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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Good advice. I'm pretty good at it, until late at night! Too much silence and my brain just has rapid-fire thoughts lol!

2:29AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yes. I just haven't mastered doing that yet.

2:25AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Plus, I'm just anxious by nature. I wish I could turn it off most of the time though. Sigh.

2:21AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

And if it is LE starting now, wouldn't surgery aggravate it more? Hence, my anxiety.

2:21AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Right. Lymph nodes were removed in a surgery 2 years ago =)

2:19AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I normally wouldn't worry, but if it's starting, I want to be on top of it as I have chest surgery in just under a month

2:18AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

haven't had a PT measure it in a while, but had my husband measure (not that we're trained) but we couldn't see a difference

2:17AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

there is no swelling though. (although both my hands swell when I exercise and at-risk hand swells more but it goes away quickly)

2:16AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Well. Yes. I know that. Hence the question. The arm at risk is heavy, sore, and lots of cramping.

2:15AM Mon, May 20

In reply to: " Dumb question. Can you have #lymphedema without any swelling? Does anyone know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Do I need to find someone with a specialty in it? I mean, I'm guessing so, but not sure!

1:43AM Tue, March 26

In reply to: " I have cording. Some of it I got rid of myself just by massaging. But who do I go see to get it all gone? PT? Does anyone have any xp? #bcsm " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I think it's because my body is working hard to fight infection, which I want it to do! So, silver lining?

10:32PM Wed, January 09

In reply to: " So. Um. How are all of you? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

surprisingly , still exhausted!

10:17PM Wed, January 09

In reply to: " So. Um. How are all of you? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

lol! I know that feeling! Hope you can get it all done and have time for some fun too!

10:14PM Wed, January 09

In reply to: " So. Um. How are all of you? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

but I've got us friends talking about it. So confused!

2:52PM Sat, December 29

In reply to: " Did the Downton Abbey Christmas special air and I missed it? Or how are all you people watching it? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

haven't you seen that commercial?

10:08PM Fri, December 28

In reply to: " What do you think the return rate is post- Christmas on the Jane Seymour Open Heart (Butt) Necklace ? " -Asked by @adamslisa

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

high. Especially if it comes for kind of creepy, soon to be new step dad ;)

9:56PM Fri, December 28

In reply to: " What do you think the return rate is post- Christmas on the Jane Seymour Open Heart (Butt) Necklace ? " -Asked by @adamslisa

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

And if I need something sooner? LOL! I don't even know if we have flea markets in the winter here!

9:40PM Wed, December 12

In reply to: " Can anyone tell me ... are all cast iron pans the same? Or how do I know what's "good" or not? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Okay. And maybe another dumb question ... do you cook in them the same way as other pans?

9:30PM Wed, December 12

In reply to: " Can anyone tell me ... are all cast iron pans the same? Or how do I know what's "good" or not? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

we left them out Christmas eve night by the tree and Santa filled them and left them there ;)

7:47PM Sun, November 25

In reply to: " For those of us who don't have fireplaces. What do you decorate instead? #Holiday " -Asked by @Laila1920

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

an old house didn't have fireplace, so we decorated book shelf and just didn't hang stockings up.

7:47PM Sun, November 25

In reply to: " For those of us who don't have fireplaces. What do you decorate instead? #Holiday " -Asked by @Laila1920

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you! Will look those books up later =) I need cute, light reads.

10:01PM Fri, November 09 2012

In reply to: " I asked earlier, but does anyone know any good (free) kindle books available right now? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

not that it makes it right, and I wish more people would step back and really think things through.

3:52PM Wed, November 07 2012

In reply to: " So if Romney won it was God's will? Why is it not God's will that President Obama won? I'm not understanding... " -Asked by @MinkyMoo

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

... when people think something bad happening to you it because you messed up, bad happening to me is just bad luck ...

3:51PM Wed, November 07 2012

In reply to: " So if Romney won it was God's will? Why is it not God's will that President Obama won? I'm not understanding... " -Asked by @MinkyMoo

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Here's my take: when it comes to politics, I see hypocrisy on both sides. I think it stems from the same things spot as ...

3:51PM Wed, November 07 2012

In reply to: " So if Romney won it was God's will? Why is it not God's will that President Obama won? I'm not understanding... " -Asked by @MinkyMoo

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

because humans are hypocritical.

3:46PM Wed, November 07 2012

In reply to: " So if Romney won it was God's will? Why is it not God's will that President Obama won? I'm not understanding... " -Asked by @MinkyMoo

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

since I know how much giving had helped us, is nice to pay it forward and know that we are helping others. #givingtuesday

12:40PM Thu, November 01 2012

In reply to: " What is the most rewarding thing about charitable giving for you? #GivingTuesday " -Asked by @EmilyMcKhann

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I'll figure out how to do it. Hopefully anyway lol!

4:14PM Tue, October 23 2012

In reply to: " How do people read blogs these days? I mean, is feedburner still even around or something similar? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

come to think of it, Id on't think my blog has that option .. I guess I should add it?

4:13PM Tue, October 23 2012

In reply to: " How do people read blogs these days? I mean, is feedburner still even around or something similar? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

LOL! And see, that's exactly what I want to avoid lol!

4:12PM Tue, October 23 2012

In reply to: " How do people read blogs these days? I mean, is feedburner still even around or something similar? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

in how long?

3:05PM Tue, October 23 2012

In reply to: " Ok, can someone sternly remind me that I need to have a protein drink this afternoon? " -Asked by @SassafrasHill

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Okay! Thanks for letting me know!

8:56PM Mon, August 06 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone know a good Mompreneur conference? " -Asked by @2pinklines

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I can't remember, but have you made pickled celery before? I know I talked to someone about it several years ago!

8:45PM Mon, August 06 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone know a good Mompreneur conference? " -Asked by @2pinklines

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

That is awesome! I'd love to have goats and sheep too! Apparently, we need a farm =)

12:18AM Mon, July 30 2012

In reply to: " So. Someone might be getting chickens soon. How do I know which type to get? Is there chickens for dummies book or something? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

So, we'll start with some chickens for now lol!

12:16AM Mon, July 30 2012

In reply to: " So. Someone might be getting chickens soon. How do I know which type to get? Is there chickens for dummies book or something? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yes! she wants chickens, a pig, and a rabbit. LOL! =)

12:15AM Mon, July 30 2012

In reply to: " So. Someone might be getting chickens soon. How do I know which type to get? Is there chickens for dummies book or something? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yes. She wants to do it, we can't at our house, but someone offered us their yard. She doesn't know yet!

12:12AM Mon, July 30 2012

In reply to: " So. Someone might be getting chickens soon. How do I know which type to get? Is there chickens for dummies book or something? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Good. But tired. How are you? Did you have a good weekend?

11:52PM Sun, July 29 2012

In reply to: " So. Someone might be getting chickens soon. How do I know which type to get? Is there chickens for dummies book or something? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Well, *if we get them (we aren't 100% sure), they would actually be for my 9yo for 4H =)

11:44PM Sun, July 29 2012

In reply to: " So. Someone might be getting chickens soon. How do I know which type to get? Is there chickens for dummies book or something? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

they did, but they still want her to get shot test too.

3:06PM Wed, July 04 2012

In reply to: " And oh, they prescribed her a z-pack. She just finished one 3 days ago, so I'm not sure I feel confident with them? But what do I know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

We are lucky, she didn't get nauseous on them. I hope this round goes just as smoothly for us!

3:03PM Wed, July 04 2012

In reply to: " And oh, they prescribed her a z-pack. She just finished one 3 days ago, so I'm not sure I feel confident with them? But what do I know? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I made them myself. Not sure where you could buy them? Maybe etsy?

8:23PM Mon, July 02 2012

In reply to: " If you make your own bread, how do you store it? " -Asked by @nolamom76

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

In the fridge. I have linen bread bags for it.

8:21PM Mon, July 02 2012

In reply to: " If you make your own bread, how do you store it? " -Asked by @nolamom76

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Woo-hoo!! =)

7:51PM Mon, July 02 2012

In reply to: " What do you think? Are you in? Will you join me? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Awesome! So happy =)

7:50PM Mon, July 02 2012

In reply to: " What do you think? Are you in? Will you join me? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Well. I wish I were selling motivation. I'd be rich then ;-)

6:11PM Mon, July 02 2012

In reply to: " What do you think? Are you in? Will you join me? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Awesome! =)

5:57PM Mon, July 02 2012

In reply to: " What do you think? Are you in? Will you join me? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

but there are people who are just as worried about boys and being a manly man stereotype too.

3:31PM Thu, June 21 2012

In reply to: " Barbie fills get a bad rap for being proportionally wrong, but since when is any child's toy or doll proportionally correct? " -Asked by @Mango1531

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Maybe old fashioned, but does it mean it's not as worthy? Or as good of an idea? Things to think about.

3:50PM Tue, June 12 2012

In reply to: " Why do we think standardized tests are the only way to know if kids are learning? Why can't we just, TALK to kids and see? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

:( I'm sorry. I was hoping at least your brother would have heard from her by now. Wil continue to pray

1:51AM Wed, May 30 2012

In reply to: " So. How do those of you who have been through cancer deal with "We found a bump. It's probably nothing, but we need to keep an eye on it."? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

yes. The waiting, and not knowing for sure. It sucks.

1:13AM Wed, May 30 2012

In reply to: " So. How do those of you who have been through cancer deal with "We found a bump. It's probably nothing, but we need to keep an eye on it."? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I think at this point they don't think a surgery just for this is needed. But hoping we can get it out during another surgery ....

12:27AM Wed, May 30 2012

In reply to: " So. How do those of you who have been through cancer deal with "We found a bump. It's probably nothing, but we need to keep an eye on it."? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

he's in there. So hoping when I meet with him, he can do that. (She thinks he can, but if not, just go back to her in 3 mos)

12:26AM Wed, May 30 2012

In reply to: " So. How do those of you who have been through cancer deal with "We found a bump. It's probably nothing, but we need to keep an eye on it."? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

So I'm not off my rocker? The PS is doing a small surgery on June 19. Breast doc wants me to ask him to get it out while ...

12:26AM Wed, May 30 2012

In reply to: " So. How do those of you who have been through cancer deal with "We found a bump. It's probably nothing, but we need to keep an eye on it."? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yes. That's where I am right now. They u/s it and still couldn't tell quite what it is, but they are positive it will be nothing

12:17AM Wed, May 30 2012

In reply to: " So. How do those of you who have been through cancer deal with "We found a bump. It's probably nothing, but we need to keep an eye on it."? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

the number said the website had info, but I can't find it, but would my cancer treatment count for a medical exemption?

9:18PM Thu, April 19 2012

In reply to: " Who knows what's what about jury duty in cook county? @JustDwana do you know anything about it? Maybe? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Think Rosetta Stone would give me a discount if I ordered one in each language? lol!

2:19PM Wed, April 18 2012

In reply to: " I need to take over the world. How do I start that? There are things I need to share and teach the world. " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

dh got me some at jewel yesterday!

1:19PM Thu, April 12 2012

In reply to: " What are the chances that Target has anymore Reese's PB eggs left? " -Asked by @PBinmyHair

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Um. No. Mine is. But I get the feeling yours is a very close second. So close, they might even be tied. ;-)

11:17PM Wed, April 11 2012

In reply to: " Have I ever mentioned how totally awesome my husband is? Well, he is, quite literally the greatest man on the planet " -Asked by @ErikaSudz

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

ROFL! I'm sorry. It's in ym head too. IT's all 's fault because she put a rainbow picture up. ;-)

11:08PM Sat, March 31 2012

In reply to: " Why are there so many songs about rainbows? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

so not fair. My eyelashes fell out about same timing ... So strange, chemo had been over for a bit too!

3:20AM Thu, March 08 2012

In reply to: " HOW is it fair that, just as the last of my lashes disappear, I now have furry rugby player-style legs? How? " -Asked by @francescap79

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

The stupid thing is it's a therapist I've worked with well in the past. It shouldn't be hard. But it is.

1:55PM Wed, January 25 2012

In reply to: " I did it. I just called to set-up an appointment to talk to a therapist. I think I really need to. But, why is it so hard? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

that does sound lovely. Dancing for fun, or a particular kind of dance.

3:16AM Sat, January 21 2012

In reply to: " Was just thinking how nice it wld be if I cld just write and run and dance and learn how to box. What's yr ideal life? #BC " -Asked by @double_whammied

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

You say you are sorry for their loss and offer to be there for them. Expected or not, it's still hard to lose a loved one

9:25PM Tue, January 10 2012

In reply to: " What do you say to someone whose mother died, peacefully at home, with warning and preparation and family at her side? " -Asked by @FreeChildhood

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

We've made and seen: cell phone, bus, race car, candy bars, couch w/ little toys sitting, train, legos ...

11:40PM Sat, January 07 2012

In reply to: " Have your kids participated in a pinewood derby? What is the coolest design you have seen for a derby car? #pinewoodderby " -Asked by @lisanoel03

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

10 points for using morose. I'm totally stealing that as its the perfect word.

10:42PM Fri, December 30 2011

In reply to: " But, enough about me ... How are all of you doing? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yay, I'm okay otherwise, except for completely exhausted. Treatment is so tiring.

10:28PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yeah, I think I'll have to just put down gift cards. And it will be okay, just surprised by how emotional it made me

10:21PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Did you move their for work? Do you think if you meet some friends it would be better? Am I asking too many questions?

10:20PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

LOL! I need a robotic knitting arm ;-)

10:19PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I was, and then my hand went all bad again. Blarg.

10:18PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

No. Do not do that ... don't down play your struggles. xoxo

10:18PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yes. And I could do that with family/close friends ... but the list I'm working on now has to have something on it.

10:15PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

virtual hugs are nice, but real hugs? Are awesome. And being able to cry on people's shoulders together? So healing.

10:14PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I love the internet for these connections, but it can also be frustrating to not see people face-to-face

10:13PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you. By the way, I don't think I've told you, but my nurses love your gown =)

10:09PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

((((hugs)))) I'm sorry you are having a rough day.

10:08PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Just this year. Usually I have a list a mile long. And I share it readily!

10:05PM Fri, November 18 2011

In reply to: " Another Friday night. More tears. Why does having to make a Christmas wish list set me off and make me cry? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

are they on-line? share!

5:44PM Wed, November 09 2011

In reply to: " Can someone please tell me I need brown boots? Thanks. " -Asked by @joniboloney

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

You know, I was just thinking ... you really need some brown boots! =)

5:43PM Wed, November 09 2011

In reply to: " Can someone please tell me I need brown boots? Thanks. " -Asked by @joniboloney

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

ummm ... eat food? LOL! I don't really know!

10:57PM Sat, October 29 2011

In reply to: " How does one become a foodie? " -Asked by @Laila1920

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

apparently your dad and I know about the same amount of info!

11:14PM Fri, October 28 2011

In reply to: " This is how much my dad knows about baseball: "What is the ALCS?" " -Asked by @chambanalaura

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I'll keep my fingers crossed that helps. My sons teacher did the same thing. And it's been good for him.

7:24PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

if he starts to get bored I don't know what we'll do :/

7:21PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

that said, my 5yo has hit all kindergarten goals already. And we're a month in. Thankfully, he's not bored.

7:21PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

my youngest is in school. Really helps me teach the older two. It was a hard decision to make for us though.

7:20PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

awesome! My kids are all into fractions these days too!

7:16PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

if they have the Hersey bar fraction book, get it. And Hershey bars ... So fun! ;)

6:54PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

as far as printables, I'm not sure ... I'd try abcteach.com and enchantedlearning.com ?

6:49PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

go to the library ... They probably have some fun fraction books. Also play with measuring cups. And maybe a fraction set to buy

6:47PM Thu, September 29 2011

In reply to: " ok my teacher and #homeschool friends. My 5 yo wants to learn fractions. Where can I print out some activiites/worksheets online? " -Asked by @thienkim

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you! =)

8:45PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

sounds fun ... is there a website/etc I can go to?

8:40PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

what is postcrossing? Sounds interesting!

8:25PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you =)

8:04PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

That is so cool.

8:01PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

That's awesome! Are you in contact with any of them still? Or get a chance to meet them?

7:58PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Nope! We won't picky!

7:57PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I would jump through the computer and kiss you right now if I could! xoxox! =)

7:55PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

For real? That would be AMAZINGLY awesome.

7:54PM Mon, September 26 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone help? My 11yo daughter would like a penpal from England! Anyone? Thanks! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

thanks lady. You're right. I just need to accept it all now!

9:54PM Mon, September 12 2011

In reply to: " As a mom, how do I stop the guilt that I ruined my kids summer (if not more) b/c of my cancer? I need help in this area! #bcsm " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

that would be nice! We applied for the cleaning service but were denied :(

9:49PM Mon, August 22 2011

In reply to: " Would it be helpful to have volunteers who can cook or drop food off for women during treatment? Some churches do that here. #bcsm " -Asked by @Breastcaanswers

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

It could be ... I would't recognize her so it makes sense!

11:53PM Sun, July 31 2011

In reply to: " Who is singing in the "Let Me Entertain You" commercial for the HP touchpad? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

that's awesome. I should find some for my toes!

11:55PM Tue, July 12 2011

In reply to: " Oh fudge ... #chemo affects my nails doesn't it? Is that why my nail ripped off tonight? How do I make sure that doesn't happen again? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Not sure. But I'll pass on any more pills these days! LOL!

11:49PM Tue, July 12 2011

In reply to: " Oh fudge ... #chemo affects my nails doesn't it? Is that why my nail ripped off tonight? How do I make sure that doesn't happen again? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Not sure! I looked at her site though - some gorgeous jewelry there!

11:52PM Tue, June 28 2011

In reply to: " I need a pretty medical alert bracelet. Where can I find one?!?! " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you!

11:21PM Tue, June 28 2011

In reply to: " I need a pretty medical alert bracelet. Where can I find one?!?! " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I woudl appreciate that!

11:19PM Tue, June 28 2011

In reply to: " I need a pretty medical alert bracelet. Where can I find one?!?! " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

All I've seen are the plain, original ones. I just don't want that. I feel like so much has happened, I need pretty now LOL!

11:12PM Tue, June 28 2011

In reply to: " I need a pretty medical alert bracelet. Where can I find one?!?! " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Yeah, not sure. But glad sleep over is safe!

8:58PM Fri, June 24 2011

In reply to: " Quick - can anyone tell me if hep a/b vaccine is live or not? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

everything I looked up says it's not. So I'm running with it.

8:53PM Fri, June 24 2011

In reply to: " Quick - can anyone tell me if hep a/b vaccine is live or not? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

hmmm ... I'll keep that in mind. Also, I think I need to make an appointment with the nutritionist I have access too!

6:47PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

interesting ... well I don't do much soy in general, so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing I think.

6:44PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I'm not limiting soy ... should I be? LOL!

6:42PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Awesome ... will keep that in mind. Also I do have flax seed here, so that will be easy to add!

6:42PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I like pina colada ... and then I can feel like I can drink again ROFL!! =)

6:35PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I can definitely add that into the mix too!

6:32PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

awesome! I need all the ideas I can get ... apparently smoothies are about 1 of 3 foods I can tolerate right now! LOL!

6:20PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you for responding though! =)

6:19PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

That is a good combo ...I have to lay off bananas but I bet a little wouldn't hurt too much! =)

6:19PM Mon, June 20 2011

In reply to: " Friends I have two ?'s to ask - a) can anyone recommend a protein powder and b) I need smoothie recipes! TIA! =) " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you! You just made her night (and mine. She's a beginner speller and playing this game is SO good for her!)

10:00PM Mon, June 13 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone have children who play words with friends? My 8yo is looking for more people to play with ... " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Maybe I'll try there too ... thanks! =)

6:20PM Wed, May 11 2011

In reply to: " Am told I should invest in some button down shirts - where can I find some cute ones? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Thank you though =)

6:03PM Tue, January 25 2011

In reply to: " Saxon math is confusing me ... how do I know which books is which grade? 5/4 6/5 etc etc? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I found a placement test - so we are starting with that. However, I'm nervous. And she's all whatever mom. LOL!

6:03PM Tue, January 25 2011

In reply to: " Saxon math is confusing me ... how do I know which books is which grade? 5/4 6/5 etc etc? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Also, pressure was less. There wasn't a constant stream of "new report shows how you can screw your kids up" back then

12:11PM Wed, November 03 2010

In reply to: " And another question I have is, how do I lower my standards for the cleanliness of my house? I am always irritated by it. " -Asked by @mommyinstincts

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I believe only romanticized TV moms actually got it all done.

12:11PM Wed, November 03 2010

In reply to: " And another question I have is, how do I lower my standards for the cleanliness of my house? I am always irritated by it. " -Asked by @mommyinstincts

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

amazon has a few sets like that depending on how many bricks you want to buy. Target by also carries them.

7:04PM Mon, November 01 2010

In reply to: " Looking for an old-fashioned lego set - lots and lots of plain bricks that aren't meant to build anything in particular. Where do I find it? " -Asked by @whymommy

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

She's completely healthy now! Which is great! And probably why he's now sick LOL! They just couldn't be sick at same time!

4:24PM Fri, October 01 2010

In reply to: " And little man now has fever ... he's following same pattern 10yo did ... what are the chances they would both get bacterial pneumonia? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I <3 Mr. Holland's Opus! Such a great great movie! Also My Life is a good one I think.

3:41PM Fri, September 03 2010

In reply to: " What are some of your favorite inspiring movies? " -Asked by @AudreyMcClellan

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

So fun!! I will send off an e-mail right now! =)

11:08PM Mon, August 23 2010

In reply to: " Does anyone know if I can "pre-order" lego sets due to release later this year? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Amazon has some sets, but I cant' tell if they are the new ones or not and I can't find a list of the new ones.

10:53PM Mon, August 23 2010

In reply to: " Does anyone know if I can "pre-order" lego sets due to release later this year? " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

google has a map to do that - I think if you look up google pedometer, you'll get it =)

2:46PM Wed, August 04 2010

In reply to: " Does anyone know a website that allows you to pull pins around a map to measure a walk/run? " -Asked by @karamat

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

We have similar - my 7yo is a pack rat, and neither of them were blessed with the gift of smell apparently LOL!

5:32PM Fri, April 23 2010

In reply to: " I'm just breathing. But their room could be declared a federal emergency. It was just good a couple days ago. How does it happen so fast?! " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

My 10 yo can do hers. My 4 and 7 yo, I'm pretty close to teaching them after today!~

5:25PM Fri, April 23 2010

In reply to: " I'm just breathing. But their room could be declared a federal emergency. It was just good a couple days ago. How does it happen so fast?! " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

They are 4 and 7. We do that a lot already. Today's issue is more an issue of dirty laundry :(

5:22PM Fri, April 23 2010

In reply to: " I'm just breathing. But their room could be declared a federal emergency. It was just good a couple days ago. How does it happen so fast?! " -Asked by @Brandie185

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

I know that's not what you mean ... but I'm not sure what you do mean LOL!

12:13AM Fri, April 23 2010

In reply to: " So can someone tell me what a badge is and what is the concept behind it? " -Asked by @TheNextMartha

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Xpr8jwae1blmrozlwnhf_normal @Brandie185

Something an officer carries so you know they are real?

12:12AM Fri, April 23 2010

In reply to: " So can someone tell me what a badge is and what is the concept behind it? " -Asked by @TheNextMartha

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