Merry Christmas!

This was taped during the summer, but I saved it until now. Merry Christmas!

And, yes, Naomi, you can hear me laughing in this video too. I wish there was something I could do about my witch's cackle, but it's mine and it's here to stay. Sometimes my kids just crack me up.
  • chefybaby
    so cute!
    by chefybaby at 12/24/08 2:11PM
  • shellbizzle
    cute
    by shellbizzle at 12/24/08 6:07PM
  • motherofall
    YAY Maggie! :) Merry Christmas to you, too!
    by motherofall at 12/26/08 9:23AM
  • msbeehaven
    Hey Tami. Hope you had a great xmas. Are Harry & Dottie still in town for a few days? I need to make contact regarding curtains and I've misplaced the cell #.
    by msbeehaven at 12/29/08 3:02PM
  • grammyb
    I loved the singing, Maggie. And your giggle, Tami.
    by grammyb at 12/29/08 7:41PM
  • bronwynisastar
    That is the cutest video ever!!!! She's adorable! Did she get them before Christmas? :)
    by bronwynisastar at 01/01/09 10:03PM
  • auntiem
    I miss you! Come home!!!---- TC PHONE HOME! HA HA AH AH
    by auntiem at 01/02/09 9:36AM
  • lolita
    ^oh wow.
    by lolita at 01/02/09 12:53PM
  • bronwynisastar
    Thank you so much for the advice!!! :)
    by bronwynisastar at 01/06/09 6:08PM
  • snoopy
    haha! nice!
    by snoopy at 01/06/09 7:23PM
  • laurar209
    so cute!
    by laurar209 at 01/07/09 12:51PM
  • waxtadpole
    thanks, Tami. Have you recovered from all your holiday activity?
    by waxtadpole at 01/11/09 8:22AM
  • waxtadpole
    It worked!!
    by waxtadpole at 01/19/09 5:09PM
  • auntiem
    go read my response to your question
    by auntiem at 01/25/09 5:21PM
  • motherofall
    So glad you all were there last night! Sorry I missed talking to you. :( We had a great crowd. Wasn't it an amazing lesson? Love you.
    by motherofall at 01/27/09 6:52AM
  • motherofall
    Are you better yet?
    by motherofall at 01/31/09 7:03AM
  • motherofall
    Time for new post, perhaps?
    by motherofall at 01/31/09 7:04AM
  • waxtadpole
    In our main hallway at school, there is a large bulletin board to be used by PTA. So parents are the ones who utilize and decorate it. Currently displayed is a list of all teachers who have 100% PTA participation in their classroom. The teacher's names are listed like this: Ms. Johnsons room, Ms. Smiths room, Ms. Ryans room. Every time I walk by that bulletin board I want to rip it off the wall. I'm gonna take a Sharpie with me next time and put apostrophes on it. It makes the school look like it's staffed by a crew of dunderheads. ugh.
    by waxtadpole at 02/04/09 8:10AM
  • motherofall
    Many thanks for my sweet card! It was a nice surprise to come home to last night! (I loved Maggie's note.)
    by motherofall at 02/05/09 6:18AM

11/25/08 10:18AM

Well, it's been 12 hours since the last "incident" from anyone. I'm hoping that this day is getting better. :D
  • chefybaby
    wohooo.. glad everyone is feeling a bit better!
    by chefybaby at 11/25/08 1:54PM
  • kristah
    I'm sorry all the kids have been sick, but glad they are some better today. Hope you all have a nice holiday anyway!
    by kristah at 11/25/08 7:03PM
  • mjunut
    that side pic is cu-rakin me up!!!! I sent her packing today. I was not through with her but she left anyway. I hope you can share her at xmas cuz we're coming there!! Lw.
    by mjunut at 11/26/08 12:46PM
  • vannas
    mmmm like the pic
    by vannas at 11/27/08 9:03PM
  • chefybaby
    Happy Thanksgiving! hope everyone was well enough to enjoy it!
    by chefybaby at 11/27/08 10:06PM
  • lolita
    Mrs. Tami! I hope you feel better!
    by lolita at 11/28/08 8:31AM
  • mr_and_mrs_berry
    Hi Tami - This is a week later so it must be over, right? Turkey will taste so much better since you had to go through all that.
    by mr_and_mrs_berry at 12/02/08 10:05PM
  • waxtadpole
    Everyone feeling better there? Everyone doing pretty good here. Drew has to go to school in the morning wrapped up like a mummy, but at least it keeps him from going into a coughing jag for an hour, which is a lovely sight, believe me.
    by waxtadpole at 12/04/08 6:13PM
  • waxtadpole
    Oh, I'm very happy you all are on the upswing, but feel badly that little Will has to begin the fun routine of breathing treatments. They are a tremendous help, I will say that. Does he have asthma?
    by waxtadpole at 12/04/08 9:36PM
  • waxtadpole
    Well, when I analyze it all, which I shouldn't, it's the holidays for pete's sake, but....she is a teacher, she is also a cheerleader for the NHL, her husband is some type of real estate guru...and they have no children. Seriously, I mean, if I had that type of dynamic, I'd be buying a gift for the cashier at my neighborhood Circle K.
    by waxtadpole at 12/10/08 3:40PM
  • gabberooie
    my bestie is coming because it will be fun to hang out and because i and her want to ride sheikra and my dad is to scared and drew is to short.
    by gabberooie at 12/14/08 4:28PM
  • missiecline
    Is everyone better?! Hope so. I hear Dad C is in the hospital, ant details? Billy talked w/ his mom, but i don't get many details. he's a man of few words.
    by missiecline at 12/14/08 9:01PM
  • waxtadpole
    thank you again for your visit. your timing couldn't have been more perfect (you know what I mean).
    by waxtadpole at 12/19/08 4:50PM

11/24/08 6:09PM

I don't even know why I'm posting here. I'm just at my wit's end and think I need to vent before I hurt myself. Most of you know Will has been battling sinus gunk for a month. Then Molly got sick with sinuses. Will goes on antibiotic and is doing better. Then Saturday night Molly throws up. She is such a sound sleeper that she sleeps right through it. Yeah, good luck getting that picture out of your head. You should have seen it in person. Not pretty. We sent Maggie to go stay with Nana since she was the last soldier standing. Well, the last soldier has fallen. I get a call at 11 am this morning from the school saying Maggie's throwing up. Ugh. She has now been throwing up every 30 minutes to an hour ever since.

My special and ever so patient husband offered to go to the grocery store to get a chicken for dinner and to get Will out of my hair since I've been run ragged today. Two minutes later, a phone call from Tim. Now Will is throwing up in the car.

I just couldn't help but start crying. This steel magnolia has turned into a weaping willow. Please pray for my sanity and for my sick babies. We were supposed to do Thanksgiving tomorrow night because the girls leave on Wednesday to go with their dad, so it looks like Thanksgiving is scrapped until sometime next week. But one thing I've learned over the years is that the actual day is immaterial compared to just being with your family. Although, I'm not sure hovering over a toilet bowl is really how I want to spend time with *my* family. :(

I hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving. And when you're pouring your gravy, please think of me and pour a little more. :)
  • lolita
    awww Mrs. Tami! thats terrible!i hope they get better soon!!
    by lolita at 11/24/08 7:11PM
  • chefybaby
    im so sorry to hear of everyones fungus! poor things! and poor you! you and your children will be in my prayers! hope they get to feeling better and you get some relief!
    by chefybaby at 11/24/08 7:40PM
  • snoopy
    aw! I'm so sorry! I wish there was something I could do to help!
    by snoopy at 11/24/08 11:38PM
  • lolita
    Photobucket
    by lolita at 12/20/08 11:37AM

11/19/08 6:06PM

Yippee! The bunkbeds are going to the lowest bidder! LOL Thanks for all the inquiries, but I have somebody coming to get them sometime this week.

Which brings to giveaway number two and three. Anybody need two High School Musical comforters and curtains? Apparently HSM is SO last year and we're moving on. And let me say *I* didn't buy them. It was another gift from Nana and Pawpaw after the puppy-dog eyes of two little grandchildren. Anyway, if you know someone who wants them, let me know.

I uploaded this video so my in-laws could see it, and I thought y'all might get a kick out of it. We took Will to Lowry Park Zoo and over to the water fountain play area. This was his first encounter...
  • kristah
    Adorable!!! He is precious!
    by kristah at 11/19/08 6:11PM
  • chefybaby
    yep they'd love that too. since the bunkbeds will free up some room, they'd go nuts over it. lauren is a barbie nut. feel free to unload and pass anything like that on over to me. btw, i love that turkey picture up there
    by chefybaby at 11/19/08 7:52PM
  • motherofall
    I can't believe he's sick again, Tami! I'm so sorry. I'll be eager to hear about the appt tomorrow. :( Missed you both. I'm glad you can come T'giving. Tell Tim to change his plans and come, too!
    by motherofall at 11/19/08 9:19PM
  • laurar209
    That is SUCH an adorable video! And it was nice to hear your laughter in the background. :)
    by laurar209 at 11/20/08 3:45PM
  • emmylou
    He is SO cute! That was hilarious! I'm really excited that y'all are coming for Thanksgiving! I just wish the girls could be here too!
    by emmylou at 11/21/08 11:35AM
  • chefybaby
    thank you again so much for the bunkbeds. i just got them all put together and room all rearranged. what a chore! im sure it wouldnt have taken so long if i would have had a little less help, but what can you do! i really appreciate it! thanks again!
    by chefybaby at 11/21/08 4:46PM
  • lolita
    awww...he is too cute! he looks just like Mr. Tim!
    by lolita at 11/22/08 12:46PM
  • lolita
    thank you! nooo he gets the good looks from you, but the buffish build from Mr. Tim. =)
    by lolita at 11/22/08 6:33PM
  • lolita
    oh you know..you're right. he got the muscular build from austin. JK JK =P
    by lolita at 11/22/08 9:28PM
  • lolita
    oops. =)
    by lolita at 11/23/08 3:42PM

Free Bunkbeds

We got the girls some new beds, and now we're looking to get rid of their bunkbeds. If you or someone you know would like to have the set, let me know. I'd like to get it to somebody that could use them rather than break it apart and stick it at the street. I'm in Plant City, so the person would have to be local/Tampa area and come pick them up.

P.S. The junk/blankets/stuffed animals/dolls/purses are not included. LOL

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  • waxtadpole
    oh my word!!! my sister-in-law was just talking the other day about getting some for her girls. let me tell her about them. I'm gonna call her right now!!
    by waxtadpole at 11/18/08 8:52PM
  • waxtadpole
    Well, I tried to call her to tell her to check this out, but she didn't answer her phone. I left her a message to check out your post. Hope she sees this in time.
    by waxtadpole at 11/18/08 8:56PM
  • kemosabe
    I'm extremely interested in theory, I just don't know where we'd put them until we move. And we aren't sure when that is, yet. Keep me posted if no one else wants to take them off your hands. I might try to figure a way to store them. Our kids will be bunking together, 2 and 2.
    by kemosabe at 11/18/08 9:55PM
  • speedyfingers
    Some people are posting private...so I've got two good options right now. I'll let y'all know if they fall through. Thanks for helping me out!
    by speedyfingers at 11/18/08 10:22PM
  • chefybaby
    lol, im suzanne's sil jessica and i would LOVE to have those!!!!! let me know if they are still available!
    by chefybaby at 11/19/08 12:57PM
  • chefybaby
    and i already have matresses so thats not something that i would need
    by chefybaby at 11/19/08 12:59PM