DYK the Rockin' New Year!!! Jan 2009

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DYK the Rockin' New Year!!! Jan 2009
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Wed, 12-31-2008 - 11:40pm

DYK I typed about 4 different titles - all stupid. The one I landed on isn't all that great... but whatever!!


dyk and I had such a BAD day with the kids...and I do mean bad, terrible, horrible, made me want to cry, have an anxiety attack driving down the highway bad....


dyk that I decided even though we're 20 minutes from the New York New Year - it would make me happy to start this?

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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:14pm

DYK Jenny, that situation with your friend is so sad! I think what you wrote to her is great though, and I hope she takes some of it to heart.

DYK T, congrats on the new puppy!!! I can't wait to see pics!

DYK Jamie, I hope you and John have a fun, relaxing day. Massages sound like just what you need right now!

DYK Sheila, I'm sorry you're having a tough time with your daughter. You're a great parent, and I think that rule/chore list will whip her into shape. (I know it would have worked on me!)

DYK Karen, good luck having all those girls over. I think T has the right idea with the valuim!

DYK Dana, yay for running 5 miles!!! I hope your friend decides to join you on the half marathon.

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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:16pm

DYK nice job with your run!


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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:18pm

dyk did 2 things with Nika today: 1) we had to go out and leave her in her crate for a while, so we could see how she would do...(she had a crate at her other house) and 2) get her out for a great walk..

dyk part 1: the crate is made so the dog cannot push it outwards...she pulled it inwards and got out of it. She was in my room, which is where the crate is, and was just sound asleep. Had done no damage whatsoever, no pooped in the room...

dyk part 2; we took her thru a little doggie walk..she was awesome...she met other people and other dogs and was incredibly friendly

dyk so the only thing we really need to work on with her, is potty training. She lived in a barn, so she isn't used to being in a house and having to indicate when she needs out. WE just keep taking her outside and praising her when she 'goes'. I have her with me on leash at all times in the house though, so I can watch for signs of when she needs to go. She's been really good and no accidents..

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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:19pm

DYK I am impressed with everyones day today?


DYK I had a sort of mash up of

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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:23pm

dyk so the only thing we really need to work on with her, is potty training. She lived in a barn, so she isn't used to being in a house and having to indicate when she needs out. WE just keep taking her outside and praising her when she 'goes'. I have her with me on leash at all times in the house though, so I can watch for signs of when she needs to go. She's been really good and no accidents..


DYK Theresa, when we got our female, she didn't know how to "ask" to go out


DYK we got a string of sleigh bells and put on the back door.

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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:28pm

DYK I've had kind of a lazy day too?

DYK my sister and BIL had to work this morning, so my mom and I got the boys up and fed, and just played with them for a few hours. We are all still in our pj's.

DYK now the boys are down for a nap. In a little bit I'll be going with BIL to pick up my sister from work because I want to go to Whole Foods, which is right by her work.

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Registered: 01-31-2007
Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:34pm

dyk I took friday off, so I feel like this is amazing to still have another day off after today!

dyk the bus strike is still on--in it's 4th week--so we are still having a horrible time getting around

dyk this in our newspaper today:

***commuters are being told to brace for the worst traffic congestion since the transit strike began.

Motorists are being warned to expect even worse delays next week now that the holidays are over and everyone returns to work and school***

dyk doesn't that sound lovely...NOT

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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:36pm

DYK I actually worked out yesterday? I never do that when I'm home!

DYK I went to 24 hour fitness with my sister and used a guest pass. We took this class that was pretty good. It incorporated weights with using the step, so it was a full body workout.

DYK it was my sister's first time ever taking a class, so she felt a little uncoordinated at first, but she really liked it. She thought it was really hard, and was soooo tired afterwards. She couldn't believe that I was totally fine.

DYK of course, that felt nice, because she has always been the skinny fit one, so it was nice to feel stronger than her for once. ;)

DYK then I came home and made a really yummy dinner - roasted brussels sprouts (which I bought at pike place), sauteed chard with onions, and some celebration roast. My mom especially loves when I cook for her because she loves vegetables and can eat as much as I do. My dad still has the mentality that veggies are a side dish, so he never eats more than 1/2 cup at one time.

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Registered: 06-29-2005
Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:37pm
DYK good luck with your dinner tonight Karen- I would love to know what was on the menu?

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Sat, 01-03-2009 - 4:38pm

dyk I was thinking of getting some bells..I've heard of people doing that..

dyk guess for now we will have to tie a little decorative bell on the door..I am not near any store that sells sleighbells...and without a car, can't get to one for a while..

dyk I'll let you know how the bell thing works! :)

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