for everyone;the mice have left the building'/><category term='all you need is love'/><category term='just back from my sisters;she kicks butt;member of the hysterectomy club'/><category term='we laugh all damn day;i feel your prayers;someone send me a townhouse'/><category term='we are all disausted;life is good;winner of ipad will be notified pending the ok from vonage'/><category term='am disausted; thoroughly disausted.'/><category term='it helps kids all over the country;kids first;'/><category term='i&apos;m leaving on a jet plane;i will al my worldly goods to'/><category term='i think i found a place to rent;cross your fingers and pray I win the lottery;it can happen;lots of people win'/><category term='stormy seas;a vote on babble if you  have time;'/><category term='i love that boy;he is making me earn my money;'/><category term='still no word on our girl; but i am hopeful;'/><category term='is anyone familiar with rent to own;how can i make an offer with horrible credit and no down payment;happy enough to be eating again darnit'/><category term='do not tell a worrier something like that;i am the opposite of a control freak;holy crap do I need to really shoot him'/><category term='shell have plenty of years to become jaded;i wish i could stop eating;'/><category term='she is adorable;best class ever;eighteen kids;miss my boy'/><category term='i am in the midst of grieving;you are all saving my life;still down 23 pounds;missing bread'/><category term='my new money man;parent alienation i am going to kick your ass'/><category term='parent alienation'/><category term='sassy&apos;s college adventure begins'/><category term='why can&apos;t people tell the truth?we are still proud of her;even though she&apos;s just normal'/><category term='i could not believe my eyes;i had just tweeted that i missed him; the girls were shocked as well'/><category term='might be going under;wheres that lifeboat'/><category term='sassy back to school;going to miss her so much'/><category term='I have to admit that Steve&apos;s On Writing is a fav.;when is he going to call me;i am his biggest fan;besides that wackadoodle from misery'/><category term='we can&apos;t always be funny'/><category term='he is a keeper;finally;life is incredible; a vote on babble would kick ass;'/><category term='I do believe he&apos;s brilliant;what could I say to that;i&apos;ve been laughing all night long;'/><category term='please move on; chasing the sun;love makes the world go round'/><category term='i email parents stories and pics;they love it;its the best job ever'/><category term='The whole neighborhood was orange;i better not catch those kids;i still smell smoke'/><category term='pouting will not get you anywhere; i am taking my own advice;smiles all around'/><category term='there is no better job in the universe;watching them learn is simply amazing;happy sponges'/><category term='I&apos;ll be back soon; maybe my hormone pills are acting up;this month is a killer'/><category term='an update is forthcoming;we are going one day at a time;stalkers suck'/><category term='more blogher stories soon;i am working furiously in my room;i miss the girls like you would not believe;trying not to cry'/><category term='i am the luckiest teacher in the world; god loves me;mice mice everywhere;vote on babble if you can'/><category term='when something is on your mind-say it;we had a crazy'/><category term='why can&apos;t parents think of their children first;humidity is the devils creation'/><category term='there are not enough hours in the day;i should probably start christmas shopping'/><category term='i have to laugh at myself;jesus'/><category term='why can&apos;t there be NO fat chips;it is still snowing people'/><category term='crazy times;honor and integrity rule the day;kids are number one in my book;'/><category term='it&apos;s the tough stuff that shows who we really are;and i&apos;m pretty proud of that woman'/><category term='2.5 more days;im afraid my appetite is back;someone piss me off so i wont eat;'/><category term='Raise your hand if you knew sassy&apos;s boyfriend would dump her after prom;we are helping her through one of life&apos;s lessons'/><category term='our lives will never be the same;death sucks;'/><category term='tomorrow is the last day of school;any of you in atlanta'/><category term='someone has to help clean up this mess;are those kids hiding from me;check out my sponsor link'/><category term='i dreamed of him last night;i just want one more hug;death is a nasty bitch'/><category term='it isn&apos;t easy for any of us;everyone deserves to be happy;respect'/><category term='somebodys got some splainin&apos; to do;cover your ears people'/><category term='i adore all my bloggy friends;i am paying the water bill tomorrow thanks to you;now come over for a hug'/><category term='weeding;'/><category term='my babies are growing up;one day at a time;'/><category term='I think he has a beautiful voice;go check out his music;'/><category term='thank you all for lifting me up; I must have been hormonal;'/><category term='i am back to the diet;i hope the people at the gym remember who i am'/><category term='my sister insisted;it hurt like hell don&apos;t let anyone tell you any different;i pray i never have to do it again'/><category term='i love the barking dogs now that they are handy to have around;dogs r us;i cannot lose these extra pounds;'/><category term='can&apos;t walk or talk cause I&apos;m so tired;'/><category term='he completes me;life is good;i am thankful every damn day;humidity is my enemy'/><category term='too'/><category term='will the sun ever come out?;Oysters rock'/><category term='I am convincing myself i really did talk to them;i miss them more than I can say;offline until Sunday pm;'/><category term='peeing in the woods;boys kick butt;i love my job'/><category term='Have i said this is the best job ever?my computer is still in repair;i backed up everything i have ever written;twice'/><category term='good days and bad days;my job is my happy place;i feel your love'/><category term='life should always be good;its  not easy'/><category term='mediums;strange encounters;things that go bump in the night;ghosts'/><category term='i kind of love my crazy life;and when I say screaming i mean screaming;garbage stinks;gray goose;'/><category term='I&apos;m starting my shopping tomorrow'/><category term='where&apos;s Art Linkletter when I need him?;one of the many reasons i love my job;counting down the days'/><category term='MRI on monday;probably just a crazy cyst;trying not to freak out;not a lipoma'/><category term='they can&apos;t take me anywhere'/><category term='i miss that boy;i have hope that things will work out'/><category term='sometimes a woman just has to help herself.'/><category term='still laughing'/><category term='i am thoroughly confused;and they say that I am the crazy one;'/><category term='i adore my job;vote at babble one hundred times a day;or one;'/><category term='thank god in heaven its friday;if only it were sunny'/><category term='tears in our hearts'/><category term='i am traveling again today;it&apos;s our annual sister trip;the kids are not happy;i think;'/><category term='weeding is overrated;i have been weeding for four days straight;my nails are shot and i need a drink'/><category term='have i told you how adorable my class is?  I love them already;i hemmed the pants but it is not pretty'/><category term='pray for me right now please;'/><category term='i think i&apos;m getting a makeover;and when i say me i mean my blog'/><category term='why does he always have to be right;cant i be right once in a while;'/><category term='and i&apos;m the one who made it;ha;sassy and golden boy still love me;'/><category term='I love the color blue;go see Joanie;'/><category term='she wanted it to be her pet flys new friend;the best job ever'/><category term='i should honestly have a reality show; no question'/><category term='my head hurts.'/><category term='ill have to finish this tomorrow;crying right now;but i am so happy;the kids are great'/><category term='i might pack a fan just in case;and maybe some sunscreen;he was an incredible soul;i know he&apos;s proud of the woman i&apos;ve become;he visits in my dreams'/><category term='i should have known better;it happens to all of them;i am too old for this crap;have kids when you are very young;'/><category term='thirty two years have passed'/><category term='i am very thankful;i hope Goodwill is having a sale today'/><category term='Please keep up the prayers;i am lifted by all of you'/><category term='i love you all and can feel your support;the family is fine;I can&apos;t believe i deleted 211 posts;I will not be broken;no one can take my dreams away from me;'/><category term='It&apos;s been a long and interesting 72 days;it was easier than I thought;who knew it could be a good thing'/><category term='it was like a sugar explosion and we all got hit by sugarnshrapnel'/><category term='fate is an unforgiving and often heartless companion;she can also bring us moments of great joy;'/><category term='you&apos;re never too old to learn a lesson;i learn from my mistakes;i love all of you and i mean that'/><category term='boys went to fishing camp for the weekend;life is great'/><category term='snow pants are dangerous;teachers hate the snow;the lot files were golden;'/><category term='I love this creepy stuff'/><category term='i am so in love with this class;friends are where its at;bitchy needs some good thoughts;'/><category term='i never loved him more;cause i don&apos;t have to redirect him all day long'/><category term='life is good;sister is coming for a visit;i hope the poor house has a suite'/><category term='pray for those you love;happy to be alive and well;one day at a time'/><category term='happy veterans day;they are the real heroes;lost 22 pounds;'/><category term='my battery died and i had to laugh'/><category term='coincidence;it was a fantastic trip;visiting my sister in mystic'/><category term='she is awesome;and definitely not scary;gained back a billion pounds'/><category term='do not brag about how you never ever get sick'/><category term='red rover red rover send buyers right over;who is holding god captive i need him right now;yard sale every weekend all summer'/><category term='rough rough seas;say a prayer of strength and courage;i will never be bullied again'/><category term='this senior year is sucking us dry;why can&apos;t she wear jeans to the prom;and why can&apos;t i just curl her hair myself'/><category term='i am exhausted;plenty of food left'/><category term='need to smile;these made me laugh;i love your notes and thoughts;keep em coming'/><category term='the story of my life.'/><category term='yeah'/><category term='please visit anna at Inch of Gray'/><category term='you know I&apos;m kidding about the R.O.;Why is christmas always stressful;now i need to lose 50 pounds'/><category term='If she could tell me that story before every meal Id be skinny in a week'/><category term='parent alienation alive and well here in oregon;'/><category term='suzy always makes me laugh; anyone else have time for a post?'/><category term='it&apos;s like an old song that makes you smile when it comes on the radio;sisters rock;it&apos;s spring break'/><category term='i can&apos;t part with the funny ones;who doesn&apos;t love to laugh?'/><category term='my heart is still hurting;how long does it take your spirit to heal'/><category term='i was determined not to cry;birthday parties that rock;they had me fooled;i might have to turn 50 again next year'/><category term='i know it&apos;s backwards but you get the picture;i had a fabulous birthday dinner;vodka;i&apos;m stocked for a year'/><category term='I did not see ONE stinking piece of ice;go see Lost and Found in India and help Joanie out if you can'/><category term='i love that bitch;kids rock;life is damn good today;'/><category term='why can&apos;t my life be boring;peter piper picked a peck;she must dread emails from me now;'/><category term='he is so adorable;25 is a big class;they make me laugh every day'/><category term='each day is a mountain i have to climb;my kids are who i live for;someone make me laugh for gods sake;send good thoughts and kick class strength'/><category term='pass the chips;thanks to you lovelies who donated money;i love you all'/><category term='I found this from my 200 deleted posts;it is still damn funny'/><category term='and then I won&apos;t have anything to blog about'/><category term='what a sport;i am humbled by her sometimes;she&apos;ll call me a B**** soon i&apos;m sure;my job is done'/><category term='To my friends who used paypal to lift me up i thank you from the bottom of my heart;frank kicked my sass today'/><category term='a good heart always wins out in the end; right; pass the bread'/><category term='not even my own house'/><category term='i never do anything right;aren&apos;t you supposed to be away at college;school cant start soon enough'/><category term='Can you guys vote for me over there? You can vote twice if you have another email address;vote if you laughed today;many of us are there'/><category term='i promise;sunny and friday;almost the perfect day'/><category term='where oh where art thou sun;don&apos;t forget to click on people&apos;s ads;visit braja and help joanie if you can'/><category term='its a slow painful death;i would rather watch a stand up comedy routine;they should have me plan it'/><category term='class pets should be stuffed;if I could only sleep at night'/><category term='praying for sunshine;'/><category term='i still love this post;we are recovering from a death of a dear uncle;forgive my absence'/><category term='happy Friday;back to school nights are all over;'/><category term='First official day is today;ill be disausted tonight'/><category term='still missing golden boy;parent alienation still sucks;happy valley still crying'/><category term='parent alienation is horrible;my dad would be proud  of me right about now;love makes the world go round;kids come first'/><category term='they are amazing every day;spicy and amazing at the same time;my favorite kind'/><category term='better late than never;busy at school'/><category term='i wish I could have seen the sister&apos;s face;finally called a plow;you cant shovel ice with a plastic shovel'/><category term='just the word sends a shiver through the room;lice love clean heads;who would have thought'/><category term='you said you wouldnt laugh;it will grow back right;i actually love it'/><category term='am i tan yet?;wheres the cabana boy;do i have to put on a bathing suit?'/><category term='i couldn&apos;t believe it;she didnt know my moms name;life is good'/><category term='dont you dare vote for me at bloggers choice'/><category term='i love her like a sister;if there&apos;s a bargain to be had we will find it'/><category term='i wish some people would think of others first'/><category term='time to mix it up;new activities tomorrow;cant they make andy with no sugar'/><category term='her hubby is having chemo;every little bit helps;She&apos;s a real peach'/><category term='rebel;someday she will really grow up;she is very spicy;im getting a star on my shoulder'/><category term='just light the dam cake on fire;birthday shmirthday'/><category term='negative comments be gone;if you don&apos;t have anything nice to say'/><category term='i am totally disausted;i don&apos;t even know where to start;the day went to H in a handbastket fast.'/><category term='head on over;i miss bitchy;my heart is aching a bit.'/><category term='love pfizer;pray for the kids;karma sucks'/><category term='rebel'/><category term='she kicks ass; i love her like a sister;which is convenient'/><category term='Friday never looked so good;'/><category term='do the right thing;especially when it scares you to death;'/><category term='they are so fun to watch; even if its hard;their faces show what happiness really is'/><category term='What I learned from BlogHer post TOMORROW;I promise;cross my heart and all that jazz'/><category term='prince charming is knocking at my door'/><category term='happy hour isnt as happy without the real cocktails;give me a shot of coffee;make it a double'/><category term='i will not go on and on;i&apos;m too tired to finish the links;one more post and we will totally close the chapter;why couldn&apos;t someone buy some groceries while I was gone'/><category term='finally a new story;why is it raining;i need some glorious sun;five more days of school;i&apos;ll miss my little loves'/><category term='Golden Boy is officially an only child;just keep the ice cream away from me'/><category term='i used to love bugs;we do have a clean house;bug bombs are your friends;no more clothesline'/><category term='i&apos;m reposting some  funny stories this weekend;life is still good;i think perhaps a heart can heal after all;this stuff really does happen to me;God loves me'/><category term='for gods sake hide all their candy before we lose our minds;love each day even when it hurts'/><category term='all three kids in the house; doesn&apos;t get better than that;love is constant'/><category term='lots of snow;then lots of ice; then more snow; and more ice; and today thunderstorms and five billion an hour winds; mother nature is hysterical.'/><category term='holy jesus i am still a size 8;i thought perhaps i was dreaming the whole thing;'/><category term='thankful each day;keep us in your thoughts this week;judges have all the power'/><category term='anyone have full body armor??Love my girls'/><category term='I&apos;m so busy I can&apos;t see straight;the new washer purrs like a kitten;still working on my BlogHer Top ten;I love my lost files'/><category term='who needs heating oil anyway'/><category term='i will miss him like crazy'/><category term='the pigs were humping;a lot; frank is the man; a bad man'/><category term='Irene go home;I didn&apos;t even realize that i was a vegetarian as well;i can&apos;t wait to laugh every day;best job in the world;batten down the hatches everyone'/><category term='it was a remarkable couple of days.'/><category term='these girls rock;'/><category term='its a sharp painful left turn'/><category term='summer; where art thou summer?;i will miss these darlings'/><category term='you just can&apos;t make this stuff up;don&apos;t forget to vote at Blogger&apos;s Choice;many of our friends are there'/><category term='how many times can a heart break;two steps forward; a hundred steps back.'/><category term='there is something seriously wrong with me;is idiocy hereditary'/><category term='raging hormones suck'/><category term='nothing grosses me out anymore;you can still vote on babble but i&apos;m not begging'/><category term='it&apos;s like following a spiraling staircase with no end;why can&apos;t i lose weight????'/><category term='i am still in shock;he is good people for real;my car died again;bills bills bills;happy anyway'/><category term='i love those bitches;bittersweet;let them spread their wings and fly'/><category term='Frank tried to attack the girls in the play area with two plastic knives and a toy screwdriver;i arrested him'/><category term='25 pounds and counting; each day is a new day;'/><category term='these hormones have not been helping matters.'/><category term='painful reminders that others need help;'/><category term='sassy home for two days;wrapping each other in love and shouting'/><category term='i am embracing your prayers and kind thoughts and deeds;its time to get strong and kick my own butt'/><category term='i love her;my kids rock;yard sale this weekend'/><category term='death is a bitch;live each day people;live each day'/><category term='She&apos;s Mostly deaf;got fabulous hearing aids 10 years ago;that&apos;s another blog entirely;i love her like a sister;I would lay down my life for her as long as it didn&apos;t hurt'/><category term='down 20 pounds;you can barely see me when I turn sideways;kindof'/><category term='Frank had another great day;someone pinch me;preferably not him'/><category term='i am surprised every day;it makes me smile;'/><category term='bitchy is having a birthday'/><category term='life is getting better;one day at a time'/><category term='i never learn;they make me laugh every single day;i love them all;'/><category term='i can&apos;t wait for thursday;more exciting opportunities have come up'/><category term='im predicting a buzz cut tomorrow for our friend;'/><category term='put your pout in your pocket;tired every  minute of the day;happy birthday to me'/><category term='If this doesn&apos;t convince you to teach kindergarten'/><category term='let their hearts be free;it&apos;s gonna be a busy week;sorry i can&apos;t visit as much;i&apos;ll visit this weekend;'/><category term='I really DO laugh out loud sometimes.'/><category term='contest runs until next sat;frank kicked my butt yesterday'/><category term='life is grand; oh sure the car is dead'/><category term='this class is hysterical; i am exhausted;hope to visit you all this weekend;why can&apos;t i have a maid?'/><category term='Joanie M won the vampire contest;Cora won the book;i hate homework;this parent gig is tough'/><category term='holy crap'/><category term='i love that kid'/><category term='This movie looks GREAT GREAT GREAT;'/><category term='vote for all your blogger friends over at The Best of Button;Bitchy owes me big time;'/><category term='thank you.'/><category term='i love this old piece;it&apos;s like an old friend;can someone click on my ads?Tightwad still isn&apos;t working'/><category term='i love this class;herding cats;herding cats;herding cats; herding cats;'/><category term='who answers when i call?;no one thats who'/><category term='i could not believe it;so lucky it didn&apos;t hit the house;anyone have free oil'/><category term='i am going to start fresh;but dang i need a lawnmower;hibachi here i come'/><category term='a great laugh is priceless;yoga tonight;no more zumba for these knees'/><category term='preparing for the yard sale;feeding the good wolf and trying to find forgiveness in my heart'/><category term='oh good lord do we have to talk about every damn thing'/><category term='They must not be related to me;my apples got mixed up with someone elses'/><category term='good thing he doesn&apos;t realize he&apos;s almost twice me size;he can scream like a girl;'/><category term='still no vodka;i can&apos;t believe it myself.'/><category term='yearbooks'/><category term='i laughed and laughed and laughed;I love that kid;i needed that'/><category term='a couple more days;summer goes faster every year;i miss bitchy'/><category term='It&apos;s like FALL up here in mystic;i mean Washington state'/><category term='i just have to live my life baby;it is never boring around here;you can vote every dang day at that other contest.'/><category term='who cares that i&apos;m broke;the kids are amazing;hoping for the best for everyone'/><category term='my nose is running and I have a headache;thank you babble'/><category term='i love that word;thank you Tim Gunn;why am i so weepy lately'/><category term='they love me right about now;don&apos;t worry'/><category term='im in the bathtub until tomorrow'/><category term='Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman is a fabulous book;life is good'/><category term='This was an earlier column;i am overwhelmed with end of the year stuff;i really am disausted'/><category term='sassy is officially done with school;can&apos;t wait to have time to visit blogs again;5 more days for me'/><category term='i am wrapping'/><category term='don&apos;t forget to click on each others ads this week;we could all use the boost'/><category term='my mother wraps me in love;did i use a colon;i was afraid my guardian angel was on vaca;why cant everyone tell the truth;'/><category term='Are you all reading in google reader or what?  This is a test-who is really coming here?'/><category term='children come first;forgiveness rules the day'/><category term='i love the bad boys;they make me smile;'/><category term='a vote on babble would be awesome;surely someone wants to pay the rent; or buy us food;life is good anyway'/><category term='we were lauging hysterically;i am still on vacation;who uses dial up anymore;it&apos;s pretty darn slow;'/><category term='lost 21 pounds;still trying to shed 220;Frank is kicking butt;we both deserve to be happy'/><category term='rain go away;go see marinka she is hysterical today;motherhood in NYC'/><category term='thanks so much for voting;good things moms have short term memory loss'/><category term='book and bed;'/><category term='A vote over at Blogger&apos;s Choice wouldn&apos;t hurt either;thank you'/><category term='but its good'/><category term='BlogHer post coming soon;congrats to anymommy and Bern for Blogher voices finalists'/><category term='it&apos;s a talent;not much grosses me out anymore;funny stories every single day;'/><category term='Nap warden redid my blog;ill share all about it tomorrow;her button is over there;click on it and check her out'/><category term='this is why I am always smiling;they never talk back;the more the merrier'/><category term='i have a headache;bitchy is 21 tomorrow.'/><category term='The book of frank coming soon; i need to win the lottery;or a money tree;'/><category term='why can&apos;t i lose weight;i feel like a beached whale;why can&apos;t i be bulemic for two weeks'/><category term='i am still laughing so hard;the girls looked the same;thirty years goes by in a flash'/><category term='mother nature is taking a nap'/><category term='i miss her so much;perhaps you could click on my ads so i can pay my rent'/><category term='i love all of you readers more than you know;i am so  happy right now'/><category term='those poor ants never saw it coming;all in the name of science'/><category term='i am worried about bitchy;she is not eating;more about that later;say a prayer for her please'/><category term='i love my job;always write down your stories at the end of the day;keep a journal on your table'/><category term='i am STILL shaking my head;good thing is he has a speech impediment;no one understood him but me'/><category term='you are all incredible;thanks for the suggestions and donations;buying some food'/><category term='This is a different kind of fear;why can&apos;t we just control everything that happens to them;i am buying pepper spray'/><category term='college football rocks;sassy has a game at noon;bitchy needs a new boyfriend'/><category term='I recognized her immediately; my jaw hit the floor;We are all connected in some way'/><category term='devastated'/><category term='My tax dollars are providing him with a mini vacation right about now;its a new kind of fear;were fine;she still yells alot'/><category term='forgiveness is the word of the day;gratitude is the other'/><category term='MIchael Bourret- i am SORRY;try not to hold it against me;perhaps he has a great sense of humor'/><category term='will be out of touch for a few days;sassy made it home from senior week in one piece;in case anyone cares'/><category term='i think I like Bitchy again;it&apos;s been a long time coming;Sassy will wear Bitchy proudly'/><category term='I just need a laugh;these kids are lifting me up;'/><category term='people;i am in your debt.'/><category term='last day of school; its crying time again;tightwad working far away from home again;might be a good thing'/><category term='i love these stories;i feel her with me;but id rather really have her with me;working furiously in the classroom'/><category term='thank you all for the votes; you a super super super kick ass people'/><category term='spending the day away from home;have an awesome easter;Hide the candy'/><category term='i am exhausted;have to believe that God has a plan'/><category term='they are my happy place for sure;working on just loving myself'/><category term='I have an adorable class;I was exhausted at the end of the day;laughed'/><category term='stalking news;it&apos;s not good;sassy is safe;i want my life to be boring'/><category term='thanks everyone for voting;you are amazing;stole the pic from look at my happy rainbow;hes the coolest'/><category term='i have a feeling i will miss this boy tremendously;much better day;'/><category term='boogity;harry sang for us'/><category term='no big deal;life is still good;can&apos;t wait for school next week;don&apos;t tell tightwad I miss him'/><category term='i am unpacking;loving my family;grocery shopping and recovering;i&apos;ll spill the dirt as soon as I recover'/><category term='its beginning to look a lot like christmas;snow ice snow ice snow ice and a snow shovel'/><category term='there really is a housing god;his name is John;sassy&apos;s prom is tonight;busy busy busy day'/><category term='we have to wrap each other in love and hope'/><category term='did you hear me yelling?  did you???'/><category term='I didn&apos;t have to get my mil after all;i will not go again-i like having surprises in life;my parents are alive in my heart'/><category term='i am still smilng;thank all who serve'/><category term='for the first time in five months the boy is in the house;words cant begin to express the joy'/><category term='(In the meantime'/><category term='all the beds are full;let the wild rumpus begin;my heart is full'/><category term='im sure his mother is horrified and full of hope for him at the same time;we have to wish him godspeed;'/><category term='my para spit her coffee all over the table;i love my class;happy enough to be hungry again'/><category term='dammit I miss her;i think I missed a hormone pill or two;how can you have pms with no uterus'/><category term='laughed;funny stories'/><category term='Friday never looked so good; Friday never looked so good;still looking for the money tree'/><category term='i took apart my vacuum fixed it and put it back together;sha bam'/><category term='vote early and often;'/><category term='Sassys team won in overtime;most exciting game ever;bitchy is addicted to shopping'/><category term='i adore my gardens;they are wild and unruly;my nails are shot;i need a cleaning lady;I still use an old 35mm'/><category term='perfect time of year to add more stress;go big or go home'/><category term='hummingbirds are here to stay;yard sale paid for the toilet;what else will break'/><category term='chasing the sun;love makes the world go round'/><category term='i get by with a little help from my friends;sassy found a new fella already;or should I say he found her'/><category term='girls home for the weekend;i need distractions;send good thoughts'/><category term='laughed'/><category term='Time it takes at lowes to make extra keys;five minutes;we are all paranoid;Go Oregon Ducks'/><category term='and you can vote for all that you love'/><category term='i don&apos;t even eat sweets;taking them to school to fatten up my friends'/><category term='dont blink people;do not blink;im hoping well have a raging fight so I dont get so sad'/><title type='text'>Comments on Vodkamom: Who's in charge around here?</title><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/feeds/3881319815093928224/comments/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'/><author><name>Vodka Mom</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XAdXULUv1IY/SV-0WAm-5RI/AAAAAAAAAQw/_Woyls_LhjM/S220/debbiejump.JPG'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>67</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-6361294302724677752</id><published>2009-12-14T13:03:26.600-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-14T13:03:26.600-05:00</updated><title type='text'>well that stinks... but hey, ya got lucky compared...</title><content type='html'>well that stinks... but hey, ya got lucky compared to my deal... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hit a tiny little doe in my tiny little jeep liberty... $6500. sweet. mine was right before christmas too.. i had a wreath on the front of my car! it got ripped in half :(</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/6361294302724677752'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/6361294302724677752'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260813806600#c6361294302724677752' title=''/><author><name>Molly</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15283561472604740244</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_V-GAHfoWr4s/SsTVh8DAvcI/AAAAAAAAALE/UMzj0Nmbk9A/S220/482.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1687224274'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-5103649577203729380</id><published>2009-12-11T23:51:58.423-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T23:51:58.423-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Ugh.  Girl, I am so sorry.  Can you cook that damn...</title><content type='html'>Ugh.  Girl, I am so sorry.  Can you cook that damn deer for Christmas dinner?</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/5103649577203729380'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/5103649577203729380'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260593518423#c5103649577203729380' title=''/><author><name>anymommy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='11545830837068211574'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' 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hurt and bummer about the job loss.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/2509077738425244967'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/2509077738425244967'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260569842106#c2509077738425244967' title=''/><author><name>Sue</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16047430228350114744</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='08182548906943358414'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vwdRv-XUdXk/Sxme7b1fsaI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/M6akOGYNSwI/S220/mepic.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-834465013'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-4864770169380318078</id><published>2009-12-11T16:24:36.750-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T16:24:36.750-05:00</updated><title type='text'>It wasn&amp;#39;t Rudolph, was it?!</title><content type='html'>It wasn&amp;#39;t Rudolph, was it?!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4864770169380318078'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4864770169380318078'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260566676750#c4864770169380318078' title=''/><author><name>Cora</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02640568359378959501</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='18126455201371929951'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eh1Cjahn5Hk/SY6SbnYK5BI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/QP7A55IMBEE/S220/manga+glasses.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1819703621'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3672709408511968348</id><published>2009-12-11T14:02:57.642-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T14:02:57.642-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I bagged my first (and only) buck with a 98 Dodge ...</title><content type='html'>I bagged my first (and only) buck with a 98 Dodge Ram going 70.  I keep saying if they find a way to slow the bullet down, put lights and a horn on it the deer will actually jump in FRONT of it.  Still don&amp;#39;t get why someone would rather sit on a folding chair for 10 hours in a tree freezing their balls off.  Proof that if women made hunting equipment, more deer would be harvested.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/3672709408511968348'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/3672709408511968348'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260558177642#c3672709408511968348' title=''/><author><name>D</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09089669926577072702</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FGkvStAGhZw/SM_KKG_usjI/AAAAAAAAAAk/wM8JRtSEP9c/S220/Oct06-sept07+004.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1944868050'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-6083886206593113072</id><published>2009-12-11T07:16:38.136-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T07:16:38.136-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I&amp;#39;m sorry that happened-we hit a deer before a...</title><content type='html'>I&amp;#39;m sorry that happened-we hit a deer before and it sucks! Who&amp;#39;d think it could do so much damage.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/6083886206593113072'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/6083886206593113072'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260533798136#c6083886206593113072' title=''/><author><name>Dawn</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17896115614486157023</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jZ871iQUW6Q/SZQL-T7N4UI/AAAAAAAAAGA/nglmljpAob4/S220/DSC00010.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-165616830'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-4646547075826944337</id><published>2009-12-11T01:01:52.012-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T01:01:52.012-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh no! I&amp;#39;m so sorry...hitting a huge animal li...</title><content type='html'>Oh no! I&amp;#39;m so sorry...hitting a huge animal like that would be terrifying (on top of the financial nightmare).</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4646547075826944337'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4646547075826944337'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260511312012#c4646547075826944337' title=''/><author><name>Kate Coveny Hood</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='14635394872309106435'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VAUFUcVLkkI/St_CHILUlzI/AAAAAAAACXc/gbxlre4fNPU/S220/kate+pic.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1959704123'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3145665502545034179</id><published>2009-12-11T00:15:55.728-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T00:15:55.728-05:00</updated><title type='text'>NO WAY! This is totally something that would happe...</title><content type='html'>NO WAY! This is totally something that would happen to us, jeez, what are the chances?</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/3145665502545034179'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/3145665502545034179'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260508555728#c3145665502545034179' title=''/><author><name>Counselormama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06428995509245091321</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='15229403296632588793'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5eSggudNQo4/SUSY5o2u3kI/AAAAAAAAAAM/QIANk71wvpU/S220/Lucy.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1989158459'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-4078195984195265118</id><published>2009-12-10T22:25:51.946-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T22:25:51.946-05:00</updated><title type='text'>HOLY CRAP!

Step away from the mac and cheese. It&amp;...</title><content type='html'>HOLY CRAP!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step away from the mac and cheese. It&amp;#39;s the holidays, after all.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4078195984195265118'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4078195984195265118'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260501951946#c4078195984195265118' title=''/><author><name>Fragrant Liar</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='14743670073661268127'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NZNothTK11w/SXfITSXy2kI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/G8zKxClNw4k/S220/Christmas+Day054.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1583259556'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-2924526567605636737</id><published>2009-12-10T21:16:02.998-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T21:16:02.998-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh, hun! So, so sorry!</title><content type='html'>Oh, hun! So, so sorry!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/2924526567605636737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/2924526567605636737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260497762998#c2924526567605636737' title=''/><author><name>for a different kind of girl</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wJgkYJwhnks/RjXvtiajNxI/AAAAAAAAAGE/EFUaW_4n3gA/s320/side.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1143848276'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-7270995923008665176</id><published>2009-12-10T20:06:23.364-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T20:06:23.364-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Somehow, your car/water heater/washer and dryer al...</title><content type='html'>Somehow, your car/water heater/washer and dryer always knows when you&amp;#39;re strapped for cash.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They accommodate you by breaking down in rapid succession and always in the most expensive way possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I, for one, think turkey ramen sounds amazing, but I am a student and we have a sick affinity for that kind of thing.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/7270995923008665176'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/7270995923008665176'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260493583364#c7270995923008665176' title=''/><author><name>Sara</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10258060786685150002</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MigORRamxho/SvBLaMFgQyI/AAAAAAAAAn4/iJFv8BAcsj0/S220/Sara%27s+pumpkin.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1643633083'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-8591474028292357145</id><published>2009-12-10T17:42:31.023-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T17:42:31.023-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh that really sucks! I don&amp;#39;t know about mac c...</title><content type='html'>Oh that really sucks! I don&amp;#39;t know about mac cheese, but I do wonders with peanut butter!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8591474028292357145'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8591474028292357145'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260484951023#c8591474028292357145' title=''/><author><name>OTIN</name><uri>http://www.wizardofotin.blogspot.com</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1430672724'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-951730798658861022</id><published>2009-12-10T14:56:32.715-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T14:56:32.715-05:00</updated><title type='text'>For a second, I thought you&amp;#39;d posted a picture...</title><content type='html'>For a second, I thought you&amp;#39;d posted a picture of Tiger Woods&amp;#39; Escalade there... you know, &lt;em&gt;post-Elin&lt;/em&gt;...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;~Elizabeth&lt;br /&gt;http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.blogspot.com</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/951730798658861022'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/951730798658861022'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260474992715#c951730798658861022' title=''/><author><name>Confessions From A Working Mom</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17537552947779004296</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fK4uwXLZ8xY/Sm5F04-1mOI/AAAAAAAAADE/wJ2TBKAfBFQ/S220/Me+Up+Close.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-982346108'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-8431732953331513096</id><published>2009-12-10T14:45:45.822-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T14:45:45.822-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh dear . . .</title><content type='html'>Oh dear . . .</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8431732953331513096'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8431732953331513096'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260474345822#c8431732953331513096' title=''/><author><name>Polergirl</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01967965326429899021</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i63Ve__uIwE/Slun6H2J6dI/AAAAAAAAABQ/D3DHoNFjKLU/S220/Alone+s.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-743337242'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-2119539930288463121</id><published>2009-12-10T14:37:52.140-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T14:37:52.140-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Ok I hope the insurance lady is right and you don&amp;...</title><content type='html'>Ok I hope the insurance lady is right and you don&amp;#39;t have to pay for all of that out of pocket :( Merry Christmas?</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/2119539930288463121'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/2119539930288463121'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260473872140#c2119539930288463121' title=''/><author><name>Jen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10517881134257975071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='15466385287084710422'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2XSH4Yoq8oI/SuT-wy3l_PI/AAAAAAAABEA/jGhgqhvXYwU/S220/IMG_1449.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-268520187'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3336727042444429617</id><published>2009-12-10T13:54:37.251-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T13:54:37.251-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Did the buck live?  If not . . . You got a supply ...</title><content type='html'>Did the buck live?  If not . . . You got a supply of meat.  :)  Poor truck.  Hope everything works out.  Insurance won&amp;#39;t cover it?  Rat bastards.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/3336727042444429617'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/3336727042444429617'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260471277251#c3336727042444429617' title=''/><author><name>Meeko Fabulous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16195050578794818204</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='14433032470375870910'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='21' height='32' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ErpndKEa9Mw/Sufemm7R9cI/AAAAAAAAAwU/GgHGrL7a-SE/S220/me_newtwitterprofilepic-1-1.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-767881868'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-1305044379189504318</id><published>2009-12-10T13:45:20.936-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T13:45:20.936-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Fuck that buck.</title><content type='html'>Fuck that buck.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/1305044379189504318'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/1305044379189504318'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260470720936#c1305044379189504318' title=''/><author><name>Rick Daley</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='07425482512892753329'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_myB1NcClOkM/SbKbZgoxPJI/AAAAAAAAAB4/R-O7wKDt6N0/S220/BloggerShot.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1811709196'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-5108942076132453915</id><published>2009-12-10T12:52:33.640-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T12:52:33.640-05:00</updated><title type='text'>We&amp;#39;ve got some laid offish situations going on...</title><content type='html'>We&amp;#39;ve got some laid offish situations going on in my house house too, so I can relate.  Would NOT want to add front end repair to my shopping list.  Argh!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just so Santa remembers to put a fat bottle of clear liquid in your stocking, all will be merry.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/5108942076132453915'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/5108942076132453915'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260467553640#c5108942076132453915' title=''/><author><name>phd in yogurtry</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='16542089657085936687'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RSMVZRZECdI/SqWPHXc_3GI/AAAAAAAABhY/lvtoe33uMAI/S220/AUG09.FrioRiver+025.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1747023027'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-8027031149531288197</id><published>2009-12-10T12:39:56.359-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T12:39:56.359-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Seriously? Can you hear my screams all the way fro...</title><content type='html'>Seriously? Can you hear my screams all the way from Florida?!?!?!&lt;br /&gt;Vodka, I am so sorry this keeps shitting on you! &lt;br /&gt;I am praying for a new job for TW and a new front end for the car. &lt;br /&gt;I&amp;#39;m even putting it in front of my world peace request. (That never comes through anyway.)&lt;br /&gt;xoxo</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8027031149531288197'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8027031149531288197'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260466796359#c8027031149531288197' title=''/><author><name>Sprite's Keeper</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13264193982150556423'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='24' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rAK0KiTH0A0/SPUBPqy2eXI/AAAAAAAAAAM/OothCj4PyRQ/S220/t1456367902_9349.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-377828179'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-8249434079655607421</id><published>2009-12-10T12:29:26.542-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T12:29:26.542-05:00</updated><title type='text'>well thats enough to make ya say bah humbug....Im ...</title><content type='html'>well thats enough to make ya say bah humbug....Im sorry that this happened to you at all, but even more at the holidays.....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;sending good thoughts your way</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8249434079655607421'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8249434079655607421'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260466166542#c8249434079655607421' title=''/><author><name>Steven Anthony</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14861208638033636080</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mhgaCb4Xhj8/SxhYmMZ26mI/AAAAAAAAA_0/U4aMJV85IDY/S220/christmas+009.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-923929328'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-7408242907646841413</id><published>2009-12-10T11:57:09.840-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T11:57:09.840-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh, I am sorry to hear this. I have been through b...</title><content type='html'>Oh, I am sorry to hear this. I have been through both and it sucks. A huge deer ran straight into the side of my van once- I never saw it and I thought my car had just exploded. Our insurance did cover everything but the deductible, luckily.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We&amp;#39;ve also been the laid off for months, back to work, then laid off again route. My husband finally left that high-paying(union) merry go round and took a job at literally half of what he had been earning. That&amp;#39;s a shock to the paycheck. And yes, he was laid off once two weeks before Christmas. End of year bookkeeping strategies stink.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I got a little carried away, what I meant to do was empathise and wish you some much better luck in the future.  One of those years you can&amp;#39;t wait to see end, eh?</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/7408242907646841413'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/7408242907646841413'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260464229840#c7408242907646841413' title=''/><author><name>Linda</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02417120299405154570</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='06987425208909465870'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XugZcxa6jn8/SYJ777DTcbI/AAAAAAAAABM/CFAyDLaZJdM/S220/2nd+try.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-2117825252'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-6330144840644209721</id><published>2009-12-10T11:44:10.731-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T11:44:10.731-05:00</updated><title type='text'>There should just be no f*ckery during this time o...</title><content type='html'>There should just be no f*ckery during this time of year, dammit! And yet, there is. I&amp;#39;m sorry about Tightwad&amp;#39;s truck - and the stress it will add.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/6330144840644209721'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/6330144840644209721'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260463450731#c6330144840644209721' title=''/><author><name>just making my way</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01410133602131763514</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='01295774423602169326'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='25' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZTugwyAdnWo/Sosg3L4eFbI/AAAAAAAAABA/yEEX2a-meXg/S220/coaster1.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1894468537'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-7245045318424430731</id><published>2009-12-10T11:30:55.580-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T11:30:55.580-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Laid off?  Again?!  *heavy sigh*  I know your pain...</title><content type='html'>Laid off?  Again?!  *heavy sigh*  I know your pain so well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have no words of wisdom, comfort, or insight.  I can offer only empathy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Plug along, my friend.  Plug along.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/7245045318424430731'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/7245045318424430731'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260462655580#c7245045318424430731' title=''/><author><name>Desert Songbird</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14320552900816326120</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='15114498952343623863'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Qu4Is8Z5YB4/SoG9FjSM4iI/AAAAAAAAKRE/xWDhJC6quVQ/S220/IMG_5454.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1545664346'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-4593470344559526483</id><published>2009-12-10T11:26:57.228-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T11:26:57.228-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Oh no, when it rains it pours.  Glad that everyone...</title><content type='html'>Oh no, when it rains it pours.  Glad that everyone is OK.  Now about that Ford--what year is it?  Ours combusted due to the recall of the device under the cruise control.  See my post in May 2009.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4593470344559526483'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/4593470344559526483'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260462417228#c4593470344559526483' title=''/><author><name>Michele R</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17030846420862437581</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='14443410930885520406'/><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='33' height='31' src='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_fv3vyJ7Y3p4/SiNQeSvqvwI/AAAAAAAAAK8/LhN6dlT2tM4/S220/face.bmp'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-813507650'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-8988337389131076134</id><published>2009-12-10T10:53:02.780-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T10:53:02.780-05:00</updated><title type='text'>He got laid off again.  Geez!  Sorry about the tru...</title><content type='html'>He got laid off again.  Geez!  Sorry about the truck.  I know you don&amp;#39;t need this kind of aggravation.   :(</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8988337389131076134'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/3881319815093928224/comments/default/8988337389131076134'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html?showComment=1260460382780#c8988337389131076134' title=''/><author><name>Sandee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9B6Jxv_c8ls/SXPBiHnhKnI/AAAAAAAAGi8/iT9KHWyWZtw/S220/bucky-heading-2.png'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://www.vodkamom.com/2009/12/whos-in-charge-around-here.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742202280973813643.post-3881319815093928224' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4742202280973813643/posts/default/3881319815093928224' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-12794820'/></entry></feed>
