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Shannon
Oklahoma
Interests: gardening, chocolate, history, watching "lost", bargain shopping, reformed theology, reading, sewing, blogging, politics, crafts of any sort, playing piano
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Mommy
I was first called "Mommy" on my 28th birthday. I had already been a mother for over three years, but my oldest child had a moderate speech delay that kept him on the toddlerish "ma-ma" longer than is probably typical. But on that day, my birthday, my preschooler suddently piped... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at Rocks In My Dryer
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How (Not) To Teach a Boy To Drive
***This post has been syndicated at BlogHer.*** When those hospital nurses place that baby in your arms and wheel you out to your car, they give you all kinds of health tips and safety checklists. They warn you about lead paint. They warn you about tummy sleeping. They even tell... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Rocks In My Dryer
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(Is This Thing Still On?)
Well, hello there, Internetland. I'm thinking about blogging again. (There. I said it.) After a long and much-needed absence from this place, I feel a nudge back. Mostly from my kids, who say they enjoy my writing (which may just be a really nice way to say that if I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Rocks In My Dryer
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Thank you for saying that, dear Sandy. I know the teenage years have their challenges, but so far, I'm enjoying my 13 year old boy more than I ever have, in his whole life.
Commented Mar 28, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
I'm glad they were happy tears...because it's nothing to dread! Just a different kind of happy!
Commented Mar 28, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
Thanks, Aimee! You knew him when he was still a little peanut of a thing! :)
Commented Mar 28, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
Lisa, it will be awesome. (And smelly and expensive. But AWESOME.)
Commented Mar 4, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
Aw, Kelli, lovin' you too! I know you're so proud of your boy!
Commented Mar 4, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
My apologies to your keyboard. :)
Commented Mar 4, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
More sweet than bitter, I promise! There's nothing like those baby days, but watching a boy become a man? Well, it's the best show I've ever seen.
Commented Mar 4, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
Chin up, sister. It's a bumpy road, but the destination will be sweet!
Commented Mar 4, 2011 on Mystery at Rocks In My Dryer
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And held me. He's 13, nearly 14. The...
Mystery
He walked into the kitchen while I chopped onions for dinner. He began to talk about a new video game release, and I, being distracted, gave some distant mumbles of assent. Suddenly, he walked up to me. "Mom, you look like you need a hug." Then he hugged me. And... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2011 at Rocks In My Dryer
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Please do not. I had a co-author who was the real technical brains behind the whole deal, Melanie of www.bloggingbasics101.com . But I'm so glad the book is even a little helpful!
Commented Feb 7, 2011 on Kelli Crowe Jones's Diary: Week 4 at kellicrowe
Kelli Crowe Jones's Diary: Week 4
I WILL Exercise 3 to 5 days a week - Blink. Blink. (She stares at this as if a totally new item) Take my vitamins - Did excellent at the beginning of the week. Forgot on Wed. Got a cold on Thursday. Sciatic nerve began twitching every 17th step on Friday (have become 100). Clear sig...
Love your blog and have been reading for a couple of months. In a funny small world, I was one of the authors of the TypePad for Dummies book, so I hope it's been helpful to you (I know the platform has gone through so many changes just in the 12 months since it was published!). Anyway, just thought I'd tell you that--keep up the good blogging work!
Commented Feb 7, 2011 on Kelli Crowe Jones's Diary: Week 4 at kellicrowe
Kelli Crowe Jones's Diary: Week 4
I WILL Exercise 3 to 5 days a week - Blink. Blink. (She stares at this as if a totally new item) Take my vitamins - Did excellent at the beginning of the week. Forgot on Wed. Got a cold on Thursday. Sciatic nerve began twitching every 17th step on Friday (have become 100). Clear sig...
Yes! That's it exactly. We thankfully didn't get much ice this time around, but the amount of snow is overwhelming. And Hubs has driven to work only to see snow plows STUCK IN THE SNOW. So you're absolutely right!
Commented Feb 5, 2011 on Cold, Cold, Cold at Rocks In My Dryer
Cold, Cold, Cold
I thought it might be a really creative idea to write a blog post about The Blizzard Of 2011, since I'm sure this notion hadn't occured to any of the other 100 million Americans affected by the storm. First, I interject the disclaimer that yes, all you people up north, I know that you aren't int...
That's awful! You poor thing. I shoveled part of driveway, and two days later, my arms STILL hurt!
Commented Feb 4, 2011 on Cold, Cold, Cold at Rocks In My Dryer
Cold, Cold, Cold
I thought it might be a really creative idea to write a blog post about The Blizzard Of 2011, since I'm sure this notion hadn't occured to any of the other 100 million Americans affected by the storm. First, I interject the disclaimer that yes, all you people up north, I know that you aren't int...
Cold, Cold, Cold
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Rocks In My Dryer
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Alive and Kicking
Hi, I'm Shannon. Once upon a time I blogged here, and then I took an entirely unplanned break, and then I started getting e-mails asking me if I had died. So it seemed like I should pop in and put those concerns to rest: I have not died, run away,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 19, 2011 at Rocks In My Dryer
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No, regular beadboard with a ton of waterproof/silicon backing. My husband looked up the details of how to do it in print, and I'm not sure I still have access to the resource he used. Ask around next time you're at a Lowe's/Home Depot type of store--I bet they could help you!
Commented Jul 26, 2010 on Aaaaand...DONE. at Rocks In My Dryer
Aaaaand...DONE.
In February, Hubs and I started remodeling our master bathroom. More accurately, I should say that in February, Hubs and I casually wondered what was under the wallpaper, so we peeled a corner. Which revealed damaged drywall. Which revealed a roof leak. Which revealed the need to scrape popcorn...
Aaaaand...DONE.
Posted Jul 25, 2010 at Rocks In My Dryer
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Beautiful!
Commented Jul 23, 2010 on Tummy Time {Newborn Photography} at Shari Hatfield Photography
Tummy Time {Newborn Photography}
Sage. Not the Herb. Not the Color. But a beautiful baby girl. She was an awesome sleeper, with her mommy's touch. What is it about newborns that is so inspiring?... well when they aren't yours. Daddy's little girl. XOXO
If You Give a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy a Cookie
This afternoon I was sitting with my daughter as we tried to cram for the library's summer reading program enjoy some literary stimulation. I was reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie for the 3,722,185th time in my life, when the 13-year-old wandered in to ask me for something... Continue reading
Posted Jul 17, 2010 at Rocks In My Dryer
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These are great! You really captured their personalities.
Commented Jul 7, 2010 on Trent & Emily at Shari Hatfield Photography
Trent & Emily
600These two have been together since before time...or at least before jr. high. I don't know Emily without Trent. I love their unique style. You two are great. It was hard for me to only post a few. I had been wanting to do an engagement session in a laundry mat for a while and this is th...
I could write an eight-chapter comment on this post, but I'll resist that urge, except to say, YES MA'AM. I understand. And a couple of years ago I had to stop reading those blogs, because I realized nothing good was coming of it.
The older I get, the less I realize I know. And the more comfortable I get with that. I know *Who* I know, and the rest is just gravy.
Commented Jul 3, 2010 on My Opinion is God's Opinion at ElizabethEsther.com
My Opinion is God's Opinion
I love you and this is why I will spank you until your will is broken. That was the kind of cognitive dissonance I often experienced inside a cultish fundamentalist church. There were so many times when a woman with a soft, smiling face would say the most hateful and hurtful things. But somehow,...
Canon PowerShot SX120. A cheapie, and I love it.
Commented Jul 1, 2010 on What I Found On My Kitchen Counter This Morning at Rocks In My Dryer
What I Found On My Kitchen Counter This Morning
(Alternately titled, Why You Maybe Shouldn't Let Your Sons Watch Mythbusters)
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