tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944588028786753282024-03-06T12:04:23.032-08:00Just Ask BethI really don't have ALL of the answers, but I have heard people say.... JUST ASK BETHjust ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.comBlogger349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-43087716517450930652020-08-04T12:17:00.000-07:002020-08-04T12:17:00.494-07:00where has the time gone...just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-26368089534098470102016-09-21T13:12:00.000-07:002016-09-21T13:12:18.169-07:00Girl Mom...sure has been a long time since I checked in, trust, I haven't checked out. I just started reading the Blogs and quit writing the Blog...lazy!
Catch up!
1. MacKenzie is a junior at Wofford College. She enjoys college life but was completely surprised that there was so much studying to be had!! DUH! She is going to Berlin, Germany for a Semester abroad to study and is super excited for that adventure.
2. Mallory is a junior in high School and claims it is going to be the best year ever. She was nominated for Homecoming Queen so that's exciting for a 16 year old. She drives herself to school now after getting her driver's license over the summer. she already has 1 teeny accident under her belt. Bless!
3. Emerson is in her last year of Middle School (8th) grade. She is a terrific volleyball player and is the starting Setter this year.
My husband and I are happy to go to work everyday to support their exciting lifestyle and all that it entails. haircuts, waxing, makeup, elite makeup not drug store variety, dermatologists, orthodontists, orthopedist, gym memberships, Starbucks cards...you get where I'm going. meanwhile, I am sitting at my desk typing this with ONE WIRE in 1 CUP of my BRA!!
we moved for the 3rd time this year.. don't get me started. Sold a house, rented a house, owner's moved back, rented another house, owner's decided to sell, now we are in a house and the owner declared that he will NEVER SELL because it was his family home and he can't part with it.. he obviously can't part with cash either because it is freaking lopsided and for the first 2 months I walked like I needed a V8!
Going to Wofford College this weekend, parent's Weekend to see Mackenzie. I love going to see her for the 1st time after she has been gone. We bought a Parking pass this year so I am going to set up a beautiful tailgate, I love to entertain and cook..and drink.
getting ready to head to a volleyball game, so far 2-0, our school has WON the District Championship 4 years in a row.
Hope y'all didn't forget me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIoryG9Ff3EwxB3UJOD2HT3_paIea-A4Xbb8QqYmYHRlNPKs8CZQrS6htbEZ51gsm-labrshEriUm8QurFcq5IewCZsiIy9SrPpQZO7BnWTLp3mnPLyTjLHYW4oW56a0coY0HsBRnPdmD/s1600/VOLLEYBALL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIoryG9Ff3EwxB3UJOD2HT3_paIea-A4Xbb8QqYmYHRlNPKs8CZQrS6htbEZ51gsm-labrshEriUm8QurFcq5IewCZsiIy9SrPpQZO7BnWTLp3mnPLyTjLHYW4oW56a0coY0HsBRnPdmD/s320/VOLLEYBALL.jpg" width="320" height="320" /></a></div>just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-56064640723614074752014-08-07T03:52:00.001-07:002014-08-07T03:52:03.104-07:00Pet Peeves...1. Children with messy hair.
2. Girls with over the top BOWS, trust me, ALL three of my girls wore BOWS, but NOT so big that they caused them to have a lazy eye.
3. Over Indulgent parents who throw $20.00 bills at their kids like it is free. My 11 year old almost thinks it is a right to go to lunch with her BFF's everyday! NOT!
4. Teens that drive better cars than me..brats!
5. people that tell me to recycle, I mean I do, but if I don't want to, I don't have to.
6. people that comment negatively almost daily on people's blogs.. don't read it if you don't like it.
7. people that hate on the Kardashians..c'mon, it is comical.
8. children that cannot carry on a conversation with an adult.
9. pointy shaped finger nails with embellishments.
10. tax free weekend and 3 registers opened.
Other than that, I am Happy!!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-51461800028035391432014-05-26T07:20:00.000-07:002014-05-26T07:20:45.317-07:00Memorial Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5hsmY2kJGhRs0RlvQ59hJbsvgfnajSUzN6zuyiBDElq5LIh6UyGg8EoeJasNv6E_5XG-O8ARHBAKKa-eFg8rWvjuhfkhlBbfL7XQyCO4dOFhGLx1xhbB0v9AvFwcciLR1w05hxGMpun7/s1600/military.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5hsmY2kJGhRs0RlvQ59hJbsvgfnajSUzN6zuyiBDElq5LIh6UyGg8EoeJasNv6E_5XG-O8ARHBAKKa-eFg8rWvjuhfkhlBbfL7XQyCO4dOFhGLx1xhbB0v9AvFwcciLR1w05hxGMpun7/s400/military.jpg" /></a></div>just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-43567224271921310082014-05-20T13:15:00.000-07:002014-05-20T13:15:01.624-07:00some days...I could punch someone in the throat..just sayin!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-90922028514931931332014-05-17T06:56:00.001-07:002014-05-17T06:56:35.376-07:00the latest...well.. it only took me ONE FULL year to figure that I had the damn thing on PRIVATE SETTING!! LOL!! I have been following y'all trust me!
My oldest daughter MacKenzie is graduating May 28th and I couldn't be more proud of this young lady. She will receive an IB Diploma and practically got a FULL RIDE to Wofford College.
Mallory, my middle girly received Middle school scholar one of 100 in the District!!
Emerson, the baby girl.. she is scoring goals on the soccer field and swinging that racquet.. she is a consistent A/B..some C student and she is clearly happy with that.
I have been in FULL re-Financing MODE!! the bond market tanked which is great for Loan officers. Rates ARE GREAT! if you need to re-fi or purchase give me a shout out bcleary@homeownersmtg.com we do loans in SC, NC, Georgia, Texas, Florida Tennessee and10 other states.
I love seeing all the weddings, baby births, and milestones of everyone's children!!
So now you know I am back..just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-82549639213737241632014-05-15T05:29:00.001-07:002014-05-15T05:29:41.441-07:00I'm BACK.............I think I hit the Private setting!!! Can y'all see this?? Comment please!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-34824689072904147122014-03-18T11:02:00.000-07:002014-03-18T11:02:06.364-07:00Ok..reallyMessage me if you can read my Blog!!!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-71206831722750409132014-03-17T05:55:00.001-07:002014-03-17T05:55:25.925-07:00OMG!! I figured out how to BLOG AGAIN!!!!if you see this BLOG POST I am back!! OK seriously, I am not slow, but clearly need to be re-evaluated because it only took me ONE FULL year to figure this out!!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-60101459489251215952014-02-07T10:11:00.001-08:002014-02-07T10:11:55.270-08:00Follow my blog with Bloglovin<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5226665/?claim=jvkp7z7t8qt">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-17846839585529335812014-02-07T10:09:00.002-08:002014-02-07T10:09:18.683-08:00Follow my blog with Bloglovin<a blog="" claim="jvkp7z7t8qt"" href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=" http:="" www.bloglovin.com="">Follow">http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5226665/?claim=jvkp7z7t8qt">Follow</a> my blog with Bloglovinjust ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-52325891479685745432014-01-08T12:58:00.001-08:002014-01-08T12:58:13.433-08:00helpdid this POSTjust ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-48042110328483211702013-07-02T13:47:00.001-07:002013-07-02T13:47:18.361-07:00JULY 2, 2013wow, it has been a while for me and my posting..but trust me I read everyone's BLOGS and I love them all. I am so happy for Lori..A Time for everything as she welcomed her sweet precious daughter home from China, you are much loved sweet baby girl.<br />
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I am now the mother of a rising 5th grader, 8th grader and Senior! I can't even talk about it without choking up. Our pool is in full swing and Thad and I took the girls to Charleston for a week...Kiawah and downtown charleston does the mind good..the pocketbook, not so much, or shall I say the wallet!<br />
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we have been in diet mode, the hubster has lost 30 and I am at 22..but I have been cheating a bit, so July I am back on board!!<br />
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If you are in Charleston SC, please visit the Tattooed Moose.. delicious, and my favorite little Pub The Griffon on vendue..great Buffalo Shrimp and Fish and Chips..nice local beer selection also..<br />
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Hope you all have a wonderful 4th! I leave you with my favorite Blunt Card..<br />
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Beth<br />
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just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-67418992601417660772013-05-01T11:48:00.002-07:002013-05-01T11:48:14.894-07:00so true....For Those of You Born between 1930 – 1979…<br />
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First, we survived being born to mothers <br />
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Who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.<br />
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They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, <br />
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Tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.<br />
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Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies<br />
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in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-based paints.<br />
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We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, <br />
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Locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode <br />
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Our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.<br />
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As infants & children, <br />
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We would ride in cars with no car seats,<br />
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No booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.<br />
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Riding in the back of a pick-up truck on a warm day <br />
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Was always a special treat. <br />
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We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. <br />
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We shared one soft drink with four friends, <br />
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from one bottle and no one actually died from this. <br />
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We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon.. <br />
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We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. <br />
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And, we weren't overweight. <br />
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WHY? <br />
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Because we were <br />
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Always outside playing...that's why! <br />
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We would leave home in the morning and play all day, <br />
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As long as we were back when the <br />
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Streetlights came on. <br />
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No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were O.K. <br />
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We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps <br />
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And then ride them down the hill, only to find out <br />
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We forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes <br />
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a few times, we learned to solve the problem. <br />
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We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's and X-boxes. <br />
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There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, <br />
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No video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, <br />
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No cell phones, No personal computers, no Internet and<br />
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no chat rooms. WE HAD FRIENDS <br />
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And we went outside and found them! <br />
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We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth <br />
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And there were no lawsuits from these accidents. <br />
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We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, <br />
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And the worms did not live in us<br />
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Forever. <br />
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We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, <br />
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Made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, <br />
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Although we were told it would happen,<br />
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We did not put out very many eyes. <br />
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We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and <br />
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Knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just <br />
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Walked in and talked to them. <br />
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Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. <br />
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Those who didn't had to learn to deal <br />
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With disappointment. <br />
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Imagine that!! <br />
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The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law <br />
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Was unheard of. <br />
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They actually sided with the law! <br />
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These generations have produced some of the best <br />
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Risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever. <br />
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The past 50 years <br />
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Have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. <br />
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We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, <br />
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and we learned how to deal with it all. <br />
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If YOU are one of them? <br />
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CONGRATULATIONS! <br />
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You might want to share this with others <br />
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who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the <br />
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lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives <br />
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for our own good . <br />
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While you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know <br />
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how brave and lucky their parents were.<br />
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Kind of makes you want to run through the house <br />
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with scissors, doesn't it ? <br />
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The quote of the month is by Jay Leno: <br />
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"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, <br />
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mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms <br />
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tearing up the country from one end to another, <br />
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and with the threat of swine flu <br />
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and terrorist attacks. Are we sure this is a good time <br />
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to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?” <br />
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just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-57006385915418362282013-02-14T07:22:00.000-08:002013-02-14T07:22:24.495-08:00valentine..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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perhaps some say NOT a real holiday..the way he treats you the other 364 days of the year is what really counts. I have to say, I am a sucker for a thoughtful card and some trinkets. My hubby is playing in a league tennis match tonight so it is going to be me and the girly's..sighjust ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-45862221921070874492013-01-15T09:22:00.001-08:002013-01-15T09:22:09.288-08:00i FEEL LIKE...SCREAMING! I SIT BETWEEN 2 OF THE LOUDEST WOMEN AT WORK..ONE IS HARD OF HEARING AND ONE WANTS EVERYONE TO HEAR WHAT SHE SAYS..SEE, NOW I AM SCREAMING! LOL!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-22688745054479128822013-01-11T11:27:00.002-08:002013-01-11T11:27:53.018-08:00Honored...it is the little things for which I am honored..bestowed upon me by my 3 darling girls...<br />
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1. I am honored that i am so good at changing the toilet paper roll..that they always leave that job for me<br />
2. I am honored that I am so good at gathering all of the cups lying around the house that they allow me to gather them all up and load them in the dishwasher.<br />
3.I am honored that use my makeup now ARGH!<br />
4. I am honored that I am the only one that can pick wet towels off of the floor and beds..another ARGH!<br />
5. I am honored that i am the only one who can match socks together<br />
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and the list goes on.. my personal all time favorite..i am honored when they miss the Trashcan they leave it for me to pick up.<br />
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I feel needed, loved and most importantly honored..thank you girls, you make this mom happy!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-58389979320007788702013-01-08T06:51:00.000-08:002013-01-08T06:51:20.703-08:00favorites...I had a very nice Christmas and per usual..the hubs gave me perfume.. my fave<br />
Coco Mademoiselle..smells divine<br />
another NEW favorite for me Urban Decays naked Palette..so heavenly and creamy..just glides on.<br />
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and last I finally got a Keurig.. I love it for that, just one cup of coffee fix and the girls like it for Hot Cocoa..but it can get expensive!<br />
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The hubs and I went to Tampa for the outback Bowl where I am PROUD to say my Mighty Gamecocks pulled out a thrilla win!!<br />
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we are on a major saving mode and I am committing to doing a bag of trash a day for Lent.. <br />
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, holiday or whatever you celebrate.. i plan on making 2013 a great, organized and fun filled year..just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-64662706491478299602013-01-03T13:30:00.000-08:002013-01-03T13:30:04.131-08:00a fresh start...A New Year is like Monday..a fresh start.. As I reflect back on 2012..I don't really want to change anything, that's not my style, what happenend happenend and you can't repeat time. This year I will be 49..on the cusp of half of a century and there are a few things I REALLY want to accomplish this year.<br />
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1. be a better wife..as if I can get any better..Just kidding. I really want to prioritize my husband.<br />
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2. be a better mother. go on a Field Trip with the baby and eat lunch with her at least once..<br />
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3. prioritize me and my health.. lose those pounds and exercise more<br />
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4. take the girls on a really nice family vacation and not just our local Club and think that satisfies their needs<br />
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5. eat less, drink less (wine)<br />
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6. be the role model for my girls that God intended.. show them by showing them!<br />
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7. cook more.. I cook but something more exoctic and outside of the box.<br />
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8. move up a notch at work<br />
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9. quit being so hard on my oldest.. I love her so much, but I tend to keep on her..<br />
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10. Enjoy God's Blessings<br />
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with that said..How 'Bout those GAMECOCKS!!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-38624112530069425722012-12-14T13:10:00.001-08:002012-12-14T13:10:58.428-08:00WHY....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i am so heartbroken.. a call I never want to answer..a question I never want to ask..WHY?just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-64855527711551148022012-11-29T11:38:00.000-08:002012-11-29T11:38:15.742-08:00my life...has been going full speed ahead..I received a promotion at work..I am tickled about!! I really enjoy working 8;30- 5..I never thought those words would echo from my lips!! <br />
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My oldest daughter receives her 1st Varsity letter in Tennis, I am so proud of her..her team went to the State finals but lost to 5 time reigning champion Hilton Head.<br />
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My girls are getting older and their wants and needs are getting expensive.. so far the Christmas Wish list:<br />
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Bacon..the good kind: the baby<br />
Patagonia: middle girly<br />
Anthropologie: oldest girly<br />
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not to mention, bicycles, IPads, IPods, Boots, Tory Burch flats (laugh), Starbucks gift cards..Makeup, flat iron, mani/pedi's..the list goes on and on.. Me..I want to enjoy the smell of my evergreen candles, our beautiful tree a houseful of poinsettia's, hot cocoa, and s'mores.. I love the holidays..but dang I feel overwhelmed about everything I have to do...on the weekends now! Hope y'all had a wonderful Thanksgiving..we spent the day with my hubby's family..there were only 37 of us!!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-13986236528490247532012-11-13T13:23:00.001-08:002012-11-13T13:23:51.945-08:00I couldn't agree MORE....I totally copied this from another BLOG and I love it!!<br />
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"10 Things You Do That Your Non-Mom Friends Hate"<br />
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1. Oversharing. You survived the marathon of pregnancy/delivery, and you’re proud of it. Still, lots of people who haven’t pushed another human being out of their most intimate of orifices would prefer never to hear terms like “mucus plug,” “episiotomy” or “placenta” in conversation. Save the clinical talk for your mommy group and stick to less-graphic terms when your friends ask about birth.<br />
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**If you ask, I am going to be honest...that's just how I am. I don't hold back unless I'm instructed to, and coming from someone who didn't know a lot about birthing a child, I think people need to understand it's not like it's portrayed in the movies-it's just not that glamorous. But, you get an AMAZING prize for all that hard work!<br />
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2. Abusing basic kindness. Here’s something that may be hard to hear: Not everyone who asks to hold the baby actually wants to hold the baby-at least not for hours at a stretch. As desperate as you may be to get a break, if you take advantage of your friends’ offers to bounce the baby and sneak off to take a luxurious bubble bath or comb the mall, they eventually will stop offering.<br />
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**I don't take bubble baths so maybe this doesn't apply to me? You can pretty much tell who feels comfortable holding your baby and who may be a bit nervous. I was SO scared of holding newborns until I held my own that I can totally relate. As for offering to watch the baby while I shower, grab a bite to eat, etc...this is MUCH appreciated and the kindness will be returned one day. <br />
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3. Putting your baby on the phone. “Please don’t ask me to talk to your infant on the phone,” says Katie. “I can understand a toddler who can actually talk, but I doubt a two-week-old will have anything interesting to say.” It’s not that your friends aren’t interested in your offspring-they just aren’t quite as riveted by every gurgle and coo as you are.<br />
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**Putting a newborn on the phone...well, I did that with my Mom from time to time, but that was just so Caroline could hear her voice. Thank heavens for FaceTime though-great technology so people can SEE the baby making cute faces and such. <br />
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4. Making disgusting requests. “I was at a restaurant with a good friend and her baby,” recalls Kristin. “She handed him over and said, ‘I think he needs a bath. Do his neck rolls smell?’ Please don't ask me to smell your baby.” Similarly, don’t ask her to analyze poop, wipe spit-up off your back or give your bottled breast milk the "whiff" test. If she’d like to help, she’ll let you know.<br />
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**GROSS...it's clearly evident when something is lurking in a diaper I assure you and I would never pawn that off on anyone other than my immediate family for fear that would cause my close girlfriends to NEVER partake in having a baby. <br />
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5. Complaining constantly. Nobody's saying that being a mom isn’t hard, but chances are you chose this diaper-lined path-and regularly lamenting how tough your new role is doesn't just make you sound bratty, it can make you appear smug and superior. Also, “You don’t need to remind us every 10 minutes that girls' nights, book club, camping trips and date nights are off-limits now because parenting is such an important responsibility.” <br />
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**True friends want to hear that it's not a piece of cake, that there are good AND bad days, and they don't mind listening to you ramble on about not sleeping....I thought that is why we had friends in the first place? I don't tell strangers these random things, but I will open up tp my best girl friends-DUH. I try to be there for them and I expect to listen to them one day when they are going through this, too. And yes, unfortunately, some commitments have to take a backseat to motherhood. I miss out on fun things from time to time, but then I remember Jeff and I chose this path and I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world...Caroline is EVERYTHING to us. If some people don't understand that, then maybe you don't have as much in common with them as you once thought. <br />
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6. Pretending to pay attention. All moms are guilty of it: trying to have a conversation and discipline a toddler at the same time. That scenario looks a lot like this: “'Yeah, that sucks that he dumped you, but EMILY, PUT YOUR BROTHER DOWN...I'm sorry, I'm listening. Being dumped sucks, but you know EMILY! STOP HITTING YOUR BROTHER! But at least you've only been dating for five years EMILY, DON'T MAKE ME COME IN THERE...What? Oh, no-now’s a fine time!’ Just call me back for God’s sake. I don't mind!”<br />
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**I am guilty of this...heck, I think we all are-not just moms. I think sometimes we all need to disengage from Facebook/Twitter/and all other forms of social media and really focus our attention on what someone is telling us. Let them know they are a priority and if you can't listen then, tell them you'll call them back when you can! <br />
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7. Turning Facebook into Babybook. The baby drank six whole ounces! Then she burped! Here’s her post-burp smile! Now she’s napping! While you might argue that your kid-free friends’ timelines are no less tedious, the truth is, nobody needs a minute-by-minute recap of your little bundle’s every breath. Post a few cute pictures and be done with it.<br />
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**I used to cringe when people would have babies, and EVERY SINGLE picture they posted on FB was of the peanut. Now, on the other hand, I totally get it. I don't post pictures on FB as much as I used to, just because I'd rather put them here on the blog or only share with friends and family. I think that is totally a personal choice, but that's how I choose to handle. Not to mention uploading takes forever and I am not tagging my child in pictures :). <br />
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8. Acting superior. Yes, you had a baby-which means statements like, “You’d understand if you were a parent,” might seem totally legit. Still, they can sting, especially if you use them out of context. And even after your best friend has kids of her own, maybe she won't be the sort to bail on a girls’ night out because her baby has a 99-degree fever.<br />
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**I don't think anyone is superior just because they have a baby...that is just strange.<br />
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9. Making assumptions. Quit asking your baby-free friends if they’re “trying” (to conceive, that is). We know, there’s probably not an ounce of malice in the question-after all, you just want them to experience the same joy that you have. But it could be considered pushy or presumptuous. “Not everyone is Fertile Myrtle,” says Trisha. As hard as it may be, assume that your buddy will share the glorious news when there’s glorious news to be shared, and until then, keep your mouth shut about it.<br />
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**I can understand this...as soon as you get married, people suddenly start asking when you're going to have a baby. Lucky for us, we didn't have to answer that question because it happened so quickly. Others close to me have had a harder time, and sometimes I long for them to be able to experience motherhood, too. That's when I have to look to God and tell myself He has plans for all of us and I need to give my trust to Him. I think we have all been guilty of making these assumptions at some point, but just remember we all have different situations to deal with, and to be sensitive to that because you may not know the whole story. <br />
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10. Bringing the baby anywhere and everywhere. Of course you want to show off your stunning spawn-but not all events and activities are appropriate for little ones. Plus, you deserve some grown-up time. For sanity’s sake, every once in a while you need to hand baby to dad, hire a sitter or enlist grandma’s services and go be your old, fun, fabulous self. Your friendships need that too.<br />
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**1 night each month, I get a reprieve and have bunco with the ladies. Jeff and I also try to plan a date night at least 1 time a month (thanks to our fabulous babysitter Alex), and we are fortunate that my parents and grandparents are ALWAYS wanting to babysit Caroline so we can go do stuff just as husband and wife. I agree wholeheartedly that you need time together as a family, and time just as a couple... this is HUGE! <br />
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Any thoughts? Things you think I got wrong? I'm wondering what yall think of these things, whether you're a mom or notjust ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-59260943722979780882012-10-26T11:53:00.000-07:002012-10-26T11:53:40.932-07:00a new POST..well, it has only been 25 days..not too too long!! we have been very busy, but so is everyone else right? <br />
we have been to Soccer games, Volleyball matches, tennis matches.. work..tailgating..and raking up 1 million plus piles of pinestraw!!<br />
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The weather here is beautiful and the heat has, I think, decided to take a break and leave us with crisp cool weather. <br />
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we have been gearing up for Halloween..my least favorite occassion, but the kids love it..so i have to love it too.. I, however, do love the candy..I love a maryJane!! just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-1617666735009416312012-10-01T10:12:00.002-07:002012-10-01T10:12:57.162-07:00Buy one of these ASAP!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am in LOVE with this TOOTHBRUSH!! I switch out my toothbrush every month, because I am neurotic..about germs.. Anywho!! this Colgate 360 is like having your gums massaged by a Masseuse. I brushed my teeth twice already and it is only 1:12PM~~<br />
just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-594458802878675328.post-7938495050943631572012-09-28T13:30:00.001-07:002012-09-28T13:30:12.441-07:00CALL ME CRAY CRAY BUT....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love me some Honey Boo Boo..Now don't get me wrong, the "forklift foot" with gnats, well, I didn't need to see that. That little Boo just makes me laugh..I live in the South and, seriously..I may or may not have run into an imposter family a time or two.. at Wal -Mart!!just ask bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.com2