The Funniest Blog Ever!!

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Since I am fairly new to the whole blogging arena I am still finding my voice as well as other blogs that I enjoy reading.  I am not as good as many others who update their blogs everyday.  I am simply amazed at this blog that this woman has created.  She became extremely popular when she posted some pokeman cards on EBay to sell.  The reason for the sale was because her children put them in the grocery cart without her knowledge and somehow got paid for as well.  Hopefully the sampling below will intrigue you enough to go check out her blog.  Well she had the last word and was able to sell them on EBay for over three times the asking price.  To read her story concerning the event leading up to the sale of the Pokeman cards click here. 

You haven’t lived until you’ve gone grocery shopping with six kids in tow. I would rather swim, covered in bait, through the English Channel, be a contestant on Fear Factor when they’re having pig brains for lunch, or do fourth grade math than to take my six kids to the grocery store. Because I absolutely detest grocery shopping, I tend to put it off as long as possible. There comes a time, however, when you’re peering into your fridge and thinking, ‘Hmmm, what can I make with ketchup, Italian dressing, and half an onion,’ that you decide you cannot avoid going to the grocery store any longer. Before beginning this most treacherous mission, I gather all the kids together and give them “The Lecture“.

 

“The Lecture“ goes like this…

To visit her site and read what this woman goes through on a daily basis click here.  I can guarantee that you all will be as hooked as I am.  She is a mother of six children, yet still has time to do laundry, cook, go grocery shopping AND blog about her daily life.  PHEW!

The School Year Begins

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Walker%20first%20Day.jpgWhen people told me to watch carefully because your children grow up fast… they weren’t kidding. Walker started kindergarten last Monday. No tears (from either of us), no crying just a, “see you later Mom” was all I got. Okay, so it was a little harder for me than for him. He is one that I shouldn’t worry about but will anyways. On the third day of school there was another child being brought for the first time. The main office was giving direction to the mother when Walker spoke right up and said I know where Mrs. Beach’s room is. I can show you.  He took his new friend by the hand and they were off down the hall to experience new adventures.

The Ambience of Tanglewood

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For those fortunate to have experienced Tanglewood you know what I mean by the ambience is breathtaking.  The air was heavy with humidity that would soon fade to a chill in the air when the sun went down.  Tanglewood is nestled in the western most part of Massachusetts in the middle of the woods.  Tanglewood is the summer home to the BSO (Boston Symphony Orchestra).  Though most of the shows consist of classical music there are a few artist that have had the opportunity to play there as well.

Though the lawn seats are the least expensive they are sometimes the most sought after.  My husband and I bring a picnic feast to enjoy while we are there.  We set up our table with tablecloth and candles and open a bottle of wine.  Since the concert was on a Friday night we were worried about how late we were going to be.  We arrived just in time to part halfway down the first parking lot.  Whew!  The walk would not be that bad. 

We take our wagon full of goodies and find the perfect spot on the lawn.  People come from all around (New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont – just to name a few) to visit the grounds of Tanglewood. 

Christmas%20Card%20Revised00012.JPGThe sun started to go down and the music began.  This particular concert was the eighth time I have seen James Taylor in concert.  His band was not with him this time therefore it was called the "One Man Band".  He had the opportunity to talk a little more about his music and how he came to write some of the songs.  Being a long term fan this was particularly interesting to hear of the stories of him and Joni Mitchell and Carol King (Just to name a few).

Since he lives only a few miles from Tanglewood it is like playing in his backyard.  He played four encores and we all had the feeling that he would have played all night if he could.  Every show is better than the last.  We look forward to what next years show will bring.