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Hi! Newbie, mind if I join you?
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Wed, 04-06-2005 - 7:52am

I am Wendy, SAHM to Katie (8 1/2) and Molly (5 1/2). I live in Eagle, WI, which is about 40 mins. SW of Milwaukee, WI. I have been a member of the Aug. '99 moms board since Molly was about 8 mos. old. Since they combined our board with July-Dec. '99, it seems to have lost its luster. There are a few of us who post regularly, but it is not the same as it was years ago, where there were so many posts in a day, that you couldn't possibly reply to them all. These days we are lucky if we hit 20-25 post in a day. Makes me sad.

Anyhow, this seems like a lively board, as I have been lurking about, and wondered if I could join you? I'll tell you a little about myself and my family (you'll find I like to "talk" alot, LOL!).

So, I am Wendy and my DH is Mark. We have been married 14 yrs, next month. He is an electrician. I have been a SAHM since Molly was 8 mos. old. I worked part time up until then and I had been with the same company for 12 yrs. I truly enjoy being home with my girls. Katie is in 2nd grade at a very small school. I am the playground monitor there (a paid position!). I go every day for 1 hr, and they pay well, considering it is so part time ($11.32/hr!!). I told dh, at this point it would be silly to quit this job. It pays well, and I have the same hours as my kiddos!! I also do some sewing at home, for a woman who weaves wool rugs. I sew her wool strips together. Simple job, easy pay. So, that is me. My dh and I just built our dream home last year and couldn't be happier. We live in a fabulous subdivision, and have lots of room for our girls to roam (we have 3 acres). The neighbors are wonderful, and I think we are permanent here. Molly, my youngest, is in kindy. She goes to a different school than Katie, just for this year. Katie's school is so small, it starts at 1st grade and goes thru 5th, with one class for each grade. There are ~100 kids in that school. It is an original 1 room schoolhouse, built about 150 yrs. ago. There have been additions, but not many. Mostly the gym, tiny library and 2 extra classrooms, and that was many years ago.

Molly is a Daisy scout, Katie is in Brownies, and we are all very involved with our church. Since we moved out here, we feel like we belong. Considering I moved around alot when I was a kid, I told dh, once we get planted in this home, we are NOT moving. I want the girls to grow up in one spot, and by golly, I think we made the right choice.

So, if you've made it this far, thanks. If you have questions for me, ask. Otherwise, I'm going to start posting replies and joining in. Can't wait!!

Wendy, Katie & Molly

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Wed, 04-06-2005 - 11:34am

Well aren't you the shy one..LOL just kidding!


Welcome to the board Wendy!!! I am sorry to hear about your playgroup board. I have been on this board since May of last year, but before that I first came here when my oldest was first born! These boards sure have changed huh?


This is a great board and we try to keep it going...glad to have another to help it along!


Traci sahm/homeschooling mom of two boys ages seven and three. Married to my wonderful Dh of nine years, living happily in Texas.


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Registered: 02-20-2005
Wed, 04-06-2005 - 6:47pm

Hi Wendy!!! Welcome to the board!!!


We definitely have a blast here, so jump on in!!!


I'm Desiree, married 10 wonderful years to DH Kyle, homeschooling mom to Natalie (5), Hannah (2 on Sunday), and expecting Brayden Kyle in June.


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Wed, 04-06-2005 - 10:49pm
Wendy, hi and welcome to the board! I'm Amber sahm to my two wonderful girls, 3.5yrs and 21mos and we are expecting anew little someone in Nov. My dh and I will be married for 6yrs in Jun and we live in AR. Hope you stick around here with us!
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Thu, 04-07-2005 - 8:26am
Welcome to the board Wendy. Glad you found us and have decided to join. We have a bunch of great ladies on here.
My name is Mel. I am a sahm of 4 years to Andrew (6) and Dalton (1).
Agaian, welcome.

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