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Sleep is something I'd dream about if I had a chance to dream...

Posted 13th January 2008 by Mandy Nelson - Dandysound, tagged stress, croup, sickness, tires, work suffering

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I'm just bitching here so if you're not in the mood for me to be whiny and a bit lot self pitying then close this page NOW.  Otherwise, feel free to read on and please, please, please smile if your life is great today and remind yourself that it is so.I've not slept a real, true night's sleep since…

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I Need a Vacation From My Children

Posted 4th January 2008 by Mandy Nelson - Dandysound

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Ok, I admit it.  At the risk of sounding like a horrible mom, I need a break from these kids.  Not just a night out while they are with a sitter but several hours, maybe an entire day without someone crying MOOOOMMMMYYYY.  I know, I know, they are both sick.  Double ear infections. …

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An exhausting kick off

Posted 2nd January 2008 by Mandy Nelson - Dandysound

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2008 is starting with a huge wimper in our house as both girls battle some bug "that is going around and will last for a few days."  New Year's Eve plans had to be abandoned and I attempted to go to bed early only to be woken constantly throughout the night by one or both who were sniffling, sneezing,…

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How does this happen?

Posted 17th December 2007 by Mandy Nelson - Dandysound, tagged role model, borrowing money, neighbors

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My neighbor called last night at 9 saying they had an emergency and needed money.  Hubby and I sighed but then went through our wallets and offered it up (no comment on the fact that they KNOW my kids go to bed at 7, that ringing the door bell makes the dog BARK, that I was STANDING in the doorway…

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So Long Neighbor

Posted 12th December 2007 by Mandy Nelson - Dandysound

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Yesterday morning the house suddenly reaked of skunk.  The smell was strongest, and by strongest I mean makes-you-want-to-puke strong, in the basement.  Hubby and I search in vain for Smelly.  Less than a half hour later we find him in the driveway under the car.  Hubby freaks, I…

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