tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775Fri, 16 May 2008 23:36:38 +0000http://www.contestformoms.com/ablog.htmnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)Blogger683125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-3377853853533236326Wed, 14 May 2008 17:37:00 +00002008-05-14T14:26:00.960-04:00motherhoodepidural during labordrug free childbirthIn my last post here, I wrote about how, like most women, I feared the pains of labor. My attempt at humor must have not gone over very well because out of the very few comments I did receive, one of them was extremely negative, and I'd like to address that very craptastic comment from the "born-again crazy". Even though my post was supposed to be funny (apparently I'm not good at humor) it's http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/05/choosing-no-pain-route.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-6624212778730567407Fri, 09 May 2008 21:34:00 +00002008-05-09T17:41:22.575-04:00done having babiesnew babybaby makingMy BIL welcomed his first child into the world yesterday. Normally with this special event there are tears of joy,happiness, and pure excitement. Don't get me wrong that did exist very much so but, if I may be honest, for me there was pure fear! Fear of the "OMG! - I- don't - ever - want - to - experience - labor - again - the - hubz - is getting - a - vasectomy - STAT" variety! Really though,http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/05/and-there-was-fear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-171193952002796321Fri, 02 May 2008 14:45:00 +00002008-05-02T11:26:48.683-04:00motherhoodmom contestsrenovating homeHello Dear Readers , We're still at the in-laws. Sheesh, it's a good thing we get along except for those so-called hot issues like gun control, presidential candidates, religion, education, and so on. ;) I just try to keep my mouth shut considering the in-laws are feeding and housing us for the next few days. My iPod has been my one saving grace these past few weeks. That and TV. Speaking of TVhttp://www.contestformoms.com/2008/05/update-day-2156-of-renovation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-835316754365808640Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:53:00 +00002008-04-27T12:06:47.154-04:00movingrenovating homeSo we're in the middle of leaking pipes, no internet (I'm at the in-laws typing), a bathroom sink with no water, and boxes stacked to the ceiling. Ah, the joys of buying your own home and fixing it up. My positive self talk for the next few weeks: "At least we have free babysitters & free meals" ;) Lots of wildlife and landscape pictures to come this week. As if I have had time for photographyhttp://www.contestformoms.com/2008/04/welcome-to-our-abode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-3001664175965806548Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:38:00 +00002008-04-13T19:25:35.238-04:00motherhoodmovingrural townWe are moving to a very small rural town in the next week or so. It's the place where my husband grew up and where his parents currently live. We are at a point in our lives where we want to be closer to family even if it means being a part of a backwards community that is stuck 30 years in the past. Seriously, we are lucky we have access to DSL but that's about it. The nearest Wal-mart, http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/04/our-new-kinda-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-4727974314721941657Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:41:00 +00002008-04-03T11:22:29.357-04:00mom blogConsidering the sporadic posting nature of this blog lately one may have begun to think that blogging was ending for me but let me assure you it is not. As if the two readers left care, I'm still here. ;) Anyway, I'm still reading, listening, and twittering when I have time. But my blogging has taken a backseat to homeschooling, life stuff, and other work projects. With my husband being a fullhttp://www.contestformoms.com/2008/04/i-just-dont-know-what-to-blog-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-2241136372921684735Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:52:00 +00002008-03-25T16:14:25.742-04:00spring soccer For our family, Spring equals Soccer! Here's Future Bam from last week during a cold and muddy day. Do your kids play soccer right now?http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/03/spring-means-soccer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-7536026084898192044Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:32:00 +00002008-03-18T16:44:31.088-04:00Johnson's camp babyI'm sure by now that most of you have heard about Johnson's Camp Baby. Specifically, that a diverse group of "mommy" bloggers were invited to attend an all expense paid camp/trip with celebrities & giveaways! I was among those invited and I was actually quite excited about the thought of attending for FREE and getting to meet other mom bloggers. Anyhow, I was invited to Camp Baby in February http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/03/about-johnsons-camp-baby-and-why-im-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-3900558928115189819Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:52:00 +00002008-03-15T19:07:07.552-04:00mom contests gift one of you with a prize! With promises of letting my 3 yr. old walk around and take pictures with my camera (not the Nikon D40 BTW), he happily let me take one picture of him holding a little prize I'm giving away on our Mom Forums. Isn't it awful that I'm using him for advertising purposes and bribing him at the same time? ;) If you want to win the prize he is holding (Disney's My http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/03/my-little-guy-wants-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-4543549883483463347Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:55:00 +00002008-03-11T10:12:55.804-04:00My 7 year old son says to me, "Mom, What is Therapy?" Perplexed and quickly trying to come up with a simple answer I said, "Well, sometimes when a person feels sad or bad, therapy is where they go to feel better." He looks to me and says, "Well, on Fairly Odd Parents, Timmy Turner is sitting across from this man in a room and their not doing anything!" (Children are so much more observant than http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/03/simply-explaining-therapy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-1653628400742972861Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:36:00 +00002008-03-08T17:55:51.674-05:00eating snowI posted an entry over at OurSmartBaby.com and I wanted to know your thoughts about kids eating snow in light of the recent research suggesting that snow contains bacteria. Are we too concerned? FYI: The boys and their daddy ate snow cream ( you know what that is, right?) last week. Do You Let Your Kids Eat Snow?http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/03/snow-and-our-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-4972738269677845306Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:27:00 +00002008-03-03T12:44:20.159-05:00playing with bubblesI've never seen a child that didn't go crazy over bubbles. Have you? Yesterday was a spring-like day so we ventured outside for a while and played with bubbles for what seemed like forever. I caught a few cute photos too. I could offer both of my boys money, an expensive toy, or bubbles and they would choose the bubbles every time. At least for now anyway. ;) I'm not sure that would work on http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/03/fascination-with-bubbles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-2697249636304422811Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:51:00 +00002008-02-26T10:16:00.582-05:00motherhood A skeleton... Should I be worried?http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/02/his-new-best-friend-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-8474637952140606062Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:51:00 +00002008-02-22T22:05:00.709-05:00motherhood7th birthdayperception of time Tomorrow we will be celebrating our oldest son's 7th birthday. Future Bam actually turned 7 on the 20th but we usually celebrate on Saturdays so that all of our family can join us. It's hard to believe that my little baby boy is 7. I know, we all say " I can't believe such and such". We can't believe it but yet it's true. The moment is right there in front of us and passes so quickly. Doesn'thttp://www.contestformoms.com/2008/02/time-flies-no-matter-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-2181017065956746795Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:13:00 +00002008-02-19T16:14:06.468-05:00motherhoodSometimes I forget how wonderful my life is amongst the day to day chaos. I need to remind myself more often of how easy and enjoyable my life really is RIGHT NOW. Yes, there I said it, my life is indeed easy. At least easy to me. Being away for a few days made me appreciate this very fact. I get to be the Mom to 2 extraordinary young boys. The are delightful, fun, spirited, and always full ofhttp://www.contestformoms.com/2008/02/reminding-myself.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-9214657736911888782Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:29:00 +00002008-02-14T13:43:12.165-05:00downtown Atlanta viewHilton AtlantaThis is my view ( from the 27th floor) for the next 3 days... BTW, Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! Have you entered these fun Valentine's Day contests? You still have time. Our Smart Baby Every Man Jack Valentine's Contest A Mom's Review Valentine's Day Contesthttp://www.contestformoms.com/2008/02/from-above.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-6323675325929115800Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:45:00 +00002008-02-11T09:37:21.468-05:00motherhoodtrips without your kidsOn Wednesday Hot Daddy and I are leaving on a trip to Atlanta without the kids. It may not seem like such a big deal to many of you but it is to us simply because we've never went on a trip without our kids. Our two boys have always traveled with us but this time Hot Daddy has a professional conference to attend, and bringing the kids along is just not a good idea. In other words, having two http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/02/without-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-6851787436481032976Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:45:00 +00002008-02-09T09:55:54.380-05:00This blog has been terribly slow lately and I've been so busy that I haven't had time to fix whatever ails it. I'll try and do that right now. :) In the meantime, why don't you enter 2 Valentine's Day contests we have going over at A Mom's Review and Our Smart Baby. You could win some Every Man Jack products for a special someone. And, if our contests aren't enough feel free to check out all http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/02/something-is-broken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-1320441076195904475Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:47:00 +00002008-02-04T13:11:45.395-05:00motherhood1.) Homeschooling is time consuming. WOW. I'm super busy these days. Basically, I'm non-existent. Maybe you've noticed?? ;) 2.) Hardees will kill you LITERALLY. I'm never eating a Hardees Bacon Cheeseburger Melt ever again. Do you know how much fat and calories are in one of those? DON'T ASK!!! Your better off not knowing. 3.) Youtube.com is the new automatic homeschooler! 4.) Nothing ever http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/02/what-ive-learned-in-past-couple-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-452867850164401572Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:18:00 +00002008-01-30T19:24:42.366-05:00I've spent the last few days stressing out over moving this ever-expanding and changing site (not just the blog) to a new dedicated server. Well, it's a good thing since it means we are growing and making money. ;) I assume that most of you know that ContestForMoms.com is more than just this blog. ContestForMoms.com is also a contest & sweepstakes site exclusively for moms including a free baby http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/01/lets-see-if-this-works.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-4126963390664965270Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:49:00 +00002008-01-28T20:07:30.092-05:00mom hairdoshort hairnew hairstyleWell, really, it's not a big story... just my hair. ;) I was tired of my very long hair so I got this crazy idea to cut it really short. Now I have to figure out how to style it. Haven't done that in a while. I thought mom hair do's were supposed to be easier. Ack! As you can tell I took these photos myself. I tried relying on Hot Daddy but nothing turned out presentable. His picture taking http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/01/big-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-6011630062355539139Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:23:00 +00002008-01-21T19:32:56.129-05:00paintshop video tutorialspaintshop skillsMaybe you've seen this video making rounds on the web or on youtube??? Um, that's ME!!!!! Unfortunately, my husband likes to use me (and our little boys) as his subjects when making paintshop video tutorials and photos. Here is another video tutorial featuring our 3 yr. old. Would you let your husband do this? ;)http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/01/my-husband-likes-to-embarass-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-4524165269765867341Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:36:00 +00002008-01-16T23:06:30.794-05:00homeschoolmotherhoodhomeschooling So I know I've been a little weird (maybe that isn't the right word) here lately and wrote that I was going to use another format, spend less time here, be less personal, yada, yada, etcetera, etc... The thing is I can't commit to anything right now. Initially I thought I could but it's just not going to happen since we are in the midst of some big changes. In addition to working full time http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/01/this-is-whats-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-1414858018610749739Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:17:00 +00002008-01-14T17:49:40.507-05:00If you don't know what Updates Monday is or why it's my first then you didn't read this, An End To The Mommy Blogging. So you may want to read that last post. 1. I hate moon sand. Who invented it and what in the hell were they thinking? This crap gets everywhere. 2. Lost is coming back on in a few weeks. I've been sucked into the theories discussions again. I hate when that happens. 3. http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/01/my-very-first-updates-monday-this-sucks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856775.post-5566402527167550050Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:30:00 +00002008-01-13T12:26:03.055-05:00mom blogWith the new year comes changes and one of my resolutions this year is to get rid of things that are uninspiring, non-productive and/or hinder me in some way. For a while now I have felt very uninspired here at this blog. It is a chore to come up with something to write when I'm completely maxed out in all aspects of my life. The truth is I don't feel like writing at all. I want to experience http://www.contestformoms.com/2008/01/end-tothe-mommy-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (PetiteMommy)