tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post7970341151013731525..comments2023-05-28T01:32:33.291-07:00Comments on Going Barefoot: In Case You Were Wondering . . .Jennifer B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18027072144184440842noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-73533010239297836262007-04-07T20:58:00.000-07:002007-04-07T20:58:00.000-07:00jennifer -- cool, thanks also for telling me about...jennifer -- cool, thanks also for telling me about the photo website within the photo.<BR/><BR/>i am so psyched that i just figured out how to add pictures and links into posts last night. i was so pleased and proud, i just kept looking at the output. my teen (daughter the younger) was not impressed :). she just wanted to use the computer.<BR/><BR/>happy easter :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-24591747188104762482007-04-07T13:17:00.000-07:002007-04-07T13:17:00.000-07:00grateful -- You're welcome. I cannot take credit ...grateful -- You're welcome. I cannot take credit for the photo -- I often use the free photo sharing available through flickr. If you click on the photo, it takes you to the flickr website and will credit the REAL photographer.Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18027072144184440842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-25456750681990148882007-04-07T13:06:00.000-07:002007-04-07T13:06:00.000-07:00jennifer: thanks! and, btw, you took a great pic...jennifer: thanks! and, btw, you took a great picture there of the broom with the backshot and shadows. <BR/><BR/>what makes me smile? when i see one of my primary kids and they run up and give me a big hug. totally awwwhhh!<BR/><BR/>happy day :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-61763009910266708112007-04-07T11:09:00.000-07:002007-04-07T11:09:00.000-07:00grateful -- Welcome! It's nice to hear from you :...grateful -- Welcome! It's nice to hear from you :)<BR/><BR/>julie q. -- Thanks so much for stopping by!Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18027072144184440842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-84436720554178099422007-04-07T07:22:00.000-07:002007-04-07T07:22:00.000-07:00I just hosted my book group last week so I can rel...I just hosted my book group last week so I can relate to your cleaning frenzy. I decided it's a good thing to do every few months because it forces me to clean the cobwebs off my ceiling that normally escape my notice. <BR/><BR/>I'm happy you left a comment so I could return the visit. I enjoy reading well-written blogs (loved the story about the concert, wahoo!). I think we all struggle with the blogging addiction vs. creative outlet quandry. I'm still trying to figure out the balancing act myself.Julie Q.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13737557893649934725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-91031496004688041402007-04-06T17:24:00.000-07:002007-04-06T17:24:00.000-07:00hi there -- wow, funny blog entry. my first time ...hi there -- wow, funny blog entry. my first time here. i can totally relate to what you wrote here. i hate cleaning the house, but agree, it feels so much nicer to just "be" in the home when it is cleaner and more organized. just getting and keeping it there is yicky, no fun.<BR/><BR/>thanks for the laugh today.<BR/><BR/>greetings from anchorage alaska :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-73295482282604216692007-04-04T09:53:00.000-07:002007-04-04T09:53:00.000-07:00Tyler, you crack me up. Ditto on the brownie sund...Tyler, you crack me up. Ditto on the brownie sundaes, wads of cash, sleep,and oh yeah, the lovey kid stuff too.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for checking in on me.Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18027072144184440842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-81519364652257233672007-04-04T07:15:00.000-07:002007-04-04T07:15:00.000-07:00Reading my sister's blog and catching up on the de...Reading my sister's blog and catching up on the details of her life make me smile.<BR/><BR/>But big brownie sundaes also make me smile.<BR/><BR/>Also my kids telling me they love me.<BR/><BR/>And big piles of cash.<BR/><BR/>Time off of work.<BR/><BR/>USC winning national championships.<BR/><BR/>Sleeping for more than 6 hours.Tylersharkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591684317522815236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-21787687248557917432007-04-04T00:12:00.000-07:002007-04-04T00:12:00.000-07:00Thanks carrot. You always make me smile.Rebecca: ...Thanks carrot. You always make me smile.<BR/><BR/>Rebecca: It's true--housework is not exactly thrilling. Perhaps that's why I have struggled with it for so long. There is always something else more fun to do. (Like blogging, for example!)<BR/><BR/>Toni: Thanks Toni and good luck with your house prep! I couldn't have done it if I hadn't had a neighbor who was willing to watch my little guys for me.<BR/><BR/>EWL: Your wit is side-splitting! I can't believe your daughters didn't take you up on your offer!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Shari. You are a fabulous friend and I will push the laundry aside to make room for you on my sofa anytime!Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18027072144184440842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-20826572608199685032007-04-03T19:08:00.000-07:002007-04-03T19:08:00.000-07:00your house is in every definition a "home" and I l...your house is in every definition a "home" and I loved being there for book club. I think all of us are like you when we know people are coming over...well, at least I am! you are great jennifer and i admire you in so many ways...and am thankful that you're my friend! THAT makes me smile. :) (how's that for cheesy?)shari berry bo-berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706126388981781027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-15473428393864095162007-04-03T04:34:00.000-07:002007-04-03T04:34:00.000-07:00Oh, carrot and I are sharing a brain, I tell you! ...Oh, carrot and I are sharing a brain, I tell you! My first thought was, "What makes me smile? A big fat gift certificate to Molly Maids. That's what."<BR/><BR/>You know what? I often tease my girls, when they're begging to invite friends over, that they should host a 'Baseboard Cleaning Party' and provide everyone with a souvenir dust rag to take home. Or a 'Weed Pulling Extravaganza.' I usually just get the usual pre-teen sigh and eyeroll reaction to my suggestions.elasticwaistbandladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643871078268503643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-84574856100946496062007-04-03T03:53:00.000-07:002007-04-03T03:53:00.000-07:00How did I miss this?? Thanks for your support at m...How did I miss this?? Thanks for your support at my blog! <BR/><BR/>I will be going through the same thing in a couple of week before my MIL visits. Although she could careless, she is coming to see us, not the house. I will want it clean. Doesn't help when I have a 4 yo scattering things out as quickly as I can put them up. Can't imagine with more than one little one! <BR/><BR/>Congrats on a job well done, glad you had a nice time.<BR/><BR/>What makes me smile? Waking up to a CLEAN kitchen! I agree with the clean counters!Special K ~Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703215582334772134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-80404289700961734522007-04-03T03:23:00.000-07:002007-04-03T03:23:00.000-07:00Your house sounds exactly like mine! It's good to ...Your house sounds exactly like mine! It's good to know there are other non-stepford wives out there. <BR/><BR/> And I know it's nice to have a clean house - I just don't get to have that 'nice' feeling all that often because, basically, I think housework sux. :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582796689281835066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4350307849994494152.post-8720681537894869972007-04-01T08:31:00.000-07:002007-04-01T08:31:00.000-07:00What makes me smile? When I open the door and see ...What makes me smile? When I open the door and see a maid standing there. Wait, that'll never happen. I can relate. Especially to this...<BR/>"All the minor imperfections that usually blend into the background suddenly jump out at you. "Oh no! My sofa looks ratty! The bookshelves are sloppy! The carpet is stained (and a few shades darker than I remember). My floorboards are chipped and in a few places missing!"<BR/>That makes me smile, because I say that to myself too.Carrot Jellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627476718171567049noreply@blogger.com