tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73824401665896355722024-03-12T18:37:36.326-05:00Momma McDiffettMomma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-14952896535339511692016-02-22T23:00:00.004-06:002016-02-22T23:02:18.672-06:00I am a Runner. I am a Runner. Who would have ever thought it? If you knew me growing up, you would never expect that I like to run...<br />
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I ran the 4 x 200 relay in middle school. We were not necessarily good. I've never been a long distance runner either. However, in early 2013, I started a <a href="http://www.c25k.com/" target="_blank">couch to 5K program </a>and I was hooked. Embarrassingly, after I had been running for over a year, I decided to get fit for some running shoes at the <a href="http://manhattanrunningco.com/" target="_blank">Manhattan Running company</a>. I had been running in $40 Nikes from Pennys! Yikes! That just proves that I'm cheap and that running and working out like that was not what I had typically done up to that point!<br />
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One of my favorite moments was when I was shopping for shoes, I told the lady in the store that I am kinda running on a regular basis. I'm not necessarily a runner but I do run about betweeen 1-3 miles about 3 times a week. She looked at me and said, "Honey, you are a runner. If you run that much a week, you are a runner." That moment really blew me away. I am a runner. I am a runner!<br />
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Since that moment, I've since ran several more 5Ks. I've ran in every city I have traveled. Running outside in a new and different city is such an awesome experience... a little frightening sometimes, but awesome. Currently, I'm training for a half marathon. Crazy. Today was my longest run... 7 miles... I ran for over an hour! I was super proud of myself! I walked in the door and told JM - I made it! :) He was proud but not quite as excited as me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right before I started off on my run tonight. Isn't my KSU headband cute? </td></tr>
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One thing that makes the running bearable is my playlist. I have the iTunes app on my phone and it is the best money spent each month. I've decided to share my prized playlist below. And btw - JM listens to country when he runs - who does that?!?<br />
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I run this playlist on Shuffle<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg59q4puhmg" target="_blank">Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne</a></li>
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<li>I'm not a huge Avril Lavigne fan, but this is a quick, fun song. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUUMxS-UQks" target="_blank">I Like That - Richard Vission & Static Revenger feat. Luciana</a> </li>
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<li>Hum... I actually don't love this song either. But - I think So You Think You Can Dance did a routine to this a few seasons ago. It keeps me going. Nevermind. I just <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA_pLECBQ6k" target="_blank">YouTubed </a>the dance and its clearly not the same song!</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt8VYOfr8To" target="_blank">Work B**ch - Britney Spears</a></li>
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<li>This song always seems to pop up when I'm wanting to slow down or quit. But Britney telling me I have to work to get there... apparently that works. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt8VYOfr8To" target="_blank">Titanium - David Guetta feat. Sia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CevxZvSJLk8" target="_blank">Roar - Katy Perry</a></li>
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<li>I don't love Katy Perry. It's a good run. Added bonus... David loves this song so I run through it thinking of him singing to it! </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL9nWJrzVeg" target="_blank">Fireball - Pitball</a></li>
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<li>Oh man. I love this song. It makes me want to Salsa. And I may have dancing arms a bit when in comes on. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRhEcKHU5LY" target="_blank">Lose Yourself - Eminem</a></li>
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<li>I have a secret. Eminem is one of my guilty pleasures. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j7huh5Egew" target="_blank">Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes</a></li>
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<li>This makes me think of my Jodi who I taught in dance.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcYWCe1cIg8" target="_blank">Stand Up (For the Champions) - Right Said Fred</a></li>
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<li>So many things to say about this song. I love the 2003 K-State Football video to this song. It is awesome. I can't find it on YouTube... what's up with that? When I added this song to my playlist I couldn't believe Right Said Fred sings it...Doesn't he sing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ2w94WALoU" target="_blank">I'm Too Sexy</a>? </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO_3Qgib6RQ" target="_blank">WTF (Where They From) - Missy Elliott</a></li>
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<li>My Missy. Love me some Missy Elliott. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0" target="_blank">Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars</a></li>
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<li>I want to see Bruno Mars in concert. I hear he puts on a great show!</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrbM1l_BoI" target="_blank">Wake Me Up - Avicii</a></li>
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<li>A little slow... a balance song. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfGMj10wOzg" target="_blank">Come Get It Bae - Pharrell Williams</a></li>
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<li>This is another one of those "kick in the butt songs." It also used to be my ringtone. :)</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TsVjvEkc4s" target="_blank">Good for You - Selena Gomez</a></li>
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<li>I like this song. My friend doesn't like this song because it paints a picture of making yourself look good specifically for a guy. I totally get what she's saying. When this song comes on I always feel a little guilty. I tell myself... looking good for me, looking good for me. :) </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TsVjvEkc4s" target="_blank">Love You Like a Love Song - Selena Gomez</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h30Bx4Klxg" target="_blank">Same Old Love - Selena Gomez</a></li>
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<li>Have you caught on that I love Selena Gomez. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMCFaph5QTo" target="_blank">Glam - Christina Aguilera</a></li>
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<li>And my girl Christina. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vE5ewvxdfo" target="_blank">Wild Wild West - Escape Club</a></li>
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<li>Much better than the other <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obyzLBYDwk8" target="_blank">Wild Wild West</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbtPXFlZlHg" target="_blank">Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo</a></li>
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<li>Want to see him in concert! NOW! </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiP14ED28CA" target="_blank">Wiggle - Jason Derulo feat. Snoop Dawg</a></li>
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<li>This song wants me to run of my big fat butt. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClUOdS5Zyw" target="_blank">Want to Want Me - Jason Derulo</a></li>
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<li>Have you seen the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5tgOwQee2o" target="_blank">Jason Derulo and Luke Bryan</a> sing off of this? HOT!</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDc_5zpBj7s" target="_blank">Lips Are Movin - Meghan Trainor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkCyfBibIbI" target="_blank">Better When I'm Dancing - Meghan Trainor</a></li>
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<li>Probably my favorite song of 2015. LOVE! It's everything better when you are dancing? I may have some dancing arms during this one as well. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWaRiD5ym74" target="_blank">Cake by the Ocean - DNCE</a></li>
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<li>This is my Dilly's favorite song. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwBjhBL9G6U" target="_blank">Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) - Us3</a></li>
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<li>I swear this was a opening number song from when I was younger. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKyY8zfjBMQ" target="_blank">Remind Me Who I Am - Jason Gray</a></li>
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<li>I love an eclectic range on music. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m48GqaOz90" target="_blank">Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNSgSzhBfM" target="_blank">Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis</a></li>
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<li>Another kick in the butt song. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm28EEeyLek" target="_blank">Work It - Missy Elliott</a></li>
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You are welcome. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marital bliss.We took off last Friday and had a great jog on the Konza Trail in MHK. It was a fun time together. </td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338790347291205224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-11113601501416228822016-02-09T20:43:00.001-06:002016-02-09T20:43:27.405-06:00Barefoot - Elin HildenbrandI've read several books this year already. I'm going to have to write about all of them at some point... but today is for Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand.<br />
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Barefoot was at the top of the bestseller list for quite some while. My expert opinion? It was okay. It had good character development and I was interested. It just didn't keep me wanting to read it. I love a book that sticks with you for days/weeks. A book that makes me question other things in life or at least jumps out at me in random times of the day. This book just didn't do that for me.<br />
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I laughed and cried at the appropriate moments and liked it just fine. But it was just that... a just fine book. I enjoy a good Sunday afternoon read, this book almost made that mark. The book was enjoyable, just drug out a bit too long to be considered that coveted "Sunday afternoon read" title.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I didn't do a great job in "selling" this book. But if you are interested... Amazon has it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Novel-Elin-Hilderbrand/dp/0316051950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455072192&sr=8-1&keywords=barefoot+elin" target="_blank">here</a>. I vote getting it from the library. :) </td></tr>
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AMAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338790347291205224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-80975404171836638342016-02-03T22:21:00.000-06:002016-02-03T22:21:16.592-06:00What I Learn From TimehopWho doesn't love Timehop? I first signed up for Timehop thinking it would be a fun way to reminisce and watch the boys grow. I knew I would have some sad moments remembering when the boys were little and would get some smiles from memories with friends throughout the years. What I've been surprised by is what I've learned about what I didn't see when it was happening.<br />
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I have close friends. I've always been a good friend and have been friendly with those around me. Because of that, I've felt like I have many friends and a few close friends. When I look back on my years in college, it's a blur. My time was spent working, dancing (both teaching and on Classy Cats), and going to school. Boys were a big part of my time too. But when I look back, relationships are not at the front of my memory.<br />
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Timehop tells a different story. Every day I'm surprised at the moments I forgot. The moments of friendship, quick stories and general hanging out that meant so much at the time. It still means a lot now. While some of my "remember whens" are with friends I've lost touch with, it makes me feel a connection to them, and that time, all again. Its like opening a present that generates a smile, feels a little sad/wistful and hold a whole lot of blessings.<br />
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<b>My Timehop from 02.03.2016. </b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dillon the Villain - in front of the fireplace... who can resist a freshly bathed baby?!? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sweetest hug I've ever encountered. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This must be the Day of the Dillon. What a precious little guy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I still concur. Age 23 was pretty damn awesome. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave still picks his nose... and wears Dillon's pants. They fit a little better now!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gold Fork was Houlihans when I was in college. Does anyone remember $5 Long Islands on Fridays... OMG!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nichole shows up on my Timehop on the regular. I miss her. A true friend who would stick up for you... and tell you when you had salad in your teeth! Honesty is such a great quality.<br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">I wonder what my daily time capsule will bring me tomorrow? </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338790347291205224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-68478408950560121712016-01-28T21:21:00.000-06:002016-01-28T21:21:10.953-06:00Finding Joy in Everyday LifeLife is not always butterflies and roses. Regular life is not trips or vacations, fun and exciting days or meals out on the town and days filled of the whole family getting along. Life is difficult and messy and not always full of pleasant things.<br />
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However, each day has a bright spot. Even in the most mundane or bleak day, there is a what my mom would call a "God Wink" that shows He's there with you.<br />
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Yesterday was a long day for me. It wasn't a bad day... it was just a day. I ran late, I dealt with issues at work... I got grumpy with my kids. But when I was pulling into town after working an extended day (and not making my necessary decompressing run), JM called me up and told me we had a new neighbor... our neighbors got a new Yellow Lab! It was definitely the bright spot in my whole day, and my "Joy" in the regular.<br />
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Tonight - I read one of my favorite books, "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" with David. I snuggled him for an extra 5 minutes then ran upstairs to read, "Horton Hears a Who" and snuggle with my Dillon. Best. Part. Of. My. Day.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338790347291205224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-52573296057728272802016-01-27T21:47:00.001-06:002016-01-27T21:47:44.168-06:00Book Review - More of the sameI love to read. Since my last book post, I've joined a book club. The ladies are awesome. It's a diverse group of ages, backgrounds and careers - with a very important tie... we love to read. My book club has helped me branch out into new books that I wouldn't have normally picked.<br />
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However, when in a book drought, I always lean back into my favorite author. Nora Roberts was one of my first "adult reads" and she has always been there with an easy read that takes me to another land. One thing I love about NR, she has a ton of books that have a magical, futuristic or a little "out there" twist to them. I enjoy the romantic story line with a little extra pizzazz built in.<br />
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Enter my latest NR read... and book one of 2016!<br />
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Stars of Fortune was great! I read it quickly and enjoyed it quite a bit. The book follows along a typical NR trilogy story line. Six people randomly find each other and form a group to fight whatever dark forces are that threaten them/society. Book one - the first couple hooks up (and so on and so forth). While it may be boring to follow such a predictable story line, NR changes it up each book with the magical. In this book we have a witch (or magician), mermaid, transporter, lycan, etc. Together they fight the evil Goddess that wants to take over the world and have eternal youth.<br />
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A quick, easy and enjoyable read - I always will pick up a NR book for lazy weekend at home.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338790347291205224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-38766464909931161602016-01-09T20:31:00.003-06:002016-01-09T20:31:50.212-06:00Back in ActionI miss my blog. I miss the random diary entries that I feel compelled to share my opinion and our every days going-ons. Life changes and different things take priority. 2015 was not a year that I focused on me and what I need to be a great Amanda. I was a good mom, employee, wife, and daughter, not necessarily in that order, but I wasn't the best "me".<br />
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As you may know, I get a lot of passion in having a goal and working towards it or at least having an overarching narrative for what I want my life to be. I think this blog helps me be accountable to that goal or narrative.<br />
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So without futher ado.... I'm back. And here are a few things that have been happening over the past few months.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had Christmas for my side of the family at our house. It was a wonderful day of yummy food (JM smoked a turkey!) games and hanging out with family. It really made my whole Christmas season to have everyone to our house to celebrate the holiday. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I snuggled my Dilly by the fire. He seems to have me wrapped around his little finger. I mean - who could resist those eyes!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JM and I had season tickets to the K-State Football games again this year. And...we bought two more so we could bring our rowdy boys along. This game was pretty cold so the boys got to stay home. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took my Dave on a Mommy/Son date. We dressed nice, ate at a Japanese Steakhouse and went to a movie. It was an awesome Sunday date and I can't wait to take him out again. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got to be a Classy Cat again! And guess what? I still knew ALL the dances. Oh how I miss those days! It was great fun to dance with all the "old timers" and watch the band receive the <a href="https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/dec14/sudler121914.html">Stutler Award</a>. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boys fooled around at Christmas. :)<br /><br /></td></tr>
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I'll be back soon with more words, diary entries and opinions. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338790347291205224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-70795204106592396182014-05-21T22:18:00.000-05:002014-05-21T22:18:04.318-05:00Twiddling my Thumbs Every time I start a blog post I think it should start...<br />
"So it's been awhile since I've posted" or "I've decided to come out from under the rock that I like to hide."<br />
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I do, however, have a great reason (this time) as to why I've been absent from this online journal I call my blog... I have been studying for the last 4 months for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification exam. I took the test on Tuesday and PASSED! I was so relieved, excited, and proud that all my hard work paid off! The passing grade was preliminary, I should get my official results in the mail within 2-4 weeks. The exam was not what I was expecting, so it should be interesting to see what my actual score for the exam was.<br />
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But now... I'm twiddling my thumbs. When I would normally have a book or flash cards out to study, I'm wandering around the house trying to figure out my next project. So... I'm gong to start working on my 2014 goals.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The picture I sent to my parents, Jeremy and a few friends to let them know I passed. :)<br /><br /><br /><div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
A couple of years ago, I worked on monthly goals that were all directed towards yearly goals. (In the HR performance planning world we would call these short term objectives and long term goals... obviously my mind is still stuck in my books.)</div>
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Without further ado... My May Goals</div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Read one book and write a review on it</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Have a garage sale - aka - get rid of our junk/clean the house/ORGANIZE!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Dave also had a big day on Tuesday... I should not let his graduation from preschool be diminished by my test taking... I didn't get any pictures on my phone, but did snap a picture of his "When I Grow Up" picture made with Aunt Boo, the preschool teacher. </span></div>
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Dave's "When I Grow Up" dreams were: </div>
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"I want to work at the new McDonald's in Topeka. I will probably make $101.00"</div>
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"I will be 70... that comes after 69. That is when I want to go to space, too." </div>
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Yes - my son aspires to work at McDonald's then go to space. First, they must reinstate the space program. :)</div>
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And just a few more pictures...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boys love their Papa Sam. We are so lucky they have awesome grandparents (on each side) that love them and are genuinely interested in all that they do. </td></tr>
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<br />Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-47136822119371628082014-02-26T00:20:00.001-06:002014-02-26T00:20:38.911-06:00Stitch Fix Review #1 It happened. I took the plunge. I have been eyeing Stitch Fix for a while now and finally decided to sign up! It took about a month to get my first fix, but, it came in the mail yesterday!!!<br />
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If you don't know what Stitch Fix is, basically it is an online personal shopper/stylist. You fill out a brief survey with your measurements, sizing and answer style questions and then they send you clothes that meet your profile. Actually, it's as simple as that! I also took the tips from other blogs that I had read, prior to taking the "plunge", and referenced a Pinterest page that had my style preferences on it. Or at least, what I want my style to be. If you are interested in trying Stitch Fix, you can use my referral link https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3113982 to get to the website and you can sign up!<br />
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And here are my fixes!<br />
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First of all... I am not a selfie taker. This is my first selfie in the mirror try. So I apologize. Next time, I'll wash the rug in the bathroom and maybe make the bed. :) </div>
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These pants fit awesome. I LOVE the way they feel and fit. Super stretchy and I think I'd wear them all the time. There are two negatives though... 1. The color. These are a great blush color. I actually like the color, except it almost looks like I'm not wearing pants! 2. The color/tightness. Because these are a bit lighter in color they show EVERYTHING on the backs of my legs. I tried to take a picture of the back so you could see how it hugs my legs. Gross, but I think I could see a bit of hail damage through these pants. :)</div>
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<b>STATUS - Returning</b></div>
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I love this shirt! Great material and hangs really well. Interestingly, this is the LAST item I thought I would keep from first glance. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With jeans. Would be great for a date night, if we get one of those soon. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the detail on the sleeves. I tried to get a good picture of the sleeves because they are so cute!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My stylist/the style card that came with the shirt indicated to wear it with a skirt (it had an emerald one) so I tried it with this orangy/pink one. It actually looks better in the picture than it does on. The skirt has a texture to it and I'm not sure I like it with the shirt. </td></tr>
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I am on the fence with this one. I really like the fit, color and material. The stripes on the arms are black and the stripes on the body of the sweater are blue, which makes it SUPER coordinatable. However, I don't know that it will wash well - and I am not the greatest at clothing maintenance in the first place. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black skinny pants, long necklace and flats. This would be perfect for a day at the zoo with the boys or runny errands/shopping. </td></tr>
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<b>STATUS - Ho Hum... what to do? </b></div>
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I love the print in this skirt. It's navy blue with birds on it. But, I don't love the way it fits me. My butt looks big. Honestly, I'm not sure if it's the material or the cut but I'm not feeling it. Five points if you can find my personal stylist (Dillon-the-Villain) sitting on the counter watching me. :) </div>
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I may need a second opinion on this one. I do plan on taking it to work and having my friend Lyndse give me her two cents before making a final decision. </div>
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<b>STATUS - Leaning towards NO.</b></div>
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These are Kate Spade earrings but are very similar to the ones that were in my fix. These earrings can be found <a href="http://couture.zappos.com/kate-spade-new-york-locked-in-bow-stud-cream" target="_blank">here </a>and are $39. </div>
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These earrings are actually quite a bit out of my comfort zone but I really like them. I've been wanting to stretch a little out of my comfort zone, especially in the jewelry arena and I think this is a great first step. </div>
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<b>STATUS - Keeping</b></div>
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So there you go... my first stitch fix. A few things I didn't mention above... When you receive your fix, they also send styling cards that give you several ideas for how to mix and match your fixes with what you already have. This is AWESOME for me because I struggle with pairing with new things or thinking "outside of the box." Also, you get to give feedback when you check out with your purchases. So the fixes are supposed to get better each time. Woo hoo!</div>
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Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-54610352772406692992014-02-25T22:13:00.000-06:002014-02-25T22:13:59.751-06:00Dark Witch: Book One of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy As I've mentioned, I LOVE to read. My mom has pictures of me as a young girl sitting on the floor of my room with a bag of potato chips (my other true love in life) and a book. I would just sit and read for HOURS if I could. A good friend's mom was posting on Facebook earlier this year about her goal to read so many books in a week. I seriously think she was wanting to read seven books in seven days. That led me to one of my resolutions/goals for this year. READ 52 BOOKS IN 2014!<br />
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<b>Dark Witch: Book One of The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy by Nora Roberts</b></div>
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I'm a big fan of Nora Roberts. She writes a wide variety of books within the romance genre. She writes a "warm fuzzy" quartet of "The Bride Quartet", some graphic/creepy novels, like "Montana Sky" and even a futuristic/murder mystery series by a psyeudomen, J.D. Robb. I absolutely love the J.D. Robb books and usually read the newest book within a month or so of when it is released. </div>
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If you liked the Twilight books, Nora Roberts writes a series that I find very similar in the fact that I believe there are vampires, warlocks, etc., and still a great love story. It is called "The Circle Triology." The "Dark Witch" is the first of a triology and somewhat reminded me of "The Circle Triology". It is similar to all of Nora Robert's books in that there is a family type of setting, some drama, and a love story. In this book, the drama encompasses the fact that the main character is a witch, a good one, and is just finding herself. She moves to Ireland to find more about her roots and finds her two cousins, who are also witches. The three of them, and three of their friends, conspire and take on a evil witch who wants to steal their power.<br />
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On the way home one day shortly before the end of the year, I was feeling quite upset. If you asked me now, I couldn't tell you what I was upset about, but at the time... it seemed BIG. Maybe it was something that happened at work, or Jeremy and I were in an argument, who knows? That unhappy drive home from work led me to exactly what my focus is for 2014.... I'm sure there is a direct quote out there in the universe that says this much more eloquently than me but all I could think was, "No one can create your happiness, it comes from within." That thought lead me straight to my 2014 Resolutions, that were set completely around what makes my smile bigger. </div>
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<li>Last year, I made a resolution to become a healthier me. I started running. It was awful. Not pretty at all. Surprisingly though, I liked it. I felt better about myself and even lost some weight. It's hard to find time to run though. So I'm making a pointed effort to run (jog) every week and log 10 miles. *Note - It's 02.25.14 and I have not yet made it to 10 miles in one week yet. Fail. :(</li>
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Honestly, the resolutions I set for this year have had me feeling a little selfish. The first two are things that actually may take me away from my family... I have a problem reading when the boys are up and nap times don't take very long anymore! And Jeremy is awesome and lets me take a run at night when we get home from work (I'll do this after the boys are in bed when it's light out in the spring/summer). But, that is just less time with the boys on an already short night. The last two resolutions are for our whole family. I don't feel selfish about those, at all. Such the life of a mom. Running and reading are not selfish things at all, but man is it hard to recognize that doing stuff for "me" is just as important as doing things for everyone else too. </div>
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Enter trip to Kansas City to the Royals game a few weekends ago. All I wanted was a nice picture of the two of us but the hubby was purposely being uncooperative. What I got is below... Warning - this is not pretty.</div>
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Dave turned four two weeks after my Dillon turned two. It's so fun to watch him grow up, but yet painful to realize how fast time is flying by. For Dave's birthday party, we just did a low key cake and ice cream at our house. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All David wanted for his birthday was a Mario cake. Mommy delivered... after crafting this amazing (ha) beauty into the wee hours of the morning. However, I will say that I used a marshmallow fondant recipe that I found <a href="http://candy.about.com/od/fondantcandyrecipes/r/mm_fondant.htm" target="_blank">here </a>and it tasted pretty darn good and was easy to manipulate. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After Dave blew out the candles I asked him what he wished for... "I don't know!" he replied. :) - Photo taken by Papa Sam</td></tr>
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We saw Monster's University. It was good, not as good as Monster's Inc, but David was pretty good throughout the whole thing. I think if there wasn't 30 minutes of previews prior to the movie, he would have made it through the whole thing without any attention issues. </div>
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<br />Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-57668246452889086152013-06-24T22:59:00.002-05:002013-06-24T23:04:18.551-05:00Just Like His MommaWhen it comes to Dave, the apple does not fall far from the tree. And when I reference the tree... the tree is me. <br />
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Dave can be a handful and certainly isn't a replica of his mother when he's acting up (then he's just like his dad!) but sometimes I look at him and think, oh no... you have a lot of your momma in you. <br />
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Case in point would be Dave's preschool graduation. The kid sang. Loud as could be. He did the dances and pretty much put on a good show. Made his momma proud. <br />
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Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-72697699872973880592013-06-18T21:36:00.001-05:002013-06-18T21:37:49.201-05:00High/Low<h2>
"Mommy? What was the best part of your day?" "And what was the not so good part?" </h2>
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Dave, Dill and I (and sometimes daddy) have started to play a game that we used to play on Classy Cats. Basically, a few times a month we would all sit in a circle and tell what the highs/lows of our lives were currently. I loved this because while we were all important to each other, we didn't always have the time to touch base with each person to provide support and share in the joys of each other's lives. Of course, you always had your best friends on the team who knew your daily trials and tribulations, but this exercise gave those other friends, that you still cared about but weren't as close with the chance to catch up as well... <br />
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I'm hoping that this daily ritual will give the boys and I the foundation to be able to share both the big and little joys and worries of each day. And in all honesty, it gives me a chance to reflect on what really matters in life. <br />
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So far Dillon's highs and his lows have been "NO!" which is his favorite word. I don't think he's enjoying the game yet. Dave's have been a little more inventive... "Eating Watermelon" "Playing in the big pool and Journey and Jeremiah's" and "Going to the Park" have been some of his highs. And most of the time he says, "I didn't have a sad part of the day." Which proves he's mostly a happy boy! :) Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-1235620616819134642013-06-17T22:34:00.000-05:002013-06-17T22:35:08.366-05:00Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been pretty much non-existent on the blog for the last 6 months and I'm quite sad that I have not been updating everything that has been going on in our lives! There is a ton of changes that have been going on in the McDiffett household. I'll fill everyone in on all of that, but most importantly, we had a big birthday in our house in the last week... <br />
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Dillon Turned TWO!!!</h3>
Dillon's birthday was a pretty normal day. They went to the babysitter's and had snacks and we just had the dinner of Dillon's choice that night. He wanted spaghetti, so I whipped up some spaghetti when we got home. However, the poor kiddos got jipped because we only had half of what we needed for spaghetti noodles and had to use broken up lasagna noodles for the rest! <br />
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Thankfully, he didn't mind and we had a great rest of the night snuggling. <br />
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After Cake, Dillon got to open presents. However, I think the other kiddos were more excited about opening them that he was! One of his favorite gifts was a bubble machine. So cool!<br />
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It blows me away how fast time goes. I had a hard time with Dilly's b-day because when David turned two, I had already had Dillon. It is crazy to me that Dillon has now reached the age Dave was when he was born! I always think of the Kenny Chesney song, "Don't Blink" when I think of how fast times passes. And it's so easy to sit back and watch it go on past or to get wrapped up in the many daily things that don't matter. What truly matters are those special moments that don't necessarily always seem so important. Those sweet moments like when you husband reaches over to hold your hand when driving down the road (ha ha... I think I'm dreaming) or you realize that your boys are wrestling in the living room like boys are meant to do... and the younger one is holding his own against the older! I know I've said it before, but our house can be a bit of a circus sometimes, but I always need to remember to cherish that three ring circus. Someday that circus is going to slow down and eventually end, and I'll be wishing to have it back!<br />
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Day three of my Disney trip with Leilani started off with a pre-opening tour at Epcot. This tour was not on foot but done by SEGWAY! Think... Paul Blart Mall Cop. </div>
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The Segway tour was fun. We learned quite a bit about the park and riding a segway was actually pretty fun. Driving on a downward slope was a little hairy at times... and it certainly was even more frightening thinking you would run into another park goer once it opened! </div>
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If you don't know much about Epcot at Disney World, it is very different from the other parks. Half of Epcot is the "World Showcase" and the other half is "Tomorrowland." I won't get into the vision of Walt Disney, but it is pretty interesting what his vision was for what is now Epcot. </div>
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After our Segway tour, we rode the "Soarin" ride, which is an aerial ride that takes you through the different areas of California. In hindsight, this ride was probably one of my favorites that we rode the whole time we were at Disney. It was very cool and wasn't roller-coaster-ish which still being exhilarating. </div>
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Next we rode the "Mission: Space" ride and I did not like it. This was a simulator and you could pick two levels at which you'd like to ride. I chose the "tougher, more manly version" and wimped out royally. Pretty much thought I was gonna puke for about 30 minutes. Quite embarrassing. Leilani was a good sport but I'm sure she was thinking... <i>I warned you Amanda</i>... </div>
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A very cool part of our trip was that it was during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We got a passport book that had foods from different countries and tried out many of them. Fortunately and unfortunately we had a dinner reservation at the French restaurant in France at Epcot. It was good but we had to cut our Food and Wine tour snacks early. It was quite yummy. I would recommend this event for adults and I guess adventurous kiddos. I believe they have it every fall and it really was a blast. However, because it does have wine and other beverages, I believe there might be an unusually high amount of tipsy and intoxicated individuals as the night draws nearer! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took this picture when we were in Germany at Epcot. Germany was modeled after the German city of Rothenburg , Germany. I thought it was pretty awesome because I have been to the actual city of Rothenburg in Germany when I was in middle school. My dad and I visited two of my very favorite people in the world, my cousin Doug and his wife Marybeth, who were living in Germany and we took a weekend trip to this amazing city. See this <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothenburg_ob_der_Tauber" target="_blank">wikipedia link</a> on information on Rothenburg. </td></tr>
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We had dinner at Chefs de France. Remy from the movie Ratatouille joined us for dinner. :) Dinner was quite yummy and I had French Onion soup for the first time ever. It was good but a little too oniony for my tastes. Leilani, however, had a seafood soup and it was excellent!</div>
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I guess I thought since we were in Florida that it would be warm and I wouldn't need to worry about sweatshirts or anything long sleeved. Wrong. Leilani and I spent some time in the gift shop trying to find something to buy since we were both FREEZING in the evening. I wish I would have bough a sweatshirt the first day... it was considerably more chilly than I had expected!<br />
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Another random story of the trip... as we were heading from the countries back to the "other side" as I like to think of it, we ran into Alice from Alice in Wonderland. After a quick photo op, we headed on our merry way. We then ran into a very intoxicated woman who had been partaking in the Food and Wine Festival and the "bar" in one of the countries. I say "bar" lightly, because obviously at Disney, it is not the intent to go to a bar and get intoxicated. The lady informed us of much trivia about Epcot and proceeded to entice us to go to the bar itself. In Aggieville or another bar district, this might not have been that weird, but at Disney, it just seemed a bit out of place.<br />
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The evening show at Epcot was good, as they all are. It was cool because it was over the lake and was more of a laser type program. Music plays all around you out of speakers that are hidden everywhere in bushes, trees, etc. Epcot was not my favorite show... what can really beat Cinderella's castle?... but very cool anyway. </div>
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This might surprise Leilani, but I think my favorite part of the entire day was the O'Canada presentation in Canada. Canada is seriously a beautiful country, that I genuinely want to visit as soon as possible, and the presentation given in the video really highlights the country. Maybe it was also because I was dead-tired and it was a relaxing show... but who knows!?! I do know that I would like to take in every video and show the different countries have to offer in Epcot. Apparently I'm nerdy like that and I want to learn on vacation. :) </div>
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Our second day of Disney Adventures had us getting to the park before it opened so we could have breakfast with Mickey, Donald, Daisy and Goofy at the Tusker House Restaurant in Animal Kingdom. It was served buffet style and was very good. I don't know much about character meals, but this one was great! We were able to see and get pictures with all of the characters. The characters did a little parade around the restaurant and some little kiddos marched behind them. It was very cool. FYI - we did have a reservation for this... I believe you have to have one for any character meals or certainly the ones that are more popular. </div>
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The Kilimanjaro Safari was pretty cool. Traveling by animals on an open-aired bus was awesome. I love going to the zoo and watching the animals and thought this was the closest I have gotten to some of these animals. The really awesome thing is, they are not in fences or any sort of cage. The creators of the park really did a great job and all the "fences" are natural barriers. You don't even notice. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Random Fact: One of my favorite songs from a Disney movie is, "Never Smile at a Crocodile" from Peter Pan. However, I'm not 100% sure if these are alligators or crocodiles.<br /></td></tr>
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After the Safari we hit several of the other sights. We rode Expedition Everest, saw other animals, rode the DINOSAUR ride and Wildlife Express Train. They also had a fun kid friendly area that reminded me of a carnival. We rode the Primeval Whirl which was a fun ride that even younger kids could do. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Must have been loving this ride. However, the girl in front of Leilani might be loving it more! :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were trails in the park that you think you'll just be taking a leisurely stroll then run into some animal exhibits. We saw this bat colony and interestingly, these two bats are completely going at "it". Leilani and I were thinking, "oh my" and then we got to talking to the Disney staff person working there. Apparently this was a penal bat colony and they didn't know what was sending the bats into try to mate with each other. Needless to say, Leilani and I got a good chuckle out of what seemed to be a very "unDisney" experience. :) </td></tr>
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Probably my favorite part about all of Disney, not just Animal Kingdom, were the shows. Animal Kingdom's shows were amazing. Out of all the parks, Animal Kingdom was definitely the most "artsy" and you could certainly tell by the shows. </div>
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I absolutely loved the Finding Nemo musical. It was all done with puppets and I think I was in awe the whole time. Finding Nemo is one of my favorite movies and the musical version was pretty darn cool. </div>
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Going to Disney with someone who is an "expert" makes for an even better experience. Leilani knew that there was a street performer to be in the area we were around and you'd never guess what it was... </div>
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More of Leilani's expert knowledge introduced me to Hidden Mickeys. Apparently, there are hidden Mickey Mouses and other Disney references everywhere at Disney. They have books on these that you can buy before your trip. I think when take the boys this would be an awesome way to experience the park. It's much like a scavenger hunt and we would all enjoy it!</div>
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Also inside the Tree of Life was the "It's Tough to be a Bug" show that was pretty funny and was a nice break from walking around!</div>
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I mean... how BEAUTIFUL is this? Even looking at this picture now makes me smile and my heart happy. The Christmas decorations at Magic Kingdom were unparalleled by anything I've seen. Just absolutely amazing. </div>
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We found a perfect spot to watch the fireworks and grabbed a quick dinner from the store next to where we were sitting. The best part? We bought cotton candy to eat while watching the show. Leilani and I were not worried about overindulging. :)<br />
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Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-80440330446223999032013-01-26T13:51:00.000-06:002013-01-26T16:06:02.304-06:00Disney Adventures - Part OneIt's crazy to me that it has been almost 3 months since my trip to Disney World with Leilani. We had the most wonderful trip and I'm a tad annoyed with myself that I've taken so long to post about it. Please beware as I plan to add tons of pictures to this post... most of them were taken by Leilani but a few by myself as well. <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">I would really like to post not only what we did each day but some of the tips that Leilani had up her sleeve while we were there... If I have not mentioned before she is a little Disney crazy and has been many times before AND works for a travel company that specializes in Disney travel... So here goes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Leilani actually traveled a few days before me. Therefore, I headed out on Sunday by myself. I should mention that I'm "that person" who makes friends on the plane and likely ensures the person sitting next to me wish he choose another seat! However, I think I may have been a bit nervous about traveling by myself and was more concerned with getting there than making friends!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span>
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I did make friends with the man sitting next to me on the plane. He was really nice and very interesting. From Kansas City but works in engineering/construction for large buildings and arenas. Nice guy, even shared some cheese and crackers his wife packed for him. :) <br />
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Met Leilani at the hotel then we headed to Downtown Disney for dinner. With our tickets we got the dining plan which was awesome. They go on special sales at times so if you are heading to Disney, it's worth looking into. I believe we had the plan that you got 1 quick service meal, 1 sit down meal and 1 snack a day and it was definitely enough food for the two of us.<br />
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We stayed out way too late on Sunday night just roaming around Downtown Disney and were up bright and early the next day to get into Hollywood Studios.<br />
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The first thing we did when we got into the park was to go straight to the Toy Story Mania. Seriously probably the most fun ride of all of Disney. On the ride, you aim and shoot at different targets throughout about 4-5 minutes. It kind of reminds me of a "souped up" version of this shooting game they have at Silver Dollar City. It was a total blast! </div>
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We rode the "Hollywood Tower of Terror" both in the morning and at night when the park was all lit up.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Hollywood Tower at Night... One of my favorite pictures that Leilani took<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Jedi's in training. I can't wait to take the boys to Disney and let them learn how to fight with light sabers with the Jedi's<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">We walked around for a while and saw an the umbrella from "Singing in the Rain." It's supposed to have a water feature that shoots on you when you step under it, but it wasn't working when we were there :(<br />
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We met Mike and Sully from "Monster's Inc." For some reason Sully took a liking to me and kept acting bashful. It was kinda cute but then got a little weird. This is one of Dave's favorite movies. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, Leilani and I took the opportunity of being at Disney to wear Princess Crowns. There is something about being greeted every morning, "Why good morning, Princesses" or "Your majesty." A girl could get used to that...<br />
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One of the best shows we saw when we were at Disney was the Beauty and the Beast show. I love Beauty and the Beast. I think it was the first movie I had ever seen in the movie theater. The show was wonderful and included dancing and singing, much like a Broadway production. </div>
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"The Little Mermaid" is my favorite Disney movie of all time. It has wonderful songs and I just have always loved Ariel and Eric and Scully and Flounder. We saw the Little Mermaid show they have at Hollywood Studios. It was just as I had always remembered. And just as good. </div>
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We did almost everything you could possibly do at the park. We also went to the Art of Animation, Star Tours, the Muppet's 3D and saw street performers and just enjoyed ourselves. We ended the night seeing "Fantasmic" the nighttime lights show that was just amazing!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">I mentioned I would post some of the tips from the week. I'm not sure that we had any particular things we did that day that would be tips. However, our parade spot was perfect - you'd have to ask Leilani where we sat. Our lunch was awesome (we ate at the Sci-Fi Drive In). For dinner, we actually just grabbed food at the Fantasmic show, which actually worked really well as we were going to be sitting there waiting for the show to start anyway. I think we split nachos and a hot dog? While not a gourmet meal it helped us to see everything we wanted, but I also think we might have walked MILES that day. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">I'll try to post Part Two of my Disney Adventures this weekend. I still have a lot of pictures to upload! </span>Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-56417349477781827992013-01-13T21:52:00.001-06:002013-01-13T21:52:37.610-06:00Snow Day<br />
I don't really like the cold. Warm weather or warm fireplaces are my thing... which leads me to a quick comment about Jeremy and my Christmas present to each other this year. A new pellet stove! It is so pretty and well worth the crazy amount of $ we invested in it. We keep the house at around 70 degrees and i seriously can't wait to get home to it... Oh yeah, and to my McDiffett men.<br />
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Anyway, it snowed the other day and I was determined the boys were going to go out and play in it. I didn't really get many pictures but here are two of the boys.<br />
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Dave so badly wanted to be Mario from Mario Bros., and it worked perfectly for Dill to be Luigi.<br />
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Alta Vista, as I've mentioned before, is a great place to live. For a small little community, we have a pretty awesome little parade for the kiddos to be in.<br />
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I am cheap. I refused to buy a costume for the boys so I tried to makeshift on on my own. They actually turned out okay. I wanted to get them fake mustaches but didn't think they'd keep them on so we just made do with some overalls, red and green long sleeved shirts and homemade hats.<br />
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Santa brought a Wii for Christmas and Dave has been living the Super Mario Bros game. More on that to come.<br />
<br />Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-20072275187777065482012-10-23T22:08:00.000-05:002012-10-23T22:08:58.261-05:00Time KeeperIt's been almost a month since my 28th birthday. (September 24th) I was kinda grumpy that day. I had just finished reading "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom. If you've ever read any Mitch Albom books, they are usually a quick read. However, his books tend to "stick with me" for quite a while. <br />
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This particular book was (in a nutshell) about the first keeper of time and how tracking time has changed the world. It follows the story of two individuals, each who have a different wish of time. One wishes for time to stop and the other wishes for it to go on forever. What the book meant to me, was a reminder to not take any day for granted and to ensure that my time is spent fulfilling the vision I have for my life. <br />
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So, on my birthday, I was happy to spend it with my co-workers and family. I was certainly cognizant that I was given another year in this crazy life with a great job, good friends and a happy family. :) Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-15123013491905534132012-10-22T21:27:00.001-05:002012-10-22T21:27:28.557-05:00Another from Lolly... The only way I get a post on my blog... is if someone else writes it! Leilani sent me a post the other day for the blog. <br />
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We head to Disney World together in two weeks. I'm excited but a little apprehensive for her to see the "not so great" parts of me that pop out when traveling... such as... my crankiness in the morning, arguing with Jeremy on the phone (we always gripe at each other when we are apart), and I'm sure the list goes on! Plus, I get homesick after a few days. I'm gonna miss the crazy circus of being home. :) But I'm so excited to be in one of the most wonderful places on Earth with a very special person... I can't wait!<br />
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From Lolly... <br />
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<em>"<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">I
had a happy childhood. I felt and knew the love of both my parents.
Had a sister I was close to and we'd do anything for each other. My
parents fought behind closed doors and though they never alluded to it I was
about 12 when I realized they would probably one day get divorced - I just
always figured it would be after both my sister and I had graduated high
school. I was caught very unaware when my mother left just a couple of
months before my 16th birthday. <o:p></o:p></span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Even
through this turmoil at home I really was a happy, well-adjusted teen. I
enjoyed school and my friends. I don't recall many people asking but I'm
sure, at the time, I would have said that everything was fine. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>I
could tell you how my first long-time and serious boyfriend and I broke up on
the same day that my mother walked out of our home. Nearly the same moment
- as we were sitting in his car in the driveway when my parents were sitting on
the porch and I saw my mom get up and simply leave. When I walked in the
house I found my dad crying in the living room. Discussing my first big
break-up was not even an option. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">I
could tell you how my parent's divorce tore me apart in ways that no one saw,
no one knew. From the outside all looked fine and if you had simply asked
I would have said so. But if you dug just a bit deeper then you would
have known my heart was not intact and I was on the brink of shattering.
<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>I
could tell you how I felt ignored by the people in the church I grew up
in. A church I attended since the age of 5. A church my sister &
I began attending even before my parents. I don't recall anyone coming
along side of me during or after the divorce. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>None
of that really matters though. Honestly, I did have a very good childhood
and I loved my high school years. I really was happy. And I made my
own choices. I became fiercely independent. As I began my senior
year of high school I hadn't even thought of going to college. My plan
was to get married and have babies right away. And that's what I was
pushing Amanda's birth father into. He didn't even know it. I
realize now I simply was not very nice to him. I pressed the sex
issue. I don't know how he put up with me. We broke up. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>I
can say now that I was the main reason we could not make our relationship
work. I was old enough to take responsibility for my own actions but young
enough to not realize just how my parent’s divorce was affecting me. If
you had asked me then I would have said I was fine. In reality, I was trying to
force the people around me to be something ideal in my mind. A short time
later I discovered I was pregnant. We did try to get back together but at
that point God was already pulling me back to Him. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Back
to the point, I'm a believer - since the age of 10 - have always been very
secure in that - never doubted. What I didn't realize was that God's love
for me surpassed any other love I'd ever know. And He'd do whatever it
takes to make me realize it. And when I was tempted to look for the wrong
kind of love I fell short and I didn't turn to God as I should have. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Why
all this in Amanda's Blog when I'm supposed to be talking about her adoption
story? Because it is part of the story. She wasn't an accident -
she was and is God's plan. I wasn't just some girl sleeping around.
Actually, I was rarely in trouble at school or home. I'd like to say that
I lived the straight & narrow after that but I'd be lying. But I'm
very glad that I followed that particular path that He led me to. I'm
very glad that I chose to give her life & a family. And I'm very glad
that Sam & Betty Young are her parents as they are beyond my wildest
expectations – their willingness to share her astounds me. And I’m very
glad for the generations that will come because she was born. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><em>There
was once a time when I could only imagine knowing her. And there was a
time when I convinced myself I'd be just fine now that I had met her and know
what a wonderful life she’s had and if she chose to end our relationship now
I'd continue to trust God and I'd be fine. I hope that is still
true. But, honestly, now that she and her loving family are part of my
family I simply cannot imagine my life without her. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">In
less than 2 weeks I get to take a trip with Amanda. Wow-28 years ago that
was inconceivable. Even 10 years ago I wouldn’t have dreamed of
this. But it’s a bit scary for me. Ours is a unique relationship
that is truly being created as we go. There’s nothing to base it on – it
is what we make it. And I try to let her hold the reigns as I still don’t
feel like it’s within my rights. We’ve never spent this much one-on-one
time together. She’s probably going to see things in me she hasn’t seen
before. We are going to Disney World…I get a bit over the top when it
comes to Disney. She knows this. But knowledge is different than
experience </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt;">J</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> Then again,
we’ll both be wearing tiaras so I think we’ll be fine."</span></em></div>
Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-10450797767631526402012-08-16T12:53:00.000-05:002012-08-16T12:54:05.901-05:00This Time of Year...I always get very nostalgic this time of year. Working at K-State is awesome but driving by campus in early to mid-August is difficult. I have great memories of my time at K-State. I was lucky enough to dance with the Classy Cats and summer practices, band camp and early morning games kicked my butt, but are also some of my very favorite memories. My freshman year, I went through rush. I LOVED rush and loved my sorority. I loved early mornings on campus, where there weren't many people out and loved the middle of the day when you'd walk through campus and would run into someone to talk to every 10 feet. I loved my college experience and reminice all of August... I'll probably be that parent trying to move into the dorms with their kids. :)<br />
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However, as I've gotten older, I actually have some regrets about my college years. Of course, I did stupid things that I'm not proud of, but those are not my regrets. I have a couple of really good friends from college, Molly and Rachel. I talk about them on here often. I was close to Emily Armstrong my senior year. We had the same major and were pretty much with each other 24/7. I wasn't "not myself" in college but I think I was always worried about what others thought of me and held back from my true personality. As I've matured, I've certainly not taken on my father's ideal of "I'm going to be myself and if you don't like me, I don't care..." but I've realized that it's much more important to be yourself than to have everyone like you. I still unfortunately care entirely too much about what other people think, but, I realize that you can't go through life trying to hide all your crazy and nuttiness. How boring it that?!?Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-61993707719243738802012-08-01T09:35:00.000-05:002012-08-01T09:35:16.742-05:00Dill meets Barber Bill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Then of course, Dill lost the top and back like most babies do and ended up with a rattail. We waited until he had some more hair around his head and then it was time for the rattail to go! I mean... we are not in the late 80's or early 90's and that is one fad that should never come back!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Being 3 makes you an expert at most everything... in case you weren't aware. Dave will tell you. </td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382440166589635572.post-22308939505841007042012-07-31T14:13:00.001-05:002012-07-31T14:14:29.784-05:00Mom in Heels...It's hard to be a mom in heels... both ligistically and figuratively. Carrying a baby around while wearing sky high heels is not easy. And being a working mom - challenging to say the least. Our family is certainly blessed with an awesome babysitter who loves and cares for our boys, grandparents who live close and are happy to pitch in and help whenever needed, and jobs where our employers are flexible with time off or working from home if needed. <br />
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So today I'm home from work. With a sick Dave and a somewhat sickly Dilly too. It's hard to find a balance. I'm spending "nap time" doing some work from home. It works well but I feel guilty. Guilty I'm not giving 100% to work today but utimately guilty that I'm worried about work while I'm home with my babies. Whatever I do or don't get done for work today is doable, and the boys will be fine watching some cartoons after a nap as well... but there is just something about not giving 100% of my energy and feeling torn that makes me feel... icky. <br />
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I know I'm a good mom. I'm a loving and supportive wife. I'm a honest and hard-working employee.I'm a good friend/daughter. But sometimes it just doesn't feel like enough. The best anyone can do is to try though. So I'm off... to try to make the best of today. I'll work while the boys are asleep and snuggle them when they are up - and when Jeremy gets home tonight from fishing (yes, Tuesday night is fishing/boys night) I'll give him a kiss and tell him I love him. Because I'll give everything I can to that what's important to me... my husband, my children, my family, my job and my friends.Momma McDiffetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05209009618548504969noreply@blogger.com0